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- Page 1 Invacare® Ben NG Series Ben NG, Ben NG HD en Low Active 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 4.3 Seat cushion ........21 4.4 Backbrace for the Backrest (Heavy duty version only) ..22 4.5 Backrest Extension . - Page 4 10.3 Reconditioning ....... 48 11 Technical Data ........49 11.1 Dimensions and Weight .
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Page 5: General
For more information about the product, for example Business in the respective countries. product safety notices and product recalls, contact your Invacare distributor. See addresses at the end of this Warranty claims can only be made through the provider document. -
Page 6: Limitation Of Liability
Invacare® Ben NG Series 1.4 Limitation of Liability 1.6 Service Life Invacare accepts no liability for damage arising from: The expected service life of this product is five years when used daily and in accordance with the safety instructions, •... -
Page 7: Safety
Safety 2 Safety WARNING! Risk due to driving style being unsuitable for the conditions 2.1 Safety information There is a risk of skidding on wet ground, gravel or uneven terrain. This section contains important safety information for the – Always adjust your speed and driving style to protection of the wheelchair user and assistant and for safe, the conditions (weather, surface, individual trouble-free use of the wheelchair. -
Page 8: Safety Devices
– Only use combinations with other devices wheelchair. which are allowed by Invacare. Contact your – Make sure when activating the folding or authorized provider for more information. insertion mechanisms of moving parts, such as –... -
Page 9: Labels And Symbols On The Product
– Only use original parts for the product in use. – Due to regional differences, refer to your local Invacare catalog or website for available options or contact your Invacare distributor. See addresses at the end of this document. - Page 10 Invacare® Ben NG Series Snap hook symbols Read user manual Depending on the configuration, some wheelchairs may be European conformity used as a seat in a motor vehicle, some may not. Read user manual Tie-down positions where the restraint system straps must be placed in case of...
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Page 11: Product Overview
Product Overview An assistant should physically and mentally be able to use 3 Product Overview the wheelchair safely for himself and the occupant (e.g. to propel, steer, brake). 3.1 Product Description The wheelchair may be used indoors and outdoors on level This is a low active wheelchair with crossbar folding ground and accessible terrain. -
Page 12: Main Parts Of The Wheelchair
Invacare® Ben NG Series 3.3 Main Parts of the Wheelchair The equipment of your wheelchair may differ from the image as each wheelchair is manufactured individually to the specifications in the order. 3.4 Parking Brakes The parking brakes are used to immobilize the wheelchair when it is stationary to prevent it from rolling away. -
Page 13: Backrest
This can cause the chair to tip backwards causing injury. – Therefore, Invacare strongly recommend the use of anti-tippers (available as an option) 1. To engage the brake, push the brake lever forwards with when using your back posts with additional the hand as far as possible. -
Page 14: Folding Backrest
Invacare® Ben NG Series 3.6 Armrests WARNING! Risk of tipping WARNING! If the standard backrest cover become slack, the Risk of injury tipping point of your wheelchair is changed for The side rests are not locked and can be easily the worse. -
Page 15: Standard Armrest
Product Overview 3.6.1 Standard Armrest Removing Turn the front lock A in order to release. Lift up the armrest. Carry out this operation in reverse order to replace the armrest. Turn the front lock A in order to firmly secure the armrest to its locations. -
Page 16: Elevating Leg Rests
Invacare® Ben NG Series CAUTION! Risk of pinching or crushing fingers There are swing mechanisms where you could trap your fingers. – Be careful when using, swinging, disassembling or adjusting these mechanisms. To adjust the angle of the leg rest, lift it upwards to the IMPORTANT! angle required. -
Page 17: Heel Support Straps
Product Overview Release the fixing screw A with 13 mm spanner and position Release the fixing screw A with 13 mm spanner , position the foot rest assembly at the required height in the leg rest the foot plate assembly at the required height in the footrest tube. - Page 18 Invacare® Ben NG Series 1. Hold the wheelchair by the push handles. 2. Press the integrated tipper aid C on your preferred side with your foot and hold the wheelchair in the tipped position until you have overcome the obstacle.
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Page 19: Options
Options 4 Options 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 with device. -
Page 20: Anti-Tipper
– In some configurations, the static stability of the wheelchair may be lower than 10°; Invacare 1. Shorten or extend the loop D as required. strongly recommends the use of anti-tipper 2. -
Page 21: Seat Cushion
WARNING! – We recommend to use an Invacare or Matrx Risk of overturning cushion with anti-slip base cover in order to – Always advise the user if you deactivate the prevent sliding. -
Page 22: Backbrace For The Backrest (Heavy Duty Version Only)
Invacare® Ben NG Series 4.4 Backbrace for the Backrest (Heavy duty Unfolding the backbrace version only) 1. Fold the backbrace B upwards. 2. Align the backbrace B with the push handle and push it The backbrace links the two push handles, provides tension down on the hand screw A. - Page 23 Options Adjusting No adjustment is required for this extension. However, it can be removed for transport. Backrest Extension is suitable for Vehicle Transportation The backrest extension can be used when using your wheelchair as a seat in transportation. Please ensure that the extension is securely fitted with the four hand screws B to the backrest posts.
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Page 24: Setup
Invacare® Ben NG Series 5 Setup 5.1 Safety Information CAUTION! Risk of injury – Before using the wheelchair, check its general condition and its main functions, read chapter 8 Maintenance, page 42. Your authorized provider will supply your wheelchair ready for use. -
Page 25: Using The Wheelchair
Using the wheelchair 6 Using the wheelchair CAUTION! Risk of crushing There may be a very small gap between the rear 6.1 Safety information wheel and the parking brake with the risk that you could trap your fingers. WARNING! – Ensure that you always propel your wheelchair Risk of accidents using the handrims only. -
Page 26: Braking During Use
Invacare® Ben NG Series 6.2 Braking During Use CAUTION! Risk of burning your hands Whilst you are moving, you brake by transferring force to If you brake for a long time, a lot of frictional the handrim with your hands. -
Page 27: Move To/From The Wheelchair
Using the wheelchair 6.3 Move to/from the wheelchair IMPORTANT! The mudguards and armrests could become WARNING! damaged. Risk of overturning – Never sit on the mudguards or armrests when There is a high risk of overturning during the getting in and out. transfer. -
Page 28: Driving And Steering The Wheelchair
Invacare® Ben NG Series 6.4 Driving and Steering the Wheelchair Finding the Tipping Point You drive and steer the wheelchair using the handrims. Before driving without an assistant you must find your wheelchair’s tipping point. WARNING! Risk of Tipping The wheelchair can tip backwards if it is not fitted with an antitipper. -
Page 29: Negotiating Steps And Kerbs
Using the wheelchair 6.5 Negotiating steps and kerbs Going down a step with an assistant WARNING! Risk of overturning When negotiating steps you could lose your balance and tip the wheelchair over. – Always approach steps and kerbs slowly and carefully. -
Page 30: Going Up And Down Stairs
Invacare® Ben NG Series Going up a step with an assistant WARNING! Risk of tipping WARNING! When going down a step without an assistant you Risk of serious injuries could tip over backwards if you cannot control Going up steps and kerbs frequently can result your wheelchair. -
Page 31: Negotiating Ramps And Slopes
Using the wheelchair 6.7 Negotiating Ramps and Slopes WARNING! Risk due to wheelchair being out of control When negotiating slopes or gradients your wheelchair could tip backwards, forwards or sideways. – Always have an assistant behind the wheelchair when approaching long slopes. –... - Page 32 Invacare® Ben NG Series 1. Bend your upper body forwards and propel the 1. Lean back and carefully allow the handrims to run wheelchair with quick, powerful strokes on both through your hands. You should be able to stop the handrims.
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Page 33: Stability And Balance When Seated
Using the wheelchair 6.8 Stability and balance when seated 1. Point the front wheels forwards. (To do this, move your wheelchair forwards slightly then back again.) Some everyday activities and actions require you to lean 2. Apply both parking brakes. forwards, sideways or backwards out of the wheelchair. -
Page 34: Transport
Invacare® Ben NG Series 7 Transport Folding the wheelchair 7.1 Safety information WARNING! Risk of injury if the wheelchair is not properly secured In the event of an accident, braking manoeuvre, etc. you may suffer serious injuries from flying wheelchair parts. -
Page 35: Lifting The Wheelchair
5. Fold the foot plates down. Risk of injury – If you are unable to fasten your mobility 7.3 Lifting the Wheelchair device securely in a transport vehicle, Invacare recommends that you do not transport it. IMPORTANT! – Never lift the wheelchair by removable parts (armrests, footrests). -
Page 36: Transporting The Occupied Wheelchair In A Vehicle
– The wheelchair must be secured in the vehicle in a collision or sudden stop. Therefore Invacare strongly with a 4-point wheelchair restraint system. recommends transferring the wheelchair user to the vehicle –... - Page 37 Transport WARNING! Therefore Invacare strongly recommends transferring – Make sure the tie-down points at the the wheelchair user to the vehicle with the posture wheelchair are not damaged and that the belt on. parking brakes are fully functional. – It’s recommended to use puncture-proof tyres...
- Page 38 Invacare® Ben NG Series Front side tie-down positions for belt straps: WARNING! – Place the wheelchair with the user forward-facing in direction of vehicle travel. – Engage the wheelchair parking brakes. – Activate anti-tipper (if installed). The wheelchair tie-down positions where the restraint system straps must be placed are marked with snap hook symbols (see following figures and section 2.3 Labels and...
- Page 39 Transport 4. Re-engage parking brakes. 1. Attach the snap hooks to the rear frame right above the 5. Activate anti-tipper (if installed). adapter plate as shown in the two figures above (see location of the attachment labels). Rear side tie-down positions for snap hooks: 2.
- Page 40 Invacare® Ben NG Series Fastening the 3-point passenger restraint system WARNING! – Ensure the 3-point passenger restraint system fits as tightly across the user's body as possible without discomfort and no part is twisted. – Ensure the 3-point passenger restraint system is not held away from the user's body by parts of the wheelchair such as armrests or wheels etc.
- Page 41 Transport IMPORTANT! – Apply the pelvic belt restraint of the 3-point belt restraint system low across the pelvis so that the angle of the pelvic belt is within the preferred zone (A) of 30° to 75° to the horizontal. A steeper angle is preferred, but never exceeding 75°.
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Page 42: Maintenance
Invacare® Ben NG Series 8 Maintenance weekly monthly annually Check the folding 8.1 Safety information mechanism Check the castors WARNING! Some materials deteriorate naturally over time. Check the bolts This could result in damage to wheelchair Check the spokes components. - Page 43 Maintenance Check that rear wheels are seated correctly Thread M10/ M14/ 1. Pull on the rear wheel to check that the removable axle is seated correctly. The wheel should not come off. Torque in Nm 7/12 10/20 20/30 30/50 2. If the rear wheels are not engaged properly, remove mini/max any dirt or deposits.
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Page 44: Cleaning And Disinfection
Invacare® Ben NG Series Checking after a heavy collision or blow Spare parts All spare parts may be obtained from an Invacare IMPORTANT! authorized provider. The wheelchair can sustain visibly undetectable damage as a result of a heavy collision or hard blow. -
Page 45: Cleaning Intervals
Maintenance 3. Rinse the parts with warm water. For cleaning and disinfection in clinical or long-term 4. Thoroughly dry the parts with a dry cloth. care environments, follow your in-house procedures. Car polish and soft wax can be used on painted metal 8.3.2 Cleaning Intervals surfaces to remove abrasions and restore gloss. -
Page 46: Troubleshooting
Invacare® Ben NG Series 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. Some of the actions listed must be carried out by a qualified technician. -
Page 47: Identifying And Repairing Faults
Troubleshooting 9.2 Identifying and Repairing Faults Fault Possible cause Action Correct tyre pressure, → 11.2 Tyres, page 50 The wheelchair does not Incorrect tyre pressure on one rear wheel travel in a straight line One or more spokes broken Replace faulty spoke(s), → qualified technician Spokes tightened unevenly Tighten loose spokes, →... -
Page 48: After Use
Invacare® Ben NG Series • Inspection 10 After Use • Cleaning and disinfection • Adaptation to the new user 10.1 Storage For detailed information, see 8 Maintenance, page 42 and IMPORTANT! the service manual for this product. Risk of damage to the product Make sure that the user manual is handed over with the –... -
Page 49: Technical Data
Technical Data 11 Technical Data Ben NG Series Static stability downhill 21° to 24.5° 11.1 Dimensions and Weight 11.5° to 14.5° Static stability uphill All dimension an weight specifications refer to a wide range Static stability sideways 18.5° to 31°... -
Page 50: Tyres
Invacare® Ben NG Series Ben NG Series The size of the tyre is mentioned on the sidewall of the tyre. The change of appropriate tyres must be 1090 to 1280 mm Pivot width carried out by a qualified technician. 9°... -
Page 51: Environmental Conditions
Technical Data Theft and metal detection systems: in seldom cases the materials used in the wheelchair may activate theft and metal detection systems. 11.4 Environmental conditions Operation Storage and transportation Temperature -20 °C to 40 °C -5 °C to 40 °C Relative humidity 20 % to 90 % at 30 °C, not condensing Atmospheric... - Page 52 Invacare distributors Danmark: Deutschland: España: Italia: Invacare A/S Invacare GmbH Invacare SA Invacare Mecc San s.r.l., Sdr. Ringvej 37 Am Achener Hof 8 Avda. Del Oeste n.50, 1 Via dei Pini 62, Valencia-46001 DK-2605 Brøndby D-88316 Isny I-36016 Thiene (VI)
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