Pandhora Evo User manual

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User Guide
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Summary
1 General Info
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Symbols
1.3 Features of the Wheelchair
1.4 Usage
1.5 General recommendations
2 Safety
2.1 Movement: Getting into and out of the
Wheelchair
2.2 Start using the wheelchair
Determining tipping point
2.3 Negotiating Objects
2.4 Pavements
2.5 Ascent and Descent – stairs and steps
2.6 Narrow Openings
2.7 Use in Lifts
2.8 Tire Pressure
2.9 Quick-Release Wheels
2.10 General Maintenance
2.11 Expected Lifetime of the Wheelchair
2.12 Prevent Accidents
Movements
Speed
Use of brakes
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3 Transport by Vehicle
3.1 Transport with a Helper or Carer
3.2 Transport without Assistance
4 Parts Description
5 Using the wheelchair
5.1 Use
5.2 Closing the backrest
5.3 Opening the backrest
5.4 Lifting the wheelchair
5.5 Fast rear wheel extraction
5.6 Locking and unlocking the brakes
5.7 Pelvic Belt
5.8 Push handles
5.9 Multi-Seating
5.10 Sandy add-on Wheel
6 Settings
6.1 Backrest Height adjustment
6.2 Backrest Angle adjustment
6.3 Wheel Guard Width adjustment
6.4 Footrest Height adjustment
6.5 Front Wheel Height adjustment
6.6 Anti-tipping adjustment
6.7 Seat Height adjustment
6.8 Seat Vibration Damping adjustment
6.9 Backrest Distance adjustment
6.10 Brake adjustment
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7 Maintenance
Declaration of Conformity
WARRANTY
PLATE AND CE MARKING
WARRANTY COUPON
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1 General
Info
Engineering 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.
1.1 Introduction

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1.2 Symbology
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 tool: You need to have a spanner for 5mm
nuts or bolts.
Essential tool: You need to have a spanner for 6mm
nuts or bolts.
Essential tool: You need to have an allen key for bol-
ts with a 5mm hexagonal slot.
Essential tool: You need to have an allen key for bol-
ts with a 6mm hexagonal slot.
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When reading this manual you may see these important
symbols:

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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 congurations. 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 modications 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
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 qualied
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 at, 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 arms to support yourself while lifting and moving
(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).

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Pic. 1

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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. 2
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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 nd 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 nd 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 6.6)
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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 congured
with a reduced width or if the seated position is high. (see pic. 5).
The risks include;
• Overturning in case of reaching
forward;
• Loss of balance in case of
reaching towards the side;
• Overturning in case of reaching
for an object placed behind the
backrest; (see pic. 6)
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2.4 Pavements
Pic. 7
Pic. 8
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 g. 7, g. 8).

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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.
We recommend for your own safety use the help of two people
to ascend and descend difcult 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.
2.5 Ascent and Descent –
Stairs and Steps
2.6 Narrow openings
When you manoeuvre through narrow areas such
as building entrances, doors etc., be careful not to
knock your elbows - danger of injury.
In the case of a climb, it is dangerous to carry heavy
bags, especially in seatback pockets. Danger of
tipping.
If the wheelchair is lifted, there is a danger of over-
reach and fall.

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2.7 Use in lifts
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 and coasting characteristics of the
wheelchair, it is necessary that the tires are always well inated.
• Remove the plastic cap cove-
ring the valve with your ngers
(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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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 whe-
elchair. Hold the rear wheel hub, taking care to insert
ngers between the spokes. Push and pull the wheel
(as indicated by the arrow) for proper insertion.
Anti Puncture Marathon Plus 10 BAR 1000 kPA
High Pressure 7 BAR 700 kPA
High pressure reinforced 7 BAR 700 kPA
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.
TYRE TYPE PRESSURE
Table 1