Invacare Blade Plus User manual

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User Guide

Blade +

Invacare

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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 personal safety, but also the continued high

performance and long service life of your chair.

Whenever you need special advice and assistance, or if there is any problem

with your chair, 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.

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Note for wheelchair users

INVACARE provides a wide range of wheelchairs to meet the requirements

of users. However, the decision on the type of model to be prescribed rests

exclusively with qualified advisors.

INVACARE or its appointed representative shall not be held responsible if a

wheelchair is used that is unsuitable for the users level of disability, if the

wheelchair itself is incorrectly used or if a problem arises due to poor

maintenance.

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 without prior written

agreement from INVACARE or its appointed representative.

This manual gives details of all the options of the Blade + 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.

SAFETY NOTICE

PLEASE ENSURE THE WHEELCHAIR IS

FULLY OPENED AND THE SEAT RAILS ARE

LOCATED IN THE SEAT SADDLES BEFORE SITTING DOWN

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Note for wheelchair users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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1. Safety and operating limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.1 Weight limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.2 Reaching for an object from a wheelchair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.3 Transferring to other seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.4 Tilting the wheelchair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.5 Kerbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1.6 Stairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1.7 Upward and downward slopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2. Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.1 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.2 Propelling the wheelchair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3. Summary of safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4. General description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

5. Backrests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

6. Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

7. The various types of armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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8. Folding chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

9. Rear wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

10. Castors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

11. Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

12. Footrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

13. Backrest Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

14. Rear Anti-tippers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

15. Transit kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

16. Safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

17. Spoke guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

18. Tipping Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

19. Adjusting Recliner Backrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

20. Hub Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

21. Routine Checks and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

22. Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

23. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

24. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

25. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30