Everest & Jennings Advantage Manuel d'utilisateur

3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09 © GF Health Products, Inc. July 2009Read this manual before operating your wheelchair.Save this manual for future use.The most cur

10 3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManualREACHING/BENDING WARNING: Always turn the casters frontward to provide sta-bility while r

3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManual 11RAMPSANDINCLINES WARNING: During descent, the footplates' lowest point should be no c

12 3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManualCURBSANDSTEPSCurbs, steps and stairways are dangerous obstacles that confront the wheelch

3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManual 135 ADJUSTMENTSThe Advantage offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortabl

14 3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManualARMSNote: Fixed arms are not removable. Only detachable Advantage arms, as shown below, ar

3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManual 15hingeplateswingawayreleaseleverremovefootrest(leftshown)FRONTRIGGINGFOOTREST—DETACHABLE,

16 3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManualfootplatehangeradjustmentholeslockingbuttonlatchfootplateextension,adjustlengthAdjustfoo

3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManual 17hingeplateswingawayreleaseleverremoveelevatinglegrestELEVATINGLEGREST—DETACHABLE,SWINGA

18 3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManualAdjustlegrestelevationNote: It is possible to RAISE elevating legrest without unlocking l

3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManual 19CROSSBRACESTightencrossbracesM13 wrench, M5 hex keyCheck the crossbraces to ensure that the

2 3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManualCONTENTS1INTRODUCTION ...

20 3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManualWHEELLOCKSAdjustwheellocksM10 wrench1. Use an M10 wrench to loosen the adjustment bolt

3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManual 216 TRANSPORTINGTHEADVANTAGE WARNING: This wheelchair does not offer seating or occupant re

22 3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManualREASSEMBLY1. Push down with even pressure on seat rails on both sides. WARNING: Do not pla

3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManual 237 MAINTENANCEProtect your E&J Advantage by having it serviced regularly. Proper care an

24 3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManualMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEProcedure Perform at least every Week month 3 months 6 monthsCheck

3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManual 25ChecktirewearExamine tires at least once a week for surface wear and cracks and re-place t

26 3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManualCheckupholsteryCheck upholstery at least once a month. Inspect for rips, tears and worn sp

3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManual 27Checkfootrests&elevatinglegrestsCheck footrests and legrests at least once a month.

28 3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManual8 TROUBLESHOOTINGContinual use of your Advantage necessitates maintenance, especially if t

3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManual 299LIMITEDWARRANTYThis warranty has been drafted to comply with the Federal Law applicable

3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManual 3READTHISMANUALBEFOREOPERATINGYOURWHEELCHAIR1 INTRODUCTIONImportant safety, operating,

30 3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManualLIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: The foregoing warranty shall not ap-ply to serial numbered prod

3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManual 3110 INDEXAAdjustments13Advantage,illustration8Anti-tippers,check25Arm,install14Arm

GF Health Products, Inc. 2935 Northeast Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30360 USAtel: 800-347-5678, 770-447-1609 fax: 800-726-0601, 678-291-3232Made in Chi

4 3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManualThe person performing adjustments on the Advantage has the responsi-bility of making certain

3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManual 52IMPORTANTSAFETYPRECAUTIONSIMPORTANTSAFETYPRECAUTIONS:ALWAYSFOLLOWTHESESAFETYPRECA

6 3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManual WARNING: This wheelchair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equivalent to the sea

3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManual 7 WARNING: Do not lean on this wheelchair or use it as a walk-er—these are practices which cou

8 3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManual3 GETTINGSTARTEDPlease familiarize yourself with main components, identified in Advantage i

3H01-INS-LAB-RevA09,July2009•AdvantageUserManual 94 HANDLINGTIPSThe Everest & Jennings® Advantage has been designed and engineered to per