Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit 3E01-INS-LAB-REVB08 du fabricant E&J
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3E01-INS-LAB-R e vB08 © GF Health Products, Inc. December 2008 R ead this manual before operating your wheelchair . Sa v e t h i s m a n u al f or f u tu re u s e . The m o s t c u rren t v ers i o n o f t hi s m an u a l ca n b e f ou nd o n li ne a t w ww .
2 3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................... 3 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................... 5 3 GETTING ST ARTED .
3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual 3 READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR WHEELCHAIR 1 INTRODUCTION Important safety , operating, and maintenance instructions that warrant your attention are included in this owner's manual.
4 3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual The person performing adjustments on the T raveler SE has the responsi- bility of making certain that the user can safely operate the wheelchair with the adjustments selected.
3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual 5 2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: AL WA YS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING YOUR WHEELCHAIR. F AILURE TO DO SO COULD RESUL T IN PERSONAL INJURY TO YOU OR OTHERS OR DAMAGE TO YOUR WHEELCHAIR.
6 3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual W ARNING: This wheelchair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equivalent to the seat provided in a motor vehicle! T o i.
3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual 7 W ARNING: Do not use y our wheelchair on escalators. W ARNING: Wheel locks are not brakes. Do not use the wheel locks to slow down your wheelchair , or while the wheelchair is moving.
8 3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual 3 GETTING ST AR TED Please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in T raveler SE illustration below . Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual 9 4 HANDLING TIPS The Everest & Jennings ® T raveler SE has been designed and engineered to perform as a stable and well balanced unit when used for its intended purpose. However , it is possible to tip the T raveler SE over if it is used improperly .
10 3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual REACHING / BENDING W ARNING: Alw a y s tur n the casters frontward to provide sta- bility while reaching. If in doubt, ask for assistance or use a device that will extend y our reach without requiring you to shift your w eight.
3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual 11 RAMPS AND INCLINES W ARNING: During descent, the footplates' lowest point should be no closer to the ground than 2-1/2 inches to permit proper clearance. W ARNING: Do not attempt inclines without anti-tippers in- stalled.
12 3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual CURBS AND STEPS Curbs, steps and stairways are dangerous obstacles that confront the wheelchair user . When you encounter curbs, find a way around, or use the ramps now available in most locations.
3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual 13 5 ADJUSTMENTS The T raveler SE offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortable to drive.
14 3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual ARMS All T raveler SE arms are removable. Remove arm 1. Depress lower arm release pin until it unlocks. 2. Hold arm by center of armpad. Lift straight up and off. Install arm Hold arm by center of arm- pad.
3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual 15 hinge plate swingaway release lever remove footr est (left shown) FRONT RIGGING FOOTREST—DET ACHABLE, SWINGA W A Y W ARNING: The footplates' low est point should be no closer to the ground than 2-1/2 inches, to per mit proper clearance.
16 3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual footplate hanger adjustment holes locking button knob footplate extension, adjust length Adjust footplate extension length 1. See picture at right. Loosen knob to free footplate extension inside hanger .
3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual 17 hinge plate swingaway release lever remove elevating legr est ELEV A TING LEGREST—DET ACHABLE, SWINGAW A Y W ARNING: The footplates' low est point should be no closer to the ground than 2-1/2 inches, to per mit proper clearance.
18 3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual Adjust legrest elevation Note: It is possible to RAISE elevating legrest without unlocking legrest release. As a safety feature, however , you must unlock legrest release in order to LOWER elevating legrest.
3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual 19 CROSSBRACES Tighten crossbraces M13 wrench, M6 hex key Check the crossbraces to ensure that the bolt and nut securing both crossbraces in the center of the wheelchair are secure (crossbraces should be loose enough to fold easily , yet snug enough to take up excess play).
20 3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual WHEEL LOCKS Adjust wheel locks One M10 wrench 1. Use an M10 wrench to loosen the adjustment bolt until the wheel lock slides on the frame. 2. Place the wheel lock in the locked position and slide it into contact with the tire.
3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual 21 6 TRANSPORTING THE TRAVELER SE W ARNING: This wheelchair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equivalent to the seat pr.
22 3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual REASSEMBL Y 1. Push down with even pressure on seat tubes on both sides. W ARNING: Do not place y our hand betw een seat tube and side panel. 2. Attach footrests or legrests to wheelchair .
3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual 23 7 MAINTENANCE Protect your E&J T raveler SE by having it serviced regularly .
24 3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Procedur e Perform at least every W eek month 3 months 6 months Check tire wear ✔ Check handrims ✔ Che.
3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual 25 Check tire wear Examine tires at least once a week for surface wear and cracks and re- place them as needed. Replace solid rubber tires when they become loose on the rims or cracks appear .
26 3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual Check upholstery Check upholstery at least once a month. Inspect for rips, tears and worn spots. Ensure that all upholstery-attaching screws are present, properly aligned, and well-secured.
3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual 27 Check footrests & elevating legrests Check footrests and legrests at least once a month. Inspect the locking mechanisms to confirm sure fit. Check for cracks, burrs, or sharp edges, and replace if found.
28 3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Continual use of your T raveler SE necessitates maintenance, especially if the factory-set adjustments have been altered. The following trouble- shooting guide lists several common problems that may occur , and offers corrective actions for each.
3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual 29 9 LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty has been drafted to comply with the Federal Law applicable to products manufactured after July 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/consumer or dealer/non-consumer and to no other purchaser or transferee.
30 3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual or defaced. Products subjected to negligence, abuse, misuse, improper operation, improper maintenance, improper cleaning, improper storage, or damages beyond GF Health Products, Inc.
3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • T raveler SE Owner’ s Manual 31 10 Index A Adjustments 13 Anti-tippers, check 25 Arm, install 14 Arm, remove 14 Arms, check 26 B Backposts, check 26 Balance 9 .
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Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté E&J 3E01-INS-LAB-REVB08 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du E&J 3E01-INS-LAB-REVB08 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation E&J 3E01-INS-LAB-REVB08, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le E&J 3E01-INS-LAB-REVB08 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le E&J 3E01-INS-LAB-REVB08, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du E&J 3E01-INS-LAB-REVB08.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le E&J 3E01-INS-LAB-REVB08. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei E&J 3E01-INS-LAB-REVB08 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
