E&J 3E01-INS-LAB-REVB08 manual Transporting the Traveler SE

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6 Transporting the Traveler SE

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.

The Traveler SE 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. To fold wheelchair completely, tip the wheelchair sideways (so wheel won't drag) and press sides togeth- er.

For reassembly, see the following page.

3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • Traveler SE Owner’s Manual

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Contents Manual Wheelchair Contents Introduction Page Important safety precautions Page Page Getting started Handling tips BalanceTransfer Activities Reaching / bending Forward or sidewardBackward Ramps And Inclines AscentDescent Curbs and steps Rear wheels & casters AdjustmentsInstall arm ArmsRemove arm Front Rigging Footrest-detachable, swingaway Remove footrestAttach footrest Loosen knob to free footplate extension inside hanger Adjust footplate extension length 1. See picture at rightWard Attach elevating legrestAdjust legrest elevation Adjust elevating legrest panel positionAdjust legrest footplate extension length Tighten crossbraces CrossbracesWheel locks Adjust wheel locksTransporting the Traveler SE Reassembly Do-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 Traveler SECheck casters Check wheel bearingsSymptom TroubleshootingTraveler SE Manual Wheelchair Limited warrantyPage Index