Invacare Mirage Manuel utilisateur
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Invacare® MirageTM
User guide
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ISO 7176-15: 1996 Requirements for Information Disclosure,
Documentation and Labelling
Manufacturer: Invacare Limited
Address: South Road, Bridgend Industrial Estate, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan. CF31 3PY
Model Designation: MirageTM powerchair
Maximum Occupant Mass (Weight): 120kg
ISO Test
Method Requirement Min. Max.
ISO 7176 Pt 5 Overall Length with Legrest 1070mm 1070mm
ISO 7176 Pt 5 Overall Width 530mm 680mm
ISO 7176 Pt 5 Folded Length 730mm 730mm
ISO 7176 Pt 5 Folded Width 400mm 400mm
ISO 7176 Pt 5 Folded Height 740mm 740mm
ISO 7176 Pt 5 Total Mass (Weight) 66.6kg 75.9kg
C.E.N. Mass (Weight) of
the Heaviest Part 13.4kg 17.1kg
ISO 7176 Pt 1 Static Stability Downhill 28deg 30deg
ISO 7176 Pt 1 Static Stability Sideways 21.5deg 24deg
ISO 7176 Pt 4 Energy Consumption
(Range) 15km 19km
ISO 7176 Pt 2 Dynamic Stability Uphill 6deg 6deg
ISO 7176 Pt 10 Obstacle Climbing 75mm 105mm
ISO 7176 Pt 6 Maximum Speed Forward 6.4km 6.4km
ISO 7176 Pt 3 Minimum Braking Distance
from Maximum Speed 1050mm 1050mm
ISO Test
Method Requirement Min. Max.
ISO 7176 Pt 7 Seat Plane Angle 3deg 3deg
ISO 7176 Pt 7 Effective Seat Depth 400mm 450mm
ISO 7176 Pt 7 Effective Seat Width 370mm 520mm
ISO 7176 Pt 7 Seat Surface Height
at Front Edge 465mm 465mm
ISO 7176 Pt 7 Backrest Angle 9deg 9deg
ISO 7176 Pt 7 Backrest Height 470mm 500mm
ISO 7176 Pt 7 Footrest to Seat Distance 350mm 450mm
ISO 7176 Pt 7 Leg to Seat Surface Angle 117deg 117deg
ISO 7176 Pt 7 Armrest to Seat Distance 235mm 325mm
ISO 7176 Pt 7 Front Location of
Armrest Structure
(Front Armrest to Backrest) 340mm 340mm
ISO 7176 Pt 7 Handrim Diameter N/A N/A
ISO 7176 Pt 7 Horizontal Location of Axle 60mm 60mm
ISO 7176 Pt 5 Minimum Turning Radius 900mm 900mm
ISO 7176 Pt 5 Turn Around Width Between
Limiting Walls 1200mm 1200mm
Mass of the test dummy used in the test:
120
kg
The Wheelchair conforms to the following standards:
ISO 7176 Pt 8 Static, Impact and Fatigue Strength PASS
ISO 7176 Pt 9 Climatic Tests PASS
ISO 7176 Pt 15 Power and Controls PASS
ISO 7176 Pt 16 Resistance to Ignition PASS
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Warranty terms & conditions
Standard INVACARE Terms
This is to certify that your MirageTM Powerchair is warranted by INVACARE Ltd., for a period of 2
years.
1. Only INVACARE chairs purchased at full price are warranted against defective workmanship
and materials.
2. If a defect or fault is discovered the INVACARE dealer from whom the appliance was obtained
should be notified immediately.
3. The manufacturer will not accept responsibility for damage caused by misuse or non-observ-
ance of the instructions set out in the users manual.
4. During the period of the Warranty, any parts that have become defective due to faulty workman-
ship or materials, will be renewed or repaired without charge by the INVACARE dealer.
5. The Warranty will be forfeited should any unauthorised alteration be made to the equipment.
6. The Purchaser’s statutory rights under the Consumer Protection Act are not affected.
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Limitation of liability
This Warranty does not extend to the consequential costs resulting from fault clearance, in particu-
lar freight and travel costs, loss of earnings, expenses etc.
• natural wear and tear
• inappropriate or incorrect use
• defective assembly or setting-up by the purchaser or third parties
• defective or neglectful treatment
• use of unsuitable spares
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Contacting Invacare
For questions or support, please contact your authorised INVACARE Dealer. He has the neces-
sary know-how and equipment, plus the special knowledge concerning your wheelchair which
enables him to offer you an all-round satisfactory service.
Should you wish to contact us directly, we are at your service under the following addresses and
phone numbers.
United Kingdom
INVACARE Ltd.
South Road · Bridgend · Mid Glamorgan · CF31-3PY
Tel (Customer Service): 01656 - 647 372 Fax (Customer Service): 01656 - 649 016
France
INVACARE Poirier SAS
La Perrée · Route de St Roch (RD 36) F-37230 Fondettes
Tel (Service Après-Vente): 02 47 - 62 64 15 Fax (Service Après-Vente): 02 47 - 62 64 64
Germany
INVACARE Deutschland GmbH
Kleiststraße 49 · D-32457 Porta Westfalica
Tel (Kundendienst): 05731 - 754 210 Fax (Kundendienst): 05731 - 754 216
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The Netherlands
INVACARE NEDERLAND
Celsiusstraat 46 · NL-6716 BZ Ede
Tel : +31 - (0) 318 - 550 056 Fax: +31 - (0) 318 - 555 054
Sweden
INVACARE AB
Fagerstagatan 9 · P.O. Box 66 · S-163 91 Spånga
Tel (Kundjänst): 0583 -140 85 Fax (Kundjänst): 0583 -124 05
Spain
INVACARE S.A.
c/Areny, s/n, Poligon Industrial de celrà · 17460 Celrà (girona) - España
Tel. 0972 - 49 32 00 Fax: 0972 - 49 32 20
Italy
INVACARE Mecc San S.R.L.
Via Dei Pini, 62 I - 36016 Thiene (VI) - Italia
Tel: 0445 - 380059 Fax: 0445 - 380034
Portugal
INVACARE PORTUGAL Lda
Rua Senhora de Campanhâ, 105 4369-001 Porto - Portugal
Tel. 02 - 510 57 39 Fax: 02 - 510 50 20
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Contents
ISO 7176-15: 1996 Requirements for Information Disclosure,
Documentation and Labelling ......................................................................... 2
Warranty terms & conditions .......................................................................... 3
Standard INVACARE Terms ........................................................................................................ 3
Limitation of liability ..................................................................................................................... 4
How can you get in touch with Invacare? ...................................................... 5
1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 10
1.1 Important symbols in this manual ................................................................................... 12
1.2 Type Classification and Area of Use ............................................................................... 13
2 Safety Notes .................................................................................................... 14
2.1 Repair or Service Information ......................................................................................... 14
2.2 General Safety notes ...................................................................................................... 14
2.3 Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference ....................................................... 17
2.4 Safety Precautions/Safe Operation ................................................................................. 18
3 Some Useful Tips ............................................................................................ 21
4 Safety Inspection Checklist ........................................................................... 26
4.1 Troubleshooting - Mechanical ........................................................................................ 29
4.2 Troubleshooting - Electrical ............................................................................................. 30
4.3 Checking Battery Charge Level ...................................................................................... 32
4.4 Care and maintenance ................................................................................................... 33
5 Legrest Maintenance ...................................................................................... 34
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5.1 Installing/Removing Legrests .......................................................................................... 34
5.2 Legrest height adjustment............................................................................................... 35
5.3 Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates ................................................................ 36
5.4 Adjusting Angle Adjustable Flip-up Footplates ................................................................ 37
5.5 Adjusting/Replacing Footplate Heel Straps ..................................................................... 38
5.6 Installing/Removing Elevating Legrests .......................................................................... 39
5.7 Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests and/or Adjusting Calfpads .................................... 40
6 Armrests.......................................................................................................... 42
6.1 Installing/Removing Armrests ......................................................................................... 42
6.2 Adjusting Armrests .......................................................................................................... 44
7 Backrests ........................................................................................................ 46
7.1 Installing/Removing Backrests (All Types) ...................................................................... 46
7.2 Adjusting Recliner Backrest ............................................................................................ 48
7.3 Installing/Removing Push Bar ......................................................................................... 49
7.4 Adjusting Tension Adjustable Back Upholstery ............................................................... 50
8 Seating ............................................................................................................ 51
8.1 Installing/Removing Seat Cushion .................................................................................. 51
8.2 Lapbelt ............................................................................................................................ 51
9 Anti Tipping Castors....................................................................................... 52
9.1 Installing/Removing Anti Tipping Castors........................................................................ 52
10 Batteries .......................................................................................................... 53
10.1 Removing/Installing batteries .......................................................................................... 53
10.2 Disconnecting Battery Cables ......................................................................................... 56
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10.3 Connecting Battery Cables ............................................................................................. 57
10.4 Batteries and Battery Charging ....................................................................................... 59
11 Motor locks, Wheels and Brakes ................................................................... 63
11.1 Disengaging/Engaging Motor Lock Levers ..................................................................... 63
11.2 Adjusting front Castors .................................................................................................... 64
11.3 Drive Wheels ................................................................................................................... 65
11.4 Manual Parking Brakes ................................................................................................... 66
12 Controls and operating your powerchair ..................................................... 67
12.1 Operation ........................................................................................................................ 67
12.2 Controller Functions ........................................................................................................69
12.3 Joystick Mounting Hardware ........................................................................................... 71
12.4 Installing/Removing Joystick Mounting Arm .................................................................... 73
13 Folding your Wheelchair ................................................................................ 75
13.1 Folding and Wheelchair Disassembly. ........................................................................... 75
13.2 Opening and Wheelchair Assembly................................................................................. 77
14 Transportation ................................................................................................ 79
15 Technical Specifications ................................................................................ 81
16 Label locations ............................................................................................... 83
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1 Introduction
Dear User,
First of all we wish to thank you for your confidence in our products! We hope you will enjoy your
new Powerchair.
This manual contains important hints and information on:
• Safety,
• Operation,
• Care and maintenance.
Please familiarise yourself thoroughly before making your first trip.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavours 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 healthcare professional capable of making such
a selection.
Do not operate this equipment without first reading and understanding this manual. If you are
unable to understand the warnings, cautions, and instructions, contact your dealer otherwise injury
or damage may result.
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