Everest & Jennings Metro IC3 Plus User manual

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©GF Health Products, Inc.
February 2005
Read this manual before
operating your wheelchair
Metro®IC3
Manual Wheelchair
Owner’s Manual

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CONTENTS
I INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 3
II IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................... 5
III GETTING STARTED...................................................................... 8
IV HANDLING TIPS ............................................................................ 9
V ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................... 13
VI TRANSPORTING THE E&J METRO IC3 .................................... 24
VII MAINTENANCE ......................................................................... 26
VIII TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................... 31
IX LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................. 33
X INDEX ........................................................................................... 35

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READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
WHEELCHAIR
I INTRODUCTION
Important safety,operating, and maintenance instructions that warrant
your attention are included in this owner's manual. Read the entire
manual carefully before operating your new wheelchair,and refer to it as
often as necessary to help maintain good performance standards.
Consult your healthcare professional and Graham-Field Health Products
dealer for assistance in developing and learning safe and effective
techniques for performing your daily activities according to your
individual physical abilities and needs, and to make certain that your
wheelchair is properly prescribed and adjusted for your use.
The safety precautions in this manual are general warnings intended to
be used only as basic guidelines.You may find it necessary to develop
your own methods for safely solving frequently encountered challenges.
Again, consult your professional medical advisors for their recommen-
dations about safety methods, and never hesitate to ask for their
assistance.
Yo ur wheelchair should receive frequent, regularly scheduled mainte-
nance, including an inspection of the mechanical parts,to ensure proper
operation. Some suggested inspection procedures, troubleshooting
procedures,and adjustment procedures are included in this manual.
When it comes to service and repair, remember that your Graham-Field
Health Products dealer knows your wheelchair best.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time
of printing. However, because it is Graham-Field Health Products policy
to continually improve the quality and reliability of all our products, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

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Thank you for choosing an Everest & Jennings® product.We at Graham-
Field Health Products wish to assure you of our continuing commitment
to provide innovation and quality in our products. The Metro IC3 is a
manual,folding, standard lightweight wheelchair, suitable for frequent
users who require a lightweight, portable wheelchair, fitted to their
anatomy, without the need of customization or alteration to the center of
gravity. The Metro IC3 is intended for indoor and/or outdoor use.
The person performing adjustments on the Metro IC3 has the responsi-
bility of making certain that the user can safely operate the wheelchair
with the adjustments selected. This person must evaluate the user's
ability, weight, physical condition, the environment in which the wheel-
chair will be used, and the terrain over which the wheelchair will travel.
We re commend the use of anti-tippers at all times.
Graham-Field Health Products is not responsible for typographical
errors. Packaging, warranties and products are subject to change
without notice.
Please note the following special statements,used throughout this
manual,and their significance:
Note: Special information set off from the text.
▲Caution: Damage to equipment is possible.
Warning: Personal injury could occur.

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II IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING YOUR WHEELCHAIR.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO
YOU OR OTHERS OR DAMAGE TO YOUR WHEELCHAIR.
Safety requires the constant attention of the wheelchair user and the
attendant. It is extremely important to learn and always use safe meth-
ods of performing basic daily activities.Always consult your healthcare
professional to determine those methods most suitable for your indi-
vidual abilities.
Protect yourself and your wheelchair by having your Metro IC3 serviced
regularly.Whenever any part of your Metro IC3 is not functioning
properly, contact your Graham-Field Health Products dealer immedi-
ately, as a hazardous situation could result, causing personal injury or
damage to your wheelchair. ONLY EXCELLENT CONDITION IS
ACCEPTABLE WHERE SAFETY IS CONCERNED. Periodic inspec-
tion, adjustment, and replacement of worn parts will provide many
years of superb performance.
WARNINGS
Warning: Metro IC3 maximum weight capacity is 250
pounds.
Warning: Do not operate this wheelchair on streets or
roadways.
Warning: Do not operate this wheelchair on hilly or
rough terrain, sand, wet or icy surfaces, or surfaces
with impaired traction. Ensure that pathway is clear of
all obstacles.

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Warning: Do not attempt inclines without anti-tippers
installed. Do not attempt any incline or decline
greater than six degrees (10% grade, or one foot of
rise or fall per ten feet of ramp length).
Warning: Do not turn wheelchair while going downhill,
as wheelchair could tip over.
Warning: This wheelchair does not offer seating or
occupant restraint equivalent to the seat provided in a
motor vehicle! To increase your safety while traveling
in a motor vehicle, always transfer to the vehicle seat
and use the restraint provided by the vehicle manu-
facturer.
Warning: Do not tie down or attach anything to the
wheels. This could cause tipping and possibly result in
injury or damage to the wheelchair.
Warning: The footplates' lowest point should clear the
ground by at least 2-1/2 inches, to permit proper
clearance of potential obstruction.
Warning: Doing a "wheelie" (tilting the wheelchair
backward until it reaches its balance point) is danger-
ous and could result in personal injury to the user.
Warning: Do not stand or step on the footplates while
transferring to or from your wheelchair. This could
cause the wheelchair to tip or may cause personal
injury or damage to your wheelchair.
Warning: Always engage wheel locks before transfer-
ring, using a wheelchair lift or using an elevator.
Warning: Ensure that wheelchair is on a stable, level
surface and engage wheel locks before and during
transfer.

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Warning: Operate only with anti-tippers in place when
leaning or tipping.
Warning: Do not lean over the top of the wheelchair
back. This could cause the wheelchair to tip over.
Warning: To reduce the risk of tipping before leaning
or reaching forward, sit back in the seat and rotate
casters fully toward front of wheelchair.
Warning: Unauthorized modification or the use of non-
Everest & Jennings® replacement parts could change
the structure of the wheelchair, void the warranty,
and create a hazardous condition resulting in serious
personal injury.
Warning: Do not lean on this wheelchair, use it to
support yourself (except while sitting in it), or use it
as a walker—these are practices which could result in
loss of balance and personal injury.
Warning: Do not use your wheelchair on escalators.
Warning: Wheel locks are not brakes. Do not use the
wheel locks to slow down your wheelchair, or while
the wheelchair is moving. Wheel locks are only in-
tended to keep the wheelchair in place when it is at a
complete stop.
GF Health Products, Inc. specifically disclaims re-
sponsibility for any personal injury or property dam-
age which may occur during any use which does not
comply with federal, state, or local laws or ordi-
nances.

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III GETTING STARTED
Please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in Metro
IC3 illustration below.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
anti-tipper wheel lock
cross brace
frame
rear wheel
caster wheel
footrest
caster housing
caster fork
armpad
arm
seat
upholstery
back upholstery
push handle/
back post

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IV HANDLING TIPS
The Everest & Jennings® Metro IC3 has been designed and engineered
to perform as a stable and well balanced unit when used for its intended
purpose. However, it is possible to tip the Metro IC3 over if it is used
improperly.We urge you to learn the characteristics of your wheelchair.
It is most important to learn safe methods to perform the daily activities
basic to your lifestyle. Consult your medical professionals for assistance
in developing the skills and proper techniques to perform all activities
safely.
BALANCE
Proper balance is the key to maintaining the stability of your wheelchair.
Reaching, bending, and transferring to or from a wheelchair will change
the weight distribution and center of gravity of you and your wheelchair.
When performing such activities,do so as instructed in the following
paragraphs to avoid tipping the wheelchair.
TRANSFER ACTIVITIES
Warning: Always ensure that the wheelchair is on a
stable, level surface and engage wheel locks before
transfer.
Warning: Do not step on the footplates; this could
cause the wheelchair to tip. Fold them up, and either
detach them, or swing them aside.
Warning: There is a critical moment when there is
little or no seat platform beneath you. Take every
precaution to reduce this unsupported distance before
you attempt transfer.
Transferring into or out of a wheelchair is a very difficult maneuver.
Exercise extreme care when transferring without the aid of either an
attendant or a patient lift. Consult your physician, nurse, or physical

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therapist for assistance in developing your individual technique. Make
sure that the wheelchair is stabilized, and will not move or slide during
the transfer. Take extra precaution to prevent tipping. Use good body
mechanics to prevent personal injury.
REACHING / BENDING
Warning: Always turn the casters frontward to pro-
vide stability while reaching. If in doubt, ask for
assistance or use a device that will extend your reach
without requiring you to shift your weight.
Although it is not recommended, you may find it occasionally necessary
to lean or reach from your wheelchair. Consult with your healthcare
professional for assistance in developing your personal safe reaching or
moving techniques suited to your ability and restrictions.
Forward or sideward
Warning: Do not attempt to reach objects if you are
required to move forward in the seat. Do not attempt
to retrieve objects from the floor if you must reach
down between your knees. Do not shift your weight in
the direction that you are reaching and/or bending;
this could cause the wheelchair to tip.
1. Maneuver the wheelchair as close as possible to the object you wish
to reach.
2. Rotate both casters fully forward: Go forward, and then back the
wheelchair toward the object to swing the casters fully forward.
3. Engage both wheel locks.
4. Ensure that the casters are rotated fully forward before reaching.If
not, repeat step 1.

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Backward
Warning: Do not engage the wheel locks while reach-
ing or bending backward. Should your weight sud-
denly shift accidentally, it is better to roll in that
direction than to tip over.
Warning: Do not lean over the back upholstery; this
could cause the wheelchair to tip.
1. Maneuver the wheelchair as close as possible to the object; the rear
wheels will limit how close you can get.
2. Rotate both casters fully forward: Go forward, and then back the
wheelchair toward the object to swing the casters fully forward.
3. Reach only as far as your arm will extend without changing your
sitting position. If in doubt, reposition the wheelchair or ask for
assistance.
RAMPS AND INCLINES
Warning: During descent, the footplates' lowest point
should be no closer to the ground than 2-1/2 inches
to permit proper clearance.
Warning: Do not attempt inclines without anti-tippers
installed. Do not attempt any incline or decline of
more than 6 degrees (10% grade, or one foot of rise
or fall per ten feet of ramp length).
Warning: Do not use wheel locks to slow your de-
scent. Attempting to use wheel locks is likely to
result in accidental locking that could cause the
wheelchair to stop abruptly, suddenly pitch forward,
or tip sideways.
Warning: Avoid changing direction while descending a
ramp or incline, as this could cause instability.

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Most people are capable of negotiating short inclines without assistance,
depending upon upper body strength, endurance, and the degree of
incline.Know your own capabilities and limitations in terms of strength
and endurance before attempting to negotiate an incline or decline.
Practice with an attendant or healthcare professional first before
attempting any inclines, declines curbs or ramps.Always inspect the
ramp for hazards such as holes,slippery or uneven surfaces, etc. before
starting up or down. If you can not see the entire ramp, ask someone to
inspect it for you.
Ascent
Lean the upper part of your body slightly forward as you ascend the
incline.If it becomes necessary to stop on the incline,avoid any abrupt
or sudden forward movement as you resume climbing, this could cause
tipping.
Descent
Always face forward when going down a ramp, but do not lean forward;
this could cause tipping. Lean slightly backward to increase stability. It is
critical to keep the wheelchair under control at all times.Descent should
be made slowly and safely by grasping the handrims; however, use care,
as friction heat will be generated.We recommend the use of gloves to
reduce the effects of friction heat, but going slower is a better alterna-
tive.
CURBS AND STEPS
Curbs, steps and stairways are dangerous obstacles that confront the
wheelchair user.When you encounter curbs, try to find a way around,or
use the ramps now available in most locations.If you encounter steps
and there is no ramp available, try to avoid the steps by utilizing the
disabled designated elevators now required in most locations.
Warning: Never attempt to negotiate steps, stairs or
escalators in your Metro IC3.

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V ADJUSTMENTS
The Metro IC3 offers several adjustments to make it easier and more
comfortable to drive. Part VII, MAINTENANCE, offers preventive
maintenance suggestions for keeping your wheelchair in excellent
condition; ensure that all components are in excellent condition before
adjusting. The following are recommended methods; after a few adjust-
ments, you may develop your own.Always consult your Graham-Field
Health Products dealer for assistance.
The person performing adjustments on the Metro IC3 has the responsi-
bility of making certain that the user can safely operate the wheelchair
with the adjustments selected. This person must evaluate the user's
ability, weight,physical condition,the environment in which the wheel-
chair will be used, and the terrain over which the wheelchair will travel.
All adjustments and their page locations are referenced in the index at
the end of this manual. Specific tools needed to perform each adjust-
ment are identified in adjustment directions.A complete list of tools
needed to perform all adjustments in this section follows:
Phillips screwdriver
7/16" wrench
1/2" wrench
3/8" wrench
M13 wrench
M6 hex key
REAR WHEELS & CASTERS
We re commend that you do not replace or adjust rear wheel or caster
components yourself, since special tools and training are required.
Please contact your Graham-Field Health Products dealer when your
rear wheels or casters need adjustment.

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ARMS
The Metro IC3 can be equipped with either fixed height arms (standard)
or adjustable height arms (optional).All Metro IC3 arms are removable.
Remove arm
1. Push lower arm
release pin in until it
unlocks.
2. Hold arm by center
of armpad. Lift
straight up and off.
Install arm
1. Hold arm by center
of armpad. Lower
arm straight down
into sockets and
push to lock. Ensure
that release pin is
locked in place.
Warning: When replacing arm assembly, ensure that
arm release pin is locked in place before using wheel-
chair.
front arm socket
arm
release pin
right arm
remove arm

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upper arm
release pin
upper arm
adjust arm height
Adjust arm height (optional adjustable height arm)
If your Metro IC3 arm is equipped with an upper arm release pin, your
arm is height adjustable. To adjust:
1. Pull upper arm release pin
until it unlocks, freeing upper
arm to move up and down.
2. Slide upper arm up or down
to desired height.
3. Pull upper arm release pin
and lock it into the nearest
predrilled hole.

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hinge
plate
swingaway
release lever
remove footrest
(left shown)
FRONT RIGGING
The Metro IC3 front rigging can be released to swing out and detach.
FOOTREST—DETACHABLE, SWINGAWAY
Warning: The footplates' lowest point should be no
closer to the ground than 2-1/2 inches, to permit
proper clearance.
Warning: Do not stand on the footplates; this could
cause the wheelchair to tip.
Remove footrest
1. To release lock, pull
swingaway release lever
forward, toward front of
wheelchair. Footrest will
swing outward.
2. To remove,lift footrest
straight up off wheelchair
hinge pins.
Attach footrest
1. Set footrest on wheelchair
(so that footrest hinge
plates engage wheelchair
hinge pins).
2. Swing footrest inward.
3. Ensure that footrest and
swingaway release lever is
locked in a rearward
position, toward back of
wheelchair.

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footplate extension,
adjust length
footplate
extension
nut
clamp
Adjust footplate extension length
1/2" wrench
1. Loosen footrest clamp:
Use a 1/2" wrench to
loosen nut enough so that
footplate extension tube
slides inside footrest tube.
2. Reposition footplate
extension in desired
position.
3. Tighten footrest clamp:
Use a 1/2" wrench to
resecure clamp nut.
4. Follow steps 1-3 to adjust
other footplate extension
length. Ensure that both
footplate extension
clamps are securely
fastened and that mini-
mum ground clearance is
2-1/2".

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hinge
plate
swingaway
release lever
remove elevating legrest
(upper part only shown)
ELEVATING LEGREST (OPTIONAL)—DETACHABLE, SWINGAWAY
Warning: The footplates' lowest point should be no
closer to the ground than 2-1/2 inches, to permit
proper clearance.
Warning: Do not stand on the footplates; this could
cause the wheelchair to tip.
Remove elevating legrest
1. To release lock, pull
swingaway release lever
forward, toward front of
wheelchair. Legrest will
swing outward.
2. To remove,lift legrest
straight up off wheel-
chair hinge pins.
Attach elevating legrest
1. Set legrest on wheel-
chair (so that legrest hinge plates engage wheelchair hinge pins).
2. Swing legrest inward.
3. Ensure that legrest is locked in place and that swingaway release
lever is locked in a rearward position, toward back of wheelchair.

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adjust legrest
elevation
legrest
release lever
Adjust legrest elevation
Note: It is possible to RAISE elevating legrest without unlocking
legrest release. As a safety feature, however, you must unlock
legrest release in order to LOWER elevating legrest.
1. To release elevation
lock, pull legrest
release lever up
toward back of
wheelchair.
2. Swing legrest up to
desired position.
3. Lock legrest
elevation level: Pull
lever toward front
of wheelchair.
4. Ensure that elevat-
ing legrest is locked
in position.
Adjust legrest footplate extension length
See Adjust footplate extension length in Footrest—Detachable, Swing-
away section.

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adjust calf pad position,
elevating legrest
(footplate extension
not shown)
calf pad
hinge plate slot
legrest tube stop
legrest tube
legrest calf
pad / hinge
plate assembly
Adjust elevating legrest calf pad position
The legrest calf pad has three mounting positions one inch apart on
legrest tube. Refer to picture at right. To adjust:
1. Rotate calf pad/
hinge plate assem-
bly on legrest tube
so that legrest tube
stop is in center of
hinge plate slot.
2. Slide calf pad /
hinge plate assem-
bly up or down on
legrest tube to
desired position.
3. Rotate calf pad /
hinge plate assem-
bly on legrest tube
so that legrest tube
stop is aligned in
desired position.
CROSSBRACES
Tighten crossbraces
M13 wrench, M6 hex key
Check the crossbraces to ensure that the bolt and nut securing both
crossbraces in the center of the wheelchair are secure (crossbraces
should be loose enough to fold easily, yet snug enough to take up
excess play). Use a M13 wrench and M6 hex key to tighten.