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Invacare Variance Plus Adjustment Manual

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  • Page 1 Variance Plus I n v a c a r e ® User adjustment manual...
  • Page 2 Introduction Thank-you for purchasing a wheelchair from Invacare. This model offers you all the advantages and characteristics of a product 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: Proper Use

    This manual contents copyright information. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced without prior written agreement from your local INVACARE office, see back page for addresses. The wheelchair user As a wheelchair manufacturer, INVACARE makes every effort to supply a wide range of wheelchairs to meet the many different user requirements.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Index 1. Safety and operating limits Reaching for an object from a wheelchair ..4 Transferring sideways to other seats Tilting Tilting, kerbs ......8 Stairs Slopes 2.

  • Page 5: Safety And Operating Limits

    1 - Safety and operating limits Stability and equilibrium To ensure that the wheelchair remains stable and is manipulated correctly, you must always maintain good equilibrium. Your wheelchair has been designed to remain stable for normal everyday use. Nearly everything you do from the wheelchair will have an effect on the centre of gravity.

  • Page 6: Reaching For An Object From A Wheelchair

    1.1 - Reaching for an object from a wheelchair ( Figure 2 ) The limitations on reaching out from a wheelchair shown on the following diagrams have been produced using a representative sample of wheelchair users: 91 men and 36 women. Note the difference between maximum stretch and reaching out in normal sitting position.

  • Page 7: Leaning Forwards

    Leaning forwards Position the swivelling castors as far forward as possible ( Figure 5 ) and lock the manual brakes. Do not lean out beyond the armest. ( Figure 6 ) To support yourself and lean over To reach towards an object, you support yourself and lean over, it is important to use the swivelling castors as a tool for maintaining stability and equilibrium.

  • Page 8: Transferring Sideways To Other Seats

    1.2 - Transferring sideways to other seats ( Figure 9 )  This may be done without assistance provided that you are sufficiently mobile and have a strong enough torso.  Position the wheelchair as close as possible to the seat to which you wish to move with the swivelling castors pointing towards it.

  • Page 9: Tilting

    Lean your body forwards while holding the two armrests and lifting yourself to standing position. Then move to the place where you wish to sit, taking your weight on your arms and hands. ( Figure 10 ) WARNING Never stand up on the foot rests when you are getting in or out of the wheelchair.

  • Page 10: Tilting, Kerbs

    1.4 - Tilting, kerbs METHOD 1 - ( Figure 12 ) The helper should tilt the wheelchair until the swivelling castors have passed over the kerb. Move the wheelchair forwards and lower the swivelling castors onto the pavement. Push the wheelchair until the rear wheels mount and pass the kerb.

  • Page 11: Stairs

    METHOD 3 - ( Figure 14 ) Kerbs, steps, platforms. As a general rule, if you are using the wheelchair without assistance, do not try to negotiate obstacles more than 30 mm high, unless your wheelchair is fitted with anti-tip wheels which minimise the risk of tipping up backwards.

  • Page 12: Slopes

    1.6 - Slopes ( operating limits ) Slopes Do not attempt to go up or down slopes greater than 9%. Beyond this limit the wheelchair might fall over if your turn or move sideways.( Figure 16 ) Downward slopes Lean backwards carefully and allow the handrims to slide through your hands.

  • Page 13: Use Your Wheelchair

    2 - Use your wheelchair 2.1 - Folding and unfolding the wheelchair To unfold : ( Figure 20 ) 1. 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 swivelling castor from the ground) and press on the tube supporting the seat upholstery...

  • Page 14: Propelling The Wheelchair

    2.2 - Propelling the wheelchair The wheels of your wheelchair are fitted with handrims. These should be adjusted so that you can get a good grip with your hands. Various accessories may be fitted to improve the grip ( plastic covers, studs, etc . . . ) The qualified medical or paramedical personnel will be able to advise you on the most appropriate way of propelling yourself.
  • Page 15 Checks to be made 1. General the wheelchair unfolds and folds easily the wheelchair moves in a straight line (no resistance or drag) 2. Manual brakes the manual brakes do not touch the tyres when moving the manual brakes are easy to operate the joints are not worn and do not show signs of play 3.

  • Page 16: Transport

    5 - Warranty terms and conditions Standard Invacare terms This is to certify that your manual wheelchair is warranted by Invacare Ltd., for a period of 2 years for the frame and crossbars all other parts subject to the following conditions : 1.

  • Page 17: Summary

    This warranty does not extend to the consequential costs resulting from fault clearance, in particular freight and travel costs, loss of earnings, expenses, etc. Invacare shall not be liable for : - natural wear and tear - inappropriate or incorrect use...

  • Page 18: Introduction

    Introduction Your wheelchair is part of an extensive product range. Each wheelchair is specifically adapted to your requirements, this handbook will explain all the possible adjustments for this product range. 7.1 General description Your wheelchair comprises of several main items whose names will be used throughout this handbook.

  • Page 19: Adjustments

    Backrest fabric Backrest Rear wheels Manual brakes Rear wheel axle Handrim Folding frame Front wheel ( casters ) Adjustments Seat elements 8.1.1 Different types of backrests Fixed-height backrest : 40 or 51 cm (Photo 1) - Comprises of two tubes with handles and backrest upholstery which cannot be adjusted.
  • Page 20 Backrest folding at mid-height (Photos 2 and 3) - Comprises of two tubes with handles either straight or bent at 10° and upholstery in which tension cannot be adjusted. Folding enables one to reduce the height of the backrest for easier transport.

  • Page 21: Different Types Of Seats

    8.1.2 Different types of seat Standard seat (Photo 5) - Your wheelchair is equiped with a standard seat with vinyl or nylon upholstery. - No adjustment on this seat. Check that fixation screw A is located correctly, preventing the user to be injured. Toilet seat (Photo 6) - Use : A qualified medical or paramedic personnel will be able to advise on the most appropriate way of using toilet seat.

  • Page 22: Folding Frame

    Be careful not to pinch your fingers when removing, replacing, swinging away or adjusting any armrest. Swingaway full length, removable armrest - The full length armrest is comprised of tube supporting front locking and long armpad. - No adjustment on this armrest. Swingaway, adjustable height, removable armrests (Photo 9) - Adjustable height armrests are comprised of tube supporting front locking, adjustment system of the armpad.

  • Page 23: Handrim

    Remember that in order to preserve the interchangeability of wheels on wheelchairs fitted with quick release wheels, both tyres must be inflated to the same pressure. Whenever a tyre is flat, it may be necessary to remove the tyre from its rim. (photo 10) Force the air out the the inner tube by pressing valve A.

  • Page 24: Forks And Front Wheels

    8.4 Forks and Front wheels - The front castors either have a diameter of 8’’ x 1.3/8’’ (200 mm x 32 mm) or 8 ‘’ x 2’’ (200 mm x 50 mm) or 6’’ x 1.3/8’’ (150 mm x 32 mm) can be fitted with pneumatic or solid tyres.

  • Page 25: Footrests

    8.6 Footrests (Photos 14 and 15) - Use : The footrests have thepossibility to be swung to the exterior and to the interior of the chair. To take off the footrests, you simply pull them upwards. To replace the footrests gently place the tube A into the support B and aling the footrests with the frame so that they lock into place.

  • Page 26: Footplates

    There are 2 types of footplates, fixed or adjustable, for both the footplates can be lifted / swung up to help the ease of a frontal transfert. - Height adjustment : Loosen the knob C, slide the footplate up or down until you have the correct height, retighten knob C making shure that knob enters correctly one of the holes found in the support tube.

  • Page 27: Hub Brakes On Self Propelled

    - Use : The hub brakes can be used to slow down the chair by using the handle A and can be locked by using the ratchet B. - Adjustment : Turn screw C to increase or decrease the braking force. 8.12 Rear anti tippers The anti-tip castors are intented to keep you from tipping backwards.

  • Page 28: Trays

    advisor. For locking buckle, put A into B. To open it press C. - Adjustment : Buckle security belt is adjustable using the strap and part D. Warning : Do not allows the belt to get caught in any of the wheels. 8.14 Trays Swing away tray (Photo 29) The tray can be fixed on the pads of armrest .

  • Page 29: Comfort Headrest

    The back brace helps you to keep the backrest upholste- ry tight to offer the maximum back support to the user. Note : When the back brace is in place the chair cannot be folded. Use : To detach the back brace, loosen knob A, lift up the back brace, gently pull it towards you and lower it below the push handles.

  • Page 30: Maintenance Tools

    9. Technical data 9.1 Wheelchair data Max. user weight: Seat width : Seat depth : Seat height : Rear wheels : Front wheels : Parking brake : Seat backrest : Armrests : Leg supports : Upholstery : Surface finish : Transit chair-weight: Self-propelled chair: 9.2 Maintenance tools...
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