Invacare Blade Plus Service Manual

Service 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 5

1.7 Accidents/near accidents 5

1.8 Intended use 5

1.9 Service life 5

2. Safety 6

2.1 Before any inspection or repair work 6

2.2 Before operation/After completion of work 6

2.3 Disposal/recycling components 6

2.4 Inspection 6

2.5 Wheelchair overview 7

3. Technical data 9

3.1 Dimensions and weight 9

3.2 Upholstery and frame colours 10

3.3 Equipment and accessories 10

3.4 Conformance table width/depth 11

3.5 Tightening torques 11

3.6 Identification label 12

4. Maintenance 13

4.1 Tools 13

4.2 Cleaning/disinfecting 13

4.3 Folding backrest assembly 14

4.4 Fixed backrest assembly 15

4.5 Reclining backrest 16

4.6 Vertical back with adjustable push handles 17

4.7 Backrest extension 17

4.8 Swing-away footrest hangers 18

4.9 Adjustable footrest assembly 19

4.10 Multi adjustable rea style footplate 20

4.11 Armrest assembly 21

4.12 Transit wheel assembly 22

4.13 Qr rear wheel assembly 23

4.14 Brake assemblies 24

4.15 Hub brake assemblies 25

4.16 Castor assembly 26

4.17 Seat canvas assembly 27

4.18 Anti tippers/step tube 28

4.19 Spoke guard 29

4.20 table attachment 29

4.21 pelvic belt 30

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1. General

1.1 INTRODUCTION

This manual provides basic details to enable the Blade
Plus Wheelchair to be maintained. It is not intended
to be a 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 impor­tant information to prevent injuries
and material damage

Tools/Service
This symbol identifies service work
or tools required

Explosion hazard
This symbol warns you of an explo­sion hazard

Transportation
This symbol identifies important
information relevant to transporting
your wheelchair in a motor vehicle.

Caution
This symbol marks instructions that
need special caution.

1.5 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

- alterations 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.

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
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.

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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: [phone],
Fax: [phone]
Customer services Tel: [phone],
Fax: [phone]
Technical Services Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
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

1.8 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

These safety instructions are intended to prevent acci­dents 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 appro­priate supports before starting the
dissassembly or assembly.
Never use standard nuts instead of
self-locking nuts.
When using loctite, use goggles and
gloves.

2.1 BEFORE ANY INSPECTION OR REPAIR

WORK

• 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

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 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•

2.2 BEFORE OPERATION/

AFTER COMPLETION OF WORK

2.3 DISPOSAL/RECYCLING COMPONENTS

2.4 INSPECTION

In general, a weekly visual check will meet all the
inspection ewquirements.

Ensure that the following things are checked:

Fabric is undamaged and has no signs of sagging•
The footrest is correctly fitted •
Both armrests are securely fitted in place.•
Brake mechanism operates freely and when •

locked, the wheelchair does not move.
Footplates are undamaged and are correctly •

fitted.
Tyres are in good order and the wheels are not •

damaged.
If stabilisers are fitted, they are firmly locked in •

place.

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2.5 WHEELCHAIR OVERVIEW

1. Transit wheel

2. Castor

3. Footrest

4. Outrigged frame

5. Seat

6. Armrest

7. Backrest

8. Push handles

9. Backrest folding mechanism

Outrigged self propel version

1. Rear wheel

2. Handrim

3. Spoke guard

4. Castor

5. Outrigged frame

6. Brake

7. Seat

8. Armrest

9. Backrest

10. Push handles

11. Backrest folding mechanism

Outrigged transit version

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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 self-propel

Swing-away transit version

1. Rear wheel

2. Brake

3. Castor

4. Swing-away fottrests

5. Seat

6. Armrest

7. Backrest

8. Push handles

9. 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