Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Top End T-3 Invacare
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Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual DEALER/PROVIDER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR. USER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR, READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 2 Part No. 1054916 SPECIAL NOTES WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDER- STAND THE WARNINGS, CAU.
Part No. 1054916 3 T-3™ and T-4™ Series TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ...........................................................................
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Part No. 1054916 7 T-3™ and T-4™ Series TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS *15 x 15-inch Seat Frame with complete package. NOTE: All specifications are approximate.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 8 Part No. 1054916 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS *15 x 15-inch Seat Frame with complete package. Seat Width: Seat Depth: Seat-to-Floor Front: Rear: Back Style: Back Height Ranges.
Part No. 1054916 9 T-3™ and T-4™ Series *15 x 15-inch Seat Frame with complete package. Seat Width: Seat Depth: Seat-to-Floor Front: Rear: Back Style: Back Height Ranges Fixed Back: Low Back: Medi.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 10 Part No. 1054916 STABILITY GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product.
Part No. 1054916 11 T-3™ and T-4™ Series GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUTED) DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the wheelchair may tip over. DO NOT tilt the wheelchair without assistance.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 12 Part No. 1054916 GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUTED) ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the SEAT POSI- TIONING STRAP is an option on this wheelchair (You may or.
Part No. 1054916 13 T-3™ and T-4™ Series GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 14 Part No. 1054916 COPING WITH EVERYDAY OBSTACLES Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by learning how to manage your wheelchair. Keep in mind your center of gravity to maintain stability and balance.
Part No. 1054916 15 T-3™ and T-4™ Series Adjustable Models Only. LENGTHENING WHEELBASE will increase the stability and maintain standard maneuver- ability of the chair. SHORTENING WHEELBASE will decrease the stability, increase the maneuverability and distribute additional weight onto the rear wheels.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 16 Part No. 1054916 Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object. Point front caster forward to create the longest possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position.
Part No. 1054916 17 T-3™ and T-4™ Series WARNING When lowering the front caster of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant and/or dam- age to the wheelchair. Roll the wheelchair backward and SLOWLY lower the wheelchair in one continuous move- ment.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 18 Part No. 1054916 TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS WARNING BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Align the front caster parallel to the object you are transferring onto.
Part No. 1054916 19 T-3™ and T-4™ Series This Procedure includes the following: Safety Inspection Checklist Troubleshooting Maintenance SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST NOTE: Every six (6) months take your wheelchair to a qualified dealer for a thorough inspection and servicing.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 20 Part No. 1054916 CHAIR CHAIR SLUGGISH CASTER SQUEAKS LOOSENESS SOLUTIONS VEERS VEERS TURN OR FLUTTERS AND IN CHAIR RIGHT LEFT PERFORMANCE RATTLES X X X X Check tires for correct and equal pressure. XX X X Check for loose stem nuts.
Part No. 1054916 21 T-3™ and T-4™ Series MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING After making adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly tightened BEFORE using the wheelchair. CAUTION DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 22 Part No. 1054916 BACK PROCEDURE 3 This Procedure includes the following: Adjusting/Replacing Back Upholstery Folding Back Back Height Adjustment Back Angle Adjustment WARNI.
Part No. 1054916 23 T-3™ and T-4™ Series REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY 1 . Unlatch the two (2) fastening flaps that secure the top of the back upholstery to the back canes. 2 . Remove the fastening flaps from the back canes by lifting straight up. 3 .
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 24 Part No. 1054916 BACK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 3) NOTE: This procedure is for adjustable back chairs only. NOTE: Note tautness of back upholstery for reinstallation. 1 . Unlatch the two (2) fastening flaps that secure the top of the back upholstery to the back canes and remove from the back canes.
Part No. 1054916 25 T-3™ and T-4™ Series FIGURE 4 - BACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT 94° BACK ANGLE TO SEAT RAIL Back Cane Indexing Notch Cam Back Angle Bracket Seat Rail TOP Hex Screw and Locknut 90° BACK.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 26 Part No. 1054916 SEAT PROCEDURE 4 This Procedure includes the following: Seat Upholstery Replacement Rear Seat Height Adjustment Front Seat Height Adjustment SEAT UPHOLSTERY REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 1) 1 . Remove the seat cushion and back upholstery from the chair.
Part No. 1054916 27 T-3™ and T-4™ Series After 2000 (FIGURE 3) 1 . Loosen the locknut at the front of the seat. 2 . Loosen both spreader bar screws. 3 . Loosen both seat angle screws. 4 . Adjust the spreader bar to the desired position. 5 . Tighten the seat angle screws, spreader bar screws and the locknut at the front of the seat.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 28 Part No. 1054916 FRONT SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT NOTE: This procedure is for T-3 Adjustable models ONLY. WARNING The position of the footrest, camber tube, seat height, the tautness of the back upholstery, as well as the user's condition are directly related to the chair's stabil- ity.
Part No. 1054916 29 T-3™ and T-4™ Series RIGID CLOTHING GUARD REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 2) 1. Remove rear wheels if necessary. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in PROCEDURE 6 of this manual.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 30 Part No. 1054916 PROCEDURE 6 WHEELS This Procedure includes the following: Removing/Installing Rear Wheels Adjusting Quick-Release Axle Installing/Adjusting the Quad-Releas.
Part No. 1054916 31 T-3™ and T-4™ Series FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING QUICK-RELEASE AXLES ADJUSTING QUICK-RELEASE AXLES (FIGURE 2) 1. Remove rear wheel and quick-release axle from chair. 2. Depress detent pin in the quick-release axle and slide axle through the wheel hub.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 32 Part No. 1054916 PROCEDURE 6 WHEELS INSTALLING/ADJUSTING QUAD-RELEASE AXLES INSTALLING (FIGURE 3) 1. Remove rear wheel and the existing quick-release axle from the chair. 2. Depress detent pin in the quick-release axle and slide the quick-release axle through the wheel hub.
Part No. 1054916 33 T-3™ and T-4™ Series ADJUSTING (FIGURE 4) Adjusting Quad-Release Handles In And/Or Out. 1 . Remove rear wheel and quad-release axle from the chair, refer to REMOVING/INSTALL- ING THE REAR WHEELS in this procedure of the manual.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 34 Part No. 1054916 PROCEDURE 6 WHEELS FIGURE 5 - HANDRIM REPLACEMENT HANDRIM REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 5) 1 . Remove the rear wheel from the chair, refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in this procedure of the manual. WARNING Tire MUST be deflated before any disassembly procedures are performed.
Part No. 1054916 35 T-3™ and T-4™ Series STANDARD FIGURE 6 - OPENING/CLOSING CLAMPS Hex Screw and Locknut WHEELS OPENING/CLOSING CLAMPS (FIGURE 6) WARNING QUICK RELEASE LEVERS - Make sure the quick-release levers are in the CLOSED position BEFORE using the wheelchair, otherwise personal injury or damage to the wheelchair may result.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 36 Part No. 1054916 DETERMINING TOE IN/TOE OUT (FIGURE 7) 1 . Inflate all pneumatic tires to recommended tire pressures (listed on the sidewall of the tire). 2 . Measure the distance between the centerlines at the rear and front of the rear wheels at approximately 12-inches from the ground/floor (DETAIL "A").
Part No. 1054916 37 T-3™ and T-4™ Series ADJUSTING TOE IN/TOE OUT DEGREE OF CAMBER HAS BEEN CHANGED - T-3 ADJUSTABLE MODELS AND T-3 ELITE MODELS WITH ADJUSTABLE CAMBER TUBES ONLY Axle Tube Positioning For 0°/3°, 0°/6°, 3°/6° Or 9°/12° Camber Inserts (FIGURE 8).
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 38 Part No. 1054916 PROCEDURE 6 WHEELS FIGURE 9 - ADJUSTING TOE IN/TOE OUT - DEGREE OF CAMBER HAS BEEN CHANGED Axle Tube Positioning For 0°/9°, 0°/12°, 3°/9°, 6°/9° , 3°/12° Or 6°/12° Camber Inserts (FIGURE 9). 1. Open the camber clamps.
Part No. 1054916 39 T-3™ and T-4™ Series AXLE TUBE IS MOVED FROM FACTORY SET POSITION OR IS REPLACED - T-3 ADJUSTABLE MODELS AND T-3 ELITE MODELS WITH ADJUSTABLE CAMBER TUBES ONLY (FIGURE 10) NOTE: Before performing this procedure, make sure the camber inserts are positioned to the lowest degree of camber.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 40 Part No. 1054916 WARNING QUICK RELEASE LEVERS - Make sure the quick release levers are pointing towards the rear of the wheelchair and are in the CLOSED position BEFORE using the wheelchair, otherwise personal injury or damage to the wheelchair may result.
Part No. 1054916 41 T-3™ and T-4™ Series T-3 ELITE AND T-4 MODELS WITH FIXED CAMBER (FIGURE 11) 1. Loosen the set screw that secures the camber insert to the camber tube. 2. Using an "L" square, rotate the camber insert until the flat edge of the camber insert is at a 90-degree angle with the ground/floor as shown in FIGURE 11.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 42 Part No. 1054916 FIGURE 12 - REPOSITIONING CAMBER INSERTS (ADJUSTING REAR WHEEL CAMBER) Axle Tube * Refer to ADJUSTING TOE IN/TOE OUT in this procedure of the manual.
Part No. 1054916 43 T-3™ and T-4™ Series ADJUSTING WHEELBASE LENGTH (ADJUSTING CENTER OF GRAVITY) (FIGURE 13) NOTE: This procedure is for T-3 Adjustable models and T-3 Elite models with adjustable camber tubes ONLY.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 44 Part No. 1054916 FIGURE 14 - ADJUSTING WHEELBASE WIDTH A-4 CAMBER TUBE CAMBER TUBE 2000 Axle Bolt Axle Nut NOTE: Axle bolt removed from axle tube for clarity.
Part No. 1054916 45 T-3™ and T-4™ Series WHEELS ADJUSTING WHEELBASE WIDTH - CAMBER TUBE 2000 NOTE: The wheelbase width can be increased/decreased by 1-inch. 1. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in this procedure of the manual.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 46 Part No. 1054916 Notch in Axle TubeTwoards Rear of Wheelchair Camber Insert Indexing Ring Camber Clamp Camber Tube Adjustment Ring REAR OF WHEELCHAIR Slot in Axle Tube Adju.
Part No. 1054916 47 T-3™ and T-4™ Series WHEELS FRONT CASTER REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 17) 1. Remove the bolt and locknut that secure the front caster to the mounting fork. 2. Remove the front caster and axle spacers from the mounting fork. 3. Install the NEW front caster and spacers onto the mounting fork and securely tighten.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 48 Part No. 1054916 1 . Remove the bolt and locknut that secure the front caster and the two (2) spacers to the fork. 2. Remove the dust cover on the top of the head tube. 3. While holding the fork and using a socket wrench, remove the locknut that secures the fork, and spacer in the headtube of the wheelchair.
Part No. 1054916 49 T-3™ and T-4™ Series WHEELS WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 20) NOTE: Performance chairs with camber may encounter difficulty if installing LOW Mount wheel locks when engaging in any contact sport.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 50 Part No. 1054916 FOOTREST FOOTREST PROCEDURE 7 This Procedure includes the following: Installing/Using/Adjusting the Fixed Footrest - After 4/2000 T-3 Tennis Elite Individu.
Part No. 1054916 51 T-3™ and T-4™ Series INSTALLING/USING FOOTREST - T-4 ELITE AND T-4 TITANIUM 1 . Remove the hex screws from the mounting bracket. 2 . Position the upper support tube on the underside of the wheelchair frame. 3 . Position the mounting bracket on top of the wheelchair frame.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 52 Part No. 1054916 ADJUSTING FOOTREST Position. 1 . Loosen the hex screws on the mounting bracket. 2 . Slide the footrest assembly along the frame to the desired position. 3 . Tighten the hex screws on the mounting bracket. Height.
Part No. 1054916 53 T-3™ and T-4™ Series PROCEDURE 7 FOOTREST FOOTREST CHANGING FOOTPLATE ANGLE 1 . Loosen, but do not remove the button screws and locknuts that secure the footplates to the footplate system mounting bracket. 2 . Adjust the footplate to the desired angle for the user.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 54 Part No. 1054916 FOOTREST FOOTREST PROCEDURE 7 REMOVING FOOTPLATE(S) 1. Note the depth and angle of the existing footplates. 2. Remove the button screws and locknuts that secure the footplate and footplate clamp to the footplate system mounting clamp.
Part No. 1054916 55 T-3™ and T-4™ Series FIGURE 5 - T-3 TENNIS ELITE INDIVIDUAL FOOTPLATES - BEFORE 4/2000 Footplate Clamp Locknuts Footplate Button Screws Chair Frame Footplate Mounting Bracket F.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 56 Part No. 1054916 FOOTREST PROCEDURE 7 T-3 TENNIS ADJUSTABLE FOOTREST SYSTEM - BEFORE 4/2000 (FIGURE 4) WARNING The position of the footrest, camber tube and rear seat height, as well as the tautness of the back upholstery are directly related to the chairs stability.
Part No. 1054916 57 T-3™ and T-4™ Series FOOTREST PROCEDURE 7 REPLACING FOOTPLATE WELDMENT 1. Loosen, but do not remove the button screws and locknuts that secure the footplates to the footplate weldment. 2. Slide the footplates off of the footplate weldment.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 58 Part No. 1054916 Footplate Weldment Chair Frame Half Clamp Seat Adjustment Weldment Half Clamp Hex Bolt Set Screws - Loosen, But Do Not Remove Adjustment Bracket Set Screws.
Part No. 1054916 59 T-3™ and T-4™ Series FIGURE 1 - REPLACING/ADJUSTING FIXED ANTI-TIPPER SWIVEL CASTER - T-3 ELITE WITH FIXED CAMBER TUBE 1/4 to 1/2-inch Clearance Rear Swivel Caster Fixed Anti-T.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 60 Part No. 1054916 OPTIONAL ANTI-TIPPER OPTIONAL ANTI-TIPPER OPTIONAL ANTI-TIPPER PROCEDURE 8 1/4 to 1/2-inch Clearance Rear Swivel Caster T-3 TITANIUM AND T-4 TITANIUM ONLY(FIGURE 2) Replacement. 1. Loosen the set screw on the anti-tipper headtube.
Part No. 1054916 61 T-3™ and T-4™ Series PROCEDURE 8 OPTIONAL ANTI-TIPPER INSTALLING/ADJUSTING REMOVABLE ANTI-TIPPER T-3 ADJUSTABLE - AFTER 2001 (FIGURE 2) WARNING If the rear wheel size, rear whe.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 62 Part No. 1054916 ALL T-3 ELITE MODELS WITH ADJUSTABLE AXLES AND T-3 ADJUSTABLE MODELS MANUFACTURED BEFORE 2001 (FIGURE 3) 1. Press in the two (2) push pins on the anti-tipper and insert the anti-tipper into the chair frame.
Part No. 1054916 63 T-3™ and T-4™ Series LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products.
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