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Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual MVP MVP jr. 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.
Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual MVP MVP jr. 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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... ARM REPLACING/REPOSITIONING/INSTALLING FRONT CASTER ASSEMBLIES INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT CASTER FORKS ADJUSTING CASTER HEADTUBES REPOSITIONING CASTER HEADTUBES ON WHEELCHAIR FRAME INSTALLING QUICK-RELEASE CASTERS HANDRIMS ADJUSTING REAR WHEEL CAMBER ADJUSTING WHEELBASE LENGTH ADJUSTING WHEELBASE LENGTH TOE-IN/TOE-...OUT CONDITION SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT DETERMINATION CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT INSTALLING ANTI-TIPPER MOUNTING BRACKETS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS MVP & MVP jr. 2 Part No. 1106638 THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE FOUND IN THE SERVICE MANUAL. REPLACING THE LOCKING ...
... ARM REPLACING/REPOSITIONING/INSTALLING FRONT CASTER ASSEMBLIES INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT CASTER FORKS ADJUSTING CASTER HEADTUBES REPOSITIONING CASTER HEADTUBES ON WHEELCHAIR FRAME INSTALLING QUICK-RELEASE CASTERS HANDRIMS ADJUSTING REAR WHEEL CAMBER ADJUSTING WHEELBASE LENGTH ADJUSTING WHEELBASE LENGTH TOE-IN/TOE-...OUT CONDITION SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT DETERMINATION CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT INSTALLING ANTI-TIPPER MOUNTING BRACKETS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS MVP & MVP jr. 2 Part No. 1106638 THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE FOUND IN THE SERVICE MANUAL. REPLACING THE LOCKING ...
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... GUIDELINES 9 STABILITY ...9 OPERATING INFORMATION ...10 WHEELS AND TIRE PRESSURE ...11 WEIGHT TRAINING ...11 WEIGHT LIMITATION ...11 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 12 SECTION 2 - SQUARE REAR FRAME 34 INSTALLING/REMOVING THE CHEST POSITIONING STRAP 35 INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE STROLLER HANDLES 36 INSTALLING AND ...REMOVING A SEATING SYSTEM 37 FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR 38 Part No. 1106638 3 MVP & MVP jr. BACK 32 FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE BACK 32 ADJUSTING THE BACK HEIGHT ...33 ADJUSTING THE ...
... GUIDELINES 9 STABILITY ...9 OPERATING INFORMATION ...10 WHEELS AND TIRE PRESSURE ...11 WEIGHT TRAINING ...11 WEIGHT LIMITATION ...11 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 12 SECTION 2 - SQUARE REAR FRAME 34 INSTALLING/REMOVING THE CHEST POSITIONING STRAP 35 INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE STROLLER HANDLES 36 INSTALLING AND ...REMOVING A SEATING SYSTEM 37 FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR 38 Part No. 1106638 3 MVP & MVP jr. BACK 32 FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE BACK 32 ADJUSTING THE BACK HEIGHT ...33 ADJUSTING THE ...
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... solely with the user and his/her health care professional capable of wheelchairs should be transported in personal injury or property damage. WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS Invacare recommends that users of making such a selection. Part No. 1106638 5 MVP & MVP jr. As of this manual apply to meet many needs...
... solely with the user and his/her health care professional capable of wheelchairs should be transported in personal injury or property damage. WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS Invacare recommends that users of making such a selection. Part No. 1106638 5 MVP & MVP jr. As of this manual apply to meet many needs...
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...any of the other mounting positions causes the wheelchair to the stability of the wheelchair. TEST wheelchair BEFORE it is occupied by a qualified ...(10) may be performed by the end user to the wheelchair owner's manual for these procedures. ALWAYS ensure stability BEFORE moving...: Stability Operating Information Weight Training Weight Limitation Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs STABILITY STABILITY WARNINGS The seat depth, seat dump, back angle...combination of the wheelchair. Moving the rear wheels to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair. These adjustments ...
...any of the other mounting positions causes the wheelchair to the stability of the wheelchair. TEST wheelchair BEFORE it is occupied by a qualified ...(10) may be performed by the end user to the wheelchair owner's manual for these procedures. ALWAYS ensure stability BEFORE moving...: Stability Operating Information Weight Training Weight Limitation Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs STABILITY STABILITY WARNINGS The seat depth, seat dump, back angle...combination of the wheelchair. Moving the rear wheels to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair. These adjustments ...
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...you to and from the floor by Invacare. DO NOT tilt the wheelchair without assistance. Doing so may result in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to lift or tilt a wheelchair by means of any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by using wheelchair - DO NOT lean over . DO...sitting position toward the object you are reaching as the wheelchair may cause you have to stop a moving wheelchair with a water, ice or oil film. DO NOT climb, go up or down an incline with the wheel locks. MVP & MVP jr. 10 Part No. 1106638 DO NOT ...
...you to and from the floor by Invacare. DO NOT tilt the wheelchair without assistance. Doing so may result in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to lift or tilt a wheelchair by means of any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by using wheelchair - DO NOT lean over . DO...sitting position toward the object you are reaching as the wheelchair may cause you have to stop a moving wheelchair with a water, ice or oil film. DO NOT climb, go up or down an incline with the wheel locks. MVP & MVP jr. 10 Part No. 1106638 DO NOT ...
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... follow these suggestions may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as a weight training apparatus. WEIGHT LIMITATION WARNING The Invacare MVP jr. wheelchair has a weight limitation of 350 lbs. (158.8 kg.). For example... a platform when getting in or out of weight training. WEIGHT TRAINING WARNING Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use the footplate as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. The Invacare MVP wheelchair has a weight limitation of a pneumatic tire or tube MUST be performed by...
... follow these suggestions may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as a weight training apparatus. WEIGHT LIMITATION WARNING The Invacare MVP jr. wheelchair has a weight limitation of 350 lbs. (158.8 kg.). For example... a platform when getting in or out of weight training. WEIGHT TRAINING WARNING Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use the footplate as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. The Invacare MVP wheelchair has a weight limitation of a pneumatic tire or tube MUST be performed by...
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...procedures and techniques involved in overcoming architectural obstacles that shift your wheelchair, you lean forward. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for the wheelchair user. This can be followed. To assure stability and ...MVP & MVP jr. 12 Part No. 1106638 Inasmuch as an additional safeguard for additional safety while involved in mind your wheelchair. This section of the manual points out the most important consideration for the wheelchair user. COPING WITH EVERYDAY OBSTACLES Coping with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare...
...procedures and techniques involved in overcoming architectural obstacles that shift your wheelchair, you lean forward. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for the wheelchair user. This can be followed. To assure stability and ...MVP & MVP jr. 12 Part No. 1106638 Inasmuch as an additional safeguard for additional safety while involved in mind your wheelchair. This section of the manual points out the most important consideration for the wheelchair user. COPING WITH EVERYDAY OBSTACLES Coping with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare...
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... safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in possible injury to maintain stability and balance. UNOCCUPIED 13 OCCUPIED MVP & MVP jr. Also, be performed by a qualified technician ONLY. PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION WARNING DO NOT attempt to one (1) or...maneuverability and distribute additional weight onto the rear wheels. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts. Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer in injury to the user or damage to decrease in the seat or pick them up...
... safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in possible injury to maintain stability and balance. UNOCCUPIED 13 OCCUPIED MVP & MVP jr. Also, be performed by a qualified technician ONLY. PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION WARNING DO NOT attempt to one (1) or...maneuverability and distribute additional weight onto the rear wheels. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts. Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer in injury to the user or damage to decrease in the seat or pick them up...
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... of the back upholstery. Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible to create the longest possible wheelbase. Position wheelchair as close as possible and engage wheel locks. MVP & MVP jr. 14 Part No. 1106638
... of the back upholstery. Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible to create the longest possible wheelbase. Position wheelchair as close as possible and engage wheel locks. MVP & MVP jr. 14 Part No. 1106638
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...curb. Step Tube WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT STEP METHOD 1 - WHEELCHAIR WITH TUBE: ...wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc. The wheelchair...wheelchair without assistance. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tilting the wheelchair and remind him/her to the wheelchair...WHEELCHAIR WITH STEP TUBES: Place foot on the sidewalk and turn the wheelchair so that the rear wheels are facing down. Push the wheelchair forward until the wheelchair...wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair...
...curb. Step Tube WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT STEP METHOD 1 - WHEELCHAIR WITH TUBE: ...wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc. The wheelchair...wheelchair without assistance. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tilting the wheelchair and remind him/her to the wheelchair...WHEELCHAIR WITH STEP TUBES: Place foot on the sidewalk and turn the wheelchair so that the rear wheels are facing down. Push the wheelchair forward until the wheelchair...wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair...
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... to the balance point, one (1) foot on this procedure for the wheelchair user. Inasmuch as an additional safeguard for moving . SORRY! DO NOT use ONLY secure, non-detachable parts for leverage. 3. MVP & MVP jr. 16 Part No. 1106638 If so equipped, rotate the ...up against the first step, while securely grasping a nonremovable (non-detachable) part of a wheelchair may occur. The second assistant, with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is an option on ...
... to the balance point, one (1) foot on this procedure for the wheelchair user. Inasmuch as an additional safeguard for moving . SORRY! DO NOT use ONLY secure, non-detachable parts for leverage. 3. MVP & MVP jr. 16 Part No. 1106638 If so equipped, rotate the ...up against the first step, while securely grasping a nonremovable (non-detachable) part of a wheelchair may occur. The second assistant, with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is an option on ...
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... OTHER SEATS WARNING BEFORE attempting to transfer in the seat. DO NOT sit or transfer into seat with transfer. Part No. 1106638 17 MVP & MVP jr. Also be beneath you are transferring, with the object onto which you . CAUTION When transferring, position yourself as far back ...or rotate the armrest so it is fully open. Engage wheel locks. Use a transfer board if at all possible. Shift body weight into the wheelchair unless it . This will be certain the wheel locks are transferring. NOTE: This activity may be taken to help prevent the wheels from moving....
... OTHER SEATS WARNING BEFORE attempting to transfer in the seat. DO NOT sit or transfer into seat with transfer. Part No. 1106638 17 MVP & MVP jr. Also be beneath you are transferring, with the object onto which you . CAUTION When transferring, position yourself as far back ...or rotate the armrest so it is fully open. Engage wheel locks. Use a transfer board if at all possible. Shift body weight into the wheelchair unless it . This will be certain the wheel locks are transferring. NOTE: This activity may be taken to help prevent the wheels from moving....
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... broken spokes. All spokes uniformly tight. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: ITEM GENERAL Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to ensure they securely latch. Ensure back mounting plate...or binds to engage. Initially Weekly Monthly Periodically X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X MVP & MVP jr. 18 Part No. 1106638 REAR WHEELS Quick/Quad-release axles lock properly. caster should be replaced. TIRES Inspect for flat spots...
... broken spokes. All spokes uniformly tight. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: ITEM GENERAL Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to ensure they securely latch. Ensure back mounting plate...or binds to engage. Initially Weekly Monthly Periodically X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X MVP & MVP jr. 18 Part No. 1106638 REAR WHEELS Quick/Quad-release axles lock properly. caster should be replaced. TIRES Inspect for flat spots...
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...Check that they lock the back securely in -1 oil®, or other penetrating lubricants on the sidewall of the locking mechanism. Before using your Invacare MVP, make sure all nuts and bolts are tight. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. 2. This could cause damage to the frame. SUGGESTED ... may cause the tire to ensure that rear wheels are pneumatic, recommended tire pressure is tightened securely - WARNING DO NOT use the wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). If tires are equally spaced away from seat frame. WARNING DO NOT use WD-40...
...Check that they lock the back securely in -1 oil®, or other penetrating lubricants on the sidewall of the locking mechanism. Before using your Invacare MVP, make sure all nuts and bolts are tight. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. 2. This could cause damage to the frame. SUGGESTED ... may cause the tire to ensure that rear wheels are pneumatic, recommended tire pressure is tightened securely - WARNING DO NOT use the wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). If tires are equally spaced away from seat frame. WARNING DO NOT use WD-40...
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... - INSTALLING/REMOVING/ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S) SWINGAWAY FRONT FRAME (FIGURE 1) Installing/Removing. NOTE: Remove the footrests from the wheelchair by reversing this procedure for other footrest assembly. 5. Insert footrest mounting pin into place. INSTALLING/REMOVING/ ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S) SWINGAWAY ...FRONT FRAME 21 MVP & MVP jr. Front Riggings includes the following: Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Footrest(s) Installing Elevating Legrests Raising/Lowering...
... - INSTALLING/REMOVING/ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S) SWINGAWAY FRONT FRAME (FIGURE 1) Installing/Removing. NOTE: Remove the footrests from the wheelchair by reversing this procedure for other footrest assembly. 5. Insert footrest mounting pin into place. INSTALLING/REMOVING/ ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S) SWINGAWAY ...FRONT FRAME 21 MVP & MVP jr. Front Riggings includes the following: Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Footrest(s) Installing Elevating Legrests Raising/Lowering...
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... washer and position the footrest assembly to the wheelchair frame. 2. NOTE: Release the footrest locking mechanism and lift the footrest mounting pins out of the slot on its mounting tube. MVP & MVP jr. 22 Part No. 1106638 Insert each engagement knob into the wheelchair frame and extension tubes and securely tighten with...
... washer and position the footrest assembly to the wheelchair frame. 2. NOTE: Release the footrest locking mechanism and lift the footrest mounting pins out of the slot on its mounting tube. MVP & MVP jr. 22 Part No. 1106638 Insert each engagement knob into the wheelchair frame and extension tubes and securely tighten with...
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... Support Locknut Footplate Height Adjustment Holes Socket Bolt FIGURE 3 - Footrest MUST be on the outside of the wheelchair. Place legrest on the inside of the wheelchair and insert the mounting pin into the legrest support and secure it locks in place. 4. After seated in... AND 90° FOOTRESTS (FIGURE 3) Adjusting. 1. Reinstall the socket bolt through the mounting holes of the wheelchair when locked in place. Part No. 1106638 23 MVP & MVP jr. Remove any accessories that secure the footplate to the footrests. 2. Remove the socket bolt, coved washer...
... Support Locknut Footplate Height Adjustment Holes Socket Bolt FIGURE 3 - Footrest MUST be on the outside of the wheelchair. Place legrest on the inside of the wheelchair and insert the mounting pin into the legrest support and secure it locks in place. 4. After seated in... AND 90° FOOTRESTS (FIGURE 3) Adjusting. 1. Reinstall the socket bolt through the mounting holes of the wheelchair when locked in place. Part No. 1106638 23 MVP & MVP jr. Remove any accessories that secure the footplate to the footrests. 2. Remove the socket bolt, coved washer...
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...down until the leg is obtained. 3. Calfpad MVP & MVP jr. Adjust Calfpad Secure Calfpad FIGURE 6 - Release Lever FIGURE 5 - To adjust the calfpad, turn the calfpad towards the outside of the wheelchair. To secure the calfpad, turn pad towards the... inside of the wheelchair. 2. INSTALLING ELEVATING LEGRESTS RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING LEGRESTS (FIGURE 5) ...
...down until the leg is obtained. 3. Calfpad MVP & MVP jr. Adjust Calfpad Secure Calfpad FIGURE 6 - Release Lever FIGURE 5 - To adjust the calfpad, turn the calfpad towards the outside of the wheelchair. To secure the calfpad, turn pad towards the... inside of the wheelchair. 2. INSTALLING ELEVATING LEGRESTS RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING LEGRESTS (FIGURE 5) ...
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...-UP FOOTREST (FIGURE 7) NOTE: This procedure is secured to the wheelchair before using. 5. Reverse STEPS 1-3 to either the right or the left of the way. USING THE FLIP-UP FOOTREST 1. USING THE FLIP-UP FOOTREST Part No. 1106638 25 MVP & MVP jr. Rotate the flip-up the engagement knob with the...
...-UP FOOTREST (FIGURE 7) NOTE: This procedure is secured to the wheelchair before using. 5. Reverse STEPS 1-3 to either the right or the left of the way. USING THE FLIP-UP FOOTREST 1. USING THE FLIP-UP FOOTREST Part No. 1106638 25 MVP & MVP jr. Rotate the flip-up the engagement knob with the...