Pandhora Evo User manual

User Guide
Rev. 1
10/10/2019

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Summary
1General Info 6
1.1 Introduction 6
1.2 Symbol 7
1.3 Features of the Wheelchair 8
1.4 Usage 9
1.5 General recommendations 9
2Safety 10
2.1 Movement: Getting into and out of the wheelchair11
2.2 Start using the wheelchair 14
Determining tipping point 14
2.3 Negotiating Objects 16
2.4 Pavements 17
2.5 Ascent and Descent-stairs and steps 18
2.6 Narrow Openings 18
2.7 Use in lifts 19
2.8 Tire Pressure 19
2.9 Quick-Release Wheels 20
2.10 General maintenance 22
2.11 Expected ifetime of the wheelchair 22
2.12 Prevent accidents 23
Movements
Speed of use
Use of brakes

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3Transport by car or other means of transport 24
3.1 Transport with the presence of a companion 25
3.2 Load the wheelchair independently 26
4Separate parts description 28
5Using the wheelchair 30
5.1 Use 30
5.2 CLosing the Backrest 31
5.3 Opening the Backrest 33
5.4 Opening and closing of the double pipe 36
Backrest wheelchair
5.5 Lifting the wheelchair 39
5.6 Fast rear wheel extraction 39
5.7 Locking and unlocking the brakes 41
5.8 Push handles (Patented) 43
6Settings 44
6.1 Adjusting the backrest height 46
6.2 Backrest inclination adjustment 47
6.3 Adjusting the footrest height 48
6.4 Anti-tip adjustment 49
6.5 Adjusting seat height 52
6.6 Damping seat adjustment 54
6.7 Adjusting the backrest distance 56
6.8 Adjustment of the rigid tensionable backrest 57
6.9 Adjusting the inclination of the double 60
tubular backrest
6.10 Brake adjustment 63

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7Maintenance 64
Declaration of conformity 66
Warranty 68
PLATE AND CE MARKING 70
WARRANTY COUPON 71
Data sheet

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Enginnering and innovation are key values of Pandhora
S.R.L., and we are able to pursue these new ideas thanks
to the profes- sionalism and daily commitment of our
team.
We carefully study new solutions to offer innovative and
techni- cally advanced products with the goals of practical
and elegant design, high comfort and reliability. We
believe that continuous research and a multidisciplinary
approach are key in order to meet these goals. We exist
to serve the needs of our customers.
1 General Info
1.1 Introduction

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1.2 Symbology
When reading this manual you may see these important
symbols:
This symbol indicates that you must take special care
to avoid damage to things or people, breakages, or
dangerous situations in general.
This symbol indicates actions or procedures to be
avoided absolutely
General information to improve usage.
Essential tools: it is necessary to have a 8 mm pipe
wrench for bolts
10 Essential tool:it is necessary to have a 10 mm pipe
wrench for bolts.
Essential tool: it is necessary to use a hexagonal
Allen key for screws with 5 mm hexagonal cable.
Essential tool: it is necessary to use an allen key for
6 mm hexagonal screws.
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1.3 Features of the wheelchair
The Pandhora EVO is a lightweight wheelchair with an attractive
design and is intended to serve dual functions
The Pandora EVO is constructed from high-grade materials and
its soft lines are designed to have elegance when in motion.
A wide range of accessories allows you to customize the Pandho-
ra EVO to make it personal to you.
The bearing structure was designed to be robust and elegant and
has been developed to withstand high stress, making the Pandho-
ra EVO very sporty.
The Pandhora EVO’s MULTI-SEATING option allows the user to
quickly and simply adjust the seat and seated posture, thanks to
the patented backrest.

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1.4 Usage
The Pandhora EVO wheelchair is a self-propelled model, so motion
is created manually by pushing the handrails of the rear wheels.
This can have a rehabilitative effect and keeps the user active,
making the EVO suitable for a wide range of users with different
requirements.
The EVO can be used safely both inside and outside, including with
the full range of accessories and configurations. In the case of
users with a serious reduction in physical ability it is always
recommen- ded to use the wheelchair with the presence of a carer.
The EVO is not recommended for use on particularly rough terrain
such as mountain paths, sandy soil, acidic environments, or on
slopes grea- ter than the safe working angle.
The EVO is suitable for teenagers and adults.
1.5 General recommendations
Before you start using your wheelchair, we recommend that you
read the instructions carefully, paying particular attention to the
chapter dedicated to safety.

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2 Safety
The Pandhora EVO wheelchair is a medical device.
For this reason it is strictly forbidden to give others
your own mobility aid, even if only temporarily.
It is forbidden to make modifications to the whe-
elchair without the approval of the original manu-
facturer. Altering the design of the wheelchair may
create stability and resistance problems resulting
in danger for the user.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS USE
AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL AUTOMATICALLY
EXCLUDES THE COMPANY FROM ANY RESPONSIBI- LITY
AND INVALIDATES IMMEDIATELY ANY WARRAN- TY
PROVIDED WITH THE WHEELCHAIR AND PERMITS
PANDHORA SRL TO BRING CHARGES DIRECTLY ON THE
END USER TO SETTLE ANY COMPENSATION OR
DAMAGES.

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2.1 Movement: getting into and
out of the wheelchair
Durante la fase di salita o di discesa When transferring into or out
of the wheelchair, do not place the feet on the front platform.
This could result in the tipping forward of the wheelchair with
possible damage to the user or anyone nearby. Getting into or
out of the wheelchair should always be treated with extreme
caution, even by experienced users, and must only be done after
receiving instructions from a qualified consultant. Always seek
assistance from a carer if required. Only work within your
capability and degree of autonomy.
General guidance for safe and secure transfers:
Place the wheelchair on a flat, dry, solid surface. Avoid tran-
sferring on sloping ground, soil or particularly rugged terrain that
may make the wheelchair unstable and potentially cause the user
to fall and the wheelchair to overturn.
Apply the brakes on the wheelchair (see chapter 5.6 “Locking and
Unlocking the Brakes”).
If required, lean on stable nearby object. If possible, use your
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(see pic. 1, 2).
If the user is physically unable to move alone, or if in a
problematic environment, use the help of a carer
(see pic. 3).
Pic. 1

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Pic. 2
When transferring into or out
of the wheelchair do not push
down on or sit on the wheel
sideguards. They
could bend or break with the
risk of injury.
Pic. 3

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2.2 Start using the wheelchair
The EVO is an active wheelchair designed for people with physi-
cal disabilities who may wish to perform intense external activity.
It is ideal for indoor locations (at home or at work) and outdoor
leisure, but requires that the ground/area is solid and not
slippery..
To find the tipping point, a carer or consultant
must always be present, and must be positioned
just behind the wheelchair to prevent it from
tipping completely.
To determine the tipping point and therefore understand the safe
limits of your maneuvers, proceed as follows (see pic. 4):
You are sitting in your wheelchair. Move forward strongly holding
the handrails of the rear wheels. With as light pulling back of the
handrails while shifting your body weight back, the front of the
wheelchair will rise up.
As soon as the front wheels begin to rise, quickly push your
bodyweight forward and reverse push on the handrails in order to
keep the tip under control. This will allow you to find the tipping
point.

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TO PREVENT TIPPING OVER DURING THE NORMAL USE OF
THE WHEELCHAIR IT IS RECOMMENDED TO INSTALL THE
AN- TI-TIPPING SYSTEM SUPPLIED AS AN ACCESSORY ON
THIS MODEL. (See chapter 6.4)
Pic. 4

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2.3 Negotiating Objects
Do not reach down so far forward, sideways or backward to pick
up or place objects: there is a risk of tipping or loss of balance of
the wheelchair, especially if the wheelchair has been configured
with a reduced width or if the seated position is high. (see pic. 5).
The risks include.
• Overturing in case of reching
Forward.
• Loss of balance in case of
reaching toward the side;
• Overturning in case of
reaching for an object placed
behind the backrest. (see pic.
6).
Pic. 5
Pic. 6

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2.4 Pavements
Be careful - before you manoeuvre down a kerb by
yourself, you need to properly evaluate the height
of the kerb. If it is too high, there is a risk of
tipping over. (see pic.7, pic.8).
Pic. 7
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2.5 Ascent and Descent-stairs and Steps
To climb up a step, tilt your upper body forward; for descents, in-
stead, lean back into the backrest and brake the wheelchair with
the handrails. In case of climbs with a slope of more than 1%, it
is recommended to get assistance from a carer.
In the case of a climb, it is dangerous to carry heavy
bags, especially in seatback pockets. Danger of
tipping.
We recommend for your own safety use the help of two people to
ascend and descend difficult stairs or steps. For the descent the
wheelchair must be rolled on the big rear wheels and accompa-
nied step by step.
For the ascent, turning your back to the step or steps, the person
assisting must pull the wheelchair from behind step by step.
If the wheelchair is lifted, there is a danger of
over- reach and fall.
2.6 Narrow openings
When you manoeuvre through narrow areas such as
building entrances, doors etc., be careful not to knock
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2.7 Use in lifts and elevators
Elevators and lifts are particularly dangerous for the
user. Automatically closing doors involve the risk of
causing injury to hands!
2.8 Tire Pressure
To ensure the correct braking anda coasting characteristics of the
wheelchiars, it is necessary thet the tires are always well inflated.
•Remove the plastic cap cove-
ring the valve with your fingers
(see pic. 9)
•Use an appropriate compres-
sor or pump to add pressure to
the inner tube until the correct
value is shown (see table 1 or
value reported on the wheels).
•Replace the plastic cap.
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Check the correct tire pressure every week,
according to “table 1”. An inadequate pressure
(especially if the pressure is low) causes an
incorrect action of the parking brakes on the
wheel, which can cause them to fail to stop the
wheelchair.
TIRE TYPE
PRESSIONE
Anti Puncture Marathon Plus
10 BAR
1000 kPA
High Pressure
7 BAR
700 kPA
High pressure reinforced
7 BAR
700 kPA
Tabella 1
2.9 Quick-Release wheels
Check the correct insertion of the rear wheels studs
without any person sitting in a wheelchair. Release the
parking brakes. Lift the rear wheel from the ground
using the handles on the back of the wheelchair. Hold
the rear wheel hub, taking care to insert fingers between
the spokes. Push and pull the wheel (as indicated by the
arrow) for proper insertion