E&J GF0700137RevA07 manual Check upholstery, Check rear wheel adjustment, Check arms

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Check upholstery

Check upholstery at least once a month. Inspect for rips, tears and worn spots. Ensure that all upholstery-attaching screws are pres- ent, 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. It may not support body weight.

Check rear wheel adjustment

Inspect the wheels at least once a month. Check alignment by elevat- ing the rear of the wheelchair on a stable object until the rear wheels clear the ground, or placing the wheelchair upside down in a stable position such that the wheels can spin freely. Spin the wheels; there should be no wobble or sideplay, and the wheels should spin freely without binding. The bearings should be clean and rotate smoothly. Check rim sideplay to verify that bearings are not too loose. If there is a problem, contact your Graham-Field Health Products dealer. If adjustment is required, this should be done by your Graham-Field Health Products dealer only.

Check arms

Check arms at least once a month. Inspect for sharp edges or cracks which could weaken the arm, and replace if found. Ensure that all attaching screws are present and tight. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten arm pad mounting screws. Check for burrs on the screw heads and replace if found. Ensure that screws do not extend into the padding. Confirm that the posts at base of arm fit correctly in the sockets, snug but not binding.

Check backposts / push handles

Check backposts at least once a month. Ensure that all mounting hardware is securely fastened and that the backposts are not bent or damaged. Contact your dealer if you observe cracking or peeling paint or plating.

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Contents Paramount XD Contents Introduction Page Important safety precautions Page Page Getting started Balance Handling tipsTransfer Activities Forward or sideward Reaching / bendingBackward Ramps And Inclines Descent AscentCurbs and steps Rear wheels & casters AdjustmentsRemove arm ArmsAttach arm Footrest-detachable, swingaway Remove footrest Front RiggingAttach footrest Adjust footplate extension length Elevating legrest-detachable, swingaway Adjust legrest footplate extension length Adjust legrest elevationCrossbraces Adjust elevating legrest panel positionTighten crossbraces Wheel locks Adjust wheel locksTransporting the E&J Paramount XD ReassemblyDo-it-yourself maintenance MaintenanceGeneral care List of toolsCheck handrims Check tire wearCheck wheel lock engagement Check anti-tippers optionalCheck upholstery Check rear wheel adjustmentCheck arms Check backposts / push handlesCheck footrests & elevating legrests Cleaning your Paramount XDCheck casters Check wheel bearingsSymptom TroubleshootingPage Paramount XD Manual Wheelchair Limited warrantyPage Index