Halley OFFCAR User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Halley
OFF CARR S.r.l. Via Dell’Artigianato II, 29 35010 Villa del Conte (PD) Italy
Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]
[email protected] - www.offcarr.com
rev.05/2008

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GENERAL INFORMATIONS
WARNINGS
• Please read this manual carefully before carrying out any operation on HALLEY
wheelchair.
• Before use the device verify the package’s good conditions arrival (see par. Packaging,
transport, delivery and stocking in this manual).
• Every wheelchair is labelled with an Identification Number (Matricola), the
manufacturer’s full address and the CE mark. This label cannot be removed for any
reason to maintain trace-ability and guarantee terms and conditions of the device.
• Halley wheelchair is designed and produced to compensate a physical handicap on
respect of Medical Device Essential Requirements from 93/42/EEC EN Directive.
According with the product classification from above Directive, appendix IX, par. III. 1.1.,
Venus is classified as non-invasive medical device of class 1.
• The use of the Halley or its components is forbidden for any purpose other than those
indicated in this manual.
• For any problems or fault or breakage please inform immediately the authorized dealer
supplying the following indications:
a. Model
b. Identification number (“Matricola” on the gold label on the frame).
c. Fault description
• In case of direct contact with the manufacturer assistance please communicate also:
a. User name and full address
b. Dealer name and address.
Packaging, transport, delivery and stocking
All the OFF CARR wheelchairs are shipped in closed cardboard cases to protect them from
knocks and dust.
The package include the HALLEY wheelchair configured as per your request, this Instruction
manual.
The wheelchair must be transported in trucks that protect it from atmospheric agents, as
indicated on the packing case.
Upon receipt, check the case integrity and in case of problems notify them on the waybill.
Open the package, remove the wheelchair and check it is not bent or scratched or damaged.
In case of problems, note your remark on the waybill and notify them immediately to the
forwarder.
Once these checks have been carried out, place again the wheelchair in its packing until it
will be used, keeping it in a dry place.
Do not place any objects over the packing case.

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1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
HALLEY WHEELCHAIR
Halley is an ultra-lightweight foldable orthopaedic wheelchair with aluminium frame.
Frame and upholstery can be supplied in different colours.
Halley wheelchair is very versatile in its several configurations and a wide range of set-up is
available to satisfy any sort of user’s requirement. The new wheel plate support AwP makes
very easy to find the best set-up and it is an original element who give to the wheelchair an
unmistakable style.
The footrest can be single or separate, adjustable in height with minimum steeps and the
foot-plate are angle adjustable.
The quick release axle of the rear wheels allows to reduce the weight and the volume during
the transfer.
The backrest can be chosen with or without push-handles and it is height adjustable by a
technical personnel.
Halley wheelchair is assembled and supplied according to the choices selected in the order
form. Further adjustments are always possible by authorized personnel to fully satisfy the
user needs.
Please consult Halley Order Form to see the complete range of options and accessories.
2. WHEELCHAIR PREPARATION
HOW TO PREPARE THE WHEELCHAIR BEFORE USE
The wheelchair is shipped inside a carton box complete with wheels and other accessories.
The wheelchair can be open acting a pressure with the hand palm on the seat paying
attention to the hand fingers.
It is recommended to perform a quick check if the rear wheels are properly inserted on the
frame.
To verify if the wheels are correctly hooked, check if the button is no longer depressed
trying to pullout the wheels without pressing the axle’s button.
Check the tyre pressure if they are pneumatic.
A wrong tyre pressure can compromise the brakes efficiency.
Check also the efficiency of the brakes before using the device.
The brake must be used only for parking, never use them as service brakes.
Assemble the foot-rest to the frame (only for detachable foot-rest version) checking the
good functioning of the blocking mechanism.
If the wheelchair is ordered with options supplied separately, they must be assembled
before the use.
If the wheelchair needs further adjustments to better fulfil the user’s requirements,
contact your dealer or other qualified person.

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3. TRIM ADJUSTMENT
3.1. SEAT HEIGHT AND REAR SET-UP
Acting on the AwP is possible to change the height and seat rear set-up.
• The AwP support is connected to the main frame with four screws: one in front “A”
acting as fulcrum and three in the back “B” for angle adjustment.
• Remove the screws “B” in the back and loose the one in front.
• Raise or lower the rear seat to the desired position chosen from the available
positions.
• Replace and tighten the screws “B” and tight them properly as well the “A”
On the AwP support, it is possible to insert the bush axle holder in five different positions in
order to obtain little set-up adjustment without touching the AwP assembly to the frame.
• Remove the inside bolt that fixes the bush to the AwP supports.
• Insert the bush in the new position.
• Fix again tightly the bolt paying particular attention to the washers.
Notes: With extreme balancing set-up, the wheelchair become easier to push but it requires a
good user stability self control.
Once the seat tilt has been changed, the front fork plate holders need to be adjusted to
be perpendicular to the ground.
Clothes guards may need to be repositioned according with the new wheels position.
Brakes also may need to be readjusted according with the new set-up.

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3.2 FRONT FORK HOLDER ADJUSTMENT
Once the set-up of the wheelchair is changed is very important to check if the front fork
supports are still perpendicular to the ground in order to drive the wheelchair easily and
smoothly.
If necessary is possible to correct the angle of the front fork support as follow:
• Remove the plate protection cap “B”;
• loose the screws A, and remove the nut C;
• adjust the plate support until it’s axle will be perpendicular to the floor and insert
properly the nut “C”;
• fix all the screws of the front castor plate support;
• close the screw housing with the proper caps “B”.
3.4 CLOTHES GUARD ADJUSTMENT
Clothes guards may need to be repositioned according with the new wheels position:
• remove the screws A,B and C;
• adjust the position of the clothes guard as needed;
• insert and fix the screws A,B and C.