Page 2 - WARNING
Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 2 Part No 1148078 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 YOUR INVACARE DEALER OR INVACARE CUSTOMER SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS E...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No 1148078 3 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 6TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................... 8 Tyre Pressure Conversion .................
Page 6 - SPECIAL NOTES; NOTICE; THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO; SIGNAL WORD
SPECIAL NOTES Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 6 Part No 1148078 SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. Refer to the table below for definitions of the signal words. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONT...
Page 8 - TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS; NOTE: All specifications are approximate.
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 8 Part No 1148078 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS NOTE: All specifications are approximate. CROSSFIRE T6 CROSSFIRE TITANIUM CROSSFIRE ALL TERRAIN FRAME: 6061T6 Aluminum Grade 9 Titanium 6061T6 Aluminum FRONT FRAME: Tapered front end (Standard), V-St...
Page 10 - Tyre Pressure Conversion; NOTE: PSI rating is printed on the side of the tyre.
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 10 Part No 1148078 Tyre Pressure Conversion NOTE: PSI rating is printed on the side of the tyre. NOTE: Conversion formula: 1 psi = 6.895 kPa (appox. 7 kPa). PSI KILOPASCALS 50 345 55 379 60 414 65 448 70 483 75 517 80 552 85 586 90 621 95 655 1...
Page 11 - SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES; operation and use of this product.; Stability Warning
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No 1148078 11 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES WARNING SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product. DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first co...
Page 12 - Operating Information; DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 12 Part No 1148078 Operating Information To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before at...
Page 13 - Tyre Pressure and Information; A weight limitation label is on the camber tube of the chair.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No 1148078 13 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is an option on this wheelchair (yo...
Page 14 - SECTION 2—SAFE HANDLING; Stability and Balance
SECTION 2—SAFE HANDLING Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 14 Part No 1148078 SECTION 2—SAFE HANDLING “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 ...
Page 15 - manoeuvrability of the wheelchair.; Coping with Everyday Obstacles
SECTION 2—SAFE HANDLING Part No 1148078 15 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 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.The position of the footrest, camber tube, back angle, the tautness of the back u...
Page 16 - A Note to Wheelchair Assistants; Reaching, Leaning and Bending
SECTION 2—SAFE HANDLING Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 16 Part No 1148078 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to use good body mechanics. Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenever tilting the wheelchair or traversing curbs, or other i...
Page 17 - Tipping; in injury to the occupant.; this
SECTION 2—SAFE HANDLING Part No 1148078 17 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs Tipping WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant. When tipping the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp t...
Page 18 - Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly; Stairways; has been rolled away from the stairway.
SECTION 2—SAFE HANDLING Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 18 Part No 1148078 WARNING When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the wheelchair. Roll the wheelchair backwa...
Page 19 - Transferring To and From Other Seats
SECTION 2—SAFE HANDLING Part No 1148078 19 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 5. If equipped, turn the anti-tippers down. Refer to Footrest on page 25 in this manual. WARNING DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur. Transferring To and From Other Seats ...
Page 20 - SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION; Safety Inspection Checklist; and wear, and should be replaced if damaged.; Inspect Initially
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 20 Part No 1148078 SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION NOTE: Every six months, 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...
Page 21 - Inspect/Adjust Weekly
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION Part No 1148078 21 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs ❑ Inspect spokes for bent or broken spokes. ❑ Ensure all spokes are uniformly tight. ❑ Clean upholstery and armrests. ❑ Inspect wheel/fork assembly for proper tension by spinning caster; caster should come to a gradual stop....
Page 22 - Inspect/Adjust Periodically; Troubleshooting; SOLUTIONS
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 22 Part No 1148078 ❑ Loosen/tighten locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop. ❑ Ensure wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture. ❑ Ensure casters are free of debris. ❑ Check that all labels are present and legible. Replace i...
Page 23 - Maintenance; Maintenance Safety Precautions; or; sidewall of the tyre.; Recommended tyre pressure is listed on the sidewall of the tyre.; CAUTION
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION Part No 1148078 23 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs Maintenance Maintenance Safety Precautions WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur. CAUTION DO NOT overti...
Page 24 - Handrim Replacement on page 41.
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 24 Part No 1148078 6. Regularly check for loose spokes in the rear wheels. If loose, have them adjusted. Contact a qualified technician or Invacare customer support at the telephone numbers on the back of this manual. 7. Periodically check han...
Page 25 - SECTION 4—FOOTREST; Adjusting/Replacing Standard Footrest; Loosen the allen screw of the two; Replacing the Footrest; Adjusting/Replacing Standard; when using the wheelchair.; Adjusting the Footrest
SECTION 4—FOOTREST Part No 1148078 25 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs SECTION 4—FOOTREST WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.ALWAYS perform this procedure in the presence of an ass...
Page 26 - Installing/Adjusting Optional Clamp on Raised Footrest; Installing; Installing/Adjusting Optional; Adjusting
SECTION 4—FOOTREST Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 26 Part No 1148078 Installing/Adjusting Optional Clamp on Raised Footrest NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.2. Installing 1. Install the two half clamps onto either side of the wheelchair frame approximately 2-inches (5.08 cm) above existing ...
Page 27 - Adjusting Footplate Angle; secure the footplate to the two footrest tubes.; Adjusting Footplate Depth; NOTE: Observe the angle of footplate for reinstallation.
SECTION 4—FOOTREST Part No 1148078 27 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs Adjusting Footplate Angle 1. Loosen, but DO NOT remove the two mounting screws and locknuts (not shown) that secure the footplate to the two footrest tubes. 2. Position the footplate to the necessary angle to accommodate the user. 3....
Page 28 - SECTION 5—ARMS; result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.; cane mounting bracket.
SECTION 5—ARMS Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 28 Part No 1148078 SECTION 5—ARMS WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.DO NOT attempt to lift or tilt a wheelchair by using any remova...
Page 29 - Adjusting Swingaway Padded Armrest Height; Remove the half arm from the arm socket.
SECTION 5—ARMS Part No 1148078 29 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs Adjusting Swingaway Padded Armrest Height NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.2. 1. Remove the half arm from the arm socket. 2. Remove the mounting bolt, two washers and locknut mounted in the arm socket that determine the swinga...
Page 30 - SECTION 6—BACK; Unfolding/Folding the Back; Back MUST be locked securely in place before using the wheelchair.; wheelchair until it locks into place.; Back Angle Adjustment
SECTION 6—BACK Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 30 Part No 1148078 SECTION 6—BACK WARNING ALWAYS perform these procedures in the presence of an assistant. The position of the footrest, camber tube, back angle, the tautness of the back upholstery as well as the user's condition are directly related to th...
Page 31 - bracket to the seat rail and the back cane.
SECTION 6—BACK Part No 1148078 31 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 1. Loosen, but DO NOT remove the locknuts and hex screws that secure the back angle bracket to the seat rail and the back cane. 2. Loosen the top locknut and slide the top hex screw away from the back angle bracket to adjust the cam. 3. ...
Page 32 - Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery; to the chart in General Guidelines on page 11 of this manual.; The Adjustable Tension Straps; • The third is a sacral support depending; Replacing Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery; Slide the back canes out of the back uprights.
SECTION 6—BACK Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 32 Part No 1148078 Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery WARNING The position of the footrest, seat angle, back angle, seating system/upholstery, caster size and position, rear wheel size and position, use of anti-tippers, as well as the user condition direct...
Page 33 - Stand behind the wheelchair and perform the following:; fastening straps to the front of the adjustable back upholstery.; Removing/Installing Foldover Back Upholstery
SECTION 6—BACK Part No 1148078 33 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 5. Stand behind the wheelchair and perform the following: A. Slide anchor loop section of adjustable tension back upholstery up onto the left back cane with the upper grommet hole facing the rear of the wheelchair. B. Slide adjuster stra...
Page 34 - Removing Foldover Back Upholstery; Unfold the top of the back upholstery.; Installing Foldover Back Upholstery; Install the new back upholstery onto the back canes.
SECTION 6—BACK Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 34 Part No 1148078 Removing Foldover Back Upholstery 1. Unfasten the two fastening flaps that secure the bottom of the existing back upholstery to the back canes. 2. Unfold the top of the back upholstery. 3. Lift up on the existing back upholstery and remo...
Page 35 - Back Height Adjustment (Adjustable Backs Only); canes and remove from the back canes.; one of four heights depending on original back height:
SECTION 6—BACK Part No 1148078 35 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs Back Height Adjustment (Adjustable Backs Only) NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.5 NOTE: Observe the tautness of the back upholstery for reinstallation. 1. Unlatch the two fastening flaps that secure the top of the back upholst...
Page 36 - SECTION 7—SEAT; Replacing Adjustable Tension Seat Upholstery; NOTE: Right and left is determined by sitting in the wheelchair.
SECTION 7—SEAT Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 36 Part No 1148078 SECTION 7—SEAT WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur. Replacing Adjustable Tension Seat Upholstery WARNING The seat ...
Page 38 - SECTION 8—WHEELS; Removing/Installing Rear Wheels; away from the wheelchair.; Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
SECTION 8—WHEELS Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 38 Part No 1148078 SECTION 8—WHEELS WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. Removing/Installing Rear Wheels CAUTION Changing the size...
Page 39 - Adjusting Quick-Release Axles; Replacing Quad-Release Axles
SECTION 8—WHEELS Part No 1148078 39 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs Adjusting Quick-Release Axles NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.2. 1. Remove rear wheel and quick-release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 38. 2. Depress detent pin in the quick-relea...
Page 40 - Adjusting Quad-Release Handles; Adjusting Quad-Release; Removing Play from Rear Wheels
SECTION 8—WHEELS Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 40 Part No 1148078 Adjusting Quad-Release Handles NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.4. In and/or Out 1. Remove rear wheel and the quad-release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 38. 2. Loosen the locking ...
Page 41 - Handrim Replacement; Otherwise injury or damage may result.; and remove the locknuts that secure the handrim to the rear wheel.; Inflate tyre to correct psi rating on the sidewall of tyre.
SECTION 8—WHEELS Part No 1148078 41 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs Handrim Replacement NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.5. 1. Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 38. WARNING Tyre MUST be fully deflated before any disassembly procedures...
Page 42 - pers may be required.
SECTION 8—WHEELS Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 42 Part No 1148078 Repairing/Replacing Rear Wheel, Tyre/Tube WARNING Replacement of the tyre or tube MUST be performed by a qualified technician. CAUTION Changing the size of the rear wheels can affect the performance of the wheelchair. Contact Invacare ...
Page 44 - Repositioning the Camber Tube Mounting Brackets; camber tube mounting brackets to the camber tube supports.; Repositioning the Camber Tube Mounting Bracket Socket Screws; remains between the two socket screws.
SECTION 8—WHEELS Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 44 Part No 1148078 Repositioning the Camber Tube Mounting Brackets NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.7. 1. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 38. 2. Loosen but do not remove the four socket screws and washe...
Page 45 - Reversing the Camber Tube Mounting Bracket Direction
SECTION 8—WHEELS Part No 1148078 45 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 4. Align the desires mounting positions of the camber tube mounting brackets with the opening of the camber tube supports. 5. Install the four socket screws, washers, and lock washers into the desired mounting positions of both camber ...
Page 46 - Adjusting Wheelbase Width; Torque the axle nut to
SECTION 8—WHEELS Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 46 Part No 1148078 FIGURE 8.9 Reversing the Camber Tube Mounting Bracket Direction Adjusting Wheelbase Width NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.10. NOTE: Perform this procedure on one side of the wheelchair at a time for ease of adjustment. NOTE...
Page 47 - wheelchair may occur.; Removing the Camber Tube; Slide the camber tube from the camber tube mounting brackets.; Installing the Camber Tube; Insert the camber tube into the camber tube mounting brackets.
SECTION 8—WHEELS Part No 1148078 47 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs Removing/Installing/ the Camber Tube WARNING Camber tube mounting clamps - Make sure the mounting screws are securely tightened before using the wheelchair, otherwise personal injury or damage to the wheelchair may occur. NOTE: For thi...
Page 48 - Adjusting the Camber Tube; Stand behind the wheelchair to determine left or right.
SECTION 8—WHEELS Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 48 Part No 1148078 Adjusting the Camber Tube WARNING STANDARD and axle tube clamps - Make sure the hex screws are securely tight- ened before using the wheelchair, otherwise injury or damage to the wheelchair may occur. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to...
Page 49 - Determining Toe In/Toe Out; Centerlines of Rear Wheels
SECTION 8—WHEELS Part No 1148078 49 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs Determining Toe In/Toe Out NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.13. 1. Inflate all pneumatic tyres to recommended tyre pressures (listed on the sidewall of the tyre). 2. Measure the distance between the centerlines at the rear a...
Page 50 - Adjusting Fork Tension; B. Pivot both forks and casters to top of their arc simultaneously.
SECTION 8—WHEELS Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 50 Part No 1148078 Adjusting Fork Tension NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.14. 1. To properly tighten forks and guard against flutter, perform the following check on both forks: A. Tip back the wheelchair to floor. B. Pivot both forks and cast...
Page 51 - Standard Forks; Removing Front Caster; Using the mounting bolt, axle spacers; Suspension Forks; Removing the Caster; one mounting screw from fork.
SECTION 8—WHEELS Part No 1148078 51 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster Assemblies NOTE: If replacing a front caster note the mounting position of the existing front caster for installation of the new front caster. NOTE: Both front casters MUST be the same size ...
Page 52 - Installing the Caster; Align the caster with the desired mounting holes in the fork.; Apply Loctite 242 to the mounting screw.; Removing/Installing the Fork Assembly; Removing Fork Assembly; suspension fork bottom to access the locknut and washer.
SECTION 8—WHEELS Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 52 Part No 1148078 Installing the Caster 1. Align the caster with the desired mounting holes in the fork. 2. Insert the threaded bushing with mounting screw, through the two axle spacers and caster. DO NOT use excessive force. WARNING Use Loctite™242 whe...
Page 53 - Installing Fork Assembly; the elastomer and suspension fork bottom.
SECTION 8—WHEELS Part No 1148078 53 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs Installing Fork Assembly 1. Perform one of the following: • Standard Forks - Using a locknut and washer, secure the spacer and fork to the fork stem (Detail “A”). • Suspension Fork (Detail “B”) - a. Using a locknut and washer, secure t...
Page 54 - Use Loctite 242 when reinstalling the; Removing/Installing the
SECTION 8—WHEELS Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 54 Part No 1148078 Removing/Installing the Elastomers (Suspension Forks Only) CAUTION DO NOT use excessive force when removing/installing the threaded sleeve from/onto the fork. Damage to the threaded sleeve may occur. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to ...
Page 55 - SECTION 9—WHEEL LOCKS; Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel Locks; nician - otherwise injury or damage may occur.; Replacing the Wheel Lock; locks engage the wheel locks enough to hold the wheelchair.
SECTION 9—WHEEL LOCKS Part No 1148078 55 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs SECTION 9—WHEEL LOCKS WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel Locks WARNING If ...
Page 56 - Changing Wheel Lock Handle Position; Remove the front handle mounting
SECTION 9—WHEEL LOCKS Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 56 Part No 1148078 FIGURE 9.1 Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel Locks Changing Wheel Lock Handle Position NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.2. 1. Loosen, but DO NOT remove, the rear handle mounting screw. 2. Remove the front handle mounting sc...
Page 57 - Install set screw into upper stop position.
SECTION 9—WHEEL LOCKS Part No 1148078 57 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs Converting Wheel Lock From Push-to-Lock to Pull-to-Lock or Pull-to-Lock to Push-to-Lock NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.3. Converting From Push-to-Lock to Pull-to-Lock 1. Remove set screw from the lower stop position (...
Page 58 - SECTION 10—ANTI-TIPPER; tipping over backward causing serious injury or property damage.
SECTION 10—ANTI-TIPPER Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 58 Part No 1148078 SECTION 10—ANTI-TIPPER WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur. Adjusting/Replacing Anti-tipper WARNING Anti-t...
Page 59 - Replacing Anti-tipper; PART NUMBER
SECTION 10—ANTI-TIPPER Part No 1148078 59 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs Replacing Anti-tipper WARNING When anti-tippers are used, anti-tippers MUST be adjusted to maintain a 1-1/2 to 2-inch (3.81 and 5.08 cm) clearance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor. This spacing sh...
Page 60 - LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY IS EXTENDED ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF OUR PRODUCTS AND DOES NOT AFFECT STATUTORY RIGHTS.Invacare UK warrants the frames to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the original purchaser/user. All remaining components are warranted ...
