Service Manual Invacare Blade+
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1. B 7 AmE ET m s lt lt 1 The pelvic belt is used to prevent the risk of falling or sliding out of the chair and for providing the user with a good posture 2 The pelvic belt is mounted on the backrest brackets Thread the belt through the mounting on the chair and then through the two plastic buckles It is important that both buckles are used There is a danger the belt might slip if the belt is threaded through only one 3 Adjustment Ensure that the user is sitting fully back in the seat and that the pelvis is as upright and symmetrical as pos sible 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 length using the buckles so that there is just sufficient room for your hand to slide between your body and the belt It is recommended that the clasp is kept in a central position i e make adjustments to each side These adjustments should be checked and possibly changed each time the belt is used 4 If the belt has come loose at the metallic clasp it should be threaded according to the pictures a c Please make sure that the belt cannot slide Invacare Blade Invacare Blade NOTES 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 37 DK 2602. Inspection Look for the following No sign of sagging or excessive wear in the canvas 5 Nosigns of fraying especially around the fastener points Headrest Pram handle amp Back Canvas No fasteners are missing amp are not loose e Recliner backrest has a smooth function No sharp edges or burrs Removal of the Reclining Back post Release and remove fasteners on headrest lateral tube 7 e Push in spring pin and lift out headrest kit 6 e Push in spring pin and slide pram handle 4 out of recliner backrest tubes 1 1 Recliner backrest tube 2 Recliner rear seat frame kit 3 Gas strut 300N 5 Recliner backrest seat canvas 7 Headrest lateral tube Release and remove fasteners on recliner backrest canvas 5 slide canvas over recliner backrest tubes Release and remove fasteners on recliner rear seat frame kit 2 Remove recliner backrest tubes 1 To assemble is to reverse the above process Invacare Blade 4 6 VERTICAL BACK WITH ADJUSTABLE PUSH HANDLES l u 2 1 Backrest canvas 7 7 2 Push handles 3 Handknobs 4 Backrest tubes H 3 5 Screws washers and e j e nuts Ml hioo 4 Se e k 5 CIN Jy Inspection Look for the following No sign of sagging or excessive wear in the canvas 1 No signs of fraying especially around the fastener points No fasteners are missing amp are not loose No sharp edg
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4. 1 4 WARRANTY Contractual guarantee This is to certify that your Blade wheelchair is warranted by Invacare for a period of 5 years for the frame and crossbars and 24 months for all other parts This warranty is subject to the following conditions Only Invacare wheelchairs purchased at full price are warranted against defective workmanship and materials 2 Ifa defect or fault is discovered the supplier from whom the appliance was purchased obtained should be notified immediately 3 The manufacturer will not accept responsibility for damage caused by misuse or the non observance of the intructions set out in the Maintenance 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 free of charge by the Invacare supplier 5 The warranty will be forfeited should any unauthorised alteration be made to the equipment 6 The purchaser s statutory rights under the Consumer Protection Act are not affected 1 5 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY This warranty does not extend to the consequential costs resulting from fault clearance in particular freight and travel costs loss of earnings expenses etc Invacare shall not be liable for natural wear and tear inappropriate or incorrect use defective assembly or setting up by the purchaser or third parties defective or negelectful treatment use of unsuitable spares alterat
5. handle assembly A Release the locking levers 7 and fold the push handle 3 down B Unscrew and remove the four taptite screws 17 and cup washers 18 from the push handles C Unscrew and remove the two button head bolts 10 Nyloc nuts 13 and plain washers 12 D Remove the two taptite screws cupwasher Nyloc nut washer lever spring and pin E Slide the backrest canvas off the lower half of the back frame 19 Replacing the backrest canvas and push handle assembly A To replace the backrest canvas is the reverse of the removal however ensure the following B That new nyloc nuts are fitted C That the securing points are undamaged D That new cup washers are fitted as required E That the backrest canvas is stretched evenly and is taut Invacare Blade Removal of snap in bottom casting kit A Ensure that the armrest is removed Support the wheelchair as stable as possible B Using a 5 mm diameter drill bit drill out the four rivets 4 and remove casting AN CAUTION Ensure that when drilling out the rivets 4 the holes in the frame are not damaged Replacing snap in bottom casting kit A Ensure that the casting is located correctly and secure Use pop rivets supplied Removal of hand grip A Remove the push handle assembly Support the push handle in a soft jawed vice B Carefully cut the hand grip 2 along its length The hand grip can then be removed CAUTION Great care must be taken when using sharp instrum
6. the following That the footplate 16 is undamaged and securely fitted in place That the footrest is securely in place That the stem assembly is undamaged That locating holes and bracket are free from damage Any defects to the above will require the assembly to be reapired Removing an adjustable footrest assembly A Unscrew bolt 1 screw 3 and dished washer 6 B Withdraw bolts 1 and spacer 2 Removing a footplate A Loosen but do not remove screws 12 B Slide the footplate 15 free of the pivot asembly 8 Replacing an adjustable footrest assembly A Replacing any component previously mentioned is the reverse of the removal Invacare Blade 19 20 4 10 MULTI ADJUSTABLE REA STYLE FOOTPLATE Inspection Check the following That the footplate is undamaged and securely fitted in position That fasteners are secure and not loose Removal of Multi Adjustable REA style Footplate Release and remove fasteners Remove footplate assembly To assemble is to reverse the above process Invacare Blade 4 11 ARMREST ASSEMBLY 1 Armrest pad 2 Bung 3 Taptite screw 4 Armrest frame 5 Skirt guard 6 Cup washer 7 Taptite screw 8 Armrest block 9 Pozidrive head screw 10 Dished washer 11 Nyloc nut 12 Armrest stop Removing and replacing an armrest assembly A Check the armrest 1 and frame 4 for any defects see Inspection If any defects are observed see below fo
7. 5 Brendby Tel 45 0 36 90 00 00 Fax 45 0 36 90 00 01 denmark invacare com Deutschland Invacare Aquatec GmbH AlemannenstraBe 10 D 88316 Isny Tel 49 0 75 62 7 00 0 Fax 49 0 75 62 7 00 66 info invacare aquatec com Ulrich Alber GmbH Vor dem Weissen Stein 21 D 72461 Albstadt Tailfingen Tel 49 0 7432 2006 0 Fax 49 0 7432 2006 299 info ulrich alber de European Distributor Organisation Invacare KleiststraBe 49 D 32457 Porta Westfalica Tel 49 0 57 31 754 540 Fax 49 0 57 31 754 541 edo invacare com Espa a Invacare SA c Areny s n Pol gon Industrial de Celr E 17460 Celr 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 Fondettes Tel 33 0 2 47 62 64 66 Fax 33 0 2 47 42 12 24 contactfr invacare com Ireland Invacare Ireland Ltd Unit 5 Seatown Business Campus Seatown Road Swords County Dublin Ireland Tel 353 810 7084 Fax 353 810 7085 ireland invacare com Italia Invacare Mecc San s r l Via dei Pini 62 1 36016 Thiene VI Tel 39 0445 38 00 59 Fax 39 0445 38 00 34 italia invacare com Nederland Invacare BV Celsiusstraat 46 NL 6716 BZ Ede Tel 31 0 318 695 757 Fax 31 0 318 695 758 nederland invacare com csede invacare com Norge Invacare AS Grensesvingen 9 Postboks 6230 Etterstad N 0603 Oslo Tel 47 0 22 57 95 00 Fax 47
8. Armrest height Adjustable cm 9cm 11 5cm 14cm 16 5cm 19cm 215cm Legrestlength 15 28c9m Total width Swingaway 17 18 19 20 21 22 Total width Swingawaycm 43cm 46cm 48cm 51cm 53cm 56cm __ Total width Outrigged inches 18 19 20 214 224 23 Total width Outriggedcm 47cm 49 5cm 52cm 54cm 57cm 60cm Totalheight 62 94em 0 0 Totallength 89 94em Weight 135 15kg 0 T Max user weight Invacare Blade 9 3 2 UPHOLSTERY AND FRAME COLOURS Upholstery type and Backrest cover Black Canvas Frame colours Black metallic red metallic blue metallic purple 3 3 EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES Invacare offers the Blade Plus wheelchair in various defined optional types Please refer to the Invacare Ltd prescription forms or contact the Invacare cumstomer service for further information Backrest Folding Fixed Vertical back with adjustable push handles 0 30 reclining back Seat cushions Standard 5 cm Flotech lite Legrests Swing away Outrigged Height backward forward and rotational adjustment footplates Multi adjustable Rea Adapt style footplate Armrests Detachable with adjustable height Castors 12 5 2 5 cm solid 12 5 4 5 solid Rear wheels 12 5 20 22 solid or pneum
9. D USE INVACARE BLADE Indoor and outdoor configurable wheelchair offered with various options compliant with EN 12184 1999 Section 5 Class B The Blade Plus 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 on both indoor and outdoor environments The wheelchair has in its standard format been desig ned to accomodate users who weigh up to a maximum of 90 kg have all limbs intact and have sufficient upper body strenght to maintain a safe position within the wheelchair without the addition of supporting aids Adaptions from standard wheelchair format are available to accomodate users who do not meet the above criteria but these will only be considered after a suitable assessment of the risk has been carried out by a qualified person For example A user with either a full or a partial amputation or other condition which affects the centre of gravity will need to have a stability evaluation to minimize the risk of inadvertant tipping The wheelchair should only be used in accordance with the safety advice given within this user guide Failure to follow the recommended advice could lead to personal injury No claims are made that the product will medically inprove the circumstances or condition of the user 1 9 SERVICE LIFE INVACARE BLADE We assume that our wheelchairs will be in u
10. English Service Manual Yes you can Invacare Blade Invacare Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this publication are updated at the time of printing As part of the ongoing improvement of the products Invacare reserves the right to modify existing models at any time Any use of this publication or parts thereof as well as any reproduction of images must have the written consent of Invacare Invacare Blade CONTENTS l General I I Introduction 1 2 Symbols 1 3 Copyright protection 1 4 Warranty 1 5 Limitation of liability 1 6 Customer service 1 7 Accidents near accidents 1 8 Intended use 1 9 Service life 2 Safety 2 Before any inspection or repair work 2 2 Before operation After completion of work 2 3 Disposal recycling components 2 4 Inspection 2 5 Wheelchair overview 3 Technical data 3 1 Dimensions and weight 3 2 Upholstery and frame colours 3 3 Equipment and accessories 3 4 Conformance table width depth 3 5 Tightening torques 3 6 Identification label 4 Maintenance 4 Tools 4 2 Cleaning disinfecting 4 3 Folding backrest assembly 4 4 Fixed backrest assembly 4 5 Reclining backrest 4 6 Vertical back with adjustable push handles 4 7 Backrest extension 4 8 Swing away footrest hangers 4 9 Adjustable footrest assembly 4 10 Multi adjustable rea style footplate 4 11 Armrest assembly 4 12 Transit wheel assembly 4 13 Qr rear wheel assembly 4 14 Brake
11. assemblies 4 15 Hub brake assemblies 4 16 Castor assembly 4 17 Seat canvas assembly 4 18 Anti tippers step tube 4 19 Spoke guard 4 20 table attachment 4 21 pelvic belt Invacare Blade U1Uc10101 d BHABHA A N DDD OB 10 10 E 11 12 13 13 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 29 30 1 General 1 1 INTRODUCTION This manual provides basic details to enable the Blade Plus Wheelchair to be maintained It is not intended to bea comprehensive maintenance guide policy but is intended for use by competent personnel to enable the chair to be adequately maintained 1 2 SYMBOLS Warning This symbol means warning and is used in the user manual for impor tant information to prevent injuries and material damage gt Tools Service This symbol identifies service work or tools required Explosion hazard This symbol warns you of an explo sion hazard gt Transportation This symbol identifies important information relevant to transporting your wheelchair in a motor vehicle Caution This symbol marks instructions that need special caution 1 3 COPYRIGHT PROTECTION 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 with out prior written agreement from INVACARE or its appointed representative
12. assembly is firmly located and secure C That is can rotate freely 360 D That it is undamaged E Once correctly fitted remove the support and allow the wheelchair to sit on all four wheels Check that it functions correctly Invacare Blade 4 17 SEAT CANVAS ASSEMBLY Seat canvas 2 Taptite screw 3 Cup washer 4 Side frame 5 Seat adjustment tube 6 Hex head bolt 7 Washer 8 Nut 9 Upholstery strip 10 Seat stay Removing and replacing seat canvas Inspection Check for the following Damage to seat canvas Sagging Upholstery strip missing and or damaged Replace and or tighten any screws or cup washers that are missing damaged Removing the seat canvas A Unscrew and remove the six taptite screws 2 and cup washers 3 B Remove the two upholstery strips 9 located inside the seat canvas C Remove the seat canvas Replacing the seat canvas A Replacing the seat canvas is the reverse of the removal B Ensure that the seat canvas is the correct size for the wheelchair being repaired C If a new size seat canvas is being fitted check the following Correct size reinforcing bar is used Seat adjustment tubes 5 have been correctly adjusted The two stays 10 have been correctly adjusted to allow the chassis to take the fitted seat canvas Invacare Blade 27 4 18 ANTI TIPPERS STEP TUBE 1 Anti tipper regular 2 Anti tipper for transit wheels 3 Step tube 4 Anti tipper for reclin
13. atic Brake Push to lock brakes Extended push to lock brakes Attendant drumbrake Others Spoke guard Anti tip device Table Tray fixation Pelvic belt Sideguard Tipping lever Capstan handrim Invacare Blade 3 4 CONFORMANCE TABLE WIDTH DEPTH 9 I23 cm 10 25 5 cm 11 28 cm LHSISH 12130 5 1435 5 N 10725 5 cm N 3 5 TIGHTENING TORQUES The tightening torques stated in the following list are based on the thread diameter for the nuts and bolts for which no specific values have been determined All values assume dry and de greased threads Thread M4 Tightening torque in Nm 10 3 Nm 6 Nm 10 Nm 25 Nm 49 Nm 80 Nm 120 Nm 180 Nm Damage can be caused to the wheelchair due to improperly tightened screws nuts or plastic connections Always tighten screws nuts etc to the stated tightening torque Only tighten screws or nuts which are not liste here finger tight Invacare Blade 11 3 6 IDENTIFICATION LABEL Maximum incline Manufacturing date Model INVACARE International SARL i E igh ax user weight P nladen weight otal weight Location of the identification serial label on the wheelchair 12 Invacare Blade 4 Maintenance 4 TOOLS The following list details the basic tools required to carry out the maintena
14. ents Replacement of hand grip A Apply a few drops of instant glue inside of the mouth of the hand grip B Align hand grip onto push handle and fully locate hand grip onto push handle using a nylon mallet 4 4 FIXED BACKREST ASSEMBLY Backrest canvas Hand grips push handle Taptite screws and washers Button head bolts plain was hers cup washers and nyloc nuts Ce 4 ee _ B 1 ss Inspection Look for the following No signs of sagging or excessive wear in the canvas 1 No evidence of fraying especially around the fasteners points That taptite 17 screws are not missing That cup washers 18 are not missing Removal of the backrest canvas and push handle assembly A Unscrew and remove the six taptite screws and washers 3 from the push handles B Unscrew and remove the four button head bolts washers and nyloc nuts 4 C Lift the push handles off the frame D Slide the backrest canvas off the lower half of the back frame Replacing the backrest canvas and push handle assembly A To replace the backrest canvas is the reverse of the removal however ensure the following B That new nyloc nuts are fitted C That the securing points are undamaged D That new cup washers are fitted as required E That the backrest canvas is stretched evenly and is taut Invacare Blade 15 4 5 RECLINING BACKREST 4 Pram handle 6 Headrest kit
15. es or burrs Removal of the Vertical back with adjustable push handles Release and remove fasteners 5 Release and remove Hand knobs 3 Slide canvas 1 over push handles 2 e Remove backrest tubes 4 To assemble is to reverse the above process 4 7 BACKREST EXTENSION Uprights 2 Upholstery 3 Screws washers and nuts The backrest extension has two uprights 1 and a backrest extension upholstery 2 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 Invacare Bladet 4 8 SWING AWAY FOOTREST HANGERS Inspection Look for the following No sharp edges or burrs No fasteners are missing or are not loose No damage to footplates Removal of the Swing Away Footrest Hangers Release latch bracket to remove hanger assembly from frame To assemble is to reverse the above process Invacare Blade 4 9 ADJUSTABLE FOOTREST ASSEMBLY Bolt 2 Cam roller 3 Countersunk head screw 4 Fixing bracket RH 6 Insert 5 Nyloc nut 7 Footplate spacer B 8 Adjustment tube 9 Plastic cap 10 Clamp plate 11 Washer 12 Screw 13 Footplate spacer A 14 Bolt 15 Footplate Removing and replacing an adjustable footrest assembly Insepction Check
16. ing backrest j fe Inspection Check the following That the Anti tipper assembly is securely fitted in correct position Check that spring clip locks into position and is secure fit Removal of Anti Tipper Step Tube For easy of maintenance the anti tipper assembly can be removed as a complete assembly Push inwards spring clip In a pulling motion remove anti tipper assembly from frame To assemble reverse the above process 28 Invacare Blade 4 19 SPOKE GUARD Inspection Check the following Spoke guards are undamaged Spoke guards are securely in position No damage or excessive wear to cable ties Removal of Spoke Guards For easy of maintenance the Spoke Guards can be removed as a complete assembly Remove cables ties from rear wheel Remove spoke guard from rear wheel To assemble is to reverse the above process 4 20 TABLE ATTACHMENT Inspection Check the following Table tray attachment is undamaged Table tray attachment is securely in position No damage or excessive wear to hand knob Removal of Table tray attachment For easy of maintenance the Table tray attachment can be removed as a complete assembly Remove screw from arm pad assembly Remove table tray attachment To assemble is to reverse the above process Invacare Blade 29 4 21 PELVIC BELT AOU 13 8 TD CT
17. ions to the wheelchair which occur as a result of incorrectly or improperly executed maintenance or overhaul Repairs to any components other than those shown in this manual are not allowed Repairs to any metal work is not generally premitted without express permission of Invacare Ltd All fasteners i e bolts Nyloc nuts and any fastner showing damage must be renewed Invacare Blade 1 6 CUSTOMER SERVICE For Customer Service enquiries repairs servicing and spares contact INVACARE Ltd at the address below Invacare Limited Pencoed Technology Park Pencoed Bridgend CF35 5HZ Switchboard Tel 44 0 1656 776200 Fax 44 0 1656 776201 Customer services Tel 44 0 1656 776222 Fax 44 0 1656 776220 Technical Services Tel 44 0 1656 776333 Fax 44 0 1656 776330 UK invacare com www invacare co uk Please quote these details Part Number Description Quantity required of each item Serial No If the wheelchair has to be transported back to the manufacturer for major reapirs you should always use the original packaging for transport You should include as accurate a fault description as possible 1 7 ACCIDENTS NEAR ACCIDENTS Please inform your Invacare office immediately of any accidents or near accidents that have been caused by this wheelchair and that have led to or could have led to personal injury The relevant authority must also be contacted and reported to Invacare Blade 1 8 INTENDE
18. irmly locked in place Invacare Blade 2 5 WHEELCHAIR OVERVIEW Invacare Blade Outrigged transit version 1 Transit wheel 2 Castor 3 Footrest 4 Outrigged frame 5 Seat 6 Armrest 7 Backrest 8 Push handles 9 Backrest folding mechanism Rear wheel Handrim Spoke guard Castor Outrigged frame Brake Seat Armrest 9 Backrest 10 Push handles 11 Backrest folding mechanism Swing away self propel 1 Rear wheel 2 Handrim 3 Spoke guard 4 Castor 5 Swing away fottrests 6 Brake 7 Seat 8 Armrest 9 Backrest 10 Push handles 11 Backrest folding mechanism Swing away transit version 8 Rear wheel Brake Castor Swing away fottrests Seat Armrest Backrest Push handles Backrest folding mechanism 00 MELOS UD d PM Invacare Blade 3 Technical data Seat height Backrest height Armrest height Total width Folded width Total height Total length 3 1 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Seat width Seat depth Legrest length Maximum user Maximum weight incline Seat width inches Seat depth inches Seat depth cm Seat to Ground height inches 18 SeattoGroundheightem 457com 0 T Backrestheightinches Backrestheightem 42cm T 1 T Armrest height Adjustable inches 3 4 5 6 7 8
19. ments of hub brakes must always be performed by your Dealer Always operate the two brakes simultaneously and do not take slopes exceeding 576 to ensure perfect control of the wheelchair steering Always mount the hub brake attachment in the rear backwards position Invacare Blade 26 4 16 CASTOR ASSEMBLY 1 Fork nut 2 Castor wheel 3 Fork nut 4 Castor wheel Removing and replacing a castor assembly Check the castor wheel assembly for any defescts If any defects are detected see below for maintenance infor mation Inspection Check the following That the castor fork is undamaged That the tyre is not cracked or excessively worn That the castor wheel rotates freely when lifted clear of the ground and spun That the tyre is fitted and concentric within the rim Removing a castor assembly A Raise and support the front of the wheelchair B Using the fork nut 1 3 unscrew the castor wheel until the castor assembly releases from its location C Remove the castor wheel assembly D Check that the castor wheel location is undamaged and clean Replacing a castor wheel assembly Caution A Apply Loctite 243 to the thread of the castor wheel shaft and ensure that the castor wheel is tightened using the fork nut to a torque of 30 Ibf ft A Replacing the castor wheel assembly is the reverse of the removal ensure the following B That the castor wheel
20. nce given in the following sub chapters Pliers Spanners 8 26 mm Pozidrive screwdriver Thin flat bladed screwdriver e Torque wrench Allen keys 4 and 5 mm Protected jaw grips e Nylon mallet Poprivet gun 4 2 CLEANING DISINFECTING Ensure that the product is clean and disenfected before carrying out any maintenance Pay attention to the following points Only use a damp cloth and gentle detergent Do not use any abrasive or scouring agents Do not use any high pressure cleaning devices Invacare Blade 4 3 FOLDING BACKREST ASSEMBLY Backrest canvas Hand grips Push handle Pop rivet Nyloc nut Washer Backrest lever Spring 9 Backrest pin 10 Button head bolt 11 Top casting 12 Plain washer 13 Nyloc nut 14 Rubber buffer 15 Bottom casting 16 Pop rivet 17 Taptite screw 18 Cup washer 19 Frame Uu d 9 M 8 U Inspection Look for the following No signs of sagging or excessive wear in the canvas 1 No evidence of fraying especially around the fasteners points That taptite 17 screws are not missing That cup washers 18 are not missing Inspect the locking mechanism for the following That rubber buffers 14 are not deformed or damaged That it locks safely when the push handles 3 are in the upright position That it is not stiff to operate action should be smooth and positive Removal of the backrest canvas and push
21. nd that it is not stiff That the stop bar is abraded If brake assembly is required to be adjusted please follow Replacing a brake assembly instruction below Removing a brake assembly For ease of maintenence the brake assembly can be removed as a complete assembly Note the position of the assembly A Ensure that the brake assembly is in the unlocked position B Support the brake assembly and unscrew the socket head screw C Remove the brake assembly from its location Replacing a brake assembly Position brake assembly into correct position with rear wheel position Ensure brake shoe is horizontally positioned with rear wheel tyre Brake shoe should only be securely tighten into position when brake locks securely against rear wheel tyre Ensure brake assembly is securely fitted Invacare Blade 4 15 BRAKE ASSEMBLIES Torque Torque 6Nm Torque 40 45 Nm Besides the functions provided by manual brakes the optional hub brakes provide slow down for example on a slope and improve safety because they are still efficient when you have a flat tyre To slow down gradually pull the lever upwards To lock the brake in parking position with the lever tightened push the lock to engage it in the notches of the brake handle then pull the lock up to unlock To adjust braking turn the screw counterclockwise to increase braking force and turn clockwise to reduce it A The specific adjust
22. r instructions on maintenance B The armrest can be renewed as either a complete assembly or the frame skirt guard and armpad Inspection Inspect on a regular basis for the following A Frame 4 skirt guard 5 and finish are undamaged B Armrest pad 1 is undamaged and securely fastened in place Repairing an armrest assembly Note For ease of maintenence the armrest assembly can be replaced as a complete assembly To repair the aremrest assemblu proceed as follows A Support the frame 4 using a soft jawed vice B To remove the armrest pad unscrew the two taptite screws 3 and then remove the armrest pad from the frame C To remove the skirtgurad unscrew and remove the taptite screw 7 and cup washer 6 and slide the skirt gurad from the armrest block 8 D To remove the armrest block unscrew and remove the two pozidrive head screws 9 nyloc nut 11 and dished washer 10 Replacing an armrest assembly To replace any of the components of the armrest is the reverse of the removal however ensure the following A The skirt guard is flush fitting to the frame B Bungs 2 are undamaged when replaced Invacare Blade 21 22 4 12 TRANSIT WHEEL ASSEMBLY n Transit wheel 2 Locknut 3 Washer 9 Inspection Check the following on a weekly basis Damage and excessive wear to either wheel or tyre Spin the wheel and check that no binding grating noise or unconcentric rotation is presen
23. se daily For this reason the whole equipment is subject to an almost continuous stress and consequently natural wear and tear Taking this into consideration and provided that the wheelchair is maintained properly the lifetime of the Invacare Blade is approximately 5 years If the wheelchair is used less frequently e g if you use it inside your apartment only and if it is maintained perfectly the service life may increase accordingly 2 Safety 2 1 BEFORE ANY INSPECTION OR REPAIR WORK These safety instructions are intended to prevent acci dents at work your suitable workshop environment and it is imperative that they are observed Read and observe this maintenance manual and the associated user manual Prop up the wheelchair with appro priate supports before starting the dissassembly or assembly Never use standard nuts instead of self locking nuts When using loctite use goggles and gloves 2 2 BEFORE OPERATION AFTER COMPLETION OF WORK Check all fixings for tight fit Refer to torque settings where applicable All nyloc nuts should be replaced after removal Check that the brake assembly locks fully and that the chair is unable to move Chack that the handgrips are secured and cannot twist or be pulled off Check that the folding back plunger locks securely into the lower back post when the push handles are in the upright position Check that the seat and back upholstery are in a good condition Check
24. t That the rim and spokes are undamaged Removing a transit wheel assembly A Raise and support the wheelchair so the damaged wheel is free of the ground B Using a suitable sized spanner grip the nut located behind the wheel hub C Using a torque wrench unscrew and remove the locknut 2 D Slide the wheel free from its location on the frame Invacare Bladet 4 13 QR REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY 1 Nyloc nut 2 Flat washer 3 Dished washer 4 Locknut 5 Mounting block 6 Bolt 7 Wheel mounting bush 8 Screw 9 Whasher 10 Wheel 11 Spacer 12 Handrim 13 Inner button 14 Axle Inspection 1 Check wheel is not buckled or physically damaged Replace if required 2 Check by hand that each quick release wheel locates correctly in both quick releases axle bushes Ensuring that the ball bearings protrude fully to secure a locked position 3 Check that there is no significant sideward movement 4 Check that fixed axle lock nut is fully secured 5 Check that handrim is in good condition and secure 6 Check tyre for wear and correct inflation when applicable both wheels should allow the same degree of wear see side of tyre for pressure rating 7 Check that spokes for tension and general condition 8 Check brake alignment is horizontal to tyre 9 Check brake functionality Note For ease of maintenance the self propel rear wheel assembly can be purchased as a complete assembly Caution Take care while suppor
25. that the footrests are fitted correctly fitted Check that the hanger assembly is fitted correctly and that it is in working order Check that anti tippers are in good working order if fitted Check that the position belt is securely fitted and in good condition Check that brazed parts are in good condition Check the tyre pressure Check that the transportation tie down labels are in good condition replace if necessary As a last check always carry out a test run 2 3 DISPOSAL RECYCLING COMPONENTS The equipment wrapping is potentially recycable The metal parts are used for scrap metal recy cling The plastic parts are used for plastc recycling Electric components and printed circuit boards are disposed of as electronic scrap Disposal must be carried out in accordance with the respective national legal provisions Ask your city or district council for details of the local waste management companies 2 4 INSPECTION In general a weekly visual check will meet all the inspection ewquirements Ensure that the following things are checked e Fabric is undamaged and has no signs of sagging footrest is correctly fitted Both armrests are securely fitted in place e Brake mechanism operates freely and when locked the wheelchair does not move Footplates are undamaged and are correctly fitted e Tyres are in good order and the wheels are not damaged If stabilisers are fitted they are f
26. ting the wheel chair in order to remove the wheel Handrims are constantly in contact with your hands Make sure that they are not damaged Explosion Hazard Never exceed the pressure on the side walls of the tyre otherwise the tyre may explode andcause injuries Removing a rear wheel assembly fitted with a quick release hub A Push the inner button 13 and slide the wheel assembly out of the locating block Replacing a quick release axle To remove a quick release axle 14 proceed as follows A Remove the wheel see above B Remove the axle 14 from the hub Adjusting a quick release axle A Using a suitable socket on the nut and a suitable spanner on the axle end adjust to give a secured fit into the axle bushes B Ensure that each quick release wheellocates correctly in both quick release axle bushes Removing replacing the handrim A Remove all 8 Screws amp 9 Washers B Remove all 11 Spacers C Remove 12 Handrim D Assemble 12 Handrim with 11 Spacers 9 Washers amp 8 Screws E Ensure all 8 Screws are securely assembled Invacare Blade 23 24 4 14 BRAKE ASSEMBLIES Removing and replacing a brake assembly Note The brake assembly is handed ensure that if both assemblies are removed that the correct assembly is fitted to the correct side Inspection Check the following That the brake assembly locks fully and that the wheelchair does not move That the brake action is positive a
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