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BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference. EN Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product.
BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference. EN Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product.
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© 2010 Invacare Corporation. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All rights reserved. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1148116 All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®.
© 2010 Invacare Corporation. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. All rights reserved. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1148116 All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®.
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...HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 14 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs...14 Stability and Balance ...14 Coping With Everyday Obstacles ...16 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants...16... Tipping ...16 Stairways ...17 Escalators ...19 Transferring To and From Other Seats...19 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair...20 5 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING 23 Safety Inspection Checklist ...23 Troubleshooting ...26 Maintenance ...26 Part No. 1148116 3 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair
...HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 14 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs...14 Stability and Balance ...14 Coping With Everyday Obstacles ...16 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants...16... Tipping ...16 Stairways ...17 Escalators ...19 Transferring To and From Other Seats...19 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair...20 5 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING 23 Safety Inspection Checklist ...23 Troubleshooting ...26 Maintenance ...26 Part No. 1148116 3 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair
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... Adjusting Forks...36 Removing/Installing Front Casters ...37 12 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS 38 Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers...38 Using/Adjusting The Wheel Locks...40 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 4 Part No. 1148116
... Adjusting Forks...36 Removing/Installing Front Casters ...37 12 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS 38 Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers...38 Using/Adjusting The Wheel Locks...40 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 4 Part No. 1148116
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... or serious injury. ƽ WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in personal injury or property damage. Part No. 1148116 5 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use.
... or serious injury. ƽ WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in personal injury or property damage. Part No. 1148116 5 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair See the information below for efficient, trouble-free use.
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... NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED, PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE, PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE'S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS; THE WARRANTY SHALL...APPLICATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1148116 Invacare warrants this warranty shall be repaired or replaced, at the bottom of the defect and, if the...
... NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED, PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE, PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE'S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS; THE WARRANTY SHALL...APPLICATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1148116 Invacare warrants this warranty shall be repaired or replaced, at the bottom of the defect and, if the...
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... actual use. 00078X021-0394 Part No. 1148116 2 OVERVIEW Serial Number Label Location is on crossbraces Crossmember Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 2 Overview 2.1 Label Locations IMPORTANT NOTICE The wheel locks on this wheelchair have been pre-set at least 1/8" into tire material at least 1/8" when handle is engaged to secure mounting bracket...
... actual use. 00078X021-0394 Part No. 1148116 2 OVERVIEW Serial Number Label Location is on crossbraces Crossmember Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 2 Overview 2.1 Label Locations IMPORTANT NOTICE The wheel locks on this wheelchair have been pre-set at least 1/8" into tire material at least 1/8" when handle is engaged to secure mounting bracket...
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2 OVERVIEW 2.2 Typical Product Parameters VERANDA OVERALL WIDTH: OVERALL DEPTH (W/O FRONT RIGGINGS): SEAT WIDTH: SEAT DEPTH: SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT BACK STYLE: BACK HEIGHT: ARM STYLES: FRONT RIGGINGS: REAR AXLE: REAR WHEELS: HANDRIMS: WHEEL LOCKS: CASTER SIZE: UPHOLSTERY: FRAME FINISH V16RFR V16RLR 231/2 V18PFR V18PLR V18RFR V18RLR 25 inches 31½ inches V20RLR ...to lock 8x1-inch solid rubber Black nylon Black 20 inches 20 inches 151/2 inches Removable Desk Length Hemi swingaway elevating legrests Hemi swingaway footrest Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1148116
2 OVERVIEW 2.2 Typical Product Parameters VERANDA OVERALL WIDTH: OVERALL DEPTH (W/O FRONT RIGGINGS): SEAT WIDTH: SEAT DEPTH: SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT BACK STYLE: BACK HEIGHT: ARM STYLES: FRONT RIGGINGS: REAR AXLE: REAR WHEELS: HANDRIMS: WHEEL LOCKS: CASTER SIZE: UPHOLSTERY: FRAME FINISH V16RFR V16RLR 231/2 V18PFR V18PLR V18RFR V18RLR 25 inches 31½ inches V20RLR ...to lock 8x1-inch solid rubber Black nylon Black 20 inches 20 inches 151/2 inches Removable Desk Length Hemi swingaway elevating legrests Hemi swingaway footrest Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 8 Part No. 1148116
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V18RLR 36.4 pounds 41.2 pounds 2 OVERVIEW V20RLR 22.00 kg V20RFR 20.35 kg 24.40 kg 22.75 kg Part No. 1148116 9 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair VERANDA WEIGHT** (APPROX.): SHIPPING WEIGHT** (APPROX.): WEIGHT LIMITATION: V16RFR 20.05 kg 22.45 kg V16RLR 21.70 kg 24.10 kg V18PFR 38.6 pounds 43.5 pounds V18PLR V18RFR 42.5 pounds 40.2 pounds 47.3 pounds 45.1 pounds 250 lbs (114 kg) These heights can vary ± ¼ inch due to tire wear and manufacturing tolerances.
V18RLR 36.4 pounds 41.2 pounds 2 OVERVIEW V20RLR 22.00 kg V20RFR 20.35 kg 24.40 kg 22.75 kg Part No. 1148116 9 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair VERANDA WEIGHT** (APPROX.): SHIPPING WEIGHT** (APPROX.): WEIGHT LIMITATION: V16RFR 20.05 kg 22.45 kg V16RLR 21.70 kg 24.10 kg V18PFR 38.6 pounds 43.5 pounds V18PLR V18RFR 42.5 pounds 40.2 pounds 47.3 pounds 45.1 pounds 250 lbs (114 kg) These heights can vary ± ¼ inch due to tire wear and manufacturing tolerances.
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...'s manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare products. ! Check all procedures specifically indicated in conjunction with Invacare accessories. also, a qualified technician must perform all parts for use this wheelchair. If you are specifically designed and manufactured for shipping... In case of this equipment - Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for further instruction. Contact Invacare/Carrier for use . Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1148116
...'s manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare products. ! Check all procedures specifically indicated in conjunction with Invacare accessories. also, a qualified technician must perform all parts for use this wheelchair. If you are specifically designed and manufactured for shipping... In case of this equipment - Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for further instruction. Contact Invacare/Carrier for use . Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1148116
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... the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for use be made of the restraints made available by the user. Part No. 1148116 11 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair The seat positioning strap is Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should NOT be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation of a user while in...
... the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for use be made of the restraints made available by the user. Part No. 1148116 11 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair The seat positioning strap is Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should NOT be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation of a user while in...
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...may occur. If equipped, ALWAYS use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1148116 Inasmuch as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on this warning may result. Unless otherwise ... qualified healthcare professional before use anti-tippers. ALWAYS use , make sure all service and adjustment should be performed while the wheelchair is tightened securely. Anti-tippers MUST be observed when traversing such surfaces. Extra caution must be attached at all times. Extra...
...may occur. If equipped, ALWAYS use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1148116 Inasmuch as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on this warning may result. Unless otherwise ... qualified healthcare professional before use anti-tippers. ALWAYS use , make sure all service and adjustment should be performed while the wheelchair is tightened securely. Anti-tippers MUST be observed when traversing such surfaces. Extra caution must be attached at all times. Extra...
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... the handrims for bodily injury or damage to pick them up from the wheelchair, ALWAYS engage both casters parallel to the object you or damage to tip over . Part No. 1148116 13 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair DO NOT attempt to avoid injury. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving... parts to reach objects if you are not brakes. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a seat for any removable (...
... the handrims for bodily injury or damage to pick them up from the wheelchair, ALWAYS engage both casters parallel to the object you or damage to tip over . Part No. 1148116 13 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair DO NOT attempt to avoid injury. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving... parts to reach objects if you are not brakes. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a seat for any removable (...
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... recommends proceeding down ramps or traverse slopes greater than one individual. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1148116 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 4 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs 4.1 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs Safety and handling of the wheelchair require the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as a basic guide. It is important to practice and master...
... recommends proceeding down ramps or traverse slopes greater than one individual. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1148116 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 4 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs 4.1 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs Safety and handling of the wheelchair require the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as a basic guide. It is important to practice and master...
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... times. This can be achieved by reaching down between your knees. FIGURE 1 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 15 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair These movements will cause a change to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as...qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use the front casters as possible and engage wheel locks. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for your safety. Your wheelchair has been designed to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution...
... times. This can be achieved by reaching down between your knees. FIGURE 1 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 15 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair These movements will cause a change to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as...qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use the front casters as possible and engage wheel locks. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for your safety. Your wheelchair has been designed to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution...
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Also, be aware of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to lean back. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1148116 Keep your back straight and bend your wheelchair. When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of all wheels and/or pinch points...
Also, be aware of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to lean back. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1148116 Keep your back straight and bend your wheelchair. When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of all wheels and/or pinch points...
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.../or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Step Tube FIGURE 3 Tipping - Make sure to moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available: Part No. 1148116 17 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Apply a continuous downward motion until the rear wheels roll up or down the stairs. Push... the wheelchair forward until the balance point is necessary to tackle curbs, short stairs, ...
.../or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY. Step Tube FIGURE 3 Tipping - Make sure to moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available: Part No. 1148116 17 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Apply a continuous downward motion until the rear wheels roll up or down the stairs. Push... the wheelchair forward until the balance point is necessary to tackle curbs, short stairs, ...
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... been tilted back to the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the next stair below and repeats process. 5. FIGURE 4 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1148116 If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers...
... been tilted back to the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the next stair below and repeats process. 5. FIGURE 4 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1148116 If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers...
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... the seat to transfer in the seat. Use a transfer board if at all possible. Position the wheelchair as close as possible in or out of the wheelchair tipping forward. This activity may occur. 4.8 Transferring To and From Other Seats ƽ ...engaged to help prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair, every precaution should be beneath you are transferring, with transfer. FIGURE 5 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 19 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Remove or flip up the armrest. During independent transfer, ...
... the seat to transfer in the seat. Use a transfer board if at all possible. Position the wheelchair as close as possible in or out of the wheelchair tipping forward. This activity may occur. 4.8 Transferring To and From Other Seats ƽ ...engaged to help prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair, every precaution should be beneath you are transferring, with transfer. FIGURE 5 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 19 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Remove or flip up the armrest. During independent transfer, ...
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... to you (raising the opposite wheel and caster off the ground/floor). 2. Unfolding 1. Tilt the wheelchair toward you where the seat upholstery is fully open and the seat frame rails are in lowest position. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1148116 Point your hand on the top of the seat rail closest...
... to you (raising the opposite wheel and caster off the ground/floor). 2. Unfolding 1. Tilt the wheelchair toward you where the seat upholstery is fully open and the seat frame rails are in lowest position. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1148116 Point your hand on the top of the seat rail closest...