Invacare MyOn HC User manual

Invacare®MyOn®HC

enMediumactivewheelchair

UserManual

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BEFOREusingthisproduct,readthismanualandsaveforfuturereference.

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Contents

1General.........................................5

1.1Informationabouttheusermanual.................5

1.2Limitationofliability............................5

1.3Standardsandregulations........................6

1.4Intendeduse..................................6

1.5Servicelife...................................6

1.6WarrantyInformation...........................8

2Safety..........................................10

2.1Safetyinformation..............................10

2.2Safetydevices.................................15

2.3Labelsandsymbolsontheproduct.................16

3Componentsandtheirfunctions......................17

3.1Overview....................................17

3.2Wheellocks..................................18

3.3Backrest.....................................19

3.4Stabilizingbarfortheback(optional)...............21

3.5Pushhandles..................................22

3.6Mudguard....................................23

3.7Armrests.....................................23

3.7.1Tubulararmrest,height-adjustable,swiveling.......24

3.7.2Armrest,steplessheightadjustable,removable......24

3.7.3Armrest,heightadjustable,foldable..............25

3.8Legrests.....................................25

3.8.1Swivelinglegrests...........................26

3.8.2Swiveling,elevatinglegrests...................26

3.9Anti-tipper...................................27

3.10Tires.......................................29

3.11Seatcushion.................................29

4Accessories......................................30

4.1Posturebelt..................................30

4.2Tipperaid....................................31

4.3Airpump....................................32

4.4Passiveillumination.............................32

4.5Caneholder..................................32

4.6Luggagecarrier................................33

4.7Securingstrap.................................33

5Setup...........................................34

5.1Safetyinformation..............................34

6Usingthewheelchair...............................35

6.1Safetyinformation..............................35

6.2StabilityandBalance............................36

6.3Reaching,LeaningandBending....................37

6.4CopingwithEverydayObstacles....................38

6.5ANotetoWheelchairAssistants...................38

6.6Tipping......................................38

6.6.1Method1—WheelchairWithStepTubes.........38

6.6.2Method2—WheelchairWithoutStepTubes.......39

6.7Stairways....................................39

6.8Escalators....................................41

6.9TransferringToandFromOtherSeats...............41

6.10Stoppingduringuse............................42

7Transport........................................43

7.1Safetyinformation..............................43

7.2Foldingandunfoldingthewheelchair...............43

7.3Liftingthewheelchair...........................45

7.4Removingandttingtherearwheels...............45

7.5Transportingtheunoccupiedwheelchairinavehicle....46

8Maintenance.....................................49

8.1Safetyinformation..............................49

8.2MaintenanceSchedule..........................49

8.3SafetyInspectionChecklist........................51

8.4Cleaning.....................................53

8.5Disinfection...................................54

9Troubleshooting...................................55

9.1Safetyinformation..............................55

9.2Identifyingandrepairingfaults....................56

10AfterUse.......................................58

10.1Storage.....................................58

10.2Re-use.....................................58

10.3DisposalInformation...........................58

11TechnicalData...................................59

11.1Dimensionsandweight.........................59

11.2Materials....................................60

11.3Environmentalconditions........................60

General

1General

DANGER!

Indicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituation

which,ifnotavoided,willresultindeathor

seriousinjury.

WARNING!

Iindicatesahazardoussituationthatcould

resultinseriousinjuryordeathifitisnot

avoided.

CAUTION!

Indicatesahazardoussituationthatcouldresult

inminororslightinjuryifitisnotavoided.

IMPORTANT!

Indicatesahazardoussituationthatcouldresult

indamagetopropertyifitisnotavoided.

Givesusefultips,recommendationsand

informationforefcient,trouble-freeuse.

Manufacturer

1.2Limitationofliability

Invacareacceptsnoliabilityfordamagearisingfrom:

•Non-compliancewiththeUserManual

•Incorrectuse

•Naturalwearandtear

•Incorrectassemblyorset-upbythepurchaserora

thirdparty

•Technicalmodications

1.1 Information about the user manual

Thank you for choosing an Invacare wheelchair.

This User Manual contains important information about

using the wheelchair. In order to ensure safety when using

your wheelchair, read the User Manual carefully and follow

the safety instructions.

For latest important product information (e.g.: product

safety notices, product recalls, ...), please refer to our

website at www.invacare.com, your local dealer or contact

Invacare in your country (for addresses, see back page of

this manual).

The information contained in this manual is subject to

change without notice.

Symbols

Symbols and Signal words are used in this manual and apply

to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal

injury or property damage.

See the information below for definitions of the signal words.

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•Theusageofunapproved3rdpartyaccessoriesinstead

ofatestedandapprovedInvacareaccessories

•Unauthorizedmodicationsand/oruseofunsuitable

spareparts

AwrittenauthorisationofInvacaremustbeobtainedbefore

installingadditionaladaptationsonanInvacarewheelchair.

Otherwisenoliabilityclaimscanbemade.

1.3Standardsandregulations

Qualityisfundamentaltothecompany’soperation,working

withinthedisciplinesofISO9001andISO13485.

ThiswheelchaircomplieswiththetestmethodRESNAWC-1:

2009Section15.

Invacareiscontinuouslyworkingtowardsensuringthatthe

company’simpactontheenvironment,locallyandglobally,

isreducedtoaminimum.WeuseonlyREACHcompliant

materialsandcomponents.

1.4Intendeduse

TheMyOn®HCManualWheelchairisintendedtoprovide

mobilitytopersonsages12andup(adolescentsandadults)

withaweightcapacityof220&290lbs.dependingon

theseatwidth.Thedeviceisindicatedtoprovidemobility

topersonslimitedtosittingposition.Whenusedwithout

anassistant,itshouldonlybeusedbypersonswhoare

physicallyandmentallyabletousethewheelchairsafely

(e.g.topropelthemselves,steer,brake).Thewheelchair

shouldonlybeusedonlevelgroundandaccessibleterrain,

aswellasindoors.

Thismediumactivewheelchairneedstobe

subscribedandttoyourspecichealthcondition.

WARNING!

Anyotherorincorrectusecouldleadto

hazardoussituations.

Therearenocontraindicationsknown,whenusingthe

wheelchairasintended.

CAUTION!

–Insomecongurations,theoverallwidthor

overalllengthofthewheelchairwhenitis

readyforuseexceedtheauthorizedlimits,

theaccesstoemergencyescaperoutesisnot

possible.

Theftandmetaldetectionsystems:inseldomcases

thematerialsusedinthewheelchairmayactivate

theftandmetaldetectionsystems.

1.5Servicelife

Theexpectedservicelifeisveyears,presumingthat

theproductisuseddailyandinaccordancewithsafety

instructions,maintenanceinstructionsandintendeduse,

statedinthismanual.

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General

Wearandtearinformation

Normalwearandtearitemsandcomponents

includebutarenotlimitedto:allupholsteryitems

includingseatandbackupholstery,armandcalf

pads,cushions,wheels,tiresandcasters.Invacare

reservestherighttoaskforanyitembackthathas

anallegeddefectinworkmanship.SeeWarranty

policyshippedwiththeproductforspecicwarranty

information.RefertoUserManualforproper

preventativemaintenancescheduleanduseofthe

product.Thisisjustageneralguidelineanddoesnot

includeitemsdamagedduetoabuseandmisuse.

Usefullifeisdependantuponmanyfactors.

Wheelchairs:Wheels•BrakeAssembly/WheelLocks•Hand

grips

Upholsteryandseating:ArmPads•SeatCushionFoam•

SeatCushionCovers•BackCushionFoam•BackCushion

Covers

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1.6WarrantyInformation

LimitedWarranty

PLEASENOTE:THEWARRANTYBELOWHASBEENDRAFTEDTOCOMPLYWITHFEDERALLAWAPPLICABLETOPRODUCTS

MANUFACTUREDAFTERJULY4,1975.

ThiswarrantyisextendedonlytotheoriginalpurchaserwhopurchasesthisproductwhennewandunusedfromInvacare

oradealer.Thiswarrantyisnotextendedtoanyotherpersonorentityandisnottransferableorassignabletoany

subsequentpurchaserorowner.Coverageunderthiswarrantywillenduponanysuchsubsequentsaleorothertransferof

titletoanyotherperson.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrightsandyoumayalsohaveotherlegalrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

Invacarewarrantsthesideframesandcrossmembersofthisproductwhenpurchasednewandunusedtobefreefrom

defectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipforaperiodofve(5)yearsfromthedateofpurchasefromInvacareoradealer,witha

copyoftheseller’sinvoicerequiredforcoverageunderthiswarranty.

Invacarewarrantstheupholsteredmaterials(seat,backandarmrestsofthearmassembly)andremainingcomponentsofthis

productwhenpurchasednewandunusedtobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipforaperiodofthirteen

(13)monthsfromdateofpurchasefromInvacareoradealer,withacopyoftheseller’sinvoicerequiredforcoverage

underthiswarranty.

Ifwithinsuchwarrantyperiodsanysuchproductshallbeproventobedefective,suchproductshallberepairedor

replaced,atInvacare’soption.Thiswarrantydoesnotincludeanylabororshippingchargesincurredinreplacementpart

installationorrepairofanysuchproduct.Invacare’ssoleobligationandyourexclusiveremedyunderthiswarrantyshall

belimitedtosuchrepairand/orreplacement.

Forwarrantyservice,pleasecontactthedealerfromwhomyoupurchasedyourInvacareproduct.Intheeventyoudonot

receivesatisfactorywarrantyservice,pleasewritedirectlytoInvacareattheaddressonthebackcoverofthismanual.Provide

dealer’sname,address,theproductmodelnumber,dateofpurchase,indicatenatureofthedefectand,iftheproductis

serialized,indicatetheserialnumber.Donotreturnproductstoourfactorywithoutourpriorconsent.

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General

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF

THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED, PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER

OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE, PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE’S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT

INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS;

PRODUCTS DAMAGE BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE,

OR TO A PRODUCT DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND INVACARE’S CONTROL, AND SUCH EVALUATION WILL BE SOLELY

DETERMINED BY INVACARE. THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE

TO THE PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS.

THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE, AND THE SOLE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR

REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. THE APPLICATION OF ANY

IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED

HEREIN. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, OR LIMITATION

OF HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION AND LIMITATION MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE.

THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS.

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2Safety

2.1Safetyinformation

Thissectioncontainsimportantsafetyinformationforthe

protectionofthewheelchairuserandassistantandforsafe,

trouble-freeuseofthewheelchair.

DANGER!

RiskofDeath,SeriousInjuryorDamage

Improperuseofthisproductmaycauseinjury

ordamage–Ifyouareunabletounderstand

thewarnings,cautionsorinstructions,contact

ahealthcareprofessionalordealerbefore

attemptingtousethisequipment.

–DONOTusethisproductoranyavailable

optionalequipmentwithoutrstcompletely

readingandunderstandingtheseinstructions

andanyadditionalinstructionalmaterialsuch

asusermanual,servicemanualsorinstruction

sheetssuppliedwiththisproductoroptional

equipment.

WARNING!

RiskofSeriousInjuryorDamage

Useofnon-Invacareaccessoriesmayresultin

seriousinjuryordamage.

–Invacareproductsarespecicallydesigned

andmanufacturedforuseinconjunctionwith

Invacareaccessories.Accessoriesdesignedby

othermanufacturershavenotbeentestedby

Invacareandarenotrecommendedforuse

withInvacareproducts.

–DONOTusenon-Invacareaccessories.

–ToobtainInvacareaccessories,contactInvacare

byphoneoratwww.invacare.com.

WARNING!

WheelchairUser

–Asamanufacturerofwheelchairs,Invacare

endeavorstosupplyawidevarietyof

wheelchairstomeetmanyneedsoftheend

user.However,nalselectionofthetypeof

wheelchairtobeusedbyanindividualrests

solelywiththeuserandhis/herhealthcare

professionalcapableofmakingsuchaselection.

WARNING!

Riskofinjuryordamage

Useofincorrectorimproperreplacement

(service)partsmaycauseinjuryordamage.

–ReplacementpartsMUSTmatchoriginal

Invacareparts.

–Alwaysprovidethewheelchairserialnumberto

assistinorderingthecorrectreplacementparts.

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Safety

WARNING!

WheelchairTieDownRestraints

–WheelchairusersshouldNOTbetransportedin

vehiclesofanykindwhileinwheelchairs.As

ofthisdate,theDepartmentofTransportation

hasnotapprovedanytie-downsystemsfor

transportationofauserwhileinawheelchair,

inamovingvehicleofanytype.

–ItisInvacare’spositionthatusersofwheelchairs

shouldbetransferredintoappropriateseating

invehiclesfortransportationandusebe

madeoftherestraintsmadeavailablebythe

autoindustry.Invacarecannotanddoesnot

recommendanywheelchairtransportation

systems.

WARNING!

StabilityWarning

–Theseatdepth,size/positionofthefront

casters,size/positionoftherearwheels,useof

anti-tippermodel,aswellastheusercondition

directlyrelatetothestabilityofthewheelchair.

Anychangetooneoranycombinationofthe

sevenmaycausethewheelchairtodecrease

instability.TheseadjustmentsMUSTbe

performedbyaqualiedtechnician.

–Thevariousseat-to-oorheightsrequirespecic

settingsdependingonrearwheelsize,rear

wheelposition,frontcastersize/positionand

desiredseat-to-oorangle.Theseadjustments

mustbeperformedbyaqualiedtechnician.

WARNING!

OperatingInformation

–Todetermineandestablishyourparticular

safetylimits,practicebending,reachingand

transferringactivitiesinseveralcombinations

inthepresenceofaqualiedhealthcare

professionalbeforeattemptingactiveuseof

thewheelchair.

–DONOTattempttoreachobjectsifyouhave

tomoveforwardintheseat.

–DONOTattempttoreachobjectsifyouhave

topickthemupfromtheoorbyreaching

downbetweenyourknees.

–DONOTleanoverthetopoftheback

upholsterytoreachobjectsfrombehindasthis

maycausethewheelchairtotipover.

–DONOTshiftyourweightorsittingposition

towardthedirectionyouarereachingasthe

wheelchairmaytipover.

–DONOTtipthewheelchairwithoutassistance.

–DONOTattempttostopamovingwheelchair

withwheellocks.Wheellocksarenotbrakes.

–DONOTattempttostopthewheelchairwhile

onaslopedsurface.

–Neverleaveanunoccupiedwheelchaironan

incline.

–DONOTuseanescalatortomoveawheelchair

betweenoors.Seriousbodilyinjurymay

occur.

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WARNING!

OperatingInformation

–DONOToperateonroads,streetsorhighways.

–DONOTclimb,goupordownrampsor

traverseslopesgreaterthan7°.

–DONOTattempttomoveupordownan

inclinewithawater,iceoroillm.

–DONOTattempttorideovercurbsorobstacles.

Doingsomaycauseyourwheelchairtoturn

overandcausebodilyharmordamagetothe

wheelchair.

–DONOTattempttoliftthewheelchairby

anyremovable(detachable)parts.Liftingby

meansofanyremovable(detachable)partsof

awheelchairmayresultininjurytotheuseror

damagetothewheelchair.

–DONOTstandontheframeofthewheelchair.

–DONOTallowchildrentoplayonoroperate

thewheelchair.

–ALWAYSkeephandsandngersclearofmoving

partstoavoidinjury.

WARNING!

OperatingInformation

–Inasmuchastheanti-tipperisanoptiononthis

wheelchair(youmayorderwithorwithoutthe

anti-tippers),Invacarestronglyrecommends

orderingtheanti-tipperasanadditional

safeguardforthewheelchairuser.

–Invacarestronglyrecommendsthatanti-tipper

beusedatalltimes.

–Themanualwheelchairisintendedforindoor

andoutdooruseonrmsurfaces.When

outdoorsonwet,softgroundorongravel

surfaces,anti-tippermaynotprovidethesame

levelofprotectionagainsttipover.DONOT

operateonsoftsurfacessuchassand,grass

orgravel.

–Anti-tipperisspecicallyadjusttothedifferent

seat-to-ooranglesand/orseat-to-oor

heights.RefertotheAnti-tipperchapter

forcorrectusageandadjustment.Ifthese

requirementscannotbeachieved,DONOTuse

thewheelchair.Ifchangingtheseat-to-oor

heightwithorwithoutachangetoseat-to-oor

angle,thecorrectanti-tippermustbeadjusted

tomaintainasafetygroundclearance.Contact

aqualiedtechnician.

–Engagingthewheellocksmaynotpreventthe

wheelchairfrommovingonalloorsurfaces

includingthosethatmaybewetorslick.

–ALWAYSexercisecautionwhentransferringinto

oroutofthewheelchair.

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WARNING!

OperatingInformation

–ALWAYSusethehandrimsforself-propulsion.

–DONOTusethefootplateasaplatformwhen

gettinginoroutofthewheelchair,makesure

thatthefootplatesareintheupwardposition.

WARNING!

SeatPositioningStraps

–ALWAYSwearyourseatpositioningstrap.

Inasmuchastheseatpositioningstrapisan

optiononthiswheelchair(youmayorderwith

orwithouttheseatpositioningstrap),Invacare

stronglyrecommendsorderingtheseat

positioningstrapasanadditionalsafeguardfor

thewheelchairuser.Theseatpositioningstrap

isapositioningstraponly.Itisnotdesignedfor

useasasafetydevicewithstandinghighstress

loadssuchasautooraircraftsafetybelts.If

signsofwearappear,strapmustbereplaced

IMMEDIATELY .

–Withregardstoseat/chestpositioningstraps

-itistheobligationoftheDMEdealer,

therapistsandotherhealthcareprofessionals

todetermineifaseat/chestpositioningstrap

isrequiredtoensurethesafeoperationof

thisequipmentbytheuser.Seriousinjurycan

occurintheeventofafallfromawheelchair.

WARNING!

Riskofaccidentsandseriousinjury

Accidentswithresultingseriousinjurycanoccur

ifthewheelchairiswronglyadjusted.

–Adjustmentsatthewheelchairalwaysmustbe

carriedoutbyaqualiedtechnician/dealer.

WARNING!

WeightTraining

–InvacareDOESNOTrecommendtheuseofits

wheelchairsasaweighttrainingapparatus.

Invacarewheelchairshavenotbeendesigned

ortestedasaseatforanykindofweight

training.Ifoccupantusessaidwheelchairasa

weighttrainingapparatus,Invacareshallnotbe

liableforbodilyinjuryandthewarrantyisvoid.

WARNING!

Riskduetodrivingstylebeingunsuitablefor

theconditions

Thereisariskofskiddingonwetground,gravel

oruneventerrain.

–Alwaysadjustyourspeedanddrivingstyleto

theconditions(weather,surface,individual

ability,etc.).

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WARNING!

Riskofinjury

Inacollisionyoucouldsustaininjurytopartsof

yourbodythatextendbeyondthewheelchair

(e.g.feetorhands).

–Avoidanunbrakedcollision.

–Neverdriveintoanobjecthead-on.

–Drivecarefullythroughnarrowpassages.

WARNING!

Riskduetowheelchairbeingoutofcontrol

Athighspeedyoucouldlosecontrolofyour

wheelchairandoverturn.

–Neverexceedaspeedof4mph.

–Avoidcollisionsingeneral.

WARNING!

Riskofburning

Thewheelchaircomponentscanheatupwhen

exposedtoexternalsourcesofheat.

–Donotexposethewheelchairtostrongsunlight

beforeuse.

–Beforeusage,checkallcomponentsthat

comeintocontactwithyourskinfortheir

temperature.

DANGER!

RiskofDeath,SeriousInjuryorDamage

Lightedcigarettesdroppedontoanupholstered

seatingsystemcancauseareresultingindeath,

seriousinjuryordamage.Wheelchairoccupants

areatparticularriskofdeathorseriousinjury

fromtheseresandresultingfumesbecause

theymaynothavetheabilitytomoveawayfrom

thewheelchair.

–DONOTsmokewhileusingthewheelchair.

WARNING!

Riskofgettingngerscaught

Thereisalwaysariskofgetting,e.g.ngers

orarms,caughtinthemovingpartsofthe

wheelchair.

–Makesurewhenactivatingthefoldingor

insertionmechanismsofmovingparts,suchas

theremovableaxleoftherearwheel,folding

backrestorantitipper,thatnothingbecomes

caught.

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WARNING!

WheelLocks

–Ifthewheelchairisequippedwithpushtolock

wheellocks,elevatinglegrests,andwheellock

extensionhandles,thewheellockextension

handlesMUSTberemovedbeforeswingingthe

elevatinglegreststotheside,otherwiseinjury

ordamagemayresult.Interferencebetween

thetopoftheelevatinglegrestandthewheel

lockextensionhandlecausesthewheellock

todisengage.

WARNING!

Riskoftipping

–Thehangingofadditionalload(backpackor

similar items) onto your chair backposts can

affect the rearward stability of your wheelchair,

especially when used in combination with

angle adjustable backrests. – Invacare strongly

recommend the use of anti-tipper (available

as an option) when using your backposts with

additional load.

WARNING!

HandGrips

–Whencleaningrearcaneorhandgripareas

useonlyacleantowellightlydampenedwith

coolwater.Verifythatgripsaredrypriorto

use.Useofsoaporammoniabasedcleaning

solutionswillresultinthehandgripssliding

offthecaneassembly.Failuretoobservethis

warningmayresultininjurytotheuseror

bystanders.

–Ifthewheelchairisexposedtoextreme

temperature(above100°Forbelow32°F),high

humidityand/orbecomeswet,priortouse,

ensurethatthehandgripsDONOTtwiston

thehandle.Otherwise,damageorinjurymay

occur.

WARNING!

TireInformation

–ReplacementofthetireortubeMUSTbe

performedbyaqualiedtechnician.

2.2Safetydevices

WARNING!

Riskofaccidents

Safetydevicesthatareincorrectlysetornolonger

working(brakes,antitipper)cancauseaccidents.

–Alwayscheckthatthesafetydevicesare

workingbeforeyouusethewheelchairand

havethemcheckedregularlybyaqualied

technician/dealer.

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Thefunctionsofthesafetydevicesaredescribedinchapter

3Componentsandtheirfunctions,page17.

2.3Labelsandsymbolsontheproduct

Identicationlabel

Theidenticationlabelisattachedtotheframeofyour

wheelchairandgivesthefollowinginformation:

A

Manufacturer’saddress

B

Productdescription

C

Dateofmanufacture

D

CEmark

E

Maximumuserweight

F

Partnumber

G

Serialnumberbarcode

H

Serialnumber

Readusermanual

Indicatesahazardoussituationthatcould

resultinseriousinjuryordeathifitisnot

avoided.

Snaphooksymbols

WARNINGSymbol

Thiswheelchairisnotconguredfor

passengertransportinamotorvehicle.This

symbolisattachedtotheframeclosetothe

identicationlabel.

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Componentsandtheirfunctions

3Componentsandtheirfunctions

3.1Overview

A

Pushhandle

B

Back

C

Rearwheelwithhandrim

D

Wheellock

E

Frontwheelforkwithfrontwheel

F

Legrests,swivelling

G

Footrest

H

Frame

I

Seat

J

Armrest

Shortdescription

Thisisamediumactivewheelchairwithhorizontalfolding

mechanismandswivellinglegrests.

Theequipmentofyourwheelchairmaydifferfrom

thediagramaseachwheelchairismanufactured

individuallytothespecicationsintheorder.

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3.2Wheellocks

Thewheellocksareusedtoimmobilisethewheelchairwhen

itisstationarytopreventitfromrollingaway.

WARNING!

Riskofoverturningifyoubrakesharply

Ifyouapplythewheellockswhileyouare

moving,thedirectionofmovementcanbecome

uncontrollableandthewheelchairmaystop

suddenly,whichcanleadtoacollisionortoyou

fallingout.

–Neverapplythewheellockswhileyouare

moving.

WARNING!

Riskduetowheelchairbeingoutofcontrol

–Thewheellocksmustbeoperated

simultaneously.

–Donotapplythewheellockstoslowdownthe

wheelchair.

–Donotleanonthewheellocksforsupportor

transfer.

WARNING!

Riskofoverturning

Thewheellockswillnotoperatecorrectlyunless

thereissufcientairinthetires.

–Ensurethecorrecttirepressure,3.10Tires,

page29.

CAUTION!

Riskofpinchingorcrushing

Theremaybeaverysmallgapbetweentherear

wheelandthewheellockwiththeriskthatyou

couldtrapyourngers.

–Keepyourngersawayfrommovableparts

whenusingthewheellocks,alwayskeepyour

handonthewheellockslever.

Thedistancebetweenthewheellocksshoeandthe

tirecanbeadjusted.Theadjustmentmustbecarried

outbyaqualiedtechnician/dealer.

Standardwheellock

1

2

1.Toapplythewheellock,pushthewheellocklever

forwardsasfaraspossible.

2.Toreleasethewheellock,pullthewheellocklever

backwards.

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Pullwheellock

1.Toapplythewheellock,pullthewheellocklever

backwardsasfaraspossible.

2.Toreleasethewheellock,pushthewheellocklever

forwards.

Theleverofthepushhandlecanbefoldedbackto

facilitatetransfers.Todoso,pulluptheleverand

folditbackwards.

3.3Backrest

Backrestcover

Youcanadjustthetensionofthebackrestcoverasrequired.

Adjustingthebackrestcover

1.RemovethebackrestcushionA.

2.LoosentheVelcro®tapesBontherearofthebackrest

coverbysimplypullingonthem.

3.Tightenorloosenthetapesasrequiredthenreattach

them.

WARNING!

Riskoftipping

Ifthebandsaresetveryloose,thetippingpoint

ofyourwheelchairischangedfortheworse.

–Ensurethatthebandsaresetcorrectly.

IMPORTANT!

–Donotovertightenthebands;thisistoensure

thatthegeometryofthewheelchairisnot

changed.

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IMPORTANT!

–Onlyevertightenthebandswhenthe

wheelchairisunfolded.

Backrestheight

Theheightofthebackrestcanbeadjusted.Theadjustment

mustbecarriedoutbyaqualiedtechnician/dealer.

WARNING!

Riskoftipping

Thehangingofadditionalload(backpack

orsimilaritems)ontoyourwheelchairback

postscanaffecttherearwardstabilityofyour

wheelchair.Thiscancausethechairtotip

backwardscausinginjury.

–Therefore,Invacarestronglyrecommendthe

useofanti-tippers(availableasanoption)

whenusingyourbackpostswithadditional

load(backpackorsimilaritems).

Backrestangle(optional)

Theangleofthebackrestcanbeadjustedfrom–15°to

+15°(stepless).

1.Adjustthebackrestanglethankstotheadjustablescrew

A.

2.Turn5mmAllenkeyclockwisetoobtainanegative

angle.

3.Alternatively,turn5mmAllenkeyunderclockwiseto

obtainapositiveangle.

4.Ensurebothadjustmentstothedesiredangleareequal

onbothsides.

Invacarerecommendsthatthebackrestangleadjustmentis

carriedoutbyaqualiedtechnician/dealer.

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