Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto Wheelchair XP6520 del fabbricante Invacare
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Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair. USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference.
2 Part No. 1123839 WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No. 11238 39 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 6 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................... 8 LABEL LOCATIONS .
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 Part No. 112383 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION ........................................... 28 Joystick Switches and Indicators ......................... ........................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No. 11238 39 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 11—BATTER IES ................................................................ 46 When to Charge Batteries ................................... ........................... ..............
6 Part No. 1123839 SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. Refer to the table below for definitions of the signal words. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
SPECIAL NOTES Part No. 1123839 7 WARNING ProBasics products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with ProBasics accessori es. A ccessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Pr oBasics and are not recommended for use with ProBasics products.
8 Part No. 1123839 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS *NOTE: V alues for range are cal culated for maximum chair weigh t rating using lar gest batteries applicable (U1), per test pr ocedures described in ANSI/RESNA WC/V OL2-1998 Section 4 and meet federal r eimbursement requir ements for this product.
LABEL LOCATIONS Part No. 1123839 9 LABEL LOCATIONS Crossmember Lower Frame Tube WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE ANTI-TIP TUBES INSTALLED. REV. 5/98 P/N 60106X144 Refer to Owner's Man ual for proper anti-tipper setting.
10 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES WARNING This section contains impo rtant informatio n for the safe op erati on and use of this product.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1123839 11 DO determine and establish your particular safety limits by practicing bending, reaching and transferring activities in the presen ce of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair .
12 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES DO NOT stand on the front riggings, otherw ise damage may occur . When getting in or out of the wheelchair , make sure that the footplates on th e front riggings are in the upw ard position or moved out of the w ay .
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1123839 13 If wet cell b atteries are used, follow all manufacturer guidelines and instructions for installation and maintenance. Regardless of b attery type, proper battery footprint and use of battery terminal caps as defined in Batteries on page 46 must be followed.
14 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Grounding Instructions DANGER When using an extension cord having at least 16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or higher electrical rating as the device being conn ected. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1123839 15 Weight Training ProBasics DOES NOT recomme nd the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. ProBasics wheelchairs hav e not been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training.
16 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION WARNING CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT T HAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE E FFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCH AIR.
SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION Part No. 1123839 17 WARNING Powered Wheelchair Electromagn etic Interference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fields from hand -held radio wave sources (transceivers) are of special concern.
18 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant.
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1123839 19 DO NOT go down ramp at full speed. Some se at/back positions will cause wheelchair to feel unstable. CAUTION Be aware of condition of ramp. Tractio n will be diminished/nonexist ent on a slippery surface.
20 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS WARNING DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant. Roll the wheelchair forw ard and SLOWL Y lower the wheelchair in one continuous movem ent.
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1123839 21 5. Using non-removable (non-detachable) parts of t he wheelchair , lift the wheelchair off the ground and transfer the wheelchair up or down the stairs.
22 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Percentage of Weight Distribution 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. Proper positioning is essential for yo ur safety.
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1123839 23 FIGURE 3.2 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward Reaching and Bending - Backward WARNING DO NOT lean over the top of the back upho lstery. This will change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over.
24 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTIO N/TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Every six months or as necessary take your wheelchair to a qualifie d dealer for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair .
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPEC TION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1123839 25 ❑ Inspect tires for flat spots and wear . If t ires are pneumatic, check for proper inflation. ❑ Seat and/or back upholstery have no rips and do not sag. Replace if necessary . Inspect/Adjust Weekly ❑ Seat is secured to wheelchair frame.
26 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTIO N/TROUBLESHOOTING ❑ Ensure seat and/or back upholstery hav e no rips and do not sag. R eplace if necessary . ❑ Ensure seat release latch is not w orn. Replace if necessary . ❑ Seat and/or back upholstery have no rips and do not sag.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPEC TION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1123839 27 NOTE: For additional troubleshoot ing information and explanatio n of error codes, r efer to the Electronics Manual (P/N 1 123804) s upplied with each wheelchair . Checking Battery Charge Level Wheelchair does not respond to commands.
28 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION WARNING After ANY adjustment s, repair or serv ice and before use, m ake sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may r esult.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No. 1123839 29 FIGU RE 5.1 Joystick Switches and Indicators Information Gauge Display The Information Gauge Display is located on the front of the joystick housing. It provides the following information to the user on the status of the wheelchair - 1.
30 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION DISPLAY DESCRIPTION DEFINITION COMMENTS All LEDs are off. Power is Off. All LEDs are on. Power is On. Fewer than three LEDs on implies reduced battery charge. Left RED LED is fla shing. Battery charge is low.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No. 1123839 31 Operating the Wheelchair NOTE: For this procedur e, r efer to FIGURE 5.2 on page 32. Turning the Power On/Off 1. T o turn the power On, press the On/Off button. NOTE: After turning power On, all indicators will l ight briefly and the display gauge will indicate one of the following: A.
32 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 3. Move the joystick in the following manner: NOTE: The joystick MUST be in the NEUTRAL position for an accur ate reading of batt ery charge. FIGURE 5.2 Using the Joystick to Drive the Chair MOVEMENT ACTION FORWARD Push forward on the joystick.
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No. 1123839 33 SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS WARNING After ANY adjustment s, repair or serv ice and before use, m ake sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may r esult.
34 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Removing 1. Push the footrest release lever inw ard. 2. Rotate swingaw ay footrest assembly outward. 3. Lift the swingaw ay footrest assembly off of the hinge pins. Using 1. T o move the footrest out of the w ay witho ut removing, push the footrest release lever inw ard, rotate footrest outward.
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No. 1123839 35 Replacing the Heel Loop NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 6.3. 1. Pull the cam lock lever up to the unlocked position. 2. Push in the release buttons and remove the low er footrest assembly . 3. Remove the mounting screw , spacer and lo cknut that secure the heel loop to the footrest.
36 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 6.4. 1. T o raise the elev ating legrest, the assistant should hold the support tube and raise elev ating legrests until the desired height is obtained. 2. T o lower the elev ating legres t, perform the following: A.
SECTION 7—ARMS Part No. 1123839 37 SECTION 7—ARMS WARNING After ANY adjustment s, repair or serv ice and before use, m ake sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may r esult.
38 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 7—ARMS Swing-Back Arms WARNING Make sure the armrest rele ase lever is in the locked position before using the wheelchair. NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 7.2. 1. Unlock the swing-back arms by rotating the armrest release lever towards the outside of the wheelchair .
SECTION 8—SEAT AND BACK Part No. 1123839 39 SECTION 8—SEAT AND BACK WARNING After ANY adjustment s, repair or serv ice and before use, m ake sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may r esult.
40 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 8—SEAT AND BACK Replacing the Back Upholstery NOTE: For the following procedur e, refer to FIGURE 8.2. 1. Flip swing back arms up and out of the w ay . Refer to Swing-Back Arms on page 38. 2. Remove the six mounting screws and w ashers that secure the existing back upholstery to the back canes.
SECTION 8—SEAT AND BACK Part No. 1123839 41 Adjusting the Back Height NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 8.3. NOTE: Back canes must be adjusted to the same height. 1. Remove t he tw o mounting screws a nd locknut s that secure the tw o back canes to the wheelchair frame.
42 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 8—SEAT AND BACK Replacing Seat Positioning Strap NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 8.4. 1. If necessary , remove the seat cus hion from the seat upholstery . 2. Remove the tw o rear phillips screws and w as hers that secure the seat upholstery and seat positioning strap to the crossbraces.
SECTION 9—JOYSTICK Part No. 1123839 43 SECTION 9—JOYSTICK WARNING After ANY adjustment s, repair or serv ice and before use, m ake sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may r esult.
44 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 9—JOYSTICK Repositioning the Joystick NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 9.2. NOTE: Before starting this pr ocedure, it may be necessary to snip the tie-wraps (not s hown in FIGURE 9.2) securing the joystick control cord to t he wheelchair .
SECTION 10—CASTERS Part No. 1123839 45 SECTION 10—CASTERS WARNING After ANY adjustment s, repair or serv ice and before use, m ake sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may r esult.
46 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 11—BATTERIES SECTION 11—BATTERIES WARNING After ANY adjustment s, repair or serv ice and before use, m ake sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may r esult. The use of rubber gloves is recommended when working with batteries.
SECTION 11—BATTERIES Part No. 1123839 47 Charging Batteries WARNING Never attempt to recharge the batterie s by a ttaching cables directly to the battery terminals or clamps. Use th e recharging plu g located on the front of the joystick. DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries and operate the power wheelchair at the sam e time.
48 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 11—BATTERIES Connecting the Battery Charger NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 1 1.2. 1. Attach the battery charger connector to the charger port on the joystick. 2. Plug the charger ’ s AC power cord, or extension, into the grounded 120 V AC w all o utlet.
SECTION 11—BATTERIES Part No. 1123839 49 2. Remove the existing b atteries from the battery boxes. Refer to Installing/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery Boxes on page 51. 3. Clean the new battery terminals. 4. Install the new batteries into the battery boxes.
50 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 11—BATTERIES 4. Place rear battery box onto the battery t r a y a n d c o n n e c t t h e r e a r b a t t e r y b o x t o the front battery box.
SECTION 11—BATTERIES Part No. 1123839 51 Installing/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery Boxes WARNING Make sure power to the wheelchair is O ff before perform ing this procedure. The use of rubber gloves is recommended when working with batteries.
52 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 11—BATTERIES CAUTION Some battery manufacturers mold a carrying strap and/or hold down flan ges directly i nto the battery case. Batteries which interfere with the battery b ox cann ot be used for these applications. Attemptin g to “ wedge” a battery into a battery box may damage the box an d/or th e battery.
SECTION 11—BATTERIES Part No. 1123839 53 NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 1 1.7 on page 54. 1. Install battery terminal cap (s) onto battery cable(s): A. ORANGE battery terminal cap onto RED battery cable. B. GREY battery terminal cap onto BLACK battery cable.
54 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 11—BATTERIES FIGURE 11.7 Connecting Battery Cables Replacing Battery Box Retaining Strap WARNING The battery box retaining strap MUST be fastened securely and adjusted prop erly to hold battery boxes in place before using the wheelchair.
SECTION 11—BATTERIES Part No. 1123839 55 3. Feed the existing battery box retaining strap through t he adjustable end of the b attery box retaining strap buckle. 4. Feed the existing battery box retaining strap through the slots in the battery box tray .
56 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 12—CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK SECTION 12—CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherw ise injury or damage may result.
SECTION 13—WHEEL LOCKS Part No. 1123839 57 SECTION 13—WHEEL LOCKS WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherw ise injury or damage may result. Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel Locks NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 13.
58 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 13—WHEEL LOCKS FIGURE 13.1 Installing/Adjusting/Using the W heel Locks Using The wheelchair is equipped with a pair of independently operated wheel locks located just in front of the rear wheels. 1. T o engage the wheel locks, g rip the handle and push forward to the lock position.
SECTION 14—ANTI-TIPPERS Part No. 1123839 59 SECTION 14—ANTI-TIPPERS WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherw ise injury or damage may result. Installing/Removing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 14.
60 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 14—ANTI-TIPPERS FIGURE 14.1 Installing/Removing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers 1½ to 2-inch Clearance Anti-tipper Adjustment Holes Release Button Anti-tipper Release Button Whee.
SECTION 15—TRANSPORTING Part No. 11238 39 61 SECTION 15—TRANSPORTING WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may result.
62 Part No. 1123839 TRANSPORTING FIGURE 15.1 Transporting the Wheelchair Refer to Removing/Installing the Battery Boxes on page 49 and Installing/Removing Battery Tray on pa ge 50. Refer to Installing/Removing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers on page 59. Refer to Installing/Removing/Using the Footrest/Legrest on page 33.
LIMITED WARRANTY Part No. 1123839 63 LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE W ARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERA L LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUC TS MANUFACT URED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the orig inal purchaser/user of our products.
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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Invacare Wheelchair XP6520 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Invacare Wheelchair XP6520 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Invacare Wheelchair XP6520 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Invacare Wheelchair XP6520 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Invacare Wheelchair XP6520, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Invacare Wheelchair XP6520.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Invacare Wheelchair XP6520. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Invacare Wheelchair XP6520 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
