Invacare Top End T-3 manual Procedure General Guidelines Coping with Everyday Obstacles

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GENERAL GUIDELINES

PROCEDURE 1

GENERAL GUIDELINES

 

 

COPING WITH EVERYDAY OBSTACLES

Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by learning how to manage your wheelchair. Keep in mind your center of gravity to maintain stability and balance.

A NOTE TO WHEELCHAIR ASSISTANTS

When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to use good body mechanics. Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenever tilting the chair or traversing curbs, or other impediments.

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by on 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.

Also, be aware of any removable (detachable) parts. These must NEVER be used for hand-hold or lifting supports, as they may be inadvertently released, resulting in possible injury to the user and/or assistant(s).

When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant help you before attempting it alone.

PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.

Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to the nor- mal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the wheel- chair. To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bend- ing, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the pres- ence of a qualified health professional BEFORE attempting active use of the wheelchair.

Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When reaching, leaning, bend- ing or bending forward, the front caster can act as a tool to maintain stability and balance.

The position of the footrest, camber tube and rear seat height, the tautness of the back upholstery, as well as the user's condition are directly related to the chairs stability. Any change to one (1) or any combination of the five (5) may cause the chair to decrease in stability. Use EXTREME caution when using a new seating position.

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 Zip/Postal Code Email Phone No Complete and mail this formName Address Invacare Model No. Serial NoFold here Cut Along Line Typical Product Parameters Typical Product ParametersSee current order form 250 lbs See current order form General Guidelines Procedure General GuidelinesStability Stability WarningsGeneral Warnings Continuted Tire Pressure Weight TrainingWeight Limitation SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Stability and BalanceProcedure General Guidelines Coping with Everyday Obstacles Percentage of Weight DistributionGuidelines Adjustable Models OnlyFunctional Reach from a Wheelchair Shortening FrontTilting Do not tilt the chair without assistanceStairways ESCALATORS? Sorry Transferring to and from Other SeatsSafety Inspection Safety Inspection ChecklistSafety Inspection Safety Inspection Checklist Maintenance Safety Precautions MaintenanceSafety Inspection Procedure Suggested Maintenance ProceduresAdjusting Back Upholstery ADJUSTING/REPLACING Back Upholstery FigureProcedure Back BackFolding Back Figure Replacing Back UpholsteryHole Number Back Height Adjustment FigureBack Angle Adjustment Figure 11-14 14-18 16-20Back Angle to Seat Rail Seat Seat Upholstery Replacement FigureProcedure Seat Rear Seat Height Adjustment Rear Seat to Floor Range in InchesFront Seat Height Adjustment Front Seat Height Adjustment BeforeClothing Guards Nylon Clothing Guard with Plastic Insert Replacement FigureRigid Clothing Guard Replacement Figure ClothingWheels REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels FigureProcedure Wheels Quick or QUAD-RELEASE AxlesAdjusting QUICK-RELEASE Axles Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear WheelsINSTALLING/ADJUSTING QUAD-RELEASE Axles Installing FigureRemoving Play From Rear Wheels Adjusting FigureAdjusting Quad-Release Handles In And/Or Out Do not inflate tire until handrim is completely assembled Handrim Replacement FigureREPAIRING/REPLACING Rear WHEEL, TIRE/TUBE Open Position OPENING/CLOSING Clamps FigureQUICK-RELEASE Lever Standard Closed Position Wheelchair Front Determining TOE IN/TOE OUT FigureDetail a Measuring the Centerlines TOP View 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 DistanceCamber Tube Adjusting Wheelbase Width FigureAdjusting Wheelbase Width A-4 Camber 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 CastersReplacing the HIGH/LOW Mount Wheel Lock Wheel Lock ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT FigureAdjusting the HIGH/LOW Mount Wheel Locks Procedure Footrest FootrestWheelchair Frame Mounting Bracket Hex Screw Depth Adjustment Procedure Footrest Adjusting FootrestHeight Adjustment Tennis Elite Individual Footplates Before 4/2000 Figures 2Changing Footplate Height Footrest Procedure Changing Footplate AngleChanging Footplate Depth Repositioning FootplateRemoving Footplate System Mounting Clamp Procedure Footrest Removing FootplatesInstalling Footplates Replacing Footplate Mounting BracketFootrest Procedure 3 Tennis Elite Individual FootplatesReplacing Individual Footplates Tennis Adjustable Footrest System Before 4/2000 FigureAdjusting Individual Footplates Footrest Procedure Replacing Footplate Weldment Replacing Seat Adjustment WeldmentProcedure Footrest Replacement REPLACING/ADJUSTING Fixed ANTI-TIPPER Swivel CasterOptional ANTI-TIPPER Procedure Elite and T-4 Elite with Fixed Camber Tube FigureAdjusting AssembleddisassembledANTI-TIPPER INSTALLING/ADJUSTING Removable ANTI-TIPPEROptional Anti-Tipper Push Mounting Holes Warranty WarrantyCanada