Invacare Variance Plus manual Safety and operating limits

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1 - Safety and operating limits

Stability and equilibrium

To ensure that the wheelchair remains stable and is manipulated correctly, you must always maintain good equilibrium. Your wheelchair has been designed to remain stable for normal everyday use.

Nearly everything you do from the wheelchair will have an effect on the centre of gravity. We recommend using straps for increased safety when you are moving about and shifting your weight.

Weight distribution

(Figure 1 )

Many actions will cause you to reach out, lean over or move about within the wheelchair and outside it.

These

actions will

change

the

normal

equilibrium,

 

centre

of gravity

and

weight

distribution

of

the

wheelchair.

 

 

Weight limit

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The recommended weight limit is 120 kg. However, your degree of activity is important.

For example, an active person weighing 77 kg may subject the wheelchair to more stress than a person weighing 100 kg. We recommend that a very active wheelchair person must select an appropriate design of wheelchair.

Your distributor will advise you on the best model.

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Contents User adjustment manual Introduction Proper use Wheelchair userIndex Safety and operating limits Reaching for an object from a wheelchair To support yourself and lean over Leaning forwardsTo lean backwards Do not lean out beyond the armest. FigureLock Both Brakes Transferring sideways to other seatsTilting balancing on the rear wheels Method 1 Figure Tilting, kerbsStairs Advice to third personsSlopes Slopes operating limitsUpward slopes 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 Transport Warranty terms and conditionsLimitation of liability Summary of instructions for use for improved safetyGeneral description IntroductionDifferent types of backrests Adjustments Seat elementsReclining backrest Photo Backrest folding at mid-height Photos 2Different types of armrests Different types of seatToilet seat Photo Rear wheels Folding frameSide-frames Folding systemAxles HandrimsForks and Front wheels 13ALegrests FootrestsFootplates Photo Photos 14Hub brakes on self propulsion Transit chairs photos 24 Heel straps and calf strapsTransit version Photo Belts Rear anti tippers PhotoBelt with Hook and Eye Photo Buckle security belt PhotoBack Brace TraysDrip stand and support Photo Dual handrims Comfort headrestMaintenance tools Technical data Wheelchair dataServicing tools Description ToolPage Page Page Page Page Invacare International
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