Invacare Zipper 2, User Manual

Page 1: ...UK Espa a c Areny s n Pol gon Industrial de Celr E 17460 Celr Girona Portugal Rua Senhora de Campanh 105 P 4369 001 Porto Belgium Luxemburg Autobaan 14 B 8210 Loppem Danmark Sdr Ringvej 39 DK 2605 Br...

Page 2: ...of a wheelchair that has been designed especially to meet your particular requirements Great care has been taken with this wheelchair throughout the whole of its manufacturing process The components...

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Page 4: ...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 wit...

Page 5: ...4 2 2 Propelling the wheelchair 14 3 Summary of safety instructions 15 4 General description 16 17 5 Backrests 18 6 Seat 18 7 The various types of armrest 19 20 Table of contents cont 8 Folding chassi...

Page 6: ...r the wheelchair user s degree of activity is important For example an active user weighing 75 kg may subject the wheelchair to more stress than a user weighing 115 kg We recommend very active wheelch...

Page 7: ...if this would upset your balance 6 7 8 1 3 Transferring to other seats It is possible to move from and to a manually propelled chair if the following guidelines are followed INVACARE does not recommen...

Page 8: ...unable to support themselves should be strapped in position to prevent him falling out of the chair If a wheelchair user needs assistance in tilting the chair the assistant must know how to use his b...

Page 9: ...onto the pavement Do not lower the castors to the ground until you have pulled the backrest of the wheelchair sufficiently far to clear the kerb NB Folding backs should always be checked to ensure the...

Page 10: ...ownward slopes Lean backwards carefully and allow the handrims to slide through your hands Be ready to react at any moment to check the speed and direction by keeping in close contact with the handrim...

Page 11: ...an adult wheelchair 50 kg for a child s wheelchair Do not try to reach objects if you have to move forward on the seat Do not try to reach objects on the ground if you have to lean down beyond the sa...

Page 12: ...of the wheel axle and handrim The rear wheels provide contact with the ground and are driven by turning the handrims The front castors comprise of the fork and wheels The front wheels provide contact...

Page 13: ...well as the armrest pad This armrest can be swung towards the back and can also be removed if required Use To swing away turn the front lock A in order to release Lift the armrest and position it tow...

Page 14: ...D and push in the button spring E adjust to the desired height and tighten the hand wheel D The hand wheel D can be replaced by a screw not included for users who do not often change the height of the...

Page 15: ...for the right hand side and another for the left hand side 12 13 A Note It may be necessary to use one or two tyre removal tools not supplied Warning Applicable only to chairs fitted with 24 wheels Th...

Page 16: ...e assembly at the required height in the footrest support tube tighten the nut to secure 17 18 A B Brake extension Photograph 14 The brakes may be equipped with a handle extension to assist attendants...

Page 17: ...otplate assemblies for elevating leg rests Photograph 20 The foot rests comprise a pair of mounting tube and rest assemblies and are intended solely as a foot support when you are sitting down Each fo...

Page 18: ...handles the wheelchair 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 springs are positioned in the holes of the...

Page 19: ...ve been tightened consult your approved INVACARE distributor Checking the general condition For maintenance operations consult your distributor who has all the necessary information Twice a year ask y...

Page 20: ...straight line no resistance or drag X X 2 Manual brakes The manual brakes do not touch the tyres when moving X X The manual brakes are easy to operate X X The articulations are not worn and do not sh...

Page 21: ...ade to the equipment 6 The purchaser s statutory rights under the Consumer Protection Act are not affected Limitation of liability This warranty does not extend to the consequential costs resulting fr...