Invacare Variance Plus - Manuals

2 3 1 - Safety and operating limits Stability and equilibrium To ensure that the wheelchair remains stable and is manipulated correctly, you must always maintain good equilibrium. Your wheelchair has been designed to remain stable for normal everyday use. Nearly everything you do from the wheelchair...

4 5 1.1 - Reaching for an object from a wheelchair ( Figure 2 ) The limitations on reaching out from a wheelchair shown on the following diagrams have been produced using a representative sample of wheelchair users: 91 men and 36 women. Note the difference between maximum stretch and reaching out in...

4 5 Leaning forwards Position the swivelling castors as far forward as possible ( Figure 5 ) and lock the manual brakes. Do not lean out beyond the armest. ( Figure 6 ) To support yourself and lean over To reach towards an object, you support yourself and lean over, it is important to use the swivel...

6 7 1.2 - Transferring sideways to other seats ( Figure 9 )  This may be done without assistance provided that you are sufficiently mobile and have a strong enough torso.  Position the wheelchair as close as possible to the seat to which you wish to move with the swivelling castors pointing toward...

6 7 Lean your body forwards while holding the two armrests and lifting yourself to standing position. Then move to the place where you wish to sit, taking your weight on your arms and hands. ( Figure 10 ) WARNING Never stand up on the foot rests when you are getting in or out of the wheelchair. ( Fi...

8 9 1.4 - Tilting, kerbs METHOD 1 - ( Figure 12 ) The helper should tilt the wheelchair until the swivelling castors have passed over the kerb. Move the wheelchair forwards and lower the swivelling castors onto the pavement. Push the wheelchair until the rear wheels mount and pass the kerb. METHOD 2...

8 9 METHOD 3 - ( Figure 14 ) Kerbs, steps, platforms. As a general rule, if you are using the wheelchair without assistance, do not try to negotiate obstacles more than 30 mm high, unless your wheelchair is fitted with anti-tip wheels which minimise the risk of tipping up backwards. 1.5 - Stairs We ...

10 11 1.6 - Slopes ( operating limits ) Slopes Do not attempt to go up or down slopes greater than 9%. Beyond this limit the wheelchair might fall over if your turn or move sideways. ( Figure 16 ) Upward slopes Lean the upper part of the body forward and push the chair forward with short quick thrus...

12 13 2.2 - Propelling the wheelchair The wheels of your wheelchair are fitted with handrims. These should be adjusted so that you can get a good grip with your hands. Various accessories may be fitted to improve the grip ( plastic covers, studs, etc . . . ) The qualified medical or paramedical pers...

12 13 Checks to be made 1. General the wheelchair unfolds and folds easily   the wheelchair moves in a straight line (no resistance or drag)   2. Manual brakes the manual brakes do not touch the tyres when moving   the manual brakes are easy to operate   the joints are not worn and do not sh...

14 15 4 - Transport Transporting the wheelchair Systems for anchoring the wheelchair in automobiles WARNING Invacare wheelchairs are capable of being transported in vehicles with or without the occupant. We recommend securing it with a 4 point restraint system - two at the front, two at the rear. Se...

14 15 Limitation of liability This warranty does not extend to the consequential costs resulting from fault clearance, in particular freight and travel costs, loss of earnings, expenses, etc. Invacare shall not be liable for : - natural wear and tear - inappropriate or incorrect use - defective asse...

16 17 7. Introduction Your wheelchair is part of an extensive product range.Each wheelchair is specifically adapted to your requirements, this handbook will explain all the possible adjustments for this product range. 7.1 General description Your wheelchair comprises of several main items whose name...

16 17 Backrest fabric Rear wheels Rear wheel axle HandrimFolding frame Manual brakes Front wheel ( casters ) Liftup footplates Swingin, swingout footrest Seat fabric Armrest Direction tube Arm support Backrest 8 Adjustments 8.1 Seat elements 8.1.1 Different types of backrests Fixed-height backrest :...

18 19 8.1.2 Different types of seat Standard seat (Photo 5) - Your wheelchair is equiped with a standard seat with vinyl or nylon upholstery. - No adjustment on this seat. Check that fixation screw A is located correctly, preventing the user to be injured. Toilet seat (Photo 6) - Use : A qualified m...

22 23 8.4 Forks and Front wheels - The front castors either have a diameter of 8’’ x 1.3/8’’ (200 mm x 32 mm) or 8 ‘’ x 2’’ (200 mm x 50 mm) or 6’’ x 1.3/8’’ (150 mm x 32 mm) can be fitted with pneumatic or solid tyres. - Adjustment : Only the pneumatic tyre may require pressure verification. The pr...

22 23 8.6 Footrests (Photos 14 and 15) - Use : The footrests have thepossibility to be swung to the exterior and to the interior of the chair.To take off the footrests, you simply pull them upwards. To replace the footrests gently place the tube A into the support B and aling the footrests with the ...

24 25 - Use : The hub brakes can be used to slow down the chair by using the handle A and can be locked by using the ratchet B. - Adjustment : Turn screw C to increase or decrease the braking force. 8.12 Rear anti tippers (Photo 26) The anti-tip castors are intented to keep you from tipping backward...

26 27 advisor. For locking buckle, put A into B. To open it press C. - Adjustment : Buckle security belt is adjustable using the strap and part D. Warning : Do not allows the belt to get caught in any of the wheels. 8.14 Trays Swing away tray (Photo 29) The tray can be fixed on the pads of armrest ....

26 27 The back brace helps you to keep the backrest upholste- ry tight to offer the maximum back support to the user. Note : When the back brace is in place the chair cannot be folded. Use : To detach the back brace, loosen knob A, lift up the back brace, gently pull it towards you and lower it belo...

28 29 9. Technical data 9.1 Wheelchair data Max. user weight: 120 kg Seat width : 38 / 41 / 43 / 46 / 50 cm Seat depth : 44 cm Seat height : 48 cm Rear wheels : 610 mm (24") pneumatic or 315 mm MCP tyres Front wheels : 200 mm (8") x 25 mm, solid rubber Parking brake : Adjustable at tubular r...

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