Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 1163197 Invacare
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Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual DEALER: This manual MUST be g iven to the user of the wheelchair. USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.
Insignia ™ 2 Part No. 1163197 WARNING A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERF ORM THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. ALSO, A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM ALL PROCEDURES SPECIFICALLY INDICATED IN THE MANUAL.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No. 1163197 3 Insignia ™ TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................................ 5 LABEL LOCATION .......................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Insignia ™ 4 Part No. 1163197 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 6—SEAT AN D BACK ......................................................................... 27 Removing/Installing the Seat Upholstery . .....................................
SPECIAL NOTES Part No. 1163197 5 Insignia ™ SPECIAL NOTES Signal wor ds are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage.
LABEL LOCATION Insignia ™ 6 Part No. 1163197 LABEL LOCATION Refer to Owner's Man ual for proper anti-tipper setting. 1085379 W ARNING WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE ANTI-TIP TUBES INSTALLED. REV. 5/98 P/N 60106X144 Detent balls should extend bey ond the diameter of the axle bushing f or a positive lock.
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Part No. 1163197 7 Insignia ™ TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS NOTE: The seat ‐ to ‐ floor heights are based on ur eth ane tires.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Insignia ™ 8 Part No. 1163197 SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES WARNING SECTION 1 - GENERAL GU IDELINES contains im portant information for the safe operation and use of this product.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1163197 9 Insignia ™ Seat ‐ to ‐ floor angle of 0° or 3°: If so equipped, anti ‐ tippers must be attached at all times.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Insignia ™ 10 Part No. 1163197 DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any remov able (detachable) parts.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1163197 11 Insignia ™ SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs Safety and handling of the wheelchair require the close attention of the wheelchair user as we l l as the assistant.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Insignia ™ 12 Part No. 1163197 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to us e good body mechanics.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1163197 13 Insignia ™ Tipping WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelcha ir without assistance. ALWAYS check hand grips for loo seness before using the wheelch air. If loose and/or worn, replace IMMEDIATELY.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Insignia ™ 14 Part No. 1163197 WARNING When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair, DO NOT let th e wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. Th is could result in injury to th e occupant and/or damage to the wheelchair.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1163197 15 Insignia ™ Escalators WARNING DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Insignia ™ 16 Part No. 1163197 4. Press downw ard on the top of the seat rail until the wheelchair is fully open and the seat rails are fully seated in the H ‐ blocks.
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1163197 17 Insignia ™ SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Every six months or as necessary , take your wheelchair to a qualifi ed technician for a thorough inspection and servicin g.
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Insignia ™ 18 Part No. 1163197 ❑ Ensure all spokes are uniformly tight. ❑ Inspect axle assembly for proper tension by spinning caster . Caster should come to a gradual stop.
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1163197 19 Insignia ™ Maintenance Maintenance Safety Precautions WARNING After any adjustments, re pair or service and before use, make sure all attac hing hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise in jury or damage may result.
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Insignia ™ 20 Part No. 1163197 SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS WARNING After any adjustments, re pair or service and before use, make sure all attac hing hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No. 1163197 21 Insignia ™ Adjusting Footplate Height NOTE: For this procedur e, ref e r to FIGURE 4.2 on page 21. NOTE: This procedure applies to the swingaway front riggings and swingaway elevating legr est.
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Insignia ™ 22 Part No. 1163197 Replacing Heel Loop NOTE: For this procedur e, ref e r to FIGURE 4.
SECTION 5—ARMS Part No. 1163197 23 Insignia ™ SECTION 5—ARMS WARNING After any adjustments, re pair or service and before use, make sure all attac hing hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur. Removing/Installing the Armrest NOTE: For this procedur e, ref e r to FIGURE 5.
SECTION 5—ARMS Insignia ™ 24 Part No. 1163197 Using Flip Back Armrest NOTE: For this procedur e, ref e r to FIGURE 5.2. 1. Unlock the flip back armrest by pressing the relea se lever toward the front of the wheelchair .
SECTION 5—ARMS Part No. 1163197 25 Insignia ™ FIGURE 5.3 Removing/Installing the Flip Back Arm Replacing Clothing Guards NOTE: For this procedur e, ref e r to FIGURE 5.4. 1. Remove the flip back arm. Refer to Removing/Installing the Flip Back Arm on page 24.
SECTION 5—ARMS Insignia ™ 26 Part No. 1163197 Changing from Full Length Armrest to Desk Length Armrest and Vice Versa NOTE: For this procedur e, ref e r to FIGURE 5.
SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK Part No. 1163197 27 Insignia ™ SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK WARNING After any adjustments, re pair or service and before use, make sure all attac hing hardware is tightened securely.
SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK Insignia ™ 28 Part No. 1163197 7. Remove seat cushion. FIGURE 6.2 Removing/Installing the Seat Cushion Removing/Installing the Back Upholstery Removing NOTE: For this procedur e, ref e r to FIGURE 6.
SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK Part No. 1163197 29 Insignia ™ FIGURE 6.3 Removing/Installing the Back Upholstery Adjusting Back Height, Back Angle or Seat Depth WARNING The seat depth, back height/an.
SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS Insignia ™ 30 Part No. 1163197 SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS WARNING After any adjustments, re pair or service and before use, make sure all attac hing hardware is tightened securely.
SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS Part No. 1163197 31 Insignia ™ FIGURE 7.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels - Removing Adjusting Quick-Release Axle WARNING Make sure detent pin and detent balls of the quick-release axles are fully released before operating the wheelchair.
SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS Insignia ™ 32 Part No. 1163197 5. Reinstall rear wheel onto the wheelchair . Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 30. FIGURE 7.2 Adjusting Quick-Release Axle Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim NOTE: For this procedur e, ref e r to FIGURE 7.
SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS Part No. 1163197 33 Insignia ™ SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS WARNING After any adjustments, re pair or service and before use, make sure all attac hing hardware is tightened securely.
SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS Insignia ™ 34 Part No. 1163197 6. T est wheelchair for maneuverability . 7. Readjust locknuts if neces sary , and repeat STEPS 5 ‐ 6 until correct. 8. Snap dust cover ov er the locknut and st em (Detail “C”).
SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS Part No. 1163197 35 Insignia ™ Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube WARNING Replacement of front caster ti re or tube MUST be performe d by a qualified technician. CAUTION As with any vehicle, check the wheels and tires pe riodically for cracks and wear.
SECTION 9—WHEEL LOCKS Insignia ™ 36 Part No. 1163197 SECTION 9—WHEEL LOCKS WARNING After any adjustments, re pair or service and before use, make sure all attac hing hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur. If wheel locks DO NOT hold the occupied wheelchair in place, contact a qualif ied technician.
SECTION 9—WHEEL LOCKS Part No. 1163197 37 Insignia ™ 8. If wheel lock is unable to properly engage the wheel, contact yo ur local dealer or Inv acare at the number on the back cover .
SECTION 10—ANTI-TIPPERS Insignia ™ 38 Part No. 1163197 SECTION 10—ANTI-TIPPERS WARNING After any adjustments, re pair or service and before use, make sure all attac hing hardware is tightened securely.
SECTION 10—ANTI-TIPPERS Part No. 1163197 39 Insignia ™ FIGURE 10.1 Installing Anti-Tippers Changing Orientation of Anti-Tip Wheels NOTE: For this procedur e, ref e r to FIGURE 10.2. 1. Pull the spring loaded anti tipper out and rotate up or down.
SECTION 10—ANTI-TIPPERS Insignia ™ 40 Part No. 1163197 Adjusting Anti-Tippers NOTE: For this procedur e, ref e r to FIGURE 10.
SECTION 11—OPTIONS Part No. 1163197 41 Insignia ™ SECTION 11—OPTIONS WARNING After any adjustments, re pair or service and before use, make sure all attac hing hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur. The I.V./O2 holder MUST be checked weekly to en sure it is tightly secu red to the wh eelchair frame.
SECTION 11—OPTIONS Insignia ™ 42 Part No. 1163197 FIGURE 11.1 Installing/Removing the I.V. Holder - Ad justing the Height of the I.V. Holder Installing/Removing the O2 Holder CAUTION The O2 holder can only be instal led on the left side due to th e angle of the plate between the step tube and the O2 holder frame.
SECTION 11—OPTIONS Part No. 1163197 43 Insignia ™ 4. Secure the mounting bracket of the O2 holder and bac k upholstery to the back cane with the mounting screw removed in STEP 2.
SECTION 11—OPTIONS Insignia ™ 44 Part No. 1163197 Using the O2 Holder WARNING Only use O2 cylinders that are at least 10.7 inches in height and 4 3 / 8 inches in diam eter. Smaller O2 cylinders will not secure in place properly which may result in injury and/or damage to the cylinder.
SECTION 11—OPTIONS Part No. 1163197 45 Insignia ™ Installing/Removing the IV/O2 Holder CAUTION The IV/O2 holder can only be inst alled on the left side due to th e angle of the pl ate between the step tube and the IV /O2 holder frame.
SECTION 11—OPTIONS Insignia ™ 46 Part No. 1163197 FIGURE 11.5 Installing/Removing the IV/O2 Holder Using the IV/O2 Holder WARNING Only use O2 cylinders th at are at least 24.9 in ches in height and 4 3 / 8 inches in diameter. Smaller O2 cylinders will not properly secure in place whic h may result in injury and/or damage to the O2 cylinder.
SECTION 11—OPTIONS Part No. 1163197 47 Insignia ™ FIGURE 11.6 Using the IV/O2 Holder Adjusting the Height of the IV Pole NOTE: For this procedur e, ref e r to FIGURE 1 1.7. 1. Loosen the height adjustment knob on the IV/O2 holder .
SECTION 11—OPTIONS Insignia ™ 48 Part No. 1163197 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier WARNING Check base weekly to en sure proper placement. When loading the crutch/cane carrier , ensure items are securely plac ed into the base. Also ensure that there is no interference wi th folding the wheelcha ir, the rear wheels, or the swing-back arms.
SECTION 11—OPTIONS Part No. 1163197 49 Insignia ™ FIGURE 11.9 Installing/Removing the Seat Positioning Strap DETAIL “A” Buckle Buckle Strap Tongue Tongue Strap DETAIL “B” Mounting Screw and Locknut Buckle Strap NOTE: Right side of wheelchair shown.
SECTION 11—OPTIONS Insignia ™ 50 Part No. 1163197 NOTES.
LIMITED WARRANTY Part No. 1163197 51 Insignia ™ LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANU FACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchas er who purchases this product when new and unused from Invacare or a dealer .
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