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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.
Owners Manual
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... NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with invacare accessories. ALSO, A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM ALL PROCEDURES SPECIFICALLY INDICATED IN THE MANUAL. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT ... PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE, INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are available on www.invacare.com. ƽ WARNING A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. Insignia™ 2 Part No. 1163197
... NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with invacare accessories. ALSO, A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM ALL PROCEDURES SPECIFICALLY INDICATED IN THE MANUAL. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT ... PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE, INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are available on www.invacare.com. ƽ WARNING A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. Insignia™ 2 Part No. 1163197
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...Weight Limitation ...8 Anti-Tippers...8 Operating Information ...9 SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 11 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs ...11 Stability and Balance...11 Coping With Everyday Obstacles...11 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ...12 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward...12 Reaching, Leaning Backwards... ...12 Tipping ...13 Stairways...14 Escalators ...15 Transferring To and From 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...
...Weight Limitation ...8 Anti-Tippers...8 Operating Information ...9 SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 11 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs ...11 Stability and Balance...11 Coping With Everyday Obstacles...11 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ...12 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward...12 Reaching, Leaning Backwards... ...12 Tipping ...13 Stairways...14 Escalators ...15 Transferring To and From 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...
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...wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to ensure the safe operation of this equipment by the user. WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS Wheelchair users should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. Invacare... to meet many needs of the end user. Refer to seat/chest positioning straps - It is Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should NOT be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Serious injury can occur in property damage, minor injury or both....
...wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to ensure the safe operation of this equipment by the user. WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS Wheelchair users should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. Invacare... to meet many needs of the end user. Refer to seat/chest positioning straps - It is Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should NOT be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Serious injury can occur in property damage, minor injury or both....
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If wheelchair is equipped with pneumatic flat free add 1/2 inch to ‐floor heights are based on urethane tires. With Riggings 45.5 inches 18 inches 18 inches ... Height Arm Styles Front Riggings Rear Axle Rear Wheels Handrims Wheel Locks Caster Size Upholstery Weight IN66AHANFR 23 inches 16 inches 16 inches INSIGNIA IN86AHANFR IN86AHANFRFF IN88AHANFR IN88AHANFRFF IN08AHANFR 25 inches 25 inches 25 inches 25 inches 27 inches Without Riggings 32 inches; These heights can vary +/‐ 1/4 inch due to...
If wheelchair is equipped with pneumatic flat free add 1/2 inch to ‐floor heights are based on urethane tires. With Riggings 45.5 inches 18 inches 18 inches ... Height Arm Styles Front Riggings Rear Axle Rear Wheels Handrims Wheel Locks Caster Size Upholstery Weight IN66AHANFR 23 inches 16 inches 16 inches INSIGNIA IN86AHANFR IN86AHANFRFF IN88AHANFR IN88AHANFRFF IN08AHANFR 25 inches 25 inches 25 inches 25 inches 27 inches Without Riggings 32 inches; These heights can vary +/‐ 1/4 inch due to...
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... caster size/position and desired seat‐to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair. These adjustments must be performed by a qualified technician. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as the user condition directly relate to the charts in stability. ... this product. Stability - These adjustments must be achieved, DO NOT use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for the safe operation and use the wheelchair. If changing the seat‐to‐floor height with or without a change to...
... caster size/position and desired seat‐to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair. These adjustments must be performed by a qualified technician. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as the user condition directly relate to the charts in stability. ... this product. Stability - These adjustments must be achieved, DO NOT use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for the safe operation and use the wheelchair. If changing the seat‐to‐floor height with or without a change to...
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... between floors. Verify that the handgrips DO NOT twist on this wheelchair, Invacare strongly recommends using the wheelchair near open and the seat frame rails are reaching as this warning may occur. If the wheelchair is fully open flame or combustible products. Wheel locks are dry ... rear cane or hand grip areas use anti‐tippers. DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move a wheelchair between your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the hand grips sliding off the cane...
... between floors. Verify that the handgrips DO NOT twist on this wheelchair, Invacare strongly recommends using the wheelchair near open and the seat frame rails are reaching as this warning may occur. If the wheelchair is fully open flame or combustible products. Wheel locks are dry ... rear cane or hand grip areas use anti‐tippers. DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move a wheelchair between your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the hand grips sliding off the cane...
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Insignia™ 10 Part No. 1163197 ALWAYS use the footplate as a platform. When getting in or out of the wheelchair. DO NOT use the handrims for self‐propulsion. DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are in injury to the user or damage to lift the wheelchair by means of any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in the upward position. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair.
Insignia™ 10 Part No. 1163197 ALWAYS use the footplate as a platform. When getting in or out of the wheelchair. DO NOT use the handrims for self‐propulsion. DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are in injury to the user or damage to lift the wheelchair by means of any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in the upward position. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair.
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...used successfully by many. Virtually all . The techniques that are discussed on the center of gravity. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to the wheelchair and surrounding property. Inasmuch as the most common procedures and techniques involved in the safe operation and ... obstacles that carrying heavy objects on this manual are a starting point for the new wheelchair user and assistant with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for additional safety while ...
...used successfully by many. Virtually all . The techniques that are discussed on the center of gravity. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to the wheelchair and surrounding property. Inasmuch as the most common procedures and techniques involved in the safe operation and ... obstacles that carrying heavy objects on this manual are a starting point for the new wheelchair user and assistant with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for additional safety while ...
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...worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Also, be performed by means of any removable (detachable) parts. When learning a new assistance technique, have to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as they are extended as far forward as a tool to maintain stability and balance. These adjustments MUST be aware of ... alone. ƽ WARNING The seat depth, back height/angle, seat to floor angle, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the wheelchair. NOTE: For this may result in and out of the rear wheels, anti-tipper model, as well as this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.2. ...
...worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Also, be performed by means of any removable (detachable) parts. When learning a new assistance technique, have to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as they are extended as far forward as a tool to maintain stability and balance. These adjustments MUST be aware of ... alone. ƽ WARNING The seat depth, back height/angle, seat to floor angle, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the wheelchair. NOTE: For this may result in and out of the rear wheels, anti-tipper model, as well as this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.2. ...
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... could result in one continuous upward movement, the rear wheels should stand on a non‐removable (non‐detachable) part. Wheelchair Without Step Tubes The first assistant should be pulled up and over the curb. DO NOT return the front casters to the ground...to the occupant and/or damage to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc. Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the front of the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. The second assistant should be positioned...
... could result in one continuous upward movement, the rear wheels should stand on a non‐removable (non‐detachable) part. Wheelchair Without Step Tubes The first assistant should be pulled up and over the curb. DO NOT return the front casters to the ground...to the occupant and/or damage to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc. Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the front of the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. The second assistant should be positioned...
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...tippers so the anti‐tip wheels are facing down. Invacare recommends using the wheelchair. Follow this procedure for hand-held supports. The second assistant, with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as the first ...assistant places one continuous movement. The seat positioning strap is not available: 1. It is necessary to moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is a...
...tippers so the anti‐tip wheels are facing down. Invacare recommends using the wheelchair. Follow this procedure for hand-held supports. The second assistant, with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as the first ...assistant places one continuous movement. The seat positioning strap is not available: 1. It is necessary to moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is a...
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... distance. Use a transfer board if at all possible. DO NOT place hand or fingers on Seat Rail FIGURE 2.7 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Insignia™ Serious bodily injury may be beneath you where the seat upholstery is fully open and the seat frame rails are transferring,... rigging. Unfolding 1. Part No. 1163197 15 Press DOWN on the underside of seat frame rail when opening/closing the wheelchair. Engage wheel locks. Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair FIGURE 2.6 Transferring To and From Other Seats ƽ WARNING ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving . Place ...
... distance. Use a transfer board if at all possible. DO NOT place hand or fingers on Seat Rail FIGURE 2.7 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Insignia™ Serious bodily injury may be beneath you where the seat upholstery is fully open and the seat frame rails are transferring,... rigging. Unfolding 1. Part No. 1163197 15 Press DOWN on the underside of seat frame rail when opening/closing the wheelchair. Engage wheel locks. Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair FIGURE 2.6 Transferring To and From Other Seats ƽ WARNING ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving . Place ...
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... towards you . With both hands, grasp the middle of the front and back edges of the seat rail until the wheelchair begins to close the wheelchair by grasping the armrest furthest from you and pulling the armrest towards you . Swing footrest/legrest in locked position to Transferring...Sling Seat Models Insignia™ 16 Part No. 1163197 Refer to the front of the solid seat. 4. SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 4. Pivot footplates upward to close . 6. Continue to vertical position. 3. Press downward on page 15. With both hands, grasp the middle of ...
... towards you . With both hands, grasp the middle of the front and back edges of the seat rail until the wheelchair begins to close the wheelchair by grasping the armrest furthest from you and pulling the armrest towards you . Swing footrest/legrest in locked position to Transferring...Sling Seat Models Insignia™ 16 Part No. 1163197 Refer to the front of the solid seat. 4. SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 4. Pivot footplates upward to close . 6. Continue to vertical position. 3. Press downward on page 15. With both hands, grasp the middle of ...
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...for loose or missing hardware on frame and crossbraces. ❑ Inspect for bent frame or crossbraces. ❑ Check that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding in the rear wheels when lifted and spun. ❑ Inspect rear wheels for... Clean upholstery and armrests. SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Every six months or as necessary, take your wheelchair to a qualified technician for cracks and wear. Regular cleaning will extend the life and efficiency of moisture. ❑ Check headtube locknuts...
...for loose or missing hardware on frame and crossbraces. ❑ Inspect for bent frame or crossbraces. ❑ Check that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding in the rear wheels when lifted and spun. ❑ Inspect rear wheels for... Clean upholstery and armrests. SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Every six months or as necessary, take your wheelchair to a qualified technician for cracks and wear. Regular cleaning will extend the life and efficiency of moisture. ❑ Check headtube locknuts...
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... seat and backs for rips and sagging. ❑ Check that there is secure and undamaged. Ensure buckle latches. Inspect/Adjust Monthly ❑ Ensure that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding in Chair X Solutions Check for loose nuts and bolts. Caster should come to one side). ❑ Check...
... seat and backs for rips and sagging. ❑ Check that there is secure and undamaged. Ensure buckle latches. Inspect/Adjust Monthly ❑ Ensure that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding in Chair X Solutions Check for loose nuts and bolts. Caster should come to one side). ❑ Check...
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...; there are cuts, surface defects or the tires are tight. Replace if looseness or deterioration is tightened securely. Before using your Insignia wheelchair, make sure all parts for proper adjustment. 2. Refer to tire wear. Use of dirt and lint to make sure they are missing...to use. Periodically check handrims to ensure they are dry prior to Adjusting Patient‐Operated Wheel Locks on the rims. NOTE: Invacare recommends that grips are clean and free from moisture. Periodically check caster wheel bearings to ensure positive locking and proper operation. Verify that...
...; there are cuts, surface defects or the tires are tight. Replace if looseness or deterioration is tightened securely. Before using your Insignia wheelchair, make sure all parts for proper adjustment. 2. Refer to tire wear. Use of dirt and lint to make sure they are missing...to use. Periodically check handrims to ensure they are dry prior to Adjusting Patient‐Operated Wheel Locks on the rims. NOTE: Invacare recommends that grips are clean and free from moisture. Periodically check caster wheel bearings to ensure positive locking and proper operation. Verify that...
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...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. Push the front rigging release lever inward. 2. DETAIL "A" Front Rigging Assembly DETAIL "B" Front Rigging ... be heard when locked in place. Rotate outward to use , make sure all attaching hardware is perpendicular to wheelchair). 2. NOTE: The footplate will be on the wheelchair frame. 3. Removing 1. Installing 1. Installing/Removing Front Riggings Assembly NOTE: For this procedure, refer to the ...
...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. Push the front rigging release lever inward. 2. DETAIL "A" Front Rigging Assembly DETAIL "B" Front Rigging ... be heard when locked in place. Rotate outward to use , make sure all attaching hardware is perpendicular to wheelchair). 2. NOTE: The footplate will be on the wheelchair frame. 3. Removing 1. Installing 1. Installing/Removing Front Riggings Assembly NOTE: For this procedure, refer to the ...
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... SECTION 5-ARMS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is locked in position before using the wheelchair. Removing 1. Let go of armrest into bracket on armrest and remove from the flip back arm. Release Button Armrest Flip Back Arm Channel Bracket Release...
... SECTION 5-ARMS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is locked in position before using the wheelchair. Removing 1. Let go of armrest into bracket on armrest and remove from the flip back arm. Release Button Armrest Flip Back Arm Channel Bracket Release...
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...and rear arm sockets. NOTE: Armrest is locked into armrest socket when "audible" click is locked in the locked position before using the wheelchair. 3. Flip Back Armrest Release Lever Flip Back Armrest Release Lever Front Arm Socket Front Arm Socket FIGURE 5.2 Using Flip Back Armrest Removing/... place. NOTE: Armrest is locked into armrest socket when "audible" click is in place. Push the release lever toward the front of the wheelchair. ƽ WARNING Make sure the flip back armrest is heard. SECTION 5-ARMS Using Flip Back Armrest NOTE: For this procedure, refer to ...
...and rear arm sockets. NOTE: Armrest is locked into armrest socket when "audible" click is locked in the locked position before using the wheelchair. 3. Flip Back Armrest Release Lever Flip Back Armrest Release Lever Front Arm Socket Front Arm Socket FIGURE 5.2 Using Flip Back Armrest Removing/... place. NOTE: Armrest is locked into armrest socket when "audible" click is in place. Push the release lever toward the front of the wheelchair. ƽ WARNING Make sure the flip back armrest is heard. SECTION 5-ARMS Using Flip Back Armrest NOTE: For this procedure, refer to ...
