Everest & Jennings Paramount XD User manual

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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION.........................................................................3
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................5
3 GETTING STARTED ...................................................................8
4 HANDLING TIPS........................................................................9
5 ADJUSTMENTS.......................................................................14
6 TRANSPORTING THE E&J PARAMOUNT XD ...........................22
7 MAINTENANCE .......................................................................23
8 TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................28
9 LIMITED WARRANTY..............................................................29
10 INDEX .....................................................................................31
GF Health Products, Inc. is not responsible for typographical errors.
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in this document are based on the latest product information
available at the time of printing.
Everest & Jennings, and E&J are registered trademarks, and
Paramount is a trademark, of GF Health Products, Inc.

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1 INTRODUCTION
Important safety, operating, and maintenance instructions that
warrant your attention are included in this user manual. Read this
entire manual carefully before operating your new wheelchair, keep
it handy for future reference, and refer to it as often as necessary to
help maintain good performance standards.
Consult your healthcare professional and GF Health Products, Inc.
("Graham-Field") authorized distributor 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 recommendations about safety methods, and never hesitate to
ask for their assistance.
Your wheelchair should receive frequent, regularly scheduled
maintenance, 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 authorized distributor knows your wheelchair
best.
Thank you for choosing an Everest & Jennings product. We at
Graham-Field wish to assure you of our continuing commitment to
provide innovation and quality in our products. The Paramount XD
is a manual folding wheelchair suitable for frequent users who
require a portable wheelchair, fitted to their anatomy, without the
need of customization or alteration to the center of gravity. The
Paramount XD, intended for indoor and / or outdoor use, has a
maximum weight capacity of 650 lb (295 kg).

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The person performing adjustments on the Paramount XD has the
responsibility 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 wheelchair will be used, and the terrain over which the
wheelchair will travel. We recommend the use of anti-tippers at all
times.
Please note the following special statements, used throughout this
manual, and their significance:
WARNING: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe
practice that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
personal injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe
practice that, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate personal injury.
sNOTICE: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe
practice that, if not avoided, could result in product or
property damage.
Info: Provides application recommendations or other useful
information to ensure that you get the most from your
product.

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2 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
methods of performing basic daily activities. Always consult your
healthcare professional to determine those methods most suitable for
your individual abilities.
Protect yourself and your wheelchair by having your Paramount XD
serviced regularly. Whenever any part of your Paramount XD is
not functioning properly, contact your Graham-Field authorized
distributor immediately, as a hazardous situation could result,
causing personal injury or damage to your wheelchair. ONLY
EXCELLENT CONDITION IS ACCEPTABLE WHERE SAFETY IS
CONCERNED. Periodic inspection, adjustment, and replacement of
worn parts will provide many years of superb performance.
WARNINGS
WARNING: Paramount XD maximum weight capacity is 650
lb (295 kg), EVENLY DISTRIBUTED.
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.
WARNING: Do not turn wheelchair while going downhill, as
wheelchair could tip over.
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).

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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 manufacturer.
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 1/2inches, to permit proper clearance
of potential obstruction.
WARNING: Doing a "wheelie" (tilting the wheelchair
backward until it reaches its balance point) is dangerous
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: Do not place your hands between seat rail and
side panel.
WARNING: Always engage wheel locks before transferring,
using a wheelchair lift or using an elevator.
WARNING: Ensure wheelchair is on a stable, level surface
and engage wheel locks before and during transfer.
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.

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WARNING: Do not lean on this wheelchair 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 intended to
keep the wheelchair in place when it is at a complete stop.
WARNING: Notice for California Customers- California
Proposition 65 WARNING: This product contains a chemical
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive or developmental harm.
WARNING: GF Health Products, Inc. specifically disclaims
responsibility for any personal injury or property damage
which may occur during any use which does not comply with
federal, state, or local laws or ordinances.

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3 GETTING STARTED
Please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in
Paramount XD illustration below.
tipping sleeve
wheel lock
crossbrace
frame
rear wheel
handrim
caster wheel
footrest
footplate
caster housing
caster fork
armpad
arm
seat
upholstery
back upholstery
push handle/
back post

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4 HANDLING TIPS
The Everest & Jennings Paramount XD 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
Paramount XD 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 your weight distribution and center of gravity.
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
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.

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REACHING / BENDING
WARNING: Always turn the casters frontward to provide
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 2.

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Backward
WARNING: Do not engage the wheel locks while reaching
or bending backward. Should your weight suddenly 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.

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RAMPS AND INCLINES
WARNING: During descent, the footplates' lowest point
should be no closer to the ground than 2 1/2inches 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 descent.
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.
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.

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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 alternative.
CURBS AND STEPS
Curbs, steps and stairways are dangerous obstacles that confront
the wheelchair user. When you encounter curbs, find a way around,
or use the ramps now available in most locations. If you encounter
steps and there is no ramp available, 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 Paramount XD.

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5 ADJUSTMENTS
The Paramount XD offers several adjustments to make it easier
and more comfortable to drive. Section 7, 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 adjustments, you may develop your own. Always consult
your Graham-Field authorized distributor for assistance.
The person performing adjustments on the Paramount XD has the
responsibility 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 wheelchair 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
adjustment are identified in adjustment directions. A complete list of
tools needed to perform all adjustments in this section follows:
Phillips screwdriver
3/8" wrench
M13 wrench
M6 hex key
REAR WHEELS & CASTERS
We recommend 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 authorized distributor when your
rear wheels or casters need adjustment.

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ARMS
All Paramount XD arms are removable.
Remove arm
1. Depress lower arm
release until it unlocks.
2. Hold arm by center of
armpad. Lift straight up
and off.
Install arm
1. Hold arm by center of
armpad.
2. Lower arm straight down
into sockets and push to
lock.
3. Ensure release is locked in place.
WARNING: Ensure arms are locked in place before
occupying or operating wheelchair.
arm
release
Remove / attach arm

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FRONT RIGGING
FOOTREST—DETACHABLE, SWINGAWAY
WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should be no closer
to the ground than 2 1/2inches, 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 swingaway release lever is locked in a rearward
position, toward back of wheelchair.
WARNING: Ensure that footrests are locked in place before
occupying or operating wheelchair.
footrest
lower hinge pin
swingaway release lever
Remove / attach footrest

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Adjust footplate extension length
1. Remove adjustment
knob; this will free
footplate extension
tube to slide inside
footrest hanger tube.
2. Reposition footplate
extension in desired
position.
3. Reinstall adjustment
knob in appropriate
adjustment hole for
desired footplate
extension length. Screw knob in to tighten.
4. Follow steps 1-3 to adjust other footplate extension length.
Ensure both adjustment knobs are securely tightened and
minimum ground clearance is 2 1/2inches.
WARNING: Ensure footplates are securely installed before
occupying or operating wheelchair.
footplate
extension
adjustment
holes footplate
footrest
hanger
adjustment
knob
Adjust footplate extension length

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ELEVATING LEGREST—DETACHABLE, SWINGAWAY
WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should be no closer
to the ground than 2 1/2inches, 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
wheelchair hinge pins.
Attach elevating legrest
1. Set legrest on
wheelchair (so that legrest hinge plates engage wheelchair
hinge pins).
2. Swing legrest inward.
3. Ensure legrest is locked in place and swingaway release lever is
locked in a rearward position, toward back of wheelchair.
WARNING: Ensure legrests are locked in place before
occupying or operating wheelchair.
elevating
legrest
swingaway release lever
Remove / attach elevating legrest

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Adjust legrest elevation
CAUTION: It is possible to adjust the elevating legrest without
moving the legrest release lever, but to lock it in place and
prevent it from falling, you must move the lever rearward.
The elevating legrest
is adjustable to three
positions: low, mid,
and high (horizontal)
elevation. Elevation is
adjusted by locking a
slotted plate controlled
by the legrest release
lever onto a stop pin
in low, mid, or high
position, as shown at
right.
Moving the release lever forward raises the plate notch from the
stop pin, allowing the plate slot to move over the stop pin and change
position. Moving the release lever rearward lowers a plate notch onto
the stop pin and locks it in place.
1. To allow the elevating legrest to move without dropping
suddenly, support its weight and move the release lever forward.
2. Slowly move elevating legrest to desired position.
3. Move the release lever rearward to lock notch onto stop pin.
Ensure elevating legrest is locked in position before letting go
of legrest.
• When the stop pin is in the first notch, as shown above, the
legrest is in low position.
• When the stop pin is in the middle notch, the legrest is in mid
position.
• When the stop pin is in the last notch, the legrest is in high
(horizontal) position.
WARNING: Ensure elevating legrests are locked in place
before occupying or operating wheelchair.
elevating
legrest
low (stop pin
in first notch)
mid (middle notch)
high (last notch)
legrest
release
lever
slot
plate
Adjust legrest elevation

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Adjust legrest footplate extension length
See Adjust footplate extension length in Footrest—Detachable,
Swingaway section.
Adjust elevating legrest panel position
The legrest panel has three
mounting positions one
inch apart on legrest tube.
Refer to picture at right. To
adjust:
1. Rotate legrest panel /
hinge plate assembly
on legrest tube so that
legrest tube stop is in
center of hinge plate
slot.
2. Slide legrest panel /
hinge plate assembly up or down on legrest tube to desired
position.
3. Rotate legrest panel / hinge plate assembly on legrest tube so
that legrest tube stop is aligned in desired position.
WARNING: Ensure that legrest panels are locked in place
before occupying or operating wheelchair.
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.
elevating
legrest
legrest tube stop
legrest panel /
hinge plate
assembly
Adjust legrest panel position