Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Orbit 1073955 Invacare
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Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. USER: B E F OR E u s i n g t h i s product, read this manual and save for future reference. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.
Orbit ™ 2 Part No. 107395 5 WARNING A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM 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. 1073955 3 Orbit™ TABLE OF CONTENTS REGISTER YOUR PR ODUCT ............................................................... 6 SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 9 LABEL LOCATION .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Orbit™ 4 Part No. 107 3955 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 5—FRONT RIGGINGS ........................................................ 30 Installing/Removing Front Riggings ............ ............................................. .....
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No. 1073955 5 Orbit™ TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 10—ANTI-TIPPERS /WHEEL LOCKS ..................................... 65 Foot Activated Wheel Lock Procedures . ....................................................................
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT Orbit™ 6 Part No. 107 3955 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT The benefits of registering: 1. Safeguard your investment. 2. Ensure long term maintenance an d servicing of your purchase. 3. Receive updates with prod uct information, maintenanc e tips, and industry news.
Part No. 1073955 7 Orbit ™ Name _______________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City ___________________ State/Province __________ Zip/Postal Code ________ Email ___________________________________ Phone No.
Orbit ™ 8 Part No. 107395 5 Fold here Fold here Cut Along Line Invacare Product Registration Form Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing.
SPECIAL NOTES Part No. 1073955 9 Orbit ™ SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are use d in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage.
LABEL LOCATION Orbit ™ 10 Part No. 107395 5 LABEL LOCATION Standard Labels WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE ANTI-TIP TUBES INSTALLED. REV. 5/98 P/N 60106X144 Ref er to Owner's Manual f or proper anti-tipper setting. 1085379 W ARNING NOTE: Seat removed for clarity .
LABEL LOCATION Part No. 1073955 11 Orbit ™ Wheelchairs with TRRO P/N 1120033 REV B - 08/05 Refer to attached TRANSPORT READ Y OPTION Instruction Card and wheelchair Owner's Man ual before use.
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Orbit ™ 12 Part No. 107395 5 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS *NOTE: Invacar e rec o mm e n ds that rea r seat ‐ to ‐ floor height be at least 3/8 inch shorter than fr ont seat ‐ to ‐ floor height.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1073955 13 Orbit ™ SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES WARNING SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELIN ES contai ns important inform ation for the safe operation and use of this product.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Orbit ™ 14 Part No. 107395 5 Anti-Tippers Anti ‐ tippers MUST be attached at all times. Inasm uch as the anti ‐ tippers .
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1073955 15 Orbit ™ DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Wheel locks are not brakes. DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Orbit ™ 16 Part No. 107395 5 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 wel l as the assistant.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1073955 17 Orbit ™ Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping with the irritation of ev eryday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by learning how to manage yo u r wheelchair .
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Orbit ™ 18 Part No. 107395 5 Reaching, Leanin g an d Bending Forward WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move fo rward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1073955 19 Orbit ™ Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 2.3. Place foot on the step tube and begin to tilt the wheelchair toward you .
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Orbit ™ 20 Part No. 107395 5 WARNING When lowering the front casters of th e wheelchair, DO NO T let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This coul d result in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the wheelchair.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1073955 21 Orbit ™ 3. The second assistant, with a firm hold on a non ‐ detachable part of the .
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Orbit ™ 22 Part No. 107395 5 SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Every six months or as necessary , take your wheelchair to a qualified technician for a thorough ins pection and servicing.
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1073955 23 Orbit ™ ❑ Inspect handrims for signs of rough edges or peeling. ❑ Inspect axle assembly for proper tension by spinning caster .
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Orbit ™ 24 Part No. 107395 5 ❑ Check that the wheel lock pivot point s are free of wea r and looseness. ❑ Inspect seat and back for loose or broken hardw are.
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1073955 25 Orbit ™ Troubleshooting Maintenance Maintenance Safety Precautions WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely.
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Orbit ™ 26 Part No. 107395 5 WARNING DO NOT use the wheelchair unless it has th e proper tire pressur e (P.S.I.). DO NOT overinflate the tires. Failu re to follow these suggestio ns may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm.
SECTION 4—ASSEMBLY Part No. 1073955 27 Orbit ™ SECTION 4—ASSEMBLY WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachi ng hardware is tightened securely.
SECTION 4—ASSEMBLY Orbit ™ 28 Part No. 107395 5 WARNING The locking pins MUST be protruding past the top of the seat plate assembly for a positive lock.
SECTION 4—ASSEMBLY Part No. 1073955 29 Orbit ™ FIGURE 4.1 Assembling/Disassembling the Removable Orbit Wheelchair Locking Channel Seat Frame Base Frame Base Frame Plate Locking Button Locking Butt.
SECTION 5—FRONT RIGGINGS Orbit ™ 30 Part No. 107395 5 SECTION 5—FRONT RIGGINGS WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachi ng hardware is tightened securely.
SECTION 5—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No. 1073955 31 Orbit ™ Adjusting Footplate Height NOTE: Release the footrest locking mec hanism and lift the mounting pin out of the mounting tub e. Lay the assembly on a flat surface to simplify this procedur e.
SECTION 5—FRONT RIGGINGS Orbit ™ 32 Part No. 107395 5 WARNING DO NOT overtighten. Footrest must be able to rotate upwar d from the horizon- tal to vertical position. 4. Reinstall the mounting screw through the mounting holes of the footplate and footrest support.
SECTION 5—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No. 1073955 33 Orbit ™ Installing Elevating Legrest NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 5.5. 1. Insert the pivot tu be into the legrest support and secure it with the bolt and nut.
SECTION 5—FRONT RIGGINGS Orbit ™ 34 Part No. 107395 5 Installing/Adjusting the Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates WARNING When determining the angle of the footplates, make sure the rear of the footplates do not in terfere with the movement of the front casters.
SECTION 5—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No. 1073955 35 Orbit ™ FIGURE 5.8 Adjusting Depth on Adjustable Angle Fl ip-Up - Adjusting Angle on Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Adjusting Perpendicular and/or Inversion/Eversion Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 5.
SECTION 5—FRONT RIGGINGS Orbit ™ 36 Part No. 107395 5 4. Secure the bilateral contracture platform to the seat frame in the mounting position shown in FIGURE 5.10 with the mounting screws and wa s h e r s provided.
SECTION 5—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No. 1073955 37 Orbit ™ FIGURE 5.11 Adjusting Height of Bilate ral Contracture Platform Adjusting Bilateral Contracture Platform Angle 1.
SECTION 5—FRONT RIGGINGS Orbit ™ 38 Part No. 107395 5 FIGURE 5.12 Replacing Sector Block Installing/Removing/Adjusti ng the Telescoping Front Frame Tubes NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 5.13 on page 39.
SECTION 5—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No. 1073955 39 Orbit ™ FIGURE 5.13 Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Telescoping Front Frame Tubes Optional Footrest Accessories Replacing Heel Loop Composite Footplates NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 5.
SECTION 5—FRONT RIGGINGS Orbit ™ 40 Part No. 107395 5 Adjustable Footplate NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 5.15. 1. Remove the four mounting screws and was h e r s that secure the existing heel loop to the footplate.
SECTION 6—ARMS Part No. 1073955 41 Orbit ™ SECTION 6—ARMS WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachi ng hardware is tightened securely. Othe rwise injury or damage may occur. Installing the T-Arm Sockets NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 6.
SECTION 6—ARMS Orbit ™ 42 Part No. 107395 5 Installing/Removing the T-arms NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 6.2. Installing T-Arms 1. P osition the T ‐ arm ov er the T ‐ arm socket on the wheelchair frame.
SECTION 6—ARMS Part No. 1073955 43 Orbit ™ Adjusting the T-Arms Adjusting T-Arm Height NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 6.3. 1. Unlock the T ‐ arm by flipping the T ‐ arm release lev er tow ards the inside of the wheelchair .
SECTION 6—ARMS Orbit ™ 44 Part No. 107395 5 2. Rotate the arm pad 180 o and reposition the arm pad on the arm tube. 3. Re ‐ secure the arm pad to the arm tube with the tw o mounting screws.
SECTION 6—ARMS Part No. 1073955 45 Orbit ™ FIGURE 6.5 Adjusting the T-Arms - Adjusting T-Arm Depth Adjusting T-Arm Sockets NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 6.6. 1. Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair .
SECTION 6—ARMS Orbit ™ 46 Part No. 107395 5 FIGURE 6.6 Adjusting the T-Arms - Adjusting T-Arm Sockets Adjusting the Transfer Assists and/or Side Guards NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 6.7 on page 47.
SECTION 6—ARMS Part No. 1073955 47 Orbit ™ 4. Re ‐ secure the side guard to the bottom clamp with the two bottom mou nting screws. Securely tighten. 5. Install the T ‐ arm onto the wheelchair .
SECTION 6—ARMS Orbit ™ 48 Part No. 107395 5 WARNING DO NOT over tighten the lo cknut that secures the locking lever to the bottom bracket. Over tightening this locknut w ill prevent the locking lever from operating properly, possibly causing injury.
SECTION 6—ARMS Part No. 1073955 49 Orbit ™ Installing/Removing/Adjusting Catilever Arms NOTE: To rem ov e, reverse this pr ocedure.
SECTION 6—ARMS Orbit ™ 50 Part No. 107395 5 Replacing/Repositioning the Locking Mechanism in the Cantilever Arm NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 6.10 on page 50. CAUTION The locking mechanism is sp ring loaded.
SECTION 6—ARMS Part No. 1073955 51 Orbit ™ Replacing and Adjusting Arm Pad Depth for Cantilever Arms NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 6.
SECTION 7—SEAT AND BACK Orbit ™ 52 Part No. 107395 5 SECTION 7—SEAT AND BACK WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachi ng hardware is tightened securely.
SECTION 7—SEAT AND BACK Part No. 1073955 53 Orbit ™ Installing Fixed Height Stroller Handles NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 7.2. 1. Remove the back cane grip and plug button from the back cane.
SECTION 7—SEAT AND BACK Orbit ™ 54 Part No. 107395 5 Removing Adjustable Angle Stroller Handles 1. Remove the tw o mounting screws that secure the adjustable height stroller handle to the back canes.
SECTION 7—SEAT AND BACK Part No. 1073955 55 Orbit ™ FIGURE 7.4 Adjusting Adjustable Angle Stroller Handles Removing/Installing the Spreader Bar NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 7.
SECTION 7—SEAT AND BACK Orbit ™ 56 Part No. 107395 5 CAUTION When reattaching back assembly, DO NOT OVERTIGH TEN! Back will not fold down properly.
SECTION 7—SEAT AND BACK Part No. 1073955 57 Orbit ™ Installing/Removing a Seating System NOTE: If a seating system is being used on the wheelchair , ref.
SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS Orbit ™ 58 Part No. 107395 5 SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachi ng hardware is tightened securely. Othe rwise injury or damage may occur. CAUTION DO NOT overtighten hardwar e attaching to the frame.
SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS Part No. 1073955 59 Orbit ™ Replacing Front Fork NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 8.2. 1. Remove the front caster assemblies from the wheelchair . Refer to Replacing/Installing Front Caster Assemblies on page 58.
SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS Orbit ™ 60 Part No. 107395 5 Adjusting Caster Headtubes NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 8.
SECTION 9—REAR WHEELS Part No. 1073955 61 Orbit ™ SECTION 9—REAR WHEELS WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachi ng hardware is tightened securely. Othe rwise injury or damage may occur. Removing/Installing Rear Wheels NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 9.
SECTION 9—REAR WHEELS Orbit ™ 62 Part No. 107395 5 FIGURE 9.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 9.2. 1. Remove rear wheel and quick ‐ release axle from the wheelchair .
SECTION 9—REAR WHEELS Part No. 1073955 63 Orbit ™ Replacing Handrims Non-Projection Handrims NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 9.3. NOTE: The following procedur es will work for any type of pr ojection handrim.
SECTION 9—REAR WHEELS Orbit ™ 64 Part No. 107395 5 Installing Projection Handrims 1. If necessary , remove rear wheels from the wheelchair . Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 61.
SECTION 10—ANTI-TIPPE RS/WHEEL LOCKS Part No. 1073955 65 Orbit ™ SECTION 10—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachi ng hardware is tightened securely. Othe rwise injury or damage may occur.
SECTION 10—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Orbit ™ 66 Part No. 107395 5 FIGURE 10.1 Foot Activated Wheel Lock Procedures Hand Activated Wheel Lock Procedures Installing/Removing Hand Activated Wheel Locks NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 10.
SECTION 10—ANTI-TIPPE RS/WHEEL LOCKS Part No. 1073955 67 Orbit ™ Engaging/Disengaging Hand Activated Wheel Locks NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 10.3. 1. Push handle forw ard aw ay from tire to engage wheel locks.
SECTION 10—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Orbit ™ 68 Part No. 107395 5 FIGURE 10.4 Adjusting the Wheel Lock Installing Anti-Tippers NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 10.
SECTION 10—ANTI-TIPPE RS/WHEEL LOCKS Part No. 1073955 69 Orbit ™ Adjusting Anti-Tippers NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 10.
SECTION 11—RECLINER Orbit ™ 70 Part No. 107395 5 SECTION 11—RECLINER WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before us e, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely.
SECTION 11—RECLINER Part No. 1073955 71 Orbit ™ WARNING Before using the recliner op tion, make sure the anti-tip per wheel assemblies are in the lowest adjustment ho le (adjustment hole clo sest to the ground/floor.
SECTION 11—RECLINER Orbit ™ 72 Part No. 107395 5 FIGURE 11.1 Engaging Tilt-In-Space Operating Recliner WARNING Pinch Points exist between sp reader bar and gas cylinder s. Use caution, otherwise injury may occur. NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 1 1.
SECTION 11—RECLINER Part No. 1073955 73 Orbit ™ 7. When the back reaches desired angle, slowly release the handles of the recliner cable assemblies.
SECTION 11—RECLINER Orbit ™ 74 Part No. 107395 5 Adjusting Posterior (Rearward) Limit Stops NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 1 1.3 WARNING Contact a heal thcare professional or assistant for allowab le tilt angles that are suitable for the occu pant.
SECTION 11—RECLINER Part No. 1073955 75 Orbit ™ FIGURE 11.4 Replacing Upholstery ( Recliner Models Only) Adjusting the Back Height - Recliner Models Only NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 1 1.5. 1. If necessary , remove the rear wheels.
SECTION 12—TRANSPORT READY OPTION Orbit ™ 76 Part No. 107395 5 SECTION 12—TRANSPORT READY OPTION WARNING Contact Invacare Corporation (800-333-690 0) with any question s about using this wheelchair for seating in a moto r vehicle.
SECTION 12—TRANSPORT READY OPTION Part No. 1073955 77 Orbit ™ About Transport Ready Packages TRRO includes four factory ‐ installed transport brackets and a wheelchair anchored pelvic belt.
SECTION 12—TRANSPORT READY OPTION Orbit ™ 78 Part No. 107395 5 Securing the Wheelchair to the Vehicle Positioning the Wheelchair in the Vehicle WARNING This wheelchair must be in a forward facing positi on during travel in a motor vehicle.
SECTION 12—TRANSPORT READY OPTION Part No. 1073955 79 Orbit ™ Securement Points FIGURE 12.1 Securement Points Securing the Wheelchair This wheelchai r is to be used only .
SECTION 12—TRANSPORT READY OPTION Orbit ™ 80 Part No. 107395 5 Securing the Occupant Vehicle-Anchored Belts NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 12.
SECTION 12—TRANSPORT READY OPTION Part No. 1073955 81 Orbit ™ Positioning Belts WARNING The angle of the pelvic belt should be within the preferre d zone of 45 to 75 degrees to the horizontal or within the optional zo ne of 30 to 45 degrees to the horizontal.
SECTION 13—OPTIONS Orbit ™ 82 Part No. 107395 5 SECTION 13—OPTIONS WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachi ng hardware is tightened securely.
LIMITED WARRANTY Part No. 1073955 83 Orbit ™ LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABL E TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser who purchases this produc t when new and unused from Invacare or a dealer .
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