Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit METRO IC4 du fabricant E&J
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02002178 Revision B ©GF Health Products, Inc. March 2006 Read this manual before operating y our wheelchair Metro ® I C4 Manual Wheelchair Owner’ s Manual.
2 02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual Contents I INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 3 II IMPOR T ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................... 5 III GETTING ST AR TED .
02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual 3 READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR WHEELCHAIR I INTRODUCTION Important safety , operating, and maintenance instructions that war - rant your attention are included in this owner's manual.
4 02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual 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.
02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual 5 II IMPOR T ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPOR T 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 02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual W ARNING: Do not attempt inclines without anti-tipper s installed. Do not attempt an y incline or decline greater than six degrees (10% grade, or one foot of rise or fall per ten feet of ramp length).
02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual 7 W ARNING: Do not lean over the top of the wheelchair back. This could cause the wheelchair to tip over . W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of tipping before leaning or reaching forw ard, sit back in the seat and rotate casters fully toward front of wheelchair .
8 02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual III GETTING ST AR TED Please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in Metro IC4 illustration below .
02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual 9 IV HANDLING TIPS The Everest & Jennings® Metro IC4 has been designed and engi- neered to perform as a stable and well balanced unit when used for its intended purpose. However , it is possible to tip the Metro IC4 over if it is used improperly .
10 02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual cal therapist for assistance in developing your individual technique. Make sure that the wheelchair is stabilized, and will not move or slide during the transfer . T ake extra precaution to prevent tipping.
02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual 11 Backward W ARNING: Do not engage the wheel locks while reaching or bending backw ard. Should your w eight suddenly shift accidentally , it is better to roll in that direc- tion than to tip over .
12 02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual 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-tipper s in- stalled.
02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual 13 Descent Always face forward when going down a ramp, but do not lean forward; this could cause tipping. Lean slightly backward to increase stability . It is critical to keep the wheelchair under control at all times.
14 02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual V ADJUSTMENTS The Metro IC4 offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortable to drive.
02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual 15 ARMS The Metro IC4 can be equipped with either fixed height arms (stan- dard) or adjustable height arms (optional). All Metro IC4 arms feature the flip-back release. Flip arm back (see picture below) 1.
16 02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual upper arm release pin upper arm adjust arm height Adjust arm height (optional adjustable height arm) If your Metro IC4 arm is equipped with an upper arm release pin, your arm is height adjustable.
02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual 17 hinge plate swingaway release lever remove footr est (left shown) FRONT RIGGING FOOTREST—DET ACHABLE, SWINGAW A Y W ARNING: The footplates' lowest point should be no closer to the ground than 2-1/2 inches, to permit proper clearance.
18 02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual footplate extension, adjust length footplate extension nut clamp Adjust footplate extension length T wo 1/2" wrenches 1. Loosen footrest clamp: Use a two 1/2" wrenches to loosen nut enough so that footplate exten- sion tube slides inside footrest tube.
02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual 19 hinge plate swingaway release lever remove elevating legr est (upper part only shown) ELEV A TING LEGREST (OPTIONAL—DET ACHABLE, SWINGAW A Y W ARNING: The footplates' lowest point should be no closer to the ground than 2-1/2 inches, to permit proper clearance.
20 02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual adjust legrest elevation legrest release lever Adjust legrest elevation Note: It is possible to RAISE elevating legrest without unlock- ing legrest release. As a safety feature, however , you must unlock legrest release in order to LOWER elevat - ing legrest.
02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual 21 adjust calf pad position, elevating legrest (footplate extension not shown) calf pad hinge plate slot legrest tube stop legrest tube .
22 02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual CROSSBRACES T ighten 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).
02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual 23 right rear wheel wheel lock shown unlocked right front frame wheel lock WHEEL LOCKS Adjust wheel locks One 3/8" wrench 1. Use a 7/16" wrench to loosen the two clamp bolts until the lock slides on the frame.
24 02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual VI TRANSPORTING THE E&J METRO IC4 W ARNING: This wheelchair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equivalent to the seat p.
02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual 25 REASSEMBL Y 1. Push down with even pressure on seat tubes on both sides. W ARNING: Do not place your hand betw een seat tube and side panel. 2. Push again if seat tubes are not positioned directly upon front frame seat struts as shown below .
26 02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual VII MAINTENANCE Protect your E&J Metro IC4 by having it serviced regularly . Proper care and maintenance are essential to keep your wheelchair in safe working condition. Periodic inspection, adjustment, and replacement of worn parts will provide many years of superb performance.
02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual 27 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Procedur e Perform at least every W eek month 3 months 6 months Check tire wear ✔ Check handrims ✔ Check whe.
28 02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual tial for your safety and continued operation of your wheelchair . Check tire wear Examine tires at least once a week for surface wear and cracks and replace them as needed. Replace solid rubber tires when they become loose on the rims or cracks appear .
02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual 29 ent, properly aligned, and well-secured. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten upholstery mounting screws. Check attaching screws for sharp edges or stripped screws, and replace if found.
30 02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual Check footrests & elevating legrests Check footrests and legrests at least once a month. Inspect the lock- ing mechanisms to confirm sure fit. Check for cracks, burrs, or sharp edges, and replace if found.
02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual 31 VIII TROUBLESHOOTING Continual use of your Metro IC4 necessitates maintenance, espe- cially if the factory-set adjustments have been altered. The following troubleshooting guide lists several common problems that may occur , and offers corrective actions for each.
32 02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual W ARNING: Unauthorized modification or the use of non- Everest & Jennings® replacement par ts could change the str ucture of the wheelchair , void the w ar ranty , and create a hazardous condition, which could result in serious personal injur y .
02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual 33 IX 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.
34 02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual LIMIT A TIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: The foregoing warranty shall not apply to serial numbered products if the serial number has been re - moved or defaced.
02002178 Revision B, March 2006 • Metro IC4 Owner’ s Manual 35 X IndeX A Adjustments 14 Anti-tippers, check 28 Arm, ip back 15 Arm height, adjust 16 Arms, check 29 B Backposts, check 29 Balance.
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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 METRO IC4 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 METRO IC4 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation E&J METRO IC4, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le E&J METRO IC4 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le E&J METRO IC4, 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 METRO IC4.
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 METRO IC4. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei E&J METRO IC4 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.
