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

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1  INTRODUCTION

Important safety, operating, and maintenance instructions that warrant your attention are 
included in this user manual. Read the entire manual carefully before operating your new 
wheelchair, and refer to it as often as necessary to help maintain good performance standards.
Consult your healthcare professional and GF authorized distributor for assistance in developing and 
learning safe and effective techniques for performing your daily activities according to your individual 
physical abilities and needs, and to make certain that your wheelchair 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 
frequently encountered challenges. Again, consult your professional medical advisors for their 
recommendations about safety methods, and never hesitate to ask for their assistance.
Your wheelchair should receive frequent, regularly scheduled maintenance, including an 
inspection of the mechanical parts, to ensure proper operation. Some suggested inspection 
procedures, troubleshooting procedures, and adjustment procedures are included in this manual. 
When it comes to service and repair, 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 for frequent users who require a lightweight, portable wheelchair, 
fitted to their anatomy, without the need of customization or alteration to the center of gravity. 
The Traveler L3 Plus is intended for indoor and/or outdoor use.
The person performing adjustments on the Traveler L3 Plus has the responsibility of making 
certain that the user can safely operate the wheelchair with the adjustments selected. This 
person must evaluate the user's ability, weight, physical condition, the environment in which the 
wheelchair will be used, and the terrain over which the wheelchair will travel. We recommend the 
use of anti-tippers at all times.

  WARNING: When wheelchair is in use, anti-tippers must be installed in the downward 

position.

Note the following special statements, used throughout this manual, and their significance:

  WARNING: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, 

could result in death or serious personal injury.

  CAUTION: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, 

could result in minor or moderate personal injury.

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  NOTICE: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could 

result in product or property damage.

Info: Provides application recommendations or other useful information to ensure that you get 

the most from your product.

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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