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EN Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
EN Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair User Manual 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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Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. All rights reserved. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. © 2010 Invacare Corporation. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1148116
Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. All rights reserved. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. © 2010 Invacare Corporation. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1148116
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...HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 14 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs...14 Stability and Balance ...14 Coping With Everyday Obstacles ...16 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants...16... Tipping ...16 Stairways ...17 Escalators ...19 Transferring To and From Other Seats...19 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair...20 5 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING 23 Safety Inspection Checklist ...23 Troubleshooting ...26 Maintenance ...26 Part No. 1148116 3 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair
...HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 14 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs...14 Stability and Balance ...14 Coping With Everyday Obstacles ...16 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants...16... Tipping ...16 Stairways ...17 Escalators ...19 Transferring To and From Other Seats...19 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair...20 5 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING 23 Safety Inspection Checklist ...23 Troubleshooting ...26 Maintenance ...26 Part No. 1148116 3 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair
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... Adjusting Forks...36 Removing/Installing Front Casters ...37 12 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS 38 Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers...38 Using/Adjusting The Wheel Locks...40 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 4 Part No. 1148116
... Adjusting Forks...36 Removing/Installing Front Casters ...37 12 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS 38 Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers...38 Using/Adjusting The Wheel Locks...40 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 4 Part No. 1148116
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... a hazardous situation that could result in damage to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in death or serious injury. ƽ ! Part No. 1148116 5 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 1 General 1 GENERAL 1.1 Symbols Warnings Signal words are used in this manual and apply to property if it is not avoided. Gives useful tips...
... a hazardous situation that could result in damage to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in death or serious injury. ƽ ! Part No. 1148116 5 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 1 General 1 GENERAL 1.1 Symbols Warnings Signal words are used in this manual and apply to property if it is not avoided. Gives useful tips...
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... of the defect and, if the product is extended only to Invacare at the address at Invacare's option. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1148116 If within such warranty period any such product...NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED, PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE, PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE'S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS; PRODUCTS DAMAGED ...
... of the defect and, if the product is extended only to Invacare at the address at Invacare's option. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1148116 If within such warranty period any such product...NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED, PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE, PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE'S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS; PRODUCTS DAMAGED ...
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.... 2. Slide clamp toward rear wheel until wheel lock shoe is on crossbraces Crossmember Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENTS 1. 2 Overview 2.1 Label Locations IMPORTANT NOTICE The wheel locks on this wheelchair have been pre-set at least 1/8" when handle is engaged to the lock position (3/16" for correct...
.... 2. Slide clamp toward rear wheel until wheel lock shoe is on crossbraces Crossmember Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENTS 1. 2 Overview 2.1 Label Locations IMPORTANT NOTICE The wheel locks on this wheelchair have been pre-set at least 1/8" when handle is engaged to the lock position (3/16" for correct...
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2 OVERVIEW 2.2 Typical Product Parameters VERANDA OVERALL WIDTH: OVERALL DEPTH (W/O FRONT RIGGINGS): SEAT WIDTH: SEAT DEPTH: SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT BACK STYLE: BACK HEIGHT: ARM STYLES: FRONT RIGGINGS: REAR AXLE: REAR WHEELS: HANDRIMS: WHEEL LOCKS: CASTER SIZE: UPHOLSTERY: FRAME FINISH V16RFR V16RLR 231/2 V18PFR V18PLR V18RFR V18RLR 25 inches 31½ inches V20RLR ...to lock 8x1-inch solid rubber Black nylon Black 20 inches 20 inches 151/2 inches Removable Desk Length Hemi swingaway elevating legrests Hemi swingaway footrest Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1148116
2 OVERVIEW 2.2 Typical Product Parameters VERANDA OVERALL WIDTH: OVERALL DEPTH (W/O FRONT RIGGINGS): SEAT WIDTH: SEAT DEPTH: SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT BACK STYLE: BACK HEIGHT: ARM STYLES: FRONT RIGGINGS: REAR AXLE: REAR WHEELS: HANDRIMS: WHEEL LOCKS: CASTER SIZE: UPHOLSTERY: FRAME FINISH V16RFR V16RLR 231/2 V18PFR V18PLR V18RFR V18RLR 25 inches 31½ inches V20RLR ...to lock 8x1-inch solid rubber Black nylon Black 20 inches 20 inches 151/2 inches Removable Desk Length Hemi swingaway elevating legrests Hemi swingaway footrest Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1148116
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V18RLR 36.4 pounds 41.2 pounds 2 OVERVIEW V20RLR 22.00 kg V20RFR 20.35 kg 24.40 kg 22.75 kg Part No. 1148116 9 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair VERANDA WEIGHT** (APPROX.): SHIPPING WEIGHT** (APPROX.): WEIGHT LIMITATION: V16RFR 20.05 kg 22.45 kg V16RLR 21.70 kg 24.10 kg V18PFR 38.6 pounds 43.5 pounds V18PLR V18RFR 42.5 pounds 40.2 pounds 47.3 pounds 45.1 pounds 250 lbs (114 kg) These heights can vary ± ¼ inch due to tire wear and manufacturing tolerances.
V18RLR 36.4 pounds 41.2 pounds 2 OVERVIEW V20RLR 22.00 kg V20RFR 20.35 kg 24.40 kg 22.75 kg Part No. 1148116 9 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair VERANDA WEIGHT** (APPROX.): SHIPPING WEIGHT** (APPROX.): WEIGHT LIMITATION: V16RFR 20.05 kg 22.45 kg V16RLR 21.70 kg 24.10 kg V18PFR 38.6 pounds 43.5 pounds V18PLR V18RFR 42.5 pounds 40.2 pounds 47.3 pounds 45.1 pounds 250 lbs (114 kg) These heights can vary ± ¼ inch due to tire wear and manufacturing tolerances.
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... shipping damage and test before attempting to use in the manual. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for further instruction. A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this equipment - Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1148116 otherwise, injury or damage may occur. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED...
... shipping damage and test before attempting to use in the manual. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for further instruction. A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this equipment - Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1148116 otherwise, injury or damage may occur. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED...
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.../chest positioning strap is not designed for the wheelchair user. ƽ 3 SAFETY WARNING Wheelchair User As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of wear appear, strap MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is a positioning strap only. Part No. 1148116 11 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair
.../chest positioning strap is not designed for the wheelchair user. ƽ 3 SAFETY WARNING Wheelchair User As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of wear appear, strap MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is a positioning strap only. Part No. 1148116 11 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair
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...176;F), high humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to use of protection against tipover. Inasmuch as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. Operating Information After any adjustments, repair or service and before attempting active use , ensure that grips are in the ...9°. If the wheelchair is fully open flame or combustible products. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on this warning may not provide the same level of the wheelchair. Extra caution must be observed when traversing such surfaces. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 12 Part No....
...176;F), high humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to use of protection against tipover. Inasmuch as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. Operating Information After any adjustments, repair or service and before attempting active use , ensure that grips are in the ...9°. If the wheelchair is fully open flame or combustible products. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on this warning may not provide the same level of the wheelchair. Extra caution must be observed when traversing such surfaces. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 12 Part No....
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... behind you or damage to move forward in or out of the wheelchair. DO NOT stand on an incline. Invacare wheelchairs have to the wheelchair. Weight Limitation The Veranda wheelchair has a weight limitation of the wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving parts to the wheelchair and the warranty is void. Lifting by reaching down between your knees...
... behind you or damage to move forward in or out of the wheelchair. DO NOT stand on an incline. Invacare wheelchairs have to the wheelchair. Weight Limitation The Veranda wheelchair has a weight limitation of the wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving parts to the wheelchair and the warranty is void. Lifting by reaching down between your knees...
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...to try what works best for him/her in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1148116 Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to avoid hard braking or sudden stops. Techniques in this manual MUST...or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Be aware that carrying heavy objects on any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair, resulting in this information only as the assistant. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or traverse slopes greater than one individual. If more than 9°. However,...
...to try what works best for him/her in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1148116 Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to avoid hard braking or sudden stops. Techniques in this manual MUST...or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Be aware that carrying heavy objects on any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair, resulting in this information only as the assistant. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or traverse slopes greater than one individual. If more than 9°. However,...
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... possible and engage wheel locks. These movements will cause a change to maintain stability and balance. Proper positioning is important to use of the wheelchair. FIGURE 1 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 15 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Virtually all times. When reaching, leaning, or bending forward, it in a straight line Many activities require the...
... possible and engage wheel locks. These movements will cause a change to maintain stability and balance. Proper positioning is important to use of the wheelchair. FIGURE 1 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 15 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Virtually all times. When reaching, leaning, or bending forward, it in a straight line Many activities require the...
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.... Also, be inadvertently released, resulting in mind your knees whenever tipping the wheelchair or traversing curbs, or other impediments. Reach back only as far as arms or legrests. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1148116 Keep your back straight and bend your center of ...everyday obstacles can be used to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as they may cause the wheelchair to manage your sitting position. ...
.... Also, be inadvertently released, resulting in mind your knees whenever tipping the wheelchair or traversing curbs, or other impediments. Reach back only as far as arms or legrests. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1148116 Keep your back straight and bend your center of ...everyday obstacles can be used to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as they may cause the wheelchair to manage your sitting position. ...
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... continuous movement onto the sidewalk. Curbs 4.6 Stairways ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by means of any removable (detachable) parts. Extreme caution is advised when it is not available: Part No. 1148116 17 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Step Tube FIGURE 3 Tipping - Follow this point, the assistant will feel a difference in injury...
... continuous movement onto the sidewalk. Curbs 4.6 Stairways ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by means of any removable (detachable) parts. Extreme caution is advised when it is not available: Part No. 1148116 17 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Step Tube FIGURE 3 Tipping - Follow this point, the assistant will feel a difference in injury...
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... from the stairway. 6. FIGURE 4 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1148116 One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the next stair above and repeats process. 5. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance...
... from the stairway. 6. FIGURE 4 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1148116 One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the next stair above and repeats process. 5. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance...
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... help prevent the wheels from moving. Use a transfer board if at all possible. FIGURE 5 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 19 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Also be taken to reduce the gap distance. Engage wheel locks. Shift body weight into seat with the front...be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. Swing away or remove front rigging. 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 4.7 Escalators ƽ WARNING DO NOT use an escalator to which you . Serious bodily injury may be beneath you are transferring, with...
... help prevent the wheels from moving. Use a transfer board if at all possible. FIGURE 5 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 19 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Also be taken to reduce the gap distance. Engage wheel locks. Shift body weight into seat with the front...be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. Swing away or remove front rigging. 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 4.7 Escalators ƽ WARNING DO NOT use an escalator to which you . Serious bodily injury may be beneath you are transferring, with...
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...to Transferring To and From Other Seats on page 40. 6. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1148116 Refer to avoid injury. Press downward on the top of the wheelchair. 4. Tilt the wheelchair toward you where the seat upholstery is fully open and the ... position. Open the footrest/legrest for clearance and transfer into the wheelchair unless it is attached. 3. Unfolding 1. DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair. 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 4.9 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair ƽ WARNING ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of the seat...
...to Transferring To and From Other Seats on page 40. 6. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1148116 Refer to avoid injury. Press downward on the top of the wheelchair. 4. Tilt the wheelchair toward you where the seat upholstery is fully open and the ... position. Open the footrest/legrest for clearance and transfer into the wheelchair unless it is attached. 3. Unfolding 1. DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair. 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 4.9 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair ƽ WARNING ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of the seat...