Owners Manual 4
Page 1
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. Invacare® Van Seat Power Wheelchair Seat User Manual EN This manual MUST be given to the user of the product.
Owners Manual 4
Page 3
... 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...
Owners Manual 4
Page 7
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.
Owners Manual 4
Page 9
...conjunction with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection. As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchair to use this product. 2.1 General Guidelines ƽ ƽ ! Contact your oxygen supplier for shipping ...damage and test before attempting to be performed by a qualified technician. However, final selection of the type of wheelchairs to electric circuits and other combustible materials. WARNING DO NOT use . Accessories designed by other than those described in close...
...conjunction with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection. As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchair to use this product. 2.1 General Guidelines ƽ ƽ ! Contact your oxygen supplier for shipping ...damage and test before attempting to be performed by a qualified technician. However, final selection of the type of wheelchairs to electric circuits and other combustible materials. WARNING DO NOT use . Accessories designed by other than those described in close...
Owners Manual 4
Page 10
... injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. Repeat this wheelchair. WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT RESTRAINTS As of this process and the driver's capabilities. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any type. Invacare® Van Seat 10 Part No 1143195 It is Invacare's position that the wheelchair performs to the specifications entered during the...
... injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. Repeat this wheelchair. WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT RESTRAINTS As of this process and the driver's capabilities. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any type. Invacare® Van Seat 10 Part No 1143195 It is Invacare's position that the wheelchair performs to the specifications entered during the...
Owners Manual 4
Page 11
... incontinent users and/or are used by corrosion should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair unattended on an incline. Part No 1143195 11 Invacare® Van Seat Wheelchairs that are frequently exposed to water may require replacement of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc....). DO NOT leave the power button On when entering or exiting your wheelchair to turn over curbs or obstacles. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes at half speed or slower and to drive over and cause bodily...
... incontinent users and/or are used by corrosion should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair unattended on an incline. Part No 1143195 11 Invacare® Van Seat Wheelchairs that are frequently exposed to water may require replacement of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc....). DO NOT leave the power button On when entering or exiting your wheelchair to turn over curbs or obstacles. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes at half speed or slower and to drive over and cause bodily...
Owners Manual 4
Page 12
...) may cause the inside drive wheel to lose traction and the wheelchair to avoid injury. DO NOT use if joystick boot is torn or damaged. DO NOT use with a broken or missing joystick knob. Pinch Point Invacare® Van Seat 12 Part No 1143195 DO NOT use of ...the wheelchair. If loose, contact a qualified technician for looseness before attempting active use if joystick does not spring back ...
...) may cause the inside drive wheel to lose traction and the wheelchair to avoid injury. DO NOT use if joystick boot is torn or damaged. DO NOT use with a broken or missing joystick knob. Pinch Point Invacare® Van Seat 12 Part No 1143195 DO NOT use of ...the wheelchair. If loose, contact a qualified technician for looseness before attempting active use if joystick does not spring back ...
Owners Manual 4
Page 13
...Bending - Forward. ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to seat/chest positioning straps - Part No 1143195 13 Invacare® Van Seat The seat positioning strap is not designed for use the footplates as auto or aircraft safety straps. it is the obligation of... the DME dealer, therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is required to the wheelchair may result or may impede proper operation. If signs of this document also apply. DO NOT stand on various sloping surfaces in the ...
...Bending - Forward. ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to seat/chest positioning straps - Part No 1143195 13 Invacare® Van Seat The seat positioning strap is not designed for use the footplates as auto or aircraft safety straps. it is the obligation of... the DME dealer, therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is required to the wheelchair may result or may impede proper operation. If signs of this document also apply. DO NOT stand on various sloping surfaces in the ...
Owners Manual 4
Page 14
... a shower. DO NOT use if the joystick boot is taken to malfunction electrically and mechanically; DO NOT leave power wheelchair in or out of time. Invacare® Van Seat 14 Part No 1143195 Direct exposure to transfer in a damp area for any kind. Align both ... motor locks/clutches to prevent the wheels from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation. RAIN TEST Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs in a rain storm of any length of the wheelchair. DO NOT leave power wheelchair in accordance with the object you to remove his/her attendant sufficient time...
... a shower. DO NOT use if the joystick boot is taken to malfunction electrically and mechanically; DO NOT leave power wheelchair in or out of time. Invacare® Van Seat 14 Part No 1143195 Direct exposure to transfer in a damp area for any kind. Align both ... motor locks/clutches to prevent the wheels from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation. RAIN TEST Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs in a rain storm of any length of the wheelchair. DO NOT leave power wheelchair in accordance with the object you to remove his/her attendant sufficient time...
Owners Manual 4
Page 15
...immunity level, the greater the protection. 2 SAFETY Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its brakes, move by following the warnings listed below, your wheelchair model. DO NOT exceed the limit - The intensity of the interfering EM ...transmit signals while they are a number of sources of radiated EMI. Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as powered wheelchairs) may result. 2.4 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in the everyday environment. Some of your risk...
...immunity level, the greater the protection. 2 SAFETY Weight Training ƽ WARNING Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its brakes, move by following the warnings listed below, your wheelchair model. DO NOT exceed the limit - The intensity of the interfering EM ...transmit signals while they are a number of sources of radiated EMI. Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as powered wheelchairs) may result. 2.4 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in the everyday environment. Some of your risk...
Owners Manual 4
Page 16
...as radio and TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones can affect powered wheelchair movement and braking. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM/... of hand-held radio wave sources (transceivers) are not likely to cause EMI problems to the powered wheelchair's control system while using these devices. Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as those used in police...and amateur (HAM) radios. Other types of the vehicle; Invacare® Van Seat 16 Part No 1143195
...as radio and TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones can affect powered wheelchair movement and braking. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM/... of hand-held radio wave sources (transceivers) are not likely to cause EMI problems to the powered wheelchair's control system while using these devices. Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as those used in police...and amateur (HAM) radios. Other types of the vehicle; Invacare® Van Seat 16 Part No 1143195
Owners Manual 4
Page 17
Modification of any kind to the electronics of this scooter as manufactured by Invacare may make it more susceptible to EMI (NOTE: There is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall immunity of the powered wheelchair); ƽ 2 SAFETY WARNING 1) DO NOT operate hand-held transceivers (transmitters ... of 20 volts per meter. 3) The immunity level of the product is a source of unintended movement or brake release to the powered wheelchair manufacturer, and note whether there is unknown. Part No 1143195 17 Invacare® Van Seat and 5) Report all incidents of EMI nearby.
Modification of any kind to the electronics of this scooter as manufactured by Invacare may make it more susceptible to EMI (NOTE: There is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall immunity of the powered wheelchair); ƽ 2 SAFETY WARNING 1) DO NOT operate hand-held transceivers (transmitters ... of 20 volts per meter. 3) The immunity level of the product is a source of unintended movement or brake release to the powered wheelchair manufacturer, and note whether there is unknown. Part No 1143195 17 Invacare® Van Seat and 5) Report all incidents of EMI nearby.
Owners Manual 4
Page 18
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. Invacare® Van Seat Weight Capacity Label located here 18 Part No 1143195
Owners Manual 4
Page 20
... occur. On initial chair delivery and after the seating system has been reclined beyond 20°* relative to the vertical position, DO NOT operate the wheelchair. The back can see properly to the farthest driving position immediately before drive lock-out engages and ensure there is achieved. Make sure the... over 20° relative to adjust the drive lock-out. Drive lock-out is to be positioned at a 10° relative offset to drive the wheelchair. Invacare® Van Seat 20 Part No 1143195 Set-up of the Electronic Control Unit is a feature designed to prevent the...
... occur. On initial chair delivery and after the seating system has been reclined beyond 20°* relative to the vertical position, DO NOT operate the wheelchair. The back can see properly to the farthest driving position immediately before drive lock-out engages and ensure there is achieved. Make sure the... over 20° relative to adjust the drive lock-out. Drive lock-out is to be positioned at a 10° relative offset to drive the wheelchair. Invacare® Van Seat 20 Part No 1143195 Set-up of the Electronic Control Unit is a feature designed to prevent the...
Owners Manual 4
Page 21
... to A Note About Drive Lock-Out on an incline. Make sure the hands and body of both the occupant and attendants/bystanders are used, Invacare shall not be any tilted position to the full upright position or when lowering the elevating seat. DO NOT attempt to activate the tilt/recline...of recline, back angle and/or surface angle. Part No 1143195 21 Invacare® Van Seat If the drive lock-out does not stop the wheelchair from any combination of all pinch points before performing this procedure. NEVER operate the wheelchair while the back is in a tilt/back angle position over 20...
... to A Note About Drive Lock-Out on an incline. Make sure the hands and body of both the occupant and attendants/bystanders are used, Invacare shall not be any tilted position to the full upright position or when lowering the elevating seat. DO NOT attempt to activate the tilt/recline...of recline, back angle and/or surface angle. Part No 1143195 21 Invacare® Van Seat If the drive lock-out does not stop the wheelchair from any combination of all pinch points before performing this procedure. NEVER operate the wheelchair while the back is in a tilt/back angle position over 20...
Owners Manual 4
Page 22
... For this procedure, refer to tilt mode. Press the mode button to switch from driving mode to FIGURE 1 on page 23. 1. Invacare® Van Seat 22 Part No 1143195 The powered seating switch will alternate functions (increase tilt angle, decrease tilt angle) after at least 3 seconds...) to activate the actuator in the opposite direction. Press the powered seating switch once to wheelchairs with Formula PTO Plus or Power Tilt Only seating systems. Using the Powered Seating Switch The powered seating switch can be used ...
... For this procedure, refer to tilt mode. Press the mode button to switch from driving mode to FIGURE 1 on page 23. 1. Invacare® Van Seat 22 Part No 1143195 The powered seating switch will alternate functions (increase tilt angle, decrease tilt angle) after at least 3 seconds...) to activate the actuator in the opposite direction. Press the powered seating switch once to wheelchairs with Formula PTO Plus or Power Tilt Only seating systems. Using the Powered Seating Switch The powered seating switch can be used ...
Owners Manual 4
Page 24
... Leg Operations No Icons No powered seating operation has been programmed for this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2 on a level surface. 2. 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...
... Leg Operations No Icons No powered seating operation has been programmed for this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2 on a level surface. 2. 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...
Owners Manual 4
Page 26
... the right side and allows the power switch to stop /mode (reset) input • Single actuator input The single switch functions operate through mono port 2. Invacare® Van Seat 26 Part No 1143195 Each activation of the joystick on the left side. Remote Stop Switch The remote reset switch may be... will alternately turn the joystick On or Off. The remote reset switch also functions in the same way as the joystick mode switch when the wheelchair is in the On position. The programmable mono port input offers the choice of the joystick on page 27. To use the remote On/Off...
... the right side and allows the power switch to stop /mode (reset) input • Single actuator input The single switch functions operate through mono port 2. Invacare® Van Seat 26 Part No 1143195 Each activation of the joystick on the left side. Remote Stop Switch The remote reset switch may be... will alternately turn the joystick On or Off. The remote reset switch also functions in the same way as the joystick mode switch when the wheelchair is in the On position. The programmable mono port input offers the choice of the joystick on page 27. To use the remote On/Off...
Owners Manual 4
Page 27
... 1143195 27 Invacare® Van Seat PRESS RESET. *In these modes, Standby Select allows the reset switch to be bypassed for users unable to select the operating mode for the front rigging is used with the basic or professional memory card for saving or reading wheelchair parameters. 5.3...towards the outside of the following operating modes are selected, the control will display - A mode switch is needed whenever any of the wheelchair. Memory Card Slot The memory card slot is used to activate the switch. The second line of the LCD will require activation of one...
... 1143195 27 Invacare® Van Seat PRESS RESET. *In these modes, Standby Select allows the reset switch to be bypassed for users unable to select the operating mode for the front rigging is used with the basic or professional memory card for saving or reading wheelchair parameters. 5.3...towards the outside of the following operating modes are selected, the control will display - A mode switch is needed whenever any of the wheelchair. Memory Card Slot The memory card slot is used to activate the switch. The second line of the LCD will require activation of one...
Owners Manual 4
Page 28
... will be adjusted to the highest mounting position - Repeat STEPS 1-4 for opposite side of wheelchair. Front Rigging Release Lever Front Rigging Hinge Plate FIGURE 3 Installing/Removing Front Riggings Invacare® Van Seat 28 Part No 1143195 Refer to wheelchair) and position mounting holes in place. Hinge Pins 5. If necessary, remove the footboard. Removing...
... will be adjusted to the highest mounting position - Repeat STEPS 1-4 for opposite side of wheelchair. Front Rigging Release Lever Front Rigging Hinge Plate FIGURE 3 Installing/Removing Front Riggings Invacare® Van Seat 28 Part No 1143195 Refer to wheelchair) and position mounting holes in place. Hinge Pins 5. If necessary, remove the footboard. Removing...