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Hospital Transport Chair
Manual Wheelchair
User Manual
3J01-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 .......................................................................... 9 5 ASSeMBL y ................................................................................ 13 6 AdJUSTMeNTS .........
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ReAd THIS 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 Traveler HTC 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. Please
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2 IMpoR T ANT SAfeTy pReCAUTIoNS IMpoR T ANT SAfeTy pReCAUTIoNS: AL w A yS foLLow TH eSe SAfeTy pReCAUTIoNS wHeN USING yoUR wHeeLCHAIR. f AILURe T o do So CoULd ReSUL T IN peRSoNAL INJUR y T o yoU oR oTHeRS oR dAMAGe T o 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 Traveler HTC illustration below. back upholstery anti-theft pole push handle / anti-fold bar armpad back post arm attendant seat wheel lock upholstery padded leg panel elevating legrest anti-tipper handrim footplate frame rear wheel caster housing crossbrace caster fork caster wheel 8 3J01-INS-LAB-RevA12 • T raveler HTC User Manual
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4 HANdLING TIpS ® The Everest & Jennings Traveler HTC 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 Traveler HTC 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 skills and prop
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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 Traveler HTC. 12 3J01-INS-LAB-RevA12 • T raveler HTC User Manual
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5 ASSeMBL y UNp ACkING 1. Check for any obvious damage to the carton or its contents. If damage is evident, notify the carrier or your Graham-Field authorized distributor. 2. Remove all loose packing from the carton. 3. Carefully remove all the components from the carton. Info: Unless the Traveler HTC is to be used immediately, retain boxes, containers and packing material for use in storing until use of Traveler HTC is required. Inspection 1. Examine the wheelchair for nicks, dents, scrat
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Install push Handle / Anti-f old Bar M10 wrench, M4 hex key 1. Slide the push handle / anti-fold bar over both back posts as shown at right. push handle / anti-fold bar back post install push handle / anti-fold bar push handle / anti-fold bar 2. Install the nuts and bolt bolts that secure the push handle / anti-fold bar on both sides as shown at right. Use an M10 wrench and M4 hex key to tighten. nut secure push handle / anti-fold bar 14 3J01-INS-LAB-RevA12 • T raveler HTC User Man
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Install Anti-Theft p ole M10 wrench, M4 hex key upper anti-theft pole 1. Attach upper pole section to lower pole nut section using the included M6 bolt and nut as shown at right. bolt 2. Use an M10 wrench and M4 hex key to tighten. lower anti-theft pole attach upper and lower anti-theft poles wheel lock 3. Attach the pole assembly to the bracket wheel lock bracket bolt using M6 bolt and nut as shown at right. 4. Use an M10 wrench and M4 hex key to tighten. nut install anti-theft p
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Install elevating Legrests (or optional f ootrests) M13 wrench 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. 1. Set legrest on wheelchair frame (so swingaway that legrest hinge plates release lever engage hinge pin bolts). 2. Swing legrest inward. hinge plate nut 3. Use an M13 wrench to attach anti-theft nuts. 4. Ensure that legrests
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6 AdJUSTMeNTS The Traveler HTC 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 adjustments
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ARMS M10 wrench, M4 hex key All Traveler HTC arms are fixed. Remove Arm right arm 1. Use an M10 wrench and M4 hex key to nut bolt remove bolt and nut that secure arm to front arm socket. 2. Hold arm by center of armpad. Lift front arm straight up and off. socket Install Arm remove arm 1. Hold arm by center of armpad. Lower arm straight down into sockets. 2. Install bolt and nut that secure arm to front arm socket as shown above. Use an M10 wrench and M4 hex key to tighten. Ensure nut
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fRoNT RIGGING eLev A TING LeGReST , 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 Legrest swingaway release lever (or optional f ootrest) M13 wrench 1. Traveler HTC front hinge plate rigging (elevating nut legrests or optional footrests) are equipped with anti-theft nuts, shown at right. Use an M13 wre
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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
