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IKON Mobility

Operating Manual

Manual Wheelchair Series – Model 40

Distributor/ Manufacturing Representative:

This manual must be given to the

caregiver responsible for this wheelchair and its occupant.

Caregiver, Clinician or Social Services:

Before using this wheelchair, read this

manual thoroughly and save for future reference.

Summary of Contents for IKON 40

Page 1: ... 40 Distributor Manufacturing Representative This manual must be given to the caregiver responsible for this wheelchair and its occupant Caregiver Clinician or Social Services Before using this wheelchair read this manual thoroughly and save for future reference ...

Page 2: ...ations 4 Product General Description 5 Usage 6 Cleaning 7 Maintenance and Service 8 Warranty 9 Technical Data 10 Set up and Operation 11 1 IKON Mobility 11 2 General 11 2 1 Wheels 11 2 2 Brakes 11 2 3 Legrests 11 2 4 Armrests 12 Accessories Replacement Parts 12 1 Anti Tippers ...

Page 3: ...ly members must read this operating manual before using the chair The resident s primary caregiver is responsible for ensuring that anyone who is unfamiliar with unwilling or unable to adhere to the safety and operating instructions is not permitted to operate or move the chair A copy of this instruction manual must always be available Travrsa accepts no liability for damages injury or accidents c...

Page 4: ...e unable to stand and or walk and so they need a transportation device to maintain some or all daily tasks Contra indications This type of wheelchair must not be used by persons with flaccid paralysis or other diseases that cause serious body control problems Such persons require special wheelchairs designed for extra stable support of the user s body The need and possibility of usage of an IKON w...

Page 5: ...Spec Sheet per ISO 7176 15 and RESNA WC 1 2009 Section 15 PN EN 1021 1 2007 PN ISO 7176 1 3 5 7 8 15 PN ISO 7176 19 EEC 42 93 Medical Devices Directive ...

Page 6: ...must only be used on a stable surface Avoid skin burns during usage of the chair in direct sunlight Various parts of the product might become hot It is not recommended to use the wheelchair on sand in mud or extreme weather conditions Do not remove by yourself any parts or accessories of the wheelchair It may influence the product s stability and rigidity WARNING The wheelchair is not designed as ...

Page 7: ... For some adjustments you will need some standard tools available in most hardware stores Allen wrench The wheelchair provides comfortable transportation and storage thanks to its solid cross frame structure easy maneuvering easy transfer in to and out of the wheelchair Each standard wheelchair box comes shipped in every package with One main cross frame with upholstery two brakes two armrests two...

Page 8: ...cal equipment professional before it is delivered to the end user Remove all the chair s elements from the box and check if all components are included according to your order specification If you discover that some part is missing or damaged do not continue the assembly process but contact your dealer How to fold and unfold the wheelchair To fold Take the cushion out Flip up the foot plates Lift ...

Page 9: ... an individual or assisted transfer Drive the wheelchair as close to the bed as possible and ensure that front wheels are facing forwards Pull the brake and lift the legrests Do not step on the footrests as this may cause falling out of the wheelchair The attendants should predominantly use leg muscle strength to aid person from the bed to the wheelchair avoiding the excessive bending down and inj...

Page 10: ...orward until the rear wheels touch the edge Use the handles at the back of the wheelchair to lift the rear wheels on the threshold Users with their back to the threshold This method will only work with a short threshold and if the legrests do not touch the ground Drive to the threshold backward until the rear wheels touch it Push the rear wheels backward leaning forwards at the same time Attendant...

Page 11: ... as it is necessary Drive the wheelchair slowly over the edge and carefully lower the front casters onto the floor Users with their back to the threshold We do not recommend using this technique over a threshold higher than 4 Drive the wheelchair as close as possible to the edge of the threshold Drive onto the threshold very slowly leaning forwards at the same time WARNING This operation can be da...

Page 12: ...air touching the first step with the rear wheels Use the handles to incline the wheelchair backward The second attendant should grasp the lower front corners of the frame WARNING Never lift the wheelchair by grabbing the legrests Carry the wheelchair slowly up the stairs step by step After overcoming the last step pull the wheelchair backwards until the front casters can be lowered onto the floor ...

Page 13: ... seat and the backrest upholstery can be cleaned with soap and water Normal dirt on the metal and the plastic parts can be removed with standard cleaning agents and sponge or soft rag Frequency and method of cleaning the chairs should be determined by facility infection control protocols If visibly soiled thoroughly clean the chair immediately as per the cleaning instructions in this manual The cl...

Page 14: ...ecause they can wound the user s hands while riding the wheelchair If necessary Brakes The efficiency of brake operation can be affected by dirt accumulated on tires Keep the brakes clean wiping them with a damp cloth to remove dirt and also lubricating the funnel of screws on which the brake levers turn Check the horizontal brake position Control the correctness of brake operation at least once a...

Page 15: ...Flat tire Possible puncture of tube tire Tire and tread are worn down Contact your nearest wheelchair dealer to repair or replace broken tubes and tire In case of any product failure we recommend you contact an authorized service The manufacturer does not guarantee the proper functioning of the device if it has been repaired by unauthorized service and or not using original spare parts WARNING Una...

Page 16: ...ds the warranty Installation of parts that require the frame to be altered in any way must be completed by an authorized representative unauthorized performances will void the warranty Travrsa retains the right to make product design and product application changes without notice The application and use of IKON products shall remain the responsibility of the purchaser or user Please reference the ...

Page 17: ... no legrests 30 30 Folded height 34 5 34 5 Folded width 13 5 13 5 Total weight Including legrests armrests and anti tippers 34 lbs 34 lbs Front seat height 16 16 Backrest height 16 5 16 5 Legrests Swing Away Elevating Swing Away Elevating Legrest range 13 5 19 Adjustable 13 5 19 Adjustable Legrest angle 70 70 Footrests Flip Up and Angle Adjustable Flip Up and Angle Adjustable Armrests Flip Back Ad...

Page 18: ... responsive for the active wheelchair drivers Moving the axle position further away from the CoG makes the chairs less likely to tip and suitable for users who need more stability and safety To accommodate taller and shorter users the seat depth can be changed by adjusting the seat tubes and the upholstery The frame design allows for extensive adjustments of the seat angle the seat height and the ...

Page 19: ... To increase the maneuverability and responsiveness the axle plates can be moved to the front position It is easier to maneuver with a wheelchair when the rear wheels are in a front position but the rearwards stability is much lower If the wheels are adjusted to the front position the wheelchair should always be equipped with activated anti tip supports to protect it against tipping over Persons w...

Page 20: ...upported on the side frame by moving the front seat tube support 9 rearward on the side frame ends To make the adjustments Loosen bolts 5 6 which attach the cross to the frame Slide the crossbar with seat tubes to the required position Reinsert and tighten all bolts to secure the cross and armrest bracket in the new position Repeat all above for the other side of the frame Along with the crossbar ...

Page 21: ...ouse 1 is at a 90 angle with the floor Re tighten the bolts To modify the seat height you can assemble the front wheels in various positions 3 In this picture a front fork with five different positions is used The various holes also allow assembling front wheels with different diameters WARNING All the above adjustments can only be done by a qualified service provider or advised by a clinician WAR...

Page 22: ...eels are equipped with quick release axles that allow fast assembly or disassembly of the rear wheels To detach the wheel from the frame Press and hold the release button 1 and pull the wheel out of the bushing To re attach the wheel Place the axle s tip in the bushing 2 press and hold the release button 1 push the axle all the way into the bushing and release the button Try to pull the wheel out ...

Page 23: ...brake pull the brake lever backward 2 Now the wheels are able to roll Always engage the brakes if the wheelchair remains in a stationary position Always disengage the brakes before riding the wheelchair WARNING Always engage both brakes when getting in or out of the wheelchair WARNING Wheel brakes are not designed to slow down the moving wheelchair but they are only designed for parking 1 2 3 ...

Page 24: ...sts as this may cause the wheelchair to tip over To swing away or detach the legrest Press the locking lever 1 Swing the legrest 2 outside to approximately 45 Then pull it up to detach from wheelchair s frame 3 To attach the legrest Hold it to one side approx 45 to a frame Insert the legrest s tip into the hole on the frame 3 When the legrest hangs on the frame swing it to the front 2 The legrest ...

Page 25: ...Press the red button 4 if aluminium ELR or silver side button on steel ELR While holding it pressed lift or lower the legrest with your other hand to find the right angle Release the button To adjust the height of the calf support Release the locking lever 5 Adjust the height of the support Lock the locking lever To adjust the depth of the calf support Loosen and take away the bolt 6 Put the calf ...

Page 26: ...tton 1 located on the side panel Use your other hand to set the required height of the armrest pad Then release the button To flip the armrest up to swing it back Pull the locking lever 2 and lift the armrest Now you can also detach it from the wheelchair To close the armrest Lower it down until the front tip slides back into the bracket 3 It will lock itself automatically WARNING Never use the ar...

Page 27: ...rs WARNING Assembly of an anti tipping device should be conducted by specialized service or an experienced therapist only The anti tipping device is active when the small wheels are located low above the ground If elevated high above the floor it is inactive To activate or deactivate the anti tipping device pull out the locking pin 1 and hold it Use your other hand to slide the anti tip in the req...

Page 28: ...art 430107203 Please refer to section 11 2 1 for instructions on installation 430107302 43017203 12 3 Fastener Kit Assembly fastener kit part 430900111 This kit includes all necessary fasteners to assemble the IKON Wheelchais instructions for each fastener included with kit ...

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