Invacare Top End T-3 manual Special Notes

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SPECIAL NOTES

WARNING

SPECIAL NOTES

WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage.

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

WHEELCHAIR USER

As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare Top End endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her health care professional capable of making such a selection.

TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT RESTRAINTS

Invacare Top End recommends that wheelchair users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any type.

It is Invacare Top End’s position that users of wheelchairs should be trans- ferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. Invacare Top End cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems.

SEAT POSITIONING STRAP

ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap.

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.

As regards restraints - seat/chest positioning straps - it is the obligation of the DME dealer, therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is required to ensure the safe operation of this equipment by the user. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.

WARNING

Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manu- facturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDER- STAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER, TECHNICAL PERSONNEL OR INVACARE TOP END CUSTOMER SUPPORT AT (800) 532-8677 BE-

FORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

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