Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 1097049 Invacare
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Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual 52;,-4 c DEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN T O THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR. USER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR, READ THIS MANU AL AND SA VE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. *A French Canadian Literature Kit, part number 1 101 100, is shipped with each Canadian wheelchair order .
2 SPECIAL NOTES W ARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage.
3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS T A B L E O F TABLE OF CONTENTS C O N T E N T S SPECIAL NOTES .................................................................................................................................................... 2 LABELS ..........
4 LABELS L A B E L S W ARNING 1 097061 Rev . A (1)3/00 DO NO T step or stand on rear folding links. Otherwise, injury or damage ma y occur . P/N 1097049 Rev . A (1)-3/00 W ARNING 1097049 Rev . A (1) 3/00 Pinch point. T o unf old, grasp top edge ONL Y .
5 SPECIFICA TIONS S P E C I F I C A T I O N S SPECIFICATIONS *14-inch Seat Frame with complete package. SPECIFICA TIONS SPYDER Seat Width: 14 to 20-inches Seat Depth: 14 to 18-inches Seat-to-Floor: RE.
6 PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES ST ABILITY ST ABILITY W ARNINGS The seat dump, back angle, seating system, caster size and position, rear wheel size and position, anti-tippers, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair.
7 OPERA TING INFORMA TION GENERAL W ARNINGS Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be per formed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. Invacare designed this wheelchair to be used with a seat cushion. DO NOT operate the wheelchair without a seat cushion.
8 G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N E S PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL W ARNINGS (CONTINUED) AL W A YS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the SEA T POSITIONING STRAP is an option on thi.
9 S A F E T Y / H A N D L I N G PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N E S SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant.
10 Functional Reach From a Wheelchair The approximate reach-limit values shown in the accom- panying graph were derived on the basis of a sample of 91 male and 36 female wheelchair users. Note the differ- ence between the maximum and the comfortable reach limits, a subjective but important consideration in design.
11 Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object. Point front casters forward to create the longest possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position. Tilting W ARNING DO NOT tilt the wheelchair without assistance.
12 Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the front casters parallel to it. Engage wheel locks. Shift body weight into seat with transfer . During independent transfer , little or no seat platform will be beneath you.
13 SAFETY INSPECTION I N S P E C T I O N This Procedure includes the following: Safety Inspection Checklist Troubleshooting Maintenance/Transport SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST NOTE: Every six (6) months take your wheelchair to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servic- ing.
14 SAFETY INSPECTION TROUBLESHOOTING CHAIR CHAIR SLUGGISH CASTER SQUEAKS LOOSENESS CHAIR SOLUTIONS VEERS VEERS TURN OR FLUTTERS AN D IN CHAIR 3 WHEELS RIGHT LEFT PERFORMANCE RA TTLES XX X X X Check tires for correct and equal pressure. XX X X Check for loose stem nuts.
15 Footrest Mounting Pin ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST HEIGHT (FIGURE 2) NOTE: Lay the assembly on a flat surface to simplify this procedure. 1 . Remove the footrest from the wheelchair . Refer to INST ALLING/REMOVING THE FOOTREST(S) in this procedure of the manual.
16 PROCEDURE 3 FRONT RIGGINGS 3 . Retighten the two (2) flat screws, washers and lock- nuts. NOTE: The settings for positioning the articulating footplates on the half-clamps may vary for each footplate.
17 FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 3 Hex Screw/Coved Washer Phillips Screw Spacer Locknut FIGURE 8 - HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 8) Composite Footplates 1 . Remove the hex screw and coved washer that se- cures the lower half of the footrest to the swingaway footrest assembly .
18 FIGURE 2 - INST ALLING OPTIONAL F ABRIC CLOTHING GUARDS Fabric Clothing Guard Fastening Strap Seat Upholstery Nylon Cord Phillips Screw , D-ring Cord Lock Star Wheel Phillips Screw , D-ring INSTALLING OPTIONAL FABRIC CLOTHING GUARDS (FIGURE 2) 1 . Remove the seat cushion, if necessary .
19 FIGURE 3 - INST ALLING/REMOVING SEA T POSITIONING STRAP Rear Edge of Seat Upholstery NOTE: Only Hook and Loop style seat positioning strap shown. Auto style seat positioning strap attaches the same way .
20 F R A M E FIGURE 1 - FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR DET AIL "A" - UNFOLDING Side Frame Side Frame TOP VIEW OF HALF-FOLDED WHEELCHAIR FRAME PUSH here DET AIL "B" - UNFOLDING RE.
21 FIGURE 3 - FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE BACK Back Canes Back Release Cord FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE BACK (FIGURE 3) W ARNING The back MUST be locked securely in place BEFORE using the wheelchair. Oth- erwise, injury or damage may occur. Unfolding 1 . Push/pull the back canes UP towards REAR of wheel- chair until the back locks in place.
22 FIGURE 5 - ADJUSTING THE BACK HEIGHT Receiver T ube HOLE 5 4 3 2 1 NOTE: Long receiver tube shown for clarity . Back Upholstery Back Height Adjustment Screw Back Cane ADJUSTING THE BACK RELEASE CORD TENSION (FIGURE 4) 1 . Grasp and hold the excess back release cord.
23 T-Arm Socket Slot Locking Lever (T owards the front of the wheelchair .) T-Arm Wheelchair Frame A R M S ADJUSTING HALF ARM HEIGHT (FIGURE 1) 1 . Pull up on the half arm to remove from the arm socket. 2 . Remove the hex screw and locknut mounted in the arm socket that determine the half arm height.
24 Socket Screws Arm Pad Phillips Screw T-Arm Post Arm T ube NOTE: If necessary , turn arm tube 180 o to obtain two (2) positions. Phillips Screw FIGURE 5 - ADJUSTING T-ARM DEPTH Adjusting T-Arm Depth (FIGURE 5) 1 . Remove the two (2) phillips screws that secure the arm pad to the arm tube.
25 FIGURE 6 - ADJUSTING T-ARM SOCKETS Hex Screws and Washers T-Arm Hex Screws and Washers T-Arm Socket T-Arm Clamp Locking Lever Slot 5 . While holding the T-arm socket and the T-arm clamp together , tighten the four (4) hex screws and washers. T orque to 80-90 in.
26 REAR WHEELS PROCEDURE 7 R E A R W H E E L S Detent Pin Locknut Detent Balls Axle Mounting Plate Wheel Hub FIGURE 2- ADJUSTING QUICK-RELEASE AXLES Quick- Release Axle NOTE: During contact activities, Invacare recommends inserting quick-release axles with the head end to the in- side of the wheelchair to prevent accidental release.
27 REAR WHEELS PROCEDURE 7 R E A R W H E E L S INSTALLING QUAD-RELEASE AXLES (FIGURE 3) 1 . Remove rear wheel and the existing quick-release axle from the wheelchair . 2. Remove existing quick-release axle from rear wheel hub. 3 . Insert new quad-release axle through rear wheel hub.
28 REPAIRING/REPLACING PNEUMATIC CASTER OR REAR WHEEL TIRE/TUBE W ARNING Replacement of a pneumatic tire or tube MUST be per formed by a qualified tech- nician. CAUTION As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced.
29 R E A R W H E E L S 1-1/2 to 2-inch Clearance Front Release Button Anti-tipper Anti-tipper Mounting Bracket FIGURE 7 - INST ALLING ANTI-TIPPERS Ground PROCEDURE 7 REAR WHEELS INSTALLING/ADJUSTING T.
30 NOTES N O T E S NOTES.
31 LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE W ARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPL Y WITH FEDERAL LA W APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUF ACTURED AFTER JUL Y 4, 1975.
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