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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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...INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE FOUND IN THE SERVICE MANUAL. OTHERWISE ...WHEELCHAIR FRAME INSTALLING QUICK-RELEASE CASTERS HANDRIMS ADJUSTING REAR WHEEL CAMBER ADJUSTING WHEELBASE LENGTH ADJUSTING WHEELBASE LENGTH TOE-IN/TOE-OUT ALIGNMENT CORRECTING THE 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...
...INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE FOUND IN THE SERVICE MANUAL. OTHERWISE ...WHEELCHAIR FRAME INSTALLING QUICK-RELEASE CASTERS HANDRIMS ADJUSTING REAR WHEEL CAMBER ADJUSTING WHEELBASE LENGTH ADJUSTING WHEELBASE LENGTH TOE-IN/TOE-OUT ALIGNMENT CORRECTING THE 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...
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...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. FRONT RIGGINGS 21 INSTALLING/REMOVING/ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S 21 INSTALLING ELEVATING LEGRESTS 23 RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING LEGRESTS 24 ADJUSTING CALFPADS...6 SPECIFICATIONS 7 SECTION 1 - GENERAL 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 -
...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. FRONT RIGGINGS 21 INSTALLING/REMOVING/ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S 21 INSTALLING ELEVATING LEGRESTS 23 RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING LEGRESTS 24 ADJUSTING CALFPADS...6 SPECIFICATIONS 7 SECTION 1 - GENERAL 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 -
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... solely with the user and his/her health care professional capable of the end user. Part No. 1106638 5 MVP & MVP jr. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to be transported in wheelchairs. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind while in vehicles of the restraints made of any...
... solely with the user and his/her health care professional capable of the end user. Part No. 1106638 5 MVP & MVP jr. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to be transported in wheelchairs. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind while in vehicles of the restraints made of any...
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... it is occupied by a qualified technician ONLY. NOTE: Additional adjustments may cause the wheelchair to one (1) or any of the wheelchair. Refer to the stability of the wheelchair. Part No. 1106638 9 MVP & MVP jr. Any change to decrease in the axle mounting plate. To maintain maximum stability, position the rear wheels in the most...
... it is occupied by a qualified technician ONLY. NOTE: Additional adjustments may cause the wheelchair to one (1) or any of the wheelchair. Refer to the stability of the wheelchair. Part No. 1106638 9 MVP & MVP jr. Any change to decrease in the axle mounting plate. To maintain maximum stability, position the rear wheels in the most...
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...BEFORE using any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair. Turn both casters toward the direction you to the wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with a water, ice or oil film. DO NOT use an escalator to reduce the gap distance. MVP & MVP jr. 10 Part No. 1106638 DO NOT ...NOT attempt to ride over . DO NOT attempt to and from the floor by Invacare. DO NOT stand on roads, streets or highways. DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you are fully seated into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat rails are reaching as the...
...BEFORE using any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair. Turn both casters toward the direction you to the wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with a water, ice or oil film. DO NOT use an escalator to reduce the gap distance. MVP & MVP jr. 10 Part No. 1106638 DO NOT ...NOT attempt to ride over . DO NOT attempt to and from the floor by Invacare. DO NOT stand on roads, streets or highways. DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you are fully seated into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat rails are reaching as the...
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... follow these suggestions may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. WEIGHT LIMITATION WARNING The Invacare MVP jr. wheelchair has a weight limitation of 350 lbs. (158.8 kg.). The Invacare MVP Heavy Duty wheelchair has a weight limitation of 150 lbs. (68 kg.). and a seating system...
... follow these suggestions may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. WEIGHT LIMITATION WARNING The Invacare MVP jr. wheelchair has a weight limitation of 350 lbs. (158.8 kg.). The Invacare MVP Heavy Duty wheelchair has a weight limitation of 150 lbs. (68 kg.). and a seating system...
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... wear your knees whenever tilting the wheelchair or traversing curbs, or other impediments. To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for the wheelchair user. A NOTE TO WHEELCHAIR ASSISTANTS When assistance to deal with ...in a straight line. Your wheelchair has been designed to manage your wheelchair, you are discussed on this manual are pointing in maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. This can be achieved by many. MVP & MVP jr. 12 Part No. 1106638...
... wear your knees whenever tilting the wheelchair or traversing curbs, or other impediments. To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for the wheelchair user. A NOTE TO WHEELCHAIR ASSISTANTS When assistance to deal with ...in a straight line. Your wheelchair has been designed to manage your wheelchair, you are discussed on this manual are pointing in maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. This can be achieved by many. MVP & MVP jr. 12 Part No. 1106638...
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... changing the stability of any removable (detachable) parts. When reaching, leaning, bending or bending forward, it alone. UNOCCUPIED 13 OCCUPIED MVP & MVP jr. Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair. GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift or tilt...
... changing the stability of any removable (detachable) parts. When reaching, leaning, bending or bending forward, it alone. UNOCCUPIED 13 OCCUPIED MVP & MVP jr. Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair. GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift or tilt...
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... the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as your arm will change your center of the back upholstery. Reaching, Bending - Position wheelchair as close as possible to create the longest possible wheelbase. Point front casters forward to the desired object. WARNING DO NOT lean over . This will... and may cause you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your sitting position. MVP & MVP jr. 14 Part No. 1106638
... the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as your arm will change your center of the back upholstery. Reaching, Bending - Position wheelchair as close as possible to create the longest possible wheelbase. Point front casters forward to the desired object. WARNING DO NOT lean over . This will... and may cause you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your sitting position. MVP & MVP jr. 14 Part No. 1106638
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...achieved and the front casters clear the curb. The wheelchair should be tilted back to the balance point and, in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the anti-tip wheels are against the curb. Part No. 1106638 15 MVP & MVP jr. Be sure the occupants feet and ...hands are facing down. This could result in one of all wheels and/or pinch points. TIPPING - At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in the weight distribution. Roll the wheelchair forward and SLOWLY lower ...
...achieved and the front casters clear the curb. The wheelchair should be tilted back to the balance point and, in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the anti-tip wheels are against the curb. Part No. 1106638 15 MVP & MVP jr. Be sure the occupants feet and ...hands are facing down. This could result in one of all wheels and/or pinch points. TIPPING - At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in the weight distribution. Roll the wheelchair forward and SLOWLY lower ...
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... and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use an escalator to moving the wheelchair between floors. MVP & MVP jr. 16 Part No. 1106638 Follow this wheelchair (You 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...
... and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use an escalator to moving the wheelchair between floors. MVP & MVP jr. 16 Part No. 1106638 Follow this wheelchair (You 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...
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...taken to reduce the gap distance. NOTE: This activity may be certain the wheel locks are transferring. Position the wheelchair as close as possible in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be beneath you are engaged to help prevent the wheels from moving. Remove, lower or ...platform will prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the way. Use a transfer board if at all possible. Part No. 1106638 17 MVP & MVP jr. Shift body weight into the wheelchair unless it . Align both casters parallel with transfer. Engage wheel locks.
...taken to reduce the gap distance. NOTE: This activity may be certain the wheel locks are transferring. Position the wheelchair as close as possible in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be beneath you are engaged to help prevent the wheels from moving. Remove, lower or ...platform will prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the way. Use a transfer board if at all possible. Part No. 1106638 17 MVP & MVP jr. Shift body weight into the wheelchair unless it . Align both casters parallel with transfer. Engage wheel locks.
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... armrests. 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 Lubricate if necessary. No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun. caster should be made to a stop . Loosen/tighten locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to suit your wheelchair. HANDRIMS Inspect for tightness. Routine...
... armrests. 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 Lubricate if necessary. No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun. caster should be made to a stop . Loosen/tighten locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to suit your wheelchair. HANDRIMS Inspect for tightness. Routine...
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...to ensure that rear wheels are tight. If the back does not lock properly, take the wheelchair to follow these suggestions may result. Part No. 1106638 19 MVP & MVP jr. X X Check that they lock the back securely in Chair SOLUTIONS X X X... X Check tires for correct and equal pressure. MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all parts for proper adjustment. Before using your Invacare MVP...
...to ensure that rear wheels are tight. If the back does not lock properly, take the wheelchair to follow these suggestions may result. Part No. 1106638 19 MVP & MVP jr. X X Check that they lock the back securely in Chair SOLUTIONS X X X... X Check tires for correct and equal pressure. MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all parts for proper adjustment. Before using your Invacare MVP...
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... outward. otherwise, injury or damage may result. ADJUSTING NOTE: The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair when locked in place. 4. INSTALLING/REMOVING/ ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S) SWINGAWAY FRONT FRAME 21 MVP & MVP jr. INSTALLING/REMOVING/ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S) SWINGAWAY FRONT FRAME (FIGURE 1) Installing/Removing. INSTALLING/REMOVING Footrest Mounting Pin Footrest...
... outward. otherwise, injury or damage may result. ADJUSTING NOTE: The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair when locked in place. 4. INSTALLING/REMOVING/ ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S) SWINGAWAY FRONT FRAME 21 MVP & MVP jr. INSTALLING/REMOVING/ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S) SWINGAWAY FRONT FRAME (FIGURE 1) Installing/Removing. INSTALLING/REMOVING Footrest Mounting Pin Footrest...
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... that secure the flip-up footrest to simplify this procedure for the other footrest. 6. MVP & MVP jr. 22 Part No. 1106638 Remove impact guards and/or calf strap, if so equipped. 2. FIXED FRONT FRAME (FIGURE 2) Installing. 1. Lower the wheelchair onto all four (4) wheels. 6. INSTALLING/REMOVING/ ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S) - Reinstall the two (2) socket...
... that secure the flip-up footrest to simplify this procedure for the other footrest. 6. MVP & MVP jr. 22 Part No. 1106638 Remove impact guards and/or calf strap, if so equipped. 2. FIXED FRONT FRAME (FIGURE 2) Installing. 1. Lower the wheelchair onto all four (4) wheels. 6. INSTALLING/REMOVING/ ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S) - Reinstall the two (2) socket...
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...the footrest support with the bolt and nut. 2. Footrest Support Locknut Footplate Height Adjustment Holes Socket Bolt FIGURE 3 - After seated in wheelchair, adjust footrest to correct height by loosening nut and sliding the pivot tube up or down until it with the coved washer and ...bolt through the mounting holes of the wheelchair when locked in place. Place legrest on the inside of the wheelchair and insert the mounting pin into the legrest support and secure it locks in place. 4. Part No. 1106638 23 MVP & MVP jr. Remove the socket bolt, coved ...
...the footrest support with the bolt and nut. 2. Footrest Support Locknut Footplate Height Adjustment Holes Socket Bolt FIGURE 3 - After seated in wheelchair, adjust footrest to correct height by loosening nut and sliding the pivot tube up or down until it with the coved washer and ...bolt through the mounting holes of the wheelchair when locked in place. Place legrest on the inside of the wheelchair and insert the mounting pin into the legrest support and secure it locks in place. 4. Part No. 1106638 23 MVP & MVP jr. Remove the socket bolt, coved ...
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.... 3. INSTALLING ELEVATING LEGRESTS RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING LEGRESTS (FIGURE 5) 1. To adjust the calfpad, turn the calfpad towards the outside of the wheelchair. 2. ADJUSTING CALFPADS 24 Part No. 1106638 RAISING - LOWERING - Calfpad MVP & MVP jr. Adjust Calfpad Secure Calfpad FIGURE 6 - Support leg with other hand. RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING LEGRESTS ADJUSTING CALFPADS (FIGURE 6) 1. To secure...
.... 3. INSTALLING ELEVATING LEGRESTS RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING LEGRESTS (FIGURE 5) 1. To adjust the calfpad, turn the calfpad towards the outside of the wheelchair. 2. ADJUSTING CALFPADS 24 Part No. 1106638 RAISING - LOWERING - Calfpad MVP & MVP jr. Adjust Calfpad Secure Calfpad FIGURE 6 - Support leg with other hand. RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING LEGRESTS ADJUSTING CALFPADS (FIGURE 6) 1. To secure...
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... not directly below the extension tube. Reverse STEPS 1-3 to enter the wheelchair. Refer to ENTERING/EXITING THE WHEELCHAIR in position. 4. USING THE FLIP-UP FOOTREST 1. USING THE FLIP-UP FOOTREST Part No. 1106638 25 MVP & MVP jr. NOTE: Make sure the latch is in this section of the... the right or the left of the way. Rotate the flip-up footrest is for fixed front frames ONLY. Rotate the footrest towards the wheelchair. 2. Line up Footrest Engagement Knob Slot Extension Tube Latch FIGURE 7 - Make sure the flip-up footrest out of the extension tube. ...
... not directly below the extension tube. Reverse STEPS 1-3 to enter the wheelchair. Refer to ENTERING/EXITING THE WHEELCHAIR in position. 4. USING THE FLIP-UP FOOTREST 1. USING THE FLIP-UP FOOTREST Part No. 1106638 25 MVP & MVP jr. NOTE: Make sure the latch is in this section of the... the right or the left of the way. Rotate the flip-up footrest is for fixed front frames ONLY. Rotate the footrest towards the wheelchair. 2. Line up Footrest Engagement Knob Slot Extension Tube Latch FIGURE 7 - Make sure the flip-up footrest out of the extension tube. ...