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ar

t.nr

.bruk-S3-eng, Rev

. 2016-02

Panthera

AB reserves the right to make technical changes if required

TRANSPORTATION

Assembling and disassembling the wheelchair

(Fig. 20 and 21)

When transporting the wheelchair, in a car, for example, the backrest can be folded and

the rear wheel detached.

Lowering the backrest

, Fig. 19:

1) Release the side guards and armrests, if necessary, and pull them up vertically.

2) Remove the seat cushion if necessary.

3) Pull the wire (1) and lower the backrest.

Detaching the rear wheel

Fig. 20:

1) Push the quick release button (1).

2) Pull the wheel straight off.

Attaching the rear wheel

, Fig. 20:

1) Push the quick release button (1).

2) Insert the wheel onto the rear axle and then push it in as far as possible.

3) Check that the button has sprung out (1), confirming the quick release is in locked

position.

4) Pull the wheel outwards to ensure it is firmly attached.

Fig. 24

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Fig. 20

Fig. 21

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Summary of Contents for S3

Page 1: ...016 02 Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes if required Operating instructions Wheelchair model Panthera AB Gunnebogatan 26 SE 163 53 Spånga Sweden 46 0 8 761 50 40 www panthera se panthera panthera se S3 U3 ...

Page 2: ...se who require a highly manoeuvrable wheel chair for everyday use both indoors and out while also providing comfortable and ergo nomically correct posture Featuring small outer dimensions and extremely low weight our wheelchairs are designed so you can easily lift it yourself into the car In addition the chassis is formed to provide a balanced effortless grip when lifting the chair into the car If...

Page 3: ...selected to provide ergo nomic and comfortable seating posture The wheelchair s balance point can be adjusted to enable you to find a setting that makes you feel safe and secure Accessories such as armrests and side guards boast a unique design and you can adjust the height and fore aft position of the armrests yourself without using tools The soft upper section of the side guards folds down when ...

Page 4: ...ake technical changes if required OVERVIEW Fig 3 1 Footrest 2 Chassis 3 Seat cushion 4 Armrest 5 Backrest Backrest upholstery 6 Rear wheel Tyres 7 Push rim 8 Brake 9 Quick release 10 Air valve 11 Rear axle 12 Castors 13 Fork 14 Connective tubing 15 Anti tip device Fig 3 ...

Page 5: ...hair s balance and tendency to tip After adapting your wheelchair check that you feel confident about the balance of the wheelchair The tipping capacity of the wheelchair may also be affected if a bag is hung on the back rest if you lean or stretch backwards if the tyres are worn or contain insufficient air or if there is an unexpected change to the surface you are driving on WARNING Panthera whee...

Page 6: ...our Panthera make sure you can lift yourself over the brake so that you do not sit on or get caught on it If you use the one hand brake and can stand up be careful not to open the brake by acci dent with the back of your legs Driving Before using your wheelchair outdoors spend plenty of time honing your driving technique in a secure indoor environment with a flat surface Always use the anti tip de...

Page 7: ...rakes under Settings 3 Place one hand on the far corner of the wheelchair chassis and the other on the surface you are moving from 4 Carefully transfer yourself into the wheelchair with good balance To ensure the wheelchair is as stable as possible reverse the wheelchair by 5 10 cm before stopping to make sure the Castors are pointing forwards Lifting while the user is in the wheelchair Fig 5 If t...

Page 8: ... make the adjustments in the correct order Firstly adjust the chair to enable the correct sitting posture Only then can you adjust the balance of the wheelchair to provide the mobility you require This must be done in the correct sequence as adjustments to the sitting posture affect the balance of the wheel chair Bear in mind that a little effort adjusting the chair to your requirements initially ...

Page 9: ...supported by the footplates or foot support Adjusting the height of the footrest 1 Remove the two screws supporting the footrest on the front of the frame using a 3 mm Allen key 2 You can then move the footrest up or down to fit into one of the fixed positions 3 Securely tighten the two screws 3 The tension of the calf strap heel strap Fig 8 and 9 The tension of the calf strap and heel strap will ...

Page 10: ...the angle of the backrest using the adjustment screws 5 on both sides Using the 4 mm Allen key unscrew the adjustment screws to tilt the backrest forwards Tighten ing the adjustment screws will allow the backrest to tilt backwards It is important to adjust both sides equally to avoid the backrest tubing becoming crooked Test this by placing the backrest in the upright position and checking that bo...

Page 11: ...e necessary support 5 Fold down the backrest upholstery s upper flap 1 6 The balance of the wheelchair Fig 12 You can adjust the balance of the wheelchair by moving the rear wheel s rear axle either forwards or backwards the further forward the rear axle is placed the greater the wheel chair s rear balance This is done in order to transfer more weight onto the rear wheel making the chair lighter a...

Page 12: ...Reattach the rear wheels to the rear axle of the wheelchair and push in the wheels as far as possible Check that the quick release button has sprung out confirming the quick release is in locked position 7 Pull the wheels outwards to ensure they are firmly attached 7 Adjusting the brakes Please note The effectiveness of the brakes is affected when the air pressure drops the tyres become worn or wh...

Page 13: ...nst the user tipping backwards Folding out the anti tip devices 1 Push the handle downwards 1 2 Fold out the anti tip device 3 Adjust the ground clearance 3 by fixing the wheel tubing in any of the four positions 4 Fold out the anti tip device on the other side by following steps 1 to 3 Folding in the anti tip devices 1 Push the handle downwards 1 2 Fold the anti tip device under the seat Side gua...

Page 14: ... while the button is pressed in 3 Release the button at one of the 4 different positions The armrests can be removed during transportation for example by pulling them up verti cally to release them from their attachments Push handles Fig 18 Push handles are used by assistants to drive the user in the wheelchair The push handles can be adjusted vertically and they can also be folded in Adjusting th...

Page 15: ...CE Mark standard Hip belts can be fitted around the frame s tubing at one of the locations indicated in Fig 18 TRANSPORTATION We would like to emphasise that when transporting a wheelchair user in a vehicle it is always preferable to transfer the user to a regular car seat secured by a seat belt The S3 and U3 models are crash tested and approved for transportation in mobility ser vice vehicles Whe...

Page 16: ...ests if necessary and pull them up vertically 2 Remove the seat cushion if necessary 3 Pull the wire 1 and lower the backrest Detaching the rear wheel Fig 20 1 Push the quick release button 1 2 Pull the wheel straight off Attaching the rear wheel Fig 20 1 Push the quick release button 1 2 Insert the wheel onto the rear axle and then push it in as far as possible 3 Check that the button has sprung ...

Page 17: ...hicle is travelling The wheelchair must always be secured to the vehicle in four locations Securing the wheelchair 1 Secure the straps around the tubing above the two castors See Fig 22 2 Fasten the two straps around the rear axle See Fig 23 Please note Do not attach metal hooks directly against the rear axle 3 Pull the wheelchair backwards and fully tighten the rear straps to ensure the wheelchai...

Page 18: ... user must be secured in the vehicle using a three point seatbelt in order to minimise the risk of injury to the head or chest in conjunction with braking or potential collision The vehicle s seatbelt must remain in contact with the user s body Seatbelts may not be separated from the user s body by any part of the wheelchair See Fig 24 and Fig 25 Unsecured accessories in the wheelchair must be rem...

Page 19: ...als were used during crash testing Restraint system HandiSecure HS01 A User seatbelt HandiSecure HS01 A three point seatbelt with high deflector Test dummy Hybrid III dummy weight 76 3 kg For more information about seatbelts and restraint systems contact the manufacture Handicare Specification of wheelchair used for crash test Full chassis width 39 cm Full backrest width 39 cm height 40 cm Foot su...

Page 20: ...h a cloth Apply a drop of oil to each bearing When finished reassemble the components Lubricate the rear wheel s quick release Remove the rear wheel by pressing the quick release button and pulling the wheel straight off Distribute a few drops of oil over the quick releases at the hub of the rear axle If you drive in rain sand salt or slush or rarely remove the rear wheel you should lubricate the ...

Page 21: ...anging the tyre and inner tube on a bicycle wheel 4 Carefully fit the inner tube and tyre to ensure the inner tube is not punctured Pump up the tyre 5 Reattach the wheel to the wheelchair taking care to ensure the quick release button springs out so the wheel is securely fastened to the hub Pull the wheel outwards to ensure it is firmly attached Spin the wheel to ensure the tyre has been fitted co...

Page 22: ...nufacturing The guarantee does NOT cover faults attributable to normal wear and tear negligent maintenance handling errors incorrect storage incorrect assembly on the part of the pur chaser adjustments and use of products from other supplies without obtaining Panthera AB s written consent or deterioration attributable to repairs carried out on the purchaser s own initiative Reuse The Panthera S3 U...

Page 23: ...20 mm 120 mm 120 mm 120 mm 120 mm 120 mm Transport dimensions Width 46 49 52 55 58 63 Length 75 75 75 75 75 75 Height 50 50 50 50 50 50 Weights Max inclination with brake 5 5 5 5 5 5 Total g 8 200 8 280 8 360 8 440 8 690 8 785 Transport 4 650 4 730 4 810 4 900 5 130 5 220 Weight of user kg 100 100 100 100 150 150 Min turning space cm 90 90 90 90 90 90 Air pressure in tyres bar kPa 8 800 8 800 8 80...

Page 24: ...24 24 Camber angle of rear wheel 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Diameter of Castor 120 mm 120 mm 120 mm 120 mm 120 mm 120 mm Transport dimensions Width 43 46 49 52 55 58 Length 71 71 71 71 71 71 Height 50 50 50 50 50 50 Weights Max inclination with brake 5 5 5 5 5 5 Total g 8 050 8 130 8 220 8 310 8 400 8 620 Transport 4 490 4 570 4 660 4 750 4 840 4 967 Weight of user kg 100 100 100 100 100 150 Min turn...

Page 25: ...meter of rear wheel 24 24 24 24 Camber angle of rear wheel 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Diameter of Castor 120 mm 120 mm 120 mm 120 mm Transport dimensions Width 43 46 49 52 Length 71 71 71 71 Height 50 50 50 50 Weights Max inclination with brake 5 5 5 5 Total g 8 050 8 130 8 220 8 310 Transport 4 490 4 570 4 660 4 750 Weight of user kg 100 100 100 100 Min turning space cm 85 85 85 85 Air pressure in tyres bar...

Page 26: ...iameter of Castor 120 mm 120 mm 120 mm 120 mm Transport dimensions Width 52 55 58 63 Length 75 75 75 75 Height 50 50 50 50 Weights Max inclination with brake 5 5 5 5 Total g 8 360 8 440 8 690 8 785 Transport 4 810 4 900 5 130 5 220 Weight of user kg 100 100 150 150 Min turning space cm 90 90 90 90 Air pressure in tyres bar kPa 8 800 8 800 8 800 8 800 Material chassis back rest Chrome molybdenum tu...

Page 27: ... 24 24 Camber angle of rear wheel 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Diameter of Castor 90 mm 90 mm 90 mm 90 mm 90 mm Transport dimensions Width 41 44 47 50 53 Length 78 78 78 78 78 Height 45 45 45 45 45 Weights Max inclination with brake 5 5 5 5 5 Total g 8 043 8 131 8 219 8 307 8 527 Transport 4 483 4 571 4 659 4 747 4 967 Weight of user kg 100 100 100 100 150 Min turning space cm 90 90 90 90 90 Air pressure i...

Page 28: ...28 art nr bruk S3 eng Rev 2016 02 Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes if required Panthera AB Gunnebogatan 26 SE 163 53 Spånga 46 0 8 761 50 40 www panthera se panthera panthera se ...

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