Invacare Blade Plus Service Manual
Invacare Blade Plus Service Manual

Invacare Blade Plus Service Manual

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  • Page 1: Service Manual

    Service 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.11 Armrest assembly 4.12 Transit wheel assembly 4.13 Qr rear wheel assembly 4.14 Brake assemblies 4.15 Hub brake assemblies 4.16 Castor assembly 4.17 Seat canvas assembly 4.18 Anti tippers/step tube 4.19 Spoke guard 4.20 table attachment 4.21 pelvic belt Invacare Blade+...
  • Page 4: General

    This is to certify that your Blade + wheelchair is Plus Wheelchair to be maintained. It is not intended warranted by Invacare, for a period of 5 years for to be a comprehensive maintenance guide/policy, but is the frame and crossbars and 24 months for all other intended for use by competent personnel to enable the chair to be adequately maintained.
  • Page 5: Customer Service

    EN 12184:1999 below. Section 5 Class B. Invacare Limited, Pencoed Technology Park, The Blade Plus manual wheelchair has been designed Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5HZ to provide mobility and comfort for persons with Switchboard Tel: +44 (0)1656 776200, Fax: +44 (0)1656 776201 impaired mobility.
  • Page 6: Safety

    Check that brazed parts are in good condition • Check the tyre pressure • Check that the transportation tie down labels are in good condition (replace if necessary) • as a last check, always carry out a test run Invacare Blade+...
  • Page 7: Wheelchair Overview

    8. Push handles 9. Backrest folding mechanism outrigged self propel version 1. Rear wheel 2. Handrim 3. Spoke guard 4. Castor 5. Outrigged frame 6. Brake 7. Seat 8. Armrest 9. Backrest 10. Push handles 11. Backrest folding mechanism Invacare Blade+...
  • Page 8 7. Seat 8. Armrest 9. Backrest 10. Push handles 11. Backrest folding mechanism swing-away transit version 1. Rear wheel 2. Brake 3. Castor 4. Swing-away fottrests 5. Seat 6. Armrest 7. Backrest 8. Push handles 9. Backrest folding mechanism Invacare Blade+...
  • Page 9: 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 10: Upholstery And Frame 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 11: Conformance Table Width/Depth

    Damage can be caused to the wheelchair due to improperly tightened screws, nuts or plastic connections. - Always tighten screws, nuts etc to the stated tightening torque - Only tighten screws or nuts which are not liste here finger tight. Invacare Blade+...
  • Page 12: Identification Label

    3.6 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 13: Maintenance

    Ensure that the product is clean and disenfected before carrying out any maintenance. Pay attention to the following points: • Only use a damp cloth and gentle detergent • Do not use any abrasive or scouring agents • Do not use any high-pressure cleaning devices1 Invacare Blade+...
  • Page 14: Folding Backrest Assembly

    A, To replace the backrest canvas is the reverse of the removal, however ensure the following: B, That new nyloc nuts are fitted C, That the securing points are undamaged D, That new cup washers are fitted as required E, That the backrest canvas is stretched evenly and is taut. Invacare Blade+...
  • Page 15: Fixed Backrest Assembly

    A, To replace the backrest canvas is the reverse of the removal, however ensure the following: B, That new nyloc nuts are fitted C, That the securing points are undamaged D, That new cup washers are fitted as required E, That the backrest canvas is stretched evenly and is taut. Invacare Blade+...
  • Page 16: Reclining Backrest

    Release and remove fasteners on recliner backrest canvas (5) slide canvas over recliner backrest tubes. • Release and remove fasteners on recliner rear seat frame kit (2) • Remove recliner backrest tubes (1) To assemble is to reverse the above process. Invacare Blade+...
  • Page 17: Vertical Back With Adjustable Push Handles

    When refitting, make sure that it is firmly fixed onto the locations fitted to the backrest tubes. Raise the head rest assembly to remove it from the tubes of the recliner backrest. Invacare Blade+...
  • Page 18: Swing-Away Footrest Hangers

    · No fasteners are missing or are not loose · No damage to footplates removal of the swing-away footrest hangers · Release latch bracket to remove hanger assembly from frame To assemble is to reverse the above process. Invacare Blade+...
  • Page 19: Adjustable Footrest Assembly

    A, Loosen but do not remove screws (12) B, Slide the footplate (15) free of the pivot asembly (8). replacing an adjustable footrest assembly A, Replacing any component previously mentioned is the reverse of the removal. Invacare Blade+...
  • Page 20: Multi Adjustable Rea Style Footplate

    · That the footplate is undamaged and securely fitted in position · That fasteners are secure and not loose removal of Multi adjustable rea style footplate · Release and remove fasteners · Remove footplate assembly To assemble is to reverse the above process Invacare Blade+...
  • Page 21: Armrest Assembly

    To replace any of the components of the armrest is the reverse of the removal; however ensure the following: A, The skirt guard is flush fitting to the frame B, Bungs (2) are undamaged when replaced Invacare Blade+...
  • Page 22: Transit Wheel Assembly

    A, Raise and support the wheelchair so the damaged wheel is free of the ground B, Using a suitable sized spanner grip the nut located behind the wheel hub C, Using a torque wrench, unscrew and remove the locknut (2) D, Slide the wheel free from its location on the frame Invacare Blade+...
  • Page 23: Qr Rear Wheel Assembly

    A, Remove all (8) Screws & (9) Washers. B, Remove all (11) Spacers. C, Remove (12) Handrim. D, Assemble (12) Handrim with (11) Spacers, (9) Washers & (8) Screws. E, Ensure all (8) Screws are securely assembled. Invacare Blade+...
  • Page 24: Brake Assemblies

    · Position brake assembly into correct position with rear wheel position · Ensure brake shoe is horizontally positioned with rear wheel tyre · Brake shoe should only be securely tighten into position when brake locks securely against rear wheel tyre · Ensure brake assembly is securely fitted. Invacare Blade+...
  • Page 25: Hub Brake Assemblies

    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! Always mount the hub brake attachment in the rear backwards position. Invacare Blade+...
  • Page 26: Castor Assembly

    B, That the castor wheel assembly is firmly located and secure C, That is can rotate freely 360 ° D, That it is undamaged E, Once correctly fitted, remove the support and allow the wheelchair to sit on all four wheels. Check that it functions correctly. Invacare Blade+...
  • Page 27: Seat Canvas Assembly

    C, If a new size seat canvas is being fitted, check the following: - Correct size reinforcing bar is used - Seat adjustment tubes (5) have been correctly adjusted - The two stays (10) have been correctly adjusted to allow the chassis to take the fitted seat canvas. Invacare Blade+...
  • Page 28: Anti Tippers/Step Tube

    For easy of maintenance the anti tipper assembly can be removed as a complete assembly. · Push inwards spring clip · In a pulling motion, remove anti tipper assembly from frame To assemble, reverse the above process Invacare Blade+...
  • Page 29: Spoke Guard

    For easy of maintenance the Table tray attachment can be removed as a complete assembly. · Remove screw from arm pad assembly · Remove table tray attachment To assemble is to reverse the above process Invacare Blade+...
  • Page 30: 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 31 Invacare Blade+...
  • Page 32 (0)1656 776201 ireland@invacare.com Customer services Tel: (44) (0)1656 776222, Fax: (44) (0)1656 776220 Italia: UK@invacare.com Invacare Mecc San s.r.l., Via dei Pini 62, I-36016 Thiene (VI) Tel: (39) 0445 38 00 59, Fax: (39) 0445 38 00 34 italia@invacare.com Invacare Blade+...

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