Safari - Convaid
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1. Cleaning of frame Frame is to be kept dry and free of dirt and should be wiped off with a non toxic hypoallergenic and biodegradable lubricant Lubricant should be applied to moving parts as needed to maintain easy folding and adjustment All contact with salt water should be avoided If the chair is used in salt water environments corrosion may occur In the event of salt water exposure the frame should be wiped off with a moist towel as soon as possible Water and a soft cloth are sufficient lubricant should be reapplied to all moving parts Cleaning of wheels and brakes Wheels should be kept free of dirt or mud so as to not interfere with pushing the chair The brakes are to be kept free of dirt or mud so as not to interfere with locking Wipe wheels and brakes with a moist cloth as needed and read just brakes if indicated Cleaning of fabric cover Seat and back upholstery can be easily removed washed air dried a Phillips head screwdriver is required and reattached to the chair Use standard detergent to wash fabric Cushion covers can be wiped clean with a damp cloth or removed from the cushion washed in warm water and air dried do not put in the dryer Use standard detergent to wash cover Make sure covers are completely dried before reattaching them to the chair Parts that are permanently attached may be wiped vigorously with a moist cloth Allow sufficient time to dry before placing user in chair 7 Stora2. It will be fixed and shipped out within 48 hours by UPS Next Day Air at Convaid s expense NON WARRANTY REPAIR The time to repair and ship the chair back to the user will be extended by the length of time it takes to reach the user for approval of estimated repair costs The CE Mark Authorized Representative is Medical Specialties Ltd Whalley BB7 9UE UK 9090000909990900099099900009099900090900900090099009009090900000099009009009090909090900000090909900090009900900099000009099000900099000009090909090000990090009090909000909090000009090990900900909000090909090000909099000000990900009000000009099990 4 Convaid ADVANCED SEATING MOBILITY PO Box 4209 Palos Verdes CA 90274 Toll free in the US 1 888 CONVAID 266 8243 e Phone 310 618 0111 e Fax 810 618 8811 Email custservice convaid com e International Email international convaid com Website www convaid com 06 2007 660900000000900000000900000900900000000000090000000090090000009000000000900000009000000000000000090000090090000000000009000000000000000000000000009000000000000000000000000000090000000000000000900000909000900000000090
3. brakes regularly and adjust as needed 609090000000900000000990000000000000000000090090000000000000000000000000900000090000009000000000090000000000000000000009000000000000000090000009000000000000000900000000090000000000000000000009000000000900000090090 SAFARI TILT 090909009999990099099000099090009909909000900090009009090000909900900090099090099000009909009900990000009090000900900090099000000009900090090900000000990909090900900000090900000909090000009000009090000099000000900909090000999990 e Verify firm Velcro attachment of the cushion to the wheelchair seat e Access the stability of the wheelchair after attaching the cushion to the wheelchair seat e If and whenever possible and feasible the rider should transfer out of the chair and into an approved vehicle seat and passenger restraint system However if a transfer is not possible use only designated chairs in a moving vehicle which apply to the wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant Restrain System WTORS following the requirements of SAE J2249 Follow tie down harness manufacturer s instructions carefully and refer to Convaid s Transit Guide for specifics e When going up a curb or step face forward and tilt the chair back to lift the front wheels over the curb Move forward and lift the rear wheels over the curb e When going down a curb approach the curb backwards Lower the rear wheels down the curb and continue backwards taking the weight off the front wheels so th
4. of flaps wrap around the trunk for stabilization The scoliosis strap can be used to pull the torso to either side Fig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ateral Thigh Support Adductor Pulls thighs together improving hip alignment and stabilizing seating position Degree of adduction can be varied and can favor one side Fold the adductor flaps over the thighs wrap the straps under and around the armrest tube and attach with buckle Fig 54 The adductor is attached with Velcro under seat tubes Medial Thigh Support Abductor Separates thighs to improve hip alignment and stabilize sitting posture Degree of abduction can be varied and can favor one side The abductor flaps wrap over the user s thighs from the inside to the outside The straps buckle around the seat tube or the armrest They can also be wrapped around the armrest tube twice for high tone children Fig 55 The abductor is attached with Velcro under seat tubes Heavy Duty Reinforced U
5. or 2 adjustable wrenches with 34 capacity Phillips head screwdriver e Hex key 532 included Service Facility Authorized Service Dealer e A selection of imperial size wrenches or two adjustable wrenches with YA capacity e A Phillips head and a flat head screwdriver e A rivet setting machine with a selection of tool sizes or a set of hand tools e Power drill with selection of imperial size drill bits e Hex key 932 wrench included 6009000000000000000900000000900000000900000090000000000000000000000000900000000000090000000000900000000000000000000090000000000000000900000090000000000000009000000000900000000000000009000009000000000900000090090 SAFARI TILT 090909099990990099099000099090000990990909009009000900909900000999000009000990900999000009909900900909000000909000090900090090900000000900090099000000009090909090900000090900090090909000000900000909000009900000090090900000999090 11 Spare Parts If the user is unable to visit a Service Facility to describe the problem they can request a diagram of the product be sent to them so they can draw an arrow to the part needing replacement If not under warranty they will receive an estimate of the cost and if necessary shipping instructions for return of the chair 12 Functional Tests All four wheels should make contact with the floor With the chair empty push it forward on a smooth level surface with enough momentum to travel six feet 2 m The chair should not veer
6. 000000920900090090909000000990000900900000990090000900909000000990090 Q Straint Sure Lok Unwin Safety Systems 954 986 6665 866 787 3565 44 01935 410920 5559 Ravenswood Road 151 Industrial Prkwy Willow House Ft Lauderdale FL 33312 Branchburg NJ 08876 Artillery Road Yeovil Somerset Ortho Safe Systems Inc BA22 2RP U K 609 587 3859 PO Box 9435 Trenton NJ 08650 Q Straint Sure Lok Unwin and Ortho Safe specialize in crash tested tie down systems They are in no way associated with Convaid Inc Miscellaneous Fabric Removal Partially fold the chair to relieve fabric tension see fold instructions on page 3 For the seat Using a Philips screwdriver remove two screws at the end of each seat tube and take off the upholstery Fig 71 For the seat back Unfasten the snaps located on top of the seat back Remove the retaining rubber rings from fabric rods pull the rods out of the eye bolts and remove upholstery Fig 72 CONVAID USER S GUIDE 099009009909909900990990000990900009909909000900900000909000000990000090099090099000900990990099009090000090900009090009009900000000900090099000000009909000909000000909000900909000009009090000099090000099000000900909000090999090 Locking and Unlockin Hand Wheel Locks To lock pull down on handle Fig 73 To release lock pull up on handle Fig 74 Fig 74 Unlocked 6009090000009000000009000000000000000000009009000000009000000000000000009000000900000090000000000900
7. 00090000000000000000900000000000000009000000900000000000000090000000009000009000000000009000009000000000900000090090 0990090999999009909900009909000099099090900900090009090900000990990090009000990900990000099099009009090000090900009090009009900000000900090099000000099090009090000009090000090900900009990000909000900990000009009090000099009 0 Specifications oafari Tilt wheels come standard with 6 and 11 solid tires When ordering replacements please have the following information available e Chair model and size e Wheel size e Tire type ribbed or knobby Pneumatic Tire Sizes Size 6 Size 121 2 Dimensions Dimensions 1 1 4 x 6 1 1 4 x 12 127 Front Rear Solid Tire Sizes Size 6 size 6 Size 11 Size 12 1 2 Knobby Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions 1 1 4 x 6 2 xD 144 x 11 2 S124 Front Front Rear Rear See wheel for size and dimensions CONVAID USER S GUIDE 090900909999909990990909009090909909000099090009090900009009009900000090900909909000009209000009090000090909000009000000000990000009909009009000000009090000000900000009900000900900009099000000090000999900009000009099000009099090099 Wheel Lock Adiustment oet wheel locks to locked position Push chair with light pressure on the rear wheels If wheel rotates adjust tension by turning the adjustment nut until wheels no longer rotate while locked Fig 75 Caution A Wheel lock adjustment should be inspected p
8. 000990900990009009909909009009900000909000090900090099000000009000900990000090090909090909090000009099009009090900000990000909099000009900000090090900000999090 Cushioned Shoulder Harness The cushioned shoulder harness helps the user retain upright trunk position To adjust insert the bolt at the end of the strap through the grommet hole in the seat back Grommet hole choice should be level with or higher than the top of the shoulders Choose a hole that will keep the user secure without the strap rubbing against the face or neck Secure the strap with the threaded knob Fig 50 Fig 30 2 Full Torso Swing Away Support Vest Adjustable support vest keeps user in place comfortably and securely Helps maintain midline seating position and prevent forward slump ing The vest is attached to the chair with straps that wrap around the seat back and connect with Velcro and shoulder straps that screw into the seat back Adjust side straps for proper fit Fig 31 CONVAID USER S GUIDE 99009099990009909909000990900090000900000990090909099000099000000909900990990000909900009909090090090090000990009090900999000090909900000990900009099000909900009090090090000900900000090090090900909000009990000099099000090999090 Footplate Adjustment The Safari comes standard with a one piece footplate which is non folding and non elevating Fig 32 Elevating legrests with swing away footplates are available as an option Fig 33 Fig 32 F
9. 009009090000000090009009900000000909090909090909000000920990000090909090000099000090909000009900000090090900000990090 Fitting Guide Convaid s lightweight folding chairs are designed to be more than just a convenient chair Order the correct size chair by first determining the user s height weight and seating measurements Properly fitted Convaid chairs will provide years of comfortable use As the user grows refer back to this Fitting Guide to adjust the dimensions of the chair Correct seating and positioning encourage good posture which in turn aids circulation breathing and digestion Please take the time to properly adjust the chair to fit the user If the user is not correctly positioned check the accessories section of this manual to see if one or more of our accessories would help to facilitate posture or consult your physical therapist Improper seating can create problems with posture Please consult your child s physical therapist or doctor for additional guidance Seat Back Height Seat back height varies according to chair type and seat width Headrest extensions are available when extra height is needed to support the head To determine the seat back height measure from the seat to the top of the shoulder or the upper part of the head Fig 20 Seat back height Fig 20 CONVAID USER S GUIDE 09090090009099099090990990000990929000090900900900900900009090990000009909099009 69909000990990009909090909909900000909
10. 009090090090000090990000099900900000099090099000000990900900909000009090000909000900990000000099000900990000000099090900900000090900000909090000090000990909000099000000900920900000990090 Headrest Cover Canopy l Move rubber spacers to Folding Canopy adjust height of the canopy 2 Insert into socket rod Fig 68 k Peel back fringe of canopy f WW 2 Note Partially 2 Push down fold chair on pivot to before begin fold installing canopy 3 Complete fold Release knob and fold down metal rods Fig 68 Utility Ba The Utility Bag is for storing essential items It attaches to the back of the chair and can be removed and converted to a tote bag To attach bag to chair hook clasps onto rings Fig 69 and Fig 70 Fig 69 6990900000000000000990000000000000000000090090000000000000000000000000900000000000090000000009000000000000000000000090000000000000000900000900090000000000000000000009000000000000000090000090000000009000000090090 CONVAID USER S GUIDE All Transport models have been crash tested and performed satisfactorily at 30 mph 20 g deceleration Dummy weights as tested Safari Tilts Mode tor TIA Toekennen 66lbs 30kg Modet SF TI D esso seectueniesecieiotas 100lbs 45 5kg Modelo TIO T caioccentoretareneagers 170lbs 77kg Model OFTIS aetas Aie 170lbs 77kg Caution Convaid belts and shoulder straps are for positioning only and are not to be used as a vehicular restraint
11. 0900000990000000090009009900000009090900009000000920900000909000000090900009090000009900000090090900000999909 Unpacking Check to see that the following items are included with the chair e Left and right footplates Hex key 8 32 or one piece footplate e Seat cushion e Accessories as ordered Unfoldinc Step 1 Unfasten closure strap Fig 1 SIZE MODEL CHART Safari Tilt Size Model No 12 SFT12 14 SFT14 16 SFTI16 18 SFTIS A Fig 2 Step 2 Pull up on the side locks and raise the elevating legrests until they are at a 90 180 degree angle to the folded chair Fig 2 Caution Step 3 keen us otand the folded chair fingers vertically on rear wheels free of Grasp the push handle folding closest to you and at the mechanism same time push down on the elevating legrests closest to you using a forward motion Fig 3 0990909909909900990909000099090009909900909900990000090090909000009000000909090900090009090990000099099000090990900009909090099099099 Step 4 Fig 4 Push down with your foot on the rear lock brace until it 1s in the locked position Fig 4 Step 6 Fig 6 Flip down armrests Fig 6 Fig 8 Step 8 To keep closure snap from tangling in the wheel velcro it onto itself Fig 8 69900000000000009009900000000000090000000009090000000000000000000000000000000900000900000000009900000000000000000000090909 SETTING UP 6909000099909909900990
12. 0900900990000090900009090009009900000000990009009099000000099090009090000009099009090090909090000909900000909000009900000090090900000990090 Sensiform Seat Cushions The Convaid Sensiform M Cushions provide excellent support stability and comfort for a variety of seating and positioning needs Each cushion is easy to clean and maintain Fig 61 Layer 1 The rigid wooden insert creates an excellent foundation for postural support Layer 2 High quality polyurethane foam resists deterioration is not temperature sensitive and retains support for stability and comfort Layer 3 The soft easy to clean Neoprene Darlexx cover features omni directional stretch that helps redistribute pressure and protect against shear forces Darlexx used for the seating surface is a breathable and moisture resistant fabric while Neoprene trim complements the chair color M Note The cover should always remain in place during use to protect the foam Darlexx Cover Fig 61 layer 3 Neoprene Trim Wooden Base Polyurethane Foam layer 3 layer 1 layer 2 CONVAID USER S GUIDE 09900900909909900990990000990900099099090900900900000909000000990000090009909009900090099099009009900000909000090900090099000090000990009009900000900099090900090000009209000900909000009009000009090000099000000900909000009999090 Cushion Types Safari Support General Use Cushion Flat foam with wooden insert Fig 62 e Promotes stability and posture control and prov
13. 9000900900000900090090000900090909909900099009909090009909000000909909090090909090009090000990900000099009000090090900000999909 0 Seat Width Fig 21 Proper seat width enables the user to sit comfortably and prevents problems from developing While user is seated on a flat surface measure from hip to hip Fig 21 The user should have enough room to prevent hips and thighs from rubbing against the frame However the chair should not be too wide or the user will slide around and posture could be affected The seat width measurement is taken from the inside of the armrest tubes Fig 22 Fig 22 Seat Depth Measure from the most Remove seat cushion from seat fabric posterior portion of the Unsnap the fabric from the back of buttocks to the back of the seat Remove screws from adjust the knee Subtract from ment holes on sides of seat frame and that measurement 1 2 to slide seat tube to desired position allow adequate clearance Reattach screws and snaps and between the seat and the replace seat cushion Fig 24 back of the knee Fig 23 ES Seat depth gt Note Do not over tighten sk FITTING GUIDE 099009099990990099099000099099000099090900900909090090009090000099900000900990900990000099099009009900000909000090900090090900000000990009009900000900099090909009000000920900090090909000909900009090000099000000900909000009990990 To attach armrest remove existing bolts Attach armrest wi
14. 90090990009000990000090099090009900090099099009009090000090900009090009009900000000900090099000000009909090090000009090000090909090000990000909090000009900000090090900000999090 Foam Wedge Use wedge to modify seating or positioning or to correct posture Fig 38 41 Fig 38 Fig 39 Angle Adjustable Footplates Angle adjustable footplates can be moved fore and aft sideways and rotated vertically and horizontally To adjust the angle loosen the bolts on the footplate and move to desired position Retighten the bolts Fig 42 Fig 45 Fig 42 60909000000900000000900000000900000000000000900000000000000000000090000900000000000090000000000900000000000000000000090000000000000000900000000000000000000090000000009000009000000000009000009000000000900000090000 POSITIONING GUIDE 09900909999990099099000099090009909900900900000900090900000990900000009909009900090099099009009900000909000090900090099000000009000900990000000990900099000000909000990090909000090990000009000009900900009009090000099909 0 Foot Positioner The foot positioner holds the foot securely in place Fig 46 To attach thread strap through footplate as shown in Fig 47 then bolt strap to underside of footplate Footplate Securement Strap The securement strap holds individual foot plates together to prevent them from flipping up and down To secure the footplates buckle the left and right strap together Fig 48 Calf Panel Provides padded support for
15. 9900009099090000909000900900000990090000099900000909090000090900900009909990999 Step 5 Attach the seat cushion by pushing firmly into the back of seat then pressing down onto Velcro Fig 5 Swing footplates forward or attach one piece footplate Fig 7 Fig 9 Step 9 Apply wheel locks before placing individual into chair Fig 9 90000009000000009900000090000000000000009090000009000000000900000009000900000090000000000000 CONVAID USER S GUIDE 09900900099909900990990000990900009909909090090090000009099000000990000090009909009900090099099009009090000090900009090009009900000000900090099090000000909090009000000920900090090900000009900009090900000099000000900909000009999090 Step 2 Fig 11 Flip up armrests Fig 11 Fig 10 Step 1 Place foot on rear lock brace and bring the chair to the most upright position until you hear a click Step 3 Fig 10 Remove seat cushion Fig 12 Fig 12 Fig 13 Step 4 Swing footplates to the side Fig 13 or remove one piece footplate Fig 14 SETTING UP Step 5 NE Step 6 pue Unlock rear lock brace by pushing Lean chair back on push handles up on center of brace with foot and lower chair to ground Walk to Fig 15 front of chair and push down on tubing above front tires until chair is folded Fig 16 For a more compact fold pull up on slide lock and fold the elevating legrests toward the front of chair Fig 17 Step 8 Fasten t
16. ENGLISH 99000009999900990990090009090000900990009099000009009090000099090090990090009092090000900990990900900909000009009000090000000099090000009909090009990090009090090000900000909099099000000000009090090000900900000099090000900909000000999090 User s Guide Safari Tilt Tilt In Space Positioning Chairs READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING SAVE THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE re CO NVa d CONVAID USER S GUIDE 60000900000000000000000900900000000000009000000000000900000090000000000090000000000000900000000000000000000000000000009000000000009000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000900000900000090 Customer Service Support Toll Free 1 888 Convaid 266 8243 Phone 810 618 0111 Fax 810 618 8811 Email custservice convaid com International Email international convaid com Website www convaid com Technical assistance or repair information hours are Monday Friday 7 a m to 5 p m PST Before Calling Please fill in the following Customer Service will be able to help you more quickly if the information indicated below is readily available Serial number of chair Model of chair Date purchased Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated to another language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical ma
17. To reduce possibility of injury the headrest extension must always be used with the chair The following instructions should be followed to duplicate test results 1 Chair is to be forward facing with tray removed 2 Use a tested proven and compatible 4 point wheelchair tiedown system and a 3 point occupant restraint system in accordance with SAE J2249 3 The wheelchair tiedown straps are to be securely attached from the vehicle floor points to anchor points on the chair All Convaid anchors are clearly identified by their red color 4 The occupant restraint system must include a lap belt anchored on the wheelchair or on the wheelchair tiedowns and a shoulder belt anchored to the vehicle wall roof and lap belt anchor point 5 All floor tiedown straps must be tightened to eliminate any forward aft movement of chair 6 Restraint manufacturer s instructions are to be followed closely 7 Tilt model chairs must be transported with the seat in an upright position except for medical necessity when the maximum position must be within 30 of vertical 909000000099000009009000000009000009000000900000000000000000009000000000000900000000090000000000000000900000900000000090000000900000000000000000000000000000009000009000000000000000090090000000900000090000 0 MISCELLANEOUS 099009099990990099099000099090009909990909009000900090090990000090900000000990900099000009909009009090000000900009090009009090000000099000900990000000090909090909009
18. e year Fabric amp webbing a cinvesrisrtasaseiecrseceenasavadiess One year Sensiform cushions eeeeeeen Two years This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or damage caused by accident or misuse To exercise this limited warranty the user should first obtain a Return Authorization Number from Convaid s customer service The product must be delivered charges pre paid UPS recommended to the factory or to an authorized service center together with a copy of the original invoice the Return Authorization Number and a written description of the problem THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY CLAIM FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY APPLICABLE IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO THE USER THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE THEREOF This warranty gives the user specific legal rights and the user may have other rights that vary from state to state Warranty applicable in USA only may vary in other countries FAST FACTORY SERVICE If being without the chair creates a hardship the user may wish to take advantage of our Fast Factory Service whether under warranty or not WARRANTY REPAIR Simply send the chair to Convaid by UPS Next Day Air prepaid
19. elchair equipment or acces sories may require reassessment by a clinician to ensure proper cushion fit and suitability okin should be constantly checked by the user s caregiver for any signs of reddened areas or skin sensitivity These areas should be brought to the attention of a clinician The clini cian should also assist the family with assessing the cushion for any possible areas that have bottomed out CONVAID USER S GUIDE 09900900909990990099099000099090009090990900099000000009099000000990000090009909000990000099099009009090000909090000909000900909000000009000900990000000090909090090000009909900090090909000009009090000909000000990000009009090000909999090 Accessories Upper Extremity Support Surface Tra 1 Depress spring button on underside of armrest until tray mount pops out Fig 65 2 Grasp tray mount and extend until locked into position You may need to turn the tube slightly to snap the spring button into the hole Fig 66 3 Holding tray in both hands squeeze black handles and slide onto ends of tray mount Fig 67 D Note For trays purchased after the chair remove plastic cap at end of armrest tube before inserting tray mount tube Fig 65 Fig 66 69909000000900000000900000000900000000000090090000000000000000000000000900000090000009090000000009000000000000000000000900000000000000009000000900000000000000090000000000900000900000000000900000900000000000000090090 ACCESSORIES 09900909999990099099000099909000099099
20. eriodically Fig 75 Anti Shimm If the front wheels develop a shimmy use a wrench to tighten the stem nut Adjust the stem nut clockwise until the shimmy disappears Fig 76 Fig 76 SAFARI TILT 09900909999990099099000099090009909900009009000900909900000990000090009909009900090099090090099000009090000990090000099000000009000900990000000099090909090900000092090009009090909000090090000090900000990000009009090000099909 9 Important Information Maintenance Operating amp Safety Instructions e READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT e ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e SAVE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CAUTION For increased safety the seat belt should be used at all times e Do not leave user unattended A e Do not strap user too tight e Straps should not interfere with breathing or circulation e Always apply wheel locks before letting go of the chair e If front edge of seat is at or forward of the point where tires touch the floor avoid using front of seat tubes for support during entry or exit from chair to prevent tipping e Avoid using footplates for weight support during exit or entry of the chair e Use positioning belts provided with the wheelchair e Avoid exposure to excessive heat or open flames e Changes in the user s condition or growth or changes in wheelchair eguipment or positioning accessories may reguire reassessment of fit and suitability e Impro
21. experienced clinician When fitted cor rectly the cushion will help provide stable support and promote good posture Consult the clinician for questions regarding individual needs While in the seated position select the cushion size to match the user s hip width The cushion length should equal the distance from the back of the buttocks to the back of the knees plus 1 inch Place the cushion to the back of the wheelchair with the material identification tags towards the rear Position the hips to the back of the seat The ischials seat bones should be centered on the seat well of the cushion 2 Align the Velcro strips with those on the wheelchair seat Secure the cushion in place 3 Adjust the wheelchair footrest height so that the user s legs rest firmly but comfortably on the cushion Proper footrest adjustment will enhance sitting comfort and help lower peak sitting pressures Caution A Installing a cushion on a wheelchair may affect the center of gravity and cause the wheel chair to become unstable potentially resulting in injury Prior to use assess the stability of the wheelchair by sitting in it with the cushion attached Ensure the cushion s Velcro is in good condition and is aligned properly with the Velcro on the wheelchair seat Make sure the cushion is firmly attached An improperly attached cushion may cause sliding potentially resulting in injury Changes in the user s condition or growth or changes in whe
22. ey can be gently lowered e When transferring user to or from chair apply foot wheel locks e Maintain control of chair at all times while going up down ramp Avoid steep slopes particularly with a heavy occupant If in doubt do not attempt a descent unless a third party is present to help maintain control of chair CONVAID USER S GUIDE 09900900990990990099099000099090009909909000900900009090990000009900000000990900990009009909900900909000009090000909000900909000000009000900990900000009909000909000000909000900909090000090090000909000009900000090090900009099909 0 5 User Maintenance The following maintenance procedures should be conducted on a regular basis Examine your Convaid product visually from time to time for possible wear and tear Lubricant should be applied to frame and moving parts to maintain easy folding and adjustment a Tire Air Pressure The air pressure in your tires should be checked WEEKLY since low air pressure may affect brake ability b Axles and Moving Parts Axles and moving parts should be wiped off WEEKLY with a slightly moist cloth to remove dust dirt and mud Apply some lubricant after each cleaning c Repair or replace loose worn bent missing or damaged parts before using the chair MAINTENANCE CHART Weekly Every 3 Every Ag Necessury months months Rims tires and tire pressure e Wheel locks and hand brakes Accessories Front and rear w
23. ge Before extended storage periods and before reuse the entire chair needs to be serviced cleaned and disinfected CONVAID USER S GUIDE sets 8 Reuse Your Convaid chair should undergo a wipe down disinfection before reuse Please use a non toxic biodegradable disinfectant solution suitable for surface disinfection Please check the following components see MAINTENANCE CHART for operation intactness etc and replace if necessary e Wheels tread pattern air pressure if applicable e l rame e 5eat and back upholstery e Wheel lock operation e Bearings and axles check wear and tear lubrication e Straight running stability of wheels e Attachments 9 Repairs User The user can replace easily removable parts or accessories e g foot plates and footrest assemblies heel loops all fabric items hand grips etc Manufacturer Service Facility Repair or replacement of permanently attached worn or broken parts must be performed by a qualified service facil ity Any individual part of the chair can be replaced If the service facility is close contact the manufacturer service facility and the chair can be delivered in person Alternatively after receiving a return authorization the chair should be packaged in the original or suitable shipping carton for return to the manufacturer service facility Ship via parcel post or by private package deliv ery services 10 Tools Required User e 32 7 16 34
24. gnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written consent of Convaid Inc Use only Convaid accessories and parts on Convaid products Convaid parts are not interchangeable with other manufacturers products Replace any worn parts immediately Copyright 2007 by Convaid Inc All rights reserved 09900900090990909900990999000099990009909990090009909000099909000990990090099909090909090090990000099009009909090900009099900009909090000090090009099900000009909090009090909090090990000090909900909090900000099900009009000009090009090900000099909 9 TITITITITITITITITITITITITITITITITITITITITITIT Table of Contents 6990000009000000900000000000009000000000000900000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000900000000000000000000000090000000000000090000009000000000000090009 o UPCE seris tarer TAPIE rra a E eed Pus dudes 1 Setting Up Unfolding ccc c ccc cc cece eee e cece cece cece eee e e ga 1 doi amp cee eee oe oases dhe eee eee OSS oe eres soe ee ees eae 3 Dit and recline 6 5 0b ovo dw oh ed nd doe end odode Ama Row ed eae de oe D Fitting and S ee ee ee er ee a ee ee ee s SP CO WIG a prsa ob ews Laken eb ee ode eee eee ee en ees Positioning DOdb CE DUI s ase xk qi oe was obe P E acp de Se ba wed od ow poe eo ee wae fi Guide Armrest height adjustment sese 8 oeat to back angle adjustment esee 8 Three point positioning belt 0 00 0 ccc RR 9 Depth adjustable c
25. he closure strap Do not use the closure strap to carry Fig 18 Fig 18 69909000000900000000990000000000000000000000900000000000000000000090000900000090000000000000000900000000000000000000009000000000000000090000009000000000000000000000000900000000000000009000009000000000900000090090 CONVAID USER S GUIDE 09900900909909900990990000990900099099090009009000009099000000990000090009909009900090099099009009090000090900000909000900990000900009000900990000000090909090009900000092090090090900000009000090900000990900000900909000090999909 0 Tilt and Recline To Tilt If chair has both tilt amp recline options release lock by squeezing trigger on left handle Tilt to desired angle and release triggers If chair has tilt only release lock by squeezing trigger on both han dles Tilt to desired angle and release triggers To Recline Tilt chair slightly Release lock by squeezing trigger on right handle Pull back on both handles and release triggers Recline option not available on SFT18 Fig 19 Fig 19 Note For optimal use lubricate the silver tilt tubes Mechlocks every 3 months 00900000000000000099000000000000000000000090000000000000000000000000000000000000900000000009000000000000000000000900000000000000009000009000000000000000900000000090000090000000000090000009000000000900000090090 FITTING GUIDE 09090090999999009909900009909000909099090900900900090090990000099000009000990900999000000990990090090900000909000099090
26. heel axles e Cleaning amp lubricating all moving parts e Belts zippers and Velcro closures e Seat back upholstery tautness e Armrests amp foam Frame e Mechlock e Contacting a Convaid representative for service or repair Use a non toxic hypoallergenic lubricant for all moving parts of the frame Follow cleaning instructions for appropriate user hygiene NOTE Repair or replacement of non removable worn or broken parts must be performed by a qualified service facility 6909090000009000000009900000000900000000000000900000000900000000900000000000000000000090900000000090000000000000000900000900000000000000009000009000000000000000900000000009000000000000000090000090000000009000000090090 SAFARI TILT 090900909999099009909900009909000099090909090090009000009099000009990900009000990900999000000990900900909000009009000099090009009000000000990009009900000000909090909009000000909000009090000009090900000909000009900000090090900000990090 6 Cleaning and disinfection Clean all areas that come in contact with user or caregiver with a disinfectant solution To prevent the spread of germs disinfectant wipes should be used on a regu lar basis Keep frame dry and apply a non toxic hypoallergenic and biodegradable lubricant to all moving parts After longer storage periods and before further use the entire chair needs to be serviced cleaned and disin fected Follow the guidelines of each country and region
27. ides comfort for the user e Waterfall front eliminates pressure points at the back of the knees e Cost effective cushion choice Safari Position Medial Thigh Support and Anti Thrust Cushion Contoured foam with wooden insert Fig 63 e Medial thigh support helps position the legs out of adduction and into better alignment which can provide for improved weight bearing balance and stability e When used with a lap belt the 1 anti thrust shelf in front of the ischials helps eliminate sliding or thrusting forward of the pelvis This provides improved stability and reduces sacral sitting Safari Align Lateral Pelvis and Thigh Support Cushion Contoured foam with wooden insert Fig 64 e Contoured edges provide lateral pelvic and thigh positioning to reduce lateral movement of the pelvis and improve lower extremity stability e ncreased surface contact for better weight distribution Fig 64 6009090000009000000009900000000000000000000900900000000000000009000009000000000090000009000000000090000000000000000000009000000000000000090000009000000000000000900000000009000000000000000000000900000000000000090090 SENSIFORM SEAT CUSHIONS 0990909999099009909900009909900009909909000900900000909000000990000090009909009900090099099009009900000090900009900900090099000000009000900990000000099090900909000000990900090090900900009099000090909000009900900009009090000099909 0 Fitting The fitting of the cushion should be done by an
28. ig 33 Seat to Footplate Height Adjustment Seat to footplate height is measured from the back of the knee to the bottom of the heel Feet or heels should rest comfortably on top of footplate Fig 34 Pull out metal pin Slide foot support to desired height Return pin to locked position Fig 35 6990000009009000000000000909090000090090000000900000000090900000090000000000000009000000900900000000000009000000900900000000000000009000000000000000000000009000000009000000000000090900000000000000000000000090000090900000 POSITIONING GUIDE 09909099990990099099000099090009909909000900900090009900000999000009000990900990000099099000900909000009090000909000900909000000009000900990000000090909090099000000909000900909090900009090000909000009900000090090900000999090 Footplate Depth Adjustment The tilt in space frame offers adjustable footplate depth Use a hex key to loosen the two bolts located on the top of the footplate Slide footplate forward or rearward to desired depth Retighten bolts Fig 36 Legrest Adjustment Pull down on slide lock Swing legrest to a desired position and release slide lock Ensure that the lock is engaged Fig 37 6990000000900000000990000000090000000000000090000000090000000000000900009000000000000909000000000900000000000000000000090000000000000000900000090000000000000009000000000900000000000000009000009000000000900000090000 CONVAID USER S GUIDE 099090099990990099099000099090000909099009009000000900
29. pecore nd 19 Safari support general use cushion 19 Safari position medial thigh support and anti thrust cushion 19 oafari align lateral pelvis and thigh support cushion 19 PILES BUICO ui cusam ahaa s eR ded her be Ewe owas Ri e5gq vs 20 CAEU E a s ss vs ten IRAM bee eee coves es bee Sheen REESE EE 20 Accessories Upper extremity support surface tray Al Headrest cover canopy e acassaces cs R4 RESERVE EXP ESTE Ga iw Za KUCU DO q i Transit Models Bus transport models 23 Miscellaneous Fabre TEIMOVAL 25355 ua uude dA ra RUP Ed RUPEE RUP RASEN AES 24 Wheels LOCK and MOCKS PPP 25 Wheel specifications ee RR RR es 26 Wheel lock adjustment llle RR at ATM PSM see 9 3 er ire UP ww Pd ewes BE Cedar on OR S58 ETE VS E Al Important Operating and safety instructions 28 Information bunc s Satay og ease ce Sue oe ee aw oes wae Rowe Gk Back cover 90900000900900090090900000990909000909009000900990900099 900090099009000909990909009099000009090900090999000090999000099909009090909090000900909900000990900090990900009099000009090909009090999000009099090000990909900000909000909009090000009009090099099990099 CONVAID USER S GUIDE 090900900990990990099099000099090000990990900090090009090990000090990000090009909009900090099099090090090900000909000009
30. perly attached seat cushion may cause sliding e Skin should be periodically checked by the caregiver and clinician for signs of peak pressure areas 1 Waste Disposal The shipping carton should be kept for possible return to the manufacturer service facility for repair or maintenance Other paper packaging waste should be set aside for recycling F or disposition of replaced parts or the complete chair the materials should be separated into plastic rubber steel aluminum etc and set aside for recycling The Polyurethane foam cushion is recyclable and should be disposed of in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulations 2 Intended Use This product is intended for use by a person with physical disabilities who is freguently or permanently non ambulatory The chair is always under the control and supervision of an attendant and the occupant should never be left unattended The cushion is intended for use as a wheelchair accessory being used by a person with physical disabilities who needs postural support control and stability CONVAID USER S GUIDE 099009009099099009909900009909000090909909090090090000090990000090990000090099090099000900990900900990000090900009090009009900000000900090099000000009909090909090000009090009009090090000090090000909000000990000009009090000909990990 3 Suitable Environment The chair is intended for both indoor and outdoor use If the chair is used in the rain the excess water
31. pholstery Heavy duty reinforced padded seat and seat back come with pockets which have removable plastic stiffeners Use when extra firmness is required otiffeners easily lift out of pock ets for custom forming with a heat gun Fig 56 Fig 56 CONVAID USER S GUIDE 09090090090990990099099000099090000909099090900900090000900909900000099000009009909009900090099090090090900000909000090900090099000000009900090099000000090909000909000000909000009090090000099000090900000099000000900920900000999090 Padded Headwings Adjustable padded headwings provide soft foam support for midline positioning Fig 57 The padded insert can be attached at any height by wrapping the straps around the frame and securing at the back of the chair Secure headwing height by tying laces to the chair frame headrest extension or through the grommet holes in the back of the seat fabric Fig 58 UIDI TTT MI II MI VI i VAY Hi i i LTEN I ys MITTIT PIE AN FALLI i II 1 l i 1 Fig 57 Headrest Extension Headrest extension fits easily into sockets on seat back F old chair slightly Move rub ber grommets on the mount ing posts to adjust height of seat back extension Fig 59 amp 60 Fig 59 5 Note To reduce the possibility of injury the headrest extension must be used with transit models SENSIFORM SEAT CUSHIONS 090900909999990099099000099099000099099090900900900090909900000999000009009909000990000099
32. rotch strap 9 Cushioned shoulder harness 10 Full torso swing away vest support 0 0 0 0 cee ee 10 Pootplate AC JUSCMICHG isa dor dard ua E dade os cde dv ad Pb E dawn es 11 Seat to footplate height adjustment 11 Footplate depth adjustment 12 Legrest adjustment 0 0 0 0 000 ccc ec RR eee 12 POGUE 90 22s sea os ecu eet eee tees ee ee eee eke 13 Angle adjustable footplates 0 0 0 00 0 0 cee ene 13 Foot positioner ss s 555 so ean one meee eens oe dhe bd Reh owhbese aes 14 Footplate securement strap 14 eccl P 14 Anatomic back support frame 15 Swing away lateral support single flap 15 Swing away lateral support double flap 15 Lateral thigh support adductor 16 Medial thigh support abductor 16 Heavy duty reinforced upholstery 16 Padded NCAO WINGS s 3 ce a bane 3 aca Rp pace sada UE ded RAE away eae 17 Headrest extension 2252s vas oc Y 3 Rx GRACE Radon DET E SO 17 Seat Cushions oensiform seat cushions eeee RR e 18 GUSMONTVDEOS xosaeeurrm iube bmx Sn eR Edo 3 4 ETS ETERS
33. should be wiped off with a soft cloth If the chair is splashed with mud or corrosive substances like salt water or road salt the chair should be washed clean with water wiped dry and a hypoallergenic and biodegradable lubricant reapplied to the mov ing parts The chair should never go into seawater as it will corrode areas that cannot be washed clean When going from outside to inside clean any excess dirt or mud from the wheels to prevent soiling of inside environment The cushion is intended for both indoor and outdoor use It should be kept clean and dry to prevent mold or mildew If the cushion gets wet the excess water should be wiped off with a soft cloth 4 Safety Instructions e Follow folding unfolding instructions e Never leave occupied chair unattended e Do not attempt to take occupied chair up or down stairs escalators steep inclines or icy or slippery surfaces e Verify firm Velcro attachment of the cushion to the wheelchair seat e Access the stability of the wheelchair after attaching the cushion to the wheelchair seat e To avoid tipping do not overload the chair or hang heavy items on the handles that might cause tipping e Be aware of newly created sharp edges e l requently inspect the adjustments on the frame and the positioning accessories e Do not use chair after occupant has outgrown it e Do not ignore minor malfunctions and maintain the chair in good operating condition Monitor the wheel locks
34. th the bolts provided Fig 25 Fig 25 To change height of armrest remove top mounting bolt slide armrest up or down as desired Reattach bolt Fig 26 Fig 26 Partially fold the chair to relieve fabric tension To change remove bolt and remount the seat tube using the hole provided in the seat back tube Fig 27 90 lower hole 95 upper hole gt Note Be sure to replace the bolt washers and nut in the same order as removed Fig 27 699000000090000000099000000000000000000009009000000000000000000000000090000000000000000000009000000000000000000000900000000000000009000000900000000000000090000000009000000000000000090000009000000000900000000000 CONVAID USER S GUIDE Positioning Guide Convaid offers a wide variety of supports to help properly position the user W Note The user must be fitted correctly into the chair to achieve optimal posture and comfort Three Point Positioning Belt The three point positioning belt is standard Adjust so the user stays securely in position The quick release buckle joins the crotch strap to both straps To Buckle Slip the metal buckle on the belt strap into the crotch strap clasp Fig 28 To Release Press the red button on the clasp and pull out the buckle Fig 28 The crotch strap can be adjusted by threading strap through desired slot Fig 29 Fig 29 POSITIONING GUIDE 0990090999999009909900009909000099099009009090900900090990000099000009
35. the lower legs Fig 49 Fig 49 CONVAID USER S GUIDE 09090090999999009909900009909000099099900900900090090090909900090099000000009909009900090099099009009900000909000090900900090099009000000900090099000000009909000909000000909000009090900000909000090900000099000000900909000090999090 The anatomic back support frame stabilizes the neck and head in a functional position to assist the develop ment of neck and head righting reflexes The anatomic back frame is optional from the factory and must be ordered with the chair Removable reformable stiffeners are located inside the fabric seat back Stiffeners easily pull out for custom forming with a heat gun Fig 50 Fig 50 Swing Away Lateral Support with Scoliosis Strap Single Flap Adjustable trunk support stabilizes the trunk and maintains midline position ing It can be pulled to one side for scoliosis correction if used with scoliosis strap Scoliosis strap comes standard with all trunk supports Fig 51 The trunk support is attached to the chair with straps that wrap behind the seat back and connect with Velcro Fig 52 Support is achieved by pulling each triangular flap toward the appropriate side then securing it by wrapping the strap around the frame and attaching with Velcro The two flaps can also be wrapped around the child s torso and joined in the middle Double Flap One set of triangular flaps locates the midline positioning The second set
36. to the left or right more than six inches 15 cm Wheels should be free running and the wheel locks brakes adjusted to adequately secure the chair Following the fold unfold instruc tions the chair should fold unfold smoothly without undue effort All fasten ers should be secure Fasteners on moving joints should not be over tight Seat fabric should not be wide stretched or sagging Positioning accessories should be correctly adjusted and secure 13 Authorized Service Dealer 6909090000000000000099000000000000000000009009000000000000000000000000000000000000090900000000090000000000000000900000900000000000000009000000900000000000000090000000000900000000000000009000009000000000900000090000 660900000000000000090000009000000000000000090000000000000009000000900000000009000000000000000909000009009000000000000009000000900990000000000000000000000900000000000000090000000900900000009000000900000000090000009090090 Limited Warranty Convaid warrants to the original retail purchaser of the Convaid product that if any part thereof proves functionally defective in material or workmanship within the specified warranty period such defective part will be repaired or replaced at Convaid s discretion free of charge Warranty service may be performed by an authorized service center or at Convaid s discretion the factory Warranty Period Frame amp X Braces eese nene Lifetime of original retail buyer Other components eeee On
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