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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.invacare.com Atlas ™[...]

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

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No. 1130169 3 Atlas™ TABLE OF CONTENTS REGISTER YOUR PR ODUCT ............................................................... 4 SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 7 LABEL LOCATION ............................................................................ 8 TYPICA[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS Atlas™ 4 Part No. 113 0169 TABLE OF CONTENTS Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assemb ly ........................ ............................................. ............... 23 SECTION 5—ARMS ......................................................................... 24 Removing/Installing Armrests (R emovable Armrests Only).[...]

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    Part No. 1130169 5 Atlas™ Name _______________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City ___________________ State/Province __________ Zip/Postal Code ________ Email ___________________________________ Phone No. _________________ Invacare Model No. __________________[...]

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    Atlas™ 6 Part No. 113 0169 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. 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.  Refer  to  the  following  table  for  definiti[...]

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    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 Standard 8320.01 of the Federal Register , paragraph 3.2.4.5.3. If these wheel locks do not meet your needs, follow instructions below . ! CAUTION Any wheel lock adj[...]

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    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.  [...]

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

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    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.  Th is  m[...]

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    SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1130169 13 Atlas™ Proper  positionin g  is  essential  for  you r  safety .  When  reaching,  leaning,  or  bending  forw ard,  it  is  important  to  use  the  front  casters  as  a  tool  to  maintain  stability  [...]

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    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 u r  wheelchair .  Keep  in  mind  you r  cent er  of ?[...]

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    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. Roll  the  wheelchair  forward  and  slowly  lower[...]

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    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 . 5. If  necessary ,  rotate  the  an[...]

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    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. DO NOT sit or transfer into th e wheelchair unless it[...]

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    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.  Regular  cleani[...]

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    SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1130169 19 Atlas™ ❑ Inspect  axle  assembly  for  proper  tension  by  spinning  caster .  Caster  should  come  to  a  gradual  stop. ❑ Adjust  front  casters/forks  bearing  system  if  wheel  wob bl e s  noticeably ?[...]

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    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. ❑ Check  that  there  is  no  excessive ?[...]

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    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. Failure to o[...]

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

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    SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No. 1130169 23 Atlas™ Adjusting Footrest Height NOTE:  For  this  proced ur e,  refe r  to  FIGURE 4.2. 1. Loosen,  but  DO  NOT  remove,  the  scre w  and  locknut  that  secures  the  low er  footrest  assembly  to  the  upper  footrest  s[...]

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    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. Othe rwise injury or damage may occur. Removing/Installing Armrests (Removable Armrests Only) NOTE:  For  this  proced ur e,  refe r  to  FIGU[...]

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    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. Secu rely install the back onto the whee lchair before use. [...]

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    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. Othe rwise injury or damage may occur. Removing/Installing Rear Wheels  WARNING Only a qualified technician may change the size of the rear whe[...]

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    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. Othe rwise injury or damage may occur. Adjusting Front Caster Height  WARNING Make sure both front caster s are the same size and ar e insta[...]

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    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. WHEEL L[...]

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    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 Mounting Positions DETAIL “A” - WHEEL LOCK SHOE ENGAGEMENT[...]

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    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. Changing Seat-To-Floor Height  WARNING Seat-to-floor heights have sp ecific position[...]

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    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 f er  to  FIGURE 1 1.1. 1. Remove  [...]

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    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 m ay also have other legal righ ts which vary from state to state.[...]