Invacare Pro Series manual Special Notes

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S P E C I A L

N O T E S

SPECIAL NOTES

SPECIAL NOTES

WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe prac- tices 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 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.

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 appro- priate 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 - POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER, THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEATING RESTRAINT 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 WHEEL- CHAIR.

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Contents Pro Pro-T Page Table of Contents Special Notes Special NotesSafety Summary Safety SummaryTire Pressure SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Stairways MethodTransferring to and from Percentage of Weight DistributionOther Seats REACHING, LEANING, Bending and Bending Forward Functional Reach from a WheelchairREACHING, Bending Backwards Specifications SpecificationsSafety Inspection Checklist Safety Inspection Check ListTroubleshooting MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Precautions TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCEINSTALLING/REMOVING Footrests Figure Adjusting Footrest Height FigureInstalling Adjustable Angle FLIP-UP Footplate Hinge Figure Procedure FootrestFootrest Procedure Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-up FootplateAdjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Depth Adjustment Flip the footplate hinge to the UP positionImpact GUARDS/CALF Strap Figure Replacing Heel Loops FigureComposite Footplates INSTALLING/REMOVING Elevating Legrests Figure Adjustable FootplateAdjusting Calfpads Release Lever Calfpad Adjust Calfpad Secure CalfpadInstalling Basketball Roller Figure Saddle Bolts FootrestCoved Washers Basketball Roller Locknuts Washers Basketball Roller TubeUpholstery Procedure Replacing Seat Upholstery FigureBack Upholstery H O L S T E R YAdjusting Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryInstalling Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Figure Back canesReplacing Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Figure Adjustable Tension StrapsH O L S T UpholsteryWHY USE Adjustable Tension Back Fabric Clothing Installing Fabric Clothing Guards FigureGuard Adjusting Back Height Figure Procedure FrameM E FOLDING/UNFOLDING Back Folding Back Wheelchairs only FigureAdjusting Rear Seat Height Figure Adjusting Back Angle Folding Back Wheelchairs only FigureFrame Procedure Back Canes With Push HandlesBack Angle to Seat Rail Installing Half ARM Figure Adjusting Half ARM Height FigureArms Procedure Reinstall the washer and locknut onto the bottom hex screwInstalling the T-ARM Sockets Figure INSTALLING/REMOVING the T-ARMS FigureProcedure Arms InstallingAdjusting the T-ARMS Width FigureHeight Figure Depth FigureArm Sockets Figure Reposition the arm tube on the T-arm postArm Clamp Arm Socket Replacing the Locking Lever T-ARMS Figure Bottom Socket ScrewsInstalling Flip Back Arms Figure Adjusting Flip Back Arms FigureLength HeightGuard Slot Installing Rigid Clothing Guards FigureThreaded Half Clamp REPAIRING/REPLACING Pneumatic Caster TIRE/TUBE INSTALLING/REPLACING Front Caster Forks FigureProcedure Casters S T E R SAdjusting Front Caster Headtubes Pro-SA Model Wheelchairs FigureAdjusting Caster Headtube Height Pro-SA Wheelchairs Only Repositioning Caster Headtubes on Wheelchair Frame FigureRepeat Steps 1-8for the opposite side of the wheel- chair ALL Pro Series Wheelchairs Except Pro-SA FigureCasters Procedure Procedure For Repositioning the Front Caster HeadtubesPRO-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 Installing QUAD-RELEASE Axles Figure Adjusting QUAD-RELEASE Handles FigureProcedure Rear Wheels And/or OutREPAIRING/REPLACING Pneumatic Rear Wheel TIRE/ Tube Adjusting Wheelbase Length FigureAdjusting Wheelbase Width Figure Removing the Play From the Rear WheelsAdjusting Rear Wheel Camber Figure Jam Nuts Axle Mounting Plate Axle BushingWasher Coved Axle Washers Mounting Locknut Plate One Wheelchair Three 3 Camber Frame WashersTOE-IN/TOE-OUT Alignment Figures 8 Rear Wheelchair CenterlineConditions exists Toe-out Toe-in Smaller Than Front Larger Than FrontREPLACING/ADJUSTING the Wheel Lock Figure Correcting TOE-IN/TOE-OUTCondition Figure E E L SWheel Lock Extension Handle Installation Figure INSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERS FigureAdjusting the High/Undermount Wheel Lock Installing the Anti-tippersAdjusting the Anti-tipper Height AdjustHeight Wheelchair Frame Anti-tipperInstalling/Replacing Handrims Spoke Rear Wheels Figure Adjusting Handrims Spoke Rear Wheels FigureHandrims Phillips Screw HandrimComposite Rim Locknut Phillips Screw Rear Wheel HandrimLink Seat to Floor Procedure Seat to Floor Height Determination Figures 1Positioning Caster Headtubes on the Wheelchair Frame Changing Seat to Floor HeightPositioning Front Caster on the Fork Rear Seat to Floor Heights Caster Headtube Seat to Floorprocedure Front Seat to Floor Heights PRO-SA onlyPage Warranty Limited WarrantyA N T Y One Invacare Way