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INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 4

1.1

ALHENA

ESCRIPTION

.............................................................................................. 4

1.2

EATURES

ALHENA .................................................................................................. 5

PREPARATION FOR USE ............................................................................ 6

2.1

PENING

FOLDING OF THE

LHENA WHEELCHAIR

........................................................ 6

2.2

EAR WHEELS ASSEMBLY AND RELEASE

....................................................................... 7

2.3

NEUMATIC PRESSURE CHECK

...................................................................................... 7

2.4

OOTREST POSITIONING

............................................................................................... 7

2.5

HECKING THE BRAKES

............................................................................................... 8

2.6

HECKING THE ACCESSORIES

....................................................................................... 9

SETTING UP ALHENA ............................................................................... 10

3.1

ELECTION OF THE REAR HEIGHT SEAT AND GRAVITY CENTER

. ................................... 10

3.2

ETTING THE FRONT HEIGHT OF THE SEAT

................................................................... 11

3.3

ETTING THE PERPENDICULARITY OF THE FRONT FORK SUPPORT PLATE

. ...................... 11

3.4

LOTH

GUARDS SETUP

............................................................................................... 12

3.5

ETTING AND MAINTENANCE OF BRAKES

.................................................................... 12

3.6

DJUSTMENT OF THE BACKREST TENSION

................................................................... 13

3.7

ACKREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

................................................................................ 13

3.8

IGTH ADJUSTABLE PUSHING

HANDLE

....................................................................... 13

3.9

ISTANCE FROM FOOTPLATE TO SEAT ADJUSTMENT

. ................................................... 13

3.10

OOTPLATE INCLINATION ADJUSTMENT

...................................................................... 14

3.11

HEEL CAMBER ADJUSTMENT

................................................................................... 15

ARMREST ..................................................................................................... 16

4.1

PORT TIP UP AND DETACHABLE ARMREST

................................................................. 16

4.2

“L”

TYPE ARMREST

.................................................................................................... 16

ANTI-TIP DEVICE...................................................................................... 18

5.1

SE OF THE REVOLVING ANTI

TIP DEVICE

................................................................... 18

5.2

DJUSTMENT OF THE ANTI

TIP DEVICE

....................................................................... 19

5.2.1

Adjustment through the rotation of the support plate ... 19

5.2.2

End terminal adjustment ............................................... 19

UMBALANCING SYSTEM ......................................................................... 20

EXTENDED WHEEL PLATE ..................................................................... 20

STRETCHED BAR ....................................................................................... 20

USE OF THE WHEELCHAIR .................................................................... 20

10.

KEY MEASURES TO BE TAKEN TO LIMIT THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH MISUSE OF THE

WHEELCHAIR ............................................................................................. 22

11.

MAINTENANCE, INSPECTIONS AND CONTROLS ............................. 23

12.

TECHNICAL SERVICE .............................................................................. 24

13.

GUARANTEE TERMS ................................................................................ 25

14.

PACKAGING, SHIPPING AND DELIVERY ........................................... 26

15.

MATERIALS DIFFERENTIATION .......................................................... 27

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Summary of ALHENA

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1 instruction manual alhena off carr s.R.L. Via dell’artigianato ii, 29 35010 villa del conte (pd) italy tel. +39 049 9325733 fax +39 049 9325734 offcarr@offcarr.Com - www.Offcarr.Com.
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2 index 1. Introduction ........................................................................................... 4 1.1 alhena d escription .............................................................................................. 4 1.2 f eatures alhena ...........................................
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3 thanks for choosing an off carr wheelchair. From more than 25 years off carr listens and interprets customer’s needs by inventing highly innovative and technologic solutions, always aimed at reducing daily mobility problems, with special attention to product style and at improving quality of life ...
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4 1. Introduction the ultra light-weight wheelchair model alhena (folding frame), is non-intrusive medical devices, specifically designed to reduce and counterbalance a physical handicap. These wheelchairs are manually pushed on the back wheels, have many setups and a wide range of accessories to be...
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5 1.2 features alhena titanium folding frame titanium double crossbar two angle shaped fron frame multiple position for rear wheels tilt adjustable front fork carbon fiber clothe guards armrest foldable and detachable (if selected on the configuration) footrest according with the choice during confi...
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6 2. Preparation for use the preparation for use of these devices must be performed by qualified personnel both for evaluate the suitability of the product and to provide the correct instructions to the user. 2.1 opening/folding of the alhena wheelchair opening apply pressure with the open palm over...
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7 2.2 rear wheels assembly and release alhena wheelchair is normally shipped with the rear wheels already assembled while rigid frame wheelchair are shipped with the rear wheels aside. If necessary is possible to assembly or release the wheels as following: • ensure the brakes are released; • insert...
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8 predellini separati in profilo di alluminio predellino unico in profilo di alluminio the automatic footrest, at the opening of the wheelchair, is automatically placed and the foot-plate, in absence of weight. Is slightly tilted on one side. This condition is absolutely normal to allow the automati...
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9 the included brakes, except for eventually drum brakes, have to be used only as parking brakes and not to decrease the speed of the wheelchair. To ensure the efficiency of the brakes it is necessary to maintain the proper tire pressure and check frequently the wear of the clamping elements. Pullin...
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10 3. Setting up alhena the wheelchair is shipped configured according to the order form. The selected parameters in the order form, should ensure the best postural to match the customer’s needs. Keeping in consideration of potential conflicts of configuration is still possible to perform other set ...
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11 be sure to have chosen the same position in both wheel-keeping compasses on the back of the frame. Asimmetric combinations produce instability. Once changed the position of the back wheels, it is essential to adjust the front forks’ perpendicularity (see. Par.3.3) and the positioning of the parki...
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12 3.4 cloth-guards setup acta s follow if is necessary to change the carbon fibre cloth-guards position: loosen the screws “a” and “b”; choose the new desired position of the corbon fibre wing considering that the ideal gap between tire and cloth guards is about 6 mm; if needed the screw “b” can be...
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13 3.6 adjustment of the backrest tension the backrest tension can be adjusted by acting on the velcro strapp belts: leave up the cover “b” of the backrest upholstery. Normally it is closed closed in the back side but according with the configuration it can be fold down in front; adjust the upholste...
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14 3.10 footplate inclination adjustment single or separated footplates have the possibility to be adjusted in their inclination: leave up the footplate to be able to reach the screw “b”; loosen the screw “a” if the footplate is single “a”; loosen the screw “b” if the footplate are divided; select t...
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15 3.11 wheel camber adjustment the rear wheel camber is fixed according with the choice on the order form. However is possible to change it if required. On alhena wheelchair is possible to change the wheel camber by replacing the rear bushes as follow: remove the rear wheels (vd.Par.2.3); unscrew a...
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16 4. Armrest according with the order form configuration, alhena wheelchair can be equipped with “sport” tip up and detachable armrests or “l” model tip up and fix or detachable armrests. The armrest are not designed to lift up the wheelchair both with or without user. 4.1 sport tip up and detachab...
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18 5. Anti-tip device alhena wheelchair can be equipped with left or right antitip devices or both at the same time. Never use the anti-tip wheels as transit wheels. 5.1 use of the revolving anti-tip device when not in use the anti-tip wheel is positioned under the frame: to activate the anti-tip de...
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19 5.2 adjustment of the anti-tip device the position of the anti-tip is defined during the assembly. However is possible to change its distance from ground if necessary. 5.2.1 adjustment through the rotation of the support plate loosen without removing the screws “a”; rotate the anti-tip support un...
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20 6. Umbalancing system on alhena wheelchair is possible to assembly the umbalance pedal necessary sometime to help assistant to overcome some steeps or to facilitate the movement on the gravel. On alhena the umbalancing pedals are connected to the frame using the holes available on the frame to lo...
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21 dealing with slopes above 6° always with an assistant. This limit is only indicative and depends on the configuration and in particular the balance of the wheelchair and of the user. The configuration also allows balancing extremes and thus a proportional risk of rolling over (the greater the dis...
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22 10. Key measures to be taken to limit the risks associated with misuse of the wheelchair be careful not to wrap with the fingers the tubes of the crossbar to avoid being pinched between the frame and the crossbar. Do not use the brakes to slow the motion. They are designed only for the stationing...
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23 11. Maintenance, inspections and controls weekly:  . Check the fast extraction efficiency of the devices (see par. 2.3) and if necessary, grease the pins and bushes with a little 'of lubricant to ensure the extraction and reinsertion of the wheels. Check the tension of the fabric of the back (se...
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24 12. Technical service for any problems or fault or breakage please inform immediately the authorized dealer supplying the following indications: model identification number (“matricola” on the gold label on the frame). Fault description in case of direct contact with the manufacturer assistance p...
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25 13. Guarantee terms - the frame is guaranteed for three years from the delivery date of the wheelchair. - parts subject to normal wear and tear are not covered by the guarantee, unless wear is caused by a manufacturing fault. - the guarantee does not cover transport. - if a fault occurs during th...
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26 14. Packaging, shipping and delivery all the off carr wheelchairs are shipped in closed cardboard cases to protect them from knocks and dust. The package include the quasar wheelchairs configured as per your request, this instruction manual. The wheelchair must be transported in trucks that prote...
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27 15. Materials differentiation le carrozzine sono realizzate utilizzando i seguenti materiali: alluminio, acciaio, titanio, resine poliuretaniche e termoindurenti, fibra di carbonio e resine epossidiche, altri materiali compositi. La suddivisione e lo smaltimento di detti materiali devono avvenire...