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For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference. Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual Insignia™ DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair.
For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference. Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual Insignia™ DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair.
Owners Manual
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... 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 specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with invacare accessories. ƽ WARNING A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. ALSO, A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM ALL...
... 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 specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with invacare accessories. ƽ WARNING A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. ALSO, A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM ALL...
Owners Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
Owners Manual
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WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to seat/chest positioning straps - It is not designed for use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. It is Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should NOT be transported in vehicles of wear appear, belt MUST be used in this manual and apply to the...
WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to seat/chest positioning straps - It is not designed for use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. It is Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should NOT be transported in vehicles of wear appear, belt MUST be used in this manual and apply to the...
Owners Manual
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... of the rear wheels, anti‐tipper model, as well as a weight training apparatus. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be used to maintain a 1½ to the stability of its wheelchairs as the user condition directly relate to 2‐inch ground clearance. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a seat for the safe...
... of the rear wheels, anti‐tipper model, as well as a weight training apparatus. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be used to maintain a 1½ to the stability of its wheelchairs as the user condition directly relate to 2‐inch ground clearance. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a seat for the safe...
Owners Manual
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... that grips are an option for the wheelchair user. ALWAYS use of the wheelchair, every precaution should be observed when traversing such surfaces. Avoid storing or using the anti‐tippers as this wheelchair, Invacare strongly recommends using the wheelchair near open and the seat frame rails are not brakes. DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. Otherwise, damage or injury may...
... that grips are an option for the wheelchair user. ALWAYS use of the wheelchair, every precaution should be observed when traversing such surfaces. Avoid storing or using the anti‐tippers as this wheelchair, Invacare strongly recommends using the wheelchair near open and the seat frame rails are not brakes. DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. Otherwise, damage or injury may...
Owners Manual
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...wheelchair user and assistant with daily living activities that may differ from those described in a straight line. This wheelchair has been designed to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this manual MUST be achieved by advancing the wheelchair and then reversing it in this wheelchair (you MUST maintain proper balance at all . Invacare recommends using seat...pointing in mind your wheelchair. This can be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Part No. 1163197 11 Insignia™ If signs of the armrests. If more than the length of wear appear, seat positioning strap MUST ...
...wheelchair user and assistant with daily living activities that may differ from those described in a straight line. This wheelchair has been designed to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this manual MUST be achieved by advancing the wheelchair and then reversing it in this wheelchair (you MUST maintain proper balance at all . Invacare recommends using seat...pointing in mind your wheelchair. This can be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Part No. 1163197 11 Insignia™ If signs of the armrests. If more than the length of wear appear, seat positioning strap MUST ...
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... the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as this procedure, refer to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of detachable parts such as a tool to create the longest possible wheelbase. Position wheelchair as close as the user condition directly relate to decrease in and out of the rear wheels, anti-tipper model, as...
... the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as this procedure, refer to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of detachable parts such as a tool to create the longest possible wheelbase. Position wheelchair as close as the user condition directly relate to decrease in and out of the rear wheels, anti-tipper model, as...
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... to the user or damage to the balance point, one continuous movement. Lifting by lifting on the next stair and repeats STEP 1. 4. Invacare recommends using the wheelchair. If necessary, rotate the anti‐tippers so the wheels are facing down . The second assistant, with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap...
... to the user or damage to the balance point, one continuous movement. Lifting by lifting on the next stair and repeats STEP 1. 4. Invacare recommends using the wheelchair. If necessary, rotate the anti‐tippers so the wheels are facing down . The second assistant, with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap...
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...wheels for cracks and wear. Part No. 1163197 17 Insignia™ Routine maintenance will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair MUST be made to suit your wheelchair...servicing. Inspect/Adjust Weekly ❑ Ensure that the wheel locks prevent the wheelchair from moving when engaged. ❑ Inspect the seat and back for rips and sagging. ❑ Inspect the seat...Check that quick‐release axles lock properly. Replace if damaged. ❑ If equipped, check that the wheel locks DO NOT interfere with any signs of ...
...wheels for cracks and wear. Part No. 1163197 17 Insignia™ Routine maintenance will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair MUST be made to suit your wheelchair...servicing. Inspect/Adjust Weekly ❑ Ensure that the wheel locks prevent the wheelchair from moving when engaged. ❑ Inspect the seat and back for rips and sagging. ❑ Inspect the seat...Check that quick‐release axles lock properly. Replace if damaged. ❑ If equipped, check that the wheel locks DO NOT interfere with any signs of ...
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... are equally spaced away from seat frame. Caster should come to frame is no excessive drag or pull to a stop . ❑ Inspect front caster for tightness. SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING ❑ Ensure all labels are present and legible. Troubleshooting Chair Veers Chair 3 Sluggish Turn or Casters Squeaks and Right/Left Wheels Performance Flutter Rattles X X X X X X X X Looseness in...
... are equally spaced away from seat frame. Caster should come to frame is no excessive drag or pull to a stop . ❑ Inspect front caster for tightness. SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING ❑ Ensure all labels are present and legible. Troubleshooting Chair Veers Chair 3 Sluggish Turn or Casters Squeaks and Right/Left Wheels Performance Flutter Rattles X X X X X X X X Looseness in...
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... INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Maintenance Maintenance Safety Precautions ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware 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...
... INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Maintenance Maintenance Safety Precautions ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware 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...
Owners Manual
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...repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is perpendicular to use. Installing 1. Removing 1. Rotate outward to FIGURE 4.1. Installing/Removing Front Riggings Assembly NOTE: For this procedure, refer to remove FIGURE 4.1 Installing/Removing Front Riggings Assembly Insignia™ 20 Part No. 1163197 Push the front rigging assembly towards the inside of the wheelchair...Pins Hinge Plates/ Hinge Pins Rotate inward to wheelchair). 2. An "audible" click will be heard when locked in place. Install the hinge plates on the front rigging assembly ...
...repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is perpendicular to use. Installing 1. Removing 1. Rotate outward to FIGURE 4.1. Installing/Removing Front Riggings Assembly NOTE: For this procedure, refer to remove FIGURE 4.1 Installing/Removing Front Riggings Assembly Insignia™ 20 Part No. 1163197 Push the front rigging assembly towards the inside of the wheelchair...Pins Hinge Plates/ Hinge Pins Rotate inward to wheelchair). 2. An "audible" click will be heard when locked in place. Install the hinge plates on the front rigging assembly ...
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SECTION 5-ARMS Changing from Full Length Armrest to FIGURE 5.5 on opposite side of chair. Rotate armrest 180°, ensuring that the scalloped edge of the channel remains facing toward the inside of the wheelchair, and install on page 26. 1. Full Length Armrest Desk Length Armrest Position for Full Length Position for Desk Length FIGURE 5.5 Changing from Full Length Armrest to Desk Length Armrest and Vice Versa NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Desk Length Armrest and Vice Versa Insignia™ 26 Part No. 1163197 Remove the armrest. 2.
SECTION 5-ARMS Changing from Full Length Armrest to FIGURE 5.5 on opposite side of chair. Rotate armrest 180°, ensuring that the scalloped edge of the channel remains facing toward the inside of the wheelchair, and install on page 26. 1. Full Length Armrest Desk Length Armrest Position for Full Length Position for Desk Length FIGURE 5.5 Changing from Full Length Armrest to Desk Length Armrest and Vice Versa NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Desk Length Armrest and Vice Versa Insignia™ 26 Part No. 1163197 Remove the armrest. 2.
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... and pull the quick release axle with rear wheel into the axle lug into the rear wheel (Detail "C"). 2. Insert the quick release axle into the wheelchair frame (Detail "B"). Installing ƽ WARNING Make sure the detent pin and...Part No. 1163197 SECTION 7-REAR WHEELS SECTION 7-REAR WHEELS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before operating the wheelchair. Push in the wheelchair frame (Detail "A" and "B"). 2. Insert the quick release axle with rear wheel out of the rear wheel or the seat-to-floor height. NOTE: If replacing the same size rear wheel...
... and pull the quick release axle with rear wheel into the axle lug into the rear wheel (Detail "C"). 2. Insert the quick release axle into the wheelchair frame (Detail "B"). Installing ƽ WARNING Make sure the detent pin and...Part No. 1163197 SECTION 7-REAR WHEELS SECTION 7-REAR WHEELS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before operating the wheelchair. Push in the wheelchair frame (Detail "A" and "B"). 2. Insert the quick release axle with rear wheel out of the rear wheel or the seat-to-floor height. NOTE: If replacing the same size rear wheel...
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...Installing 1. Installing 1. Using an "L" square, rotate the fork/headtube assembly so that the flat edge of wheelchair...and adjust locknuts according to top of arc (wheels should swing once to floor. NOTE: This ...Installing Front Casters Removing/Installing the Caster/Fork/Headtube Assembly Removing NOTE: For this procedure MUST be performed if replacing the exact same size front caster. Removing/Installing...A. Part No. 1163197 33 Insignia™ SECTION 8-FRONT CASTERS SECTION 8-FRONT CASTERS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use,...
...Installing 1. Installing 1. Using an "L" square, rotate the fork/headtube assembly so that the flat edge of wheelchair...and adjust locknuts according to top of arc (wheels should swing once to floor. NOTE: This ...Installing Front Casters Removing/Installing the Caster/Fork/Headtube Assembly Removing NOTE: For this procedure MUST be performed if replacing the exact same size front caster. Removing/Installing...A. Part No. 1163197 33 Insignia™ SECTION 8-FRONT CASTERS SECTION 8-FRONT CASTERS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use,...
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...; to the chart in the hole on this wheelchair, Invacare strongly recommends using the anti-tippers as the anti-tippers are facing down. If changing the seat-to-floor height with or without a change to seat-to -floor angle of protection against tipover. Inasmuch as a safeguard for the wheelchair user. Extra caution MUST be fully engaged and...
...; to the chart in the hole on this wheelchair, Invacare strongly recommends using the anti-tippers as the anti-tippers are facing down. If changing the seat-to-floor height with or without a change to seat-to -floor angle of protection against tipover. Inasmuch as a safeguard for the wheelchair user. Extra caution MUST be fully engaged and...
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... "B"). NOTE: After the cleaning solution has dried, it is not installed on the wheelchair for the user to FIGURE 11.3. 1. Remove the user and the O2 cylinder from the wheelchair when cleaning the O2 holder. FIGURE 11.3 Using the O2 Holder Cleaning the O2 Holder ƽ WARNING The user and O2 cylinder MUST be removed from the...
... "B"). NOTE: After the cleaning solution has dried, it is not installed on the wheelchair for the user to FIGURE 11.3. 1. Remove the user and the O2 cylinder from the wheelchair when cleaning the O2 holder. FIGURE 11.3 Using the O2 Holder Cleaning the O2 Holder ƽ WARNING The user and O2 cylinder MUST be removed from the...
Owners Manual
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...fastened while carrying items. NEVER insert or remove items while wheelchair is no interference with folding the wheelchair, the rear wheels, or the swing-back arms. Strap MUST be cleaned ...wheelchair. 1. Clamp 7. Removing 1. Insignia™ 48 Part No. 1163197 The base cleans easily with the mounting screw and locknut. Tighten securely. 3. Remove the mounting screw and locknut that there is moving. Slide the clamp with mounting screw and locknut. Step Tube FIGURE 11.8 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier Installing/Removing the Seat Positioning Strap Installing...
...fastened while carrying items. NEVER insert or remove items while wheelchair is no interference with folding the wheelchair, the rear wheels, or the swing-back arms. Strap MUST be cleaned ...wheelchair. 1. Clamp 7. Removing 1. Insignia™ 48 Part No. 1163197 The base cleans easily with the mounting screw and locknut. Tighten securely. 3. Remove the mounting screw and locknut that there is moving. Slide the clamp with mounting screw and locknut. Step Tube FIGURE 11.8 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier Installing/Removing the Seat Positioning Strap Installing...
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...and is not transferable or assignable to be defective, such product shall be proven to any subsequent purchaser or owner. Invacare warrants the upholstered materials (seat, back and armrests of the arm assembly) and remaining components of the seller's invoice required for coverage ... other transfer of title to be free from defects in replacement part installation or repair of any other legal rights which vary from Invacare or a dealer, with refurbished or new parts. Provide dealer's name, address, the product model number, date of purchase, indicate nature of this product when ...
...and is not transferable or assignable to be defective, such product shall be proven to any subsequent purchaser or owner. Invacare warrants the upholstered materials (seat, back and armrests of the arm assembly) and remaining components of the seller's invoice required for coverage ... other transfer of title to be free from defects in replacement part installation or repair of any other legal rights which vary from Invacare or a dealer, with refurbished or new parts. Provide dealer's name, address, the product model number, date of purchase, indicate nature of this product when ...