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Invacare® MyOn™ HC en Medium active wheelchair User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference. - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 2
©2016 Invacare Corporation All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare Corporation. Trademarks are identified by ™and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 3
Contents 1 General 5 1.1 Information about the user manual 5 1.2 Standards and regulations 5 1.3 Intended use 5 1.4 Service life 6 1.5 Warranty Information 7 2 Safety 9 2.1 Safety information 9 2.2 Safety devices 14 2.3 Labels and symbols on the product 14 3 Components and their functions - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 4
9 Troubleshooting 48 9.1 Safety information 48 9.2 Identifying and repairing faults 49 10 After Use 50 10.1 Storage 50 10.2 Re-use 50 10.3 Disposal Information 50 11 Technical data 51 11.1 Dimensions and weight 51 11.2 Materials 52 - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 5
using your wheelchair, read the User Manual carefully and follow the safety instructions. For latest important product information (e.g.: avoided. Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for efficient, trouble-free use. Manufacturer 1.2 Standards and regulations Quality is fundamental - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 6
to emergency escape routes is not possible. 1.4 Service life The expected service life is five years, presuming that the product is used daily and in accordance with safety instructions, maintenance instructions and intended use, stated in this manual. Wear and tear information Normal wear and tear - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 7
of any such product. Invacare's sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to such repair and/or replacement. For warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare product. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 8
WILL BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE. THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS. THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 9
information for the protection of the wheelchair user and assistant and for safe, trouble-free use of the wheelchair. DANGER! Risk of Death, Serious Injury or understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as user manual, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 10
Invacare® MyOn™ HC WARNING! Stability Warning - The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, use of anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one or any combination of the seven may - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 11
the anti-tippers as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. - Invacare strongly recommends that anti-tippers be used at all times. - The manual wheelchair is intended for indoor and outdoor use on firm surfaces. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on gravel surfaces, anti-tippers may not - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 12
Invacare® MyOn™ HC WARNING! Operating Information - ALWAYS use the handrims for self-propulsion. - 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. WARNING! Seat Positioning Straps - ALWAYS wear your seat - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 13
WARNING! Risk due to wheelchair being out of control At high speed you could lose control of your wheelchair and overturn. - Never exceed a speed of 7 km/h. - Avoid collisions in general. WARNING! Risk of burning The wheelchair components can heat up when exposed to external sources of heat. - Do - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 14
Invacare® MyOn™ HC WARNING! Hand Grips - 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. Failure to - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 15
Read user manual Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in serious injury or death if it is not avoided. Temperature limitation Do not expose the wheelchair to temperatures - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 16
Invacare® MyOn™ HC 3 Components and their functions 3.1 Overview A Push handle B Back C Rear wheel with handrim D Wheel lock E Front wheel fork with front wheel F Leg rests, swivelling G Footrest H Frame I Seat J Armrest Short description This is a medium active wheelchair with horizontal folding - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 17
locks must be operated simultaneously. - Do not apply the wheel locks to slow down the wheelchair. - Do not lean on the wheel locks for support or transfer. WARNING! Risk of overturning The wheel locks will not operate correctly unless there is sufficient air in the tires. - Ensure the correct tire - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 18
Invacare® MyOn™ HC Pull wheel lock Adjusting the backrest cover 1. To apply the wheel lock, pull the wheel lock lever backwards as far as possible. 2. To release the wheel lock, push the wheel lock lever forwards. The lever of the push handle can be folded back to facilitate transfers. To do so, - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 19
Backrest height The height of the backrest can be adjusted. The adjustment must be carried out by a qualified technician/dealer. WARNING! Risk of tipping The hanging of additional load (back pack or similar items) onto your wheelchair back posts can affect the rearward stability of your wheelchair. - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 20
Invacare® MyOn™ HC 3.4 Stabilizing bar for the back (optional) An optional stabilizing bar is available to increase the rigidity of the backrest on wheelchairs with large back heights or widths. CAUTION! - Do not use the stabilizing bar to lift or push the wheelchair. It could break. Folding the - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 21
Height adjustable, integrated push handles (optional) The height adjustable, integrated push handles allow any assistant to adjust the handles to a comfortable level. Components and their functions 3.6 Mudguard In order to prevent dirt from the wheels spraying upwards, a removable mudguard can be - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 22
Invacare® MyOn™ HC Adjusting the depth, fine adjusting the height 1. Unscrew screws C, reposition the mudguard and re-tighten the screws. 3.7 Armrests WARNING! The armrest does not engage into the wheelchair. - Therefore do not hold it in order to lift the wheelchair. CAUTION! Risk of pinching - - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 23
armrest socket hole. 2. Ensure button protrudes fully through socket hole. Adjusting the height 1. Press the button C on the front or rear of the support and move the armrest upwards or downwards until you reach the desired height. 2. Let the button engage in the desired hole. 3. Perform the setting - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 24
Invacare® MyOn™ HC 3.8.1 Swiveling leg rests 3.8.2 Swiveling, elevating leg rests Swiveling 1. Activate the release lever A and swivel the leg rests to the outside. Swiveling forwards 1. Swivel the leg rest forwards until it engages. Unhinging 1. Activate the release lever A. 2. Pull the leg rest - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 25
of the feet, two types of straps can be provided; the heel strap and the calf strap attached to the leg rest support. Both adjustable by Velcro® fasteners. Components and their functions 3.9 Antitipper An antitipper prevents the wheelchair from tipping backwards. WARNING! Risk of overturning - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 26
Invacare® MyOn™ HC Activating the antitipper 1. Push the antitipper downwards A and swivel it backwards until it engages. WARNING! Risk of tipping An activated antitipper can catch when negotiating a step or an edge. - Always deactivate the antitipper before driving over a step or kerb. Deactivating - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 27
CAUTION! - The tires pressure have to be equal in both wheels to avoid a less driving comfort, to keep the brakes efficiency and an easy propelling of the wheelchair. 3.11 Seat cushion A suitable cushion is recommended to provide an even pressure distribution on the seat. CAUTION! Adding a cushion - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 28
Invacare® MyOn™ HC 4 Accessories 4.1 Posture belt Your wheelchair can be fitted with a posture belt which will prevent you from sliding forward in the wheelchair or from falling out of the wheelchair. WARNING! Risk of serious injuries through strangulation. - Ensure that you are sitting fully back - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 29
WARNING! Risk of overturning - Ensure that the tipper aid does not project beyond the external diameter of the rear wheel. 1. Hold the wheelchair by the push handles. 2. Press the tipper aid with your foot and hold the wheelchair in the tipped position until you have overcome the obstacle. 4.3 Air - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 30
Invacare® MyOn™ HC 4.6 Luggage carrier Your wheelchair can be fitted with a luggage carrier. When not in use, the luggage carrier can be folded up. WARNING! Risk of tipping Weight on the carrier changes the tipping behavior of the wheelchair. The wheelchair can tip forwards more easily when the - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 31
explain the main functions and ensure that the wheelchair meets your needs and requirements. Adjustments of the axle position and the front wheel supporters must be carried out by a qualified technician/dealer. If you receive your wheelchair folded, please read section 7.2 Folding and unfolding the - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 32
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 architectural barriers. Use this information only as a "basic" guide. The techniques that are discussed on the following pages have - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 33
6.2 Stability and Balance WARNING! - DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. - ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 34
Invacare® MyOn™ HC change to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the 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 health-care - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 35
damage to the wheelchair. Also, be aware of any removable (detachable) parts. These MUST NEVER be used to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as they may be inadvertently released, resulting in possible injury to the user and/or assistant(s). When learning a new assistance technique, have an - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 36
moving. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use only secure, non-detachable parts for hand-held supports. 36 Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available: Moving Up Stairs 1. If necessary, rotate - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 37
Moving Down Stairs 1. If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing up. 2. 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. 3. After the - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 38
Invacare® MyOn™ HC Remove the armrest, if installed. Engage wheel locks. Shift body weight into seat with transfer. During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a transfer board if at all possible. 6.10 Braking during use Whilst you are moving, you brake by - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 39
1. To brake, pull the brake lever A on the push handle. 2. To park, pull the brake lever firmly until the safety lever B engages. 3. To release, pull the brake lever and release the safety lever underneath the brake lever. Using the wheelchair 1587473-A 39 - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 40
Invacare® MyOn™ HC 7 Transport 7.1 Safety information WARNING! Risk of injury if wheelchair is not secured during transport. Your wheelchair is not designed for passenger transport in vehicles. You could suffer serious injury in an accident. - During transport, sit in a correctly secured seat, not - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 41
heard. The wheelchair unfolds completely. 5. Pull up the backrest at the push-handles until the ratchet bolts engage in the lateral supports B. 6. Fold the footplates down. 7. If fitted, replace the backrest stabilization bar by swinging it upwards. 7.3 Lifting the wheelchair IMPORTANT! - Never lift - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 42
Invacare® MyOn™ HC A A A A 1. Fold the wheelchair, see chapter 7.2 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair, page 40. 2. Always lift the wheelchair by gripping the frame at points A. 7.4 Removing and fitting the rear wheels WARNING! Risk of overturning If the removable axle of a rear wheel is not - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 43
correctly. The wheel should not come off. 2. If the rear wheels are not engaged properly, remove any dirt or deposits. If the problem persists, have the removable axles re-fitted by a qualified technician/dealer. Check posture belt 1. Check that the posture belt is adjusted correctly. IMPORTANT - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 44
the footrest, seat cover, sides, backrest, frame, seat module). 2. Tighten any loose bolts with the suitable torque. Therefore refer to the Service Manual, available on the internet at www.invacare.com. IMPORTANT! Safety nuts and bolts lose their effectiveness as a result of repeated loosening and - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 45
to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicing. Therefore refer to the service manual and spare parts list, available on the internet rest, armrest, front wheel, frame, front fork and front/rear wheel supports (center of gravity), folding mechanism, backrest. If you find anything - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 46
Invacare® MyOn™ HC Inspect/Adjust weekly q Ensure that the wheel locks prevent the wheelchair from moving when engaged. q Inspect tires and casters for flat spots, cracks or wear. Replace if necessary. q Inspect rear wheels for cracks in the rim or cracked or broken spokes. Replace if necessary. q - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 47
that is badly damage, contact a qualified technician/dealer for further information. Cleaning upholstery, cloth, vinyl For cleaning upholstery refer to the instructions on the label on the seat, cushion and backrest cover. Cleaning metal surfaces Hot water and mild detergent on soft cloth should be - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 48
Invacare® MyOn™ HC 9 Troubleshooting 9.1 Safety information Faults may arise as a result of daily use, adjustments or changing demands on the wheelchair. The table below shows how to identify and - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 49
Troubleshooting 9.2 Identifying and repairing faults Fault Possible cause The wheelchair does not Incorrect tire pressure on one rear wheel travel in a straight line One or more - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 50
, 8.4 Cleaning, page 47 and 8.5 Disinfection, page 47 in this manual. • Inspection, 8.2 Maintenance Schedule, page 43 in this manual. • The wheelchair should be adapted for the new user in accordance with the service documentation (available from the Invacare® distributor in your country). 10 - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 51
11 Technical data 11.1 Dimensions and weight All dimension an weight specifications refer to a wide range of the wheelchair in a standard configuration. Dimension and weight may alter according to different configurations. A B F K E L C D G H I J 1587473-A Technical data A Seat depth 14 - 20 - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 52
Invacare® MyOn™ HC 11.2 Materials Frame/backrest tubes Seat cover Backrest cover Push handles Side parts (Clothes guards, mudguards, armrests) Folding mechanism / vertical brace / clamping parts / castor forks Aluminum, Steel PA / PVC PA PVC Plastic Aluminum All materials used are corrosion- - Invacare MYONHC | Owners Manual - Page 53
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-333-6900 www.invacare.com Invacare France Operations Route de St Roch F-37230 Fondettes For ordering parts and replacements parts, please contact Invacare customer service for a list of Invacare qualified technician and dealer. 1587473-A 2016-03-11 *1587473A* Making Life's Experiences Possible™
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Invacare® MyOn™ HC
en
Medium active wheelchair
User Manual
This manual MUST be given to the user of the product.
BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.