E&J GF0700137RevA07 manual

GF0700137RevA07 ©GF Health Products, Inc. September 2007 Read this manual before operating your wheelchair . Sa ve this manual for future reference. P aramount ™ XD Manual Wheelchair User Manual[...]

2 GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................... 3 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................... 5 3 GETTING ST ARTED ...................................................................... 8 4 HANDLING[...]

GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual 3 1 INTRODUCTION Important safety , operating, and maintenance instructions that warrant your attention are included in this user manual. Read this entire manual carefully before operating your new wheelchair , keep it handy for future reference, and refer to it as often as necessar[...]

4 GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual Paramount XD is a manual, folding, lightweight wheelchair , suit- able for frequent users with a maximum weight capacity of 650 lb (295 kg) who require a lightweight, portable wheelchair , fitted to their anatomy , without the need of customization or alteration to the center of [...]

GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual 5 2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: AL WA YS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING YOUR WHEELCHAIR. F AILURE TO DO SO COULD RESUL T IN PERSONAL INJURY TO YOU OR OTHERS OR DAMAGE TO YOUR WHEELCHAIR. Safety requires the constant attention of the whee[...]

6 GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual W ARNING: Do not attempt inclines without anti-tippers installed. Do not attempt an y incline or decline greater than six degrees (10% grade, or one foot of rise or fall per ten feet of ramp length). W ARNING: This wheelchair does not offer seating or occu- pant restraint equivale[...]

GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual 7 W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of tipping before leaning or reaching forward, sit back in the seat and rotate casters fully toward front of wheelchair . W ARNING: Unauthorized modification or the use of non- Everest & Jennings replacement par ts could change the structure of t[...]

8 GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual 3 GETTING ST ARTED Please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in Para- mount XD illustration below . anti-tip cover wheel lock cross brace frame rear wheel caster wheel footrest caster housing caster fork armpad arm seat upholstery back upholstery push handle/ b[...]

GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual 9 4 HANDLING TIPS The Everest & Jennings Paramount XD 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 Paramount XD over if it is used improperly . We urge you to learn the char[...]

10 GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual REACHING / BENDING W ARNING: Alw ay s turn the caster s frontward to pro vide sta- bility while reaching. If in doubt, ask for assis- tance or use a device that will extend y our reach without requiring you to shift y our weight. Although it is not recommended, you may find it o[...]

GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual 11 1. Maneuver the wheelchair as close as possible to the object; the rear wheels will limit how close you can get. 2. Rotate both casters fully forward: Go forward, and then back the wheelchair toward the object to swing the casters fully forward. 3. Reach only as far as your arm w[...]

12 GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual Ascent Lean the upper part of your body slightly forward as you ascend the incline. If it becomes necessary to stop on the incline, avoid any abrupt or sudden forward movement as you resume climbing, this could cause tipping. Descent Always face forward when going down a ramp, bu[...]

GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual 13 5 ADJUSTMENTS The Paramount XD offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortable to drive. Section 7, MAINTENANCE, offers preven- tive maintenance suggestions for keeping your wheelchair in excel- lent condition; ensure that all components are in excellent conditi[...]

14 GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual ARMS All Paramount XD arms are removable. Remove arm 1. Depress lower arm release until it unlocks. 2. Hold arm by center of armpad. Lift straight up and off. Attach arm 1. Hold arm by center of armpad. 2. Lower arm straight down into sockets and push to lock. 3. Ensure that rele[...]

GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual 15 FRONT RIGGING FOOTREST—DET ACHABLE, SWINGA WA Y W ARNING: The footplates' low est point should be no closer to the ground than 2 1 / 2 inches, to permit proper clearance. W ARNING: Do not stand on the footplates; this could cause the wheelchair to tip. Remove footrest 1. T[...]

16 GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual Adjust footplate extension length 1. Remove adjustment knob; this will free footplate extension tube to slide inside footrest hanger tube. 2. Reposition footplate extension in desired position. 3. Reinstall adjustment knob in appropriate adjustment hole for desired footplate exte[...]

GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual 17 ELEV A TING LEGREST—DET ACHABLE, SWINGAW A Y W ARNING: The footplates' low est point should be no closer to the ground than 2 1 / 2 inches, to permit proper clearance. W ARNING: Do not stand on the footplates; this could cause the wheelchair to tip. Remove elevating legres[...]

18 GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual Adjust legrest elevation Note: It is possible to RAISE elevating legrest without unlock- ing legrest release. As a safety feature, however , you must unlock legrest release in order to LOWER elevat - ing legrest. 1. T o release elevation lock, pull legrest release lever up toward[...]

GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual 19 Adjust elevating legrest panel position The legrest panel has three mounting positions one inch apart on legrest tube. Refer to picture at right. T o adjust: 1. Rotate legrest panel / hinge plate assembly on legrest tube so that legrest tube stop is in center of hinge plate slot.[...]

20 GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual WHEEL LOCKS Adjust wheel locks One 3/8" wrench 1. Use a 7/16" wrench to loosen the two clamp bolts until the lock slides on the frame. 2. Place the wheel lock in the locked position and slide it into contact with the tire. 3. Place the wheel lock in the unlocked positio[...]

GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual 21 6 TRANSPOR TING THE E&J P ARAMOUNT XD W ARNING: This wheelchair does not offer seating or occu- pant restraint equivalent to the seat provided in a motor vehicle! T o increase y our safety while traveling in a motor vehicle, alwa ys transfer to the vehicle seat and use the re[...]

22 GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual 7 MAINTENANCE Protect your E&J Paramount XD by having it serviced regularly . Prop- er care and maintenance are essential to keep your wheelchair in safe working condition. Periodic inspection, adjustment, and replace- ment of worn parts will provide many years of superb perf[...]

GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual 23 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Procedur e Perform at least every W eek month 3 months 6 months Check tire wear ✔ Check handrims ✔ Check wheel lock engagement ✔ Check anti-tippers (optional) ✔ Wipe off frame with soft cloth ✔ Check handgrips ✔ Check upholstery ✔ Check rear whe[...]

24 GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual dealer with any questions or concerns regarding the safe operation and maintenance of your wheelchair . Regular maintenance is essen- tial for your safety and continued operation of your wheelchair . Check tire wear Examine tires at least once a week for surface wear and cracks a[...]

GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual 25 Check upholstery Check upholstery at least once a month. Inspect for rips, tears and worn spots. Ensure that all upholstery-attaching screws are pres- ent, properly aligned, and well-secured. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten upholstery mounting screws. Check attaching screws[...]

26 GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual Check footrests & elevating legrests Check footrests and legrests at least once a month. Inspect the lock- ing mechanisms to confirm sure fit. Check for cracks, burrs, or sharp edges, and replace if found. Ensure that the footrest or legrest will automatically lock securely[...]

GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual 27 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Continual use of your Paramount XD necessitates maintenance, especially if the factory-set adjustments have been altered. The fol- lowing troubleshooting guide lists several common problems that may occur , and offers corrective actions for each. If you are unsu[...]

28 GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual W ARNING: Unauthorized modification or the use of non- Everest & Jennings replacement par ts could change the structure of the wheelchair , void the warranty , and create a hazardous condition, which could result in serious personal injur y .[...]

GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual 29 9 LIMITED W ARRANTY This warranty has been drafted to comply with the Federal Law applicable to products manufactured after July 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/consumer or dealer/non-consumer and to no other purchaser or transferee. GF Health Pr[...]

30 GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual LIMIT A TIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: The foregoing warranty shall not apply to serial numbered products if the serial number has been re- moved or defaced. Products subjected to negligence, abuse, misuse, improper operation, improper maintenance, improper cleaning, im- proper storage, o[...]

GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’ s Manual 31 10 Index A Adjustments 13 Anti-tippers, check 24 Arm, attach 14 Arm, remove 14 Arms, check 25 B Backposts, check 25 Balance 9 C Casters 13 Caster stems, check 26 Caution, signicance 4 Cleaning your Paramount XD 26 Crossbraces, tighten 19 Curbs and steps 12 e Elevating legrest,[...]

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