progeo Joker User manual

JOKER
JUNIOR
User’s manual
ENGLISH - rev. 3 - 24/06/2019

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FOR THE DEALER
This manual MUST be handed to the user of this wheelchair.
BEFORE giving the wheelchair to the user, the dealer MUST carry out
a general check in all its fixing parts and check its functionality.
After the check, the dealer has to put the company’s stamp he/she
works for, name, signature and the date on the warranty certificate on
the last page.
The user has to keep such certificate.
If the company’s stamp and signature on the warranty certificate is
missing, the warranty on the product is void.
This product is intended for patients, whose visual, cognition and
reading capacities are regular. If the patient is impaired on any or all
such capacities, an attendant with suitable such capacities must always
be present.
For visually impaired people, this document is also available in PDF
format on our web site www.rehateamprogeo.com.
FOR THE USER
BEFORE using this wheelchair, READ this manual in all its
parts and keep it for possible future reference.
Check the warranty certificate is fully filled up by the dealer
and keep it with care.
FOR THE ATTENDANT
BEFORE using this wheelchair, READ this manual in all its parts and
keep it for possible future reference.
Check the warranty certificate is fully filled up by the dealer and keep it
with care.
FIREPROOF PROPERTY
This product has been tested in compliance with the rule EN12183. Such rule
includes a flammability test.
Classification of fire resistance of upholstery: M2 and M3
LABEL
PRODUCT NAME
SERIAL NUMBER
2019 JJ 11111
Year of production
2019JJ 11111
Product name abbreviation
2019 JJ 11111
Sequential number
MAXIMUM LOAD (kg)
CE marking
Read the user’s
manual before using
the wheelchair.
Crash Tested
Non subject to
Crash Test
J O K E R J U N I O R
2 0 1 9 J J 1 1 1 1 1
75 kg

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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.
CONTENTS
CHAPTER
TITLE
PAGE
1
INTENDED USE AND CONDITION OF USE
4
2
PUT INTO SERVICE / USE
4
2.1
Tyre pressure
5
2.2
Brakes
5
2.3
Quick release rear wheels
7
2.4
Folding/unfolding the backrest
8
2.5
Footplate
9
2.6
Calf strap
9
2.7
Adjustable backrest upholstery
9
2.8
Armrests and side guards
10
2.9
Fasteners
11
2.10
Wheelchair lifetime
11
3
SAFETY
12
3.1
Avoiding accidents
12
3.2
Movements: getting in and out of the wheelchair
12
3.3
Starting to drive your wheelchair
13
3.4
Dealing with obstacles: stairs and steps
13
3.5
Dealing with slopes or inclines
14
3.6
Ensuring stability
15
4
TRASPORT OF WHEELCHAIR
16
4.1
Trasport of occupied wheelchair on a vehicle
17
4.2
Safety belts for wheelchair user –instructions
18
5
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
21
6
ADJUSTMENT
22
7
ACCESSORIES
23
7.1
Anti-tip wheels
23
7.2
Push handles for attendant
23
7.3
Push handlebar for attendant
24
7.4
Tetraclip
24
7.5
Pelvic belt and harness
25
7.6
Lumbar support
25
7.7
Lateral support
25
7.8
Rear wheels
26
7.9
Hand rims
26
7.10
Tyres
27
7.11
Spoke guards
27
7.12
Casters
27
7.13
Side guards
27
7.14
Tetraclip
28
8
MAINTENANCE
28
8.1
Replacements of worn parts
29
8.2
Inspection of components
29
8.3
Storage
29
8.4
Disposal/recycling of materials
29
8.5
Trouble shooting guide
30
9
TECHNICAL DATA
30
10
EC CERTIFICATE
31

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1 INTENDED USE AND CONDITION OF USE
The ultra-light wheelchair Progeo® JOKER JUNIOR is a rigid frame wheelchair.
The wheelchair JOKER JUNIOR is self-propelled which means that it can be moved manually by
using the hand rims on the rear wheels.
It can have both a rehabilitative and active function and it is thus suitable for a daily use by 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 (at home, at school, etc.) and outside (on the road, pavement, courtyard, etc.) as
long as the temperature is within -30°C and +60°C.
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.
In the daily use of the wheelchair, the user may come across situations such as rough
or irregular terrains (gravel, cobblestones, holes on the ground, etc.) or slippery terrains
(wet, sandy, dusty, oily hard surfaces, etc.). In all such situations and, in general, in all
those cases where the use of the wheelchair can be difficult or risky (for the wheelchair
and its user), it is always advisable to drive carefully and smoothly with no sudden
acceleration or hard braking.
When the difficulty or risk is high, an attendant is always advisable.
The maximum gradeability of the wheelchair, in order to prevent tipping back, is
3° (6%).
Maximum load for the model JOKER JUNIOR: 75 kg.
According to its dimensional and structural characteristics the wheelchair model JOKER JUNIOR is
ideal for use by both children and small adults.
2 PUT INTO SERVICE / USE
It is important that a general check of all the functional parts of the wheelchair IS
CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED AND AUTHORISED PERSONNEL ONLY, both to
assess its suitability and to provide the user and his/her possible attendant with
the correct instruction of use.
Should the user and/or his/her attendant find any malfunctioning of any part of
the wheelchair, he/she is bound to contact the dealer to solve the problem.
Neglecting the instructions and information written in this manual may cause
malfunctioning and/or damage to the wheelchair and/or to the user and/or to third
parties. Rehateam s.r.l is not responsible for any damage to the wheelchair
and/or to the user and/or to third parties, caused by or coming from neglecting
such instructions and information.
The use of the wheelchair requires that some of its parts be handled. Instructions
for correct handling of the components of the wheelchair can be found in the
corresponding sections of this document. Therefore, follow these instructions to
avoid possible injuries.

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2.1 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 you can find on the
rim of the rear wheel.
Use a compressor or pump with manometer to bring the pressure to
the correct level.
Screw up the plastic valve cover.
Weekly check the correct tyre pressure as indicated on the tyre.
A correct tyre pressure makes the wheelchair much more fluent and easier to
move and control
We suggest inflating the high-pressure tyres within 7 and 8 BAR.
Use a compressor or pump with manometer to bring the pressure to the correct
level.
Incorrect inflation of the tyres (especially if too low) causes incorrect functioning
of the brakes and the wheelchair may not stop.
Do not exceed the pressure indicated on the tyre because you may damage the
tyre and the inner tube.
Always respect what indicated on the tyre.
The anti-puncture tyres do 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.
2.2 Brakes
The parking brakes are a safety device thus, it is necessary to check their efficiency daily.
The brake works by means of a lever that acts directly on the tyre. For such reason the
effectiveness of the braking system depends on the tyre being correctly inflated. We
highly recommend checking tyre pressures at regular intervals.
The maximum slope you can safely use the parking brakes efficiently adjusted is 3°
(6%).
The brake is a safety feature and you must not use it while the wheelchair is
moving as this could cause the wheelchair to overturn with possible injury to the
occupant.
To check the efficiency of the brakes, engage them as hereafter indicated according to the model of
brakes. Then, with the person sitting on the wheelchair, try to push the wheelchair.
If the rear wheels do not turn or hardly turn, thus, preventing the undeliberate movement of the
wheelchair, then the brake are efficient.
Check both brakes.
The necessary force to engagement/release the brake can be different according to the type of
brake.
For user with less strength of the upper limbs, it is advisable the brake with extended lever.
Pay attention to your fingers when engaging and releasing the brakes.
PUSH-TO-LOCK BRAKE
The brake lever can be either “bent” (1) or “straight” (2).
To engage the brake, push the lever forward until it locks.
To release the brake, pull the lever backward. The brake automatically goes back to its resting
position.
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2

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PULL-TO-LOCK BRAKE
To engage the brake, pull the lever
backward until it locks.
To release the brake, push the lever
frontward. The brake automatically goes
back to its resting position.
BRAKE WITH EXTENDED LEVER
The brake (push-to-lock and pull-to-lock) with extended lever works
in the same manner but results easier to engage and release.
To prevent the extended lever from standing in the way while the
user is moving from or to the wheelchair, it is possible to fold the
lever.
In order to do so, pull the lever up first and then fold it forward.
To put it back to the normal using position, turn the lever up and
then push it down

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2.3 Quick release rear wheels
The quick release rear wheels allow for reducing the encumbrance of the wheelchair. This way, it
becomes easier to load the wheelchair into the car, or, if it is equipped with the accessory “transit
wheels”, the wheelchair becomes both shorter and narrower in order to gain access to small rooms
such as a lift.
Check the correct engagement of the quick release axles of the rear wheels with no person sitting
on the wheelchair.
Always release the brake.
Slightly lift the wheelchair form the ground on one side by holding it on the backrest.
Now one rear wheel is not touching the ground.
With your hand, take hold of the rear wheel’s hub (without pushing the button of quick release axle)
paying attention while putting your fingers between the spokes.
Push and pull the wheel (as indicated by the arrow) to check the correct engagement of the wheel:
the wheel must not come off.
Should the wheel come off, it is necessary to adjust the quick release axle.
Only qualified and authorized personnel can perform the adjustment.
Checking the quick release axles of the rear wheels is a procedure the user
should follow periodically.
If the quick release axles are not correctly placed and fastened, they may work
loose during normal use and could result in the wheel accidentally coming off, in
the wheelchair overbalancing, and possibly causing injury.
To remove the wheel, release the brake first.
Slightly lift the wheelchair form the ground on one side by holding it on the backrest.
Now one rear wheel is not touching the ground.
With your hand, take hold of the rear wheel’s hub and, with your thumb, press the button of the
quick release axle, keep it pressed and pull the wheel off.
To insert the wheel, release the brake first.
Slightly lift the wheelchair form the ground on one side by holding it on the backrest.
Now one rear wheel is not touching the ground.
With your hand, take hold of the rear wheel’s hub and, with your thumb, press the button of the
quick release axle, keep it pressed and push the wheel in all along the wheel receiver.
.
Release the button of the quick release axle (a click indicates the correct engagement).
Always release the brake before removing and inserting the rear wheel.
Always check the correct engagement of the quick release axles.

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2.4 Folding/unfolding the backrest
The model JOKER JUNIOR is a rigid frame wheelchair and you can fold the backrest only.
While folding the backrest down, take care not to squeeze your fingers between the
backrest tube and the side guard.
OPENING THE BACKREST
With one hand, take hold of the string Athat is located at the lower side of the backrest and pull it
up to unlock the pin Pfrom the support S(this operation is not necessary if the backrest is not
provided with double lock plate).
With your other hand, take hold on the backrest tube’s handle grip or on the backrest’s rigidizer.
Turn the backrest to its upright position (for the first short stretch, hold the string A, then it is not
necessary).
A click will indicate the backrest is locked; the pin Pis locked to the hole of the plate S.
Before using the wheelchair, always check the backrest is locked in its upright
position.
In order to check whether the backrest is correctly open, take
hold of the front frame with one hand, the backrest’s handle grip
with the other and try to move the backrest tube frontward and
backward.
When correctly locked, the backrest tube will allow just a little play.
.
CLOSING THE BACKREST
With one hand, take hold of the string Athat is located at the lower side of the backrest and pull it
up to unlock the pin Pfrom the support S.
With your other hand, take hold on the backrest tube’s handle grip or on the backrest’s rigidizer.
Fold the backrest down (for the first short stretch, hold the string A, then it is not necessary).
A click will indicate the backrest is locked; the pin Pis locked to the hole of the plate S.
If the backrest is not provided with double lock plate, the backrest will not lock in its folded position.
When the backrest is locked in its folded position, one can lift the wheelchair taking
hold on its backrest’s rigidizer.
Should the wheelchair be equipped with tubular armrests, it may be necessary to turn
them away or to remove them.
Should the wheelchair be equipped with removable armrests, it is necessary to
remove them.
P
S
SP

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2.5 Footplate
The model JOKER JUNIOR has only one type of footplate available.
It has a plate that you can flip-up backward to make transfer easier.
Flipping up the footplate is a very easy operation you can perform with one hand by pulling the
plate up.
To put the footplate back to its using position, just push it down
2.6 Calf strap
In some cases, according to the caster’s size and to the wheelchair’s width, the caster, while
turning on the fork’s axle, may touch the user’s talon.
In order to prevent such contact that may lead to overbalancing, the wheelchair is provided with a
calf strap. The calf strap has to be adjusted in such a way that the user’s feet never touch the
casters.
You can easily adjust the calf strap via Velcro straps.
2.7 Adjustable backrest upholstery
The backrest can be adjusted to the user requirements by tensioning or slackening the two special
Velcro straps hidden within the backrest itself.
To carry out the adjustment, lift or remove the upholstery, tighten or slacken the Velcro straps as
required and place the upholstery back.

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2.8 Armrest and side guards
The model JOKER JUNIOR can be equipped with TUBULAR ARMRESTS or REMOVABLE
ARMRESTS.
The armrests are considered as an accessory and they have to 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 once seated in the wheelchair.
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 swinging the armrest away on the side of the transfer
to help the operation.
TUBULAR ARMRESTS
You can swing this type of armrest away on the side and remove it to make transfer easier. With
this kind of armrests, the wheelchair is equipped with side guards, too.
Always check the armrests are locked when they are in their position for use
(facing forwards and parallel with the sides of the wheelchair).
In all other positions (except when locked in their backward position), they are free to
turn and for this reason, always ensure that they are correctly positioned before using
the wheelchair.
If this instruction is ignored the wheelchair or the user may overbalance.
In order to check the correct position of use, with one hand, take hold of the armrest and try to
move it clock and anticlockwise.
If correctly locked, the armrest does not turn but it will allow just a little play.
To make transfer easier, you can swing the armrest away on the side.
Raise it by approximately 2 cm and swing it away. If wished and possibile (the backrest horizontal
tube may impeded it), you can swing the armrest away until it locks in its opposite position.
To put it back to its using position, swing it in until it locks (if it was locked in its opposite position,
raise it by approximately 2 cm first).
Since the supports Aand B are precise, inserting and removing the armrest, is possible
only if the movement is vertical.
To fold/unfold the backrest when the wheelchair is equipped with tubular armrests, it
may be necessary to swing them away just a little first, then, you can put them back in
their using position.
Position of use
A
B
A
B
T
B

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REMOVABLE ARMRESTS
This type of armrest is quite practical. You can remove it to make transfer easier.
The removable armrest includes a skirt guard.
The correct position of use is when the bayonet-like support A, once it is inserted through the
support S, stops when the bolt Bgoes into the cavity C.
To remove the armrest, just pull it up.
To insert the armrest, insert the bayonet-like support Athrough the slot Dof the support Sand let
it slide down to its correct position as above mentioned.
REMOVABLE SIDE GUARDS
The removable side guards, mudguards or straight, use the same system of the removable
armrests.
2.9 Fasteners
When delivered to the user, the wheelchair is checked by the retailer who, thus,
ensure it is in perfect condition.
However, the daily use of the wheelchair may cause bolts and nuts to loosen.
We recommend checking that all hardware is correctly tightened
atleastoncea month.
If necessary consult an authorized PROGEO®.dealer or
technician.
For each maintenance cycle ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
correctly tightened.
Rehateam s.r.l. is in no way responsible for any damage caused
to the user, to third persons or to the wheelchair due to neglecting
such warning.
2.10 Wheelchair lifetime
The PROGEO®wheelchairs are daily used and consequently they undergo to
continuous stress that causes an inevitable wearing out of the parts.
Under normal daily use the PROGEO® wheelchair has a lifetime
of 5 years provided that it receives careful maintenance at the correct intervals.
The lifetime will considerably increase if the wheelchair is used only indoors or
not on a daily basis.
B
A
S C
B C
S
A
A
S
Position of use
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3 SAFETY
The Progeo® wheelchair is a medical device and therefore it MUST NOT BE
LENT NOR GIVEN TO OTHER USERS even for short period.
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.
REHATEAM S.R.L. WILL ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY IN CASES 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.
BURN HAZARD! The components of the wheelchair may heat up if they are
exposed to strong solar radiation
3.1 Avoiding accidents
MOVEMENTS
Avoid sudden, jerky movements during use of the wheelchair asthiscouldcause it to overbalance.
If obstacles are run into, avoid sudden movements (such as abruptbraking).
The risk of skidding increases 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 avoidingsudden accelerations orchanges
indirection.
BRAKES
The parking brakes have been designed to hold the wheelchairstablewhenitisstationary.
For safety reasons we do not recommend using the parking brakes while the
wheelchair is in motion.
When using the brakes, a great care should be taken to avoidinjuryto thehands
or fingers.
3.2 Movements: getting in and out of the wheelchair
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.
Get your feet off the footplate when getting out, and bring them close to the footplate when
getting in. If the wheelchair is equipped with flip-up footplate (one-piece or double), raise it to
make transfer easier.
Lean on the wheelchair and where possible on a stable object nearby. Use the force of your
arms to raise and move your body (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 (2).
While getting in or out of the wheelchair never lean or sit on the clothes
protector or on the armrest. It could bend or break, possibly resulting in
injury.
If your wheelchair is equipped with armrests, the one on the side you get in or out of
the wheelchair is recommended to be removed or swung away.
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2

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3.3 Starting to drive your wheelchair
FINDING THE CENTRE OF GRAVITY
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 correct position of the rear wheels depends on different factors such as the user’s weight,
type of handicap and the user driving skills.
The manufacturer delivers the wheelchair and the position of the rear wheels (setting) according
to what requested in the 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:
You are sitting in your wheelchair.
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 AN ANTI TIP
SYSTEM.
3.4 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.
Before attempting to go over 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.
GOING DOWN A STEP ON YOUR OWN
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.
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
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
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GOING DOWN STAIRS WITH AN ATTENDANT
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.
To make raising the front of wheelchair easier for the attendant, it is advisable to equip
the wheelchair with the accessory “tipping aid”.
GOING UP STAIRS 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.
To make raising the front of wheelchair easier for the attendant, it is advisable to equip
the wheelchair with the accessory “tipping aid”.
3.5 Dealing with slopes or inclines
The maximum gradient that can be attempted in complete safety is 6% (3°).
GOING UPHILL
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 useful for preventing the chair from tipping
over backwards.
Lean forwards and keep your weight forward in the
chair in order to prevent the wheelchair from tipping
over backwards.
Hold the 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.
GOING DOWNHILL
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
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3.6 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 to maintain balance and
stability
LEANING FORWARDS
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 to both 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.
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
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 engage the brakes.
Lean backwards without changing your sitting position.
Do not lean too far back over the
backrest, the wheelchair could
overbalance.
LEANING OUT TO THE SIDE
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.
Do not lean too far out to the side, the
wheelchair could overbalance.

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4 TRASPORT OF 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 unless the
wheelchair is certified and predisposed according to requirements of ISO 7176-
19:2008.
If the occupant has to be transported while seated on the wheelchair you are
reminded that the wheelchairs are not supplied with seatbelts. Any safety belts
for vehicle transport must be installed only by companies that are specialized in
vehicles transformations.
TRASPORT OF THE OCCUPIED WHEELCHAIR
Always make sure the wheelchair is suitable to transporting the user in a vehicle.
The symbols on the product label indicate if the wheelchair is or not crash tested and as such, if
it can be used for the transport of the user on a motor vehicle.
Crash test approved Not crash tested
TRANSPORT WITH AN ATTENDANT
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 attendant will be required.
The lightness and reducibility of this model are very important
because they allow the wheelchair to be moved easily even by
those with limited physical strength.
Release the brakes and remove the rear wheels.
Fold the backrest.
Take hold of the chair with one hand on the front frame and the
other hand on another part of the frame to balance the weight of
the wheelchair and make lifting it easier.
Load the wheelchair into the car
and then the rear wheels.
Thanks to its reduced
encumbrance when folded, the
wheelchair can be loaded in the
boot of the car or between the
front and rear seats.
LOADING THE WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT ASSISTANCE
The following actions are intended for people with good control of their upper body, arms and
hands as well as sufficient strength to perform the movements in complete safety.
Open the door on the side where you will
get into the car from (eg. the driver's
door), after that move the chair as close
as possible to the seat.
Engage the brakes and get into the car.
Once you are inside the car, release the
wheelchair brakes and pull out the rear
wheels.
Fold the wheelchair and, with one hand
on the front frame and the other hand on
another part of the frame to balance the
weight of the wheelchair and make lifting
it easier, load it into the car.
Finally load the rear wheels.

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4.1 TRASPORT OF OCCUPIED WHEELCHAIR ON A VEHICLE
The wheelchair JOKER JUNIOR is designed in compliance with
requirements of ISO 7176-19:2008 for transport of patient sitting on
the wheelchair and, as such, has been designed and tested for use
only as forward-facing seat in a motor vehicle.
In fact, the wheelchair has been dynamically tested in forward
orientation with the ATD (dummy) restrained by both pelvic and
shoulder belts.
WARNING!
The risk of serious injuries or death dangerously increases if
these recommendations are ignored.
In case of any involvement in any type of vehicle collision,
BEFORE reuse, the wheelchair MUST BE be inspected by
personnel authorized Rehateam s.r.l..
A Wheelchair secured in a vehicle will not provide the equivalent of
safety and security of a vehicle seating system. It is always
recommended that the wheelchair user is transferred to a seat once
in the vehicle.
However, it is recognized, that it is not always possible for the
wheelchair user to be transferred. In such cases, for example, when
the wheelchair user must be transported while sitting in the
wheelchair, then the following procedure should be followed:
1. Make sure that the vehicle is correctly equipped for the
transportation of wheelchair and user, and that it is possible to get
the wheelchair in and out of the vehicle. The vehicle should have
the appropriate floor strength to take the combined weight of the
wheelchair user, wheelchair and accessories.
2. There should be sufficient space available around the wheelchair,
so that the restraint belt and fasteners are accessible and can be
tightened or released again.
3. The occupied wheelchair must be located in a forward facing
position (fig. A1) and be secured by the wheelchair tie down
system, and the wheelchair user must be secured by the belt
system (restraint system according to WTORS in accordance with
ISO 10542 or SAE J2249) and in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions (WTORS).
4. The wheelchair’s use in other positions within a vehicle has not
been tested, e.g. transportation in a side facing position must not
be carried out under any circumstances (Fig. A2).
5. The wheelchair should be secured by a tie down restraint system
according to ISO 10542 or SAE J2249 with non-adjustable front
straps and adjustable rear straps using Karabiner clips / S hooks
and buckle fittings. This tie down restraint system consists of four
individual belts, which are fixed to the four corners of the
wheelchair.
6. The tie down restraint system should be fixed to the main frame of
the wheelchair where indicated by the manufacturer, under no
circumstances should it be fixed to wheelchair components or
accessory parts, i.e. not to the spokes of the wheel, the brakes or
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the leg-rests.
7. The tie down restraints should be attached as close as possible at
an angle of 45° degrees and tightened securely in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Alteration or substitution should not be made to the wheelchair
securement points or to structural and frame parts or components
without consulting the manufacturer
9. To secure the wheelchair occupant and
to reduce the risk of possible head and
chest injury from impact with vehicle
components and potential consequential
injuries for the wheelchair user and
other vehicle occupants, pelvic and
upper torso belts must be used. (Fig. B).
The upper torso belt must be fixed to
the pillar of the vehicle –if this advice is
not closely followed it could lead to an
increased risk of abdominal injuries to
the wheelchair user.
10. A head restraint suitable for transportation must be available and
fitted accordingly during transportation.
11. Postural support should not be relied on for occupant restraint in a
moving vehicle, unless they are labelled as being in accordance
with the requirements specified in ISO 7176-19:2008.
12. Care should be taken when applying the occupant restraint to
position the seatbelt buckle so that the release button will not be
contacted by wheelchair components during a crash.
13. In order to reduce the potential of injury to vehicle occupants,
wheelchair-mounted trays not specifically designed for crash test
should be removed and secured separately in the vehicle, or be
secured to the wheelchair but positioned away from the occupant
with energy-absorbing padding placed between the tray and the
occupant.
14. During transportation of occupied wheelchair: in case of
articulated/elevating leg-rests, this should not be used in raised
position; if the backrest is of the type “dynamically angle
adjustable”, it should be moved to upright position; if the seat if of
type “tilting”, it should be moved to its minimum inclination.
15. The manual brakes must always be firmly applied.
16. Safety belts must be fixed to the pillar of the vehicle and must not
be held away from the body by wheelchair components or parts
such as armrests or wheels.
4.2 SAFETY BELTS FOR WHEELCHAIR USER –INSTRUCTIONS
1. The pelvic restraint belt must be fitted low across the lap, so that
the angle of the pelvic belt is within the preferred zone of 30° - 75°
degrees to the horizontal. A steeper (greater) angle within the
referred zone is desirable i.e. closer to, but never exceeding 75°.
(Fig. C).
FIG. B
Cintura
pelvica
Cintura
toracica
FIG. C
Correct
position

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2. The upper torso belt must be routed over the shoulder and
diagonally across the upper torso - see Fig. D. Restraint belts must
be adjusted as tightly as possible, whilst still being comfortable.
The belts themselves must not be twisted when in use.
3. The figure E shows an incorrect positioning of the belts, in fact, it is
held away from the occupant’s body.
4. Il The restraint belt symbol (Fig. F) on the wheelchair frame shows
the position of the wheelchair restraint belt. Once the front belts
have been fitted, the belts are tightened to secure the wheelchair.
5. The fixing points of the restraint belts are, for each side of the
wheelchair, the front frame, just above the fork support, and the
inner side of rear frame (see fig. G –H). The belts have to be fixed
to the anchorage rings.
FIG. E
FIG. D
FIG. F
FIG. G
FIG. H

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USER’S WEIGHT LOWER THAN 22 Kg.
If the patient to transport is a child whose weight is 22 kg or lower and
the vehicle has less than eight (8) passengers, it is recommended to
use a restraint system for children (SRB) that meets the rule n. 44 of
UNECE.
This type of restraint system allows for a more efficient anchorage
with respect to the 3-point conventional one; furthermore, some SRB
system also include postural supports to help keep the child in correct
position when seated.
In some circumstances, parents or assistants may decide to leave the
child on the wheelchair during transport thanks to the level of control
of the posture and comfort given by the wheelchair. In this case, it is
recommended to ask for a risk analysis/evaluation by the health carer
or other competent people.