Invacare Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs manual

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 Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs[...]

Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 2 Part No. 111 4811  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[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No. 1114811 3 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs TABLE OF CONTENTS REGISTER YOUR PR ODUCT ............................................................... 6 SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 9 LABEL LOCATION ............................................[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 4 Part No. 111 4811 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS ........................................................ 31 Installing/Removing Front Riggings ............ ............................................. .................................... ..........31 Installing ..[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No. 1114811 5 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS ....................................... 52 Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers ............ .................................................................... .............. ..............52 Installing Anti-T[...]

REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 6 Part No. 111 4811 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT The benefits of registering: 1. Safeguard your investment. 2. Ensure long term maintenance and servicing of your purchase. 3. Receive updates with produc t information, maintenance tips, and industry news. 4. Invacare can contact you or[...]

Part No. 1114811 7 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs Name _______________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City ___________________ State/Province __________ Zip/Postal Code ________ Email ___________________________________ Phone No. ______________[...]

Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 8 Part No. 111 4811 Fold here Fold here Cut Along Line Invacare Product Registration Form Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing[...]

SPECIAL NOTES Part No. 1114811 9 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are used in th is manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or proper ty damage. Refer to the following table for definitions of the signal words. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT[...]

SPECIAL NOTES Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 10 Pa rt No. 111481 1  WARNING Invacare products are specif ically designed and manufactured for use in conjunctio n with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare an d are not recommended for us e with Invaca re products.[...]

LABEL LOCATION Part No. 1114811 11 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs LABEL LOCATION 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, [...]

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 12 Pa rt No. 111481 1 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS *NOTE: These options are standard for th is model. **NOTE: The seat-to-floor heights are based on ur ethane tir es. If wheelchair is equipped with pneumatic (properly inflated) or so lid rubber tir es, add ¼ inch to the mea[...]

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Part No. 1114811 13 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs *NOTE: These options are standard for th is model. **NOTE: The seat-to-floor heights are based on ur ethane tir es. If wheelchair is equipped with pneumatic (properly inflated) or so lid rubber tir es, add ¼ inch to the measur ements listed above. Thes[...]

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 14 Pa rt No. 111481 1 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 read[...]

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1114811 15 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs If changing the seat-to-floor height, the correct anti-tippers MUST be used to maintain a 1½ to 2-inch ground clearance. Anti-tippers MUST be attached at all times. Inasmuch as the anti-tippers are an option for this wheelchair (y ou may order with[...]

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 16 Pa rt No. 1114811 DO NOT lean over the top of th e back upholstery to reach obje cts be hind you, as this may cause the wheelchair to tip over . DO NOT shift your w eight or sitting position tow ard direction you are reaching as the wheelchair may tip over . DO NOT [...]

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1114811 17 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs Weight Training Inv acare does not recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. Inv acare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a seat fo r any kind of weight training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a w eight [...]

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 18 Pa rt No. 1114811 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 well as the assistant. This manual po ints out the most common procedu[...]

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1114811 19 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping with the irritation of ev eryday obstacle s can be alleviated somewhat by learning how to manage y our wheelchair . Keep in m i n d yo u r c e n t e r o f g r a v i t y to maintain stability and bala[...]

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 20 Pa rt No. 1114811 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, r efer to FIGURE[...]

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1114811 21 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair , use one of the following methods to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc. Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 2.3. Place foot on the step [...]

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 22 Pa rt No. 1114811 The first assistant should stand on the sidew a lk and turn the wheelchair so that the rear wheels are against the curb. T urn the anti-tippers so the anti-tip wheels are pointing up. The wheelchair shoul d be tilted back to the balance[...]

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1114811 23 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elev ator is not available: 1. If necessary , rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing up. 2. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point, [...]

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 24 Pa rt No. 1114811 NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 2.6. NOTE: This activity may be performed independen tly pr ovided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. P osition the wheelchair as close as possible alongside the seat to which [...]

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1114811 25 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs FIGURE 2.7 Unfolding Folding Wheelchair NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 2.8. 1. Swing footrest/legrest in locked position to the front of the wheelchair . 2. Piv ot footplates upward to v ertical position. 3. W ith both hands,[...]

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 26 Pa rt No. 1114811 SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Every six months or as necessary , take yo ur wheelchair to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will r eveal loose or worn parts and enh[...]

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1114811 27 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs ❑ Ensure all spokes are uniformly tight. ❑ 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 casters/fork[...]

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 28 Pa rt No. 1114811 Inspect/Adjust Periodically ❑ Ensure that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessiv e drag or pull to one side). ❑ Inspect for loose/missing/broken hardw are in all locations. ❑ Inspect frame and crossbraces for loose or missi[...]

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1114811 29 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs Maintenance Maintenance Safety Precautions  WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachi ng hardware is tightened securely. Otherw ise injury or damage may result. CAUTION DO NOT overtighte[...]

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 30 Pa rt No. 1114811  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 s[...]

SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No. 1114811 31 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs 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 procedur e,[...]

SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 32 Pa rt No. 1114811 Adjusting Footplate Height Spring Button Height NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 4.2. NOTE: This procedur e applies to the swingaway front riggings an d swingaway elevating legr est. 1. Remov e the front rigging assembly . Refe r to Installin[...]

SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No. 1114811 33 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs 5. Adjust the footplate assembly height by a ligning the desired adjustment holes in the upper front rigging support and lower footplate assembly . 6. From the outside of the swingaw ay front rigging, insert the th readed rivet through both the front ri[...]

SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 34 Pa rt No. 1114811 Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly  WARNING Ensure hands and fin gers are clear of el evating legrest mechan ism before pushing release lever to lower the elevating legrest. Otherwi se injury may occur due to pinch points. The wheelchair us[...]

SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No. 1114811 35 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs FIGURE 4.6 Installing Impact Guards/Calf Strap Replacing Heel Loop NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 4.7 on page 36. 1. Pull the cam lock lev er up to unlocked position. 2. P erform one of the following as shown in Detail ʺ A ʺ . • Footpla[...]

SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 36 Pa rt No. 1114811 9. Rotate cam lock lev er down to locked position. FIGURE 4.7 Replacing Heel Loop NOTE: Swingaway footrest shown. Adjustment Holes Cam Lock Lever Footplate Assembly Release Button Front Rigging Support DETAIL “A” Footplates with Spring Buttons Bolt[...]

SECTION 5—ARMS Part No. 1114811 37 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs 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. Using or Replacing Flip-Back Armrest (Lightweight Wheelchairs Only)  WARNING D[...]

SECTION 5—ARMS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 38 Pa rt No. 1114811 Replacing 1. Push down on front of armrest to ensure it is fully seated in front socket. 2. Press in armrest release button located on armrest front tube. 3. Remov e hex screw , spacer an d locknut securing the existing armrest and in sert to the wheelchair fram[...]

SECTION 5—ARMS Part No. 1114811 39 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs Removing Armr est 1. Push down on armrest to ensure it is fully seated in front and rear sockets. NOTE: STEP 1 prevents the r elease buttons from hanging up on the sockets during removal. 2. Unlock the rear armrest by ro tating the armrest release leve r tow ards[...]

SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 40 Pa rt No. 1114811 SECTION 6—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. Installing Back Canes (Light weight Wheelchair Only) NOTE: For[...]

SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK Part No. 1114811 41 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs Replacing Back Upholstery NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 6.2. 1. Remov e the eight mounting screws and w ashers that secure the existing back upholstery to the back canes. 2. Remov e existing back upholstery from the back canes. 3. Securely t[...]

SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 42 Pa rt No. 1114811 2. Remov e the four button screws and locknuts that secure the two piv ot links to the wheelchair frame and crossbraces. 3. Remov e the two button screws, locknuts and crossbrace saddle that secure the bottom of the crossbrace to the wheelchair frame. R[...]

SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK Part No. 1114811 43 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs FIGURE 6.5 Lightweight and Standar d Wheelchai rs with Swingaway Front Riggings Pivot Lock (STEPS 2,7) Crossbrace (STEPS 4,5) Button Screw (STEPS 2,7) Locknut (STEPS 2,7) Wheelchair Frame Locknut (STEPS 2,7) Locknut (STEPS 3,8) Button Screw (STEPS 3,8) C[...]

SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 44 Pa rt No. 1114811 Standard Wheelchair with Fixed Frame NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 6.6. Removing Lower Mounting Hardware 1. Remov e the existi ng back an d seat upholstery from the wh eelchair . Refer to Replacing Back Upholstery on page 41 and Replacing S[...]

SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK Part No. 1114811 45 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs 1. Remov e the existi ng back an d seat upholstery from the wh eelchair . Refer to Replacing Back Upholstery on page 41 and Replacing Seat Upholstery on page 41. 2. Remov e the two button screws and locknuts that secure the two piv ot links to the crossb[...]

SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 46 Pa rt No. 1114811 FIGURE 6.8 Heavy Duty Wheelchairs Locknut Crossbrace (Bottom) Locknuts Button Screw Crossbrace Saddles Wheelchair Frame Pivot Link Button Screws Locknut (For Pivot Link) Locknut Hex Screws[...]

SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS Part No. 1114811 47 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs 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 techni[...]

SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 48 Pa rt No. 1114811 Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim  WARNING DO NOT use composite handrims on the He avy Duty wheelchair. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur. This procedure MUST be performed by a qualified te chnician. NOTE: For this proced ure, r efer to FIGURE 7.2. 1. R[...]

SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS Part No. 1114811 49 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs 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. Installing/Replacing/Adjusting Front Casters and Forks  WARN[...]

SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 50 Pa rt No. 1114811 Adjusting Forks 1. T o properly tighten caster journal syst em and guard against flutter , perform the following check: A. Tip back of wheelchair to floor . B. Simultaneously piv ot both forks and casters to the top of their arc. C. Let casters drop to [...]

SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS Part No. 1114811 51 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs FIGURE 8.2 Replacing Front Casters Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube  WARNING Replacement of front caster ti re or tube MUST be performe d by a qualified technician. CAUTION As with any vehicle, the whee ls and tires should be chec ked period[...]

SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 52 Pa rt No. 1114811 SECTION 9—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. Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers  WA[...]

SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Part No. 1114811 53 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs FIGURE 9.1 Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers - Anti-Tipper Length 1. Press the release buttons and insert the anti-tippers with th e anti-tipper wheels pointing tow ard the ground /floor into th e wh eelchair frame tu bing as shown in FIGURE 9[...]

SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 54 Pa rt No. 1114811 6. If the distance betw een the bottom of anti -tipper wheels and the ground/floor is not 1½ to 2-inches, repeat STEPS 2-5 unti l the distance is 1½ to 2-inches. 7. If the 1½ to 2-inch distance cannot be achi ev ed with the anti-ti ppers, [...]

SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Part No. 1114811 55 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs Adjusting Patient-Operated Wheel Locks  WARNING DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelcha ir with the wheel locks. Wheel locks are not brakes. NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 9.5. NOTE: If wheels ar e pneumatic, before adjusting t[...]

SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 56 Pa rt No. 1114811  WARNING If wheel locks do not hold th e occupied wheelchair i n plac e, contact a qualified tech- nician; otherwise injury or damage may occur. Installing Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 9.6. 1. Loose[...]

SECTION 10—SEAT TO FLOOR Part No. 1114811 57 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs SECTION 10—SEAT TO FLOOR  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: Seat-to-floor height is not adjustable fo r wheelchairs[...]

SECTION 10—SEAT TO FLOOR Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 58 Pa rt No. 1114811 8-INCH FRONT CASTERS FIGURE 10.1 Changing Seat-to-Floor Height SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT (IN INCHES) FRONT CASTER MOUNTING POSITION REAR WHEEL SIZE REAR WHEEL MOUNTING POSITION 17½ Top 24-inch Top 19½ Bottom 24-inch Bottom DETAIL “A” - REAR WHEEL MOUN[...]

SECTION 11—OPTIONS Part No. 1114811 59 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs 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 the Seat Positioning Strap  WARNING ALWAYS wear your positi[...]

SECTION 11—OPTIONS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 60 Pa rt No. 1114811 Lightweight W heelchairs NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 1 1.2. 1. Remov e the rear seat upholste ry screw from the wheelchair . 2. P osition one seat positioning strap half between the seat rail and seat upholstery . 3. Secure the seat upholstery[...]

SECTION 11—OPTIONS Part No. 1114811 61 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs NOTES[...]

SECTION 11—OPTIONS Lightweight, Standard an d Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 62 Pa rt No. 1114811 NOTES[...]

LIMITED WARRANTY Part No. 1114811 63 Lightweight, Standard and Hea vy Duty Wheelchairs LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HA S BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPL Y WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended onl y to the original purchaser who pu rchases this product when new and unused from I[...]

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