Invacare 1098348 - Manuals

5 SPECIFICATIONS SPE C I F I C A T I O N S SPECIFICATIONS *14-inch Seat Frame with complete package. SPECIFICATIONS 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-...

6 PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES S TA B I L I T Y STABILITY WARNINGS The seat dump, back angle, seating system, caster size and position, rear wheel sizeand position, anti-tippers, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability ofthe wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any combinati...

7 OPERATING INFORMATION GENERAL WARNINGS Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be per formed while thewheelchair is unoccupied. Invacare designed this wheelchair to be used with a seat cushion. DO NOT operatethe wheelchair without a seat cushion. To determine and establish your ...

8 G E N E R A L GU I D E L I N ES PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED) ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is anoption on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the seat positioning strap),Invacare strongly recommends orderin...

9 SA FETY / HAND L I N G PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES G E N E R A L GU I D E L I N ES SAFETY/HANDLING OFWHEELCHAIRS “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires theclose attention of the wheelchair user as well as theassistant. This manual points out the most commonprocedures and techniques in...

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 of91 male and 36 female wheelchair users. Note the differ-ence between the maximum and the comfortable reachlimits, a subjective but important consideration...

11 Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desiredobject. Point front casters forward to create the longestpossible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your armwill extend without changing your sitting position. Tilting WA R N I N G DO NOT tilt the wheelchair without assistance. DO NOT step...

12 Position the wheelchair as close as possible along sidethe seat to which you are transferring, with the frontcasters parallel to it. Engage wheel locks. Shift bodyweight into seat with transfer. During independent transfer, little or no seat platformwill be beneath you. Use a transfer board if at...

13 SAFETY INSPECTION I N SPE C T I ON This Procedure includes the following: Safety Inspection Checklist Troubleshooting Maintenance/Transport SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST NOTE: Every six (6) months take your wheelchair to aqualified technician for a thorough inspection and servic-ing. Regular cleani...

14 SAFETY INSPECTION TROUBLESHOOTING CHAIR CHAIR SLUGGISH CASTER SQUEAKS LOOSENESS CHAIR SOLUTIONS VEERS VEERS TURN OR FLUTTERS AND IN CHAIR 3 WHEELS RIGHT LEFT PERFORMANCE RATTLES X X X X X Check tires for correctand equal pressure. X X X X Check for loose stemnuts. X X Check spokes/nipples. X X X ...

16 PROCEDURE 3 FRONT RIGGINGS 3. Retighten the two (2) flat screws, washers and lock- nuts. NOTE: The settings for positioning the articulatingfootplates on the half-clamps may vary for each footplate. Footrest Support Washers Coved Washer Locknut FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING HINGE Footplate Hinge Socket S...

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 swingawayfootrest assembly. 2. Remove...

18 FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING OPTIONAL FABRIC CLOTHING GUARDS Fabric Clothing Guard Fastening Strap Seat Upholstery Nylon Cord Phillips Screw, D-ring CordLock Star Wheel Phillips Screw, D-ring INSTALLING OPTIONAL FABRICCLOTHING GUARDS (FIGURE 2) 1. Remove the seat cushion, if necessary. 2. Secure the fas...

19 F I G U R E 3 - I N S TA L L I N G / R E M O V I N G S E AT P O S I T I O N I N G S T R A P Rear Edge of Seat Upholstery NOTE: Only Hook and Loop style seat positioning strapshown. Auto style seat positioning strap attaches the sameway. Seat Rail Rearmost Mounting Screws Seat Positioning Strap Ha...

20 F RA M E FIGURE 1 - FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE W H E E L C H A I R DETAIL "A" - UNFOLDING Side Frame Side Frame TOP VIEW OF HALF-FOLDED WHEELCHAIR FRAME PUSH here DETAIL "B" - UNFOLDING REAR VIEW OF WHEELCHAIR FRAME Grasp Here ONLY Rear Hinges DETAIL "D" - FOLDING Front Strap T...

21 FIGURE 3 - FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE BACK Back Canes Back Release Cord FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE BACK(FIGURE 3) WA R N I N G The back MUST be locked securely inplace BEFORE using the wheelchair. Oth-erwise, injury or damage may occur. Unfolding 1. Push/pull the back canes UP towards REAR of wheel- chair ...

23 T-Arm Socket Slot Locking Lever (Towards 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. ...

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.Torque to 80-90 in./lbs. 6. Press in on the locking lever ...

26 REAR WHEELS PROCEDURE 7 REAR W HEE 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 recommendsinserting quick-release axles with the head end to the in-side of the wheelchair to ...

28 REPAIRING/REPLACINGPNEUMATIC CASTER OR REARWHEEL TIRE/TUBE WA R N I N G Replacement of a pneumatic tire or tubeMUST be per formed by a qualified tech-nician. C A U T I O N As with any vehicle, the wheels and tiresshould be checked periodically for cracksand wear, and should be replaced. REAR W HE...

29 REAR W HEE L S 1-1/2 to 2-inch Clearance Front Release Button Anti-tipper Anti-tipper Mounting Bracket FIGURE 7 - INSTALLING ANTI-TIPPERS Ground PROCEDURE 7 REAR WHEELS INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THEANTI-TIPPERS WA R N I N G Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged and re-lease buttons fully protruding out o...

31 LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAWAPPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 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 ot...