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Page 1: User Manual
Paramount ™ Manual Wheelchair User Manual 5PX1-INS-LAB-RevB13 © 2007 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 ................9 5 ADJUSTMENTS ...............14 6 TRANSPORTING THE E&J PARAMOUNT XD ......22 7 MAINTENANCE ...............23 8 TROUBLESHOOTING ...............28 9 LIMITED WARRANTY ..............29 10 INDEX ..................31 GF Health Products, Inc. is not responsible for typographical errors. All illustrations, specifications, packaging and warranties contained in this document are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. -
Page 3: Introduction
Thank you for choosing an Everest & Jennings product. We at Graham-Field wish to assure you of our continuing commitment to provide innovation and quality in our products. The Paramount XD is a manual, folding, lightweight wheelchair, suitable for frequent users... - Page 4 The person performing adjustments on the Paramount XD 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
Always consult your healthcare professional to determine those methods most suitable for your individual abilities. Protect yourself and your wheelchair by having your Paramount XD serviced regularly. Whenever any part of your Paramount XD 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.
- 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.
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Page 8: Getting Started
3 GETTING STARTED Please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in Paramount XD illustration below. back upholstery push handle/ back post armpad seat rear wheel upholstery footrest frame crossbrace tipping sleeve caster housing wheel lock caster fork caster wheel 5PX1-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Paramount XD User Manual... -
Page 9: Handling Tips
However, it is possible to tip the Paramount XD over if it is used improperly. We urge you to learn the characteristics of your wheelchair. It is most important to learn safe methods to perform the daily activities basic to your lifestyle. - Page 10 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.
- Page 11 Backward WARNING: Do not engage the wheel locks while reaching or bending backward. Should your weight suddenly shift accidentally, it is better to roll in that direction than to tip over. WARNING: Do not lean over the back upholstery; this could cause the wheelchair to tip.
- 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. 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).
- Page 13 If you encounter steps and there is no ramp available, avoid the steps by utilizing the disabled designated elevators now required in most locations. WARNING: Never attempt to negotiate steps, stairs or escalators in your Paramount XD. 5PX1-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Paramount XD User Manual...
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Page 14: Adjustments
5 ADJUSTMENTS The Paramount XD 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 ARMS All Paramount XD arms are removable. Remove arm 1. Depress lower arm release until it unlocks. 2. Hold arm by center of armpad. Lift straight up and off. Install arm 1. Hold arm by center of release armpad. 2. Lower arm straight down into sockets and push to lock.
- Page 16 FRONT RIGGING FOOTREST—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 footrest 1. To release lock, pull swingaway release lever swingaway release lever forward, toward...
- Page 17 Adjust footplate extension length 1. Remove adjustment footrest knob; this will free hanger footplate extension adjustment tube to slide inside knob footrest hanger tube. 2. Reposition footplate footplate extension in desired extension position. 3. Reinstall adjustment adjustment footplate holes knob in appropriate Adjust footplate extension length adjustment hole for desired footplate extension length.
- Page 18 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 legrest 1. To release lock, pull swingaway release lever swingaway release lever forward, toward front of...
- Page 19 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 legrest lock, pull legrest release lever release lever up toward elevating legrest back of wheelchair.
- Page 20 Adjust elevating legrest panel position The legrest panel has three mounting positions one legrest tube stop inch apart on legrest tube. Refer to picture at right. To elevating adjust: legrest 1. Rotate legrest panel / legrest panel / hinge plate assembly hinge plate assembly on legrest tube so that legrest tube stop is in center of hinge plate...
- Page 21 WHEEL LOCKS Adjust wheel locks " wrench 1. Use a " wrench to loosen the two clamp clamp bolts until the lock slides on the frame. clamp bolt 2. Place the wheel lock in the locked position and slide it into contact with the tire. wheel lock 3.
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Page 22: Transporting The E&J Paramount Xd
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. The Paramount XD can easily be transported by folding the wheelchair: 1. Detach front rigging from wheelchair. -
Page 23: Maintenance
Only excellent condition is acceptable where safety is concerned. Service manual There is no service manual for the Paramount XD. Please contact your Graham-Field authorized distributor with service questions not answered by this manual. Info: We recommend that you have a Graham-Field... - Page 24 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 25 Check tire wear Examine tires at least once a week for surface wear and cracks and replace them as needed. Replace solid rubber 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 26 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. WARNING: Worn or torn upholstery, or upholstery with loose hardware, must be replaced immediately.
- Page 27 Check footrests & elevating legrests Check footrests and 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 footrest or legrest will automatically lock securely in place and will not accidentally unlock.
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
See distributor to correct adjustment. Info: Use only Everest & Jennings replacement parts. A Paramount XD parts catalog is available at www.grahamfield.com to assist in the ordering of parts. CAUTION: A complete inspection of your wheelchair,... -
Page 29: Limited Warranty
9 LIMITED WARRANTY SCOPE OF WARRANTY GF Health Products, Inc. (“GF”) warrants to the original purchaser only that it will replace or repair components, at GF’s sole discretion, that are defective in material or workmanship under normal use and service. All warranties are conditioned upon the proper use of the products strictly in accordance with good commercial practice and applicable GF instructions and manuals, including proper use and maintenance. - Page 30 6) Any labor or shipping charges incurred in the replacement part installation or repair; 7) Costs and expenses of regular maintenance and cleaning; and 8) Representations and warranties made by any person or entity other than GF. ENTIRE WARRANTY, EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES DISCLAIMER THIS WARRANTY IS GF’S ONLY WARRANTY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
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Page 31: Index
10 INDEX Adjustments 14 NOTICE statement, significance 4 Anti-tippers, check 25 Arm, remove 15 Paramount XD, illustration 8 Arms, check 26 Ramps and Inclines 12 Backposts, check 26 Reaching / bending 10 Balance 9 Rear wheel adjustment, check 26 Rear wheels 14 Casters 14 Caster stems, check 27 Safety precautions 5 CAUTION statement, significance 4 Cleaning your Paramount XD 27 Tires, check 25 Crossbraces, tighten 20 Tools, for adjustment, list 14 Curbs and steps 13 Tools, for maintenance, list 24 Transfer activities 9 Elevating legrest, attach 18 Transporting the E&J Paramount XD 22 Elevating legrest, remove 18 Troubleshooting 28 Elevating legrest—detachable, swingaway 18 Upholstery, check 26 Elevating legrest elevation, adjust 19 Elevating legrest panel position, Warnings 5 adjust 20 WARNING statement, significance 4 Warranty, limited 29 Footrest, attach 16 Wheel bearings, check 27 Footrest, remove 16 Wheel lock engagement, check 25 Footrest—detachable, swingaway 16 Wheel locks, adjust 21... - Page 32 GF Health Products, Inc. 2935 Northeast Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30360 U.S.A. tel: 770-368-4700 fax: 770-368-2386 www.grahamfield.com Made in China...
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