Invacare Top End T-3 manual Safety Inspection Procedure, Maintenance Safety Precautions

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SAFETY INSPECTION

PROCEDURE 2

 

 

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

After making adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly tightened BEFORE using the wheelchair.

CAUTION

DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to the frame tubing.

SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

1.Before using your Invacare Top End wheelchair, make sure all nuts and bolts are tight. Check all parts for damage or wear and replace. Check all parts for proper adjustment.

2.Keep quick/quad-release axles free of dirt and lint to ensure positive locking and proper operation. Refer to ADJUSTING QUICK-RELEASE AXLES or INSTALLING/ADJUSTING QUAD-RELEASE AXLES in PROCEDURE 6 of this manual.

WARNING

DO NOT use WD-40®, 3-in-1 oil®, or other penetrating lubricants on quick- release axles or camber inserts. Otherwise, binding and/or damage to the wheelchair may occur.

3. Clean quick-release axles and camber inserts once (1) a week with a Teflon® lubricant.

WARNING

DO NOT use the 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.

4.Recommended tire pressure is listed on the side wall of the tire.

5.The wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced by a qualified technician.

6.Regularly check for loose spokes in the rear wheels. If loose, have them adjusted by a qualified technician.

7.Periodically check handrims to ensure they are secured to the rear wheels. Refer to HANDRIM REPLACEMENT in PROCEDURE 6 of this manual.

8.Periodically adjust wheel locks as tires wear. Refer to WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT in PROCEDURE 6 of this manual.

9.Periodically check caster wheel bearings to make sure they are clean and free from moisture. Use a Teflon lubricant if necessary.

10.Check upholstery for sagging, rips or tears.

SAFETY INSPECTION

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Contents Owners Operator And Maintenance Manual Special Notes Special NotesTable of Contents Register Your Product Name Address Complete and mail this formZip/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 Stability Procedure General GuidelinesGeneral Guidelines Stability WarningsGeneral Warnings Continuted Weight Training Weight LimitationTire Pressure Stability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsPercentage of Weight Distribution Procedure General Guidelines Coping with Everyday ObstaclesFunctional Reach from a Wheelchair Adjustable Models OnlyGuidelines Shortening FrontDo not tilt the chair without assistance TiltingStairways Transferring to and from Other Seats ESCALATORS? SorrySafety Inspection Checklist Safety InspectionSafety Inspection Safety Inspection Checklist Safety Inspection Procedure MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Precautions Suggested Maintenance ProceduresProcedure Back ADJUSTING/REPLACING Back Upholstery FigureAdjusting Back Upholstery BackReplacing Back Upholstery Folding Back FigureBack Angle Adjustment Figure Back Height Adjustment FigureHole Number 11-14 14-18 16-20Back Angle to Seat Rail Seat Upholstery Replacement Figure Procedure SeatSeat Rear Seat to Floor Range in Inches Rear Seat Height AdjustmentFront Seat Height Adjustment Before Front Seat Height AdjustmentRigid Clothing Guard Replacement Figure Nylon Clothing Guard with Plastic Insert Replacement FigureClothing Guards ClothingProcedure Wheels REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels FigureWheels Quick or QUAD-RELEASE AxlesREMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels Adjusting QUICK-RELEASE Axles FigureInstalling Figure INSTALLING/ADJUSTING QUAD-RELEASE AxlesAdjusting 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 Detail a Measuring the Centerlines TOP View Determining TOE IN/TOE OUT FigureWheelchair Front WheelchairCamber Inserts Adjusting TOE IN/TOE OUTOr 12 Camber Or 6/12 Camber InsertsWheels Axle Tube Will Rotate UP Only Elite and T-4 Models with Fixed Camber Figure Adjusting Rear Wheel Camber FigureRequired Camber Insert AdjustmentDetail a Measuring Frame Bracket Distance Adjusting Wheelbase Length Adjusting Center GravityAdjusting Wheelbase Width Figure Adjusting Wheelbase Width A-4 Camber TubeCamber Tube Replacing Axle Tube Figure Adjusting Wheelbase Width Camber TubeReplacing Axle Tube Adjusting Front Caster Height Figure Front Caster Replacement FigureInstalling Quick Release Casters Installing QUICK-RELEASE Casters FigureWheel Lock ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT Figure Adjusting the HIGH/LOW Mount Wheel LocksReplacing the HIGH/LOW Mount Wheel Lock Footrest Procedure FootrestWheelchair Frame Mounting Bracket Hex Screw Height Adjustment Procedure Footrest Adjusting FootrestDepth Adjustment Tennis Elite Individual Footplates Before 4/2000 Figures 2Changing Footplate Depth Footrest Procedure Changing Footplate AngleChanging Footplate Height Repositioning FootplateInstalling Footplates Procedure Footrest Removing FootplatesRemoving Footplate System Mounting Clamp Replacing Footplate Mounting Bracket3 Tennis Elite Individual Footplates Footrest ProcedureTennis Adjustable Footrest System Before 4/2000 Figure Adjusting Individual FootplatesReplacing Individual Footplates Replacing Seat Adjustment Weldment Footrest Procedure Replacing Footplate WeldmentProcedure Footrest Optional ANTI-TIPPER Procedure REPLACING/ADJUSTING Fixed ANTI-TIPPER Swivel CasterReplacement Elite and T-4 Elite with Fixed Camber Tube FigureAssembleddisassembled AdjustingINSTALLING/ADJUSTING Removable ANTI-TIPPER OptionalANTI-TIPPER Anti-Tipper Push Mounting Holes Warranty WarrantyCanada