E&J EJ78X-1 - Manual (Page 3)

EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 3
1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing an Everest & Jennings ® product. We at Graham-Field wish to assure you
of our continuing commitment to provide innovation and quality in our products. Important
safety, operating, and maintenance instructions that warrant the attention of both user and at-
tendant are included in this operation manual. Read the entire manual carefully before operat-
ing your new EJ78X-1 Transport Chair, keep it handy for future reference, and refer to it as often
as necessary to help maintain good performance standards.
Consult your healthcare professional and Graham-Field dealer for assistance in developing and
learning safe and effective techniques for performing your daily activities according to your in-
dividual physical abilities and needs, and to make certain that your Transport Chair is properly
prescribed and adjusted for your use.
The safety precautions in this manual are general warnings intended to be used only as basic
guidelines. You may find it necessary to develop your own methods for safely solving frequent-
ly encountered challenges. Again, consult your professional medical advisors for their recom-
mendations about safety methods, and never hesitate to ask for their assistance.
Your Transport Chair should receive frequent, regularly scheduled maintenance, including
an inspection of the mechanical parts, to ensure proper operation. Some suggested inspec-
tion procedures, troubleshooting procedures, and adjustment procedures are included in this
manual. When it comes to service and repair, remember that your Graham-Field dealer knows
your Transport Chair best.
The person performing adjustments on the Transport Chair has the responsibility of making
certain that the user can safely operate the Transport Chair with the adjustments selected.
This person must evaluate the user's ability, weight, physical condition, the environment in
which the Transport Chair will be used, and the terrain over which the Transport Chair will
travel.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing.
INTENDED USE
The EJ78X-1 Transport Chair is a manual, folding, lightweight Transport Chair, suitable for
frequent users with a maximum weight capacity of 250 lb (113 kg) who require a lightweight,
portable Transport Chair, fitted to their anatomy, without the need of customization or altera-
tion to the center of gravity. The EJ78X-1 Transport Chair is intended for indoor and/or outdoor
use. The EJ78X-1 Transport Chair is intended to be propelled by an attendant at all times, who
should remain behind the Transport Chair when the user is being positioned or the Transport
Chair is in use.
STATEMENTS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Please note the following special statements, used throughout this manual, and their signifi-
cance:
Note: Provides application recommendations or other useful information to ensure that you get the
most from your product.
Caution: Indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could result
in minor personal injury or product/property damage.
WARNING: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.