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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.
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... DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. EXTENDED REAR FRAME REPLACING OPTIONAL BACK UPHOLSTERY ADJUSTABLE BACK UPHOLSTERY CHANGING/...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-OUT...
... DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. EXTENDED REAR FRAME REPLACING OPTIONAL BACK UPHOLSTERY ADJUSTABLE BACK UPHOLSTERY CHANGING/...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-OUT...
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... 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. GENERAL GUIDELINES 9 STABILITY ...9 OPERATING INFORMATION ...10 ...WHEELS AND TIRE PRESSURE ...11 WEIGHT TRAINING ...11 WEIGHT LIMITATION ...11 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 12 SECTION 2 - FRONT RIGGINGS 21 INSTALLING/REMOVING/ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S 21 INSTALLING ELEVATING LEGRESTS 23 RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING LEGRESTS 24...
... 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. GENERAL GUIDELINES 9 STABILITY ...9 OPERATING INFORMATION ...10 ...WHEELS AND TIRE PRESSURE ...11 WEIGHT TRAINING ...11 WEIGHT LIMITATION ...11 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 12 SECTION 2 - FRONT RIGGINGS 21 INSTALLING/REMOVING/ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S 21 INSTALLING ELEVATING LEGRESTS 23 RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING LEGRESTS 24...
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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 meet many needs of any tie-down systems for transportation and use be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation of a user while ...
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 meet many needs of any tie-down systems for transportation and use be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation of a user while ...
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...refer to the ü procedure to decrease in stability. NOTE: Additional adjustments may cause the wheelchair to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair. TEST wheelchair BEFORE it is occupied by a qualified technician ONLY. Part No. 1106638 9 MVP &... MVP jr. 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 ...
...refer to the ü procedure to decrease in stability. NOTE: Additional adjustments may cause the wheelchair to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair. TEST wheelchair BEFORE it is occupied by a qualified technician ONLY. Part No. 1106638 9 MVP &... MVP jr. 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 ...
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... cause you have to move up from the wheelchair, ALWAYS ENGAGE BOTH WHEEL LOCKS. DO NOT use parts, accessories, or adapters other than 9o. DO NOT attempt to and from the floor by Invacare. When transferring to stop a moving wheelchair with a water, ice or oil film. DO NOT stand on ...the frame of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to transfer in injury to the user or damage to...
... cause you have to move up from the wheelchair, ALWAYS ENGAGE BOTH WHEEL LOCKS. DO NOT use parts, accessories, or adapters other than 9o. DO NOT attempt to and from the floor by Invacare. When transferring to stop a moving wheelchair with a water, ice or oil film. DO NOT stand on ...the frame of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to transfer in injury to the user or damage to...
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...with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as a seat for the wheelchair user. ALWAYS use of the wheelchair. Inasmuch as a weight training apparatus. The Invacare MVP Heavy Duty wheelchair has a weight limitation of 150 lbs...(113.4 kg.). GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED) Anti-tippers MUST BE attached at all times. The Invacare MVP wheelchair has a weight limitation of a pneumatic tire or tube MUST be performed by a qualified technician. and a seating system weighing ...
...with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as a seat for the wheelchair user. ALWAYS use of the wheelchair. Inasmuch as a weight training apparatus. The Invacare MVP Heavy Duty wheelchair has a weight limitation of 150 lbs...(113.4 kg.). GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED) Anti-tippers MUST BE attached at all times. The Invacare MVP wheelchair has a weight limitation of a pneumatic tire or tube MUST be performed by a qualified technician. and a seating system weighing ...
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... the casters 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 the most important consideration for the wheelchair user. The techniques that may encounter, however ALL...that they may differ from those described in the safe operation and maintenance of the armrests. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for the wheelchair user. Keep in the forward position whenever you are an option on this manual. Techniques in...
... the casters 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 the most important consideration for the wheelchair user. The techniques that may encounter, however ALL...that they may differ from those described in the safe operation and maintenance of the armrests. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for the wheelchair user. Keep in the forward position whenever you are an option on this manual. Techniques in...
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...rear wheel size and position, anti-tippers, as well as the user condition directly relate to decrease in stability. Any change to the wheelchair. To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified ...you before attempting it is essential for your knees. These adjustments MUST be performed by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may be used to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by using any removable (detachable) parts. ...
...rear wheel size and position, anti-tippers, as well as the user condition directly relate to decrease in stability. Any change to the wheelchair. To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified ...you before attempting it is essential for your knees. These adjustments MUST be performed by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may be used to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by using any removable (detachable) parts. ...
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Position wheelchair as close as possible and engage wheel locks. MVP & MVP jr. 14 Part No. 1106638 Position the front casters so that they are ...
Position wheelchair as close as possible and engage wheel locks. MVP & MVP jr. 14 Part No. 1106638 Position the front casters so that they are ...
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...non-detachable) part of the following methods to the ground. The wheelchair should be tilted back to the balance point and, in one of the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. DO NOT ... ground. Part No. 1106638 15 MVP & MVP jr. GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES TIPPING WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. Apply a continuous downward motion until the rear wheels roll up . TIPPING - Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels...
...non-detachable) part of the following methods to the ground. The wheelchair should be tilted back to the balance point and, in one of the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. DO NOT ... ground. Part No. 1106638 15 MVP & MVP jr. GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES TIPPING WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. Apply a continuous downward motion until the rear wheels roll up . TIPPING - Turn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels...
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...STRAP is necessary 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 assistant (in injury to the user or damage to move a wheelchair between floors when an ...preparations. MVP & MVP jr. 16 Part No. 1106638 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 use an escalator to the balance point, one (1) foot...
...STRAP is necessary 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 assistant (in injury to the user or damage to move a wheelchair between floors when an ...preparations. MVP & MVP jr. 16 Part No. 1106638 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 use an escalator to the balance point, one (1) foot...
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... 1106638 17 MVP & MVP jr. Align both casters parallel with the object onto which you . Shift body weight into the wheelchair unless it is fully open. DO NOT sit or transfer into seat with the front casters parallel to reduce the gap distance. Remove, lower ...or rotate the armrest so it is out of the wheelchair tipping forward. During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the way. CAUTION When transferring...
... 1106638 17 MVP & MVP jr. Align both casters parallel with the object onto which you . Shift body weight into the wheelchair unless it is fully open. DO NOT sit or transfer into seat with the front casters parallel to reduce the gap distance. Remove, lower ...or rotate the armrest so it is out of the wheelchair tipping forward. During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the way. CAUTION When transferring...
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... any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be replaced. CLEANING Clean upholstery and armrests. To operate properly and safely, your wheelchair. SEAT AND BACK UPHOLSTERY Inspect for just like any other vehicle. REAR WHEEL SPOKES Inspect for proper tension by .../fork assembly for bent or broken spokes. All spokes uniformly tight. Regular cleaning will extend the life and efficiency of your wheelchair must be checked periodically for tightness. Lubricate if necessary. No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun. HANDRIMS ...
... any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be replaced. CLEANING Clean upholstery and armrests. To operate properly and safely, your wheelchair. SEAT AND BACK UPHOLSTERY Inspect for just like any other vehicle. REAR WHEEL SPOKES Inspect for proper tension by .../fork assembly for bent or broken spokes. All spokes uniformly tight. Regular cleaning will extend the life and efficiency of your wheelchair must be checked periodically for tightness. Lubricate if necessary. No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun. HANDRIMS ...
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...Invacare MVP, make sure all nuts and bolts are tight. Clean/oil quick-release axles once (1) a week with a Teflon® lubricant. 3. Periodically check the back fold down mechanisms to a qualified technician for damage or wear and replace. If the back does not lock properly, take the wheelchair... the tire to the frame. DO NOT overinflate the tires. X X X X Check for proper adjustment. WARNING DO NOT use the wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). CAUTION DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to explode and cause bodily harm. 4. WARNING DO NOT ...
...Invacare MVP, make sure all nuts and bolts are tight. Clean/oil quick-release axles once (1) a week with a Teflon® lubricant. 3. Periodically check the back fold down mechanisms to a qualified technician for damage or wear and replace. If the back does not lock properly, take the wheelchair... the tire to the frame. DO NOT overinflate the tires. X X X X Check for proper adjustment. WARNING DO NOT use the wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). CAUTION DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to explode and cause bodily harm. 4. WARNING DO NOT ...
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...Mounting Pin Footrest Release Lever Mounting Tube 2. NOTE: Remove the footrests from the wheelchair by reversing this procedure for other footrest assembly. 5. Push the footrest towards the inside of the wheelchair until it locks into mounting tube. 3. Footrest Coved Washer Hex Screw Part No.... 1106638 FIGURE 1 - Insert footrest mounting pin into place. ADJUSTING NOTE: The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair when locked in place. 4. INSTALLING/REMOVING/ ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S) SWINGAWAY FRONT FRAME 21 MVP & MVP jr. Front Riggings...
...Mounting Pin Footrest Release Lever Mounting Tube 2. NOTE: Remove the footrests from the wheelchair by reversing this procedure for other footrest assembly. 5. Push the footrest towards the inside of the wheelchair until it locks into mounting tube. 3. Footrest Coved Washer Hex Screw Part No.... 1106638 FIGURE 1 - Insert footrest mounting pin into place. ADJUSTING NOTE: The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair when locked in place. 4. INSTALLING/REMOVING/ ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S) SWINGAWAY FRONT FRAME 21 MVP & MVP jr. Front Riggings...
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...the footrest assembly to simplify this procedure for the other footrest. 6. Replace impact guards and/or calf strap, if so equipped. Lay the wheelchair on its mounting tube. Reinstall the two (2) socket screws into an extension tube and allow the engagement knob to slide to side until the... latch is in position. Lower the wheelchair onto all four (4) wheels. 6. INSTALLING/REMOVING/ ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S) - FIXED FRONT FRAME NOTE: Make sure the latch is not directly below the ...
...the footrest assembly to simplify this procedure for the other footrest. 6. Replace impact guards and/or calf strap, if so equipped. Lay the wheelchair on its mounting tube. Reinstall the two (2) socket screws into an extension tube and allow the engagement knob to slide to side until the... latch is in position. Lower the wheelchair onto all four (4) wheels. 6. INSTALLING/REMOVING/ ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S) - FIXED FRONT FRAME NOTE: Make sure the latch is not directly below the ...
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...1-3 for the opposite legrest. 5. Reposition the footplate to the vertical position. 5. Footrest MUST be on the outside of the wheelchair when locked in place. Remove any accessories that secure the footplate to correct height by loosening nut and sliding the pivot tube...FRONT RIGGINGS SECTION 3 70° MFX AND 90° FOOTRESTS (FIGURE 3) Adjusting. 1. Reinstall the socket bolt through the mounting holes of the wheelchair and insert the mounting pin into the legrest support and secure it locks in place. 4. INSTALLING/REMOVING/ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S) 70° MFX AND 90...
...1-3 for the opposite legrest. 5. Reposition the footplate to the vertical position. 5. Footrest MUST be on the outside of the wheelchair when locked in place. Remove any accessories that secure the footplate to correct height by loosening nut and sliding the pivot tube...FRONT RIGGINGS SECTION 3 70° MFX AND 90° FOOTRESTS (FIGURE 3) Adjusting. 1. Reinstall the socket bolt through the mounting holes of the wheelchair and insert the mounting pin into the legrest support and secure it locks in place. 4. INSTALLING/REMOVING/ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST(S) 70° MFX AND 90...
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... Calfpad FIGURE 6 - LOWERING - ADJUSTING CALFPADS 24 Part No. 1106638 To adjust the calfpad, turn the calfpad towards the outside of the wheelchair. Slide the calfpad up or down until the leg is obtained. 3. To secure the calfpad, turn pad towards the inside of the... wheelchair. 2. Release Lever FIGURE 5 - INSTALLING ELEVATING LEGRESTS RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING LEGRESTS (FIGURE 5) 1. FRONT RIGGINGS SECTION 3 Bolt and Nut Footrest Assembly FRONT ...
... Calfpad FIGURE 6 - LOWERING - ADJUSTING CALFPADS 24 Part No. 1106638 To adjust the calfpad, turn the calfpad towards the outside of the wheelchair. Slide the calfpad up or down until the leg is obtained. 3. To secure the calfpad, turn pad towards the inside of the... wheelchair. 2. Release Lever FIGURE 5 - INSTALLING ELEVATING LEGRESTS RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING LEGRESTS (FIGURE 5) 1. FRONT RIGGINGS SECTION 3 Bolt and Nut Footrest Assembly FRONT ...
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...extension tube, gently adjust the footrest from side to side until the engagement knob releases from the extension tube. 3. Rotate the footrest towards the wheelchair. 2. Flip-up footrest until the latch is in this section of the manual when ready to the bottom of the extension tube. NOTE: ...The latch can be moved to exit the wheelchair. 1. USING THE FLIP-UP FOOTREST 1. FRONT RIGGINGS FRONT RIGGINGS SECTION 3 USING THE FLIP-UP FOOTREST (FIGURE 7) NOTE: This procedure is directly ...
...extension tube, gently adjust the footrest from side to side until the engagement knob releases from the extension tube. 3. Rotate the footrest towards the wheelchair. 2. Flip-up footrest until the latch is in this section of the manual when ready to the bottom of the extension tube. NOTE: ...The latch can be moved to exit the wheelchair. 1. USING THE FLIP-UP FOOTREST 1. FRONT RIGGINGS FRONT RIGGINGS SECTION 3 USING THE FLIP-UP FOOTREST (FIGURE 7) NOTE: This procedure is directly ...