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Paramount XD
Manual Wheelchair
User Manual
GF0700137RevA07
©GF Health Products, Inc.
September 2007
Read this manual before operating your wheelchair.
Save this manual for future reference.
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Contents 1Int RODuctIOn ...........................................................................3 IMPOR t Ant SAFety PRecAutIOnS ..........................................5 3Gett InG St ARteD ......................................................................8 4 HAnDlInG tIPS ...........................................................................9 5 ADjuStMentS .........................................................................13 6tRA nSPOR tInG tHe e&j P A
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1 IntRODuctIOn Important safety, operating, and maintenance instructions that warrant your attention are included in this user manual. Read this entire manual carefully before operating your new wheelchair, keep it handy for future reference, and refer to it as often as necessary to help maintain good performance standards. Consult your healthcare professional and Graham-Field Health Products dealer for assistance in developing and learning safe and effective techniques for performing yo
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Paramount XD is a manual, folding, lightweight wheelchair, suit- able for frequent users with a maximum weight capacity of 650 lb (295 kg) who require a lightweight, portable wheelchair, fitted to their anatomy, without the need of customization or alteration to the center of gravity. The Paramount XD is intended for indoor and/or outdoor use. The person performing adjustments on the Paramount XD has the responsibility of making certain that the user can safely operate the wheelchair with
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I MPOR t Ant SAFety PRecAutIOnS IMPORt Ant SAFety PRecAutIOnS: Alw AyS FOllOw tHeSe SAFety PRecAutIOnS wHenu SInG yOuR wHeelcHAIR. FAIluRe tO DO SO cOulD ReSult In PeRSOnAl InjuR y tO yOu OR OtHeRS OR DAMAGe tO yOuR wHeelcHAIR. Safety requires the constant attention of the wheelchair 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: Do not attempt inclines without anti-tippers installed. Do not attempt any incline or decline greater than six degrees (10% grade, or one foot of rise or fall per ten feet of ramp length). WARNING: This wheelchair does not offer seating or occu- pant 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. WARNING: Do
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping before leaning or reaching forward, sit back in the seat and rotate casters fully toward front of wheelchair. WARNING: Unauthorized modification or the use of non- Everest & Jennings replacement parts could change the structure of the wheelchair, void the warranty, and create a hazardous condition resulting in serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not lean on this wheelchair or use it as a walker—these are practices which could result in loss of ba
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3 GettInG St ARteD Please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in Para- mount XD illustration below. back upholstery push handle/ back post armpad arm seat rear wheel upholstery footrest frame anti-tip cross brace cover caster housing wheel lock caster fork caster wheel 8 GF0700137RevA07, September 007 • Paramount XD Owner’s Manual
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4 HAnDlInG tIPS The Everest & Jennings Paramount XD 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 Paramount XD over if it is used improperly. We urge you to learn the characteris- tics of your wheelchair. It is most important to learn safe methods to perform the daily activities basic to your lifestyle. Consult your medi- cal professionals for assistance in developing the skills and prop
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ReAcHInG / benDInG WARNING: Always turn the casters frontward to provide sta- bility while reaching. If in doubt, ask for assis- tance or use a device that will extend your reach without requiring you to shift your weight. Although it is not recommended, you may find it occasionally neces- sary to lean or reach from your wheelchair. Consult with your health- care professional for assistance in developing your personal safe reaching or moving techniques suited to your ability and restrictions.
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1. Maneuver the wheelchair as close as possible to the object; the rear wheels will limit how close you can get. 2. Rotate both casters fully forward: Go forward, and then back the wheelchair toward the object to swing the casters fully forward. 3. Reach only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position. If in doubt, reposition the wheelchair or ask for assistance. RAMPS AnD InclIneS WARNING: During descent, the footplates' lowest point 1 should be no closer to th
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Ascent Lean the upper part of your body slightly forward as you ascend the incline. If it becomes necessary to stop on the incline, avoid any abrupt or sudden forward movement as you resume climbing, this could cause tipping. Descent Always face forward when going down a ramp, but do not lean forward; this could cause tipping. Lean slightly backward to increase stability. It is critical to keep the wheelchair under control at all times. Descent should be made slowly and safely by grasping
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5 ADjuStMentS The Paramount XD offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortable to drive. Section 7, MAINTENANCE, offers preven- tive maintenance suggestions for keeping your wheelchair in excel- lent 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 Health Products dealer for assistance. The person performing adjustmen
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ARMS All Paramount XD arms are removable. Removearm 1. Depress lower arm release until it unlocks. 2. Hold arm by center of armpad. Lift straight up arm and off. Attach arm release 1. Hold arm by center of armpad. 2. Lower arm straight down into sockets and push to Remove / attach arm lock. 3. Ensure that release is locked in place. WARNING: Ensure that arms are locked into place before occupying or operating wheelchair. 14 GF0700137RevA07,September 007 • Paramount XD Owner’s Manu
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FROntR IGGInG FOOtReSt—Det AcHAble, SwInGA wAy WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should be no closer 1 to the ground than 2 /2 inches, to permit proper clearance. WARNING: Do not stand on the footplates; this could cause the wheelchair to tip. Remove footrest swingaway release lever 1. To release lock, pull lower hinge pin swingaway release lever forward, toward footrest front of wheelchair. Footrest will swing outward. 2. To remove, lift footrest straight up off wheel- chair h
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Adjust footplate extensionlength 1. Remove adjustment footrest knob; this will free hanger footplate extension adjustment tube to slide inside knob footrest hanger tube. 2. Reposition footplate footplate extension in desired extension position. 3. Reinstall adjustment adjustment footplate holes knob in appropriate Adjust footplate extension length adjustment hole for desired footplate exten- sion length. Screw knob in to tighten. 4. Follow steps 1-3 to adjust other footplate extension
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elev AtInG leGReSt—Det AcHAble, SwInGA wAy WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should be no closer 1 to the ground than 2 /2 inches, to permit proper clearance. WARNING: Do not stand on the footplates; this could cause the wheelchair to tip. Remove elevatinglegrest 1. To release lock, pull swingaway release lever swingaway release lever forward, toward front of elevating wheelchair. Legrest will legrest swing outward. 2. To remove, lift legrest straight up off wheel- chair hinge p
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Adjustlegrest elevation Note: It ispossible to RAISE elevating legrestwithout unlock - ing legrestrelease. As a safetyfeature, however , you mustunlock legrest release in orderto LOWERelevat - inglegrest. 1. To release elevation lock, pull legrest release lever legrest release lever up toward back of wheel- elevating legrest chair. 2. Swing legrest up to desired position. 3. Lock legrest elevation level: Pull lever toward front of wheelchair. 4. Ensure that
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Adjust elevatinglegrest panel position The legrest panel has three mounting positions one inch apart on legrest tube. Refer legrest tube stop to picture at right. To adjust: elevating 1. Rotate legrest panel / legrest hinge plate assembly legrest panel / on legrest tube so that hinge plate assembly legrest tube stop is in center of hinge plate slot. Adjust legrest panel position 2. Slide legrest panel / hinge plate assembly up or down on legrest tube to desired position. 3. Rotat
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wHeell OckS Adjust wheellocks One3/8" wrench 1. Use a 7/16" wrench to loosen the two clamp clamp bolts until the lock clamp slides on the frame. bolt 2. Place the wheel lock in the locked position and slide it into contact with the tire. wheel lock 3. Place the wheel lock in tire the unlocked position Adjust wheel lock and slide it 3/8" closer to the tire. 4. Use a 3/8" wrench to tighten the two clamp bolts and engage the lock to check the fit. The lock should indent the tire at
