Emineo Owner`s Manual
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1. to a 30 angle the rear holes of the wheelbase should be used in order to avoid tipping of the chair RRA X FB Adjusting the seat height front Figures 30 31 32 and 33 When adjusting the height of the chair you should adjust the height of the castor wheels before adjusting the angle Adjusting the height of the castor wheels One tool Figure 31 The castor wheels have a scale from 1 9 to help achieve the same height on both castor wheels e Loosen the screw 31A Use a5 mm Allen key e Adjust to the desired height see the scale 31B Re tighten the screw Do not adjust the height of the castor wheels beyond the scale The figure a should be visible in the hole on the 2 a castor wheel fastening Figure 31 ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the angle of the castor DA Z E wheels castor angle One tool a Figure 32 Q S e Loosen the screw 32A slightly Use a 5 mm Allen key e Loosen the screw 32B e Place the Allen key into the rotating disk 32C and rotate to the desired angle See the scale e Tighten the screw 32B followed by the other screw 32A When the castor wheel is at the correct angle the bearing housing will be in a vertical position 90 to the base This is achieved by using a right angle to the bearing house floor The bearing housing level for achieving the correct angle can be supplied as an accessory see page 38 Adjusting the angle of the ca2. C 6 MB3160 GB INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your choice of new wheelchair Q handicare Quality and function are key aspects of all HandiCare Produksjon AS wheelchairs in the HandiCare series Serviceboks 2626 Lillehammer NORWAY Emineo is manufactured by Handicare Produksjon AS Production takes place at Lillehammer in modern premises using high tech equipment With the production at Lillehammer we have excellent opportunities for influencing the design of the wheelchair models We would be very pleased to receive feedback from you regarding your experiences with this wheelchair This will help us to continue to improve the product www handicare no For your own safety and in order for you to get the best possible benefit from the features of your new wheelchair we recommend that you read this user manual carefully before you start to use the wheelchair Handicare Emineo in brief Emineo has been developed in line with the market The result is a wheelchair with particularly good seating comfort through its unique tilt function and newly developed back solution Emineo is an extremely light wheelchair it rolls easily and has a narrow seat which provides good capabilities for negotiating obstacles through narrow doors and in narrow rooms By means of its extensive accessories programme Emineo can easily be adapted to each user Many different adjustments can be made and the adjusting procedures are intuitive and demand
3. Small spirit level for castor angle Brakes Brake pull to lock Brake with long lever Leg supports e Angle adjustable leg supports Leg supports with 70 and 90 hangers e Short 80 hangers for leg supports Footplate depth adjustable Amputation support e Quick release lock for adjusting the 9 length of leg supports GUARANTEE Back e Smartsit module 02 e Various types of neck supports e Side supports e User operated tilt adjustment e Adjustment mechanism for separate adjustment of backrest angle Armrests and clothes protectors e Armrests with short pads e Hemiplegia armrests 3 Miscellaneous accessories Gas filled strut for tilt e Cushion to reduce seat width 432 e Pump electric e Crutch holder Table 2 Seat cushion e Seat cushion Smartsit Basic Seat cushion Smartsit Comfort e Hip belt e Rucksack e Satchel e Anti tip stabiliser swing forward with leg Fitting instructions are supplied with the accessories Contact your nearest Handicare branch or aids centre for accessories and spare parts NOTES Warning The content of this user manual is only intended as information This information may be changed without warning and must therefore not be interpreted as an obligation on the part of Handicare Produksjon AS Handicare Produksjon AS takes no responsibility legal or financial for any errors or inaccuracies which may be found in this u
4. adjust the anti tip stabiliser in relation to the driving wheel position e Leg support length Page 24 Stepless scale from 1 to 9 to ensure equal adjustment on both leg supports ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the seat height The seat height can easily be adjusted The different ways of adjusting the seat height also affect the ability to negotiate obstacles and rolling properties of the wheelchair NB Do not adjust Emineo so that you have different seat heights at the front and back as this can affect the balance point Adjusting the seat height back Figure 22 Figure 22 The seat height at the back can be adjusted using the methods below Moving the wheel block up or down Moving the wheel block up lowers the seat Moving the wheel block down raises the seat See page 16 Changing to bigger or smaller driving wheels A bigger driving wheel increases the seat height whilst a smaller wheel decreases the height The table on page 36 shows which seat heights can be achieved by changing to different sizes of driving wheel Adjusting the seat height front Figure 22 The seat height at the front can be adjusted using the methods below The table on page 36 shows which seat heights can be achieved by using the different methods ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Move the bearing housing of the castor wheel up or down One tool see page 17 Moving the bearing housing
5. both sides of the chair The holes are numbered and colour coded both on the internal and external sides e Re tighten the screws and replace the covers ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the curvature of the backrest Figure 39 The wheelchair has a padded backrest that can be adjusted to the curvature of the back in order to achieve a comfortable sitting position and good stability The user can sit in the wheelchair when adjustments are being made to the curvature of the backrest Loosen the back cover in order to access the Velcro tapes These can be adjusted to change the backrest curvature and so Figure 39 achieve maximum comfort and support If the wheelchair is set up with a low backrest the top Velcro tape in the lower Velcro back will not be used This is only used if you adjust the backrest upwards Adjusting the brakes Figures 40 and 41 The standard wheelchair is delivered with brakes that are fitted in the middle driving wheel position To move the brake loosen the screws 40A on the inside of the frame at the front of the wheelchair using a 10 mm wrench Move the entire brake in the track to the desired position The correct distance between the brake block and the wheel 41A is approx 5 mm The brakes that are supplied with the wheelchair will not normally need to be adjusted Figure 41 ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the anti tip stabiliser One
6. from each side of the wheelchair Figure 20 Negotiating obstacles kerbs Figure 21 When negotiating kerbs etc swing the anti tip stabiliser up Then place one foot on the tipping bar whilst steering with the pushing handle Tilt the chair backwards where necessary to get clearance between the obstacle and leg supports Steep terrain For frequent use in undulating terrain we recommend that a separate brake is fitted for an assistant where relevant Figure 21 ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Emineo has measuring scales that help you to adjust the chair accurately The following adjustments can be carried out quicker and more accurately using the different measuring scales e Seat height back One tool Pages 14 16 and 17 The scale shows the seat height in relation to the dimensions of the driving wheels e Centre of gravity One tool Page 17 The measuring scale is numbered from 1 to 5 with 1 as the best anti tipping position e Seat height front One tool Pages 14 15 and 18 Stepless scale from 1 to 9 to ensure equal adjustment on both castor wheels Angle of castor wheels One tool Page 19 Stepless scale to ensure equal adjustment on both castor wheels e Backrest height Page 20 The scale shows the backrest height from 50 cm to 60 cm e Balance point Page 21 Stepless scale from 1 to 3 e Anti tip stabiliser One tool Page 23 The measuring scale is numbered from 1 to 5 in order to
7. front tubing of the side frame above the bearing housing When using Emineo as a passenger seat in a car a neck support without a link for depth adjustment should be used AN Handicare relinquishes itself of all responsibility in the event that Emineo is used as a passenger seat in a car using a different fastening system to the one mentioned above Figure 56 SAFETY IN CARS Fastening the seat belt The stomach belt must be fastened at as steep an angle as possible between 30 and 75 The chest belt is fastened over the shoulder and chest The seat belt is fastened as tightly to the body as possible and must not be twisted e Make sure the seat belt is not kept away from the body by the wheelchair parts such as armrests and wheels For correct positioning see figure 57 Figure 57 e The chair must not be tilted backwards when used as a passenger seat in a car Make sure that the seat belt is not kept away from the body by the wheelchair parts such as armrests and wheels WARNING a Where possible the wheelchair should be in a forward facing direction and secured in accordance with the instructions from the manufacturer of the fastening system b This wheelchair is approved for use in cars and meets the requirements for forward facing transport and head on collisions The wheelchair has not been tested for other positions ina vehicle c The wheelchair has
8. minimum use of tools and replacement of parts Measuring scales on all adjustment points simplify the adjustments and ensure their accuracy This user manual is for Handicare Emineo Introduction Contents Wheelchair parts Assembly Using the wheelchair Adjusting the wheelchair Hip belt Safety Safety in cars Maintenance Labelling Technical specifications Guarantee Accessories page page page page page page page page page page page page page page 13 27 28 30 33 36 37 39 40 CONTENTS WHEELCHAIR PARTS In order to be able to properly understand this manual it is important that you are aware of the commonest terms used to describe the various parts of the wheelchair Examine the drawing below and note the relevant parts on your wheelchair The equipment on your wheelchair may vary slightly from that shown in Figure 1 The wheelchair is delivered with two types of equipment Basic and One tool Where functions controls and adjustments differ on Basic and One tool equipment this will be indicated in the text and figures in this user manual Where Emineo is set up as an assistant manoeuvred chair it is equipped with different wheel dimensions and a brake lever for the assistant on the pushing handle gt Pushing gt handle Backrest and cover Assistant handle User handle Armrest Driving wheel Clothes protector Sand
9. of the tyre is well down inside the rim on one side Bend the tyre over the edge Ensure that the inner tube does not get squeezed e Inflate the tyre to the correct pressure and fit the wheel to the chair LABELLING Product name Model Seat width Seat depth Max user weight Serial number CE marking Year and month of production Labelling for lifting points Angle of ascent Beware of pinching Anchorage points car Balance point GA 39 45 cm max 135 kg Production year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 month 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Seteenhetens balanse se manual Balance of the seat see manual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical specifications and dimensions The wheelchair is delivered as standard in several different seat heights and seat widths The height that best suits the user of the wheelchair depends on two factors The height of the user and how the wheelchair will be operated Ask your dealer or enquire at your nearest aids centre if you are uncertain as to whether you have the correct height and width Dimensions are given in centimetres unless otherwise specified Measurements given can vary 1 cm Seat width 39 45 and 51 Seat depth 39 45 Seat height standard front The table shows front seat heights when using different kinds of fork and wheel sizes as well as seat heights when moving the position of the castor wheel inside the fork The one t
10. them up To fit them back on place them in the armrest tubing Figure 6 Swing out attach remove the leg supports Figures 7 and 8 The procedure is the same for fixed and angle adjustable leg supports The leg supports can be swung in out or removed in order to make transport and getting in and out of the chair easier The leg supports can be released by twisting the lever 7A inwards or outwards whilst swinging the leg supports After the leg support has been swung to the side it can be lifted straight up and completely removed if desired In order to attach it again carry out these steps in reverse order and the handle will lock automatically The complete leg support unit and fastenings can be removed see page 25 USING THE WHEELCHAIR Figure 7 Figure 8 NOTES Using the brakes Figure 9 Pull the brake lever towards you to engage the brake The brake is only designed to hold the chair when it is stationary Under no circumstances should it be used as a driving brake Figure 9 To make sideways transfer easier the brake lever can be folded down This is done by pulling the brake lever upwards and then folding it down Using the brakes on Emineo with assistant brake assistant brake is standard on helper guided chairs also available as an accessory Figure 10 e Squeeze the brake handles 18A to brake Push the release handle 10B away from you to lock the brak
11. tool Figure 42 Adjust the anti tip stabiliser when you have changed the centre of gravity of the wheelchair Loosen the screw 42A using a 4 mm Allen key Pull or push the anti tip stabiliser to the correct position so that the measurement on the stabiliser s measuring scale corresponds to the driving wheel position Re tighten the screw There should be a maximum of 35 mm from the end of the anti tip stabiliser to the base To adjust this loosen the screw 428 usinga 4mm Figure 42 Allen key and pull push the lower tubing on the anti tip stabiliser Re tighten the screw Adjusting the anti tip stabiliser Basic Figure 43 Adjust the anti tip stabiliser when you have changed the centre of gravity of the wheelchair Loosen the wheel casing 43A and the screws 43B Push the anti tip stabiliser forwards or backwards to the desired position and re tighten the screws and wheel casing There should be a maximum of 35 mm Figure 43 from the end of the anti tip stabiliser to the base To adjust this loosen the screw 43C using a 4 mm Allen key and a 10 mm wrench Pull push the lower tubing on the anti tip stabiliser Re tighten the screw ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the leg supports Figure 44 The leg supports have a linear scale 44A on the outside which helps to achieve the correct length To adjust the length of the leg supports loosen the fixing screw 44B using a5 mm Allen key Then adjust the leg suppo
12. up lowers the seat and moving it down raises the seat Move the castor wheel to a higher or lower position in the castor wheel fork Moving the castor wheel to a higher position in the castor wheel fork 23A lowers the seat and moving the castor wheel to a lower position raises the seat Changing to bigger or smaller castor wheels A smaller castor wheel reduces the seat height whilst a bigger castor wheel increases the seat height By changing the castor wheel a smaller castor wheel will give a smaller turning radius and thereby increase the ability to negotiate obstacles in narrow spaces and will also give more room for the legs A larger castor wheel will increase the turning radius but will also improve the ability to negotiate obstacles on uneven surfaces Changing to a longer or shorter castor wheel fork A shorter castor wheel fork reduces the seat height gives a smaller turning radius and thereby increases the ability to negotiate obstacles in narrow spaces and will also give more room for the legs A longer castor wheel fork increases the seat height and allows several alternative castor wheels to be used Figure 23 NB Remember to adjust the angle of the castor wheel when you change the seat height Remember also to adjust the brakes when adjusting the seat height at the back ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the seat height back One tool Figures 24 and 25 On the wheelchair fra
13. been dynamically tested in a forward facing direction with the user secured by both a stomach and chest belt 3 point seat belt SAFETY IN CARS d Both the stomach and chest belts should be used to reduce the risk of head and chest injuries in the event of colliding with parts in the car e In order to reduce the risk of injury to the user tables that are fitted to the wheelchair which are not designed for crash safety must be e Removed and secured separately in the vehicle or e Secured to the wheelchair but with energy absorbing padding placed between the table and the user f Where possible other wheelchair accessories should be secured to the wheelchair or removed from the chair and secured in the vehicle during transport so that they don t become loose and cause injury to the user in the event of a collision g Support and positioning equipment must not be regarded as safety equipment seat belts if they are not labelled in accordance with the requirements of ISO 7176 19 20XX h The wheelchair should in inspected by a representative of the manufacturer before being used again after any kind of collision i No changes or replacements must be made to the anchorage points car fastenings on the wheelchair or to constructional elements or parts of the frame without consulting the manufacturer j When using electric wheelchairs in motor vehicles gel filled batteries should be used MAINTENANCE The maintenance describ
14. cessory Figure 13 Adjust the back angle separately using the lever 13A e Squeeze the lever as you push the backrest forwards or backwards Fold the backrest up or down Figures 14 and 15 e Remove the armrests e Tilt the chair forwards Pull out the bolt 14A and turn it 90 to lock it in the open position release the bolt and fold down the back Carry out this procedure in reverse order to pull the back up Figure 15 Moving in and out of the chair Figures 16 17 and 18 Activate the brakes Swing out or remove the leg supports Tilt the chair forwards The user can now be moved in or out the wheelchair by means of manual lifting or a person lift or frontal movement if the user has the ability to stand see figures 16 17 and 18 USING THE WHEELCHAIR Figure 16 Figure 18 USING THE WHEELCHAIR Negotiating obstacles stairs Figures 19 and 20 If the wheelchair is being lifted up down stairs with the user sitting in it the recommended lifting points should be used These are marked on the product The lifting points are the pushing handle and the leg supports AN Do not lift the wheelchair by the armrests Do not lift the wheelchair by angle adjustable leg supports NB Make sure that the pushing handle is locked before lifting In order for assistants to have a better lifting position they can alternatively lift
15. e Seat Leg Wheel block Frame Brake KN Footplate Anti tip stabiliser Bearing housing for castor Castor wheel fork Castor wheel Figure 1 ASSEMBLY Assembly Figures 2 and 3 The standard wheelchair is delivered complete All you need to do is e Unfold the back see page 10 e Fit the armrests see page 6 e Fit the leg supports see page 7 Figure 2 Figure 3 Height adjustable pushing handle USING THE WHEELCHAIR Quick release catch Figure 4 The wheelchair has a quick release catch on the driving wheels Press the button in the middle of the driving wheel in order to remove or attach the wheel 19755271 Klin I4 VV N A LIK OSS NB AKSEN SPSS Check that the wheel is properly secured a Vo by ensuring that the button pops out approximately 5 mm when the wheel bolt Ny is completely in the casing Figure 5 The pushing handle is adjusted by loosening the locking handle 5A whilst moving the pushing handle upwards or downwards to the desired height Re tighten the locking handle For extra safety the pushing handle is fitted with a snap lock in the uppermost position To remove the pushing handle pull it up to the uppermost position and press the snap lock 5B Figure 5 Armrests removing and fitting Figure 6 Remove the armrests by lifting
16. e nut 36A e The standard backrest angle is 97 By moving the screw to the back hole the backrest angle will be 90 and then 97 105 and the front hole will give an angle of 110 e Re tighten the screw Figure 36 ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the balance point for the seat tilt Figures 37 and 38 Adjustments to the balance point for the seat tilt should only be carried out by qualified personnel Users are different sizes weights and have different function levels This affects how the seat tilt works and how it can be G XA balanced o API The function level size and weight of some CERN users will make it easier to tilt backwards Figure 37 than forwards The balance point can be adjusted in accordance with this Most users will prefer a balanced seat tilt i e where the seat tilts just as easily forwards as backwards Figure 38 Follow these steps to adjust the balance point of the seat tilt e Remove the armrest and driving wheel Use a 4 mm Allen key to unscrew the screw 37A in order to remove the cover Do the same with the cover on the inside use a 3 mm Allen key e Unscrew the screw 38A using a 6 mm Allen key hold onto the back using a 5 mm Allen key e Move the screw to the correct hole The foremost holes make it easier to tilt backwards whilst the rear holes make it easier to tilt forwards e Check that you always use the same holes on
17. e seat depth Figure 49 To adjust the seat depth steplessly loosen the four screws in the seat plate using a 4 mm Allen key Push the seat plate forwards or backwards Re tighten the screws When you have adjusted the seat depth it may be necessary to adjust the leg support fitting see above Figure 49 Adjusting the height of the armrests Figure 50 To adjust the height of the armrest loosen the screw 50A using a 10 mm wrench Raise or lower the armrest to the desired position Re tighten the screw KIN ZN IN gt SA Va 7 FN IR Figure 50 HIP BELT Fitting the hip belt accessory Figures 51 52 and 53 e Remove the seat cushion and loosen the backrest cover For easier access when fitting the hip belt loosen the four screws in the seat plate and pull the seat forward use a 4 mm Allen key e Fit the mounting brackets to the hip belt Use a 5 mm Allen key anda 13 mm wrench and screw in the screw 52A and nut 52B Repeat on the other side Figure 51 e Thread the seat belt through the brackets and under the seat plate e Push the seat plate back to its original position and re tighten the screws in the seat plate Figure 53 SAFETY Do not stand or exert great pressure on the footplates A wheelchair should be viewed as a replacement for walking Users must therefore move among pedestrians not on roads or streets with motorised traf
18. ed in this section can be carried out by the user Other maintenance work should be carried out by qualified personnel at your local supplier or at the technical aids centre For information about repairs or service ask the technical aids centre in your area Washing the frame The frame should be regularly washed with mild soapy water If the frame is very dirty a scouring agent may be used If necessary the frame can be flushed using a high pressure jet spray Try to avoid spraying directly at the ball bearings Dry the wheelchair thoroughly after washing or when it has been out in the rain Grease all moving parts if you have used a scouring agent Cleaning the seat and backrest covers The covers can be washed in a washing machine at 60 C See the washing instructions on the various textiles Conditions which may damage the wheelchair The chair should not be used in temperatures below 35 C or over 60 No requirements are specified in connection with humidity and air pressure No other requirements are specified for storage Screws and nuts Screws and nuts can loosen over time Therefore remember to check and if necessary tighten them at regular intervals A screw locking agent such as Blue Locktite no 243 may be used If a locking nut has been removed it loses some of its locking properties and should be replaced Driving wheels The driving wheels are equipped with spokes These should be adjusted if they begin to work
19. es on when parking Squeeze the release handle gt fal Figure 10 USING THE WHEELCHAIR Anti tip stabiliser tipping bar Figure 77 The anti tip stabiliser is put into position by pulling it out and turning it in a downward direction simultaneously The anti tip stabiliser is adjusted as standard with a clearance to the base that makes it possible to mount doorsteps etc The tipping bar is accessible when the anti tip stabiliser is up or down Figure 11 Tilting Figure 12 When you tilt the chair the balance point ET is retained As you tilt the chair backwards e the back opens 8 You can use various 9 methods for tilting the chair depending on your function level The assistant squeezes the tilt lever and 1 the user leans forward backward The assistant squeezes the tilt lever and the user pulls himself forward pushes himself backward using his hands D Zy L AJ AN ED A user controlled tilt lever which the user Figure 12 can use without the help of an assistant is available as an accessory A Beware of pinching The balance point on Emineo can be adjusted for optimal use in relation to the user s function level and weight See page 21 Do not put hands etc between the side frame and leg support attachments when tilting the wheelchair USING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the back angle using the adjustment lever ac
20. fic Use reflectors when using the wheelchair outdoors see page 28 When transferring yourself out of the chair take care to ensure that you are on as stable and even a surface as possible To ensure that the chair does not move when you don t want it to check that the brake is engaged and locked The maximum user weight for Emineo 4 is 140 kg You should visually inspect the chair regularly to assure yourself that all screws bolts and other fixing devices are securely fastened When the chair is in use always ensure that the anti tip stabiliser is in the correct position If any modifications are made to the chair such as moving the driving wheels or front castor wheels changing the backrest height etc this can affect the chair s driving characteristics balance and tipping point Exercise particular care when you start to use the chair again Avoid making modifications or alterations to the chair which may affect the safety which is built in to the chairs construction The use of qualified helpers is recommended when transferring into and out of the chair Take care that clothes baggage and other loose items do not get tangled up in the wheel spokes Be aware of the possible danger of crushing injury avoid putting your fingers between the clothing guard and the wheel between the wheel and the brake between the hand rim and the wheel between the moving parts on the angle adjustable legrest and between the side frame and the le
21. g support attachments when tilting If while using the chair it is necessary to raise the front of the chair to negotiate an obstacle never do this solely by pressing down on the pushing handles Step on the tipping bar while using moderate pressure on the pushing handles Sitting in the wheelchair for a long period of time increases the danger of pressure sores If there is a high risk of pressure sores we recommend the use of a special seat cushion to avoid this SAFETY Reflectors Figure 54 and 55 Use reflectors when using Emineo outdoors See Figure 54 and 55 for reflector locations Figure 55 SAFETY IN CARS Emineo as a passenger seat in a car Where possible the wheelchair user should be moved to the passenger seat of the car and use the car s seat belt The wheelchair can be used as a passenger seat in a car and has been tested in accordance with ISO 7671 19 When the wheelchair is used as a passenger seat it should sit facing forward The wheelchair must be attached to the fastening system it was tested for Unwin WWR ATF K R User fastening QIR 3H ATF FA WH The system is a 4 point fastening system The system is a total system that fastens both the wheelchair and user to the car The system requires fastening rails to be mounted in the car Emineo has marked off four points Figure 54 that must be used when securing the wheelchair The rear tubing of the side frame above the wheel block e The
22. icare manual wheelchairs sold through authorised Handicare ASA dealers A 2 year guarantee applies to the product starting from the delivery date Handicare ASA guarantees that the product will be free of faults with regard to both materials and workmanship and will meet all the requirements specified in the sales brochure Handicare ASA guarantees free repairs and maintenance as well as replacement of any defective parts provided that the damage was caused during normal use as described in the user manual All claims replacements of parts and service covered by the following limited guarantee must be presented to Handicare ASA in writing within 45 days of the incident in order to be entitled to compensation Exclusions and limitations e Equipment that has been adjusted by someone other than Handicare ASA or a representative of the technical aids centre is not covered by this guarantee 39 e Tyres inner tubes and upholstery are not covered by this guarantee e Damage to accessories is not covered by this guarantee Equipment that is not treated with due care or is used in a way that is inconsistent with the guidelines in our user manual will not be covered by the guarantee Making a claim under the guarantee Equipment that proves not to work satisfactorily must be returned to the authorised Handicare ASA dealer from which it was bought The dealer will undertake the necessary repairs and service Handicare ASA will do its utmost to prov
23. ide the dealer with the necessary parts to complete the repairs but the guarantee covers neither carriage of equipment to or from the dealer nor a replacement for the buyer s wheelchair while it is being repaired If the buyer is unable to return the equipment to the authorised Handicare ASA dealer that sold it the buyer should contact Handicare ASA s head office in Norway tel 47 69 24 44 00 in order to obtain the name of an authorised dealer that can undertake the repair under the guarantee The buyer should quote the model number serial number purchase date and a description of the equipment s fault in all communication with the dealer i PB 5043 Q handicare 1503 Moss Norge www handicare com HandiCare ASA 1998 2000 ACCESSORIES Driving wheel and driving wheel fastening e Driving wheel fastening with Impera wheel block enables the camber angle to be adjusted e Amputation block e Driving wheels in a variety of sizes and tyres solid high pressure and pneumatic Spider wheel 1 e Single hand operated wheel 5 e Friction hand rim e Friction cover e Spoke protectors e Driving wheels 20 22 and 24 with brake for assistant e Transport wheels 12 and 16 with brake for assistant e Quick release hub for poor hand function Castor wheel and castor wheel fastening e Castor wheels in a variety of sizes and tyres solid and pneumatic e Castor wheel forks in different sizes
24. ifferent positions in relation to the centre of gravity This is shown on a scale 27A on the wheel block Position 1 represents the best anti tipping position e Loosen the nut 278 using a 27 mm wrench unscrew until it stops e Adjust the casing for the driving wheel forward or back Figure 28 NB it is important to ensure that the pins in the wheel block go into the holes in the frame and that the casing lies horizontally in the track before tightening the nut Remember to adjust the brakes and the anti tip stabiliser after you have adjusted the seat height and centre of gravity If the backrest angle is configured up to a 30 angle the rear position of the wheelbase should be used in order to avoid tipping of the chair NB When adjusting heights and the centre of gravity you should start by adjusting the driving wheels followed by the height and angle of the castor wheels A gt N Figure 28 ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the centre of gravity Basic Figure 29 Loosen the lock nut 29A using a 27 mm wrench whilst holding the casing 29B using a 16 mm wrench Turn the casing 29B 90 Move the wheel to the desired position Turn the casing 90 back and re tighten the lock nut securely Remember to adjust the brakes and the anti tip stabiliser after you have adjusted the seat height and centre of gravity If the backrest angle is configured
25. loose Ask a local bicycle dealer or your nearest technical aids centre Quick release hub for the wheels The quick release hub for the driving wheels requires regular inspection Check that the ball bearings are working satisfactorily The release bolt and ball bearings should be cleaned and lubricated with oil regularly MAINTENANCE Recommended air pressures The chair can be supplied with solid or pneumatic wheels Find the correct type and size of driving wheel or castor wheel then read off the recommended maximum air pressure from the table Note that a high air pressure makes the chair easier to roll while a lower air pressure gives a softer ride For optimal driving characteristics the air pressure should be checked regularly 1 we Driving wheels high pressure os Tools for service and maintenance of the wheelchair Adjusting Verktoy Adjusting Verktoy 5 mm Allen key Backrest height 4 mm Allen key Balance point 3 4 5 and 6 mm Allen Backrest angle 5 mm Allen key and key 13 mm wrench Castervinkel 4 mm Allen key Basic Centre of gravity 27 mm wrench 5 mm Allen key One One tool tool 27 mm and 16 mm wrench Basic Seat depth 4 mm Allen key Seat height 27 mm wrench Leg support 5 mm Allen key back One tool length 4 mm Allen key and 10 mm wrench Footplates 5 mm Allen key Basic Anti tip 4 mm Allen key stabiliser One tool 5 mm Allen key 4 mm Allen key and 10 front mm
26. me you will find a measuring scale 25A which shows the seat height in relation to the size of the driving wheel e Remove the driving wheel e Loosen the nut 25B using a 27 mm wrench and unscrew until it stops e Pull the inner and outer wheel block slightly apart e Adjust the wheel block step by step or down in accordance with the scale Figure 24 e Squeeze the inner and outer wheel block together NB e 1116 important to ensure that the pins in the wheel block go into the holes in the frame and that the casing lies horizontally in the track before tightening Alternative driving wheel dimensions Figure 25 Find the dimension of your driving wheel at the top of the scale The column under the wheel dimension shows where to place the wheel block in order to achieve the various seat heights Seat heights that can be achieved by the different steps on the scale ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the seat height back Basic Figure 26 e Remove the driving wheel e Remove the wheel block by loosening the screws 26A Use a 4 mm Allen key to unscrew the screws whilst holding the nuts using a 10 mm wrench Move the wheel block up for a lower seat height or down for a higher seat height Refer to the scale to find the right seat height e Replace and tighten the screws Adjusting the centre of gravity One tool Figures 27 and 28 The driving wheel can be moved into 5 d
27. ool fork fastening also makes it possible to lift or lower the fork Fork Castor wheel Basic noomm s42 snzsmm 120mm 120mm amp nsomm 4046 6 4042 146mm 3848 ssa 14600 6 150 mm 38 48 40 46 146mm 8 200 mm 44 48 46 48 Seat height y O 4 Backrest 50 60 height Backrest 15 0 31 angle Armrest height saaa TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Driving 90 110 handle height Total width One tool Seat width 23 Basic Seat width 20 Total length Weight of Transport weight 17 kg Transport Transport 71 height Max user The wheelchair and most of its fittings are produced in a special aluminium alloy The backrest and seat covers are made of flame retardant material The wheelchair can alternatively be delivered with solid oneumatic tyres for the castor wheels and driving wheels Areas of use Handicare Emineo is designed for both indoor and outdoor use The chair has been developed for users with reduced muscular strength movement mobility and stability Handling of waste Waste from packaging and parts of the wheelchair as well as the wheelchair itself can be treated as ordinary waste The main constituent of the wheelchair is aluminium which is suitable for remelting The plastic and cardboard packaging can be recycled GUARANTEE Guarantee This guarantee applies to all new Hand
28. rts to the desired length and re tighten the screw A quick release catch for adjusting the length of the leg supports is available as an accessory see page 37 Angle adjustable leg supports and leg supports with 70 and 90 hangers are available as accessories See page 40 Adjusting the angle of the legrests Figure 39 The angle of the legrests can be adjusted to 70 80 or 90 e Remove the screw 39A e Pull or push the legrest to the desired angle e Place the screw in the correct hole and tighten Footplate angle adjustment Figure 46 e Loosen the screw 46A using a 5 mm Allen key e Adjust to the desired angle and re tighten the screw Figure 46 ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Angle adjustable leg supports accessory Figures 47 and 46 Angle adjustment The leg supports can be adjusted separately e Loosen the locking handle 47A e Adjust the leg supports to the desired angle and tighten the locking handle Balf support adjustment e The calf support 47B can be adjusted in depth and sideways Figure 47 A Beware of pinching ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the leg support fitting Figure 48 The depth of the leg support fitting can be adjusted or the support can be removed Loosen the screw 48A using a 4 mm Allen key Pull or push the leg support to the desired position The leg support fitting must not be pulled out more than 8 cm Re tighten the screw Adjusting th
29. ser manual All products described in this user manual are registered trademarks and cannot be utilised in other contexts without the consent of Handicare Produksjon AS Manufactured by Handicare Produksjon AS www handicare no 07 Utgitt mai 2007 HandiCare Produksjon AS
30. stor wheels castor angle Basic Figure 33 e Loosen the screws 33A on the back of the bearing housing attachment using a 4 mm Allen key e Turn the hexagonal nuts 33B so that the bearing housing is in a vertical Figure 33 position 90 to the base To do this correctly you should use a right angle to the bearing housing base refitting the backrest cover ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the height of the backrest Figure 34 Before adjusting the height of the backrest loosen the backrest cover e Loosen the screw 34A on each side of the back using a 4 mm Allen key Do not unscrew the screw completely You can adjust the back steplessly by pulling it up or pushing it down e Refer to the measuring scale in order to ensure an equal height at both sides e Make sure that the screw is in the highest or lowest position in the slot before re tightening the screw and Adjusting the neck support accessory Figure 35 Depth adjustment e Loosen the locking handles 35A make the adjustment and tighten the locking handles Height adjustment e Unscrew the locking wheel 35B raise or lower the neck support and tighten the locking wheel Figure 35 Adjusting the angle of the backrest Figure 36 The backrest angle is adjusted from the underside of the wheelchair e Use 8 5 mm Allen key anda 13 mm wrench and loosen the screw and th
31. wrench Basic Inspect after six months and then every year e Check that the brake works correctly Adjust if necessary e Check that the tyres are in good condition with no damage to the sidewalls e See that the chair is clean and that all moving parts work correctly e Check for slack on the front castor wheel fork Adjust if necessary The axle should run freely about its axis but there should not be any slack in an up down direction e Check and if necessary adjust all screwed joints MAINTENANCE Repairs Apart from minor repairs to the paint changing the tyres or inner tubes and adjusting the brakes all repairs must be carried out by qualified personnel at your local supplier or at the technical aids centre For information about repairs or service ask the technical aids centre in your area Removing the tyre Take off the wheel then deflate the tyre by holding down the small pin in the valve or by unscrewing the valve out completely e See that the edge of the tyre is well down in the inward side of the rim 58A e Bend the edge of the tyre over the edge of the rim Use a special tyre lever 58B if necessary Ensure that the inner tube does not get squeezed between the lever and the edge of the rim Figure 58 Fitting the tyre e Put the inner tube into the new tyre and apply an anti friction agent tyre fitting agent or soap to the edge of the tyre 51C e See that the edge
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