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. 2018-02

Panthera

AB reserves the right to make technical changes if required

CONTACT

If you have any questions or need help with the product, contact your local supplier (Assis-

tance centre) first. To get in touch with the manufacturer, see the details below:

Panthera AB +46 (0)8-761 50 40

Gunnebogatan 26

www.panthera.se

SE-163 53 Spånga

[email protected]

DESCRIPTION

(Fig. 1 and 2)

Panthera U3 light

is a dyn

amic wheelchair designed to let you live life as actively as pos-

sible. Meticulous attention has been paid to every detail.

The low weight, combined with the stable, fixed frame and easy rolling castors, make the

wheelchair extremely easy to manoeuvre.

The chassis’ seat angle, along with adjustable backrest and seat upholstery and backrest

angle adjustment, combine to provide extremely good seating comfort

The fabric used in the backrest upholstery has been carefully selected to provide

ergonomic 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.

Panthera U3 Light Y-front

Fig. 2 och 3

, gives full frame width for the user’s thighs and

then narrows down the frame front to the fixed footplate, where the feet rest together.

Also available as

Panthera U3 Light /L Y-front

and

Panthera U3 Light Y-front 90°

, has a

right angle, between the frame front and the seat. Otherwise they have the same specifi

cations as

U3 LIGHT.

Panthera U3 light,

Fig. 1, 2 and 3

U3 Light is a wheelchair designed for the active, advanced user. U3 Light has a ”tippy” ba-

lance, easy to lift and transport and also extremely easy to manouver. In standard configu

ration U3 Light has a rigid rear axle of carbon fibre, lightweight rear wheel, aluminium foot

rest, easy rolling castor wheels, arm brake, and a seatbag. The foldable back rest has no

locking mechanism. Available in two versions, U3 Light and U3 Light/L, U3 Light has a nor-

mal balance and U3 Light/L a more ”tippy” balance. On ”U3 Light/L” the rear axle is moved

forward an additional 22 mm. Fine adjustment of the balance is acomplished by adjusting

the back rest forward or ba-10mm.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Summary of Contents for U3 Light Y-Front

Page 1: ...thera AB reserves the right to make technical changes if required Operating instructions Panthera AB Gunnebogatan 26 163 53 Spånga 08 761 50 40 www panthera se panthera panthera se U3 Light U3 Light Y Front U3 Light Y Front 90 Wheelchair model ...

Page 2: ...noeuvrable 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 required the wheelchair c...

Page 3: ...hair s balance point can be adjusted to enable you to find a setting that makes you feel safe and secure Panthera U3 Light Y front Fig 2 och 3 gives full frame width for the user s thighs and then narrows down the frame front to the fixed footplate where the feet rest together Also available as Panthera U3 Light L Y front and Panthera U3 Light Y front 90 has a right angle between the frame front a...

Page 4: ...serves the right to make technical changes if required OVERLOOK Fig 3 1 Footrest 2 Chassis 3 Seat cushion 4 Backrest upholstery 5 Rear wheel Tyre 6 Puhrim 7 Brake 8 Quick release 9 Air valve 10 Rear axle 11 Castor 12 Castor fork 13 Connective tubing Fig 3 ...

Page 5: ...adjustment of the backrest upholstery and the position of the rear wheel are the most significant factors affecting the wheelchair 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 ar...

Page 6: ... your 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 ...

Page 7: ...e Brakes 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 I...

Page 8: ... that you 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 i...

Page 9: ...crews 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 Models with Y front The footrest in standard configuration allows adjustment in the 4 lowest holes To use the lowest position the footrest in its highest position you need to shorten the footrest with a s...

Page 10: ...he backrest tubing becoming crooked Test this by placing the backrest in the upright position and checking that both adjustment screws are touching the frame 3 Experiment with suitable backrest angles before tightening the lock nuts 1 on both sides 5 The tension of the backrest upholstery Fig 11 You can adjust the backrest upholstery to suit the shape of your back using the straps located under th...

Page 11: ...urther back you place the backrest the more tippy the wheelchair gets This makes the wheelchair light at the front and more of the weight is moved to the reawheels The wheelchair becomes more easy to manouver and easier to lift up on the rearwheels to climb obstacles like curbes thresholds etc The wheelchair must not be to tippy Then you risk to tip over and fall backwards U3 Light comes in two ve...

Page 12: ...e brake forwards and backwards Adjust the brake so that it presses around 4 mm into the tyre while in locked position Tighten the lock screw 1 using a 5 mm Allen key 3 Adjust the brake on the other side by following steps 1 to 3 Adjusting the one hand brake Fig 13 One arm brake is activated by pulling lever 1 backwards until stop Then both rear wheel are locked at the same time 1 Use a 4 mm Allen ...

Page 13: ...s 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 Side guards Fig 15 The side guards prevent clothing and loose items from becoming jammed in the wheel chair s spokes and also stop dirt from the wheels getting onto the user s cl...

Page 14: ...also be folded in Folding up the push handle 1 Lift the push handle uppwards 2 2 The handle locks automatically in the position Folding down the push handle 1 Push and hold the button on top of the handle 1 2 Fold down the handle and release the button Hip belt Fig 17 A hip belt positioning belt may be fitted without affecting conformity to the CE Mark standard Hip belts can be fitted around the f...

Page 15: ...a vehicle it is always preferable to transfer the user to a regular car seat secured by a seat belt An exception may be made if the vehicle is fitted with a device designed in accordance with Bus Directive 2001 85 EG Appendix VII Item 3 8 3 In such cases the user may trav el without a restraint system with the wheelchair facing in the opposite direction to which the vehicle is travelling Fig 19 ...

Page 16: ...sts if necessary and pull them up vertically 2 Remove the seat cushion if necessary 3 Push the backrest forward to lower the backrest Detaching the rear wheel Fig 21 1 Push the quick release button 1 2 Pull the wheel straight off Attaching the rear wheel Fig 21 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...

Page 17: ...en 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 quick releases more regularly Pump up the tyres ...

Page 18: ... 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 correctly and the wheel is completely circular Replacing Castors Fig 26 1 Order parts from Panthera in the correct dimension 2 Detach the ...

Page 19: ...ear 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 U3 models are suitable for reuse Prior to being reused the wheelchair must be clea...

Page 20: ...24 24 24 24 24 Pushrim diameter 555 mm 555 mm 555 mm 555 mm 555 mm Rearwheel camber angle 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Castor diameter 87 mm 87 mm 87 mm 87 mm 87 mm Footrest to seat measure 35 43 cm 35 43 cm 35 43 cm 35 43 cm 35 43 cm Transport measure Width 44 47 50 53 56 Length 72 72 72 72 72 Height 38 38 38 38 38 Weight Max angle with brake 5 5 5 5 5 Total g 6000 6050 6100 6150 6200 Transport 3700 3750 ...

Page 21: ...eel diameter 24 24 24 24 24 Pushrim diameter 555 mm 555 mm 555 mm 555 mm 555 mm Rearwheel camber angle 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Castor diameter 87 mm 87 mm 87 mm 87 mm 87 mm Footrest to seat measure 36 44 cm 36 44 cm 36 44 cm 36 44 cm 36 44 cm Transport measure Width 40 43 46 49 52 Length 74 74 74 74 74 Height 38 38 38 38 38 Weight Max angle with brake 5 5 5 5 5 Total g 6000 6050 6100 6150 6200 Transpo...

Page 22: ...rwheel diameter 24 24 24 24 24 Pushrim diameter 555 mm 555 mm 555 mm 555 mm 555 mm Rearwheel camber angle 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Castor diameter 87 mm 87 mm 87 mm 87 mm 87 mm Footrest to seat measure 35 43 cm 35 43 cm 35 43 cm 35 43 cm 35 43 cm Transport measure Width 40 43 46 49 52 Length 65 65 65 65 65 Height 40 40 40 40 40 Weight Max angle with brake 5 5 5 5 5 Total g 6300 6350 6400 6450 6500 Tran...

Page 23: ...23 art nr bruk U3 Light eng Rev 2018 02 Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes if required NOTES ...

Page 24: ...24 art nr bruk U3 light eng Rev 2018 02 Panthera AB reserves the right to make technical changes if required Panthera AB Gunnebogatan 26 163 53 Spånga Sweden 08 7www panthera se panthera panthera se ...

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