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E&J EJ777-2 Operation Manual

Summary of EJ777-2

  • Page 1

    Ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10 © 2010 gf health products, inc. Ej777-2 bariatric transport chair operation manual ej777-2 transport chair user and attendant: read this manual before operating the transport chair. Save this manual for future reference. The most current version of this manual can be found onl...

  • Page 2: Contents

    2 ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair warning: ej777-2 transport chair user and attendant: do not operate the transport chair without first reading and understanding this manual. If you do not understand the warnings, cautions, and instructions provided herein, contact your healthcare profe...

  • Page 3: 1 Introduction

    Ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair 3 1 introduction thank you for choosing an everest & jennings ® product. We at graham-field wish to assure you of our continuing commitment to provide innovation and quality in our products. Important safety, operating, and maintenance instructions that w...

  • Page 4: Statements of Significance

    4 ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair statements of significance please note the following special statements, used throughout this manual, and their significance: note: provides application recommendations or other useful information to ensure that you get the most from your product. Cauti...

  • Page 5: Warnings

    Ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair 5 2 important safety precautions important safety precautions: always follow these safety precautions when using your ej777-2 transport chair. Failure to do so could result in personal injury to you or others or damage to your transport chair. Safety requ...

  • Page 6

    6 ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair warning: doing a "wheelie" (tilting the transport chair backward until it reaches its balance point) is dangerous and could result in personal injury to the user. Warning: do not stand or step on the footplates while transferring to or from your transpo...

  • Page 7: 3 Operation

    Ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair 7 3 operation component identification please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in ej777-2 transport chair illustration below. Carrying strap positioning belt armpad arm seat upholstery footrest crossbrace (with serial number label) ca...

  • Page 8: Handling Tips

    8 ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair handling tips the everest & 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 imprope...

  • Page 9

    Ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair 9 transfer activities warning: always ensure that the transport chair is on a stable, level surface and engage the wheel locks before transfer. Warning: do not step on the footplates; this could cause the transport chair to tip. Fold them up, and either d...

  • Page 10

    10 ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair ramps and inclines warning: during descent, the footplates' lowest point should be no closer to the ground than 2 1/2 inches to permit proper clearance. Warning: do not attempt any incline or decline of more than 6 degrees (10% grade, or one foot of ri...

  • Page 11

    Ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair 11 for attendant: curb ascent facing forward 1. If equipped with anti-tippers, remove them temporarily. 2. Ensure that the hand grips are securely fas- tened and do not turn or slip. 3. Stand behind the transport chair, holding the hand grips, facing the ...

  • Page 12

    12 ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair for attendant: curb descent 1. If equipped with anti-tippers, remove them temporarily. 2. Ensure that the hand grips are securely fas- tened and do not turn or slip. 3. Stand behind the transport chair, holding the hand grips, with your back to the cur...

  • Page 13: 4 Adjustments

    Ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair 13 4 adjustments the ej777-2 transport chair offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortable to operate. Section 7, maintenance, offers preventive maintenance suggestions for keeping your transport chair in excellent condition; ensure th...

  • Page 14: Arm

    14 ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair arm rotate arm up for transfer (see pictures below) to rotate the arm backward for transfer: 1. Rotate the release lever down. 2. Hold arm by the front post and rotate it up and back. Arm, locked arm, unlocked arm, rotated release lever front post fron...

  • Page 15

    Ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair 15 footrest—detachable, swingaway warning: do not stand on the footplates; this could cause the transport chair to tip. Remove footrest for transfer (see picture at right) 1. Pull swingaway release lever toward front of transport chair and swing footrest ...

  • Page 16: Attendant Wheel Locks

    16 ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair 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 attendant wheel locks warning: wheel locks are not brakes. Do...

  • Page 17

    Ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair 17 5 transporting the ej777-2 transport chair preparing the ej777-2 for transport warning: this transport chair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equiva- lent to the seat provided in a motor vehicle! To increase your safety while traveling in a...

  • Page 18

    18 ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair store transport chair in car's back seat 1. Move the car's front seat as far forward as possible. 2. Holding the folded transport chair by the carrying straps, lift it into the car and place it on the back seat floorboard. Stow the footrests alongside....

  • Page 19: 6 Maintenance

    Ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair 19 6 maintenance protect your e&j ej777-2 transport chair by having it serviced regularly. Proper care and maintenance are essential to keep your transport chair in safe working condi- tion. Periodic inspection, adjustment, and replacement of worn parts w...

  • Page 20

    20 ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair 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 ad...

  • Page 21

    Ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair 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 replace it immediately. Inspect the hardware for looseness or signs of wear. Ensure that the locking mecha...

  • Page 22

    22 ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair check arms check arms at least once a month. Inspect for sharp edges or cracks which could weaken the arm, and replace if found. Ensure that all attaching screws are present and tight. Use a phillips screwdriver to tighten arm pad mounting screws. Chec...

  • Page 23: 7 Troubleshooting

    Ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair 23 7 troubleshooting continual use of your transport chair necessitates maintenance, especially if the factory-set adjustments have been altered. The following troubleshooting guide lists several common problems that may occur, and offers corrective actio...

  • Page 24: 8 Specifications

    24 ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair 8 specifications the everest & jennings ej777-2 transport chair has the following parameters: seat width 24 inches (61 cm) seat depth 18 inches (45.7 cm) seat to floor height 20 1 / 2 inches (52.1 cm) back height 18 inches (45.7 cm) overall length 32 1...

  • Page 25: 9 Limited Warranty

    Ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair 25 9 limited warranty this warranty has been drafted to comply with the federal law applicable to prod- ucts manufactured after july 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/consumer or dealer/non-consumer and to no other purchase...

  • Page 26

    26 ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair warranty shall also not apply to products modified without gf health products, inc.’s express written consent; nor shall it apply if parts not manufactured by gf health products, inc., or if parts not complying with original equipment specifica- tions ...

  • Page 27: 10  Index

    Ej777-2-ins-lab-reva10•ej777-2transportchair 27 10 index a adjustments 13 anti-tippers, check 21 arm, adjustment 14 arm, rotate backward 14 arm, rotate forward 14 arms, check 22 attendant wheel locks, adjust 16 b backposts, check 22 balance 8 c casters, adjust 13 caster stems, check 22 caution state...

  • Page 28

    Corporate headquarters: gf health products, inc. 2935 northeast parkway atlanta, georgia 30360 u.S.A. Telephone: 800-347-5678, 770-447-1609 fax: 800-726-0601, 678-291-3232 made and printed in china www.Grahamfield.Com.