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E&J Traveler SE User Manual

Summary of Traveler SE

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    3e01-ins-lab-revb08 © gf health products, inc. December 2008 read this manual before operating your wheelchair. Save this manual for future use. The most current version of this manual can be found online at www.Grahamfield.Com manual wheelchair user manual.

  • Page 2: Contents

    3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual contents 1introduction...........................................................................3 importantsafetyprecautions..........................................5 3gettingstarted...............................................................

  • Page 3: 1Introduction

    3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual 3 readthismanualbeforeoperatingyourwheelchair 1introduction important safety, operating, and maintenance instructions that warrant your attention are included in this owner's manual. Read the entire manual carefully before operating your new wh...

  • Page 4

    4 3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual the person performing adjustments on the traveler se has the responsi- bility of making certain that the user can safely operate the wheelchair with the adjustments selected. This person must evaluate the user's abil- ity, weight, physical co...

  • Page 5: Importantsafetyprecautions

    3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual 5 importantsafetyprecautions importantsafetyprecautions:alwaysfollowthesesafety precautionswhenusingyourwheelchair.Failuretodo socouldresultinpersonalinjurytoyouorothersor damagetoyourwheelchair. Safety requires the constant attention of the wh...

  • Page 6

    6 3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual warning:thiswheelchairdoesnotofferseatingoroccupant restraintequivalenttotheseatprovidedinamotorvehicle!To increaseyoursafetywhiletravelinginamotorvehicle,always transfertothevehicleseatandusetherestraintprovidedby thevehiclemanufacturer. War...

  • Page 7

    3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual 7 warning:donotuseyourwheelchaironescalators. Warning:wheellocksarenotbrakes.Donotusethewheel lockstoslowdownyourwheelchair,orwhilethewheelchairis moving.Wheellocksareonlyintendedtokeepthewheelchair inplacewhenitisatacompletestop. Warning:gfhea...

  • Page 8: 3Gettingstarted

    8 3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual 3gettingstarted please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in traveler se illustration below. Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Anti-tipper wheel lock cross brace frame rear wheel caster wheel ...

  • Page 9: 4Handlingtips

    3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual 9 4handlingtips the everest & jennings ® traveler se 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 traveler se over if it is used improperly...

  • Page 10: Reaching/bending

    10 3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual reaching/bending warning:alwaysturnthecastersfrontwardtoprovidesta- bilitywhilereaching.Ifindoubt,askforassistanceorusea devicethatwillextendyourreachwithoutrequiringyoutoshift yourweight. Although it is not recommended, you may find it occa...

  • Page 11: Rampsandinclines

    3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual 11 rampsandinclines warning:duringdescent,thefootplates'lowestpointshould benoclosertothegroundthan2-1/2inchestopermitproper clearance. Warning:donotattemptinclineswithoutanti-tippersin- stalled.Donotattemptanyinclineordeclineofmorethan6 degree...

  • Page 12: Curbsandsteps

    1 3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual curbsandsteps curbs, steps and stairways are dangerous obstacles that confront the wheelchair user. When you encounter curbs, find a way around, or use the ramps now available in most locations. If you encounter steps and there is no ramp ava...

  • Page 13: 5Adjustments

    3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual 13 5adjustments the traveler se offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortable to drive. Section 7, maintenance, offers preventive main- tenance suggestions for keeping your wheelchair in excellent condition; ensure that all ...

  • Page 14: Arms

    14 3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual arms all traveler se arms are removable. Removearm 1. Depress lower arm release pin until it unlocks. 2. Hold arm by center of armpad. Lift straight up and off. Installarm hold arm by center of arm- pad. Lower arm straight down into sockets ...

  • Page 15: Frontrigging

    3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual 15 hinge plate swingaway release lever remove footrest (left shown) frontrigging footrest—detachable,swingaway warning:thefootplates'lowestpointshouldbenocloserto thegroundthan2-1/2inches,topermitproperclearance. Warning:donotstandonthefootplat...

  • Page 16

    16 3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual footplate hanger adjustment holes locking button knob footplate extension, adjust length adjustfootplateextensionlength 1. See picture at right. Loosen knob to free footplate extension inside hanger. 2. Press down on the lock- ing button and...

  • Page 17: Removeelevatinglegrest

    3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual 17 hinge plate swingaway release lever remove elevating legrest elevatinglegrest—detachable,swingaway warning:thefootplates'lowestpointshouldbenocloserto thegroundthan2-1/2inches,topermitproperclearance. Warning:donotstandonthefootplates;thisco...

  • Page 18: Adjustlegrestelevation

    18 3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual adjustlegrestelevation note: it is possible to raise elevating legrest without unlocking legrest release. As a safety feature, however, you must unlock legrest release in order to lower elevating legrest. 1. To release elevation lock, pull l...

  • Page 19: Crossbraces

    3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual 19 crossbraces tightencrossbraces m13 wrench, m6 hex key check the crossbraces to ensure that the bolt and nut securing both crossbraces in the center of the wheelchair are secure (crossbraces should be loose enough to fold easily, yet snug eno...

  • Page 20: Wheellocks

    0 3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual wheellocks adjustwheellocks one m10 wrench 1. Use an m10 wrench to loosen the adjustment bolt until the wheel 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...

  • Page 21: 6Transportingthetravelerse

    3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual 1 6transportingthetravelerse warning:thiswheelchairdoesnotofferseatingoroccupant restraintequivalenttotheseatprovidedinamotorvehicle!To increaseyoursafetywhiletravelinginamotorvehicle,always transfertothevehicleseatandusetherestraintprovidedby ...

  • Page 22: Reassembly

    3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual reassembly 1. Push down with even pressure on seat tubes on both sides. Warning:donotplaceyourhandbetweenseattubeandside panel. 2. Attach footrests or legrests to wheelchair. 3. Reinstall the seat cushion, if so equipped. Warning:whenreassembli...

  • Page 23: 7Maintenance

    3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual 3 7maintenance protect your e&j traveler se by having it serviced regularly. Proper care and maintenance are essential to keep your wheelchair in safe working condition. Periodic inspection, adjustment, and replacement of worn parts will provid...

  • Page 24: Listoftools

    4 3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual maintenance schedule procedure perform at least every week 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 uphol...

  • Page 25: Checktirewear

    3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual 5 checktirewear examine tires at least once a week for surface wear and cracks and re- place them as needed. Replace solid rubber tires when they become loose on the rims or cracks appear. Checkhandrims check handrims at least once a week. Insp...

  • Page 26: Checkupholstery

    6 3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual checkupholstery check upholstery at least once a month. Inspect for rips, tears and worn spots. Ensure that all upholstery-attaching screws are present, properly aligned, and well-secured. Use a phillips screwdriver to tighten up- holstery mo...

  • Page 27: Cleaningyourtravelerse

    3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual 7 checkfootrests&elevatinglegrests check footrests and legrests 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 or legrest will a...

  • Page 28: 8Troubleshooting

    8 3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual 8troubleshooting continual use of your traveler se necessitates maintenance, especially if the factory-set adjustments have been altered. The following trouble- shooting guide lists several common problems that may occur, and offers correctiv...

  • Page 29: 9Limitedwarranty

    3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual 9 9limitedwarranty 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 pu...

  • Page 30

    30 3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual or defaced. Products subjected to negligence, abuse, misuse, improper operation, improper maintenance, improper cleaning, improper storage, or damages beyond gf health products, inc.'s control are not covered by this warranty, and that evalu...

  • Page 31: 10 Index

    3e01-ins-lab-revb08,december008•travelerseowner’smanual 31 10 index a adjustments13 anti-tippers,check5 arm,install14 arm,remove14 arms,check6 b backposts,check6 balance9 c casters13 casterstems,check7 caution, significance 4 cleaningyourtravelerse7 crossbraces,tighten19 curbsandsteps1 e elevatingle...

  • Page 32: Usa Corporate Headquarters:

    Usa corporate headquarters: gf health products, inc. 2935 northeast parkway atlanta, georgia 30360 usa tel: 800-347-5678, 770-447-1609 fax: 800-726-0601, 678-291-3232 www.Grahamfield.Com.