Page 2 - WARNING; SPECIAL NOTES
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 2 Part No. 1054916 SPECIAL NOTES WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING ANDUNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDER-STAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACTA HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER, TECHNICAL PERSONNELOR INVACARE TOP END ...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part No. 1054916 3 T-3™ and T-4™ Series TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ............................................................................... 2 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS ................................................... 4 PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES...
Page 4 - REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT!; The benefits of registering:; protected as required by applicable laws and regulations.
PROCEDURE 7 - FOOTREST PROCEDURE 7 - FOOTREST PROCEDURE 7 - FOOTREST PROCEDURE 7 - FOOTREST PROCEDURE 7 - FOOTREST ............................................................ ............................................................ ............................................................ .....
Page 5 - PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM; Complete and mail this form; Fold
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Page 6 - Cut Along Line; Invacare Product Registration Form
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Page 7 - TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS; NOTE: All specifications are approximate.; T-3 TENNIS ADJUSTABLE; Back Height Ranges; TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
Part No. 1054916 7 T-3™ and T-4™ Series TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS *15 x 15-inch Seat Frame with complete package. NOTE: All specifications are approximate. T-3 TENNIS ELITE T-3 TENNIS ADJUSTABLE 12 to 19-inches in 1-inch increments12 to 18-inches in 1-inch increments 17 t...
Page 8 - Tires; See current order form
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 8 Part No. 1054916 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS *15 x 15-inch Seat Frame with complete package. Seat Width:Seat Depth:Seat-to-Floor Front:Rear: Back Style:Back Height Ranges Fixed Back:Low Back:Medium Back:High Back: Wheel Base:Footrests:Side - Wheel Clearance:Rear Axle:Center of ...
Page 10 - STABILITY; DO NOT use this product or any available optional; STABILITY WARNINGS; GENERAL GUIDELINES
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 10 Part No. 1054916 STABILITY GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operationand use of this product. DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructionsand any additional inst...
Page 13 - SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS; the most important consideration for all.; STABILITY AND BALANCE; the chair and then reversing it in a straight line.
Part No. 1054916 13 T-3™ and T-4™ Series GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 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 th...
Page 15 - Front of; LENGTHENING; PROCEDURE 1; UNOCCUPIED; Center of Gravity; FORWARD
Part No. 1054916 15 T-3™ and T-4™ Series Adjustable Models Only. LENGTHENING WHEELBASE will increase the stability and maintain standard maneuver- ability of the chair. SHORTENING WHEELBASE will decrease the stability, increase the maneuverability and distribute additional weight onto the rear wheel...
Page 16 - DO NOT tilt the chair without assistance.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 16 Part No. 1054916 Position wheelchair as close as possible to thedesired object. Point front caster forward tocreate the longest possible wheelbase. Reachback only as far as your arm will extend withoutchanging your sitting position. Reaching, Bending - Backwards. WARNING DO N...
Page 17 - Roll the wheelchair backward and; SLOWLY; lower the wheelchair in one continuous move-; STAIRWAYS
Part No. 1054916 17 T-3™ and T-4™ Series WARNING When lowering the front caster ofthe wheelchair, DO NOT let thewheelchair drop the last few inchesto the ground. This could result ininjury to the occupant and/or dam-age to the wheelchair. Roll the wheelchair backward and SLOWLY lower the wheelchair ...
Page 18 - Position the chair as close as possible along side the
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 18 Part No. 1054916 TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS WARNING BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precautionshould be taken to reduce the gap distance. Align the front caster parallel tothe object you are transferring onto. Also be certain the whe...
Page 19 - SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST; SAFETY INSPECTION
Part No. 1054916 19 T-3™ and T-4™ Series This Procedure includes the following:Safety Inspection ChecklistTroubleshootingMaintenance SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST NOTE: Every six (6) months take your wheelchair to a qualified dealer for a thorough inspection andservicing. Regular cleaning will reveal ...
Page 20 - TROUBLESHOOTING
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 20 Part No. 1054916 CHAIR CHAIR SLUGGISH CASTER SQUEAKS LOOSENESS SOLUTIONS VEERS VEERS TURN OR FLUTTERS AND IN CHAIR RIGHT LEFT PERFORMANCE RATTLES X X X X Check tires for correct and equal pressure. X X X X Check for loose stem nuts. X X Check spokes and nipples. TROUBLESHOOTI...
Page 21 - MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; , or other penetrating lubricants on quick-
Part No. 1054916 21 T-3™ and T-4™ Series MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING After making adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly tightenedBEFORE using the wheelchair. CAUTION DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could causedamage to the frame tubing....
Page 22 - upholstery is even with the top of the back canes.; TIGHTER; Securely latch the back upholstery to the fastening flaps.; BACK; FIGURE 1 - ADJUSTING/REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY; Fastening Flap
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 22 Part No. 1054916 BACK PROCEDURE 3 This Procedure includes the following:Adjusting/Replacing Back UpholsteryFolding BackBack Height AdjustmentBack Angle Adjustment WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure allattaching hardware is tightened sec...
Page 23 - REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY; Install NEW fastening flaps onto the back canes.; Back MUST be locked securely in place before using the chair.; Back Cane; FIGURE 2 - FOLDING BACK; PROCEDURE 3
Part No. 1054916 23 T-3™ and T-4™ Series REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY 1. Unlatch the two (2) fastening flaps that secure the top of the back upholstery to the back canes. 2. Remove the fastening flaps from the back canes by lifting straight up.3. Remove the seat cushion.4. Separate bottom of back uphol...
Page 24 - canes and remove from the back canes.; Original Back; Reinstall the fastening flaps onto the back canes.; FIGURE 3 - BACK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT; NOTE: This procedure is for fold down back chairs only.; HOLE NUMBER
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 24 Part No. 1054916 BACK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 3) NOTE: This procedure is for adjustable back chairs only.NOTE: Note tautness of back upholstery for reinstallation. 1. Unlatch the two (2) fastening flaps that secure the top of the back upholstery to the back canes and remove...
Page 25 - angle mounting bracket to adjust the cam.
Part No. 1054916 25 T-3™ and T-4™ Series FIGURE 4 - BACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT 94° BACK ANGLE TO SEAT RAIL Back Cane Indexing Notch Cam Back Angle Bracket Seat Rail TOP Hex Screw and Locknut 90° BACK ANGLE TO SEAT RAIL Back Cane Indexing Notch Cam Back Angle Bracket Seat Rail TOP Hex Screw and Locknut 77...
Page 26 - right and left sides of the chair frame.; Fastening Flaps; FIGURE 1 - SEAT UPHOLSTERY REPLACEMENT; Chair Frame; SEAT
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 26 Part No. 1054916 SEAT PROCEDURE 4 This Procedure includes the following:Seat Upholstery ReplacementRear Seat Height AdjustmentFront Seat Height Adjustment SEAT UPHOLSTERY REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 1) 1. Remove the seat cushion and back upholstery from the chair.2. Place the chair o...
Page 27 - REAR SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT; HOLE; FIGURE 2 - REAR SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT - BEFORE 2001; FIGURE 3 - REAR SEAT HEIGHT
Part No. 1054916 27 T-3™ and T-4™ Series After 2000 (FIGURE 3) 1. Loosen the locknut at the front of the seat. 2. Loosen both spreader bar screws.3. Loosen both seat angle screws.4. Adjust the spreader bar to the desired position. 5. Tighten the seat angle screws, spreader bar screws and the locknut...
Page 28 - FRONT SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT; FIGURE 4 - FRONT SEAT HEIGHT
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 28 Part No. 1054916 FRONT SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT NOTE: This procedure is for T-3 Adjustable models ONLY. WARNING The position of the footrest, camber tube, seat height, the tautness of the backupholstery, as well as the user's condition are directly related to the chair's stabil...
Page 29 - RIGID CLOTHING GUARD REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 2); CLOTHING GUARDS
Part No. 1054916 29 T-3™ and T-4™ Series RIGID CLOTHING GUARD REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 2) 1. Remove rear wheels if necessary. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in PROCEDURE 6 of this manual. 2. Remove seat cushion from chair.3. Install the clothing guard clamps to the chair as shown in FIGURE 2 wi...
Page 30 - WHEELS
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 30 Part No. 1054916 PROCEDURE 6 WHEELS This Procedure includes the following:Removing/Installing Rear WheelsAdjusting Quick-Release AxleInstalling/Adjusting the Quad-Release AxleHandrim ReplacementRepairing/Replacing Rear Wheel, Tire/TubeOpening/Closing ClampsDetermining Toe In/...
Page 32 - locking pins are fully released.; procedure of the manual.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 32 Part No. 1054916 PROCEDURE 6 WHEELS INSTALLING/ADJUSTING QUAD-RELEASE AXLES INSTALLING (FIGURE 3) 1. Remove rear wheel and the existing quick-release axle from the chair.2. Depress detent pin in the quick-release axle and slide the quick-release axle through the wheel hub. 3....
Page 33 - ING THE REAR WHEELS in this procedure of the manual.; Removing Play From Rear Wheels.; REMOVING PLAY; Reduces Play; PROCEDURE 6
Part No. 1054916 33 T-3™ and T-4™ Series ADJUSTING (FIGURE 4) Adjusting Quad-Release Handles In And/Or Out. 1. Remove rear wheel and quad-release axle from the chair, refer to REMOVING/INSTALL- ING THE REAR WHEELS in this procedure of the manual. 2. Loosen the locking screw.3. Make the following adj...
Page 34 - WHEELS in this procedure of the manual.; remove the locknuts that secure the handrim to the rear wheel.; DO NOT inflate tire until handrim is completely assembled.; Repeat procedure for opposite rear; Allen Screw
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 34 Part No. 1054916 PROCEDURE 6 WHEELS FIGURE 5 - HANDRIM REPLACEMENT HANDRIM REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 5) 1. Remove the rear wheel from the chair, refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in this procedure of the manual. WARNING Tire MUST be deflated before any disassembly proced...
Page 35 - Hex Screw and Locknut; STANDARD CAMBER CLAMPS; Lever
Part No. 1054916 35 T-3™ and T-4™ Series STANDARD FIGURE 6 - OPENING/CLOSING CLAMPS Hex Screw and Locknut WHEELS OPENING/CLOSING CLAMPS (FIGURE 6) WARNING QUICK RELEASE LEVERS - Make sure the quick-release levers are in the CLOSEDposition BEFORE using the wheelchair, otherwise personal injury or dam...
Page 37 - ADJUSTING TOE IN/TOE OUT; CAUTION; for a description of a locked out axle tube.; NO ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED; Axle Tube - LOCKED OUT by; BEEN CHANGED; CAMBER INSERTS
Part No. 1054916 37 T-3™ and T-4™ Series ADJUSTING TOE IN/TOE OUT DEGREE OF CAMBER HAS BEEN CHANGED - T-3 ADJUSTABLEMODELS AND T-3 ELITE MODELS WITH ADJUSTABLE CAMBERTUBES ONLY Axle Tube Positioning For 0°/3°, 0°/6°, 3°/6° Or 9°/12° Camber Inserts(FIGURE 8). CAUTION DO NOT rotate the axle tube if th...
Page 38 - Rotate UP Only
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 38 Part No. 1054916 PROCEDURE 6 WHEELS FIGURE 9 - ADJUSTING TOE IN/TOE OUT - DEGREE OF CAMBER HAS BEEN CHANGED Axle Tube Positioning For 0°/9°, 0°/12°, 3°/9°, 6°/9° , 3°/12° Or 6°/12° Camber Inserts (FIGURE 9). 1. Open the camber clamps. Refer to OPENING/CLOSING CLAMPS in this p...
Page 40 - LOWER DEGREE OF CAMBER; Axle Tube - Will Rotate UP Only; HIGHER DEGREE OF CAMBER; Axle Tube - Will Rotate DOWN Only
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 40 Part No. 1054916 WARNING QUICK RELEASE LEVERS - Make sure the quick release levers are pointingtowards the rear of the wheelchair and are in the CLOSED position BEFOREusing the wheelchair, otherwise personal injury or damage to the wheelchairmay result.STANDARD - Make sure th...
Page 41 - for the opposite camber insert.; CAMBER; Reinstall the rear wheel into the camber insert.; (12 indexing marks) of the camber inserts outside of the axle tube.; Wheelchairs equipped with 0; OUT - DEGREE OF CAMBER HAS BEEN CHANGED
Part No. 1054916 41 T-3™ and T-4™ Series T-3 ELITE AND T-4 MODELS WITH FIXED CAMBER (FIGURE 11) 1. Loosen the set screw that secures the camber insert to the camber tube.2. Using an "L" square, rotate the camber insert until the flat edge of the camber insert is at a 90-degree angle with the...
Page 42 - FIGURE 12 - REPOSITIONING CAMBER INSERTS; in this procedure of the manual.; Camber Insert; for the opposite side of the wheelchair.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 42 Part No. 1054916 FIGURE 12 - REPOSITIONING CAMBER INSERTS (ADJUSTING REAR WHEEL CAMBER) Axle Tube * Refer to ADJUSTING TOE IN/TOE OUT in this procedure of the manual. Camber Insert - Rotate 180 o Rear View of Wheelchair Indexing Ring Frame Bracket Camber Insert Adjustment Deg...
Page 43 - LENGTHENING THE WHEELBASE; will increase the stability and maintain standard; SHORTENING THE WHEELBASE; will increase the maneuverability and distribute; FIGURE 13 - ADJUSTING WHEELBASE LENGTH (ADJUSTING CENTER; SHORTENING
Part No. 1054916 43 T-3™ and T-4™ Series ADJUSTING WHEELBASE LENGTH (ADJUSTING CENTEROF GRAVITY) (FIGURE 13) NOTE: This procedure is for T-3 Adjustable models and T-3 Elite models with adjustable camber tubes ONLY. WARNING The position of the footrest, camber tube, seat height, the tautness of the b...
Page 45 - ADJUSTING WHEELBASE WIDTH - CAMBER TUBE 2000
Part No. 1054916 45 T-3™ and T-4™ Series WHEELS ADJUSTING WHEELBASE WIDTH - CAMBER TUBE 2000 NOTE: The wheelbase width can be increased/decreased by 1-inch. 1. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in this procedure of the manual. 2. Torque the axle nut to increase/decreas...
Page 46 - FIGURE 15 - REPLACING AXLE TUBE; CAMBER TUBE; with the frame bracket.
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 46 Part No. 1054916 Notch in Axle TubeTwoards Rear of Wheelchair Camber Insert Indexing Ring Camber Clamp Camber Tube Adjustment Ring REAR OF WHEELCHAIR Slot in Axle Tube Adjustment Ring Camber Clamp Camber Insert FIGURE 15 - REPLACING AXLE TUBE Frame Bracket Camber Tube Camber ...
Page 47 - ADJUSTING FRONT CASTER HEIGHT (FIGURE 18)
Part No. 1054916 47 T-3™ and T-4™ Series WHEELS FRONT CASTER REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 17) 1. Remove the bolt and locknut that secure the front caster to the mounting fork. 2. Remove the front caster and axle spacers from the mounting fork. 3. Install the NEW front caster and spacers onto the mounting for...
Page 48 - fork, and spacer in the headtube of the wheelchair.; Repeat this procedure for the opposite; RELEASE CASTERS
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 48 Part No. 1054916 1. Remove the bolt and locknut that secure the front caster and the two (2) spacers to the fork.2. Remove the dust cover on the top of the head tube.3. While holding the fork and using a socket wrench, remove the locknut that secures the fork, and spacer in t...
Page 49 - REPLACING THE HIGH/LOW MOUNT WHEEL LOCK; the chair frame and engage the wheel lock.; FIGURE 20 - WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT
Part No. 1054916 49 T-3™ and T-4™ Series WHEELS WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 20) NOTE: Performance chairs with camber may encounter difficulty if installing LOW Mount wheel lockswhen engaging in any contact sport. Before adjusting or replacing the High/Low mount wheel locks,ensure that ...
Page 50 - FOOTREST
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 50 Part No. 1054916 FOOTREST FOOTREST PROCEDURE 7 This Procedure includes the following:Installing/Using/Adjusting the Fixed Footrest - After 4/2000T-3 Tennis Elite Individual Footplates - Before 4/2000T-3 Tennis Adjustable Footrest System - Before 4/2000 WARNING After ANY adjus...
Page 51 - side of the wheelchair.; TITANIUM
Part No. 1054916 51 T-3™ and T-4™ Series INSTALLING/USING FOOTREST - T-4 ELITE AND T-4 TITANIUM 1. Remove the hex screws from the mounting bracket.2. Position the upper support tube on the underside of the wheelchair frame.3. Position the mounting bracket on top of the wheelchair frame.4. Install th...
Page 53 - CHANGING FOOTPLATE ANGLE; Repositioning Footplate.; INDIVIDUAL FOOTPLATES -
Part No. 1054916 53 T-3™ and T-4™ Series PROCEDURE 7 FOOTREST FOOTREST CHANGING FOOTPLATE ANGLE 1. Loosen, but do not remove the button screws and locknuts that secure the footplates to the footplate system mounting bracket. 2. Adjust the footplate to the desired angle for the user.3. Tighten the bu...
Page 56 - NOTE: The footplate clamps are located under the footplates.; REPLACING INDIVIDUAL FOOTPLATES
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 56 Part No. 1054916 FOOTREST PROCEDURE 7 T-3 TENNIS ADJUSTABLE FOOTREST SYSTEM - BEFORE4/2000 (FIGURE 4) WARNING The position of the footrest, camber tube and rear seat height, as well as thetautness of the back upholstery are directly related to the chairs stability. Anychange ...
Page 57 - the footplate weldment.; REPLACING SEAT ADJUSTMENT WELDMENT; the seat adjustment weldment.
Part No. 1054916 57 T-3™ and T-4™ Series FOOTREST PROCEDURE 7 REPLACING FOOTPLATE WELDMENT 1. Loosen, but do not remove the button screws and locknuts that secure the footplates to the footplate weldment. 2. Slide the footplates off of the footplate weldment.3. Loosen, but do not remove the two (2) ...
Page 58 - ANGLE ADJUSTMENT OR REPLACEMENT
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 58 Part No. 1054916 Footplate Weldment Chair Frame Half Clamp Seat Adjustment Weldment Half Clamp Hex Bolt Set Screws - Loosen, But Do Not Remove Adjustment Bracket Set Screws - Loosen, But Do Not Remove Set Screws - Loosen, But Do Not Remove Button Screws Locknuts FOOTREST PROC...
Page 59 - FIGURE 1 - REPLACING/ADJUSTING FIXED ANTI-TIPPER SWIVEL CASTER; Clearance; OPEN POSITION
Part No. 1054916 59 T-3™ and T-4™ Series FIGURE 1 - REPLACING/ADJUSTING FIXED ANTI-TIPPER SWIVEL CASTER - T-3 ELITE WITH FIXED CAMBER TUBE 1/4 to 1/2-inch Clearance Rear Swivel Caster Fixed Anti-Tipper Bar Quick-Release Lever OPEN POSITION CLOSED POSITION This Procedure includes the following:Replac...
Page 61 - PROCEDURE 8; INSTALLING/ADJUSTING REMOVABLE ANTI-TIPPER
Part No. 1054916 61 T-3™ and T-4™ Series PROCEDURE 8 OPTIONAL ANTI-TIPPER INSTALLING/ADJUSTING REMOVABLE ANTI-TIPPER T-3 ADJUSTABLE - AFTER 2001 (FIGURE 2) WARNING If the rear wheel size, rear wheel camber or the position of the adjustable axlecamber bar is changed, the rear swivel caster MUST be re...
Page 62 - position of the adjustable axle position camber bar.; Mounting Holes; ALL T-3 ELITE MODELS WITH ADJUSTABLE AXLES AND T-3
T-3™ and T-4™ Series 62 Part No. 1054916 ALL T-3 ELITE MODELS WITH ADJUSTABLE AXLES AND T-3ADJUSTABLE MODELS MANUFACTURED BEFORE 2001 (FIGURE 3) 1. Press in the two (2) push pins on the anti-tipper and insert the anti-tipper into the chair frame. 2. Position the NEW anti-tipper to one (1) of two (2)...
Page 63 - LIMITED WARRANTY; WARRANTY
Part No. 1054916 63 T-3™ and T-4™ Series LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW 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 specifi...
