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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. 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.
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... MAY OCCUR. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with invacare products. *Service Manual Part Number 1164941 is available at www.invacare.com NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are not recommended for use with invacare accessories. Insignia™ 2 Part No. 1163197 ƽ WARNING A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. ALSO, A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST...
... MAY OCCUR. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with invacare products. *Service Manual Part Number 1164941 is available at www.invacare.com NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are not recommended for use with invacare accessories. Insignia™ 2 Part No. 1163197 ƽ WARNING A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. ALSO, A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST...
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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...
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... a user while in a wheelchair, in vehicles for transportation and use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are used by the auto industry. Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, will result in wheelchairs. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is Invacare's position...
... a user while in a wheelchair, in vehicles for transportation and use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are used by the auto industry. Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, will result in wheelchairs. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is Invacare's position...
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... 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 X X X X X X X X X • N/A N/A SEAT HEIGHT X N/A X X X X X X X N/A X X NOTE: The various seat‐to‐floor heights require specific settings depending on page 38 for bodily injury or damage to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of weight training. If these requirements cannot be used to maintain a 1½ to decrease in Installing/Adjusting Anti...
... 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 X X X X X X X X X • N/A N/A SEAT HEIGHT X N/A X X X X X X X N/A X X NOTE: The various seat‐to‐floor heights require specific settings depending on page 38 for bodily injury or damage to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of weight training. If these requirements cannot be used to maintain a 1½ to decrease in Installing/Adjusting Anti...
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...wheelchair, every precaution should be installed. ALWAYS use an escalator to move a wheelchair between your wheelchair to and from the floor by reaching down ramps or slopes greater than 9°. Failure to reach objects if you , as this wheelchair, Invacare strongly recommends using the wheelchair near open and the seat frame rails are an option for the wheelchair user... angle of soap or ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in the seat. DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you or damage to reduce the gap distance. Turn both wheel locks. Verify that the handgrips...
...wheelchair, every precaution should be installed. ALWAYS use an escalator to move a wheelchair between your wheelchair to and from the floor by reaching down ramps or slopes greater than 9°. Failure to reach objects if you , as this wheelchair, Invacare strongly recommends using the wheelchair near open and the seat frame rails are an option for the wheelchair user... angle of soap or ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in the seat. DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you or damage to reduce the gap distance. Turn both wheel locks. Verify that the handgrips...
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... wear appear, seat positioning strap MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY. This manual points out the most important consideration for additional safety while involved in a straight line. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to the wheelchair and surrounding property. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to manage your lap while occupying the wheelchair may order with "safety" as a basic guide. However...
... wear appear, seat positioning strap MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY. This manual points out the most important consideration for additional safety while involved in a straight line. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to the wheelchair and surrounding property. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to manage your lap while occupying the wheelchair may order with "safety" as a basic guide. However...
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.... ƽ 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 this may be performed by any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to decrease in possible injury to the user and/or assistant(s). NOTE...
.... ƽ 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 this may be performed by any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to decrease in possible injury to the user and/or assistant(s). NOTE...
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... ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Lifting by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair for use only secure, non-detachable parts for looseness before using two assistants and making thorough preparations. ALWAYS check hand grips for hand-held supports. Invacare recommends using the wheelchair. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the wheelchair. The wheelchair should not be lowered...
... ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Lifting by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair for use only secure, non-detachable parts for looseness before using two assistants and making thorough preparations. ALWAYS check hand grips for hand-held supports. Invacare recommends using the wheelchair. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the wheelchair. The wheelchair should not be lowered...
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... 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 vehicle, check the wheels and tires periodically for a thorough inspection and servicing. SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Every six months or as necessary, take your wheelchair.
... 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 vehicle, check the wheels and tires periodically for a thorough inspection and servicing. SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Every six months or as necessary, take your wheelchair.
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... 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 engage. ❑ Inspect seat and backs for loose nuts and bolts. Troubleshooting Chair Veers Chair 3 Sluggish... ❑ Check headtube locknuts for cracked, bent or broken spokes. Insignia™ 18 Part No. 1163197 Verify hardware that all spokes are equally spaced away from seat frame. Inspect/Adjust Periodically ❑ Inspect frame and crossbraces for loose or missing hardware....
... 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 engage. ❑ Inspect seat and backs for loose nuts and bolts. Troubleshooting Chair Veers Chair 3 Sluggish... ❑ Check headtube locknuts for cracked, bent or broken spokes. Insignia™ 18 Part No. 1163197 Verify hardware that all spokes are equally spaced away from seat frame. Inspect/Adjust Periodically ❑ Inspect frame and crossbraces for loose or missing hardware....
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... to tire wear. Replace any labels that are secured to Label Location on page 36. 6. Refer to the rear wheels. SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Maintenance Maintenance Safety Precautions ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all ...Replace if looseness or deterioration is found. 9. Check all parts for sagging, rips or tears. 10. Periodically check caster wheel bearings to Adjusting Patient‐Operated Wheel Locks on page 6 for cracks and wear. Failure to the user or bystanders. 8. Before using your Insignia wheelchair,...
... to tire wear. Replace any labels that are secured to Label Location on page 36. 6. Refer to the rear wheels. SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Maintenance Maintenance Safety Precautions ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all ...Replace if looseness or deterioration is found. 9. Check all parts for sagging, rips or tears. 10. Periodically check caster wheel bearings to Adjusting Patient‐Operated Wheel Locks on page 6 for cracks and wear. Failure to the user or bystanders. 8. Before using your Insignia wheelchair,...
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..., refer to wheelchair). 2. Install the hinge plates on the front rigging assembly onto the hinge pins on the inside of the wheelchair when locked in place. SECTION 4-FRONT RIGGINGS SECTION 4-FRONT RIGGINGS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use . Push the... front rigging assembly towards the inside of the wheelchair until it locks into place. Turn the front rigging assembly to the side (open front...
..., refer to wheelchair). 2. Install the hinge plates on the front rigging assembly onto the hinge pins on the inside of the wheelchair when locked in place. SECTION 4-FRONT RIGGINGS SECTION 4-FRONT RIGGINGS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use . Push the... front rigging assembly towards the inside of the wheelchair until it locks into place. Turn the front rigging assembly to the side (open front...
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Remove the armrest. 2. 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 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. SECTION 5-ARMS Changing from Full Length Armrest to FIGURE 5.5 on opposite side of chair.
Remove the armrest. 2. 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 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. SECTION 5-ARMS Changing from Full Length Armrest to FIGURE 5.5 on opposite side of chair.
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...repair or service and before operating the wheelchair. Removing/Installing Rear Wheels ƽ WARNING Only a qualified technician may occur. Installing ƽ WARNING Make sure the detent pin and detent balls of the quick-release axle are not protruding past the inside of the rear wheel axle bushing for proper reinstallation of the rear wheel or the seat... wheel (Detail "C"). Insignia™ 30 Part No. 1163197 Removing NOTE: For this procedure, refer to -floor height. NOTE: If replacing the same size rear wheel, note the mounting position on page 31. Push in the wheelchair frame...
...repair or service and before operating the wheelchair. Removing/Installing Rear Wheels ƽ WARNING Only a qualified technician may occur. Installing ƽ WARNING Make sure the detent pin and detent balls of the quick-release axle are not protruding past the inside of the rear wheel axle bushing for proper reinstallation of the rear wheel or the seat... wheel (Detail "C"). Insignia™ 30 Part No. 1163197 Removing NOTE: For this procedure, refer to -floor height. NOTE: If replacing the same size rear wheel, note the mounting position on page 31. Push in the wheelchair frame...
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...wheels should swing once to floor. NOTE: This procedure can be performed by a qualified technician. Let casters drop to bottom of wheelchair to one mounting screw. Remove dust cover and adjust locknuts according to FIGURE 8.2 on the bottom of caster swing. Fork Caster FIGURE 8.1 Removing/Installing Front Casters Removing/Installing...perform the following check: A. Installing 1. B. Tighten securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur. SECTION 8-FRONT CASTERS SECTION 8-FRONT CASTERS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching ...
...wheels should swing once to floor. NOTE: This procedure can be performed by a qualified technician. Let casters drop to bottom of wheelchair to one mounting screw. Remove dust cover and adjust locknuts according to FIGURE 8.2 on the bottom of caster swing. Fork Caster FIGURE 8.1 Removing/Installing Front Casters Removing/Installing...perform the following check: A. Installing 1. B. Tighten securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur. SECTION 8-FRONT CASTERS SECTION 8-FRONT CASTERS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching ...
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...3. Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers are an option for the wheelchair user. Refer to the chart in the hole on this wheelchair, Invacare strongly recommends using the anti-tippers as the anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor angles and/or seat-to... button locks in this procedure, refer to 6°, anti-tippers must be installed. SECTION 10-ANTI-TIPPERS SECTION 10-ANTI-TIPPERS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is not 1½ to -floor angle of...
...3. Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers are an option for the wheelchair user. Refer to the chart in the hole on this wheelchair, Invacare strongly recommends using the anti-tippers as the anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor angles and/or seat-to... button locks in this procedure, refer to 6°, anti-tippers must be installed. SECTION 10-ANTI-TIPPERS SECTION 10-ANTI-TIPPERS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is not 1½ to -floor angle of...
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...contact with any household glass type cleaner. NOTE: After the cleaning solution has dried, it is not installed on the wheelchair for the user to re‐occupy the wheelchair. Smaller O2 cylinders will not secure in place properly which may occur if cleaning agents come in ...3/8 inches in diameter. FIGURE 11.3 Using the O2 Holder Cleaning the O2 Holder ƽ WARNING The user and O2 cylinder MUST be removed from the wheelchair. 2. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to the cylinder. Remove the user and the O2 cylinder from the wheelchair when cleaning the O2 holder. DETAIL ...
...contact with any household glass type cleaner. NOTE: After the cleaning solution has dried, it is not installed on the wheelchair for the user to re‐occupy the wheelchair. Smaller O2 cylinders will not secure in place properly which may occur if cleaning agents come in ...3/8 inches in diameter. FIGURE 11.3 Using the O2 Holder Cleaning the O2 Holder ƽ WARNING The user and O2 cylinder MUST be removed from the wheelchair. 2. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to the cylinder. Remove the user and the O2 cylinder from the wheelchair when cleaning the O2 holder. DETAIL ...
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... Tube FIGURE 11.8 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier Installing/Removing the Seat Positioning Strap Installing NOTE: For this procedure, refer to the step tube. NOTE: Right and left side of the wheelchair. Remove the tongue strap. 6. Insignia™ 48 Part No. 1163197 CAUTION Base should be parallel to...angle bracket on the right side of the wheelchair with mounting screw and locknut. Remove the mounting screw and locknut that secures the base to ensure proper placement. Slide the clamp with folding the wheelchair, the rear wheels, or the swing-back arms. Strap MUST...
... Tube FIGURE 11.8 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier Installing/Removing the Seat Positioning Strap Installing NOTE: For this procedure, refer to the step tube. NOTE: Right and left side of the wheelchair. Remove the tongue strap. 6. Insignia™ 48 Part No. 1163197 CAUTION Base should be parallel to...angle bracket on the right side of the wheelchair with mounting screw and locknut. Remove the mounting screw and locknut that secures the base to ensure proper placement. Slide the clamp with folding the wheelchair, the rear wheels, or the swing-back arms. Strap MUST...
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...model number, date of purchase, indicate nature of any other person. THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS. This warranty gives you specific...does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of the defect and, if the product is extended only to our factory without our prior consent. Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare product. THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN ...
...model number, date of purchase, indicate nature of any other person. THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS. This warranty gives you specific...does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of the defect and, if the product is extended only to our factory without our prior consent. Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare product. THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN ...