Invacare Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs manual Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING

When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Verify that grips are dry prior to use. Use of soap or ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly. Failure to observe this warning may result in injury to the user or bystanders.

7.Hand grips should be checked monthly for wear/looseness. Clean if desired.

8.Check upholstery for sagging, rips or tears.

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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 General Guidelines Stability All ModelsAnti-Tippers Operating Information Tire Pressure Weight Training Weight LimitationSAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Safety/Handling of WheelchairsStability and Balance 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 bracesSafety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Safety Inspection ChecklistInspect/Adjust Initially Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust MonthlyTroubleshooting Inspect/Adjust PeriodicallyMaintenance Maintenance Safety PrecautionsSuggested Maintenance Procedures Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Front Riggings Installing/Removing Front RiggingsInstalling RemovingAdjusting Footplate Height Spring Button HeightBolt-In-Place 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 BackAdjusting Seat Width Replacing Back UpholsteryReplacing Seat 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 HandrimInstalling/Replacing/Adjusting Front Casters and Forks Installing/Replacing Front Casters and ForksFront Casters Adjusting Forks Replacing Front CastersReplacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube Replacing Front CastersInstalling/Adjusting Anti-tippers Installing Anti-TippersANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks 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 Installing the Seat Positioning Strap OptionsStandard and Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchairs Lightweight Wheelchairs Options Options Limited Warranty Made in Mexico