Page 2 - SPECIAL NOTES; N O T I C E; WHEELCHAIR USER; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING; WA R N I N G
2 SPECIAL NOTES WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practiceswhich could result in personal injury or property damage. N O T I C E THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUTN O T I C E . WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchai...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 TABLE OF CONTENTS T A B L E O F TABLE OF CONTENTS CON T E N T S SPECIAL NOTES .................................................................................................................................................... 2LABELS ..................................................................
Page 4 - LABELS; WARNING LABEL LOCATIONS
4 LABELS L A B E L S WARNING 10 9 7 0 6 1 R e v. A ( 1 ) 3 /0 0 DO NOT step or stand on rear folding links.Otherwise, injury or damage may occur. P/N 1097049 Rev. A (1)-3/00 WARNING 1 0 9 7 0 4 9 R e v. A ( 1 ) 3 / 0 0 Pinch point. To unfold, grasp top edge ONLY. WARNING R E V. 1 0 / 9 8 10 2 6 9 6 ...
Page 5 - SPECIFICATIONS; SPECIFICATIONS; SPYDER; Straight with Push Handles -
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-...
Page 6 - procedure to maintain the proper stability,
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...
Page 7 - DO NOT tip the wheelchair onto the rear wheels without assistance.; PROCEDURE 1
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 ...
Page 8 - TIRE PRESSURE
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...
Page 9 - Stability And Balance; Coping With Everyday Obstacles
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...
Page 10 - Functional Reach From a Wheelchair; Rear of; Axle Mounting
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...
Page 11 - Tilting; DO NOT tilt the wheelchair without assistance.; Stairways
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...
Page 12 - Transferring To And From Other Seats
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...
Page 13 - SAFETY INSPECTION; This Procedure includes the following:; SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST; PROCEDURE 2
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...
Page 14 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Transporting the Invacare Spyder; MAINTENANCE/TRANSPORTING; Maintenance Safety Precautions; Suggested Maintenance Procedures
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 ...
Page 16 - FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING HINGE
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...
Page 17 - Composite Footplates
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...
Page 18 - PROCEDURE 4; FIGURE 1 - REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY
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...
Page 19 - UPHOLSTERY; POSITIONING STRAP
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...
Page 20 - W H E E L C H A I R
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...
Page 21 - Unfolding; Using the Strap; FRAME
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 ...
Page 23 - FIGURE 1 - ADJUSTING HALF ARM HEIGHT; PROCEDURE 6
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. ...
Page 25 - ASSISTS AND/OR SIDE GUARDS
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 ...
Page 26 - AXLES; Keep detent balls clean.
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 ...
Page 28 - Replacing the High/Undermount Wheel Lock; PROCEDURE 7; HIGH MOUNT WHEEL LOCK
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...
Page 29 - B. FOR WHEELCHAIRS WITH THE SHORT
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...
Page 30 - NOTES
Page 31 - LIMITED WARRANTY; WARRANTY
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...
