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Page 1: User Manual
User Manual English Invacare Blade +... - Page 2 Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this publication are updated at the time of printing. As part of the ongoing improvement of the products, Invacare reserves the right to modify existing models at any time.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
5.1.1 Backrest extension (option) 5.2 SEAT 5.2.1 Seat cushion 5.3 ARMRESTS 5.4 FOOTRESTS 5.4.1 Swing-away footrest supports 5.4.2 Footrest supports for outrigged chassis 17 5.5 REAR WHEELS 5.5.1 Tyre pressure 5.6 AXLES 5.7 BRAKES 5.7.1 User brake 5.8 CASTORS 5.9 ACCESSORIES Invacare Blade+... -
Page 4: General
This is to certify that your Blade + wheelchair is we are certain that you will be delighted with it. Just warranted by Invacare, for a period of 5 years for to make doubly sure you really gain the full benefits... -
Page 5: Accidents/Near Accident
1.7 ACCIDENTS/NEAR ACCIDENTS 1.9 SERVICE LIFE Please inform your Invacare office immediately of any INVACARE BLADE + accidents or near-accidents that have been caused by this wheelchair and that have led to, or could have We assume that our wheelchairs will be in use daily. -
Page 6: Safety
Below you will find a number of points affecting your personal safety. Read them carefully! Invacare is only responsible for product changes car- ried out by trained personnel We reserve the right to make any changes to equipment and specifications without prior notice. -
Page 7: Wheelchair Overview
8. Push handles 9. Backrest folding mechanism Self propel version: 1. Rear wheel 2. Handrim 3. Spoke guard 4. Castor 5. Swing-away fottrests 6. Brake 7. Seat 8. Armrest 9. Backrest 10. Push handles 11. Backrest folding mechanism Invacare Blade+... -
Page 8: Technical Data
Total width Outrigged inches 18½" 19½" 20½" 21½" 22½" 23½" Total width Outrigged cm 47cm 49.5cm 52cm 54cm 57cm 60cm Total height 62 - 94cm Total length 89 - 94cm Weight 13.5 - 15kg Max user. weight 90kg Invacare Blade+... -
Page 9: Colours
Black, metallic red, metallic blue, metallic purple 3.3 EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES Invacare offers the Blade Plus wheelchair in various defined optional types. Please refer to the Invacare Ltd prescription forms or contact the Invacare cumstomer service for further information. Backrest... -
Page 10: Conformance Table
3.4 CONFORMANCE TABLE WIDTH/DEPTH WIDTH 10''/25,5 cm 11''/28 cm 12''/30,5 cm 13''/33 cm 14''/35,5 cm 15''/38 cm 9''/23 cm 10''/25,5 cm 11''/28 cm 12''/30,5 cm 13''/33 cm 14''/35,5 cm 15''/38 cm Invacare Blade+... -
Page 11: Identification Label
3.5 IDENTIFICATION LABEL Maximum incline Manufacturing date Model INVACARE International SARL Serial No. Max. user weight Unladen weight Total weight Location of the identification/serial label on the wheelchair Invacare Blade+... -
Page 12: Set-Up And Installation12
It is very important that you check that the locking pin (B) has actually locked the wheel into position when the centre button has been released. Take hold of the wheels and try to detach them. This should NOT be possible. Invacare Blade+... -
Page 13: Swing-Away Footrests
4.2.3 Swing-away footrests Place the footrests on the holders (A) on the outside of the frame. Turn inwards and activate the spring mechanism (B). Invacare Blade+... -
Page 14: Components And Their Adjustments
Raise the out these operations in the reverse order to return head rest assembly to remove it from the tubes of the backrest to its normal position, making sure that the recliner backrest. the locking mechanisms (A) are secure. Invacare Blade+... -
Page 15: Seat
Just check regularly that the screws (A) are tight. If the washers (B) are loose, these screws should be tightened. If the problem continues, contact your INVACARE retailer and ask him to change the mounting for safety reasons. Invacare Blade+... -
Page 16: Armrests
To make sure that this has happened try to pull up/ push down the armrest, if it is located the armrest should be “locked in”, and the lever should be in its down position. Invacare Blade+... -
Page 17: Footrests
NB: The footrest supports are fitted in pairs to the wheelchair. When adjusting or removing, remember that there is one support for the right hand side and another for the left hand side. Invacare Blade+... -
Page 18: Rear Wheels
Pull the tyre off the rim. Repair or replace the inner tube. Put the tyre back on the rim. Inflate the tyre to the required pressure. - NB: It may be necessary to use one or two tyre removal tools (not supplied). Invacare Blade+... -
Page 19: Axles
Brake extension The brakes may be equipped with a handle extension to assist attendants/user who have insufficient strength or difficulty in reaching the standard brake handles. Invacare Blade+... -
Page 20: Castors
No adjustment is necessary for the castors. Forks The fork connects the chassis and the wheel. Adjustment: The forks do not require adjustment. Check that the fork rotates freely. Invacare Blade+... -
Page 21: Accessories
5.9.1 Rear anti-tippers The anti-tippers help prevent you from tipping over. The tipping lever can only be used by an attendant Invacare recommend the use of anti-tippers at all and it is designed to assist tipping the chair rearwards times. -
Page 22: Pelvic Belt
These adjustments should be checked and possibly changed each time the belt is used. 4. If the belt has come loose at the metallic clasp it should be threaded according to the pictures a-c. Please make sure that the belt cannot slide. Invacare Blade+... -
Page 23: Hub Brakes
The specific adjustments of hub brakes must always be performed by your Dealer. Always operate the two brakes simultaneously and do not take slopes exceeding 5% to ensure perfect control of the wheelchair steering! Invacare Blade+... -
Page 24: Using The Wheelchair
Always use anti-tippers. Propel the wheelchair as near as possible. When stretching and bending, do always have full contact between the backrest and the back otherwise the wheelchair may tip over. Stretching behind the back is not recommended. Invacare Blade+... -
Page 25: Propelling Down A Slope
Ensure that the wheelchair does not roll backwards. To dismount kerb, follow the procedure above, but in reverse order (step 4, 3, 2 and then 1) to move off a kerb. Invacare Blade+... -
Page 26: Kerbs - Alternative Method
Assistants must not lift by gripping the removable armrests or legrests. They must remember to lift the chair at the correct points, to use their legs and to keep their backs as straight as possible. Invacare Blade+... -
Page 27: Transport
7. Transport Invacare has continuously worked to improve the safety in all our products for the users in different everyday situations. This has, among other things, meant that Invacare since the mid 1990’s has let accredited research institutes crash test several of the manual wheelchair models. We would like to inform you about the transport of wheelchairs with seated users in vehicles that are especially adapted for this purpose. - Page 28 6. The pelvic part of the 3-point safety belt must be worn 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°. Invacare Blade+...
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Page 29: Restraint Methods
2. Release brakes and tension front straps by pulling 2. Tighten the straps. the wheelchair backwards. Re-apply wheelchair brakes. For transit versions of the wheelchair the attachment points are the same. Swing-away foot rests Outrigged castors Invacare Blade+... -
Page 30: Maintenance
If the wheelchair has pneumatic tyres, check that they are correctly inflated (the pressure is shown on the sidewall) If the wheelchair has solid tyres, check the running surface 15. Any Additional Accessories Check they are secure and in good condition Invacare Blade+... -
Page 31: Cleaning
5. Leave the chair to dry in a drying cabinet. Remove parts where water has collected for example in end tubes, ferrules etc. If the chair has been washed in a machine, blow-drying with compressed air is recommended. Invacare Blade+... -
Page 32: After Use
Tyres and tubes are made of rubber and can be recycled according to above. Packing All Invacare packing material is developed to fit the products in an optimal way to reduce unnecessary material waste. All boxes are recyclable. Contact your local recycling agent to otain the correct information on how to handle the above mentioned materials. - Page 33 Switchboard Tel: (44) (0)1656 776200, Fax: (44) (0)1656 776201 Italia: Customer services Tel: (44) (0)1656 776222, Fax: Invacare Mecc San s.r.l., Via dei Pini 62, I-36016 (44) (0)1656 776220 Thiene (VI) UK@invacare.com Tel: (39) 0445 38 00 59, Fax: (39) 0445 38 00 34 italia@invacare.com...
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