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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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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 © 2010 Invacare Corporation. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted.
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 © 2010 Invacare Corporation. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted.
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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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...; WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in property damage or minor injury or both. Part No. 1148116 5 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. ƽ ! See the information below for efficient...
...; WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in property damage or minor injury or both. Part No. 1148116 5 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. ƽ ! See the information below for efficient...
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... WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1148116 THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS. This warranty... 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; For warranty service...
... WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1148116 THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS. This warranty... 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; For warranty service...
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... toward rear wheel until wheel lock shoe is embedded into tire when locked (3/16" on this wheelchair have been pre-set at least 1/8" when handle is on crossbraces Crossmember Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENTS 1. Inspect for pneumatic tires). 3. If these wheel locks do not meet...
... toward rear wheel until wheel lock shoe is embedded into tire when locked (3/16" on this wheelchair have been pre-set at least 1/8" when handle is on crossbraces Crossmember Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENTS 1. Inspect for pneumatic tires). 3. If these wheel locks do not meet...
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... 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 18 inches... 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
... 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 18 inches... 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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...before attempting to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before using. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1148116 A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of damage, DO NOT use. If ...designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for further instruction. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. In case of this wheelchair. 3 SAFETY 3 Safety The safety section contains ...
...before attempting to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before using. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1148116 A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of damage, DO NOT use. If ...designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for further instruction. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. In case of this wheelchair. 3 SAFETY 3 Safety The safety section contains ...
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... of the restraints made of making such a selection. It is Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should NOT be transported in wheelchairs. Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints and Seat Positioning Strap Wheelchair users should be transferred into appropriate seating in a moving vehicle of a fall from a wheelchair. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any tie-down systems for transportation...
... of the restraints made of making such a selection. It is Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should NOT be transported in wheelchairs. Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints and Seat Positioning Strap Wheelchair users should be transferred into appropriate seating in a moving vehicle of a fall from a wheelchair. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any tie-down systems for transportation...
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... off the cane assembly. Use of adjustment holes. If equipped, ALWAYS use anti-tippers. Extra caution must be observed when traversing such surfaces. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1148116 When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on the handle. Operating Information After any adjustments, repair or service and before...
... off the cane assembly. Use of adjustment holes. If equipped, ALWAYS use anti-tippers. Extra caution must be observed when traversing such surfaces. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1148116 When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on the handle. Operating Information After any adjustments, repair or service and before...
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... tip over the top of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are not brakes. ALWAYS use of its wheelchairs as this may cause the wheelchair to the wheelchair. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be taken to move... forward in or out of weight training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a seat for ...
... tip over the top of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are not brakes. ALWAYS use of its wheelchairs as this may cause the wheelchair to the wheelchair. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be taken to move... forward in or out of weight training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a seat for ...
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... to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this manual MUST be heeded. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or traverse slopes greater than one individual. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1148116 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 4 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs 4.1 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs Safety and handling of the wheelchair require the close attention of the...
... to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this manual MUST be heeded. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or traverse slopes greater than one individual. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1148116 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 4 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs 4.1 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs Safety and handling of the wheelchair require the close attention of the...
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... pointing in the forward position whenever you do not move forward in and out of the wheelchair. 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. Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach...
... pointing in the forward position whenever you do not move forward in and out of the wheelchair. 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. Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach...
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.../her to the desired object. Be sure the occupant's feet and hands are clear of the wheelchair on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Keep your back straight and bend your wheelchair. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1148116 Inform the wheelchair occupant before attempting it alone. 4.5 Tipping ƽ WARNING DO NOT tip the...
.../her to the desired object. Be sure the occupant's feet and hands are clear of the wheelchair on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Keep your back straight and bend your wheelchair. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1148116 Inform the wheelchair occupant before attempting it alone. 4.5 Tipping ƽ WARNING DO NOT tip the...
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...: Part No. 1148116 17 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Make sure to use the following method to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be removed from the wheelchair prior to moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator ...occupant and/or damage to move an occupied or unoccupied wheelchair up and over the curb. Curbs Place foot on any removable (detachable) parts of any removable (detachable) parts. Invacare recommends using the wheelchair. Apply a continuous downward motion until the rear wheels roll...
...: Part No. 1148116 17 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Make sure to use the following method to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be removed from the wheelchair prior to moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator ...occupant and/or damage to move an occupied or unoccupied wheelchair up and over the curb. Curbs Place foot on any removable (detachable) parts of any removable (detachable) parts. Invacare recommends using the wheelchair. Apply a continuous downward motion until the rear wheels roll...
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... of the first step. 4. If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing up. 2. FIGURE 4 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1148116 After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point. 3. If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing down. The...
... of the first step. 4. If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing up. 2. FIGURE 4 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1148116 After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point. 3. If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing down. The...
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... help prevent the wheels from moving. Turn both casters parallel to help prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair, every precaution should be performed independently provided you are transferring, with transfer. Swing away or remove front rigging. Also... be beneath you are engaged to the object you . FIGURE 5 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 19 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Serious bodily injury may occur. 4.8 Transferring To and From Other Seats ƽ WARNING Before attempting to transfer...
... help prevent the wheels from moving. Turn both casters parallel to help prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair, every precaution should be performed independently provided you are transferring, with transfer. Swing away or remove front rigging. Also... be beneath you are engaged to the object you . FIGURE 5 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 19 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Serious bodily injury may occur. 4.8 Transferring To and From Other Seats ƽ WARNING Before attempting to transfer...
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... parts to avoid injury. Point your hand on the top of the wheelchair. 4. Open the footrest/legrest for clearance and transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat rails are in lowest position. 5. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1148116 Place your fingers and thumb to you (raising...
... parts to avoid injury. Point your hand on the top of the wheelchair. 4. Open the footrest/legrest for clearance and transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat rails are in lowest position. 5. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1148116 Place your fingers and thumb to you (raising...