progeo Joker User manual

JOKER 1
JOKER
USER’S MANUAL
ENGLISH
REV.8 – 30.03.10 ENG

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Index:
1.0 General information 4
1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Guide to symbols 4
1.3 General characteristics of the wheelchair 4
1.4 Use 4
1.5 General advises 5
2.0 Safety 5
2.1 Movements: getting in and out of the wheelchair 5
2.2 Starting to use your wheelchair 6
2.3 Dealing with obstacles: stares and steps 6
2.4 Dealing with obstacles: slopes and inclines 7
2.5 Ensuring stability 8
2.6 Tyre pressure 9
2.7 Quick release axles 10
2.8 Backrest opening check 10
2.9 Footplate 10
2.10 Calf strap 11
2.11 Tubular armrest 11
2.12 Fasteners 12
2.13 Wheelchair lifetime 12
2.14 Avoiding accidents 12
3.0 Loading the wheelchair 13
4.0 General description of the wheelchair parts 15
5.0 Using the wheelchair 16
5.1 Use 16
5.2 Closing the backrest 16
5.3 Opening the backrest 16
5.4 Lifting the wheelchair 17
5.5 Quick release rear wheels 17
5.6 Using the brakes 18
5.7 Safety belts and harness 18
6.0 Adjustments 19
6.1 General 19
6.2 List of parts 20
6.3 Backrest height adjustment 21
6.4 Rear height adjustment 21
6.5 Setting adjustment 21
6.6 Front height adjustment 22
6.7 Fork angle adjustment 23
6.8 Backrest angle adjustment 24
6.9 Footplate adjustment - Joker 7° 24
6.10 Footplate adjustment - Joker 0° 26
6.11 Brake adjustment 28
6.12 Backrest upholstery adjustment 28
7.0 Accessories 29
7.1 Height adjustable removable swing away armrests 29
7.2 Transit wheels 30
7.3 Anti tip wheels 30
7.4 Other accessories 32
8.0 Maintenance 33
8.1 Replacement of worn parts 33
8.2 Inspection of components 34
8.3 Troubleshooting guide 34
9.0 Technical data 35
10.0 Warranty 36
11.0 Certification 37

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1.0 General information
1.1 INTRODUCTION
At RehaTEAM® constant research into quality and creativity are the
cornerstone of our business. After many years in the industry we remain
genuinely focused on providing total customer satisfaction while bringing
innovative style and design to every one of our high-quality wheelchairs.
We have become industry leaders by making excellence and service our
top priorities. All of our models are built from carefully selected materials
and provide multiple configurations allowing full personalization.
We perform continuous, meticulous quality control and testing in order to
offer the highest possible quality combined with fast, reliable service.
We acknowledge that we owe our success to our clients as well as to those
who have believed in us and helped us quality is the best differentiator.
1.2 GUIDE TO SYMBOLS
In this manual you will often see the following symbols which are used to highlight
points which are of particular interest or importance
.
This symbol indicates actions that must be avoided at all times.
This symbol indicates that particular care should be taken about a
procedure or note in order to avoid causing harm to people or things, or
breakages and dangerous situations in general.
General information for a better use of the wheelchair.
Essential tool: a flat screwdriver is necessary to perform this
procedure.
Essential tool: a pozidrive screwdriver is necessary to perform this
procedure.
Essential tool: a 6mm spanner is necessary to perform this procedure.
Essential tool: a 6mm Allen key is necessary to perform this
procedure.
1.3
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WHEELCHAIR
The Progeo® JOKER wheelchair is an ultra light rigid frame active
wheelchair.
A unique wheelchair available both with extremely high resistant aluminium
alloy tubing frame to increase strength and rigidity and, as option, with
carbon fibre frame.
JOKER is a stylish wheelchair offering hi-tech solutions for full
personalisation and is ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.
1.4 USE
The JOKER wheelchair is self propelled which means that it can be
moved manually by using the hand rims on the rear wheels. It can be
used in rehab as well as in more active situations and is ideal for a
wide range of users with different kinds of pathologies.
It is used to guarantee either fully independent or assisted (with an
attendant) movement for a person with reduced or fully impaired
movement in one or more parts of the body. As it has such a large
range of accessories and configurations the wheelchair can be used in
full safety both inside and outside.
Where the user is affected by particularly severe pathologies or with
people who are unable to move at all on their own, an attendant is
always advisable. We also discourage use over hilly, particularly soft,
sandy or uneven ground, slopes exceeding the recommended gradient
and acid environments.
Its compact size and structure make the JOKER wheelchair ideal for
use by both teenagers and adult.
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1.5 GENERAL ADVISES
Before using the wheelchair we recommend that you carefully read
Chapter 2.0 “Safety” and Chapter 5.0 “Using the wheelchair,” which
are essential for safe use of the wheelchair.
2.0 Safety
The Progeo® JOKER wheelchair is a medical device and therefore
it should not be lent to other users even for short periods of time.
It is forbidden to make any unauthorised modifications or using
un-approved parts may change the wheelchair structure and
create unsafe condition as well as possible harm to the chair and
occupant.
THE MANUFACTURER WILL ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY
INCASES OF NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS OR
RECOMMENDATIONS AS SET OUT IN THIS MANUAL AND ANY
SUCH ACTIVITY WILL RESULT IN THE IMMEDIATE
CANCELLATION OF THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY .
2.1 MOVEMENTS:GETTINGINANDOUTOFTHEWHEELCHAIR
While getting into or out of the wheelchair do not place your feet on
the footplate. This could result in the wheelchair tipping up, possibly
causing harm both to the chair and to the occupant.
Getting in and out of the wheelchair must always be done with extreme care and
caution, even by experienced users, and must be performed only after receiving
instruction from specialized and fully trained personnel
If getting in and out of the wheelchair is difficult an attendant should be present.
All of these actions should in any case be performed based on your particular
pathology and therefore on your own level of independence.
The general rules to respect while getting in or out of the wheelchair safely
are:
Ensure the wheelchair is parked on a solid, flat or regular surface. Do not
get in or out of the wheelchair while on hills or uneven ground which could
render the wheelchair unstable and cause the occupant to fall and/or the
wheelchair to overbalance.
The brakes should be engaged (see chapter 5.6 “Using the brakes”)
Get your feet off the footplate (see chapter 2.9 “Footplate”) when getting
out, and bring them close to the footplate when getting in.
Lean on the wheelchair and where possible on a stable object nearby. Use
the force of your arms to raise and move your body (see fig. 1)
In case the occupant is not able to perform this movement alone, or if the
movement is to be performed on an uneven surface, an attendant should
be present (see fig. 2)
While getting in or out of the wheelchair never lean or sit on the
clothes protector. It could bend or break, possibly resulting in
injury.
If your wheelchair is equipped with swing away armrests, the one on
the side you get in or out of the chair is recommended to be swung
backward (see chapter 7.1 “Height adjustable removable swing-away
armrests”)
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2.2 STARTING TO USE YOUR WHEELCHAIR
Finding the centre of gravity - the point at which the wheelchair will tip back
Your ability to control and safely tip the wheelchair depends mainly on your
seating position and the location of the centre of gravity in respect to the rear
wheels.
The model JOKER allows you to adjust its setting (see chapter 6.5 “Setting
adjustment”)
Remember that every adjustment of the seat affects the wheelchair's
stability and could therefore increase the possibility of overbalancing.
The correct positioning of the seat depends on many factors, among
them: the occupant's weight, type of disability and ability to manoeuvre
the wheelchair.
The manufacturer will supply the wheelchair with the rear wheels
positioned according to instructions given on the original order form.
Finding the point at which the chair will safely tip back requires
the presence of an attendant who must be standing behind the
wheelchair ready to prevent it from overbalancing.
In order to find the point at which the chair will tip back easily and
consequently to find the range within which it is safe to manoeuvre it, proceed
in the following manner (see fig. 3):
While seated in your chair, hold the hand rims on the rear wheels firmly.
Then, move the hand rims slightly backwards and while moving your
weight backwards, push the hand rims forward with a jerk and the front of
the chair will raise.
At this point, by moving your body gently backwards and forwards while
moving the rear wheel backwards and forwards using the hand rims, it will
be possible to find the centre of gravity and the point at which the chair will
safely be controlled.
IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE WHEELCHAIR FROM
OVERBALANCING DURING NORMAL USE WE RECOMMEND
MOUNTING ANTI TIPPER WHEELS WHICH ARE SUPPLIED AS
AN ACCESSORY TO THIS MODEL. (see chapter 7.3 “Anti-tip
wheels”)
2.3 DEALING WITH OBSTACLES: STAIRS AND STEPS
While getting over obstacles such as stairs and steps, approach the
obstacle at a moderate speed
Never attempt to go over steps or other obstacles that are over
20cm (6 inches) height.
If particularly difficult obstacles are encountered an attendant
should always be present at the back of the wheelchair in order to
ensure complete safety.
Going over obstacles alone
Before attempting to go down a step or over any kind of general
obstacle alone (without the presence of an attendant), you will need to
have control over your wheelchair and know how to tip it while
maintaining your balance over the rear wheels (see chapter 2.2
“Starting to use your wheelchair”).
Going down steps on your own (see fig. 4)
Bring the wheelchair right up to the leading edge of the obstacle .
Raise the front wheels by tilting the wheelchair while maintaining balance.
Move the rear wheels carefully down to the obstacle; during this phase
hold the handrails to control the descent.
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Once the rear wheels have descended the obstacle, tilt the wheelchair
forward until the front wheels touch the ground again.
Going up a step alone
(see fig. 5)
Bring the wheelchair right up to the leading edge of the obstacle .
Raise the front wheels and tip the chair back while maintaining balance
Using the hand rims, carefully move the rear wheels forwards until they
touch the edge of the step.
Tip the wheelchair forward until the front wheels are on top of the obstacle.
Lean forward in the chair so that the rear of the chair is lighter.
Hold the hand rims tightly and move the rear wheels forwards bringing
them over the top of the obstacle.
Going down stairs with an attendant (see fig. 6)
Take the wheelchair right up to the obstacle so that the front wheels are as
close as possible to it.
Grip the rear handles tightly and push down in order to raise the front of
the wheelchair.
Keep the wheelchair in this position and accompany it down the stairs one
step at a time. The occupant seated in the chair can assist the attendant
by using the hand rims.
 At the end of the descent, tip the chair forward so that the front wheels are
once again touching the ground.
In order to help the attendant to tilt the wheelchair we advise the
use of the tip-back assistance device which is supplied as an
accessory to this model (see chapter 7.4 “Tipping aid”).
Going up steps with an attendant
Move backwards towards the step so that the rear wheels of the
wheelchair touch it .
Grip the rear handles of the wheelchair tightly and pull hard while keeping
the wheelchair tilted (with the front wheels raised in order to prevent the
occupant from slipping out of the chair) until the rear wheels are over the
step.
Keeping the wheelchair tilted, move it away from the step enough to allow
the front wheels to touch the same level ground.
2.4 DEALING WITH SLOPES OR INCLINES
Going uphill
(see fig. 7)
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Driving up any kind of slope should be done with extreme care. The occupant
must move at speed by generating force on the rear wheel while at the same
time maintaining control over the wheelchair.
We recommend that occupants who have not yet completely mastered
safe use of the chair should mount the anti-tip system which is supplied
as an accessory to this model and which is useful for preventing the chair
from tipping over backwards (see chapter 7.3 “Anti-tip wheels”).
Lean forwards and keep your weight forward in the chair in order to
prevent the wheelchair from tipping over backwards.
Hold the rear hand rims tightly.
Move the wheelchair hard up the slope whilst ensuring that you move
smoothly and fluidly. Do not move your upper body backwards and
forwards in the chair.
The maximum gradient that can be attempted in complete safety
is 6% (3°).
Going downhill (see fig.8)
In order to go downhill safely, the occupant has to keep constant, controlled
speed and direction over the entire slope.
Approach the slope at a moderate speed
Keep your weight backwards in the chair to avoid slipping out.
Hold on to the hand rims on the rear wheels and allow them to slide
slowly through your hands.
The occupant should be able to stop the wheelchair at any time simply by
blocking the motion of the hand rims.
2.5 ENSURING STABILITY
You will encounter situations which will require you to lean out of the wheelchair.
These apparently simple movements could, if not performed with care, result in a
loss of stability and in possible overbalancing of the chair.
In order to gain the maximum control over your wheelchair the following list of
common situations is reported.
We ask you to pay particular attention to these guidelines so as to maintain
balance and stability
Leaning forwards (see fig. 9)
Ensure that the front wheels of the chair are pointing forwards. In order to
do this, move the chair forwards and then backwards.
Put on the brakes in order to prevent the chair from moving suddenly
during the movement.
Lean forward in such a way that your upper body does not move beyond
the front wheels at any time. Moving the weight of the body excessively
forward may cause the wheelchair to tip up onto the front wheels and
overbalance possibly causing harm both to the chair and the occupant.
In order to ensure greater stability the occupant should hold on to the
wheelchair with his or her free hand.
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Do not lean too far forward; you may fall out of the chair .
Do not move forward by sliding your pelvis across the seat cushion
in order to reach objects that are too far away. The chair could
overbalance.
Leaning backwards (see fig.10)
Ensure that the front wheels of the chair are pointing forwards.
In order to do this, move the wheelchair forwards and then backwards.
Do not lean too far back over the backrest, the wheelchair
could overbalance
Leaning out to the side (see fig.11)
Do not move your upper body beyond the rear wheel as the wheelchair
could overbalance .
With your free hand, for greater safety and stability, hold on to the
wheelchair
2.6
TYRE PRESSURE
In order to guarantee consistent, precise running and braking, it is necessary to
ensure that the tyres are correctly inflated.
Remove the plastic valve cover on the valve that is found on the rim of the
rear wheel (see fig.12)
Use a compressor to bring the pressure to the correct level (see table 1)
Screw up the plastic valve cover.
Check the tyre pressures weekly using “table 1” as a guide.
Incorrect inflation of the tyres (especially if too low) causes
incorrect functioning of the brakes and the wheelchair may not
stop (see chapter 6.11 “Brake adjustment”).
A correct tyre pressure makes the wheelchair much more fluent
and easier to move and control
To inflate the tyres always use a compressor with a gauge.
Do not use hand pumps or other systems.
Do not exceed the pressure indicated in the pressure table as the
inner tube or the tyre may get damaged.
Pay particular attention to type of tyres fitted, as shown in “table
1”.
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Table1: Rear Wheel Tyre
TYRE PRESSURE
High pressure 7 BAR High pressure
High pressure profile 7 BAR High pressure
profile
Marathon Plus 10 BAR Marathon Plus
Anti puncture Mako Does not require inflation
The anti puncture tyres does not require inflation. This type of tyre
needs less maintenance and eliminates the costs and inconvenience
due to repair or replacement of the inner tube. However, during normal
use, they are less fluent than traditional tyres
2.7 QUICK RELEASE AXLES
After each procedure carried out on the rear wheels, ensure that the quick
release axles are well inserted (see fig.13) (see chapter 5.5 “Quick release rear
wheels”).
Check the correct functioning of the
quick release axle without any
person sitting on the chair.
Disengage the brakes.
With one hand on the backrest tube,
lift the chair a few centimetres on
the side where the rear wheel will be
removed.
Take hold of the wheel hub with
your fingers laced through one or
two spokes and pull and push hard
(as indicated by the arrow) in order
to ensure that the wheel is properly
fastened.
Checking that the rear axles are correctly positioned is one of the
regular maintenance procedures that should be carried out by the
occupant
If the axles are not correctly placed and fastened they may
work loose during normal use and could result in the
wheelchair overbalancing and possibly causing injury
2.8 BACKREST OPENING CHECK
After opening the backrest, alwaus
check that the pin “A” is properly
engaged in the hole of the plate “P”.
When the backrest is fully opened, an
audible “click” will indicate it is
securely locked (see figure14).
2.9 FOOTPLATE
The model JOKER offer the choice of
its front frame geometry that can be
either with 7° taper (figure 15a), or
with the two tubes parallel, 0°, (figure
15b). These two configurations also
differ from each other for the possible
types of footplates hereafter
described.
When moving in and out of the wheelchair it is recommended
not to keep your feet on the footplate; an excessive weight on
the footplate may result in it breaking and could in turn cause
harm to the user.
A
P
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Fig.13
7° 0°
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Configuration 7° (JOKER)
There are three kinds of fixed (not flip-up) footplate available
•aluminium footplate (std.) adjustable in angle (fig.16);
•carbon fibre footplate adjustable in angle (fig. 17);
•carbon fibre footplate with fixed inclination (fig18).
The two screws “A” at the bottom of the carbon fibre footplate
(see fig. 18) allow its adjustment (see chapter 6.9 “Footplate
adjustment”) and prevent the carbon fibre plate from possible
damages caused by contact with the ground. We recommend
periodic inspection of the two screws “A”; if they are worn-out
they should be replaced.
Configuration 0° (JOKER ZERO)
There are three kinds of flip-up footplate available:
•Double footplate (std) (fig.19)
•One piece flip-up aluminium footplate (fig.20)
•One piece flip-up carbon fibre footplate (fig.21)
After each operation, check that the footplate is always in the correct position for
use (completely down).
Should the wheelchair be equipped with double footplate (see fig. 19), make sure
that both plates are totally down before using the chair.
With one piece aluminium (figure 20) or carbon fibre (figure 21) make sure that the
locking tooth “A” is properly inserted in the bed “B” (figure 21).
To prevent the feet from sliding off backwards, we recommend
the use of the calf strap provided as standard in this model (see
chapter 2.10“Calf strap”).
2.10 CALF STRAP
In some cases, depending on the diameter of the
front wheels and the width of the wheelchair, the
front wheel, as it rotates for turns etc may come
intocontactwiththeoccupant'sheel.
In order to avoid any such contact (which could
result in the chair overbalancing), the chair is
supplied with a calf restraining belt which
should be adjusted so that the occupant's
feet do not come into contact with the
front wheels of the chair at any time
(seefig.22).
The use of the calf restraints is very important to prevent the user’s feet from
slipping back off the footplate.
2.11 TUBULAR ARMREST
The model JOKER can be provided with tubular armrests (figure23).
The armrests are considered as accessory and must therefore be ordered
separately.
They are particularly useful for people with reduced mobility of their hands or
arms and for those with limited upper body movement who require better stability
when sitting on the wheelchair.
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The armrests must not be used to carry the wheelchair or as a
support.
The tubular armrests are only locked when they are in their standard
position for use (facing forwards and parallel with the sides of the
wheelchair) (see fig. 23). In all other positions they can turn and for
this reason always ensure that they are correctly positioned
before use (see chapter 7.1 “Height adjustable, removable, swing
awayarmrests”).
If this instruction is ignored the wheelchair or the user may
overbalance.
Do not use the armrest as hand hold to raise the wheelchair; this
may cause the armrests to come off from their supports and in
turn cause harm to the user and to the wheelchair
Do not use the armrest as supports when making transfer .We
indeed recommend to swing the armrest away on the side of the
transfer so as to help the operation.
2.12 FASTENERS
After each maintenance cycle ensure thatallnuts, bolts and screws are correctly
tightened as they may loosenduringnormaldailyuse.
We recommend checking that all hardware is correctly tightened
at least once a month.
If necessary consult an authorized PROGEO dealer or
technician.
2.13 WHEELCHAIR LIFETIME
Under normal daily use the PROGEO®wheelchair has a lifetime of 5 years
provided that it receives careful maintenance at the correctintervals.
The lifetime will considerably increased if the wheelchair is used onlyindoors or
notonadailybasis.
2.14 AVOIDING ACCIDENTS
Movements
Avoid sudden, jerky movements during use of the wheelchair as this could
causeitto overbalance.
If obstacles are run into, avoid sudden movements (such as abrupt
braking).
The risk of skidding increase on irregular or damp ground.
Going over obstacles as steps and ramps has to be done carefully (ask an
assistant for help ).
For greater safety, when moving across inclined or potentially dangerous
terrains it is recommended the presence of an attendant behind the
wheelchair.
Speed
Always adjust your speed with relation to the type of terrain and conditions. As a
general rule, we advise a constant, regular speed avoiding sudden accelerations
orchangesindirection.
Using the brakes
The parking brakes have been designed to hold the wheelchair stablewhenitis
stationary.
For safety reasons we do not recommend using the parking
brakes while the wheelchair is in motion (see chapter 6.11 “Brake
adjustment”)
When using the brakes a great care should be taken to avoidinjury
tothehandsorfingers.
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3.0 Loading the wheelchair
There is no single best way to load the wheelchair in a vehicle.
The kind and level of the patient disability (his/her ability to control his/her upper
body, arm and hand movements),physical strength (for an old person or a child
the operation may result too hard) and the kind of vehicle that will be used are all
factors.
It is clear that all these factors are too many to give a single precise procedure to
fit all cases , therefore this information has to be taken as general advices.
Perform all car loading activities with extreme care and only after
receiving instruction from specialised service personnel with our
authorised dealers.
If these procedures seem to be unsafe or difficult we recommend
asking an attendant for help.
Never transport in a vehicle an occupant sitted on the wheelchair
as these wheelchairs are notdesignedforthiskindof use.
Iftheoccupanthas tobetransportedwhileseatedin the chair you
are reminded that the wheelchair in its standard configuration is
not supplied with seatbelts.
Any safety belts for vehicle transport must be installed by
specialised personnel.
Transport with an attendant
(seefig.24-25-26-27)
In cases where the physical limitations of the occupant prevent him/her from
moving and loading the wheelchair into the car on his/her own, the help of an
attendantwillberequired.
Thissemifoldingwheelchairhasspecifically been designedtobe lightweight and
manageable in order to guarantee ease of movementeven for thosewithlimited
strengthand mobility.
Release the brakes and pull the rear wheels out (see Chapter 5.5 “Quick
releaserearwheels”)(seefig.24).
Fold the backrest (see chapter 5.2 “Closing the backrest”).
Take hold of the chair with one hand on the front frame and the other hand
on the backrest handle so as to balance the weight of the wheelchair and
makelifting it easier.
Load the wheelchair into the car. Thenload the rear wheels(seefig.25).
The reduced size of the folded chair allows it to be loaded into the boot of
thecar(fig.26)or betweenthefrontandrearseats (seefig.27).
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Loading the wheelchair without assistance
(seefig. 28-29-30-31)
The following actions have been designed for people with good control of their
upper body, arms and hands as well as sufficient strength to perform the
movementsincomplete safety.
Open the door on the side where you will get into the car from (eg. the
driver's door), after that move the chairascloseaspossibletotheseat.
Engage the brakes and get into the car (see chapter 2.1 “Movements:
gettingintoandoutofthewheelchair”).
Once you are inside the car, release the wheelchair brakes and pull out
the rear wheels (see chapter 5.5 “Quick release rear wheels”).
Fold the wheelchair (see chapter 5.2 “Closing the backrest”).
Take hold of the chair with one hand on the front frame and the other
hand on the backrest so as to balance the weight of the wheelchair
and make lifting it easier. Load the chair and the rear wheelsintothecar.
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4. General description of the wheelchair parts
Description of parts (figure 32)
1 Padded and breathable backrest upholstery, tension adjustable via velcro
straps.
2 Backrest tube, height adjustable every 1.5 cm.
3 Removable side guards:
- mudguard ABS - straight ABS
- mudguard Carbon fibre
4 Seat canvas with velcro bands (to secure the seat cushion), supplied with a
handy pocket for personal belongings.
5 Frame
6 Footplate tube with pre drilled holes every 1.5cm for height adjustment.
7 Rear wheel tyres: -high pressure - high pressure profile
- anti-puncture tyre - solid tyre
8 Hand rims: - aluminium - chromed steel
- titanium - rubber “Ultra grepp”
- PU “Max grepp” -Quad
- Rubber and aluminium “Ergo-Para”
- Aluminium with rubber band “The Surge LT”
- Silicon anti-slip cover for standard rim
9 Quick release axle
10 Rear wheel adjustment plate.
11 Backrest folding and angle adjustment plate.
12 Casters:
- 3” sport - hard solid rubber
- 4” PU soft, solid rubber
- 4” active with aluminium alloy wheels
- 5” PU soft, solid rubber
- 6” pneumatic
- 6” PU with soft, solid rubber
13 Front fork
14 Fork support - V-Design
- with integrated spirit level
15 Brakes
-bent lever (push or pull to brake)
-straight lever(pull to brake)
-with removable extended lever
-sport (under the seat)
16 Footplate:
JOKER 7°
-with aluminium plate, angle and position adjustable
-with carbon fibre plate, angle and position adjustable
-with carbon fibre plate fixed to the footplate tubes
JOKER ZERO 0°
- plastic double flip-up footplate, angle adjustable
- one piece flip-up aluminium, angle and position adjustable.
- one piece flip-up carbon fibre, angle and position adjustable.
17 Rear axle
18 Backrest frame.
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5.0 Using the wheelchair
5.1 Use
The JOKER is a ultra light rigid frame active wheelchair.
This is the only wheelchair available which uses crush resistant aluminium alloy
tubing to increase the strength and rigidity of the wheelchair.
Because of its characteristics of reduced weight, adaptability (configuration) and
smoothness this wheelchair is ideal for daily use by occupants with severe
pathologies (with limited movement in the legs, arms and upper body) as well
as more active occupants (able to perform activities without assistance). The
wheelchair has been designed for indoor (flats, gyms, schools, libraries, etc.) as
well as outdoor (roadways, pavements,courtyards,etc...)use.
During the day-to-day use of the wheelchair the occupant could
encounter rough or irregular grounds (such as gravel, holes, etc) or
slippery terrain (wet, sandy,dustyoroilygroundetc).
In these cases and in all other cases where the use of the
wheelchair could be difficult or even dangerous (both for the
occupant and for the wheelchair itself), we recommend using
extreme care and attention combined with smooth motion
avoiding suddenbraking or acceleration(seechapter2.0 “safety”).
In case of extreme difficulty or danger it is always advisable to
have the help of an assistant
In order to prevent overbalancing, the maximum gradient
recommended for this wheelchairis3°(6%) (see chapter 2.4 “Dealing
with slopes or inclines”).
The maximum weightthatthe Joker model is safely able to carry is
125kg.
5.2 CLOSING THE BACKREST
When folding/unfolding the backrest, always take great care not
to get your finger caught between the back support and the side
guard.
While performing this operation hold the wheelchair by its
handles or by the horizontal bar across the back support.
Remove the seat cushion or other soft support from the seat orback.
Take hold of the nylon string “A” at the rear of the back support (fig. 33) and
pullitupwards.
With your other hand take hold of the back support by the handlesand
push it forwards while, for the first stretch, keeping the string “A” pulled
up.
Lower the backrest until it locks, an audible click will indicate that the pin
“P” is engaged in the hole of the plate “S” (figura 33).
Locked folded backrest allows to lift the wheelchair by holding it
on the backrest rigidizer.
5.3 OPENING THE BACKREST(figure 34)
Take hold of the nylon string “A” at the rear of the back support (fig. 34) and
pullitupwards.
With your other hand take hold of the back support and push it
backwardswhile, for the first stretch, keeping the string“A” pulledup.
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Pull the backrest backwards until an audible click will indicate that the pin
“P” is engaged in the hole of the plate “S”
Before using the wheelchair always ensure that the back support is
correctly in place (see chapter 2.8“Backrestlockingsystem”).
5.4 LIFTING THE WHEELCHAIR(figure35)
The wheelchair can be lifted and transported in many different ways.
However it is advisable to fold the wheelchairdowntofacilitatetheseactions.
In order toreduce weight, remove therear wheels (see chapter 5.5 “Quick release
rear wheels”) and close the backrest (see chapter 5.2 “Closing the backrest).
In order to have greater balance while lifting the wheelchair, take hold of it on the
front frame and on thebackrest (see fig. 35).
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5.5 QUICK RELEASE RER WHEELS(figure36)
On this model it is possible to remove the rear wheels quickly and easily, thereby
reducing the size of the wheelchair. This can be particularly useful when the
wheelchair needs to be loaded into a car or place for storage or driven through a
narrow passageway if the wheelchair is provided with transit wheels (see chapter
7.2“Transitwheels”).
Fig. 34
A
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Removingthewheel
Releasethebrakes
To make this procedure easier, slightly raise the wheel using the handles on
theback.
Take hold of the wheel by the spokes close to the axel bush, push the
release button in and, without letting go, pull the entirewheel outwards
(fig. 36).
Replacingthewheel
Releasethebrakes
To make this procedure easier, slightly raise the wheel using the handles on
theback.
Take hold of the wheel by its spokes close to the axel bush, push in the
release button and, without letting go, get the axel in correctly.
In order to lock the wheel, let go of the release button (a single audible click
indicates that the wheel has been placed correctly).
Removing and replacing the wheel must always be carried out
withthebrakesreleased.
Ensure that the quick-release axels are completely locked in place.
Check this by taking hold of the wheel at the spokes close to the
axel bush and pulling firmly outwards. (see chapter 2.7 “Quick
releaseaxles”)
5.5 USING THE BRAKES
Engaging the brakes
Pushtheleverforwardswith”push-onbrakes”fig.37/b.
Pullthelevelbackwardsif“pull-onbrakes”arefittedfig.37/a.
Releasingthebrakes
Pullthe leverbackwardswith”push-onbrakes”fig.37/b.
Pushtheleverforwardsif“pull-onbrakes”arefittedfig.37/a.
Take care not to injure your hands and fingers when operating the
brakes.
The optimum position for the brake with respect to the tyre is about 0.5
cm between the tyre and the brake rod (0.6 cm if puncture-proof tyres
arefitted)(seechapter 6.11 “Brakes adjustment”).
The brake works by means of a lever which acts directly on the
tyre. For this reason the effectiveness of the braking system
depends on the tyre being correctly inflated. We highly
recommend checking tyre pressures at regular intervals. (see
chapter 2.6 “Tyrepressures”).
The brake is a safety feature and must not be used while the
wheelchair is moving as this could cause the wheelchair to
overturn with possible injury to theoccupant.
5.7 SAFETY BELTS AND HARNESS
Both the waist belt (fig. 38) and the harness (fig. 39) are accessories to this
model and must therefore be ordered separately. Both of these belt systems are
designed to offer greater security and stability to the occupant while seated in the
chair.
Fig.38
Fig.39
Fig.37a
Fig.37b
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Both the waist belt and harness system are of particular use to
occupants with little control of their upper body and who require extra
support in order to beheldsecurelyintheseatduringuse.
The waist belt (fig. 38 )holds the occupant in the chair around the waist and leaves
theupperbodyfreeformovement.
The waist belt is fastened to the wheelchair with two anchorage points at the back
of the frame.
The harness system (fig. 39) holds the occupant in the seat at his/her waist and
shoulder. The entire upper body of the occupant is secured to the seat. It is
intended for use by occupants with particularlylimitedmobilityintheupperbody.
The harness system is fastened to the wheelchair with four anchorage points on
therearoftheframe.
Using the waist belt and harness system
Using the waist belt (figs 38-41) and harness system (figs 39-42) isfairlysimple.
Before sitting in the wheelchair the occupant should open the buckles by
pressingonbothsidesofthe lockingbuckleandpullthe twopartsopen(fig.40).
Once seated in the chair with the belt or harness in place (figs. 41, 42) the
occupant can close the buckles by fasten the two partstogether(fig.40).
6.0 Adjustments
6.1 GENERAL
The PROGEO®JOKER wheelchair is a medical device based on the
patient detailed specifications that are reported on the original order
form filled in byqualifiedpersonnel.
We strongly advise users against lending the wheelchair toother
usersevenforbrief periods.
The wheelchair measurements have been set after a careful study
ofthe requirements oftheuserwho originally purchased it and the
features of manoeuvrability, stability and durability are
guaranteedonlyforthatuser.
Lending your wheelchair to others could cause it to function unsafely
and tip over with potentially serious consequences both for the
wheelchair and for the user.
The wheelchair supplied by RehaTEAM is tested and set up to
ensure optimum performance.
It is forbidden to carry out any modifications, even when possible,
to the original design. All modifications the user can make are
reported on this chapter but they must only be carried out
as “maintenance”, inorder tore-estabilish the wheelchair
as it was originally supplied.
Always contact RehaTEAM and its technicians for any non-
standard requirements or modifications to allow them to evaluate
such modifications and verify that they will not compromise the
normal and safe use of the wheelchair.
Any modification of the original parameters and set up could
seriously compromise the safe operation of the wheelchair
causing damage both totheuserandthewheelchairitself.
After every adjustment made to the wheelchair, check carefully that all
parts are correctly fixed. Check that all screws and nuts are tightened
and that all moving parts are functioning correctly. After any
adjustment always test the wheelchair before normal use,
possiblyassistedbyanattendantoratechnician.
Have the adjustment of your wheelchair checked at least every 3
months by personnel qualified and authorized to carry out
maintenance on PROGEO products.
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6.2 LIST OF PARTS
Descrizione delle parti in assetto standard
Pos. Descrizione (figura 43) Quantità
1 PiastralateraleJoker 2
2 TuboasseJoker 1
3 Boccolaruotaposteriore 2
4 ViteTBEIinox6x45 2
5 GranopuntapianaDIN913inox8x8 4
6 -7 TelaioJokerDX - SX 1 + 1
8 Tuboovalepedana 2
9 Barrafissaggiopedana (+ ViteTBEIinox6x16) 1 (+ 2)
10 Piattopedana 1
11 ViteTPSEIDIN7991inox5x40 2
12 RondellapianaDIN125inox5x10x1 2
13 DadoAutobloc.altoDIN982inoxM5 2
14 - 15 Agganciotuboovaleesterno ed esterno 4 + 4
16 ViteTEDIN931inox8x55 2
17 DadoAutobloc.bassoDIN985inoxM8 2
18 ViteTEDIN931inox8x55 2
19 RondellapianaDIN125inox8x17x1.5 2
20 DadoAutobloc.altoDIN128inoxM8 2
21 Boccolaconflangia8x10inplastica 2
22 TubodistanzialeJoker 1
23 RivettofilettatoM55x7x12 8
24 Staffatelasedile 2
25 Telasedile 1
26 Rondellasottoviteconicaall.5x16x3 14
27 ViteTSPEIDIN7991inox5x18 8
28 - 29 TappofinaletuboJoker e Finaletuboovale 2
30 Supportooptional 1dx+1sx
31 Boccolabronzonaturale 2
32 ViteTCEIDIN912inox6x45 2
33 RondellapianaDIN125inox6x12x1.5 4
34 - 35 DadobassoDIN934inoxM6 e copridado 4 + 4
36 ViteTBEIinox6x50 2
37 Schienale 1
38 ForcellaanterioreJoker 2
39 Ruotaposteriore 2
40 Freno 1dx+1sx
41 Spondina 1dx+1sx
42 ViteTSPEIDIN7991inox5x14 4
43 RondellapianaDIN125inox5x10x1 4
44 DadoAutobloc.bassoDIN985inoxM5 4
45 Fasciafermapolpacci 1
46 -47 Supportoforcella ed Aggancioforcella 1dx+1sx
48 - 49 Sistemacompletoconcuscinettoelivella e dado 2 + 2
Fig.43 JOKER