PROCEDURE 8 | FWD WHEELCHAIRS |
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This Procedure Includes the Following:
Assembling Excel
Adjusting
Replacing Armrest Plate
Replacing Seat Positioning Strap
Replacing Captain's Seat
Repositioning MKIV Joystick - Captain's Seat
Removing/Installing MKIV Controller
Replacing Wiring Harness
Disconnecting/Connecting Limit Switch
Adjusting Limit Switch
Removing/Installing Shrouds
Changing Seat Width - Integrated Sling Seats Replacing Crossbraces - Captain's Seat When to Charge Batteries
Charging Batteries
Replacing Batteries
Installing/Removing Battery Boxes
Battery Tray
Repositioning Motors
Replacing Clutch Handles
Replacing Motor/Gearbox
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
ASSEMBLING EXCEL
WARNING
The weight of the wheelchair without the user and batteriesisstillbetween90and127lbs.Useproper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid in- jury. Extreme caution is advised when it is neces- sary to move an UNOCCUPIED power wheel- chair. Invacare recommends using two (2) assis- tants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use ONLY secure,
Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
The overall performance of the wheelchair WILL be affected by the front wheel mounting posi- tion. Refer to REPOSITIONING MOTORS - FWD WHEELCHAIRS in this procedure of the manual BEFORE operating the wheelchair.
Unfolding/Folding - Integrated Sling Seat (FIGURE 1)
UNFOLDING.
1.Push down on the seat rails until the seat rails are positioned in the seat guides.
2.Assemble the wheelchair. Refer to FIGURE 1.
Refer to PREPARING MKIV
JOYSTICK FOR USE in
PROCEDURE 5 of this manual.
Refer to REPOSITIONING MOTORS in this procedure of the manual.
Seat Guides
Seat Rails
Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING FOOTRESTS or INSTALLING/REMOV- INGELEVATINGLEGRESTSinPROCE- DURE 3 of the owners manual, part num- ber 1080737.
Refer to INSTALLING/REMOV- ING BATTERY BOXES in this procedure of the manual.
Refer to BATTERY TRAY in this proce- dure of the manual.
FIGURE 1 - ASSEMBLING EXCEL - UNFOLDING/FOLDING - INTEGRATED SLING SEAT
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