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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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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. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All rights reserved.
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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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... serious injury. ƽ ! 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 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 property...
... serious injury. ƽ ! 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 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 property...
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...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; THE APPLICATION... 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® Veranda™Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1148116 Provide dealer's name, address, the product...
...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; THE APPLICATION... 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® Veranda™Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1148116 Provide dealer's name, address, the product...
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... rear wheel until wheel lock shoe is embedded into tire when locked (3/16" on crossbraces Crossmember Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 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 engaged to the lock position...
... rear wheel until wheel lock shoe is embedded into tire when locked (3/16" on crossbraces Crossmember Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 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 engaged to the lock position...
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... 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 V20RFR 271... 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
... 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 V20RFR 271... 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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Check all procedures specifically indicated in the manual. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare products. ! Contact Invacare/Carrier for use with Invacare accessories. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1148116 also, a qualified technician must perform all parts for shipping damage and test before attempting to understand...
Check all procedures specifically indicated in the manual. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare products. ! Contact Invacare/Carrier for use with Invacare accessories. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1148116 also, a qualified technician must perform all parts for shipping damage and test before attempting to understand...
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...rests solely with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as auto or aircraft safety belts. Serious injury can occur in wheelchairs. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any type. it is ... wheelchair. ƽ 3 SAFETY WARNING Wheelchair User As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to seat/chest positioning straps - It is required to be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. Part No. 1148116 11 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair It...
...rests solely with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as auto or aircraft safety belts. Serious injury can occur in wheelchairs. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any type. it is ... wheelchair. ƽ 3 SAFETY WARNING Wheelchair User As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to seat/chest positioning straps - It is required to be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. Part No. 1148116 11 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair It...
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...surfaces, anti-tippers may not provide the same level of adjustment holes. Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open and the seat frame rails are an option on gravel surfaces, anti tippers may order ... in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before use . Anti-tippers MUST be performed while the wheelchair is fully open flame or combustible products. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on this warning ... becomes wet, prior to use anti-tippers. If the wheelchair is tightened securely. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1148116
...surfaces, anti-tippers may not provide the same level of adjustment holes. Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open and the seat frame rails are an option on gravel surfaces, anti tippers may order ... in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before use . Anti-tippers MUST be performed while the wheelchair is fully open flame or combustible products. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on this warning ... becomes wet, prior to use anti-tippers. If the wheelchair is tightened securely. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1148116
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... are transferring onto. Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use the handrims for any removable (detachable) parts. DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to ride over . DO NOT shift your knees. DO NOT stand on roads, streets or highways. Weight Limitation The Veranda wheelchair has a weight limitation of...
... are transferring onto. Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use the handrims for any removable (detachable) parts. DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to ride over . DO NOT shift your knees. DO NOT stand on roads, streets or highways. Weight Limitation The Veranda wheelchair has a weight limitation of...
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... to the user and passenger and damage the wheelchair and surrounding property. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1148116 However, all . 4.2 Stability and Balance ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by many. If more than 9°. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to the wheelchair. Be aware that they may adversely affect the...
... to the user and passenger and damage the wheelchair and surrounding property. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1148116 However, all . 4.2 Stability and Balance ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by many. If more than 9°. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to the wheelchair. Be aware that they may adversely affect the...
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... maintain stability and balance. DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the wheelchair. FIGURE 1 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 15 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair, you MUST maintain proper balance at all activities which involve movement...
... maintain stability and balance. DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the wheelchair. FIGURE 1 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 15 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair, you MUST maintain proper balance at all activities which involve movement...
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... far as your arm will extend without assistance. These must NEVER be used to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as this may be alleviated somewhat by learning how to manage your wheelchair. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1148116 FIGURE 2 Unfolding and Folding WheelchairReaching, Leaning Backwards 4.3 Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping...
... far as your arm will extend without assistance. These must NEVER be used to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as this may be alleviated somewhat by learning how to manage your wheelchair. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1148116 FIGURE 2 Unfolding and Folding WheelchairReaching, Leaning Backwards 4.3 Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping...
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.... 1148116 17 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Follow this point, the assistant will feel a difference in one continuous movement onto the sidewalk. Invacare recommends using the wheelchair. Tipping - Apply a continuous downward motion until the rear wheels roll up or down the stairs. Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to the wheelchair. Invacare recommends that, if...
.... 1148116 17 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Follow this point, the assistant will feel a difference in one continuous movement onto the sidewalk. Invacare recommends using the wheelchair. Tipping - Apply a continuous downward motion until the rear wheels roll up or down the stairs. Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to the wheelchair. Invacare recommends that, if...
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... assistant in the rear places one foot on the next stair above and repeats process. 5. FIGURE 4 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1148116 The second assistant (positioned in the front of the wheelchair), with a firm hold on a non-detachable part of the first step. 4. One assistant (positioned behind the...
... assistant in the rear places one foot on the next stair above and repeats process. 5. FIGURE 4 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1148116 The second assistant (positioned in the front of the wheelchair), with a firm hold on a non-detachable part of the first step. 4. One assistant (positioned behind the...
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During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will help prevent the wheels from moving. FIGURE 5 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 19 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Remove or flip up the armrest. Use a transfer board if at all possible. Turn both casters parallel to the object you have adequate mobility and ...
During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will help prevent the wheels from moving. FIGURE 5 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 19 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Remove or flip up the armrest. Use a transfer board if at all possible. Turn both casters parallel to the object you have adequate mobility and ...
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Refer to Using The Wheel Locks on page 40. 6. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1148116 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 4.9 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair ƽ WARNING ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of the seat rail when opening or closing the wheelchair. Unfolding 1. Point your hand on the underside of moving parts to the inside...
Refer to Using The Wheel Locks on page 40. 6. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1148116 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 4.9 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair ƽ WARNING ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of the seat rail when opening or closing the wheelchair. Unfolding 1. Point your hand on the underside of moving parts to the inside...
