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User Manual

3F01-INS-LAB-RevB13
© 2009 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.

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Manual Wheelchair User Manual 3F01-INS-LAB-RevB13 © 2009 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 ...............13 6 TRANSPORTING THE TRAVELER L3 ........21 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 Traveler L3 is a manual, folding, lightweight wheelchair, suitable for frequent users who require a lightweight, portable wheelchair, fitted to their anatomy, without the need of customization or alteration to the center of gravity.
  • Page 4 The person performing adjustments on the Traveler L3 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.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Precautions

    Protect yourself and your wheelchair by having your Traveler L3 serviced regularly. Whenever any part of your Traveler L3 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 1 /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. 3F01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Traveler L3 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: Notice for California Customers- California Proposition 65 WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive or developmental harm. 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. 3F01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Traveler L3 User Manual...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    3 GETTING STARTED Please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in Traveler L3 illustration below. handgrip back upholstery push handle/ back post armpad rear wheel seat upholstery footrest handrim anti-tipper wheel lock (optional) crossbrace footplate frame caster housing caster fork caster wheel...

  • Page 9: Handling Tips

    However, it is possible to tip the Traveler L3 over if it is used improperly. We urge you to learn the characteristics of your wheelchair.
  • 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. 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 11 RAMPS AND INCLINES WARNING: During descent, the footplates' lowest point should be no closer to the ground than 2 1 /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 12 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.

  • Page 13: Adjustments

    5 ADJUSTMENTS The Traveler L3 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; after a few adjustments, you may develop your own.
  • Page 14 ARMS All Traveler L3 arms are removable. Remove arm right arm 1. Depress arm release pin until it unlocks. release pin 2. Hold arm by center of armpad. Lift straight up and off. Install arm Hold arm by center of armpad. Lower arm straight down into sockets front arm socket...
  • Page 15 FRONT RIGGING FOOTREST—DETACHABLE, SWINGAWAY WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should be no closer to the ground than 2 1 /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 hinge plate forward, toward front of wheelchair. Footrest will swing outward. swingaway release lever 2. To remove, lift footrest straight up off wheelchair hinge pins. Attach footrest 1.
  • Page 16 Adjust footplate extension length 1. See picture at right. Loosen latch to free footplate extension inside hanger. locking button 2. Press down on the locking button and hanger adjust the footplate adjustment holes to the desired length. Ensure the locking button is completely latch footplate extended and securely...
  • Page 17 ELEVATING LEGREST—DETACHABLE, SWINGAWAY WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should be no closer to the ground than 2 1 /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 hinge plate lever forward, toward front of wheelchair. Legrest will swing swingaway outward. release lever 2. To remove, lift legrest straight up off wheelchair hinge pins. Attach elevating legrest 1.
  • Page 18 ADJUST LEGREST ELEVATION CAUTION: It is possible to RAISE the elevating legrest without moving the legrest release lever. As a safety feature, however, in order to LOWER the elevating legrest you must move the legrest release lever. This is to prevent the legrest from accidentally dropping while the user's leg is elevated. WARNING: Ensure elevating legrests are locked in place before occupying or operating wheelchair. Raise elevating legrest Slowly rotate the legrest up to the desired position. Ensure elevating legrest is locked in position. legrest Lower elevating legrest release lever 1. To allow the elevating legrest to lower without dropping suddenly, support its weight and move the release lever forward.
  • Page 19 Adjust legrest footplate extension length See Adjust footplate extension length in Footrest—Detachable, Swingaway section. CROSSBRACES Tighten crossbraces M13 wrench, M6 hex key Check the crossbraces to ensure 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 20 WHEEL LOCKS Adjust wheel locks M11 wrench right rear wheel 1. Use an M11 wrench to wheel lock loosen the adjustment adjustment bolt bolt until the wheel lock right front frame slides on the frame. 2. Place the wheel lock in the locked position and slide it into contact with the tire.

  • Page 21: Transporting The Traveler L3

    The Traveler L3 can easily be transported by folding the wheelchair: 1. Detach front rigging from wheelchair. 2. Remove the seat cushion, if so equipped. 3. Fold the wheelchair: pull up sharply on the seat sling at front and rear center at the same time.
  • Page 22 REASSEMBLY 1. Push down with even pressure on seat rails on both sides. WARNING: Do not place your hand between seat rail and side panel. 2. Push again if seat tubes are not positioned directly upon front seat rail / arm cradles as shown below (arm not shown). right front right front seat rail seat rail seat rail...

  • Page 23: 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 Traveler L3 is not functioning properly, contact your Graham-Field authorized distributor immediately, as a potentially hazardous condition could result.
  • 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 polyurethane 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.
  • Page 27 Check footrests and 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. If equipped with heel loops, ensure the anchor bolts are tight and secure.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    8 TROUBLESHOOTING Continual use of your Traveler L3 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 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 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. GF MAKES NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

  • Page 31: Index

    10 INDEX Adjustments 13 Maintenance 23 Anti-tippers, check 25 Arm, install 14 NOTICE statement, significance 4 Arm, remove 14 Arms, check 26 Ramps and Inclines 11 Reaching / bending 10 Backposts, check 26 Rear wheel adjustment, check 26 Balance 9 Rear wheels 13 Casters 13 Safety precautions 5 Caster stems, check 27 CAUTION statement, significance 4 Tires, check 25 Cleaning your Traveler L3 27 Tools, for adjustment, list 13 Crossbraces, tighten 19 Tools, for maintenance, list 24 Curbs and steps 12 Transfer activities 9 Transporting the Traveler L3 21 Elevating legrest, attach 17 Traveler L3, illustration 8 Elevating legrest, lower 18 Troubleshooting 28 Elevating legrest, raise 18 Elevating legrest, remove 17 Upholstery, check 26 Elevating legrest—detachable, swingaway 17 Warnings 5 Elevating legrest elevation, adjust 18 WARNING statement, significance 4 Elevating legrest panel position, adjust Warranty, limited 29 Wheel bearings, check 27 Wheel lock engagement, check 25 Footrest, attach 15...
  • Page 32 Manufactured for: GF Health Products, Inc. 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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