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INVACARE®INTERNATIONAL:

Belgium & Luxemburg:

Autobaan 14 · B-8210 Loppem

Danmark:

Sdr. Ringvej 39 · DK-2605 Brøndby

Deutschland, Österreich, Switzerland & East Europe:

Kleiststraße 49 · D-32457 Porta Westfalica

España:

c/ Areny · s/n Polígon Industrial de Celrà · E-17460 Celrà (Girona)

France:

Route de St Roch (RD 36) · F-37230 Fondettes

Italia:

Via dei Pini 62 · I-36016 Thiene (VI)

Nederland:

Celsiusstraat 46 · NL-6716 BZ Ede

Norge:

Grensesvingen 9 · N-0603 Oslo

Portugal:

Rua Senhora de Campanhã 105 · P-4369-001 Porto

Sverige & Suomi:

Fagerstagatan 9 · P.O. Box 66 · S-163 91 Spånga

United Kingdom & Eire:

South Road · Bridgend Industrial Estate · Bridgend CF31 3PY · UK

Part No: 1441771 - GB -

Invacare

Duo Range

User Guide

Summary of Contents for Duo Range

Page 1: ...Celr E 17460 Celr Girona France Route de St Roch RD 36 F 37230 Fondettes Italia Via dei Pini 62 I 36016 Thiene VI Nederland Celsiusstraat 46 NL 6716 BZ Ede Norge Grensesvingen 9 N 0603 Oslo Portugal R...

Page 2: ...of a wheelchair that has been designed especially to meet your particular requirements Great care has been taken with this wheelchair throughout the whole of its manufacturing process The components h...

Page 3: ...The information set out in this manual may be modified without prior notice This manual contains copyright information All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced...

Page 4: ...e Wheelchair 8 1 7 Kerbs 9 1 8 Stairs 10 1 9 Upward and downward slopes 11 2 Use 12 2 1 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair 12 2 2 Propelling the wheelchair 13 3 Summary of safety instructions 14 4 G...

Page 5: ...wide chairs 127kgs 20 Stone for up to 18 wide chairs This weight includes accessories such as a compact oxygen cylinder or other equipment required by the user However the wheelchair user s degree of...

Page 6: ...eel base Figure 2 Lock the manual brakes on the rear wheels Leaning forwards Figures 3 4 and 5 Move the wheelchair as close as possible to the object you wish to reach Only reach out to take what is w...

Page 7: ...sition Leaning to one side Figure 8 This is the most dangerous manoeuvre as it is easy to tip sideways To move up to the object and lean over you must use the castors as a means of keeping the wheelch...

Page 8: ...d to ensure compliance with ISO requirements for cigarette and match flame equivalent and are non flammable but care must still be exercised if using cigarettes or other smoking products or sources of...

Page 9: ...dviser who should consider your level of disability and type of wheelchair When transferring either to get out of or return to your wheelchair make sure That the gap between the two seats is as small...

Page 10: ...ack the footrest supports to the side to clear the passage Figure 14 If possible remove the armrests on the side between the wheelchair and the other seat Figure 15 N B Never stand up on the footplate...

Page 11: ...of the chair If a wheelchair user needs assistance in tilting the chair the assistant must know how to use his body correctly Keep your back straight and bend at the knee to tilt the wheelchair Never...

Page 12: ...rs gently onto the pavement Push the wheelchair until the rear wheels touch the kerb Lift and push until the rear wheels have mounted the kerb Do not just lift by the handles on the backrest Method 2...

Page 13: ...brium 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 ab...

Page 14: ...opes otherwise the wheelchair might overturn Figure 22 Upward slopes Lean the upper part of the body forward and push the chair forward with short quick thrusts on the handrims to maintain speed and c...

Page 15: ...you are going up or down a slope avoid turning sharply and never try to go up or down diagonally 2 Use 2 1 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair Wheelchair with fabric upholstery To fold Lift the foot...

Page 16: ...away from moving parts armrests folding frame footrest supports or leg rests etc 2 2 Propelling the wheelchair The wheels of your wheelchair are fitted with handrims Figure 28 The qualified personnel...

Page 17: ...more than 30 mm high Do not use an escalator for moving a wheelchair from one floor to another This may cause serious injury Do not use your wheelchair if the tyres are not inflated to the correct pr...

Page 18: ...other parts are mounted The rear wheel comprises of the wheel axle and handrim The rear wheels provide contact with the ground and are driven by turning the handrims The front castors comprise of the...

Page 19: ...16 Backrest Armrest Seat Rear Wheel Front Castor Swingaway Footrest Support Footplate Manual Brake Handrim 29...

Page 20: ...gn also allows a tray Optional extra to be fitted To remove the armrests rotate the armrest release lever projecting outward under the front of each armrest upwards and at the same time lift the armre...

Page 21: ...sed by the user to drive the wheelchair NB As the handrims are in contact with your hands make sure that they are not damaged and that the surface has no parts which might cause injury to the hands Ad...

Page 22: ...rakes are operated by moving the brake handle towards the front of the wheelchair When the brakes are applied the wheelchair should resist movement Adjustment It may be necessary to adjust the brakes...

Page 23: ...upport carry out the same operation as for swing back and lift the support upwards To refit it offer the support in the open position align the holes B on the pivots C and press down Rotate the suppor...

Page 24: ...by footrests Independent footplates for footrest supports Figure 41 The footplate assemblies comprise of an adjustment tube and footplate and are intended solely as a foot support when you are sitting...

Page 25: ...pegs should only be fitted to the push handles of the backrest by a qualified technician When refitting make sure that it is firmly fixed onto the locations fitted to the backrest tubes Raise the hea...

Page 26: ...belt whenever you use your wheelchair The lap belt should be sufficiently tightened to prevent you from sliding down between the belt and seat Adjustment Ensure you are sitting correctly i e fully ba...

Page 27: ...nd even X X X X Check that Nuts bolts and screws are tight X X X Check that the angle of the front forks is correct X X X Check that the castors are both in contact with ground at the same time If the...

Page 28: ...ly locked X X 9 Handrims Check for rough patches X X 10 Spokes Inspect the spokes in case any are bent broken or slack X X 11 6 or 8 castors Check the axle to ensure that it is correctly tightened by...

Page 29: ...uld always be used during transportation 5 Invacare recommend that the wheelchair be secured by 4 Point webbing tie down systems as manufactured by Unwin Safety Systems or Koller Safety Restraint Engi...

Page 30: ...to the equipment 6 The purchaser s statutory rights under the Consumer Protection Act are not affected Limitation of liability This warranty does not extend to the consequential costs resulting from f...

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