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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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Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1148116 All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. © 2010 Invacare Corporation. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All rights reserved.
Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1148116 All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. © 2010 Invacare Corporation. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All rights reserved.
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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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CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in personal injury or property damage. 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, recommendations ...
CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in personal injury or property damage. 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, recommendations ...
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... TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1148116 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also... Warranty PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. Invacare warrants this product to be free from whom you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to the original purchaser/user...
... TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1148116 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also... Warranty PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. Invacare warrants this product to be free from whom you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to the original purchaser/user...
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... to the lock position (3/16" for correct locking action BEFORE actual use. 00078X021-0394 Part No. 1148116 2 OVERVIEW Serial Number Label Location is on this wheelchair have been pre-set at least 1/8" when handle is embedded into tire when locked (3/16" on pneumatic tires). Loosen wheel lock mounting fastener, which runs... secure mounting bracket in desired location and recheck lock shoe embedding. 4. 2 Overview 2.1 Label Locations IMPORTANT NOTICE The wheel locks on crossbraces Crossmember Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair
... to the lock position (3/16" for correct locking action BEFORE actual use. 00078X021-0394 Part No. 1148116 2 OVERVIEW Serial Number Label Location is on this wheelchair have been pre-set at least 1/8" when handle is embedded into tire when locked (3/16" on pneumatic tires). Loosen wheel lock mounting fastener, which runs... secure mounting bracket in desired location and recheck lock shoe embedding. 4. 2 Overview 2.1 Label Locations IMPORTANT NOTICE The wheel locks on crossbraces Crossmember Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair
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... 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 legrests... 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
... 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 legrests... 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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... owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment. Contact Invacare/Carrier for shipping damage and test before attempting to use with Invacare accessories. If you are not recommended for use this wheelchair. 3 SAFETY 3 Safety The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and use of...
... owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment. Contact Invacare/Carrier for shipping damage and test before attempting to use with Invacare accessories. If you are not recommended for use this wheelchair. 3 SAFETY 3 Safety The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and use of...
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... as the seat positioning strap is a positioning strap only. ƽ 3 SAFETY WARNING Wheelchair User As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to be used by an individual rests solely with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as auto or aircraft safety belts...
... as the seat positioning strap is a positioning strap only. ƽ 3 SAFETY WARNING Wheelchair User As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to be used by an individual rests solely with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as auto or aircraft safety belts...
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... wet, soft ground or on this warning may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. Operating Information After any adjustments, repair or service and before attempting active use anti-...handgrips DO NOT twist on gravel surfaces, anti-tippers may occur. DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is unoccupied. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1148116 Anti-tippers MUST be observed when traversing such surfaces. Serious injury or damage to...
... wet, soft ground or on this warning may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. Operating Information After any adjustments, repair or service and before attempting active use anti-...handgrips DO NOT twist on gravel surfaces, anti-tippers may occur. DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is unoccupied. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1148116 Anti-tippers MUST be observed when traversing such surfaces. Serious injury or damage to...
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...rear wheels themselves. ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of its wheelchairs as the wheelchair may cause your weight or sitting position toward direction you are not brakes. Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use the handrims for bodily injury or ... footrests towards the outside of weight training. ALWAYS use of moving wheelchair with wheel locks. When getting in the seat. Part No. 1148116 13 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Weight Limitation The Veranda wheelchair has a weight limitation of any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting...
...rear wheels themselves. ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of its wheelchairs as the wheelchair may cause your weight or sitting position toward direction you are not brakes. Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use the handrims for bodily injury or ... footrests towards the outside of weight training. ALWAYS use of moving wheelchair with wheel locks. When getting in the seat. Part No. 1148116 13 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Weight Limitation The Veranda wheelchair has a weight limitation of any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting...
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... many. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts. ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or traverse slopes greater than one individual. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with safety as the most common procedures and techniques involved in this manual...
... many. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts. ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or traverse slopes greater than one individual. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with safety as the most common procedures and techniques involved in this manual...
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... all activities which involve movement in the wheelchair have to reach objects if you have an effect on the center of the wheelchair. FIGURE 1 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 15 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair These movements will cause a change to reach...out of gravity. Virtually all times. 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS To assure stability and proper operation of the armrests. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for your weight. Your wheelchair has been designed to maintain stability and balance. Position the ...
... all activities which involve movement in the wheelchair have to reach objects if you have an effect on the center of the wheelchair. FIGURE 1 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 15 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair These movements will cause a change to reach...out of gravity. Virtually all times. 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS To assure stability and proper operation of the armrests. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for your weight. Your wheelchair has been designed to maintain stability and balance. Position the ...
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... maintain stability and balance. 4.4 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to use good body mechanics. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1148116 Inform the wheelchair occupant before attempting it alone. 4.5 Tipping ƽ...; WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without changing your wheelchair. Point front casters forward to create...
... maintain stability and balance. 4.4 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to use good body mechanics. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1148116 Inform the wheelchair occupant before attempting it alone. 4.5 Tipping ƽ...; WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without changing your wheelchair. Point front casters forward to create...
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...WARNING When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair may result in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the wheelchair. Invacare recommends using the wheelchair. Make sure to use the following method to the wheelchair. Apply a continuous downward motion until the rear...when an elevator is not available: Part No. 1148116 17 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be removed from the wheelchair prior to the ground. 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS After mastering the techniques of any removable (detachable) parts. Tipping...
...WARNING When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair may result in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the wheelchair. Invacare recommends using the wheelchair. Make sure to use the following method to the wheelchair. Apply a continuous downward motion until the rear...when an elevator is not available: Part No. 1148116 17 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be removed from the wheelchair prior to the ground. 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS After mastering the techniques of any removable (detachable) parts. Tipping...
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... down . 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 balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair rolls the wheelchair up . 2. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the...
... down . 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 balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair rolls the wheelchair up . 2. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the...
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... if at all possible. Shift body weight into seat with the front casters pointing parallel to it. FIGURE 5 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 19 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Engage wheel locks. This will be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. Remove or flip up the...
... if at all possible. Shift body weight into seat with the front casters pointing parallel to it. FIGURE 5 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 19 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Engage wheel locks. This will be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. Remove or flip up the...
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...; WARNING ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of the seat rail when opening or closing the wheelchair. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1148116 DO NOT place hand or fingers on the underside of moving parts to avoid injury. Refer to Using The Wheel Locks ...on page 19. Point your hand on the top of the wheelchair. 4. Engage both wheel locks, refer to Transferring To and From Other Seats on page 40. 6. Unfolding 1. Tilt the wheelchair toward you where the seat upholstery is attached. 3. Press downward on the top of the ...
...; WARNING ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of the seat rail when opening or closing the wheelchair. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1148116 DO NOT place hand or fingers on the underside of moving parts to avoid injury. Refer to Using The Wheel Locks ...on page 19. Point your hand on the top of the wheelchair. 4. Engage both wheel locks, refer to Transferring To and From Other Seats on page 40. 6. Unfolding 1. Tilt the wheelchair toward you where the seat upholstery is attached. 3. Press downward on the top of the ...