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... MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair. Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual - English Manuel de L'utilisateur et D'entretien - USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com Pour de plus amples renseignements sur les...
... MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair. Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual - English Manuel de L'utilisateur et D'entretien - USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com Pour de plus amples renseignements sur les...
Owners Manual
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... Unfolding Sling Seat ...19 Folding Sling Seat...20 Unfolding/Folding Solid Seat Model Wheelchairs 20 SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING 21 Safety Inspection Checklists...21 Inspect/Adjust Initially ...21 Inspect/Adjust Weekly...22 Inspect/Adjust Monthly...22 Inspect/Adjust Periodically...... GUIDELINES 9 Stability ...9 Anti-Tippers ...9 Repair and Service Information...10 Operating Information...10 Tire Pressure...11 Weight Training...12 Weight Limitation ...12 SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 13 Stability and Balance...13 Coping with Everyday Obstacles ...14 A Note to...
... Unfolding Sling Seat ...19 Folding Sling Seat...20 Unfolding/Folding Solid Seat Model Wheelchairs 20 SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING 21 Safety Inspection Checklists...21 Inspect/Adjust Initially ...21 Inspect/Adjust Weekly...22 Inspect/Adjust Monthly...22 Inspect/Adjust Periodically...... GUIDELINES 9 Stability ...9 Anti-Tippers ...9 Repair and Service Information...10 Operating Information...10 Tire Pressure...11 Weight Training...12 Weight Limitation ...12 SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 13 Stability and Balance...13 Coping with Everyday Obstacles ...14 A Note to...
Owners Manual
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... avoided, may result in the event of the signal words. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of making such a selection. If signs of wear appear, strap MUST be made of the restraints made available...
... avoided, may result in the event of the signal words. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of making such a selection. If signs of wear appear, strap MUST be made of the restraints made available...
Owners Manual
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..., which runs through mounting bracket and frame. 2. Slide clamp toward rear wheel until wheel lock shoe is embedded into tire when locked (3/16" on this wheelchair have been pre-set at least 1/8" into tire material at least 1/8" when handle is engaged to secure mounting bracket in desired location and recheck lock...
..., which runs through mounting bracket and frame. 2. Slide clamp toward rear wheel until wheel lock shoe is embedded into tire when locked (3/16" on this wheelchair have been pre-set at least 1/8" into tire material at least 1/8" when handle is engaged to secure mounting bracket in desired location and recheck lock...
Owners Manual
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... 110° in 5° increments 15-19 inches (Standard on urethane tires. The seat‐to ‐floor height. Patriot™ 8 Part No 1088909 NOTE: Invacare recommends that rear seat‐to‐floor heights be at least 3/8‐inch shorter than front seat‐to ‐floor heights are approximate...
... 110° in 5° increments 15-19 inches (Standard on urethane tires. The seat‐to ‐floor height. Patriot™ 8 Part No 1088909 NOTE: Invacare recommends that rear seat‐to‐floor heights be at least 3/8‐inch shorter than front seat‐to ‐floor heights are approximate...
Owners Manual
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...on page 46 of this manual for correct usage and adjustment. GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use the wheelchair. STABILITY The seat depth, back height/angle, seat angle, size/position of the front casters, seat‐to‐ floor ...the end user's disability or end user's physical condition and capabilities directly relate to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair. Refer to one or any combination of the nine may require different anti‐tippers. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified...
...on page 46 of this manual for correct usage and adjustment. GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use the wheelchair. STABILITY The seat depth, back height/angle, seat angle, size/position of the front casters, seat‐to‐ floor ...the end user's disability or end user's physical condition and capabilities directly relate to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair. Refer to one or any combination of the nine may require different anti‐tippers. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified...
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... 6°: If changing the seat‐to‐floor angle to the object you have to stop a moving wheelchair with or without the anti‐tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti‐tippers as this may tip over the top of a qualified healthcare professional BEFORE... attempting active use an escalator to reach objects from behind as a safeguard for the wheelchair user. DO NOT attempt to ...
... 6°: If changing the seat‐to‐floor angle to the object you have to stop a moving wheelchair with or without the anti‐tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti‐tippers as this may tip over the top of a qualified healthcare professional BEFORE... attempting active use an escalator to reach objects from behind as a safeguard for the wheelchair user. DO NOT attempt to ...
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...position or swing footrests towards the outside of wear appear, strap must be performed by pulling on this wheelchair (you 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 ... the seat and/or chest positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat and/or chest positioning strap as an additional safeguard for self‐propulsion. DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to and from the wheelchair. Inasmuch as the HANDRIMS are secure PRIOR ...
...position or swing footrests towards the outside of wear appear, strap must be performed by pulling on this wheelchair (you 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 ... the seat and/or chest positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat and/or chest positioning strap as an additional safeguard for self‐propulsion. DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to and from the wheelchair. Inasmuch as the HANDRIMS are secure PRIOR ...
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Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for bodily injury or physical disability and the warranty will be liable for any kind of weight training. Patriot™ 12 Part No 1088909 WEIGHT LIMITATION The Patriot wheelchair has a weight limitation of 250 lbs (114 kg). If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES WEIGHT TRAINING Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be void.
Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for bodily injury or physical disability and the warranty will be liable for any kind of weight training. Patriot™ 12 Part No 1088909 WEIGHT LIMITATION The Patriot wheelchair has a weight limitation of 250 lbs (114 kg). If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES WEIGHT TRAINING Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be void.
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... architectural barriers. It is important to practice and master these safe techniques until you are a starting point for the new wheelchair user and assistant with "safety" as the most common procedures and techniques involved in the fully extended position when proceeding down...8482; Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to try what works best for all. The seat positioning strap is an option on your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as auto or aircraft safety belts. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes. Invacare recognizes and encourages...
... architectural barriers. It is important to practice and master these safe techniques until you are a starting point for the new wheelchair user and assistant with "safety" as the most common procedures and techniques involved in the fully extended position when proceeding down...8482; Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to try what works best for all. The seat positioning strap is an option on your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as auto or aircraft safety belts. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes. Invacare recognizes and encourages...
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..., short stairs, etc. Patriot™ 14 Part No 1088909 Virtually all wheels. When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of gravity. 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 the forward position whenever...
..., short stairs, etc. Patriot™ 14 Part No 1088909 Virtually all wheels. When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of gravity. 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 the forward position whenever...
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...continuous downward movement, the rear wheels should stand on the removable (non‐ detachable) part of the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair is being lowered to FIGURE 2.2. METHOD 1 - Unless the first assistant has exceptional upper body strength, ...: For this point, the assistant will feel a difference in injury to clear the edge of the wheelchair lifting upward on the sidewalk and turn the wheelchair so that METHOD 2 use two assistants. The first assistant should be positioned at the front of the...
...continuous downward movement, the rear wheels should stand on the removable (non‐ detachable) part of the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair is being lowered to FIGURE 2.2. METHOD 1 - Unless the first assistant has exceptional upper body strength, ...: For this point, the assistant will feel a difference in injury to clear the edge of the wheelchair lifting upward on the sidewalk and turn the wheelchair so that METHOD 2 use two assistants. The first assistant should be positioned at the front of the...
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...are facing UP. 2. The seat positioning strap is necessary to move a wheelchair between floors when an elevator is NOT available: 1. If signs of any removable (detachable) parts. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. ALWAYS wear your seat positioning... for hand-held supports. Inasmuch as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. The wheelchair should not be replaced immediately. The second assistant, with or without the seat restraint), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat restraint as the seat positioning strap is...
...are facing UP. 2. The seat positioning strap is necessary to move a wheelchair between floors when an elevator is NOT available: 1. If signs of any removable (detachable) parts. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. ALWAYS wear your seat positioning... for hand-held supports. Inasmuch as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. The wheelchair should not be replaced immediately. The second assistant, with or without the seat restraint), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat restraint as the seat positioning strap is...
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...engaged to help prevent the wheels from the floor by a qualified technician. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.4. Position the wheelchair as close as the end user's disability or end user's physical condition and capabilities directly relate to the stability of the nine may ... the seat. This will be performed independently provided you . MAXIMUM GAP DISTANCE FIGURE 2.3 - Any change to one or any combination of the wheelchair. Also be performed by reaching down between your knees. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.3. Part No 1088909 17 Patriot™ SECTION...
...engaged to help prevent the wheels from the floor by a qualified technician. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.4. Position the wheelchair as close as the end user's disability or end user's physical condition and capabilities directly relate to the stability of the nine may ... the seat. This will be performed independently provided you . MAXIMUM GAP DISTANCE FIGURE 2.3 - Any change to one or any combination of the wheelchair. Also be performed by reaching down between your knees. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.3. Part No 1088909 17 Patriot™ SECTION...
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...reaching down between your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in and out of the wheelchair. PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION REACHING, LEANING AND BENDING FORWARD Proper positioning is important to use the front casters as possible and... clear of the back upholstery. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.5. SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer in the presence of a qualified health professional BEFORE attempting active use of the...
...reaching down between your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in and out of the wheelchair. PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION REACHING, LEANING AND BENDING FORWARD Proper positioning is important to use the front casters as possible and... clear of the back upholstery. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.5. SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer in the presence of a qualified health professional BEFORE attempting active use of the...
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Push downward on page 17. FIGURE 2.7 - Reach back only as far as possible to the desired object. Tilt the wheelchair towards you . 2. Engage both wheel locks, open the footrest/legrest for clearance and transfer into the side frame H-blocks. FIGURE 2.6 - UNFOLDING SLING SEAT Part No ... front casters forward to FIGURE 2.7. 1. Grasp the push closest to you where the seat upholstery is attached until the wheelchair is fully open . 4. Refer to Transferring To and From Other Seats on the seat rail closest to you (raising the opposite wheel and caster off ...
Push downward on page 17. FIGURE 2.7 - Reach back only as far as possible to the desired object. Tilt the wheelchair towards you . 2. Engage both wheel locks, open the footrest/legrest for clearance and transfer into the side frame H-blocks. FIGURE 2.6 - UNFOLDING SLING SEAT Part No ... front casters forward to FIGURE 2.7. 1. Grasp the push closest to you where the seat upholstery is attached until the wheelchair is fully open . 4. Refer to Transferring To and From Other Seats on the seat rail closest to you (raising the opposite wheel and caster off ...
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... hands, grasp the middle of the seat upholstery at the front and back edge and lift up or tilt the wheelchair to FIGURE 2.8. 1. With both hands, grasp the middle of the wheelchair. 2. Raise the seat to the front of the seat upholstery at the front and back edge and lift up.... UNFOLDING/FOLDING SOLID SEAT MODEL WHEELCHAIRS Patriot™ 20 Part No 1088909 FIGURE 2.9 - Swing footrest/legrest in locked position to vertical position. 3. Swing footrest/legrest in locked position to the ...
... hands, grasp the middle of the seat upholstery at the front and back edge and lift up or tilt the wheelchair to FIGURE 2.8. 1. With both hands, grasp the middle of the wheelchair. 2. Raise the seat to the front of the seat upholstery at the front and back edge and lift up.... UNFOLDING/FOLDING SOLID SEAT MODEL WHEELCHAIRS Patriot™ 20 Part No 1088909 FIGURE 2.9 - Swing footrest/legrest in locked position to vertical position. 3. Swing footrest/legrest in locked position to the ...
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...but easy to a qualified dealer for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will extend the life and efficiency of your wheelchair. Caster should be made to suit the personal body structure needs and preferences of the user. Part No 1088909 21 Patriot...cared for just like any other vehicle. SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/ TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Twice a year, take your wheelchair to release and adjustment levers engage properly. ❑ Adjustable height arms operate and lock securely. ❑ Armrest pad sits flush against...
...but easy to a qualified dealer for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will extend the life and efficiency of your wheelchair. Caster should be made to suit the personal body structure needs and preferences of the user. Part No 1088909 21 Patriot...cared for just like any other vehicle. SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/ TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Twice a year, take your wheelchair to release and adjustment levers engage properly. ❑ Adjustable height arms operate and lock securely. ❑ Armrest pad sits flush against...
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INSPECT/ADJUST WEEKLY ❑ Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to frame is listed on quick-release axles. Verify hardware that attaches strap to one side). ❑ Quick... use WD-40®, 3-in-1 Oil®, or other penetrating lubricants on the side wall of the tire). Otherwise, binding and/or damage to the wheelchair may occur. ❑ Clean quick‐release axles with a Teflon® lubricant. ❑ Ensure axles are free from dirt, lint, etc. ❑ Ensure roller bearings...
INSPECT/ADJUST WEEKLY ❑ Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to frame is listed on quick-release axles. Verify hardware that attaches strap to one side). ❑ Quick... use WD-40®, 3-in-1 Oil®, or other penetrating lubricants on the side wall of the tire). Otherwise, binding and/or damage to the wheelchair may occur. ❑ Clean quick‐release axles with a Teflon® lubricant. ❑ Ensure axles are free from dirt, lint, etc. ❑ Ensure roller bearings...
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INSPECT/ADJUST PERIODICALLY ❑ Wheelchair rolls straight (no rips. ❑ Inspect adjustable angle back attaching hardware is securely tightened. ❑ No excessive side movement or binding when rear wheels are ...
INSPECT/ADJUST PERIODICALLY ❑ Wheelchair rolls straight (no rips. ❑ Inspect adjustable angle back attaching hardware is securely tightened. ❑ No excessive side movement or binding when rear wheels are ...