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Page 2: ...r new wheelchair we recommend that you read this user manual carefully before you start to use the wheelchair Handicare Emineo in brief Emineo has been developed in line with the market The result is...

Page 3: ...r parts page 4 Assembly page 5 Using the wheelchair page 6 Adjusting the wheelchair page 13 Hip belt page 27 Safety page 28 Safety in cars page 30 Maintenance page 33 Labelling page 36 Technical speci...

Page 4: ...d to describe the various parts of the wheelchair Examine the drawing below and note the relevant parts on your wheelchair The equipment on your wheelchair may vary slightly from that shown in Figure...

Page 5: ...EMBLY Figure 2 Figure 3 Assembly Figures 2 and 3 The standard wheelchair is delivered complete All you need to do is Unfold the back see page 10 Fit the armrests see page 6 Fit the leg supports see pa...

Page 6: ...is completely in the casing Height adjustable pushing handle Figure 5 The pushing handle is adjusted by loosening the locking handle 5A whilst moving the pushing handle upwards or downwards to the de...

Page 7: ...and getting in and out of the chair easier The leg supports can be released by twisting the lever 7A inwards or outwards whilst swinging the leg supports After the leg support has been swung to the s...

Page 8: ...r easier the brake lever can be folded down This is done by pulling the brake lever upwards and then folding it down Using the brakes on Emineo with assistant brake assistant brake is standard on help...

Page 9: ...int is retained As you tilt the chair backwards the back opens 8 You can use various methods for tilting the chair depending on your function level The assistant squeezes the tilt lever and the user l...

Page 10: ...arately using the lever 13A Squeeze the lever as you push the backrest forwards or backwards Fold the backrest up or down Figures 14 and 15 Remove the armrests Tilt the chair forwards Pull out the bol...

Page 11: ...ir Figures 16 17 and 18 Activate the brakes Swing out or remove the leg supports Tilt the chair forwards The user can now be moved in or out the wheelchair by means of manual lifting or a person lift...

Page 12: ...ed before lifting In order for assistants to have a better lifting position they can alternatively lift from each side of the wheelchair Negotiating obstacles kerbs Figure 21 When negotiating kerbs et...

Page 13: ...i tipping position Seat height front One tool Pages 14 15 and 18 Stepless scale from 1 to 9 to ensure equal adjustment on both castor wheels Angle of castor wheels One tool Page 19 Stepless scale to e...

Page 14: ...ack can be adjusted using the methods below Moving the wheel block up or down Moving the wheel block up lowers the seat Moving the wheel block down raises the seat See page 16 Changing to bigger or sm...

Page 15: ...and thereby increase the ability to negotiate obstacles in narrow spaces and will also give more room for the legs A larger castor wheel will increase the turning radius but will also improve the abil...

Page 16: ...wheel block slightly apart Adjust the wheel block step by step up or down in accordance with the scale Squeeze the inner and outer wheel block together NB It is important to ensure that the pins in th...

Page 17: ...This is shown on a scale 27A on the wheel block Position 1 represents the best anti tipping position Loosen the nut 27B using a 27 mm wrench unscrew until it stops Adjust the casing for the driving w...

Page 18: ...figured up to a 30 angle the rear holes of the wheelbase should be used in order to avoid tipping of the chair Adjusting the seat height front Figures 30 31 32 and 33 When adjusting the height of the...

Page 19: ...housing will be in a vertical position 90 to the base This is achieved by using a right angle to the bearing house floor The bearing housing level for achieving the correct angle can be supplied as an...

Page 20: ...on in the slot before re tightening the screw and refitting the backrest cover Adjusting the neck support accessory Figure 35 Depth adjustment Loosen the locking handles 35A make the adjustment and ti...

Page 21: ...ers will prefer a balanced seat tilt i e where the seat tilts just as easily forwards as backwards Follow these steps to adjust the balance point of the seat tilt Remove the armrest and driving wheel...

Page 22: ...so achieve maximum comfort and support If the wheelchair is set up with a low backrest the top Velcro tape in the lower Velcro back will not be used This is only used if you adjust the backrest upward...

Page 23: ...sen the screw 42B using a 4 mm Allen key and pull push the lower tubing on the anti tip stabiliser Re tighten the screw Adjusting the anti tip stabiliser Basic Figure 43 Adjust the anti tip stabiliser...

Page 24: ...catch for adjusting the length of the leg supports is available as an accessory see page 37 Angle adjustable leg supports and leg supports with 70 and 90 hangers are available as accessories see page...

Page 25: ...gures 47 and 46 Angle adjustment The leg supports can be adjusted separately Loosen the locking handle 47A Adjust the leg supports to the desired angle and tighten the locking handle Balf support adju...

Page 26: ...the screw Adjusting the seat depth Figure 49 To adjust the seat depth steplessly loosen the four screws in the seat plate using a 4 mm Allen key Push the seat plate forwards or backwards Re tighten t...

Page 27: ...loosen the four screws in the seat plate and pull the seat forward use a 4 mm Allen key Fit the mounting brackets to the hip belt Use a 5 mm Allen key and a 13 mm wrench and screw in the screw 52A an...

Page 28: ...tics balance and tipping point Exercise particular care when you start to use the chair again Avoid making modifications or alterations to the chair which may affect the safety which is built in to th...

Page 29: ...29 SAFETY Figure 54 Reflectors Figure 54 and 55 Use reflectors when using Emineo outdoors See Figure 54 and 55 for reflector locations Figure 55...

Page 30: ...a 4 point fastening system The system is a total system that fastens both the wheelchair and user to the car The system requires fastening rails to be mounted in the car Emineo has marked off four po...

Page 31: ...en used as a passenger seat in a car WARNING a Where possible the wheelchair should be in a forward facing direction and secured in accordance with the instructions from the manufacturer of the fasten...

Page 32: ...the chair and secured in the vehicle during transport so that they don t become loose and cause injury to the user in the event of a collision g Support and positioning equipment must not be regarded...

Page 33: ...ing instructions on the various textiles Conditions which may damage the wheelchair The chair should not be used in temperatures below 35 C or over 60 No requirements are specified in connection with...

Page 34: ...ackrest angle 5 mm Allen key and 13 mm wrench Castervinkel 4 mm Allen key Basic 5 mm Allen key One tool Centre of gravity 27 mm wrench One tool 27 mm and 16 mm wrench Basic Seat height back 27 mm wren...

Page 35: ...the valve out completely See that the edge of the tyre is well down in the inward side of the rim 58A Bend the edge of the tyre over the edge of the rim Use a special tyre lever 58B if necessary Ensu...

Page 36: ...nual Balance of the seat see manual 1 2 3 LABELLING Product name Model Seat width Seat depth Max user weight Serial number CE marking Year and month of production Labelling for lifting points Angle of...

Page 37: ...vary 1 cm Seat height front standard The table shows front seat heights when using different kinds of fork and wheel sizes as well as seat heights when moving the position of the castor wheel inside t...

Page 38: ...of flame retardant material The wheelchair can alternatively be delivered with solid pneumatic tyres for the castor wheels and driving wheels Areas of use Handicare Emineo is designed for both indoor...

Page 39: ...ntee Damage to accessories is not covered by this guarantee Equipment that is not treated with due care or is used in a way that is inconsistent with the guidelines in our user manual will not be cove...

Page 40: ...40 10 20 19 18 16 15 13 12 11 9 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 23 17 22 21 7 ACCESSORIES...

Page 41: ...h long lever Leg supports Angle adjustable leg supports 7 Leg supports with 70 and 90 hangers Short 80 hangers for leg supports Footplate depth adjustable 8 Amputation support 10 11 Quick release lock...

Page 42: ...42 NOTES...

Page 43: ...erpreted as an obligation on the part of Handicare Produksjon AS Handicare Produksjon AS takes no responsibility legal or financial for any errors or inaccuracies which may be found in this user manua...

Page 44: ...07 Utgitt mai 2007 HandiCare Produksjon AS Manufactured by Handicare Produksjon AS www handicare no...

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