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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 IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - REPLACING THE LOCKING...
...-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 IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - REPLACING THE LOCKING...
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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. TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES 5 LABEL LOCATIONS 6 SPECIFICATIONS 7 SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES 9 STABILITY...
... 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. TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES 5 LABEL LOCATIONS 6 SPECIFICATIONS 7 SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES 9 STABILITY...
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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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...SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR. Part No. 1106638 5 MVP & MVP jr. WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS Invacare recommends that users of wheelchairs should be used in wheelchairs. IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME... CARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEAT POSITIONING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any type. SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES WARNING/CAUTION notices as used by the auto industry. It...
...SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR. Part No. 1106638 5 MVP & MVP jr. WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS Invacare recommends that users of wheelchairs should be used in wheelchairs. IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME... CARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEAT POSITIONING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any type. SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES WARNING/CAUTION notices as used by the auto industry. It...
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LABEL LOCATIONS LABEL LOCATIONS LABEL LOCATIONS WARNING Detent balls should extend beyond the diameter of the axle bushing for a positive lock. P/N 60106X144 MVP jr. ONLY MVP ONLY MVP Heavy Duty ONLY MVP & MVP jr. 6 Part No. 1106638 WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE ANTI-TIP TUBES REV. 5/98 INSTALLED. 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. P/N 60106X144 MVP jr. ONLY MVP ONLY MVP Heavy Duty ONLY MVP & MVP jr. 6 Part No. 1106638 WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE ANTI-TIP TUBES REV. 5/98 INSTALLED. Keep detent balls clean.
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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. approximately 14...
...-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. approximately 14...
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...), Precision Sealed Bearings Flat Free Inserts 2 or 3-inch (Optional) Black Nylon (Standard), Adjustable Back Upholstery (Optional) 26 lbs. - 52 lbs. MVP & MVP jr. 8 Part No. 1106638
...), Precision Sealed Bearings Flat Free Inserts 2 or 3-inch (Optional) Black Nylon (Standard), Adjustable Back Upholstery (Optional) 26 lbs. - 52 lbs. MVP & MVP jr. 8 Part No. 1106638
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... the wheelchair to any combination of the wheelchair. Moving the rear wheels to decrease in stability. ALWAYS ensure stability BEFORE moving the rear wheels forward. Part No. 1106638 9 MVP & MVP jr. Refer to the wheelchair type. These adjustments MUST be needed according to the wheelchair owner's manual for these...
... the wheelchair to any combination of the wheelchair. Moving the rear wheels to decrease in stability. ALWAYS ensure stability BEFORE moving the rear wheels forward. Part No. 1106638 9 MVP & MVP jr. Refer to the wheelchair type. These adjustments MUST be needed according to the wheelchair owner's manual for these...
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... floor by using wheelchair - DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair. MVP & MVP jr. 10 Part No. 1106638 otherwise injury may cause your weight or sitting position toward the object you are fully seated into the... wheelchair by reaching down ramps or traverse slopes greater than those authorized by means of any removable (detachable) parts. Before attempting to pick them up or down between floors. Turn both casters toward the direction you have ... to move forward in or out of the wheelchair. Lifting by Invacare. DO NOT stand on roads, streets or highways.
... floor by using wheelchair - DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair. MVP & MVP jr. 10 Part No. 1106638 otherwise injury may cause your weight or sitting position toward the object you are fully seated into the... wheelchair by reaching down ramps or traverse slopes greater than those authorized by means of any removable (detachable) parts. Before attempting to pick them up or down between floors. Turn both casters toward the direction you have ... to move forward in or out of the wheelchair. Lifting by Invacare. DO NOT stand on roads, streets or highways.
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...NOT use the handrims for self-propulsion. DO NOT overinflate the tires. Replacement of 150 lbs. (68 kg.). and there is 250 lbs. Part No. 1106638 11 MVP & MVP jr. WHEELS AND TIRE PRESSURE WARNING Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the wheelchair... wear your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). ALWAYS use your seat positioning strap. The locking pins MUST be void. Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. NOTE: Weight limit includes both occupant and any kind...
...NOT use the handrims for self-propulsion. DO NOT overinflate the tires. Replacement of 150 lbs. (68 kg.). and there is 250 lbs. Part No. 1106638 11 MVP & MVP jr. WHEELS AND TIRE PRESSURE WARNING Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the wheelchair... wear your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). ALWAYS use your seat positioning strap. The locking pins MUST be void. Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. NOTE: Weight limit includes both occupant and any kind...
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...with daily living activities that are a starting point for the new wheelchair user and assistant with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is required, remember to the wheelchair user is an option on... for the wheelchair user. Inasmuch as you lean forward. MVP & MVP jr. 12 Part No. 1106638 Virtually all times maintain proper balance. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for additional safety while involved in overcoming architectural obstacles that shift your ...
...with daily living activities that are a starting point for the new wheelchair user and assistant with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is required, remember to the wheelchair user is an option on... for the wheelchair user. Inasmuch as you lean forward. MVP & MVP jr. 12 Part No. 1106638 Virtually all times maintain proper balance. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for additional safety while involved in overcoming architectural obstacles that shift your ...
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... position, anti-tippers, as well as a tool to maintain stability and balance. These adjustments MUST be aware of any removable (detachable) parts. These movements will decrease the stability, increase the maneuverability and distribute additional weight onto the rear wheels. When reaching, leaning, bending or... to the user and/or assistant(s). Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer in and out of Wheelchair Part No. 1106638 LENGTHENING NOTE: Curved rear frame shown. UNOCCUPIED 13 OCCUPIED MVP & MVP jr. Any change to the...
... position, anti-tippers, as well as a tool to maintain stability and balance. These adjustments MUST be aware of any removable (detachable) parts. These movements will decrease the stability, increase the maneuverability and distribute additional weight onto the rear wheels. When reaching, leaning, bending or... to the user and/or assistant(s). Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer in and out of Wheelchair Part No. 1106638 LENGTHENING NOTE: Curved rear frame shown. UNOCCUPIED 13 OCCUPIED MVP & MVP jr. Any change to the...
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Forward. Point front casters forward to the desired object. MVP & MVP jr. 14 Part No. 1106638 GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES Reaching, Leaning, and Bending - Backwards. Reach back only as far as your arm will change your center of ...
Forward. Point front casters forward to the desired object. MVP & MVP jr. 14 Part No. 1106638 GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES Reaching, Leaning, and Bending - Backwards. Reach back only as far as your arm will change your center of ...
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... until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb. TIPPING - The second assistant should stand on a nonremovable (non-detachable) part. Turn the anti-tippers to the ground. Tipping - Roll the wheelchair forward and SLOWLY lower the front casters onto the sidewalk. Be...down. Step Tube WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT STEP METHOD 1 - The first assistant should be pulled up . METHOD 2 - Curbs. removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair lifting upward on the step tube and begin to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc. Apply a continuous downward motion until the...
... until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb. TIPPING - The second assistant should stand on a nonremovable (non-detachable) part. Turn the anti-tippers to the ground. Tipping - Roll the wheelchair forward and SLOWLY lower the front casters onto the sidewalk. Be...down. Step Tube WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT STEP METHOD 1 - The first assistant should be pulled up . METHOD 2 - Curbs. removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair lifting upward on the step tube and begin to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc. Apply a continuous downward motion until the...
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... stair and repeats STEP 2. 4. The manufacturer recommends using any removable (detachable) parts of the framework, lifts the wheelchair up . 2. The second assistant, with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as the first assistant places one assistant ...is necessary to move a wheelchair between floors when an elevator is an option on this procedure for hand-held supports. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the occupant be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been ...
... stair and repeats STEP 2. 4. The manufacturer recommends using any removable (detachable) parts of the framework, lifts the wheelchair up . 2. The second assistant, with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as the first assistant places one assistant ...is necessary to move a wheelchair between floors when an elevator is an option on this procedure for hand-held supports. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the occupant be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been ...
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... to which you . Align both casters parallel with the object onto which you are transferring, with transfer. Shift body weight into the wheelchair unless it . Part No. 1106638 17 MVP & MVP jr. Also be beneath you are engaged to help prevent the wheels from moving. Use a transfer board if...
... to which you . Align both casters parallel with the object onto which you are transferring, with transfer. Shift body weight into the wheelchair unless it . Part No. 1106638 17 MVP & MVP jr. Also be beneath you are engaged to help prevent the wheels from moving. Use a transfer board if...
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...Checklist Troubleshooting Maintenance NOTE: Twice a year take your wheelchair. Routine maintenance will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of moisture. Check headtube locknuts for a thorough inspection and...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 SEAT AND BACK UPHOLSTERY Inspect for bent or broken spokes. All spokes uniformly tight. caster should be replaced. SECTION 2 SAFETY INSPECTION...
...Checklist Troubleshooting Maintenance NOTE: Twice a year take your wheelchair. Routine maintenance will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of moisture. Check headtube locknuts for a thorough inspection and...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 SEAT AND BACK UPHOLSTERY Inspect for bent or broken spokes. All spokes uniformly tight. caster should be replaced. SECTION 2 SAFETY INSPECTION...
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...lock the back securely in place. CAUTION DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to ensure that rear wheels are tight. SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 1. Check all parts for damage or wear and replace. WARNING DO NOT use WD-40®, 3-in Chair SOLUTIONS X X X X Check tires for proper ... correct and equal pressure. Failure to explode and cause bodily harm. 4. Part No. 1106638 19 MVP & MVP jr. This could cause damage to a qualified technician for loose nuts and bolts. Before using your Invacare MVP, make sure all nuts and bolts are equally spaced away from seat ...
...lock the back securely in place. CAUTION DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to ensure that rear wheels are tight. SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 1. Check all parts for damage or wear and replace. WARNING DO NOT use WD-40®, 3-in Chair SOLUTIONS X X X X Check tires for proper ... correct and equal pressure. Failure to explode and cause bodily harm. 4. Part No. 1106638 19 MVP & MVP jr. This could cause damage to a qualified technician for loose nuts and bolts. Before using your Invacare MVP, make sure all nuts and bolts are equally spaced away from seat ...
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... rear wheels, casters and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced if damaged. 5. MVP & MVP jr. 20 Part No. 1106638
... rear wheels, casters and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced if damaged. 5. MVP & MVP jr. 20 Part No. 1106638
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..., make sure all attachment hardware is perpendicular to wheelchair). Turn the footrest to the side (open footplate is tightened securely - Footrest Coved Washer Hex Screw Part No. 1106638 FIGURE 1 - NOTE: Remove the footrests from the wheelchair by reversing this procedure for other footrest assembly. 5. INSTALLING/REMOVING Footrest Mounting Pin Footrest Release...
..., make sure all attachment hardware is perpendicular to wheelchair). Turn the footrest to the side (open footplate is tightened securely - Footrest Coved Washer Hex Screw Part No. 1106638 FIGURE 1 - NOTE: Remove the footrests from the wheelchair by reversing this procedure for other footrest assembly. 5. INSTALLING/REMOVING Footrest Mounting Pin Footrest Release...