Invacare TerminatorTM SS manual Special Notes

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SPECIAL NOTES

SPECIAL NOTES

WARNING

DONOTOPERATETHISEQUIPMENTWITHOUTFIRST READINGANDUNDERSTANDINGTHISMANUAL.IF YOUAREUNABLETOUNDERSTANDTHEWARNINGS, CAUTIONSANDINSTRUCTIONS,CONTACTYOUR INVACAREDEALERORINVACARECUSTOMERSUPPORT AT(800)532-8677BEFOREATTEMPTINGTOUSETHIS EQUIPMENT-OTHERWISEINJURYAND/OREQUIPMENT DAMAGEMAYRESULT.

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.

As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare 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 healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.

WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS

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

AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER, THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEATING POSITIONING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERA- TION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.

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Contents Terminator SS Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Positioning Straps Special NotesSpecial Notes Table of Contents Limited Warranty Specifications SpecificationsGeneral Guidelines StabilityOperating Information Section General GuidelinesDo not operate on roads, streets or highways General Guidelines SectionDo not tip the wheelchair without assistance Tire Pressure and Information Weight TrainingWeight Limitation Coping with Everyday Obstacles SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsStability and Balance Shortening Lengthening Percentage of Weight DistributionUnoccupied Occupied REACHING, Leaning Backwards TippingREACHING, Leaning Bending Forward Tipping Curbs StairwaysTransferring to and from Other Seats ESCALATORS? SorrySection Safety Inspection Safety Inspection ChecklistSafety Inspection Maintenance Safety Precautions TroubleshootingMaintenance Suggested Maintenance ProceduresSafety Inspection Back Section BackSection Back Back Angle to Seat Rail Adjusting Top End Back Upholstery TOP END Back Upholstery FigureSection Back Replacing Top End Back UpholsteryReplacing Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Custom Manual Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery FigureAdjustable Tension Straps Fastening Strap Hole Back NumberSeat Section SeatSeat Section Replacing Custom Manual Screw on Seat UpholsterySection Wheels REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels FigureWheels Adjusting QUICK-RELEASE Axles Figure Wheels SectionAND/OR OUT Installing QUAD-RELEASE Axles FigureAdjusting QUAD-RELEASE Handles Figure Handrim Replacement Figure Removing Play from Rear WheelsCamber Clamps REPAIRING/REPLACING Rear WHEEL, TIRE/TUBEOPENING/CLOSING Clamps Figure Open Receiver Tube ClampsCamber Clamps Quick Release Lever Standard Closed Position Receiver Tube ClampsA4 Camber System Figure Adjusting Rear Wheel CamberCamber Tube Determining TOE IN/TOE OUT Figures 8 Determining TOE TOE OUT Measuring Centerlines of Rear WheelsCamber Tube 2000 Figure Adjusting TOE IN/TOE OUTCourse Adjustment Figure A4 Camber SystemAdjusting TOE IN/TOE OUT A4 Camber System Course Adjustment Fine Adjustment Figure Adjusting TOE IN/TOE OUT A4 Camber System Fine AdjustmentEnds of the Indexing Adjusting Center of GravityNever Operate Wheelchair with Both Tape ShowingTube Adjusting Wheelbase WidthWheelbase Width Camber Rear Replacing Axle Tube FigureFront Wheelchair CamberAdjusting the Axle Tube Axle Tube Camber Tube TOE IN/TOE OUT Measurement is Within ±1/8-INCH TOE IN/TOE OUT Measurement is not Within ±1/8-INCHSuspension Caster REPLACING/ADJUSTING Casters FigureNON-SUSPENSION Caster Adjusting Front Caster Height Figure Adjusting Front Caster HeightWheel Lock Adjustment Wheel Lock ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT FigureAdjusting the High/Low Mount Wheel Lock Replacing the High/Low Mount Wheel LockIf Replacing the Footrest ADJUSTING/REPLACING Standard Footrest FigureIf Replacing or Adjusting the Footrest Footrest / ANTI-TIPPERAdjusting INSTALLING/ADJUSTING Optional A4 Footrest FigureInstalling Footplate Angle AdjustmentFootplate Depth Adjustment DepthAdjustment ANTI-TIPPER REPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENT FigureReplacement Suspension Elastomers and SuspensionReplacing Rear Elastomers Figure Section SuspensionSuspension Section Replacing Rear ElastomersReplacing Front Elastomers Figure Detail CRemoving Suspension Tubes REMOVING/INSTALLING/REPLACING Suspension Tubes FigureInstalling Suspension Tubes Detail B Suspension Tube HardwareAdjusting SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Figure Adjusting SEAT-TO Floor HeightRepositioning the Axle Tube Figure Clamp Position Must be INVERTED- Proceed to StepProcedure Suspension Detail C Axle Tube PositionsReverse Suspension ProcedureRepositioning Quick Release Levers Figure Side View of Camber Clamp with Quick Release LeverTerminator SS Warranty WarrantyCanada