Invacare Pro Series manual Stairways, Method

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SAFETY/HANDLING

S A F E T Y

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H A N D L I N G

Method 1

Apply a continuous downward motion until the balance point is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in the weight distribution.

Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the front casters onto the sidewalk. Do not let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This could re- sult in injury to the occupant. Push the wheelchair for- ward until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb.

METHOD 1

Method 2

This method requires two (2) assistants. The second assistant should be positioned at the front of the wheel- chair lifting upward on a non-removable (non-detach- able) part of the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair is being lowered to the ground.

The first assistant should stand on the sidewalk and turn the wheelchair so that the rear wheels are against the curb. The wheelchair should be tilted back to the balance point and, in one continuous downward move- ment, the rear wheels should be pulled up and over the curb. DO NOT return the front casters to the ground until the wheelchair has been pulled backward far enough for the front casters to clear the edge of the curb.

STAIRWAYS

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.

Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two (2) assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable parts for hand-held supports.

Always wear your seat positioning strap.

Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair be- tween floors when an elevator is NOT available:

1.After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the bal- ancepoint,oneassistant(intherear)backsthewheel- chair up against the first step, while securely grasp- ing a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage.

2.The second assistant, with a firm hold on a non-de- tachable part of the framework, lifts the wheelchair up and over the stair and steadies the wheelchair as the first assistant places one (1) foot on the next stair and repeats STEP 1.

3.The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stairhasbeennegotiatedandthewheelchairhasbeen rolled away from the stairway.

METHOD 2

ESCALATORS? SORRY!

DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.

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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 MethodOther Seats Percentage of Weight DistributionTransferring to and from REACHING, Bending Backwards Functional Reach from a WheelchairREACHING, LEANING, Bending and Bending Forward 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 positionComposite Footplates Replacing Heel Loops FigureImpact GUARDS/CALF Strap Figure 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 Guard Installing Fabric Clothing Guards FigureFabric Clothing 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 Clamp Arm Socket Reposition the arm tube on the T-arm postArm Sockets Figure Replacing the Locking Lever T-ARMS Figure Bottom Socket ScrewsInstalling Flip Back Arms Figure Adjusting Flip Back Arms FigureLength HeightThreaded Half Clamp Installing Rigid Clothing Guards FigureGuard Slot 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-SASpacer Caster Headtube Fork Stem Locknut Bolt Front Caster Installing QUICK-RELEASE Casters FigureRepeat Steps 1-4for the opposite side of the wheel- chair Rear Wheels Procedure REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels FigureAdjusting QUICK-RELEASE Axles Figure 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 HandrimLink Phillips Screw Rear Wheel HandrimComposite Rim Locknut Seat to Floor Procedure Seat to Floor Height Determination Figures 1Positioning Front Caster on the Fork Changing Seat to Floor HeightPositioning Caster Headtubes on the Wheelchair Frame Rear Seat to Floor Heights Caster Headtube Seat to Floorprocedure Front Seat to Floor Heights PRO-SA onlyPage A N T Y Limited WarrantyWarranty One Invacare Way
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