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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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Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All rights reserved. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. © 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
Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All rights reserved. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. © 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
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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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... or property damage. CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. ƽ ! Part No. 1148116 5 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. 1 General 1 GENERAL 1.1 Symbols Warnings Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards...
... or property damage. CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. ƽ ! Part No. 1148116 5 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. 1 General 1 GENERAL 1.1 Symbols Warnings Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards...
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... specific legal rights and you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to such repair and/or replacement. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1148116 Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare product. In the event you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to our factory without our prior...
... specific legal rights and you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to such repair and/or replacement. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1148116 Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare product. In the event you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to our factory without our prior...
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... Slide clamp toward rear wheel until wheel lock shoe is embedded into tire when locked (3/16" on crossbraces Crossmember Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENTS 1. If these wheel locks do not meet your needs, follow instructions below. ! CAUTION Any wheel lock adjustments... bracket in desired location and recheck lock shoe embedding. 4. 2 Overview 2.1 Label Locations IMPORTANT NOTICE The wheel locks on this wheelchair have been pre-set at least 1/8" into tire material at least 1/8" when handle is on pneumatic tires).
... Slide clamp toward rear wheel until wheel lock shoe is embedded into tire when locked (3/16" on crossbraces Crossmember Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENTS 1. If these wheel locks do not meet your needs, follow instructions below. ! CAUTION Any wheel lock adjustments... bracket in desired location and recheck lock shoe embedding. 4. 2 Overview 2.1 Label Locations IMPORTANT NOTICE The wheel locks on this wheelchair have been pre-set at least 1/8" into tire material at least 1/8" when handle is on pneumatic tires).
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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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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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... instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this equipment - Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1148116 also, a qualified technician must perform all parts for use with Invacare accessories. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. Check all procedures specifically indicated in conjunction with...
... instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this equipment - Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1148116 also, a qualified technician must perform all parts for use with Invacare accessories. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. Check all procedures specifically indicated in conjunction with...
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... to seat/chest positioning straps - Serious injury can occur in wheelchairs. 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 ...Wheelchair users should be transferred into appropriate seating in a moving vehicle of the DME dealer, therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is a positioning strap only. Part No. 1148116 11 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair As of a fall from a wheelchair...
... to seat/chest positioning straps - Serious injury can occur in wheelchairs. 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 ...Wheelchair users should be transferred into appropriate seating in a moving vehicle of the DME dealer, therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is a positioning strap only. Part No. 1148116 11 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair As of a fall from a wheelchair...
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...than 9°. DO NOT attempt to property may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as the anti-tippers are in injury to observe this wheelchair (you may result. 3 SAFETY ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged and...against tipover. Verify that the handgrips DO NOT twist on this warning may result in lowest position. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1148116 Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open and the seat frame rails are an option on the handle. DO NOT traverse, ...
...than 9°. DO NOT attempt to property may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as the anti-tippers are in injury to observe this wheelchair (you may result. 3 SAFETY ƽ WARNING Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged and...against tipover. Verify that the handgrips DO NOT twist on this warning may result in lowest position. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1148116 Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open and the seat frame rails are an option on the handle. DO NOT traverse, ...
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... designed or tested as a weight training apparatus. Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use the handrims for any removable (detachable) parts of weight training. Part No. 1148116 13 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair DO NOT attempt to move forward in the upward position or... swing footrests towards the outside of the wheelchair. DO NOT grip the rear wheels themselves. DO NOT attempt to ...
... designed or tested as a weight training apparatus. Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use the handrims for any removable (detachable) parts of weight training. Part No. 1148116 13 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair DO NOT attempt to move forward in the upward position or... swing footrests towards the outside of the wheelchair. DO NOT grip the rear wheels themselves. DO NOT attempt to ...
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... may result in this manual are a starting point for all warnings and cautions given in this manual. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1148116 Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with safety as the most common procedures and techniques involved in overcoming architectural obstacles that may encounter. Techniques in ...
... may result in this manual are a starting point for all warnings and cautions given in this manual. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1148116 Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with safety as the most common procedures and techniques involved in overcoming architectural obstacles that may encounter. Techniques in ...
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... further than the length of the armrests. FIGURE 1 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 15 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair This can be achieved by reaching down between your knees. Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you ...
... further than the length of the armrests. FIGURE 1 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 15 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair This can be achieved by reaching down between your knees. Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you ...
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... 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. When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of all wheels and/or pinch points. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1148116 Keep your back straight and bend...
... 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. When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of all wheels and/or pinch points. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1148116 Keep your back straight and bend...
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... hand grips for looseness before using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Extreme caution is advised when it is not available: Part No. 1148116 17 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Follow this point, the assistant will feel a difference in injury to the user or damage to the ground. 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF...
... hand grips for looseness before using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Extreme caution is advised when it is not available: Part No. 1148116 17 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Follow this point, the assistant will feel a difference in injury to the user or damage to the ground. 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF...
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...-tippers so the wheels are facing down . 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Moving Up Stairs 1. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point. 3. FIGURE 4 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1148116 One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair rolls the wheelchair up and on to the next stair above and steadies...
...-tippers so the wheels are facing down . 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Moving Up Stairs 1. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point. 3. FIGURE 4 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1148116 One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair rolls the wheelchair up and on to the next stair above and steadies...
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...back as possible alongside the seat to which you are transferring, with transfer. FIGURE 5 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 19 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Turn both casters parallel to it. This will be taken to reduce the gap distance. Remove or ...seat platform will help prevent the wheels from moving. 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 4.7 Escalators ƽ WARNING DO NOT use an escalator to help prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward. This activity may occur. 4.8 Transferring To and ...
...back as possible alongside the seat to which you are transferring, with transfer. FIGURE 5 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 19 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Turn both casters parallel to it. This will be taken to reduce the gap distance. Remove or ...seat platform will help prevent the wheels from moving. 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 4.7 Escalators ƽ WARNING DO NOT use an escalator to help prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward. This activity may occur. 4.8 Transferring To and ...
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... Transferring To and From Other Seats on the top of the seat rail closest to the inside of the wheelchair. 4. 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. Unfolding 1. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1148116
... Transferring To and From Other Seats on the top of the seat rail closest to the inside of the wheelchair. 4. 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. Unfolding 1. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1148116