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JOKER EVOLUTION  48 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Medical device 

Class 1

 directive 2007/47/CE 

ULTRA LIGHT WHEELCHAIR

 

 

JOKER EVOLUTION 

 

Place of production 

Date of production 

Date of delivery 

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Certified company TÜV Rheinland directive UNI/EN/ISO/9001 
 
Rehateam® s.r.l. reserves the right to carry out modification and/or improvements to 
its products without prior notice. 
 
Total or partial reproduction of this manual is forbidden without written authorization  
from Rehateam® s.r.l..   

 

By RehaTEAM® Srl  
Vicolo Negrelli, 4 – 31040 Castagnole di Paese (TV) Italy 
Tel. +39 0422 484657 ra Fax +39 0422 484661 
http//www.rehateamprogeo.com 
[email protected] 

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Содержание JOKER EVOLUTION

Страница 1: ...JOKER EVOLUTION 1 ENGLISH REV 0 01 06 11 ENG JOKER EVOLUTION USER S MANUAL ...

Страница 2: ...JOKER EVOLUTION 2 ...

Страница 3: ...wheelchair parts 19 5 0 Using the wheelchair 20 5 1 Use 20 5 2 Closing the backrest 21 5 3 Opening the backrest 21 5 4 Lifting the wheelchair 22 5 5 Quick release rear wheels 23 5 6 Using the brakes 23 5 7 Safety belt and harness 24 6 0 Adjustments 25 6 1 General 25 6 2 List of parts in standard set up 26 6 3 Backrest height adjustment 27 6 4 Backrest angle adjustment 27 6 5 Rear wheels adjustment...

Страница 4: ...bols which are used to highlight points which are of particular interest or importance This symbol indicates actions that must be avoided at all times This symbol indicates that particular care should be taken about a procedure or note in order to avoid causing harm to people or things or breakages and dangerous situations in general General information to improve usage of the wheelchair by the us...

Страница 5: ...ich are essential for safe use of the wheelchair 2 0 Safety The Progeo JOKER EVOLUTION wheelchair is a medical device and therefore it should not be lent to other users even for short periods of time Making any unauthorised modifications or using un approved parts may change the wheelchair structure and create unsafe condition as well as possible harm to the chair and occupant is forbidden T H E M...

Страница 6: ...etting out and bring them close to the footplate when getting in Lean on the wheelchair and where possible on a stable object nearby Use the force of your arms to raise and move your body see fig 1 In cases where the occupant is not able to perform this movement alone or if the movement is to be performed on an uneven surface an attendant should be present see fig 2 While getting in or out of the ...

Страница 7: ...ck requires the presence of an attendant who must be standing behind the wheelchair ready to prevent it from overbalancing In order to find the point at which the chair will easily tip back and consequently the range within which it is safe to manoeuvre the chair proceed in the follows see fig 3 You are sitting on your chair hold the hand rims on the rear wheels firmly Then move the hand rims slig...

Страница 8: ...pter 2 2 Starting to use your wheelchair Going down steps on your own see fig 4 Bring the wheelchair right up to the leading edge of the obstacle Raise the front wheels by tilting the wheelchair while maintaining balance Move the rear wheels carefully down to the obstacle during this phase hold the handrails to control the descent Once the rear wheels have descended the obstacle tilt the wheelchai...

Страница 9: ...hair can assist the attendant by using the hand rims At the end of the descent tip the chair forward so that the front wheels are once again touching the ground In order to help the attendant to tilt the chair we advise the use of the tip back assistance device which is supplied as an accessory to this model see chapter 7 4 Tipping aid Going up steps with an attendant see fig 6 Move backwards towa...

Страница 10: ...his model and which is useful for preventing the chair from tipping over backwards see chapter 7 3 anti tip wheels Lean forwards and keep your weight forward in the chair in order to prevent the wheelchair from tipping over backwards Hold the rear hand rims tightly Move the wheelchair hard up the slope whilst ensuring that you move smoothly and fluidly Do not move your upper body backwards and for...

Страница 11: ...ng forwards see fig 9 Ensure that the front wheels of the chair are pointing forwards In order to do this move the chair forwards and then backwards Put on the brakes in order to prevent the chair from moving suddenly during the movement Lean forward in such a way that your upper body does not move beyond the front wheels at any time Moving the weight of the body excessively forward may cause the ...

Страница 12: ... see fig 11 Do not move your upper body beyond the rear wheel as the wheelchair could overbalance With your free hand for greater safety and stability hold on to the wheelchair 2 6 Tyre pressure In order to guarantee consistent precise running and braking it is necessary to ensure that the tyres are correctly inflated Remove the plastic valve cover on the valve that is found on the rim of the rear...

Страница 13: ...icular attention to type of tyre fitted as shown in table 1 Table 1 Rear Wheel Tyre Pressure TYRE PRESSURE High Pressure 7 BAR High pressure profile 7 BAR Marathon Plus 10 BAR Anti puncture Does not require inflation The anti puncture tyres does not require inflation This type of tyre needs less maintenance and eliminates the costs and inconvenience due to repair or replacement of the inner tube H...

Страница 14: ...system After opening the backrest see chapter 5 3 Opening the backrest always check carefully that the pin A is securely engaged in the hole of the backrest plate S When the backrest is fully opened an audible click will indicate it is securely locked see figure14 2 9 Footplate There are two kind of footplates available for the model JOKER EVOLUTION with aluminium plate angle adjustable figure15 w...

Страница 15: ...sult in the chair overbalancing the chair is supplied with a calf restraining belt which should be adjusted so that the occupant s feet do not come into contact with the front wheels of the chair at any time see fig 17 2 11 Tubular armrests The model JOKER EVOLUTION can be provided with tubular armrests figure18 The armrests are considered as accessory and must therefore be ordered separately They...

Страница 16: ...tly tightened at least once a month If necessary consult an authorized PROGEO dealer or technician 2 13 Wheelchair lifetime Under normal daily use the PROGEO wheelchair has a lifetime of 5 years provided that it receives careful maintenance at the correct intervals The lifetime will considerably increased if the wheelchair is used only indoors or not on a daily basis 2 14 Avoiding accidents Moveme...

Страница 17: ...heelchair as these wheelchairs are not designed for this kind of use If the occupant has to be transported while seated in the chair you are reminded that the wheelchair in its standard configuration is not supplied with seatbelts Any safety belts for vehicle transport must be installed byspecialised personnel Transport with an attendant In cases where the physical limitations of the occupant prev...

Страница 18: ...igure 23 Engage the brakes and get into the car see chapter 2 1 Movements getting into and out of the wheelchair see figure 24 Once you are inside the car release the wheelchair brakes and pull out the rear wheels see chapter 5 5 Quick release rear wheels Fold the wheelchair see chapter 5 2 Closing the backrest see figure 25 Take hold of the chair with one hand on the front frame and the other han...

Страница 19: ...JOKER EVOLUTION 19 4 General description of the wheelchair parts General description of the parts figures 27 28 Fig 23 Fig 25 Fig 26 Fig 24 Fig 27 28 ...

Страница 20: ...height adjustable 19 Calf strap 20 Backrest frame 5 0 Using the wheelchair 5 1 Use The JOKER EVOLUTION is a ultra light rigid frame active wheelchair This is the only wheelchair available which uses crush resistant aluminium alloy tubing to increase the strength and rigidity of the wheelchair Because of its characteristics of reduced weight adaptability configuration and smoothness this wheelchair...

Страница 21: ... support by the handles and push if forwards in the first part keeping the string A pulled up Turn the backrest down until it locks in the folded position an audible click indicates that the pin P is engaged in the hole of the plate S figure 30 When the folded backrest is locked it is possibile for the user to lift the wheelchair by holding it on the backrest rigidizer tube Before lifting the whee...

Страница 22: ...ing the wheelchair always ensure that the back support is correctly in place see chapter 2 8 Backrest locking system 5 4 Lifting the wheelchair The wheelchair can be lifted and transported in many different ways However it is advisable to fold the wheelchair down to facilitate these actions In order to reduce weight remove the rear wheels see chapter 5 5 Quick release rear wheels and close the bac...

Страница 23: ...sing the handles on the back Take hold of the wheel by its spokes close to the axel bush push in the release button and without letting go get the axel in correctly In order to lock the wheel let go of the release button a single audible click indicates that the wheel has been placed correctly Removing and replacing the wheel must always be carried out with the brakes released Ensure that the quic...

Страница 24: ...designed to offer greater security and stability to the occupant while seated in the chair Both the waist belt and harness system are of particular use to occupants with little control of their upper body and who require extra support in order to be held securely in the seat during use The waist belt figure 36 holds the occupant in the chair around the waist and leaves the upper body free for move...

Страница 25: ...by RehaTEAM is tested and set up to ensure optimum performance It is forbidden to carry out any modifications even when possible to the original design All modifications the user can make are reported on this chapter but they must only be carried out as maintenance in order to re estabilish the wheelchair as it was originally supplied Always contact RehaTEAM and its technicians for any non standar...

Страница 26: ...x30 2 18 Lock nut M4 short 2 19 Quick release axle 2 20 Rear wheel 2 21 Backrest plate R L 1 1 22 Backrest steel plate R L 1 1 23 Backrest plate cap 2 24 TPSEI M3x6 4 25 TBEI M6X45 2 26 Washer M6x18 5x1 2 6 27 Nylon washer 17x10x2 4 28 Bronze buckle 6x10x6 4 29 TCEI M6X30 b z 4 30 Plastic oval cap 2 31 Backrest frame 1 32 Backrest inner cylinder with threaded holes 2 33 Lock nut M6 short 2 34 TCEI...

Страница 27: ... Backrest buckle aisi 2 77 Spring for the backrest lock pin 2 78 Backrest lock pin 2 6 3 Backrest height adjustment It is possible to adjust the backrest height with 1 5cm intervals Remove the backrest upholstery and slide up or down up the protecting sleeves along the tube until the fixing screws are visible Remove screws A 3mm Allen key and a 8 mm spanner and corresponding nuts and washers A1 Re...

Страница 28: ... closet by a steel cap T while the other works as engagement hole If the steel cap is not in the correct position the backrest when folded either does not lock or it locks too early the backrest remains quite high In either case it is necessary to change the position of the steel cap To change the position of the steel cap Remove the bolt A and its nut and washers 4mm Allen key and 10mm spanner an...

Страница 29: ... A up or down by sliding the clamps M along the adjustment tubes P until the desired height Fix the clamp M on one side by tightening the bolt V hard and then screwing the headless bolt G with a proper pressure Check that the other clamp is positioned at the same height and then fix the bolt V hard and the headless bolt G with a proper pressure When the rear height of the wheelchair is lowered it ...

Страница 30: ...t V Finally tighten the bolt and nut A A1 and the nut B1 figure 47 It is not necessary to adjust the brake Carry out the same adjustment for both sides making sure that the distance C is the same After adjustment carefully replace all screws and nuts and tighten them The adjustment of the rear wheels can cause a change to the angle of the seat If this occurs it is extremely important to adjust the...

Страница 31: ...ear height of the seat is change it is necessary to adjust and check the front fork angle To carry out this operation proceed as follows figure 48 Let a 2 5mm pin through the holes of ring C and fork axles Loosen the nut A with a 18mm spanner Now rotate the two rings with tilted base B putting a 2mm Allen key into the hole and C that rotates with the fork The combination of these two rings also wi...

Страница 32: ...drilled holes on the fork Remove screws F using a 4 mm Allen key Move the wheel to a different position Replace screws and tighten firmly Repeat the same operation on both forks The adjustment of the front height becomes necessary when the front wheels are replaced with bigger or smaller ones or simply because the user wishes to modify the front height of the wheelchair Every time the height is ad...

Страница 33: ...m spanner Slide the footplate tubes up or down to the desired height Insert the bolts C into the nearest holes and tighten them Lean the aluminium plate on the central support S to check or adjust its inclination To change inclination turn the central support S as shown by the arrow in picture 50 Remove the aluminium plate Tighten the bolts and nuts B hard Assemble the aluminium plate and fix it w...

Страница 34: ...figure 52 In order to avoid hitting objects which could cause the wheelchair to tip over we recommend that the minimum distance between the base of the footrests and the ground should not be less than 2cm After the adjustment check the front wheel when rotating does not touch the footplate With carbon fiber frame do not tighten the bolts A too hard this may cause serious damage the carbon fiber 6 ...

Страница 35: ... accessible this bolt fixes the brake adjustment plate R Loosen the bolt B 4mm Allen key Slide the plate R until the knurled brake rod P is at a distance D of 0 5 cm 0 6 cm with anti puncture tyre If the slot is not long enough to allow a proper adjustment remove the bolt B and use another slot Once reached the correct adjustment tighten the bolt B hard Re assemble the mudguard and fix it with the...

Страница 36: ...2 RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT 1 Tubular armrest Tubular armrest Transit wheel Transit wheel 2 Tubular armrest Tubular armrest Anti tip wheel Anti tip wheel 7 1 Height adjustable removable swing away armrests The swing away armrests figure 58 are inserted into the accessory support S with a steel locking system Thank to this system this kind of armrests can be removed or rotated outwardly as to make movi...

Страница 37: ...eels This accessory figure 59 is necessary when the width of the wheelchair makes passing through narrow gaps impossible eg a door or a lift To use this accessory it is necessary to remove the rear wheels see chapter 5 5 Quick release rear wheels The use of this accessory the wheelchair becomes both narrower and shorter The transit wheels can also be removed from their support S2 by sliding the tu...

Страница 38: ...n audible click indicates that the support is locked 7 4 Other accessories Other accessories available for the JOKER EVOLUTION Spoke Guards These have principally a cosmetic function but also prevent the user from accidentally inserting their fingers in the rear wheel spokes figure 61 Push handles for assistant These can usually be mounted onto a sport model backrest that does not have push handle...

Страница 39: ...of the wheelchair see chapters 2 0 Safety and 5 0 Using the wheelchair will ensure that your wheelchair will last for many years To clean the aluminium parts frame hand rims brakes etc the backrest and the seat we recommend using only a soft damp cloth Within 6 months from purchase we recommend to go to an authorized PROGEO dealer for a complete check up of your wheelchair The manufacturer will ac...

Страница 40: ... or rear and fully deflate by pressing the valve this procedure is not required for solid tyre Remove the tyre using bicycle tyre levers Remove the inner tube and repair it using a standard puncture repair kit and the same procedure used for repairing a normal bicycle inner tube If repair is not possible then the inner tube will need to be replaced The rear wheel tyres should be replaced whenever ...

Страница 41: ...le see chapter 6 6 The front wheels have not the same height Check front wheels height see chapter 6 6 The tyres pressure is not correct Check tyres pressure see chapter 2 6 The spokes are broken or loosen Change the damaged spokes or tighten the loosened one The wheelchair does no go straight The front wheels bearings are dirty or damaged Clean the bearings or change them The wheelchair has an ac...

Страница 42: ... 5kg approx std conf Peso solo telaio 4 9kg approx lightest conf 5 5kg approx std conf Maximum load 125kg Seat width 33 36 39 42 45cm Seat depth 35 37 5 40 42 5 45 47 5cm Seat height front 49cm std rear 42cm std adjustable Footplate distance adjustable Backrest height from 24 5 to 47cm adjustable Front frame angle aluminium 85 90 100 carbon 85 90 95 Total length 88cm approx conf std Total width Se...

Страница 43: ...s that are subject to normal wear and tear during everyday use Repair of defects and replacement The guarantee on defects on contact parts is at the complete discretion of RehaTEAM s r l either for the repair of the defect or for the replacement of the part itself The authorised distributor in cases of simple repairs may take action independently to eliminate the defect or bring the defect to the ...

Страница 44: ...VOLUTION which this declaration refers to is in conformity with the guidelines as laid down by European Union Directive 2007 47 CE applied in Italy as D L gs 37 2010 the manufacturer has classified the above mentioned product as CLASS I Medical Device based on provisions as set out in the addendum IX of EU Directive 93 42 made in compliance with rule UNI EN 12183 2009 UNI CEI EN ISO 14971 2008 UNI...

Страница 45: ...n the data protection act we inform you that your personal details will be collected and used by us with the exclusive aim of sending out advertising and news on products offered by our company Such information will be held on an electronic archive and every effort will be made to ensure security and privacy In compliance with article 13 of Italian law 675 96 at any moment you have the right to ac...

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Страница 47: ...cleaning agents or degreasing substances benzin acids etc which could compromise the quality security and life of the Medical Device don t dry the product in proximity or to direct contact with heat sources heaters heaters fireplaces solar direct light etc lubricate periodically the parts indicated in the User s Manual The wheelchair Rehateam srl delivers is tested and configured at best It is pro...

Страница 48: ...N ISO 9001 Rehateam s r l reserves the right to carry out modification and or improvements to its products without prior notice Total or partial reproduction of this manual is forbidden without written authorization from Rehateam s r l By RehaTEAM Srl Vicolo Negrelli 4 31040 Castagnole di Paese TV Italy Tel 39 0422 484657 ra Fax 39 0422 484661 http www rehateamprogeo com progeo rehateamprogeo com ...

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