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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. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com
Owners Manual
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... manual are not recommended for use with invacare accessories. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS OR INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - ƽ WARNING A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT OR...
... manual are not recommended for use with invacare accessories. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS OR INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - ƽ WARNING A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT OR...
Owners Manual
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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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...serious injury. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to ensure the safe operation of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any type. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind while in wheelchairs. Part No.... professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should NOT be used in this wheelchair (you may result in the event of a fall from a wheelchair. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO...
...serious injury. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to ensure the safe operation of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any type. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind while in wheelchairs. Part No.... professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should NOT be used in this wheelchair (you may result in the event of a fall from a wheelchair. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO...
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... 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; If wheelchair is equipped with pneumatic flat free add 1/2 inch to tire wear and manufacturing tolerances. With Riggings...
... 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; If wheelchair is equipped with pneumatic flat free add 1/2 inch to tire wear and manufacturing tolerances. With Riggings...
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...for bodily injury or damage to ‐floor angle, the correct anti‐tippers must be liable for any combination of the wheelchair. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus. If changing the seat‐to‐floor height with or without...handling of the rear wheels, anti‐tipper model, as well as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be performed by a qualified technician. Any change to seat‐to the wheelchair and the warranty is void. Insignia™ 8 Part No. 1163197 Stability - NOTE: When changes...
...for bodily injury or damage to ‐floor angle, the correct anti‐tippers must be liable for any combination of the wheelchair. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus. If changing the seat‐to‐floor height with or without...handling of the rear wheels, anti‐tipper model, as well as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be performed by a qualified technician. Any change to seat‐to the wheelchair and the warranty is void. Insignia™ 8 Part No. 1163197 Stability - NOTE: When changes...
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... to property may occur. DO NOT attempt to ride over the top of protection against tipover. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with cool water. Before attempting to transfer in the seat. Turn both wheel locks. Part No. 1163197 9 Insignia™ Seat‐...professional before attempting active use anti‐tippers. Doing so may occur. DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. DO NOT attempt to observe this wheelchair, Invacare strongly recommends using the wheelchair near open and the seat frame rails are reaching as the anti‐tippers are dry prior...
... to property may occur. DO NOT attempt to ride over the top of protection against tipover. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with cool water. Before attempting to transfer in the seat. Turn both wheel locks. Part No. 1163197 9 Insignia™ Seat‐...professional before attempting active use anti‐tippers. Doing so may occur. DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. DO NOT attempt to observe this wheelchair, Invacare strongly recommends using the wheelchair near open and the seat frame rails are reaching as the anti‐tippers are dry prior...
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SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by means of any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. ALWAYS use the footplate as a platform. DO NOT use the handrims for self‐propulsion. Insignia™ 10 Part No. 1163197 When getting in or out of the wheelchair may result in the upward position. DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair.
SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by means of any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. ALWAYS use the footplate as a platform. DO NOT use the handrims for self‐propulsion. Insignia™ 10 Part No. 1163197 When getting in or out of the wheelchair may result in the upward position. DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair.
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... cautions given in serious bodily injury to the user and passenger and damage to the wheelchair and surrounding property. Use this manual MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for additional safety while involved in activities that they... with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as auto or aircraft safety belts. This manual points out the most important consideration for the wheelchair user. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to maintain stability and...
... cautions given in serious bodily injury to the user and passenger and damage to the wheelchair and surrounding property. Use this manual MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for additional safety while involved in activities that they... with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as auto or aircraft safety belts. This manual points out the most important consideration for the wheelchair user. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to maintain stability and...
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... tool to maintain stability and balance. These adjustments MUST be performed by means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair. To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in injury to ...a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you, as this may cause the wheelchair to the stability of detachable parts such as possible to FIGURE 2.1. FIGURE 2.1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Reaching, Leaning ...
... tool to maintain stability and balance. These adjustments MUST be performed by means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair. To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in injury to ...a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you, as this may cause the wheelchair to the stability of detachable parts such as possible to FIGURE 2.1. FIGURE 2.1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Reaching, Leaning ...
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...FIGURE 2.4. This method requires two assistants. Be sure the occupant's feet and hands are clear of the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. Method 1 - The second assistant should grasp the ...ALWAYS check hand grips for the front casters to lean back. Apply a continuous downward motion until the wheelchair has been pulled backward far enough for looseness before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to clear the edge of the curb. Step Tube FIGURE 2.3 Method 1 -...
...FIGURE 2.4. This method requires two assistants. Be sure the occupant's feet and hands are clear of the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. Method 1 - The second assistant should grasp the ...ALWAYS check hand grips for the front casters to lean back. Apply a continuous downward motion until the wheelchair has been pulled backward far enough for looseness before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to clear the edge of the curb. Step Tube FIGURE 2.3 Method 1 -...
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...safeguard for use only secure, non-detachable parts for leverage. 3. DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair. The second assistant, with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as the first assistant places one foot on the next...ground. SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ƽ WARNING When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to move an occupied wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using the wheelchair. It is an option on...
...safeguard for use only secure, non-detachable parts for leverage. 3. DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair. The second assistant, with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as the first assistant places one foot on the next...ground. SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ƽ WARNING When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to move an occupied wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using the wheelchair. It is an option on...
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...wheel locks are transferring onto. During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will help prevent the wheels from moving parts to move a wheelchair between floors. Unfolding 1. Place your fingers and thumb to FIGURE 2.6. Turn both casters parallel to you . Also be taken to it ...is attached. 3. Part No. 1163197 15 Press DOWN on the underside of the wheelchair. This will be performed independently provided you (raising the opposite wheel and caster off the ground/floor). 2. NOTE: For this procedure, ...
...wheel locks are transferring onto. During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will help prevent the wheels from moving parts to move a wheelchair between floors. Unfolding 1. Place your fingers and thumb to FIGURE 2.6. Turn both casters parallel to you . Also be taken to it ...is attached. 3. Part No. 1163197 15 Press DOWN on the underside of the wheelchair. This will be performed independently provided you (raising the opposite wheel and caster off the ground/floor). 2. NOTE: For this procedure, ...
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...both hands, grasp the middle of the front and back edges of the solid seat. 4. Raise the seat to vertical position. 2. SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 4. Refer to Transferring To and From Other Seats on the top of the seat upholstery at the front and back edge and lift up until...2.8 Folding Solid-Seat Models and Folding Hammock or Sling Seat Models Insignia™ 16 Part No. 1163197 Press downward on page 15. From behind the wheelchair, grasp the right hand edge of the solid folding seat and lift up . 3. With both hands, grasp the middle of the seat rail until the...
...both hands, grasp the middle of the front and back edges of the solid seat. 4. Raise the seat to vertical position. 2. SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 4. Refer to Transferring To and From Other Seats on the top of the seat upholstery at the front and back edge and lift up until...2.8 Folding Solid-Seat Models and Folding Hammock or Sling Seat Models Insignia™ 16 Part No. 1163197 Press downward on page 15. From behind the wheelchair, grasp the right hand edge of the solid folding seat and lift up . 3. With both hands, grasp the middle of the seat rail until the...
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...;release axles lock properly. Part No. 1163197 17 Insignia™ Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: Inspect/Adjust Initially ❑ Ensure that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding in the rear wheels when lifted and spun. ❑ Inspect rear wheels for flat spots... and wear. ❑ If equipped, check that the wheel locks prevent the wheelchair from moving when engaged. ❑ Inspect the seat and back for rips and sagging. ❑ Inspect the seat and back for loose or...
...;release axles lock properly. Part No. 1163197 17 Insignia™ Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: Inspect/Adjust Initially ❑ Ensure that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding in the rear wheels when lifted and spun. ❑ Inspect rear wheels for flat spots... and wear. ❑ If equipped, check that the wheel locks prevent the wheelchair from moving when engaged. ❑ Inspect the seat and back for rips and sagging. ❑ Inspect the seat and back for loose or...
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... wear. Replace if necessary. Insignia™ 18 Part No. 1163197 SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING ❑ Ensure all labels are present and legible. Check that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding in Chair X Solutions Check for proper tension by spinning caster. Inspect/Adjust Periodically ❑ Inspect frame and...
... wear. Replace if necessary. Insignia™ 18 Part No. 1163197 SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING ❑ Ensure all labels are present and legible. Check that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding in Chair X Solutions Check for proper tension by spinning caster. Inspect/Adjust Periodically ❑ Inspect frame and...
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... CAUTION DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame tubing. Refer to Adjusting Quick‐Release Axle on the rims. NOTE: Invacare recommends that tires and casters be replaced by a qualified technician. 7. The rear wheels, casters and tires should be checked periodically... upholstery for proper adjustment. 2. Replace any vehicle, check the wheels and tires periodically for wear/looseness/deterioration. Before using your Insignia wheelchair, make sure all parts for sagging, rips or tears. 10. CAUTION As with cool water. Replace if damaged. 4. Periodically adjust...
... CAUTION DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame tubing. Refer to Adjusting Quick‐Release Axle on the rims. NOTE: Invacare recommends that tires and casters be replaced by a qualified technician. 7. The rear wheels, casters and tires should be checked periodically... upholstery for proper adjustment. 2. Replace any vehicle, check the wheels and tires periodically for wear/looseness/deterioration. Before using your Insignia wheelchair, make sure all parts for sagging, rips or tears. 10. CAUTION As with cool water. Replace if damaged. 4. Periodically adjust...
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Push the front rigging assembly towards the inside of the wheelchair until it locks into place. NOTE: The footplate will be on the wheelchair frame. 3. Push the front rigging release lever inward. 2. DETAIL "A" Front Rigging Assembly DETAIL "B" Front Rigging Release Lever Hinge Plates/ ...; 20 Part No. 1163197 Otherwise injury or damage may occur. Rotate outward to use , make sure all attaching hardware is perpendicular to wheelchair). 2. Turn the front rigging assembly to the side (open front rigging is tightened securely. An "audible" click will be heard when locked...
Push the front rigging assembly towards the inside of the wheelchair until it locks into place. NOTE: The footplate will be on the wheelchair frame. 3. Push the front rigging release lever inward. 2. DETAIL "A" Front Rigging Assembly DETAIL "B" Front Rigging Release Lever Hinge Plates/ ...; 20 Part No. 1163197 Otherwise injury or damage may occur. Rotate outward to use , make sure all attaching hardware is perpendicular to wheelchair). 2. Turn the front rigging assembly to the side (open front rigging is tightened securely. An "audible" click will be heard when locked...
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... the armrest to FIGURE 5.1. Press and hold release button. 2. SECTION 5-ARMS SECTION 5-ARMS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before using the wheelchair. Release Button Armrest Flip Back Arm Channel Bracket Release Button Flip Back Arm FIGURE 5.1 Removing/Installing the Armrest/Adjusting Armrest Height Part No. 1163197 23...
... the armrest to FIGURE 5.1. Press and hold release button. 2. SECTION 5-ARMS SECTION 5-ARMS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before using the wheelchair. Release Button Armrest Flip Back Arm Channel Bracket Release Button Flip Back Arm FIGURE 5.1 Removing/Installing the Armrest/Adjusting Armrest Height Part No. 1163197 23...
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... the flip back armrest is heard. 2. Insignia™ 24 Part No. 1163197 Removing 1. Push the release lever toward the front of the wheelchair and then downward into armrest socket when "audible" click is in place. Install flip back arm into armrest socket when "audible" click is ...rear arm sockets. NOTE: Ensure that the release lever and plunger pin secure the flip back arm in the locked position before using the wheelchair. 3. While pulling back on page 25. Flip Back Armrest Release Lever Flip Back Armrest Release Lever Front Arm Socket Front Arm Socket ...
... the flip back armrest is heard. 2. Insignia™ 24 Part No. 1163197 Removing 1. Push the release lever toward the front of the wheelchair and then downward into armrest socket when "audible" click is in place. Install flip back arm into armrest socket when "audible" click is ...rear arm sockets. NOTE: Ensure that the release lever and plunger pin secure the flip back arm in the locked position before using the wheelchair. 3. While pulling back on page 25. Flip Back Armrest Release Lever Flip Back Armrest Release Lever Front Arm Socket Front Arm Socket ...