Invacare Variance Plus manual Folding frame, Rear wheels, Side-frames, Folding system, Wheels

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Be careful not to pinch your fingers when removing, replacing, swinging away or adjusting any armrest.

Swingaway full length, removable armrest

-The full length armrest is comprised of tube supporting front locking and long armpad.

-No adjustment on this armrest.

Swingaway, adjustable height, removable armrests (Photo 9)

-Adjustable height armrests are comprised of tube supporting front locking, adjustment system of the armpad.

-Adjustment : loosen knob A and press pin-spring B, adjust the selected height and retighten knob. Knob A can be replaced with screw (supplied) for users who do not change the arm-support height often.

8.2Folding frame

8.2.1Side-frames

Side-frames structures have hole for fixed rear and front wheels. No adjustment on side-frames.

8.2.2Folding system

Folding system comprises of two cross-bars and allows the wheelchair to be folded into the closed position. In order to fold or unfold your wheelchair, refer to page 11.

No adjustment on the folding system.

8.3Rear wheels

8.3.1Wheels

-The rear wheels with a diameter of 24’’ x 1.3 /8’’ (600 mm x 32 mm) or 22’’ x 1.3/8’’ (550 mm x 32 mm) can be fitted with pneumatic or solid tyre. The rims are spoked for

24’’ and 22’’ or plastic for 24’’.

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For the 24’’ spoked wheels, a protector can

be fitted over the spokes in order to protect

 

one’s finger.

 

- Adjustment :

 

Only the pneumatic tyre may require

pressure verification. The pressure is shown

on the sidewall of the tyre and the tyre must

 

never be over inflated.

 

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