Ilumiline™ LΩGIC 36 Guide
User manual for Ilumiline™ LΩGIC 36
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- © 2010 Invacare Corporation. All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Trademarks are identified by ™ and ®. All trademarks are owned by or li...
- 1 General 6
- 2 Overview 8
- 3 Safety 11
- 4 Safety Inspection/Troubleshooting. 25
- 5 Front Riggings 31
- 6 Arms 37
- 7 Seat and Back 41
- 8 Rear Wheels 44
- 9 Front Casters 45
- 10 Anti-tippers/Wheel Locks 47
- 11 Options 52
- Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier 52
- Installing Seat Positioning Strap 53
- Wheel Lock Extension Handle 54
- Installing/Removing Solid Seat Insert 55
- Installing/Removing Solid Back Insert 55
- Installing O2 Holder/Telescoping I.V. Rod with O2 Holder 56
- Installing Telescoping I.V. Rod 57
- Installing/Removing Push Bar 61
- Installing/Removing One-Piece Footboard 62
- One Piece Footboard Height Adjustment 65
- 1 General
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- Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for efficient, trouble-free use.
- 1.2 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 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 pur...
- This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.
- Invacare warrants the side frames and cross members of this product when purchased new and unused to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the...
- 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 at the bottom of this page. Provide dealer...
- Limitations and Exclusions: The foregoing warranty shall not apply to serial numbered products if the serial number has been removed or defaced, products subjected to negligence, accident, improper operation, maintenance or storage, products modified...
- 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 AN...
- 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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- When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across the chart and refer to the • procedure to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair.
- 3 Safety
- The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product.
- Warning
- 3.1 General Guidelines
- accessories Warnings
- notice
- Warning
- General Warnings
- Warning
- To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair.
- Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. Serious injury or damage to property may result.
- DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair.
- DO NOT use the footplate as a platform. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are in the upward position.
- Always use the handrims for self-propulsion. Inasmuch as the handrims are an option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.
- Invacare recommends that a non-folding device be installed to keep the wheelchair from being folded when left unoccupied in a public place.
- DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.
- DO NOT allow children to play on or operate the wheelchair.
- DO NOT operate on soft surfaces such as sand, grass, or gravel.
- Hand Grips
- Warning
- ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY.
- When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Verify that grips are dry prior to use. Use of soap or ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly. F...
- If the wheelchair is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°F or below 32°F), high humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to use, ensure that the handgrips DO NOT twist on the handle. Otherwise, damage or injury may occur.
- Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants
- Warning
- When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to use good body mechanics. Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenever tipping the wheelchair or traversing curbs, or other impediments.
- When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant help you before attempting it alone.
- Lifting
- Warning
- Ramps, Slopes, Inclines, and Obstacles
- Warning
- DO NOT traverse, climb or go down ramps or slopes greater than 4°.
- DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water, ice or oil film.
- DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your wheelchair to tip over and cause bodily harm to you or damage to the wheelchair
- NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair on an incline.
- DO NOT attempt to stop the wheelchair while on a sloped surface.
- Repair and Service Information
- Warning
- Seat Positioning Straps
- Warning
- ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is an option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additio...
- With regards 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 use...
- Stability
- Warning
- The back height, front caster position, caster size, seat-to-floor angle, position of the rear wheels, correct anti-tipper as well as the end user's disability or end user's physical condition and capabilities directly relate to the stability of the ...
- Seat-to-floor heights have specific positions depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel position, front caster position and seat-to-floor angle. These adjustments must be performed by a qualified technician.
- Tire Pressure
- Warning
- Weight Limitation
- Warning
- Weight Training
- Warning
- Wheel Locks
- Warning
- DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Wheel locks are not brakes.
- If the wheelchair is equipped with push to lock wheel locks, elevating legrests, and wheel lock extension handles, the wheel lock extension handles MUST be removed before swinging the elevating legrests to the side, otherwise injury or damage may res...
- Engaging the wheel locks may not prevent the wheelchair from moving on all floor surfaces including those that may be wet or slick. ALWAYS exercise caution when transferring into or out of the wheelchair.
- Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints
- Warning
- Invacare recommends that wheelchair users not be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. 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 ...
- 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 whee...
- Wheelchair User
- Warning
- 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 hea...
- The intended use for this wheelchair is for the bariatric user.
- 3.1 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs
- Safety and handling of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. This manual points out the most common procedures and techniques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. It ...
- Use this information only as a basic guide. The techniques that are discussed on the following pages have been used successfully by many.
- Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with daily living activities that may differ from those described in this manual. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for him/her in overcoming architectur...
- Stability and Balance
- Warning
- Be aware that carrying heavy objects on your lap while occupying the wheelchair may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily injury to the user, damage to the wheelchair and surrounding property.
- This wheelchair has been designed to accommodate one individual. If more than one individual occupies the wheelchair this may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily injury to the user and passenger and damage to...
- To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair, you must at all times wear your seat positioning strap and maintain proper balance. Your wheelchair has been designed to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as ...
- Virtually all activities which involve movement in the wheelchair have an effect on the center of gravity. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for additional safety while involved in activities that shift your weight.
- DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the armrests. Make sure the casters are pointing in the forward position whenever you lean forward. This can be achieved by advancing the wheelchair and then reversing it in a s...
- Many activities require the wheelchair user to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to normal balance, center of gravity, and weight distribution of the wheelchair.
- To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair.
- Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When reaching, leaning, bending forward, it is important to use the front casters as a tool to maintain stability and balance.
- Reaching, Leaning and Bending
- Warning
- DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward direction you are reaching as the wheelchair may tip over.
- DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.
- DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you, as this may cause the wheelchair to tip over.
- Coping With Everyday Obstacles
- Tipping
- WARNING
- Stairways
- WARNING
- Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an unoccupied wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use only secure, non-detachable parts for hand-hold supports.
- 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.
- Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is NOT available:
- Moving Up Stairs
- 1. Remove the occupant from the wheelchair.
- 2. If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing up.
- 3. One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the balance point.
- 4. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair backs the wheelchair up against the first step.
- 5. The second assistant (positioned in the front of the wheelchair), with a firm hold on a non-detachable part of the framework, lifts the wheelchair up and on to the next stair above and steadies the wheelchair as the assistant behind the wheelchair...
- 6. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been rolled away from the stairway.
- 7. If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing down.
- Moving Down Stairs
- 1. Remove the occupant from the wheelchair.
- 2. If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing up.
- 3. One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the balance point.
- 4. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point, the assistant behind the wheelchair rolls the wheelchair up to the edge of the first step.
- 5. The second assistant (positioned in the front of the wheelchair), with a firm hold on a non-detachable part of the framework, lowers the wheelchair down and on to the next stair below and steadies the wheelchair as the assistant in the rear places...
- 6. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been rolled away from the stairway.
- 7. If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing down.
- FIGURE 2 Stairways
- Escalators
- WARNING
- Transferring To and From Other Seats
- WARNING
- caution
- This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength.
- Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair
- WARNING
- ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
- DO NOT place hand or fingers on the underside of the seat rail when opening or closing the wheelchair.
- DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat rails are fully seated into the side frame H-blocks.
- Unfolding
- 1. Tilt the wheelchair toward you (raising the opposite wheel and caster off the ground/floor).
- 2. Place your hand on the top of the seat rail closest to you where the seat upholstery is attached.
- 3. Point your fingers and thumb to the inside of the wheelchair.
- 4. Press downward on the top of the seat rail until the wheelchair is fully open and the seat rails are fully seated in the H-blocks.
- 5. Engage both wheel locks, open the footrest/legrest for clearance and transfer into the wheelchair. Refer to Transferring To and From Other Seats on page 22.
- Seat Rail
- Every six months or as necessary, take your wheelchair to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. To operate properly and sa...
- 4.1 Safety Inspection Checklists
- Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure and preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures:
- Inspect/Adjust Initially
- Ensure that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side).
- Inspect for loose or missing hardware on frame and crossbraces.
- Inspect for bent frame or crossbraces.
- Check that the wheel locks do not interfere with tires when rolling.
- Check that the wheel lock pivot points are free of wear and looseness.
- Check that the wheel locks are easy to engage.
- Ensure that the wheel locks prevent the wheelchair from moving when engaged.
- Inspect seat and back for rips and sagging.
- Inspect seat for damaged or missing warning label.
- Inspect seat and back for loose or broken hardware.
- Inspect back cane hand grips for wear/looseness/deterioration.
- Inspect seat positioning strap for any signs of wear. Ensure buckle latches. Verify hardware that attaches strap to frame is secure and undamaged. Replace if necessary.
- Inspect tires for flat spots and wear.
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- As with any vehicle, check the wheels and tires periodically for cracks and wear. Replace if damaged.
- Check that there is no excessive side movement or binding in the rear wheels when lifted and spun.
- Inspect rear wheels for cracked, broken or loose spokes.
- Ensure all spokes are uniformly tight.
- Inspect handrims for signs of rough edges or peeling.
- Inspect axle assembly for proper tension by spinning caster. Caster should come to a gradual stop.
- Adjust front casters/forks bearing system if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop.
- Ensure wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture.
- Inspect casters for cracks and wear.
- Clean upholstery and armrests.
- Check that all labels are present and legible. Replace if necessary.
- As with any vehicle, check the wheels and tires periodically for cracks and wear. Replace if damaged.
- Inspect/Adjust Weekly
- Inspect/Adjust Monthly
- Check that the wheel locks do not interfere with tires when rolling.
- Check that the wheel lock pivot points are free of wear and looseness.
- Inspect seat and back for loose or broken hardware.
- Inspect cane hand grips for wear/looseness/deterioration.
- Inspect seat positioning strap for any signs of wear. Ensure buckle latches. Verify hardware that attaches strap to frame is secure and undamaged. Replace if necessary.
- Adjust front casters/forks bearing system if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop.
- Ensure wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture.
- Inspect/Adjust Periodically
- Ensure that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side).
- Inspect frame and crossbraces for loose or missing hardware.
- Inspect for bent frame or crossbraces.
- Check that wheel locks are easy to engage.
- Ensure that casters are free of debris.
- Inspect seat and backs for rips and sagging.
- Inspect seat for damaged or missing warning label.
- Check that there is no excessive side movement or binding in the rear wheels when lifted and spun.
- Clean upholstery and armrests.
- Check that all labels are present and legible. Replace if necessary.
- 4.2 Troubleshooting
- 4.3 Maintenance
- Maintenance Safety Precautions
- warning
- Caution
- caution
- As with any vehicle, check the wheels and tires periodically for cracks and wear. Replace if damaged. Replace as recommended, refer to Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube on page 29 and Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire/Tube on page 30.
- 4. The rear wheels, casters and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced by a qualified technician if damaged.
- 5. Periodically adjust wheel locks in correlation to tire wear. Refer to Using/Adjusting Wheel Locks on page 49.
- Tire wear is excessive if:
- Pneumatic Tires - there is missing tread or the tires are bald.
- Urethane Tires - there are cuts, surface defects or the tires are loose on the rims.
- Rubber Tires - 30% or more of the tire has worn away.
- Invacare recommends that tires and casters be replaced every five years.
- 6. Periodically check handrims to ensure they are securely attached to the rear wheels.
- 7. Periodically check caster wheel bearings to make sure they are clean and free from moisture. Use a Teflon® lubricant if necessary.
- 8. Check upholstery for sagging, rips or tears.
- 9. Clean upholstery with mild soap and water.
- 10. Replace any labels that are missing, worn, or torn. Refer to Label Location on page 8 for a listing of labels and their locations.
- warning
- When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Verify that grips are dry prior to use. Use of soap or ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly. F...
- 11. Hand grips should be checked monthly for wear/looseness/deterioration. Clean if desired. Replace if looseness or deterioration is found.
- Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube
- Warning
- Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire/Tube
- warning
- 5 Front Riggings
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- Warning
- 5.1 Installing/Removing Swingaway Footrest Assembly
- Installing
- 1. Turn the swingaway footrest assembly to the side (open footplate is perpendicular to wheelchair).
- 2. Install the hinge plates on the swingaway footrest assembly onto the hinge pins on the wheelchair frame.
- 3. Push the swingaway footrest assembly toward the inside of the wheelchair until it locks into place.
- 4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the other footrest assembly.
- Installing
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