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E&J EJ78X-1 manual

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  • Page 1

    EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 © 2010 GF Health Products, Inc. EJ78X-1 T ranspor t Chair user and attendant: Read this manual before operating the T ranspor t Chair . Sa ve this manual for future reference. T he m o st c u rre n t ve rs io n o f th i s ma n ua l c an b e f ou n d on l in e a t w ww . gr ah a mfi el d .c om EJ78X-1 T ranspor t Chair Opera[...]

  • Page 2

    2 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 W ARNING: EJ78X-1 T ranspor t Chair user and attendant: Do not operate the T ranspor t Chair without first reading and under standing this manual. If you do not understand the w ar nings, cautions, and instructions provided herein, contact y our healthcare professional, Graham- F ield dealer , or technical representative b[...]

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    EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 3 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing an Ever est & Jennings ® product. W e at Graham-Field wish to assur e you of our continuing commitment to pr ovide innovation and quality in our products. Important safety , operating, and maintenance instructions that warrant the attention of both user and at- tendant ar e include[...]

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    4 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: AL WA YS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING YOUR TRANSPORT CHAIR. F AILURE TO DO SO COULD RESUL T IN PER- SONAL INJUR Y TO YOU OR OTHERS OR DAMAGE TO YOUR TRANSPORT CHAIR. Safety r equires the constant attention of the T ranspor t Chair user and the att[...]

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    EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 5 W ARNING: Do not lean over the top of the T ranspor t Chair back. This could cause the T ranspor t Chair to tip over . W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of tipping before leaning or reaching forward, sit back in the seat and rotate front casters fully toward front of T ranspor t Chair . W ARNING: Unauthorized modification or t[...]

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    6 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 3 OPERA TION GETTING ST AR TED Please familiarize yourself with main components, identied in EJ78X-1 T ranspor t Chair illustra- tion below . carryingstrap positioningbelt armpad fixedarm seatupholstery footrest frontcastersocket footplate frontcasterfork frontcaster frame rearcaster wheel?[...]

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    EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 7 HANDLING TIPS The Ever est & Jennings EJ78X-1 Transport Chair 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 ranspor t Chair over if it is used impr operly . W e ur ge both user and attendant to learn the characteri[...]

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    8 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 FOR A TTENDANT : TIL TING Tilting the T ransport Chair backward is generally r e- quir ed to negotiate such obstacles as ramps, inclines, curbs, stairs and door sills. Tilting should only be performed by an attendant. T o tilt the T ranspor t Chair backwar d: 1. Grasp the push handles secur ely and ensure that the hand grip[...]

  • Page 9

    EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 9 For attendant: curb ascent facing forwar d 1. Ensur e that the hand grips are secur ely fastened and do not turn or slip. 2. Stand behind the T ranspor t Chair , holding the hand grips, facing the curb. 3. Advise the user that you will be tilting backwar d and r emind the user to lean back. 4. Tilt the T ransport Chair back[...]

  • Page 10

    10 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 4 ADJUSTMENTS The T ranspor t Chair offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortable to operate. Section 6, MAINTENANCE, offers preventive maintenance suggestions for keeping your T ranspor t Chair in excellent condition; ensur e that all components are in excellent condition befor e adjusting. The followi[...]

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    EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 11 FOOTREST—DET ACHABLE, SWINGA W A Y W ARNING: Do not stand on the footplates; this could cause the T ranspor t Chair to tip. Remove footr est for transfer (see pictur e at right) 1. Pull swingaway r elease lever toward fr ont of T ranspor t Chair and swing footr est outward. 2. Lift footr est straight up of f T ranspor t [...]

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    12 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 5 TRANSPOR TING THE EJ78X-1 TRANSPORT CHAIR PREP ARING THE EJ78X-1 FOR TRANSPORT W ARNING: This T ranspor t Chair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equivalent to the seat provided in a motor vehicle! T o increase your safety while tra veling in a motor vehicle, alwa y s transfer to the vehicle seat and use the r[...]

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    EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 13 Stor e T ransport Chair in car's back seat 1. Move the car's fr ont seat as far for ward as possible. 2. Holding the folded T ranspor t Chair by the carr ying straps, lift it into the car and place it on the back seat oorboar d. Stow the footrests alongside. DO NOT put any articles on top of the T ranspor t Ch[...]

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    14 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 6 MAINTENANCE Pr otect your E&J Transport Chair by having it ser viced regularly . Proper car e and maintenance ar e essential to keep your Transport Chair in safe working condition. Periodic inspection, adjustment, and r eplacement of worn par ts will provide many years of superb performance. When you believe that a c[...]

  • Page 15

    EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 15 General car e Always evaluate the overall operation of your T ranspor t Chair . It should function with ease and should travel straight without excessive drag or pull to one side. Remember , your Graham-Field dealer knows your Transport Chair best when it comes to ser- vice and r epairs. Contact your dealer with any questi[...]

  • Page 16

    16 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 Check footr ests Check footr ests at least once a month. Inspect the locking mechanisms to conrm sure t. Check for cracks, burrs, or sharp edges, and r eplace if found. Ensure that the footr est will auto- matically lock secur ely in place and will not accidentally unlock. Cleaning your T ransport Chair W ipe of f fr[...]

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    EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 17 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Continual use of your T ranspor t Chair necessitates maintenance, especially if the factor y-set adjustments have been alter ed. The following troubleshooting guide lists several common pr oblems that may occur , and offers corr ective actions for each. If you are unsur e of the solu- tion or unable to di[...]

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    18 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 8 LIMITED W ARRANTY This warranty has been drafted to comply with the Federal Law applicable to pr oducts manufac- tur ed after July 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/consumer or dealer/non-consumer and to no other pur chaser or transferee. GF Health Pr oducts, Inc. warrants the EJ78X-1 T ra[...]

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    EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 19 9 INDEX A Adjustments 10 B Backposts, check 15 Balance 7 C Caster stems, front, check 16 Caution statement, signicance 3 Cleaning your T ransport Chair 16 Crossbraces, adjust 10 Curb ascent facing backward (for attendant) 9 Curb ascent facing forward (for attendant) 9 Curb descent (for attendant) 9 Curbs and steps, nego[...]

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    Corporate Headquar ters: GF Health Pr oducts, Inc. 2935 Nor theast Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30360 U.S.A. telephone: 800-347-5678, 770-447-1609 fax: 800-726-0601, 678-291-3232 www .grahamfield.com Made and Printed in China[...]