Invacare Lightweight Aluminum Wheelchair - Manuals

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Manual Invacare Lightweight Aluminum Wheelchair

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Page 2 - QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT?; WARNING; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

2 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? W A RN I N G WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT INVACARE TOLL FREE CONSUMER HOTLINE AT 1-888-6AURORA...

Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? TABLE OF CONTENTS T AB L E O F C O N T E N T S SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................................................................. 4SAFETY SUMMARY .......................

Page 4 - SPECIAL NOTES; N O T I C E

4 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? SPECIAL NOTES SPE C I A L N O T ES SPECIAL NOTES WA R N I N G / C A U T I O N n o t i c e s a s u s e d i n t h i s m a n u a l a p p l y t o h a z a rd s o r u n -safe practices which could result in personal injury or propert...

Page 5 - O P E R AT I N G I N F O R M AT I O N; D O N O T t i l t t h e w h e e l c h a i r w i t h o u t a s s i s t a n c e .; W E I G H T T R A I N I N G; SAFETY SUMMARY

5 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? SAFETY SUMMARY SA F E T Y S U MM A R Y O P E R AT I N G I N F O R M AT I O N WA R N I N G To d e t e r m i n e a n d e s t a b l i s h y o u r p a r t i c u l a r s a f e t y l i m i t s , p r a c t i c e b e n d i n g , re a c...

Page 6 - SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS; A NOTE TO WHEELCHAIR ASSISTANTS; STABILITY AND BALANCE; WA R N I N G; COPING WITH EVERYDAY OBSTACLES

SA F E T Y & H A ND L I N G 6 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS SAFETY/HANDLING A NOTE TO WHEELCHAIR ASSISTANTS When assistance to the wheelchair user is required,remember to use good body mechanics. Keep yourback straight and b...

Page 7 - METHOD 1; After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the; STAIRWAYS

7 SA F E T Y & HAND L I N G CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? SAFETY/HANDLING METHOD 1 METHOD 2 Unless the first assistant has exceptional upper bodystrength, it is recommended that METHOD 2 usetwo (2) assistants. The second assistant should bepositioned at t...

Page 8 - CENTER OF; UNOCCUPIED

SA F E T Y & H A ND L I N G 8 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? SAFETY/HANDLING INCHES INCHES FORWARD REACH (Adults) MAXIMUM COMFORTABLE TRANSFERRING TO AND FROMOTHER SEATS WA R N I N G B E F O R E a t t e m p t i n g t o t r a n s f e r i n o r o u to f t h ...

Page 9 - Unfolding

9 SA F E T Y & HAND L I N G CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? SAFETY/HANDLING REACHING, LEANING andBENDING - FORWARD Position the front castersso that they are extendedas far forward as possibleand engage wheel locks.D O N O T L E A N F O R -WA R D O F T H E ...

Page 10 - HANDLING; UNPACKING

10 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? HANDLING UNPACKING 1. Check for any obvious damage to the carton or its contents. If damage is evident, notify Invacare 2. Remove all loose packing from the carton. 3. Carefully remove all components from the car- ton. NOTE: U...

Page 11 - SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST; SAFETY INSPECTION CHECK LIST; CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and

11 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAFETY INSPECTION CHECK LIST SA F E T Y I N SPE C T I O N NOTE: Regular cleaning and inspection will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operationof your wheelchair. To operate properl...

Page 12 - MAINTENANCE; TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCE

12 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WA R N I N G A f t e r m a k i n g a d j u s t m e n t s , a l w a y smake sure that parts are properly tight-e n e d B E F O R E u s i n g t h e w h e e l c h a i r . D O N O T o v e r t i g h t...

Page 13 - PROCEDURE 1; F I G U R E 1 - S W I N G AWAY F O O T R E S T

13 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? This Procedure includes the following: Swingaway Footrest Assembly Installation Swingaway Footrest Height Adjustment Heel Loop Replacement 1. Remove the hex screw and coved washer that se- cure the lower footrest assembly to t...

Page 14 - ARMS; This Procedure Includes the Following:; Removing Armrests

14 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? 2. Pull the front of swing-back arm straight up/out of the arm socket and towards the rear of the wheelchair. 3. To lock the swing-back arm, push the swing-back arm towards the front of the wheelchair and then down-ward into t...

Page 15 - F I G U R E 2 - R E P L A C I N G T H E S E AT; PROCEDURE 3; F I G U R E 1 - R E P L A C I N G T H E B A C K

15 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing the Back Upholstery Replacing the Seat Upholstery WA R N I N G A f t e r m a k i n g a d j u s t m e n t s , a l w a y smake sure that parts are properly tight-e n e d B E F O R...

Page 16 - F I G U R E 2 - R E P L A C I N G R E A R W H E E L; PROCEDURE 4

16 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? This Procedure Includes the Following: Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Rear Wheel Axle Mounting Adjustments WA R N I N G A f t e r m a k i n g a d j u s t m e n t s , a l w a y smake sure that ...

Page 18 - F I G U R E 1 - R E P L A C I N G F R O N T C A S T E R S

18 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing Front Casters Installing/Replacing Forks Caster Headtube Mounting Adjustments WA R N I N G A f t e r m a k i n g a d j u s t m e n t s , a l w a y smake sure that parts are prop...

Page 19 - PROCEDURE 5; F I G U R E 3 - C A S T E R H E A D T U B E

19 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? CASTER HEADTUBE MOUNTINGADJUSTMENTS (FIGURE 3) WA R N I N G Changing the caster position on thewheelchair frame may inter fere with thefootrest assembly or rear wheel. Leading or Trailing Caster HeadtubePositioning LEADING. Mo...

Page 20 - INSTALLING; Installing the Anti-Tippers; PROCEDURE 6

20 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? This Procedure Includes the Following: Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers Wheel Lock Adjustment WA R N I N G A f t e r m a k i n g a d j u s t m e n t s , a l w a y smake sure that parts are properly tight-e n e d B E F O R E u...

Page 21 - F I G U R E 2 - W H E E L L O C K A D J U S T M E N T

21 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? Rear Wheel Wheel Lock Shoe 3/16-inch Rear Wheel Wheel Lock Handle Wheel Lock Shoe Allen Screws F I G U R E 2 - W H E E L L O C K A D J U S T M E N T W HEE L L O CK S AN T I T I PPE R S PROCEDURE 6 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS

Page 22 - NOTES

22 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? NOTES NOTES N O TES

Page 23 - LIMITED WARRANTY

23 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERALLAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products....