Page 2 - WARNING; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
2 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 TECHNICAL PERSONNEL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHER- WISE INJURY OR DAMAG...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; PROCEDURE 2
3 TABLE OF CONTENTS T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ................................................ 4 SAFETY SUMMARY ........................................... 5 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ............ 7 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................
Page 4 - SPECIAL NOTES
4 SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES S P E C I A L N O T E S WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe prac-tices which could result in personal injury or property damage. N O T I C E T H E I N F O R M AT I O N C O N TA I N E D I N T H I S D O C U M E N T I S S U B J E C T T...
Page 5 - OPERATING INFORMATION; WA R N I N G; DO NOT tilt the wheelchair without assistance.; SAFETY SUMMARY
5 OPERATING INFORMATION WA R N I N G To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching andtransferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified healthcareprofessional BEFORE attempting active use of the wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to reach o...
Page 7 - SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS; STABILITY AND BALANCE; TILTING
7 SAFETY/HANDLING S A F E T Y / H A N D L I N G 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 techniques involved in the safe operation and mai...
Page 8 - STAIRWAYS; Always wear your seat positioning strap.
8 SAFETY/HANDLING STAIRWAYS WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting onany removable (detachable) parts. Lifting bymeans of any removable (detachable) partsof a wheelchair may result in injury to the useror damage to the wheelchair. Extreme caution is advised when it is necessaryto mov...
Page 9 - Front of; L E N G T H E N I N G; NOTE: This activity may be performed independently
9 Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to the normal bal- ance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the wheelchair. To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practi...
Page 10 - DO NOT
1 0 REACHING, LEANING, BENDINGAND BENDING - FORWARD REACHING, BENDING -BACKWARDS WA R N I N G D O N O T l e a n o v e r t h e t o p o f t h e b a c kupholstery. This will change your centerof gravity and may cause you to tip over. SAFETY/HANDLING Position wheelchair as close as possible to the de- s...
Page 11 - SPECIFICATIONS; INVACARE PRO SERIES; FOLD DOWN BACK
1 1 SPECIFICATIONS S P E C I F I C A T I O N S SPECIFICATIONS *14-inch Seat Frame with complete package. INVACARE PRO SERIES Seat Width: 14 to 22-inches Seat Depth: 14 to 22-inches **REAR Seat-to-Floor Range PRO, PRO-T, PRO-SA SUPER PRO, SUPER PRO-T 22-inch rear wheels: 15-1/2 to 19-inches 13 to 21-...
Page 12 - SAFETY INSPECTION CHECK LIST; SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST; will extend the life and efficiency of your wheelchair.
1 2 SAFETY INSPECTION CHECK LIST S A F E T Y I N S P E C T I O N SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST NOTE: Every six (6) months take your wheelchair to a qualified dealer for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelc...
Page 13 - TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCE; TROUBLESHOOTING; Suggested Maintenance Procedures; Home Products Corporation.
1 3 TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCE T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G M A I N T E N A N C E 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 correct and equal pressure. X X X X Check for ...
Page 14 - FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT; FOOTREST; footplate
1 4 FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT Hex Screw Coved Washer Footrest FOOTREST PROCEDURE 1 F O O T R E S T FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING/REMOVING FOOTREST(S) Mounting Tube Footrest Mounting Pin Footrest Release Lever NOTE: The following procedures are for Pro-SA Model Wheelchairs only, except where speci...
Page 15 - FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING ADJUSTABLE; Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate
1 5 3. Flip the footplate hinge to the UP position. NOTE: The footplate hinge will fall to the DOWN position. 4. Tighten the socket screw and locknut that secure the footplate hinge to the footrest support until the footplate hinge remains in the UP position. 5. Check the up and down motion of the f...
Page 16 - FIGURE 7; Composite Footplates
1 6 Hex Screw/Coved Washer Phillips Screw Spacer Locknut F I G U R E 8 - R E P L A C I N G H E E L L O O P S Impact Guards Calf Strap F I G U R E 7 - I M PA C T G U A R D S / O P T I O N A L C A L F S T R A P Footrest Support F R O N T V I E W O F F O O T P L AT E A N D F O O T R E S T S U P P O R T...
Page 17 - Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests
1 7 Calfpad Bolt and Nut Footrest Assembly Footplate Legrest Release Handle Mounting Pin Mounting Tube FIGURE 9 - INSTALLING ELEVATING LEGRESTS FOOTREST PROCEDURE 1 F O O T R E S T NOTE: Remove the footrests from the wheelchair by re- versing this procedure. RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATINGLEGRESTS AND/OR...
Page 19 - BACK UPHOLSTERY; STEPS
1 9 U P H O L S T E R Y PROCEDURE 2 UPHOLSTERY BACK UPHOLSTERY Removing/Installing Optional BackUpholstery - Back Canes with Push Handles(FIGURE 2) REMOVING. 1. Cut the tie-wraps that secure the bottom of the exist- ing back upholstery to the wheelchair frame. 2. Remove the two (2) phillips screws a...
Page 20 - UPHOLSTERY
2 0 FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTABLE TENSION BACK U P H O L S T E RY - I N S TA L L I N G / R E P L A C I N G A D J U S TA B L E T E N S I O N B A C K U P H O L S T E RY Back Upholstery Cover Fastening Strap Fastening Strap Frame Anchor Loops Adjuster Straps Mounting Screws Back Upholstery Fastening Flap Faste...
Page 21 - THE ADJUSTABLE TENSION STRAPS.
2 1 U P H O L S T E R Y PROCEDURE 2 UPHOLSTERY WA R N I N G After the adjustable tension back uphol-stery has been positioned to the end-us-ers individual needs, the fastening strapsMUST be securely fastened BEFORE ap-plying the back upholstery cover. Theadjustable back should be checkedwhenever ent...
Page 22 - F I G U R E 7
2 2 UPHOLSTERY PROCEDURE 2 U P H O L S T E R Y F I G U R E 7 The best point of control for the pelvis is near the Pos- terior Superior, Iliac Spine (P.S.I.S.). The upper trunk should be relined until a balanced posture is achieved, approximately 10 to 15 degrees (FIGURE 8) . F I G U R E 8 WHY USE AD...
Page 24 - Wheelchairs Only; FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING BACK HEIGHT; F I G U R E 1 - F O L D I N G / U N F O L D I N G B A C K -
2 4 FRAME PROCEDURE 3 F R A M E This Procedure includes the following:Folding/Unfolding Back - Folding Back Wheelchairs OnlyAdjusting Back HeightAdjusting Rear Seat HeightAdjusting Back Angle - Folding Back Wheelchairs Only WA R N I N G After adjustments and BEFORE use, makesure all attaching hardwa...
Page 25 - Back Canes With Push Handles; FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING REAR SEAT HEIGHT
2 5 PROCEDURE 3 FRAME F R A M E Back Canes With Push Handles 1. Remove the two (2) allen screws and locknuts that secure the two (2) back canes to the wheelchair frame. Refer to DETAIL "A" in FIGURE 2 . 2. Reposition the back canes to one (1) of five (5) height adjustment holes: Original Bac...
Page 26 - NOTE: An indexing notch has been put on the adjust-; FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING BACK ANGLE - FOLDING BACK WHEELCHAIRS ONLY
2 6 FRAME PROCEDURE 3 F R A M E NOTE: An indexing notch has been put on the adjust- ment cam to help determine cam position for desired back angle adjustment. 5. Reassemble and torque hex screws to 480-720 inch pounds (40-60 foot pounds). NOTE: As shown in FIGURE 4 , the adjustment cam can be rotate...
Page 27 - A D J U S T I N G H A L F A R M H E I G H T
2 7 INSTALLING HALF ARM(FIGURE 1) 1. Remove the locknut and washer that secure the rear of the axle mounting plate to the wheelchair frame. 2. Position the bottom coved washer between the arm socket and the wheelchair frame. 3. Position arm socket in line with the hex screw and mounting holes on the...
Page 28 - PROCEDURE 4
2 8 5. Reinstall the half arm into the arm socket.6. Repeat STEPS 1-5 for the opposite side, if nec- essary. NOTE: If desired height is still not obtainable, reposi- tion the arm socket on the wheelchair with the top hex screw in the top mounting hole of the arm socket and the bottom hex screw in th...
Page 29 - F I G U R E 3 - I N S TA L L I N G / R E M O V I N G
2 9 PROCEDURE 4 ARMS A R M S F I G U R E 3 - I N S TA L L I N G / R E M O V I N G THE T-ARMS Width (FIGURE 5) 1. Remove the two (2) phillips screws that secure the arm pad to the arm tube. 2. Turn the arm pad around and reposition the arm pad on the arm tube. 3. Re-secure the arm pad to the arm tube...
Page 31 - FIGURE 9; FIGURE 8 - ADJUSTING THE TRANSFER
3 1 3. Perform one (1) of the following: Small Side Guards - Move the bottom clamp up one (1) of two (2) mounting posi- tions in the side guard. Large Side Guards - Move the bottom clamp up one (1) of three (3) mounting posi- tions in the side guard. 4. Re-secure the side guard to the bottom clamp w...
Page 32 - Length
3 2 PROCEDURE 4 ARMS A R M S INSTALLING FLIP BACK ARMS(FIGURE 10) NOTE: This option is not available for wheelchairs equipped with amputee attachments or fixed backs. 1. Position the armrest bracket on the wheelchair frame. Refer to FIGURE 10 for correct orienta- tion. 2. Install the two (2) hex bol...
Page 33 - F I G U R E 1 2 - I N S TA L L I N G R I G I D C L O T H I N G
3 3 A R M S PROCEDURE 4 ARMS INSTALLING RIGID CLOTHINGGUARDS (FIGURE 12) 1. Position the threaded and unthreaded half clamps on inside and outside of the wheelchair frame. NOTE: Make sure the threaded half clamp is on the outside of the wheelchair frame. 2. Loosely install the washer and socket scre...
Page 34 - Repositioning Caster Headtubes on Wheelchair Frame; Installing Quick-Release Casters; F I G U R E 1 - R E P L A C I N G / R E P O S I T I O N I N G /
3 4 This Procedure includes the following:Repairing/Replacing Pneumatic Caster Tire/TubeReplacing/Repositioning/Installing Front Caster AssembliesInstalling/Replacing Front Caster ForksAdjusting Front Caster Headtubes Repositioning Caster Headtubes on Wheelchair Frame Installing Quick-Release Caster...
Page 35 - FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING FRONT CASTER; PROCEDURE 5; C A S T E R
3 5 8. To properly tighten front caster forks and guard against flutter, perform the following check: a. Tip back of wheelchair to floor. b. Pivot both forks and casters to top of their arc simultaneously. c. Let casters drop to bottom of arc (wheels should swing once to one-side, then immediately r...
Page 36 - FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING FRONT CASTER
3 6 PROCEDURE 5 CASTERS 5. Retighten the two (2) hex screws and locknuts that secure the caster headtube to the wheelchair frame. 6. Repeat STEPS 1-5 for the opposite side of the wheel- chair. REPOSITIONING CASTERHEADTUBES ON WHEELCHAIRFRAME (FIGURE 5) Mounting Caster Headtubes on the Inside ofthe W...
Page 37 - F I G U R E 5 - R E P O S I T I O N I N G C A S T E R
3 7 C A S T E R S PROCEDURE 5 CASTERS There are two (2) mounting positions for the caster headtubes on the fixed front frame.Moving the caster headtubes towards the front of the wheelchair will increase the stability and maintain standard maneuverability of the wheelchair. Moving the caster headtube...
Page 38 - ING FRONT CASTER HEADTUBES; A NOTE ABOUT QUICK-RELEASE CASTERS; DETAIL; F I G U R E 6 - I N S TA L L I N G Q U I C K - R E L E A S E
3 8 3. Secure the headtube adjustment bracket to the wheel- chair frame in the new position with the existing counter sunk screw, coved washers and locknut. 4. Reposition the caster headtube on the headtube ad- justment bracket and securely tighten with hex screw, coved washer and locknut. NOTE: Mak...
Page 39 - AXLES; Keep locking pins clean.
3 9 This Procedure includes the following:Removing/Installing Rear WheelsAdjusting Quick-Release AxlesInstalling Quad-Release AxlesAdjusting Quad-Release HandlesRepairing/Replacing Pneumatic Rear Wheel Tire/TubeAdjusting Wheelbase LengthAdjusting Wheelbase WidthAdjusting Rear Wheel CamberToe-in/Toe-...
Page 41 - PROCEDURE 6; Removing the Play From the Rear Wheels
4 1 3. Move the axle bushing forward or rearward to the de- sired position. 4. Securely tighten the jam nuts that secure the axle bushing to the axle mounting plate. 5. Reinstall the rear wheel onto the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in this procedure of the manual. 6. Repeat S...
Page 42 - NUMBER OF; REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS
4 2 3. Move the axle bushing in or out to the desired posi- tion. 4. Securely tighten the jam nuts that secure the axle bushing to the axle mounting plate. 5. Reinstall the rear wheel onto the wheelchair. Re- fer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in this procedure of the manual. 6. Repeat STEPS 1-5...
Page 43 - REAR WHEELS; T O P V I E W O F
4 3 9. Roll the rear wheels. If rear wheels rub the wheelchair at any point, adjust the wheelbase width. Refer to ADJUSTING WHEELBASE WIDTH in this proce- dure of the manual. TOE-IN/TOE-OUT ALIGNMENT(FIGURES 8 AND 9) 1. Inflate all pneumatic tires to recommended tire pressures (listed on the sidewal...
Page 44 - CONDITION; T O E - O U T C O N D I T I O N
4 4 CORRECTING TOE-IN/TOE-OUTCONDITION (FIGURE 10) WA R N I N G The following procedure should be per-formed only by an authorized InvacareD e a l e r o r Q u a l i f i e d Te c h n i c i a n . NOTE: The rear wheels of the wheelchair are aligned at the factory to provide optimum rollability. Should ...
Page 46 - JUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPER HEIGHT
4 6 3. Position the anti-tipper mounting bracket between the two (2) half clamps. Make sure the release button holes are pointing towards the front of the wheelchair. 4. Secure the mounting bracket to the two (2) half clamps with two (2) hex screws and locknuts. 5. Securely tighten the top hex screw...
Page 47 - HANDRIMS
4 7 HANDRIMS Installing/Replacing Handrims - SpokeRear Wheels (FIGURE 14) NOTE: The following procedure is for all spoke rear wheel projection or non-projection handrims. 1. Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair. Re- fer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in this procedure of the manual. WA R N ...
Page 48 - HANDRIMS - COMPOSITE REAR WHEELS
4 8 B. Remove the SHORT screws, washers and lock- nuts that secure the existing projection handrim to the rear wheel and remove the projection handrim from the rear wheel. 3. Using the LONG screws, assemble the links to the new projection handrim. 4. Position one (1) link with one (1) of the mountin...
Page 49 - Rear Seat to Floor Height; SEAT TO FLOOR
4 9 This Procedure includes the following:Seat to Floor Height DeterminationChanging Seat to Floor HeightRear Seat to Floor HeightsFront Seat to Floor Heights - All Model Wheelchairs Except PRO-SAFront Seat to Floor Heights - PRO-SA Only WA R N I N G The following procedure should be per-formed only...
Page 50 - NOTE: The following rear seat to floor heights shown; Front Seat to Floor Height; NOTE: The following front seat to floor heights shown
5 0 SEAT TO FLOOR PROCEDURE 7 S E A TT O F L O O R CHANGING SEAT TO FLOORHEIGHT Rear Seat to Floor Height After determining the axle mounting plate placement for the necessary rear seat to floor height, refer to ADJUST- ING REAR SEAT HEIGHT in PROCEDURE 3 of this manual. NOTE: The following rear sea...
Page 51 - REAR SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHTS; Refer to the following figures to determine the obtainable; rear seat to floor height; for
5 1 REAR SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHTS Refer to the following figures to determine the obtainable rear seat to floor height for 559, 700C, 20, 22, 24 or 26-inch rear wheels : NOTE: The rear seat to floor heights are based on pneumatic tires and pneumatic tires with flat free inserts. If wheelchair is equipp...
Page 52 - all model
5 2 3-INCH FORK v 3-INCH FORK w/1-INCH SPACER v 3-INCH FORK w/2-INCH SPACER 5-INCH FORK v 5-INCH FORK w/1-INCH SPACER FRONT CASTER S T F SIZE 17 3 18 5 N/A 6 OR 8 FRONT CASTER S T F SIZE 19-1/2 3 20-1/2 5 21 6 N/A 8 FRONT CASTER S T F SIZE 18-1/2 3 19-1/2 5 20 6 N/A 8 FRONT CASTER S T F SIZE 18 3 19...
Page 53 - FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHTS - PRO-SA ONLY; Refer to the following figures to determine the obtainable; front seat to floor (S T F) height; CASTER
5 3 FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHTS - PRO-SA ONLY Refer to the following figures to determine the obtainable front seat to floor (S T F) height for Pro-SA wheelchairs with 3, 5, 6 or 8-inch casters : NOTE: All measurements are in inches. The front seat to floor heights are approximate to +1/4-inch. 6-IN...
Page 54 - NOTES
Page 55 - LIMITED WARRANTY; WARRANTY
5 5 LIMITED WARRANTY P L E A S E N O T E : T H E WA R R A N T Y B E L O W H A S B E E N D R A F T E D T O C O M P LY W I T H F E D E R A LL AW A P P L I C A B L E T O P R O D U C T S M A N U FA C T U R E D A F T E R J U LY 4 , 1 9 7 5 . This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user o...
