Evocare LM9707 User manual
Mighty Wheelchair
Thank you for purchasing this Mighty Wheelchair. It is strongly
recommended that you read through this user manual prior to using
your Mighty Wheelchair for the first time. Your Mighty Wheelchair
should provide years of trouble-free use, provided that you adhere to
these recommendations.
LM9707 205kg
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Note: Maximum user weight for this wheelchair is 205kg
Evocare is a quality endorsed company and supplies equipment listed with the
Therapeutic Goods Administration.
The ARTG number for the LM9707 Mighty Wheelchair is 218602.
Mighty Wheelchair
Padded upholstered
armrest for comfort
Padded Elevating leg rest
with security stainless steel
ratchet bar lock system
Double Cross
Bar, black colour Height adjustable
Triple axle hemi-
height frame and
three fork hole
height adjustable
Aluminium flip up footplates
Comfortable and easy-
clean vinyl upholstery with
chart pocket on back
Steel frame
with chrome
plating
Net Weight 27kg
Seat width
60cm (24") W
x 50cm (20") D
Mag Style Wheels
Threaded seat screw
inserts reduce
stripping from
upholstery changes
Heavy-duty fork and welded
fork stem prevent wobbling
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Advantages:
1. Easier to propel and turn due to the frame rigidity—No energy lost in frame
movement.
2. Greater strength and durability; parts moving less.
3. Less likely to be stolen as it is harder to transport.
A Comfort Cushion (LM9707C ) is recommended as there will be less give in the seat.
Making LM9707 Wheelchair Non-Folding
Rivet positions for LM9707 Wheelchair
Procedure:
1. Ensure wheelchair is fully unfolded—At its full width.
2. Use 12 x 3/16” Stainless Steel Rivets.
3. Place rivets 20mm from each end of the bracket and in the middle of the bracket
4. Use 1/8” drill bit for initial holes then use 3/16” drill bit to finish hole to correct size.
5. A pneumatic rivet tool is best, although a hand lever type may be used—it will be
difficult with a standard rivet tool, as rivets are large and stainless steel—NOTE:
Only use stainless steel rivets.
6. One location on each side should be drilled and riveted before other holes are drilled
so holes don’t become misaligned.
In hospitals and nursing homes, theft of wheelchairs is often a common problem.
Because most wheelchairs can be folded, they can easily be placed into the boot
of a vehicle. These loses causes expense and inconvenience to institutions that
rely on wheelchairs for the safe transport of people. Theft is less likely with a non-
folding wheelchair.
Under wheelchair view
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Safety / Handling of Wheelchairs
Safety and handling of the Mighty Wheelchair requires the close attention of the
wheelchair user as well as the assistant. This manual points out the most
common procedures and techniques involved in the safe operation and
maintenance of the Mighty wheelchair. It is important to practice and master
these safe techniques until you are comfortable in manoeuvring around the
frequently encountered architectural barriers.
Use this information only as a basic guide. The techniques that are discussed on
the following pages have been used successfully by many users.
Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with daily living activities
that may differ from those described in this manual. All warnings and cautions
given in this manual MUST be followed.
Techniques in this manual are a starting point for the new Mighty wheelchair user
and assistant with safety as the most important consideration for all.
Stability and Balance
To assure stability and proper operation of your Mighty wheelchair, you must at
all times maintain proper balance. Your Mighty wheelchair has been designed to
remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as you do not
move beyond the centre of gravity.
Virtually all activities which involve movement in the Mighty wheelchair have an
effect on the centre of gravity. Use the adjustable seatbelt for additional safety.
DO NOT lean forward out of the Mighty wheelchair any further than the length of
the armrests. Make sure the castors are pointing in the forward position
whenever you lean forward. This can be achieved by advancing the Mighty
wheelchair and then reversing a little in a straight line.
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Operating Instructions
To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching
and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified
health professional before attempting active use of the Mighty wheelchair.
ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the Mighty wheelchair. If
loose and/or worn, replace immediately.
If the Mighty wheelchair is exposed to extreme temperature (above 38°C or below
0°C), high humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to use, ensure hand grips DO NOT
twist on the Mighty wheelchair handle—otherwise damage or injury may occur.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat as this
may tip the wheelchair.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by
reaching down between your knees as this may tip the wheelchair.
DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you, as
this may tip the wheelchair.
DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching,
as this may tip the wheelchair.
DO NOT tilt the Mighty wheelchair without assistance.
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors—serious injury may
occur.
NEVER leave an unoccupied Mighty wheelchair on an incline.
DO NOT attempt to stop a moving Mighty wheelchair with the wheel locks. Wheel
locks are not brakes.
Before attempting to transfer in or out of the Mighty wheelchair, every precaution
should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both castors parallel to the object
you are transferring onto. When transferring to and from the Mighty wheelchair,
ALWAYS lock both hand brakes (locks) before transferring to and from the Mighty
wheelchair.
DO NOT sit or transfer into the Mighty wheelchair unless it is fully open.
DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.
DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°.
DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline which has a film of water, ice or oil
on it.
DO NOT attempt to ride over kerbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your Mighty
wheelchair to tip, causing bodily harm or damage to the wheelchair.
DO NOT over tighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to
the frame tubing.
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Quick Release Components
The Mighty wheelchair comes with a number of components which can be easily
removed without tools for storage or transport.
Armrests
Remove the armrest by pushing in the button on the armrest tubing whilst lifting
the armrest up.
Because the armrest are detachable , DO NOT lift the wheelchair by the
armrests.
Using the Stepper Tube
Use the stepper tube to raise the front castors (when mounting a low kerb for
example). To use, push down on the stepper tube with your foot. DO NOT raise
the front castors by pushing down on the push handles as this could tip the
wheelchair.
To mount a low kerb. Approach the low kerb head on. Then the assistant uses
the stepper tube to raise the front castors, and lowers the front castors on the
raised kerb. Finally the assistant should push the wheelchair forward, lifting it up
slightly to mount the kerb if required.
To go down a low kerb. Line up the front
castors with the edge of the low kerb. The
assistant uses the stepper tube to raise the front
castors and tip the users back slightly. Keeping
the castors raised slowly move the wheelchair
forward and slowly lower it down the low kerb.
Warning: When going down a low kerb, the front
castors must be raised to prevent the user from
falling forward. The above are only
recommendations and may not be suitable for all
events. WARNING
After any adjustments, and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is
tightened securely. Otherwise, injury or damage may result.
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tyres should be checked periodically for
cracks and wear, and should be replaced when necessary.
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1. Evocare provides consumers with the following warranty in relation to this Product, in addition to complying
with the requirements of any relevant legislation, including the Competition and Consumer Act2010 (Cth) in
Australia and the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 in New Zealand (the Acts), except where a New Zealand
consumer acquires the Product for the purposes of a business.
2. In this warranty, we have used the following definitions:
(a) Form means a warranty claim form issued by Evocare in respect of Products;
(b) Evocare or our means Evocare Australia Pty Limited, ABN 98 078 566 604 of Level 19, 144 Edward Street,
Brisbane 4000;
(c) Products means the goods manufactured for Evocare (including products manufactured by its contract
manufacturers);
(d) Material means a material or component used by Evocare in the manufacture of the Products;
(e) Retailer means the authorised dealer of Products from whom the Product was purchased;
(f) Warranty Period means the warranty period commencing from the date of purchase of the relevant Product.
If the Product or part (as the case may be) is repaired or replaced, there will be no extension to the original
warranty period; and
(g) Workmanship means the handling, assembly and manufacturing processes performed by or on behalf of
Evocare in order to manufacture the Products.
3. Evocare warrants that for the duration of the Warranty Period, all Products will be free of faults arising from
defects in Workmanship or Materials, on the terms and conditions set out in this warranty.
4. Evocare undertakes that if during the Warranty Period any Product, or any part of a Product, has failed to
operate correctly due to faulty Workmanship or defective Material, it will repair or replace the Product or part
(as the case may be) free of charge provided that the following procedures are met :
(a) The consumer must contact the Retailer or Evocare upon becoming aware of any defect to a Product upon
which the consumer will be required to complete a Form and provide satisfactory proof of purchase.
(b) Evocare will review the Form to determine whether there is a defect, and if so Evocare agrees to (at its option)
repair, replace or supply equivalent goods, or pay the cost of any of those remedies to the consumer.
(c) If Evocare requests the return of the applicable Product or part, the consumer will be responsible for the
collection and freight costs of returning that Product or part to Evocare.
(d) The consumer acknowledges that it is also responsible for the freight costs to deliver any new Product or
replacement part to it.
5. This warranty is in addition to any non-excludable legal rights or remedies conferred on the consumer under
any applicable Act and any similar laws. To the extent permitted by law, Evocare's liability for any non-
excludable condition or warranty is limited to rectifying any defect at its option, as set out in paragraph 4(b).
6. Subject to the requirements of any applicable Act or legislation and to the extent permitted by law, no liability
(whether expressed or implied) of any nature whatsoever, is accepted by Evocare for any consequential loss,
damage or injury arising as a result of any fault in the Products.
7. This warranty does not extend to damage to Products which occurs during transit or transportation, or which is
caused by any abuse, accident or improper installation, connection, use, adjustment or repair or use of goods
otherwise than in accordance with instructions issued by Evocare.
8. The warranty on Products is waived if any addition or attachment to the Products do not have Evocare's
approval or are not sold as Evocare products. The Products are designed to perform specific tasks under
established test loads and unauthorised attachments may produce stresses for which the design is not
appropriate.
9. The following applies to consumers who purchased a relevant Product in Australia:
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to
a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or
damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable
quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
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Your Evocare Mighty Wheelchair is warranted to be free of defects in material and
workmanship for 12 months, for the original consumer.
This warranty does not cover device failure due to owner misuse, negligence, or normal
wear and tear.
The warranty does not extend to non-durable components such as rubber accessories,
brakes and grips, which are subject to normal wear and tear. Non-durable components
are warranted for 3 months.
For more information about your LM9707 Mighty Wheelchair, warranty or to order parts
call 07 3355 8007.
Manufactured for:
Evocare Australia Pty Limited, 260 South Pine Road, Enoggera. QLD. 4051.
Phone: 07 3355 8000 FAX: 07 3355 5043
Website www.evocare.com.au
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