Evocare LM9712 User manual

Transport Wheelchair—Aluminium Frame

LM9712

Thank you for purchasing this Transport Wheelchair. It is strongly

recommended that you read through this user manual prior to using

your Transport Wheelchair for the first time. Your Transport

Wheelchair should provide years of trouble-free use, provided that

you adhere to these recommendations.

Page 3.

Transport Wheelchair

Note: Maximum user weight for this wheelchair is 100kg

Evocare is a quality endorsed company and supplies equipment listed with the

Therapeutic Goods Administration.

The ARTG number for the LM9712 Transport Wheelchair is 175495.

Page 4.

Safety / Handling of Transport Wheelchairs

Safety and handling of the transport wheelchair requires the close attention of the

transport wheelchair user as well as the assistant. This manual points out the

most common procedures and techniques involved in the safe operation and

maintenance of the transport wheelchair. It is important to practice and master

these safe techniques until you are comfortable in manoeuvring around the

frequently encountered architectural barriers.

Use this information only as a basic guide. The techniques that are discussed on

the following pages have been used successfully by many users.

Individual transport wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with daily living

activities that may differ from those described in this manual. All warnings and

cautions given in this manual MUST be followed.

Techniques in this manual are a starting point for the new transport wheelchair

user and assistant with safety as the most important consideration for all.

Stability and Balance

To assure stability and proper operation of your transport wheelchair, you must at

all times maintain proper balance. Your transport wheelchair has been designed

to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as you do not

move beyond the centre of gravity.

Virtually all activities which involve movement in the transport wheelchair have an

effect on the centre of gravity. Use the adjustable seatbelt for additional safety.

DO NOT lean forward out of the transport wheelchair any further than the length

of the armrests. Make sure the castors are pointing in the forward position

whenever you lean forward. This can be achieved by advancing the transport

wheelchair and then reversing a little in a straight line.

Page 5.

Operating Instructions

To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending,

reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a

qualified health professional before attempting active use of the transport

wheelchair.

ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the transport wheelchair. If

loose and/or worn, replace immediately.

If the transport wheelchair is exposed to extreme temperature (above 38°C or

below 0°C), high humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to use, ensure hand grips

DO NOT twist on the transport wheelchair handle—otherwise damage or injury

may occur.

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat as this

may tip the wheelchair.

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by

reaching down between your knees as this may tip the wheelchair.

DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you, as

this may tip the wheelchair.

DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are

reaching, as this may tip the wheelchair.

DO NOT tilt the transport wheelchair without assistance.

DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors—serious injury

may occur.

NEVER leave an unoccupied transport wheelchair on an incline.

DO NOT attempt to stop a moving transport wheelchair with the wheel locks.

Wheel locks are not brakes.

Before attempting to transfer in or out of the transport wheelchair, every

precaution should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both castors parallel

to the object you are transferring onto. When transferring to and from the

transport wheelchair, ALWAYS lock both hand brakes (locks) before transferring

to and from the transport wheelchair.

DO NOT sit or transfer into the transport wheelchair unless it is fully open.

DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.

DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°.

DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline which has a film of water, ice or

oil on it.

DO NOT attempt to ride over kerbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your

transport wheelchair to tip, causing bodily harm or damage to the wheelchair.

DO NOT over tighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage

to the frame tubing.

Page 6.

Using the Stepper Tube

Use the stepper tube to raise the front castors (when mounting a low kerb for

example). To use, push down on the stepper tube with your foot. DO NOT raise

the front castors by pushing down on the push handles as this could tip the

wheelchair.

To mount a low kerb. Approach the low kerb head on. Then the assistant uses

the stepper tube to raise the front castors, and lowers the front castors on the

raised kerb. Finally the assistant should push the wheelchair forward, lifting it up

slightly to mount the kerb if required.

To go down a low kerb. Line up the front castors with the edge of the low kerb.

The assistant uses the stepper tube to raise the front castors and tip the users

back slightly. Keeping the castors raised slowly move the wheelchair forward and

slowly lower it down the low kerb.

Warning: When going down a low kerb, the front castors must be raised to

prevent the user from falling forward. The above are only recommendations and

may not be suitable for all events.

Page 7.

WARNING

After any adjustments, and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is

tightened securely. Otherwise, injury or damage may result.

Installing Swingaway Removable Legrest Assembly

NOTE: For this procedure refer to FIGURE 1.

1. Turn the footrest to the side (open footplate perpendicular to transport

wheelchair).

2. Install the hinge plates on the footrest

onto the hinge pins on the transport

wheelchair frame.

3. Push the footrest towards the inside

of the transport chair until it locks into

place.

NOTE: The footplate will be on the inside

of the transport wheelchair when locked in

place.

4. Repeat this procedure for the other

footrest assembly.

5. To release the footrest, push the

footrest release lever inward, rotate

the footrest outward.

Adjusting Footplate Height

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.

This needs to be done BEFORE using the wheelchair. For your convenience you may find that

the bolt at the bottom of the footplate is loosened so you may adjust then tighten before use.

1. Remove the swing-away footrest assembly.

NOTE: lay the assembly on a flat surface to simplify this procedure.

2. Loosen, but DO NOT remove, the

footplate mounting bolt until the

footplate assembly moves freely.

3. Reposition the footplate assembly to

the desired height.

4. Securely tighten the footplate

mounting bolt.

5. Repeat this procedure for the other

footrest, if necessary.

6. Reinstall the swing-away footrest

assembly.

Page 8.

WARNING

After any adjustments, and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is

tightened securely. Otherwise, injury or damage may result.

Locking / Unlocking / Using Hand Brakes

Locking Hand Brake

NOTE: For this procedure refer to FIGURE 3.

1. Push down on the bottom portion of the brake handle until an audible click is

heard.

Unlocking Hand Brake

NOTE: For this procedure refer to FIGURE 3.

1. Pull up on the top portion of the brake handle to release.

2. Release the brake handle.

Using Hand Brake

NOTE: For this procedure refer to FIGURE 3.

1. Pull up on the top portion of the brake handles toward the push handles.

2. Do one of the following:

 Remain stationary—Hold the brake handle up.

 Continue mobility—Release the brake handle.

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Adjusting Hand Brakes

NOTE: Counterclockwise / clockwise directions are determined by standing behind the Transport

Wheelchair (user’s position)

Adjusting Brake Handle

NOTE: For this procedure refer to FIGURE 4.

NOTE: Test brake handle. Observe how the brake lever

engages the wheel. If the tension of the brake is to loose or

too tight, adjust using the following steps:

1. Loosen the brake handle adjustment nut by turning

clockwise.

2. Perform one of the following:

 Loosen brake handle tension—Turn the brake

handle nut clockwise.

NOTE: If the brake lever is scraping the rear wheel, the brake handle must be loosened.

 Tighten brake handle tension—Turn the brake handle nut counterclockwise.

NOTE: If the brake lever does not respond quickly, tighten brakes.

3. Turn the brake handle adjustment nut counterclockwise to secure in place.

4. Do one of the following:

 Acceptable tension—Repeat STEPS 1 to 3 for opposite side, if necessary.

 Unacceptable tension—Repeat STEPS 1 to 3.

Adjusting Cable Adjuster Unit

NOTE: For this procedure refer to FIGURE 5.

NOTE: Test the brake with the brake handle. Observe how

the brake lever engages the wheel. If the tension of the brake

handle is still too loose or too tight, adjust using the following

steps:

1. Ensure brake handle is not locked.

2. Do one of the following:

 To loosen: Brace the lock nut while turning the

adjustment screw clockwise.

 To tighten: Brace the lock nut while turning the

adjustment screw counterclockwise.

3. Repeat with the other brake.

Adjusting Wheel Lock

NOTE: For this procedure refer to FIGURE 6.

1. Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel lock assembly to the Transport Wheelchair

frame.

2. Adjust the position of the wheel lock until the

measurement between the rear wheel and the

wheel lock shoe is between 4mm and 8mm.

3. Securely tighten the bolt and locknut.

4. Engage the wheel lock.

5. Push against the transport chair and determine if

the wheel lock engages the wheel lock shoe

enough to hold the Transport Wheelchair.

6. Repeat the above procedures until the wheel lock

holds the Transport Wheelchair.

7. Repeat STEPS 1 to 6 for the opposite wheel

lock.

Page 10.

WARNING

After any adjustments, and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is

tightened securely. Otherwise, injury or damage may result.

Replacing Seat Upholstery

NOTE: for this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.

1. Remove the screws that secure the

existing seat upholstery to the

crossbraces.

2. Remove the existing seat upholstery from

the crossbraces.

3. Securely tighten the new seat upholstery

to the crossbraces with the screws.

Unfolding / Folding the Fold-Down Back

NOTE: For this procedure refer to FIGURE 7.

Folding

1. Disengage the release mechanism on the back

frame tubes.

2. Push the handles down.

Unfolding

WARNING

When unfolding the back, ensure all

occupant’s and/or assistant’s body parts

are away from the folding mechanism.

Otherwise, pinching and injury may occur.

Make sure the release levers are securely

locked in place before using the transport

wheelchair.

1. Pull up on the two back frame tubes until the

release mechanisms lock in place.

NOTE: There will be an audible click.

2. Pull on the handles to make sure the back is

locked in place.

Replacing Back Upholstery

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.

1. Remove the screws and washers that secure the

existing back upholstery to the back frame tubes.

2. Position new back upholstery on the back frame

tubes.

3. Securely tighten the new back upholstery to the

back frame tubes with the screws and washers.

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