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EJ_3F012-3F013-3F014-INS-LAB-RevD20 • Traveler L3 Plus User Manual 

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CURBS — WITH ATTENDANT

              

              

 

Going up (Method 1) 

Going Up (Method 2) 

(Going Down)

  WARNING: When approaching a curb, ensure the hand grips are securely fastened and do 

not turn or slip off.

Curbs should only be negotiated with the assistance of an attendant. The following are 

suggestions only

 for curb negotiation. It is important for you to develop your own safe technique 

that is best suited for your abilities with the aid of your healthcare professionals.

Going Up (Method 1)

When approaching a curb, ensure the hand grips are securely fastened and do not turn or slip off. 
Tilt the wheelchair backward to its balance point and move forward until the front casters pass 
over the top of the curb. Lower the front casters slowly onto the curb while lifting the wheelchair 
by the push handles, and push forward until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb. Ensure the 
wheelchair has completely cleared the curb and can not roll backwards.

Going Up (Method 2)

Ensure the hand grips are securely fastened and do not turn or slip off. Turn the wheelchair 
around and back up until the rear wheels are against the curb. Tilt the wheelchair back to its 
balance point and lift up by the push handles while pulling the wheelchair up and over the curb. 
DO NOT let the front casters down until the wheelchair is back far enough to clear the curb.

Going Down

Ensure the hand grips are securely fastened and do not turn or slip off. While standing behind 
the wheelchair, turn the wheelchair around and carefully back down the step. Hold the handgrips 
tightly and pull the wheelchair to where the rear wheels reach the curb edge, then slowly roll 
the rear wheels down onto the lower level. After the wheels are safely on the lower level, tilt the 
wheelchair back to its balance position and turn it face forward. Lower the front casters carefully 
by placing one foot on the tipping lever and gradually decreasing the force of exertion.

STAIRS AND ESCALATORS

  WARNING: Never attempt to negotiate stairs or escalators in your Traveler L3 Plus.

Stairs and escalators are dangerous obstacles. If you encounter steps and there is no ramp 
available, avoid the steps by utilizing the disabled designated elevators now required in most 
locations.

WEIGHT TRAINING

  WARNING: This wheelchair is not designed or tested as a seat for weight training.

Summary of Contents for Traveler L3 Plus 3F014

Page 1: ...RevD20 Read this manual before operating your wheelchair Save this manual for future use The most current version of this manual can be found online at www grahamfield com Manual Wheelchair Models 3F...

Page 2: ...SWINGAWAY 15 REMOVE FOOTREST 15 ATTACH FOOTREST 15 ADJUST FOOTPLATE EXTENSION LENGTH 15 ELEVATING LEGREST DETACHABLE SWINGAWAY 16 REMOVE ELEVATING LEGREST 16 ATTACH ELEVATING LEGREST 16 ADJUST LEGRES...

Page 3: ...r remember that your GF authorized distributor knows your wheelchair best Thank you for choosing an Everest Jennings product The Traveler L3 Plus is a manual folding lightweight wheelchair suitable fo...

Page 4: ...ired traction Ensure that pathway is clear of all obstacles WARNING Do not turn wheelchair while going downhill as wheelchair could tip over WARNING Do not attempt inclines without anti tippers instal...

Page 5: ...f the wheelchair void the warranty and create a hazardous condition resulting in serious personal injury WARNING Do not lean on this wheelchair or use it as a walker these are practices which could re...

Page 6: ...are located on the Traveler L3 Plus one on each of the fixed rear wheels To engage push the lever forward Once over center the lever will lock into place To disengage pull back on the lever UNFOLDING...

Page 7: ...ace any fingers or parts of your hand under the seat rails 3 Attach footrests or legrests to wheelchair 4 Reinstall seat cushion if so equipped WARNING Ensure seat arms and footrests or legrests are l...

Page 8: ...EJ_3F012 3F013 3F014 INS LAB RevD20 Traveler L3 Plus User Manual 8 5 To fold wheelchair completely tip it sideways so wheel won t drag and press sides together as shown at above right...

Page 9: ...ribution and center of gravity When performing such activities do so as instructed in the following paragraphs to avoid tipping the wheelchair TRANSFER WARNING Always ensure the wheelchair is on a sta...

Page 10: ...could cause the wheelchair to tip Reach Forward Reach Sideward 1 Maneuver the wheelchair as close as possible to the object you wish to reach 2 Rotate both casters fully forward Go forward and then b...

Page 11: ...fessional first before attempting any inclines declines curbs or ramps Always inspect the ramp for hazards such as holes slippery or uneven surfaces etc before starting up or down If you can not see t...

Page 12: ...Turn the wheelchair around and back up until the rear wheels are against the curb Tilt the wheelchair back to its balance point and lift up by the push handles while pulling the wheelchair up and over...

Page 13: ...which the wheelchair will be used and the terrain over which the wheelchair will travel All adjustments and their page locations are referenced in the index at the end of this manual Specific tools ne...

Page 14: ...sted by engaging the upper arm release in one of several predrilled holes To adjust 1 Pull upper arm release until it unlocks freeing upper arm to move up and down To keep in unlocked position while a...

Page 15: ...t inward 3 Ensure that swingaway release lever is locked in a rearward position toward back of wheelchair WARNING Ensure footrests are locked in place before occupying or operating wheelchair ADJUST F...

Page 16: ...d in a rearward position toward back of wheelchair WARNING Ensure legrests are locked in place before occupying or operating wheelchair ADJUST LEGREST ELEVATION CAUTION It is possible to RAISE the ele...

Page 17: ...that legrest panels are locked in place before occupying or operating wheelchair ADJUST LEGREST FOOTPLATE EXTENSION LENGTH See Adjust footplate extension length in Footrest Detachable Swingaway secti...

Page 18: ...ed position and slide it 3 8 closer to the tire 4 Use an M11 wrench to tighten the adjustment bolt and engage the wheel lock to check the fit The wheel lock should indent the tire at least 3 8 5 Repea...

Page 19: ...elchair 1 Detach footrests or legrests from wheelchair 2 Remove the seat cushion if so equipped 3 Grab the seat upholstery at center front and rear with both hands pull sharply and lift up as shown at...

Page 20: ...heelchair away from the back of the front seat then lower the casters to the floorboard Slowly lift roll the chair into the car WARNING Ensure the wheelchair is stable and will not shift while the car...

Page 21: ...ore serious problems and or personal injury DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE You can do many of the scheduled maintenance tasks yourself if you have mechanical ability and a few basic tools Refer to the mai...

Page 22: ...least once a week Inspect each handrim for rough or sharp edges and if any are found replace handrims immediately Ensure that all hardware is properly aligned and secure CHECK WHEEL LOCK ENGAGEMENT C...

Page 23: ...ighten armpad mounting screws Check for burrs on the screw heads and replace if found Ensure that screws do not extend into the padding Confirm that posts at base of arm fit correctly in the sockets s...

Page 24: ...If the nut is too loose the caster will flutter or shimmy if the nut is too tight the wheelchair will be difficult to steer If the caster stem requires adjustment or the stem bearings require replace...

Page 25: ...ions and that casters are mounted in identical positions Caster stem s may be adjusted improperly See distributor to correct adjustment looseness in wheelchair squeaks rattles caster flutter sluggish...

Page 26: ...applicable product 3 Products considered to be of a non durable nature including but not limited to casters filters fuses gaskets lubricants and charts 4 Accessories or parts not provided by GF 5 Char...

Page 27: ...g legrest remove 16 Elevating legrest detachable swingaway 16 Elevating legrest elevation adjust 16 F Footrest attach 15 Footrest remove 15 Footrest detachable swingaway 15 G Getting started 6 H Handl...

Page 28: ...be found on our website www grahamfield com 2016 GF Health Products Inc All Rights Reserved Everest Jennings and Traveler are trademarks of GF Health Products Inc One Graham Field Way Atlanta GA 3034...

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