E&J EJ777-1 manual Introduction, Intended use

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1 Introduction

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. Important safety, operating, and maintenance instruc- tions that warrant the attention of both user and attendant are included in this op- eration manual. Read the entire manual carefully before operating your new EJ777-1 Transport Chair, keep it handy for future reference, and refer to it as often as neces- sary to help maintain good performance standards.

Consult your healthcare professional and Graham-Field Health Products dealer for as- sistance 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 transport chair 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 hesi- tate to ask for their assistance.

Your transport chair 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 pro- cedures are included in this manual. When it comes to service and repair, remember that your Graham-Field Health Products dealer knows your transport chair best.

The person performing adjustments on the EJ777-1 Transport Chair has the responsi- bility of making certain that the user can safely operate the transport chair with the adjustments selected. This person must evaluate the user's ability, weight, physical condition, the environment in which the transport chair will be used, and the terrain over which the transport chair will travel.

All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. Packaging, labeling, warranties and products are subject to change without notice. Graham-Field Health Products is not responsible for typographical errors.

Intended use

The EJ777-1 Transport Chair is a manual, folding, lightweight transport chair, suitable for frequent users with a maximum weight capacity of 400 lb (182 kg) who require

a lightweight, portable transport chair, fitted to their anatomy, without the need of customization or alteration to the center of gravity. The EJ777-1 Transport Chair is intended for indoor and/or outdoor use. The EJ777-1 transport chair is intended to be propelled by an attendant at all times, who should remain behind the transport chair when the user is being positioned or the transport chair is in use.

GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 Transport Chair

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Contents EJ777-1 Bariatric Transport Chair Contents Intended use IntroductionStatements of significance EJ777-1 Transport Chair labels Important safety precautionsWeight distribution, and ensure that it is properly adjusted Getting started Handling tips To attendantBalance For attendant Tilting Transfer ActivitiesCurbs and steps Ramps And InclinesFor attendant curb ascent facing backward For attendant curb ascent facing forwardFor attendant curb descent Tighten cross braces AdjustmentsRear wheel & caster Cross braceRotate arm forward to reinstall see pictures above ArmRotate arm backward for transfer see pictures below Adjust footplate extension length Footrest-detachable, swingawayAttach footrest see picture at right For attendant Attendant wheel locks, temporary lock Attendant wheel locksTransporting the EJ777-1 transport chair Preparing the EJ777-1 for transportFold the transport chair see picture below Store in the back seat Store in the trunkUnfold the transport chair see picture on previous Do-it-yourself maintenance MaintenanceList of tools General careCheck tire wear Check hand grips Check rear wheel adjustmentCheck wheel lock engagement Check anti-tippers optionalCheck footrests Cleaning your transport chairCheck arms Check backposts / push handlesSymptom TroubleshootingSpecifications EJ777-1 Bariatric Transport Chair Limited warrantyGF0500090RevB07 EJ777-1 Transport Chair Index