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... titre de référence. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com Pour de plus amples renseignements sur les produits,les pièces et le service Invacare,consulter le: www.invacare.com USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual... and save for future reference. English Manuel de L'utilisateur et D'entretien - French Canadian Patriot™ DEALER: This manual MUST be given to ...
... titre de référence. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com Pour de plus amples renseignements sur les produits,les pièces et le service Invacare,consulter le: www.invacare.com USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual... and save for future reference. English Manuel de L'utilisateur et D'entretien - French Canadian Patriot™ DEALER: This manual MUST be given to ...
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OTHERWISE, INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare products. Patriot™ 2 Part No 1088909 NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are not recommended for use with Invacare accessories. ƽ WARNING DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY AVAILABLE OPTIONAL ..., CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are available on www...
OTHERWISE, INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare products. Patriot™ 2 Part No 1088909 NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are not recommended for use with Invacare accessories. ƽ WARNING DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY AVAILABLE OPTIONAL ..., CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are available on www...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance Safety Precautions ...25 Suggested Maintenance Procedures 25 Transporting the Invacare Patriot...26 SECTION 5-FRONT RIGGINGS 27 Installing/Removing Swingaway Footrest 27 Installing Swingaway Footrest ...27 Removing Swingaway Footrest ...28 Adjusting Swingaway Footrest Height 28 Removing/Installing ......37 Adjusting Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery 38 Installing/Removing Seat Positioning Strap 39 Installing/Removing Chest Positioning Strap 40 SECTION 8-REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS 41 Patriot™ 4 Part No 1088909
TABLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance Safety Precautions ...25 Suggested Maintenance Procedures 25 Transporting the Invacare Patriot...26 SECTION 5-FRONT RIGGINGS 27 Installing/Removing Swingaway Footrest 27 Installing Swingaway Footrest ...27 Removing Swingaway Footrest ...28 Adjusting Swingaway Footrest Height 28 Removing/Installing ......37 Adjusting Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery 38 Installing/Removing Seat Positioning Strap 39 Installing/Removing Chest Positioning Strap 40 SECTION 8-REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS 41 Patriot™ 4 Part No 1088909
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Register ONLINE at warranty.invacare.com Please have your model number and purchase date available to -Lock 50 Using High Mount Wheel Locks...50 Adjusting High Mount Wheel Locks 51 ... PRODUCT The benefits of your product. 3. Receiving updates with product information, maintenance tips and industry news. Part No 1088909 5 Patriot™ Any registration information you submit will only be used by Invacare Corporation and protected as required by applicable laws and regulations. Safeguarding your registration. REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT Removing/Installing Rear Wheels...
Register ONLINE at warranty.invacare.com Please have your model number and purchase date available to -Lock 50 Using High Mount Wheel Locks...50 Adjusting High Mount Wheel Locks 51 ... PRODUCT The benefits of your product. 3. Receiving updates with product information, maintenance tips and industry news. Part No 1088909 5 Patriot™ Any registration information you submit will only be used by Invacare Corporation and protected as required by applicable laws and regulations. Safeguarding your registration. REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT Removing/Installing Rear Wheels...
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...healthcare professionals to be transported in vehicles of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in personal injury or property damage. Patriot™ 6 Part No 1088909 SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are used by an individual rests solely with the user ...operation of any wheelchair transportation systems. SEAT POSITIONING STRAP Always wear your seat positioning strap. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to seat/chest positioning straps - If signs of wear appear, strap MUST be ...
...healthcare professionals to be transported in vehicles of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in personal injury or property damage. Patriot™ 6 Part No 1088909 SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are used by an individual rests solely with the user ...operation of any wheelchair transportation systems. SEAT POSITIONING STRAP Always wear your seat positioning strap. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to seat/chest positioning straps - If signs of wear appear, strap MUST be ...
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... Non-Projection (Standard) Aluminum Projection Aluminum Non-Projection Toggle Lock - If wheelchair is equipped with pneumatic tires or pneumatic tires with packaging. Patriot™ 8 Part No 1088909 in 1-inch increments Adjustable Angle - 85° to the measurements listed above. in 1-inch increments Adjustable ...- The seat‐to 19½ inches - NOTE: Invacare recommends that rear seat‐to‐floor heights be at least 3/8‐inch shorter than front seat‐to tire wear and air...
... Non-Projection (Standard) Aluminum Projection Aluminum Non-Projection Toggle Lock - If wheelchair is equipped with pneumatic tires or pneumatic tires with packaging. Patriot™ 8 Part No 1088909 in 1-inch increments Adjustable Angle - 85° to the measurements listed above. in 1-inch increments Adjustable ...- The seat‐to 19½ inches - NOTE: Invacare recommends that rear seat‐to‐floor heights be at least 3/8‐inch shorter than front seat‐to tire wear and air...
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... a qualified healthcare professional BEFORE attempting active use an escalator to move a wheelchair between your knees. DO NOT tip the wheelchair without the anti‐tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti‐tippers as a safeguard for the wheelchair user. Serious bodily injury may cause the wheelchair and/or seating system to... brakes. DO NOT go up or down an incline with the wheel locks. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on roads, streets or highways. Patriot™ 10 Part No 1088909
... a qualified healthcare professional BEFORE attempting active use an escalator to move a wheelchair between your knees. DO NOT tip the wheelchair without the anti‐tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti‐tippers as a safeguard for the wheelchair user. Serious bodily injury may cause the wheelchair and/or seating system to... brakes. DO NOT go up or down an incline with the wheel locks. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on roads, streets or highways. Patriot™ 10 Part No 1088909
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...be replaced immediately. Lifting by a qualified technician. ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of a wheelchair may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as an additional safeguard for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as the seat and/or ... the wheelchair, make sure that hand grips on the hand grips if they are an option on an incline. Part No 1088909 11 Patriot™ If signs of the wheelchair. DO NOT use your seat and/or chest positioning strap. TIRE PRESSURE DO NOT use the footplates...
...be replaced immediately. Lifting by a qualified technician. ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of a wheelchair may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as an additional safeguard for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as the seat and/or ... the wheelchair, make sure that hand grips on the hand grips if they are an option on an incline. Part No 1088909 11 Patriot™ If signs of the wheelchair. DO NOT use your seat and/or chest positioning strap. TIRE PRESSURE DO NOT use the footplates...
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Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus. Patriot™ 12 Part No 1088909 SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES WEIGHT TRAINING Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a seat for bodily injury or physical disability and the warranty will be void. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of 250 lbs (114 kg). WEIGHT LIMITATION The Patriot wheelchair has a weight limitation of weight training.
Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus. Patriot™ 12 Part No 1088909 SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES WEIGHT TRAINING Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a seat for bodily injury or physical disability and the warranty will be void. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of 250 lbs (114 kg). WEIGHT LIMITATION The Patriot wheelchair has a weight limitation of weight training.
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...than 9°. This manual points out the most important consideration for him/her in maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or traverse slopes greater than one individual. Techniques in serious bodily injury to the user, damage... positioning strap only. DO NOT leave elevating legrests in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. Part No 1088909 13 Patriot™ If signs of wear appear, strap must be followed. Be aware that may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair...
...than 9°. This manual points out the most important consideration for him/her in maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or traverse slopes greater than one individual. Techniques in serious bodily injury to the user, damage... positioning strap only. DO NOT leave elevating legrests in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. Part No 1088909 13 Patriot™ If signs of wear appear, strap must be followed. Be aware that may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair...
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...restraint and maintain proper balance. TIPPING - CURBS After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair, use good body mechanics. Invacare recommends using seat positioning straps for additional safety while involved in activities that shift your knees whenever tilting the wheelchair or ...EVERYDAY OBSTACLES Coping with the irritation of detachable parts such as arms or legrests. Keep your back straight and bend your weight. Patriot™ 14 Part No 1088909 Virtually all wheels. TIPPING ƽ WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. METHOD 1 -...
...restraint and maintain proper balance. TIPPING - CURBS After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair, use good body mechanics. Invacare recommends using seat positioning straps for additional safety while involved in activities that shift your knees whenever tilting the wheelchair or ...EVERYDAY OBSTACLES Coping with the irritation of detachable parts such as arms or legrests. Keep your back straight and bend your weight. Patriot™ 14 Part No 1088909 Virtually all wheels. TIPPING ƽ WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. METHOD 1 -...
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... the stair and steadies the wheelchair as auto or aircraft safety belts. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. The second assistant, with or without the seat restraint), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat restraint as the seat positioning strap is an... SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS STAIRWAYS ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by means of any removable (detachable) parts. Patriot™ 16 Part No 1088909 Lifting by lifting on the next stair and repeats STEP 1. 4. Extreme caution is advised when it is NOT ...
... the stair and steadies the wheelchair as auto or aircraft safety belts. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. The second assistant, with or without the seat restraint), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat restraint as the seat positioning strap is an... SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS STAIRWAYS ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by means of any removable (detachable) parts. Patriot™ 16 Part No 1088909 Lifting by lifting on the next stair and repeats STEP 1. 4. Extreme caution is advised when it is NOT ...
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... Anti‐Tippers on page 41. 4. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 46. Remove the anti‐tippers. SECTION 4-MAINTENANCE/TRANSPORTING TRANSPORTING THE INVACARE PATRIOT 1. Refer to the seating system Owner's Manual for installation and removal of the seating system. 2. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Removing/Installing Flip Back...
... Anti‐Tippers on page 41. 4. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 46. Remove the anti‐tippers. SECTION 4-MAINTENANCE/TRANSPORTING TRANSPORTING THE INVACARE PATRIOT 1. Refer to the seating system Owner's Manual for installation and removal of the seating system. 2. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Removing/Installing Flip Back...
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Refer to FIGURE 8.2. QUICK-RELEASE AXLES Rear Wheel Wheelchair Frame Patriot™ Quick-Release Axle Axle Bracket FIGURE 8.2 REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS 42 Part No 1088909 Pull the quick‐release axle and rear wheel out ... the axle bracket on the wheelchair frame. 3. REMOVING 1. The locking pins MUST be protruding past the inside of the axle bracket on the wheelchair frame. 3. Invacare recommends inserting quick-release axles with the head end to Adjusting Quick‐Release Axles on page 43 if the locking pins are fully released...
Refer to FIGURE 8.2. QUICK-RELEASE AXLES Rear Wheel Wheelchair Frame Patriot™ Quick-Release Axle Axle Bracket FIGURE 8.2 REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS 42 Part No 1088909 Pull the quick‐release axle and rear wheel out ... the axle bracket on the wheelchair frame. 3. REMOVING 1. The locking pins MUST be protruding past the inside of the axle bracket on the wheelchair frame. 3. Invacare recommends inserting quick-release axles with the head end to Adjusting Quick‐Release Axles on page 43 if the locking pins are fully released...
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... at all times. Seat-to-floor height (which includes seat-to-floor angle): If changing the seat-tofloor height with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as the anti-tippers are an option for 0° or 3° on wet, soft ground or gravel surfaces,... tippers may order with the anti‐tipper wheels pointing toward ground/floor into the rear frame tubing until bottom release button locks in - Patriot™ 46 Part No 1088909 Ensure both anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor angles and/or seat-to the chart in...
... at all times. Seat-to-floor height (which includes seat-to-floor angle): If changing the seat-tofloor height with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as the anti-tippers are an option for 0° or 3° on wet, soft ground or gravel surfaces,... tippers may order with the anti‐tipper wheels pointing toward ground/floor into the rear frame tubing until bottom release button locks in - Patriot™ 46 Part No 1088909 Ensure both anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor angles and/or seat-to the chart in...
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...CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS; Part No 1088909 53 Patriot™ Invacare warrants its product to the original purchaser/user of the original purchaser/users. This warranty does not include any such...: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare product. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. The side frames and crossmembers are warranted for a...
...CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS; Part No 1088909 53 Patriot™ Invacare warrants its product to the original purchaser/user of the original purchaser/users. This warranty does not include any such...: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare product. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. The side frames and crossmembers are warranted for a...