Invacare Zipper 2 User Manual

INVACARE INTERNATIONAL

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Part No: QB99612 0605

Invacare Zipper 2 Chair

User Guide

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Introduction

You have just bought a manual wheelchair from our INVACARE range.

This model offers you all the advantages and characteristics of

a wheelchair that has been designed especially to meet your

particular requirements.

Great care has been taken with this wheelchair throughout the

whole of its manufacturing process. The components have been

selected for their quality and inspections have been carried out so

that your wheelchair can provide you with full satisfaction.

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Note for wheelchair users

INVACARE provides a wide range of wheelchairs to meet the requirements

of users. However, the decision on the type of model to be prescribed rests

exclusively with qualified advisers.

INVACARE or its appointed 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 ZIPPER 2

range of 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

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Table of contents

Page

Note for Wheelchair Users . ...............................1

Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

1. Safety and operating limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

1.1 Weight limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.2 Reaching for an object from a wheelchair . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

1.3 Transferring to other seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

1.4 Tilting the wheelchair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

1.5 Kerbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1.6 Stairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1.7 Upward and downward slopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

2. Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

2.1 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

2.2 Propelling the wheelchair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3. Summary of safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4. General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

5. Backrests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

6. Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

7. The various types of armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20

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8. Folding chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

9. Rear wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22

10. Castors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

11. Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-24

12. Footrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-26

13. Calf straps and heel loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

14. Backrest Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

15. Rear Anti-tippers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

16. Transit version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

17. Amputee kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

18. Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

19. Safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

20. Spoke guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

21. Tipping Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

22. Routine checks and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-32

23. Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33

24. Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

25. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

26. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

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1-Safety and 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.

Your wheelchair has been designed to remain stable for normal everyday use

if it is used correctly taking the precautions recommended in this manual.

1.1 - Weight limit

The maximum user weight limit for S & T models is 115kg and 100kg for

the SL & TL models.

This weight includes accessories such as a compact oxygen cylinder or other

equipment required by the user.

However, the wheelchair user's degree of activity is important. For example, an

active user weighing 75 kg may subject the wheelchair to more stress than a

user weighing 115 kg. We recommend very active wheelchair users to choose

an appropriate design of wheelchair.Your INVACARE approved distributor will

advise you on the best model.

1.2 - Reaching for an object
from a wheelchair

The limitations on reaching out from

a wheelchair shown in figure 1 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.

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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 and 5):

Move 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.

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3

5

4

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Leaning backwards

(Figures 6 and 7)

Move the wheelchair as close as possible to object you wish to reach.
Only lean back for objects that are within arm's length in normal sitting
position.

Leaning to one side

(Figure 8)

This is the most dangerous manoeuvre as it is
easy to tip sideways.

To move up to the object and lean over, you must
use the castors as a means of keeping the
wheelchair stable and balanced. (Figure 2)

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.

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1.3 - Transferring to other
seats

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
responsibility 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)

That the manual brakes on the rear
wheels are on to prevent the wheels
moving. (Figure 11)

Turn both castors towards the seat to
which you wish to move. Lift up the
footplates .
Do not stand on the footplates .

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