User Manual Invacare Blade+
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1. Besides the functions provided by manual brakes the optional hub brakes provide slow down for example on a slope and improve safety because they are still efficient when you have a flat tyre To slow down gradually pull the lever upwards To lock the brake in parking position with the lever tigh tened push the lock to engage it in the notches of the brake handle then pull the lock up to unlock To adjust braking turn the screw counterclockwise to increase braking force and turn clockwise to reduce it The specific adjustments of hub brakes must be performed by your Dealer Always operate the two brakes simultaneously and do not take slopes exceeding 576 to ensure perfect control of the wheelchair steering Invacare A Always mount the hub brake attachment in the rear backwards position 23 24 6 Using the wheelchair We recommend that you have the chair tested by the qualified person who has prescribed the wheelchair after he or she has made the adjustments that you request taking your build and needs into account We hope that you have also received help in learning how best to use the wheelchair Start by practising carefully until you are familiar with the wheelchair s possibilities and limitations 6 1 MOVE TO FROM THE WHEELCHAIR Propel the wheelchair as near as possible to the seat that you want to move to Apply the brake Remove the armrests and det2. Adjustment Loosen the screws A adjust to the required height and re tighten screws NB The footrest supports are fitted in pairs to the wheelchair When adjusting or removing remember that there is one support for the right hand side and another for the left hand side Invacare Blade 5 4 2 Footrest supports for outrigged chassis Independent footplates for footrest supports 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 and should not be used for standing Each footplate assem bly can be adjusted in height The footplates can be pivoted to an upright position to aid front transfers Adjusting the footrests on the supports Release the nut position the footplate assembly at the required height in the footrest support tube tighten the nut to secure 5 5 REAR WHEELS The rear wheels are positioned on rear wheel mounting blocks which determine the rearward stability This position should only be adjusted by a qualified technician on the advise of a qualified advisor The rear wheels have a diameter of either 12 5 20 or 22 They are equipped with spokes and handrims not 12 5 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 The risk of tipping increases when the rear wheels moved forward Compensate by mounting an anti ti
3. 5 3 ARMRESTS The armrests can be removed for easier storage and allow sideways transfer from the chair They can also be adjusted in height to suit the individuals preference To adjust the height the armrest lever A is lifted up which allows the armrest to slide up and down within the armrest block B The armrest has an adjustment collar C that works both as a stop for the armrest and as a memory for the height used It can be adjusted by loosening the screw When the desired height has been achieved lower the armrest lever and push down pull up the armrest until the armrest drops into place To make sure that this has happened try to pull up push down the armrest if it is located the armrest should be locked in and the lever should be in its down position Invacare Blade 5 4 FOOTRESTS 5 4 1 Swing away footrest supports The footrest supports can be swung away to the outside rear of the chair to free the front of the wheelchair making it easier for the user to transfer to another seat They can also be removed Use To swing the support to the outside press the release mechanism lever Rotate the support carefully to the outside of the wheelchair To return the support repeat the operations in the reverse order Check that the release mechanism has automatically locked To remove the support swing the assembly away from the chair release the spring mechanism and lift the support away from the chair
4. Yes you can User Manual English Invacare Blade Invacare 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 Any use of this publication or parts thereof as well as any reproduction of images must have the written consent of Invacare Invacare Blade Contents General 1 1 INTRODUCTION 1 2 SYMBOLS 4 1 3 COPYRIGHT PROTECTION 1 4 WARRANTY 1 5 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 1 6 CUSTOMER SERVICE 1 7 ACCIDENTS NEAR ACCIDENT 1 8 INTENDED USE 1 9 SERVICE LIFE 2 Safety 6 2 1 LIFTING THE WHEELCHAIR 2 2 DAILY PERFORMANCE CHECK 2 3 SPECIFIC RISKS 2 4 WHEELCHAIR OVERVIEW 3 Technical data 3 1 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 3 2 COLOURS 3 3 EQUIPMENT 3 4 CONFORMANCE TABLE 3 5 IDENTIFICATION LABEL 4 Set up and installation 2 4 1 DELIVERY CHECK 4 2 ASSEMBLY 4 2 1 Backrest 4 2 2 Armrests 4 2 3 Rear wheels 4 2 3 Swing away footrests uuu ah A A A 12 12 12 12 12 13 5 Components and their adjustments 5 1 BACKREST 5 1 1 Backrest extension option 5 2 SEAT 5 2 1 Seat cushion 5 3 ARMRESTS 5 4 FOOTRESTS 5 4 1 Swing away footrest supports 5 4 2 Footrest supports for outrigged chassis 5 5 REAR WHEELS 5 5 1 Tyre pressure 5 6 AXLES 5 7 BRAKES 5 7 1 User brake 5 8 CASTORS 5 9 A
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6. They must remember to lift the chair at the correct points to use their legs and to keep their backs as straight as possible Invacare Blade 7 Transport Invacare has continuously worked to improve the safety in all our products for the users in different everyday situations This has among other things meant that Invacare since the mid 1990 s has let accredited research institutes crash test several of the manual wheelchair models We would like to inform you about the transport of wheelchairs with seated users in vehicles that are especially adapted for this purpose First and foremost we would like to point out that it is always the safest option for the user to be transported in the vehicle s regular seat fastened with the regular safety belt Invacare cannot recommend transport seated in the wheelchair But we are aware that there are users and situations that require vehicle transport seated in the wheelchair In these cases the safety rules in the following pages must be followed in order to reduce the risk of injury in the case of an accident The wheelchair has been tested according to the specifications in ISO 7176 19 Wheeled mobility devices for use as seats in motor vehicles This means that it has been through and met the requirements in a standard test of one possible situation full frontal collision in 48 km h with a deceleration of 20 g and a 75 kg test dummy The test standard ISO 7176 19 is developed by authori
7. B 13 Invacare 5 Components and their adjustments 5 1 BACKREST 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 Carry out these operations in the reverse order to return the backrest to its normal position making sure that the locking mechanisms A are secure 5 1 1 Backrest extension option The backrest extension has two uprights B and a 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 Raise the head rest assembly to remove it from the tubes of the recliner backrest Invacare Blade 5 2 SEAT 5 2 1 Seat cushion Your seat upholstery is screwed onto the seat tubes Seat cushion of the folding cross brace The seat cushion is placed on the upholstery and must be removed when folding the chair 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 Invacare
8. springs are positioned in the holes of the rear tube B Carry out these operations in the reverse order to remove You can leave the anti tip castors on the wheelchair even if you do not wish to use them Just depress the button spring and rotate the entire anti tipper unit a half turn 180 DO NOT twist or turn the Anti Tipper when withdrawing it from the frame Invacare 5 9 2 Tipping levers 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 or kerbs The tipping lever tubes are fixed into the rear tubes of both side frames A Fit the tipping lever into the side frame rear tube until the button springs B are positioned in the holes of the rear tube Use The attendant whilst pulling the wheelchair push handles must press on the tipping levers with either foot in order to raise the front of the wheel chair to the required height 21 22 5 9 3 Pelvic belt NS A 3 IL mA ___ The pelvic belt is used to prevent the risk of falling or sliding out of the chair and for providing the user with a good posture The pelvic belt is mounted on the backrest brack ets Thread the belt through the mounting on the chair and then through the two plastic buckles It is important that both buckles are us
9. washing instructions for each article 2 Spray the wheelchair with detergent for exam ple a car cleaning agent with wax and leave on to work 3 Rinse the wheelchair with a high pressure clean ing or ordinary jet of water depending on how dirty the chair is Do not aim the jet towards bearings and draining holes If the wheel chair is washed in a machine the water must not be hotter than 60 degrees 4 Spray the chair with alcohol for disinfection 5 Leave the chair to dry in a drying cabinet Remove parts where water has collected for example in end tubes ferrules etc If the chair has been washed in a machine blow drying with compressed air is recommended Invacare 3l 32 9 lt Recycling The wheelchair can be divided into the following main components e Chassis e Plastic parts Upholstery Wheels tyres and tube e Packing Chassis The chassis is produced in steel and is fully recyclable Recycling of steel requires only 20 2576 of the energy compared to new produced steel Plastic parts The plastic parts in the chairs are produced of Ther moplastic and are marked with recycling symbols where it is possible due to part size The main plastic material is polyamide This material can be recycled or burned in approved facilities Upholstery Upholstery is produced of polyester fibres PUR The efficient way to recycle the parts is to burn them in approved facili
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11. CCESSORIES Invacare 14 14 14 5 5 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 19 20 21 5 9 1 Rear anti tippers 5 9 2 Tipping levers 5 9 3 Pelvic belt 5 9 4 Recliner backrest 5 9 5 Hub brakes 21 21 22 22 23 6 Using the wheelchair 6 1 MOVE TO FROM THE WHEELCHAIR 6 2 STRETCHING AND LEANING 6 3 PROPELLING UPA SLOPE 6 4 PROPELLING DOWNA SLOPE 6 5 CLIMBING A KERB 6 6 KERBS ALTERNATIVE METHOD 6 7 ESCALATORS AND STAIRS 7 Transport 27 24 24 24 24 25 25 26 26 7 1 TRANSPORTING WHEELCHAIRS WITH USERS IN VEHICLES 7 2 RESTRAINT METHODS Swing away foot rests Outrigged castors 8 Maintenance 8 1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 8 2 CLEANING 9 After use 27 29 29 29 30 30 3 32 General INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a Blade manual wheelchair we are certain that you will be delighted with it Just to make doubly sure you really gain the full benefits from your remarkable new INVACARE wheelchair and to ensure many years of trouble free performance this manual gives you essential information concerning Safety Handling and Operation together with some helpful tips Please read it carefully before trying out your new Blade so that you may truly enjoy your new independence We recommend to have your wheelchair inspected and serviced by an authorised INVACARE dealer at least once a year It is in your best interests not only to ensure your
12. OWN A SLOPE We recommend that you obtain the help of one or more assistants when going down steep and wet slopes First check the slope to see if there are any parti cular hazards potholes slippery sections etc Never use the user operated brake to slow down When you apply the brake on a downward slope the wheels lock and the wheelchair can suddenly pull to one side tip sideways or stop immediately which may cause you to be thrown out of the chair Always control the speed with the hand rims Remember that the hand rims may become hot due to friction and this may cause injury to your hands Try to propel down the slope in a straight line as much as possible Invacare 6 5 CLIMBING A KERB This method is for when the assistant is always behind the wheelchair and it creates the greatest safety for the user The following advice is for the assistant Illustration 1 Adjust the anti tip devices upwards Ensure that the user s feet rest securely on the foo trests and cannot slide off Then tilt the wheelchair backwards and push it forwards against the kerb Illustration 2 Lower the frontal part of the wheel chair onto the pavement and place yourself as close to the chair as possible before you lift up the whole wheelchair Illustration 3 Lean forward and lift roll the wheelchair over the pavement edge Illustration 4 Lower the wheelchair onto the pave ment so that the weight is divided on all four whee
13. ach the legrests or swing them outwards Do not support yourself on the footplates as this may cause the chair to tip forwards 6 2 STRETCHING AND LEANING Propel the wheelchair as near as possible When stretching and bending do always have full contact between the backrest and the back otherwise the wheelchair may tip over Stretching behind the back is not recommended 6 3 PROPELLING UPA SLOPE Always keep your Use special care weight forward as 1 if you stop you propel up an and start while incline going up hill CORRECT Many experienced users can propel themselves up a slope In order not to lose control of the steering and to avoid tipping backwards you should always lean forwards whilst propelling up a slope Propel the wheelchair forwards using short quick strokes applied to the hand rims in order to maintain speed and steering control Generally help is needed on steep slopes If you have to stop on a slope it is particularly important to ensure that you do not make any sudden or unexpected backward movements when you start moving the wheelchair forwards again As the wheel chair is already leaning backwards such a movement may cause the wheelchair to tip backwards The maximum gradient of slopes that can be attempted is varied between 3 and 13 5 depending on the user weight physical ability and the adjustments of the wheelchairs Always use anti tippers Invacare Blade 6 4 PROPELLING D
14. ch may cause injury to your hands Never lift the wheelchair by the removable armrests or the footrests Ensure that the backrest and push handles are securely in place Also read the chapter Safety instructions Propelling techniques Use the anti tip device Remember that the effectiveness of the carer operated brake is reduced in wet and slippery conditions as well as when on a slope careful to ensure that the rearwheels are securely attached 2 2 DAILY PERFORMANCE CHECK e Surfaces of the wheelchair like frame parts or upholstery can after long exposure to the sun reach temperatures over 41 which may cause discomfort or burns Check that the following parts are correctly fitted When mounting accessories etc be careful not to on the wheelchair trap your fingers Wheels Thereis always an increased risk of trapping parts Backrest of your body when tilting the wheelchair s back Anti tip device and seat Push handles Footrests Brakes Armrests Lap belt Seat back upholstery Invacare Blade 2 4 WHEELCHAIR OVERVIEW Invacare Blade Transit version Transit wheel Castor Footrest Outrigged frame Seat Armrest Backrest Push handles Backrest folding mechanism c CQ Self propel version Rear wheel 2 Handrim 3 Spoke guard 4 Castor 5 Swing away fottrests 6 Brake 7 Seat 8 Armrest 9 Backrest 10 Pus
15. d provided that the wheelchair is maintained properly the lifetime of the Invacare Blade is approximately 5 years If the wheelchair is used less frequently e g if you use it inside your apartment only and if it is maintained perfectly the service life may increase accordingly 2 Safety 2 1 LIFTING THE WHEELCHAIR 2 3 SPECIFIC RISKS Below you will find a number of points affecting your personal safety Read them carefully Invacare is only responsible for product changes car ried out by trained personnel We reserve the right to make any changes to equipment and specifications without prior notice Failure to comply with instructions given may result in personal injury and or product damage Check each of the following before using the wheelchair that all parts are attached securely to the frame that all wheels knobs screws and nuts are properly tightened that all brakes and anti tip devices function correctly e Never lift the wheelchair by the detachable arm rests footrests backbrace or by the adjustable push handles e Always apply the brake before getting into or out of the chair e Never stand on the footplates when getting into or out of the chair because of the risk of tipping e Changing the seat angle gives an increased risk of tipping over Always lift the wheelchair by grabbing the frame at The handrims may become hot due to friction the points shown in the picture whi
16. e User Manual 4 During the period of the warranty any parts that have become defective due to faulty workmanship or materials will be renewed or repaired free of charge by the Invacare supplier 5 The warranty will be forfeited should any unauthorised alteration be made to the equipment 6 The purchaser s statutory rights under the Consumer Protection Act are not affected 1 5 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 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 defective assembly or setting up by the purchaser or third parties defective or negelectful treatment use of unsuitable spares 1 6 CUSTOMER SERVICE For contact details please refer to the last page of this publication where you will find addresses to the European sales companies Invacare Blade 1 7 ACCIDENTS NEAR ACCIDENTS Please inform your Invacare office immediately of any accidents or near accidents that have been caused by this wheelchair and that have led to or could have led to personal injury The relevant authority must also be contacted and reported to 1 8 INTENDED USE INVACARE BLADE Indoor and outdoor configurable wheelchair offered with various options compliant with EN 12184 1999 Section 5 Class B The Blade Plus manual wheelchair ha
17. ed There is a danger the belt might slip if the belt is threaded through only one Adjustment Ensure that the user is sitting fully back in the seat and that the pelvis is as upright and symmetrical as possible not forward on one side or tilted back Position the lap belt so that the hip bones can be felt above the belt Adjust the length using the buckles so that there is just sufficient room for your hand to slide between your body and the belt It is recommended that the clasp is kept in a central position i e make adjustments to each side These adjustments should be checked and possibly changed each time the belt is used 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 5 9 4 Recliner backrest Gas Spring Type CAUTION It is recommended that this operation be performed only by the attendant Always make sure that the backrest is locked in place to ensure perfect safety for the user Keep fingers away from moving parts levers cylinders mechanisms etc to prevent injuries Grip the push handles with both handles 2 Pull the triggers and raise or lower the back to the desired position supporting the backrest by means of the push handles at all times during adjustment Release triggers Invacare Blade 5 9 5 Hub brakes
18. h handles Backrest folding mechanism 3 Technical data 3 1 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Seat width Seat depth Seat height Backrest height Armrest height _ Folded width Total height Total length Legrest length ES Weight Maximum user Maximum weight SM incline Seat width inches Seat depth inches Seat depth cm Seat to Ground height inches 18 Seatto Ground heightcem 4577cm 0 S Y Backrestheightinches 16 T J Backrestheightem 42cm T Armrest height Adjustable inches 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 Armrest height Adjustablecm 9cm 11 5cm 14cm 16 5cm 19cm 215cm 1 Legrest length 15 2809 9 o 75 S Total width Swingaway inches 17 18 19 20 21 22 Total width Swingaway cn 43cm 46cm 48cm 51cm 53cm 56cm Total width Outrigged inches 188 198 204 210 224 23 Total width Outrigged cm 47cm 49 5cm 52cm 54cm 57cm 60cm Totalheight 462 94em Totallength 89 94em Weight 1135 15kg 0 e S Maxuser weight 90g 1 1 1 Invacare Blade 3 2 UPHOLSTERY AND FRAME COLOURS Upholstery type and Backrest cover Black Canvas Frame colours Black metallic red metallic blue metallic pur
19. installation 4 1 DELIVERY CHECK Any transport damage must be reported immediately to the transport company Remember to keep the packaging until the transport company has checked the goods and a settlement has been reached 4 2 ASSEMBLY When you receive your wheelchair you must fit the backrest armrests and legrests onto the chair The assembly is simple and does not require any tools 4 2 1 Backrest When delivered you might need to put the backrest in place Raise the top part of the backrest to an upright position and make sure that the locking mechanisms A are secure Now check that the backrest is secured firmly N in position 4 2 2 Armrests The armrests can be removed for easier storage and allow sideways transfer from the chair They can also be adjusted in height to suit the individuals preference see page l6 4 2 3 Rear wheels Attach the rear wheels by pressing button A in the centre of the hub whilst simultaneously sliding the axle into the rear wheel position attachment of the positioning plate It is very important that you check that the locking B has actually locked the wheel into position when the centre button has been released Take hold of the wheels and try to detach them This should NOT be possible Invacare Blade 4 2 3 Swing away footrests Place the footrests on the holders A on the outside of the frame Turn inwards and activate the spring mechanism
20. ked with this symbol Invacare 27 7 The backrest must be adjusted to an upright posi 4 n order to be used as a seat during transport in tion a vehicle the wheelchair must be equipped with a pelvic belt Incorrect placement of safety belt 5 The vehicle s safety belt should fit as tightly across the user s body as possible without discomfort The upper part of the safety belt should fit over the user s shoulder as illustrated No part of the 8 The 3 point safety belt must not be held away from the user s body by parts of the wheelchair safety belt must be twisted such as armrests or wheels etc X P d XE 6 The pelvic part of the 3 point safety belt must be worn low across the pelvis so that the angle of the pelvic belt is within the preferred zone A of 30 to 75 to the horizontal A steeper angle is preferred but never exceeding 75 Invacare Blade 7 2 RESTRAINT METHODS Frontal restraints with straps Connect the frontal straps around the castor attachment See pictures for exact placement 2 Release brakes and tension front straps by pulling the wheelchair backwards Re apply wheelchair brakes Swing away foot rests Outrigged castors Invacare Rear restraints Attach the snap hooks on the rear straps to the vertical rear tube by the rear wheel attachment 2 Tighten the straps For transit versions of the wheelchair the attachment poi
21. ls Ensure that the wheelchair does not roll backwards To dismount kerb follow the procedure above but in reverse order step 4 3 2 and then to move off a kerb 25 26 6 6 KERBS ALTERNATIVE METHOD 6 7 ESCALATORS AND STAIRS This method is generally used by experienced assist ants who are stronger than average It can also be used when the kerb or step is low and only constitutes a minimal obstacle The assistant steps backwards onto the pavement and pulls the wheelchair up onto the pavement It is impor tant for the assistant to use his or her body correctly to prevent injury Tip the wheelchair backwards and roll the chair over the kerb onto the pavement Take particular care if the kerb is wet or slippery Do not use escalators when you are in the wheelchair Find out whether there is a lift nearby We recommend that you receive help from two assistants to get up and down stairs One assistant walks in front of the chair holding the frame of the wheelchair whilst the other assistant walks behind the chair holding the push handles Check that the push handles push bar are securely fixed in place before you start Fold the anti tip devices upwards Balance the wheelchair on the rear wheels until the balance point is found The wheelchair is then rolled down the stairs step by step by letting the rear wheels roll over the edge of each step Assistants must not lift by gripping the removable armrests or legrests
22. nts are the same 29 30 8 1 8 Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE T t S E x we Oo N o 5 5 o n n c x 2 Br 5 oa ON sc sc co E o c 1 Genral J The wheelchair unfolds and folds easily The wheelchair moves in a straight line no resistance or drag Manual brakes Attendant Hub Brakes The brakes do not touch the tyres when moving The brakes are easy to operate The articulations are not worn and do not show signs of play 3 Crosbars J oo xamine them to check that they are not worn or bent X Clothing protectors armrest upholstery Check that all fixings are in position and tightened EN EH NER NEN ERN NEN Ss ue NM NEN EN Eu E PE NEN NM NEN pu NM E NEM NEN X ECCL PPE r NES EN NN NN I EN pe ES E _ nm ES Mu Es mus NEN NE NN NEN EN E un NN en NN ET man NEN RES Invacare Blade 8 2 CLEANING Wipe metal parts and the upholstery regularly with a damp cloth A mild detergent may be used If neces sary the upholstery can be washed at 40 C Normal washing powder liquid may be used For disinfection only use alcohol based detergent Washing and Disinfection Remove all loose and removable covers and wash these in a washing machine following the
23. p device on the wheelchair N Do not remove the handrims They provide stability to the wheel and the entire wheelchair 5 5 1 Tyre pressure The pressure is shown on the tyre and must never be exceeded Remember that the tyre pressure on both wheels should be the same to ensure perfect steering In case of a puncture the tyre has to be removed from the rim Press the valve to let all the remaining air out of the inner tube Pull the tyre off the rim Repair or replace the inner tube Put the tyre back on the rim Inflate the tyre to the required pressure NB It may be necessary to use one two tyre removal tools not supplied Invacare Blade 5 6 AXLES 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 For illustration see page 12 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 Fixed wheels No adjusment is required however check on a weekly basis that the axle nut are secure Invacare 5 7 BRAKES 5 7 1 User brake The manual brakes are used to immobilise the wheel chair in a stationary position They are not intended for slowing down and should not be used when the whe elchair is moving They sho
24. personal safety but also the contin ued high performance and long service life of your wheelchair Whenever you need special advice and assistance or if there is any problem with your wheelchair do not hesitate to contact the local INVACARE dealer He is just a phone call away and has all the equipment and knowhow required to provide you with expert professional service 1 2 SYMBOLS This symbol means warning and is used in the user manual for important information to prevent injuries and material damage 1 3 COPYRIGHT PROTECTION The information set out in this manual may be modified without prior notice This manual contains copyright information All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced with out prior written agreement from INVACARE or its appointed representative 1 4 WARRANTY Contractual guarantee This is to certify that your Blade wheelchair is warranted by Invacare for a period of 5 years for the frame and crossbars and 24 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 2 Ifa defect or fault is discovered the supplier from whom the appliance was purchased obtained should be notified immediately 3 The manufacturer will not accept responsibility for damage caused by misuse or the non observance of the intructions set out in th
25. ple 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 Folding Fixed Vertical back with adjustable push handles 0 30 reclining back Seat cushions Standard 5 cm Flotech lite Legrests Swing away Outrigged Height backward forward and rotational adjustment footplates Multi adjustable Rea Adapt style footplate Armrests Detachable with adjustable height Castors 12 5 2 5 cm solid 12 5 4 5 solid Rear wheels 12 5 20 22 solid or pneumatic Brake Push to lock brakes Extended push to lock brakes Attendant drumbrake Others Spoke guard Anti tip device Table Tray fixation Pelvic belt Sideguard Tipping lever Capstan handrim Invacare LHSISH 3 4 CONFORMANCE TABLE WIDTH DEPTH WIDTH 140 25 5 11 28 12 30 5 cm 13 33 14 35 5 15 38 cm 9 23 cm 10 25 5 11 28 cm Invacare Blade 3 5 IDENTIFICATION LABEL Maximum incline Manufacturing date INVACARE International SARL D Serial No occ Max user weight d 8 nladen weight otal weight Location of the identification serial label on the wheelchair Invacare Blade 4 Set up and
26. s 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 on both indoor and outdoor environments The wheelchair has in its standard format been desig ned to accomodate users who weigh up to a maximum of 90 kg have all limbs intact and have sufficient upper body strenght to maintain a safe position within the wheelchair without the addition of supporting aids Adaptions from standard wheelchair format are available to accomodate users who do not meet the above criteria but these will only be considered after a suitable assessment of the risk has been carried out by a qualified person For example A user with either a full or a partial amputation or other condition which affects the centre of gravity will need to have a stability evaluation to minimize the risk of inadvertant tipping The wheelchair should only be used in accordance with the safety advice given within this user guide Failure to follow the recommended advice could lead to personal injury No claims are made that the product will medically inprove the circumstances or condition of the user Invacare 1 9 SERVICE LIFE INVACARE BLADE We assume that our wheelchairs will be in use daily For this reason the whole equipment is subject to an almost continuous stress and consequently natural wear and tear Taking this into consideration an
27. ties Wheels tyres and tubes The handrim rim spokes and hub are made of steel stainless steel or aluminium and can be recycled according to above Tyres and tubes are made of rubber and can be recycled according to above Packing All Invacare packing material is developed to fit the products in an optimal way to reduce unnecessary material waste All boxes are recyclable Contact your local recycling agent to otain the correct information on how to handle the above mentioned materials Invacare Blade Sales Units Belgium amp Luxemburg Invacare nv Autobaan 22 B 8210 Loppem Tel 32 0 50 83 10 10 Fax 32 0 50 83 10 II belgium invacare com Danmark Invacare AIS Sdr Ringvej 37 DK 2605 Brondby Tel 45 0 36 90 00 00 Fax 45 0 36 90 00 01 denmark invacare com Deutschland Invacare Aquatec GmbH AlemannenstraBe 10 D 88316 Isny Tel 49 0 75 62 7 00 0 Fax 49 0 75 62 7 00 66 info invacare aquatec com 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 European Distributor Organisation Invacare KleiststraBe 49 D 32457 Porta Westfalica Tel 49 0 57 31 754 540 Fax 49 0 57 31 754 541 edo invacare com Espana Invacare SA c Areny s n Poligon Industrial de Celra E 17460 Celra Girona Tel 34 0 972 49 32 00 Fax 34 0 972 49 32 20 contactsp invacare com France
28. ties and specialists and it states a minimum demand on wheelchairs regarding transport in vehicles This standard is updated regularly as knowledge and experience increases In reality an incident will be different from the circumstances in a test laboratory environment For example will speed impact angle configuration of the chair user weight and deceleration probably vary Invacare declines any responsibility for the outcome of a possible accident where our products are involved We have chosen to test what we believe to be a frequently occurring configuration with common adjustments made Configurations and accessories that are unsuitable for seated transport in a vehicle are mentioned later on in this chapter 7 1 TRANSPORTING WHEELCHAIRS WITH USERS IN VEHICLES 2 The wheelchair should be secured in the vehicle with a 4 point restraint system The user should wear a 3 point safety belt secured in the vehicle Both the 4 point restraint system and the 3 point I The wheelchair and user should be transported safety belt should be approved according to ISO forward facing in the direction of travel All aux 10542 2 equipment such as tables trunk support abduction cushion etc should be removed and Note Non contractual picure for information only stored safely so that they do not injure anyone during any kind of accident 3 The tie down points on the wheelchair where the restraint system straps should be placed are mar
29. uld be applied together Use The brakes are operated by moving the brake handle A towards the front of the wheelchair When the brakes are applied the wheelchair should resist movement Adjustment It may be necessary to adjust the brakes after repairing a puncture or because of wear on the pneumatic or solid tyre Slacken clamp screws and adjust the brake assembly to achieve adequate braking Tighten the clamp screws firmly after adjustment NB The brakes are fitted in pairs to the wheelchair When adjusting or removing remember that there is one brake for the right hand side and another for the left hand side Brake extension 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 20 5 8 CASTORS The front wheels have a diameter of 125mm For the different types of castors available please refer to the prescription form No adjustment is necessary for the castors Forks The fork connects the chassis and the wheel Adjustment The forks do not require adjustment Check that the fork rotates freely Invacare Blade 5 9 ACCESSORIES 5 9 1 Rear anti tippers The anti tippers help prevent you from tipping over Invacare recommend the use of anti tippers at all times 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
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