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E&J EJ78X-1 Operation Manual

Summary of EJ78X-1

  • Page 1

    Ej78x-1-ins-lab-reva10 © 2010 gf health products, inc. Ej78x-1 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 online at www.Grahamfield.Com ej78x-1 transport chair ...

  • Page 2: Contents

    2 ej78x-1-ins-lab-reva10 warning: ej78x-1 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 professional, graham- field...

  • Page 3: 1  Introduction

    Ej78x-1-ins-lab-reva10 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 warrant the attention o...

  • Page 4: Warnings

    4 ej78x-1-ins-lab-reva10 2 important safety precautions important safety precautions: always follow these safety precautions when using your transport chair. Failure to do so could result in per- sonal injury to you or others or damage to your transport chair. Safety requires the constant attention ...

  • Page 5

    Ej78x-1-ins-lab-reva10 5 warning: do not lean over the top of the transport chair back. This could cause the transport chair to tip over. Warning: to reduce the risk of tipping before leaning or reaching forward, sit back in the seat and rotate front casters fully toward front of transport chair. Wa...

  • Page 6: 3  Operation

    6 ej78x-1-ins-lab-reva10 3 operation getting started please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in ej78x-1 transport chair illustra- tion below. Carrying strap positioning belt armpad fixed arm seat upholstery footrest front caster socket footplate front caster fork front caster fr...

  • Page 7: Handling Tips

    Ej78x-1-ins-lab-reva10 7 handling tips the everest & jennings ej78x-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 transport chair over if it is used improperly. We urge both user...

  • Page 8

    8 ej78x-1-ins-lab-reva10 for attendant: tilting tilting the transport chair backward is generally re- quired to negotiate such obstacles as ramps, inclines, curbs, stairs and door sills. Tilting should only be performed by an attendant. To tilt the transport chair backward: 1. Grasp the push handles...

  • Page 9

    Ej78x-1-ins-lab-reva10 9 for attendant: curb ascent facing forward 1. Ensure that the hand grips are securely fastened and do not turn or slip. 2. Stand behind the transport chair, holding the hand grips, facing the curb. 3. Advise the user that you will be tilting backward and remind the user to le...

  • Page 10: 4  Adjustments

    10 ej78x-1-ins-lab-reva10 4 adjustments the transport chair offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortable to operate. Section 6, maintenance, offers preventive maintenance suggestions for keeping your transport chair in excellent condition; ensure that all components are in excel...

  • Page 11

    Ej78x-1-ins-lab-reva10 11 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 outward. 2. Lift footr...

  • Page 12

    12 ej78x-1-ins-lab-reva10 5 transporting the ej78x-1 transport chair preparing the ej78x-1 for transport warning: this transport chair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equivalent to the seat provided in a motor vehicle! To increase your safety while traveling in a motor vehicle, always t...

  • Page 13

    Ej78x-1-ins-lab-reva10 13 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. Do not put any articl...

  • Page 14: 6  Maintenance

    14 ej78x-1-ins-lab-reva10 6 maintenance protect your e&j transport chair by having it serviced regularly. Proper care and maintenance are essential to keep your transport chair in safe working condition. Periodic inspection, adjustment, and replacement of worn parts will provide many years of superb...

  • Page 15

    Ej78x-1-ins-lab-reva10 15 general care always evaluate the overall operation of your transport chair. It should function with ease and should travel straight without excessive drag or pull to one side. Remember, your graham-field dealer knows your transport chair best when it comes to ser- vice and ...

  • Page 16

    16 ej78x-1-ins-lab-reva10 check footrests check footrests at least once a month. Inspect the locking mechanisms to confirm sure fit. Check for cracks, burrs, or sharp edges, and replace if found. Ensure that the footrest will auto- matically lock securely in place and will not accidentally unlock. C...

  • Page 17: 7  Troubleshooting

    Ej78x-1-ins-lab-reva10 17 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 actions for each. If you ar...

  • Page 18: 8  Limited Warranty

    18 ej78x-1-ins-lab-reva10 8 limited warranty this warranty has been drafted to comply with the federal law applicable to products manufac- tured 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 he...

  • Page 19

    Ej78x-1-ins-lab-reva10 19 9 index a adjustments 10 b backposts, check 15 balance 7 c caster stems, front, check 16 caution statement, significance 3 cleaning your transport chair 16 crossbraces, adjust 10 curb ascent facing backward (for attendant) 9 curb ascent facing forward (for attendant) 9 curb...

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    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 www.Grahamfield.Com made and printed in china.