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Invacare® Van Seat

Power Wheelchair Seat

Invacare® Van Seat

2 Part No 1143195

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1 GENERAL 6

Symbols .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Warnings............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Reference Documents.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Limited Warranty .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

2SAFETY 9

General Guidelines ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Operation Information .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................10

Setup .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10

Transport......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Repair or Service Information .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Safety/Handling ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Pinch Points..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Stability and Balance......................................................................................................................................................................................................................13

Footplates and Front Rigging....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward. .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Reaching, Bending - Backward ....................................................................................................................................................................................................14

Transferring To and From Other Seats.................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Storage..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14

Weight Training..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................15

Weight Limitation.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources..............................................................................................................................................15

Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)..................................................................................................................................................16

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3LABEL LOCATIONS 18

4 TECHNICAL DATA 19

Typical Product Parameters ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................19

Seat.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

5USAGE 20

A Note About Drive Lock-Out........................................................................................................................................................................................................20

Operating Powered Seating Systems...............................................................................................................................................................................................21

Using the Powered Seating Switch ............................................................................................................................................................................................22

Using the MK6i SPJ+ w/ACC Joystick.......................................................................................................................................................................................22

Using the CMPJ+ Joystick ............................................................................................................................................................................................................24

Programmable Mono Ports 1 and 2 with External Mode Switch ....................................................................................................................................... 26

Remote On/Off Switch.................................................................................................................................................................................................................26

Mode Switch ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................27

Memory Card Slot.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................27

About Front Riggings...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................27

Installing/Removing Front Riggings...................................................................................................................................................................................................28

Installing............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 28

Removing ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Raising/Lowering Elevating Front Riggings ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

Removing/Installing the Manual Center Mount Footrest............................................................................................................................................................ 29

Removing ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

Installing............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 29

6ADJUSTMENT 30

Footrest Height Adjustment .............................................................................................................................................................................................................30

PHWH93 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31

PH904A and PHAL4A...................................................................................................................................................................................................................31

Adjusting the Height of the Manual Center Mount Footrest....................................................................................................................................................32

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Adjusting the Angle of the Manual Center Mount Footrest...................................................................................................................................................... 33

Adjusting the Footplate Angle...........................................................................................................................................................................................................34

Adjusting the Tension of the Flip Up Footplate............................................................................................................................................................................ 34

Adjusting Armrests..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................35

Angle ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35

Height ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................35

Adjusting the Back Angle ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................36

Adjusting the Headrest.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................36

7 SETUP/MAINTENANCE 37

Setup/Delivery Inspection..................................................................................................................................................................................................................37

User/Attendant Inspection Checklists ............................................................................................................................................................................................38

Inspect/Adjust Weekly.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 38

Inspect/Adjust Monthly................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 38

Inspect/Adjust Periodically........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39

Service Inspection................................................................................................................................................................................................................................39

Six Month Inspection ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................40

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40

Replacing Heel Loops.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41

Adjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Supports........................................................................................................................................................... 42

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1.1 Symbols

Warnings

Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage.
See the information below for definitions of the signal words.

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DANGER

Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

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WARNING

Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

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CAUTION

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage or minor injury or
both.

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IMPORTANT

Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to property if it is not avoided.

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Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for efficient, trouble-free use.

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1.2 Reference Documents

Refer to the table below for part numbers of additional documents which are referenced in this manual.

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WARNING

Refer to wheelchair base owner’s manual for additional safety and operation information.

MANUAL PART NUMBER

MK6i™ Electronics Programming Guide 1141471

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1.3 Limited Warranty

PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED
AFTER JULY 4, 1975.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser who purchases this product within any country excluding CANADA when new and unused from Invacare
or a dealer. This warranty is not extended to any other person or entity and is not transferable or assignable to any subsequent purchaser or owner. Coverage
under this warranty will end upon any such subsequent sale or other transfer of title to any other person. For product purchased in Canada, please refer to the
Canada Limited Warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.
Invacare warrants the seat frame to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase from Invacare or
a dealer, with a copy of the seller’s invoice required for coverage under this warranty. Invacare warrants all remaining components (excluding all upholstered
materials and padded materials) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase from Invacare or a
dealer, with a copy of the seller’s invoice required for coverage under this warranty. If within such warranty periods any such product component shall be proven
to be defective, the product component shall be repaired or replaced, at Invacare's option. This warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred
in replacement part installation or repair of any such product. Invacare's sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to such
repair and/or replacement.
For warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare product. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service,
please write directly to Invacare at the address on the bottom of the back cover. Provide dealer's name address, date of purchase, indicate nature of the defect
and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number. Do not return products to our factory without our prior consent.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER
HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED, PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE,
COMMERCIAL OR INSTITUTIONAL USE, PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE'S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS); PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF
REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE, OR TO A PRODUCT DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES
BEYOND INVACARE'S CONTROL, AND SUCH EVALUATION WILL BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE. THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY
TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS. A CHANGE IN
OPERATING NOISE, PARTICULARLY RELATIVE TO MOTORS AND GEARBOXES DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FAILURE OR DEFECT AND WILL NOT
BE REPAIRED; ALL DEVICES WILL EXHIBIT CHANGES IN OPERATING NOISE DUE TO AGING.
THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND THE SOLE REMEDY
FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT
PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. THE APPLICATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXTEND
BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN AND INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL
OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER; SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, OR LIMITATION OF HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION AND LIMITATION
MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE.
THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS.

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2 Safety

The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product.

2.1 General Guidelines

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WARNING

DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these
instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner’s manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied
with this product or optional equipment. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a
healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage
may occur.

Procedures other than those described in this manual must be performed by a qualified technician.

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ACCESSORIES WARNINGS

Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accessories
designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare
products.

EXTREME care should be exercised when using oxygen in close proximity to electric circuits and other combustible
materials. Contact your oxygen supplier for instruction in the use of oxygen.

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NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Check all parts for shipping damage and test before using. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact Invacare/Carrier for

further instruction.
As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end

user. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her
healthcare professional capable of making such a selection. Invacare highly recommends working with a certified rehab
technology supplier and/or a member of NRRTS or RESNA.

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2.2 Operation Information

Setup

Transport

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WARNING

A qualified technician must perform the initial set up of this wheelchair. Also, a qualified technician must perform all
procedures in the service manual.

Performance adjustments should only be made by professionals of the healthcare field or persons fully conversant with this
process and the driver's capabilities. Incorrect settings could cause injury to the driver, bystanders, damage to the wheelchair
and to surrounding property.

After the wheelchair has been set-up/adjusted, check to make sure that the wheelchair performs to the specifications
entered during the set-up procedure. If the wheelchair does not perform to specifications, turn the wheelchair Off
immediately and reenter set-up specifications. Repeat this procedure until the wheelchair performs to specifications.

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WARNING

DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.

WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT RESTRAINTS

As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while
in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any type. It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into
appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry.
Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems.

STAIRWAYS AND ESCALATORS

DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable)

parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.

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Repair or Service Information

2.3 Safety/Handling

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Except for programming, DO NOT service or adjust the wheelchair while occupied, unless otherwise noted.
Before adjusting, repairing or servicing the wheelchair, ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power Off, otherwise, injury or damage

may occur.
Wheelchairs should be examined during maintenance for signs of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Electrical

components damaged by corrosion should be replaced immediately.
Wheelchairs that are used by incontinent users and/or are frequently exposed to water may require replacement of

electrical components more frequently.
DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to the frame tubing.

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Refer to wheelchair base owner’s manual for additional safety and operation information.
The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt ONLY. It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress

loads such as auto or aircraft safety straps. If signs of wear appear, strap MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY.
DO NOT leave the power button On when entering or exiting your wheelchair.
DO NOT go UP or DOWN ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°.
NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair unattended on an incline.
Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes at half speed or slower and to avoid hard braking or

sudden stops.
DO NOT leave elevating legrests in the fully extended position when proceeding down ramps or slopes.
DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with water, ice or oil film.
DO NOT attempt to drive over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your wheelchair to turn over and cause bodily harm

or damage to the wheelchair.

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Pinch Points

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DO determine and establish your particular safety limits by practicing bending, reaching and transferring activities in the
presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair.

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in your seat.
Always shift your weight in the direction you are turning. Do not shift your weight in the opposite direction of the turn.

Shifting your weight in the opposite direction of the turn may cause the inside drive wheel to lose traction and the wheelchair
to tip over.

DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the wheelchair and/or seating system
(if any) may tip over.

ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
DO NOT use with a broken or missing joystick knob.
DO NOT use if joystick does not spring back to the neutral position or becomes sticky or sluggish.
DO NOT use if joystick boot is torn or damaged.
ALWAYS check foam grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose, contact a qualified technician for instructions.

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WARNING

DO NOT store or place items under the seat.
Pinch point may occur when adjusting the arm angle

position.

Pinch Point

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Stability and Balance

Footplates and Front Rigging

Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward.

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WARNING

ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. The seat positioning strap is a positioning strap ONLY. It is not designed for use
as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety straps. If signs of wear appear, strap MUST be
replaced IMMEDIATELY.

With regard to seat/chest positioning straps - it is the obligation of the DME dealer, therapists and other healthcare
professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is required to ensure the safe operation of this equipment by the
user.

To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice use of this product on various sloping surfaces in the
presence of a qualified healthcare provider before attempting active use of this wheelchair. Other general warnings listed
within this document also apply.

DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair.

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WARNING

DO NOT use the footplates as a platform. DO NOT stand on the footplates/footboard. When getting in or out of the
wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are in the upward position or swing footrests towards the outside of the
wheelchair.

When determining the depth of the telescoping front frame tubes, make sure the rear of the footrests do not interfere with
the movement of the front casters. Otherwise damage to the wheelchair may result or may impede proper operation.

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WARNING

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down
between your knees.

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Reaching, Bending - Backward

Transferring To and From Other Seats

Storage

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DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. This will change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over.

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WARNING

ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power OFF and engage the motor locks/clutches to prevent the wheels from moving before
attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair. Also make sure every precaution is taken to reduce the gap distance. Align
both casters parallel with the object you are transferring onto.

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WARNING

Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. Serious injury or damage to property may
result.

DO NOT use if the joystick boot is torn or cracked. If the joystick boot becomes torn or cracked, replace IMMEDIATELY.
RAIN TEST
Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs in accordance with ISO 7176 “Rain Test”. This provides the end user or his/her

attendant sufficient time to remove his/her power wheelchair from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation.
DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a rain storm of any kind.
DO NOT use power wheelchair in a shower.
DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a damp area for any length of time.
Direct exposure to rain or dampness will cause the wheelchair to malfunction electrically and mechanically; may cause the

wheelchair to prematurely rust or may damage the upholstery.