Invacare Variance Plus manual Index

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Index

1. Safety and operating limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/10

1.1	Reaching for an object from a wheelchair		. . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2	Transferring sideways to other seats . .		. . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3	Tilting	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . 7
1.4	Tilting, kerbs		. . . . . . . . . . 8
1.5	Stairs	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . 9
1.6	Slopes		. . . . . . . . . . 10
2. Use your wheelchair			. . . . . . . . . 11/12
2.1	Folding and unfolding the wheelchair . .		. . . . . . . . . . 11

2.2Propelling the wheelchair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

3.Safety checks and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/13

	3.1	Checking performance		. . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4.	3.2	Checking the general condition . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . .12
	Transport		. . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . .14
5.	Guarantee		. . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . .14
6.	Summary		. . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . .15
7.	Introduction		. . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . .16
	7.1	General description		. . . . . . . . . . . . .16
8. Adjustments			. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . .17/29
	8.1	Seat elements		. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
		8.1.1 Different types of backrests		. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
		8.1.2	Different types of seats . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
		8.1.3 Different types of armrests		. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19

8.2Folding frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

	8.2.1	Side-frames	20
8.3	8.2.2	Folding system	20
8.3	Rear wheels		20
	8.3.1	Wheels	20
	8.3.2	Handrim	21
	8.3.3	Axle	21

8.4Forks and front wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

8.5	Manual brakes	22
8.6	Footrests	23
8.7	Legrests	23
8.8	Footplates	24

8.9Heel straps and calf straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

	8.10	Transit version		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25
	8.11	Hub brakes on self propelled		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25
	8.12	Rear anti tippers		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
	8.13	Belts	. . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
	8.14	Trays		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
	8.15	Drip stand and support .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
	8.16	Back brace		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
	8.17	Comfort headrest . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
9	8.18	Dual handrims		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
	Technical data and tools			. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	28

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Contents User adjustment manual Introduction Wheelchair user Proper useIndex Safety and operating limits Reaching for an object from a wheelchair Leaning forwards To support yourself and lean overTo lean backwards 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 StairsSlopes operating limits SlopesUpward slopes 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 Folding frame Rear wheelsSide-frames Folding systemHandrims Axles13A Forks and Front wheelsFootrests LegrestsFootplates Photo Photos 14Transit version Photo Heel straps and calf strapsHub brakes on self propulsion Transit chairs photos 24 Rear anti tippers Photo BeltsBelt with Hook and Eye Photo Buckle security belt PhotoDrip stand and support Photo TraysBack Brace Comfort headrest Dual handrimsTechnical data Wheelchair data Maintenance toolsServicing tools Description ToolPage Page Page Page Page Invacare International