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Invacare Duo Range User Manual

Invacare Duo Range User Manual

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INVACARE®INTERNATIONAL:
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Duo Range
Belgium & Luxemburg: Autobaan 14 · B-8210 Loppem
User Guide
Danmark: Sdr. Ringvej 39 · DK-2605 Brøndby
Deutschland, Österreich, Switzerland & East Europe: Kleiststraße 49 · D-32457 Porta Westfalica
España: c/ Areny · s/n Polígon Industrial de Celrà · E-17460 Celrà (Girona)
France: Route de St Roch (RD 36) · F-37230 Fondettes
Italia: Via dei Pini 62 · I-36016 Thiene (VI)
Nederland: Celsiusstraat 46 · NL-6716 BZ Ede
Norge: Grensesvingen 9 · N-0603 Oslo
Portugal: Rua Senhora de Campanhã 105 · P-4369-001 Porto
Sverige & Suomi: Fagerstagatan 9 · P.O. Box 66 · S-163 91 Spånga
United Kingdom & Eire: South Road · Bridgend Industrial Estate · Bridgend CF31 3PY · UK

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  • Page 1 INVACARE®INTERNATIONAL: Invacare Duo Range Belgium & Luxemburg: Autobaan 14 · B-8210 Loppem User Guide Danmark: Sdr. Ringvej 39 · DK-2605 Brøndby Deutschland, Österreich, Switzerland & East Europe: Kleiststraße 49 · D-32457 Porta Westfalica España: c/ Areny · s/n Polígon Industrial de Celrà · E-17460 Celrà (Girona) France: Route de St Roch (RD 36) ·...
  • Page 2 Introduction You have just bought a manual wheelchair from our INVACARE range. This model offers you all the advantages and characteristics of a wheelchair that has been designed especially to meet your particular requirements. Great care has been taken with this wheelchair throughout the whole of its manufacturing process.

  • Page 3: Note For Wheelchair Users

    This manual contains copyright information. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced without prior written agreement from INVACARE or its appointed representative. This manual gives details of all the options of the DUO range of wheelchairs. describes...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Page Introduction ..........i Note for wheelchair users.

  • Page 5: Safety And Operating Limits

    75 kg may subject the wheelchair to more stress than a user weighing 115 kg. We recommend very active wheelchair users to choose an appropriate design of wheelchair. Your INVACARE approved distributor will advise you on the best model.
  • Page 6 Position the castors to give the longest possible wheel-base (Figure 2). Lock the manual brakes on the rear wheels. Leaning forwards (Figures 3, 4 and 5): Move the wheelchair as close as possible to the object you wish to reach. Only reach out to take what is within arm's length in normal sitting position.
  • Page 7 Leaning backwards (Figures 6 and 7) Move the wheelchair as close as possible to object you wish to reach. Only lean back for objects that are within arm's length in normal sitting position. Leaning to one side (Figure 8) This is the most dangerous manoeuvre as it is easy to tip sideways.

  • Page 8: Heat And Fire Warnings

    - Adjustment: This model requires no adjustment. 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.

  • Page 9: Transferring To Other Seats

    1.5 - Transferring to other seats It is possible to move from and to a manually propelled chair if the following guidelines are followed. INVACARE does not recommend particular method transferring: This responsibility of a medical adviser who should consider your level of disability and type of wheelchair .
  • Page 10 If possible, fold back the footrest supports to the side to clear the passage. (Figure 14) If possible, remove the armrests on the side between the wheelchair and the other seat (Figure 15). Never stand up on the footplates. (Figure 16).

  • Page 11: Tilting The Wheelchair

    1.6 - Tilting (balancing on the rear wheels) Tilting without help from a third person Wheelchairs in the INVACARE range have been designed for use by those who have mastered the technique of balancing on the rear wheels without help from a third person. However, you should never exceed the limitations of the wheelchair.

  • Page 12: Kerbs

    Lower the front of the wheelchair smoothly, holding the handles firmly. Use your weight on the foot step tube to act as a counterweight. Do not lower the wheelchair suddenly for the last few centimetres before returning to the normal position. This might hurt the user. 1.7 - Kerbs or obstacles 30 to 50 mm high Method 1 - Negotiating the obstacle forwards (Figure 18)

  • Page 13: Stairs

    1.8 - Steps, stairs or obstacles over 50 mm high We recommend that you take very great care when taking a wheelchair up or down stairs. Two people are required for this. ADVICE TO THIRD PERSONS Make sure that you get hold of fixed, non-removable parts only.

  • Page 14: Upward And Downward Slopes

    1.9 - Upward and downward slopes (operating limits) Do not attempt to go up or down slopes greater than 9% without assistance. (Figure 21) Always go straight up and down slopes otherwise the wheelchair might overturn. (Figure 22) Upward slopes Lean the upper part of the body forward and push the chair forward with short quick thrusts on the handrims to...

  • Page 15: Use

    Downward slopes Lean backwards carefully and allow the handrims to slide through your hands. Be ready to react at any moment to check the speed and direction by keeping in close contact with the handrims. The manual brakes should not be used to slow you down. (Figure If you are going up or down a slope avoid turning sharply and never try to go up or down diagonally.

  • Page 16: Propelling The Wheelchair

    To unfold (Figure 27) Unfold the wheelchair by taking hold of the armrest or the side of the chair nearest to you, tip the chair sideways (lifting the rear wheel and the caster from the ground) and press on the tube supporting the seat upholstery until it is fully down.

  • Page 17: Summary Of Safety Instructions

    - Carry out the regular checks recommended in this guide and by your INVACARE approved retailer. - Use your wheelchair with respect for other people - Do not use your wheelchair as a transport seat in a vehicle. Unless it is not practical for the user to be transferred (Refer to section 23 - Transport).

  • Page 18: General Description

    4. Description Each wheelchair is specially designed to meet the requirements of its user. This manual describes how to adjust the chairs in this range, enabling you to find out how to adjust the wheelchair to suit your needs. General description Your wheelchair has a number of main parts which will be mentioned throughout this manual.

  • Page 19: Backrests

    Backrest Armrest Handrim Seat Rear Footplate Manual Wheel Swingaway Front Brake Footrest Castor Support...

  • Page 20: Detachable Armrests

    5. Folding Backrest To fold the backrest of the wheelchair, stand behind and simultaneously raise the levers situated at each side of the backrest frame upright (Fig.30). With the levers fully up, the backrest is free to fold at the hinge. To raise the backrest, simply lift until it is upright and check that the levers have automatically dropped down into the locked position.
  • Page 21 The rear wheels have a diameter of 550 mm. They are equipped with spokes and handrims. They can have pneumatic tyres or solid tyres and can be connected to the side frame by means of a fixed axle or a quick release axle. In case of a puncture, the tyre has to be removed from the rim.

  • Page 22: Castors

    8. Castors Front wheels - The front wheels have a diameter of 190mm (125mm seat) available in solid puncture-proof tyres only. No adjustment is necessary for the front wheels. Forks Figurs 35 - The fork connects the chassis and the wheel. - Adjustment: The forks do not require adjustment.

  • Page 23: Footrests

    10. Footrests Swing away footrest supports Figures 37 and 38 The footrest supports can be swung away to the outside/rear of the wheelchairs to free the front of the wheelchair and making it easier for the user to transfer to another seat.
  • Page 24 - Adjustment: To adjust the angle of the leg rest, lift it upwards to the angle required. To lower the leg rest, hold the leg in one hand and operate the release lever (A) with the other hand. Lower to the required position.

  • Page 25: Backrest Extension

    The footplates can be raised for front transfers. - Adjusting the footplate assemblies on the leg rests: Release the set screw (A) and position the foot rest assembly at the required height in the leg rest tube. Tighten set screw (A). Heel support straps To finalise the foot position, the rest can be equipped with heel straps.

  • Page 26: Lap Belt

    Lap Belt Adjustment A lap belt is a standard accessory included with the purchase of your wheelchair, this will have been factory fitted, or fitted by your Invacare supplier / dealer, who would have provided you with a demonstration of operation and fitting etc.

  • Page 27: Rountine Checks And Maintenance

    If the symptoms persist when the tyre pressure has been corrected and the nuts, bolts and screws have been tightened, consult your approved INVACARE distributor. Checking the general condition For maintenance operations, consult your distributor who has all the necessary information.

  • Page 28: Transport

    If the wheelchair has solid tyres, check the running surface ..... . .X X 14. Transport Invacare always advises that a wheelchair secured in a vehicle will not provide the equivalent level of safety and security of vehicle seating systems and recommends transfer to the vehicle seating, but also recognises that it is not always practical for the user to be transferred.
  • Page 29 4. If the wheelchair is equipped with a headrest, it should always be used during transportation. 5. Invacare recommend that the wheelchair be secured by 4-Point webbing tie down systems as manufactured by Unwin Safety Systems or Koller Safety Restraint Engineers.

  • Page 30: Guarantee

    15. Guarantee Contractual guarantee This is to certify that your Duo wheelchair is warranted by Invacare, for a period of 36 months for the frame and crossbars and 18 months for all other parts. This warranty is subject to the following conditions: Only Invacare wheelchairs purchased at full price are warranted against defective workmanship and materials.

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