Invacare Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part No. 1114811 3Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 9

LABEL LOCATION .......................................................................... 11

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS ..................................................12

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................. 14

Stability - All Models................................................................................................................................14

Anti-Tippers...............................................................................................................................................14

Operating Information.............................................................................................................................15

Tire Pressure.............................................................................................................................................16

Weight Training........................................................................................................................................17

Weight Limitation.....................................................................................................................................17

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS .........................18

Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs.............................................................................................................18

Stability and Balance.................................................................................................................................18

Coping With Everyday Obstacles.........................................................................................................19

A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ........................................................................................................19

Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward.............................................................................................20

Reaching and Leaning Backwards..........................................................................................................20

Tipping.........................................................................................................................................................20

Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes......................................................................................21

Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes...............................................................................21

Stairways.....................................................................................................................................................22

Escalators....................................................................................................................................................23

Transferring To and From Other Seats..............................................................................................23

Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair .......................................................................................................24

Unfolding................................................................................................................................................24

Folding Wheelchair..............................................................................................................................25

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING .................... 26

Safety Inspection Checklist.....................................................................................................................26

Inspect/Adjust Initially ...................................................................................................................26

Inspect/Adjust Weekly ..................................................................................................................27

Inspect/Adjust Monthly .................................................................................................................27

Inspect/Adjust Periodically ...........................................................................................................28

Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................28

Maintenance...............................................................................................................................................29

Maintenance Safety Precautions.......................................................................................................29

Suggested Maintenance Procedures................................................................................................29