Progeo Ego User manual

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EGO

USER’S MANUAL

ENGLISH

REV.0 – 01.06.11/ENG

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Index:

1.0 General information 4

1.1 Introduction 4

1.2 Guide to symbols 4

1.3 General characteristics of the wheelchair 4

1.4 Use 5

1.5 General advises 5

2.0 Safety 5

2.1 Movements: getting in and out of the wheelchair 5

2.2 Starting to use your wheelchair 6

2.3 Dealing with obstacles: stares and steps 7

2.4 Dealing with obstacles: slopes and inclines 9

2.5 Ensuring stability 10

2.6 Tyre pressure 12

2.7 Quick release axles 12

2.8 Axles opening check 13

2.9 Backrest opening check 13

2.10 Footplate 14

2.11 Calf strap 15

2.12 Tubular armrest 15

2.13 Fasteners 16

2.14 Wheelchair lifetime 16

2.16 Avoiding accidents 16

3.0 Loading the wheelchair 17

4.0 General description of the wheelchair parts 19

5.0 Using the wheelchair 20

5.1 Use 20

5.2 Opening system 21

5.3 Closing system 23

5.4 Lifting the wheelchair 24

5.5 Quick release rear wheels 24

5.6 Using the brakes 25

5.7 Safety belts and harness 26

6.0 General 27

6.1 List of parts in standard set up 27

6.2 Backrest height adjustment 28

6.3 Backrest angle adjustment 29

6.4 General 29

6.5 Rear wheel adjustment 30

6.6 Front height adjustment 32

6.7 Fork angle adjustment 32

6.8 Footplate height adjustment 34

6.9 Footplate adjustment 34

6.10 Brake adjustment 37

6.11 Backrest upholstery adjustment 38

7.0 Accessories 38

7.1 Height adjustable removable swing away armrests

7.2 Transit wheels 40

7.3 Anti tip wheels 40

7.4 Tipping aid 41

7.5 Crutches support 41

7.6 Other accessories 41

8.0 Maintenance 42

8.1 Replacement of worn parts 43

8.2 Inspection of components 44

8.3 Troubleshooting guide 44

9.0 Technical data 45

10.0 Warranty 46

11.0 Certification 47

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1.0 General information

1.1 Introduction

At RehaTEAM® constant research into quality and creativity

are the cornerstone of our business. After many years in the

industry we remain genuinely focused on providing total

customer satisfaction while bringing innovative style and design

to every one of our high-quality wheelchairs.

We have become industry leaders by making excellence and

service our top priorities. All of our models are built from

carefully selected materials and provide multiple configurations

allowing full personalization. We perform continuous,

meticulous quality control and testing in order to offer the

highest possible quality combined with fast, reliable service.

We acknowledge that we owe our success to our clients as well

as to those who have believed in us and helped us quality is

the best differentiator.

1.2 Guide to symbols

In this manual you will often see the following symbols which are used

to highlight points which are of particular interest or importance

This symbol indicates actions that must be avoided at all times.

This symbol indicates that particular care should be taken

about a procedure or note in order to avoid causing harm to

people or things, or breakages and dangerous situations in

general.

General information for a better use of the wheelchair.

Essential tool: a flat screwdriver is necessary to perform this

procedure

Essential tool: a pozidrive screwdriver is necessary to perform this

procedure

Essential tool: a 6mm spanner is necessary to perform this

procedure

Essential tool: a 6mm Allen key is necessary to perform this

procedure.

1.3 General characteristics of the wheelchair

The Progeo® EGO wheelchair presents a new concept in active

ultra light folding frame.

In fact, the new innovative folding axle system offers a superior

stability and allow to open and close the wheelchair acting on its

front side. The frame elliptical tubes are made of extremely high

resistant aluminium alloy to increase strength and rigidity.

Innovative mudguards and backrest folding system enrich and

complete this new PROGEO project. In EGO you can find

convenience ,functionality, as well as rigidness, stability and

linearity matched to an accurate design research. The great

possibility to personalize and adapt the wheelchair, also

guaranteed by the wide range of accessories available, makes

this model suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

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1.4 Use

The EGO wheelchair is self propelled which means that it

can be moved manually by using the hand rims on the

rear wheels. It can be used in rehab as well as in more

active situations and is ideal for a wide range of users

with different kinds of pathologies.

It is used to guarantee either fully independent or assisted

(with an attendant) movement for a person with reduced

or fully impaired movement in one or more parts of the

body. As it has such a large range of accessories and

configurations the wheelchair can be used in full safety

both inside and outside.

Where the user is affected by particularly severe

pathologies or with people who are unable to move at all

on their own, an attendant is always advisable. We also

discourage use over hilly, particularly soft, sandy or

uneven ground, slopes exceeding the recommended

gradient and acid environments.

Its compact size and structure make the EGO wheelchair

ideal for use by both teenagers and adult.

1.5 General advises

Before using the wheelchair we recommend that you

carefully read Chapter 2.0 “Safety” and Chapter 5.0

“Using the wheelchair,” which are essential for safe use

of the wheelchair.

2.0 Safety

The Progeo® EGO wheelchair is a medical device and

therefore it should not be lent to other users even for

short periods of time.

it is forbidden to make any unauthorised

modifications or using un-approved parts may change

the wheelchair structure and create unsafe condition

as well as possible harm to the chair and occupant.

T H E M A N U FA C T U R E R W I L L A C C E P T

NO R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y I N C A S E S O F

N O N - COMPLIANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS

OR RECOMMENDATIONS AS SET OUT IN THIS

MANUAL AND ANY SUCH ACTIVITY WILL RESULT IN

THE IMMEDIATE CANCELLATION OF THE

MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY .

2.1 Movements:gettinginand outof thewheelchair

While getting into or out of the wheelchair do not place

your feet on the footplate. This could result in the

wheelchair tipping up, possibly causing harm both to the

chair and to the occupant.

Getting in and out of the wheelchair must always be done with

extreme care and caution, even by experienced users, and must be

performed only after receiving instruction from specialized and fully

trained personnel

If getting in and out of the wheelchair is difficult an attendant should

be present. All of these actions should in any case be performed

based on your particular pathology and therefore on your own level

of independence.

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The general rules to respect while getting in or out of the

wheelchair safely are:

Ensure the wheelchair is parked on a solid, flat or regular

surface. Do not get in or out of the wheelchair while on hills or

uneven ground which could render the wheelchair unstable

and cause the occupant to fall and/or the wheelchair to

overbalance.

The brakes should be engaged (see chapter 5.6 “Using the

brakes”)

Get your feet off the footplate when getting out, and bring

them close to the footplate when getting in.

Lean on the wheelchair and where possible on a stable object

nearby. Use the force of your arms to raise and move your

body (see fig. 1)

In case the occupant is not able to perform this movement

alone, or if the movement is to be performed on an uneven

surface, an attendant should be present (see fig. 2)

While getting in or out of the wheelchair never lean

or sit on the clothes protector. It could bend or

break, possibly resulting in injury.

If your wheelchair is equipped with swing away armrests,

the one on the side you get in or out of the chair is

recommended to be swung backward (see chapter 7.1

“Height adjustable removable swing-away armrests”)

2.2 Starting to use your wheelchair

Finding the centre of gravity - the point at which the

wheelchair will tip back

Your ability to control and safely tip the wheelchair depends mainly

on your seating position and the location of the centre of gravity in

respect to the rear wheels.

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The model EGO allows you to adjust its setting (see chapter 6.5

“Setting: moving the backrest support”)

Remember that every adjustment of the seat affects the

wheelchair's stability and could therefore increase the

possibility of overbalancing.

The correct positioning of the seat depends on many

factors, among them: the occupant's weight, type of

disability and ability to manoeuvre the wheelchair.

The manufacturer will supply the wheelchair with the

rear wheels positioned according to instructions given on

the original order form.

Finding the point at which the chair will safely tip

back requires the presence of an attendant who

must be standing behind the wheelchair ready to

prevent it from overbalancing.

In order to find the point at which the chair will tip back easily

and consequently to find the range within which it is safe to

manoeuvre it, proceed in the following manner (see fig. 3):

You should be seated in your chair. Hold the hand rims on

the rear wheels firmly.

Then, move the hand rims slightly backwards and while

moving your weight backwards, push the hand rims forward

with a jerk and the front of the chair will raise.

At this point, by moving your body gently backwards and

forwards while moving the rear wheel backwards and

forwards using the hand rims, it will be possible to find the

centre of gravity and the point at which the chair will safely be

controlled.

IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE WHEELCHAIR FROM

OVERBALANCING DURING NORMAL USE WE

RECOMMEND MOUNTING ANTI TIPPER WHEELS

WHICH ARE SUPPLIED AS AN ACCESSORY TO

THIS MODEL. (see chapter 7.3 “Anti-tip wheels”)

2.3 Dealing with obstacles: stairs and steps

While getting over obstacles such as stairs and steps,

approach the obstacle at a moderate speed

Never attempt to go over steps or other obstacles

that are over 20cm (6 inches) height.

If particularly difficult obstacles are encountered an

attendant should always be present at the back of the

wheelchair in order to ensure complete safety.

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Going over obstacles alone

Before attempting to go down a step or over any kind of

general obstacle alone (without the presence of an

attendant), you will need to have control over your

wheelchair and know how to tip it while maintaining your

balance over the rear wheels (see chapter 2.2 “Starting

to use your wheelchair”).

Going down steps on your own

(see fig. 4)

Bring the wheelchair right up to the leading edge of the

obstacle .

Raise the front wheels by tilting the wheelchair while

maintaining balance.

Move the rear wheels carefully down to the obstacle;

during this phase hold the handrails to control the descent.

Once the rear wheels have descended the obstacle, tilt the

wheelchair forward until the front wheels touch the ground

again.

Going up a step alone

(see fig. 5)

Bring the wheelchair right up to the leading edge of the

obstacle .

Raise the front wheels and tip the chair back while

maintaining balance

Using the hand rims, carefully move the rear wheels forwards

until they touch the edge of the step.

Tip the wheelchair forward until the front wheels are on top of

the obstacle.

Lean forward in the chair so that the rear of the chair is

lighter.

Hold the hand rims tightly and move the rear wheels forwards

bringing them over the top of the obstacle.

Going down stairs with an attendant

(see fig. 6)

Take the wheelchair right up to the obstacle so that the front

wheels are as close as possible to it.

Grip the rear handles tightly and push down in order to raise

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Fig.4

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the front of the wheelchair.

Keep the wheelchair in this position and accompany it down

the stairs one step at a time. The occupant seated in the chair

can assist the attendant by using the hand rims.

At the end of the descent, tip the chair forward so that the

front wheels are once again touching the ground.

In order to help the attendant to tilt the wheelchair we

advise the use of the tip-back assistance device

which is supplied as an accessory to this model (see

chapter 7.4 “Tipping aid”).

Going up steps with an attendant

Move backwards towards the step so that the rear wheels of

the wheelchair touch it .

Grip the rear handles of the wheelchair tightly and pull hard

while keeping the wheelchair tilted (with the front wheels

raised in order to prevent the occupant from slipping out of the

chair) until the rear wheels are over the step.

Keeping the wheelchair tilted, move it away from the step

enough to allow the front wheels to touch the same level

ground.

2.4 Dealing with slopes or inclines

Going uphill

(see fig. 7)

Driving up any kind of slope should be done with extreme care. The

occupant must move at speed by generating force on the rear

wheel while at the same time maintaining control over the

wheelchair.

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We recommend that occupants who have not yet

completely mastered safe use of the chair should mount

the anti-tip system which is supplied as an accessory to

this model and which is useful for preventing the chair from

tipping over backwards (see chapter 7.3 “Anti-tip wheels”).

Lean forwards and keep your weight forward in the chair in

order to prevent the wheelchair from tipping over backwards.

Hold the rear hand rims tightly.

Move the wheelchair hard up the slope whilst ensuring that

you move smoothly and fluidly. Do not move your upper body

backwards and forwards in the chair.

The maximum gradient that can be attempted in

complete safety is 6% (3°).

Going downhill

(see fig.8)

In order to go downhill safely, the occupant has to keep constant,

controlled speed and direction over the entire slope.

Approach the slope at a moderate speed

Keep your weight backwards in the chair to avoid slipping

out.

Hold on to the hand rims on the rear wheels and allow them

to slide slowly through your hands.

The occupant should be able to stop the wheelchair at any

time simply by blocking the motion of the hand rims.

2.5 Ensuring stability

You will encounter situations which will require you to lean out of

the wheelchair. These apparently simple movements could, if not

performed with care, result in a loss of stability and in possible

overbalancing of the chair.

In order to gain the maximum control over your wheelchair the

following list of common situations is reported. We ask you to pay

particular attention to these guidelines so as to maintain balance

and stability

Leaning forwards

(see fig. 9)

Ensure that the front wheels of the chair are pointing

forwards. In order to do this, move the chair forwards and

then backwards.

Put on the brakes in order to prevent the chair from moving

suddenly during the movement.

Lean forward in such a way that your upper body does not

move beyond the front wheels at any time. Moving the weight

of the body excessively forward may cause the wheelchair to

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