Invacare XP6500, XP6520 manual Arms, Adjusting Armrest Height

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SECTION 7—ARMS

SECTION 7—ARMS

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that On/Off switch on the joystick is in the Off position.

Adjusting Armrest Height

WARNING

Make sure the height adjustment lever is in the locked position before using the wheelchair.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1.

1.Unlock the armrest by flipping the height adjustment lever on the top front of the armrest to the up (horizontal) position.

2.Adjust armrest to one of five positions.

NOTE: Height adjustment lever MUST be in the unlocked position when placing armrest into the arm assembly.

3.Lock the armrest by pressing the height adjustment lever into the down (vertical) position when the desired armrest height is achieved.

4.Repeat STEPS 1-3 for other armrest.

 

Armrest

Locked

Height Adjustment Lever

(Vertical)

 

Unlocked

(Horizontal)

FIGURE 7.1 Adjusting Armrest Height

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Contents XP6500 XP6520 Page Table of Contents Front Riggings Wheelchair OperationArms Seat and BackBatteries Limited WarrantyCLUTCH/MOTOR Lock Wheel LocksSpecial Notes Signal Word MeaningSpecial Notes Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat RestraintsSpecial Notes XP6500 XP6520 Typical Product ParametersImportant Notice Label LocationsGeneral Guidelines Controller Settings/Repair or ServiceOperating Information General Guidelines Tire Pressure Electrical AccessoriesBatteries Charging Batteries Rain Test Grounding InstructionsWeight Limitation Weight TrainingEMI Information EMI InformationEMI Information Stability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsCoping With Everyday Obstacles Tipping Curbs TippingLifting/Stairways Escalators Warning Transferring to and From Other SeatsReaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Percentage of Weight DistributionReaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Reaching and Bending BackwardSafety Inspection Checklists Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGInspect/Adjust Initially Inspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Periodically Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting MechanicalSymptom Probable Cause Solutions DON’T Checking Battery Charge LevelWheelchair Operation Joystick Switches and IndicatorsInformation Gauge Display Joystick Switches and IndicatorsWheelchair Operation Display Description Definition Comments Using the Horn Turning the Power On/OffUsing the Joystick to Drive the Chair Operating the WheelchairReverse Movement ActionInstalling Installing/Removing/Using the Footrest/LegrestFront Riggings Using Adjusting the Footrest HeightRemoving Replacing the Heel Loop Raising/Lowering the Legrest AssemblyRaising/Lowering the Legrest Assembly Arms Adjusting Armrest HeightReplacing Armrest Pad Swing-Back ArmsReplacing the Seat Upholstery Seat and BackSeat Depth Number of Screws Replacing the Back Upholstery Replacing the Back UpholsteryAdjusting the Back Height Adjusting the Back HeightReplacing Seat Positioning Strap Replacing Seat Positioning StrapPreparing the Joystick for Use JoystickRepositioning the Joystick Repositioning the JoystickCasters Adjusting ForksBatteries When to Charge BatteriesCharging Batteries Description and Use of Battery ChargersTools Quantity Comments Recommended Battery Types Connecting the Battery ChargerQTY Volts Battery Remarks Width Replacing the BatteriesCleaning Battery Terminals Removing/Installing the Battery BoxesImmediately Removing/Installing Battery Boxes Installing/Removing Battery TrayTool QTY Comments Installing/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery BoxesInstalling/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery Boxes Connecting Battery CablesBatteries Replacing Battery Box Retaining Strap Replacing Battery Box Retaining Strap Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches CLUTCH/MOTOR LockInstalling/Adjusting Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel LocksWheel Locks Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel Locks Adjusting Height Installing/Removing/Adjusting Anti-TippersANTI-TIPPERS Installing/Removing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers Transporting the Wheelchair TransportingUnfolding/Folding the Wheelchair Transporting the Wheelchair Limited Warranty Probasics