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  • Page 1 Invacare® Zipper 2 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Useful Symbols In This Manual Warranty Terms & Conditions Limitation of Liability Introduction Intended Use Safety & Operating Limits Weight Limit Reaching For An Object From A Wheelchair Transferring To Another Seat Tilting (Balancing On The Rear Wheels) Kerbs, Or Obstacles Up To 50mm High Steps, Stairs Or Obstacles Over 50mm High Upward &...
  • Page 3 Using your wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle 23.2 Transporting your wheelchair as luggage Storage Cleaning Product End Of Life ISO 7176 part 15: Information Disclosure – Self Propel Model ISO 7176 part 15: Information Disclosure – Transit Model Contacting INVACARE...

  • Page 4: Useful Symbols In This Manual

    Useful Symbols In This Manual WARNING! This symbol warns you of danger! Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product! EXPLOSION HAZARD! This symbol warns you of an explosion hazard, an example of which can be caused by excessive tyre pressure in a pneumatic tyre! •...

  • Page 5: Standard Invacare Terms

    Warranty Terms & Conditions Standard INVACARE Terms This is to certify that your wheelchair is warranted by INVACARE Ltd. for a period of 2 years for parts and 3 years for frames. 1. Only INVACARE chairs purchased at full price are warranted against defective workmanship and materials.

  • Page 6: Limitation Of Liability

    Limitation Of Liability This warranty does not extend to the consequential costs from fault clearance, in particular freight and travel costs, loss of earnings, expenses, etc. • Natural wear and tear • Inappropriate or incorrect use • Defective assembly or setting-up by the purchaser or third parties •...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    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 Zipper 2 range of wheelchairs. It describes the options, operation and adjustments that may be required. However, your INVACARE retailer will be able to give you further information and demonstrations.

  • Page 8: Intended Use

    Intended Use An indoor and outdoor configurable wheelchair offered with various options compliant with EN12183:2009. The Zipper 2 manual wheelchair has been designed to provide mobility and comfort for persons with impaired mobility. The wheelchair has been designed to be used either/or by a seated user/carer/attendant in both indoor and outdoor environments.

  • Page 9: Safety & Operating Limits

    However, the wheelchair user's level of activity is important. For example, an active user weighing 75kg may subject the wheelchair to more stress than a less active user weighing 114kg. 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 10: Reaching For An Object From A Wheelchair

    Reaching For An Object From A Wheelchair The limitations on reaching out from a wheelchair shown in Figure 1 have been produced using a representative sample of wheelchair users. Only the arms should extend beyond the seat of the wheelchair. For safety reasons, the body and head should remain within the wheelbase.
  • Page 11 Leaning Forwards (Figures 3, 4 & 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 12 Leaning Backwards (Figures 6 & 7) Move the wheelchair as close as possible to the object you wish to reach. Only lean back for objects that are within arm's length in normal sitting position.

  • Page 13: Transferring To Other Seats

    Do not try to pick something up from the floor if this would upset your balance. It is possible to move from and to a manually propelled chair if the following guidelines are followed. INVACARE does not recommend any particular method for transferring: This is the responsibility of a medical adviser who should consider your level of disability and type of wheelchair.
  • Page 14 When transferring, either to get out of or return to your wheelchair, make sure that the manual brakes on the rear wheels are on to prevent the wheel moving (Figure 11). Turn both castors towards the seat to which you wish to move.
  • Page 15 If possible, swing the legrest hangers out to the side to clear the passage (Figure 13). If possible, remove the armrests on the side between the wheelchair and the other seat (Figure 14).
  • Page 16 Note: Never stand on the footplates (Figure 15).

  • Page 17: Tilting (Balancing On The Rear Wheels)

    Keep your back straight and bend at the knee to tilt the wheelchair. Never exert too much force. The medical team in charge of the user will advise you in the methods best suited to your morphology. The INVACARE approved distributor will provide you with information on the risks of using the wheelchair incorrectly if the wheelchair has removable parts such as armrests or leg rests.
  • Page 18 To tilt the wheelchair (Figure 16), a third person should grip the handles firmly. Warn the user of the wheelchair before tilting it and remind him/her to lean backwards. Check that the user's feet and hands are clear of all the wheels. Place a foot on the foot tipping lever and push smoothly until the wheelchair is at the point of equilibrium.

  • Page 19: Kerbs, Or Obstacles Up To 50Mm High

    Kerbs, Or Obstacles Up To 50mm High Method 1 - Negotiating the obstacle forwards (Figure 17) The helper should tilt the wheelchair until the castors have passed over the kerb. Move the wheelchair forwards and lower the castors gently onto the pavement.
  • Page 20 Method 2 - Negotiating the obstacle backwards (Figure 18) The helper should stand on the pavement and turn the wheelchair until the rear wheels are against the kerb. Tilt the wheelchair backwards to the point of equilibrium and, in a continuous movement, pull the wheelchair until the rear wheels mount the kerb and pass onto the pavement.

  • Page 21: Steps, Stairs Or Obstacles Over 50Mm High

    Steps, Stairs Or Obstacles Over 50mm 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. Use the following procedure for going up stairs (Figure 19): Tilt the wheelchair to its point of equilibrium.

  • Page 22: Upward & Downward Slopes (Operating Limits)

    Upward & Downward Slopes (Operating Limits) Do not attempt to go up or down slopes greater than 9% Always go straight up and down slopes otherwise the without assistance (Figure 20). wheelchair might overturn (Figure 21).
  • Page 23 Upward Slopes Lean the upper part of the body forward and push the chair forward with short quick thrusts on the handrims to maintain speed and control direction. If you wish to take a rest, apply both brakes when stopping (Figure 22). Note: The use of anti tippers is recommended in the traversing of upward slopes.

  • Page 24: Heat And Fire Warnings

    Heat and Fire Warnings The wheelchair is made from metal and plastic materials and, as with all products made with such materials, it can absorb heat from the sun when used outdoors or exposed to sunlight through windows etc. This can result in the surfaces of the wheelchair becoming hot, so take care in using it and touching the surfaces if it is left or used in such an environment.

  • Page 25: Use

    Folding & Unfolding The Wheelchair Wheelchair with fabric upholstery. To fold: Lift the footplates. Release the backrest tension bar if necessary. Using both hands, take the centre of the seat fabric at the front and back edges and raise it (Figure 24). Or, tilt the wheelchair to one side and close it using the handles on the back rest or the armrests (Figure 25).
  • Page 26 To Unfold: (Figure 26) 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 27: Propelling The Wheelchair

    Propelling The Wheelchair The wheels of your wheelchair are fitted with handrims (Figure 27). The qualified personnel will be able to advise you on the most appropriate way of propelling yourself. Various accessories may be fitted to improve the grip (plastic coatings, studs).

  • Page 28: Summary Of Safety Instructions

    - Do not over-inflate the tyres. Failure to comply with these instructions may cause the tyre to burst and cause bodily injury. - Carry out the regular checks recommended in this guide and by your INVACARE approved retailer. - Use your wheelchair with respect for other people.

  • Page 29: General Descriptions

    General Descriptions 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 descriptions Your wheelchair has a number of main parts which will be mentioned throughout this manual.
  • Page 31 Serial Number Label Example of the serial number label which can be found on the cross-brace or side frame of the wheelchair.

  • Page 32: Backrest

    Backrest (Photographs 1 and 2) The backrest can be folded at the middle by means of a locking mechanism and can be operated by either the user or an attendant. Use: To fold the backrest, pull both black plastic locking levers (A) downwards and fold the top part of the backrest to the back and then down.

  • Page 33: Seat

    (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. Seat Cushion The seat cushion is placed on the upholstery and must be removed when folding the chair.

  • Page 34: Armrests

    Armrests The armrests are fitted in pairs on the wheelchair. When removing them, remember that there is one armrest for the right hand side and another for the left hand side. (Photograph 4 & 5) The arm rest has a tube which supports the front and back locking devices as well as the armrest pad.
  • Page 35 Full Length Swing-away & Removable Armrest (Photograph 6) The arm rest has a tube which supports the front and back locking devices as well as the armrest pad. This armrest can be swung towards the back, and can also be removed if required. Use: To swing away, turn the front lock (A) in order to release.
  • Page 36 Removable, Swing-away Adjustable Height Armrest (Photographs 7 and 8) The adjustable height armrest has a tube which supports the back and front locks as well as the adjustable armpad tube. This armrest can be swung towards the back and can be removed, if required. Use: To swing away, turn the front lock (A) in order to release.

  • Page 37: Chassis

    Chassis Side Frames The side frames provide the mounting points for the rear wheels and the castors. Adjustment: No adjustment is possible on this series of wheelchair. Folding cross brace The folding cross brace has two members which enable the wheelchair to be folded. Adjustment: No adjustment is required.
  • Page 38 Adjustment: No adjustment is required for the handrims. Handrims that are fitted to INVACARE self- propelling wheelchairs must not be removed to reduce the width of the wheelchair for access to narrow entrances, or for any other purposes.
  • Page 39 Axles (Photographs 10 and 11) The axles link the back wheels to the chassis. They are fixed or quick releasing. Quick release wheels Removal: Push on the quick release button head with your finger and pull the wheel towards the outside of the chair. Assembly: Push on the quick release button head with your finger and locate axle though the axle bush, making sure that the axles are secured (no axial movement).

  • Page 40: Castors

    Castors The front wheels have a diameter of either 190mm (7.5”) or 125mm (5”) available in solid puncture-proof tyres only. No adjustment is necessary for the front wheels. Forks (Photograph 12) The fork connects the chassis and the wheel. Adjustment: The forks do not require adjustment. Check that the fork rotates freely.

  • Page 41: Manual Brakes

    Manual Brakes (Photograph 13) Brakes The manual brakes are used to immobilise the wheelchair in a stationary position. They are not intended for slowing down and should not be used when the wheelchair is moving. They should be applied together. Use: The brakes are operated by moving the brake handle (A) towards the front of the wheelchair.

  • Page 42: Footrest

    Brake Extension (Photograph 14) 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. Footrests Swing away footrest supports (Photograph 15 and 16) 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 43: Elevating Legrests

    To remove the support, carry out the same operation as for swing back and lift the support upwards. To refit it, offer the support in the open position, align the holes (B) on the pivots (C) and press down. Rotate the support to the locked position. Adjustment: The footrest supports cannot be adjusted.
  • Page 44 Note: The elevating legrests are fitted in pairs to the wheelchair. When adjusting or removing, remember that there is one elevating legrest for the right hand side and another for the left hand side. Footplate Assemblies Independent footplates for footrest supports (Photograph 19) The footplate assemblies comprise of an adjustment tube and footplate and are intended solely as a foot support when you are sitting in the wheelchair...

  • Page 45: Calf Straps

    Independent footplate assemblies for elevating leg rests (Photograph 20) The foot rests comprise a pair of mounting tube and rest assemblies and are intended solely as a foot support when you are sitting down. Each footplate assembly can slide into the elevating legrest on the appropriate side and its height can be adjusted.

  • Page 46: Backrest Extension

    Backrest Extension (Photograph 21) The backrest extension has two uprights (B) and backrest extension upholstery. The locating pegs should only be fitted to the push handles of the backrest by a qualified technician. When refitting, make sure that it is firmly fixed onto the locations fitted to the backrest tubes.

  • Page 47: Rear Anti Tippers

    Rear Anti Tippers (Photograph 22) The anti-tippers help prevent you from tipping over when the rear wheels are incorrectly positioned, or when the user or attendant mishandles the wheelchair. Use: The anti-tippers fit into the rear tubes of the side frames (A). Fit the anti-tippers into the side frame rear tube, until the button springs are positioned in the holes of the rear tube (A).

  • Page 48: Amputee Kit

    The pressure is shown on the tyre and must never be exceeded. In case of a puncture, the tyre may have to be removed from the rim. Press the valve to let all the remaining air out of the inner tube.

  • Page 49: Tray

    Tray (Photos 26 and 27) The tray mounting brackets can be fixed under the armrest pads. Use: The tray can be positioned towards the front or back without locking. The tray can folded to the left or right for frontal transfers only. The tray requires no adjustment. Note: Do not move the wheelchair with the tray folded aside.

  • Page 50: Lap Belt

    Lap Belt TYPES OF LAPBELT: 20.1 The lap belt is commonly used to assist wheelchair users to maintain an optimal sitting posture. Correct use of the lap belt is intended to help the user, especially those with limited sitting balance, to remain safe, comfortable and well positioned in their wheelchair.

  • Page 51: 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. The lap belt is commonly used to assist wheelchair users to maintain an optimal sitting posture.

  • Page 52: Tipping Levers

    Tipping Levers (Photograph 28) The tipping lever can only be used by an attendant and it is designed to assist tipping the chair rearwards when obstacles are encountered, such as pathway kerbs. The tipping lever tubes are fixed into the rear tubes of the both side frames (A).

  • Page 53: Routine Checks & Maintenance

    The castors are both in contact with the ground at the same time 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.
  • Page 54 Checking The General Condition For maintenance operations, consult your distributor who has all the necessary information. Ask your distributor to inspect your wheelchair thoroughly annually, and carry out in depth maintenance. Regular maintenance allows defective or worn parts to be identified and improves the normal operation of your wheelchair. The following table shows what to check when the wheelchair is delivered, each week, each month and at 6 monthly intervals.
  • Page 55 Checks to be made: Weekly Monthly delivery Monthly 6. Arm Pads Check that the padding is in good condition 7. Seat and backrest upholstery Check that it is in good condition 8. Rear Wheels Wheel nut and sealed bearings correctly tightened No excessive lateral movement or binding when they are lifted from the ground and turned, quick release axles correctly locked 9.

  • Page 56: Transport

    23.1 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 recognizes that it is not always practical for the user to be transferred. In those cases where it is considered that the user must be transported whilst within the wheelchair, then the following advice should be followed.
  • Page 57 7. The occupant should be restrained independently of the wheelchair by a suitably approved passenger safety belt or harness. Pelvic restraint or lap belts supplied with the wheelchair may be used in addition to but never as a substitute for approved passenger restraints.

  • Page 58: Transporting Your Wheelchair As Luggage

    23.2 Transporting your wheelchair as luggage When you are transporting your wheelchair you can easily remove certain parts to make the chair smaller and lighter. 1 Start by removing the armrest assemblies; refer to guidance provided in section 7 2 Remove the legrest / footrest assemblies; refer to guidance provided in section 12 Be careful not to trap your fingers between frame and legrest.

  • Page 59: Storage

    Storage When you will not be using your wheelchair for a prolonged period, the following precautions will help to keep it in perfect condition. Store the wheelchair in a clean, dry place. Do not put heavy objects on top of it. Cover it with a dust sheet to keep it dust-free.

  • Page 60: Product End Of Life

    Even though your wheelchair has been designed to provide a long and trouble free life it is inevitable that wear, tear and usage will eventually render the product unusable. • INVACARE recommends that the average usable life of this product is five years, providing the product has been correctly maintained according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

  • Page 61: Iso 7176 Part 15: Information Disclosure - Self Propel Model

    ISO 7176 PART 15: REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION DISCLOSURE: ZIPPER SP (Self Propel Model) THE WHEELCHAIR CONFORMS TO THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS: TEST REQUIREMENT TEST REQUIREMENT METHOD METHOD Overall Length with Seat Angle Plane ISO 7176 Pt 8: Static, Impact and Fatigue 1050 1150 ISO 7176...

  • Page 62: Iso 7176 Part 15: Information Disclosure - Transit Model

    ISO 7176 PART 15: REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION DISCLOSURE: ZIPPER T (Transit Model) THE WHEELCHAIR CONFORMS TO THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS: TEST REQUIREMENT TEST REQUIREMENT METHOD METHOD Overall Length with Seat Angle Plane ISO 7176 Pt 8: Static, Impact and Fatigue 1040 1330 ISO 7176 ISO 7176...

  • Page 63: Contacting Invacare

    Contacting Invacare For questions or support, please contact your authorised INVACARE dealer. They have the necessary experience, equipment, and knowledge concerning your wheelchair which enables them to offer you an all round satisfactory service. Should you wish to contact us directly, we are at your service under the following addresses and telephone...
  • Page 64 Ulrich Alber GmbH, Vor dem Weissen Stein 21, D-72461 Albstadt-Tailfingen Tel: (49) (0)7432 2006 0, Fax: (49) (0)7432 2006 299 info@ulrich-alber.de España: Invacare SA, c/Areny s/n, Polígon Industrial de Celrà, E-17460 Celra (Gironà) Tel: (34) (0) 972 49 32 00, Fax: (34) (0)972 49 32 20 contactsp@invacare.com France:...
  • Page 65 Invacare BV, Celsiusstraat 46, NL-6716 BZ Ede Tel: (31) (0)318 695 757, Fax: (31) (0)318 695 758 mobility@invacare.com care@invacare.com Norge: Invacare AS, Grensesvingen 9, Postboks 6230, Etterstad, N-0603 Oslo Tel: (47) (0)22 57 95 00, Fax: (47) (0)22 57 95 01 norway@invacare.com island@invacare.com Österreich:...
  • Page 66 County Dublin Ireland Tel: +353 1 8107084, Fax: +353 1 8107085 ireland@invacare.com www.invacare.ie United Kingdom: INVACARE Ltd, Pencoed Technology Park, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 5AQ Tel: (44) (0)1656 776222, Fax: (44) (0)1656 776220 UK@invacare.com WWW.INVACARE.COM Zipper 2 User Guide Part No. QB99612 Issue 09...

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