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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.invacare.com Orbit ™[...]

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    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. WHEELCHAIR USERS: DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING (1) THE OWNER’S OPERATOR AND MAINTENA[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No. 1073955 3 Orbit™ TABLE OF CONTENTS REGISTER YOUR PR ODUCT ............................................................... 6 SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 9 LABEL LOCATION .......................................................................... 10 Standar[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS Orbit™ 4 Part No. 107 3955 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 5—FRONT RIGGINGS ........................................................ 30 Installing/Removing Front Riggings ............ ............................................. .................................... ..........30 Adjusting Footplate Heig ht ..........................[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No. 1073955 5 Orbit™ TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 10—ANTI-TIPPERS /WHEEL LOCKS ..................................... 65 Foot Activated Wheel Lock Procedures . .......................................................................................... .65 Hand Activated Wheel Lock Procedures .... ..............................[...]

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    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. 4. Invacare can contact you or your provider, if servicing is needed [...]

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    Part No. 1073955 7 Orbit ™ Name _______________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City ___________________ State/Province __________ Zip/Postal Code ________ Email ___________________________________ Phone No. _________________ Invacare Model No. _________________[...]

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    Orbit ™ 8 Part No. 107395 5 Fold here Fold here Cut Along Line Invacare Product Registration Form Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing[...]

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    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.  Refer  to  the  following  table  for  definit[...]

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    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 . WEIGHT CAPACITY 150 LBS. (68 kgs.) REFER TO OWNER’S M ANU[...]

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    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. NOTE:  Seat  removed  for  clarity .[...]

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    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.  Otherwis e  a  forward  seat  dump  ca[...]

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    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. DO NOT use this prod uct or any available optional equipment without first comple tely reading and understanding these instructions a[...]

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    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  are  an  option  on  this  wheelchair  (y ou  may  order  with  or  without  the  anti ‐ tippers),  Inv a[...]

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    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. DO  NOT  use  an  escalator  to  move  a  whee[...]

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    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.  Th is  [...]

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    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 .  Keep  in  mind  yo u r  ce nter  of [...]

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    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. NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  ref er  to  FIGURE 2.1. Po s i t i[...]

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    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 .  Apply  a  continuous  downw[...]

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    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. Roll  the  wheelchair  backward  and  slowly  low[...]

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    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  framework,  lifts  the  wheelchair  up  and  over  the  stair  and  steadies  the  wheelchair  as  the ?[...]

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    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.  Regular  clean[...]

  • Page 23

    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 .  Caster  should  come  to  a  gradual  stop. ❑ Adjust  front[...]

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    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. ❑ Inspect  seat  positioning  strap  for  [...]

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    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. CAUTION DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to th e frame. This could cause damage to th[...]

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    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. 5. If  tires  are  pneumatic,  recommended  tire[...]

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    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. Othe rwise injury or damage may occur. Assembling/Disassembling the Removable Orbit Wheelchair NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  ref er  to [...]

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    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. Keep locking pins clean. 10. Push  in  on  the  tip  of  the  quick ‐ release  pin  and  reinstall  in  the  seat/base  frame  plate  assem[...]

  • Page 29

    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 Buttons Engage Here Seat Fram e Plate DETAIL “A” - SECTIONAL OF SEAT FRAME AND BASE FRAM E ASSEMBLED (WITHOUT SEATING SYSTEM) Seat Frame Plate Locking[...]

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    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. Othe rwise injury or damage may occur. Installing/Removing Front Riggings NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  ref er  to  FIGU[...]

  • Page 31

    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.[...]

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    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. 5. Secure  the  foot[...]

  • Page 33

    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. 2. Place  legrest  on  the  out[...]

  • Page 34

    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. NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  ref er  to  FIGURE 5.7. Insta[...]

  • Page 35

    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 5.9. NOTE:  It  is [...]

  • Page 36

    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.  Securely  tighten. 5. Adjust  [...]

  • Page 37

    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. Remove  the  two  mounting  screws  and  locknuts  that  secure  the  upper  support  of  the  bilateral  contracture  platform [...]

  • Page 38

    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. Installing/Removing Telesc oping Front Frame Tubes 1. If  necessary ,  remove  the [...]

  • 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 5.14. 1. Remove  the  mounting  screw  and  coved  was h er [...]

  • Page 40

    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. 2. P osition  the  mounting[...]

  • Page 41

    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 6.1. 1. Remove  the ?[...]

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    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. NOTE:  Make  sure  the  locking  lever  is [...]

  • Page 43

    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 . NOTE:  If  necessar[...]

  • Page 44

    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.  Securely  tighten. 4. Repeat  STEPS  [...]

  • Page 45

    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 .  Refer  to  Remo ving/Installing  Rear  Wheels  on  page [...]

  • Page 46

    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. 1. Remove  the  T ‐ arm  from  the  wheelchair .  Re fer  to  Installing[...]

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    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 .  Refer  to  Installing/Removing  the  T ‐ arms ?[...]

  • Page 48

    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. 7. Install  the  phillips  bolt  and  tighten  securely  with  the ?[...]

  • Page 49

    SECTION 6—ARMS Part No. 1073955 49 Orbit ™ Installing/Removing/Adjusting Catilever Arms NOTE:  To  rem ov e,  reverse  this  pr ocedure. NOTE:  When  remo v i n g  the  locknuts  and  washers  fr om  the  cantilever  arm  assembly ,  leave  the  top  mounting  screw ,  coved  [...]

  • Page 50

    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. Place your fr ee hand over the locking mechanism to prevent parts f rom springing out of[...]

  • Page 51

    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 6.1 1. Adjustment 1. Remove  the  mounting  screw  from  the  rear  of  the  armrest  pad  and  self ‐ taping  screw  if  full [...]

  • Page 52

    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. Othe rwise injury or damage may occur. NOTE:  The  procedures  in  this  section  of  the  ma nual  apply  to ?[...]

  • Page 53

    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. 2. Slide  the  stroller  handle  into  the  back  [...]

  • Page 54

    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. 2. Remove  the  adjustable  angle  stroller  handle  from  the ?[...]

  • Page 55

    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 7.5  on  page  56. NOTE:  For  remo v i ng  and  installing  the  spr eader  bar  on  the  rec [...]

  • Page 56

    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. Tighte n hardware unt il snug. 10. Reattach  back  assembly  to  the  back  angle  bracket  with  the  existing  mounting  screws,  spacers,  w ashers,  [...]

  • Page 57

    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 er  to  your  particular  sea ting  system  manufacturer ʹ s  Owner ʹ s  Manual  for  installation  and  remova[...]

  • Page 58

    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. Damage to components may occur. Replacing[...]

  • Page 59

    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. 2. Remove  [...]

  • Page 60

    SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS Orbit ™ 60 Part No. 107395 5 Adjusting Caster Headtubes NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  ref er  to  FIGURE 8.3. NOTE:  Caster  headtubes  that  ar e  perpendicular  to  the  floor  will  ro ll  better ,  track  straighter  and  minimize  any ʺ 3 ‐ whe[...]

  • Page 61

    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 9.1 [...]

  • Page 62

    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 .  Refer  to  Removing/Installing [...]

  • Page 63

    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. Removing Non-Projection Handrims 1. Remove  rear  w[...]

  • Page 64

    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. 2. If  necessary ,  remove  the  existing  handrim  from  the  rear  [...]

  • Page 65

    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. Foot Activated Wheel Lock Procedures NOTE:  For  this  proced ure, ?[...]

  • Page 66

    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 10.3  on  page  67. 1. Remove  the  foot  activ ated  wheel[...]

  • Page 67

    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. 2. Pull  handle  back  tow ard  tire  to  [...]

  • Page 68

    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 10.5. NOTE:  A  1/2 ‐ inch  clearance  between  the  bottom  of  the  anti ‐ tipper  wheels  and  the  floor [...]

  • Page 69

    SECTION 10—ANTI-TIPPE RS/WHEEL LOCKS Part No. 1073955 69 Orbit ™ Adjusting Anti-Tippers NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  ref er  to  FIGURE 10.6. NOTE:  The  anti ‐ tippers  must  maintain  a  1 ‐ 1/2  to  2 ‐ inch  clearance  between  the  bottom  of  the  anti ‐ tipper  w[...]

  • Page 70

    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. Othe rwise injury or damage may occur. Engaging Tilt-In-Space  WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service an d before u se, make sure all at[...]

  • Page 71

    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.) Before using ANY recline position of this wheelchair, make sure the rear wheels are in the most rearward position to main ta[...]

  • Page 72

    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 1.2  on  page  73. 1. Make  sure  the  wh[...]

  • Page 73

    SECTION 11—RECLINER Part No. 1073955 73 Orbit ™ 7. When  the  back  reaches  desired  angle,  slowly  release  the  handles  of  the  recliner  cable  assemblies. 8. T o  return  the  back  to  the  full  upri ght  position,  reverse  the  above  steps  keeping [...]

  • Page 74

    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. 1. Engage  both  wheel  locks. 2. Tilt  whee[...]

  • Page 75

    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.  Refer  to  Removing/Installing  Rear  W[...]

  • Page 76

    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. When feasible, wheelc hair occupants s hould transfer into the vehicle seat and use the OEM (Original Equipme[...]

  • Page 77

    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.  TRRO  has  been  crash ‐ tested  in  accordance  with  ANSI/RESNA  WC  Vo l ?[...]

  • Page 78

    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. The recommended clear zones for wheelchai r seated occupants restraine d by both pelvic and upper tors[...]

  • Page 79

    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  with  Wheelchair  Tie ‐ down  and  Occupant  Restraint  Systems  (WTORS)  that  have  been  installed  in  [...]

  • Page 80

    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  12.2. This  wheelchai r  has  an  ov erall  rating  of  “B”  with  regard  to  accommodating  the  use  and  fit  [...]

  • Page 81

    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. Steeper side-view pelvic belt angle s are especially important if the pelvic belt [...]

  • Page 82

    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. Othe rwise injury or damage may occur. RECLINER MODELS ONLY - If the ventilato r, ventilator battery, or ventilator tray option is removed, the reclin [...]

  • Page 83

    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 . This warranty is not[...]

  • Page 84

    Invacare Corporation www.invacare.com USA One Invacare Way Elyria, Ohio USA 44036-2125 800-333-6900 Canada 570 Matheson Blvd E Unit 8 Mississauga Ontario L4Z 4G4 Canada 800-668-5324 Invacare, the Medallion Design, and Yes, you can. are register ed trademarks of Invacare Corporation. Orbit is a trademark of Invaca re Corporation. Loctite is a regist[...]