E&J EJ78X-1 manual

EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevC13 © 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. The most current version of this manual can be found online at www . g rahamfield.com . EJ78X-1 / EJ79X-1 T ranspor t Chair Operation Manual[...]

2 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevC13 W ARNING: T ranspor t Chair user and attendant: Do not operate the T ranspor t Chair without first reading and under standing this manual. If y ou do not under stand the w ar nings, cautions, and instructions provided herein, contact y our healthcare professional, Graham-F ield authorized distributor , or technical represe[...]

EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevC13 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, quality , and r eliability in our products. Important safety , operating, and maintenance instructions that warrant the atten[...]

4 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevC13 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 PERSONAL 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 atten[...]

EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevC13 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[...]

6 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevC13 3 OPERA TION GETTING ST ARTED Please familiarize yourself with main components, identied in EJ78X-1 / EJ79X-1 T ranspor t Chair illustration below . carryingstrap positioningbelt armpad fixedarm seatupholstery footrest frontcastersocket footplate frontcasterfork frontcaster frame rearcaster [...]

EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevC13 7 HANDLING TIPS The Ever est & Jennings EJ78X-1 / EJ79X-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 [...]

8 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevC13 FOR A TTENDANT : TIL TING Tilting the T ransport Chair backward is generally r equired 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 grips a[...]

EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevC13 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[...]

10 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevC13 4 ADJUSTMENTS The T ranspor t Chair offers several adjustments to make it easier and mor e comfor table 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 follo[...]

EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevC13 11 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 straight up of f T ransport Ch[...]

12 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevC13 5 TRANSPOR TING THE TRANSPORT CHAIR PREP ARING THE EJ78X-1 / EJ79X-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[...]

EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevC13 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 Chair [...]

14 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevC13 6 MAINTENANCE Pr otect your E&J Transport Chair by having it ser viced r egularly . Pr oper care 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 pr ovide many years of superb performance. When you believe that a[...]

EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevC13 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 authorized distributor knows your Transport Chair best when it comes to ser vice and r epairs. Contact your distrib[...]

16 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevC13 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 automatically lock secur ely in place and will not accidentally unlock. Cleaning your T ransport Chair W ipe of f fram[...]

EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevC13 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 solution or unable to diag[...]

18 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevC13 8 LIMITED W ARRANTY SCOPE OF WARRANTY GF Health Products, Inc. (“GF”) warrants to the original pur chaser only that it will replace or r epair components, at GF’s sole discretion, that ar e defective in material or workmanship under normal use and ser vice. All warranties ar e conditioned upon the proper use of the p[...]

EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevC13 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[...]

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[...]