USER MANUAL PANTHERA X
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1. backrest the angle and the adjustment of the backrest upholstery are the most significant factors affecting the wheelchair s tendency to tip After adapting your chair you should check that you feel safe with the balance of the chair If you feel unsure you should move the backrest forward The tipping capacity of the chair is also affected by hanging a bag on the backrest leaning stretching backwards worn tyres poorly pumped tyres and unforeseen changes in the surface you are driving on WARNING A Panthera wheelchair is designed to be as easy to drive as possible and because of this it reacts quickly to the actions you perform If you perform the wrong actions the chair can tip backwards The chair can potentially tip up and it is not possible to issue a warning regarding all the circumstances in which that might occur The most important safety measures you can take include ensuring that you have tested the chair thoroughly and spend time practicing your wheelchair technique If you have any questions about wheelchair techni que you should contact the person who prescribed the chair your therapist If they are unable to help you please do not hesitate to contact us at Panthera 5 Remember that the brakes do not work as effectively on tyres with poor air pressure or on worn tyres If you change to a new brand of tyre you should always check the brakes since the dimensions may be different The brak2. chair will tip over backward This means that the chair is light at the front and you have more weight over the rear wheels chair is easier to drive and it is also easier to tip up onto the rear wheels to negotiate curbs and steps The chair should not be balanced with the backrest too far back however because of the danger of tipping over TRANSPORT We would like to make it quite clear that the best To insert the wheels press in the button and push alternative for transportation in a vehicle is to the axle into the hole in the casing Then push the transfer from the wheelchair into a regular passenger wheel all the way in release the button and pull seat with a seatbelt out to check that the wheel is securely in place and the button springs back out When transporting the wheelchair in e g a car you can remove the rearwheels and fold the back rest forward See fig 9 Remove sideguards if available Remove cushion if available Fold the backrest forward a Remove the rearwheels by pressing the center of the hubs and pull the wheels straight out See fig 10 TRANSFER Techniques for transfer must be properly practiced by qualified personnel The methods described below are only to be considered as important advice when transferring SIDEWAYS Place one hand on the far corner of the wheel Before transfer chair chassis and the other on the surface you Back up the wheel ch
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4. SODER USER MANUAL PANTHERA X CONGRATULATIONS You are now the owner of a Panthera X the world s lightest wheelchair Invented designed and manufactured in Sweden the Panthera X boasts an advanced composite carbon fiber structure giving it the rigidity strength and super low weight normally associated with and Formula 1 equipment And now wheelchairs Have fun The Panthera team INTENDED USE Panthera X is a wheelchair made for very expe rienced and active users who are comfortable handling a tippy wheelchair without tip protec tors The design is optimized for easy handling in and out of cars and has extremely good riding characteristics The very sleek and minimalistic design gives experienced and active users great opportunity to improve everyday life Panthera X is not equipped with tip protectors since it would impare the agility of the chair It s important that you feel comfortable handling the unique beha viour characteristics of such lightly balanced wheelchair before using it in a live environment As always practice makes perfect To get the most out of your Panthera X it needs to adjusted and adapted to your requirements by you or together with your prescriber Please study the instructions carefully 12 13 14 15 TECHNICAL INFORMATION CARBON FIBRE SAFETY OVERVIEW ADJUSTMENTS TRANSPORT
5. TRANSFER MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL FACTS GUARANTEE CARBON FIBRE The Panthera X is made from Advanced Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics CFRP which can be moulded into just about any shape It may sound simple but is in fact a small technological wonder Carbon fibre is a fantastic material But it s a material which works best with smooth curved shapes that better distribute the force of high loads Finding the perfect cross section between smooth strong shapes and ergonomic practical design was an engineering challenge requiring years of development experi mentation and practical testing The result is the strongest and lightest wheelchair ever built FINALLY A CAR FRIENDLY WHEELCHAIR Getting your wheelchair in and out of your car can be a real bother But not anymore Apart from being the lightest wheelchair in the world the Panthera X is designed with space saving dimensions and ergonomic grips making the chair easy to load and stowe Most people can actually lift the wheelchair with one hand CARBON FIBRE CARE AND SERVICE Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics are stronger lighter and more durable than metals but behave differently when damaged Metal structures will bend and deform during failure When CFRP structure fails it will lose most of its strength and rigidity but without some of the telltale signs of metal such as bending and buckling CFRP structures are vulnerable to damage d
6. air 5 10 cm before are transfering from stopping it to ensure the castor wheels are turned Carefully and with good balance heave yourself forward The wheel chair should be positioned into till wheelchair as close to the point of transfer as possible Lock the brakes grab the support on the side IMPORTANT Be very careful not to tip over back you will be transferring from wards with the wheelchair when transferring 13 14 MAINTENANCE Your Panthera is designed to be virtually maintenance free A few parts do require regular checking however Naturally you should clean and check the chair more often if you use it in more extreme environments such as in sand or salt water ONCE A MONTH YOU SHOULD 1 Wipe the chair chassis over with washing up liquid and a damp cloth If very dirty you can use a degreasing agent 2 Lubricate all moveable parts with a universal lubricant 5 56 WD A0 after cleaning Clean the caster fork casing between the wheel and the fork Hair dust here which can damage the bearing Remove the wheel by loosen the screws using allen key 4 mm Clean the washers between the wheel and the fork and wipe the outside of the wheel bearing with a cloth Drop some oil into each bearing Reassemble the parts 3 Lubricate the rear wheel axles Remove the wheel and distribute some drops of oil over the axle You should do this more often if you drive in rain sand salt a
7. ant to adjust both sides equally to avoid the backrest tubing becoming crooked Test this by putting the backrest in upright position and checking that both adjustment screws are touching the frame Try out suitable backrest angles and tighten the lock nuts once you are satisfied FIC 4 FIG 5 5 TENSION OF THE BACKREST UPHOLSTERY FIG 7 The backrest upholstery can be tightened or loosened by adjusting the Velcro straps at the back 1 The backrest upholstery also has a flap fastened with Velcro under the seatupholstery 2 This can be moved back or forwards to obtain the required tension in the lower section of the back upholstery known as the seat bucket By adjusting these things you can form the lower part of the back upholstery to suit the shape of your back and obtain good support for your lower back Start by loosening the band and sit as far back in the chair as you can Then tighten the band to give you good support If it feels as though you are not sitting far back enough in the chair it may be because the back upholstery flap 2 is fastened too far forward under the seat Relax this flap and move it back 6 BALANCING THE WHEELCHAIR FIG 8 The Panthera X has a fixed rear axle so balancing is achieved by moving the body position in relation to the rear axle This can be done by moving the backrest which can be fixed in 4 different positions The further back you mount the backrest the more likely your
8. es are designed as parking brakes and not for braking when in motion NOTE For the brakes to work properly make sure the tires have the right airpressure See technical facts SITTING POSTURE The wrong sitting posture can cause pressure sores IF you are unsure you should contact your prescriber straight away Check that the side guards do not exert too much pressure on your thighs since this can cause pressure sores the side guards exert too much pressure the chair is either too narrow or the side guards need to be adjusted The seat is designed to be used with a cushion the distance between the lowest point of the footrest and the surface is small less than 40 mm the footrest can get caught on bumps in the surface and cause you to fall forwards CARBON FIBRE Carbon fibre in free state is unhealthy but in bound form like in the Panthera X chassis harmless But if you make mechanical interventions on the chassis with a drill saw or similar carbon fibre particles can be exposed and harm your health if you don t use professional safety equipment Therefore all process ing of the chassis on your own is not allowed Partly because of health issues and partly because the strength of the chassis can be undermine strongly TRANSFERS LIFTING CHAIR AND USER The chair is lightweight and for this reason it can move sideways when the brakes are on and you transfer from the side If you are unsure
9. he tension of the backrest upholstery 6 The balance of the wheelchair ADJUSTMENTS 1 TENSION OF THE SEAT UPHOLSTERY FIG 3 The rear section of the seat upholstery can be tight ened or loosened by adjusting the Velcro strap under neath the seat as shown in fig 3 This allows you to vary your seat height by about 2 cm up or down 2 HEIGHT OF THE FOOTREST FIG 4 The footrest can be adjusted up or down Remove the two screws supporting the footrest on the front of the frame as shown in fig 4 unscrew using a 3 mm allen key You will then be able to move the footrest up or down to fit into one of the pre drilled height positions You should adjust the footrest at a height where your thighs are supported by the seat at the same time as your feet are supported by the footrest JN FIG 3 3 TENSION OF THE CALF BAND FIG 5 The tension of the calf band see fig 5 can be adjusted and will affect how far forward you place your feet on the footrest Loosen the velcro strap and adjust to desired tension 4 ANGLE OF THE BACKREST FIG 6 The backrest has a stepless angle adjustment Adjust the angle of the backrest by first loosening the lock nuts 1 see fig 6 using cap key no 17 and then screw the adjustment screws in or out 2 using the 4 mm allen key If you screw counterclock wise the backrest will tilt forward and clockwise the backrest will tilt backwards It is import
10. nd slush or if you rarely remove the wheels 4 Fill up the tyres with air The tyres can be pum ped by screwing the top off the valve and filling with air using an appropriate valve adapter The tyre can take 8 bar kg of pressure 5 Check that all the screws and nuts are securely fastened Check that the chair has not been damaged If damage has occurred immediately contact Panthera AB TWICE A YEAR YOU SHOULD 1 Lubricate the joints of the brake with some drops of oil 2 Wash the seat upholstery the back upholstery and the cushion cover in 40 C machine wash when Necessary TECHNICAL FACTS SEAT WIDTH TOTAL TOTAL WIDTH TOTAL LENGTH TOTAL HEIGHT SEAT SEAT ANGLE SEAT HEIGHT REAR SEAT HEIGHT FRONT SEAT DEPTH BACK BACK ANGLE REAR FRONT TRANSPORT WIDTH LENGTH HEIGHT WEIGHT TOTAL TRANSPORT USERWEIGHT AIR PRESSURE TIRES BAR 33 53 5 82 5 69 7 43 47 35 46 7 3 11 5 40 74 38 5 4400 2100 100 GUARANTEE AND LIFETIME The service life of the Panthera X depends on how much 36 56 5 82 5 69 7 43 47 35 46 7 3 11 5 43 74 38 5 4450 2150 100 39 59 5 82 5 69 7 43 47 35 46 7 3 11 5 46 74 38 5 4500 2200 100 42 62 5 82 5 69 7 43 47 35 46 7 3 11 5 49 74 38 5 4550 2250 100 wear it is subjected to and how careful you are with main tenance Important Carbon fibre is a ver
11. one by sharp edges sudden impacts and unusually local forces If you suspect that your wheelchair has been damaged please inspect the entire structure thoroughly or let a specialist inspect it IMPORTANT Advanced Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics are very strong and light materials but also sensitive to sudden impacts and sharp objects Cracks and other damages to the carbon fibre structure for example as a result of the wheelchair tipping over onto a hard surface may lead to sudden breaks Avoid Dropping the chassis onto hard surfaces e Scratching and scraping the carbon fibre structure INSPECT YOUR WHEELCHAIR REGULARLY Press on areas you suspect have been damaged watch for unusual flexing bending or cracks y AS I Run your hand over the chassis surface to check for RS RS NS y cracks or loose fibres Use slow careful movements to avoid getting any splinters in your hand IF you find anything that indicates damage please contact Panthera AB DO NOT try to repair the wheelchair by yourself SAFETY CONDUCT A TECHNICAL INSPECTION OF THE CHAIR AND MAKE SURE THAT The rear wheel axles should move smoothly in and out of the casing The button at the hub should spring out when the rear wheels have been inserted All four wheels should touch the ground The caster fork can be easily rotated The backrest folds down easily BALANCE AND TIPPING CAPACITY The position of the
12. y strong material but sensitive to impact and hard shocks As an example a fall backwards in the wheelchair against a hard surface can cause damage to the back frame Damages caused by external forces are not covered by the warranty 45 65 5 82 5 69 7 43 47 35 46 7 3 11 5 52 74 38 5 4600 2300 100 External accessories such as hand bikes and fixed back rests with installation performed with clamping hardware around the chassis tube or modifications to the chassis are not permitted Avoid Dropping putting down the chassis on a hard surface Knocking the chair over backwards Scratching or eroding the carbon fibre construction Guarantee We offer a five year factory guarantee on the chassis For other parts there is a guarantee of 12 months Maximum userweight 100 kg is MARKING The CE marking and serial number are located on the under side of the wheel chair to the left on the chassi joining tubes See picture below EAN CODE CE MARK MANUFACTURING DATE 341 0000 158 6 D no 9503910 Width 3 SERIAL NO 7 ARTICLE NUMBER ior rer cS Serial fio IX OO 338 w wr The manufacturer s contact information is located on the under side of the wheel chair to the left on the chassi joining tubes See picture below MODEL Made in Sweden by Panthera AB Gunnebog 26 SE 163 53 Spanga SWE p MAXIMUM USER S WEIGHT SE
13. you should practice this activity with your prescriber or thera pist If the wheelchair is lifted with you sitting in it the chair should always be lifted holding the frame and not the backrest the wheels or any other parts See fig 1 below FIG 1 OVERVIEW UPHOLSTERY BACKREST BACKREST FRAME E kh p REARWHEEL TIRE BACKREST ATTACHMENT ERR r T TT RR SEAT CUSHION BRAKE LOCATION CHASSIS QUICKRELEASE HUB 4 CALF BAND CASTOR FORK BRAKE LOCATION PUSH RIM 2 E FOOTREST ADJUSTMENTS When ajusting the chair to suit your sitting position and provide the mobility you require it is important that you make the following adjustments in the cor rect order First adjust the sitting position and after that adjust the balance of the chair according to your mobility requirements The sequence is important since when you change your sitting position you also change the balance of the chair Consider that the effort you put into adapting your chair will provide long term benefits later on Try out different adaptations for a few days to make sure you really have found the best sitting posture and balance of the chair 1 The tension of the seat upholstery 2 The height of the footrest 3 The tension of the calf band 4 The angle of the backrest 5 T
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