Innov'SA Premium Instruction manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL PRESENTATION--------------------------------------------------------------------P. 3 to 4
A) Help and accessibility -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------P 3
B) General safety instructions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------P 4
2. CONDITIONS OF USE-----------------------------------------------------------------------------P. 5 to 7
A) Environment of use-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------P 5
B) Onto and out of the wheelchair ---------------------------------------------------------------------------P 6
C) Carrying the seat ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- P. 6
D) Steering the wheelchair by an attendant---------------------------------------------------------------- P. 6
E) In motion on a slope --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- P. 6
F) Lifespan-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------P 7
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION---------------------------------------------------------------------P. 7 to 11
A) Headrest ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- P. 7
B) Straps -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- P. 7
C) The push bar ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ P. 8
D) The shell----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- P. 8
E) Seat cushion Visco Classe II ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- P. 9
F) The quilt ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- P. 9
G) Front and rear wheels ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- P. 9
H) Leg rest-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------P. 10
I) Footrest ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------P. 11
J) Vertical storage tray---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------P. 11
K) Body support ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------P. 11
L) User’s weight ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------P. 11
M) Location of the identification plate -------------------------------------------------------------------- P 11
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS------------------------------------------------------------P. 12 to 13
5. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ---------------------------------------------------------P. 13 to 14
A) Maintenance---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- P 13
B) Cleaning --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- P 13
C) Recycling -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- P 14
6. GUARANTEE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------P. 14 to 15
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Please read carefully before using this product
1. GENERAL PRESENTATION
We thank you for purchasing this wheelchair.
Our products are developed and manufactured in France in compliance with the quality and safety
required norms. For safety reasons, please carefully read this instruction’s guide before using the
wheelchair. Please retain this document for further reading.
This manual includes the most recent developments of the products. However, INNOV’SA retains
the right to implement modifications without any obligation to adapt or replace previously delivered
products.
This shell-framed wheelchair is intended for disoriented people or for those who have difficulties
to walk. It is intended to carry only one person. The wheelchair is intended to be used indoor /
outdoor under certain conditions.
It is compulsory to use the wheelchair in the presence and the vigilance of a third party. When used
by a disoriented or agitated person, the surveillance is imperative.
Your wheelchair must only be used on surface areas where all four wheels touch the ground and
with sufficient contact for a balanced rolling of all wheels.
Use the wheelchair on flat, stable ground surfaces. Avoid using the wheelchair on a ground covered
with gravel, mud, or made of rounded cobblestone, or on grass or on any other unstable or uneven
surface.
The wheelchair must neither be used as a ladder, nor carry heavy or hot items.
In case of use on floor rugs, carpet or removable floor coverings, those may be damaged.
Do only use INNOV’SA accessories.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damages incurred by the absence or unsuitable
maintenance, or the non-compliance with the instructions of this manual.
The compliance with the instructions of use and maintenance is an essential prerequisite for the
guarantee.
Models PREMIUM and MONTMARTRE are “Class A” filed medical devices.
Models ELYSEE and ELYSEE e are “Class B” filed medical devices.
For further information, please contact your authorized dealer.
A) HELP AND ACCESSIBILITY
For the people whose handicap makes this instructions’ guide difficult to read, it is possible:
-to access our website www.innov.sa.com to display on screen this guide and adapt the font size.
-to contact your authorized dealer for an oral presentation of the operating instructions.
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B) GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The general safety and operating instructions for using the wheelchair must be carefully read by the user
and the personal care attendant. This manual points out the procedures and the necessary techniques
ensuring the correct utilisation of the product. It is important to test these techniques until you feel
comfortable when using the product and undertaking the most frequent required maintenance features. Use
this manual as a basic guide
in which by many people successfully tested techniques are being presented
.
INNOV’SA
encourages each and every user and attendant to try what is best for himself in order to suit
his environment
.
Nevertheless, all the recommendations of this manual must be imperatively followed.
The described techniques in this manual are the starting point for the user and the attendant, safety being
the most important theme.
When used by a disoriented or agitated person, the surveillance is imperative.
INNOV’SA does not recommend to use the wheelchair as a training device. It has not been developed and
tested for that purpose. INNOV’SA cannot be held responsible in case of injuries and the guarantee shall
be considered null and void. When using the wheelchair, all 4 wheels must remain in contact with the
ground, except when crossing an obstacle.
These operating instructions are intended for the user and the distributor.
Never leave the user unattended.
Symbols appearing in this manual
Warning
Indicates a dangerous situation likely to provoke serious injuries that could even be deadly.
Important
Indicates a dangerous situation which, if not avoided, is likely to result in minor injuries or material
damages.
It is not designed to be used as a seat in a motorised vehicle.
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2. CONDITIONS OF USE
The attendant must always move the wheelchair by using the push bar and keeping it slightly reclined
to avoid the footrest to touch the ground.
These wheelchairs are not designed to be used as a seat in a motorised vehicle.
The ergonomic shape ofthe shell-framed wheelchair and its various accessories allowa full-scale utilisation
by people suffering from those following handicaps:
paralysis
weakness/malformation of articulations
lesions of articulations
diseases such as heart failure and circulatory deficiency, balance disorders or cachexia and
clinical geriatric signs
Concerning the contraindications, the following factors must be considered:
weight over 130 kg
physical and psychological condition
inadequate living environment
Only INNOV’SA accessories can be used with these wheelchairs.
The shell-framed wheelchair is designed for people who lost their muscular strength, therefore it is
necessary to be particularly vigilant during its utilization.
It is imperative to choose the model that is the most adapted to the patient’s body size.
Before using the wheelchair, verify the proper functioning of the jacks and the brakes, and make sure the
harness is fastened.
When a patient is being seated or lifted away from the shell, whatever method is being used, it is imperative
to engage the brakes, fold the leg rest vertically, and adjust the boards on the ground to avoid any forward
tilting.
Once the patient is seated in the shell, it is compulsory to buckle the body harness and adjust it close to the
body in order to avoid the patient to slide under the harness. Once the harness is adjusted, the wheelchair
must be tilted backwards to end the sliding effect.
Once the patient is installed, the wheelchair must be parked, brakes engaged, on a perfectly horizontal
ground and after each move, the brakes must be engaged again.
A) ENVIRONMENT OF USE
Your wheelchair must onlybe used on surface areas where all four wheels touch the ground, with sufficient
ground contact to allow the wheels to roll in a balanced way.
It is recommended to train oneself if the wheelchair is being used on uneven ground surfaces (cobblestones
…), slopes, curves and to cross obstacles (kerbstones, etc.).
The wheelchair is not designed to be a climbing device or to carry hot or heavy objects.
When used on doormats, carpets or loose floor coverings, the flooring can be damaged.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible of damages due to absence of or inappropriate maintenance,
or non-compliance to the instructions of this guide.
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