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Do not operate this equipment until you have read and fully
understand this manual. If you do not understand any of the
warnings or instructions, contact a health care professional who is
familiar with this type of device before attempting to use it. Failure to
do so may result in injury to the user or damage to the device. Keep
this manual accessible to ensure maximum safety and performance.
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Gunnell Rehab Series Wheelchair Owner’s Manual
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I. Introduction 1
II. Table of Contents 2
III. General Warnings
a. Weight Limitations 3
b. Operating Warning 3
c. Usage Condition 3
d. Reaching 4
e. Tipping 4-5
f. Chest Harness Warning 5
g. Transit Safety 5-6
h. Transfer Safety 6
i. Stairway Warning 7
j. General Safety 8
k. Damages Requiring Manufacture Repair 9
l. Transit Use 9
m. Care and Use 9
IV. Using Your Wheelchair
a. Transit Use 6
b. Care and Use 6
V. Setup and Adjustment
a. Tilt-in-Space 10
b. Lateral Tilt 10
c. Seat Width 11
d. Seat to Floor Height 12
e. Back Cane 13
f. Seat Depth Adjustment 14-15
g. Footrests 16
h. Armrests 17
i. Base Frame Adjustment 18
j. Quick Release Hardware: Rear Wheels 18
k. Front Casters 19
l. Anti-tips 19
m. Wheel Locks 21
n. Reverse Seat Configuration 22
o. Troubleshooting/FAQ 23
VI. Warranty Summary 23
VII. Full Warranty Details & Terms and Conditions 24-26
The Gunnell Rehab Series Wheelchairs have been designed and tested to
meet the requirements of the applicable parts of ISO 7176
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W E I G H T L I M I T A T I O N S
The user weight limitations on The Gunnell Rehab
Series Wheelchairs (GRSW) are as follows for the
specified model. Rehab TNT/Rehab RAM- 500 lbs.,
Bariatric Rehab TNT/Bariatric Rehab RAM – 750
lbs. In order to use the chair safely, the user must be
under the specified weight limit for the product being
used. The risk of adding excessive stress to the chair
may cause tip-over, loss of control, or other injury or
damage.
O P E R A T I N G W A R N I N G
To determine and establish safety limits and
feasibility, practice bending, reaching and transferring
activities in several scenarios under the supervision of
a qualified health care professional, BEFORE actively
using this wheelchair.
U S A G E C O N D I T I O N S
When using your Gunnell Rehab Series Wheelchair,
be careful when surfaces are wet to help prevent
accidents. Do not use your wheelchair in a pool,
shower, or any other water-bearing areas.
When washing the product, make sure to dry it soon
after washing to prevent a prolonged wet surface.
Keeping the wheelchair dry and away from moisture
will prevent the steel components from rusting.
DO NOT negotiate ramps or traverse slopes greater
than 9°.
DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline
when water, ice or oil is present on the surface.
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R E A C H I N G S A F E T Y
Affecting the center of gravity on a wheelchair can
easily be done with extended motions such as
reaching or leaning. Once you affect the center of
gravity, the wheelchair is instantly more prone to
tipping over.
When the user absolutely needs to stretch, the user
should do the following:
When reaching, leaning, or bending forward, use the
front casters as a tool to maintain stability and
balance.
Extend your arms backwards, not to your side, to
help prevent the wheelchair from tipping.
DO NOT reach for objects if you must move
forward in the seat to do so.
DO NOT reach for objects on the floor if you must
reach between your knees to do so.
DO NOT lean over the back pad to reach objects
located behind you. Doing so may cause the wheel
chair to tip back.
DO NOT adjust your sitting position or shift your
weight in the direction you are reaching as the
wheelchair may tip over.
T I P P I N G S A F E T Y
DO NOT attempt to negotiate curbs or obstacles
without assistance. Doing so may cause the device to
tip over and could result in bodily harm or damage to
the wheelchair.
For products supplied with anti-tippers, anti-tippers
must be attached at all times.
METHOD 1 - WHEELCHAIR WITH ANTI-TIP DEVICE
Apply a continuous downward motion until the balance point is
achieved and the front casters clear the curb. The caregiver will feel a
difference in the weight distribution at this point. Roll the wheelchair
forward and slowly lower it in one continuous motion. Do not allow
the wheelchair to drop to the ground at all, as this could result in
injury to the occupant. Push the wheelchair forward until the rear
wheels roll up and over the curb.
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METHOD 2 - WHEELCHAIRS WITHOUT
ANTI-TIP DEVICES
It is recommended that two assistants are present for
this method. The second assistant should be
positioned at the front of the wheelchair lifting
upward on a non-removable (non-detachable) part of
the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and
stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair is
being lowered to the ground.
One assistant should be positioned on the sidewalk.
The wheelchair should be positioned such that the
rear wheels are against the curb. The wheelchair
should be tilted back to the balance point by the
assistant on the sidewalk. In one continuous
downward movement, the rear wheels should be
pulled up and over the curb. DO NOT set the front
casters back onto the ground until the device has
been located back far enough that the front casters
will clear the edge of the curb and rest on the same
plane as the drive wheels.
C H E S T H A R N E S S
NEVER place this device in a reclining position
unless you have first detached the chest harness from
the device. Failure to do so may result in serious
bodily injury or death.
T R A N S I T S A F E T Y
WARNING
Identify whether your chair has been manufactured with transit
loops. If your chair is NOT equipped with transit loops, then it
DOES NOT meet federal standards for motor vehicle seating.
1. NEVER let anyone sit in this chair while in a moving vehicle.
2. ALWAYS secure the rider with proper vehicle restraints. In an
accident or sudden stop the rider may be thrown from the chair.
Wheelchair seatbelts will not prevent this and further injury may
result from the belts or straps.
3. NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle. It may
shift and interfere with the driver.
4. ALWAYS secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift.
5. DO NOT use any chair that has been involved in a motor vehicle
accident
If your chair IS equipped with the transit loops:
1. When feasible, the device user should transfer to the Original
Equipment Manufacturer vehicle seat and use the vehicle restrain
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2. Use only Wheelchair Tie Down and Occupant Restraint Systems
(WTORS) which meet the requirements of SECTION 19
ANSI/RESNA WC/VOL. 1 Wheelchairs for use in Motor Vehicles.
Do not use WTORS designed to rely on the wheelchair
structure to transfer occupant restraint loads to the vehicle.
3. The rider must not weigh more than 250 lbs.
4. The wheelchair has been tested forward facing for frontal impact.
Therefore, the wheelchair must be forward facing during transport.
5. In order to reduce the potential of injury to vehicle occupants,
wheelchair-mounted accessories, such as trays and respiratory
equipment should be removed and secured separately.
6. DO NOT rely on postural supports and positioning devices for
occupant restraint.
7. DO NOT alter or substitute wheelchair frame parts, or
components.
T R A N S F E R S A F E T Y
TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER
SEATS
BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the
wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to
reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters toward the
object you are transferring onto. Be certain the wheel
locks are engaged to help prevent the wheels from
moving.
Foot plates should be in an upright position and
swung out of the way when entering or exiting from
the wheelchair.
CAUTION: When transferring, position yourself as
far back as possible in the seat. This will prevent
damaged upholstery and the possibility of the
wheelchair tipping forward.
NOTE: Transfers may be done independently provided that the user can achieve
adequate mobility and has sufficient upper body strength. Position the wheelchair as
close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the front
casters pointing toward it. Engage wheel locks. Shift body weight into seat with
transfer. During independent transfer, the platform beneath the user will be limited.
Use a transfer board when practical.
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N E G O T I A T I N G S T A I R W A Y S
STAIRWAYS WARNING:
Do not attempt to lift a wheelchair by utilizing
removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any
removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may
result in injury to the user/assistant or damage to the
device. Exercise extreme caution when it is necessary
to move an occupied wheelchair up or down the
stairs. Always use two assistants and thoroughly
prepare. Only use secure features, or non-detachable
parts for assistant hand-held supports when lifting the
device.
The following procedure is recommended for moving
a wheelchair between floors when an elevator is
NOT available:
1. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the
balance point, back the wheelchair up against the first
step. Securely grasp a non-removable (non-
detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage.
2. The second assistant should firmly hold on to a
non-detachable part of the framework near the front
of the device. Concurrently, the assistants lift the
wheelchair up and over one stair at a time. The
second assistant steadies the wheelchair as the first
assistant places one foot on the next step up and
repeats STEP 1.
3. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last
stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been
rolled back away from the stairway such that when it
rests on all four wheels, they all contact the same
surface.
ESCALATORS
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair
between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
G E N E R A L S A F E T Y
Before using your wheelchair, you should always do
the following:
Roll the wheelchair around to make sure that
the wheels and other parts function without
any unusual noises.
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Make sure the anti tip tubes lock in place and
the brake system is fully functional.
Check all quick release hardware and make
sure they are locked in place.
If there are unusual noises or vibrations,
contact your local authorized dealer for
assistance.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS:
WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES.
DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with
the wheel locks. When leaving or entering chair,
ALWAYS ENGAGE BOTH WHEEL LOCKS.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STAND ON FOOT
PLATES. Standing on the foot plates may cause the
chair to tip forward abruptly and could result in
bodily injury to the user or damage to the device.
NEVER LIFT the device by the footrests or leg
rests. These components are designed to separate
and/or swing away from the wheelchair, and are not
intended to be used in lifting the device.
DO NOT tilt the wheelchair without assistance.
DO NOT operate on roads/streets/highways.
ALWAYS wear your seat restraint.
DO NOT stand on frame of the wheelchair.
D A M A G E R E Q U I R I N G S E R V I C E B Y A Q U A L I F I E D G U N N E L L I N C . A G E N T
In some circumstances it may be required that your wheelchair be
returned to the Gunnell Inc for repairs. If any of the following
conditions are observed, the wheelchair must be returned to, and
serviced by the manufacturer.
• Any part of the frame is cracked or broken
• Any weld is cracked or broken
• Any failure or damage resulting in a Medical Device Report (MDR)
Always contact Gunnell Inc. prior to sending a wheelchair for repairs.
For safe and secure shipping, the wheelchair must be boxed or
fastened to a pallet. Upon your request Gunnell Inc may arrange for
pick up from your location
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T R A N S I T U S E
To ensure safe transit use, use the following precautions:
Locate the four transit loops on the seat cradle of the
wheelchair.
Check the nuts and bolts of the transit loop to ensure
a secure connection.
Engage the wheel lock to prevent the wheelchair
from moving around before transportation.
Use at least four straps that are held by the transit
loops to the floor.
C A R E A N D U S E
When maintaining your wheelchair, use the following
instructions to help maintain your wheelchair.
Check all nuts and bolts and make sure that they are
tightened.
Do NOT use WD-40 or any other mechanical
lubricant on your wheelchair unless otherwise noted.
Check tire pressure and spokes. All tire information
is documented on the walls of the tire.
Wash your wheelchair with soap and water but be
sure to dry the wheelchair before use.
Check the upholstery and replace if any tears are
apparent.
T O O L S R E Q U I R E D F O R K I D S T E R A D J U S T M E N T S
The following is a list of tools which are needed to accomplish the adjustments detailed in
the following pages.
1. Screwdriver: Phillips Head and Flat
2. Allen Keys: 5mm, 7/64”, 5/32”, 3/16”, 1/4”
3. Open end wrenches: 10mm, 7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16”, 5/8”, 3/4”
4. Socket drive sockets: 7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16”, 5/8”, 3/4”
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T I L T - I N - S P A C E
* R E H A B T N T M O D E L S O N L Y
1. Check the anti-tips to make sure they are firmly in
place.
2. While holding the stroller handle, depress tilt handle
down and hold.
3. Pull the stroller handle back or forward in order to
adjust the tilt accordingly.
4. Release tilt handle when the desired tilt angle is
reached.
L A T E R A L T I L T
1. Check the anti-tips to make sure they
are firmly in place.
2. While holding the stroller handle, depress tilt handle
down and hold.
3. Push down on the stroller handle right or left in order
to adjust the tilt accordingly.
4. Release tilt handle when the desired tilt angle is
reached.
The lateral tilt option is available on all of the GRSW.
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