MB3160-GB
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your choice of new
wheelchair
Quality and function are key aspects of all
wheelchairs in the HandiCare series.
Emineo is manufactured by Handicare Produksjon
AS. Production takes place at Lillehammer in
modern premises, using high-tech equipment. With
the production at Lillehammer, we have excellent opportunities for influencing the
design of the wheelchair models. We would be very pleased to receive feedback
from you regarding your experiences with this wheelchair. This will help us to
continue to improve the product.
For your own safety, and in order for you to get the best possible benefit from the
features of your new wheelchair, we recommend that you read this user manual
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carefully before you start to use the wheelchair.
HandiCare Produksjon AS
Serviceboks
2626 Lillehammer
www.handicare.no
NORWAY
Handicare Emineo in brief
Emineo has been developed in line with the market. The result is a wheelchair
with particularly good seating comfort through its unique tilt function and newly
developed back solution.
Emineo is an extremely light wheelchair, it rolls easily and has a narrow seat,
which provides good capabilities for negotiating obstacles through narrow doors
and in narrow rooms.
By means of its extensive accessories programme, Emineo can easily be
adapted to each user. Many different adjustments can be made and the adjusting
procedures are intuitive and demand minimum use of tools and replacement of
parts. Measuring scales on all adjustment points simplify the adjustments and
ensure their accuracy.
This user manual is for Handicare Emineo
with serial number: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The wheelchair was inspected and approved
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Introduction page 2
Contents page 3
Wheelchair parts page 4
Assembly page 5
Using the wheelchair page 6
CONTENTS
Adjusting the wheelchair page 13
Hip belt page 27
Safety page 28
Safety in cars page 30
Maintenance page 33
Labelling page 36
Technical specifi cations page 37
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Guarantee page 39
Accessories page 40
WHEELCHAIR PARTS
In order to be able to properly understand this manual, it is important that you
are aware of the commonest terms used to describe the various parts of the
wheelchair. Examine the drawing below, and note the relevant parts on your
wheelchair.
The equipment on your wheelchair may vary slightly from that shown in Figure
1. The wheelchair is delivered with two types of equipment; “Basic” and “Onetool”. Where functions, controls and adjustments differ on Basic and One-tool
equipment, this will be indicated in the text and figures in this user manual. Where
Emineo is set up as an assistant-manoeuvred chair, it is equipped with different
wheel dimensions and a brake lever for the assistant on the pushing handle.
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Backrest and cover
Armrest
Clothes protector
Seat
Leg support
Frame
Pushing
handle
Assistant handle
User handle
Driving
wheel
Hand rim
Wheel
block
Brake
Footplate
Bearing housing for castor
Castor wheel fork
Figure 1
Anti-tip stabiliser
Castor wheel
Assembly Figures 2 and 3
The standard wheelchair is delivered
complete.
All you need to do is:
• Unfold the back, see page 10
• Fit the armrests, see page 6
• Fit the leg supports, see page 7
ASSEMBLY
Figure 2
Figure 3
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USING THE WHEELCHAIR
Quick-release catch Figure 4
The wheelchair has a quick-release catch
on the driving wheels. Press the button in
the middle of the driving wheel in order to
remove or attach the wheel.
NB!
Check that the wheel is properly secured
by ensuring that the button pops out
approximately 5 mm when the wheel bolt
is completely in the casing.
Figure 4
Height adjustable pushing handle
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Figure 5
The pushing handle is adjusted by
loosening the locking handle (5A) whilst
moving the pushing handle upwards or
downwards to the desired height. Retighten the locking handle.
For extra safety, the pushing handle is
fitted with a snap lock in the uppermost
position. To remove the pushing handle,
pull it up to the uppermost position and
press the snap lock (5B).
Armrests, removing and fitting Figure 6
Remove the armrests by lifting them up. To
fit them back on, place them in the armrest
tubing.
Figure 5
A
B
Figure 6
Swing out/attach/remove the leg
supports Figures 7 and 8
The procedure is the same for fixed and
angle adjustable leg supports.
The leg supports can be swung in/out or
removed in order to make transport and
getting in and out of the chair easier. The
leg supports can be released by twisting
the lever (7A) inwards or outwards whilst
swinging the leg supports.
After the leg support has been swung to
the side, it can be lifted straight up and
completely removed if desired. In order
to attach it again, carry out these steps
in reverse order, and the handle will lock
automatically.
USING THE WHEELCHAIR
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Figure 7
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The complete leg support unit and
fastenings can be removed, see page 25.
Figure 8
NOTES
Using the brakes Figure 9
Pull the brake lever towards you to engage
the brake.
The brake is only designed to hold
the chair when it is stationary. Under
no circumstances should it be used
as a driving brake.
Figure 9
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To make sideways transfer easier, the
brake lever can be folded down. This is
done by pulling the brake lever upwards
and then folding it down.
Using the brakes on Emineo with
assistant brake (assistant brake is
standard on helper-guided chairs; also
available as an accessory) Figure 10
• Squeeze the brake handles (18A) to
brake
• Push the release handle (10B) away
from you to lock the brakes on when
parking. Squeeze the release handle
to release the brakes
A
B
Figure 10
Anti-tip stabiliser/tipping bar Figure 11
The anti-tip stabiliser is put into position by
pulling it out and turning it in a downward
direction simultaneously. The anti-tip
stabiliser is adjusted as standard with
a clearance to the base that makes it
possible to mount doorsteps etc.
The tipping bar is accessible when the
anti-tip stabiliser is up or down.
USING THE WHEELCHAIR
Figure 11
Tilting Figure 12
When you tilt the chair, the balance point
is retained. As you tilt the chair backwards,
the back opens 8°. You can use various
methods for tilting the chair depending on
your function level:
• The assistant squeezes the tilt lever and
the user leans forward/backward
• The assistant squeezes the tilt lever and
the user pulls himself forward/pushes
himself backward using his hands
A user-controlled tilt lever which the user
can use without the help of an assistant, is
available as an accessory.
The balance point on Emineo can be
adjusted for optimal use in relation to the
user’s function level and weight. See page
21.
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Figure 12
Beware of pinching!
Do not put hands etc. between
the side frame and leg support
attachments when tilting the
wheelchair.
USING THE WHEELCHAIR
Adjusting the back angle using the
adjustment lever (accessory) Figure 13
Adjust the back angle separately using the
lever (13A).
• Squeeze the lever as you push the
backrest forwards or backwards
Fold the backrest up or down
Figures 14 and 15
• Remove the armrests
• Tilt the chair forwards. Pull out the bolt
(14A) and turn it 90° to lock it in the
open position, release the bolt and fold
down the back
A
Figure 13
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Carry out this procedure in reverse order to
pull the back up.
Figure 14
A
Figure 15
Moving in and out of the chair
Figures 16, 17 and 18
• Activate the brakes
• Swing out or remove the leg supports
• Tilt the chair forwards
• The user can now be moved in or out
the wheelchair by means of manual
lifting or a person lift, or frontal
movement if the user has the ability to
stand, see figures 16, 17 and 18
USING THE WHEELCHAIR
Figure 16
Figure 17
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Figure 18
USING THE WHEELCHAIR
Negotiating obstacles, stairs
Figures 19 and 20
If the wheelchair is being lifted up/down
stairs with the user sitting in it, the
recommended lifting points should be
used. These are marked on the product.
The lifting points
are the pushing
handle and the
leg supports.
Figure 19
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Do not lift the wheelchair by the
armrests. Do not lift the wheelchair
by angle adjustable leg supports.
NB!
Make sure that the pushing handle is
locked before lifting.
In order for assistants to have a better
lifting position, they can alternatively lift
from each side of the wheelchair.
Negotiating obstacles, kerbs Figure 21
When negotiating kerbs etc., swing the
anti-tip stabiliser up. Then place one foot
on the tipping bar whilst steering with the
pushing handle. Tilt the chair backwards
where necessary to get clearance between
the obstacle and leg supports.
Figure 20
Steep terrain
For frequent use in undulating terrain, we
recommend that a separate brake is fitted
for an assistant where relevant.
Figure 21
ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR
Emineo has measuring scales that help you to adjust the chair accurately.
The following adjustments can be carried out quicker and more accurately using
the different measuring scales:
• Seat height – back (One-tool) Pages 14, 16 and 17
The scale shows the seat height in relation to the dimensions of the driving
wheels.
• Centre of gravity (One-tool) Page 17
The measuring scale is numbered from 1 to 5, with 1 as the best anti-tipping
position.
• Seat height – front (One-tool) Pages 14, 15 and 18
Stepless scale from 1 to 9 to ensure equal adjustment on both castor wheels.
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• Angle of castor wheels (One-tool) Page 19
Stepless scale to ensure equal adjustment on both castor wheels.
• Backrest height Page 20
The scale shows the backrest height from 50 cm to 60 cm.
• Balance point Page 21
Stepless scale from 1 to 3.
• Anti-tip stabiliser (One-tool) Page 23
The measuring scale is numbered from 1 to 5, in order to adjust the anti-tip
stabiliser in relation to the driving wheel position.
• Leg support length Page 24
Stepless scale from 1 to 9 to ensure equal adjustment on both leg supports.
ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR
Adjusting the seat height
The seat height can easily be adjusted.
The different ways of adjusting the seat
height also affect the ability to negotiate
obstacles and rolling properties of the
wheelchair.
NB!
Do not adjust Emineo so that you have
different seat heights at the front and back,
as this can affect the balance point.
Adjusting the seat height – back
Figure 22
The seat height at the back can be
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adjusted using the methods below.
Moving the wheel block up or down
Moving the wheel block up lowers the seat.
Moving the wheel block down raises the
seat. See page 16.
Changing to bigger or smaller driving
wheels
A bigger driving wheel increases the seat
height, whilst a smaller wheel decreases
the height. The table on page 36 shows
which seat heights can be achieved by
changing to different sizes of driving wheel.
Figure 22
Adjusting the seat height – front
Figure 22
The seat height at the front can be
adjusted using the methods below. The
table on page 36 shows which seat heights
can be achieved by using the different
methods.
ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR
• Move the bearing housing of the castor
wheel up or down (One-tool)
(see page 17)
Moving the bearing housing up lowers
the seat, and moving it down raises the
seat.
Bearing
housing
Castor wheel fork
A
• Move the castor wheel to a higher or
lower position in the castor wheel fork
Moving the castor wheel to a higher
position in the castor wheel fork (23A)
lowers the seat, and moving the castor
wheel to a lower position raises the
seat.
• Changing to bigger or smaller castor
wheels
A smaller castor wheel reduces the
seat height, whilst a bigger castor
wheel increases the seat height. By
changing the castor wheel, a smaller
castor wheel will give a smaller turning
radius, and thereby increase the
ability to negotiate obstacles in narrow
spaces, and will also give more room
for the legs. A larger castor wheel will
increase the turning radius but will
also improve the ability to negotiate
obstacles on uneven surfaces.
Castor
wheel
Figure 23
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• Changing to a longer or shorter castor
wheel fork
A shorter castor wheel fork reduces
the seat height, gives a smaller turning
radius, and thereby increases the
ability to negotiate obstacles in narrow
spaces, and will also give more room
for the legs. A longer castor wheel fork
increases the seat height, and allows
several alternative castor wheels to be
used.
NB! Remember to adjust the
angle of the castor wheel when
you change the seat height.
Remember also to adjust the
brakes when adjusting the seat
height at the back.
ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR
Adjusting the seat height – back (Onetool) Figures 24 and 25
On the wheelchair frame you will find a
measuring scale (25A), which shows the
seat height in relation to the size of the
driving wheel.
• Remove the driving wheel
• Loosen the nut (25B) using a 27 mm
wrench and unscrew until it stops
• Pull the inner and outer wheel block
slightly apart
• Adjust the wheel block step-by-step up
or down in accordance with the scale
• Squeeze the inner and outer wheel block
together
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NB!
• It is important to ensure that the pins
in the wheel block go into the holes
in the frame and that the casing lies
horizontally in the track before tightening
Figure 24
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35
38
37
39
41,5
44
Alternative driving
wheel dimensions
Seat heights that
can be achieved
by the different
steps on the scale
41
43,5
46
43
45,5
48
B
Figure 25
Find the dimension of your driving
wheel at the top of the scale. The
column under the wheel dimension
shows where to place the wheel
block in order to achieve the various
seat heights.
ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR
Adjusting the seat height – back (Basic)
Figure 26
• Remove the driving wheel
• Remove the wheel block by loosening
the screws (26A). Use a 4 mm Allen key
to unscrew the screws, whilst holding
the nuts using a 10 mm wrench
• Move the wheel block up for a lower seat
height, or down for a higher seat height.
Refer to the scale to find the right seat
height
• Replace and tighten the screws
Adjusting the centre of gravity (Onetool) Figures 27 and 28
The driving wheel can be moved into 5
different positions in relation to the centre
of gravity. This is shown on a scale (27A)
on the wheel block. Position “1” represents
the best anti-tipping position.
• Loosen the nut (27B) using a 27 mm
wrench, unscrew until it stops
• Adjust the casing for the driving wheel
forward or back (Figure 28)
NB!
it is important to ensure that the pins in the
wheel block go into the holes in the frame
and that the casing lies horizontally in the
track before tightening the nut.
Figure 26
Figure 27
A
B
A
17
20
35
38
37
39
41,5
44
41
43,5
46
43
45,5
48
Remember to adjust the brakes and
the anti-tip stabiliser after you have
adjusted the seat height and centre of
gravity.
If the backrest angle is configured up
to a 30° angle, the rear position of the
wheelbase should be used in order to
avoid tipping of the chair.
NB!
When adjusting heights and the centre of
gravity you should start by adjusting the
driving wheels, followed by the height and
angle of the castor wheels.
Figure 28
39,5
41,5
43,5
35
38
37
39
41
43
ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR
Adjusting the centre of gravity (Basic)
Figure 29
Loosen the lock nut (29A) using a 27 mm
wrench, whilst holding the casing (29B)
using a 16 mm wrench. Turn the casing
(29B) 90°. Move the wheel to the desired
position. Turn the casing 90° back and retighten the lock nut securely.
Remember to adjust the brakes and
the anti-tip stabiliser after you have
adjusted the seat height and centre of
gravity.
Figure 29
A
B
If the backrest angle is configured up
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Adjusting the seat height – front
Figures 30, 31, 32 and 33
When adjusting the height of the chair,
you should adjust the height of the castor
wheels before adjusting the angle.
Adjusting the height of the castor
wheels (One-tool) Figure 31
The castor wheels have a scale from 1–9
to help achieve the same height on both
castor wheels.
• Loosen the screw (31A). Use a 5 mm
• Adjust to the desired height, see the
• Re-tighten the screw
to a 30° angle, the rear holes of the
wheelbase should be used in order to
avoid tipping of the chair.
Allen key
scale (31B)
Figure 30
B
A
Do not adjust the height of the castor
wheels beyond the scale. The figure
should be visible in the hole on the
castor wheel fastening.
Figure 31
ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR
Adjusting the angle of the castor
wheels/castor angle (One-tool)
Figure 32
• Loosen the screw (32A) slightly. Use a 5
mm Allen key
• Loosen the screw (32B)
• Place the Allen key into the rotating disk
(32C) and rotate to the desired angle.
See the scale
• Tighten the screw (32B), followed by the
other screw (32A)
B
C
A
When the castor wheel is at the correct
angle, the bearing housing will be in a
vertical position (90°) to the base. This
is achieved by using a right angle to the
bearing house/floor. The bearing housing
level for achieving the correct angle can be
supplied as an accessory (see page 38).
Adjusting the angle of the castor
wheels/castor angle (Basic) Figure 33
• Loosen the screws (33A) on the back of
the bearing housing attachment using a
4 mm Allen key
• Turn the hexagonal nuts (33B) so that
the bearing housing is in a vertical
position (90° to the base). To do this
correctly, you should use a right angle
to the bearing housing/base
Figure 32
Figure 33
A
B
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ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR
Adjusting the height of the backrest
Figure 34
Before adjusting the height of the backrest,
loosen the backrest cover.
• Loosen the screw (34A) on each side of
the back, using a 4 mm Allen key. (Do
not unscrew the screw completely.)
• You can adjust the back steplessly by
pulling it up or pushing it down
• Refer to the measuring scale in order to
ensure an equal height at both sides
• Make sure that the screw is in the
highest or lowest position in the slot
before re-tightening the screw and
refitting the backrest cover
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Figure 34
A
Adjusting the neck support (accessory)
Figure 35
Depth adjustment
• Loosen the locking handles (35A), make
the adjustment and tighten the locking
handles
Height adjustment
• Unscrew the locking wheel (35B), raise
or lower the neck support and tighten
the locking wheel
Adjusting the angle of the backrest
Figure 36
The backrest angle is adjusted from the
underside of the wheelchair.
• Use a 5 mm Allen key and a 13 mm
wrench and loosen the screw and the
nut (36A)
• The standard backrest angle is 97°.
By moving the screw to the back hole,
the backrest angle will be 90° and then
97°, 105° and the front hole will give an
angle of 110°
• Re-tighten the screw
A
Figure 35
Figure 36
B
110° 105° 97° 90°
A
ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR
Adjusting the balance point for the seat
tilt Figures 37 and 38
Adjustments to the balance point for the
seat tilt should only be carried out by
qualified personnel.
Users are different sizes, weights and
have different function levels. This affects
how the seat tilt works, and how it can be
balanced.
The function level, size and weight of some
users will make it easier to tilt backwards
than forwards. The balance point can be
adjusted in accordance with this.
Most users will prefer a balanced seat
tilt, i.e. where the seat tilts just as easily
forwards as backwards.
Figure 37
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Follow these steps to adjust the balance point of the seat tilt:
• Remove the armrest and driving wheel. Use a 4 mm Allen key to unscrew the
screw (37A) in order to remove the cover. Do the same with the cover on the
inside, use a 3 mm Allen key.
• Unscrew the screw (38A) using a 6 mm Allen key, hold onto the back using a 5
mm Allen key
• Move the screw to the correct hole. The foremost holes make it easier to tilt
backwards, whilst the rear holes make it easier to tilt forwards
• Check that you always use the same holes on both sides of the chair. The
holes are numbered and colour-coded, both on the internal and external sides
• Re-tighten the screws and replace the covers
ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR
Adjusting the curvature of the backrest
Figure 39
The wheelchair has a padded backrest
that can be adjusted to the curvature of
the back in order to achieve a comfortable
sitting position and good stability. The user
can sit in the wheelchair when adjustments
are being made to the curvature of the
backrest.
Loosen the back cover in order to access
the Velcro tapes. These can be adjusted
to change the backrest curvature and so
achieve maximum comfort and support.
Figure 39
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If the wheelchair is set up with a low
backrest, the top Velcro tape in the lower
Velcro back will not be used. This is only
used if you adjust the backrest upwards.
Adjusting the brakes
Figures 40 and 41
The standard wheelchair is delivered with
brakes that are fitted in the middle driving
wheel position.
To move the brake, loosen the screws
(40A) on the inside of the frame at the front
of the wheelchair using a 10 mm wrench.
Move the entire brake in the track to the
desired position. The correct distance
between the brake block and the wheel
(41A) is approx. 5 mm.
Figure 40
A
The brakes that are supplied with the
wheelchair will not normally need to be
adjusted.
Figure 41
A
ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR
Adjusting the anti-tip stabiliser
(One-tool) Figure 42
Adjust the anti-tip stabiliser when you
have changed the centre of gravity of the
wheelchair. Loosen the screw (42A) using
a 4 mm Allen key. Pull or push the anti-tip
stabiliser to the correct position so that the
measurement on the stabiliser’s measuring
scale corresponds to the driving wheel
position. Re-tighten the screw. There should
be a maximum of 35 mm from the end of
the anti-tip stabiliser to the base. To adjust
this, loosen the screw (42B) using a 4 mm
Allen key and pull/push the lower tubing on
the anti-tip stabiliser. Re-tighten the screw.
Adjusting the anti-tip stabiliser (Basic)
Figure 43
Adjust the anti-tip stabiliser when you
have changed the centre of gravity of the
wheelchair. Loosen the wheel casing (43A)
and the screws (43B). Push the anti-tip
stabiliser forwards or backwards to the
desired position and re-tighten the screws
and wheel casing.
A
Figure 42
B
B
max. 35 mm
C
max. 35 mm
A
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There should be a maximum of 35 mm
from the end of the anti-tip stabiliser to
the base. To adjust this, loosen the screw
(43C) using a 4 mm Allen key and a 10 mm
wrench. Pull/push the lower tubing on the
anti-tip stabiliser. Re-tighten the screw.
Figure 43
ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR
Adjusting the leg supports Figure 44
The leg supports have a linear scale (44A)
on the outside, which helps to achieve the
correct length. To adjust the length of the
leg supports, loosen the fixing screw (44B)
using a 5 mm Allen key. Then adjust the
leg supports to the desired length and retighten the screw.
A quick-release catch for adjusting the
length of the leg supports is available
as an accessory (see page 37). Angle
adjustable leg supports and leg supports
with 70° and 90° hangers are available as
accessories (see page 40).
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B
Figure 44
A
A
Adjusting the angle of the legrests
Figure 39
The angle of the legrests can be adjusted
to 70˚, 80˚ or 90˚.
• Remove the screw (39A)
• Pull or push the legrest to the desired
angle
• Place the screw in the correct hole and
tighten
Footplate – angle adjustment Figure 46
• Loosen the screw (46A) using a 5 mm
Allen key.
• Adjust to the desired angle and re-
tighten the screw.
Figure 45
A
70º
80º
90º
Figure 46
ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR
Angle adjustable leg supports
(accessory) Figures 47 and 46
Angle adjustment
The leg supports can be adjusted
separately.
• Loosen the locking handle (47A)
• Adjust the leg supports to the desired
angle and tighten the locking handle
Balf support adjustment
• The calf support (47B) can be adjusted
in depth and sideways
B
Figure 47
A
Beware of pinching!
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ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR
Adjusting the leg support fitting
Figure 48
The depth of the leg support fitting can be
adjusted or the support can be removed.
Loosen the screw (48A) using a 4 mm
Allen key. Pull or push the leg support to
the desired position. The leg support fitting
must not be pulled out more than 8 cm.
Re-tighten the screw.
Figure 48
A
Adjusting the seat depth Figure 49
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To adjust the seat depth steplessly, loosen
the four screws in the seat plate using a 4
mm Allen key. Push the seat plate forwards
or backwards. Re-tighten the screws.
When you have adjusted the seat depth,
it may be necessary to adjust the leg
support fitting, see above.
Adjusting the height of the armrests
Figure 50
To adjust the height of the armrest, loosen
the screw (50A) using a 10 mm wrench.
Raise or lower the armrest to the desired
position. Re-tighten the screw.
Figure 49
A
Figure 50
Fitting the hip belt (accessory)
Figures 51, 52 and 53
• Remove the seat cushion and loosen
the backrest cover. For easier access
when fitting the hip belt, loosen the four
screws in the seat plate and pull the
seat forward (use a 4 mm Allen key)
• Fit the mounting brackets to the hip belt.
Use a 5 mm Allen key and a 13 mm
wrench, and screw in the screw (52A)
and nut (52B). Repeat on the other side
HIP BELT
Figure 51
• Thread the seat belt through the
brackets and under the seat plate
• Push the seat plate back to its original
position and re-tighten the screws in the
seat plate
Figure 52
B
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A
Figure 53
SAFETY
• Do not stand, or exert great pressure, on the footplates
• A wheelchair should be viewed as a replacement for walking. Users must
therefore move among pedestrians, not on roads or streets with motorised
traffic. Use reflectors when using the wheelchair outdoors, see page 28
• When transferring yourself out of the chair, take care to ensure that you are
on as stable and even a surface as possible. To ensure that the chair does not
move when you don’t want it to, check that the brake is engaged and locked
• The maximum user weight for Emineo 4 is 140 kg
• You should visually inspect the chair regularly to assure yourself that all
screws, bolts and other fixing devices are securely fastened
• When the chair is in use, always ensure that the anti-tip stabiliser is in the
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correct position
• If any modifications are made to the chair, such as moving the driving wheels
or front castor wheels, changing the backrest height etc., this can affect the
chair’s driving characteristics, balance and tipping point. Exercise particular
care when you start to use the chair again
• Avoid making modifications or alterations to the chair which may affect the
safety which is built in to the chair’s construction
• The use of qualified helpers is recommended when transferring into and out of
the chair
• Take care that clothes, baggage and other loose items do not get tangled up in
the wheel spokes
• Be aware of the possible danger of crushing injury: avoid putting your fingers
between the clothing guard and the wheel, between the wheel and the brake,
between the hand rim and the wheel, between the moving parts on the angle
adjustable legrest and between the side frame and the leg support attachments
when tilting
• If while using the chair it is necessary to raise the front of the chair to negotiate
an obstacle, never do this solely by pressing down on the pushing handles.
Step on the tipping bar while using moderate pressure on the pushing handles
• Sitting in the wheelchair for a long period of time increases the danger of
pressure sores. If there is a high risk of pressure sores, we recommend the use
of a special seat cushion to avoid this
Reflectors Figure 54 and 55
Use reflectors when using Emineo
outdoors. See Figure 54 and 55 for
reflector locations.
SAFETY
Figure 54
Figure 55
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SAFETY IN CARS
Emineo as a passenger seat in a car
Where possible, the wheelchair user should be moved to the passenger seat of
the car and use the car’s seat belt.
The wheelchair can be used as a passenger seat in a car and has been tested in
accordance with ISO 7671/19.
When the wheelchair is used as a passenger seat it should sit facing forward.
The wheelchair must be attached to the fastening system it was tested for;
Unwin WWR/ATF/K/R
User fastening: QIR/3H/ATF/FA/WH
The system is a 4-point fastening system.
The system is a total system that fastens
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both the wheelchair and user to the car.
The system requires fastening rails to be
mounted in the car.
Emineo has marked off four points (Figure
54) that must be used when securing the
wheelchair:
• The rear tubing of the side frame,
above the wheel block
• The front tubing of the side frame,
above the bearing housing
When using Emineo as a passenger
seat in a car, a neck support without
a link for depth adjustment should be
used.
Handicare relinquishes itself of
all responsibility in the event that
Emineo is used as a passenger seat
in a car using a different fastening
system to the one mentioned above.
Figure 56
Fastening the seat belt:
• The stomach belt must be fastened at
as steep an angle as possible; between
30° and 75°
• The chest belt is fastened over the
shoulder and chest
• The seat belt is fastened as tightly to
the body as possible and must not be
twisted
• Make sure the seat belt is not kept
away from the body by the wheelchair
parts, such as armrests and wheels. For
correct positioning, see figure 57
• The chair must not be tilted backwards
when used as a passenger seat in a car
SAFETY IN CARS
Figure 57
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Make sure that the seat
belt is not kept away from
the body by the wheelchair
parts, such as armrests and
wheels.
WARNING
a) Where possible, the wheelchair should be in a forward facing
direction and secured in accordance with the instructions from the
manufacturer of the fastening system.
b) This wheelchair is approved for use in cars and meets the
requirements for forward facing transport and head on collisions.
The wheelchair has not been tested for other positions in a
vehicle.
c) The wheelchair has been dynamically tested in a forward facing
direction, with the user secured by both a stomach and chest belt
(3-point seat belt)
SAFETY IN CARS
d) Both the stomach and chest belts should be used to reduce the
risk of head and chest injuries in the event of colliding with parts
in the car.
e) In order to reduce the risk of injury to the user, tables that are
fitted to the wheelchair, which are not designed for crash safety,
must be:
• Removed and secured separately in the vehicle, or
• Secured to the wheelchair, but with energy-absorbing padding
placed between the table and the user
f) Where possible, other wheelchair accessories should be secured
to the wheelchair or removed from the chair and secured in the
vehicle during transport, so that they don’t become loose and
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cause injury to the user in the event of a collision.
g) Support and positioning equipment must not be regarded as
safety equipment/seat belts if they are not labelled in accordance
with the requirements of ISO 7176/19-20XX.
h) The wheelchair should in inspected by a representative of the
manufacturer before being used again after any kind of collision.
i) No changes or replacements must be made to the anchorage
points/car fastenings on the wheelchair, or to constructional
elements or parts of the frame without consulting the
manufacturer.
j) When using electric wheelchairs in motor vehicles, gel-filled
batteries should be used.
MAINTENANCE
The maintenance described in this section can be carried out by the user.
Other maintenance work should be carried out by qualified personnel at
your local supplier or at the technical aids centre. For information about
repairs or service, ask the technical aids centre in your area.
Washing the frame
The frame should be regularly washed with mild soapy water. If the frame is
very dirty, a scouring agent may be used. If necessary, the frame can be flushed
using a high-pressure jet spray. Try to avoid spraying directly at the ball bearings.
Dry the wheelchair thoroughly after washing or when it has been out in the rain.
Grease all moving parts if you have used a scouring agent.
Cleaning the seat and backrest covers
The covers can be washed in a washing machine at 60 °C. See the washing
instructions on the various textiles.
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Conditions which may damage the wheelchair
The chair should not be used in temperatures below –35 °C or over 60°. No
requirements are specified in connection with humidity and air pressure. No other
requirements are specified for storage.
Screws and nuts
Screws and nuts can loosen over time. Therefore, remember to check and if
necessary tighten them at regular intervals. A screw locking agent such as Blue
Locktite (no. 243) may be used. If a locking nut has been removed, it loses some
of its locking properties and should be replaced.
Driving wheels
The driving wheels are equipped with spokes. These should be adjusted if they
begin to work loose. Ask a local bicycle dealer or your nearest technical aids
centre.
Quick-release hub for the wheels
The quick-release hub for the driving wheels requires regular inspection. Check
that the ball bearings are working satisfactorily. The release bolt and ball bearings
should be cleaned and lubricated with oil regularly.
MAINTENANCE
Recommended air pressures
The chair can be supplied with solid or pneumatic wheels.
Find the correct type and size of driving wheel or castor wheel, then read off the
recommended maximum air pressure from the table. Note that a high air pressure
makes the chair easier to roll, while a lower air pressure gives a softer ride.
For optimal driving characteristics, the air pressure should be checked regularly.
kPa Bar PSI
Driving wheels, pneumatic tyres
Driving wheels, high pressure
Castor, 6” pneumatic tyres
Castor, 8” pneumatic tyres
350 3,5 50
630 6,3 90
250 2,5 35
250 2,5 36
Tools for service and maintenance of the wheelchair
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Adjusting: Verktøy: Adjusting: Verktøy:
Brakes
Balance point
Castervinkel
Seat depth
Leg support
length
Footplates
Anti-tip
stabiliser
5 mm Allen key
3, 4, 5 and 6 mm Allen
key
4 mm Allen key(Basic)
5 mm Allen key (Onetool)
4 mm Allen key
5 mm Allen key
5 mm Allen key
4 mm Allen key
(One-tool)
4 mm Allen key and 10
mm wrench (Basic)
Backrest height
Backrest angle
Centre of gravity
Seat height
– back
Seat height
– front
Armrest height
4 mm Allen key
5 mm Allen key and
13 mm wrench
27 mm wrench
(One-tool)
27 mm and 16 mm
wrench (Basic)
27 mm wrench
(One-tool)
4 mm Allen key
and 10 mm wrench
(Basic)
5 mm Allen key
10 mm wrench
Inspect after six months, and then every year
• Check that the brake works correctly. Adjust if necessary
• Check that the tyres are in good condition, with no damage to the sidewalls
• See that the chair is clean and that all moving parts work correctly
• Check for slack on the front castor wheel fork. Adjust if necessary. The axle
should run freely about its axis, but there should not be any slack in an up/
down direction
• Check and if necessary adjust all screwed joints
MAINTENANCE
Repairs
Apart from minor repairs to the paint, changing the tyres or inner tubes, and
adjusting the brakes, all repairs must be carried out by qualified personnel at your
local supplier or at the technical aids centre.
For information about repairs or service, ask the technical aids centre in your
area.
Removing the tyre
• Take off the wheel, then deflate the tyre
by holding down the small pin in the
valve, or by unscrewing the valve out
completely
• See that the edge of the tyre is well
down in the inward side of the rim (58A)
• Bend the edge of the tyre over the edge
of the rim. Use a special tyre lever (58B)
if necessary. Ensure that the inner tube
does not get squeezed between the
lever and the edge of the rim
Fitting the tyre
• Put the inner tube into the new tyre and
apply an anti-friction agent (tyre fitting
agent or soap) to the edge of the tyre
(51C)
• See that the edge of the tyre is well
down inside the rim on one side. Bend
the tyre over the edge. Ensure that the
inner tube does not get squeezed
• Inflate the tyre to the correct pressure
and fit the wheel to the chair
B
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C
A
Figure 58
LABELLING
Product name
Seat width
Seat depth
Max. user weight
Model
36
Serial number
CE marking
Year and month of
production
Labelling for lifting
points
Angle of ascent
Beware of pinching
700 001
Anchorage points car
Balance point
1
2
3
Pet Pend PCT/NO03
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eteenh
S
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Balanc
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sba
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0310
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Technical specifications and dimensions
The wheelchair is delivered as standard in several different seat heights and
seat widths. The height that best suits the user of the wheelchair depends on two
factors: The height of the user and how the wheelchair will be operated. Ask your
dealer or enquire at your nearest aids centre if you are uncertain as to whether
you have the correct height and width. (Dimensions are given in centimetres
unless otherwise specified. Measurements given can vary +/– 1 cm.)
Seat width
Seat depth
Seat height
– front
Fork Castor wheel
92 mm 4”/100 mm
92 mm 5”/125 mm
120 mm 5”/125 mm
120 mm 6”/150 mm
146 mm 5”/125 mm
146 mm 6”/150 mm
39, 45 and 51
39 - 45
= standard
The table shows front seat heights when using different kinds
of fork and wheel sizes as well as seat heights when moving
the position of the castor wheel inside the fork. The one-tool
fork fastening also makes it possible to lift or lower the fork.
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One-tool Basic
36-42 36-38
38-44 38
38-46 38-42
40-46 40-42
38-48 38-44
38-48 40-46
146 mm 8”/200 mm
Seat height
– back
Backrest
height
Backrest
angle
Seat tilt
Armrest
height
Driving wheel Seat height – back
20” 36 - 44
22” 38 - 46
24” 40 - 48
50 - 60
0˚- 15˚ / 0˚ - 31˚
-5˚ - 20˚ / -1˚ - 15˚
23 -33
44-48 46-48
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Driving
handle height
Total height
Total width
Total length
Weight of
chair
Transport
weight
Transport
width
Transport
height
Max. user
weight
90–110
115
One-tool: Seat width +23 Basic: Seat width +20
100
24 kg
17 kg
Seat width +18.5
71
140 kg
The wheelchair and most of its fittings are produced in a special aluminium
alloy. The backrest and seat covers are made of flame retardant material. The
wheelchair can alternatively be delivered with solid/pneumatic tyres for the castor
wheels and driving wheels.
Areas of use
Handicare Emineo is designed for both indoor and outdoor use. The chair has
been developed for users with reduced muscular strength, movement, mobility
and stability.
Handling of waste
Waste from packaging and parts of the wheelchair, as well as the wheelchair
itself, can be treated as ordinary waste. The main constituent of the wheelchair is
aluminium, which is suitable for remelting. The plastic and cardboard packaging
can be recycled.
GUARANTEE
Guarantee: This guarantee applies to all new Handicare manual wheelchairs
sold through authorised Handicare ASA dealers. A 2-year guarantee applies to
the product, starting from the delivery date. Handicare ASA guarantees that the
product will be free of faults with regard to both materials and workmanship, and
will meet all the requirements specified in the sales brochure. Handicare ASA
guarantees free repairs and maintenance, as well as replacement of any defective
parts, provided that the damage was caused during normal use as described in
the user manual.
All claims, replacements of parts and service covered by the following limited
guarantee must be presented to Handicare ASA in writing within 45 days of the
incident in order to be entitled to compensation.
Exclusions and limitations
• Equipment that has been adjusted by someone other than Handicare ASA or a
representative of the technical aids centre is not covered by this guarantee
• Tyres, inner tubes and upholstery are not covered by this guarantee
• Damage to accessories is not covered by this guarantee
• Equipment that is not treated with due care or is used in a way that is
inconsistent with the guidelines in our user manual will not be covered by the
guarantee
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Making a claim under the guarantee
Equipment that proves not to work satisfactorily must be returned to the
authorised Handicare ASA dealer from which it was bought. The dealer will
undertake the necessary repairs and service. Handicare ASA will do its utmost
to provide the dealer with the necessary parts to complete the repairs, but the
guarantee covers neither carriage of equipment to or from the dealer nor a
replacement for the buyer’s wheelchair while it is being repaired.
If the buyer is unable to return the equipment to the authorised Handicare ASA
dealer that sold it, the buyer should contact Handicare ASA’s head office in
Norway (tel. +47 69 24 44 00) in order to obtain the name of an authorised dealer
that can undertake the repair under the guarantee. The buyer should quote the
model number, serial number, purchase date and a description of the equipment’s
fault in all communication with the dealer.
PB 5043
1503 Moss
Norge
www.handicare.com
© HandiCare ASA 1998 - 2000
ACCESSORIES
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21
5
9
10
7
11
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86
16
12
13
17
15
18
2221
23
19
20
GUARANTEE
Driving wheel and driving wheel
fastening
• Driving wheel fastening with Impera
wheel block (enables the camber
angle to be adjusted)
• Amputation block
• Driving wheels in a variety of sizes
and tyres – solid, high-pressure and
pneumatic
• Spider wheel
• Single hand operated wheel
1
5
• Friction hand rim
• Friction cover
• Spoke protectors
2 3 4
• Driving wheels 20”, 22” and 24” with
brake for assistant
• Transport wheels 12” and 16” with
brake for assistant
• Quick-release hub for poor hand
function
Castor wheel and castor wheel
fastening
• Castor wheels in a variety of sizes
and tyres – solid and pneumatic
• Castor wheel forks in different sizes
• Small spirit level for castor angle
6
Back
• Smartsit module
12
• Various types of neck supports
• Side supports
• User-operated tilt adjustment
• Adjustment mechanism for separate
adjustment of backrest angle
Armrests and clothes protectors
• Armrests with short pads
• Hemiplegia armrests
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Miscellaneous accessories
• Gas-filled strut for tilt
• Cushion to reduce seat width
• Pump, electric
20
13
• Crutch holder
• Table
• Seat cushion
• Seat cushion Smartsit Basic
• Seat cushion Smartsit Comfort
• Hip belt
22
16
17
18
19
• Rucksack
• Satchel
• Anti-tip stabiliser swing forward with
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leg
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Brakes
• Brake, pull to lock
• Brake with long lever
Leg supports
• Angle adjustable leg supports
7
• Leg supports with 70° and 90°
hangers
• Short 80° hangers for leg supports
• Footplate, depth adjustable
• Amputation support
10 11
8
• Quick-release lock for adjusting the
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length of leg supports
Fitting instructions are supplied with the
accessories.
Contact your nearest Handicare branch
or aids centre for accessories and
spare parts.
NOTES
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NOTES
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Warning: The content of this user manual is only intended as information.
This information may be changed without warning and must therefore not be
interpreted as an obligation on the part of Handicare Produksjon AS. Handicare
Produksjon AS takes no responsibility, legal or financial, for any errors or
inaccuracies which may be found in this user manual. All products described
in this user manual are registered trademarks and cannot be utilised in other
contexts without the consent of Handicare Produksjon AS.
07-Utgitt mai 2007 HandiCare Produksjon AS
Manufactured by:
Handicare Produksjon AS
www.handicare.no
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