Everest & Jennings Traveler SE User manual

3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08
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December 2008
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Contents
1 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................3
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................................5
3 GETTING STARTED......................................................................8
4 HANDLING TIPS ..........................................................................9
5 ADJUSTMENTS.........................................................................13
6 TRANSPORTING THE TRAVELER SE..........................................21
7 MAINTENANCE .........................................................................23
8 TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................28
9 LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................29
10 INDEX ......................................................................................31
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Packaging, warranties, products, and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Graham-Field, Everest & Jennings, E&J, and Traveler are registered
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READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR WHEELCHAIR
1 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 dealer for as-
sistance 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 recommenda-
tions about safety methods, and never hesitate to ask for their assistance.
Your wheelchair should receive frequent, regularly scheduled mainte-
nance, including an inspection of the mechanical parts, to ensure proper
operation. Some suggested inspection procedures, troubleshooting pro-
cedures, and adjustment procedures are included in this manual. When
it comes to service and repair, remember that your Graham-Field 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 policy to continually im-
prove the quality and reliability of all our products, we reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Thank you for choosing an Everest & Jennings®product. We at Gra-
ham-Field wish to assure you of our continuing commitment to provide
innovation and quality in our products. The Traveler SE is a manual,
folding, 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 Traveler
SE is intended for indoor and/or outdoor use.

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The person performing adjustments on the Traveler SE 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 abil-
ity, 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 personal
injury or product/property damage.
Note: Provides application recommendations or other useful in-
formation 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 pro-
fessional to determine those methods most suitable for your individual
abilities.
Protect yourself and your wheelchair by having your Traveler SE serviced
regularly. Whenever any part of your Traveler SE is not functioning prop-
erly, contact your Graham-Field dealer immediately, as a hazardous situ-
ation 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: Traveler SE maximum weight capacity is 250 lb. (114
kg).
WARNING: Do not operate this wheelchair on streets or road-
ways.
WARNING: Do not operate this wheelchair on hilly or rough ter-
rain, sand, wet or icy surfaces, or surfaces with impaired trac-
tion. 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 in-
stalled. 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 2-1/2 inches, to permit proper clearance of poten-
tial 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 trans-
ferring to or from your wheelchair. This could cause the wheel-
chair to tip or may cause personal injury or damage to your
wheelchair.
WARNING: Always engage wheel locks before transferring, us-
ing 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.
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 reach-
ing 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 con-
dition resulting in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not lean on this wheelchair or use it as a walk-
er—these are practices which could result in loss of balance
and personal injury.

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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: GF Health Products, Inc. specifically disclaims re-
sponsibility 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 Traveler
SE 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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4 HANDLING TIPS
The Everest & Jennings®Traveler SE 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 Traveler SE 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. Exer-
cise extreme care when transferring without the aid of either an atten-
dant 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 trans-
fer. 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 sta-
bility 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 profes-
sional 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.
Backward
WARNING: Do not engage the wheel locks while reaching or
bending backward. Should your weight suddenly shift acciden-
tally, 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 2-1/2 inches to permit proper
clearance.
WARNING: Do not attempt inclines without anti-tippers in-
stalled. 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. At-
tempting to use wheel locks is likely to result in accidental
locking that could cause the wheelchair to stop abruptly, sud-
denly 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 attempt-
ing 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 alternative.

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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 desig-
nated elevators now required in most locations.
WARNING: Never attempt to negotiate steps, stairs or escala-
tors in your Traveler SE.

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5 ADJUSTMENTS
The Traveler SE offers several adjustments to make it easier and more
comfortable to drive. Section 7, MAINTENANCE, offers preventive main-
tenance 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 dealer for as-
sistance.
The person performing adjustments on the Traveler SE 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 abil-
ity, 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
M13 wrench
M10 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 dealer when your rear wheels or casters need
adjustment.

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ARMS
All Traveler SE arms are removable.
Remove arm
1. Depress lower arm
release pin until it
unlocks.
2. Hold arm by center of
armpad. Lift straight
up and off.
Install arm
Hold arm by center of arm-
pad. Lower arm straight
down into sockets and
push to lock. Ensure that
release pin is locked in
place.
WARNING: Ensure that arm release is locked in place before oc-
cupying or operating wheelchair.
front arm socket
arm
release pin
right arm
remove arm

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hinge
plate
swingaway
release lever
remove footrest
(left shown)
FRONT RIGGING
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 swinga-
way 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 swingaway
release lever is locked in a
rearward position, toward
back of wheelchair.
WARNING: Ensure that footrests are locked in place before oc-
cupying or operating wheelchair.

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footplate
hanger
adjustment
holes
locking
button
knob
footplate extension,
adjust length
Adjust footplate extension length
1. See picture at right.
Loosen knob to free
footplate extension
inside hanger.
2. Press down on the lock-
ing button and adjust
the footplate to the
desired length. Ensure
that the locking button
is completely extended
and securely fastened
in the adjustment hole.
3. Tighten knob to secure
footplate extension
inside hanger.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the
other footplate exten-
sion.
5. Ensure that both footplate extensions are securely fastened and
that minimum ground clearance is 2-1/2 inches.
WARNING: Ensure that footplates are securely fastened before
occupying or operating wheelchair.

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hinge
plate
swingaway
release lever
remove elevating legrest
ELEVATING LEGREST—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 wheelchair hinge
pins.
Attach elevating legrest
1. Set legrest on wheel-
chair (so that legrest
hinge plates engage
wheelchair hinge
pins).
2. Swing legrest in-
ward.
3. Ensure that legrest
is locked in place and that swingaway release lever is locked in a
rearward position, toward back of wheelchair.
WARNING: Ensure that legrests are locked in place before oc-
cupying or operating wheelchair.

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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 elevating
legrest is locked in posi-
tion.
WARNING: Ensure that
legrests are locked in
place before occupying or
operating wheelchair.
Adjust elevating legrest panel position
The legrest panel can be rotated up and out of the way. Refer to picture
above.
1. To adjust panel, hold the panel and rotate it upward.
2. To return panel to position, hold the panel and rotate downward.
The panel will stop at the proper position.
WARNING: Ensure that legrest panels are locked in place before
occupying or operating wheelchair.
Adjust legrest footplate extension length
See Adjust footplate extension length in Footrest—Detachable,
Swingaway section.
adjust legrest
legrest
release lever
legrest
panel

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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.

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WHEEL LOCKS
Adjust wheel locks
One M10 wrench
1. Use an M10 wrench to
loosen the adjustment
bolt until the wheel lock
slides on the frame.
2. Place the wheel lock in
the locked position and
slide it into contact with
the tire.
3. Place the wheel lock in
the unlocked position
and slide it 3/8" closer to
the tire.
4. Use an M10 wrench to tighten the adjustment bolt and engage the
wheel lock to check the fit. The wheel lock should indent the tire at
least 3/8".
5. Repeat steps 1-4 for other wheel lock. Tighten the adjustment bolts
securely to eliminate wheel lock movement on frame.
WARNING: Ensure that wheel locks are adjusted so that they
lock in place appropriately before occupying or operating
wheelchair.
right rear wheel
wheel lock
shown unlocked
right front frame
adjustment bolt
wheel lock