E&J EJ777-2 manual

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10 © 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. 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[...]

2 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•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-Fiel[...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair 3 1 INTR ODUCTION Thank you for choosing an Ever est & Jennings ® product. W e at 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 that warrant the attention[...]

4 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•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: Note: Provides application recommendations or other useful information to ensure that you get the most from your product. CAUTION: Indicates a potential[...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair 5 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 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 [...]

6 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•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 [...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•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 foot[...]

8 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•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 u[...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•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 th[...]

10  EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•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 f[...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair 11 F or attendant: curb ascent facing f orward 1. If equipped with anti-tippers, remove them temporarily . 2. Ensure that the hand grips ar e securely fas- tened and do not turn or slip. 3. Stand behind the Transport Chair , holding the hand grips, facing the curb. 4. Advise the user th[...]

12  EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair F or attendant: curb descent 1. If equipped with anti-tippers, remove them temporarily . 2. Ensure that the hand grips ar e securely fas- tened and do not turn or slip. 3. Stand behind the Transport Chair , holding the hand grips, with your back to the curb. 4. Look over your sho[...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•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 i[...]

14  EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair ARM R otate ar m up for transfer (see pictures below) T o r otate the arm backward for transfer: 1. Rotate the release lever down. 2. Hold arm by the front post and r otate it up and back. arm,locked arm,unlocked arm,rotated release lever front post front post release le[...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair 15 FOO TREST—DET A CHABLE, SWINGA WA Y W ARNING: Do not stand on the footplates; this could cause the T ranspor t Chair to tip. R emov e footrest for transfer (see picture at right) 1. Pull swingaway r elease lever toward fr ont of T ranspor t Chair and swing footr est outward. 2. Lif[...]

16  EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•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 TTEND ANT WHEEL L OCKS W ARNING: Wheel locks are not brakes[...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair 17 5 TRANSPORTING THE EJ777-2 TRANSPOR T CHAIR PREP ARING THE EJ777-2 FOR TRANSPORT W ARNING: This T ranspor t Chair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equiva- lent to the seat provided in a motor vehicle! T o increase your safety while tra veling in a motor vehicle, alw ay s [...]

18  EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair Store T r anspor t Chair in car's back seat 1. Move the car's front seat as far for war d as possible. 2. Holding the folded Transport 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 pu[...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair 19 6 MAINTENANCE Pr otect your E&J EJ777-2 Transport Chair by having it ser viced regularly . Proper car e and maintenance ar e essential to keep your Transport Chair in safe working condi- tion. Periodic inspection, adjustment, and r eplacement of worn par ts will pr ovide many yea[...]

20  EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair MAINTENANCESCHEDULE Procedur e Performatleastevery  W eek month 3months 6months Checktirewear ✔ Checkwheellockengagement ✔  Checkanti-tippers(optional) ✔  Wipeoffframewithsoftcloth ✔ Ch[...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•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 dam- aged, have your Graham-Field dealer r eplace it immediately . Inspect the har dware for looseness or signs of wear . Ensur e that the locking mechanism operates smoothly . Th[...]

22  EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair Check ar ms Check arms at least once a month. Inspect for sharp edges or cracks which could weaken the arm, and r eplace if found. Ensure that all attaching scr ews are pr esent and tight. Use a Phillips scr ewdriver to tighten arm pad mounting screws. Check for burrs on the scr [...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair 23 7 TR OUBLESHOO TING 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 [...]

24  EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•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)[...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair 25 9 LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty has been drafted to comply with the Federal Law applicable to pr od- ucts manufactur ed after July 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original pur chaser/consumer or dealer/non-consumer and to no other purchaser or trans- fer ee. GF Health[...]

26  EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair war ranty shall also not apply to pr oducts modified without GF Health Pr oducts, Inc.’s express written consent; nor shall it apply if par ts not manufactur ed by GF Health Pr oducts, Inc., or if par ts not complying with original equipment specifica- tions ar e added to GF [...]

EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•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 22 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[...]

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