Invacare Top End T-3 manual Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIAL NOTES	2
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS	4
PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES	7
STABILITY	7
OPERATING INFORMATION	7
TIRE PRESSURE	8
WEIGHT TRAINING	8
WEIGHT LIMITATION	8
SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS	9
PROCEDURE 2 - SAFETY INSPECTION	14
SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST	14
TROUBLESHOOTING	15
MAINTENANCE	15
PROCEDURE 3 - BACK	16
ADJUSTING/REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY	16
FOLDING BACK	17
BACK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT	18
BACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT	18
PROCEDURE 4 - SEAT	20
SEAT UPHOLSTERY REPLACEMENT	20
REAR SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT	21
FRONT SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT	22
PROCEDURE 5 - CLOTHING GUARDS	23
NYLON CLOTHING GUARD WITH PLASTIC INSERT REPLACEMENT	23
RIGID CLOTHING GUARD REPLACEMENT	23
PROCEDURE 6 - WHEELS	24
REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS	24
ADJUSTING QUICK-RELEASE AXLES	25
INSTALLING/ADJUSTING QUAD-RELEASE AXLES	26
HANDRIM REPLACEMENT	28
REPAIRING/REPLACING REAR WHEEL, TIRE/TUBE	28
OPENING/CLOSING CLAMPS	29
DETERMINING TOE IN/TOE OUT	30
ADJUSTING TOE IN/TOE OUT	31
ADJUSTING REAR WHEEL CAMBER	34
ADJUSTING WHEELBASE LENGTH (ADJUSTING CENTER OF GRAVITY)	36
ADJUSTING WHEELBASE WIDTH	37
REPLACING AXLE TUBE	38
FRONT CASTER REPLACEMENT	40
ADJUSTING FRONT CASTER HEIGHT	40
INSTALLING QUICK-RELEASE CASTERS	41
WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT/ REPLACEMENT	42

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Contents Owners Operator And Maintenance Manual Special Notes Special NotesTable of Contents Register Your Product Invacare Model No. Serial No Complete and mail this formName Address Zip/Postal Code Email Phone NoFold here Cut Along Line Typical Product Parameters Typical Product ParametersSee current order form 250 lbs See current order form Stability Warnings Procedure General GuidelinesStability General GuidelinesGeneral Warnings Continuted Weight Training Weight LimitationTire Pressure Stability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsPercentage of Weight Distribution Procedure General Guidelines Coping with Everyday ObstaclesShortening Front Adjustable Models OnlyFunctional Reach from a Wheelchair GuidelinesDo not tilt the chair without assistance TiltingStairways Transferring to and from Other Seats ESCALATORS? SorrySafety Inspection Checklist Safety InspectionSafety Inspection Safety Inspection Checklist Suggested Maintenance Procedures MaintenanceSafety Inspection Procedure Maintenance Safety PrecautionsBack ADJUSTING/REPLACING Back Upholstery FigureProcedure Back Adjusting Back UpholsteryReplacing Back Upholstery Folding Back Figure11-14 14-18 16-20 Back Height Adjustment FigureBack Angle Adjustment Figure Hole NumberBack 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 AdjustmentClothing Nylon Clothing Guard with Plastic Insert Replacement FigureRigid Clothing Guard Replacement Figure Clothing GuardsQuick or QUAD-RELEASE Axles REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels FigureProcedure Wheels WheelsREMOVING/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 Wheelchair Determining TOE IN/TOE OUT FigureDetail a Measuring the Centerlines TOP View Wheelchair FrontCamber 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 Tennis Elite Individual Footplates Before 4/2000 Figures 2 Procedure Footrest Adjusting FootrestHeight Adjustment Depth AdjustmentRepositioning Footplate Footrest Procedure Changing Footplate AngleChanging Footplate Depth Changing Footplate HeightReplacing Footplate Mounting Bracket Procedure Footrest Removing FootplatesInstalling Footplates Removing Footplate System Mounting Clamp3 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 Elite and T-4 Elite with Fixed Camber Tube Figure REPLACING/ADJUSTING Fixed ANTI-TIPPER Swivel CasterOptional ANTI-TIPPER Procedure ReplacementAssembleddisassembled AdjustingINSTALLING/ADJUSTING Removable ANTI-TIPPER OptionalANTI-TIPPER Anti-Tipper Push Mounting Holes Warranty WarrantyCanada