Invacare Variance Plus manual Introduction

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Introduction

Thank-you for purchasing a wheelchair from Invacare. This model offers you all the advantages and characteristics of a product 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 have been selected for their quality and inspections have been carried out so that your wheelchair can provide you with full satisfaction.

This booklet describes the wheelchair’s limits of use, the maintenance to be performed and those adjustments which can be made by yourself or your family.

However, special technical training is required for some adjustments and only your distributor can undertake these.

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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 slopesTo fold Use your wheelchair Folding and unfolding the wheelchairTo unfold Figure Checking the general condition Safety checks and maintenance Checking performancePropelling the wheelchair 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 armrests Different types of seatToilet seat Photo Side-frames Folding frameRear wheels Folding systemHandrims Axles13A Forks and Front wheelsFootplates Photo FootrestsLegrests Photos 14Hub brakes on self propulsion Transit chairs photos 24 Heel straps and calf strapsTransit version Photo Belt with Hook and Eye Photo Rear anti tippers PhotoBelts Buckle security belt PhotoBack Brace TraysDrip stand and support Photo Comfort headrest Dual handrimsServicing tools Technical data Wheelchair dataMaintenance tools Description ToolPage Page Page Page Page Invacare International