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Invacare MyOn HC User Manual

Invacare MyOn HC User Manual

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Invacare® MyOn® HC
en Medium active wheelchair
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  • Page 1 Invacare® MyOn® HC en Medium active wheelchair 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 All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare Corporation. Trademarks are identified by ™and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 4.4 Passive illumination ......32 4.5 Cane holder ........32 4.6 Luggage carrier .
  • Page 4 10 After Use ........58 10.1 Storage .

  • Page 5: General

    ...), please refer to our website at www.invacare.com, your local dealer or contact IMPORTANT! Invacare in your country (for addresses, see back page of Indicates a hazardous situation that could result this manual). in damage to property if it is not avoided.

  • Page 6: Standards And Regulations

    Unauthorized modifications and/or use of unsuitable spare parts WARNING! Any other or incorrect use could lead to A written authorisation of Invacare must be obtained before hazardous situations. installing additional adaptations on an Invacare wheelchair. Otherwise no liability claims can be made.
  • Page 7 Invacare reserves the right to ask for any item back that has an alleged defect in workmanship. See Warranty policy shipped with the product for specific warranty information.

  • Page 8: Warranty Information

    Invacare warrants the side frames and cross members of this product when purchased new and unused to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) 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 PRODUCTS DAMAGE BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE, OR TO A PRODUCT DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND INVACARE’S CONTROL, AND SUCH EVALUATION WILL BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE. THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS.

  • Page 10: Safety

    Invacare® MyOn® HC 2 Safety WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury or Damage Use of non-Invacare accessories may result in 2.1 Safety information serious injury or damage. – Invacare products are specifically designed This section contains important safety information for the...
  • Page 11 – It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs – DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have should be transferred into appropriate seating to move forward in the seat.
  • Page 12 – DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles. – Invacare strongly recommends that anti-tipper Doing so may cause your wheelchair to turn be used at all times.
  • Page 13 Seat Positioning Straps Weight Training – ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. – Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is an wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. option on this wheelchair (you may order with...
  • Page 14 Invacare® MyOn® HC WARNING! DANGER! Risk of injury Risk of Death, Serious Injury or Damage In a collision you could sustain injury to parts of Lighted cigarettes dropped onto an upholstered your body that extend beyond the wheelchair seating system can cause a fire resulting in death, (e.g.

  • Page 15: Safety Devices

    WARNING! angle adjustable backrests. – Invacare strongly Tire Information recommend the use of anti-tipper (available – Replacement of the tire or tube MUST be as an option) when using your backposts with performed by a qualified technician.

  • Page 16: Labels And Symbols On The Product

    Invacare® MyOn® HC The functions of the safety devices are described in chapter Read user manual 3 Components and their functions, page 17. 2.3 Labels and symbols on the product Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in serious injury or death if it is not Identification label avoided.

  • Page 17: Components And Their Functions

    Components and their functions 3 Components and their functions Push handle Back 3.1 Overview Rear wheel with handrim Wheel lock Front wheel fork with front wheel Leg rests, swivelling Footrest Frame Seat Armrest Short description This is a medium active wheelchair with horizontal folding mechanism and swivelling leg rests.

  • Page 18: Wheel Locks

    Invacare® MyOn® HC 3.2 Wheel locks CAUTION! Risk of pinching or crushing The wheel locks are used to immobilise the wheelchair when There may be a very small gap between the rear it is stationary to prevent it from rolling away.

  • Page 19: Backrest

    Components and their functions Pull wheel lock Adjusting the backrest cover 1. To apply the wheel lock, pull the wheel lock lever backwards as far as possible. 1. Remove the backrest cushion A. 2. To release the wheel lock, push the wheel lock lever 2.
  • Page 20 4. Ensure both adjustments to the desired angle are equal on both sides. Backrest angle (optional) Invacare recommends that the backrest angle adjustment is The angle of the backrest can be adjusted from – 15° to carried out by a qualified technician/dealer.

  • Page 21: Stabilizing Bar For The Back (Optional)

    – Invacare strongly recommends the use CAUTION! of anti-tippers (available as an option) in – Do not use the stabilizing bar to lift or push combination with all rear wheel positions when the wheelchair.

  • Page 22: Push Handles

    Invacare® MyOn® HC 3.5 Push handles CAUTION! If the knob is not correctly tightened, the push IMPORTANT! handle could accidentally come off the backrest – Always check the push handles before using tube while pushing it upwards. the wheelchair, as to whether the hand grips –...

  • Page 23: Mudguard

    Components and their functions Fitting CAUTION! If the knob is not correctly tightened, the push 1. Push the mudguard into the holder. handle could accidentally come off the backrest tube while pushing it upwards. Adjusting the height – Make sure that the knob is firmly tightened. 1.

  • Page 24: Tubular Armrest, Height-Adjustable, Swiveling

    Invacare® MyOn® HC 3.7.1 Tubular armrest, height-adjustable, swiveling 3.7.2 Armrest, stepless height adjustable, removable Removing 1. Raise the armrest and pull it upwards out of the holder. Removing 1. Previously press on the locking mechanism A located at Fitting the bottom of the armrest vertical bracket.

  • Page 25: Armrest, Height Adjustable, Foldable

    Components and their functions 3. Tighten the screw B (5–6 Nm). Adjusting the height 4. Perform the setting on both sides. 1. Press the button C on the front or rear of the support and move the armrest upwards or downwards until you 3.7.3 Armrest, height adjustable, foldable reach the desired height.

  • Page 26: Swiveling Leg Rests

    Invacare® MyOn® HC 3.8.1 Swiveling leg rests 3.8.2 Swiveling, elevating leg rests Swiveling Swiveling 1. Activate the release lever A and swivel the leg rests to the outside. 1. Activate the release lever A and swivel the leg rests to the outside.

  • Page 27: Anti-Tipper

    The calf pad has two depth adjustment options. backwards. Depth adjustment: WARNING! Invacare recommends that depth adjustment is carried out Risk of overturning by an authorized dealer. Anti-tippers that are incorrectly set or no longer working can lead to overturning.
  • Page 28 Invacare® MyOn® HC WARNING! WARNING! Risk of overturning Risk of tipping On uneven or soft ground, the anti-tipper can sink An activated anti-tipper can catch when into potholes or directly into the ground, thereby negotiating a step or an edge.

  • Page 29: Tires

    Components and their functions Make sure that the anti-tipper device is fitted The compatibility of the tires listed above depends on correctly on each side (if applicable), both bolts B the configuration and/or model of your wheelchair. must be locked into position. The size of the tire is mentioned on the sidewall of the tire.

  • Page 30: Accessories

    Invacare® MyOn® HC 4 Accessories WARNING! Risk of serious injury during transport In a vehicle, a user in his wheelchair must be 4.1 Posture belt secured by a safety belt (3-point belt). A posture belt only is not sufficient as a personal restraint The wheelchair can be equipped with a posture belt.

  • Page 31: Tipper Aid

    Accessories Adjusting the length The posture belt has the good length, when there’s just sufficient space for a flat hand between body and belt. 1. Thread the loop F through the fixation on the chair G and then through BOTH plastic buckles H. 1.

  • Page 32: Air Pump

    Invacare® MyOn® HC 4.4 Passive illumination WARNING! Risk of overturning You can attach reflectors to the rear wheels. – Ensure that the tipper aid does not project beyond the external diameter of the rear 4.5 Cane holder wheel. 1. Hold the wheelchair by the push handles.

  • Page 33: Luggage Carrier

    Accessories 4.6 Luggage carrier 4.7 Securing strap Your wheelchair can be fitted with a luggage carrier. When The securing strap is used to secure the wheelchair when not in use, the luggage carrier can be folded up. folded. This prevents the wheelchair from unfolding accidentally (e.g.

  • Page 34: Setup

    Invacare® MyOn® HC 5 Setup 5.1 Safety information CAUTION! Risk of injury – Before using the wheelchair, check its general condition and its main functions, see chapter 8.2 Maintenance Schedule, page 49. Your dealer will supply your wheelchair ready for use. Your dealer will explain the main functions and ensure that the wheelchair meets your needs and requirements.

  • Page 35: Using The Wheelchair

    Risk of crushing in this manual. Invacare recognizes and encourages each There may be a very small gap between the rear individual to try what works best for him/her in overcoming...

  • Page 36: Stability And Balance

    Virtually all activities which involve movement in the wheelchair have an effect on the center of gravity. Invacare recommends using seat positioning straps for additional safety while involved in activities that shift your weight.

  • Page 37: Reaching, Leaning And Bending

    Using the wheelchair 6.3 Reaching, Leaning and Bending WARNING! – DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have WARNING! to move forward in the seat or pick them up – DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have from the floor by reaching down between your to move forward in the seat.

  • Page 38: Coping With Everyday Obstacles

    Invacare® MyOn® HC Reaching, Leaning, or Bending Backwards WARNING! – Do not attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.

  • Page 39: Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes

    (non-detachable) part of the up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing that, if possible, the user be removed from the wheelchair when the wheelchair is being lowered to the wheelchair prior to moving.
  • Page 40 Invacare® MyOn® HC Moving Up Stairs 1. If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing up. 2. One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the balance point.

  • Page 41: Escalators

    Using the wheelchair 5. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been rolled away from the stairway. 6. If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing down. 6.8 Escalators WARNING! –...

  • Page 42: Stopping During Use

    Invacare® MyOn® HC 6.10 Stopping during use CAUTION! Risk of burning your hands Whilst you are moving, you stop by transferring force to If you apply hands to the handrims for a long the handrim with your hands. time, a lot of frictional heat is produced at the handrims (especially anti slip handrims).

  • Page 43: Transport

    The tension of the seat upholstery can be adjusted to facilitate or strengthen folding/unfolding's operation. WARNING! Invacare recommends that the tension adjustment is Risk of injury if the wheelchair is not properly carried out by a qualified technician/dealer. secured...
  • Page 44 Invacare® MyOn® HC 1. Remove the seat cushion, if present. Unfolding the wheelchair 2. Fold the footplates upwards. 3. Push on the black plastic handle on the front or pull the CAUTION! black plastic handle A on the rear of the wheelchair.

  • Page 45: Lifting The Wheelchair

    Transport 7.3 Lifting the wheelchair IMPORTANT! – Never lift the wheelchair by removable parts (armrests, footrests). – Ensure the backrest posts are securely in place. Removing the rear wheels 1. Release the brakes. 1. Fold the wheelchair, see chapter 7.2 Folding and 2.

  • Page 46: Transporting The Unoccupied Wheelchair In A Vehicle

    Do not make alterations or substitutions to points of the wheelchair (structure, frame or WARNING! parts) without the written consent of Invacare Corporation. – Ensure quick-release pins are engaged through Only use the wheelchair transport brackets included with bearing housings and tilt slides.
  • Page 47 Transport WARNING! WARNING! A sudden stop and/or collision may structurally – Place the wheelchair forward-facing in direction damage your wheelchair. of vehicle travel. – Wheelchairs involved in such incidents have to – Apply the wheel locks. be inspected by a qualified technician/dealer before being used again or must be replaced.
  • Page 48 Invacare® MyOn® HC Positions for restraint system hooks: 1. Attach the restraint system hooks on the front A and the rear B brackets as shown in the figure above. 2. Attach front and rear straps to the rail system referring to best practice recommended instructions from the restraint system manufacturer.

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    To checked by a qualified find a qualified technician/dealer near you, contact technician/dealer the Invacare distributor for your country (end of this document). Check the tire pressure 1. Check the tire pressure, 3.10 Tires, page 29.
  • Page 50 Invacare® MyOn® HC Check the spoke tension IMPORTANT! – Loose posture belts must be adjusted by a The spokes should not be loose or distorted. qualified technician/dealer. – Damaged posture belts must be replaced by a 1. Loose spokes must be tightened by a qualified qualified technician/dealer.

  • Page 51: Safety Inspection Checklist

    Ensure that the wheel locks prevent the wheelchair Therefore refer to the service manual and spare parts from moving when engaged. list, available on the internet at www.invacare.com. Inspect the seat and back for rips and sagging. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and Inspect the seat and back for loose or broken hardware.
  • Page 52 Invacare® MyOn® HC Make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely Inspect /Adjust monthly on the leg rest, armrest, front wheel, frame, front Ensure that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive fork and front/rear wheel supports (center of gravity), drag or pull to one side).

  • Page 53: Cleaning

    Maintenance Clean upholstery and armrests with mild soap and Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and water. enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. Check that all labels are present and legible. Replace To operate properly and safely, your wheelchair if necessary.

  • Page 54: Disinfection

    Invacare® MyOn® HC 8.5 Disinfection The wheelchair may be disinfected by spraying or wiping with tested, approved disinfectants. Spray a soft cleaning and disinfecting product (bactericidal and fungicide meeting the EN1040 / EN1276 / EN1650 standards) and follow the instructions given by the manufacturer.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 9 Troubleshooting 9.1 Safety information Faults may arise as a result of daily use, adjustments or changing demands on the wheelchair. The table below shows how to identify and repair faults. CAUTION! – Contact your dealer immediately if you notice a fault with your wheelchair, e.g.

  • Page 56: Identifying And Repairing Faults

    Invacare® MyOn® HC 9.2 Identifying and repairing faults Fault Possible cause Action Incorrect tire pressure on one rear wheel Correct tire pressure, → 3.10 Tires, page 29 The wheelchair does not travel in a straight One or more spokes broken Replace faulty spoke(s), →...
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Action The front wheel is Bearings are dirty or faulty Clean or replace the bearings, → qualified technician/dealer stiff or stuck The wheelchair is Backrest cover is too tight Loosen the Velcro bands of the backrest cover a little, very difficult to →...

  • Page 58: After Use

    The wheelchair should be adapted for the new user in wheelchair. accordance with the service documentation (available – Store the wheelchair indoors in a dry from the Invacare distributor in your country). environment. – Refer to temperature limitation in chapter 11.3 10.3 Disposal Information Environmental conditions, page 60.

  • Page 59: Technical Data

    Technical Data 11 Technical Data Seat depth 14 – 20”, in increments of 1” 11.1 Dimensions and weight Backrest angle (fixed) 90° 90° (–15°/+15°, stepless) Backrest angle All dimension an weight specifications refer to a wide (adjustable) range of the wheelchair in a standard configuration. Dimension and weight may alter according to different Knee-to-heel length 8 –...

  • Page 60: Materials

    Invacare® MyOn® HC Armrest height All materials used are corrosion-resistant. We use 6 - 10.5" / 8 - 11" / 10" - (adjustable) only REACH compliant materials and components. 15" Total weight approx. 27 – 48 lbs 11.3 Environmental conditions Transport weight approx.
  • Page 61 Notes...
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  • Page 63 Notes...
  • Page 64 Invacare France Operations www.invacare.com Fax: (905) 501 4336 Route de St Roch F–37230 Fondettes France For ordering parts and replacements parts, please contact Invacare customer service for a list of Invacare qualified technician and dealer. 1587473-B 2017-10-10 Making Life’s Experiences Possible® *1587473B.02*...

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