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  • Page 1

    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. Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual Invacare MX R[...]

  • Page 2

    Invacare MX 2 Part No. 1119240 WARNING WARN IN G 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 A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE[...]

  • Page 3

    Part No. 1119240 3 INVACARE MX TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ............................................................................... 4 LABEL LOCATIONS .......................................................................... 5 SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................. 6 STABILITY ...................[...]

  • Page 4

    INVACARE MX 4 Part No. 1119240 SPECIAL NOTES WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supp[...]

  • Page 5

    Part No. 1119240 5 INVACARE MX IMPORT ANT NOTICE The wheel locks on this wheelchair have been pre-set at the factory to comply with the V eterans Adm inistration functional St andard 8320.01 of the Federal Register, p aragraph 3.2.4.5.3. If these wheel locks do not meet your needs, follow instructions below. ! CAUTION Any w heel lock adjustments sh[...]

  • Page 6

    INVACARE MX 6 Part No. 1119240 SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL GUIDELINES STABILITY WARNING The position of the front casters, position of the rear wheels, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any combination of the three (3) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability[...]

  • Page 7

    Part No. 1119240 7 INVACARE MX OPERATING INFORMATION WARNING ALL Warnings and cautions in this manual must be followed unless other- wise noted. DO NOT TRAVERSE, CLIMB or GO DOWN ramps or slopes greater than 9°. DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water, ice or oil film. DO NOT attempt [...]

  • Page 8

    INVACARE MX 8 Part No. 1119240 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 tech- niques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. It is important to practice and m[...]

  • Page 9

    Part No. 1119240 9 INVACARE MX WARNING 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. Always verify that hand grips on the rear cane are secure PRIOR to use when an assistant is used to prope[...]

  • Page 10

    INVACARE MX 10 Part No. 1119240 TIPPING WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair on a non- removable (non-detachable) part. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheel- chair and remind him/her to lean back. Be sure the occupants feet and h[...]

  • Page 11

    Part No. 1119240 11 INVACARE MX UNFOLDING AND FOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury. DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat frame rails are fully seated into the side frame H-blocks. Unfolding. 1. Open the wheelchair by grasping the back cane of the wheel[...]

  • Page 12

    INVACARE MX 12 Part No. 1119240 Folding. 1. Swing footrest/legrest and calfpads (if equipped) in locked position to the front of the wheelchair. 2. Pivot footplates upward to vertical position. 3. With both hands, grasp the middle of the seat upholstery at the front and back edge and lift up. 4. Continue to close the wheelchair by grasping the back[...]

  • Page 13

    Part No. 1119240 13 INVACARE MX Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure needs and preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: ITEM Initially Weekly Monthly Periodically GENERAL  Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side). X X  Inspect for loose/missing/broken hardware in a[...]

  • Page 14

    INVACARE MX 14 Part No. 1119240 MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Unless otherwise noted, all service adjustments should be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE[...]

  • Page 15

    Part No. 1119240 15 INVACARE MX Section 3 - Front Riggings includes the following: Installing/Removing the Footrest Footrest Height Adjustment Raising/Lowering the Elevated Legrest Assembly INSTALLING/REMOVING THE FRONT RIGGINGS (FIGURE 1) NOTE: This procedure applies to the swingaway front riggings and the elevating front riggings. INSTALLING 1 . [...]

  • Page 16

    INVACARE MX 16 Part No. 1119240 SECTION 3 FRONT RIGGINGS FRONT RIGGINGS RAISING/LOWERING THE ELEVATING LEGREST ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 3) 1. To raise the elevating legrest, the assistant or user should grab hold of the support tube and raise elevating legrests until the desired height is obtained. 2. To lower the elevating legrest, perform the following: [...]

  • Page 17

    Part No. 1119240 17 INVACARE MX SECTION 4 ARMS ARMS Section 4 - Arms includes the following: Using Flip Back Armrest USING FLIP-BACK ARMREST (FIGURE 1) WARNING DO NOT operate flip-back armrest when wheelchair is folded - otherwise injury or damage may result. Ensure armrest is securely locked into arm socket and armrest release button locks into pl[...]

  • Page 18

    INVACARE MX 18 Part No. 1119240 Section 5 - Seat and Back includes the following: Replacing Back Upholstery Replacing Seat Upholstery REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 1) 1. Remove the eight (8) phillips screws and eight (8) washers that secure the existing back upholstery to the back canes. 2. Remove existing back upholstery from the back canes. 3[...]

  • Page 19

    Part No. 1119240 19 INVACARE MX Section 6 - Rear Wheels includes the following: Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS (FIGURE 1) WARNING If a change in the SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT is desired, this procedure MUST be performed by a qualified technician. Make sure both rear wheels are the same size and are installed into[...]

  • Page 20

    INVACARE MX 20 Part No. 1119240 FRONT CASTERS SECTION 7 FRONT CASTERS Section 7 - Front Casters includes the following: Adjusting Forks Replacing Front Casters ADJUSTING FORKS (FIGURE 1) 1. To properly tighten caster journal system and guard against flutter, perform the follow- ing check: A. Tip back of wheelchair to floor. B. Pivot both forks and [...]

  • Page 21

    Part No. 1119240 21 INVACARE MX SECTION 7 FRONT CASTERS FRONT CASTERS FIGURE 2 - REPLACING FRONT CASTERS Washer (if applicable) Hex Screw Washer (if applicable) Front Caster Locknut Fork REPLACING FRONT CASTERS (FIGURE 2) WARNING Make sure both front casters are the same size and are installed into the same respective mounting hole BEFORE using the[...]

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    INVACARE MX 22 Part No. 1119240 Section 8 -Wheel Locks includes the following: Wheel Lock Adjustment WHEEL LOCKS SECTION 8 WHEEL LOCKS WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 1) WARNING DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks. WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES. 1. Disengage the wheel locks. 2. Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the whee[...]

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    Part No. 1119240 23 INVACARE MX 8-INCH FRONT CASTERS SEAT-TO-FLOOR FRONT CASTER REAR REAR WHEEL HEIGHT MOUNTING WHEEL MOUNTING (in inches) POSITION SIZE POSITION 17-1/2 TOP 24-inch TOP 19-1/2 BOTTOM 24-inch BOTTOM SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT SECTION 9 SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT Section 9 - Seat-to-Floor Height includes the following: Changing Seat-To-Floor Heig[...]

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    INVACARE MX 24 Part No. 1119240 SECTION 10 OPTIONS SEAT POSITIONING STRAP SECTION 10 - Options includes the following: Installing Seat Positioning Strap 1. Remove the bottom back upholstery screw from the wheelchair. 2. Position the seat positioning strap half between the back cane and back upholstery. 3. Secure the back upholstery and seat positio[...]

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    Part No. 1119240 25 INVACARE MX NOTES NOTES NOTES[...]

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    INVACARE MX 26 Part No. 1119240 NOTES NOTES NOTES[...]

  • Page 27

    Part No. 1119240 27 INVACARE MX 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/user of our products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights whi[...]

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    Invacare Corporation www.invacare.com USA Canada One Invacare Way 570 Matheson Blvd E Unit 8 Invacare i s a registered Elyria, Ohio USA Mississauga Ontario trademark of Invacare Corporation. 44036-2125 L4Z 4G4 Canada Yes, you can. is a trademark of Invacare 800-333-6900 800-668-5324 Corporation. © 2003 Invacare Corporation Part No. 1119240 Rev A 0[...]