Invacare Zipper 2 User Manual

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Page 1 Invacare Zipper 2 Chair INVACARE INTERNATIONAL User Guide Deutschland, Österreich, Switzerland & Eastern Europe: Kleiststraße 49 · D-32457 Porta Westfalica. France: Route de St Roch (RD 36) · F-37230 Fondettes. United Kingdom & Eire: South Road · Bridgend Industrial Estate · Bridgend CF31 3PY · UK España: c/ Areny ·...
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 par ticular requirements. Great care has been taken with this wheelchair throughout the whole of its manufacturing process.
Page 4: Note For Wheelchair Users
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 5: Table Of Contents
Table of contents cont. Table of contents Page 8. Folding chassis ........21 Note for Wheelchair Users .
Page 6: 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 7: Transferring To Other Seats
Move the wheelchair as close as possible to object you wish to reach. manually propelled chair if the Only lean back for objects that are within arm's length in normal sitting following guidelines are followed. position. INVACARE does not recommend par ticular method transferring: This...
Page 8 Tilting without help from a third person If possible, fold back the footrest Wheelchairs in the INVACARE range have been designed for use by supports to the side to clear the those who have mastered the technique of balancing on the rear wheels passage.
Page 9: Kerbs
1.6 - Steps, stairs or obstacles over 50 mm high 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 We recommend that you take very great care when taking a wheelchair up suddenly for the last few centimetres before returning to the normal position.
Page 10: Upward And Downward Slopes
Downward slopes 1.7 - Upward and downward slopes (operating limits) Lean backwards carefully and allow the Do not attempt to go up or down handrims to slide through your hands. slopes greater than 9% without Be ready to react at any moment to assistance.
Page 11: Propelling The Wheelchair
- Carry out the regular checks recommended in this guide and by your 2.2 - Propelling the wheelchair INVACARE approved retailer. - Use your wheelchair with respect for other people The wheels of your wheelchair are fitted with handrims. (Figure 27) - Do not use your wheelchair as a transport seat in a vehicle.
Page 12: 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. Backrest Armrest General description Your wheelchair has a number of main parts which will be...
Page 13: Backrests
This armrest can be swung screws should be tightened. If the problem towards the back, and can also be removed if required. continues, contact your INVACARE retailer and ask him to change the mounting for safety - Use: reasons.
Page 14: Rear Wheels
8. Chassis Removal: Turn the front lock (A) and the back lock (B) in order to remove the armrest. Side Frames Lift up the armrest. Carry out this operation in reverse order to replace the armrest. Remember - The side frames provide the mounting points for the rear wheels that the curved part of the tube should be facing and the castors.
Page 15: Castors
10. Castors - Note: It may be necessary to use one or two tyre removal tools (not Front wheels supplied). - The front wheels have a diameter of either 190mm or 125 mm Warning available in solid puncture-proof tyres only. No adjustment is necessary for the front wheels.
Page 16: Footrests
- Use: the operations for swing away and removing are the same Brake extension as for the footrest supports (10.1). Photograph 14 - The brakes may be equipped with a handle - Adjustment: To adjust the angle of the leg rest, lift it upwards to the extension to assist attendants/user who have angle required.
Page 17: Backrest Extension
14. Backrest Extension Independent footplate assemblies for elevating leg rests Photograph 20 Photograph 21 The foot rests comprise a pair of mounting tube and rest assemblies The backrest extension has two uprights (B) and a backrest extension and are intended solely as a foot support when you are sitting down. upholstery.
Page 18: Rear Anti-Tippers
15. Rear Anti-tippers - Note: It may be necessary to use one or two tyre removal tools (not Photograph 22 supplied). The tyre pressure on both wheels should be the same. 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.
Page 19: Tipping Lever
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 20: Transport
If the wheelchair has solid tyres, check the running surface ..... .X X 23. 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 21: Guarantee
24. Guarantee Contractual guarantee This is to certify that your Zipper 2 wheelchair is warranted by Invacare, for a period of 5 years 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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