Invacare Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs manual Options, Installing the Seat Positioning Strap

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SECTION 11—OPTIONS

SECTION 11—OPTIONS

WARNING

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.

Installing the Seat Positioning Strap

WARNING

ALWAYS wear your positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is an option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat restraint), Invac- are strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safe- guard for the wheelchair user. The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, belt MUST be replaced immediately.

Standard and Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchairs

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 11.1.

1.Remove the bottom back upholstery screw from the wheelchair.

2.Position the seat positioning strap half between the back cane and back upholstery.

3.Secure the back upholstery and seat positioning strap half to the wheelchair with the existing back upholstery screw.

4.Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the opposite side of the wheelchair.

	Back Cane
Back Upholstery	Back Upholstery
Screw

Seat Positioning

Strap Half

FIGURE 11.1 Installing the Seat Positioning Strap - Standard and Heavy Duty/Extra Wide

Wheelchairs

Part No. 1114811

59 Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs

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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 Complete and mail the form on the next Register Your ProductCity State/Province Product Registration FormFold here Cut Along Line Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Restraints Special NotesSpecial Notes Important Notice Label LocationTypical Product Parameters LightweightTypical Product Parameters Anti-Tippers General GuidelinesStability All Models Operating Information Tire Pressure Weight Limitation Weight TrainingStability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsSafety/Handling of Wheelchairs Coping With Everyday Obstacles Do not tip the wheelchair without assistance Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardReaching and Leaning Backwards TippingMethod 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tubes Method 1 Wheelchair With Step TubesStairways Transferring To and From Other Seats EscalatorsUnfolding Unfolding and Folding WheelchairDo not allow upholstery to hang between the cross braces Folding WheelchairInspect/Adjust Initially Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGSafety Inspection Checklist Inspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Periodically TroubleshootingSuggested Maintenance Procedures MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Precautions Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Removing Installing/Removing Front RiggingsInstalling Front RiggingsBolt-In-Place Height Adjusting Footplate HeightSpring Button Height Fixed Frame Fixed FrameInstalling Impact Guards/Calf Strap Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest AssemblyReplacing Heel Loop Installing Impact Guards/Calf StrapFootrest shown Arms UsingReplacing Removing/Installing ArmrestsRemoving Armrest Installing ArmrestSeat and Back Installing Back Canes Lightweight Wheelchair OnlyReplacing Seat Upholstery Adjusting Seat WidthReplacing Back Upholstery Pivot Link Seat and Back Removing Upper Mounting Hardware Standard Wheelchair with Fixed FrameHeavy Duty Wheelchairs Removing Lower Mounting HardwarePivot Link Seat and Back Rear Wheels Removing/Installing Rear WheelsReplacing Rear Wheel Handrim Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel TireFront Casters Installing/Replacing/Adjusting Front Casters and ForksInstalling/Replacing Front Casters and Forks Replacing Front Casters Adjusting ForksReplacing Front Casters Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/TubeANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippersInstalling Anti-Tippers Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers- Anti-Tipper Length Adjusting the Anti-TippersUsing Patient Operated Disk Wheel Locks Using/Adjusting Disk Wheel LocksAdjusting Patient-Operated Wheel Locks Adjusting Patient-Operated Wheel LocksInstalling Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions Installing Wheel Lock Shoe ExtensionsChanging Seat-to-Floor Height Seat to FloorHeight Mounting Position Standard and Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchairs Installing the Seat Positioning StrapOptions Lightweight Wheelchairs Options Options Limited Warranty Made in Mexico