User Manual - Gerald Simonds
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1. User Manual C MB3160 GB S HORdEdE Introduction Congratulations on your choice of new wheelchair Quality and function are key aspects of all wheelchairs in the Handicare series 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 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 minimum use of tools and replacement2. Angle adjustable leg supports accessory Figures 48 and 47 Angle adjustment The leg supports can be adjusted separately e Loosen the locking handle 48A e Adjust the leg supports to the desired angle and tighten the locking handle Balf support adjustment e The calf support 48B can be adjusted in depth and sideways Figure 48 A Beware of pinching 00 El r awa 26 EMINEO MB3160 GB Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the leg support fitting Figure 49 The depth of the leg support fitting can be adjusted or the support can be removed Loosen the screw 49A 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 the seat depth Figure 50 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 gp HEGE When you have adjusted the seat depth it may be necessary to adjust the leg support fitting see above Figure 50 Adjusting the height of the armrests Figure 51 To adjust the height of the armrest loosen the screw 51A using a 10 mm wrench Raise or lower the armrest to the desired osition Re tighten the screw i N gt y IN W OC PSN wW d VE Figure 51 MB3160 GB EMINEO 27 Hip belt
3. Seat height Backrest 50 60 height Backrest 90 121 angle Seattiit fot Armrest height ae 38 EMINEO MB3160 GB 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 74 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 pneumatic 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 MB3160 GB EMINEO 39 Accessories MB3160 GB 40 EMINEO 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 e Spider wheel 1 e Single hand operated w
4. Safety in cars 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 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 58 Figure 58 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 Ay 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 in a vehicle c The wheelchair has been dynamically tested in a forward facing direction with the user secured by both a stomach and chest belt 3 point seat belt 32 EMINEO MB3160 GB 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 whic
5. Using the wheelchair Moving in and out of the chair Figures 18 19 and 20 e Activate the brakes e Swing out or remove the leg supports e Tilt the chair forwards e 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 18 19 and 20 MB3160 GB Figure 20 EMINEO 13 Using the wheelchair Negotiating obstacles stairs Figures 21 and 22 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 6 F aE H AN Do not lift the wheelchair by the armrests Do not lift the wheelchair by angle adjustable leg supports iy Ui The lifting points are the pushing handle and the leg supports am y Figure 21 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 from each side of the wheelchair 00 Figure 22 Negotiating obstacles kerbs Figure 23 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 undu
6. 5 different positions in relation to the centre of gravity This is shown on a scale 29A on the wheel block Position 1 represents the best anti tipping position e Loosen the nut 29B using a 29 mm wrench unscrew until it stops Adjust the casing for the driving wheel forward or back Figure 30 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 AN Remember to adjust the brakes and the anti tip stabiliser after you have adjusted the seat height and centre of gravity AN 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 40 1 42 46 NB When adjusting heights and the centre of gravity you should start by adjusting the driving wheels followed by the height and Figure 30 angle of the castor wheels 18 EMINEO MB3160 GB iy 13 Nan a ees Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the centre of gravity Basic Figure 31 Loosen the lock nut 31A using a 27 mm wrench whilst holding the casing 31B using a 16 mm wrench Turn the casing 31B 90 Move the wheel to the desired position Turn the casing 90 back and re tighten the lock nut securely AN Remember to adjust the brakes and the anti tip stabiliser after you have adjusted the seat height and centre of gravity A I
7. measuring scale 27A which shows the seat height in relation to the size of the driving wheel e Remove the driving wheel e Loosen the nut 27B using a 29 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 up or down in accordance with the scale 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 Seat heights that can be achieved by the different steps on the scale Alternative driving wheel dimensions MB3160 GB Figure 27 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 EMINEO 17 Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the seat height back Basic Figure 28 Remove the driving wheel Remove the wheel block by loosening the screws 28A Use a 4 mm Allen key to unscrew the screws whilst holding the nuts using a 10 mm wrench e 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 is One tool Figures 29 and 30 The driving wheel can be moved into
8. of parts Measuring scales on all adjustment points simplify the adjustments and ensure their accuracy This user manual is for Handicare Emineo Handicare produksjon AS Serviceboks 2626 Lillehammer Norway www Handicare com 2 EMINEO MB3160 GB Contents NOTAT sv a a a ke 2 Contents ENE 3 Wheelchair p rSauaass sense aaia 4 ASSEMDb murine aeaa Eaa 5 Using the wheelchair n rrnnnnvnnnnnnunnnnnnvennnnnuvnnnnnvennnnuvrnnnnvennnnnunenn 6 MIP DEL e E A A NE A E T 28 SAUEN EE EN TE S E T E TEE E 29 Safety IN CONS oera a a EAE 31 MAING ANCE vcsiinsnssnncrccncnatinconeienneiraunenceinninnconneneiuannonaminomoaoiats 34 LADE ee 37 Technical specifications n rrnnnnvnnnnnvnvnnnnnennnnnvennnnnnvennnnuennnnnevnnnnr 38 PCCESSONCS James 40 EET gl EaR ee au 42 MB3160 GB EMINEO 3 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 wit
9. 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 438 usinga 4mm Figure 43 Allen key and pull push the lower tubing on the anti tip stabiliser Re tighten the screw Adjusting the anti tip stabiliser Basic Figure 44 Adjusting the anti tip device when changing the chair s centre of gravity e Loosen the screws 44A e Pull or push the anti tip device to the correct position e There should be a maximum of 25 mm from the end of the anti tip device to the base of the chair Figure 44 e Re tighten the screws 24 EMINEO MB3160 GB Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the leg supports Figure 45 The leg supports have a linear scale 45A on the outside which helps to achieve the correct length To adjust the length of the leg supports loosen the fixing screw 45B using a 5 mm Allen key Then adjust the leg supports to the desired length and re tighten the screw Figure 45 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 47 e Loosen the screw 47A using a 5 mm Allen key e Adjust to the desired angle and re tighten the screw Figure 47 MB3160 GB EMINEO 25 Adjusting the wheelchair
10. 04 2005 2006 2007 2008 NG month 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Labelling for lifting points Angle of ascent Beware of pinching Anchorage points car Balance point Pet Pend PCT NO03 00310 Seteenhetens balanse se manual Balance of the seat see manual MB3160 GB EMINEO 37 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 tool fork fastening also makes it possible to lift or lower the fork Fork Castor wheel Onetool Base 2mm noomm 3642 sss 92mm szsmm ssa 3 120mm s mzsmm 3846 asaz 120mm 6Asomm 4046 4042 146mm s m2smm ssas ssa 146mm 6150 mm 38 48 40 46 146mm 8 200 mm 44 48 46 48
11. Fitting the hip belt accessory Figures 52 53 and 54 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 Fit the mounting brackets to the hip belt Use a5 mm Allen key and a 13 mm wrench and screw in the screw 53A and nut 53B Repeat on the other side Thread the seat belt through the brackets and under the seat plate Push the seat plate back to its original position and re tighten the screws in the seat plate 28 EMINEO Figure 54 MB3160 GB 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 traffic Use reflectors when using the wheelchair outdoors see page 30 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 modificatio
12. any slack in an up down direction e Check and if necessary adjust all screwed joints MB3160 GB EMINEO 35 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 See that the edge of the tyre is well down in the inward side of the rim 59A Bend the edge of the tyre over the edge of the rim Use a special tyre lever 59B if necessary Ensure that the inner tube does not get squeezed between the lever and the edge of the rim Figure 59 Fitting the tyre 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 See that the edge 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 Inflate the tyre to the correct pressure and fit the wheel to the chair 36 EMINEO MB3160 GB Labelling Product name Model Seat width Max user weight Serial number CE marking Prodnr ZOO O01 Year and month of Q Production xs production year 20
13. e 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 25A 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 16 EMINEO Bearing Figure 25 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 MB3160 GB Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the seat height back One tool Figures 26 and 27 On the wheelchair frame you will find a
14. e wheelchair Adjusting the height of the backrest Figure 35 Before adjusting the height of the backrest loosen the backrest cover e Loosen the screw 35A 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 refitting the backrest cover Figure 35 Adjusting the neck support accessory Figure 36 Depth adjustment e Loosen the locking handles 36A make the adjustment and tighten the locking handles Height adjustment e Unscrew the locking wheel 36B raise or lower the neck support and tighten the locking wheel Figure 36 Adjusting the angle of the backrest Figure 37 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 the nut 37A 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 37 110 106 97 907 MB3160 GB EMINEO 21 Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the balance point for the
15. eelchairs 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 e Tyres inner tubes and upholstery are not covered by this guarantee e Damage to accessories is not covered by this guarantee e 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 provide the dealer with
16. f the backrest angle is configured ps up to a 30 angle the rear holes of it AQ the wheelbase should be used in order to AG avoid tipping of the chair KY Adjusting the seat height front 2 Y su Figures 32 33 and 34 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 33 The castor wheels have a scale from 1 9 to help achieve the same height on both castor wheels e Loosen the screw 33A Use a5 mm Allen key e Adjust to the desired height see the scale 33B e Re tighten the screw AN Do not adjust the height of the castor wheels beyond the scale The figure should be visible in the hole on the castor wheel fastening Figure 33 MB3160 GB EMINEO 19 Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the angle of the castor wheels castor angle Figure 34 e Loosen the screw 34A slightly Use a 5 mm Allen key e Loosen the screw 34B e Place the Allen key into the rotating disk 34C and rotate to the desired angle See the scale e Tighten the screw 34B use a screw locking agent such as Blue Locktite no 243 followed by the other screw 34A Figure 34 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 20 EMINEO MB3160 GB Adjusting th
17. fortable 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 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 41 and 42 The standard wheelchair is delivered with brakes that are fitted in the middle driving wheel position To move the brake loosen the screws 41A 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 42A is approx 5 mm The brakes that are supplied with the wheelchair will not normally need to be adjusted Figure 42 MB3160 GB EMINEO 23 Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the anti tip stabiliser One tool Figure 43 Adjust the anti tip stabiliser when you have changed the centre of gravity of the wheelchair Loosen the screw 43A using a 4 mm Allen key Pull or push the anti tip stabiliser to the correct position so that the measurement on the stabilisers measuring scale corresponds to the driving wheel position Re tighten the
18. h 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 them up To fit them back on place them in the armrest tubing A ED H Figure 6 6 EMINEO MB3160 GB Using the wheelchair 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 27 MB3160 GB Figure 7 Figure 8 EMINEO 7 Using the wheelchair Using the brakes Figure 9 Pull the brake lever towards you to engage the brake AN 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
19. h 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 MB3160 GB EMINEO 33 Maintenance The maintenance described 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 sco
20. h different wheel dimensions and a brake lever for the assistant on the pushing handle Backrest and cover Armrest Clothes protector VAN f an MH WW Seat IM i AN W eg suppor Ai _ NA Frame GIS Footplate gt IK NR w Wy Castor wheel fork f f Castor wheel Figure 1 4 EMINEO Pushing handle Driving wheel Hand rim Wheel block Brake Bearing housing for castor MB3160 GB Assembly Assembly Figures 2 and 3 The standard wheelchair is delivered complete All you need to do is e Unfold the back see page 12 e Fit the armrests see page 6 e Fit the leg supports see page 7 Figure 2 Figure 3 MB3160 GB EMINEO 5 Using the wheelchair Quick release catch Figure 4 The wheelchair has a quick release catch on the driving wheels Press the button in A the middle of the driving wheel in order to _ 9 ie N remove or attach the wheel ET NB Check that the wheel is properly secured by ensuring that the button pops out approximately 5 mm when the wheel bolt is completely in the casing Height adjustable pushing handle 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 wit
21. heel 6 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 Brakes e Brake pull to lock e Brake with long lever Leg supports e Angle adjustable leg supports e Leg supports with 70 and 90 hangers e Short 80 hangers for leg a e Footplate depth adjustable e Amputation support MB3160 GB Back e Smartsit module e Various types of neck supports e Side supports Dd2a304 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 Miscellaneous accessories e Gas filled strut for tilt e Cushion to reduce seat width Pump electric Crutch holder e Table e Seat cushion 5 e Seat cushion Smartsit Basic Seat cushion Smartsit Comfort QD Positioning belt Rucksack Satchel 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 EMINEO 41 Guarantee Guarantee This guarantee applies to all new Handicare manual wh
22. ions 30 EMINEO Figure 56 Za xd Ji I 4 Ce Co R se m we y ev kum HO E a GE A a ey AN GLE ZA ZF ff LL FT JA MB3160 GB 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 e The rear tubing of the side frame above the wheel block e The front tubing of the side frame above the bearing housing Figure 57 A N When using Emineo as a passenger seat in a car a neck support without a link for depth adjustment should be used 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 MB3160 GB EMINEO 31 Fastening the seat belt
23. lating terrain we recommend that a separate brake is fitted for an assistant where relevant Figure 23 14 EMINEO MB3160 GB 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 igure 24 Figure 24 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 17 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 38 shows which seat heights can be achieved by changing to different sizes of driving wheel Adjusting the seat height front Figure 24 The seat height at the front can be adjusted using the methods below The table on page 38 shows which seat heights can be achieved by using the different methods MB3160 GB EMINEO 15 Adjusting the wheelchair Move the bearing housing of the castor wheel up or down One tool see page 19 Moving the bearing housing up lowers the seat and moving it down raises th
24. lever upwards and then folding it down Using the brakes on Emineo with assistant brake Figure 10 assistant brake is standard on helper guided chairs also available as an accessory e Squeeze the brake handles 18A to brake e Push the release handle 10B away from you to lock the brakes on when parking Squeeze the release handle to release the brakes aA t ERA 8 EMINEO MB3160 GB Using the wheelchair Anti tip stabiliser tipping bar Figure 11 and 12 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 12 MB3160 GB EMINEO 9 Using the wheelchair Tilting Figure 13 When you tilt the chair the balance point is retained As you tilt the chair backwards the back opens 8 You can use various methods for tilting the chair depending on j your function level e The assistant squeezes the tilt lever and h the user leans forward backward SK e The assistant squeezes the tilt lever and the user pulls himself forward pushes Pe himself backward using his hands Beware of pinching Figure 13 If a table has been fitted to the Emineo the chair must not be tilted with the u
25. mmended 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 vm Driving wheels high pressure 60 es Tools for service and maintenance of the wheelchair 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 Er pl key length and 10 mm wrench Footplates 5 mm Allen key Basic Anti tip 4 mm Allen key stabiliser One tool Seat height 5 mm Allen key 4 mm Allen key and 10 front 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
26. ns are made to the chair such as moving the driving wheels or front castor wheels changing the backrest height etc this can affect the chairs 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 leg 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 MB3160 GB EMINEO 29 Reflectors Figure 55 and 56 Use reflectors when using Emineo outdoors See Figure 55 and 56 for reflector locat
27. seat tilt Figures 38 and 39 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 balanced The function level size and weight of some users will make it easier to tilt backwards 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 39 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 38A 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 39A 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 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 22 EMINEO MB3160 GB Adjusting the wheelchair Adjusting the curvature of the backrest Figure 40 The wheelchair has a padded backrest that can be adjusted to the curvature of the back in order to achieve a com
28. ser in it A Beware of pinching A user controlled tilt lever which the user can use without the help of an assistant is available as an accessory The balance point on Emineo can be adjusted for optimal use in relation to the user s function level and weight See page 22 the side frame and leg support attachments when tilting the wheelchair 10 EMINEO MB3160 GB Using the wheelchair Adjusting the back angle using the adjustment lever accessory Figure 14 Adjust the back angle separately using the lever 14A e Squeeze the lever as you push the backrest forwards or backwards Electrical tilt and back accessory Use the manual control to tilt the chair and change the back angle Charge procedure Figure 15 The wheelchair must not be used during charging Only charge the chair when it is not in use Place the charger plug in the manual control and connect to electricity 230 V A green light will show on the charger when the batteries are fully charged MB3160 GB EMINEO 11 Using the wheelchair Fold the backrest up or down Figures 16 and 17 e Remove the armrests e Tilt the chair forwards Pull out the bolt 16A 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 17 12 EMINEO MB3160 GB
29. 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 03250 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 2 EMINEO MB3160 GB 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 user 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 MB3160 GB EMINEO 43 Manufactured by Ny handicare Handicare Produksjon AS www Handicare no 10 Utgitt juli 2008 Handicare Produksjon AS
30. uring 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 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 34 EMINEO MB3160 G8 Maintenance Reco
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