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                        Recliner
Manual Wheelchair
User Manual
3K01-INS-LAB-RevA12 
© GF Health Products, Inc.
Read this manual before operating 
your wheelchair.
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The most current version of this manual 
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                        Contents 1		INtRodUctIoN	 ........................................................................... 3 2		IMpoR t ANt	SAfety	pRecAUtIoNS	 .......................................... 5 3		GettING	St AR ted	 ...................................................................... 8 4		HANdLING	 tIpS	 ........................................................................ 10 5		 AdjUStMeNtS	 ......................................................................... 14 6		MAINteNANce	 ................
                    
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                        ReAd	t HIS	MANUAL	BefoRe	opeRA tING	yo UR	w HeeLcHAIR 1		INtRodUctIoN Important safety, operating, and maintenance instructions that warrant  your attention are included in this user manual. Read the entire manual  carefully before operating your new wheelchair, and refer to it as often as  necessary to help maintain good performance standards. Consult your healthcare professional and Graham-Field authorized  distributor for assistance in developing and learning safe and effective  techniques fo
                    
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                        The person performing adjustments on the Advantage Recliner has the  responsibility of making certain that the user can safely operate the  wheelchair with the adjustments selected. This person must evaluate the  user's ability, weight, physical condition, the environment in which the  wheelchair will be used, and the terrain over which the wheelchair will  travel. We recommend the use of anti-tippers at all times. 	WARNING:	When	in	use,	anti-tippers	must	be	installed	in	the	 downward	position. 
                    
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                        2		IMpoR t ANt	SAfety	pRecAUtIoNS IMpoR t ANt	SAfety	pRecAUtIoNS: 	 AL w A yS	foLLow	 tHeSe	SAfety	 pRecAUtIoNS	 wHeN	USING	 yoUR	 wHeeLcHAIR. 	f AILURe	 to	do	 So	coULd	ReSUL t	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:	This	wheelchair	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. 	WARNING:	Do	not	tie	down	or	attach	anything	to	the	wheels.	 This	could	cause	tipping	and	possibly	result	in	injury	or	damage	 to	the	wheelchair. 	WARNING:	The	footplates'	lowest	point	should	clear	the	ground	 1 by	at
                    
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                        	WARNING:	Do	not	lean	on	this	wheelchair	or	use	it	as	a	 walker—these	are	practices	which	could	result	in	loss	of	 balance	and	personal	injury. 	WARNING:	Do	not	use	your	wheelchair	on	escalators. 	WARNING:	Wheel	locks	are	not	brakes.	Do	not	use	the	wheel	 locks	to	slow	down	your	wheelchair,	or	while	the	wheelchair	is	 moving.	Wheel	locks	are	only	intended	to	keep	the	wheelchair	 in	place	when	it	is	at	a	complete	stop. 	WARNING:	GF	Health	Products,	Inc.	specifically	disclaims	 responsibility	for	
                    
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                        3		GettING	St AR ted Please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in  Advantage Recliner illustration below. Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. headrest back upholstery handgrip armpad trigger release arm anti-fold bar seat upholstery backpost elevating mech lock legrest leg pad handrim anti-tipper rear wheel footrest frame caster socket wheel lock caster fork crossbrace caster wheel Advantage Recliner 8	 3K01-INS-LAB-RevA12	•	 Advantage	Rec liner	Us
                    
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                        opeRA tIoN	of	RecLINeR LoweRING	 ANd	RAISING	RecLINING	BAcK 	WARNING:	If	you	are	lowering	or	raising	the	reclining	back	while	 the	user	is	seated	in	the	Advantage	Recliner,	take	care	not	to	 let	the	back	drop.	This	could	cause	serious	personal	injury. 	WARNING:	Do	not	operate	wheelchair	unless	seat	back	is	in	a	 fully	upright	position. 	WARNING:	Ensure	that	reclining	back	is	locked	in	place	before	 occupying	or	operating	wheelchair. removable headrest back upper end of backpost handgrip trigger 
                    
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                        4		HANdLING	 tIpS The Everest & Jennings Advantage Recliner 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 Advantage Recliner  over if it is used improperly. We urge you to learn the characteristics  of your wheelchair. It is most important to learn safe methods to  perform the daily activities basic to your lifestyle. Consult your medical  professionals for assistance in developing the skill
                    
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                        ReAcHING	/	BeNdING 	WARNING:	Always	turn	the	casters	frontward	to	provide	 stability	while	reaching.	If	in	doubt,	ask	for	assistance	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 necessary  to lean or reach from your wheelchair. Consult with your healthcare  professional for assistance in developing your personal safe reaching or  moving techniques suited to your ability and restrictions. f o
                    
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                        RAMpS	 ANd	INcLINeS 	WARNING:	During	descent,	the	footplates'	lowest	point	should	 1 be	no	closer	to	the	ground	than	2	 /2	inches	to	permit	proper	 clearance. 	WARNING:	Do	not	attempt	inclines	without	anti-tippers	installed	 in	the	downward	position.	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	acciden
                    
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                        cURBS	 ANd	StepS Curbs, steps and stairways are dangerous obstacles that confront the  wheelchair user. When you encounter curbs, find a way around, or use  the ramps now available in most locations. If you encounter steps and  there is no ramp available, avoid the steps by utilizing the disabled  designated elevators now required in most locations. 	WARNING:	Never	attempt	to	negotiate	steps,	stairs	or	 escalators	in	your	Advantage	Recliner. 3K01-INS-LAB-RevA12	•	 Advantage	Rec liner	User	Manual
                    
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                        5		 AdjUStMeNtS The Advantage Recliner offers several adjustments to make it easier  and more comfortable to drive. Section 7, MAINTENANCE, offers  preventive maintenance suggestions for keeping your wheelchair  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 performing adjus
                    
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                        ReAR	 wHeeLS	&	cASteRS We recommend that you do not replace or adjust rear wheel or caster  components yourself, since special tools and training are required. Please  contact your Graham-Field authorized distributor when your rear wheels  or casters need adjustment, or if you wish to change seat height. 3K01-INS-LAB-RevA12	•	 Advantage	Rec liner	User	Manual	 15                                                                                                                                        
                    
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                        ARMS Info: Fixed arms are not removable. Only detachable  Advantage Recliner arms, as shown below, are removable. Remove	arm right arm 1. Depress arm release  pin until it unlocks. 2. Hold arm by center of  armpad. Lift straight  up and off. release pin Install	arm Hold arm by center of  front arm socket armpad. Lower arm  straight down into sockets  remove arm and push to lock. Ensure  that release pin is locked  in place. 	WARNING:	Ensure	that	arm	release	is	locked	in	place	before	 occupying	o
                    
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                        fRoNt	RIGGING eLev A tING	LeGReSt—det AcHABLe, 	SwINGA w A y 	WARNING:	The	footplates'	lowest	point	should	be	no	closer	to	 1 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	elevating	 hinge plate legrest 1. To release lock, pull  swingaway release  lever forward, toward  swingaway release lever front of wheelchair.  Legrest will swing  outward. 2. To remove, lift  legrest straight up  off wheelch
                    
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                        Adjust	legrest	elevation Info: It is possible to RAISE elevating legrest without unlocking  legrest release. As a safety feature, however, you must unlock  legrest release in order to LOWER elevating legrest. 1. To release elevation lock,  pull legrest release lever up  toward back of wheelchair. 2. Swing legrest up to desired  position. legrest release lever 3. Lock legrest elevation level:  Pull lever toward front of  wheelchair. 4. Ensure that elevating  legrest is locked in  position. 	WARNI
                    
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                        Adjust	legrest	footplate	extension	length See picture at right. 1. Loosen latch to free  footplate extension  inside legrest hanger. 2. Press down on the  locking buttons and  adjust the footplate  to the desired length.  hanger locking Ensure that the  button locking buttons are  completely extended  adjustment and securely fastened  holes in the adjustment  latch holes. footplate 3. Fasten latch to secure  footplate extension  inside legrest   elevating legrest hanger. footplate extension, adj
                    
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                        cRoSSBRAceS t ighten	crossbraces M13 wrench, M5 hex key Check the crossbraces to ensure that the bolt and nut securing both  crossbraces in the center of the wheelchair are secure (crossbraces  should be loose enough to fold easily, yet snug enough to take up excess  play). Use an M13 wrench and M5 hex key to tighten. 20	 3K01-INS-LAB-RevA12	•	 Advantage	Rec liner	User	Manual