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INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

QPX-AL

QPX-TI

R2 – 07/2017

OFF CARR S.r.l. Via Dell’Artigianato II, 29 35010 Villa del Conte (PD) Italy

Tel. +39 049 9325733 Fax +39 049 9325734

[email protected]

www.offcarr.com

INDEX ......................................

ERRORE. IL SEGNALIBRO NON È DEFINITO.

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Page 1: ...NUAL QPX AL QPX TI R2 07 2017 OFF CARR S r l Via Dell Artigianato II 29 35010 Villa del Conte PD Italy Tel 39 049 9325733 Fax 39 049 9325734 offcarr offcarr com www offcarr com INDEX ERRORE IL SEGNALIBRO NON È DEFINITO ...

Page 2: ...E OF GRAVITY 12 3 2 HOW TO ADJUST THE BACKREST ANGLE 13 3 3 ADJUSTING THE CLOTHES GUARDS POSITION 13 3 4 ADJUSTING AND MAINTAINING THE PARKING BRAKES 13 3 5 REPLACING THE FRONT CASTORS 15 3 6 ADJUSTING BACKREST UPHOLSTERY TENSION 15 3 7 ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE BACKREST 15 3 8 FOOTPLATE TO SEAT DISTANCE ADJUSTMENT 17 3 9 SETTING THE REAR WHEEL CAMBER 17 4 SPOKE GUARDS 18 5 USE OF THE WHEELCHAIR...

Page 3: ... system for quality of medical devices according to the UNI EN ISO 13485 2016 regulations These certifications offer prestige to the company and find confirmation in the quality of products and in customer satisfaction OFF CARR products meet the the MDR 2017 745 requirements Before using or making adjustments on this device carefully read what reported on this instruction manual If needed please c...

Page 4: ...forbidden to use the wheelchairs or parts of them in different ways from those described on this manual 1 1 QPX Parts 1 Pushing handle 2 Backrest 3 Sideguards 4 Seat 5 Semi crossbar 6 Frame 7 Footrest housing 8 Footrest footplate 9 Front forks 10 Parking brakes 11 Rear wheel hub bush RW Rear wheel FC Front castor QPX is a folding frame wheelchair available in TI version Titanium frame and AL alumi...

Page 5: ...osition in order to find the most comfortable setup for the user front frame 6 is available with Y shape standard or with straight front tubes and the footplate 8 is self closing and adjustable both for angle and for height as per allowed by the setup The wheelchair is provided with carbon fibre or with aluminium sideguards 3 as chosen on the order form The order form allows to choose optional L s...

Page 6: ...heelchairs 2 Setup The setup MUST be performed by qualified personnel in order to assure the correct working shape of the product and the best instructions to the user 2 1 Opening closing the wheelchair QPX OPENING the wheelchair Unlock locking lever A by putting it vertically Start opening the seat by pulling apart the wheels from one another outward When the wheelchair is slightly open apply pre...

Page 7: ... not pivoted end Doing so the closing process starts in a bit easier way and avoiding the force needed to start from the footrest completed open 2 2 Opening closing the backrest Careful The two backrest holders are independent they both have to be closed at the same time CLOSING the backrest Push the E lever on one of the two holders to unlock the backrest movement Repeat on the other holder Be ca...

Page 8: ...t s revolving and removable and depending on the setup height adjustable INSERTING Place the lower part of the armrest onto its correct lodging Make sure it is facing the right way and check the correct placement by verifying its stability REMOVAL When removing the armrest must be revolved backwards even if partially before it is removed from its lodging The armrest is not fundamental for the corr...

Page 9: ... placement is correct and stable Inserting and extracting the clothes guards can be performed with the wheel both in place and not and even with the user sitting on the wheelchair 2 5 Inserting removing the rear wheels Usually QPX wheelchairs are shipped with the rear wheels disconnected from the frame To put the wheels in place do the following make sure the brakes are unlocked Insert the axle in...

Page 10: ...ake sure the pressure of the tyres is within the range shown on the tyre Usually the maximum pressure is 7 5 BAR for high pressure rear tyres and of 4 5 BAR for 20 22 24 x1 3 8 e di 2 5 BAR and any front inflatable castors If Schwalbe Marathon Plus have been chosen they must be at all times inflated between 7 and 9 bars in order to preserve the tyres themselves If loading on an airplane deflate th...

Page 11: ... OFF position Pulling brake ON position Fig U Scissor brake OFF position Scissor brake ON position The supplied brakes are designed for parking only and they are not suitable to reduce the wheelchair speed 2 8 Checking any accessories Optional accessories might be shipped separately and have to be put in working order before using the wheelchair Fig T Fig R Fig S ...

Page 12: ...kes easier to loose balance backwards All QPX wheelchairs are supplied with adjustable axle To adjust the axle By keeping the axle button pressed pull out the wheel from the hub See 2 5 unfasten without completely removing the D screws move the bushes holders of the rear axle to the desired position on the frame there are some marked positions which allow the correct aligning of the blocks Re fast...

Page 13: ...eel down to about 6 mm Tighten the latching screws The latching blocks have holes already drilled to ease any placement change 3 4 Adjusting and maintaining the parking brakes The brakes are exclusively made for parking and cannot be used in any case to reduce the speed of the moving wheelchair The wheelchair can be setup with classic or fold away brakes It is possible to modify the tilt of the ba...

Page 14: ...urled pin is worn out in the contact area with the tyre it is possible to turn it or to replace it with a new one Scissor brakes Place the brake in the OFF position See 2 7 Fig T Loosen without removing the B screws which fasten the brake to the clamp and screws A which fasten the clamp to the frame Place the scissor brake to ON position See 2 7 Fig U Slide the brake clamp until it reaches the rea...

Page 15: ...e instability of the wheelchair 3 6 Adjusting backrest upholstery tension The backrest tension can be adjusted by acting on the velstraps Fold up the B upholstery cover of the backrest Adjust the upholstery tension by opening or closing the disclosed velstraps A Fold down the B upholstery cover back in place The bands that define the backrest tension especially the one on top should not be too ten...

Page 16: ...r or raise the handles until reaching the most suitable height the tubes are pre holed with 2 cm steps Insert again the A screws and screw them firmly Set the correct backrest tension and fold properly the upholstery cover see 3 2 A similar procedure can be also followed to change the extension backrest tubes when the wheelchair is configured without pushing handles ...

Page 17: ...y 3 9 Setting the rear wheel camber It is possible to change the wheel camber by replacing the rear bushes as follows Remove the wheel Loosen the clamp holding the bush in place Remove the bush and replace it with a suitable one for a different camber Place the bush with the sides perpendicular to the floor but before fixing its clamp check the correct alignment of the wheels Insert the rear wheel...

Page 18: ...brakes have only a parking purpose and should never be used as service brakes to slow down the wheelchair in motion To ensure the efficiency of the brakes maintain the tyres properly inflated and check every 3 months the knurled locking pin wear see 2 4 and 2 6 The arm rests are not designed to lift the wheelchair Anti tip wheels aren t to be used under any circumstances as transit wheels Do not l...

Page 19: ...nt if necessary Verify the working of removable parts Clean periodically the wheelchair using a damp cloth and avoid even partial immersion Keeping the wheelchair clean enhances its efficiency The wheelchair in specific setup can include among its parts some chromed metal components If you are allergic to chromium do not use the device and inform the producer for the required substitutions if not ...

Page 20: ...rathon Plus tyres should always be kept from a minimum of 7 bars to a maximum of 9 bars to prevent damage to the tyres themselves Keep the wheelchair away from direct heat sources as not all upholsteries in the order form are fireproof ...

Page 21: ...om the wheels Be careful not to accidentally put your fingers between the wheel and clothes guards or brakes to avoid injury To keep the wheelchair efficient and maintain its safety requirements is suggested to perform regularly a maintenance program Ineffective maintenance operations and improper use of the device can cause damage or injury to the user or assistant In case of transport by plane i...

Page 22: ...22 Before transferring in or out of the wheelchair always remember to activate the brakes ...

Page 23: ...lat tyre affects the efficiency of brakes and the agility of the wheelchair Quarterly Check the tightness of the rear wheel support plate screws Check the tightness of the front fork support screws Check the wear of the front wheels Check the efficiency of the bearings on the rear and front wheels and on the front fork support plates Check the efficiency of the brakes Lubricate moving parts such a...

Page 24: ...ust tepid water to remove detergent residuals dry the wheelchair prior to further processing visually inspect the cleanliness of the complete device disinfect the wheelchair using alcohol 70 90 be sure it is completely dry before proceeding with any other operation UPHOLSTERY In case of no user change during the cleaning treatment wash rinse dry and disinfect the upholstery using the same process ...

Page 25: ...9 Technical service For any problems fault or breakage please inform immediately the authorized dealer supplying the following indications a model b serial number c fault description d any reference or order number if available recorded on the order form Every component of the wheelchair is available as spare part ...

Page 26: ... 5 During the warranty period OFFCARR may proceed at its own discretion at the repair or substitution of the faulty part 6 There is no granted warranty to damage caused by slovenliness negligence carelessness or by faulty maintenance performed by non authorized personnel 7 OFF CARR is not responsible of any damage occurred during transport The forwarder company is the only responsible therefore in...

Page 27: ...hat protect it from atmospheric agents as shown on the packing box Upon receipt check the box integrity and in case of problems immediately notify them on the waybill Open the package remove the wheelchair and check that it is not damaged In case of problems note your remark on the waybill and notify them immediately to the forwarder Once these checks have been carried out place again the wheelcha...

Page 28: ...e materials Replaced parts and disposal of such materials must be in compliance with the local applicable laws For wheelchair disposal contact your dealer OFF CARR s r l reserves the right to make improvements and or changes its products without prior notice with respect of the device features suitability and certifications the warranty contract and the availability of spare parts according to the...

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