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Page 1: User Manual
Recliner Manual Wheelchair User Manual 3K01-INS-LAB-RevA12 © GF Health Products, Inc. Read this manual before operating your wheelchair. Save this manual for future use. The most current version of this manual can be found online at www.grahamfield.com. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 INtRodUctIoN ................3 2 IMpoRtANt SAfety pRecAUtIoNS ..........5 3 GettING StARted ..............8 4 HANdLING tIpS ................10 5 AdjUStMeNtS .................14 6 MAINteNANce .................22 7 tRoUBLeSHootING ..............27 8 LIMIted wARRANty ..............28 9 INdex ..................31 GF Health Products, Inc. is not responsible for typographical errors. All illustrations, specifications, packaging and warranties contained in this catalog are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. -
Page 3: Introduction
The Advantage Recliner is intended for indoor and / or outdoor use. The Advantage Recliner comes with a higher back and removable full support headrest which includes an additional neck support that adjusts easily to fit every need. - Page 4 The person performing adjustments on the Advantage Recliner has the responsibility of making certain that the user can safely operate the wheelchair with the adjustments selected. This person must evaluate the user's ability, weight, physical condition, the environment in which the wheelchair will be used, and the terrain over which the wheelchair will travel.
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Page 5: Important Safety Precautions
Protect yourself and your wheelchair by having your Advantage Recliner serviced regularly. Whenever any part of your Advantage Recliner is not functioning properly, contact your Graham-Field authorized distributor immediately, as a hazardous situation could result, causing personal injury or damage to your wheelchair. - Page 6 WARNING: This wheelchair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equivalent to the seat provided in a motor vehicle! To increase your safety while traveling in a motor vehicle, always transfer to the vehicle seat and use the restraint provided by the vehicle manufacturer. WARNING: Do not tie down or attach anything to the wheels. This could cause tipping and possibly result in injury or damage to the wheelchair. WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should clear the ground by at least 2 inches, to permit proper clearance of potential obstruction. WARNING: Doing a "wheelie" (tilting the wheelchair backward until it reaches its balance point) is dangerous and could result in personal injury to the user. WARNING: Do not stand or step on the footplates while transferring to or from your wheelchair. This could cause the wheelchair to tip or may cause personal injury or damage to your wheelchair. WARNING: Do not place your hands between seat rail and side panel. WARNING: Always engage wheel locks before transferring, using a wheelchair lift or using an elevator. WARNING: Ensure that wheelchair is on a stable, level surface and engage wheel locks before and during transfer. WARNING: Operate only with anti-tippers in place when leaning or tipping. When in use, anti-tippers must be installed in the downward position. WARNING: Do not lean over the top of the wheelchair back. This could cause the wheelchair to tip over. WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping before leaning or reaching forward, sit back in the seat and rotate casters fully toward front of wheelchair. WARNING: Unauthorized modification or the use of non-Everest & Jennings replacement parts could change the structure of the wheelchair, void the warranty, and create a hazardous condition resulting in serious personal injury. 3K01-INS-LAB-RevA12 • Advantage Recliner User Manual...
- Page 7 WARNING: Do not lean on this wheelchair or use it as a walker—these are practices which could result in loss of balance and personal injury. WARNING: Do not use your wheelchair on escalators. WARNING: Wheel locks are not brakes. Do not use the wheel locks to slow down your wheelchair, or while the wheelchair is moving. Wheel locks are only intended to keep the wheelchair in place when it is at a complete stop. WARNING: GF Health Products, Inc. specifically disclaims responsibility for any personal injury or property damage which may occur during any use which does not comply with federal, state, or local laws or ordinances. 3K01-INS-LAB-RevA12 • Advantage Recliner User Manual...
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Page 8: Getting Started
3 GettING StARted Please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in Advantage Recliner illustration below. Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. headrest back upholstery handgrip armpad trigger release anti-fold bar seat upholstery backpost elevating mech lock legrest leg pad handrim anti-tipper rear wheel footrest frame caster socket wheel lock... - Page 9 opeRAtIoN of RecLINeR LoweRING ANd RAISING RecLINING BAcK WARNING: If you are lowering or raising the reclining back while the user is seated in the Advantage Recliner, take care not to let the back drop. This could cause serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not operate wheelchair unless seat back is in a fully upright position. WARNING: Ensure that reclining back is locked in place before occupying or operating wheelchair. removable headrest back upper end of backpost handgrip trigger release lowering and raising reclining back Lowering Reclining Back Pull trigger releases located below the push handles on both sides simultaneously and recline back to desired incremental position. Lock into place by releasing trigger releases.
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Page 10: Handling Tips
The Everest & Jennings Advantage Recliner has been designed and engineered to perform as a stable and well balanced unit when used for its intended purpose. However, it is possible to tip the Advantage Recliner over if it is used improperly. We urge you to learn the characteristics of your wheelchair. - Page 11 ReAcHING / BeNdING WARNING: Always turn the casters frontward to provide stability while reaching. If in doubt, ask for assistance or use a device that will extend your reach without requiring you to shift your weight. Although it is not recommended, you may find it occasionally necessary to lean or reach from your wheelchair. Consult with your healthcare professional for assistance in developing your personal safe reaching or moving techniques suited to your ability and restrictions. forward or sideward WARNING: Do not attempt to reach objects if you are required to move forward in the seat. Do not attempt to retrieve objects...
- Page 12 RAMpS ANd INcLINeS WARNING: During descent, the footplates' lowest point should be no closer to the ground than 2 inches to permit proper clearance. WARNING: Do not attempt inclines without anti-tippers installed in the downward position. Do not attempt any incline or decline of more than 6 degrees (10% grade, or one foot of rise or fall per ten feet of ramp length). WARNING: Do not use wheel locks to slow your descent. Attempting to use wheel locks is likely to result in accidental locking that could cause the wheelchair to stop abruptly, suddenly pitch forward, or tip sideways. WARNING: Avoid changing direction while descending a ramp or incline, as this could cause instability. Most people are capable of negotiating short inclines without assistance, depending upon upper body strength, endurance, and the degree of incline. Know your own capabilities and limitations in terms of strength and endurance before attempting to negotiate an incline or decline.
- Page 13 cURBS ANd StepS Curbs, steps and stairways are dangerous obstacles that confront the wheelchair user. When you encounter curbs, find a way around, or use the ramps now available in most locations. If you encounter steps and there is no ramp available, avoid the steps by utilizing the disabled designated elevators now required in most locations.
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Page 14: Adjustments
5 AdjUStMeNtS The Advantage Recliner offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortable to drive. Section 7, MAINTENANCE, offers preventive maintenance suggestions for keeping your wheelchair in excellent condition; ensure that all components are in excellent condition before adjusting. The following are recommended methods;... - Page 15 ReAR wHeeLS & cASteRS We recommend that you do not replace or adjust rear wheel or caster components yourself, since special tools and training are required. Please contact your Graham-Field authorized distributor when your rear wheels or casters need adjustment, or if you wish to change seat height. 3K01-INS-LAB-RevA12 • Advantage Recliner User Manual...
- Page 16 ARMS Info: Fixed arms are not removable. Only detachable Advantage Recliner arms, as shown below, are removable. Remove arm 1. Depress arm release right arm pin until it unlocks. 2. Hold arm by center of armpad. Lift straight up and off. release pin...
- Page 17 fRoNt RIGGING eLevAtING LeGReSt—detAcHABLe, SwINGAwAy WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should be no closer to the ground than 2 inches, to permit proper clearance. WARNING: Do not stand on the footplates; this could cause the wheelchair to tip. Remove elevating hinge legrest plate 1. To release lock, pull swingaway release lever forward, toward swingaway release lever front of wheelchair. Legrest will swing outward. 2. To remove, lift legrest straight up off wheelchair hinge pins.
- Page 18 Adjust legrest elevation Info: It is possible to RAISE elevating legrest without unlocking legrest release. As a safety feature, however, you must unlock legrest release in order to LOWER elevating legrest. 1. To release elevation lock, pull legrest release lever up toward back of wheelchair. 2.
- Page 19 Adjust legrest footplate extension length See picture at right. 1. Loosen latch to free footplate extension inside legrest hanger. 2. Press down on the locking buttons and adjust the footplate to the desired length. hanger locking Ensure that the button locking buttons are completely extended adjustment and securely fastened holes...
- Page 20 cRoSSBRAceS tighten crossbraces M13 wrench, M5 hex key Check the crossbraces to ensure that the bolt and nut securing both crossbraces in the center of the wheelchair are secure (crossbraces should be loose enough to fold easily, yet snug enough to take up excess play).
- Page 21 wHeeL LocKS Adjust wheel locks M10 wrench 1. Use an M10 wrench to right rear wheel loosen the adjustment wheel lock bolt until the wheel lock adjustment bolt slides on the frame. right front frame 2. Place the wheel lock in the locked position and slide it into contact with the tire.
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Page 22: Maintenance
Periodic inspection, adjustment, and replacement of worn parts will provide many years of superb performance. When you believe that a component or part of your Advantage Recliner is not functioning properly, contact your Graham-Field authorized distributor immediately, as a potentially hazardous condition could result. Only excellent condition is acceptable where safety is concerned. - Page 23 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Procedure Perform at least every Week month 3 months 6 months Check tire wear ✔ Check handrims ✔ Check wheel lock engagement ✔ Check anti-tippers (optional) ✔ Wipe off frame with soft cloth ✔ Check handgrips ✔ Check upholstery ✔...
- Page 24 check tire wear Examine tires at least once a week for surface wear and cracks and replace them as needed. Replace tires when they become loose on the rims or cracks appear. check handrims Check handrims at least once a week. Inspect each handrim for rough or sharp edges and, if any are found, replace handrims immediately.
- Page 25 check upholstery Check upholstery at least once a month. Inspect for rips, tears and worn spots. Ensure that all upholstery-attaching screws are present, properly aligned, and well-secured. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten upholstery mounting screws. Check attaching screws for sharp edges or stripped screws, and replace if found.
- Page 26 check elevating legrests Check elevating legrests at least once a month. Inspect the locking mechanisms to confirm sure fit. Check for cracks, burrs, or sharp edges, and replace if found. Ensure that the legrest will automatically lock securely in place and will not accidentally unlock. cleaning your Advantage Recliner Wipe off the frame frequently, at least once a week, using a soft cloth.
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
7 tRoUBLeSHootING Continual use of your Advantage Recliner necessitates maintenance, especially if the factory-set adjustments have been altered. The following troubleshooting guide lists several common problems that may occur, and offers corrective actions for each. If you are unsure of the solution or unable to diagnose the problem, do not hesitate to ask your Graham-Field authorized distributor for assistance. -
Page 28: Limited Warranty
July 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/consumer or dealer/non-consumer and to no other purchaser or transferee. GF Health Products, Inc. warrants the Advantage Recliner against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship as listed below: WARRANTY PERIOD... - Page 29 this warranty shall be limited to such repair, replacement, credit and / or refund. This warranty does not include any labor charges incurred in replacement part(s) installation or any associated freight or shipping charges to the manufacturer. Limitations and exclusions: the foregoing warranty shall not apply to serial numbered products if the serial number has been removed or defaced.
- Page 30 The warranties contained herein contain all the representations and warranties with respect to the subject matter of this document, and supersede all prior negotiations, agreements and understandings with respect thereto. The recipient of this document hereby acknowledges and represents that it has not relied on any representation, assertion, guarantee, warranty, collateral contract or other assurance, except those set out in this document.
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Page 31: Index
9 Index Adjustments 14 Ramps and Inclines 12 Advantage Recliner, illustration 8 Reaching / bending 11 Anti-tippers, check 24 Rear wheel adjustment, check 25 Arm, install 16 Rear wheels 15 Arm, remove 16 Arms, check 25 Safety precautions 5 Backposts, check 25 tires, check 24 Balance 10 tools, for adjustment, list 14 tools, for maintenance, list 23 casters 15 transfer activities 10 caster stems, check 26 troubleshooting 27 cAUtIoN statement, significance 4 cleaning your Advantage Recliner 26 Upholstery, check 25 crossbraces, tighten 20 curbs and steps 13 warnings 5 wARNING statement, significance 4 elevating legrest, attach 17 warranty, limited 28 elevating legrest, remove 17 wheel bearings, check 26 elevating legrest—detachable, wheel lock engagement, check 24 swingaway 17 wheel locks, adjust 21 elevating legrest elevation, adjust 18 elevating legrest panel position, adjust Getting started 8 Handling tips 10 Handrims, check 24 Info statement, significance 4... - Page 32 GF Health Products, Inc. ("Graham-Field") 2935 Northeast Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30360 USA tel: 770-368-4700 fax: 770-368-2386 www.grahamfield.com Made in China...
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