Invacare PHW93, PH904A manual 21 to 22-Inch Wide Wheelchairs

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SECTION 7—TILT

•To Tighten - Turn the cable adjusting nut clockwise. DO NOT overtighten the cable adjusting nut (FIGURE 7.2).

•To Loosen - Turn the cable adjusting nut counterclockwise (FIGURE 7.2).

C.While holding the cable adjusting nut in place, tighten the cable locking nut against the cable adjusting nut.

D.Repeat STEP 1.

E.Repeat STEP 2 until the left side of the wheelchair does not tilt.

3.To adjust the right gas cylinder, repeat STEPS 1 and 2 for the left trigger release lever.

21 to 22-Inch Wide Wheelchairs

WARNING

DO NOT adjust the trigger release cables while the cables are coiled up. The adjust- ment will be too tight when the cable is straightened and the gas cylinder will not lock and hold its position, possibly causing injury.

1.To adjust the left gas cylinder, squeeze the trigger release lever of the left recliner cable assembly and try to tilt the wheelchair. The wheelchair should not tilt.

2.If the left side of the wheelchair tilts without squeezing the trigger release lever of the right cable assembly, perform the following steps:

A.Loosen the cable locking nut that secures the cable adjusting nut in place.

B.Turn cable adjusting nut one of two ways:

NOTE: If the cable is too loose, the gas cylinders will not work.

WARNING

DO NOT over tighten the adjusting nut on the cable. Over tightening the adjusting nut on the cable WILL actuate the gas cylinder, possibly causing injury.

•Clockwise - Turning the cable adjusting nut clockwise will tighten the cable. DO NOT overtighten the cable adjusting nut. Turn the cable adjusting nut clockwise until actuator looks like Detail “A” of FIGURE 7.2.

•Counterclockwise - Turning the cable adjusting nut counterclockwise will loosen the cable. Turn the cable adjusting nut counterclockwise until actuator looks like Detail “A” of FIGURE 7.2.

C.While holding the cable adjusting nut in place, tighten the cable locking nut against the cable adjusting nut.

D.Repeat STEP 1.

E.Repeat STEP 2 until the left side of the wheelchair does not tilt.

3.To adjust the right gas cylinder, repeat STEPS 1 and 2 for the right trigger release lever.

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Contents CompassSPT Compass SPT Limited CompassSPT Table of Contents Front Riggings BACK/SEAT Complete and mail the form on the next Register Your ProductProduct Registration Form Fold Here Cut Along Line Special Notes Signal Word MeaningTo Healthcare PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS Label Locations Features Invacare Compass SPT Typical Product ParametersInformation for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants General GuidelinesStability Operating Information Weight Limitation Weight TrainingSafety/Handling of Wheelchairs SAFETY/HANDLINGStability and Balance Stability and Balance Coping With Everyday ObstaclesReaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardReaching and Leaning Backwards Tipping Rear Wheel Configuration OnlyTipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair with Step Tubes Tipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair with Step Tubes Tipping Curbs Method 2 Wheelchair without Step TubeStairways Rear Wheel Configuration Only Tipping Front Wheel Configuration OnlyStairways Front Wheel Configuration Only Transferring To and From Other Seats EscalatorsSafety Inspection Checklists Safety Inspection ChecklistInspect/Adjust Initially Inspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Periodically Troubleshooting MechanicalSuggested Maintenance Procedures Maintenance/TransportingTransporting the Invacare Compass SPT Removing Installing/Removing Swingaway Front RiggingsInstalling Front Riggings60, 70 and 70 Taper Installing/Removing Lift-Off FootrestAdjusting Footrest Height Height Adjustment RangesModel PHW93 and PH904A Front Riggings 70 MFX, 90, 70 Lift and 90 Lift FootrestsInstalling Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Hinge Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate HingeDepth Adjustment Adjusting Adjustable Angle Flip-up FootplatesAngle Adjustment Reassembly Composite/Articulating Footplate Heel Loop ReplacementInstalling/Removing Elevating Legrests DisassemblyReplacing Sector Block Raising/Lowering the Elevating LegrestAdjusting Calfpad Depth Adjusting Footplate Height and Calfpad Height/DepthAdjusting the Footplate Height Adjusting Calfpad HeightReplacing Sector Block 12 Composite/Articulating Footplate Heel Loop Replacement14 Installing Impact Guards/Calf Strap/H-Calf Strap Installing Impact Guards/Calf Strap/H-Calf StrapArms Using/Adjusting Dual Point ArmsInstalling Armrest Adjusting ArmrestReplacing Dual Point Arm Clothing Guards Replacing Dual Point Arm PadInstalling T-Arms Installing/Removing T-ArmsRemoving T-Arms Adjusting T-Arm Height Adjusting The T-ArmsAdjusting T-Arm Depth Adjusting T-Arm WidthAdjusting T-Arm Sockets Adjusting T-Arm SocketsAdjusting T-Arm Transfer Assists And/or Side Guards Adjusting T-Arm Transfer Assists And/or Side GuardsBACK/SEAT Folding/Unfolding Back AssemblyInstalling Stroller Handle Installing and Removing a Seating SystemStroller Handle Adjusting the Back Release Cord Adjusting/Replacing the Back Release CordReplacing the Back Release Cord Replacing Installing/Replacing Seat Positioning StrapsInstalling/Replacing Chest Positioning Straps Installing/Replacing Chest Positioning StrapsEngaging Tilt-In-Space Tilt14 to 20-Inch Wide Wheelchairs Adjusting Trigger Release Cables21 to 22-Inch Wide Wheelchairs Adjusting Trigger Release Cables Replacing Caster/Fork Installing/Replacing Six or Eight-inch Caster/ForkInstalling Caster/Fork WheelsInstalling/Removing Rear Wheels Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire/TubeQuick-Release Permanent Axle Adjusting the Quick-Release AxleReplacing Wheel Handrim Replacing/Repairing Wheel Tire/TubeWheel Locks and ANTI-TIPPERS Wheel Lock AdjustmentInstalling Anti-Tippers Installing/Adjusting Anti-TippersAdjusting Anti-Tippers Limited Warranty USA