Page 2 - Introduction; especially to meet your particular requirements.
1 Introduction Thank-you for purchasing a wheelchair from Invacare. This model offers you all the advantages and characteristics of a product that has been designed especially to meet your particular requirements. Great care has been taken with this wheelchair throughout the whole of its manufacturi...
Page 3 - and qualified health advisers.; Proper use
1 Note The information set out in this manual may be modified without prior notice. This manual contents copyright information. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced without prior written agreement from your local INVACARE office, see back page for addres...
Page 4 - Index
2 3 Index 1. Safety and operating limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/10 1.1 Reaching for an object from a wheelchair . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.2 Transferring sideways to other seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.3 Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1.4 Tilting, k...
Page 5 - - Safety and operating limits
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...
Page 6 - - Reaching for an object from a 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...
Page 7 - Leaning forwards; Do not lean out beyond the armest.; To support yourself and lean over
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...
Page 8 - - Transferring sideways to other seats; WARNING; LOCK BOTH BRAKES
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...
Page 9 - NOTE FOR THIRD PERSON
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...
Page 10 - these methods
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...
Page 11 - METHOD 3; Advice to third persons
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 ...
Page 12 - Figure; never try to go up
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...
Page 14 - - Safety checks and maintenance; gives the preliminary checks to be carried out.; For maintenance of the wheelchair, please contact your dealer.
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...
Page 15 - Checks to be made
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...
Page 16 - - Warranty terms and conditions
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...
Page 17 - Limitation of liability; of instructions for use for improved safety
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...
Page 18 - General description
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...
Page 19 - Adjustments; Warning : Check screw fittings as loose screws can rip clothes.
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 :...
Page 21 - Toilet seat
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...
Page 24 - Forks and Front wheels
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...
Page 25 - - Do not lift the chair by any of the range of
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 ...
Page 27 - Rear anti tippers; Belt with Hook and Eye
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...
Page 28 - Swing away tray; Drip stand and support; Support
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 ....
Page 29 - Comfort headrest
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...
Page 30 - Maintenance tools; Description
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...
Page 36 - South Road Bridgend Industrial Estate
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