Invacare 9000 SL - Manuals

9000 Series 6 Part No. 1056953 IMPORTANT NOTICE The wheel locks on this wheelchair have been p r e - s e t a t t h e f a c t o r y t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e Veterans Administration functional Standard 8320.01 of the Federal Register, paragraph 3.2.4.5.3. If these wheel locks do not meet your nee...

Part No. 1056953 7 9000 Series 9000 SL 9000 XT Overall Width: 23 or 25-inches 21, 22, 23, 25, 27, or 29-inches Overall Depth: 43-1/2-inches (With Front Riggings) Seat Width: 16, 18 or 20-inches 14, 15, 16, 18, 20 or 22-inches Seat Depth: 16 or 18-inches 16, 17, and 18-inches SEAT-TO-FLOOR** (By Fram...

Part No. 1056953 9 9000 Series Section 1 - General Guidelines includes the following:Information for Healthcare Professionals/AssistantsStability - All ModelsStability - Recliner Option ONLYOperating InformationTire PressureWeight TrainingWeight LimitationSafety/Handling of Wheelchairs INFORMATION F...

9000 Series 10 Part No. 1056953 SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL GUIDELINES STABILITY - ALL MODELS WARNING The seat depth, back height/angle, seat angle, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to the ...

Part No. 1056953 11 9000 Series WARNING (CONTINUED) ANTI-TIPPERS (CONTINUED) Seat-to-floor angle of 6°: If changing the seat-to-floor angle to 6° , anti-tippers MUST be installed. STABILITY - RECLINER MODELS ONLY WARNING Anti-tippers MUST be installed. DO NOT operate without anti-tippers.ALWAYS make...

9000 Series 12 Part No. 1056953 WARNING (CONTINUED) DO NOT TRAVERSE, CLIMB or GO DOWN ramps or slopes greater than 9°.DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water, ice or oil film.DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may c...

Part No. 1056953 13 9000 Series TIRE PRESSURE WARNING DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm. The recommended tire pressure is listed on the side...

9000 Series 14 Part No. 1056953 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. This manual points out the most common procedures and tech- niques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of th...

Part No. 1056953 15 9000 Series WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.Always verify that hand grips on the rear cane are secu...

9000 Series 16 Part No. 1056953 REACHING, LEANING AND BENDING - FORWARD WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees. Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible ...

Part No. 1056953 17 9000 Series Tipping - Curbs: Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes. Place foot on the step tube and begin to tilt the wheelchair toward you. Apply a continuous down- ward motion until the balance point is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. At this point, the assistant...

9000 Series 18 Part No. 1056953 STAIRWAYS WARNING ALWAYS wear your seat/chest positioning strap. Inasmuch as the SEAT/CHEST POSITIONING STRAP is an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the Seat/Chest Positioning Strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the Seat/Chest Positio...

Part No. 1056953 19 9000 Series UNFOLDING AND FOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheel- chair unless it is fully open and the seat frame rails are fully seated into the side frame H-blocks. Unfolding. 1. Open th...

9000 Series 20 Part No. 1056953 Folding "Hammock or Sling Seat" Models. 1. 9000 XT RECLINERS ONLY - Detach one end of the spreader bar from the side frame. Refer to STORING/REPLACING THE SPREADER BAR in SECTION 9 of this manual. 2. Swing footrest/legrest in locked position to the front of th...

Part No. 1056953 21 9000 Series SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST NOTE: Twice a year take your wheelchair to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. To operate properly and safely,...

9000 Series 22 Part No. 1056953 SECTION 2 SAFETY INSPECTION SAFETY INSPECTION TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair o...

Part No. 1056953 23 9000 Series CAUTION As with any vehicle, the rear wheels, casters and tires should be checked periodi- cally for cracks and wear, and should be replaced if damaged. 5. The rear wheels, casters and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced by...

9000 Series 24 Part No. 1056953 SECTION 3 FRONT RIGGINGS FRONT RIGGINGS Section 3 - Front Riggings includes the following:Installing/Removing/Using the Footrest/LegrestFootrest Height AdjustmentImpact Guards/Calf StrapHeel Loop ReplacementRaising/Lowering the Elevating Legrest Assembly WARNING After...

Part No. 1056953 25 9000 Series FIGURE 3 - IMPACT GUARDS/CALF STRAP Calf Strap IMPACT GUARDS/CALF STRAP (FIGURE 3) (FIGURE 3) (FIGURE 3) (FIGURE 3) (FIGURE 3) 1. Remove impact guard/calf strap from packaged container if not already secured to the footrest. 2. Secure one (1) impact guard to the each ...

9000 Series 26 Part No. 1056953 SECTION 3 FRONT RIGGINGS FRONT RIGGINGS HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 4) 1. Pull the cam lock lever UP to the UNLOCKED position. 2. Push IN the release buttons and re- move the lower footrest assembly. 3. Remove the mounting screw, spacer and locknut that secure the h...

Part No. 1056953 27 9000 Series SECTION 3 FRONT RIGGINGS FRONT RIGGINGS RAISING/LOWERING THE ELEVATING LEGREST ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 5) WARNING Ensure hands and fingers are clear of elevating legrest mechanism BE- FORE pushing release lever to lower the elevating legrest. Otherwise injury may occur due t...

9000 Series 28 Part No. 1056953 SECTION 4 ARMS ARMS Section 4 - Arms includes the following:Adjusting Armrest HeightSwing-Back ArmsReplacing Desk/Full Length Armrest Pad and or Clothing Guards (Fixed Height Arms Only)Removing or Replacing ArmrestConverting From Space Saver to Conventional Arms or Co...

Part No. 1056953 29 9000 Series NOTE: Armrest release lever MUST be in the unlocked position when placing armrest into the arm sockets. 4. Lock the swing-back arms by rotating the armrest release lever towards the inside of the wheelchair. REPLACING DESK/FULL LENGTH ARMREST PAD AND/OR CLOTHING GUARD...

9000 Series 30 Part No. 1056953 Arm Socket ( INSIDE of Wheelchair Frame) Hex Screw Locknut Left Side of Wheelchair Frame FIGURE 5 - CONVERTING FROM SPACE SAVER TO CONVENTIONAL ARMS OR CONVENTIONAL TO SPACE SAVER ARMS (9000 XT/XDT WHEELCHAIRS) Right Side of Wheelchair Frame SPACE SAVER ARM POSITION C...

Part No. 1056953 31 9000 Series Section 5 - Seat and Back includes the following:Replacing the Seat UpholsteryReplacing the Back UpholsteryAdjusting the Back Height, Back Angle or Seat DepthAdjusting the Seat Width WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attach...

9000 Series 32 Part No. 1056953 SEAT AND BACK SECTION 5 REPLACING THE BACK UPHOLSTERY SCREW ON BACK UPHOLSTERY - 9000 SL (FIGURE 2) 1. Flip swing back arms up and out of the way. Refer to SWING-BACK ARMS in SECTION 4 of this manual. 2. Remove the six (6) mounting screws and washers that secure the E...

Part No. 1056953 33 9000 Series ADJUSTING THE SEAT WIDTH WARNING Adjusting the seat width of the 9000SL, 9000XT, 9000XDT MUST be performed by a qualified technician. ADJUSTING THE BACK HEIGHT, BACK ANGLE OR SEAT DEPTH WARNING The seat depth, back height/angle, seat angle, size/position of the front ...

9000 Series 34 Part No. 1056953 Section 6 - Rear Wheels includes the following:Removing/Installing the Rear WheelsReplacing Rear Wheel HandrimReplacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/TubeAdjusting the Quick-Release Axle WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attach...

Part No. 1056953 35 9000 Series 4. To reinstall the rear wheel onto the wheelchair, reverse STEPS 1-3. NOTE: Make sure axle spacer is between rear wheel and wheelchair frame if wheelchair is equipped with conventional arms. WARNING Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quick-release axle ...

9000 Series 36 Part No. 1056953 REPLACING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM (FIGURE 2) WARNING If the wheelchair is equipped with permanent axles, this procedure MUST be performed by a qualified technician. 1. Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair. For non-recliner models, refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR...

Part No. 1056953 37 9000 Series ADJUSTING THE QUICK-RELEASE AXLE (FIGURE 3) WARNING NEVER use quick-release axles on the 9000 XT (models with offset axle option ONLY), 9000XDT or 9000XT RECLINER wheelchairs. 1. Remove rear wheel and quick-release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOV- ING/INSTALL...

9000 Series 38 Part No. 1056953 Section 7 - Front Casters includes the following:Installing/Replacing Six or Eight-inch Front Casters and ForksReplacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/TubeFront Caster Mounting Adjustments WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all at...

Part No. 1056953 39 9000 Series FRONT CASTER MOUNTING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Front caster mounting adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. REPLACING/REPAIRING FRONT CASTER TIRE/TUBE WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING Replacement of front caster tire or tube MUST be performed by a ...

9000 Series 40 Part No. 1056953 Section 8 - Anti-tippers/Wheel Locks includes the following:Installing/Adjusting the Anti-TippersUsing/Adjusting the Patient Operated Wheel Locks WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attach- ing hardware is tightened securely ...

Part No. 1056953 41 9000 Series SECTION 8 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS ADJUSTING (FIGURE 2) 1. Press the release buttons on the wheeled portion of the anti-tipper and slide it up or down to achieve the 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance. 2. Check to make sure that the release buttons are...

9000 Series 42 Part No. 1056953 USING/ADJUSTING THE PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS USING THE PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURE 3) WARNING DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks. WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES. NOTE: The push or pull to lock wheel locks are also an option on the...

Part No. 1056953 43 9000 Series SECTION 8 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS 4. Securely tighten the bolt and locknut or socket screws securing the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame. 5. Engage the wheel lock.6. Measure the distance the wheel lock is embedded into the tire as shown in...

9000 Series 44 Part No. 1056953 Section 9 - Recliner includes the following:Recliner OperationReplacing the Headrest PillowReplacing Headrest/Back UpholsteryAdjusting Headrest/Back Upholstery TensionAdjusting the Seat DepthAdjusting the Seat WidthStoring/Replacing the Spreader BarInstalling the Anti...

9000 Series 46 Part No. 1056953 REPLACING THE HEADREST PILLOW (FIGURE 2) 1. Unfasten straps of headrest pillow from behind headrest upholstery. 2. Secure straps of NEW headrest pillow onto fastening strips located on back of headrest upholstery. REPLACING THE HEADREST/BACK UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 3) HEAD...

Part No. 1056953 47 9000 Series ADJUSTING HEADREST/BACK UPHOLSTERY TENSION (FIGURE 4) 1. Rotate the spreader bar either: COUNTERCLOCKWISE (away from back upholstery) to LOOSEN back/headrest upholstery. OR CLOCKWISE (towards back uphol- stery) to TIGHTEN back/headrest upholstery. Back Upholstery FIGU...

9000 Series 48 Part No. 1056953 R E C L I N E R STORING/REPLACING THE SPREADER BAR STORING (FIGURE 5) NOTE: The 9000XT RECLINER is folded for either storage or transporting. One side of the spreader bar must be removed and placed in a vertical position along side the recliner tube. Removing From The...

Part No. 1056953 49 9000 Series SECTION 9 RECLINER RECLINER INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIPPERS (FIGURE 15) 1. Install the anti-rattles onto the rear frame tubes if not already in place. 2. Position the anti-tippers with the anti- tipper wheels pointing toward the ground/floor 3. Press the release buttons I...

9000 Series 50 Part No. 1056953 RECLINER SECTION 9 RECLINER REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS NOTE: If replacing the same size rear wheel, this procedure is performed. WARNING If changing the size of the rear wheel or if a change in the SEAT-TO- FLOOR HEIGHT is desired, this procedure must be perf...

Part No. 1056953 51 9000 Series USING/ADJUSTING THE WHEEL LOCKS NOTE: For Using and/or Adjusting of Patient Oper- ated Wheel Locks, refer to USING/ADJUSTING THE PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS in SECTION 8 of this manual. USING ATTENDANT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURE 10) WARNING DO NOT attempt to stop a...

9000 Series 52 Part No. 1056953 SECTION 9 RECLINER RECLINER INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING I.V. ROD INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING I.V. ROD HOLDER (FIGURE 12) 1. Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/ INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in this section of the manual. 2. Remove the locknut and ...

Part No. 1056953 53 9000 Series INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING I.V. ROD SUPPORT TUBE (FIGURE 14) NOTE: The I.V. rod holder must already be mounted to the side frame of the wheelchair. 1. Insert the I.V. rod support tube into the rear cylinder of the I.V. rod holder. NOTE: When installing the I.V. rod su...

9000 Series 54 Part No. 1056953 OPTIONS SECTION 10 OPTIONS Section 10 - Options includes the following:Installing/Cleaning the Telescoping I.V. Rod/O 2 Holders Installing the Solid Folding SeatInstalling the Crutch and Cane CarrierInstalling the Amputee Bracket - Super Hemi Models OnlyInstalling the...

Part No. 1056953 55 9000 Series INSTALLING THE SOLID FOLDING SEAT (FIGURE 2) 1. Remove the existing seat upholstery from the wheelchair. Refer to REPLACING THE SEAT UPHOLSTERY in SECTION 5 of this manual. 2. Slide solid folding seat with the seat brackets attached over the crossbraces. 3. Position t...

9000 Series 56 Part No. 1056953 OPTIONS SECTION 10 OPTIONS INSTALLING THE AMPUTEE BRACKET - SUPER HEMI MODELS ONLY (FIGURE 4) 1. Remove the plug button or anti-tipper from the step tube of the wheelchair frame. 2. Slide the amputee attachment over the step tube of the wheelchair. 3. Secure the amput...

Part No. 1056953 57 9000 Series INSTALLING THE AMPUTEE BRACKET - ALL MODELS EXCEPT SUPER HEMI 9000SL/XT (FIGURE 5) 1. Refer to the following chart or FIGURE 5 to determine the mounting position of the amputee bracket: REAR VIEW OF AMPUTEE BRACKET Axle Spacer Towards OUTSIDE of Wheelchair RIGHT LEFT ...

9000 Series 58 Part No. 1056953 9000XDT (FIGURE 6) 1. Refer to the following chart or FIGURE 6 to determine the mounting position of the amputee bracket: 2. Install the amputee bracket on the wheelchair frame to the position determined in STEP 1. NOTE: Make sure the axle spacer is pointing towards t...

Part No. 1056953 59 9000 Series LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE 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 rig...