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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. EN Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product.
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All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1148116 Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All rights reserved. © 2010 Invacare Corporation.
All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1148116 Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All rights reserved. © 2010 Invacare Corporation.
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...10 4 SAFETY/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...
...10 4 SAFETY/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...
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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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... death or serious injury. ƽ ! CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in property damage or minor injury or both. Part No. 1148116 5 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use.
... death or serious injury. ƽ ! CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in property damage or minor injury or both. Part No. 1148116 5 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use.
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.... For warranty service, please contact the dealer from date of our products. Do not return products to state. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1148116 PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF... INVACARE, OR TO A PRODUCT DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND INVACARE'S CONTROL, AND SUCH EVALUATION WILL BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL...
.... For warranty service, please contact the dealer from date of our products. Do not return products to state. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1148116 PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF... INVACARE, OR TO A PRODUCT DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND INVACARE'S CONTROL, AND SUCH EVALUATION WILL BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL...
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...mounting bracket and frame. 2. 2 Overview 2.1 Label Locations IMPORTANT NOTICE The wheel locks on crossbraces Crossmember Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair If these wheel locks do not meet your needs, follow instructions below. ! INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENTS 1. CAUTION Any wheel... lock adjustments should embed wheel lock shoe at least 1/8" into tire material at least 1/8" when handle is on this wheelchair have been pre-set at the factory to secure mounting bracket in desired location and recheck lock shoe embedding. 4. Tighten mounting...
...mounting bracket and frame. 2. 2 Overview 2.1 Label Locations IMPORTANT NOTICE The wheel locks on crossbraces Crossmember Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair If these wheel locks do not meet your needs, follow instructions below. ! INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENTS 1. CAUTION Any wheel... lock adjustments should embed wheel lock shoe at least 1/8" into tire material at least 1/8" when handle is on this wheelchair have been pre-set at the factory to secure mounting bracket in desired location and recheck lock shoe embedding. 4. Tighten mounting...
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...-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 V20RFR 271/2 16 inches 16inches 151/2 inches Removable Desk Length Hemi swingaway footrest Hemi swingaway elevating... 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
...-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 V20RFR 271/2 16 inches 16inches 151/2 inches Removable Desk Length Hemi swingaway footrest Hemi swingaway elevating... 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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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. 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
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... TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. If you are specifically designed and manufactured for use in the manual. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are unable to use this product or optional equipment. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1148116 3 SAFETY 3 Safety The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and use...
... TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. If you are specifically designed and manufactured for use in the manual. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are unable to use this product or optional equipment. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1148116 3 SAFETY 3 Safety The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and use...
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... solely with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as auto or aircraft safety belts. Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints and Seat Positioning Strap Wheelchair users should be made of this equipment by the... Part No. 1148116 11 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair However, final selection of the type of the end 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 wheelchair to be replaced IMMEDIATELY....
... solely with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as auto or aircraft safety belts. Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints and Seat Positioning Strap Wheelchair users should be made of this equipment by the... Part No. 1148116 11 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair However, final selection of the type of the end 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 wheelchair to be replaced IMMEDIATELY....
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...slopes greater than 9°. Unless otherwise noted, all attaching hardware is tightened securely. 3 SAFETY ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers MUST be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. Extra caution MUST be observed when traversing such surfaces. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on gravel surfaces, anti tippers may ... on gravel surfaces, anti-tippers may occur. DO NOT traverse, climb or go down an incline with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as the anti-tippers are in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly...
...slopes greater than 9°. Unless otherwise noted, all attaching hardware is tightened securely. 3 SAFETY ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers MUST be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. Extra caution MUST be observed when traversing such surfaces. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on gravel surfaces, anti tippers may ... on gravel surfaces, anti-tippers may occur. DO NOT traverse, climb or go down an incline with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as the anti-tippers are in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly...
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... (detachable) parts. ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of its wheelchairs as this may cause the wheelchair to and from the floor by reaching down between your wheelchair to tip over . Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use the handrims for any removable (detachable)... Part No. 1148116 13 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles. Invacare wheelchairs have to pick them up from the wheelchair, ALWAYS engage both casters parallel to the wheelchair. DO NOT operate on the frame of the wheelchair, make sure that the...
... (detachable) parts. ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of its wheelchairs as this may cause the wheelchair to and from the floor by reaching down between your wheelchair to tip over . Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use the handrims for any removable (detachable)... Part No. 1148116 13 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles. Invacare wheelchairs have to pick them up from the wheelchair, ALWAYS engage both casters parallel to the wheelchair. DO NOT operate on the frame of the wheelchair, make sure that the...
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... removable (detachable) parts. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or traverse slopes greater than one individual. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1148116 This manual points out the most important consideration for...involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. Techniques in this manual are comfortable in maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. Use this manual MUST be heeded. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to the user and...
... removable (detachable) parts. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or traverse slopes greater than one individual. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1148116 This manual points out the most important consideration for...involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. Techniques in this manual are comfortable in maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. Use this manual MUST be heeded. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to the user and...
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...essential for additional safety while involved in and out of the wheelchair. Your wheelchair has been designed to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the wheelchair. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for your weight. To ... front casters as a tool to use of gravity. Virtually all times. FIGURE 1 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 15 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Proper positioning is important to maintain stability and balance. Position the front casters so that shift your safety...
...essential for additional safety while involved in and out of the wheelchair. Your wheelchair has been designed to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the wheelchair. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for your weight. To ... front casters as a tool to use of gravity. Virtually all times. FIGURE 1 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 15 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Proper positioning is important to maintain stability and balance. Position the front casters so that shift your safety...
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...her to the desired object. Inform the wheelchair occupant before attempting it alone. 4.5 Tipping ƽ WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without changing your knees whenever tipping the wheelchair or traversing curbs, or other impediments. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1148116 Point front ... everyday obstacles can be aware of detachable parts such as this may be inadvertently released, resulting in mind your wheelchair. When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of all wheels and/or pinch points. Reach back only as far as...
...her to the desired object. Inform the wheelchair occupant before attempting it alone. 4.5 Tipping ƽ WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without changing your knees whenever tipping the wheelchair or traversing curbs, or other impediments. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1148116 Point front ... everyday obstacles can be aware of detachable parts such as this may be inadvertently released, resulting in mind your wheelchair. When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of all wheels and/or pinch points. Reach back only as far as...
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...and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the wheelchair in injury to the user or damage to use the following method to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Invacare recommends using the wheelchair. Extreme caution is advised when it is ...not available: Part No. 1148116 17 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Curbs 4.6 Stairways ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair. Follow this point, the...
...and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the wheelchair in injury to the user or damage to use the following method to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Invacare recommends using the wheelchair. Extreme caution is advised when it is ...not available: Part No. 1148116 17 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Curbs 4.6 Stairways ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair. Follow this point, the...
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... the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair rolls the wheelchair up . 2. FIGURE 4 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1148116 The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been rolled away from the stairway. 6. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last...
... the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair rolls the wheelchair up . 2. FIGURE 4 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1148116 The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been rolled away from the stairway. 6. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last...
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Also be performed independently provided you . Swing away or remove front rigging. FIGURE 5 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 19 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair CAUTION When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible alongside the seat to which you are engaged to it. Engage wheel locks. Use a transfer ...
Also be performed independently provided you . Swing away or remove front rigging. FIGURE 5 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 19 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair CAUTION When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible alongside the seat to which you are engaged to it. Engage wheel locks. Use a transfer ...
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... parts to avoid injury. Open the footrest/legrest for clearance and transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat frame rails are in lowest position. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1148116 Engage both wheel locks, refer to the inside of the... seat rail until the wheelchair is fully open and the seat rails are in lowest position. 5. ...
... parts to avoid injury. Open the footrest/legrest for clearance and transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat frame rails are in lowest position. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1148116 Engage both wheel locks, refer to the inside of the... seat rail until the wheelchair is fully open and the seat rails are in lowest position. 5. ...