Invacare Pro Series manual Troubleshooting, Maintenance Safety Precautions

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TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

CHAIR

CHAIR

SLUGGISH

CASTER

SQUEAKS

LOOSENESS

CHAIR

SOLUTIONS

VEERS

VEERS

TURNOR

FLUTTERS

AND

INCHAIR

3WHEELS

 

RIGHT

LEFT

PERFORMANCE

 

RATTLES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

X

X

 

 

X

Check tires for correct

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and equal pressure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

X

X

 

Check for loose stem nuts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

 

Check spokes/nipples.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

 

X

 

 

X

Check caster headtube

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

angle (Procedure 5).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

 

 

 

 

X

Check that rear wheels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

are equally spaced away

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from seat frame

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Procedure 6).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

After adjustments and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened, otherwise injury or damage may occur.

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 Pro Series 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 THE QUICK-RELEASE AXLE or ADJUSTING THE QUAD-RELEASE AXLEinPRO- CEDURE 6 of this manual.

3.Oil quick-release axles at least once (1) a month (3- in-1 oil® or equivalent).

3-in-1 oil - Registered trademark of American Home Products Corporation.

WARNING

DO NOT use the wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). Recommended tire pressure (p.s.i.) is listed on the sidewall of the tire. DO NOT overinflate the tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm.

CAUTION

As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced when necessary.

5.The wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced when necessary by an authorized dealer or qualified tech- nician.

6.Regularly check for loose spokes in the rear wheels. If loose, have them adjusted by an authorized dealer or qualified technician.

7.Periodically check handrims to ensure they are se- cured to the rear wheels. Refer to HANDRIMS in PROCEDURE 6 of this manual.

8.Periodically adjust wheel locks in correlation to tire wear. Refer to REPLACING/ADJUSTING THE WHEEL LOCK in PROCEDURE 6 of this manual.

9.Periodicallycheckcasterwheelbearingstomakesure they are clean and free from moisture. Use a Teflon lubricant if necessary.

10.Check Upholstery for sagging, rips or tears.

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Contents Pro Pro-T Page Table of Contents Special Notes Special NotesSafety Summary Safety SummaryTire Pressure SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Method StairwaysTransferring to and from Percentage of Weight DistributionOther Seats REACHING, LEANING, Bending and Bending Forward Functional Reach from a WheelchairREACHING, Bending Backwards Specifications SpecificationsSafety Inspection Check List Safety Inspection ChecklistMaintenance TroubleshootingMaintenance Safety Precautions TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCEAdjusting Footrest Height Figure INSTALLING/REMOVING Footrests FigureInstalling Adjustable Angle FLIP-UP Footplate Hinge Figure Procedure FootrestInstalling Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Footrest ProcedureAdjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Depth Adjustment Flip the footplate hinge to the UP positionImpact GUARDS/CALF Strap Figure Replacing Heel Loops FigureComposite Footplates Adjustable Footplate INSTALLING/REMOVING Elevating Legrests FigureAdjusting Calfpads Release Lever Calfpad Adjust Calfpad Secure CalfpadSaddle Bolts Footrest Installing Basketball Roller FigureCoved Washers Basketball Roller Locknuts Washers Basketball Roller TubeReplacing Seat Upholstery Figure Upholstery ProcedureBack Upholstery H O L S T E R YAdjustable Tension Back Upholstery AdjustingInstalling Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Figure Back canesAdjustable Tension Straps Replacing Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery FigureH O L S T UpholsteryWHY USE Adjustable Tension Back Fabric Clothing Installing Fabric Clothing Guards FigureGuard Procedure Frame Adjusting Back Height FigureM E FOLDING/UNFOLDING Back Folding Back Wheelchairs only FigureAdjusting Back Angle Folding Back Wheelchairs only Figure Adjusting Rear Seat Height FigureFrame Procedure Back Canes With Push HandlesBack Angle to Seat Rail Adjusting Half ARM Height Figure Installing Half ARM FigureArms Procedure Reinstall the washer and locknut onto the bottom hex screwINSTALLING/REMOVING the T-ARMS Figure Installing the T-ARM Sockets FigureProcedure Arms InstallingWidth Figure Adjusting the T-ARMSHeight Figure Depth FigureArm Sockets Figure Reposition the arm tube on the T-arm postArm Clamp Arm Socket Bottom Socket Screws Replacing the Locking Lever T-ARMS FigureAdjusting Flip Back Arms Figure Installing Flip Back Arms FigureLength HeightGuard Slot Installing Rigid Clothing Guards FigureThreaded Half Clamp INSTALLING/REPLACING Front Caster Forks Figure REPAIRING/REPLACING Pneumatic Caster TIRE/TUBEProcedure Casters S T E R SPro-SA Model Wheelchairs Figure Adjusting Front Caster HeadtubesRepositioning Caster Headtubes on Wheelchair Frame Figure Adjusting Caster Headtube Height Pro-SA Wheelchairs OnlyRepeat Steps 1-8for the opposite side of the wheel- chair ALL Pro Series Wheelchairs Except Pro-SA FigureProcedure For Repositioning the Front Caster Headtubes Casters ProcedurePRO-SA ALL PRO Series Wheelchairs Except PRO-SARepeat Steps 1-4for the opposite side of the wheel- chair Installing QUICK-RELEASE Casters FigureSpacer Caster Headtube Fork Stem Locknut Bolt Front Caster Adjusting QUICK-RELEASE Axles Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels FigureRear Wheels Procedure Adjusting QUAD-RELEASE Handles Figure Installing QUAD-RELEASE Axles FigureProcedure Rear Wheels And/or OutAdjusting Wheelbase Length Figure REPAIRING/REPLACING Pneumatic Rear Wheel TIRE/ TubeAdjusting Wheelbase Width Figure Removing the Play From the Rear WheelsJam Nuts Axle Mounting Plate Axle Bushing Adjusting Rear Wheel Camber FigureWasher Coved Axle Washers Mounting Locknut Plate One Wheelchair Three 3 Camber Frame WashersRear Wheelchair Centerline TOE-IN/TOE-OUT Alignment Figures 8Conditions exists Toe-out Toe-in Smaller Than Front Larger Than FrontCorrecting TOE-IN/TOE-OUT REPLACING/ADJUSTING the Wheel Lock FigureCondition Figure E E L SINSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERS Figure Wheel Lock Extension Handle Installation FigureAdjusting the High/Undermount Wheel Lock Installing the Anti-tippersAdjust Adjusting the Anti-tipper HeightHeight Wheelchair Frame Anti-tipperAdjusting Handrims Spoke Rear Wheels Figure Installing/Replacing Handrims Spoke Rear Wheels FigureHandrims Phillips Screw HandrimComposite Rim Locknut Phillips Screw Rear Wheel HandrimLink Seat to Floor Height Determination Figures 1 Seat to Floor ProcedurePositioning Caster Headtubes on the Wheelchair Frame Changing Seat to Floor HeightPositioning Front Caster on the Fork Rear Seat to Floor Heights Caster Headtube Front Seat to Floor Heights PRO-SA only Seat to FloorprocedurePage Warranty Limited WarrantyA N T Y One Invacare Way
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