LM9712L Wheelchair Users Manual.pub
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1. A A ia m OWNER 5 MAN E Evocare Transport Wheelchair Aluminium Frame LM9712L Thank you for purchasing this Transport Wheelchair Itis strongly recommended that you read through this user manual prior to using your Transport Wheelchair for the first time Your Transport Wheelchair should provide years of trouble free use provided that you adhere to these recommendations gt kA f 7 oF To request product service and order replacement parts please call Customer Service 07 3355 8000 Spare Parts 07 3355 8007 8 30 am to 5 00 pm Monday to Friday Email sales evocare com au if the product does not function properly contact Evocare Australia When requesting service please provide the following information 1 Part Code and Description 2 Date of Purchase Address Evocare Australia Pty Limited 260 South Pine Road Enoggera Qld 4051 P O Box 1144 Stafford Qld 4053 Page 2 DESCRIPTION Transport Wheelchair Push Handles Fold Down Back Mechanism Armrest Stepper Pad Wheel Lock i N vA i re at Front Wheel oo Swingaway Removable Legrests Note Maximum user weight for this wheelchair is 100kg Evocare is a quality endorsed company and supplies equipment listed with the Therapeutic Goods Administration The ARTG number for the LM9712L Transport Wheelchair is 175495 Page 3 Safety Handling of Transport Wheelchairs safety and handling of th2. a back frame tubes with the screws and washers Washer Replacing Seat Upholstery FIGURE 6 Screws NOTE for this procedure refer to FIGURE 6 1 Remove the screws that secure the existing seat upholstery to the crossbraces 2 Remove the existing seat upholstery from the crossbraces 3 Securely tighten the new seat upholstery to the crossbraces with the screws Seat Washers Upholstery Page 9 MAINTENANCE A WARNING After any adjustments and before use make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely Otherwise injury or damage may result CAUTION As with any vehicle the wheels and tyres should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced when necessary Replacing Adjusting Front Forks NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 7 Dust Cover Replacing rT iia 1 Remove the castor from the fork Nylon Washer 2 Remove the dust cover Caster headtube i 3 Remove the locknut and nylon washer that secure the fork to the castor head Front Castor tube and Fork 4 Drop the fork out of the castor head tube 5 Slide the new fork into the castor head tube and reassemble by reversing STEPS 1 to 4 6 Adjust the forks Locknut 7 Repeat STEPS 1 to 6 for the opposite Fork P fork if necessary NZ a Hedda Hex Screw i emove the dust cover i A To properly tighten the castor NSIS we journal system and guard against DV s l flutter perform the following check Front Cas
3. by any abuse accident or improper installation connection use adjustment or repair or use of goods otherwise than in accordance with instructions issued by Evocare 8 The warranty on Products is waived if any addition or attachment to the Products do not have Evocare s approval or are not sold as Evocare products The Products are designed to perform specific tasks under established test loads and unauthorised attachments may produce stresses for which the design is not appropriate 9 The following applies to consumers who purchased a relevant Product in Australia Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure Page 13 WARRANTY Your Evocare Transport Wheelchair is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 12 months for the original consumer This warranty does not cover device failure due to owner misuse negligence or normal wear and tear The warranty does not extend to non durable components such as rubber accessories brakes and grips which are subject to normal wear and tear Non durable components are warranted for 3 months For more information about your LM9712L Tran
4. warranty we have used the following definitions a Form means a warranty claim form issued by Evocare in respect of Products b Evocare or our means Evocare Australia Pty Limited ABN 98 078 566 604 of Level 19 144 Edward Street Brisbane 4000 c Products means the goods manufactured for Evocare including products manufactured by its contract manufacturers d Material means a material or component used by Evocare in the manufacture of the Products e Retailer means the authorised dealer of Products from whom the Product was purchased Warranty Period means the warranty period commencing from the date of purchase of the relevant Product If the Product or part as the case may be is repaired or replaced there will be no extension to the original warranty period and g Workmanship means the handling assembly and manufacturing processes performed by or on behalf of Evocare in order to manufacture the Products 3 Evocare warrants that for the duration of the Warranty Period all Products will be free of faults arising from defects in Workmanship or Materials on the terms and conditions set out in this warranty 4 Evocare undertakes that if during the Warranty Period any Product or any part of a Product has failed to operate correctly due to faulty Workmanship or defective Material it will repair or replace the Product or part as the case may be free of charge provided that the following procedures are met a The
5. consumer must contact the Retailer or Evocare upon becoming aware of any defect to a Product upon which the consumer will be required to complete a Form and provide satisfactory proof of purchase b Evocare will review the Form to determine whether there is a defect and if so Evocare agrees to at its option repair replace or supply equivalent goods or pay the cost of any of those remedies to the consumer c If Evocare requests the return of the applicable Product or part the consumer will be responsible for the collection and freight costs of returning that Product or part to Evocare d The consumer acknowledges that it is also responsible for the freight costs to deliver any new Product or replacement part to it 5 This warranty is in addition to any non excludable legal rights or remedies conferred on the consumer under any applicable Act and any similar laws To the extent permitted by law Evocare s liability for any non excludable condition or warranty is limited to rectifying any defect at its option as set out in paragraph 4 b 6 Subject to the requirements of any applicable Act or legislation and to the extent permitted by law no liability whether expressed or implied of any nature whatsoever 1s accepted by Evocare for any consequential loss damage or injury arising as a result of any fault in the Products 7 This warranty does not extend to damage to Products which occurs during transit or transportation or which is caused
6. e ee nee footrest release lever inward rotate egrest Assemby the footrest outward Plates Adjusting Footplate Height NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 2 1 Remove the swingaway footrest assembly NOTE lay the assembly on a flat surface to simplify this procedure 2 Loosen but DO NOT remove the footplate mounting bolt until the footplate assembly moves freely 3 Reposition the footplate assembly to TEREE the desired height Support 4 Securely tighten the footplate mounting bolt 5 Repeat this procedure for the other Footplate Assembly footrest if necessary 6 Reinstall the swingaway footrest Footplate assembly Mounting Bolt FIGURE 2 Adjusting Footplate Height Page 7 OPERATION Adjusting Wheel Lock NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 3 1 2 3 4 5 Bao Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel lock assembly to the Transport Wheelchair frame Adjust the position of the wheel lock until the measurement between the rear wheel and the wheel lock shoe is between 4mm and 8mm Securely tighten the bolt and locknut Engage the wheel lock Push against the transport chair and determine if the wheel lock engages the wheel lock shoe enough to hold the Transport Wheelchair Repeat the above procedures until the wheel lock holds the Transport Wheelchair Repeat STEPS 1 to 6 for the opposite wheel lock Unlocked Position Locked Position Wheel Lock Handle Whe
7. e length of the armrests Make sure the castors are pointing in the forward position whenever you lean forward This can be achieved by advancing the transport wheelchair and then reversing a little in a straight line Page 4 OPERATION Operating Instructions To determine and establish your particular safety limits practice bending reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified health professional before attempting active use of the transport wheelchair ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the transport wheelchair If loose and or worn replace immediately If the transport wheelchair is exposed to extreme temperature above 38 C or below 0 C high humidity and or becomes wet prior to use ensure hand grips DO NOT twist on the transport wheelchair handle otherwise damage or injury may occur DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat as this may tip the wheelchair DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees as this may tip the wheelchair DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you as this may tip the wheelchair DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as this may tip the wheelchair DO NOT tilt the transport wheelchair without assistance DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between
8. e transport wheelchair requires the close attention of the transport wheelchair user as well as the assistant This manual points out the most common procedures and techniques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the transport wheelchair It is important to practice and master these safe techniques until you are comfortable in manoeuvring around the frequently encountered architectural barriers Use this information only as a basic guide The techniques that are discussed on the following pages have been used successfully by many users Individual transport wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with daily living activities that may differ from those described in this manual All warnings and cautions given in this manual MUST be followed Techniques in this manual are a starting point for the new transport wheelchair user and assistant with safety as the most important consideration for all Stability and Balance To assure stability and proper operation of your transport wheelchair you must at all times maintain proper balance Your transport wheelchair has been designed to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as you do not move beyond the centre of gravity Virtually all activities which involve movement in the transport wheelchair have an effect on the centre of gravity Use the adjustable seatbelt for additional safety DO NOT lean forward out of the transport wheelchair any further than th
9. el Lock Shoe p _ Bolt and Loc knut 5 32 and 5 16 T inches Rear Whee 3 NOTE Lighitweight Front of Transport wl teel lock Transport Chair shown FIGURE 3 Adjusting Wheel Lock Page 8 MAINTENANCE A WARNING After any adjustments and before use make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely Otherwise injury or damage may result Unfolding Folding the Fold Down Back NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 4 FIGURE 4 Folding 1 Disengage the release mechanism on the back Handie frame tubes 2 Push the handles down Back Cane foldi Oeo Release Mechanism A WARNING When unfolding the back ensure all NPs occupant s and or assistant s body parts id SO are away from the folding mechanism Otherwise pinching and injury may occur Make sure the release levers are securely locked in place before using the transport wheelchair 1 Pull up on the two back frame tubes until the FIGURE 5 release mechanisms lock in place A Back Upholstery NOTE There will be an audible click eae 64 2 Pull onthe handles to make sure the back is DE p locked in place a sg Replacing Back Upholstery Pa f NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 5 o of 1 Remove the screws and washers that secure the a existing back upholstery to the back frame tubes T 2 Position new back upholstery on the back frame O tubes gt lt 3 Securely tighten the new back upholstery to the Saba
10. floors serious injury may occur NEVER leave an unoccupied transport wheelchair on an incline DO NOT attempt to stop a moving transport wheelchair with the wheel locks Wheel locks are not brakes Before attempting to transfer in or out of the transport wheelchair every precaution should be taken to reduce the gap distance Turn both castors parallel to the object you are transferring onto When transferring to and from the transport wheelchair ALWAYS lock both hand brakes locks before transferring to and from the transport wheelchair DO NOT sit or transfer into the transport wheelchair unless it is fully open DO NOT operate on roads streets or highways DO NOT climb go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9 DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline which has a film of water ice or oil on it DO NOT attempt to ride over kerbs or obstacles Doing so may cause your transport wheelchair to tip causing bodily harm or damage to the wheelchair DO NOT over tighten hardware attaching to the frame This could cause damage to the frame tubing Page 5 OPERATION Using the Stepper Tube Use the stepper tube to raise the front castors when mounting a low kerb for example To use push down on the stepper tube with your foot DO NOT raise the front castors by pushing down on the push handles as this could tip the wheelchair To mount a low kerb Approach the low kerb head on Then the assistant uses the steppe
11. port Wheelchair reverse STEPS 1 to 2 NOTE Make sure the axle spacer is between the rear wheel and the Transport Wheelchair frame Axle Spacer Locknut N Rear Wheel Axle Mounting Hole Hex Screw 3 WA ee al FIGURE 8 Removing Installing Rear Wheels Page 11 PARTS LIST LM9712L Wheelchair Parts List No Code Description 4 LM9712HG_ Backrest Hex Head Fastner Hex Head Plastic Washer 6 LM9712S5B___ SeatBelt 7 tms712AR____ Armrest Pad RH__ 8 LM9712ARHHF Armrest Hex Head Fastner 9 LM9712ARB Armrest button Assembly 12 LM97125_ Seat Hee Herd Fasther LM9712W Hex Head Plastic Washer Brake Hex Head Fastne 15 LM9712RA Rear Axle Assembly Rear Wheel 8 e aa LM9712BW 17 LM9712FA 18 LM9712FW Fork Assembly Cover 21 Leg Strap om ia Front Axle Assembly Front Wheel 8 x2 Plastic footrest LH LM9712FRRH_ Plastic footrest RH LM9712FRC Plastic footrest cover Folding Backrest Assembly Folding Backrest Nut _ Page 12 WARRANTY 1 Evocare provides consumers with the following warranty in relation to this Product in addition to complying with the requirements of any relevant legislation including the Competition and Consumer Act2010 Cth in Australia and the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 in New Zealand the Acts except where a New Zealand consumer acquires the Product for the purposes of a business 2 In this
12. r tube to raise the front castors and lowers the front castors on the raised kerb Finally the assistant should push the wheelchair forward lifting it up slightly to mount the kerb if required To go down a low kerb Line up the front castors with the edge of the low kerb The assistant uses the stepper tube to raise the front castors and tip the users back slightly Keeping the castors raised slowly move the wheelchair forward and slowly lower it down the low kerb Warning When going down a low kerb the front castors must be raised to prevent the user from falling forward The above are only recommendations and may not be suitable for all events Page 6 OPERATION A WARNING After any adjustments and before use make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely Otherwise injury or damage may result Installing Swingaway Removable Legrest Assembly NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 1 1 Turn the footrest to the side open footplate perpendicular to transport wheelchair 2 Install the hinge plates on the footrest Footrest Ralouag onto the hinge pins on the transport Lever wheelchair frame 3 Push the footrest towards the inside of the transport chair until it locks into Swingaway Footrest place Assembly NOTE The footplate will be on the inside of the transport wheelchair when locked in place 4 Repeat this procedure for the other footrest assembly EOE gt F 5 To release the footrest push th
13. sport Wheelchair warranty or to order parts call 07 3355 8007 E mail sales evocare com au Website www evocare com au Manufactured for Evocare Australia Pty Limited 260 South Pine Road Enoggera QLD 4051 Phone 07 3355 8000 FAX 07 3355 5043 Page 14
14. tor B Tip the transport wheelchair back to the floor NOTE Dust C Simultaneously pivot both forks and castors to the top of their arc Let the castor drop to the bottom of FIGURE 7 Replacing Front Casters the arc wheels should swing once to one side then immediately rest in a straight downward position Adjust the locknuts according to freedom of the castor swing Test the transport wheelchair for manoeuvrability Readjust the locknuts if necessary and repeat STEPS C amp F until correct Snap the dust cover over the locknut cap not shown IG mM Replacing Front Castors NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 7 1 Remove the hex screw washers and locknut that secure the front castor to the fork 2 Reverse STEP 1 to install new front castor 3 Repeat STEPS 1 amp 2 for the opposite front castor Page 10 MAINTENANCE A WARNING After any adjustments and before use make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely Otherwise injury or damage may result CAUTION As with any vehicle the wheels and tyres should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced when necessary Removing Installing Rear Wheels NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 8 1 Remove the dust cap If applicable hex screw and locknut that secure the rear wheel and axle spacer to the Transport Wheelchair 2 Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite rear wheel 3 To reinstall the rear wheels onto the Trans
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