ortho europe Greencare Easy 1 User manual

Instructions for Use
Easy 1 wheelchair

Please read this document carefully before using the product and
observe the safety notices.
Please instruct the user on the safe use of this product.
Please contact the manufacturer if you have any questions or issues
with the product.
Please keep this document for your records.
CONTENTS
General information 4
Our labels and how to interpret them 5
Intended use 7
Using the wheelchair safely 6
Area of application 6
General information 7
How to use the wheelchair 8
Transportability 9
Hygiene 12
Safety check 12
Disposal 13
General user advice 13
Disposal 14
Medical device combinations 14
Reporting a serious incident 14
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General information
This information is intended for wheelchair users, occupants or carers. It is also
a useful reference for service professionals who are prescribing or handing
over a wheelchair to a user.
The information provided is intended to help users understand the wheelchair
and operate the wheelchair safely.
Users should take time to read and understand the wheelchair information
before use. Users should understand how the wheelchair is intended to
function for them and their responsibilities for its safe use and maintenance.
Where appropriate the recommended service interval will be advised, it is
recommended this should be performed annually as a minimum. Please
take the time to read all the information provided, and take care that all
information is kept safe for future reference.
Labels should not be removed. Users are responsible for ensuring that this
product is maintained and used safely and correctly. Users requiring more
specic advice about the wheelchair, or who need more information about
other products from Greencare, can visit www.greencaremobility.com. For
technical service or repair users should contact their approved distributor or
Wheelchair Service Centre.
Labels
Serial number
CE marking
Online instructions
Manufacturer address
Maximum safe slope
Unique device identier
Catalogue No
Wheelchair depth
Wheelchair width
Warning
Date of manufacture
Lot or batch number
Max load
User weight
Medical device
Single use
Max speed
European representative
Importer
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YK9063
ISO 7176-19
7º
120kg 430-460mm 410mm
20210830001
www.ortho-europe.com
MedNet EC-REP GmbH
Borkstrasse 10, 48163 Muenster, Germany
2021.08
Easy1 Manual Wheelchair
(01)06945397902640
(10) 211159
(11) 210830
Ability Matters Ltd,
Ability House, Nuffield Way,
Abingdon, OX14 1RL
United Kingdom
Intco Medical Technology Ltd.
NO.77 Yandunshan Road,
Dagang Zhenjiang, Jiangsu
Province, 212132, P.R. China
(01)06945397902640(10)211159(21)20210830001

Intended purpose
Lightweight wheelchairs are exclusively for a user who is unable to walk or has
limited mobility, for their own personal use in- and outdoor on dry, rm and
level surface terrains (self-propelling or attendant push).
The maximum weight limit (includes both the user and any weight of
accessories tted to the wheelchair) is marked on the serial number label,
which is afxed to the crossbar or stabiliser bar below the seat.
Warranty can only be taken on if the product is used under the specied
conditions and for the intended purposes. The intended lifetime of the
wheelchair is 5 years. DO NOT use or t any 3rd party components to the
wheelchair unless they are ofcially approved by Greencare Mobility.
Indications
The variety of tting variants as well as the modular design mean that it can
be used by those who cannot walk or have limited mobility because of:
• Paralysis
• Loss of extremity (leg amputation)
• Extremity defect deformity
• Joint contractures/joint injuries
• Illnesses such as heart and circulation deciencies, disturbance of
equilibrium or cachexia as well as for elderly people who still have
strength in the upper body.
When considering provision, please also note the body size, weight, physical
and psychological constitution, the age of the person, living conditions and
the environment.
General information
1. Push handles
2. Rear fabric
3. Armrest
4. Rear wheels*
5. Brakes
*Smaller rear wheels on some models and these may include attendant
brakes operated from the handles.
1.
4.
5.
6.
9.
2.
3.
7.
8.
6. Castors
7. Seat
8. Cross brace
9. Footres t
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How to use the wheelchair
OPENING THE WHEELCHAIR
Hold the seat with both hands and push down
to engage the seat in the seat locators.
FOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR
Remove the footrests. Lift the seat upholstery, as
in the photo and pull up to fold the wheelchair.
The back posts will also fold by operating the
levers and gently pulling the posts downwards.
ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST
Remove the footrests. Lift the seat upholstery, as
in the photo and pull up to fold the wheelchair.
The back posts will also fold by operating the
levers and gently pulling the posts downwards.
USING THE BRAKES
Remove the footrests. Lift the seat upholstery, as
in the photo and pull up to fold the wheelchair.
The back posts will also fold by operating the
levers and gently pulling the posts downwards.
USING THE ARMREST
To lift the armrest, operate the lever at the
front of the armrest panel and pull the armrest
upwards. Simply putting the armrest downwards
should relocate the armrest in position.
USING FOOTREST
To mount the footrest, position the top spigot
into the location on the front of the frame.
Rotate inwards until you hear or feel them locate
correctly. To remove the footrests, lift the handle
and rotate footrest outward and lift upwards.
The seat/pelvic belt should never be used in place of the occupant
lap and diagonal belt when travelling in a vehicle.
Transportability – positioning of wheelchair tie down restraints on wheelchair
View on the left shows a self-propelling
wheelchair secured with front and rear
wheelchair tie down restraints.
Positioning of the restraint straps is shown
in more detail on the next page.
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Hold the seat with both hands and push down to engage the seat in the seat
locators.
Position of the front wheelchair tie down
restraint and the tie down label.
The position is the same for both the
self-propelling and the attendant push
wheelchairs.
Position of the rear wheelchair tie down
restraint and the tie down label on the
self-propelling wheelchair.
Position of the rear wheelchair tie down
restraint and the tie down label on the
attendant push wheelchair.
WARNING
Parents or care providers may consider the option, in some circumstances, for
their child is to remain in their wheelchair whilst in transport due to the level of
posture control and comfort provided by the set up in the wheelchair.
We would recommend in such circumstances that a risk assessment be
carried out by your healthcare professional and relevant competent persons.
WARNING
The pelvic restraint belt must be worn low across the front of the pelvis so that
the angle of the pelvic belt is within the preferred zone of 30° to 75° to the
horizontal.
A steeper (greater) angle within the preferred zone is desirable i.e. closer to,
but never exceeding 75°.
Restraint belts must not be held away from the body by wheelchair
components or parts such as the armrests or wheels.
The upper torso restraint belt must t over the shoulder and across the chest
as illustrated,
Restraint belts must be adjusted as tightly as possible consistent with user
comfort.
Restraint belt webbing must not be twisted when in use.
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Hygiene
When the chair is to be reused, it should be prepared carefully, and be wiped
and treated with spray disinfectant on all surfaces which could come into
contact with the user.
If you need to do this quickly, you must use a liquid, alcohol-based disinfectant
suitable for medical products and devices.
Please pay attention to the manufacturer’s instructions of the disinfectant you
are using.
Safety check
As the user you will be the rst person to notice any possible defects. We
therefore recommend that before each use, you check the following:
The tyre pressure is correct.
The brakes work correctly.
All removable parts are securely fastened (e.g. armrests, footrest hangers,
quick-release axles, etc.).
If there is any damage/defect, please contact your authorised dealer.
Disposal
If the wheelchair has been supplied to you free of charge it may not belong to
you. If it is no longer required follow any instructions given by the organisation
issuing the wheelchair in order that it may be returned to them.
The following information describes the materials used in the wheelchair in
relation to the disposal or re-cycling of the wheelchair and its packaging.
Specic waste disposal or recycling regulations may be in force locally and
these should be taken into consideration when disposal arrangements are
made. (This may include the cleaning or de-contamination of the wheelchair
before disposal).
ALUMINIUM: Castor forks, wheels, side frames, armrests, frame, leg rests, push
handles.
STEEL: Fasteners, QR axle.
PLASTIC: Handgrips, tube plugs, castor wheels, footplates, arm pads and 12”
wheel/tyre.
PACKAGING: Low density polythene bag, cardboard box
UPHOLSTERY: Woven polyester with PVC coatings and expanded combustion
modied foam.
Disposal or recycling should be done through a licensed agent or authorised
place of disposal. Alternatively your wheelchair may be returned to your
dealer for disposal.
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CAUTION
Sand, salt and sea water can damage the bearings of the front and rear
wheels. Clean and dry the wheelchair carefully, after they have been
exposed to these elements.
General user advice
Not following these instructions may result in physical injury, damage to the
product or damage to the environment!
A notice to the user and/or patient that any serious incident that has occurred
in relation to the device should be reported to the manufacturer and the
competent authority of the Member State in which the user and/or patient is
established.
Medical device combinations
It may be possible to combine this Medical device with one or more other
Medical Device or other product. Information on which combinations are
possible can be found at www.greencaremobility.com
All combinations listed have been validated to meet the General Safety and
Performance Requirements, section 14.1 of the Medical Device Regulation
2 017/ 74 5 .
Reporting a serious incident
In the event of a serious incident occurring as a direct consequence of using
this medical device, which either directly, or indirectly caused (a) the death
of the patient/user or another person, (b) the temporary or permanent serious
deterioration of the patient’s, user’s or other person’s state of health or (c)
a serious public health threat, please immediately report the incident by
contacting the authorised European Union representative, and the competent
authority within the member state in which the patient/user is established.
Authorised European Union Representative
MedNet EC-REP GmbH
Borkstrasse 10, 48163 Muenster, Germany
Your notes:
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Intco Medical Technology Ltd.
No. 77, Yandunshan Road, Dagang Zhenjiang,
Jiangsu Province, 212132, P.R. China
Ortho Europe®
Ability House, Nuffield Way, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom, OX14 1RL
(Version 1.00 28-May-2021)
[phone] [email protected] ortho-europe.com
greencaremobility.com