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Page 2 - WA; WARNING; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Invacare MX 2 Part No. 1119240 WARNING WA RN IN G WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING...

Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; CONTENTS

Part No. 1119240 3 INVACARE MX TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ............................................................................... 4LABEL LOCATIONS .......................................................................... 5 SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES ...................................

Page 4 - SPECIAL NOTES; NOTICE; SPECIAL

INVACARE MX 4 Part No. 1119240 SPECIAL NOTES WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manuf...

Page 5 - IMPORTANT NOTICE; CAUTION; INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHEEL; LABEL LOCATIONS; LABEL LOCATIONS; Crossmember; LABEL

Part No. 1119240 5 INVACARE MX IMPORTANT NOTICE The wheel locks on this wheelchair have been p r e - s e t a t t h e f a c t o r y t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e Veterans Administration functional Standard 8320.01 of the Federal Register, paragraph 3.2.4.5.3. If these wheel locks do not meet your nee...

Page 6 - SECTION 1; STABILITY; ü ü; GENERAL

INVACARE MX 6 Part No. 1119240 SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL GUIDELINES STABILITY WARNING The position of the front casters, position of the rear wheels, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any combination of the three (3)...

Page 7 - OPERATING INFORMATION; WEIGHT TRAINING; Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight; WEIGHT LIMITATION

Part No. 1119240 7 INVACARE MX OPERATING INFORMATION WARNING ALL Warnings and cautions in this manual must be followed unless other- wise noted.DO NOT TRAVERSE, CLIMB or GO DOWN ramps or slopes greater than 9°.DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline ...

Page 8 - SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS; STABILITY AND BALANCE

INVACARE MX 8 Part No. 1119240 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Safety and Handling of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. This manual points out the most common procedures and tech- niques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the...

Page 9 - PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION

Part No. 1119240 9 INVACARE MX WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.Always verify that hand grips on the rear cane are secur...

Page 10 - TIPPING; Step Tube

INVACARE MX 10 Part No. 1119240 TIPPING WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair on a non- removable (non-detachable) part. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheel- chair and remind him/her...

Page 11 - UNFOLDING AND FOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR; attached until the wheelchair is fully open.; TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS; board if at all possible.

Part No. 1119240 11 INVACARE MX UNFOLDING AND FOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat frame rails are fully seated into the side frame H-blocks. Unfolding. 1. Open the ...

Page 12 - pulling the armrest towards you.; FOLDING; Press DOWN

INVACARE MX 12 Part No. 1119240 Folding. 1. Swing footrest/legrest and calfpads (if equipped) in locked position to the front of the wheelchair. 2. Pivot footplates upward to vertical position.3. With both hands, grasp the middle of the seat upholstery at the front and back edge and lift up. 4. Cont...

Page 13 - Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures:; SECTION 2; SAFETY; SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Part No. 1119240 13 INVACARE MX Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure needs and preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: ITEM Initially Weekly Monthly Periodically GENERAL Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side). X X ...

Page 14 - MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

INVACARE MX 14 Part No. 1119240 MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Unless otherwise noted, all service adjustments should be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied.Af...

Page 15 - INSTALLING/REMOVING THE FRONT RIGGINGS; INSTALLING; NOTE: The footplate will be on the inside of the; REMOVING; FOOTREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 2); NOTE: This procedure applies to the swingaway footrest and

Part No. 1119240 15 INVACARE MX Section 3 - Front Riggings includes the following:Installing/Removing the FootrestFootrest Height AdjustmentRaising/Lowering the Elevated Legrest Assembly INSTALLING/REMOVING THE FRONT RIGGINGS (FIGURE 1) NOTE: This procedure applies to the swingaway front riggings an...

Page 16 - SECTION 3; RAISING/LOWERING THE ELEVATING LEGREST; FIGURE 3 - RAISING/LOWERING THE ELEVATING LEGREST ASSEMBLY; FRONT; Legrest Release Lever

INVACARE MX 16 Part No. 1119240 SECTION 3 FRONT RIGGINGS FRONT RIGGINGS RAISING/LOWERING THE ELEVATING LEGREST ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 3) 1. To raise the elevating legrest, the assistant or user should grab hold of the support tube and raise elevating legrests until the desired height is obtained. 2. To lo...

Page 17 - SECTION 4; ARMS; NOTE: This step is needed to prevent the

Part No. 1119240 17 INVACARE MX SECTION 4 ARMS ARMS Section 4 - Arms includes the following:Using Flip Back Armrest USING FLIP-BACK ARMREST (FIGURE 1) WARNING DO NOT operate flip-back armrest when wheelchair is folded - otherwise injury or damage may result.Ensure armrest is securely locked into arm...

Page 18 - back upholstery to the back canes.; SEAT AND BACK; SEAT; FIGURE 1 - REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY

INVACARE MX 18 Part No. 1119240 Section 5 - Seat and Back includes the following:Replacing Back UpholsteryReplacing Seat Upholstery REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 1) 1. Remove the eight (8) phillips screws and eight (8) washers that secure the existing back upholstery to the back canes. 2. Remove...

Page 19 - wheel to the wheelchair frame.; REAR WHEELS; FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS

Part No. 1119240 19 INVACARE MX Section 6 - Rear Wheels includes the following:Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS (FIGURE 1) WARNING If a change in the SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT is desired, this procedure MUST be performed by a qualified technician.Make sure both rear...

Page 20 - FRONT CASTERS; Section 7 - Front Casters includes the following:; immediately rest in a straight downward position).; FIGURE 1; Locknut

INVACARE MX 20 Part No. 1119240 FRONT CASTERS SECTION 7 FRONT C ASTERS Section 7 - Front Casters includes the following: Adjusting ForksReplacing Front Casters ADJUSTING FORKS (FIGURE 1) 1. To properly tighten caster journal system and guard against flutter, perform the follow- ing check:A. Tip back...

Page 21 - SECTION 7; FIGURE 2 - REPLACING FRONT CASTERS; Hex Screw; NOTE: Washers are only used with casters with precision bearings.

Part No. 1119240 21 INVACARE MX SECTION 7 FRONT CASTERS FRONT C ASTERS FIGURE 2 - REPLACING FRONT CASTERS Washer (if applicable) Hex Screw Washer (if applicable) Front Caster Locknut Fork REPLACING FRONT CASTERS (FIGURE 2) WARNING Make sure both front casters are the same size and are installed into...

Page 22 - WHEEL LOCKS; the occupied wheelchair in place when pushed.

INVACARE MX 22 Part No. 1119240 Section 8 -Wheel Locks includes the following:Wheel Lock Adjustment WHEEL LOCKS SECTION 8 WHEEL LOCKS WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 1) WARNING DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks. WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES. 1. Disengage the wheel locks.2. ...

Page 23 - HEIGHT; THE REAR WHEELS in SECTION 6 of this manual.; TOP; SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHT

Part No. 1119240 23 INVACARE MX 8-INCH FRONT CASTERS SEAT-TO-FLOOR FRONT CASTER REAR REAR WHEEL HEIGHT MOUNTING WHEEL MOUNTING (in inches) POSITION SIZE POSITION 17-1/2 TOP 24-inch TOP 19-1/2 BOTTOM 24-inch BOTTOM SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT SECTION 9 SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT Section 9 - Seat-to-Floor Height i...

Page 24 - FIGURE 1- INSTALLING THE SEAT POSITIONING STRAP; INSTALLING SEAT POSITIONING STRAP (FIGURE 1); OPTIONS

INVACARE MX 24 Part No. 1119240 SECTION 10 OPTIONS SEAT POSITIONING STRAP SECTION 10 - Options includes the following:Installing Seat Positioning Strap 1. Remove the bottom back upholstery screw from the wheelchair.2. Position the seat positioning strap half between the back cane and back upholstery...

Page 25 - NOTES; NOTES

Page 27 - LIMITED WARRANTY; WARRANTY

Part No. 1119240 27 INVACARE MX LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products.This warranty gives you specific legal rig...

Page 28 - MADE IN MEXICO

Invacare Corporation www.invacare.com USA Canada One Invacare Way 570 Matheson Blvd E Unit 8 Invacare is a registered Elyria, Ohio USA Mississauga Ontario trademark of Invacare Corporation. 44036-2125 L4Z 4G4 Canada Yes, you can. is a trademark of Invacare 800-333-6900 800-668-5324 Corporation. © 20...