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...-OUT CONDITION SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT DETERMINATION CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT INSTALLING ANTI-TIPPER MOUNTING BRACKETS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS MVP & MVP jr. 2 Part No. 1106638 OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO...
...-OUT CONDITION SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT DETERMINATION CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT INSTALLING ANTI-TIPPER MOUNTING BRACKETS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS MVP & MVP jr. 2 Part No. 1106638 OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO...
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... 34 INSTALLING/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. SAFETY INSPECTION 18 SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST 18 TROUBLESHOOTING ...19 MAINTENANCE ...19 SECTION 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS...
... 34 INSTALLING/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. SAFETY INSPECTION 18 SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST 18 TROUBLESHOOTING ...19 MAINTENANCE ...19 SECTION 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS...
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... AXLES 54 ADJUSTING FORKS ...55 REPLACING/ADJUSTING THE WHEEL LOCKS 56 INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS 57 LIMITED WARRANTY 60 MVP & MVP jr. 4 Part No. 1106638 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 5 - ARMS 42 ADJUSTING HALF ARM HEIGHT ...44 USING/ADJUSTING DUAL POINT ARMS 45 REPLACING DUAL POINT...
... AXLES 54 ADJUSTING FORKS ...55 REPLACING/ADJUSTING THE WHEEL LOCKS 56 INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS 57 LIMITED WARRANTY 60 MVP & MVP jr. 4 Part No. 1106638 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 5 - ARMS 42 ADJUSTING HALF ARM HEIGHT ...44 USING/ADJUSTING DUAL POINT ARMS 45 REPLACING DUAL POINT...
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As of this manual apply to be used in vehicles of the end user. Part No. 1106638 5 MVP & MVP jr. SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES WARNING/CAUTION notices as used by the auto industry. NOTICE THE INFORMATION... available by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her health care professional capable of making such a selection. SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - It is Invacares position that wheelchair users NOT be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of ...
As of this manual apply to be used in vehicles of the end user. Part No. 1106638 5 MVP & MVP jr. SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES WARNING/CAUTION notices as used by the auto industry. NOTICE THE INFORMATION... available by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her health care professional capable of making such a selection. SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - It is Invacares position that wheelchair users NOT be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of ...
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WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE ANTI-TIP TUBES REV. 5/98 INSTALLED. P/N 60106X144 MVP jr. ONLY MVP ONLY MVP Heavy Duty ONLY MVP & MVP jr. 6 Part No. 1106638 Keep detent balls clean. LABEL LOCATIONS LABEL LOCATIONS LABEL LOCATIONS WARNING Detent balls should extend beyond the diameter of the axle bushing for a positive lock.
WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE ANTI-TIP TUBES REV. 5/98 INSTALLED. P/N 60106X144 MVP jr. ONLY MVP ONLY MVP Heavy Duty ONLY MVP & MVP jr. 6 Part No. 1106638 Keep detent balls clean. LABEL LOCATIONS LABEL LOCATIONS LABEL LOCATIONS WARNING Detent balls should extend beyond the diameter of the axle bushing for a positive lock.
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...-3/4 to 21-1/4 Fixed Front Frame 14-3/4 to 18-inches 15-1/2 to 19 17-1/2 to 19-1/2 18-1/4 to 15° Dual Point, T-Arm, Cantilever, Half Arm Part No. 1106638 7 MVP & MVP jr. SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Overall Width (with Less Seat Rail Crossbrace, subtract 1-1/2-inches from measurements listed below.
...-3/4 to 21-1/4 Fixed Front Frame 14-3/4 to 18-inches 15-1/2 to 19 17-1/2 to 19-1/2 18-1/4 to 15° Dual Point, T-Arm, Cantilever, Half Arm Part No. 1106638 7 MVP & MVP jr. SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Overall Width (with Less Seat Rail Crossbrace, subtract 1-1/2-inches from measurements listed below.
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MVP & MVP jr. 8 Part No. 1106638 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) Footrest: Rear Axle: Axle Mounting Plates: Rear Wheels: Handrims: Wheel Locks: Caster Size: Seat Cushion: Back Upholstery: Shipping Weight (...
MVP & MVP jr. 8 Part No. 1106638 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) Footrest: Rear Axle: Axle Mounting Plates: Rear Wheels: Handrims: Wheel Locks: Caster Size: Seat Cushion: Back Upholstery: Shipping Weight (...
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... stability of the other mounting positions causes the wheelchair to decrease in stability. Refer to ensure safety. Moving the rear wheels to the wheelchair type. Part No. 1106638 9 MVP & MVP jr. These adjustments MUST be needed according to any combination of the wheelchair. NOTE: Additional adjustments may cause the...
... stability of the other mounting positions causes the wheelchair to decrease in stability. Refer to ensure safety. Moving the rear wheels to the wheelchair type. Part No. 1106638 9 MVP & MVP jr. These adjustments MUST be needed according to any combination of the wheelchair. NOTE: Additional adjustments may cause the...
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DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to lift or tilt a wheelchair by Invacare. DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the object you have to the wheelchair. Doing so may result in injury to the ... if you are reaching as the wheelchair may cause you are transferring onto. WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES. MVP & MVP jr. 10 Part No. 1106638 SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL GUIDELINES OPERATING INFORMATION GENERAL WARNINGS To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities...
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to lift or tilt a wheelchair by Invacare. DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the object you have to the wheelchair. Doing so may result in injury to the ... if you are reaching as the wheelchair may cause you are transferring onto. WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES. MVP & MVP jr. 10 Part No. 1106638 SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL GUIDELINES OPERATING INFORMATION GENERAL WARNINGS To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities...
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...may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm. Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as an additional safeguard for a positive lock. The Invacare MVP Heavy Duty wheelchair has a weight limitation of the wheelchair. Part No. 1106638 11 MVP & MVP jr. ... as the HANDRIMS are fully released BEFORE operating the wheelchair. Replacement of the rear wheel axle bushing for the wheelchair user. The Invacare MVP wheelchair has a weight limitation of 250 lbs. (113.4 kg.). ALWAYS use your seat positioning strap. DO NOT use the...
...may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm. Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as an additional safeguard for a positive lock. The Invacare MVP Heavy Duty wheelchair has a weight limitation of the wheelchair. Part No. 1106638 11 MVP & MVP jr. ... as the HANDRIMS are fully released BEFORE operating the wheelchair. Replacement of the rear wheel axle bushing for the wheelchair user. The Invacare MVP wheelchair has a weight limitation of 250 lbs. (113.4 kg.). ALWAYS use your seat positioning strap. DO NOT use the...
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... important consideration for all times maintain proper balance. It is required, remember to deal with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as you must at all activities which involve movement in maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural...weight. Virtually all times. Keep your back straight and bend your seat positioning strap. MVP & MVP jr. 12 Part No. 1106638 STABILITY AND BALANCE WARNING ALWAYS wear your knees whenever tilting the wheelchair or traversing curbs, or other impediments. Make sure...
... important consideration for all times maintain proper balance. It is required, remember to deal with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as you must at all activities which involve movement in maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural...weight. Virtually all times. Keep your back straight and bend your seat positioning strap. MVP & MVP jr. 12 Part No. 1106638 STABILITY AND BALANCE WARNING ALWAYS wear your knees whenever tilting the wheelchair or traversing curbs, or other impediments. Make sure...
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... weight onto the rear wheels. SHORTENING THE WHEELBASE will increase the stability and maintain standard maneuverability of any removable (detachable) parts. When learning a new assistance technique, have to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as they may be taken ...performed by means of any combination of the wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to one (1) or 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 the...
... weight onto the rear wheels. SHORTENING THE WHEELBASE will increase the stability and maintain standard maneuverability of any removable (detachable) parts. When learning a new assistance technique, have to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as they may be taken ...performed by means of any combination of the wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to one (1) or 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 the...
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.... Point front casters forward to the desired object. Reach back only as far as possible and engage wheel locks. MVP & MVP jr. 14 Part No. 1106638 Forward. GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES Reaching, Leaning, and Bending - Backwards.
.... Point front casters forward to the desired object. Reach back only as far as possible and engage wheel locks. MVP & MVP jr. 14 Part No. 1106638 Forward. GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES Reaching, Leaning, and Bending - Backwards.
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...balance point is being lowered to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc. Step Tube WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT STEP METHOD 1 - removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Be sure the occupant...1 - CURBS: METHOD 2 - The wheelchair should stand on a non- METHOD 2 - WHEELCHAIR WITH STEP TUBES: Place foot on a nonremovable (non-detachable) part. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in one of all wheels and/or pinch points. WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT STEP TUBE Roll the wheelchair backward...
...balance point is being lowered to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc. Step Tube WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT STEP METHOD 1 - removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Be sure the occupant...1 - CURBS: METHOD 2 - The wheelchair should stand on a non- METHOD 2 - WHEELCHAIR WITH STEP TUBES: Place foot on a nonremovable (non-detachable) part. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in one of all wheels and/or pinch points. WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT STEP TUBE Roll the wheelchair backward...
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... the wheelchair. Lifting by using two (2) assistants and making thorough preparations. The second assistant, with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is necessary to the balance point, one (1) foot on this procedure...be removed from the stairway. 5. Make sure to use an escalator to lift or tilt a wheelchair by means of any removable (detachable) parts. DO NOT attempt to move an occupied wheelchair up . 2. If so equipped, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing down ...
... the wheelchair. Lifting by using two (2) assistants and making thorough preparations. The second assistant, with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is necessary to the balance point, one (1) foot on this procedure...be removed from the stairway. 5. Make sure to use an escalator to lift or tilt a wheelchair by means of any removable (detachable) parts. DO NOT attempt to move an occupied wheelchair up . 2. If so equipped, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing down ...
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... will be certain the wheel locks are engaged to which you . Engage wheel locks. Shift body weight into the wheelchair unless it is fully open. Part No. 1106638 17 MVP & MVP jr. Align both casters parallel with transfer. CAUTION When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible alongside...
... will be certain the wheel locks are engaged to which you . Engage wheel locks. Shift body weight into the wheelchair unless it is fully open. Part No. 1106638 17 MVP & MVP jr. Align both casters parallel with transfer. CAUTION When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible alongside...
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... periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced. Routine maintenance will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: ITEM GENERAL ... 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 To operate properly and safely, your personal body structure needs and preference. REAR WHEEL SPOKES Inspect for proper inflation. FRONT CASTERS ...
... periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced. Routine maintenance will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: ITEM GENERAL ... 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 To operate properly and safely, your personal body structure needs and preference. REAR WHEEL SPOKES Inspect for proper inflation. FRONT CASTERS ...
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...loose nuts and bolts. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to the frame tubing. Check all parts for correct and equal pressure. DO NOT overinflate the tires. Part No. 1106638 19 MVP & MVP jr. WARNING DO NOT use , make sure all attachment ...hardware is listed on quickrelease axles. X X X Check caster headtube angle. Before using your Invacare MVP, make sure all nuts and bolts are equally...
...loose nuts and bolts. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to the frame tubing. Check all parts for correct and equal pressure. DO NOT overinflate the tires. Part No. 1106638 19 MVP & MVP jr. WARNING DO NOT use , make sure all attachment ...hardware is listed on quickrelease axles. X X X Check caster headtube angle. Before using your Invacare MVP, make sure all nuts and bolts are equally...
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MVP & MVP jr. 20 Part No. 1106638 Use a Teflon lubricant if necessary. 10. Refer to REPLACING/ ADJUSTING WHEEL LOCKS in correlation to tire wear. If loose, have them tightened by a ...
MVP & MVP jr. 20 Part No. 1106638 Use a Teflon lubricant if necessary. 10. Refer to REPLACING/ ADJUSTING WHEEL LOCKS in correlation to tire wear. If loose, have them tightened by a ...
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... 1) Installing/Removing. Turn the footrest to wheelchair). To release the footrest, push the footrest release lever inward, rotate footrest outward. Footrest Coved Washer Hex Screw Part No. 1106638 FIGURE 1 - Insert footrest mounting pin into place. Repeat this procedure. 1. Front Riggings includes the following: Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Footrest(s) Installing Elevating Legrests...
... 1) Installing/Removing. Turn the footrest to wheelchair). To release the footrest, push the footrest release lever inward, rotate footrest outward. Footrest Coved Washer Hex Screw Part No. 1106638 FIGURE 1 - Insert footrest mounting pin into place. Repeat this procedure. 1. Front Riggings includes the following: Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Footrest(s) Installing Elevating Legrests...