Invacare Top End T-3 manual Tire Pressure, Weight Training, Weight Limitation

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GENERAL GUIDELINES

PROCEDURE 1	GENERAL GUIDELINES

GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUTED)

ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the SEAT POSI- TIONING STRAP is an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare Top End strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for the wheel- chair user.

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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.

ALWAYS use the handrims for self-propulsion. Inasmuch as the HANDRIMS are an option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as an addi- tional safeguard for the wheelchair user.

TIRE PRESSURE

DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm.

Replacement of the tire or tube MUST be performed by a qualified techni- cian.

WEIGHT TRAINING

Invacare Top End DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. Invacare Top End wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare Top End shall NOT be liable for bodily injury and the warranty will be voided immediately.

WEIGHT LIMITATION

The Invacare Top End T-3 Tennis Adjustable, T-3 Tennis Elite, T-3 Titanium, the T-4 Tennis Elite and T-4 Titanium wheelchairs have a weight limitation of 250 lbs The. T-4 wheelchair has a weight limitation of 250 lbs.

T-3™ and T-4™ Series

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Contents Owners Operator And Maintenance Manual Special Notes Special NotesTable of Contents Register Your Product Complete and mail this form Name AddressZip/Postal Code Email Phone No Invacare Model No. Serial NoFold here Cut Along Line Typical Product Parameters Typical Product ParametersSee current order form 250 lbs See current order form Procedure General Guidelines StabilityGeneral Guidelines Stability WarningsGeneral Warnings Continuted Weight Training Weight LimitationTire Pressure SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Stability and BalanceProcedure General Guidelines Coping with Everyday Obstacles Percentage of Weight DistributionAdjustable Models Only Functional Reach from a WheelchairGuidelines Shortening FrontTilting Do not tilt the chair without assistanceStairways ESCALATORS? Sorry Transferring to and from Other SeatsSafety Inspection Checklist Safety InspectionSafety Inspection Safety Inspection Checklist Maintenance Safety Inspection ProcedureMaintenance Safety Precautions Suggested Maintenance ProceduresADJUSTING/REPLACING Back Upholstery Figure Procedure BackAdjusting Back Upholstery BackFolding Back Figure Replacing Back UpholsteryBack Height Adjustment Figure Back Angle Adjustment FigureHole Number 11-14 14-18 16-20Back Angle to Seat Rail Seat Upholstery Replacement Figure Procedure SeatSeat Rear Seat Height Adjustment Rear Seat to Floor Range in InchesFront Seat Height Adjustment Front Seat Height Adjustment BeforeNylon Clothing Guard with Plastic Insert Replacement Figure Rigid Clothing Guard Replacement FigureClothing Guards ClothingREMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels Figure Procedure WheelsWheels Quick or QUAD-RELEASE AxlesAdjusting QUICK-RELEASE Axles Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear WheelsINSTALLING/ADJUSTING QUAD-RELEASE Axles Installing FigureAdjusting Figure Adjusting Quad-Release Handles In And/Or OutRemoving Play From Rear Wheels Handrim Replacement Figure REPAIRING/REPLACING Rear WHEEL, TIRE/TUBEDo not inflate tire until handrim is completely assembled OPENING/CLOSING Clamps Figure QUICK-RELEASE Lever Standard Closed PositionOpen Position Determining TOE IN/TOE OUT Figure Detail a Measuring the Centerlines TOP ViewWheelchair Front WheelchairAdjusting TOE IN/TOE OUT Camber InsertsOr 6/12 Camber Inserts Or 12 CamberWheels Axle Tube Will Rotate UP Only Adjusting Rear Wheel Camber Figure Elite and T-4 Models with Fixed Camber FigureCamber Insert Adjustment RequiredAdjusting Wheelbase Length Adjusting Center Gravity Detail a Measuring Frame Bracket DistanceAdjusting Wheelbase Width Figure Adjusting Wheelbase Width A-4 Camber TubeCamber Tube Adjusting Wheelbase Width Camber Tube Replacing Axle Tube FigureReplacing Axle Tube Front Caster Replacement Figure Adjusting Front Caster Height FigureInstalling QUICK-RELEASE Casters Figure Installing Quick Release CastersWheel Lock ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT Figure Adjusting the HIGH/LOW Mount Wheel LocksReplacing the HIGH/LOW Mount Wheel Lock Procedure Footrest FootrestWheelchair Frame Mounting Bracket Hex Screw Procedure Footrest Adjusting Footrest Height AdjustmentDepth Adjustment Tennis Elite Individual Footplates Before 4/2000 Figures 2Footrest Procedure Changing Footplate Angle Changing Footplate DepthChanging Footplate Height Repositioning FootplateProcedure Footrest Removing Footplates Installing FootplatesRemoving Footplate System Mounting Clamp Replacing Footplate Mounting BracketFootrest Procedure 3 Tennis Elite Individual FootplatesTennis Adjustable Footrest System Before 4/2000 Figure Adjusting Individual FootplatesReplacing Individual Footplates Footrest Procedure Replacing Footplate Weldment Replacing Seat Adjustment WeldmentProcedure Footrest REPLACING/ADJUSTING Fixed ANTI-TIPPER Swivel Caster Optional ANTI-TIPPER ProcedureReplacement Elite and T-4 Elite with Fixed Camber Tube FigureAdjusting AssembleddisassembledINSTALLING/ADJUSTING Removable ANTI-TIPPER OptionalANTI-TIPPER Anti-Tipper Push Mounting Holes Warranty WarrantyCanada