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Invacare® Dragon Vertic
en Power Wheelchair
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  • Page 1 Invacare® Dragon Vertic en Power Wheelchair 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 5.2 Setting seat depth......26 5.3 Setting lower leg length of legrest ....28 5.4 Changing height of backrest .
  • Page 4 6.3.1 Raising parallel sliding armrest / removing clothes 9.3.1 Before each use of the mobility device... . 57 guard (optional) ......44 9.3.2 Weekly .

  • Page 5: General

    This mobility device was designed for persons whose ability product safety notices and product recalls, contact your to walk is impaired, but who are still in terms of their Invacare representative. See addresses at the end of this eyesight and physically and mentally able to operate an document.

  • Page 6: Indications

    Unexpected driving behaviour • brake failure There are no contraindications known. You should immediately contact an authorized Invacare 1.5 Type classification provider if the usability of your mobility device is restricted due to: This vehicle has been classified according to EN 12184 as a class B mobility product (for indoor and outdoor areas).

  • Page 7: Warranty Information

    The fact that we estimate a service life for this product does not constitute an additional warranty. 1.10 Limitation of liability Invacare accepts no liability for damage arising from: • Non-compliance with the user manual •...

  • Page 8: Safety

    Invacare® Dragon Vertic 2 Safety WARNING! Risk of injury if the mobility device is driven when ability to operate a vehicle is impaired by 2.1 General safety notes medication or alcohol – Never drive the mobility device under the DANGER! influence of medication or alcohol.
  • Page 9 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Risk of injury if the mobility device is switched Risk of falling out of the mobility device off while driving, for example by pressing the – Do not slide forward on the seat, do not lean On/Off Button or disconnecting a cable, due to forward between your knees, do not lean it coming to an abrupt, sharp stop backwards out over the top of the backrest, for...

  • Page 10: Safety Information On The Electrical System

    Invacare for this purpose. Have all electrical the batteries. Be sure at all times to adopt the installations done by your authorized Invacare correct lifting posture and ask for assistance provider.
  • Page 11 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Risk of death, serious injury or damage when Risk of death, serious injury, or damage carrying along oxygen systems Corroded electrical components due to water or Textiles and other materials that normally would liquid exposure can result in death, serious injury, not burn are easily ignited and burn with great or damage.

  • Page 12: Safety Information On Electromagnetic Interference

    Invacare® Dragon Vertic WARNING! Risk of damage to the mobility device Risk of death or serious injury A failure in the electric system can lead to Failure to observe these warnings can cause an unusual behavior such as continuous light, no electrical short resulting in death, serious injury, light, or noises from the magnetic brakes.

  • Page 13: Safety Information On Driving And Freewheel Mode

    Safety 2.4 Safety information on driving and freewheel WARNING! mode Risk of malfunction due to electromagnetic interference DANGER! – Do not switch on or operate portable Risk of death, serious injury, or damage transceivers or communication devices (such as Malfunctioning joystick could cause radio transceivers or cellular phones) when the unintended/erratic movement resulting in vehicle is switched on.
  • Page 14 Invacare® Dragon Vertic WARNING! WARNING! Risk of injury if the mobility device tips over Risk of injury if the mobility device tips over – Inclines and declines can only be travelled (continued) up to the maximum safe slope (refer to 11 –...
  • Page 15 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Risk of breaking down in adverse weather Risk of injury conditions, i.e. extreme cold, in an isolated area If your mobility device has been fitted with – If you are a user with severely limited mobility, elevating legrests, there is a risk of personal we advise that in the case of adverse weather injury and damage to the mobility device if you conditions DO NOT attempt a journey without...

  • Page 16: Safety Information With Regard To Care And Maintenance

    Invacare® Dragon Vertic WARNING! CAUTION! Risk of tipping Risk of accident and loss of warranty if Antitippers (stabilizers) are only effective on firm maintenance is insufficient ground. They sink in on soft ground such as – For reasons of safety and in order to avoid...

  • Page 17: Safety Information Regarding Changes And Modifications To The Mobility Device

    – Only use seating systems that have been approved by Invacare for this mobility device. Electrical and electronic components which have not been approved by Invacare for use with this mobility device can cause fire hazards and lead to electromagnetic damage.

  • Page 18: Safety Information On The Verticalizer

    A retrofitted backrest which is not approved by this manual and can be carried out by the user Invacare for use with this mobility device may without problems require the correct tools for overload the backrest tube and thus increase the proper work.

  • Page 19: Labels On Product

    Safety CAUTION! Risk of damage to wheelchair Risk of injury If the seat depth is not adjusted properly, there The chest belt lock can lose strength due to is risk of the verticalizer being destroyed. soiling or wear. – The lower and upper perforated rails of the –...
  • Page 20 Invacare® Dragon Vertic If the mobility device Warning regarding the use is fitted with a table, of the verticalizer. it is imperative that it For details see below. is removed and safely stowed when transporting Battery wiring label with the mobility device in a main fuse (1) under the vehicle.
  • Page 21 Safety This product has been supplied from an Read the user manual. environmentally aware manufacturer. This product may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment if disposed of in places (landfills) that are not appropriate Never drive over uneven surface when the according to legislation.

  • Page 22: Components

    Invacare® Dragon Vertic 3 Components Knee strap/clamp unlocking lever Remote 3.1 Main parts of the wheelchair Knee strap/clamp Foot plate 3.2 Remotes Your mobility device may be fitted with one of several different remotes. For information on the different functions and how to operate a particular remote, refer to its corresponding user manual (enclosed).

  • Page 23: Accessories

    Accessories 4 Accessories 4.1 Posture belts A posture belt is an option which can either be fixed to the mobility device ex-works or can be retrofitted by your specialist provider. If your mobility device is fitted with a Belts can only be adjusted on one side which can result in posture belt, your specialist provider will have informed you the buckle not sitting centrally.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Posture Belt Correctly

    Invacare® Dragon Vertic 4.1.2 Adjusting the posture belt correctly The belt should be tight enough to ensure that you are sitting comfortably and that your body is in the correct sitting position. 1. Ensure that you are sitting correctly, which means that...

  • Page 25: 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 26: Setting Seat Depth

    Invacare® Dragon Vertic Initial setup should always be done by a healthcare Risk of damage to property professional. Adjustment by the user is only If the seat depth is not adjusted properly, there recommended after they have been given is a risk of the verticalizer being destroyed.
  • Page 27 Setup 1. Loosen seat plate guide screw (1). 2. Loosen screws of perforated rails (2) and remove. The picture above shows the position of the seat plate guide 3. Adjust perforated rails to desired seat depth. screws (1) and the screws of the perforated rails (2). 4.

  • Page 28: Setting Lower Leg Length Of Legrest

    Invacare® Dragon Vertic 5.3 Setting lower leg length of legrest The adjustment range of the calf length depends on the seat height. Depending on the model, the calf length has two possible adjustment ranges (measured including the seat cushion): •...
  • Page 29 Setup Loosen and remove screws (1) that hold covers on ends of backrest frame tubes. Remove seat cushion. Turn each cover so that gap (1) is pointing towards front, positioned directly over end of fixation rod of Remove backrest cushion. backrest sling.
  • Page 30 Invacare® Dragon Vertic Pull backrest sling up through opening. Push backrest sling and, if necessary, fixation rod back down into backrest frame. Cut off last segment of backrest sling, as shown in Re-insert screws (1) in covers on ends of backrest frame illustration.

  • Page 31: Retaining Clamps For Legs

    Setup 5.5 Retaining clamps for legs 5.5.1 Opening and closing retaining clamp CAUTION! Risk of falling out of wheelchair If the retaining clamp lock is not correctly and completely closed, and the locking lever is then pressed down using force, the locking mechanism can break.

  • Page 32: Adjusting Retaining Clamp And Knee Cushions

    Invacare® Dragon Vertic • 13 mm socket wrench • 13 mm torque wrench The holes in the inner and outer tubes are spaced differently. The many possible combinations of holes provide the ability to finely adjust the retaining clamp. 1. Loosen nut (1) of release lever.
  • Page 33 Setup Remove knee cushion upholstery. Move knee cushions to desired position. 4. Re-insert screws and tighten. Setting width of knee cushions • 4 mm Allen key Loosen screws (1) and remove. 1. Loosen screws (1). 2. Set desired knee cushion position. 3.

  • Page 34: Posture Belt For The Legs

    Invacare® Dragon Vertic 5.6 Posture belt for the legs Adjust required length. 5.6.1 Setting knee cushion depth What should be observed when adjusting the distance of the knee cushion to the shin? If the distance of the knee cushion to the shin is too small, great pressure is asserted on the legs when standing up.

  • Page 35: Attaching Knee Cushion

    Setup 5.6.3 Attaching knee cushion 1. Undo screw on inside of latch knob (1). 2. Set required height for knee cushion. 3. Retighten screw. 4. Repeat steps for latch knob on other side. Hang knee cushion hook in holder. Knee cushion can now be used. 1451170-L...

  • Page 36: Adjusting Armrests And Remote

    Invacare® Dragon Vertic 5.7 Adjusting armrests and remote 5.7.1 Adjusting height of armrests • 5 mm Allen key 1. Loosen counternut (1). 2. Adjust screw (2) until desired angle of armrest is achieved. 3. Re-tighten counternut (1). 5.7.3 Adjusting resistance of swing-up armrest The swing-up armrest is prevented from lowering under its own weight by the pre-set resistance.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Remote For The Length Of The User's

    Setup 5.7.4 Adjusting the remote for the length of the user's 5.7.6 Adjusting width of armrests WARNING! Serious risk of injury if one of the armrests falls out of its bracket because they have been adjusted to a width which exceeds the permissible value –...

  • Page 38: Adjusting Height Of Chest Belt

    Invacare® Dragon Vertic 1. Loosen screw (1). 2. Adjust armrest to required position. 3. Re-tighten screw. 4. Repeat this procedure for the second armrest. 5.8 Adjusting height of chest belt WARNING! Risk of falling out of wheelchair, if chest belt comes undone –...

  • Page 39: Adjusting Rea Headrest

    This can cause the neck to be hyperextended during collisions. – 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 ear height.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Trunk Supports

    Invacare® Dragon Vertic 5.10.2 Adjusting the height • 5 mm Allen key 1. Loosen the screws A that allow height adjustment of 1. Loosen hand screwA. the lateral supports. 2. Adjust the supports to the desired height. 2. Adjust headrest or neckrest to required height.

  • Page 41: Adjusting Stand-Up Angle

    Setup 1. Loosen the screws A that allows the support pads to 1. Raise verticalizer. slide forwards and backwards. 2. Adjust the supports to the desired position. 3. Re-tighten the screws. 5.11 Adjusting stand-up angle The verticalizer could be destroyed if the position of the upper shut-off switches is changed –...

  • Page 42: Adjusting And Removing The Tray

    Invacare® Dragon Vertic 5.12 Adjusting and removing the tray CAUTION! Risk of injury or material damage if a mobility device which is fitted with a tray is transported in a vehicle – If a tray is fitted, always remove it before transporting the mobility device.

  • Page 43: Adjusting Depth Of Tray

    Setup 1. Loosen screws (1, on both sides). 2. Adjust tray to desired depth. Release quick release fastener (1). 3. Re-tighten screws. 2. Open tray out to the front. Raise the armrest slightly. 4. Swivel tray top downward and lower in a downward direction together with armrest.

  • Page 44: Usage

    Invacare® Dragon Vertic • The posture belt (if installed) is in perfect order. 6 Usage • The rear mirror (if installed) is adjusted so you can look behind at all times without having to bend forward or 6.1 Driving shift your seating position.

  • Page 45: Information About Getting In And Out

    Usage Removing clothes guard (optional) If you do not have sufficient muscle strength, you should ask other persons for help. Use a sliding board, if possible. Getting into the mobility device: 1. Position your mobility device as close as possible to your seat.

  • Page 46: Safety Information When Taking Obstacles

    Invacare® Dragon Vertic 6.4.2 Safety information when taking obstacles CAUTION! Risk of falling out of the mobility device and CAUTION! damage to the mobility device such as broken Risk of tipping over casters – Never approach obstacles at an angle but at 90 –...

  • Page 47: Driving Up And Down Gradients

    Usage 3. Check the position of the front wheels. They must be in CAUTION! driving direction and at right angles to the obstacle. Risk of tipping over 4. Approach slowly and keep at a consistent speed until – Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2/3 the rear wheels have also passed over the obstacle.

  • Page 48: Parking And Stationary

    When the mobility device is parked, the levers device needs to be fitted with an appropriate lighting system. for engaging and disengaging the motors Contact your Invacare provider if you have any questions. must without fail be locked firmly into the "DRIVE" position (electromagnetic motor brakes 6.8 Pushing the mobility device in freewheel...

  • Page 49: Operating The Verticalizer

    Usage Disengaging motors: The wheelchair disengaging mechanism is fitted with a gas pressure spring which prevents overloading the 1. Switch off remote. disengager. When the drive wheels are under torque 2. Withdraw the locking pin (1). Push the engaging lever load - for example if the wheelchair is on an incline (2) forwards.

  • Page 50: Controls System

    A defective main fuse may be replaced only after checking the entire controls system. A specialized longevity. Thus, range and running time of your mobility Invacare provider must perform the replacement. device could initially increase with use. You can find information on the fuse type in 11 Gel/AGM lead acid batteries do not have a memory effect Technical Data, page 63.

  • Page 51: General Instructions On Charging

    – Do not use the battery charger if it has been chargers may be left unattended during charging. All dropped or damaged. charging devices which are supplied by Invacare comply with these requirements. • You cannot overcharge the batteries when using the...

  • Page 52: How To Disconnect The Mobility Device After

    Invacare® Dragon Vertic • In case your mobility device is not used for a longer WARNING! period of time (that is more than two weeks), the Risk of fire and electric shock if a damaged batteries must be charged at least once a month to...

  • Page 53: Transporting Batteries

    Controls system • When only one red LED is flashing, the Battery 7.2.7 Transporting batteries Safe feature is enabled. From this time, speed and The batteries supplied with your mobility device are acceleration is reduced drastically. It will allow you to not hazardous goods.

  • Page 54: How To Handle Damaged Batteries Correctly

    • Wash all objects that have come into contact with acid with lots of water. Disposing of dead or damaged batteries correctly Dead or damaged batteries can be given back to your provider or directly to Invacare. 1451170-L...

  • Page 55: Transport

    Transport 8.2 Transferring Mobility Device to Vehicle 8 Transport WARNING! 8.1 Transport — General information Mobility device is at risk of tipping over if transferred to a vehicle while user is still seated CAUTION! in mobility device Risk of injury or material damage if a mobility –...

  • Page 56: Transporting The Mobility Device Without Occupant

    – If you are unable to fasten your mobility ramp that exceeds rated slope. device securely in a transport vehicle, Invacare – Transfer mobility device to vehicle without user. recommends that you do not transport it.

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    When cleaning the mobility device, pay attention to the service manual for this device, which can be obtained from following points: Invacare. That manual, however, is intended to be used by • Only use a damp cloth and gentle detergent.

  • Page 58: Weekly

    Invacare® Dragon Vertic 9.3.2 Weekly Item Inspection check If inspection is not passed Armrests/side parts Check that armrests/side parts are firmly Tighten the screw or clamping lever that holds the armrest (see chapter 5 Setup, page 25). attached in their holders and do not wobble.

  • Page 59: Wheels And Tires

    Check that all mountings/bolts are tight and secure. 9.4 Wheels and tires For recommended tire pressure see inscription on tire/rim or contact Invacare. Compare table below for conversion. Dealing with wheel damages In case of having a damaged wheel, contact your provider.

  • Page 60: Short-Term Storage

    Invacare® Dragon Vertic Storing mobility device and batteries • We recommend to store the mobility device at a temperature of 15° C, avoid hot and cold extremes when storing to ensure a long service life of the product and batteries.
  • Page 61 Maintenance • Have the mobility device checked by an authorized Invacare provider. 1451170-L...

  • Page 62: After Use

    Electric components and printed circuit boards are disposed of as electronic scrap. • Exhausted or damaged batteries can be returned to your medical equipment supplier or Invacare. • Disposal must be carried out in accordance with the respective national legal provisions.

  • Page 63: Technical Data

    Technical Data 11 Technical Data 11.1 Technical specifications The technical information provided hereafter applies to a standard configuration or represents maximum achievable values. These can change if accessories are added. The precise changes to these values are detailed in the sections for the respective accessories.
  • Page 64 Invacare® Dragon Vertic Drive wheel tires Tire type • 317 (12½" x 2¼") pneumatic or puncture-proof Tire pressure The recommended maximum tire pressure in bar or kpa is marked on the side wall of the tire or the rim. If more than one value is listed, the lower one in the corresponding units applies.
  • Page 65 Technical Data Dimensions according to ISO 7176–15 • 1460 mm Total height • 715 mm Max. total width • 1120 mm Total length (incl. legrest) • 1120 mm Stowage length Stowage width • 645 mm Stowage height • 1260 mm •...
  • Page 66 Horizontal distance of wheel axle from intersection of loaded seat and backrest reference planes The actual curb weight depends on the fittings your mobility device has been supplied with. Every Invacare mobility device is weighed when leaving the works. Refer to the nameplate for the curb weight (including batteries) measured.

  • Page 67: Service

    It is confirmed by stamp and signature that all jobs listed in the inspection schedule of the service and repair instructions have been properly performed. The list of the inspection jobs to be performed can be found in the service manual which is available through Invacare. Delivery Inspection...
  • Page 68 Invacare® Dragon Vertic Stamp of authorized provider / Date / Signature Stamp of authorized provider / Date / Signature 4th Annual Inspection 5th Annual Inspection Stamp of authorized provider / Date / Signature Stamp of authorized provider / Date / Signature...
  • Page 69 Notes...
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  • Page 72 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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