E&J GF0700137RevA07 manual Introduction

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1 Introduction

Important safety, operating, and maintenance instructions that warrant your attention are included in this user manual. Read this entire manual carefully before operating your new wheelchair, keep it handy for future reference, and refer to it as often as necessary to help maintain good performance standards.

Consult your healthcare professional and Graham-Field Health Products dealer for assistance in developing and learning safe and effective techniques for performing your daily activities according to your individual physical abilities and needs, and to make certain that your wheelchair is properly prescribed and adjusted for your use.

The safety precautions in this manual are general warnings intended to be used only as basic guidelines. You may find it necessary to develop your own methods for safely solving frequently encountered challenges. Again, consult your professional medical advisors for their recommendations about safety methods, and never hesitate to ask for their assistance.

Your wheelchair should receive frequent, regularly scheduled main- tenance, including an inspection of the mechanical parts, to ensure proper operation. Some suggested inspection procedures, trouble- shooting procedures, and adjustment procedures are included in this manual. When it comes to service and repair, remember that your Graham-Field Health Products dealer knows your wheelchair best.

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 evalu- ate the user's ability, weight, physical condition, the environment in which the Paramount XD will be used, and the terrain over which the wheelchair will travel.

Thank you for choosing an Everest & Jennings® product. We at Graham-Field Health Products wish to assure you of our continuing commitment to provide innovation and quality in our products. The

GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’s Manual

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Contents Paramount XD Contents Introduction Page Important safety precautions Page Page Getting started Handling tips BalanceTransfer Activities Reaching / bending Forward or sidewardBackward Ramps And Inclines Ascent DescentCurbs and steps Rear wheels & casters AdjustmentsArms Remove armAttach arm Front Rigging Footrest-detachable, swingaway Remove footrestAttach footrest Adjust footplate extension length Elevating legrest-detachable, swingaway Adjust legrest footplate extension length Adjust legrest elevationAdjust elevating legrest panel position CrossbracesTighten crossbraces Wheel locks Adjust wheel locksTransporting the E&J Paramount XD ReassemblyDo-it-yourself maintenance MaintenanceGeneral care List of toolsCheck anti-tippers optional Check tire wearCheck handrims Check wheel lock engagementCheck backposts / push handles Check rear wheel adjustmentCheck upholstery Check armsCheck wheel bearings Cleaning your Paramount XDCheck footrests & elevating legrests Check castersSymptom TroubleshootingPage Paramount XD Manual Wheelchair Limited warrantyPage Index
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