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4. Description 

Each wheelchair is specially designed to meet the requirements
of its user. This manual describes how to adjust the chairs in this
range, enabling you to find out how to adjust the wheelchair to
suit your needs.

General description

Your wheelchair has a number of main parts which will be
mentioned throughout this manual.
These parts are described below.

Support is provided by the

backrest, seat 

and

armrests.

The

folding chassis 

comprises of the 

side 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, axle 

and

handrim.

The rear wheels provide contact with the ground and are driven by
turning the handrims.

The

front castors 

comprise of the fork and wheels

.

The front wheels provide contact with the ground and the rotating forks
steer the chair.

Manual brake

The manual brake is used to park the wheelchair.

Swing away footrest support 

and 

leg rest

These are connected to the chassis and can be swung away to make
transfer easier to and from the wheelchair.

The 

footplate assembly 

comprises of the

adjustable tube 

and

foot

plate.

These support your feet.

The 

heel support strap 

or 

calf support strap

These two straps support your feet or legs in the best position.
These parts are illustrated on the following diagram.

Backrest

Armrest

Seat

Rear

Wheel

Front

Castor

Swingaway

Footrest

Support

Footplate

Manual

Brake

Handrim

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Страница 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...

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Страница 4: ...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 wit...

Страница 5: ...4 2 2 Propelling the wheelchair 14 3 Summary of safety instructions 15 4 General description 16 17 5 Backrests 18 6 Seat 18 7 The various types of armrest 19 20 Table of contents cont 8 Folding chassi...

Страница 6: ...r the wheelchair user s degree of activity is important For example an active user weighing 75 kg may subject the wheelchair to more stress than a user weighing 115 kg We recommend very active wheelch...

Страница 7: ...if this would upset your balance 6 7 8 1 3 Transferring to other seats It is possible to move from and to a manually propelled chair if the following guidelines are followed INVACARE does not recommen...

Страница 8: ...unable to support themselves should be strapped in position to prevent him falling out of the chair If a wheelchair user needs assistance in tilting the chair the assistant must know how to use his b...

Страница 9: ...onto the pavement Do not lower the castors to the ground until you have pulled the backrest of the wheelchair sufficiently far to clear the kerb NB Folding backs should always be checked to ensure the...

Страница 10: ...ownward slopes Lean backwards carefully and allow the handrims to slide through your hands Be ready to react at any moment to check the speed and direction by keeping in close contact with the handrim...

Страница 11: ...an adult wheelchair 50 kg for a child s wheelchair Do not try to reach objects if you have to move forward on the seat Do not try to reach objects on the ground if you have to lean down beyond the sa...

Страница 12: ...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 fork and wheels The front wheels provide contact...

Страница 13: ...well as the armrest pad This armrest can be swung towards the back and can also be removed if required Use To swing away turn the front lock A in order to release Lift the armrest and position it tow...

Страница 14: ...D and push in the button spring E adjust to the desired height and tighten the hand wheel D The hand wheel D can be replaced by a screw not included for users who do not often change the height of the...

Страница 15: ...for the right hand side and another for the left hand side 12 13 A Note It may be necessary to use one or two tyre removal tools not supplied Warning Applicable only to chairs fitted with 24 wheels Th...

Страница 16: ...e assembly at the required height in the footrest support tube tighten the nut to secure 17 18 A B Brake extension Photograph 14 The brakes may be equipped with a handle extension to assist attendants...

Страница 17: ...otplate assemblies for elevating leg rests Photograph 20 The foot rests comprise a pair of mounting tube and rest assemblies and are intended solely as a foot support when you are sitting down Each fo...

Страница 18: ...handles the wheelchair Use The anti tippers fit into the rear tubes of the side frames A Fit the anti tippers into the side frame rear tube until the button springs are positioned in the holes of the...

Страница 19: ...ve been tightened consult your approved INVACARE distributor Checking the general condition For maintenance operations consult your distributor who has all the necessary information Twice a year ask y...

Страница 20: ...straight line no resistance or drag X X 2 Manual brakes The manual brakes do not touch the tyres when moving X X The manual brakes are easy to operate X X The articulations are not worn and do not sh...

Страница 21: ...ade 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 fr...

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