Invacare Lightweight manual General Guidelines, Stability All Models, Anti-Tippers

Page 14

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

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 completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner’s manuals, ser- vice manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equip- ment. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

Stability - All Models

The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one or any combination of the seven may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

NOTE: When changes to

 

 

CASTER POSITION

 

WHEEL POSITION

 

USER CONDITION

the left hand column occur,

SEAT DEPTH

CASTER SIZE

WHEEL SIZE

ANTI-TIPPERS

follow across the chart and

refer to the procedure that is

checked to maintain the

proper stability, safety and

handling of the wheelchair.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEAT DEPTH

•

X

X

X

X

N/A

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASTER SIZE

N/A

•

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASTER POSITION

N/A

X

•

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHEEL SIZE

N/A

X

X

•

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHEEL POSITION

N/A

X

X

X

•

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USER CONDITION

X

X

X

X

X

X

•

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The various seat-to-floor heights require specific settings depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel position, and front caster size/position. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

Anti-Tippers

Anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor heights. Refer to the charts in Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers on page 52 for correct usage and adjustment. If these requirements cannot be achieved, DO NOT use the wheelchair. Contact a qualified technician.

Page 13 Page 15
Image 14
Page 13 Page 15
Contents Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs Table of Contents Front Riggings Table of Contents Register Your Product Complete and mail the form on the nextProduct Registration Form City State/ProvinceFold here Cut Along Line Special Notes Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat RestraintsSpecial Notes Label Location Important NoticeLightweight Typical Product ParametersTypical Product Parameters Anti-Tippers General GuidelinesStability All Models Operating Information Tire Pressure Weight Training Weight LimitationStability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsSafety/Handling of Wheelchairs Coping With Everyday Obstacles Tipping Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardReaching and Leaning Backwards Do not tip the wheelchair without assistanceMethod 1 Wheelchair With Step Tubes Method 2 Wheelchair Without Step TubesStairways Escalators Transferring To and From Other SeatsUnfolding and Folding Wheelchair UnfoldingFolding Wheelchair Do not allow upholstery to hang between the cross bracesInspect/Adjust Initially Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGSafety Inspection Checklist Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust MonthlyTroubleshooting Inspect/Adjust PeriodicallySuggested Maintenance Procedures MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Precautions Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Front Riggings Installing/Removing Front RiggingsInstalling RemovingBolt-In-Place Height Adjusting Footplate HeightSpring Button Height Fixed Frame Fixed FrameRaising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly Installing Impact Guards/Calf StrapInstalling Impact Guards/Calf Strap Replacing Heel LoopFootrest shown Using ArmsRemoving/Installing Armrests ReplacingInstalling Armrest Removing ArmrestInstalling Back Canes Lightweight Wheelchair Only Seat and BackReplacing Seat Upholstery Adjusting Seat WidthReplacing Back Upholstery Pivot Link Seat and Back Removing Lower Mounting Hardware Standard Wheelchair with Fixed FrameHeavy Duty Wheelchairs Removing Upper Mounting HardwarePivot Link Seat and Back Removing/Installing Rear Wheels Rear WheelsReplacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire Replacing Rear Wheel HandrimFront Casters Installing/Replacing/Adjusting Front Casters and ForksInstalling/Replacing Front Casters and Forks Adjusting Forks Replacing Front CastersReplacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube Replacing Front CastersANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippersInstalling Anti-Tippers Adjusting the Anti-Tippers Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers- Anti-Tipper LengthUsing/Adjusting Disk Wheel Locks Using Patient Operated Disk Wheel LocksAdjusting Patient-Operated Wheel Locks Adjusting Patient-Operated Wheel LocksInstalling Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions Installing Wheel Lock Shoe ExtensionsSeat to Floor Changing Seat-to-Floor HeightHeight Mounting Position Standard and Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchairs Installing the Seat Positioning StrapOptions Lightweight Wheelchairs Options Options Limited Warranty Made in Mexico
Top Page Image Contents