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EJ777-2 Bariatric Transport Chair
Operation Manual
EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14
© 2010 GF Health Products, Inc.
EJ777-2 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
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WARNING: EJ777-2 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 authorized distributor, or technical representative before proceeding with the use of this product; otherwise personal injury or damage to your transport chair could result. CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ....................
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1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing an Everest & Jennings product. We at GF Health Products, Inc. ("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 of both user and attendant are included in this operation manual. Read the entire manual carefully before operating your new EJ777-2 Transport Chair, keep it handy for future reference, and ref
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STATEMENTS OF SIGNIFICANCE Please note the following special statements, used throughout this manual, and their significance: WARNING: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate personal injury. s NOTICE: Indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could result in product or p
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2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING YOUR EJ777-2 TRANSPORT CHAIR. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO YOU OR OTHERS OR DAMAGE TO YOUR TRANSPORT CHAIR. Safety requires the constant attention of the Transport Chair user and the attendant. It is extremely important to learn and always use safe methods of performing basic daily activities. Always consult your healthcare professional to determine those m
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WARNING: Doing a "wheelie" (tilting the Transport Chair backward until it reaches its balance point) is dangerous and could result in personal injury to the user. WARNING: Do not stand or step on the footplates while transferring to or from your Transport Chair. This could cause the Transport Chair to tip, or could cause personal injury or damage to your Transport Chair. WARNING: Always engage wheel locks before transferring, using a wheelchair lift or using an elevator. WARNING: Ensure
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3 OPERATION COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in EJ777-2 Transport Chair illustration below. back upholstery push handle hand grip upper back post armpad positioning belt carrying strap lower grip, attendant arm wheel lock seat upholstery crossbrace (with serial tipping lever number label) footrest rear wheel footplate caster socket frame caster fork caster wheel EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevB14 • EJ777-2 Transport Chair 7
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HANDLING TIPS The Everest & Jennings EJ777-2 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 and attendant to learn the characteristics of your Transport Chair. It is most important to learn safe methods to perform the daily activities basic to your lifestyle. Use this manual as a guide for developing technique
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Transfer Activities WARNING: Always ensure that the Transport Chair is on a stable, level surface and engage the wheel locks before transfer. WARNING: Do not step on the footplates; this could cause the Transport Chair to tip. Fold them up, and either detach them, or swing them aside. WARNING: There is a critical moment when there is little or no seat platform beneath you. Take every precaution to reduce this unsupported distance before you attempt transfer. Transferring into or out of a
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RAMPS AND INCLINES WARNING: During descent, the footplates' lowest point should be no closer to the 1 ground than 2 /2 inches to permit proper clearance. WARNING: Do not attempt any incline or decline of more than 6 degrees (10% grade, or one foot of rise or fall per ten feet of ramp length). WARNING: Do not use wheel locks to slow your descent. Attempting to use wheel locks is likely to result in accidental locking that could cause the Transport Chair to stop abruptly, suddenly pitch for
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For attendant: curb ascent facing forward 1. If equipped with anti-tippers, remove them temporarily. 2. Ensure that the hand grips are securely fastened and do not turn or slip. 3. Stand behind the Transport Chair, holding the hand grips, facing the curb. 4. Advise the user that you will be tilting backward and remind the user to lean back. 5. Tilt the Transport Chair backward to its balance point and move forward until the front casters pass over the top of the curb. 6. Lower the front ca
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For attendant: curb descent 1. If equipped with anti-tippers, remove them temporarily. 2. Ensure that the hand grips are securely fastened and do not turn or slip. 3. Stand behind the Transport Chair, holding the hand grips, with your back to the curb. 4. Look over your shoulder and step down carefully. 5. Hold the hand grips tightly and pull the Transport Chair until the rear wheels reach the curb edge. 6. Slowly roll the rear wheels down onto the lower level. 7. After the wheels are saf
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4 ADJUSTMENTS The EJ777-2 Transport Chair offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortable to operate. Section 7, MAINTENANCE, offers preventive maintenance suggestions for keeping your Transport Chair in excellent condition; ensure that all components are in excellent condition before adjusting. The following are recommended methods; after a few adjustments, you may develop your own. Always consult your Graham-Field authorized distributor for assistance. The person perfor
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ARM Rotate arm up for transfer (see pictures below) To rotate the arm backward for transfer: 1. Rotate the release lever down. 2. Hold arm by the front post and rotate it up and back. front post front post arm receptacle release release lever lever arm, locked arm, unlocked arm, rotated Rotate arm down to reinstall (see pictures above) To return the arm to operation position: 1. Rotate the arm forward and down into the arm receptacle. 2. Rotate the release lever up to lock front of arm into plac
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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) lower hinge pin release lever 1. Pull swingaway release lever toward front of Transport Chair and swing footrest outward. lower 2. Lift footrest straight up off Transport hinge plate Chair hinge pins. Attach footrest (see picture at right) 1. Set footrest on outside of Transport Chair so that footrest hinge plates engage Tr
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ATTENDANT WHEEL LOCKS WARNING: Wheel locks are not brakes. Do not use the wheel locks to slow down the Transport Chair, or while the Transport Chair is moving. Wheel locks are only intended to keep the Transport Chair in place when it is at a complete stop. For attendant: attendant wheel locks, temporary lock The attendant wheel locks can be engaged temporarily: 1. To engage attendant wheel push handle locks, squeeze the lower grip upward toward the push handle as shown at far right; the
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5 TRANSPORTING THE EJ777-2 TRANSPORT CHAIR PREPARING THE EJ777-2 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 transfer to the vehicle seat and use the restraint provided by the vehicle manufacturer. When transporting the Transport Chair in a motor vehicle, do not place the Transport Chair where it will interfere with the safe oper
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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 articles on top of the Transport Chair. Ensure the Transport Chair is stable, will not shift while the car is in motion, and does not block the driver's field of vision. Store Transport Chair in car's trunk 1. Holding the folded
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6 MAINTENANCE Protect your E&J EJ777-2 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 performance. When you believe that a component or part of your Transport Chair is not functioning properly, contact your Graham-Field authorized distributor immediately, as a potentially hazardous condition coul
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Procedure Perform at least every Week Month 3 Months 6 Months Check tire wear ✔ Check wheel lock engagement ✔ Check anti-tippers (optional) ✔ Wipe off frame with soft cloth ✔ Check handgrips ✔ Check upholstery ✔ Check rear wheel adjustment ✔ Check arms ✔ Check backposts / push handles ✔ Check footrests ✔ Clean frame with soap and water ✔ Check caster stem rotation ✔ GF distributor maintenance check ✔ Check rear wheel bearings (distributor) ✔ Check caster bearings
