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INTRODUCTION Introduction This manual provides basic details to enable the BEN 9 Plus range of wheelchairs to be maintained. It is not intended to be a comprehensive maintenance guide/policy, but is intended for use by competent personnel to enable the chair to be adequately maintained.
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Chair finish: Powder coat in red or black. Transit weight of chair: 29lbs (13.2kgs). Types Options The chair is available in various user defined optional types. For further details refer to INVACARE Ltd for details and acceptable combinations. Page 7 04/02...
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For certain orders the following should also be quoted: Serial or batch number End user For any ordering or spares procurement, contact INVACARE Ltd., (refer to address in Chapter 1) quoting the details in paragraphs 5 and 6. Inspection In general, a weekly visual check will meet all the inspection requirements.
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Ben 9 Plus Backrest canvas Castor assembly Armrest assembly Footplate assembly Rear wheels Swinging bracket assembly Brake assembly Seat canvas Figure 2.0.1 General Arrangement of Ben 9 Plus Page 2.4 04/02...
Check the finish of the chair for any damage. Note: Some finishes are unique to the chair. Check with INVACARE Ltd for details. Check that all bungs and handgrips are fitted and undamaged. Before reassembly of any components, the following examination should be carried out: 12.1...
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Ben 9 Plus Backrest canvas Pivot bolt Hand grips Plunger Push handles Countersunk screw Plunger knob Cup washer Figure 2.1 Folding Backrest Assembly Page 2.6 04/02...
MAINTENANCE 2.1 Removing And Replacing The Backrest Canvas General Check the backrest canvas (1) and push handles (3) for any defects, (refer to paragraphs 4 and 5). If any defects are observed then refer to paragraphs 6 to 7 for maintenance details and to Chapter 3 for parts information.
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Ben 9 Plus Backrest canvas Plunger Hand grips Countersunk screw Push handles Cup washer Plunger knob Backrest extension Pivot bolt Locating ring kit Figure 2.1.1 Backrest Extension Assembly Page 2.8 04/02...
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MAINTENANCE 2.1.1 Removing And Replacing A Backrest Extension General Check backrest extension for any defects (refer to paragraph 3). If any defects are observed then refer to paragraphs 4 to 6 for maintenance details and to Spares Catalogue for parts information. Tools Refer to the tool list at the beginning of this Chapter.
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MAINTENANCE 2.2 Removing And Replacing An Armrest Assembly General Note: The armrest assembly comprises the following: The armrest pad (2), panel (5) and frame (3). Check the armrest pad (2) and frame (3) for any defects (refer to paragraph 4). If any defects are observed then refer to paragraphs 5 to 7 for maintenance details and to Chapter 3 for parts information.
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MAINTENANCE 2.3 Removing And Replacing Rear Wheel Assemblies General The Ben 9 range of wheelchairs can be fitted with the following wheel types: 12 1/2 inch solid Transit style 12 1/2 inch pneumatic Transit style Check the wheel assembly for any defects (refer to paragraph 5). If any defects are observed then refer to paragraphs 6 to 11 for maintenance details and to Chapter 3 for parts.
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MAINTENANCE 2.4 Removing And Replacing A Brake Assembly General Note: The brake assembly is handed, ensure that if both assemblies are removed that the correct assembly is fitted to the correct side. Check the brake assembly for any defects (refer to paragraph 4). If any defects are observed then refer to paragraphs 5 to 6 for maintenance details and to Chapter 3 for parts information.
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MAINTENANCE 2.5 Removing And Replacing A Castor Wheel Assembly General Check the castor wheel assembly for any defects (refer to paragraph 4). If any defects are observed then refer to paragraphs 5 to 8 for maintenance details and to Chapter 3 for parts information. It is not intended that any other part is maintainable.
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Ben 9 Plus Latch plate Shouldered bolt Heel loop assembly Washer Foot plate Shim Washer Spring Bolt Footrest bracket assembly Figure 2.6 Swinging/Detachable Footrest Assembly Page 2.18 04/02...
MAINTENANCE 2.6 Removing And Replacing An Adjustable Footrest Assembly General Check the adjustable footrest assembly for any defects (refer to paragraph 3). If any defects are observed then refer to paragraphs 5 to 9 for maintenance details and to Chapter 3 for parts information. Tools Refer to the tool list at the beginning of this Chapter.
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MAINTENANCE 2.7 Removing And Replacing Seat Canvas General Check the seat canvas (4) for any defects (refer to paragraph 3). If any defects are observed then refer to paragraphs 5 to 6 for maintenance details and to Chapter 3 for parts information. Tools Refer to the tool list at the beginning of this Chapter.
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PARTS LIST General This chapter has been split into sections which correspond to the sections in Chapter 2. Refer to the general assembly Figure 3.0 for location of the assemblies covered by the following sections: Section Assembly Pages Backrest Assembly Armrest Assembly Rear Wheel Assemblies 10-11...
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PARTS LIST General Arrangement Item Part Number Description Backrest Assembly Armrest Assembly - LH Armrest Assembly - RH Main Wheels (Dependant on order) Brake Assembly - LH Brake Assembly - RH Castor Assembly - LH Castor Assembly - RH Footplate Assembly - RH Footplate Assembly - LH Swinging Bracket Assembly - RH Swinging Bracket Assembly - LH...
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PARTS LIST Backrest Assembly Item Part Number Description SKA2290KIT 15" W/R Back Canvas Assembly - incl. items 2 and 3 SKA2347KIT 16" W/R Back Canvas Assembly - incl. items 2 and 3 9000/41KIT 17" W/R Back Canvas Assembly - incl. items 2 and 3 SKA2324KIT 18"...
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PARTS LIST Armrest Assembly Item Part Number Description 9003/10B/B Armrest Assembly - RH BLK/BLK (9L) incl. items 1 to 5 9003/10R/B Armrest Assembly - RH RED/BLK (9L) incl. items 1 to 5 9503/10B/B Armrest Assembly - RH BLK/BLK (9LJ) incl. items 1 to 5 9503/10R/B Armrest Assembly - RH RED/BLK (9LJ) incl.
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PARTS LIST Rear Wheel Assemblies Item Part Number Description 1315/02PNUBLK 315mm Wheel + Pneumatic Tyre M11005 Inner Tube M12004 Tyre 1315/02WPBLK 315mmSolid Black Wheel Assembly M19003 Pump 15” Page 3.11 04/02...
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