Page 2 - SPECIAL NOTES; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.; NOTICE
2 W ARN I N G SPECIAL NOTES SPE C I A L N O T ES SPECIAL NOTES SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TE...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 TABLE OF CONTENTS T AB L E O F C O N T E N T S TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................. 2SAFETY SUMMARY ............................................................ 4SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ............................ 6FEATURES ........
Page 4 - SAFETY SUMMARY
4 STABILITY WARNING The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, size and position of the rear wheels, as well as theuser condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any combination ofthe seven (7) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stabili...
Page 5 - RECLINER OPTION ONLY:; WARNING
5 SAFETY SUMMARY (continued) WARNING TIRE PRESSUREDO 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. Replacement of a tire or tube MUST be performed by an au...
Page 6 - SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS; STABILITY AND BALANCE; COPING WITH EVERYDAY OBSTACLES
6 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the closeattention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant.This manual points out the most common proceduresand techniques involved in the safe operation and main-tenance of the wheelchair. It is important to p...
Page 7 - The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last; METHOD 2 - WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT STEP TUBE; STAIRWAYS; After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the bal-
7 2. The second assistant, with a firm hold on a non-de- tachable part of the framework, lifts the wheelchairup and over the stair and steadies the wheelchair asthe first assistant places one (1) foot on the next stairand repeats STEP 1. 3. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair h...
Page 8 - PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION; x x
8 SAFETY/HANDLING SA F E T Y & H A ND L I N G Position the wheelchair as close as possible along sidethe seat to which you are transferring, with the front cast-ers pointing toward it. Engage wheel locks. Shift bodyweight into seat with transfer. During independent transfer, little or no seat pl...
Page 9 - Push downward on the seat rail closest to you; CAUTION; B. Turn the folding handle cover towards the front
9 FUNCTIONAL REACH FROM AWHEELCHAIR The approximate reach-limit values shown in theaccompanying graph were derived on the basis ofa sample of 91 male and 36 female subject wheel-chair users. Note the difference between the maxi-mum and the comfortable reach limits, a subjectivebut important consider...
Page 11 - FEATURES
11 FOLDING OR RIGID FOLDING BACK - ANTERIOR OR POSTERIOR DIRECTION ADJUSTABLE OR FIXED HEIGHT BACK 3, 5, 6 or 8-INCH FRONT CASTERS 20, 22 OR 24-INCH REAR WHEELS RECLINE ADJUSTABLE BACK - 20 o POSTERIOR TO 10 o ANTERIOR RECLINE "T", CANTILEVER OR DUAL POINT ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT ARMS - "T"...
Page 12 - SPECIFICATIONS
12 SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Overall Width: Overall Depth (w/o front riggings): Frame Depth: Seat Width: Seat Depth: Crossbrace Type: Frame Type: ✪ Seat-to-Floor: Back Style and Height: Back Angle Range (Recliner Only): Arm Styles: Footrest: Rear Axle: Rear Axle Mounting Plates: Rear Wh...
Page 13 - UNPACKING; Check for any obvious damage to the carton or; NOTE: Unless the Allegro; HANDLING; INSPECTION; Store the packaged/repackaged Allegro in a dry; ALLEGRO RIGID FRAME; PACKAGING
13 UNPACKING 1. Check for any obvious damage to the carton or its contents. If damage is evident, notify yourDealer/Carrier. 2. Remove all loose packing from the carton. 3. Carefully remove all components from the carton. NOTE: Unless the Allegro is to be assembled immediately, retain cartons and pa...
Page 14 - SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST; SAFETY INSPECTION CHECK LIST
14 NOTE: Twice a year take your wheelchair to a qualified dealer for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regularcleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. To operateproperly and safely, your wheelchair must be cared for just like any other vehicle....
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; MAINTENANCE; TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCE; TROUBLESHOOTING
15 MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING After adjustments and before use, make sureall attaching hardware is securely tightened. DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to theframe. This could cause damage to the frametubing. SUGGESTED MAINTENANCEPROCEDURES 1. Before using your Allegro, make sure al...
Page 16 - PROCEDURE 1
16 This Procedure includes the following: Installing Footrests Adjusting Footrest Height Installing 3-inch Extension Installing Elevating Legrests Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests and/orAdjusting Calfpads Installing/Adjusting Adjustable AngleFlip-up Footplates Replacing Sector Block Optional Foot...
Page 17 - FRONT RIGGINGS; FIGURE 5 - INSTALLING ELEVATING LEGRESTS
17 NOTE: The footplate will be on the inside of thewheelchair when locked in place. 4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the opposite legrest. 5. After seated in wheelchair, adjust footrest to cor- rect height by loosening nut and sliding the pivottube up or down until desired height is obtained. 6. To release t...
Page 19 - FIGURE 10 - REPLACING SECTOR BLOCK; OPTIONAL FOOTREST ACCESSORIES; Replacing Heel Loops; ALUMINUM OR COMPOSITE FOOTPLATES
19 REPLACING SECTOR BLOCK (FIGURE 10) 1. Remove the hex screw and washer that secure the existing sector block to the wheelchair frame. 2. Position the new sector block on the wheelchair frame. Make sure the locking pin is facing UP. 3. Secure the new sector block to the wheelchair frame with the ex...
Page 20 - Installing
20 AR M S ARMS PROCEDURE 2 NOTE: If desired, locking pins can be installed to se-cure the "T" arm brackets to the wheelchair frame,as shown in FIGURE 1. 6. Repeat STEPS 2-6 for the opposite side of the wheel- chair. 7. Install the "T" arms into the "T" arm sockets. Refer to I...
Page 22 - DEPTH
22 AR M S ARMS PROCEDURE 2 3. Reposition the arm tube on the "T" arm post: A. Desk Length Arms - to one (1) of three (3) posi- tions depending on the desired arm pad depth. B. Full Length Arms - to one (1) of five (5) posi- tions depending on the desired arm pad depth. NOTE: Additional posit...
Page 23 - NOTE: Inspect the spring and replace if necessary.
23 AR M S ARMS PROCEDURE 2 3. Move the bottom clamp to one (1) of three (3) mounting holes in the side guard. NOTE: The middle mounting hole is the stan-dard mounting position for rigid wheelchairs. NOTE: The bottom mounting hole is the stan-dard mounting position for folding wheelchairs. NOTE: The ...
Page 24 - ARMS; ADJUSTMENT - CANTILEVER ARMS
24 USING/INSTALLING/HEIGHTADJUSTMENT/CORRESPONDING ARMADJUSTMENT TO BACK ANGLE -CANTILEVER ARMS NOTE: The cantilever arms are designed for usewith the fixed height back canes only. Using (FIGURE 9) 1. Pull the actuator of the locking mechanism towards the front of the wheelchair. 2. While holding th...
Page 28 - REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY; PROCEDURE 3
28 REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY NOTE: If the back upholstery HEIGHT is beingchanged, the back canes may also have to bechanged. Refer to ADJUSTING THE BACK HEIGHTin this section of the manual. Standard Back Upholstery (FIGURE 2) 1. Remove the two (2) phillips screws and washers that secure the existing...
Page 30 - FIGURE 4; FIGURE 5
30 The top two (2) straps would be left looser to allow theupper body to lean back over the upholstery to fight grav-ity. This configuration may enable the back canes to belowered for a quad. In another instance, you might loosenall of the straps and allow the end-user to sink all the wayback into t...
Page 31 - BACK; FIGURE 10 - REPLACING RECLINER BACK OR
31 Recliner Back Upholstery (FIGURE 10) 1. Remove the ten (10) or twelve (12) phillips screws and washers (depending on back height) that se-cure the back upholstery to the back canes. 2. Remove existing back upholstery from back canes. 3. Install new back upholstery onto the back canes. 4. Install ...
Page 33 - FIGURE 14 - REPLACING THE LOCKING
33 8. Remove the existing back canes from the recliner brackets. WARNING The back canes MUST be fastened securely tothe seat frame BEFORE using the wheelchair. 9. Position the new back canes on the recliner brack- ets and tighten securely with the socket bolts,coved washers, washers and locknuts. 10...
Page 34 - CHANGING THE BACK ANGLE; FIGURE 15 - CHANGING THE BACK ANGLE
34 FIGURE 16 - BACK ANGLE PLATE MOUNTING HOLES FOR CORRESPONDING BACK ANGLES 2. Remove the rear hex bolt, washer and locknut that secure the back angle plates to the wheelchair frame(FIGURE 15). 3. Refer to FIGURE 16 to determine the mounting hole in the back angle plates for the necessary back angl...
Page 35 - FIGURE 17 - REPOSITIONING THE BACK; X X; NEVER USE THE REAR
35 BACK BACK PROCEDURE 3 5. Reinstall the hex bolts that secure the back angle plates to the wheelchair frame. Make surethe back is at the desired angle. NOTE: Make sure the four (4) back angle plates areat the same angle BEFORE using the wheelchair 6. Secure the back angle brackets to the wheel- ch...
Page 37 - SEAT
37 This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing Seat Upholstery Changing/Repositioning Seat Rails Repositioning the Crossbraces Changing Seat Width WARNING After adjustments and before use, make sureall attaching hardware is securely tightened. REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 1) NOTE: The foll...
Page 38 - CHANGING SEAT WIDTH; PROCEDURE 4
38 REPOSITIONING THE CROSSBRACES(FIGURE 3) WARNING The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating sys-tem, size and position of the rear wheels, as well asthe user condition directly relate to the stability ofthe wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any combi-nation of the seven (7) may cause the ...
Page 40 - FIGURE 5 - CHANGING SEAT WIDTH - FOLDING FRAMES WITHOUT SEAT RAILS
40 Link Stop Pivot Link Hex Bolt Crossbrace Draw Cord Locknut Crossbrace Pivot Bracket Hex Bolt Locknut Seat Width Holes Hex Bolts and Locknuts Self-Tapping Screw and Washer Wheelchair Frame Lower Crossbrace Saddle Crossbrace SE A T PROCEDURE 4 SEAT FIGURE 5 - CHANGING SEAT WIDTH - FOLDING FRAMES WI...
Page 41 - CASTERS
41 This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing/Repositioning/Installing FrontCaster Assemblies Replacing Front Fork Repairing/Replacing Front Caster Tire/Tube 90 o Adjustment of the Caster Headtubes Caster Headtube Mounting Adjustments Installing Quick-Release Casters WARNING After adjustments ...
Page 42 - ADJUSTMENT OF THE CASTER; FIGURE 4 - OFFSET CASTER HEADTUBES; PROCEDURE 5
42 REPLACING/REPAIRING FRONT CASTERTIRE/TUBE WARNING Replacement of front caster tire or tube MUST beperformed by an authorized Invacare dealer orqualified technician. CAUTION As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires shouldbe checked periodically for cracks and wear, andshould be replaced when nece...
Page 44 - A NOTE ABOUT QUICK-RELEASE CASTERS
44 INSTALLING QUICK-RELEASE CASTERS(FIGURE 6) WARNING Pull on quick-release casters each time BE-FORE using the wheelchair to make sure theyare securely locked onto the wheelchair frame.There are several configurations of the quickrelease caster. If caster fork stem DOES NOTlook like the drawing in ...
Page 45 - Permanent Axles; REAR WHEELS; AXLE
45 This Procedure includes the following: Removing/Installing Rear Wheels Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle Installing the Quad-Release Axle Adjusting the Quad-Release Handle Handrim Replacement Installing Projection Handrims Repairing/Replacing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube Adjusting the Wheelbase Length Adj...
Page 46 - PROCEDURE 6
46 WARNING Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of thequad-release axle are fully released BEFORE op-erating the wheelchair. Keep locking pins clean. 6. Flip the handle of the quad-release axle down to release the detent pin ensuring that the lockingpins are fully released. 7. If detent pin doe...
Page 47 - FIGURE 5 - HANDRIM REPLACEMENT
47 WARNING Make sure detent pin and locking pins of thequick/quad-release axles are fully released BE-FORE operating the wheelchair. 7. Reinstall rear wheel to the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in thissection of the manual. 8. If the locking pins of the quick/quad-release axle...
Page 48 - INSTALLING PROJECTION HANDRIMS; FIGURE 7 - INSTALLING PROJECTION; FIGURE 6 - INSTALLING PROJECTION
48 5. Install a SHORT screw through the link and the rear wheel and loosely tighten with washer and locknut. 6. Repeat STEPS 3 and 4 for one (1) link on the oppo- site side of the rear wheel. NOTE: The links will attach to the rear wheel at anapproximate 45 o angle in the same direction. 7. Repeat S...
Page 51 - PROCEDURE 7; FIGURE 1 - ADJUSTING THE WHEEL LOCKS
51 This Procedure includes the following: Adjusting the Wheel Locks Wheel Lock Extension Handle Installation Installing/Adjusting the Anti-tippers WARNING DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair withthe wheel locks. WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES. After adjustments and before use make sureall attachi...
Page 54 - Installing New Recliner Cables; PROCEDURE 8; FIGURE 3 - REPLACING THE RECLINER CABLES; ADJUSTING THE RECLINER CABLES; Removing Existing Recliner Cables
54 7. Unscrew the fitting end of the existing recliner cable from the trigger release lever. 8. Unscrew the cable locking nut that secures the exist- ing recliner cable to the actuator housing. 9. Remove the end of the existing recliner cable from the actuator. 10. Remove the existing recliner cable...
Page 57 - PROCEDURE 9
57 This Procedure includes the following: Seat-To-Floor Height Determination Changing Seat-To-Floor Height Axle Mounting Plate Positions for 20, 22 or24-inch Rear Wheels Inline Caster Headtube Front Seat-to-FloorHeights Offset Caster Headtube Front Seat-to-FloorHeights WARNING The seat height, seat ...
Page 58 - STANDARD MULTI-POSITION AXLE PLATE
58 CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT Rear Seat-to-Floor Height WARNING NEVER use the Standard Multi-Position or OffsetMulti-Position axle plates with the recliner option.Using the Standard Multi-Position or Offset Multi-Position axle plates WILL reduce the stability ofthe wheelchair, causing injury to t...
Page 59 - AXLE MOUNTING PLATE POSITIONS FOR 20, 22 or 24-INCH REAR WHEELS
59 AXLE MOUNTING PLATE POSITIONS FOR 20, 22 or 24-INCH REAR WHEELS Refer to the following figures to determine the obtainable rear seat-to-floor height for 20, 22 or 24-inch rearwheels: NOTE: The rear seat-to-floor heights are based on pneumatic tires and pneumatic tires with flatfree inserts. If wh...
Page 60 - INLINE CASTER HEADTUBE FRONT SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHTS; INLINE
60 SE A T T O FL OO R SEAT-TO-FLOOR PROCEDURE 9 INLINE CASTER HEADTUBE FRONT SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHTS Refer to the following figures to determine the obtainable front seat-to-floor (S-T-F) height for Inline Caster Headtubeswith 3, 5, 6 or 8-inch casters: NOTE: All measurements are in inches. The front ...
Page 61 - OFFSET CASTER HEADTUBE FRONT SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHTS; OFFSET
61 SE A T T O FL OO R SEAT-TO-FLOOR PROCEDURE 9 FRONT CASTER FRONT S-T-F SIZE S-T-F 16-1/2 5 17-3/4 17 6 18-1/4 N/A 3 OR 8 N/A 8-INCH FORK-POSITION 2 6-INCH FORK-POSITION 2 8-INCH FORK-POSITION 1 6-INCH FORK-POSITION 3 OFFSET CASTER HEADTUBE FRONT SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHTS Refer to the following figures...
Page 62 - CHANGING SEAT DEPTH
62 This Procedure includes the following: Seat Depth Determination Changing Seat Depth Seat Depth Checklist Back, Seat Rail and Crossbrace Positions for12-inch Seat Depth Back, Seat Rail and Crossbrace Positions for13-inch Seat Depth Back, Seat Rail and Crossbrace Positions for14-inch Seat Depth Bac...
Page 63 - SEAT DEPTH CHECKLIST; position for the desired seat depth.; THE BACK (CHANGING SEAT DEPTH) in PROCEDURE 3 of this manual.; SEAT DEPTH
63 SEAT DEPTH CHECKLIST 1. Review the charts on the following pages to determine the proper back, seat rail and crossbrace position for the desired seat depth. NOTE: The following seat depths shown are the most common seat depths available. 2. After determining the back position for the necessary se...
Page 64 - BACK, SEAT RAIL AND CROSSBRACE POSITIONS FOR 12-INCH SEAT DEPTH
64 BACK, SEAT RAIL AND CROSSBRACE POSITIONS FOR 12-INCH SEAT DEPTH SEA T D EP T H PROCEDURE 10 SEAT DEPTH CROSSBRACE POSITION/ OPTIONAL FRONT ARM SOCKET POSITION SEAT RAIL POSITION (UNDERSIDE VIEW OF SEAT RAILS) BACK POSITION/ OPTIONAL REAR ARM SOCKET POSITION WHEELCHAIR DEPTH MEDIUM SEAT FRAME (16-...
Page 65 - BACK, SEAT RAIL AND CROSSBRACE POSITIONS FOR 13-INCH SEAT DEPTH
65 BACK, SEAT RAIL AND CROSSBRACE POSITIONS FOR 13-INCH SEAT DEPTH SE A T D EP T H SEAT DEPTH PROCEDURE 10 CROSSBRACE POSITION/ OPTIONAL FRONT ARM SOCKET POSITION SEAT RAIL POSITION (UNDERSIDE VIEW OF SEAT RAILS) BACK POSITION/ OPTIONAL REAR ARM SOCKET POSITION WHEELCHAIR DEPTH Front Mounting Hole R...
Page 66 - BACK, SEAT RAIL AND CROSSBRACE POSITIONS FOR 14-INCH SEAT DEPTH
66 BACK, SEAT RAIL AND CROSSBRACE POSITIONS FOR 14-INCH SEAT DEPTH SEA T D EP T H PROCEDURE 10 SEAT DEPTH CROSSBRACE POSITION/ OPTIONAL FRONT ARM SOCKET POSITION SEAT RAIL POSITION (UNDERSIDE VIEW OF SEAT RAILS) BACK POSITION/ OPTIONAL REAR ARM SOCKET POSITION WHEELCHAIR DEPTH STANDARD FOLDING FRAME...
Page 67 - BACK, SEAT RAIL AND CROSSBRACE POSITIONS FOR 15-INCH SEAT DEPTH
67 SE A T D EP T H SEAT DEPTH PROCEDURE 10 BACK, SEAT RAIL AND CROSSBRACE POSITIONS FOR 15-INCH SEAT DEPTH CROSSBRACE POSITION/ OPTIONAL FRONT ARM SOCKET POSITION SEAT RAIL POSITION (UNDERSIDE VIEW OF SEAT RAILS) BACK POSITION/ OPTIONAL REAR ARM SOCKET POSITION WHEELCHAIR DEPTH STANDARD FOLDING FRAM...
Page 68 - BACK, SEAT RAIL AND CROSSBRACE POSITIONS FOR 16-INCH SEAT DEPTH; BACK, SEAT RAIL AND CROSSBRACE POSITIONS FOR 17-INCH SEAT DEPTH
68 BACK, SEAT RAIL AND CROSSBRACE POSITIONS FOR 16-INCH SEAT DEPTH SEAT DEPTH SEA T D EP T H PROCEDURE 10 Rear of Wheelchair LEFT RIGHT Crossbrace saddles mount in darkened holes Rear Mounting Hole LONG SEAT FRAME (18-INCH) STANDARD FOLDING FRAMES ONLY STANDARD FOLDING FRAMES ONLY CROSSBRACE POSITIO...
Page 69 - BACK, SEAT RAIL AND CROSSBRACE POSITIONS FOR 18-INCH SEAT DEPTH; LONG SEAT
69 BACK, SEAT RAIL AND CROSSBRACE POSITIONS FOR 18-INCH SEAT DEPTH SE A T D EP T H SEAT DEPTH PROCEDURE 10 NOTE: The following charts are shown with non-recliner back hardware only for clarity. The back,seat rail and crossbrace positions are the same for recliner wheelchairs. CROSSBRACE POSITION/ OP...
Page 70 - NOTES
Page 71 - LIMITED WARRANTY
71 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. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have ot...
