Invacare blade+ User Manual
User Manual
English
Invacare Blade
+
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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.
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Contents
1. General 4
1.1 INTRODUCTION 4
1.2 SYMBOLS 4
1.3 COPYRIGHT PROTECTION 4
1.4 WARRANTY 4
1.5 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 4
1.6 CUSTOMER SERVICE 4
1.7 ACCIDENTS/NEAR ACCIDENT 5
1.8 INTENDED USE 5
1.9 SERVICE LIFE 5
2. Safety 6
2.1 LIFTING THE WHEELCHAIR 6
2.2 DAILY PERFORMANCE CHECK 6
2.3 SPECIFIC RISKS 6
2.4 WHEELCHAIR OVERVIEW 7
3. Technical data 8
3.1 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 8
3.2 COLOURS 9
3.3 EQUIPMENT 9
3.4 CONFORMANCE TABLE 10
3.5 IDENTIFICATION LABEL 11
4. Set-up and installation12
4.1 DELIVERY CHECK 12
4.2 ASSEMBLY 12
4.2.1 Backrest 12
4.2.2 Armrests 12
4.2.3 Rear wheels 12
4.2.3 Swing-away footrests 13
5. Components and their
adjustments 14
5.1 BACKREST 14
5.1.1 Backrest extension (option) 14
5.2 SEAT 15
5.2.1 Seat cushion 15
5.3 ARMRESTS 16
5.4 FOOTRESTS 17
5.4.1 Swing-away footrest supports 17
5.4.2 Footrest supports for outrigged chassis 17
5.5 REAR WHEELS 18
5.5.1 Tyre pressure 18
5.6 AXLES 19
5.7 BRAKES 19
5.7.1 User brake 19
5.8 CASTORS 20
5.9 ACCESSORIES 21
5.9.1 Rear anti-tippers 21
5.9.2 Tipping levers 21
5.9.3 Pelvic belt 22
5.9.4 Recliner backrest 22
5.9.5 Hub brakes 23
6. Using the wheelchair 24
6.1 MOVE TO/FROM THE WHEELCHAIR 24
6.2 STRETCHING AND LEANING 24
6.3 PROPELLING UP A SLOPE 24
6.4 PROPELLING DOWN A SLOPE 25
6.5 CLIMBING A KERB 25
6.6 KERBS – ALTERNATIVE METHOD 26
6.7 ESCALATORS AND STAIRS 26
7. Transport 27
7.1 TRANSPORTING WHEELCHAIRS WITH
USERS IN VEHICLES 27
7.2 RESTRAINT METHODS 29
Swing-away foot rests 29
Outrigged castors 29
8. Maintenance 30
8.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 30
8.2 CLEANING 31
9. After use 32
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1. General
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing a Blade + manual wheelchairwe are certain that you will be delighted with it. Just
to make doubly sure you really gain the full benefits
from your remarkable new INVACARE wheelchair
and to ensure many years of trouble free performance,
this manual gives you essential information concerning
Safety, Handling and Operation, together with some
helpful tips. Please read it carefully before trying out
your new Blade +, so that you may truly enjoy your
new independence.
We recommend to have your wheelchair inspected
and serviced by an authorised INVACARE dealer at
least once a year. It is in your best interests, not only
to ensure your personal safety, but also the continued high performance and long service life of your
wheelchair.
Whenever you need special advice and assistance, or
if there is any problem with your wheelchair, do not
hesitate to contact the local INVACARE dealer. He
is just a phone call away and has all the equipment
and knowhow required to provide you with expert
professional service.
1.2 SYMBOLS
This symbol means warning and is used in
the user manual for important information to
prevent injuries and material damage
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
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 without prior written agreement from INVACARE or its
appointed representative.
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:
1. Only Invacare wheelchairs purchased at full price
are warranted against defective workmanship
and materials.
2. If a 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 nonobservance of the intructions 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 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.
1.6 CUSTOMER SERVICE
For contact details please refer to the last page of
this publication where you will find addresses to the
European sales companies.
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1.8 INTENDED USE
INVACARE BLADE +
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.
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 designed 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 use 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.
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2. Safety
Always lift the wheelchair by grabbing the frame at
the points shown in the picture.
Never lift the wheelchair by the removable armrests
or the footrests. Ensure that the backrest and push
handles are securely in place. Also read the chapter
Safety instructions/Propelling techniques.
2.1 LIFTING THE WHEELCHAIR
Below you will find a number of
points affecting your personal
safety. Read them carefully!
Invacare is only responsible for product changes carried out by trained personnel We reserve the right
to make any changes to equipment and specifications
without prior notice.
Failure to comply with instructions given may result
in personal injury and/or product damage.
• Check each of the following before using the
wheelchair:
– that all parts are attached securely to the
frame
– that all wheels, knobs, screws and nuts are
properly tightened
– that all brakes and anti-tip devices function
correctly
• Never lift the wheelchair by the detachable arm-
rests, footrests, backbrace or by the adjustable
push handles.
• Always apply the brake before getting into or out
of the chair.
• Never stand on the footplates when getting into or
out of the chair, because of the risk of tipping.
• Changing the seat angle gives an increased risk of
tipping over.
• The handrims may become hot due to friction,
which may cause injury to your hands.
• Use the anti-tip device
• Remember that the effectiveness of the carer-
operated brake is reduced in wet and slippery
conditions, as well as when on a slope.
• Be careful to ensure that the rearwheels are
securely attached.
• Surfaces of the wheelchair like frame parts or
upholstery can, after long exposure to the sun,
reach temperatures over 41°C which may cause
discomfort or burns.
• When mounting accessories etc. be careful not to
trap your fingers.
• There is always an increased risk of trap ping parts
of your body when tilting the wheelchair’s back
and seat.
Check that the following parts are correctly fitted
on the wheelchair:
• Wheels
• Backrest
• Anti-tip device
• Push handles
• Footrests
• Brakes
• Armrests
• Lap belt
• Seat/back upholstery
2.2 DAILY PERFORMANCE CHECK
2.3 SPECIFIC RISKS
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2.4 WHEELCHAIR OVERVIEW
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
Self propel version:
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
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3. Technical data
3.1 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Seat width
Legrest length
Seat depth
Seat height
Total width
Backrest height
Total height
Armrest height
Total length
Weight
Maximum user
weight
Seat width inches 10" 11" 12" 13" 14" 15"
Seat width cm 25.5cm 28cm 30.5cm 33cm 33.5cm 38cm
Seat depth inches 9" 10" 11" 12" 13" 14" 15"
Seat depth cm 23cm 25.5cm 28cm 30.5cm 33cm 35.5cm 38cm
Seat to Ground height inches 18"
Seat to Ground height cm 45.7cm
Backrest height inches 16½"
Backrest height cm 42cm
Armrest height Adjustable inches 3½" 4½ 5½ 6½ 7½ 8½
Armrest height Adjustable cm 9cm 11.5cm 14cm 16.5cm 19cm 21.5cm
Legrest length 15 - 28cm
Total width Swingaway inches 17" 18" 19" 20" 21" 22"
Total width Swingaway cm 43cm 46cm 48cm 51cm 53cm 56cm
Total width Outrigged inches 18½" 19½" 20½" 21½" 22½" 23½"
Total width Outrigged cm 47cm 49.5cm 52cm 54cm 57cm 60cm
Total height 62 - 94cm
Total length 89 - 94cm
Weight 13.5 - 15kg
Max user. weight 90kg
Folded width
Maximum
incline
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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 pneumatic
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
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3.4 CONFORMANCE TABLE WIDTH/DEPTH
10''/25,5 cm 11''/28 cm 12''/30,5 cm 13''/33 cm 14''/35,5 cm 15''/38 cm
9''/23 cm Y Y Y Y N N
10''/25,5 cm Y Y Y Y N N
11''/28 cm Y Y Y Y N N
12''/30,5 cm Y Y Y Y Y Y
13''/33 cm N N Y Y Y Y
14''/35,5 cm N N Y Y Y Y
15''/38 cm N N Y Y Y Y
WIDTH
HEIGHT
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