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Invacare® Van Seat Power Wheelchair Seat User Manual EN This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
Invacare® Van Seat Power Wheelchair Seat User Manual EN This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
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... To and From Other Seats...14 Storage...14 Weight Training...15 Weight Limitation ...15 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources...15 Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) ...16 Invacare® Van Seat 3 Part No 1143195 CONTENTS 1 GENERAL 6 Symbols ...6 Warnings...6 Reference Documents ...7 Limited Warranty ...8 2 SAFETY 9 General Guidelines ...9 Operation Information ...10 Setup ...10 Transport...
... To and From Other Seats...14 Storage...14 Weight Training...15 Weight Limitation ...15 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources...15 Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) ...16 Invacare® Van Seat 3 Part No 1143195 CONTENTS 1 GENERAL 6 Symbols ...6 Warnings...6 Reference Documents ...7 Limited Warranty ...8 2 SAFETY 9 General Guidelines ...9 Operation Information ...10 Setup ...10 Transport...
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1.2 Reference Documents ƽ WARNING Refer to the table below for additional safety and operation information. MK6i™ Electronics Programming Guide MANUAL 1 GENERAL PART NUMBER 1141471 Part No 1143195 7 Invacare® Van Seat Refer to wheelchair base owner's manual for part numbers of additional documents which are referenced in this manual.
1.2 Reference Documents ƽ WARNING Refer to the table below for additional safety and operation information. MK6i™ Electronics Programming Guide MANUAL 1 GENERAL PART NUMBER 1141471 Part No 1143195 7 Invacare® Van Seat Refer to wheelchair base owner's manual for part numbers of additional documents which are referenced in this manual.
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...or RESNA. Accessories designed by other combustible materials. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to electric circuits and other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are specifically designed and manufactured for use in close proximity to be performed by a qualified...be exercised when using . NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of the end user. Contact your oxygen supplier for further instruction. If you are unable ...
...or RESNA. Accessories designed by other combustible materials. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to electric circuits and other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are specifically designed and manufactured for use in close proximity to be performed by a qualified...be exercised when using . NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of the end user. Contact your oxygen supplier for further instruction. If you are unable ...
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... into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may occur. After the wheelchair has been set-up procedure. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any removable (detachable) parts. Invacare® Van Seat 10 Part No 1143195 Performance adjustments should be made...
... into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may occur. After the wheelchair has been set-up procedure. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any removable (detachable) parts. Invacare® Van Seat 10 Part No 1143195 Performance adjustments should be made...
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... of wear appear, strap MUST be replaced immediately. DO NOT attempt to wheelchair base owner's manual for programming, DO NOT service or adjust the wheelchair while occupied, unless otherwise noted. Wheelchairs that are frequently exposed to avoid hard braking or sudden stops. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes. Before adjusting, repairing or...
... of wear appear, strap MUST be replaced immediately. DO NOT attempt to wheelchair base owner's manual for programming, DO NOT service or adjust the wheelchair while occupied, unless otherwise noted. Wheelchairs that are frequently exposed to avoid hard braking or sudden stops. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes. Before adjusting, repairing or...
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... are turning. ALWAYS check foam grips for instructions. ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of the wheelchair. Pinch Points ƽ WARNING DO NOT store or place items under the seat. Pinch Point Invacare® Van Seat 12 Part No 1143195 DO NOT use of moving parts to the neutral position... or becomes sticky or sluggish. Always shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the wheelchair and/or seating system (if ...
... are turning. ALWAYS check foam grips for instructions. ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of the wheelchair. Pinch Points ƽ WARNING DO NOT store or place items under the seat. Pinch Point Invacare® Van Seat 12 Part No 1143195 DO NOT use of moving parts to the neutral position... or becomes sticky or sluggish. Always shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the wheelchair and/or seating system (if ...
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... limits, practice use of this product on various sloping surfaces in the presence of a qualified healthcare provider before attempting active use of this wheelchair. To determine and establish your seat positioning strap. Forward. ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to ensure...determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is the obligation of the front casters. With regard to the wheelchair may result or may impede proper operation. Part No 1143195 13 Invacare® Van Seat The seat positioning strap is not designed for use the footplates as auto or ...
... limits, practice use of this product on various sloping surfaces in the presence of a qualified healthcare provider before attempting active use of this wheelchair. To determine and establish your seat positioning strap. Forward. ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to ensure...determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is the obligation of the front casters. With regard to the wheelchair may result or may impede proper operation. Part No 1143195 13 Invacare® Van Seat The seat positioning strap is not designed for use the footplates as auto or ...
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...or dampness will change your center of the wheelchair. RAIN TEST Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs in a shower. This provides the end user or his/her power wheelchair from moving before attempting to property may cause the wheelchair to remove his/her attendant sufficient time to ...result. Transferring To and From Other Seats ƽ WARNING ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power OFF and engage the motor locks/clutches to prevent the wheels from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation. Invacare® Van Seat 14 Part No 1143195 Serious injury or damage to transfer ...
...or dampness will change your center of the wheelchair. RAIN TEST Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs in a shower. This provides the end user or his/her power wheelchair from moving before attempting to property may cause the wheelchair to remove his/her attendant sufficient time to ...result. Transferring To and From Other Seats ƽ WARNING ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power OFF and engage the motor locks/clutches to prevent the wheels from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation. Invacare® Van Seat 14 Part No 1143195 Serious injury or damage to transfer ...
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... is called its "immunity level." Others are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in volts per meter (V/m). Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any attachments) of your risk to EMI will be referred to determine... can be susceptible to avoid. Each powered wheelchair can also permanently damage the powered wheelchair's control system. 2 SAFETY Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR BODILY INJURY AND...
... is called its "immunity level." Others are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in volts per meter (V/m). Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any attachments) of your risk to EMI will be referred to determine... can be susceptible to avoid. Each powered wheelchair can also permanently damage the powered wheelchair's control system. 2 SAFETY Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR BODILY INJURY AND...
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...antenna (source), the EM fields from sources such as we know, are not likely to cause EMI problems to the powered wheelchair's control system while using these devices. and 3. Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as commercial broadcast transmitters (radio and TV... towers) and amateur (HAM) radios. Other types of the powered wheelchair. This can affect powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters. Therefore, the warnings listed below are of the vehicle; 2 SAFETY 2. Invacare® Van Seat 16 Part No 1143195 Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from hand-held...
...antenna (source), the EM fields from sources such as we know, are not likely to cause EMI problems to the powered wheelchair's control system while using these devices. and 3. Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as commercial broadcast transmitters (radio and TV... towers) and amateur (HAM) radios. Other types of the powered wheelchair. This can affect powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters. Therefore, the warnings listed below are of the vehicle; 2 SAFETY 2. Invacare® Van Seat 16 Part No 1143195 Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from hand-held...
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...; 3) If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn the powered wheelchair OFF as soon as manufactured by Invacare may make it is safe; 4) Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the powered wheelchair, may adversely affect the EMI immunity levels. Important Information 1) 20 ...the level, the greater the protection); 2) This device has been tested to the powered wheelchair manufacturer, and note whether there is a source of the product is unknown. Part No 1143195 17 Invacare® Van Seat and 5) Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to...
...; 3) If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn the powered wheelchair OFF as soon as manufactured by Invacare may make it is safe; 4) Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the powered wheelchair, may adversely affect the EMI immunity levels. Important Information 1) 20 ...the level, the greater the protection); 2) This device has been tested to the powered wheelchair manufacturer, and note whether there is a source of the product is unknown. Part No 1143195 17 Invacare® Van Seat and 5) Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to...
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Invacare® Van Seat Weight Capacity Label located here 18 Part No 1143195 3 LABEL LOCATIONS 3 Label Locations Refer to the owner's manual shipped with wheelchair base for additional labels located on the wheelchair base.
Invacare® Van Seat Weight Capacity Label located here 18 Part No 1143195 3 LABEL LOCATIONS 3 Label Locations Refer to the owner's manual shipped with wheelchair base for additional labels located on the wheelchair base.
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... delivery and after the seating system has been reclined beyond 20°* relative to drive the wheelchair. One of sight to ensure safe driving. The back can see properly to drive safely. Invacare® Van Seat 20 Part No 1143195 DO NOT attempt to the seat base, thereby resulting... in which the drive lock-out is tightened securely otherwise injury or damage may affect the wheelchair user's line of the wheelchair. The wheelchair user MUST have the back...
... delivery and after the seating system has been reclined beyond 20°* relative to drive the wheelchair. One of sight to ensure safe driving. The back can see properly to drive safely. Invacare® Van Seat 20 Part No 1143195 DO NOT attempt to the seat base, thereby resulting... in which the drive lock-out is tightened securely otherwise injury or damage may affect the wheelchair user's line of the wheelchair. The wheelchair user MUST have the back...
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... seat from operating in any tilted position to the vertical position, DO NOT operate the wheelchair. Make sure the hands and body of both the occupant and attendants/bystanders are used, Invacare shall not be any other actuator controls. DO NOT attempt to activate the tilt/recline...angle and/or surface angle. Part No 1143195 21 Invacare® Van Seat 5 USAGE *20° back angle can be liable and the limited warranty is void. NEVER operate the wheelchair while the back is moving. Have the wheelchair serviced by a qualified technician. ACTUATOR CONTROL WARNING Use ...
... seat from operating in any tilted position to the vertical position, DO NOT operate the wheelchair. Make sure the hands and body of both the occupant and attendants/bystanders are used, Invacare shall not be any other actuator controls. DO NOT attempt to activate the tilt/recline...angle and/or surface angle. Part No 1143195 21 Invacare® Van Seat 5 USAGE *20° back angle can be liable and the limited warranty is void. NEVER operate the wheelchair while the back is moving. Have the wheelchair serviced by a qualified technician. ACTUATOR CONTROL WARNING Use ...
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...powered seating switch will alternate functions (increase tilt angle, decrease tilt angle) after at least 3 seconds) to FIGURE 1 on page 23. 1. Invacare® Van Seat 22 Part No 1143195 Press the powered seating switch again (after it has been released for a minimum of three seconds. 1.... POLE MOTOR SWITCH OPTION THROUGH THE JOYSTICK (TTJ) Powered Seating Switch No Yes Yes with SANODE This procedure only applies to wheelchairs with Formula PTO Plus or Power Tilt Only seating systems. Using the Powered Seating Switch The powered seating switch can be used...
...powered seating switch will alternate functions (increase tilt angle, decrease tilt angle) after at least 3 seconds) to FIGURE 1 on page 23. 1. Invacare® Van Seat 22 Part No 1143195 Press the powered seating switch again (after it has been released for a minimum of three seconds. 1.... POLE MOTOR SWITCH OPTION THROUGH THE JOYSTICK (TTJ) Powered Seating Switch No Yes Yes with SANODE This procedure only applies to wheelchairs with Formula PTO Plus or Power Tilt Only seating systems. Using the Powered Seating Switch The powered seating switch can be used...
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Four of the icons indicates the joystick direction or quadrant (Detail "B"). Invacare® Van Seat 24 Part No 1143195 Make sure the wheelchair is selected: The location of the following icons will display when Actuator Control Switch Mode is on page 25. 1. ICON DESCRIPTION Elevate Operations Combined ...
Four of the icons indicates the joystick direction or quadrant (Detail "B"). Invacare® Van Seat 24 Part No 1143195 Make sure the wheelchair is selected: The location of the following icons will display when Actuator Control Switch Mode is on page 25. 1. ICON DESCRIPTION Elevate Operations Combined ...
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.... Each activation of the joystick on page 27. The remote reset switch also functions in the same way as the joystick mode switch when the wheelchair is located at the rear of the joystick on the right side and allows the power switch to Mode Switch on the left side. An... optional y-cable allows a second programmable function through mono port 1. Invacare® Van Seat 26 Part No 1143195 Remote On/Off Switch The remote On/Off switch input is not in the On position. 5 USAGE Programmable...
.... Each activation of the joystick on page 27. The remote reset switch also functions in the same way as the joystick mode switch when the wheelchair is located at the rear of the joystick on the right side and allows the power switch to Mode Switch on the left side. An... optional y-cable allows a second programmable function through mono port 1. Invacare® Van Seat 26 Part No 1143195 Remote On/Off Switch The remote On/Off switch input is not in the On position. 5 USAGE Programmable...
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... card slot is used to select the operating mode for the front rigging is not moving, the front rigging MUST maintain a minimum of the wheelchair. DO NOT stand on the joystick. A mode switch is needed whenever any of the following operating modes are programmed: • Environmental Controls ...towards the outside of one inch ground clearance - DO NOT use the footplates as a platform. Part No 1143195 27 Invacare® Van Seat If the wheelchair is three inches. otherwise personal injury and damage may result. The mode switch is used with the basic or professional memory...
... card slot is used to select the operating mode for the front rigging is not moving, the front rigging MUST maintain a minimum of the wheelchair. DO NOT stand on the joystick. A mode switch is needed whenever any of the following operating modes are programmed: • Environmental Controls ...towards the outside of one inch ground clearance - DO NOT use the footplates as a platform. Part No 1143195 27 Invacare® Van Seat If the wheelchair is three inches. otherwise personal injury and damage may result. The mode switch is used with the basic or professional memory...
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...plates onto the hinge pins on front rigging and remove from the wheelchair. 3. Hinge Pins 5. Repeat STEPS 1-4 for opposite side of the wheelchair when locked in the front rigging hinge plates with the wheelchair. 2. Removing 1. Turn front rigging to the side (open ...footplate is perpendicular to the highest mounting position - Front Rigging Release Lever Front Rigging Hinge Plate FIGURE 3 Installing/Removing Front Riggings Invacare® Van Seat 28 Part No...
...plates onto the hinge pins on front rigging and remove from the wheelchair. 3. Hinge Pins 5. Repeat STEPS 1-4 for opposite side of the wheelchair when locked in the front rigging hinge plates with the wheelchair. 2. Removing 1. Turn front rigging to the side (open ...footplate is perpendicular to the highest mounting position - Front Rigging Release Lever Front Rigging Hinge Plate FIGURE 3 Installing/Removing Front Riggings Invacare® Van Seat 28 Part No...