Invacare Variance Plus manual Introduction, General description

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7.Introduction

Your wheelchair is part of an extensive product range.

Each wheelchair is specifically adapted to your requirements, this handbook will explain all the possible adjustments for this product range.

7.1 General description

Your wheelchair comprises of several main items whose names will be used throughout this handbook.

Please familiarise yourself with the following terms in order to understand your wheelchair better.

-Seat elements comprises of the backrest, the seat and the armrests. These items are designed to provide you with a maximum of comfort.

-Folding frame comprises of sides and the folding system.

All items are mounted on the frame, which is a carefully designed support element.

- Rear wheel comprises of the wheel, axle and handrim.

The rear wheels ensure rear contact with the ground and enable the wheelchair to be propelled using the handrim.

-Front wheel comprises of the castor and fork : the front wheels ensure contact with the ground, while the rotating forks determine the direction.

-Manual brake : The purpose of the brakes is to retain the wheelchair during long stops.

-Swingaway hanger-bracket and leg-rest : As the link between the frame and the footrest, these items enable transfers when swung-away.

-Footrest comprises of the adjustable tube and the foot-plate. These items support your feet.

-Heel-support strap or calf-support strap. These 2 items keep your feet or legs in an ideal position.

For better understanding, these terms are illustrated in the picture overleaf.

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Contents User adjustment manual Introduction Wheelchair user Proper useIndex Safety and operating limits Reaching for an object from a wheelchair To lean backwards Leaning forwardsTo support yourself and lean over Do not lean out beyond the armest. FigureTransferring sideways to other seats Lock Both BrakesTilting balancing on the rear wheels Tilting, kerbs Method 1 FigureAdvice to third persons StairsUpward slopes Slopes operating limitsSlopes Downward slopesUse your wheelchair Folding and unfolding the wheelchair To unfold FigureTo fold Safety checks and maintenance Checking performance Propelling the wheelchairChecking the general condition Checks to be made Warranty terms and conditions TransportSummary of instructions for use for improved safety Limitation of liabilityIntroduction General descriptionAdjustments Seat elements Different types of backrestsBackrest folding at mid-height Photos 2 Reclining backrest PhotoDifferent types of seat Toilet seat PhotoDifferent types of armrests Side-frames Folding frameRear wheels Folding systemHandrims Axles13A Forks and Front wheelsFootplates Photo FootrestsLegrests Photos 14Heel straps and calf straps Transit version PhotoHub brakes on self propulsion Transit chairs photos 24 Belt with Hook and Eye Photo Rear anti tippers PhotoBelts Buckle security belt PhotoTrays Drip stand and support PhotoBack Brace Comfort headrest Dual handrimsServicing tools Technical data Wheelchair dataMaintenance tools Description ToolPage Page Page Page Page Invacare International