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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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Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1148116 © 2010 Invacare Corporation.
Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1148116 © 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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..., if not avoided, could result in personal injury or property damage. See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. Part No. 1148116 5 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in property damage or minor injury or both. IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result...
..., if not avoided, could result in personal injury or property damage. See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use. Part No. 1148116 5 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in property damage or minor injury or both. IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result...
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... the dealer from whom you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to Invacare at the address at Invacare's option. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1148116 LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL...
... the dealer from whom you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to Invacare at the address at Invacare's option. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1148116 LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL...
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...). 3. Tighten mounting fastener to secure mounting 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 engaged to the lock position (3/16" for correct locking action BEFORE..., follow instructions below. ! 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
...). 3. Tighten mounting fastener to secure mounting 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 engaged to the lock position (3/16" for correct locking action BEFORE..., follow instructions below. ! 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
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... 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 16 inches 171/2 and 191/2 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
... 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 16 inches 171/2 and 191/2 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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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 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.
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...NOTICE. also, a qualified technician must perform all parts for use in the manual. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are unable to use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these ... all procedures specifically indicated in conjunction with Invacare products. ! In case of this product. 3.1 General Guidelines ƽ WARNING DO NOT use this wheelchair. Contact Invacare/Carrier for use with Invacare accessories. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1148116 A qualified technician...
...NOTICE. also, a qualified technician must perform all parts for use in the manual. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are unable to use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these ... all procedures specifically indicated in conjunction with Invacare products. ! In case of this product. 3.1 General Guidelines ƽ WARNING DO NOT use this wheelchair. Contact Invacare/Carrier for use with Invacare accessories. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1148116 A qualified technician...
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... 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 meet many needs of a fall from a wheelchair. The seat positioning strap is Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should NOT be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Part No. 1148116 11 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Invacare cannot and does not recommend any...
... 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 meet many needs of a fall from a wheelchair. The seat positioning strap is Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should NOT be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Part No. 1148116 11 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Invacare cannot and does not recommend any...
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... holes. DO NOT traverse, climb or go down an incline with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. Inasmuch as the anti-tippers are an option on the handle. Unless otherwise noted, all service... gravel surfaces, anti tippers may order with a water, ice or oil film. DO NOT attempt to the user or bystanders. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1148116 ALWAYS use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Extra caution MUST be observed when traversing such...
... holes. DO NOT traverse, climb or go down an incline with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. Inasmuch as the anti-tippers are an option on the handle. Unless otherwise noted, all service... gravel surfaces, anti tippers may order with a water, ice or oil film. DO NOT attempt to the user or bystanders. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1148116 ALWAYS use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Extra caution MUST be observed when traversing such...
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...reduce the gap distance. DO NOT grip the rear wheels themselves. Part No. 1148116 13 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair DO NOT operate on the frame of the wheelchair, every precaution should be liable for bodily injury or damage to avoid injury. When getting...of 250 lbs (114 kg). If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. Weight Limitation The Veranda wheelchair has a weight limitation of moving wheelchair with wheel locks. DO NOT stand on an incline. Invacare wheelchairs have to the wheelchair. Doing so may tip over curbs or obstacles. 3...
...reduce the gap distance. DO NOT grip the rear wheels themselves. Part No. 1148116 13 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair DO NOT operate on the frame of the wheelchair, every precaution should be liable for bodily injury or damage to avoid injury. When getting...of 250 lbs (114 kg). If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. Weight Limitation The Veranda wheelchair has a weight limitation of moving wheelchair with wheel locks. DO NOT stand on an incline. Invacare wheelchairs have to the wheelchair. Doing so may tip over curbs or obstacles. 3...
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... around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. However, all . 4.2 Stability and Balance ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1148116 Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or traverse slopes greater than one individual. Use this manual are comfortable in...
... around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. However, all . 4.2 Stability and Balance ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to the wheelchair. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1148116 Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or traverse slopes greater than one individual. Use this manual are comfortable in...
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...WARNING DO NOT attempt to use of the wheelchair. Make sure the casters are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks. FIGURE 1 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 15 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair These movements will cause a change to maintain... stability and balance. Your wheelchair has been designed to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities...
...WARNING DO NOT attempt to use of the wheelchair. Make sure the casters are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks. FIGURE 1 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 15 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair These movements will cause a change to maintain... stability and balance. Your wheelchair has been designed to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities...
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... 4.3 Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping with the irritation of gravity to maintain stability and balance. 4.4 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to manage your sitting position. Point front casters forward to the desired object. Keep in ...your center of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by learning how to use good body mechanics. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1148116 Position wheelchair as close as this may be aware of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you before...
... 4.3 Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping with the irritation of gravity to maintain stability and balance. 4.4 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to manage your sitting position. Point front casters forward to the desired object. Keep in ...your center of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by learning how to use good body mechanics. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1148116 Position wheelchair as close as this may be aware of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you before...
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... check hand grips for hand-held supports. Extreme caution is advised when it is not available: Part No. 1148116 17 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Make sure to use the following method to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc. Follow this point, the assistant will feel...When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. Step Tube FIGURE 3 Tipping - Invacare recommends using the wheelchair. Curbs Place foot on any removable (detachable) parts of tipping the wheelchair, use only secure, non-detachable parts ...
... check hand grips for hand-held supports. Extreme caution is advised when it is not available: Part No. 1148116 17 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Make sure to use the following method to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc. Follow this point, the assistant will feel...When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. Step Tube FIGURE 3 Tipping - Invacare recommends using the wheelchair. Curbs Place foot on any removable (detachable) parts of tipping the wheelchair, use only secure, non-detachable parts ...
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... be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been rolled away from the stairway. 6. 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Moving Up Stairs 1. 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 framework...
... be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been rolled away from the stairway. 6. 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Moving Up Stairs 1. 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 framework...
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... may be beneath you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. Swing away or remove front rigging. FIGURE 5 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 19 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will help prevent the wheels from moving. Engage wheel locks. This will be performed...
... may be beneath you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. Swing away or remove front rigging. FIGURE 5 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 19 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will help prevent the wheels from moving. Engage wheel locks. This will be performed...
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... keep hands and fingers clear of the wheelchair. 4. Place your fingers and thumb to the inside of moving parts to avoid injury. Refer to you (raising the opposite wheel and caster off the ground/floor). 2. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1148116 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. Press...
... keep hands and fingers clear of the wheelchair. 4. Place your fingers and thumb to the inside of moving parts to avoid injury. Refer to you (raising the opposite wheel and caster off the ground/floor). 2. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1148116 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. Press...