Ben 9+ User Guide 1420234 MH 01-11-10
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1. Yes you can Invacare Ben 9 User Guide OnNaou lI 12 13 I I 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 2 1 Contents Useful Symbols In This Manual Warranty Terms amp Conditions Limitation of Liability Introduction Intended Use Safety amp Operating Limits Weight Limit Safe Slope Reaching For An Object From A Wheelchair Transferring To Another Seat Tilting Balancing On The Rear Wheels amp Obstacle Climbing Steps Stairs Or Obstacles Over 50mm High Upward amp Downward Slopes Operating Limits Heat and Fire Warnings Use Folding amp Unfolding The Wheelchair Summary Of Safety Instructions General Descriptions Backrest Seat Armrests Chassis Rear Wheels Castors Manual Brakes Footrest amp Elevating Legrest Calf Straps Page v2 os ou sa 13 17 19 20 21 22 22 24 25 28 29 30 3l 3l 33 34 35 38 14 15 15 1 15 2 16 17 17 1 17 2 18 19 20 21 Backrest Extension Lap Belt Types of Lap Belt Lap Belt Adjustment Routine Checks amp Maintenance Transportation Using your wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle Transporting your wheelchair as luggage Storage Cleaning Product End Of Life 150 7176 part 15 Contacting INVACARE 39 40 40 4l 42 45 45 47 48 48 49 50 51 Useful Symbols In This Manual WARNING This symbol warns you of danger Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product EXPLOSION2. GmbH dem Weissen Stein 21 D 72461 Albstadt Tailfingen Tel 49 0 7432 2006 0 Fax 49 0 7432 2006 299 info ulrich alber de Espafia Invacare SA c Areny s n Pol gon Industrial de Celr E 17460 Celra Girona Tel 34 0 972 49 32 00 Fax 34 0 972 49 32 20 contactsp invacare com France Invacare Poirier SAS Route de St Roch F 37230 Fondetts Tel 39 0 2 47 62 64 66 Fax 34 0 2 47 42 12 24 contactfr invacare com Italia Invacare Mecc San s r l Via dei Pini 62 36016 Thiene VI Tel 39 0445 38 00 59 Fax 39 0445 38 00 34 italia invacare com 52 53 Nederland Invacare BV Celsiusstraat 46 NL 6716 BZ Ede Tel 31 0 318 695 757 Fax 31 0 318 695 758 mobility invacare com care invacare com Norge Invacare AS Grensesvingen 9 Postboks 6230 Etterstad N 0603 Oslo Tel 47 0 22 57 95 00 Fax 47 0 22 57 95 01 norway invacare com island invacare com Osterreich Mobitec Mobilitatshilfen GmbH Herzog Odilostrasse 101 A 5310 Mondsee Tel 43 6232 5535 0 Fax 43 6232 5535 4 office mobitec austria com austria invacare com Sverige amp Suomi Invacare AB Fagerstagatan 9 S 163 91 Spanga Tel 46 0 8 761 70 90 Fax 46 0 8 761 81 08 sweden invacare com finland invacare com Dolomite AB Box 55 V G tgatan 5 5 33421 Anderstorp Tel 46 0 371 58 84 00 Fax 46 0 371 170 90 info dolomite se Switzerland Mobitec Rehab AG Benkenstrasse 2
3. however that the lap belt may have been replaced with an alternative by your therapist to meet your requirements If an alternative lap belt or harness etc has been fitted please ensure you are provided with the manufacturers written instructions for fitting and safe usage Plastic buckle belt adjustment is possible on both sides will allow the buckle to remain u in a central position 40 41 15 2 o Lap Belt Adjustment A lap belt is a standard accessory included with the purchase of your wheelchair this will have been factory fitted or fitted by your INVACARE supplier dealer who would have provided you with a demonstration of operation and fitting etc The lap belt is commonly used to assist wheelchair users to maintain an optimal sitting posture Correct use of the lap belt is intended to help the user especially those with limited sitting balance to remain safe comfortable and well positioned in their wheelchair Note In the interests of safety INVACARE recommend the use of a correctly adjusted lap belt whenever you use your wheelchair The lap belt should be sufficiently tightened to prevent you from sliding down between the belt and seat Adjustment Ensure you are sitting correctly i e fully back in the seat and 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 len
4. on the pivots C and press down Rotate the support to the locked position Adjustment The footrest supports cannot be adjusted Note 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 Elevating Legrests Photographs 12 and 13 The leg rests shown are leg rest supports with an integral pad for supporting the lower leg The leg rests can be swung away and removed Use the operations for swing away and removing are the same as for the footrest supports Adjustment To adjust the angle of the leg rest lift it upwards to the angle required To lower the leg rest hold the leg in one hand and operate the release lever A with the other hand Lower to the required position The calf support pad can be pivoted when folding the wheelchair The position can also be set on the mounting tube in one of three locations It can also be set along the mounting tube by sliding into the chosen location 18 36 37 Note The elevating legrests are fitted in pairs to the wheelchair When adjusting or removing remember that there is one elevating legrest for the right hand side and another for the left hand side Footplate Assemblies Independent footplates for footrest supports Photograph 14 The footplate assemblies comprise of an adjustment tube and footplate and are intended solely as a f
5. the wheelchair without the addition of supporting aids Adaptations from the standard wheelchair format are available to accommodate users who do not meet these criteria these will only be considered after a suitable risk assessment has been carried out by the product prescriber When prescribing wheelchairs for use by full or partial amputees above or below knee single or double it is important to recognise that lower limb amputation will affect the sitting centre of balance of the wheelchair The impossibility of generalising the individual ability of a wheelchair user means it is imperative that the product prescriber carries out a full stability evaluation to ensure that the user is safe in the use of the wheelchair and the risk of the wheelchair tipping is minimised The wheelchair should only be used in accordance with the safety advice given within this user guide Failure to follow the recommended advice within this user guide could lead to personal injury No claims are made that the product will medically improve the circumstances or condition of the user Safety amp Operating Limits Stability and equilibrium To ensure that the wheelchair remains stable and is manipulated correctly you must always maintain good equilibrium Many actions cause the user of a wheelchair to reach out lean over or move about within the wheelchair and outside it These actions will change your centre of gravity and weight distribution of the wheelchair
6. wheelchair becoming hot so take care in using it and touching the surfaces if it is left or used in such an environment Fire and burning The seat and backrest materials have been tested to ensure compliance with ISO requirements for cigarette and match flame equivalent and are non flammable but care must still be exercised if using cigarettes or other smoking products or sources of heat not to drop them onto the seat and or backrest where they can become trapped between contacting trap points on the wheelchair 2 1 Use Unfolding amp Folding The Wheelchair To Unfold Figure 20 Unfold the wheelchair by taking hold of the armrest or the side of the chair nearest to you tip the chair sideways lifting the rear wheel and the caster from the ground and press on the tube supporting the seat upholstery until it is fully down The seat upholstery should be fully open Note Ensure that the seat rails are fully engaged in the plastic carriers before sitting down To avoid injury keep hands and fingers away from moving parts armrests folding frame footrest supports or leg rests etc PULL PUSH m pes a 25 2 22 23 To fold Figure 21 Lift the footplates Release the backrest tension bar if necessary Using both hands take the centre of the seat fabric at the front and back edges and raise it Or tilt the wheelchair to one side and close it using the hand
7. 12 30 5cm composite pneumatic The rear wheels are attached to the sideframes in one position Tyre pressure The pressure is shown on the tyre and must never be exceeded The maximum permitted pressure is 450kPa 65 PSI 4 5 bar 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 Note It may be necessary to use one or two tyre removal tools not supplied WARNING Applicable only to chairs fitted with 24 wheels These chairs are assembled with the wheels set in the rearward position It is important that the chairs are not re configured with the wheels set in the forward position this would allow the footrest hangers to disengage the brake levers when swung away from their locked position causing the chair to become unstable 32 33 Castors Photograph 8 The front wheels have a diameter 190mm 7 5 and a width of either 30mm 7 5 or 45mm 1 75 Forks The fork connects the chassis and the wheel Adjustment The forks do not require adjustment Check that the fork rotates freely Manual Brakes Photograph 9 Brakes The manual brakes are used to immobilise the wheelchair in a stationary posi
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9. A N A Pt 2 Uphill Pt5 Radius mm mm ISO 7176 Obstacle Climbing N A N A ISO 7176 Turn Around Width 1090 1170 Pt 10 Pt5 Limiting Walls mm mm ISO 7176 Maximum Speed N A N A ISO 7176 Handrim Diameter Pt 6 Forward Pt7 ISO 7176 panne Braking N A N A Pt 3 Distance 50 51 Contacting Invacare For questions or support please contact your authorised INVACARE dealer They have the necessary experience equipment and knowledge concerning your wheelchair which enables them to offer you an all round satisfactory service Should you wish to contact us directly we are at your service under the following addresses and telephone numbers European Headquarter Invacare International Sarl Route de Cit Ouest 2 1196 Gland Tel 41 0 22 354 60 10 Fax 41 0 22 354 60 11 hqeurope invacare com WWW INVACARE CO UK 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 39 DK 2605 Brendby Tel 45 0 36 90 00 00 Fax 45 0 36 90 00 01 denmark invacare com Deutschland amp Eastern Europe Invacare Deutschland GmbH KleistraBe 49 D 32457 Porta Westfalica Tel 49 0 5731 75 40 Fax 49 0 5731 754 52 191 info invacare de Aquatec GmbH Alemannenstrasse 10 D 88316 Isny Tel 49 0 7562 7 00 0 Fax 49 0 7562 7 00 66 infor aquatec de Ulrich Alber
10. HAZARD This symbol warns you of an explosion hazard an example of which can be caused by excessive tyre pressure in a pneumatic tyre e Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product NOTE This symbol identifies general information which is intended to simplify working with your product and which refers to special functions REQUIREMENTS This symbol identifies a list of various tools components and items which you will need in order to carry out certain work TRANSPORTATION This symbol identifies important information relevant to transporting your wheelchair in a motor vehicle Warranty Terms amp Conditions Standard INVACARE Terms This is to certify that your wheelchair is warranted by INVACARE Ltd for a period of 2 years for parts and 5 years for frames Only INVACARE chairs purchased at full price are warranted against defective workmanship and materials 2 If a defect or fault is discovered the INVACARE dealer from whom the wheelchair was obtained should be notified immediately 3 The manufacturer will not accept responsibility for damage caused by misuse or non observance of the instructions set out in the 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 without charge by the INVACARE dealer 5 The warranty will be forfeited should any unauthorised alteration be m
11. RDS METHOD METHOD ISO 7176 Overall Length with 1045 1045 ISO 7176 Seat Angle Plane 5 5 ISO 7176 Pt 8 Static Impact and Fatigue Yes Pt 5 Legrest mm mm Pt7 deg deg Strength ISO 7176 Overall Width 562 638 ISO 7176 Effective Seat Depth 425 475 ISO 7176 Pt 9 Climatic Tests N A Pt5 15 to 18 models mm mm Pt7 16 amp 17 mm mm ISO 7176 Folded Length 655 655 ISO 7176 Effective Seat Width 405 480 ISO 7176 Pt 14 Power and Controls N A Pt 5 mm mm Pt 7 15 to 18 models mm mm ISO 7176 Folded Width 265 300 1507176 Seat Surface Height 455 455 ISO 7176 Pt 16 Resistance to Ignition Yes Pt5 mm mm Pt 7 Front Edge mm mm ISO 7176 Folded Height 680 680 ISO 7176 Backrest Angle 15 15 Pt5 mm mm Pt 7 deg deg ISO 7176 Total Weight 18 0 18 6 ISO 7176 Backrest Height 450 450 Pt 5 Kg Kg Pt 7 mm mm Weight of the N A 127 ISO 7176 Footrest to Seat 350 440 Heaviest Part Kg Pt7 Distance mm mm ISO 7176 Static Stability 21 245 ISO 7176 Leg to Seat Surface 100 107 Pt Downhill deg deg Pt7 Angle deg deg ISO 7176 Static Stability Uphill 11 5 14 5 ISO 7176 Armrest to Seat 230 230 Pt deg deg Pt 7 Distance mm mm ISO 7176 Static Stability 18 5 31 ISO 7176 Front Armrest to 440 440 Pt Sideways deg deg Pt 7 Backrest mm mm ISO 7176 Energy Consumption N A N A ISO 7176 Horizontal Location 0 0 Pt 4 Range 7 of Axle mm mm ISO 7176 Dynamic Stability ISO 7176 Minimum Turning 753 945 N
12. Your wheelchair has been designed to remain stable for normal everyday use if it is used correctly taking the precautions recommended in this manual Weight Limit The maximum user weight limit is 127kg 20 stone However the wheelchair user s level of activity is important For example an active user weighing 75kg may subject the wheelchair to more stress than a less active user weighing 100kg We recommend very active wheelchair users to choose an appropriate design of wheelchair Your INVACARE approved distributor will advise you on the best model Safe Slope There is currently no recognised test method that will ensure repeatability and accuracy for determining dynamic stability of a manual wheelchair Minimum Static Stability test results for the Ben 9 wheelchair are as follows Forward facing uphill 11 5 degrees Forward facing downhill 21 0 degrees Sideways across slope 18 5 degrees Based on these results Invacare estimate the maximum safe slope dynamic as 9 degrees However the maximum safe slope could vary depending on the ability of each individual Please consider the following before attempting to negotiate any slope Your your attendants physical capability Length of slope distance to travel Condition of surface being traversed rough wet or slippery surfaces etc will present additional hazards 1 3 Reaching For An Object From A Wheelchair Note All images showing a self propel wheelchair are for i
13. 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 from fault clearance in particular freight and travel costs loss of earnings expenses etc e Natural wear and tear Inappropriate or incorrect use Defective assembly or setting up by the purchaser or third parties Defective or neglectful treatment e Use of unsuitable spares Introduction The User s Manual for the INVACARE s Ben 9 range of transit wheelchairs is designed to provide guidance on their use and maintenance It also gives a brief indication of options available if the standard features are unsuitable The transit type of wheelchair cannot be propelled by the user and can only be pushed by an attendant Ben 9 wheelchairs are designed for outdoor and indoor use and can be folded to be carried in most vehicles The maintenance and safety checks mentioned in the manual should be carried out on a weekly basis If an accident or damage occurs whilst using your wheelchair notify your source of purchase or issue immediately The contents of this manual should be read before using the wheelchair Note For Customers INVACARE provides a wide range of wheelchairs to meet the requirements of customers However the decision on the type of model to be prescribed rests exclusively with qualified advisers INVACARE or its appointed
14. ckrest upholstery Check that it is in good condition x x 8 Rear Wheels Wheel nut and sealed bearings correctly tightened x x x No excessive lateral movement or binding when they are lifted from the x x ground and turned quick release axles correctly locked 9 Handrims Check for rough patches x x 10 Spokes Inspect the spokes in case any are bent broken or slack X X 11 Front Castors Check the axle to ensure that it is correctly tightened by turning the caster The caster should stop gradually ie 12 Fork Fork tube Check that all the fittings are in place x x 13 Pneumatic and solid tyres If the wheelchair has pneumatic tyres check that they are correctly inflated the pressure is shown on the sidewall If the wheelchair has solid tyres check the running surface X X 44 45 Transportation Using your wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle INVACARE always advises that a wheelchair secured in a vehicle will not provide the equivalent level of safety and security of vehicle seating systems and recommends transfer to the vehicle seating but also recognizes that it is not always practical for the user to be transferred In those cases where it is considered that the user must be transported whilst within the wheelchair then the following advice should be followed Seek confirmation from the transporter that the vehicle is suitably designed and equipped to transport a passenger seated in a wheelchair Note The wheelchair use
15. ctical for the user to be transferred Refer to section 23 Transport 24 25 General Descriptions Each wheelchair is specially designed to meet the requirements of its user This manual describes how to adjust the chairs in this range enabling you to find out how to adjust the wheelchair to suit your needs General descriptions Your wheelchair has a number of main parts which will be mentioned throughout this manual These parts are described below Support is provided by the backrest seat and armrests The folding chassis comprises of the side frames and folding cross brace This is the essential supporting framework of the wheelchair on which all the other parts are mounted The rear wheel comprises of the wheel and axle The front castors comprise of the fork and wheels The front wheels provide contact with the ground and the rotating forks steer the chair Manual brake The manual brake is used to park the wheelchair Swing away footrest support and leg rest These are mounted to the chassis and can be swung away to make transfer easier to and from the wheelchair The footplate assembly comprises of the adjustable tube and foot plate These support your feet The heel support strap or calf support strap These two straps support your feet or legs in the best position These parts are illustrated on the following page Features Armrest Assembly 2 Seat Canvas 3 Swing Away Legrest Hanger 4 Footplate Ass
16. embly 5 Front Castor 6 Brake Assembly 7 Rear Wheel 8 Folding Chassis 9 Backrest 26 27 Serial Number Label Maximum incline Manufacturing date Serial No Max user weight Unladen weight Total weight Example of the serial number label which can be found on the side frame of the wheelchair Backrest Photograph I 2 amp 3 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 To fold the backrest of the wheelchair stand behind and simultaneously raise the plunger knobs situated at each side of the backrest frame see below With the plunger knobs fully up the backrest can be folded down To raise the backrest simply lift until it is upright and ensure that the plunger knobs are pushed down positively into the locked position CAUTION Ensure that the backrest locking mechanism is located correctly before using your wheelchair 28 29 Seat Photograph 4 Your seat upholstery is screwed onto the seat tubes of the folding cross brace This model requires no adjustment Just check regularly that the fixing screws are tight If the washers 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 Armrests The armrests are fitted in pairs on the wheelchair When removin
17. erb Note Folding backs should always be checked to ensure they are engaged 1 6 Steps Stairs Or Obstacles Over 50mm High We recommend that you take very great care when taking a wheelchair up or down stairs Two people are required for this ADVICE TO THIRD PERSONS Make sure that you grip onto fixed non removable parts only Use the following procedure for going up stairs Figure 18 Tilt the wheelchair to its point of equilibrium One helper at the back holds the wheelchair up against the first step gripping the handles firmly to lift The second helper holding firmly a fixed part of the front frame lifts the wheelchair above the stairs and holds it while the first helper places one foot on the following step and repeats the operation The wheelchair must not be lowered until the last step has been negotiated and until the chair is clear of the stairs Escalators Do not use an escalator when moving a wheelchair from one floor to another This might cause serious injury 1 7 N Upward amp Downward Slopes Operating Limits Always go straight up and down slopes otherwise the wheelchair might overturn Figure 19 20 21 1 8 Heat and Fire Warnings The wheelchair is made from metal and plastic materials and as with all products made with such materials it can absorb heat from the sun when used outdoors or exposed to sunlight through windows etc This can result in the surfaces of the
18. g them remember that there is one armrest for the right hand side and another for the left hand side Photograph 5 amp 6 The arm rest has a tube which supports the front and back locking devices as 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 towards the back in order to carry out lateral transfers Carry out these operations in reverse order to replace the armrest Turn the front lock A in order to firmly secure the armrest to its location Removal Turn the front lock A and the back lock B in order to release Lift up the armrest Carry out this operation in reverse order to replace the armrest Turn the front lock A and lock B in order to firmly secure the armrest to its locations Adjustment This model does not require any adjustment 30 3 Chassis Side Frames The side frames provide the mounting points for the rear wheels and the castors Adjustment No adjustment is possible on this series of wheelchair Folding cross brace The folding cross brace has two members which enable the wheelchair to be folded Adjustment No adjustment is required To fold or unfold your wheelchair refer to this user guide and safety manual Rear Wheels Rear Wheels Photograph 7 The rear wheels are available as either 12 30 5cm composite MCP tyres or
19. gth of the lap belt using the buckles on either side of the clasp As a guide adjust the length so that there is just sufficient room for your hand to slide between your body and the belt For ease of use it is recommended that the clasp is kept in a central position i e make adjustments to each side Warning During transportation the user should be restrained independently of the wheelchair by a suitably approved restraint system the lap belt supplied with your wheelchair may be used in addition to but never as a substitute for an approved passenger restraint system Routine Checks amp Maintenance Checking Performance As a user you are the first to notice that your wheelchair is not operating properly The following table shows some readily identified symptoms and gives the preliminary checks to be carried out As a general rule the parts subject to wear should be monitored and changed most often tyres on the rear wheels front castor wheels brake pads upholstery The wheelchair The wheelchair The wheelchair Play The castors Creaks and Checks drags to the drags to the turns or moves HE looseness in wobble clicking i right left slowly the chair Tyre pressure is correct and x x x even Nuts bolts and screws are x x x tight The angle of the front forks x is correct The castors are both in contact with x x x the ground at the same time If the symptoms persist
20. information on the risks of using the wheelchair incorrectly if the wheelchair has removable parts such as armrests or leg rests These must NEVER be used as aids when lifting as they may inadvertently become detached and cause injury To tilt the wheelchair Figure 16 a third person should grip the handles firmly Warn the user of the wheelchair before tilting it and remind him her to lean backwards Check that the user s feet and hands are clear of all the wheels Place a foot on the foot tipping lever and push smoothly until the wheelchair is at the point of equilibrium At this stage the helper will feel a difference in weight distribution Turn the wheelchair in the direction required and negotiate the obstacle Lower the front of the wheelchair smoothly holding the handles firmly Use your weight on the tipping lever to act as a counterweight Do not lower the wheelchair suddenly for the last few centimetres before returning to the normal position This might hurt the user Method 2 Negotiating the obstacle backwards Figure 17 The helper should stand on the pavement and turn the wheelchair until the rear wheels are against the kerb Tilt the wheelchair backwards to the point of equilibrium and in a continuous movement pull the wheelchair until the rear wheels mount the kerb and pass onto the pavement Do not lower the castors to the ground until you have pulled the rest of the wheelchair sufficiently far to clear the k
21. les on the back rest or the armrests Summary Of Safety Instructions Summary of instructions for use for improved safety User weight limit including accessories 127kg 20 stone 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 safety limits Do not lean too far back to reach objects behind you you may tip over Do not move your weight or your sitting position in the direction in which you wish to go you may tip over Always apply both manual brakes before trying to get out of or back into the wheelchair The manual brakes are not designed for slowing you down Do not try to stop a moving wheelchair using the manual brakes Do not tilt the wheelchair without assistance from a third person when negotiating obstacles more than 30mm high Do not use an escalator for moving a wheelchair from one floor to another This may cause serious injury Do not use your wheelchair if the tyres are not inflated to the correct pressure shown on the side Do not over inflate the tyres Failure to comply with these instructions may cause the tyre to burst and cause bodily injury Carry out the regular checks recommended in this guide and by your INVACARE approved retailer Use your wheelchair with respect for other people Do not use your wheelchair as a transport seat in a vehicle Unless it is not pra
22. llustrative purposes The limitations on reaching out from a wheelchair shown in Figure I have been produced using a representative sample of wheelchair users Only the arms should extend beyond the seat of the wheelchair For safety reasons the body and head should remain within the wheelbase Position the castors to give the longest possible wheel base Figure 2 Lock the manual brakes on the rear wheels Leaning Forwards Figures 3 4 amp 5 With the wheelchair as close as possible to the object you wish to reach only reach out to take what is within arm s length in normal sitting position Leaning Backwards Figures 6 amp 7 With the wheelchair as close as possible to the object you wish to reach only lean back for objects that are within arm s length in normal sitting position 1 4 Transferring To Other Seats Leaning To One Side Figure 8 This is a dangerous manoeuvre as it is easy to tip sideways When next to an object and leaning over you must use the castors as a means of keeping the wheelchair stable and balanced For your safety it is essential to be in the correct position Do not try to pick something up from the floor if this would upset your balance It is possible to move from and to a manually propelled chair if the following guidelines are followed INVACARE does not recommend any particular method for transferring This is the responsibilit
23. oot support when you are sitting in the wheelchair and should not be used for standing The position of your feet can be retained by either heel loops or a calf strap Each footplate assembly 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 A position the footplate assembly at the required height in the footrest support tube tighten the nut to secure Independent footplate assemblies for elevating leg rests Photograph 15 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 footplate assembly can slide into the elevating legrest on the appropriate side and its height can be adjusted The footplates can be raised for front transfers Adjusting the footplate assemblies on the leg rests Release the set screw A and position the foot rest assembly at the required height in the leg rest tube Tighten set screw A Calf Straps To finalise the foot and leg position your wheelchair has a calf strap on the foot rest supports Adjustment Your calf strap is adjustable just pull the end of the strap to release the hook and eye fastening and adjust the tension Place the end back in position on the fastener and press together to ensure a good fixing The strap is removable Heel support straps To finalise the foot position the re
24. r safety during transportation largely depends upon the diligence of the person securing the tie downs and passenger restraints 2 Any part of the wheelchair accessories etc that can be easily detached should be removed and stored in the vehicle luggage hold during transportation 3 The wheelchair should always be transported in a forward facing direction Rearward facing is only acceptable if the occupant s head and back can be supported by a suitable bulkhead 4 INVACARE recommends that the wheelchair be secured by 4 Point webbing tie down systems as manufactured by Unwin Safety Systems or Koller Safety Restraint Engineers 5 When attaching tie down systems to the wheelchair it is imperative these are fixed onto the main frame of the wheelchair and not onto any attachments or accessories not wheels handrims castors footrests anti tipping levers etc Tie down points are indicated by the tie down stickers in the correct areas 6 The tie downs should be secured as close as possible at an angle of 45 to ensure maximum effectiveness of the restraint in all directions 7 The occupant should be restrained independently of the wheelchair by a suitably approved passenger safety belt or harness Pelvic restraint or lap belts supplied with the wheelchair may be used in addition to but never as a substitute for approved passenger restraints 46 47 17 2 Transporting your wheelchair as luggage When you are transporting your
25. 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 Ben 9 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 Intended Use An indoor and outdoor configurable wheelchair offered with various options compliant with 12183 2009 The Ben 9 manual wheelchair has 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 in both indoor and outdoor environments The wheelchair has in its standard format been designed to accommodate users who weigh up to a maximum of 127kg 20 stone have all limbs intact and have sufficient upper body strength to maintain a safe position within
26. s inevitable that wear tear and usage will eventually render the product unusable INVACARE recommends that the average usable life of this product is five years providing the product has been correctly maintained according to the manufacturer s recommendations When the time comes to replace your wheelchair please remember to dispose of the product responsibly and recycle any recyclable parts as mentioned in this user guide This product may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment if disposed of in areas landfills that are not appropriate according to legislation The crossed out wheelie bin symbol as shown is placed on this product to encourage you to recycle wherever possible Please be environmentally responsible and recycle this product through your recycling facility at its end of life Disposal The equipment packaging is potentially recyclable e metal parts are used for scrap metal recycling e The plastic parts are used for plastic recycling Disposal must be carried out in accordance with the respective national legal provisions e f in doubt ask your local government authority for details of local waste management companies and recycling facilities 21 ISO 7176 PART 15 REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION DISCLOSURE ISO ISO THE WHEELCHAIR CONFORMS TO THE TEST REQUIREMENT MIN MAX TEST REQUIREMENT MIN MAX FOLLOWING STANDA
27. st can be equipped with heel straps The strap cannot be removed and should be repositioned towards the front when folding back the footplate 38 39 Backrest Extension Photograph 16 amp 17 The backrest extension has two uprights B and 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 Adjustment No adjustment is required for this extension However it can be removed for transport Fitting Instructions Backrest Extension is suitable for Vehicle Transport The backrest extension can be used when using your wheelchair as a seat in transportation Please ensure that the extension is securely fitted to the push handles mien Using a M5 x 30mm Hex Hd screw and location ring See photo Slide the location ring inside the slot on the extension tube and then feed the Hex Hd screw through the tube and location ring and firmly secure to the push handle Lap Belt TYPES OF LAPBELT The lap belt is commonly used to assist wheelchair users to maintain an optimal sitting posture Correct use of the lap belt is intended to help the user especially those with limited sitting balance to remain safe comfortable and well positioned in their wheelchair Please note
28. tion They are not intended for slowing down and should not be used when the wheelchair is moving They should be applied together Use The brakes are operated by moving the brake handle 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 Note 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 34 35 Footrests Swing away footrest supports Photograph 10 and 11 The footrest supports can be swung away to the outside rear of the wheelchairs to free the front of the wheelchair and making it easier for the user to transfer to another seat They can be removed Use To swing the support to the outside press the release mechanism lever A 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 A has automatically locked To remove the support carry out the same operation as for swing back and lift the support upwards To refit it offer the support in the open position align the holes B
29. wheelchair you can easily remove certain parts to make the chair smaller and lighter I Start by removing the armrest assemblies refer to guidance provided in section 7 2 Remove the legrest footrest assemblies refer to guidance provided in section 12 Be careful not to trap your fingers between frame and legrest 3 Fold the backrest refer to guidance provided in section 5 4 Folding the chair refer to guidance provided in section 2 1 5 Position the wheelchair in a safe location within the storage compartment of the vehicle Always exercise caution when lifting adopt correct posture and use correct technique to avoid injury Never lift the wheelchair by removable parts armrests footrests etc if left connected 18 Storage When you will not be using your wheelchair for a prolonged period the following precautions will help to keep it in perfect condition Store the wheelchair in a clean dry place Do not put heavy objects on top of it Cover it with a dust sheet to keep it dust free Cleaning The parts of the wheelchair can be cleaned with a soft dry cloth Vynyl or Nylon seat and backrest upholstery and the tyres can be cleaned with a cloth dampened in clean soapy water When you have been out or whenever the metal parts have been wet they should be wiped dry to prevent possible corrosion 48 49 20 Product End of Life Even though your wheelchair has been designed to provide a long and trouble free life it i
30. when the tyre pressure has been corrected and the nuts bolts and screws have been tightened consult your approved INVACARE distributor 42 43 Checking The General Condition For maintenance operations consult your distributor who has all the necessary information Ask your distributor to inspect your wheelchair thoroughly annually and carry out in depth maintenance Regular maintenance allows defective or worn parts to be identified and improves the normal operation of your wheelchair The following table shows what to check when the wheelchair is delivered each week each month and at 6 monthly intervals Checks to be made eee Weekly Monthly General The wheelchair unfolds and folds easily x x The wheelchair moves in a 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 show signs of play x x 3 Cross Bars Examine them to check that they are not worn or bent x x 4 Clothing protectors armrest upholstery Check that all fixings are in position and tightened x 5 Armrests Firmly attached but easy to remove x x Checks to be made Weekly Monthly om 6 Arm Pads Check that the padding is in good condition X x 7 Seat and ba
31. y of a medical adviser who should consider your level of disability and type of wheelchair When transferring either to get out of or return to your wheelchair make sure that the gap between the two seats is as small as possible Figures 9 and 10 When transferring either to get out of or return to your wheelchair make sure that the manual brakes on the rear wheels are on to prevent the wheel moving Figure 11 Turn both castors towards the seat to which you wish to move Lift up the footplates Figure 12 Do not stand on the footplates If possible swing the legrest hangers out to the side to clear the passage Figure 13 If possible remove the armrests on the side between the wheelchair and the other seat Figure 14 A Note Never stand on the footplates Figure 15 1 5 Tilting On The Rear Wheels amp Obstacle Climbing Tilting with assistance from a third person The user should be sitting correctly and firmly in the chair or if unable to support themselves should be strapped in position to prevent them falling out of the chair If a wheelchair user needs assistance in tilting the chair the assistant must know how to use his body correctly Keep your back straight and bend at the knee to tilt the wheelchair Never exert too much force The medical team in charge of the user will advise you in the methods best suited to your morphology The INVACARE approved distributor will provide you with
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