Invacare Kiwi Lite Bedienungsanleitung

Kiwi Lite Owners Manual

Owners Manual Index

Description

Front cover Page 1

Index Page 2

Introduction Page 3

Getting acquainted with your wheelchair Page 4

Folding and unfolding your wheelchair Page 5

Cross bracing Page 5

Anti tippers Page 5

Armrests and height adjustment Page 6

Leg rest and adjusting Page 7

Wheel locks Page 8

Castor Page 9

Upholstery Page 9

Wheels and Axles Page 10

Accessories, Seating & Backs Page 11

Warranty Page 12

Safety Summary Pages 13 – 19

Troubleshooting Page 20

Maintenance Page 20

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the Kiwi Lite Folding Manual Wheelchair.

A New Zealand manufactured product, which has been designed with your needs in

mind.

With proper care and maintenance your Kiwi Lite will provide you with years of

trouble free service.

Please take the trouble to carefully read this owners manual and if you have any

queries whatsoever, contact your healthcare professional or Invacare New Zealand.

Invacare NZ Ltd

4 Westfield Place

Mt Wellington

Auckland

Free phone 0508 468 2227

e-mail [email protected]

Handling.

1. Check for any obvious damage to the carton or its contents, if damage notify

Invacare.

2. Remove all loose packaging including the manual from the carton.

3. Tip carton onto its end that place the push handles nearest the floor.

4. Grasp the push handles and pull

Getting acquainted with your chair

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13 12 11 10 9

1. Handgrip

2. Back cane.

3. Height adjustable armrests, desk or full.

4. Flip back armrests.

5. Wheel locks/brakes.

6. Leg rest upper.

7. Back upholstery.

8. Seat upholstery.

9. Crossing bracing.

10. Lower leg rests and footplate.

11. Castor.

12. Wire spoked wheels with quick release axles or 12’’

(31cm) transit wheels (not shown).

13. Anti tippers.

Folding and unfolding your wheelchair

To open the chair;

1 Take a position at one side of the wheelchair. (with rear wheels on)

2 Take hold of the handgrip nearest to you and lean the chair toward you, so that the front

castor and rear wheel on the opposite side leave the ground by 150mm (6’’)

3 Whilst retaining a grip on the handgrip, place your hand on the seat rail nearest to you and

push down, the chair will partially open.

4 When the chair is partly open, rest the chair on all wheels, place both hands on the seat rails

(one hand on each rail) and press down until the seat rails lock into the saddle guides, the

upholstery should be taut.

5 Fit the leg rests (see page 7) and lower the footplates, the chair is now ready for use.

To fold the chair;

1 Lift the footplates to the upright position.

2 Using both index fingers place under the seat upholstery at the front and back in the centre,

lift gently and the chair will fold.

3 Once folded your chair is now ready for transporting or storage.

4 To make the chair lighter you can remove the leg rests and rear wheels, see pages 7 and 10.

Cross Bracing

The cross bracing is secured by a centre bolt. Under no circumstances is this bolt to be

tightened. It is designed to slide backwards and forwards 5 to 10mm, this free play allowing the four

wheels to be in contact with the ground.

The anti tippers

The anti tippers are designed to prevent the chair from tipping backwards. It is highly

recommended that they remain in position at all times.

Each chair is supplied with two anti tippers. To fit, follow the instructions

below.

1 Take the anti tippers and move to the rear of the chair.

2 Insert the anti tipper into the frame below the rear axle, whilst depressing

the rear spring button, keeping the button in line with the hole on the frame.

3 Once the anti tipper has been inserted in place release the button, move the

anti tipper until the button protrudes through the frame.

4 The anti tipper should be twisted to make sure it is locked into place.

Flip back armrest

Armrests are supplied in desk length (shown) or full length.

To adjust armrest height;

1. lever (1), pull out to adjust height of arm pad Tear drop by lifting or lowering,

once height is determined release lever and move armrest slightly up and

down, the tear drop lever pin will settle in the nearest locking point.

To flip back the armrests;

2. Found at the front of the chair on the outside of the armrest, depress (2)

forward and swing the armrest to the rear. Swing armrest back past the back

cane, this will ease transferring. To return, swing to the front and the armrest

will lock into place.

Warning

Never lift wheelchair by the armrests, as damage may occur.

If there is any outward pressure on the armrests, the chairs seat width may be to

narrow, Consultant your Therapist.

Leg rests assembly

Leg rests are supplied in pairs one left one right.

To install;

From the side take the leg rest and insert onto the locking pins (1) located at the

front of the chair, swing the leg rest to the front, the leg rest will lock into position,

the footplate should be on the inside of the chair.

To remove;

Depress (2) and swing the leg rest to the rear, once to the side, lift and remove,

the leg rest may be left in place.

To adjust footplate height;

Figure (3) and (5) are connected by a hexagonal nut and bolt, leave leg rest on the

chair, take a spanner and loosen the nut, it is not necessary to remove, once loosen

take hold of lower leg rest (3) and move up or down to the desired height, tighten

nut.

Note; it is suggested that the upper legs are horizontal to the seat rail; if in doubt

contact your healthcare professional.

Warning;

Do not stand on the footplates, as the chair may tip.

Wheel lock/Brake

1 2

SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW

Each chair is supplied with two wheel locks.

To apply wheel locks;

Whilst sitting in the chair push the brake handle (1) forward until the brake locks

against the wheel tyre.

To release wheel locks;

Whilst sitting in the chair pull the brake handle (1) to the rear until the brake

releases from the wheel tyre.

Wheel lock adjustments;

From time to time your wheel locks may need adjusting, this maybe be due to

your tyre tread wearing or tyre inflation.

To adjust take the necessary size allen key and loosen the allen nuts (2) on the

brake clamp (that attaches the brake to the frame). Once lose, adjust brake, re-

tighten once adjusted.

Warning;

Do not use the wheel locks to slow the chair down, apply pressure to the hand rims.

When transferring or when the chair is stationary always apply wheel locks.

Castor/Upholstery

Castor

The castors are a sealed unit and require little or no maintenance

If maintenance is required, it is recommended that a trained technician performs

this task.

Upholstery.

With proper care your upholstery should give you years of troublefree service, It is

important that you read the following.

1. Regular (weekly) cleaning of back and seat upholstery is very important to

remove body oils which can cause hardening of the upholstery.

2. To clean, wipe with a cloth or sponge, which has been moistened in a warm

soapy solution, (light scrubbing may be necessary). Dry off with a soft dry

cloth. The use of mild non abrasive pure soap is recommended.

Warning;

Always replace ripped upholstery or broken upholstery screws immediately.

Wheels and axles

12 3

Self-propelling wheels (quick release axles)

1 To remove the large rear wheels (1) it is necessary to depress the

button and hold (3) on the quick release axle whilst pulling on the

wheel. The wheel with the axle should part from the chair.

2 Once both wheels have been removed, the chair is now ready for

transporting or storage. (Leave axles in the wheel unless servicing)

Replacing the rear wheels

3 To replace repeat procedure noted above.

Maintenance.

4 Axles should be removed weekly and wiped clean with a soft cloth,

once clean smear axle too lubricant before replacing, this will avoid

sticking.

Transit attendant wheels (12’’ or 31cm)

5 If supplied with transit wheels the same procedure as above

applies.

Warning;

Do not use wheelchair, unless quick release axle button is

fully out when wheels are in place.

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