Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs du fabricant Invacare
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Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 2 Part No. 111 4811 WARNING A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. ALSO, A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM ALL PROCEDURES SPECIFICALLY INDICATED IN THE MANUAL.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No. 1114811 3 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs TABLE OF CONTENTS REGISTER YOUR PR ODUCT ............................................................... 6 SPECIAL NOTES ...........................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 4 Part No. 111 4811 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS ........................................................ 31 Installing/Removing Front Riggings ............ ..........
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No. 1114811 5 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS ....................................... 52 Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers ............ ...................
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SPECIAL NOTES Part No. 1114811 9 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are used in th is manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or proper ty damage. Refer to the following table for definitions of the signal words.
SPECIAL NOTES Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 10 Pa rt No. 111481 1 WARNING Invacare products are specif ically designed and manufactured for use in conjunctio n with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare an d are not recommended for us e with Invaca re products.
LABEL LOCATION Part No. 1114811 11 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs LABEL LOCATION IMPORT ANT NOTICE The wheel locks on this wheelchair have been pre-set at the factory to comply with the V eterans Administration functional Standard 8320.
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 12 Pa rt No. 111481 1 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS *NOTE: These options are standard for th is model.
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Part No. 1114811 13 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs *NOTE: These options are standard for th is model. **NOTE: The seat-to-floor heights are based on ur ethane tir es. If wheelchair is equipped with pneumatic (properly inflated) or so lid rubber tir es, add ¼ inch to the measur ements listed above.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 14 Pa rt No. 111481 1 SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES WARNING SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELIN ES contai ns important inform ation for the safe operation and use of this product.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1114811 15 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs If changing the seat-to-floor height, the correct anti-tippers MUST be used to maintain a 1½ to 2-inch ground clearance. Anti-tippers MUST be attached at all times.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 16 Pa rt No. 1114811 DO NOT lean over the top of th e back upholstery to reach obje cts be hind you, as this may cause the wheelchair to tip over . DO NOT shift your w eight or sitting position tow ard direction you are reaching as the wheelchair may tip over .
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1114811 17 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs Weight Training Inv acare does not recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. Inv acare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a seat fo r any kind of weight training.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 18 Pa rt No. 1114811 SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs Safety and handling of the wheelchair require the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1114811 19 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping with the irritation of ev eryday obstacle s can be alleviated somewhat by learning how to manage y our wheelchair .
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 20 Pa rt No. 1114811 Reaching, Leanin g an d Bending Forward WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move fo rward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1114811 21 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair , use one of the following methods to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc. Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 2.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 22 Pa rt No. 1114811 The first assistant should stand on the sidew a lk and turn the wheelchair so that the rear wheels are against the curb. T urn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are pointing up.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1114811 23 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elev ator is not available: 1. If necessary , rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing up.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 24 Pa rt No. 1114811 NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 2.6. NOTE: This activity may be performed independen tly pr ovided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1114811 25 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs FIGURE 2.7 Unfolding Folding Wheelchair NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 2.8. 1. Swing footrest/legrest in locked position to the front of the wheelchair .
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 26 Pa rt No. 1114811 SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Every six months or as necessary , take yo ur wheelchair to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicing.
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1114811 27 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs ❑ Ensure all spokes are uniformly tight. ❑ Inspect handrims for signs of rough edges or peeling. ❑ Inspect axle assembly for proper tension by spinning caster .
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 28 Pa rt No. 1114811 Inspect/Adjust Periodically ❑ Ensure that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessiv e drag or pull to one side). ❑ Inspect for loose/missing/broken hardw are in all locations.
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1114811 29 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs Maintenance Maintenance Safety Precautions WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachi ng hardware is tightened securely.
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 30 Pa rt No. 1114811 WARNING When cleaning rear cane or hand grip ar eas use only a clean to wel lightly dampened with cool water. Verify that grips are dry prior to use.
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No. 1114811 31 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachi ng hardware is tightened securely. Othe rwise injury or damage may occur.
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 32 Pa rt No. 1114811 Adjusting Footplate Height Spring Button Height NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 4.2. NOTE: This procedur e applies to the swingaway front riggings an d swingaway elevating legr est.
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No. 1114811 33 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs 5. Adjust the footplate assembly height by a ligning the desired adjustment holes in the upper front rigging support and lower footplate assembly .
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 34 Pa rt No. 1114811 Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly WARNING Ensure hands and fin gers are clear of el evating legrest mechan ism before pushing release lever to lower the elevating legrest.
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No. 1114811 35 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs FIGURE 4.6 Installing Impact Guards/Calf Strap Replacing Heel Loop NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 4.7 on page 36. 1. Pull the cam lock lev er up to unlocked position.
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 36 Pa rt No. 1114811 9. Rotate cam lock lev er down to locked position. FIGURE 4.
SECTION 5—ARMS Part No. 1114811 37 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs SECTION 5—ARMS WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachi ng hardware is tightened securely. Othe rwise injury or damage may occur.
SECTION 5—ARMS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 38 Pa rt No. 1114811 Replacing 1. Push down on front of armrest to ensure it is fully seated in front socket.
SECTION 5—ARMS Part No. 1114811 39 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs Removing Armr est 1. Push down on armrest to ensure it is fully seated in front and rear sockets. NOTE: STEP 1 prevents the r elease buttons from hanging up on the sockets during removal.
SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 40 Pa rt No. 1114811 SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachi ng hardware is tightened securely. Othe rwise injury or damage may occur.
SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK Part No. 1114811 41 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs Replacing Back Upholstery NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 6.2. 1. Remov e the eight mounting screws and w ashers that secure the existing back upholstery to the back canes.
SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 42 Pa rt No. 1114811 2. Remov e the four button screws and locknuts that secure the two piv ot links to the wheelchair frame and crossbraces. 3. Remov e the two button screws, locknuts and crossbrace saddle that secure the bottom of the crossbrace to the wheelchair frame.
SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK Part No. 1114811 43 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs FIGURE 6.5 Lightweight and Standar d Wheelchai rs with Swingaway Front Riggings Pivot Lock (STEPS 2,7) C.
SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 44 Pa rt No. 1114811 Standard Wheelchair with Fixed Frame NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 6.6. Removing Lower Mounting Hardware 1. Remov e the existi ng back an d seat upholstery from the wh eelchair .
SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK Part No. 1114811 45 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs 1. Remov e the existi ng back an d seat upholstery from the wh eelchair . Refer to Replacing Back Upholstery on page 41 and Replacing Seat Upholstery on page 41.
SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 46 Pa rt No. 1114811 FIGURE 6.8 Heavy Duty Wheelchairs Locknut Crossbrace (Bottom) Locknuts Button Screw Crossbrace Saddles .
SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS Part No. 1114811 47 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachi ng hardware is tightened securely. Othe rwise injury or damage may occur.
SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 48 Pa rt No. 1114811 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim WARNING DO NOT use composite handrims on the He avy Duty wheelchair. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur. This procedure MUST be performed by a qualified te chnician.
SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS Part No. 1114811 49 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachi ng hardware is tightened securely. Othe rwise injury or damage may occur.
SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 50 Pa rt No. 1114811 Adjusting Forks 1. T o properly tighten caster journal syst em and guard against flutter , perform the following check: A. Tip back of wheelchair to floor .
SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS Part No. 1114811 51 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs FIGURE 8.2 Replacing Front Casters Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube WARNING Replacement of front caster ti re or tube MUST be performe d by a qualified technician.
SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 52 Pa rt No. 1114811 SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachi ng hardware is tightened securely.
SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Part No. 1114811 53 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs FIGURE 9.1 Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers - Anti-Tipper Length 1.
SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 54 Pa rt No. 1114811 6. If the distance betw een the bottom of anti -tipper wheels and the ground/floor is not 1½ to 2-inches, repeat STEPS 2-5 unti l the distance is 1½ to 2-inches.
SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Part No. 1114811 55 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs Adjusting Patient-Operated Wheel Locks WARNING DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelcha ir with the wheel locks. Wheel locks are not brakes.
SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 56 Pa rt No. 1114811 WARNING If wheel locks do not hold th e occupied wheelchair i n plac e, contact a qualified tech- nician; otherwise injury or damage may occur.
SECTION 10—SEAT TO FLOOR Part No. 1114811 57 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs SECTION 10—SEAT TO FLOOR WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachi ng hardware is tightened securely. Othe rwise injury or damage may occur.
SECTION 10—SEAT TO FLOOR Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 58 Pa rt No. 1114811 8-INCH FRONT CASTERS FIGURE 10.1 Changing Seat-to-Floor Height SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT (IN INCHES) FRONT .
SECTION 11—OPTIONS Part No. 1114811 59 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs SECTION 11—OPTIONS WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachi ng hardware is tightened securely. Othe rwise injury or damage may occur.
SECTION 11—OPTIONS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 60 Pa rt No. 1114811 Lightweight W heelchairs NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 1 1.2. 1. Remov e the rear seat upholste ry screw from the wheelchair . 2. P osition one seat positioning strap half between the seat rail and seat upholstery .
SECTION 11—OPTIONS Part No. 1114811 61 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs NOTES.
SECTION 11—OPTIONS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 62 Pa rt No. 1114811 NOTES.
LIMITED WARRANTY Part No. 1114811 63 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HA S BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPL Y WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.
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Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Invacare Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Invacare Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Invacare Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Invacare Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Invacare Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Invacare Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Invacare Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Invacare Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
