Invacare Top End T-3 manual Tilting, Do not tilt the chair without assistance

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GENERAL GUIDELINES

PROCEDURE 1

GENERAL GUIDELINES

 

 

Reaching, Bending - Backwards.

WARNING

DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. This will change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over.

Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object. Point front caster forward to create the longest possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position.

TILTING

CAUTION

DO NOT tilt the chair without assistance.

When tilting the wheelchair, an assistant should grasp the back of the chair on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Inform the chair occupant before tilting the chair and remind him/her to lean back. Be sure the occupant’s feet and hands are clear of all wheels.

Tilting - Curbs.

WARNING

Invacare Top End does not recommend that these sport chairs be used where traversing curbs present an obstacle. Possible injury to occupant and/or assistant(s) can occur. Transfer to an everyday use chair is recommended if any such obstacles may be encountered.

After mastering the techniques of tilting the chair, use this procedure to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc.

Unless the first assistant has exceptional upper body strength, it is recommended that two (2) assis- tants perform this operation. The second assistant should be positioned at the front of the wheelchair lifting upward on a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair is being lowered to the ground.

The first assistant should stand on the sidewalk and turn the chair so that the rear wheels are against the curb. The wheelchair should be tilted back to the balance point and, in one continuous movement, the rear wheels should be pulled up and over the curb. DO NOT return the front caster to the ground until the chair back has been pulled backward far enough to clear the edge of the curb.

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 Limitation Weight TrainingTire 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 Safety Inspection ChecklistSafety 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 Procedure Seat Seat Upholstery Replacement FigureSeat 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 Quad-Release Handles In And/Or Out Adjusting FigureRemoving Play From Rear Wheels REPAIRING/REPLACING Rear WHEEL, TIRE/TUBE Handrim Replacement FigureDo not inflate tire until handrim is completely assembled QUICK-RELEASE Lever Standard Closed Position OPENING/CLOSING Clamps FigureOpen 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 A-4 Camber Tube Adjusting Wheelbase Width FigureCamber 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 CastersAdjusting the HIGH/LOW Mount Wheel Locks Wheel Lock ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT FigureReplacing 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 FootplatesAdjusting Individual Footplates Tennis Adjustable Footrest System Before 4/2000 FigureReplacing 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 AssembleddisassembledOptional INSTALLING/ADJUSTING Removable ANTI-TIPPERANTI-TIPPER Anti-Tipper Push Mounting Holes Warranty WarrantyCanada