E&J 3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13 manual Introduction

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READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR WHEELCHAIR

1 INTRODUCTION

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

Consult your healthcare professional and GF Health Products, Inc. ("Graham-Field") authorized distributor 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 maintenance, including an inspection of the mechanical parts, to ensure proper operation. Some suggested inspection procedures, troubleshooting procedures, and adjustment procedures are included in this manual. When it comes to service and repair, remember that your Graham-Field authorized distributor knows your wheelchair best.

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 Advantage Recliner 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. The Advantage Recliner is intended for indoor and / or outdoor use. The Advantage Recliner comes with a higher back and removable full support headrest which includes an additional neck support that adjusts easily to fit every need. Anti-tippers and an anti-fold bar are standard.

3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Advantage Recliner User Manual

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Contents Recliner Contents Introduction Page Important Safety Precautions Page Page Getting Started Operation of Recliner Lowering and Raising Reclining BackRemovable Headrest Handling Tips BalanceTransfer Activities Reaching / Bending Forward or sidewardBackward Ramps and Inclines AscentDescent Curbs and Steps Adjustments Rear Wheels & Casters Install arm ArmsRemove arm Attach elevating legrest Front RiggingElevating LEGREST-DETACHABLE, Swingaway Remove elevating legrestAdjust Legrest Elevation Raise elevating legrestLower elevating legrest Adjust legrest footplate extension length Tighten crossbraces CrossbracesWheel Locks Adjust wheel locksMaintenance Maintenance Schedule Do-it-yourself maintenanceCheck handrims List of toolsGeneral care Check tire wearCheck upholstery Check wheel lock engagementCheck anti-tippers Check handgripsCheck elevating legrests Check rear wheel adjustmentCheck arms Check backposts / push handlesCleaning your Advantage Recliner Check castersCheck wheel bearings Symptom TroubleshootingScope of Warranty Limited WarrantyPage Index Adjustments
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