Invacare 1163197 User manual

Brand: Invacare

Model: 1163197

Category: Computer desks

Type: User manual

Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual

DEALER: This manual MUST be given to

the user of the wheelchair.

USER:

BEFORE using this wheelchair, read

this manual and save for future reference.

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Invacare products, parts, and services,

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Insignia

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 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.

DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY AVAILABLE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

WITHOUT FIRST COMPLETELY READING AND UNDERSTANDING THESE

INSTRUCTIONS AND ANY ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL

SUCH AS OWNER’S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS* OR INSTRUCTION

SHEETS SUPPLIED WITH THIS PRODUCT OR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT. IF

YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS OR

INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR

TECHNICAL PERSONNEL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT

- OTHERWISE, INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.

 ACCESSORIES WARNING

Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with

invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by

Invacare and are not recommended for use with invacare products.

*Service Manual Part Number 1164941 is available at www.invacare.com

NOTE:Updatedversionsofthismanualareavailableonwww.invacare.com.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................................ 5

LABEL LOCATION ............................................................................................. 6

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................................... 7

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................................... 8

Stability - All Models..............................................................................................................................................................8

Weight Training/Weight Limitation ...................................................................................................................................8

Anti-Tippers.............................................................................................................................................................................8

Operating Information ..........................................................................................................................................................9

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ......................................... 11

Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs ....................................................................................................................................... 11

Stability and Balance............................................................................................................................................................ 11

Coping With Everyday Obstacles.................................................................................................................................... 11

A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ................................................................................................................................... 12

Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward........................................................................................................................ 12

Reaching, Leaning Backwards ........................................................................................................................................... 12

Tipping ................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Stairways................................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Escalators .............................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Transferring To and From Other Seats......................................................................................................................... 15

Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair .................................................................................................................................. 15

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING .................................... 17

Safety Inspection Checklist ............................................................................................................................................... 17

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................................. 18

Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................................................... 19

SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS ........................................................................ 20

Installing/Removing Front Riggings Assembly ............................................................................................................... 20

Adjusting Footplate Height ............................................................................................................................................... 21

Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly............................................................................................................... 21

Replacing Heel Loop........................................................................................................................................................... 22

SECTION 5—ARMS .......................................................................................... 23

Removing/Installing the Armrest ..................................................................................................................................... 23

Adjusting Armrest Height .......................................................................................................

.......................................... 23

Using Flip Back Armrest .................................................................................................................................................... 24

Removing/Installing the Flip Back Arm........................................................................................................................... 24

Replacing Clothing Guards................................................................................................................................................ 25

Changing from Full Length Armrest to Desk Length Armrest and Vice Versa.................................................... 26

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SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK ......................................................................... 27

Removing/Installing the Seat Upholstery ....................................................................................................................... 27

Removing/Installing the Seat Cushion............................................................................................................................. 27

Removing/Installing the Back Upholstery ...................................................................................................................... 28

Adjusting Back Height, Back Angle or Seat Depth...................................................................................................... 29

Adjusting Seat Width.......................................................................................................................................................... 29

SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS ............................................................................. 30

Removing/Installing Rear Wheels .................................................................................................................................... 30

Adjusting Quick-Release Axle.......................................................................................................................................... 31

Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim ...................................................................................................................................... 32

Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire ............................................................................................................................ 32

SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS ......................................................................... 33

Removing/Installing Front Casters................................................................................................................................... 33

Removing/Installing the Caster/Fork/Headtube Assembly ........................................................................................ 33

Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube................................................................................................................ 35

Adjusting Front Caster Mounting.................................................................................................................................... 35

SECTION 9—WHEEL LOCKS .............................................................................. 36

Using Patient Operated Wheel Locks............................................................................................................................ 36

SECTION 10—ANTI-TIPPERS ........................................................................... 38

Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers ....................................................................................................................................... 38

Changing Orientation of Anti-Tip Wheels.................................................................................................................... 39

SECTION 11—OPTIONS ................................................................................... 41

Installing/Removing the I.V. Holder................................................................................................................................. 41

Adjusting the Height of the I.V. Holder ......................................................................................................................... 41

Installing/Removing the O2 Holder................................................................................................................................. 42

Using the O2 Holder.......................................................................................................................................................... 44

Cleaning the O2 Holder.................................................................................................................................................... 44

Installing/Removing the IV/O2 Holder ........................................................................................................................... 45

Using the IV/O2 Holder..................................................................................................................................................... 46

Adjusting the Height of the IV Pole ................................................................................................................................ 47

Cleaning the IV/O2 Holder............................................................................................................................................... 47

Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier................................................................................................................................. 48

Installing/Removing the Seat Positioning Strap............................................................................................................. 48

LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................................... 51

SPECIAL NOTES

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SPECIAL NOTES

Signalwordsareusedinthismanualandapplytohazardsorunsafepracticeswhichcouldresultinpersonalinjuryor

propertydamage.Refertothefollowingtablefordefinitionsofthesignalwords.

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

WITHOUT NOTICE.

WHEELCHAIR USER

As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to

meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be used

by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making

such a selection.

WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS

Wheelchair users should NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. As of

this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for

transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any type.

It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating

in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto

industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems.

SEAT POSITIONING STRAP

ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is an option on

this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly

recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair

user. The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a safety

device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear,

belt MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY.

With regards to seat/chest positioning straps - it is the obligation of the DME dealer, therapists

and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is required to

ensure the safe operation of this equipment by the user. Serious injury can occur in the event of

a fall from a wheelchair.

SIGNAL WORD MEANING

DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious

injury.

WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious

injury.

CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage,

minor injury or both.

LABEL LOCATION

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LABEL LOCATION

Refer to Owner's Manual

for proper anti-tipper

setting.

1085379

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT

THE ANTI-TIP TUBES

INSTALLED.

REV. 5/98

P/N 60106X144

Detent balls should extend beyond the diameter of the

axle bushing for a positive lock. Keep detent balls

clean.

WARNING

P/N 1026960 Rev D

Serial Number Label is located on the

cross brace on the left side of the chair

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS

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TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS

NOTE:Theseat‐to‐floorheightsarebasedonurethanetires.Ifwheelchairisequippedwithpneumaticflatfreeadd

inchtothe

measurementslistedabove.Theseheightscanvary+/‐

inchduetotirewearandmanufacturingtoleranc es.

INSIGNIA

IN66AHANFR IN86AHANFR IN86AHANFRFF IN88AHANFR IN88AHANFRFF IN08AHANFR IN08AHANFRFF

Overall Width 23 inches 25 inches 25 inches 25 inches 25 inches 27 inches 27 inches

Overall Depth Without Riggings 32 inches; With Riggings 45.5 inches

Seat Width 16 inches 18 inches 18 inches 18 inches 18 inches 20 inches 20 inches

Seat Depth 16 inches 16 inches 16 inches 18 inches 18 inches 18 inches 18 inches

Seat To Floor 16.5, 17.5, 18.5 or 19.5 inches

Back Style Adjustable Height

Adjustable angles - 85° to 110° in 5° increments

Back Height 15 to 19 inches in 1 inch increments

Arm Styles Flip back removable, adjustable height, space saver

Front

Riggings

Swingaway footrests and elevating legrests

Rear Axle Quick-release

Rear Wheels 22 or 24 inch Low profile urethane

24 inch pneumatic-flat free insert

Handrims Brushed aluminum

Wheel Locks Push-to-lock

Caster Size 6 or 8 inch Urethane

Upholstery Black nylon

Weight 37.85 lbs

(17.17 Kg)

37.96 lbs

(17.22 Kg)

41.16 lbs

(18.67 Kg)

38.80 lbs

(17.60 kg)

41.45 lbs

(18.80 Kg)

38.87 lbs

(17.63 Kg)

42.66 lbs

(19.35 Kg)

Shipping

Weight

(approx.)

46.01 lbs

(20.87 Kg)

46.63 lbs

(21.15 Kg)

49.58 lbs

(22.49 Kg)

47.00 lbs

(21.32 Kg)

50.16 lbs

(22.75 Kg)

47.55 lbs

(21.57 Kg)

50.75 lbs

(23.02 Kg)

Weight Limit 250 lbs (113.4 kg)

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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

 WARNING

SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation

and use of this product.

Stability - All Models

Theseatdepth,backheight/angle,seatangle,size/positionofthefrontcasters,size/positionoftherear

wheels,anti‐tippermodel,aswellastheuserconditiondirectlyrelatetothestabilityofthewheelchair.

Anychangetooneoranycombinationofthetenmaycausethewheelchairtodecreaseinstability.

Theseadjustmentsmustbeperformedbyaqualifiedtechnician.

NOTE:Thevariousseat‐to‐floorheightsrequirespecificsettingsdependingonrearwheelsize,rearwheelposition,frontcaster

size/positionanddesiredseat‐to‐floorangle.Theseadjustmentsmustbeperformedbyaqualifiedtechnician.

Weight Training/Weight Limitation

Invacaredoesnotrecommendtheuseofitswheelchairsasaweighttrainingapparatus.Invacare

wheelchairshavenotbeendesignedortestedasaseatforanykindofweighttraining.Ifoccupantuses

saidwheelchairasaweighttrainingapparatus,Invacareshallnotbeliableforbodilyinjuryordamage



tothewheelchairandthewarrantyisvoid.

TheInsigniawheelchairhasaweightlimitationof250lbs(113.4kg).

Anti-Tippers

Anti‐tippersarespecifictothedifferentseat‐to‐flooranglesand/orseat‐to‐floorheights.Refertothe

chartsinInstalling/AdjustingAnti‐tippersonpage 38forcorrectusageandadjustment.Ifthese

requirementscannotbeachieved,DONOTusethewheelchair.Contactaqualifiedtechnician.If

changingtheseat‐to‐floorheightwithorwithoutachangetoseat‐to‐floorangle,thecorrectanti‐tippers

mustbeusedtomaintaina1½

to2‐inchgroundclearance.

NOTE:Whenchangestotheleft

handcolumnoccur,followacross

thechartandrefertotheX

proceduretomaintaintheproper

stability,safetyandhandlingof

thewheelchair.

BACK HEIGHT

SEAT DEPTH

BACK ANGLE

SEATING SYSTEM

TILT ANGLE

CASTER SIZE

CASTER POSITION

WHEEL SIZE

WHEEL POSITION

USER CONDITION

WHEEL LOCKS

ANTI-TIPPERS

BACK HEIGHT • XXXXXXXXN/AN/AN/A

SEAT DEPTH X • XXN/AXXXXN/AN/AN/A

BACK ANGLE XX • XXXXXXN/AN/AN/A

SEATING SYSTEM XXX • XXXXXXN/AN/A

TILT ANGLE N/A N/A X N/A • N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

CASTER SIZE X N/A X N/A N/A • X X X N/A X X

CASTER POSITION X N/A X N/A N/A X • X X N/A X X

WHEEL SIZE X N/A X N/A N/A X X • X N/A X X

WHEEL POSITION X N/A X N/A N/A X X X • N/A X X

USER CONDITION XXXXXXXXX •N/AN/A

SEAT HEIGHT XN/AXXXXXXXN/AXX

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Seat‐to‐floorangleof0°or3°:Ifsoequipped,anti‐tippersmustbeattachedatalltimes.Inasmuchasthe

anti‐tippersareanoptionfor0°or3°onthiswheelchair,Invacarestronglyrecommendsusingthe

anti‐tippersasasafeguardforthewheelchairuser.

Seat‐to‐floorangleof6°:Ifchangingtheseat‐to‐floorangleto6°,anti‐tippersmustbeinstalled.

ALWAYSuseanti‐tippers.Whenoutdoorsonwet,softgroundorongravelsurfaces,antitippersmay

notprovidethesamelevelofprotectionagainsttipover.ExtracautionMUSTbeobservedwhen

traversingsuchsurfaces.

Operating Information

Unlessotherwisenoted,allserviceandadjustmentshouldbeperformedwhilethewheelchairis

unoccupied.

Todetermine andestablishyourparticularsafetylimits,practicebending,reachingandtransferring

activitiesinseveralcombinationsinthepresenceofaqualifiedhealthcareprofessionalbefore

attemptingactiveuseofthewheelchair.

Whencleaningrearcaneorhandgripareasuseonlyacleantowellightlydampenedwithcoolwater.

Verifythatgripsaredrypriortouse.Useofsoaporammoniabasedcleaningsolutionswillresultinthe

handgripsslidingoffthecaneassembly.Failuretoobservethiswarningmayresultininjurytotheuser

orbystanders.

Ifthewheelchairisexposedtoextremetemperature(above100°Forbelow32°F),highhumidityand/or

becomeswet,priortouse,ensurethatthehandgripsDONOTtwistonthehandle.Otherwise,damage

orinjurymayoccur.

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.

Avoidstoringorusingthewheelchairnearopenflameorcombustibleproducts.Seriousinjuryor

damagetopropertymayresult.

DONOTtraverse,climborgodownrampsorslopesgreaterthan9°.

DONOTattempttomoveupordownaninclinewithawater,iceoroilfilm.

DONOToperateonroads,streetsorhighways.

DONOTattempttorideovercurbsorobstacles.Doingsomaycauseyourwheelchairtotipoverand

causebodilyharmtoyouordamagetothewheelchair.

NOTattempttoreachobjectsifyouhavetomoveforwardintheseat.

DONOTattempttoreachobjectsifyouhavetopickthemupfromthefloorbyreachingdownbetween

yourknees.

DONOTleanoverthetopofthebackupholsterytoreachobjectsbehindyou,asthismaycausethe

wheelchairtotipover.

DONOTshiftyourweightorsittingpositiontowarddirectionyouarereachingasthewheelchairmay

tipover.

DONOTattempttostopamovingwheelchairwithwheellocks.Wheellocksarenotbrakes.

DONOTtipthewheelchairwithoutassistance.

DONOTuseanescalatortomoveawheelchairbetweenfloors.Seriousbodilyinjurymayoccur.

Beforeattemptingtotransferinoroutofthewheelchair,everyprecautionshouldbetakentoreduce

thegapdistance.Turnbothcastersparalleltotheobjectyouaretransferringonto.Whentransferring

toandfromthewheelchair,ALWAYSengagebothwheellocks.

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DONOTattempttoliftthewheelchairbyanyremovable(detachable)parts.Liftingbymeansofany

removable(detachable)partsofthewheelchairmayresultininjurytotheuserordamagetothe

wheelchair.

DONOTstandontheframeofthewheelchair.

DONOTusethefootplateasaplatform.Whengettinginoroutofthewheelchair,makesurethatthe

footplatesareintheupwardposition.

ALWAYSusethehandrimsforself‐propulsion.

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Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs

Safetyandhandlingofthewheelchairrequiretheclose attentionofthewheelchairuseraswellastheassistant.Thismanual

pointsoutthemostcommonproceduresandtechniques involvedinthesafeoperationandmaintenanceofthewheelchair.

Itisimportanttopracticeandmasterthesesafetechniquesuntilyou

arecomfortableinmaneuveringaroundthefrequently

encounteredarchitecturalbarriers.

Usethisinformationonlyasabasicguide.Thetechniquesthatarediscussedonthefollowingpageshavebeenused

successfullybymany.

Individualwheelchairusersoftendevelopskillstodealwithdailylivingactivitiesthatmaydifferfromthosedescribed

in

thismanual.Invacarerecognizesandencourageseachindividualtotrywhatworksbestforhim/herinovercoming

architecturalobstaclesthattheymayencounter.However,allwarningsandcautionsgiveninthismanual MUSTbeheeded.

Techniquesinthismanualareastartingpointforthe newwheelchairuserandassistant

with“safety”asthemostimportant

considerationforall.

Stability and Balance

 WARNING

ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is an

option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat positioning strap),

Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard

for the wheelchair user. The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only. It is not designed

for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If

signs of wear appear, seat positioning strap MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY.

Be aware that carrying heavy objects on your lap while occupying the wheelchair may adversely

affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily injury to the user, damage to the

wheelchair and surrounding property.

This wheelchair has been designed to accommodate one individual. If more than one individual

occupies the wheelchair this may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in

serious bodily injury to the user and passenger and damage to the wheelchair and surrounding

property.

Toassurestabilityandproperoperationofyourwheelchair,youMUSTmaintainproperbalanceatalltimes.Your

wheelchairhasbeendesignedtoremainuprightandstableduringnormaldailyactivitiesaslongasyouDONOTmove

beyondthecenterofgrav ity.

Virtuallyallactivitieswhichinvolvemovementinthe

wheelchairhaveaneffectonthecenterofgravity.Invacare

recommendsusingseat/chestpositioningstrapsforadditionalsafetywhileinvolvedinactivitiesthatshiftyourweight.

DONOTleanforwardoutofthewheelchairanyfurtherthanthelengthofthearmrests.Makesurethecastersarepointing

intheforward

positionwheneveryouleanforward.Thiscanbeachievedbyadvancingthewheelchairandthenreve rsing

itinastraightline.

Coping With Everyday Obstacles

Copingwiththeirritationofeverydayobstaclescanbealleviatedsomewhatbylearninghowtomanageyourwheelchair.

Keepinmindyourcenterofgravitytomaintainstabilityandbalance.

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A Note to Wheelchair Assistants

Whenassistancetothewheelchairuserisrequired,remembertousegoodbodymechanics.Keepyourbackstraightand

bendyourkneeswhenevertippingthewheelchairortraversingcurbs,orotherimpediments.

DONOTattempttoliftthewheelchairbyanyremovable(detachable)parts.Liftingbymeansof anyremovable(detachable)

partsofthewheelchairmayresultininjurytotheuserordamagetothewheelchair.

ALWAYScheckhandgripsforloosenessbeforeusingthewheelchair.Iflooseand/orworn,rep laceIMMEDIATELY.

Also,beawareofdetachablepartssuchasarmrestsorlegrests.TheseMUSTNEVERbeusedtomovethewheelchair

oras

liftingsupports,astheymaybeinadvertentlyreleased,resultinginpossibleinjurytotheuserand/orassistant(s).

Whenlearninganewassistancetechnique,haveanexperiencedassistanthelpyoubeforeattemptingitalone.

 WARNING

The seat depth, back height/angle, seat to floor angle, size/position of the front casters, size/position

of the rear wheels, anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of

the wheelchair. Any change to one or any combination of the ten may cause the wheelchair to

decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

Manyactivitiesrequirethewheelchairownertoreach,bendandtransferinandoutofthewheelchair.Thesemovements

willcauseachangetothenormalbalance,thecenterofgravity,andthe weightdistributionofthewheelchair.Todetermine

andestablishyourparticularsafetylimits,practicebending,reachingandtransferring

activitiesinseveralcombinationsin

thepresenceofaqualifiedhealthcareprofessionalbeforeattemptingactiveuseofthewheelchair.

Properpositioningisessentialforyoursafety.Whenreaching,leaning,orbendingforward,itisimportanttousethefront

castersasatooltomaintainstabilityandbalance.

Reaching, Leaning and Bending

Forward

 WARNING

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to

move forward in the seat or pick them up from

the floor by reaching down between your knees.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.1.

Positionthefrontcasterssothattheyareextendedasfar

forwardaspossibleandengagewheellocks.

FIGURE 2.1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward

Reaching, Leaning Backwards

 WARNING

DO NOT lean over the top of the back uphol-

stery to reach objects behind you, as this may

cause the wheelchair to tip over.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.2.

Positionwheelchairascloseaspossibletothedesired

object.Pointfrontcastersforwardtocreatethelongest

possiblewheelbase.Reachbackonlyasfarasyourarmwill

extendwithoutchangingyoursittingposition.

FIGURE 2.2 Reaching, Leaning Backwards

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Tipping

 WARNING

DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.

ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose and/or worn,

replace IMMEDIATELY.

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wheelchairandremindhim/hertoleanback.Besuretheoccupant’s

feetandhandsareclearofallwheelsand/orpinchpoints.

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procedure,refertoFIGURE 2.3.

Placefootonthesteptubeandbegintotiltthewheelchairtowardyou.Applyacontinuousdownwardmotionuntilthe

balancepointisachievedandthefrontcastersclearthecurb.Atthispoint,theassistantwillfeeladifferenceintheweight

distribution.

 WARNING

When lowering the front casters of the wheel-

chair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the

last few inches to the ground. This could result

in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the

wheelchair.

Rollthewheelchairforwardandslowlylowerthefrontof

thewheelchairinonecontinuousmovementontothe

sidewalk.Pushthewheelchairforwarduntiltherearwheels

rollupandoverthecurb.

FIGURE 2.3 Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes

Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.4.

Thismethodrequirestwoassistants.Thesecondassistantshouldbepositionedatthefrontofthewheelchairliftingupward

onanon‐removable(non‐detachable)partofthewheelchairframewhenliftingthewheelchairandstabilizingthe

wheelchairwhenthewheelchairisbeinglowered

totheground.

FIGURE 2.4 Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes

Thefirstassistantshouldstandonthesidewalkandturnthewheelchairsothattherearwheelsareagainstthecurb.Turn

theanti‐tipperssotheanti‐tipwheelsarepointingup.Thewheelchairshouldbetiltedbacktothebalancepointand,inone

continuousupwardmovement,therear

wheelsshouldbe pulledupandoverthecurb.DONOTreturnthefrontcastersto

thegrounduntilthewheelchairhasbeenpulledbackwardfarenoughforthefrontcasterstocleartheedgeofthecurb.

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 WARNING

When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few

inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the

wheelchair.

Rollthewheelchairbackwardandslowlylowerthewheelchairinonecontinuousmovement.Turntheanti‐tipperssothe

anti‐tipwheelsarefacingdown.

Stairways

 WARNING

ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is an option on

this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly

recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair

user. The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a safety

device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear,

belt MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY.

DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by

means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in injury to the user or

damage to the wheelchair.

ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose and/or worn,

replace IMMEDIATELY.

Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied wheelchair up or down the

stairs. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be removed from the wheelchair prior to

moving. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Make

sure to use only secure, non-detachable parts for hand-held supports.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.5onpage 14.

Followthisprocedureformovingthewheelchairbetweenfloorswhenanelevatorisnotavailable:

1. Ifnecessary,rotatetheanti‐tipperssothewheelsarefacingup.

2. Afterthewheelchairhasbeentiltedbacktothebalancepoint,oneassistant(intherear) 

backsthewheelchairupagainst

thefirststep,whilesecurelygraspinganon‐removable(non‐detachable)partofthewheelchairforleverage.

3. Thesecondassistant,withafirmholdona

non‐detachablepartoftheframework,liftsthe

wheelchairupandoverthestairandsteadiesthe

wheelchairasthe

firstassistantplacesonefootonthe

nextstairandrepeatsSTEP1.

4. Thewheelchairshouldnotbelowereduntilthelast

stairhasbeennegotiatedandthewheelchairhasbeen

rolledawayfromthestairway.

5. Ifnecessary,rotatetheanti‐tipperssothewheelsare

facingdown.

FIGURE 2.5 Stairways

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Escalators

 WARNING

DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.

Transferring To and From Other Seats

 WARNING

Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to

reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters parallel to the object you are transferring onto. Also

be certain the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent the wheels from moving.

CAUTION

When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will help prevent

damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.6.

NOTE:Thisactivitymaybeperformedindependentlyprovided

youhaveadequatemobilityandupperbodystrength.

Positionthewheelchairascloseaspossiblealongsidethe

seattowhichyouare transferring,withthefrontcasters

pointingparalleltoit.Removeorflipupthearmrest.



Engagewheellocks.Swingawayorremovefrontrigging .

Shiftbodyweightintoseatwithtransfer.

Duringindependenttransfer,littleornoseatplatformwill

bebeneathyou.Useatransferboardifatallpossible.

FIGURE 2.6 Transferring To and From Other Seats

Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair

 WARNING

ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.

DO NOT place hand or fingers on the underside of seat frame rail when opening/closing the

wheelchair.

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.

NOTE:For thisprocedure,refertoFIG URE 2.7andFIGURE 2.8

onpage 16.

Unfolding

1. Tiltthewheelchairtowardyou(raisingtheopposite

wheelandcasterofftheground/floor).

2. Placeyourhandonthetopoftheseatrailclosesttoyou

wheretheseatupholsteryisattached.

3. Pointyourfingersandthumbtotheinsideofthe

wheelchair.

FIGURE 2.7 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair

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4. Pressdownwardonthetopoftheseatrailuntilthewheelchairisfullyopenandtheseatrailsarefullyseatedinthe

H‐blocks.

5. Engagebothwheellocks,openthefootrest/legrestforclearanceandtransferintothewheelchair. RefertoTransferring

ToandFromOtherSeatsonpage 15.

Folding Hammock or Sling Seat Models

NOTE:Swingfootrest/legrestinlockedpositiontothefrontofthewheelchair.

1. Pivotfootplatesupwardtoverticalposition.

2. Withbothhands,graspthemiddleoftheseatupholsteryatthefrontandbackedge andliftup.

3. Continuetoclosethewheelchairbygraspingthearmrestfurthestfromyouandpullingthe

armresttowardsyou.

Folding Solid-Seat Models

1. Swingfootrest/legrestinlockedpositiontothefrontofthewheelchair.

2. Pivotfootplatesupwardtoverticalposition.

3. Frombehindthewheelchair,grasptherighthandedgeofthesolidseat.

4. Raisetheseattothehingedside.

5. Withbothhands,graspthemiddleofthefrontandbackedgesofthesolid

foldingseatandliftupuntilthewheelchair

beginstoclose.

6. Continuetoclosethewheelchairbygraspingthearmrestfurthestfromyouandpullingthearmresttowardsyou.

FIGURE 2.8 Folding Solid-Seat Models and Folding Hammock or Sling Seat Models

Folding Solid-Seat Models

Folding Hammock or Sling

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NOTE:Everysixmonthsorasnecessary,takeyourwheelchairtoaqualifiedtechnicianforathoroughinspectionandservicing.Regular

cleaningwillreveallooseorwornpartsandenhancethesmoothoperationofyourwheelchair. Tooperateproperlyandsafely,your

wheelchairMUSTbecaredforjustlikeanyother

vehicle.Routinemaintenancewillextendthelifeandefficiency ofyourwheelchair.

Safety Inspection Checklist

Initialadjustmentsshouldbemadetosuityourp ersonalbodystructureandpreference.Thereafterfollowthese

maintenanceprocedures:

Inspect/Adjust Initially

❑ Ensurethatthewheelchairrollsstraight(noexcessivedragorpulltooneside).

❑ Inspectforlooseormissinghardwareonframeandcrossbraces.

❑ Inspectforbentframeorcrossbraces.

❑ CheckthatthewheellocksDONOTinterferewithtireswhenrolling.

❑ Checkthatthewheellockpivotpointsare

freeofwearand looseness.

❑ Checkthatthewheellocksareeasytoengage.

❑ Ensurethatthewheellockspreventthewheelchairfrommovingwhenengaged.

❑ Inspecttheseatandbackforripsandsagging.

❑ Inspecttheseatandbackforlooseorbrokenhardware.

❑ Inspectthebackcanehandgrips

forwear/looseness/deterioration.

❑ Inspectseatpositioningstrapforanysignsofwear.Ensurebucklelatches.Verifyhardwarethatattachesstraptoframe

issecureandundamaged.Replaceifnecessary.

❑ Inspecttiresforflatspotsandwear.

CAUTION

As with any vehicle, check the wheels and tires periodically for cracks and wear. Replace if damaged.

❑ Ifequipped,checkthatquick‐releaseaxleslockproperly.Lubricateifnecessary.

❑ Checkthatthereisnoexcessivesidemovementorbindingintherearwheelswhenliftedandspun.

❑ Inspectrearwheelsforcracked,bentorbrokenspokes.

❑ Ensureallspokesareuniformlytight.

❑ Inspecthandrimsforsignsof

roughedgesorpeeling.

❑ Inspectaxleassemblyforpropertensionbyspinningcaster.Castershouldcometoagradualstop.

❑ Adjustfrontcasters/forksbearingsystemifwheelwobblesnoticeablyorbindstoastop.

❑ Ensurewheelbearingsarecleanandfreeofmoisture.

❑ Checkheadtubelocknutsfortightness.

❑ Inspectcastersfor

cracksandwear.

❑ Inspectfrontcastersforcracked,bentorbrokenspokes.

❑ Cleanupholsteryandarmrests.

Inspect/Adjust Weekly

❑ Ensurethatthewheellockspreventthewheelchairfrommovingwhenengaged.

❑ Inspecttiresforflatspotsandwear.

❑ Ifequipped,checkthatquick‐releaseaxleslockproperly.Lubricateifnecessary.

❑ Inspectrearwheelsforcracked,bentorbrokenspokes.

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❑ Ensureallspokesareuniformlytight.

❑ Inspectaxleassemblyforpropertensionbyspinningcaster.Castershouldcometoagradualstop.

❑ Inspectfrontcasterforcracked,bentorbrokenspokes.

Inspect/Adjust Monthly

❑ Ensurethatthewheelchairrollsstraight(noexcessivedragorpulltooneside).

❑ CheckthatthewheellocksDONOTinterferewithtireswhenrolling.

❑ Checkthatthewheellockpivotpointsarefreeofwearandlooseness.

❑ Inspectseatandbackforlooseorbrokenhardware.

❑ Inspectseat

positioningstrapforanysignsofwear.Ensurebucklelatches.Verifyhardwarethatattachesstraptoframe

issecureandundamaged.Replaceifnecessary.

❑ Inspectbackcanehandgripsforwear/looseness/deterioration.

❑ Adjustfrontcasters/forksbearingsystemifwheelwobblesnoticeablyorbindstoastop.

❑ Ensurewheelbearingsarecleanand

freeofmoisture.

❑ Checkheadtubelocknutsfortightness.

Inspect/Adjust Periodically

❑ Inspectframeandcrossbracesforlooseormissinghardware.

❑ Inspectforbentframeorcrossbraces.

❑ Checkthatwheellocksareeasytoengage.

❑ Inspectseatandbacksforripsandsagging.

❑ Checkthatthereisnoexcessivesidemovementorbindingintherearwheelswhenliftedandspun.

❑ Inspect

handrimsforsignsofroughedgesorpeeling.

❑ Adjustfrontcasters/forksbearingsystemifwheelwobblesnoticeablyorbindstoastop.

❑ Inspectcastersforcracksandwear.

❑ Ensurethatcastersarefreeofdebris.

❑ Ensurewheelbearingsarecleanandfreeofmoisture.

❑ Cleanupholsteryandarmrests.

❑ Checkthatall

labelsarepresentandlegible.Replaceifnecessary.

Troubleshooting

Chair Veers

Right/Left

Chair 3

Wheels

Sluggish Turn or

Performance

Casters

Flutter

Squeaks and

Rattles

Looseness in

Chair

Solutions

XXX X

Check for loose nuts

and bolts.

XX X

Check caster headtube

angle.

Check that rear

wheels are equally

spaced away from seat

frame.

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Maintenance

Maintenance Safety Precautions

 WARNING

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is

tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may result.

CAUTION

DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to the frame

tubing.

Suggested Maintenance Procedures

1. BeforeusingyourInsigniawheelchair,makesureallnutsandboltsaretight.Checkallpartsfordamageorwearand

replace.Checkallpartsforproperadjustment.

2. Keepquick ‐releaseaxlesfreeofdirtandlinttoensurepositivelockingandproperoperation.RefertoAdjusting

Quick‐ReleaseAxleonpage 31.

3. Oilquick‐releaseaxlesatleastonceamonth(3‐in‐1oil



orequivalent).

CAUTION

As with any vehicle, check the wheels and tires periodically for cracks and wear. Replace if damaged.

4. Therearwheels,castersandtiresshouldbecheckedperiodicallyforcracksandwear,andshouldbereplacedbya

qualifiedtechnicianifdamaged.

NOTE:Tirewearisexcessiveif:

•PneumaticFlatFreeTires‐thereismissingtreadorthetiresarebald.

•UrethaneTires‐therearecuts,surfacedefectsorthe

tiresarelooseontherims.

NOTE:Invacarerecommendsthattiresandcastersbereplacedeveryfiveyears.

5. Periodicallyadjustwheellocks incorrelationtotirewear.RefertoAdjustingPatient‐OperatedWheelLocks

onpage 36.

6. Periodicallycheckhandrimstoensuretheyaresecuredtotherearwheels.Ifloose,havethemtightenedbyaqualified

technician.

7. Periodicallycheckcasterwheelbearingstomakesuretheyarecleanandfreefrommoisture.UseaTeflon

lubricantif

necessary.

 WARNING

When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool

water. Verify that grips are dry prior to use. Use of soap or ammonia based cleaning solutions

will result in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly. Failure to observe this warning may

result in injury to the user or bystanders.

8. Handgripsshouldbecheckedmonthlyforwear/looseness/deterioration.Cleanifdesired.Replaceifloosenessor

deteriorationisfound.

9. Checkupholsteryforsagging,ripsortears.

10. Replaceanylabelsthataremissing,worn,ortorn.RefertoLabelLocation

onpage 6foralistingoflabelsandtheir

locations.

SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS

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SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS

 WARNING

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is

tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.

Installing/Removing Front Riggings Assembly

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 4.1.

Installing

1. Turnthefrontriggingassemblytotheside(openfrontriggingisperpendiculartowheelchair).

2. Installthehingeplatesonthefrontriggingassemblyontothe hingepinsonthewheelchairframe.

3. Pushthefrontriggingassemblytowardstheinsideofthewheelchairuntilitlocksintoplace.An“audible”clickwill

be

heardwhenlockedinplace.

NOTE:Thefootplatewillbeontheinsideofthewheelchairwhenlockedinplace.

Removing

1. Pushthe frontriggingreleaseleverinward.

2. Rotateswingawayfrontriggingassemblyoutward.

3. Lifttheswingawa yfrontriggingassemblyoffthehingepins.

FIGURE 4.1 Installing/Removing Front Riggings Assembly

Front Rigging

Assembly

Hinge Plates/

Hinge Pins

DETAIL “A”

DETAIL “B”

Rotate inward to use.

Rotate outward to remove

Front

Rigging

Release

Lever

Hinge Plates/

Hinge Pins

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