Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Lightweight Aluminum Wheelchair Invacare
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O WNER'S OPERA T OR AND MAINTENANCE MANU AL LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM WHEELCHAIR.
2 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? W A R N I N G W ARNING DO NOT OPERA TE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERST ANDING THIS MANUAL.
3 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? T ABLE OF CONTENTS T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S SPECIAL NOTES .................................................................................................................. .
4 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? SPECIAL NOTES S P E C I A L N O T E S SPECIAL NOTES W ARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or un- safe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage.
5 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? SAFETY SUMMAR Y S A F E T Y S U M M A R Y OPERA TING INFORMA TION W ARNING T o determine and establish your particular safety l.
S A F E T Y & H A N D L I N G 6 CALL T OLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS SAFETY/HANDLING A NOTE TO WHEELCHAIR ASSISTANTS When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to use good body mechanics.
7 S A F E T Y & H A N D L I N G CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? SAFETY/HANDLING METHOD 1 METHOD 2 Unless the first assistant has exceptional upper body strength, it is recommended that METHOD 2 use two (2) assistants.
S A F E T Y & H A N D L I N G 8 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? SAFETY/HANDLING INCHES INCHES FORW ARD REACH (Adults) MAXIMUM COMFORT ABLE TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS W ARNING BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to reduce the gap dis- tance.
9 S A F E T Y & H A N D L I N G CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? SAFETY/HANDLING REACHING, LEANING and BENDING - FORWARD Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks.
10 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? HANDLING UNPACKING 1. Check for any obvious damage to the carton or its contents. If damage is evident, notify Invacare 2. Remove all loose packing from the carton. 3. Carefully remove all components from the car- ton.
11 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAFETY INSPECTION CHECK LIST S A F E T Y I N S P E C T I O N NOTE: Regular cleaning and inspection will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair .
12 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS W ARNING After making adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly tight- ened BEFORE using the wheelchair. DO NOT overtighten hardware attach- ing to the frame.
13 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? This Procedure includes the following: Swingaway Footrest Assembly Installation Swingaway Footrest Height Adjustment Heel Loop Replacement 1 . Remove the hex screw and coved washer that se- cure the lower footrest assembly to the upper foot- rest support.
14 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? 2 . Pull the front of swing-back arm straight up/out of the arm socket and towards the rear of the wheelchair . 3 . T o lock the swing-back arm, push the swing-back arm towards the front of the wheelchair and then down- ward into the unlocked socket.
15 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing the Back Upholstery Replacing the Seat Upholstery W ARNING After making adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly tight- ened BEFORE using the wheelchair.
16 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? This Procedure Includes the Following: Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Rear Wheel Axle Mounting Adjustments W ARNING After making adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly tight- ened BEFORE using the wheelchair.
17 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? Positioning Axle Mounting Bracket Rear- ward/Amputee and Forward The rearward/amputee and the forward positions are obtained b.
18 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing Front Casters Installing/Replacing Forks Caster Headtube Mounting Adjustments W ARNING After making adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly tight- ened BEFORE using the wheelchair.
19 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? CASTER HEADTUBE MOUNTING ADJUSTMENTS (FIGURE 3) W ARNING Changing the caster position on the wheelchair frame may inter fere with the footrest assembly or rear wheel. Leading or Trailing Caster Headtube Positioning LEADING.
20 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? This Procedure Includes the Following: Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers Wheel Lock Adjustment W ARNING After making adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly tight- ened BEFORE using the wheelchair.
21 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? Rear Wheel Wheel Lock Shoe 3/16-inch Rear Wheel Wheel Lock Handle Wheel Lock Shoe Allen Screws FIGURE 2 - WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMEN.
22 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? NOTES NOTES N O T E S.
23 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? LIMITED W ARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE W ARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPL Y WITH FEDERAL LA W APPLICABLE T O PRODUCTS MANUF ACTURED AFTER JUL Y 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products.
In vacar e Corporation www .in vacar e.com One Invacare Way Elyria, Ohio U S A 44036-2125 800-333-6900 T echnical Support 800-832-4707 Invacare is a registered trademark of Invacare Corporation © 1999 Invacare Corporation Form No. 96-316 P/N 1068822 R e v .
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