Invacare 1098318 manual

Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual 52;,-4 c DEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN T O THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR. USER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR, READ THIS MANU AL AND SA VE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. *A French Canadian Literature Kit, part number 1 101 100, is shipped with each Canadian wheelchair order . The French Canadian Literature Kit co[...]

2 SPECIAL NOTES W ARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. NOTICE THE INFORMA TION CONT AINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheel[...]

3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS T A B L E O F TABLE OF CONTENTS C O N T E N T S SPECIAL NOTES .................................................................................................................................................... 2 LABELS .............................................................................................................[...]

4 LABELS L A B E L S W ARNING 1 097061 Rev . A (1)3/00 DO NO T step or stand on rear folding links. Otherwise, injury or damage ma y occur . P/N 1097049 Rev . A (1)-3/00 W ARNING 1097049 Rev . A (1) 3/00 Pinch point. T o unf old, grasp top edge ONL Y . W ARNING REV .10/98 1 026960 Detent balls should extend bey ond the diameter of the axle bushing [...]

5 SPECIFICA TIONS S P E C I F I C A T I O N S SPECIFICATIONS *14-inch Seat Frame with complete package. SPECIFICA TIONS SPYDER Seat Width: 14 to 20-inches Seat Depth: 14 to 18-inches Seat-to-Floor: REAR Seat-to-Floor Range 20-inch rear wheels - 14-1/4 to 18-1/4-inches 22-inch rear wheels - 14-1/2 to 19-inches 24-inch rear wheels and 559 rear wheels[...]

6 PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES ST ABILITY ST ABILITY W ARNINGS The seat dump, back angle, seating system, caster size and position, rear wheel size and position, anti-tippers, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any combination of the nine (9) may cause the wheelchair to decre[...]

7 OPERA TING INFORMA TION GENERAL W ARNINGS Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be per formed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. Invacare designed this wheelchair to be used with a seat cushion. DO NOT operate the wheelchair without a seat cushion. T o determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, [...]

8 G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N E S PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL W ARNINGS (CONTINUED) AL W A YS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the SEA T POSITIONING STRAP is an option on this wheelchair (Y ou may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an addit[...]

9 S A F E T Y / H A N D L I N G PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N E S SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. This manual points out the most common procedures and techniques involved in the safe op- eration an[...]

10 Functional Reach From a Wheelchair The approximate reach-limit values shown in the accom- panying graph were derived on the basis of a sample of 91 male and 36 female wheelchair users. Note the differ- ence between the maximum and the comfortable reach limits, a subjective but important consideration in design. FORW ARD REACH (ADUL TS) COMFORT A[...]

11 Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object. Point front casters forward to create the longest possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position. Tilting W ARNING DO NOT tilt the wheelchair without assistance. DO NOT step or stand on rear folding links. Otherwise, injury [...]

12 Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the front casters parallel to it. Engage wheel locks. Shift body weight into seat with transfer . During independent transfer , little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a transfer board if at all pos- sible. Follow this procedure for m[...]

13 SAFETY INSPECTION I N S P E C T I O N This Procedure includes the following: Safety Inspection Checklist Troubleshooting Maintenance/Transport SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST NOTE: Every six (6) months take your wheelchair to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servic- ing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhanc[...]

14 SAFETY INSPECTION TROUBLESHOOTING CHAIR CHAIR SLUGGISH CASTER SQUEAKS LOOSENESS CHAIR SOLUTIONS VEERS VEERS TURN OR FLUTTERS AN D IN CHAIR 3 WHEELS RIGHT LEFT PERFORMANCE RA TTLES XX X X X Check tires for correct and equal pressure. XX X X Check for loose stem nuts. XX Check spokes/nipples. XX X X Check caster headtube angle. XX X Check that rea[...]

15 Footrest Mounting Pin ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST HEIGHT (FIGURE 2) NOTE: Lay the assembly on a flat surface to simplify this procedure. 1 . Remove the footrest from the wheelchair . Refer to INST ALLING/REMOVING THE FOOTREST(S) in this procedure of the manual. 2 . Remove impact guards and/or calf strap, if necessary . 3 . Remove the hex screw and co[...]

16 PROCEDURE 3 FRONT RIGGINGS 3 . Retighten the two (2) flat screws, washers and lock- nuts. NOTE: The settings for positioning the articulating footplates on the half-clamps may vary for each footplate. Footrest Support Washers Coved Washer Locknut FIGURE 3 - INST ALLING HINGE Footplate Hinge Socket Screw Nylon Adjustment Screw Footplate Hinge Hal[...]

17 FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 3 Hex Screw/Coved Washer Phillips Screw Spacer Locknut FIGURE 8 - HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 8) Composite Footplates 1 . Remove the hex screw and coved washer that se- cures the lower half of the footrest to the swingaway footrest assembly . 2 . Remove the lower footrest assembly . 3 . Remove the[...]

18 FIGURE 2 - INST ALLING OPTIONAL F ABRIC CLOTHING GUARDS Fabric Clothing Guard Fastening Strap Seat Upholstery Nylon Cord Phillips Screw , D-ring Cord Lock Star Wheel Phillips Screw , D-ring INSTALLING OPTIONAL FABRIC CLOTHING GUARDS (FIGURE 2) 1 . Remove the seat cushion, if necessary . 2 . Secure the fastening straps of the fabric clothing guar[...]

19 FIGURE 3 - INST ALLING/REMOVING SEA T POSITIONING STRAP Rear Edge of Seat Upholstery NOTE: Only Hook and Loop style seat positioning strap shown. Auto style seat positioning strap attaches the same way . Seat Rail Rearmost Mounting Screws Seat Positioning Strap Half Seat Positioning Strap Half INSTALLING/REMOVING SEAT POSITIONING STRAP (FIGURE 3[...]

20 F R A M E FIGURE 1 - FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR DET AIL "A" - UNFOLDING Side Frame Side Frame TOP VIEW OF HALF-FOLDED WHEELCHAIR FRAME PUSH here DET AIL "B" - UNFOLDING REAR VIEW OF WHEELCHAIR FRAME Grasp Here ONL Y Rear Hinges DET AIL "D" - FOLDING Front Strap TOP VIEW OF UNFOLDED WHEELCHAIR FRAME TOP VIEW OF[...]

21 FIGURE 3 - FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE BACK Back Canes Back Release Cord FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE BACK (FIGURE 3) W ARNING The back MUST be locked securely in place BEFORE using the wheelchair. Oth- erwise, injury or damage may occur. Unfolding 1 . Push/pull the back canes UP towards REAR of wheel- chair until the back locks in place. 2 . Check to make s[...]

22 FIGURE 5 - ADJUSTING THE BACK HEIGHT Receiver T ube HOLE 5 4 3 2 1 NOTE: Long receiver tube shown for clarity . Back Upholstery Back Height Adjustment Screw Back Cane ADJUSTING THE BACK RELEASE CORD TENSION (FIGURE 4) 1 . Grasp and hold the excess back release cord. 2 . Loosen the cord lock by pressing the star wheel DOWN. 3 . Move the cord lock[...]

23 T-Arm Socket Slot Locking Lever (T owards the front of the wheelchair .) T-Arm Wheelchair Frame A R M S ADJUSTING HALF ARM HEIGHT (FIGURE 1) 1 . Pull up on the half arm to remove from the arm socket. 2 . Remove the hex screw and locknut mounted in the arm socket that determine the half arm height. 3 . Reposition hex screw to one (1) of three (3)[...]

24 Socket Screws Arm Pad Phillips Screw T-Arm Post Arm T ube NOTE: If necessary , turn arm tube 180 o to obtain two (2) positions. Phillips Screw FIGURE 5 - ADJUSTING T-ARM DEPTH Adjusting T-Arm Depth (FIGURE 5) 1 . Remove the two (2) phillips screws that secure the arm pad to the arm tube. 2 . Remove the two (2) socket screws that secure the arm t[...]

25 FIGURE 6 - ADJUSTING T-ARM SOCKETS Hex Screws and Washers T-Arm Hex Screws and Washers T-Arm Socket T-Arm Clamp Locking Lever Slot 5 . While holding the T-arm socket and the T-arm clamp together , tighten the four (4) hex screws and washers. T orque to 80-90 in./lbs. 6 . Press in on the locking lever and lift the T-arm straight up and out of the[...]

26 REAR WHEELS PROCEDURE 7 R E A R W H E E L S Detent Pin Locknut Detent Balls Axle Mounting Plate Wheel Hub FIGURE 2- ADJUSTING QUICK-RELEASE AXLES Quick- Release Axle NOTE: During contact activities, Invacare recommends inserting quick-release axles with the head end to the in- side of the wheelchair to prevent accidental release. Quick-Release A[...]

27 REAR WHEELS PROCEDURE 7 R E A R W H E E L S INSTALLING QUAD-RELEASE AXLES (FIGURE 3) 1 . Remove rear wheel and the existing quick-release axle from the wheelchair . 2. Remove existing quick-release axle from rear wheel hub. 3 . Insert new quad-release axle through rear wheel hub. 4 . Slide locking collar onto quad-release axle until snug against[...]

28 REPAIRING/REPLACING PNEUMATIC CASTER OR REAR WHEEL TIRE/TUBE W ARNING Replacement of a pneumatic tire or tube MUST be per formed by a qualified tech- nician. CAUTION As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced. R E A R W H E E L S REPLACING/ADJUSTING THE WHEEL LOCK (FIGURE [...]

29 R E A R W H E E L S 1-1/2 to 2-inch Clearance Front Release Button Anti-tipper Anti-tipper Mounting Bracket FIGURE 7 - INST ALLING ANTI-TIPPERS Ground PROCEDURE 7 REAR WHEELS INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS W ARNING Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged and re- lease buttons fully protruding out of release button holes BEFORE using wheelchair[...]

30 NOTES N O T E S NOTES[...]

31 LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE W ARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPL Y WITH FEDERAL LA W APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUF ACTURED AFTER JUL Y 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to st[...]

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