Invacare Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs, Lightweight manual Arms, Using

SECTION 5—ARMS

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.

Using or Replacing Flip-Back Armrest (Lightweight Wheelchairs Only)

WARNING

DO NOT operate or replace flip-back armrest when wheelchair is folded - otherwise injury or damage may result.

Ensure armrest is securely locked into arm socket and armrest release button locks into place before using.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1.

Using

1.Push down on front of armrest to ensure it is fully seated in front socket.

NOTE: STEP 1 is needed to prevent the release button from hanging up on the socket.

2.Press in armrest release button located on armrest front tube.

3.Rotate front of armrest up and out of arm socket.

NOTE: Armrest can rotate back approximately 90°.

4.To prepare armrest for use, rotate armrest downward, making sure front tube of armrest inserts into arm socket.

5.Push armrest down until release button snaps into arm socket.

6.Ensure armrest is securely locked into arm socket and armrest release button locks into place before using.

Armrest		Armrest
Rear Tube		Release Button
		(Front or Back
		of Armrest
	Armrest	Front Tube)
	Front Tube	Arm Socket

Armrest Mounting Bracket Hex Screw
Armrest	Inside of
Rear Tube
	Chair
Nut

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FIGURE 5.1 Using or Replacing Flip-Back Armrest (Lightweight Wheelchairs Only)

Part No. 1114811 37 Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs