E&J EJ777-2 manual

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 © 2010 GF Health Products, Inc. EJ777-2 Bariatric T ranspor t Chair Operation Manual EJ777-2 T ranspor t Chair user and attendant: Read this manual before operating the T ranspor t Chair . Sa ve this manual for future reference. The most current version of this manual can be found online at www . g rahamfield.com .[...]

2 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair W ARNING: EJ777-2 T ranspor t Chair user and attendant: Do not operate the transpor t chair without first reading and under standing this manual. If y ou do not under stand the warnings, cautions, and instr uctions provided herein, contact your healthcare professional, Graham-Field authorized d[...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair 3 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing an Ever est & Jennings product. W e at GF Health Pr oducts, Inc. ("Graham-Field") wish to assur e you of our continuing commitment to provide innovation and quality in our pr oducts. Impor tant safety , operating, and maintenance instructions t[...]

4 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair ST A TEMENTS OF SIGNIFICANCE Please note the following special statements, used thr oughout this manual, and their signicance: W ARNING: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not a voided, could result in death or serious injur y . C AUTION: Indicates a potential [...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair 5 2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: AL W A YS FOLLO W THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING Y OUR EJ777-2 TRANSPORT CHAIR. F AILURE TO DO SO COULD RESUL T IN PERSONAL INJURY TO Y OU OR OTHERS OR DAMA GE TO Y OUR TRANSPORT CHAIR. Safety r equires the constant attention o[...]

6 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair W ARNING: Doing a "wheelie" (tilting the T ranspor t Chair backward until it reaches its balance point) is dangerous and could result in personal injur y to the user . W ARNING: Do not stand or step on the footplates while transfer ring to or from y our T ranspor t Chair . This could c[...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair 7 3 OPERA TION COMPONENT IDENTIFICA TION Please familiarize yourself with main components, identied in EJ777-2 T ranspor t Chair illustration below . carryingstrap positioningbelt armpad arm seat upholstery footrest crossbrace (withserial numberlabel) castersocket footplate caste[...]

8 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair HANDLING TIPS The Ever est & Jennings EJ777-2 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 Transport Chair over if it is used impr operly . W e ur ge both user and attend[...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair 9 T ransfer Activities W ARNING: Alwa ys ensure that the T ranspor t Chair is on a stable, level surface and engage the wheel locks before transfer . W ARNING: Do not step on the footplates; this could cause the T ranspor t Chair to tip. Fold them up, and either detach them, or swing them aside. W[...]

10 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair 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 any incline or decline of more than 6 degrees (10% grade, or one foot of rise or fall per ten feet of ramp len[...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair 11 For attendant: curb ascent facing forwar d 1. If equipped with anti-tippers, r emove them temporarily . 2. Ensur e that the hand grips are secur ely fastened and do not turn or slip. 3. Stand behind the T ranspor t Chair , holding the hand grips, facing the curb. 4. Advise the user that you wil[...]

12 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair For attendant: curb descent 1. If equipped with anti-tippers, r emove them temporarily . 2. Ensur e that the hand grips are secur ely fastened and do not turn or slip. 3. Stand behind the T ranspor t Chair , holding the hand grips, with your back to the curb. 4. Look over your shoulder and step[...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair 13 4 ADJUSTMENTS The EJ777-2 T ranspor t Chair offers several adjustments to make it easier and mor e comfortable to operate. Section 7, MAINTENANCE, of fers pr eventive maintenance suggestions for keeping your T ranspor t Chair in excellent condition; ensur e that all components ar e in excellent[...]

14 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair ARM Rotate arm up for transfer (see pictur es below) T o r otate the arm backward for transfer: 1. Rotate the r elease lever down. 2. Hold arm by the fr ont post and rotate it up and back. arm,locked arm,unlocked arm,rotated release lever front post front post release lever arm recepta[...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair 15 FOOTREST—DET ACHABLE, SWINGAW 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 s[...]

16 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair attendantwheellock, unlocked attendantwheellock, temporarilylocked lowergrip pushhandle attendantwheellock, unlocked attendantwheellock, indefinitelylocked lowergrip pushhandle A TTENDANT WHEEL LOCKS W ARNING: Wheel locks are not brakes. Do not use the [...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair 17 5 TRANSPOR TING THE EJ777-2 TRANSPORT CHAIR PREP ARING THE EJ777-2 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 ys transfer to th[...]

18 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair 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[...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair 19 6 MAINTENANCE Pr otect your E&J EJ777-2 Transport Chair by having it ser viced r egularly . Pr oper car e and maintenance are essential to keep your T ranspor t Chair in safe working condition. Periodic inspection, adjustment, and r eplacement of worn par ts will pr ovide many years of supe[...]

20 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Procedure Perform at least every Week Month 3 Months 6 Months Check tire wear ✔ Check wheel lock engagement ✔ Check anti-tippers (optional) ✔ Wipe off frame with soft cloth ✔ Check handgrips ✔ Check upholstery ✔ Check rear wheel adjustment ✔ Check arms ✔ Che[...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair 21 Check wheel lock engagement Check wheel lock engagement at least once a week. If a wheel lock is worn or damaged, have your Graham-Field authorized distributor r eplace it immediately . Inspect the har dware for looseness or signs of wear . Ensur e that the locking mechanism operates smoothly .[...]

22 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair Check backposts / push handles Check backposts at least once a month. Ensur e that all mounting hardwar e is secur ely fastened and that the backposts are not bent or damaged. Ensur e that upper back folding mechanisms ar e secure, work corr ectly , and that ther e is no play in upper back fold[...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair 23 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 ar e unsure of t[...]

24 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair 8 SPECIFICA TIONS The Ever est & Jennings EJ777-2 Transport Chair has the following parameters: Seat width 24 inches (61 cm) Seat depth 18 inches (45.7 cm) Seat to oor height 20 1 / 2 inches (52.1 cm) Back height 18 inches (45.7 cm) Overall length 32 1 / 2 inches (82.6 cm) not including [...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair 25 9 LIMITED W ARRANTY SCOPE OF WARRANTY GF Health Pr oducts, Inc. (“GF”) warrants to the original purchaser only that it will r eplace or repair components, at GF’ s sole discr etion, that are defective in material or workmanship under normal use and ser vice. All warranties ar e conditione[...]

26 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair 7) Costs and expenses of r egular maintenance and cleaning; and 8) Repr esentations and warranties made by any person or entity other than GF . ENTIRE WARRANTY , EX CLUSIVE REMED Y AND CONSEQUENTIAL D AMAGES DISCLAIMER THIS W ARRANTY IS GF’S ONL Y W ARRANTY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER W ARRAN[...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 T ransport Chair 27 10 INDEX A Adjustments 13 Anti-tippers, check 21 Arm, adjustment 14 Arm, rotate backwar d 14 Arm, rotate forwar d 14 Arms, check 21 Attendant wheel locks, adjust 16 B Backposts, check 22 Balance 8 C Casters, adjust 13 Caster stems, check 22 CAUTION statement, signicance 4 Cleaning your T ran[...]

Manufactur ed for: GF Health Pr oducts, Inc. 2935 Nor theast Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30360 U.S.A. telephone: 770-368-4700 fax: 770-368-2386 www .grahamfield.com Made in China[...]