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Page 1: User Manual
Invacare® Van Seat Power Wheelchair Seat User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference. - Page 2 © 2011 Invacare Corporation. All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Trademarks are identified by ™ and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Reaching, Bending - Backward ........................................14 Transferring To and From Other Seats....................................14 Storage................................................14 Weight Training.............................................. 15 Weight Limitation ............................................15 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources.............................. 15 Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) ..............................16 Invacare® Van Seat Part No 1143195... - Page 4 Removing/Installing the Manual Center Mount Footrest................................29 Removing ................................................. 29 Installing................................................29 ADJUSTMENT Footrest Height Adjustment ..........................................30 PHWH93 ................................................. 31 PH904A and PHAL4A........................................... 31 Adjusting the Height of the Manual Center Mount Footrest ..............................32 Part No 1143195 Invacare® Van Seat...
- Page 5 User/Attendant Inspection Checklists ......................................38 Inspect/Adjust Weekly..........................................38 Inspect/Adjust Monthly..........................................38 Inspect/Adjust Periodically........................................... 39 Service Inspection ..............................................39 Six Month Inspection ............................................ 40 Troubleshooting ..............................................40 Replacing Heel Loops............................................41 Adjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Supports ................................42 Invacare® Van Seat Part No 1143195...
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Page 6: General
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage or minor injury or both. IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to property if it is not avoided. Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for efficient, trouble-free use. Invacare® Van Seat Part No 1143195... -
Page 7: Reference Documents
Refer to wheelchair base owner’s manual for additional safety and operation information. Refer to the table below for part numbers of additional documents which are referenced in this manual. MANUAL PART NUMBER MK6i™ Electronics Programming Guide 1141471 Part No 1143195 Invacare® Van Seat... -
Page 8: Limited Warranty
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state. Invacare warrants the seat frame to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the seller’s invoice required for coverage under this warranty. -
Page 9: Safety
As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection. -
Page 10: Operation Information
As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any type. It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. -
Page 11: Repair Or Service Information
DO NOT go UP or DOWN ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°. NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair unattended on an incline. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes at half speed or slower and to avoid hard braking or sudden stops. -
Page 12: Pinch Points
ALWAYS check foam grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose, contact a qualified technician for instructions. Pinch Points WARNING Pinch Point DO NOT store or place items under the seat. Pinch point may occur when adjusting the arm angle position. Invacare® Van Seat Part No 1143195... -
Page 13: Stability And Balance
Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward. WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees. Part No 1143195 Invacare® Van Seat... -
Page 14: Reaching, Bending - Backward
DO NOT use if the joystick boot is torn or cracked. If the joystick boot becomes torn or cracked, replace IMMEDIATELY. RAIN TEST Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs in accordance with ISO 7176 “Rain Test”. This provides the end user or his/her attendant sufficient time to remove his/her power wheelchair from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation. -
Page 15: Weight Training
WARNING Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR BODILY INJURY AND THE WARRANTY IS VOID. -
Page 16: Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (Emi)
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from sources such as radio and TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones can affect powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters. FOLLOWING THE WARNINGS LISTED BELOW SHOULD REDUCE THE CHANCE OF UNINTENDED BRAKE RELEASE OR POWERED WHEELCHAIR MOVEMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. Invacare® Van Seat Part No 1143195... - Page 17 2) This device has been tested to a radiated immunity level of 20 volts per meter. 3) The immunity level of the product is unknown. Modification of any kind to the electronics of this scooter as manufactured by Invacare may adversely affect the EMI immunity levels.
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Page 18: Label Locations
3 LABEL LOCATIONS 3 Label Locations Refer to the owner’s manual shipped with wheelchair base for additional labels located on the wheelchair base. Weight Capacity Label located here Invacare® Van Seat Part No 1143195... -
Page 19: Technical Data
4 Technical Data Typical Product Parameters Seat Based on an 18 inch deep van seat. 18 INCH WIDE VAN SEAT 20 INCH WIDE VAN SEAT 22 INCH WIDE VAN SEAT Seat Width: 18 inches 20 inches 22 inches Seat Depth:... -
Page 20: Usage
The back can be positioned at a 10° relative offset to the seat base, thereby resulting in a back angle potential of 30° before which the drive lock-out is activated. This may affect the wheelchair user’s line of sight while driving. Make sure the wheelchair user can see properly to ensure safe driving. Invacare® Van Seat Part No 1143195... -
Page 21: Operating Powered Seating Systems
Such devices may result in excess heating and cause damage to the actuator and associated wiring and could cause a fire, death, physical injury or property damage. If such devices are used, Invacare shall not be liable and the limited warranty is void. -
Page 22: Using The Powered Seating Switch
Using the MK6i SPJ+ w/ACC Joystick For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 1 on page 23. Make sure the wheelchair is on a level surface. Press the mode button to switch from driving mode to tilt mode. Invacare® Van Seat Part No 1143195... - Page 23 GREEN LED Additional Input for Service Indicator Powered Seating Switch Charger/ Programming Active Input (If Programed) *The mode button is only present on SPJ+ w/ACC joystick. FIGURE 1 Using the MK6i SPJ+ w/ACC Joystick Part No 1143195 Invacare® Van Seat...
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Page 24: Using The Cmpj+ Joystick
Left Leg Operations No powered seating operation has been programmed for this quadrant. No Icons The three icons indicate up/down, up or down, respectively. Select the desired operation using the joystick or an equivalent switch. Invacare® Van Seat Part No 1143195... - Page 25 Speed Control Knob Joystick DETAIL “B” - EXAMPLE SCREEN DURING POWERED SEATING OPERATION Remote On/ Programmable Mono Off Input Port 1/2 or External Mode Switch Icon To Controller Text FIGURE 2 Using the CMPJ+ Joystick Part No 1143195 Invacare® Van Seat...
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Page 26: Programmable Mono Ports 1 And 2 With External Mode Switch
(normally open momentary switch with mono plug). To use the remote On/Off feature, the Drive Select/On/Off switch must be in the On position. Each activation of the ability switch will alternately turn the joystick On or Off. Invacare® Van Seat Part No 1143195... -
Page 27: Mode Switch
DO NOT use the footplates as a platform. DO NOT stand on the footplates/footboard. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are in the upward position or swing footrests towards the outside of the wheelchair. Part No 1143195 Invacare® Van Seat... -
Page 28: Installing/Removing Front Riggings
Push the front rigging release lever inward and rotate the footrest Front Rigging Hinge out. Plate Lift up on front rigging and remove from the wheelchair. Repeat STEPS 1-2 for opposite side of wheelchair. FIGURE 3 Installing/Removing Front Riggings Invacare® Van Seat Part No 1143195... -
Page 29: Raising/Lowering Elevating Front Riggings
Pivot Pin Reinstall the rigging pivot pin to secure the center mount footrest Seat Frame Mounting Bracket to the mounting bracket of the seat frame. Center Mount Footrest FIGURE 5 Removing/Installing the Manual Center Mount Footrest Part No 1143195 Invacare® Van Seat... -
Page 30: Adjustment
While the wheelchair is moving, minimum ground clearance for the front rigging is three inches. If the wheelchair is not moving, the front rigging MUST maintain a minimum of one inch ground clearance - otherwise personal injury and damage may result. Invacare® Van Seat Part No 1143195... -
Page 31: Phwh93
Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the opposite side of the wheelchair footrest, if necessary. Lug Bolt PH904A style front rigging shown. PHAL4A front rigging adjusts the same way. FIGURE 2 Footrest Height Adjustment Part No 1143195 Invacare® Van Seat... -
Page 32: Adjusting The Height Of The Manual Center Mount Footrest
Securely tighten. Button Head Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the other extension tube. Cleat Extension Tube Mounting Holes Mounting Screws Extension Tube FIGURE 3 Adjusting the Height of the Manual Center Mount Footrest Invacare® Van Seat Part No 1143195... -
Page 33: Part No 1143195 4 Invacare® Van Seat
Center Mount Footrest Disengage the release lever (not shown) to lock the center mount footrest in the new position. FIGURE 4 Adjusting the Angle of the Manual Center Mount Footrest Part No 1143195 Invacare® Van Seat... -
Page 34: Adjusting The Footplate Angle
DO NOT remove the footplate mounting screw. Tighten the front rigging angle hinge mounting screw to increase the rotation effort. Mounting Screw Repeat STEPS 1 and 2 for the other footplate. FIGURE 6 Adjusting the Tension of the Flip Up Footplate Invacare® Van Seat Part No 1143195... -
Page 35: Adjusting Armrests
Adjust the armrest to one of four positions. Seat Frame Reinstall the socket screw that secures the armrest to the seat Assembly frame assembly and tighten securely. Lock Knob FIGURE 7 Adjusting Armrests Part No 1143195 Invacare® Van Seat... -
Page 36: Adjusting The Back Angle
Headrest is locked in position when an audible Headrest “click” is heard. To lower headrest, push release tab towards the inside of the wheelchair. Lower headrest to desired position. Release Headrest Tube FIGURE 9 Adjusting Armrests Invacare® Van Seat Part No 1143195... -
Page 37: Setup/Maintenance
Check that cables are routed and secured properly to ensure that cables DO NOT become entangled and damaged during normal operation of seating system. Ensure proper operation of powered functions (Example: seating). Part No 1143195 Invacare® Van Seat... -
Page 38: User/Attendant Inspection Checklists
Inspect/Adjust Monthly Clean upholstery and armrests. Inspect seat positioning strap for any signs of wear. Ensure buckle latches. Verify hardware that attaches strap to frame is secure and undamaged. Replace if necessary. Invacare® Van Seat Part No 1143195... -
Page 39: Inspect/Adjust Periodically
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced. The following are recommended items to inspect during regular service inspections performed by a qualified technician. Actual items to be inspected during the service inspection may vary according to the specific wheelchair: Part No 1143195 Invacare® Van Seat... -
Page 40: Six Month Inspection
Make sure drive lock-out operates properly. Check limit switch position. Troubleshooting For troubleshooting information and explanation of error codes, refer to the wheelchair base owner’s manual and the individual Electronics Manual supplied with each wheelchair. Invacare® Van Seat Part No 1143195... -
Page 41: Replacing Heel Loops
Replace heel loop. Reverse STEPS 1-6 to reassemble. Heel Loop Lower When securing heel loop to lower footrest, Footrest tighten the phillips screw and locknut until the spacer is secure. Locknut FIGURE 1 Replacing Heel Loops Part No 1143195 Invacare® Van Seat... -
Page 42: Adjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Supports
The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair when locked in place. Using the two socket bolts and locknuts, secure the telescoping front rigging support to the seat frame as shown in FIGURE 2. If necessary, repeat STEPS 1-3 on remaining telescoping front rigging support. Invacare® Van Seat Part No 1143195... - Page 43 Holes 2 and 3 2 and 3 3 and 4 3 and 4 3 and 4 5 and 6 4 and 5 4 and 5 6 and 7 FIGURE 2 Adjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Supports Part No 1143195 Invacare® Van Seat...
- Page 44 Invacare Corporation Canada One Invacare Way 570 Matheson Blvd E Unit 8 Elyria, Ohio USA Mississauga Ontario 44036-2125 L4Z 4G4 Canada 800-333-6900 800-668-5324 Part No 1143195 Rev F - 05/11 www.invacare.com...