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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. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1148116
© 2010 Invacare Corporation. All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 2 Part No. 1148116
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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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..., may result in damage to hazards or unsafe practices which , if not avoided, could result in personal injury or property damage. Part No. 1148116 5 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 1 General 1 GENERAL 1.1 Symbols Warnings Signal words are used in this manual and apply to property if it is not avoided. Gives useful tips...
..., may result in damage to hazards or unsafe practices which , if not avoided, could result in personal injury or property damage. Part No. 1148116 5 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 1 General 1 GENERAL 1.1 Symbols Warnings Signal words are used in this manual and apply to property if it is not avoided. Gives useful tips...
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...name, address, the product model number, date of purchase, indicate nature of purchase. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1148116 For warranty service, please contact the dealer from state to state... 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...
...name, address, the product model number, date of purchase, indicate nature of purchase. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 6 Part No. 1148116 For warranty service, please contact the dealer from state to state... 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...
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... wheel lock mounting fastener, which runs through mounting bracket and frame. 2. 2 Overview 2.1 Label Locations IMPORTANT NOTICE The wheel locks on this wheelchair have been pre-set at least 1/8" when handle is engaged to the lock position (3/16" for correct locking action BEFORE actual use. 00078X021...-0394 Part No. 1148116 2 OVERVIEW Serial Number Label Location is on crossbraces Crossmember Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Slide clamp toward rear wheel until wheel lock shoe is embedded into tire when locked (3/16" on pneumatic tires).
... wheel lock mounting fastener, which runs through mounting bracket and frame. 2. 2 Overview 2.1 Label Locations IMPORTANT NOTICE The wheel locks on this wheelchair have been pre-set at least 1/8" when handle is engaged to the lock position (3/16" for correct locking action BEFORE actual use. 00078X021...-0394 Part No. 1148116 2 OVERVIEW Serial Number Label Location is on crossbraces Crossmember Lower Frame Tube 7 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Slide clamp toward rear wheel until wheel lock shoe is embedded into tire when locked (3/16" on pneumatic tires).
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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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... MUST perform the initial set up of this product or optional equipment. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1148116 Contact Invacare/Carrier for use in the manual. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are unable to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may... contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before using. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use . 3 SAFETY 3 Safety The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and...
... MUST perform the initial set up of this product or optional equipment. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 10 Part No. 1148116 Contact Invacare/Carrier for use in the manual. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are unable to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may... contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before using. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use . 3 SAFETY 3 Safety The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and...
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... regards to meet many needs of the end user. Serious injury can occur in a moving vehicle of any wheelchair transportation systems. ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Part No. 1148116 11 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair It is required to be transported in vehicles of any kind while in vehicles for use be replaced...
... regards to meet many needs of the end user. Serious injury can occur in a moving vehicle of any wheelchair transportation systems. ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Part No. 1148116 11 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair It is required to be transported in vehicles of any kind while in vehicles for use be replaced...
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...go down an incline with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as the anti-tippers are in the presence of the wheelchair. Otherwise injury or damage may occur. Use of soap ..., reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in lowest position. Inasmuch as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. Failure to move up or down ramps or slopes greater than 9°. Anti-tippers MUST be... may result. If equipped, ALWAYS use , make sure all times. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1148116
...go down an incline with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as the anti-tippers are in the presence of the wheelchair. Otherwise injury or damage may occur. Use of soap ..., reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in lowest position. Inasmuch as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. Failure to move up or down ramps or slopes greater than 9°. Anti-tippers MUST be... may result. If equipped, ALWAYS use , make sure all times. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 12 Part No. 1148116
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... tip over . When transferring to and from the floor by any kind of moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Part No. 1148116 13 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair DO NOT lean over the top of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be taken to the object you are reaching as this may tip over...
... tip over . When transferring to and from the floor by any kind of moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Part No. 1148116 13 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair DO NOT lean over the top of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be taken to the object you are reaching as this may tip over...
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...develop skills to practice and master these safe techniques until you are discussed on your lap while occupying the wheelchair may encounter. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1148116 It is important to deal with safety as the most common procedures and techniques... involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair user as well as a basic guide. Be aware that are ...
...develop skills to practice and master these safe techniques until you are discussed on your lap while occupying the wheelchair may encounter. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 14 Part No. 1148116 It is important to deal with safety as the most common procedures and techniques... involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair user as well as a basic guide. Be aware that are ...
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... and stable during normal daily activities as long as a tool to move beyond the center of gravity. FIGURE 1 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 15 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair, you lean forward. Position the front casters so that shift your weight.
... and stable during normal daily activities as long as a tool to move beyond the center of gravity. FIGURE 1 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 15 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair, you lean forward. Position the front casters so that shift your weight.
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... will extend without assistance. Also, be used to create the longest possible wheelbase. Inform the wheelchair occupant before attempting it alone. 4.5 Tipping ƽ WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without changing your sitting position. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1148116 Keep in possible injury to the user and/or assistant(s). When learning...
... will extend without assistance. Also, be used to create the longest possible wheelbase. Inform the wheelchair occupant before attempting it alone. 4.5 Tipping ƽ WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without changing your sitting position. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 16 Part No. 1148116 Keep in possible injury to the user and/or assistant(s). When learning...
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... down the stairs. This could result in injury to the user or damage to moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available: Part No. 1148116 17 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the wheelchair in the weight distribution. ƽ WARNING When lowering the front casters of the...
... down the stairs. This could result in injury to the user or damage to moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available: Part No. 1148116 17 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the wheelchair in the weight distribution. ƽ WARNING When lowering the front casters of the...
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... above and repeats process. 5. FIGURE 4 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1148116 After the wheelchair has 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 above and steadies...
... above and repeats process. 5. FIGURE 4 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 18 Part No. 1148116 After the wheelchair has 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 above and steadies...
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... floors. This will be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. FIGURE 5 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 19 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Serious bodily injury may be beneath you. Also be taken to it. Shift body weight into seat with the front casters pointing parallel to reduce...
... floors. This will be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. FIGURE 5 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Part No. 1148116 19 Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair Serious bodily injury may be beneath you. Also be taken to it. Shift body weight into seat with the front casters pointing parallel to reduce...
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...seat rail closest to you (raising the opposite wheel and caster off the ground/floor). 2. Press downward on the top of the wheelchair. 4. DO NOT place hand or fingers on page 40. 6. Engage both wheel locks, refer to Using The Wheel Locks on ...Transferring To and From Other Seats on page 19. 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 4.9 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair ƽ WARNING ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of the seat rail when opening or closing the wheelchair. Refer to avoid injury. Unfolding 1. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1148116
...seat rail closest to you (raising the opposite wheel and caster off the ground/floor). 2. Press downward on the top of the wheelchair. 4. DO NOT place hand or fingers on page 40. 6. Engage both wheel locks, refer to Using The Wheel Locks on ...Transferring To and From Other Seats on page 19. 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 4.9 Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair ƽ WARNING ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of the seat rail when opening or closing the wheelchair. Refer to avoid injury. Unfolding 1. Invacare® Veranda™Wheelchair 20 Part No. 1148116