Invacare SX5 manual Installing the Telescoping I.V. ROD Figure, Repositioning the Upper Attachment

OPTIONS

SECTION 11 OPTIONS

INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING I.V. ROD (FIGURE 4)

NOTE: Flip-back style arms will not flip back when used on the same side of the wheelchair as the telescoping I.V. rod.

WARNING

The telescoping I.V. rod/O2 holder MUST be checked weekly to ensure it is tightly secured to the wheelchair frame. If there is any looseness whatsoever, tighten the attachment hardware securely BEFORE using.

TELESCOPING I.V. ROD HOLDER ONLY - Make sure the telescoping I.V. rod is tightly locked BEFORE placing I.V. medication on the rod.

The telescoping I.V. rod is designed to support I.V. medication only. DO NOT use it to support objects other than I.V. medication.

INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING I.V. ROD

1.Determine if the telescoping I.V. rod will be mounted on the right or left side of the wheelchair.

NOTE: The telescoping I.V. rod is factory set for installation onto either the right side of a wheelchair with back upholstery mounted to the front of the back canes. Refer to REPOSITIONING THE UPPER ATTACHMENT in this procedure if any other mounting position is desired.

2.Position the I.V. rod mounting bracket on the step tube on the side determined in STEP 1.

3.Loosely install the lug screw, spacer and locknut that secure the mounting bracket to the back cane.

4.Remove the top phillips screw and washer from the back upholstery.

5.Line up the mounting holes in the back cane, back upholstery and upper attachment.

6.Reinstall the washer and phillips screw and securely tighten.

7.Securely tighten all attaching hardware.

8.Loosen the adjustment knob and position the I.V. rod to the desired height and securely tighten the adjustment knob.

REPOSITIONING THE UPPER ATTACHMENT

1.With the Telescoping I.V. rod in the lowest position, align the hole of the outer tube with the phillips screw of the inner tube. Remove phillips screw and set aside.

2.Remove the inner tube from the outer tube.

NOTE: Take note of the position and orientation of the height adjustment assembly before removing. The height adjustment assembly must be positioned to face away from the wheelchair when installed.

3.Firmly grasp the height adjustment assembly and Pull to remove from the outer tube.

4.Slide the upper attachment UP off of the outer tube.

5.Rotate the upper attatchment 180° and reinstall onto the outer tube.

6.Reverse STEPS 1-4 to reassemble the telescoping I.V. rod.

Tracer® SX5 54 Part No. 1110550