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Recliner
Manual Wheelchair
User Manual
3K01-INS-LAB-RevA12
© GF Health Products, Inc.
Read this manual before operating
your wheelchair.
Save this manual for future use.
The most current version of this manual
can be found online at www.grahamfield.com.
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Contents 1 INtRodUctIoN ........................................................................... 3 2 IMpoR t ANt SAfety pRecAUtIoNS .......................................... 5 3 GettING St AR ted ...................................................................... 8 4 HANdLING tIpS ........................................................................ 10 5 AdjUStMeNtS ......................................................................... 14 6 MAINteNANce ................
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ReAd t HIS MANUAL BefoRe opeRA tING yo UR w HeeLcHAIR 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 Graham-Field authorized distributor for assistance in developing and learning safe and effective techniques fo
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The person performing adjustments on the Advantage Recliner has the responsibility of making certain that the user can safely operate the wheelchair with the adjustments selected. This person must evaluate the user's ability, weight, physical condition, the environment in which the wheelchair will be used, and the terrain over which the wheelchair will travel. We recommend the use of anti-tippers at all times. WARNING: When in use, anti-tippers must be installed in the downward position.
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2 IMpoR t ANt SAfety pRecAUtIoNS IMpoR t ANt SAfety pRecAUtIoNS: AL w A yS foLLow tHeSe SAfety pRecAUtIoNS wHeN USING yoUR wHeeLcHAIR. f AILURe to do So coULd ReSUL t IN peRSoNAL INjUR y to yoU oR otHeRS oR dAMAGe to yoUR wHeeLcHAIR. Safety requires the constant attention of the wheelchair user and the attendant. It is extremely important to learn and always use safe methods of performing basic daily activities. Always consult your healthcare professional to determine those m
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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. WARNING: Do not tie down or attach anything to the wheels. This could cause tipping and possibly result in injury or damage to the wheelchair. WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should clear the ground 1 by at
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WARNING: Do not lean on this wheelchair or use it as a walker—these are practices which could result in loss of balance and personal injury. WARNING: Do not use your wheelchair on escalators. WARNING: Wheel locks are not brakes. Do not use the wheel locks to slow down your wheelchair, or while the wheelchair is moving. Wheel locks are only intended to keep the wheelchair in place when it is at a complete stop. WARNING: GF Health Products, Inc. specifically disclaims responsibility for
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3 GettING St AR ted Please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in Advantage Recliner illustration below. Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. headrest back upholstery handgrip armpad trigger release arm anti-fold bar seat upholstery backpost elevating mech lock legrest leg pad handrim anti-tipper rear wheel footrest frame caster socket wheel lock caster fork crossbrace caster wheel Advantage Recliner 8 3K01-INS-LAB-RevA12 • Advantage Rec liner Us
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opeRA tIoN of RecLINeR LoweRING ANd RAISING RecLINING BAcK WARNING: If you are lowering or raising the reclining back while the user is seated in the Advantage Recliner, take care not to let the back drop. This could cause serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not operate wheelchair unless seat back is in a fully upright position. WARNING: Ensure that reclining back is locked in place before occupying or operating wheelchair. removable headrest back upper end of backpost handgrip trigger
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4 HANdLING tIpS The Everest & Jennings Advantage Recliner 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 Advantage Recliner over if it is used improperly. We urge you to learn the characteristics of your wheelchair. It is most important to learn safe methods to perform the daily activities basic to your lifestyle. Consult your medical professionals for assistance in developing the skill
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ReAcHING / BeNdING WARNING: Always turn the casters frontward to provide stability while reaching. If in doubt, ask for assistance or use a device that will extend your reach without requiring you to shift your weight. Although it is not recommended, you may find it occasionally necessary to lean or reach from your wheelchair. Consult with your healthcare professional for assistance in developing your personal safe reaching or moving techniques suited to your ability and restrictions. f o
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RAMpS ANd INcLINeS WARNING: During descent, the footplates' lowest point should 1 be no closer to the ground than 2 /2 inches to permit proper clearance. WARNING: Do not attempt inclines without anti-tippers installed in the downward position. Do not attempt any incline or decline of more than 6 degrees (10% grade, or one foot of rise or fall per ten feet of ramp length). WARNING: Do not use wheel locks to slow your descent. Attempting to use wheel locks is likely to result in acciden
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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. If you encounter steps and there is no ramp available, avoid the steps by utilizing the disabled designated elevators now required in most locations. WARNING: Never attempt to negotiate steps, stairs or escalators in your Advantage Recliner. 3K01-INS-LAB-RevA12 • Advantage Rec liner User Manual
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5 AdjUStMeNtS The Advantage Recliner offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortable to drive. Section 7, MAINTENANCE, offers preventive maintenance suggestions for keeping your wheelchair in excellent condition; ensure that all components are in excellent condition before adjusting. The following are recommended methods; after a few adjustments, you may develop your own. Always consult your Graham-Field authorized distributor for assistance. The person performing adjus
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ReAR wHeeLS & cASteRS We recommend that you do not replace or adjust rear wheel or caster components yourself, since special tools and training are required. Please contact your Graham-Field authorized distributor when your rear wheels or casters need adjustment, or if you wish to change seat height. 3K01-INS-LAB-RevA12 • Advantage Rec liner User Manual 15
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ARMS Info: Fixed arms are not removable. Only detachable Advantage Recliner arms, as shown below, are removable. Remove arm right arm 1. Depress arm release pin until it unlocks. 2. Hold arm by center of armpad. Lift straight up and off. release pin Install arm Hold arm by center of front arm socket armpad. Lower arm straight down into sockets remove arm and push to lock. Ensure that release pin is locked in place. WARNING: Ensure that arm release is locked in place before occupying o
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fRoNt RIGGING eLev A tING LeGReSt—det AcHABLe, SwINGA w A y WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should be no closer to 1 the ground than 2 /2 inches, to permit proper clearance. WARNING: Do not stand on the footplates; this could cause the wheelchair to tip. Remove elevating hinge plate legrest 1. To release lock, pull swingaway release lever forward, toward swingaway release lever front of wheelchair. Legrest will swing outward. 2. To remove, lift legrest straight up off wheelch
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Adjust legrest elevation Info: 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. 1. To release elevation lock, pull legrest release lever up toward back of wheelchair. 2. Swing legrest up to desired position. legrest release lever 3. Lock legrest elevation level: Pull lever toward front of wheelchair. 4. Ensure that elevating legrest is locked in position. WARNI
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Adjust legrest footplate extension length See picture at right. 1. Loosen latch to free footplate extension inside legrest hanger. 2. Press down on the locking buttons and adjust the footplate to the desired length. hanger locking Ensure that the button locking buttons are completely extended adjustment and securely fastened holes in the adjustment latch holes. footplate 3. Fasten latch to secure footplate extension inside legrest elevating legrest hanger. footplate extension, adj
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cRoSSBRAceS t ighten crossbraces M13 wrench, M5 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). Use an M13 wrench and M5 hex key to tighten. 20 3K01-INS-LAB-RevA12 • Advantage Rec liner User Manual
