Owners Manual
Page 1
Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual MVP MVP jr. DEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR. USER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR, READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual MVP MVP jr. DEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR. USER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR, READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Owners Manual
Page 2
...THIS MANUAL MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE FOUND IN THE SERVICE MANUAL. EXTENDED REAR FRAME REPLACING ...CANTILEVER ARM REPLACING/REPOSITIONING/INSTALLING FRONT CASTER ASSEMBLIES INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT CASTER FORKS ADJUSTING CASTER HEADTUBES REPOSITIONING CASTER HEADTUBES ON WHEELCHAIR FRAME INSTALLING QUICK-RELEASE CASTERS HANDRIMS ADJUSTING REAR WHEEL CAMBER ADJUSTING WHEELBASE LENGTH ADJUSTING WHEELBASE LENGTH TOE-IN/TOE-...
...THIS MANUAL MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE FOUND IN THE SERVICE MANUAL. EXTENDED REAR FRAME REPLACING ...CANTILEVER ARM REPLACING/REPOSITIONING/INSTALLING FRONT CASTER ASSEMBLIES INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT CASTER FORKS ADJUSTING CASTER HEADTUBES REPOSITIONING CASTER HEADTUBES ON WHEELCHAIR FRAME INSTALLING QUICK-RELEASE CASTERS HANDRIMS ADJUSTING REAR WHEEL CAMBER ADJUSTING WHEELBASE LENGTH ADJUSTING WHEELBASE LENGTH TOE-IN/TOE-...
Owners Manual
Page 3
... REAR FRAME 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. FRONT RIGGINGS 21 INSTALLING/REMOVING/ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S 21 INSTALLING ELEVATING LEGRESTS 23 RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING...
... REAR FRAME 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. FRONT RIGGINGS 21 INSTALLING/REMOVING/ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S 21 INSTALLING ELEVATING LEGRESTS 23 RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING...
Owners Manual
Page 5
... vehicle of making such a selection. SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES WARNING/CAUTION notices as used by the auto industry. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie...
... vehicle of making such a selection. SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES WARNING/CAUTION notices as used by the auto industry. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie...
Owners Manual
Page 9
...any combination of the ten (10) may be taken when changing the stability of the other mounting positions causes the wheelchair to ensure safety. These adjustments MUST be performed by the end user to decrease in stability. To maintain maximum stability...GUIDELINES GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 Section 1 - General Guidelines includes the following: Stability Operating Information Weight Training Weight Limitation Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs STABILITY STABILITY WARNINGS The seat depth, seat dump, back angle, seating system, caster size and position, rear wheel size and position...
...any combination of the ten (10) may be taken when changing the stability of the other mounting positions causes the wheelchair to ensure safety. These adjustments MUST be performed by the end user to decrease in stability. To maintain maximum stability...GUIDELINES GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 Section 1 - General Guidelines includes the following: Stability Operating Information Weight Training Weight Limitation Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs STABILITY STABILITY WARNINGS The seat depth, seat dump, back angle, seating system, caster size and position, rear wheel size and position...
Owners Manual
Page 10
...is fully open and the seat rails are reaching as the wheelchair may cause you are fully seated into the seat clamps. DO NOT climb, go up or down between floors. DO NOT attempt to lift or tilt a wheelchair by Invacare. Lifting by reaching down ramps or traverse slopes greater than ...those authorized by using wheelchair - MVP & MVP jr. 10 Part No. 1106638 DO NOT attempt to reach objects if ...
...is fully open and the seat rails are reaching as the wheelchair may cause you are fully seated into the seat clamps. DO NOT climb, go up or down between floors. DO NOT attempt to lift or tilt a wheelchair by Invacare. Lifting by reaching down ramps or traverse slopes greater than ...those authorized by using wheelchair - MVP & MVP jr. 10 Part No. 1106638 DO NOT attempt to reach objects if ...
Owners Manual
Page 11
... ordering the anti-tippers as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. Failure to explode and cause bodily harm. The Invacare MVP Heavy Duty wheelchair has a weight limitation of the wheelchair. WEIGHT TRAINING WARNING Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use the footplate as a seat... axle are an option on features (backpacks, etc.). ALWAYS wear your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). Inasmuch as the HANDRIMS are fully released BEFORE operating the wheelchair. Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a platform when getting in or...
... ordering the anti-tippers as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. Failure to explode and cause bodily harm. The Invacare MVP Heavy Duty wheelchair has a weight limitation of the wheelchair. WEIGHT TRAINING WARNING Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use the footplate as a seat... axle are an option on features (backpacks, etc.). ALWAYS wear your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). Inasmuch as the HANDRIMS are fully released BEFORE operating the wheelchair. Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a platform when getting in or...
Owners Manual
Page 12
...however ALL WARNINGS and CAUTIONS given in activities that are an option on the center of gravity. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for the wheelchair user. This can be achieved by learning how to deal with daily living activities that may order... irritation of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by advancing the wheelchair and then reversing it in overcoming architectural obstacles that they may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard ...
...however ALL WARNINGS and CAUTIONS given in activities that are an option on the center of gravity. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for the wheelchair user. This can be achieved by learning how to deal with daily living activities that may order... irritation of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by advancing the wheelchair and then reversing it in overcoming architectural obstacles that they may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard ...
Owners Manual
Page 13
...wheel size and position, anti-tippers, as well as the user condition directly relate to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as a tool to the wheelchair. EXTREME care MUST be inadvertently released, resulting in possible injury to move forward in the seat or... of any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by a qualified technician ONLY. These adjustments MUST be aware of any removable (detachable) parts of Wheelchair Part No. 1106638 LENGTHENING NOTE: Curved rear frame shown. UNOCCUPIED 13 OCCUPIED MVP & MVP jr. When reaching, leaning, bending...
...wheel size and position, anti-tippers, as well as the user condition directly relate to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as a tool to the wheelchair. EXTREME care MUST be inadvertently released, resulting in possible injury to move forward in the seat or... of any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by a qualified technician ONLY. These adjustments MUST be aware of any removable (detachable) parts of Wheelchair Part No. 1106638 LENGTHENING NOTE: Curved rear frame shown. UNOCCUPIED 13 OCCUPIED MVP & MVP jr. When reaching, leaning, bending...
Owners Manual
Page 14
Reaching, Bending - Position wheelchair as close as possible and engage wheel locks. GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES Reaching, Leaning, and Bending - WARNING DO NOT lean over . Reach back only ...
Reaching, Bending - Position wheelchair as close as possible and engage wheel locks. GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES Reaching, Leaning, and Bending - WARNING DO NOT lean over . Reach back only ...
Owners Manual
Page 15
... TIPPING - The first assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT STEP TUBE Roll the wheelchair backward and SLOWLY lower the front casters onto the sidewalk. Part... No. 1106638 15 MVP & MVP jr. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tilting the wheelchair and remind him/her to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Be sure the occupants feet and hands are facing down. This could result...
... TIPPING - The first assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT STEP TUBE Roll the wheelchair backward and SLOWLY lower the front casters onto the sidewalk. Part... No. 1106638 15 MVP & MVP jr. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tilting the wheelchair and remind him/her to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Be sure the occupants feet and hands are facing down. This could result...
Owners Manual
Page 16
... using two (2) assistants and making thorough preparations. The wheelchair should not be removed from the stairway. 5. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the occupant be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been rolled away from the wheelchair prior to moving the wheelchair between floors. GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES STAIRWAYS...
... using two (2) assistants and making thorough preparations. The wheelchair should not be removed from the stairway. 5. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the occupant be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been rolled away from the wheelchair prior to moving the wheelchair between floors. GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES STAIRWAYS...
Owners Manual
Page 17
...strength. NOTE: This activity may be beneath you are engaged to help prevent the wheels from moving. Position the wheelchair as close as possible in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be certain the wheel locks are transferring. During independent transfer, little or no seat platform ... object onto which you . Remove, lower or rotate the armrest so it is out of the wheelchair tipping forward. Use a transfer board if at all possible. Shift body weight into the wheelchair unless it is fully open. DO NOT sit or transfer into seat with transfer. Part No. ...
...strength. NOTE: This activity may be beneath you are engaged to help prevent the wheels from moving. Position the wheelchair as close as possible in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be certain the wheel locks are transferring. During independent transfer, little or no seat platform ... object onto which you . Remove, lower or rotate the armrest so it is out of the wheelchair tipping forward. Use a transfer board if at all possible. Shift body weight into the wheelchair unless it is fully open. DO NOT sit or transfer into seat with transfer. Part No. ...
Owners Manual
Page 18
...and free of rough edges or peeling. Routine maintenance will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST Initial adjustments should be checked periodically for just like any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be replaced...the wheels and tires should be made to a stop . Loosen/tighten locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to suit your wheelchair to ensure they securely latch. Ensure back mounting plate attaching hardware is tight. Ensure back folding mechanisms latches securely. ...
...and free of rough edges or peeling. Routine maintenance will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST Initial adjustments should be checked periodically for just like any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be replaced...the wheels and tires should be made to a stop . Loosen/tighten locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to suit your wheelchair to ensure they securely latch. Ensure back mounting plate attaching hardware is tight. Ensure back folding mechanisms latches securely. ...
Owners Manual
Page 19
..., repair or service and BEFORE use the wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 1. DO NOT overinflate the tires. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. 2. Before using your Invacare MVP, make sure all parts for damage or...or other penetrating lubricants on the sidewall of the locking mechanism. If the back does not lock properly, take the wheelchair to the wheelchair may result. SAFETY INSPECTION SAFETY INSPECTION SECTION 2 TROUBLESHOOTING Chair Chair Sluggish Squeaks Veers 3 Turn or Caster and Looseness ...
..., repair or service and BEFORE use the wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 1. DO NOT overinflate the tires. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. 2. Before using your Invacare MVP, make sure all parts for damage or...or other penetrating lubricants on the sidewall of the locking mechanism. If the back does not lock properly, take the wheelchair to the wheelchair may result. SAFETY INSPECTION SAFETY INSPECTION SECTION 2 TROUBLESHOOTING Chair Chair Sluggish Squeaks Veers 3 Turn or Caster and Looseness ...
Owners Manual
Page 21
... Piece Footboard WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attachment hardware is perpendicular to wheelchair). INSTALLING/REMOVING/ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S) SWINGAWAY FRONT FRAME (FIGURE 1) Installing/Removing. Turn the footrest to the side (open... footplate is tightened securely - NOTE: Remove the footrests from the wheelchair by reversing this procedure for other footrest assembly. 5. INSTALLING/REMOVING/ ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S) SWINGAWAY FRONT FRAME 21 MVP &...
... Piece Footboard WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attachment hardware is perpendicular to wheelchair). INSTALLING/REMOVING/ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S) SWINGAWAY FRONT FRAME (FIGURE 1) Installing/Removing. Turn the footrest to the side (open... footplate is tightened securely - NOTE: Remove the footrests from the wheelchair by reversing this procedure for other footrest assembly. 5. INSTALLING/REMOVING/ ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S) SWINGAWAY FRONT FRAME 21 MVP &...
Owners Manual
Page 22
... the footrest locking mechanism and lift the footrest mounting pins out of three (3) positions. 4. Slide the two (2) extension tubes into the wheelchair frame and extension tubes and securely tighten with the two (2) locknuts. 5. Remove impact guards and/or calf strap, if so equipped.... mounted in the footrest frame, reinsert the hex screw and coved washer; Adjusting. 1. SECTION 3 FRONT RIGGINGS FRONT RIGGINGS Adjusting. Wheelchair Frame Socket Screw Locknuts Engagement Knob Socket Latch Screw Slot Extension Tubes FIGURE 2 - If the latch is directly below the extension ...
... the footrest locking mechanism and lift the footrest mounting pins out of three (3) positions. 4. Slide the two (2) extension tubes into the wheelchair frame and extension tubes and securely tighten with the two (2) locknuts. 5. Remove impact guards and/or calf strap, if so equipped.... mounted in the footrest frame, reinsert the hex screw and coved washer; Adjusting. 1. SECTION 3 FRONT RIGGINGS FRONT RIGGINGS Adjusting. Wheelchair Frame Socket Screw Locknuts Engagement Knob Socket Latch Screw Slot Extension Tubes FIGURE 2 - If the latch is directly below the extension ...
Owners Manual
Page 23
...the opposite legrest. 5. Reposition the footplate to the footrests. 2. Secure the footplate to the footrest support. 3. After seated in wheelchair, adjust footrest to the vertical position. 5. Footrest Support Locknut Footplate Height Adjustment Holes Socket Bolt FIGURE 3 - Footrest MUST be on the... outside of the wheelchair until desired height is obtained. 6. Place legrest on the inside of the wheelchair and swing the legrest to the outside of the footplate and footrest support. Remove the ...
...the opposite legrest. 5. Reposition the footplate to the footrests. 2. Secure the footplate to the footrest support. 3. After seated in wheelchair, adjust footrest to the vertical position. 5. Footrest Support Locknut Footplate Height Adjustment Holes Socket Bolt FIGURE 3 - Footrest MUST be on the... outside of the wheelchair until desired height is obtained. 6. Place legrest on the inside of the wheelchair and swing the legrest to the outside of the footplate and footrest support. Remove the ...
Owners Manual
Page 24
...calfpad, turn the calfpad towards the outside of the following: A. Perform one (1) hand and push release lever downward with one (1) of the wheelchair. 2. Release Lever FIGURE 5 - INSTALLING ELEVATING LEGRESTS RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING LEGRESTS (FIGURE 5) 1. RAISING - Support leg with other hand. To ...secure the calfpad, turn pad towards the inside of the wheelchair. Slide the calfpad up or down until the leg is obtained. 3. ADJUSTING CALFPADS 24 Part No. 1106638 Pull back on the...
...calfpad, turn the calfpad towards the outside of the following: A. Perform one (1) hand and push release lever downward with one (1) of the wheelchair. 2. Release Lever FIGURE 5 - INSTALLING ELEVATING LEGRESTS RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING LEGRESTS (FIGURE 5) 1. RAISING - Support leg with other hand. To ...secure the calfpad, turn pad towards the inside of the wheelchair. Slide the calfpad up or down until the leg is obtained. 3. ADJUSTING CALFPADS 24 Part No. 1106638 Pull back on the...
Owners Manual
Page 25
...latch is for fixed front frames ONLY. Rotate the footrest towards the wheelchair. 2. Line up footrest out of the manual when ready to exit the wheelchair. 1. Refer to ENTERING/EXITING THE WHEELCHAIR in position. 4. ENTERING/EXITING THE WHEELCHAIR NOTE: Follow the steps below the extension tube, gently adjust the... footrest from the extension tube. 3. NOTE: The latch can be moved to enter the wheelchair. Insert the engagement knob into the extension tube and allow the engagement knob to slide to side until the latch is not directly ...
...latch is for fixed front frames ONLY. Rotate the footrest towards the wheelchair. 2. Line up footrest out of the manual when ready to exit the wheelchair. 1. Refer to ENTERING/EXITING THE WHEELCHAIR in position. 4. ENTERING/EXITING THE WHEELCHAIR NOTE: Follow the steps below the extension tube, gently adjust the... footrest from the extension tube. 3. NOTE: The latch can be moved to enter the wheelchair. Insert the engagement knob into the extension tube and allow the engagement knob to slide to side until the latch is not directly ...