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Invacare 65500 manual

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  • Page 1

    SAFETY SUMMARY (CONTINUED) INSTALLATION WARNINGS SPRINT (65400) and SPARTAN (65420) MODELS - The rollator height can ONLY be adjusted where the push handle is textured (FIGURE 4). After installation and BEFORE use, ensure that ALL attaching hardware is securely tightened. REPLACING SPRINT CANES AND BRAKES (FIGURE 1) 1 . Remove the EXISTING brake wi[...]

  • Page 2

    2 B. Remove the phillips screw securing the EXIST- ING hand brake to the push handle. C. Pull the EXISTING hand brake off of the push handle. NOTE: Remove clamps/hardware located at the end of the NEW brake wire before performing the following steps. 4 . Perform one (1) of the following: INST ALLING CANE KIT - Install NEW push handle. A . T urn the[...]

  • Page 3

    3 Cable Adjuster Unit Locknut Cable Adjuster Unit Brake Cable Brake Phillips Screw Brake Wire Clamp Spring ASSEMBLED DISASSEMBLED Cable Adjuster Unit Locknut Cable Adjuster Unit Brake Cable Brake Phillips Screw Brake Wire Clamp Spring Brake Wire Hole REMOVING/INSTALLING BRAKE WIRE - STEPS 1 AND 6 Push Handle Tie Wrap Side Frame Brake Cable REMOVING[...]

  • Page 4

    4 REPLACING SPARTAN CANES AND BRAKES Preparing Spartan for Brake Replacement (FIGURE 2) 1 . Perform one (1) of the following: INST ALLING BRAKE KIT (BEFORE 3/7/00) - Re- move EXISTING hand brake. A . Remove the hex bolt, washer and locknut secur- ing the hand brake to the push handle. B. Remove the hand brake. INST ALLING BRAKE KIT (AFTER 3/8/00) -[...]

  • Page 5

    5 Replacing Spartan Brakes (FIGURE 4) 1 . Remove the brake pad. Refer to REMOVING/IN- ST ALLING THE SP AR T AN BRAKE P AD S in this pro- cedure of the instruction sheet. 2 . Remove the plunger assembly . Perform the following: A . Pry the plunger assembly out of the rollator leg with a flat screwdriver . 3 . Remove the EXISTING brake wire stop. Per[...]

  • Page 6

    6 DISASSEMBLING/ASSEMBLING THE PLUNGER ASSEMBLY - STEPS 4 AND 7 FIGURE 4 - REPLACING SPARTAN CANES AND BRAKES - REPLACING SPARTAN BRAKES Insert Plunger Spring Brake Wire Brake Wire Stop Slot Opening Brake Wire Stop Flat Screwdriver Plunger Insert Lip Slot Opening REMOVING/SECURING THE BRAKE WIRE STOP - STEPS 3 AND 8 Plunger Assembly Rear Frame Flat[...]

  • Page 7

    7 B. Remove the hand brake. C. T urn the adjustment lever COUNTERCLOCK- WISE. D. Insert push handles into side frames with the hand grip facing the back of the rollator . 3. Perform one (1) of the following: INST ALLING BRAKE KIT (BEFORE 3/7/00) - Install NEW hand brake. A . Position the handbrake assembly under the push handle so the lock button i[...]

  • Page 8

    8 FIGURE 6 - ADJUSTING CABLE BRAKE HANDLE Cable Brake Handle Locknut Screw Mechanism Cable ADJUSTING SPRINT AND SPARTAN PUSH HANDLES (FIGURE 6) NOTE: For the most comfortable position, make sure the adjustment is performed while wearing the most frequently worn shoes. NOTE: COUNTERCLOCKWISE/CLOCKWISE di- rections are determined by standing behind t[...]

  • Page 9

    9 Cable Adjuster Unit Locknut Cable Adjuster Unit Brake Cable Brake Phillips Screw Brake Clamp FIGURE 8 - ADJUSTING CABLE ADJUSTER UNIT - WHEEL ASSEMBLY - SPRINT ONLY Adjusting Cable Adjuster Unit - Wheel Assembly - MODEL 65400 ONLY (FIGURE 8 ) NOTE: Adjusting the cable adjuster unit will increase/ decrease the cable brake pressure on the wheels. N[...]

  • Page 10

    10 REPLACING STINGRAY AND STARGAZER BRAKES (FIGURE 10) NOTE: COUNTERCLOCKWISE/CLOCKWISE direc- tions are determined by standing beside the rollator . 1 . Remove the EXISTING brake wire. Perform the fol- lowing: A . Loosen the hex screw securing the EXISTING brake wire to the brake. B. Loosen the caster housing nut. C. Pull EXISTING brake cable up t[...]

  • Page 11

    ADJUSTING STINGRAY AND STARGAZER HAND BRAKES (FIGURE 10) Adjusting Hand Brake NOTE: COUNTERCLOCKWISE/CLOCKWISE direc- tions are determined by standing behind the rollator (us- ers position). 1 . Loosen the hand brake adjustment nut by turning CLOCKWISE. 2 . Perform one (1) of the following: A. Loosen hand brake tension - turn hand brake nut COUNTER[...]

  • Page 12

    Invacare Corporation ww w .in vacare.com U S A Canada One In vacare W ay 5970 Chedworth W a y In vacare ® and "Y es, y ou can" are trademarks of In vacare Elyria, Ohio USA Mississauga, Ontario Corporation. 44036-2125 L5R 3T9, Canada © 2001 Invacare Corporation 800-333-6900 905-890-8838 Form No. 98-146 Part No. 1076198 Rev C (1) 1/01 Rem[...]