Everest & Jennings Navigator Operation Manual
Navigator™ Transport Wheelchair
Operation Manual
EJNAV-18-INS-LAB-RevB14
© 2013 GF Health Products, Inc.
Navigator Transport Wheelchair user and attendant:
Read this manual before operating the Transport Wheelchair.
Save this manual for future reference.
The most current version of this manual can be found online
at www.grahamfield.com.
WARNING: Navigator Transport Wheelchair user and attendant: Do not operate the
Transport Wheelchair without first reading and understanding this manual. If you do
not understand the warnings, cautions, and instructions provided herein, contact your
healthcare professional, Graham-Field authorized distributor, or technical representative
before proceeding with the use of this product; otherwise personal injury or damage to
your Transport Wheelchair could result.
CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 3
INTENDED USE .................................................................................................................... 3
STATEMENTS OF SIGNIFICANCE ...................................................................................... 3
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................... 4
WARNINGS ........................................................................................................................... 4
3 OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 6
GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................. 6
ANTI-TIPPER INSTALLATION ........................................................................................ 6
24" REAR WHEELS WITH QUICK-RELEASE AXLES ...................................................7
OPERATE WHEEL LOCKS ............................................................................................. 8
HANDLING TIPS ...................................................................................................................9
TO ATTENDANT .............................................................................................................. 9
BALANCE ........................................................................................................................ 9
TRANSFER ACTIVITIES .................................................................................................9
FOR ATTENDANT: TILTING .......................................................................................... 10
RAMPS AND INCLINES ................................................................................................ 10
CURBS AND STEPS ..................................................................................................... 10
4 ADJUSTMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 12
CASTERS ............................................................................................................................ 12
CROSSBRACE ...................................................................................................................12
ARM ....................................................................................................................................13
FOOTREST—DETACHABLE, SWINGAWAY ..................................................................... 14
CROSSBRACES ................................................................................................................. 15
WHEEL LOCKS ..................................................................................................................15
5 TRANSPORTING THE NAVIGATOR TRANSPORT WHEELCHAIR ....................................... 16
PREPARING THE NAVIGATOR FOR TRANSPORT .......................................................... 16
6 MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................................18
7 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................................. 21
8 LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................................................................. 22
9 INDEX ....................................................................................................................................... 23
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and warranties contained in this document are based on the latest product information available at the time of
printing. The most current product information, including the most current revision of this manual, can be found
online at www.grahameld.com. Everest & Jennings, E&J, and Graham-Field are registered trademarks, and
Navigator is a trademark, of GF Health Products, Inc.
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1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing an Everest & Jennings product. We at GF Health Products, Inc. wish to
assure you of our continuing commitment to provide innovation and quality in our products.
Important safety, operating, and maintenance instructions that warrant the attention of both
user and attendant are included in this operation manual. Read the entire manual carefully
before operating your new Navigator™ Transport Wheelchair, keep it handy for future
reference, and refer to it as often as necessary to help maintain good performance standards.
Consult your healthcare professional and Graham-Field authorized distributor for assistance
in developing and learning safe and effective techniques for performing your daily activities
according to your individual physical abilities and needs, and to make certain that your
Transport Wheelchair is properly prescribed and adjusted for your use.
The safety precautions in this manual are general warnings intended to be used only as
basic guidelines. You may nd it necessary to develop your own methods for safely solving
frequently encountered challenges. Again, consult your professional medical advisors for their
recommendations about safety methods, and never hesitate to ask for their assistance.
Your Transport Wheelchair should receive frequent, regularly scheduled maintenance,
including an inspection of the mechanical parts, to ensure proper operation. Some suggested
inspection procedures, troubleshooting procedures, and adjustment procedures are included
in this manual. When it comes to service and repair, remember that your Graham-Field
authorized distributor knows your Transport Wheelchair best.
The person performing adjustments on the Transport Wheelchair has the responsibility of
making certain that the user can safely operate the Transport Wheelchair with the adjustments
selected. This person must evaluate the user's ability, weight, physical condition, the
environment in which the Transport Wheelchair will be used, and the terrain over which the
Transport Wheelchair will travel. We recommend the use of anti-tippers at all times.
All information and specications in this manual are current at the time of printing.
INTENDED USE
The Navigator Transport Wheelchair is a manual, folding, lightweight Transport Wheelchair,
suitable for frequent users with a maximum weight capacity of 250 lb (113 kg) who require
a lightweight, portable Transport Wheelchair, tted to their anatomy, without the need of
customization or alteration to the center of gravity. The Navigator Transport Wheelchair is
intended for indoor and/or outdoor use. The Navigator Transport Wheelchair is intended to
be propelled by an attendant at all times, who should remain behind the Transport Wheelchair
when the user is being positioned or the Transport Wheelchair is in use.
STATEMENTS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Please note the following special statements, used throughout this manual, and their
signicance:
WARNING: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate personal injury.
s NOTICE: Indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could result in
product or property damage.
Info: Provides application recommendations or other useful information to ensure that you get the
most from your product.
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2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WHEN USING YOUR TRANSPORT WHEELCHAIR. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY TO YOU OR OTHERS OR DAMAGE TO YOUR TRANSPORT
WHEELCHAIR.
Safety requires the constant attention of the Transport Wheelchair user and the attendant. It is
extremely important to learn and always use safe methods of performing basic daily activities.
Always consult your healthcare professional to determine those methods most suitable for
your individual abilities.
Protect yourself and your Transport Wheelchair by having your Transport Wheelchair serviced
regularly. Whenever any part of your Transport Wheelchair is not functioning properly,
contact your Graham-Field authorized distributor immediately, as a hazardous situation could
result, causing personal injury or damage to your Transport Wheelchair. ONLY EXCELLENT
CONDITION IS ACCEPTABLE WHERE SAFETY IS CONCERNED. Periodic inspection,
adjustment, and replacement of worn parts will provide many years of superb performance.
WARNINGS
WARNING: The Navigator Transport Wheelchair maximum weight capacity is 250 lb (113
kg), EVENLY DISTRIBUTED.
WARNING: To avoid possible tilt hazard, DO NOT leave user unattended. Attendant must
always be behind and in control of Transport Wheelchair when user is being positioned or
Transport Wheelchair is in use.
WARNING: Do not operate the Transport Wheelchair on streets or roadways.
WARNING: Do not operate the Transport Wheelchair on hilly or rough terrain, sand, wet
or icy surfaces, or surfaces with impaired traction. Ensure that pathway is clear of all
obstacles.
WARNING: Do not leave the Transport Wheelchair on an incline.
WARNING: Do not turn the Transport Wheelchair while going downhill, as the Transport
Wheelchair could tip over.
WARNING: Under normal usage, anti-tippers will prevent the wheelchair from tipping over
backwards. We recommend the use of anti-tippers at all times.
WARNING: Do not attempt inclines without anti-tippers installed. Do not attempt any
incline or decline greater than six degrees (10% grade, or one foot of rise or fall per ten
feet of ramp length).
WARNING: This Transport Wheelchair does not offer seating or occupant restraint
equivalent to the seat provided in a motor vehicle! To increase your safety while traveling
in a motor vehicle, always transfer to the vehicle seat and use the restraint provided by
the vehicle manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not tie down or attach anything to the wheels. This could cause tipping and
possibly result in injury or damage to the Transport Wheelchair.
WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should clear the ground by at least 2 1/2 inches, to
permit proper clearance of potential obstruction.
WARNING: Doing a “wheelie” (tilting the Transport Wheelchair backward until it reaches
its balance point) is dangerous and could result in personal injury to the user.
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WARNING: Do not stand or step on the footplates while transferring to or from your
Transport Wheelchair. This could cause the Transport Wheelchair to tip, or could cause
personal injury or damage to your Transport Wheelchair.
WARNING: Operate only with anti-tippers in place when leaning or tipping.
WARNING: Ensure that Transport Wheelchair is on a stable, level surface and engage
wheel locks before and during transfer.
WARNING: Always engage wheel locks before transferring, using a wheelchair lift or using
an elevator.
WARNING: Do not lean over the top of the Transport Wheelchair back. This could cause
the Transport Wheelchair to tip over.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping before leaning or reaching forward, sit back in the
seat and rotate front casters fully toward front of Transport Wheelchair.
WARNING: Unauthorized modification or the use of non-Everest & Jennings replacement
parts could change the structure of the Transport Wheelchair, void the warranty, and
create a hazardous condition resulting in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not lean on the Transport Wheelchair or use it as a walker—these are
practices which could result in loss of balance and personal injury.
WARNING: Do not use the Transport Wheelchair on stairs or escalators.
WARNING: Wheel locks are not brakes. Do not use the wheel locks to slow down the
Transport Wheelchair, or while the Transport Wheelchair is moving. Wheel locks are only
intended to keep the Transport Wheelchair in place when it is at a complete stop.
WARNING: Notice for California Customers- California Proposition 65 WARNING:
This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive or developmental harm.
WARNING: GF Health Products, Inc. specifically disclaims responsibility for any personal
injury or property damage which may occur during any use which does not comply with
federal, state, or local laws or ordinances.
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3 OPERATION
handgrip
GETTING STARTED
Please familiarize yourself with main components, identied in Navigator Transport Wheelchair
illustration below.
push handle
back upholstery
armpad
flip-back arm
seat upholstery
arm release lever
front wheel lock
footrest
footplate
front caster socket
front caster fork
frame
rear wheel lock
upper backpost
upper back release
paddle / handle
lower backpost
flip-back arm
crossbrace (with
serial number label)
tipping lever
(anti-tipper location —
anti-tippers not shown)
8" rear caster
24" rear wheel
handrim
8" front caster
Navigator shown with
8" rear casters only
(configured as a
transport chair)
Navigator shown with
8" rear casters
and 24" rear wheels
(configured as a
lightweight wheelchair)
ANTI-TIPPER INSTALLATION
Slide anti-tipper tubes into rear frame rails until locking buttons protrude from rear frame
holes.
WARNING: Ensure anti-tippers are securely mounted and locking buttons protrude
completely from rear frame rails.
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24" REAR WHEELS WITH QUICK-RELEASE AXLES
The Navigator Transport Wheelchair can be used with both sets of rear wheels installed (8"
rear casters and 24" rear wheels) or with the 24" wheels removed for movement in restricted
areas. Both sets of wheel locks (rear and front) remain in place regardless of how many wheels
are present. The rear wheel locks are for attendant use with the 24" wheels removed. The front
wheel locks are for user operation only with the 24" wheels installed. The 8" wheels contact the
ground only after the 24" wheels have been removed.
axle bushing locking button
hub rear axle
quick-release button
rear axle
24" rear
wheel
Remove 24" rear wheel with quick-release axle
To remove rear wheel: depress the quick-release button in the rear wheel hub and pull the
wheel straight out, away from the wheelchair.
Install 24" rear wheel with quick-release axle
To install rear wheel: depress the quick-release button in the rear wheel hub and insert into
axle bushing.
WARNING: When reassembling the wheelchair after removing the rear wheels, ensure that
the rear axles are locked in place (check that locking buttons extend completely, and rear
wheels spin freely but can’t be pulled off), to prevent wheels from falling off.
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OPERATE WHEEL LOCKS
WARNING: Wheel locks, intended to keep the Transport Wheelchair in place when it is at
a complete stop, are not brakes. Do not use the wheel locks to slow down the Transport
Wheelchair, or while the Transport Wheelchair is moving. Ensure that wheel locks lock
in place appropriately before occupying or operating Transport Wheelchair. If your wheel
locks are not operating correctly, please see your Graham-Field authorized distributor
immediately for repair.
rear wheel lock
shown locked
Navigator shown with
8" rear casters only
Operate Rear Wheel Locks (for Attendant)
front wheel lock
shown locked
Navigator shown with
8" rear casters
and 24" rear wheels
Attendant: To engage wheel locks, grasp both rubber-tipped wheel lock levers and lift up
completely. Rear casters will be locked in place.
Attendant: To disengage wheel locks, grasp both rubber-tipped wheel lock levers and push
down completely. Rear casters will now be free to roll.
Operate Front Wheel Locks (for User)
User: To engage wheel locks, grasp both rubber-tipped wheel lock levers and push forward
completely. Rear wheels will be locked in place.
User: To disengage wheel locks, grasp both rubber-tipped wheel lock levers and pull back
completely. Rear wheels will now be free to roll.
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