Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Wheelchair Atlas Invacare
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Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual DEALER: This manual MUST be given 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.
Atlas™ 2 Part No. 113 0169 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. 1130169 3 Atlas™ TABLE OF CONTENTS REGISTER YOUR PR ODUCT ............................................................... 4 SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 7 LABEL LOCATION .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Atlas™ 4 Part No. 113 0169 TABLE OF CONTENTS Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assemb ly ........................ ............................................. ............... 23 SECTION 5—ARMS ..................................
Part No. 1130169 5 Atlas™ Name _______________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City ___________________ State/Province __________ Zip/Postal Code ________ Email ___________________________________ Phone No.
Atlas™ 6 Part No. 113 0169 Fold here Fold here Cut Along Line Invacare Product Registration Form Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing.
SPECIAL NOTES Part No. 1130169 7 Atlas™ 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 Atlas™ 8 Part No. 113 0169 IMPORT ANT NOTICE The wheel locks on this wheelchair have been pre-set at the factory to comply with the V eterans Administration functional St andard 8320.01 of the Federal Register , paragraph 3.2.4.5.3. If these wheel locks do not meet your needs, follow instructions below .
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Part No. 1130169 9 Atlas™ TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS *NOTE: These heights can vary ± ¼ inch due to tir e wear and manufacturing tolerances. **NOTE: Weights based on 18x16 inch wide wheelchair with desk length arms.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Atlas™ 10 Part No. 113 0169 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 Part No. 1130169 11 Atlas™ 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 Atlas™ 12 Part No. 113 0169 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. 1130169 13 Atlas™ Proper positionin g is essential for you r safety . When reaching, leaning, or bendi.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Atlas™ 14 Part No. 113 0169 Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping with the irritation of ev eryday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by learning how to manage yo ur wheelchair .
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1130169 15 Atlas™ WARNING When lowering the fr ont casters of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few in ches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occu- pant and/or damage to the wheelchair.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Atlas™ 16 Part No. 113 0169 4. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been rolled away from the stairw ay .
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1130169 17 Atlas™ Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair WARNING ALWAYS keep hands and fi ngers clear of moving parts to avoid injury. DO NOT place hand or fingers on the under side of the seat frame rail when opening or closing the wheelchair.
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Atlas™ 18 Part No. 113 0169 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. 1130169 19 Atlas™ ❑ Inspect axle assembly for proper tension by spinning caster .
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Atlas™ 20 Part No. 113 0169 ❑ Inspect for bent frame or crossbraces. ❑ Check that wheel locks are easy to engage. ❑ Inspect seat and backs for rips and sagging.
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1130169 21 Atlas™ WARNING When cleaning rear cane or hand grip ar eas use only a clean to wel lightly dampened with cool water. Verify that grips are dry prior to use. Use of soap or ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly.
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Atlas™ 22 Part No. 113 0169 SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachi ng hardware is tightened securely.
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No. 1130169 23 Atlas™ Adjusting Footrest Height NOTE: For this proced ur e, refe r to FIGURE 4.
SECTION 5—ARMS Atlas™ 24 Part No. 113 0169 SECTION 5—ARMS WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachi ng hardware is tightened securely.
SECTION 6—BACK Part No. 1130169 25 Atlas™ SECTION 6—BACK 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. Remove the back for unoccupi ed transportation purposes only.
SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS Atlas™ 26 Part No. 113 0169 SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachi ng hardware is tightened securely.
SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS Part No. 1130169 27 Atlas™ SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachi ng hardware is tightened securely.
SECTION 9—WHEEL LOCKS Atlas™ 28 Part No. 113 0169 SECTION 9—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. Adjusting Wheel Locks WARNING DO NOT attempt to stop a moving whee lchair with the wheel locks.
SECTION 9—WHEEL LOCKS Part No. 1130169 29 Atlas™ FIGURE 9.1 Adjusting Wheel Locks Wheel Lock Handle Bolt and Locknut Wheel Lock Shoe Tire Rear Wheel Wheel Lock 1/8-inch Tire Wheel Lock Shoe Mounti.
SECTION 10—SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT Atlas™ 30 Part No. 113 0169 SECTION 10—SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT 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 11—OPTIONS Part No. 1130169 31 Atlas™ SECTION 11—OPTIONS 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 Anti-Tippers NOTE: For this proced ure, re fe r to FIGURE 1 1.
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/user of our products. This warranty gives you specif ic legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.
An important point after buying a device Invacare Wheelchair Atlas (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Invacare Wheelchair Atlas yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Invacare Wheelchair Atlas - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Invacare Wheelchair Atlas you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Invacare Wheelchair Atlas will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Invacare Wheelchair Atlas, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Invacare Wheelchair Atlas.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Invacare Wheelchair Atlas. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Invacare Wheelchair Atlas along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
