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GF0500090RevB07 © GF Health Products, Inc. October 2007 EJ777-1 T ranspor t Chair user and attendant: Read this manual before operating the transpor t chair . Sa ve this manual for future reference. EJ777-1 Bariatric T ranspor t Chair Operation Manual ...
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2 GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 3 INTENDED USE .................................................................................................... 3 ST A TEMENTS OF SIGNIFICANCE ........................... ...
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GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair 3 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing an Ever est & Jennings® product. W e at Graham-Field Health Pr oducts wish to assure you of our continuing commitment to pr ovide innovation and quality in our pr oducts. Impor tant safety , operating, and maintenance instruc- tions that warrant the attention ...
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4 GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair ST A TEMENTS OF SIGNIFICANCE Please note the following special statements, used thr oughout this manual, and their signicance: Note: Provides application recommendations or other useful information to ensure that you get the most from your product. ▲ Caution: Indicates a potential hazard or unsafe ...
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GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair 5 2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: AL WA YS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRE- CAUTIONS WHEN USING YOUR EJ777-1 TRANSPORT CHAIR. F AILURE TO DO SO COULD RESUL T IN PERSONAL INJURY TO YOU OR OTHERS OR DAMAGE TO YOUR TRANSPORT CHAIR. Safety r equires the constant attention of the trans ...
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6 GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair W ARNING: Do not tie down or attach an ything to the wheels. This could cause tipping and possibly result in injur y or damage to the transpor t chair . W ARNING: The footplates' lowest point should clear the ground b y at least 2 1 / 2 inches, to permit proper clearance of potential obstr uction. ...
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GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair 7 3 GETTING ST ARTED Please familiarize yourself with main components, identied in EJ777-1 T ranspor t Chair illustration below . carrying strap positioning belt armpad arm seat upholstery footrest cross brace (with serial number label) caster socket footplate caster fork caster wheel frame rear wheel ...
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8 GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair 4 HANDLING TIPS The Ever est & Jennings EJ777-1 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 transpor t chair over if it is used improperly . W e ur ge both user and attendant t ...
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GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair 9 TRANSFER ACTIVITIES W ARNING: Alwa y s ensure that the transpor t chair is on a stable, level surface and engage the wheel locks before transfer . W ARNING: Do not step on the footplates; this could cause the transpor t chair to tip. Fold them up, and either detach them, or swing them aside. W ARNING: ...
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10 GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair RAMPS AND INCLINES W ARNING: During descent, the footplates' low est point should be no closer to the ground than 2 1 /2 inches to permit proper clearance. W ARNING: Do not attempt an y incline or decline of more than 6 degrees (10% grade, or one foot of rise or fall per ten feet of ramp length). ...
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GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair 11 For attendant: curb ascent facing forwar d 1. If equipped with anti-tippers, r emove them tempo- rarily . 2. Ensur e that the hand grips are secur ely 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 ti ...
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12 GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair For attendant: curb descent 1. If equipped with anti-tippers, r emove them tem- porarily . 2. Ensur e that the hand grips are secur ely 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 c ...
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GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair 13 5 ADJUSTMENTS The EJ777-1 T ranspor t Chair offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortable to operate. Section 7, MAINTENANCE, of fers pr eventive maintenance suggestions for keeping your transport chair in excellent condition; ensure that all components ar e in excellent condition ...
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14 GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair ARM Rotate arm backwar d for transfer (see pictures below) T o r otate the arm backward for transfer: 1. Rotate the r elease lever down. 2. Hold arm by the fr ont post and rotate it backwar d. arm, locked arm, unlocked arm, rotated release lever front post front post release lever arm receptacle Rotat ...
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GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair 15 FOOTREST—DET ACHABLE, SWINGA W A Y W ARNING: Do not stand on the footplates; this could cause the transpor t chair to tip. Remove footr est for transfer (see pictur e at right) 1. Pull swingaway r elease lever toward fr ont of transport chair and swing footrest out- war d. 2. Lift footr est straight ...
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16 GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair attendant wheel lock, unlocked attendant wheel lock, temporarily locked lower grip push handle attendant wheel lock, unlocked attendant wheel lock, indefinitely locked lower grip push handle A TTENDANT WHEEL LOCKS W ARNING: Wheel locks are not brakes. Do not use the wheel locks to slow down the transp ...
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GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair 17 6 TRANSPOR TING THE EJ777-1 TRANSPORT CHAIR PREP ARING THE EJ777-1 FOR TRANSPORT W ARNING: This transpor t chair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equiva- lent to the seat provided in a motor vehicle! T o increase your safety while tra veling in a motor vehicle, alwa ys transfer to the vehi ...
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18 GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair Stor e in the back seat 1. Move the fr ont seat as far for ward as possible. 2. Hold the folded transport chair by the push handles, facing toward the open car door . 3. Tilt the transport chair backwar d and roll it for war d on the rear wheels. 4. Push the transport chair for ward so the casters ent ...
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GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair 19 7 MAINTENANCE Pr otect your E&J EJ777-1 Transport Chair by having it ser viced regularly . Proper car e and maintenance ar e essential to keep your transpor t chair in safe working condi- tion. Periodic inspection, adjustment, and r eplacement of worn par ts will provide many years of superb perfo ...
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20 GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Procedur e Perform at least every W eek 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 ba ...
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GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair 21 Check wheel lock engagement Check wheel lock engagement at least once a week. If a wheel lock is worn or dam- aged, have your Graham-Field dealer r eplace it immediately . Inspect the har dware for looseness or signs of wear . Ensur e that the locking mechanism operates smoothly . The locking assembly ...
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22 GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair Check arms Check arms at least once a month. Inspect for sharp edges or cracks which could weaken the arm, and r eplace if found. Ensure that all attaching scr ews are pr esent and tight. Use a Phillips scr ewdriver to tighten arm pad mounting screws. Check for burrs on the scr ew heads and replace if ...
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GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair 23 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Continual use of your transport chair necessitates maintenance, especially if the factor y-set adjustments have been altered. The following tr oubleshooting guide lists several common pr oblems that may occur , and offers corr ective actions for each. If you ar e unsure of the soluti ...
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24 GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair 9 SPECIFICA TIONS The Ever est & Jennings EJ777-1 Transport Chair has the following parameters: Seat width 24 inches (61 cm) Seat depth 16 inches (40.6 cm) Seat to oor height 20 inches (50.8 cm) Back height 19 inches (48.3 cm) Overall length 40 inches (101.6 cm) including footrests Overall heig ...
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GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair 25 10 LIMITED W ARRANTY This warranty has been drafted to comply with the Federal Law applicable to pr od- ucts manufactur ed after July 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original pur chaser/consumer or dealer/non-consumer and to no other purchaser or trans- fer ee. GF Health Products, Inc. ...
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26 GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair war ranty shall also not apply to pr oducts modified without GF Health Pr oducts, Inc.’s express written consent; nor shall it apply if par ts not manufactur ed by GF Health Pr oducts, Inc., or if par ts not complying with original equipment specifica- tions ar e added to GF Health Pr oducts, Inc. ...
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GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 T ransport Chair 27 11 INDEX A Adjustments 13 Anti-tippers, check 21 Arm, adjustment 14 Arm, rotate backwar d 14 Arm, rotate forwar d 14 Arms, check 22 Attendant wheel locks, adjust 16 B Backposts, check 22 Balance 8 C Casters, adjust 13 Caster stems, check 22 Caution statement, signicance 4 Cleaning your T ransport C ...
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Corporate Headquar ters: GF Health Pr oducts, Inc. 2935 Nor theast Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30360 U.S.A. telephone: 800-347-5678, 770-447-1609 fax: 800-726-0601, 678-291-3232 www .grahamfield.com Everest & Jennings, E&J, GF and Graham-Field are r egister ed trademarks of GF Health Pr oducts, Inc. ...
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