Invacare XP6520, XP6500 manual Lifting/Stairways

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SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

WARNING

DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant.

Roll the wheelchair forward and SLOWLY lower the wheelchair in one continuous movement. Push the wheelchair forward until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb.

WARNING

Make sure anti-tipper wheels are pointing down towards the ground/floor before using the wheelchair.

Turn the anti-tipper wheels down towards the ground/floor.

Lifting/Stairways

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using a stairway. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors. If moving a power wheelchair between floors by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be removed and transported independently of the power wheelchair.

Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the stairs. ProBasics recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations.

Use ONLY secure, nondetachable parts for hand-hold supports.

It is strongly recommended to lift the wheelchair only by the rear frame and the front forks - otherwise injury or damage may occur.

DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.

The weight of the wheelchair without the user and batteries is between 80 and 127 lbs.

Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is NOT available or lifting the wheelchair is necessary:

NOTE: When using a stairway to move the wheelchair, seat and any accessories, move all wheelchair components away from the stairway prior to reassembly.

1.Remove the occupant from the wheelchair.

2.Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing the Battery Boxes on page 49.

3.If necessary, fold the wheelchair. Refer to Transporting the Wheelchair on page 61.

4.Bend your knees and keep your back straight.

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Contents XP6500 XP6520 Page Table of Contents Wheelchair Operation Front RiggingsArms Seat and BackLimited Warranty BatteriesCLUTCH/MOTOR Lock Wheel LocksSignal Word Meaning Special NotesSpecial Notes Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat RestraintsSpecial Notes Typical Product Parameters XP6500 XP6520Label Locations Important NoticeOperating Information Controller Settings/Repair or ServiceGeneral Guidelines General Guidelines Batteries Electrical AccessoriesTire Pressure Charging Batteries Grounding Instructions Rain TestWeight Training Weight LimitationEMI Information EMI InformationEMI Information Coping With Everyday Obstacles SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsStability and Balance Tipping Tipping CurbsLifting/Stairways Transferring to and From Other Seats Escalators WarningPercentage of Weight Distribution Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardReaching and Bending Backward Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardInspect/Adjust Initially Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGSafety Inspection Checklists Inspect/Adjust Periodically Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Monthly Symptom Probable Cause Solutions Troubleshooting MechanicalTroubleshooting Guide Checking Battery Charge Level DON’TJoystick Switches and Indicators Wheelchair OperationJoystick Switches and Indicators Information Gauge DisplayWheelchair Operation Display Description Definition Comments Turning the Power On/Off Using the HornUsing the Joystick to Drive the Chair Operating the WheelchairMovement Action ReverseFront Riggings Installing/Removing/Using the Footrest/LegrestInstalling Removing Adjusting the Footrest HeightUsing Raising/Lowering the Legrest Assembly Replacing the Heel LoopRaising/Lowering the Legrest Assembly Adjusting Armrest Height ArmsSwing-Back Arms Replacing Armrest PadSeat Depth Number of Screws Seat and BackReplacing the Seat Upholstery Replacing the Back Upholstery Replacing the Back UpholsteryAdjusting the Back Height Adjusting the Back HeightReplacing Seat Positioning Strap Replacing Seat Positioning StrapJoystick Preparing the Joystick for UseRepositioning the Joystick Repositioning the JoystickAdjusting Forks CastersWhen to Charge Batteries BatteriesTools Quantity Comments Description and Use of Battery ChargersCharging Batteries Connecting the Battery Charger Recommended Battery TypesQTY Volts Battery Remarks Width Replacing the BatteriesImmediately Removing/Installing the Battery BoxesCleaning Battery Terminals Installing/Removing Battery Tray Removing/Installing Battery BoxesInstalling/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery Boxes Tool QTY CommentsConnecting Battery Cables Installing/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery BoxesBatteries Replacing Battery Box Retaining Strap Replacing Battery Box Retaining Strap CLUTCH/MOTOR Lock Engaging/Disengaging the ClutchesWheel Locks Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel LocksInstalling/Adjusting Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel Locks ANTI-TIPPERS Installing/Removing/Adjusting Anti-TippersAdjusting Height Installing/Removing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers Unfolding/Folding the Wheelchair TransportingTransporting the Wheelchair Transporting the Wheelchair Limited Warranty Probasics