Invacare®
Ben NG
User Guide
Page 1: ...Invacare Ben NG User Guide Ben NG User Guide...
Page 2: ...her Seat 14 1 5 Tilting Balancing On The Rear Wheels Obstacle Climbing 18 1 6 Steps Stairs Or Obstacles Over 50mm High 20 1 7 Upward Downward Slopes Operating Limits 21 1 8 Heat and Fire Warnings 22 2...
Page 3: ...Belt Adjustment 42 16 Routine Checks Maintenance 43 17 Transportation 46 17 1 Using your wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle 46 17 2 Transporting your wheelchair as luggage 48 18 Storage 49 19 Cleaning...
Page 4: ...tifies general information which is intended to simplify working with your product and which refers to special functions REQUIREMENTS This symbol identifies a list of various tools components and item...
Page 5: ...wheelchair was obtained should be notified immediately 3 The manufacturer will not accept responsibility for damage caused by misuse or non observance of the instructions set out in the user manual 4...
Page 6: ...costs from fault clearance in particular freight and travel costs loss of earnings expenses etc Natural wear and tear Inappropriate or incorrect use Defective assembly or setting up by the purchaser...
Page 7: ...ustomers However the decision on the type of model to be prescribed rests exclusively with qualified advisers INVACARE or its appointed representative shall not be held responsible if a wheelchair is...
Page 8: ...to maintain a safe position within the wheelchair without the addition of supporting aids Adaptations from the standard Ben NG Ben NG HD wheelchair format are available to accommodate users who do no...
Page 9: ...for Ben NG chairs with a seat width of 15 18 wide chairs The maximum user weight limit is 160kgs 25 Stone for Ben NG HD 20 to 24 wide chairs The wheelchair user s degree of activity is important For...
Page 10: ...5 Forward facing downhill 21 Sideways across slope 18 5 Based on these results Invacare estimate the maximum safe slope dynamic as 9 degrees However the maximum safe slope could vary depending on the...
Page 11: ...out from a wheelchair shown in Figure 1 have been produced using a representative sample of wheelchair users Only the arms should extend beyond the seat of the wheelchair For safety reasons the body a...
Page 12: ...12 Leaning Forwards Figures 3 4 5 With the wheelchair as close as possible to the object you wish to reach only reach out to take what is within arm s length in normal sitting position...
Page 13: ...13 Leaning Backwards Figures 6 7 With the wheelchair as close as possible to the object you wish to reach only lean back for objects that are within arm s length in normal sitting position...
Page 14: ...try to pick something up from the floor if this would upset your balance It is possible to move from and to a manually propelled chair if the following guidelines are followed INVACARE does not recom...
Page 15: ...eturn to your wheelchair make sure that the manual brakes on the rear wheels are on to prevent the wheel moving Figure 11 Turn both castors towards the seat to which you wish to move Lift up the footp...
Page 16: ...16 If possible swing the legrest hangers out to the side to clear the passage Figure 13 If possible remove the armrest on the side between the wheelchair and the other seat Figure 14...
Page 17: ...17 Note Never stand on the footplates Figure 15...
Page 18: ...ir has removable parts such as armrests or leg rests These must NEVER be used as aids when lifting as they may inadvertently become detached and cause injury To tilt the wheelchair Figure 16 a third p...
Page 19: ...lt the wheelchair backwards to the point of equilibrium and in a continuous movement pull the wheelchair until the rear wheels mount the kerb and pass onto the pavement Do not lower the castors to the...
Page 20: ...rium One helper at the back holds the wheelchair up against the first step gripping the handles firmly to lift The second helper holding firmly a fixed part of the front frame lifts the wheelchair abo...
Page 21: ...21 1 7 Upward Downward Slopes Operating Limits Always go straight up and down slopes otherwise the wheelchair might overturn Figure 19 19...
Page 22: ...so take care in using it and touching the surfaces if it is left or used in such an environment Fire and burning The seat and backrest materials have been tested to ensure compliance with ISO require...
Page 23: ...lifting the rear wheel and the caster from the ground and press on the tube supporting the seat upholstery until it is fully down The seat upholstery should be fully open Note Ensure that the seat ra...
Page 24: ...elease the backrest tension bar if where fitted Using both hands take the centre of the seat fabric at the front and back edges and raise it Or tilt the wheelchair to one side and close it using the h...
Page 25: ...ply both manual brakes before trying to get out of or back into the wheelchair The manual brakes are not designed for slowing you down Do not try to stop a moving wheelchair using the manual brakes Do...
Page 26: ...e frames and folding cross brace This is the essential supporting framework of the wheelchair on which all the other parts are mounted The rear wheel comprises of the wheel and axle The front castors...
Page 27: ...4 1 Armrest Assembly 2 Seat Canvas 3 Swing Away Legrest Hanger 4 Footplate Assembly 5 Front Castor 6 Brake Assembly 7 Rear Wheel 8 Folding Chassis 9 Backrest 10 Serial Number label 1 2 5 6 7 8 27 Legr...
Page 28: ...28 Serial Number Label Example of the serial number label which can be found on the side frame of the wheelchair Pencoed Technology Park Pencoed Bridgend CF35 5AQ UK Tel 01656 776200...
Page 29: ...stand behind and simultaneously pull the lever situated at each side of the backrest frame see below With the lever disengaged the backrest can be folded down To raise the backrest simply lift until i...
Page 30: ...e folding cross brace This model requires no adjustment Just check regularly that the fixing screws are tight If the washers are loose these screws should be tightened If the problem continues contact...
Page 31: ...re the armrest is secure following adjustment The armrests are fitted in pairs on the wheelchair When removing them remember that there is one armrest for the right hand side and another for the left...
Page 32: ...posite MCP tyres The rear wheels are attached to the sideframes in one position The side frames provide the mounting points for the rear wheels and the castors Adjustment No adjustment is possible on...
Page 33: ...f the frame The Self propelled wheel can then be located at two positions standard and set back for added stability Manual brakes will require repositioning Ensure that all fixings are secure and brak...
Page 34: ...ograph 8 Standard front wheels have a diameter 190mm 7 5 and a width of 30mm 7 5 Heavy Duty wheels are available with a width of 45mm 1 75 Forks The fork connects the chassis and the wheel Adjustment...
Page 35: ...f wear of the solid tyre you may need to adjust the brake s To adjust the brake s loosen the two screws B and slide the brake assembly to obtain the following value between the wheel and the brake sho...
Page 36: ...elchair and making it easier for the user to transfer to another seat They can also be completely removed Use To swing the support to the outside press the release mechanism lever A Rotate the support...
Page 37: ...hand side Elevating Legrests Photographs 12 and 13 The leg rests shown are leg rest supports with an integral pad for supporting the lower leg The leg rests can be swung away and removed Use the oper...
Page 38: ...djustment tube and footplate and are intended solely as a foot support when you are sitting in the wheelchair and should not be used for standing Each footplate assembly can be adjusted in height The...
Page 39: ...d its height can be adjusted The footplates can be raised for front transfers Adjusting the footplate assemblies on the leg rests Release the set screw A and position the foot rest assembly at the req...
Page 40: ...est assembly to remove it from the tubes of the recliner backrest Adjustment No adjustment is required for this extension However it can be removed for transport Fitting Instructions Backrest Extensio...
Page 41: ...e comfortable and well positioned in their wheelchair Please note however that the lap belt may have been replaced with an alternative by your therapist to meet your requirements If an alternative lap...
Page 42: ...tightened to prevent you from sliding down between the belt and seat Adjustment Ensure you are sitting correctly i e fully back in the seat and the pelvis is as upright and symmetrical as possible not...
Page 43: ...t often tyres on the rear wheels front castor wheels brake pads upholstery Checks The wheelchair drags to the right The wheelchair drags to the left The wheelchair turns or moves slowly The castors wo...
Page 44: ...each week each month and at 6 monthly intervals Checks to be made On delivery Weekly Monthly 6 Monthly 1 General The wheelchair unfolds and folds easily X X The wheelchair moves in a straight line no...
Page 45: ...nt or binding when they are lifted from the ground and turned quick release axles correctly locked X X 9 Handrims Check for rough patches X X 10 Spokes Inspect the spokes in case any are bent broken o...
Page 46: ...passenger restraints 2 Any part of the wheelchair accessories etc that can be easily detached should be removed and stored in the vehicle luggage hold during transportation 3 The wheelchair should al...
Page 47: ...ed independently of the wheelchair by a suitably approved passenger safety belt or harness Pelvic restraint or lap belts supplied with the wheelchair may be used in addition to but never as a substitu...
Page 48: ...o guidance provided in section 12 Be careful not to trap your fingers between frame and legrest 3 Fold the backrest refer to guidance provided in section 5 4 Folding the chair refer to guidance provid...
Page 49: ...e Do not put heavy objects on top of it Cover it with a dust sheet to keep it dust free 19 Cleaning The parts of the wheelchair can be cleaned with a soft dry cloth Nylon seat backrest upholstery and...
Page 50: ...duct may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment if disposed of in areas landfills that are not appropriate according to legislation The crossed out wheelie bin symbol as shown is...
Page 51: ...Backrest Angle 8 deg 10 deg ISO 7176 Pt 5 Total Weight 18 0 Kg 20 6 Kg ISO 7176 Pt 7 Backrest Height 430 mm 430 mm C E N Weight of the Heaviest Part 12 7 Kg 14 0 Kg ISO 7176 Pt 7 Footrest to Seat Dis...
Page 52: ...are at your service under the following addresses and telephone numbers European Headquarter Invacare International S rl Route de Cit Ouest 2 CH 1196 Gland Tel 41 0 22 354 60 10 Fax 41 0 22 354 60 11...
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