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Invacare Modulite User Manual

Invacare Modulite User Manual

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  • Page 1 Invacare® Modulite Supplement to power wheelchair user manual en Seating System User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, this manual MUST be read and saved 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. 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 4.11 Adjusting Armrest Height (Following Armrest) ..22 4.12 Changing Resistance (Flip-Up/Following Armrest) ..22 4.13 Adjusting Arm Pad Angle (Flip-Up/Following Armrest) ........23 1 General .
  • Page 4 4.24 LNX legrest ........42 4.28 Powered elevating legrests (ADE legrests)... . 59 4.24.1 Setting the length of the legrest .

  • Page 5: General

    For more information about the product, for example product safety notices and product recalls, contact your We provide a manufacturer’s warranty for the product Invacare representative. See addresses at the end of this in accordance with our General Terms and Conditions of document.

  • Page 6: Safety

    Invacare® Modulite 2 Safety WARNING! Risk of Tipping The power wheelchair may tip over when you 2.1 Safety Information on Using the Seating change its stability characteristics by changing System your seating position. – Determine and establish your personal safety...
  • Page 7 If this occurs, directions. please contact your authorized Invacare dealer – All seating systems are equipped with drive immediately to resolve the issue. lockouts. Make certain this is set so as not to compromise your stability while driving (refer to Safety Lockout and Limit Switches (DX System)).

  • Page 8: Components

    The angle at which the limit switches/lockouts are CoG-TILT set is critical to the safe operation of the system. – Invacare will not be liable for any injuries or The CoG (center of gravity) tilt function compensates for damage sustained when adjustments are made weight shift by sliding the pivot axis and entire seat assembly beyond the factory recommended settings.
  • Page 9 Components Max. Back Angle Limit Additional limits and lockout switches may be required for more complicated/specialised seating The maximum back angle limits how far the backrest can be systems. For information on limits/lockouts that are reclined using either the tilt or recline actuators. The seating not identified in this manual, contact your provider.
  • Page 10 Invacare® Modulite Drive Slowdown Wheelchair Height Backrest Angle Model Seating systems are configured/programmed with a drive slowdown. The drive slowdown utilises microswitches to AVIVA RX • >50 mm • <130° trigger the system into reduced drive speed. Drive Lockout (DLO) Limit...

  • Page 11: Setup

    Off and re-enter set-up specifications. – The mobility device is fitted with an individual, Contact Invacare, if mobility device still does multiply adjustable seating system including not perform to correct specifications. adjustable legrests, armrests, a headrest or other options.

  • Page 12: Adjustment Possibility For Remote

    Invacare® Modulite IMPORTANT! CAUTION! The mobility device is manufactured and Risk of the remote being pushed backwards configured individually to the specifications of the during an accidental collision with an obstacle, order. The assessment must be performed by a such as a doorframe or table, and the joystick healthcare professional according to the user´s...

  • Page 13: Adjusting Remote For Length Of User's Arm

    Setup 4.2.1 Adjusting Remote for Length of User's Arm Fig. 4-3 1. Loosen screw A. 2. Adjust component to desired position. 3. Tighten screw. Fig. 4-1 4.2.4 Adjusting Remote Offset 1. Loosen wing screw A. 2. Adjust component to desired position. The remote can be adjusted by 20 mm sidewise.

  • Page 14: Adjusting Remote Position

    Invacare® Modulite 4.2.5 Adjusting Remote Position • 3 mm Allen key Fig. 4-5 1. Loosen screws A. 2. Adjust component to desired position. 3. Tighten screws. 1. Loosen screws A. 2. Position holder to desired height. 4.3 Adjusting Swing-Away Display Holder 3.

  • Page 15: Adjustment Possibilities For Nucleus Midline Holder

    Setup 1. Loosen clamping bush A. 2. Adjust display orientation. 1. Loosen screws A. 3. Tighten clamping bush. 2. Adjust holder orientation. 3. Tighten screws. 4.4 Adjustment Possibilities for Nucleus Midline Adjusting Display Orientation Holder The display can be turned through 360 degrees. WARNING! Risk of Injury or Death •...

  • Page 16: Adjusting Depth Of Midline Holder

    Invacare® Modulite CAUTION! Risk of Injury and Damage Remaining burrs and missing end caps after modifications on rods, such as shortened rod, can lead to injury or damage. Fig. 4-6 – Deburr cut after cutting excessive length. 1. Loosen screw A.
  • Page 17 Setup • 4 mm Allen key Fig. 4-8 Example of DLX-REM400 adjustment. DLX-REM110, DLX-REM211 and DLX-REM216 are adjusted the same way. 1. Loosen screw A. 2. Rotate remote in clamp to desired position. Fig. 4-10 3. Tighten screw. 1. Loosen screws A. DLX-REM500 2.

  • Page 18: Adjusting Armrest Height

    Invacare® Modulite 4.5 Adjusting Armrest Height Fig. 4-12 Graphic serves as an example. 1. Loosen screw A. 2. Position joystick on nucleus. 3. Tighten screw. ASL Components on Nucleus Only Fig. 4-14 • 5/32 inch Allen key 1. Loosen wing screw A.

  • Page 19: Adjusting Armrest Depth

    Setup Fig. 4-15 Depending on the side, the screw is accessible from Fig. 4-16 the front or the rear. 1. Loosen screw A. 2. Adjust component to desired position. • 8 mm Allen key 3. Tighten screw. 4.7 Adjusting Armrest Depth •...

  • Page 20: Adjusting Manual Chin Control

    Invacare® Modulite CAUTION! Risk of Injury and Damage Remaining burrs and missing end caps after modifications on rods, such as shortened rod, can lead to injury or damage. – Deburr cut after cutting excessive length. – Re-install end cap after deburring.

  • Page 21: Adjusting Egg Switch

    Setup 3. Adjust joystick orientation. If desired, lock joystick in 90 • 7/16 inch wrench degree angle in slot. 4. Tighten hand screw. Adjusting Position on Holder • 5/32 inch Allen key Fig. 4-20 1. Loosen nut A. 2. Adjust egg switch orientation. 3.

  • Page 22: Adjusting Armrest Height (Flip-Up Armrest)

    Invacare® Modulite Adjusting PROTON Wings Refer to Adjusting Swing-Away Mechanism. Adjusting Headrest Position Refer to Adjusting multi-axis headrest hardware. 4.10 Adjusting Armrest Height (Flip-Up Armrest) Fig. 4-23 1. Loosen and remove screw A and nut B . 2. Adjust component to desired position.

  • Page 23: Adjusting Arm Pad Angle

    Setup 1. Loosen screws A. Do not remove screws A. 2. Adjust component to desired position. 3. Tighten screws. 4.14 Adjusting Arm Pad Position (Flip-Up Armrest) • 5 mm Allen key Fig. 4-24 1. To make armrest easier to move, loosen screw A. 2.

  • Page 24: The Hip Support

    Invacare® Modulite Removing hip support 1. Pull lever A upwards. Fig. 4-27 2. Remove hip support from holder. Adjust component to desired position. Inserting hip support 4. Tighten screws. Make sure Nordlock washers used are re-inserted. 1. Insert hip support in holder.
  • Page 25 Setup • 5 mm Allen key 1. Loosen screws A. 2. Adjust hip support to desired width. You can adjust the width only smaller than the 1. Loosen screw A. seat width but not wider. Do not remove it. 3. Tighten screws. 2.
  • Page 26 Invacare® Modulite Adjusting hip pad height You can adjust the hip pad height in two ways: • Via its mounting slots. • Via its bracket. Via mounting slots • 10 mm wrench 1. Loosen screws A. 2. Adjust hip support to desired angle.
  • Page 27 Setup Loosen the two screws A. Remove upper screw and friction cap A. 2. Remove small friction link B. Remove hip pad bracket from mounting slot via cut-out 3. Insert hip pad bracket in other mounting slot. Remove hip pad with bracket, turn upside down and 4.

  • Page 28: Adjusting Seat Width

    The description of how the width is adjusted is contained in the service manual for this mobility device. The service manual can be ordered from Invacare. However, they contain instructions for specially trained service technicians and describe operations that are not intended for the end user.

  • Page 29: Adjusting Backrest

    Setup 4.18 Adjusting Backrest CAUTION! Adjusting the seat tilt or the backrest angle changes the geometry of the mobility device and directly influences its dynamic stability! – For details regarding dynamic stability, negotiating gradients and obstacles and the correct adjustment of seat tilt or backrest angle, refer to Taking Obstacles and Driving up and down Gradients.

  • Page 30: Adjusting Backrest Angle

    The service manual can 3. Adjust component to desired position. be ordered from Invacare. However, they contain 4. Insert screw A. instructions for specially trained service technicians 5. Tighten screws.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Backrest Angle (Max Seat)

    Setup Width-Adjustable Backrest • 6 mm Allen key Fig. 4-32 1. Loosen and remove middle backrest screw A on both Fig. 4-31 sides. 2. Adjust desired backrest angle in 7.5° steps. 1. Loosen and remove upper backrest screw A on both Ensure that you set same angle on both sides.

  • Page 32: Upholstery

    Invacare® Modulite 4.18.5 Adjusting Tension Adjustable Backrest Upholstery Remove the saving and the bolt (1). 4. Flip the backrest forward. Fig. 4-33 5. Loosen the knurled nut (2). 6. With the spindle, adjust the desired angle of the Remove backrest cushion (attached with hook–and–loop backrest.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Backrest Bend

    Setup 4.18.6 Adjusting the backrest bend Loosen the handwheels A and raise the push handles as far as possible. Figure 1 The backrest is designed with different angles as shown in figure 1. This allows for different adjustments according to how the backrest is mounted.
  • Page 34 Invacare® Modulite Loosen the screws B and remove the backrest by lifting Put the backrest back by fitting it to the receivers on upwards. the tubes. Tighten the screws. Turn the backrest 180°. 1656515-B...

  • Page 35: Adjusting Rea Headrest

    – A headrest must be installed. The headrest optionally supplied for this mobility device by Invacare is perfectly suitable for use during transport. – The headrest must be adjusted to the user's Put the cushion and cover back.

  • Page 36: Adjusting Height Of Rea Headrest Or Neckrest

    Invacare® Modulite • 5 mm Allen key Fig. 4-35 1. Loosen hand screw A. 1. Loosen the screws A , B or the clamping lever C. 2. Adjust component to desired position. 2. Adjust the headrest or neckrest to the required position.

  • Page 37: Adjusting Elan Headrest

    – A headrest must be installed. The headrest below shows the possible adjustment ranges of the joints. optionally supplied for this mobility device by Invacare is perfectly suitable for use during transport. – The headrest must be adjusted to the user's ear height.
  • Page 38 Invacare® Modulite 1. Using hardware provided, align and install headrest Middle linkage • 100° rotation clamp assembly into existing mounting holes in backrest • 180° rotation Lower linkage pan A. 2. Install headrest pad (not shown) to headrest rod using Mounting post •...

  • Page 39: Adjusting Trunk Supports

    Setup 1. Loosen knobs A that hold lateral supports. 2. Adjust component to desired position. 3. Tighten knobs. 4.21.2 Adjusting Height • 5 mm Allen key Fig. 4-40 1. Loosen screws and clamping levers of dual link adjustment assembly A and screws of upper and lower Fig.

  • Page 40: Adjusting/Removing Tray

    Invacare® Modulite 1. Loosen screws A. 4.22.2 Adjusting Depth of Tray/Removing Tray 2. Adjust component to desired position. 3. Tighten screws. 4.22 Adjusting/Removing Tray CAUTION! Risk of injury or material damage if a mobility device which is fitted with a tray is transported in a vehicle –...

  • Page 41: Center-Mounted Legrests - Manually Adjustable

    Setup 4.23 Center-mounted legrests — manually 4.23.2 Setting the angle of the leg rest adjustable CAUTION! Risk of injury 4.23.1 Removing the legrest If the leg rest is not secured and the lever (1) is You can remove central, manually adjustable legrest removed, the leg rest will drop suddenly, which completely.

  • Page 42: Setting Angle Of Foot Plate

    5/32 inch Allen key 4.24 LNX legrest 4.24.1 Setting the length of the legrest If needed, the legrest can be pre-set to 83° or 97° instead of 90°. Contact your Invacare provider. • 4 mm Allen key • 10 mm open-ended wrench Fig.

  • Page 43: Setting Angle Of Foot Plate

    Setup The legrest with foot platform is adjusted the same way. 1. Remove screws A at the front of legrest. 4.24.2 Setting Angle of Foot Plate 2. Remove cover together with calf pads. 3. Loosen nuts B at the side of legrest. •...

  • Page 44: Setting Angle Of Footboard

    Invacare® Modulite 1. Fold the foot plates up in order to access the adjusting Calf pads may be adjusted independently on their respective screws (1). mounting bracket using the mounting screws at the rear of 2. Set the adjusting screws using the Allen key.

  • Page 45: Vari-F Footrest

    Setup 4.25 Vari-F footrest 4.25.2 Setting the angle 4.25.1 Swivelling the footrest/legrest outward and/or CAUTION! removing Risk of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the footrests and legrests The small unlocking button is located on the upper section of – Before and during every journey it is imperative the footrest/legrest.

  • Page 46: Setting The End Stop Of The Footrest

    Invacare® Modulite Fig. 4-52 The end position of the footrest is determined by means of a rubber stop (1). Loosen the screw (1) using the Allen key. 4. Set the desired angle. 5. Re-tighten the screw. 4.25.3 Setting the end stop of the footrest •...
  • Page 47 Setup Fig. 4-56 Move the rubber stop to the desired position. 6. Re-tighten the counternut. Fig. 4-54 Use the Allen key to loosen the screw (1) and swivel the footrest upward in order to access the rubber stop. Fig. 4-55 Fig.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Length Of The Legrest

    Invacare® Modulite 4.26 Vari-A legrests 4.25.4 Adjusting the length of the legrest 4.26.1 Swivelling the footrest/legrest outward and/or CAUTION! removing Risk of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the footrests and legrests The small unlocking button is located on the upper section of –...

  • Page 49: Setting The Angle

    Setup 4.26.2 Setting the angle CAUTION! Risk of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the footrests and legrests – Before and during every journey it is imperative to ensure that the legrests contact neither the castor wheels nor the ground. Loosen the locking knob (1) counter-clockwise at least one turn.

  • Page 50: Setting The End Stop Of The Legrest

    Invacare® Modulite The end position of the legrest is determined by means of a rubber stop (1). Set the desired angle. The rubber stop can be screwed in or out A or pushed Turn the knob clockwise to tighten it.
  • Page 51 Setup Loosen the locking knob (1) counter-clockwise at least Swivel the legrest upward in order to access the rubber one turn. stop. Use the wrench to loosen the counternut (1). Hit the knob to release the locking mechanism. 1656515-B...

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Length Of The Legrest

    Invacare® Modulite 4.26.4 Adjusting the length of the legrest CAUTION! Risk of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the footrests and legrests – Before and during every journey it is imperative to ensure that the legrests contact neither the castor wheels nor the ground.

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Height Of The Calf Pad

    Setup • 10 mm wrench 1. Use the Allen key to loosen the screws (1). 2. Adjust to the desired position. 3. Re-tighten the screws. 4.26.7 Unlocking and swivelling the calf pad backward when alighting 1. Use the wrench to loosen the nut (1) and remove. 2.

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Angle-Adjustable Foot Plate

    Invacare® Modulite 1. Use the Allen key to loosen both set screws on the foot Unlock the legrest and swivel outward. plate. The calf pad swivels backward on its own. 2. Adjust to the desired angle. 3. Re-tighten the screws.

  • Page 55: Adm Legrests

    Setup 4.27 ADM legrests CAUTION! Risk of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the 4.27.1 Swivelling the footrest/legrest outward and/or footrests and legrests removing – Before and during every journey it is imperative to ensure that the legrests contact neither the The small unlocking button is located on the upper section of castor wheels nor the ground.

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Length Of The Legrest

    Invacare® Modulite Lowering 1. Keep the legrest in the foot plate area, pull the lateral adjusting lever (1) and lower the legrest slowly. 4.27.3 Adjusting the length of the legrest 1. Use the spanner to loosen the screw (1). 2. Adjust to the desired length.

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Height Of The Calf Pad

    Setup 1. Use the Allen key to loosen the screws (1). 2. Adjust to the desired position. 3. Re-tighten the screws. 4.27.6 Unlocking and swivelling the calf pad backward 1. Use the wrench to loosen the nut (1) and remove. when alighting 2.

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Angle-Adjustable Foot Plate

    Invacare® Modulite 1. Use the Allen key to loosen both set screws on the foot Unlock the legrest and swivel outward. plate. The calf pad swivels backward on its own. 2. Adjust to the desired angle. 3. Re-tighten the screws.

  • Page 59: Powered Elevating Legrests (Ade Legrests)

    Setup 4.28 Powered elevating legrests (ADE legrests) CAUTION! Risk of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the 4.28.1 Swivelling the legrest outward and/or removing footrests and legrests – Before and during every journey it is imperative The small unlocking button is located on the upper section to ensure that the legrests contact neither the of the legrest.

  • Page 60: Adjusting The Depth Of The Calf Pad

    Invacare® Modulite 1. Use the wrench to loosen the screw (1). 4.28.5 Adjusting the height of the calf pad 2. Adjust to the desired length. 3. Re-tighten the screw. • 4 mm Allen key 4.28.4 Adjusting the depth of the calf pad The depth of the calf pad can be adjusted via the holding plate.

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Angle-Adjustable Foot Plate

    Setup 1. Use the Allen key to loosen both set screws on the foot Unlock the legrest and swivel outward. plate. The calf pad swivels backward on its own. 2. Adjust to the desired angle. 3. Re-tighten the screws. 4.28.8 Adjusting the angle– and depth–adjustable foot plate •...

  • Page 62: Standard 80° Legrest

    Invacare® Modulite 4.29 Standard 80° Legrest 1. Push release lever inward or outward. 2. Adjust component to desired position. 4.29.1 Swivelling and/or Removing Legrests (Standard 80° 3. Pull upward to remove component . Legrest) 4.29.2 Adjusting Length (Standard 80° Legrest) •...
  • Page 63 Setup IMPERIAL METRIC IMPERIAL METRIC inch inch 1.9844 9.5250 5/64 2.3813 9.9219 3/32 25/64 2.7781 10.3188 7/64 13/32 3.1750 10.7156 27/64 3.5719 11.1125 9/64 7/16 3.9688 11.5094 5/32 29/64 4.3656 11.9063 11/64 15/32 4.7625 12.3031 3/16 31/64 5.1594 12.7000 13/64 5.5563 13.0969 7/32...
  • Page 64 Invacare® Modulite IMPERIAL METRIC inch 17.0656 43/64 17.4625 11/16 17.8594 45/64 18.2563 23/32 18.6531 47/64 19.0500 19.4469 49/64 19.8438 25/32 20.2406 51/64 20.6375 13/16 21.0344 53/64 21.4313 27/32 21.8281 55/64 22.2250 1656515-B...

  • Page 65: Usage

    Usage 1. Pull knob A to unlock armrest support B from bearing 5 Usage plate C. 5.1 Removing Armrest for Side Transfer Flip-Up Armrest Fig. 5-3 Flip up armrest for side transfer. Fig. 5-1 For more information about side transfer, see the user manual of the mobility device.

  • Page 66: Swivelling Nucleus Midline Holder To Side

    Invacare® Modulite 5.3 Swivelling Nucleus Midline Holder to Side 5.5 Removing/inserting hip support with quick release Removing hip support 1. Push button A and swivel up or down nucleus. 5.4 Swivelling Swing-Away Display Holder to Side The swing-away display holder only locks in place when swivelled to its default position.

  • Page 67: Using Lnx Powered Center-Mounted Legrest With Telescoping Footboard

    Usage 5.6 Using LNX powered center-mounted legrest with telescoping footboard Adjusting angle WARNING! Pinch point Risk of pinching when adjusting legrest angle. – Keep top of legrest clear when adjusting legrest angle. Lowering footboard Risk of damage to floor Lowering footboard until preset point could damage floor.

  • Page 68: Maintenance

    – Ensure DLO functions correctly that requires servicing and/or repair. To ensure your power positioning system is operating properly and safely, Invacare recommends a complete dealer inspection be performed on your power positioning system every six (6) months by a qualified technician.

  • Page 69: After Use

    After Use 7 After Use 7.1 Disposal Be environmentally responsible and recycle this product through your recycling facility at its end of life. Disassemble the product and its components, so the different materials can be separated and recycled individually. The disposal and recycling of used products and packaging must comply with the laws and regulations for waste handling in each country.

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    Invacare® Modulite 8 Troubleshooting 8.1 Performance Troubleshooting For additional troubleshooting information regarding the power wheelchair & electronics, refer to the Troubleshooting section of the power wheelchair and remote user manuals (provided separately). Symptom Probable cause Solutions Wheelchair power is ON, but system...
  • Page 71 Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Solutions Intermittent seating system functions Loose/faulty electrical connection Check cable connections/check cable ties (day to day, during tilt, during recline...) (too tight/too loose). Faulty power harness Check/replace power harness. Contact your provider. Faulty limit switch Check/replace limit switch. Contact your provider.
  • Page 72 Invacare® Modulite Symptom Probable cause Solutions System only operates in one direction Limit is exceeded (DLO, RDS, back angle, Come within limit ranges. elevating seat lockout) Faulty limit switch Check/replace limit switch. Contact your provider. Limit switch is not set–up properly Contact your provider.

  • Page 73: Technical Data

    Note that in some cases the measured values may vary up to ± 10 mm. For more technical data of the power wheelchair see the user manual of your wheelchair. Dimensions Modulite Seating System Dimensions According to ISO 7176-15 Power Wheelchair...
  • Page 74 Invacare® Modulite Dimensions According to ISO 7176-15 Power Wheelchair TDX SP2 AVIVA RX Armrest Height Telescopic seat frame: • 245 - 310/ 295 - 360 mm (T-armrest) • 230 - 360 mm (flip-up armrest) • 230 - 300/ 300 - 360 mm (following armrest) One piece seat plate: •...
  • Page 75 Technical Data Footrests and Legrests • 290 mm - 460 mm ADM (manual) Length Angle • 80° - 0° • 350 mm - 450 mm Standard 80° Length Angle • 80° - 0° Centre-Mounted (manual) Length • 280 mm - 385 mm Angle •...
  • Page 76 Invacare Sales Companies Australia: Canada: Ireland: New Zealand: Invacare Australia Pty. Ltd. Invacare Canada L.P. Invacare Ireland Ltd, Invacare New Zealand Ltd 1 Lenton Place, North Rocks NSW 570 Matheson Blvd East, Unit 8 Unit 5 Seatown Business Campus 4 Westfield Place, Mt Wellington 1060 2151 CDN Mississauga, On.

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