Graham Field GENDRON 450 Standard User manual

GD-450-525-INS-LAB-RevA21
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450 Standard / 450 Recliner
525 Standard / 525 Recliner
Bariatric Manual Wheelchair
User Manual

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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................................................................................3
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................................................................................4
WARNINGS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
3 GETTING STARTED — SETUP AND GENERAL OPERATION GUIDELINES..........................................................................................6
REGENCY 450 / 525 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................................................................. 6
OPERATING THE WHEEL LOCKS ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
UNFOLDING AND FOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR ......................................................................................................................................... 7
UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
OPENING THE WHEELCHAIR (ALL MODELS).............................................................................................................................. 7
INSTALLING THE HEADREST AND PUSHBAR (RECLINING MODELS ONLY)........................................................................... 8
FOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR FOR TRANSPORTATION OR STORAGE............................................................................................. 9
REMOVING THE HEADREST AND PUSHBAR (RECLINING MODELS ONLY) ............................................................................ 9
CLOSING THE WHEELCHAIR (ALL MODELS).............................................................................................................................. 9
4 HANDLING TIPS .......................................................................................................................................................................................10
BALANCE ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
TRANSFER .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
REACHING / BENDING ................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
REACHING / BENDING FORWARD OR SIDEWARD ........................................................................................................................... 11
REACHING / BENDING BACKWARD ................................................................................................................................................... 11
RAMPS AND INCLINES ................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
ASCENT.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
DESCENT ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
CURBS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
CURBS — WITH ATTENDANT .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
GOING UP (METHOD 1)................................................................................................................................................................. 13
GOING UP (METHOD 2)................................................................................................................................................................. 13
GOING DOWN ................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
STAIRS AND ESCALATORS......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
WEIGHT TRAINING ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
5 ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................................................................................................................14
REAR WHEELS & CASTERS........................................................................................................................................................................ 14
ARMS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
REMOVE ARM........................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
INSTALL ARM ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
SWINGAWAY FOOTREST / ELEVATING LEGREST.................................................................................................................................... 15
SWING FOOTREST / LEGREST AWAY FOR TRANSFER ................................................................................................................... 15
RETURN FOOTREST / LEGREST TO OPERATION POSITION .......................................................................................................... 15
SWINGAWAY FOOTREST, ELEVATING LEGREST: ADJUST FOOTPLATE EXTENSION LENGTH ................................................. 15
ELEVATING LEGREST: RAISE LEGREST ........................................................................................................................................... 16
ELEVATING LEGREST: ADJUST CALF PAD POSITION ..................................................................................................................... 16
CROSSBRACES............................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
TIGHTEN CROSSBRACES.................................................................................................................................................................... 16
RECLINER (525 RECLINING MODEL ONLY)............................................................................................................................................... 17
ADJUSTING THE BACK ANGLE (525 RECLINING MODEL ONLY).................................................................................................... 17
WHEEL LOCKS ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
ADJUST WHEEL LOCKS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 17
6 TRANSPORTING THE GENDRON REGENCY 450 / 525.............................................................................................................................18
TRANSPORTING THE WHEELCHAIR.......................................................................................................................................................... 18
7 MAINTENANCE.........................................................................................................................................................................................19
SERVICE MANUAL........................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
LIST OF TOOLS ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
GENERAL CARE.................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
CHECK TIRE WEAR .............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
CHECK HANDRIMS ............................................................................................................................................................................... 20
CHECK WHEEL LOCK ENGAGEMENT................................................................................................................................................ 20
CHECK ANTI-TIPPERS (STANDARD ONLY ON RECLINING MODELS) ............................................................................................ 20
CHECK HANDGRIPS............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
CHECK CROSSBRACES....................................................................................................................................................................... 20
CHECK UPHOLSTERY .......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
CHECK REAR WHEEL ADJUSTMENT................................................................................................................................................. 21
CHECK ARMS ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
CHECK BACKPOSTS / PUSH HANDLES............................................................................................................................................. 21
CHECK FOOTRESTS & ELEVATING LEGRESTS ............................................................................................................................... 21
CLEANING YOUR REGENCY 450 / 525 ............................................................................................................................................... 21
CHECK CASTERS ................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
CHECK WHEEL BEARINGS.................................................................................................................................................................. 22
8 TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................................................................................................................23
9 SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................................................................................24
10 LIMITED WARRANTY...............................................................................................................................................................................25
11 INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................................................................27

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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 nd 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 a Gendron product. We at Graham-Field wish to assure you of our
continuing commitment to provide innovation and quality in our products. The Regency 450 / 525
is a manual folding wheelchair suitable for frequent users who require a portable wheelchair, tted
to their anatomy, without the need of customization or alteration to the center of gravity. The
Regency 450 / 525 is intended for indoor and / or outdoor use.
The Regency 450 / 525 Recliner comes with a removable full support headrest which includes an
additional neck support that adjusts easily to t every need. A pushbar is standard. The Recliner
mechanism is intended to be operated by an attendant. Anti-tippers are standard on Recliners.
The Regency 450 has a maximum weight capacity of 450 lb (204 kg).
The Regency 525 has a maximum weight capacity of 525 lb (238 kg).
The person performing adjustments on the Regency 450 / 525 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.
Please note the following special statements, used throughout this manual, and their signicance:
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 Regency 450 / 525 serviced regularly.
Whenever any part of your Regency 450 / 525 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:
Regency 450 maximum weight capacity is 450 lb (204 kg), EVENLY DISTRIBUTED.
Regency 525 maximum weight capacity is 525 lb (238 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 any incline or decline greater than six degrees (10% grade, or
one foot of rise or fall per ten feet of ramp length).
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 wrap hand around seat edge when opening or entering the chair.

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WARNING: When folding or unfolding the wheelchair, do not place your ngers or hands
under the seat rail or between the seat rail and side panel.
WARNING: Do not lift the wheelchair by the arms, footrests or legrests, or any other
detachable parts.
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: 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 modication or the use of non-Gendron 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 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: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: GF Health Products, Inc. specically 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 — SETUP AND GENERAL OPERATION GUIDELINES
REGENCY 450 / 525 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
Familiarize yourself with main components, identied in Regency 450 / 525 illustrations below.
footplate
Regency 450 / 525 Bariatric Wheelchair, Standard Model
armpad
back upholstery
backpost / push handle
arm
footrest
seat upholstery
rear wheel
handgrip
caster wheel
wheel lock
caster housing
frame
crossbrace
caster fork
handrim
footplate
Regency 450 / 525 Bariatric Wheelchair, Recliner Model
armpad
back upholstery
arm
elevating legrest
(footrest not shown)
seat upholstery
anti-tipper
rear wheel
crossbrace
frame
caster wheel
caster housing
wheel lock
caster fork
recliner
release lever
recliner push bar
handrim

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OPERATING THE WHEEL LOCKS
The Regency 450 / 525 has two wheel locks — one on each rear wheel. To engage the wheel locks,
push the levers forward until they lock into place. To disengage, pull back on the levers until the
wheels roll freely.
UNFOLDING AND FOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR
WARNING: Read warning label, shown above, located on seat rails: Do not wrap hand
around seat edge when opening or entering the chair.
WARNING: When folding or unfolding the wheelchair, do not place your ngers or hands
under the seat rail or between the seat rail and side panel.
WARNING: Do not sit on or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat
rails are fully seated.
WARNING: Do not lift the wheelchair by the arms, footrests or legrests, or any other
detachable parts.
UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR
Opening the Wheelchair (All Models)
1. Engage wheel locks on both sides.
2. Use both hands to push down with even pressure on seat tubes and seat upholstery on insides
of wheelchair, as shown at above left, until the seat rails are fully seated, as shown at above
right. Do not place any fingers or parts of your hand under the seat rails.
3. Attach footrests or legrests to wheelchair.
4. Reinstall seat cushion, if so equipped.
WARNING: Ensure seat, arms, and footrests or legrests are locked in place before
occupying or operating wheelchair.

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Installing the Headrest and Pushbar (Reclining Models Only)
After the wheelchair has been fully unfolded and opened:
1. Install headrest as shown at above left: slide headrest down onto headrest support assembly as
shown.
WARNING: Ensure headrest is fully seated and securely installed before use.
2 Install headrest cover, shown at above right.
3. Install push bar as shown at above right: push bar into pusher handles until spring buttons
lock into place.
WARNING: Ensure both spring buttons are fully extended through the push bar before use.
WARNING: DO NOT use reclining wheelchair without both headrest and push bar installed.
4. To adjust the back angle, grasp both pusher handles securely and pull up on both release levers
simultaneously. Gently lower or raise the back to the desired height, and release the levers.

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FOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR FOR TRANSPORTATION OR STORAGE
Removing the Headrest and Pushbar (Reclining Models Only)
1. Press both pushbar spring buttons and pull pushbar out away from receivers.
2 Remove headrest cover, shown at above left.
3. Remove headrest as shown at above right: slide headrest up and off headrest support assembly
as shown.
Closing the Wheelchair (All Models)
1. Detach footrests or legrests from wheelchair.
2. Remove seat cushion, if applicable.
3. Grab the seat upholstery at center front and rear with both hands, pull sharply, and lift up as
shown above.
4. If necessary, fold the excess seat upholstery over the arm.
5. To fold wheelchair completely, tip it sideways so wheel won’t drag and press sides together.

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4 HANDLING TIPS
The Gendron Regency 450 / 525 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
Regency 450 / 525 over if it is used improperly or if you move beyond the center of gravity.
You may want to consider the use of a positioning belt, available from your distributor or
www.grahameld.com, to maintain proper weight distribution. 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
WARNING: Always ensure the wheelchair is on a stable, level surface before transfer.
WARNING: Always 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.
Patient Lift Transfer Transfer Board Transfer
Transferring into or out of a wheelchair is a very difcult maneuver; always exercise extreme
care even when transferring with the aid of an attendant, a patient lift (shown at above left), or
a transfer board (shown at above right). Consult your medical professionals for assistance in
developing your individual transfer technique. Engage both wheel locks and ensure the wheelchair
is stabilized and will not move or slide during the transfer. Take extra precautions to prevent
tipping. Use good body mechanics to prevent personal injury.