Invacare Arrow FWD Adjusting Stabilizers Figure, Adjusting Spring Compression, Height Adjustment

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PROCEDURE 15

MWD WHEELCHAIRS

NOTE: This setting would allow the wheelchair to roll better on thicker carpeting and minimize scuff- ing.

M

WC. If distance is between 0 and 3/8-inch, along with

Dan increase in spring compression, the amount of rocking the user experiences will decrease. Al-

Wthough, this setting would minimize rocking, ob-

Hstacles protruding from the ground as well as ne-

Egotiating steeper inclines will be more difficult.

E

L8. Adjust the stabilizers to the desired setting determined

Cin STEP 7. Refer to ADJUSTING STABILIZERS in

Hthis procedure of the manual.

A

Seat Support Bracket

I

 

R

 

S

 

Front of

Base Frame

Mounting Screws (Two (2) on each

WARNING

The threaded rod must be engaged in the adjustment barrel at least eight (8) full threads. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

5.Realign the top of stabilizer fork assembly with the mounting hole in the base frame noted earlier.

NOTE: Further height adjustment can be accomplished by using the alternate mounting hole in the base frame. See DETAIL “A”.

6.Secure stabilizer to base frame with existing mount- ing screw and locknut.

7.To increase spring compression, refer to ADJUST- ING SPRING COMPRESSION in this procedure of the manual.

NOTE: Adjust both stabilizers equally to maintain proper handling.

8.Repeat for opposite stabilizer.

9.Test wheelchair for handling/maneuverability.

10.Repeat STEPS 1-7 until desired comfort and ma- neuverability is achieved

Adjusting Spring Compression

1. Perform one (1) of the following

bracket)

Front of Seat

Support Bracket

FIGURE 10 -ADJUSTING WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION

ADJUSTING STABILIZERS (FIGURE 11)

NOTE: Adjust the stabilizers to the desired handling/ma- neuverability determined in ADJUSTING WEIGHT DIS- TRIBUTION in this procedure of the manual.

NOTE: Note the mounting position of the stabilizer to the base frame for proper reinstallation.

Height Adjustment

1.Remove the mounting screw and locknut that secures the top of the stabilizer fork assembly to the base frame.

2.Swing top end of stabilizer fork assembly forward.

3.Loosen jam nut, located below adjustment barrel.

4.Perform one (1) of the following:

Turn the adjustment barrel CLOCKWISE to raise the stabilizer wheel.

Turn the adjustment barrel COUNTERCLOCKWISE to lower the stabilizer wheel.

A.

To increase spring compression, turn adjustment

 

nut CLOCKWISE two (2) to four (4) revolutions.

B.

To decrease spring compression, turn adjustment

 

nut COUNTERCLOCKWISE two (2) to four (4)

 

revolutions.

Base

Alternate Mounting Hole

Frame

Mounting Screw

 

 

Top of

 

Stabilizer Fork

 

Assembly

DETAIL “A”

Locknut

 

Top of Stabilizer

Adjustment

Barrel

Fork Assembly

 

 

Jam Nut

Adjustment Nut

Threaded

Rod

 

Spring

FIGURE 11 - ADJUSTING STABILIZERS

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Contents Storm Series Wheelchairs R N I N G E C I a L T E STable of Contents Table of Contents Limited Warranty Specification S SpecificationsSpecifications Arrow FWD has a 400 lb. ratingProcedure General Guidelines Repair or Service InformationGeneral Guidelines Procedure MOTOR/GEARBOXMWD Models FWD ModelsSuspension Arm Located on insideUsing Hydrometer to Check Battery Cells Lead Acid Figure Troubleshooting ProcedureBattery Charger Field Load Test FigureMotor Testing Figure Procedure TroubleshootingNumber of Floating Balls Will Vary According to ChargeELECTRO-MECHANICAL Parking Brake Testing Figure Ohmmeter Motor ConnectorCap Motor Pin Motor Connector Cap Motor Pin Motor Connector OhmmeterHardware Torque Specifications Standard Seat FrameAdjustable Seat Frame Hardware Torque Specifications ProcedureCaptains VAN Seat Loctite and Torque to 75 in/lbs Torque to 156 in/lbsInch Wheels Wheel HalvesPneumatic with Flat-Free Wheel Halves Torque to Pneumatic Wheel Halves 8 inch Torque to 18 in/lbsInch Wheels Wheel Halves Pneumatic with Flat-FreeTorque to 156 in/lbs 1020 in/lbs Wheel Halves Torque to In/lbsTorque to 156 in/lbs Torque to 160 in/lbs Loctite Torque to 360 in/lbs Torque to 156 in/lbsArms Procedure This Procedure Includes the FollowingReplacing Armrest Pads Captains VAN Seats Figure Replacing Captains VAN Seat Armrest Plate FigureReplacing Seat Positioning Y Strap Captains VAN Seats Replacing Back Upholstery FigureH O L S T E R Y M E REMOVING/INSTALLING Standard Seat Frame Subassembly Figure Seat Frame ProcedureReplacing Exact Same Size Standard Seat Frame Mounting ScrewsAdjustable Seat Frame Figure Seat FrameInches Inch Inch deep InchesTorque to A T M EChanging Seat Depth Between 12 and 15- Inches Figure Mounting Screws Torque to 75-inch pounds Changing Seat Width Standard and Adjustable Seat FrameStandard Seat Frame Seat Width Side Spacers CenterComponent Replacement PoundsCoved Washer Center FrameINSTALLING/REMOVING Captains VAN Seat Assembly Figure Installing Captains Van SeatRemoving Captains Van Seat Torque to Inch poundsAdjustable Frames Captains Van SeatREMOVING/INSTALLING Seat PAN Figure InstallingRemove the seat cushion from the seat pan Locknut Quick Release PinInstallation Orientation Seat Angle AdjustmentSeat Dump Base Frame Procedure Replacing Seat Mounting Plates FigureReplacing Seat Support Brackets Figure S E M EProcedure Base Frame Replacing Seat Support Bracket T-NUTS FigureMounting Screws Washer Seat Support Bracket BaseT-Nut Frame Channel Cover Seat Support Mounting ScrewReplacing Battery Charger Bracket and T-NUT Battery Charg er Charger Connector MountRWD and MWD Models Figure Arrow FWD Model FigureREMOVING/INSTALLING Seat Stop Screws Figure Mounting Screw Battery Charger ConnectorReplace the battery charger mount bracket and se Tightensecurely Reverse A, 3B or 3CREMOVING/INSTALLING CJ Back Brackets Figure Back Frame ProcedureC K M E CJ Bracket MountsProcedure Back Frame Changing Back Height FigureHeavy Duty Models Mine if new back upholstery is neededSteps 2 Steps 6,11Steps 6,17 Steps 4,8Back Angle Adjustment Figure Wheelchair to hold the insert in placeBatteries Procedure T T E R I E SProcedure 9BATTERIES Connecting Battery CablesGroup 24 Batteries TWO 2 Connector Batteryboxone 1 Connector Batterybox Battery Box BottomBattery terminal ends Group 22 Battery Base Frames FigureRemove battery terminal caps from battery Single Battery Bottom Tery Cable Rear Jumper BatteryFront BoxWhen to Charge Batteries Figure Battery Discharge Indicator BDI in LCD ReadoutBattery Discharge Indicator BDI Description and Use of Battery ChargersRequired Items INSTALLING/REMOVING Group 24 Battery Boxes Figure If one 1 battery is defectiveRecommended Battery Types Cleaning Battery TerminalsINSTALLING/REMOVING Group 22 Battery BOX Figure Procedure Wiring Harness REMOVING/INSTALLING the E Wiring Harness FigureThis manual R N E S S Adjusting Limit Switch Figure Recline Angle 4 inches 61oRetention STRAP/RETAINER Replacing Retainer BarReplacing Retainer Clip Perform one 1 the followingProcedure Spacer Locknuts Mounting Screws Battery Box Sub-FrameSpacer Retainer Retainer ClipREMOVING/INSTALLING Drive Wheels Figure Drive Wheel Assembly Wheel Hub Four 4 Beveled Hex NutsReplacing Pneumatic TIRES/ Tubes Drive WHEELS/CASTERS WHEELS/ MotorsWHEELS/MOTORS Apply Loctite 242 to the two 2 mounting screwsRepeat Steps 1-4 for opposite wheel lock bracket Gearbox SuspensionREMOVING/INSTALLING Casters Figure Installing CastersReplacing Forks Figure Removing CastersEasier access to the motor/controller connection Motor Connector Coupling AllenLocknut Spacer Washer ShockRemove motor with motor lock lever from suspen- sion arm REMOVING/INSTALLING Motor GEARLESS/BRUSHLESS Brake Release ShaftREMOVING/INSTALLING Mkiv Controller Figure Repositioning Mkiv Joystick VAN Seat Models FigureElectronics E C T R O N I C SArrow Fwd Model Positioning Limit Switch Figure Switch Actuator Overtighten Sensor WashersRecliner C L I N E RReplacing Recliner Cable Assemblies Figure Gas CylinderRod Measures 3-21/32-inches Mounting Screws and Washers Do not Over-Tighten Gas Cylinder ActuatorREPLACING/ADJUSTING GAS Cylinders Figure Replacing Gas CylinderAdjusting Gas Cylinder Procedure ReclinerChanging Back Height Recliner Procedure Seat Pan Removal/Replacement ProceduresChanging Seat Depth Figure Changing Seat WidthPlate Inside Suspension Arm Assembly Installbatteryboxes.Referto INSTALLING/REMOVRemove seat pan on recliner Spacer Base Frame Seat MountREMOVING/INSTALLING Group Battery BOX Tray FigureBattery BOX SUB-FRAME Figure MWD Wheelchairs ProcedureProcedure MWD Wheelchairs Front Locknuts Battery MountInstalling Group 24 Components Figure Frame Rear Lockn utsGroup 24 Battery Base Frames Figure Shock ReplacementSteps Shock Battery Box Sub-Frame Retainer Clip Top of Shock Large wheel assemblyInstall the NEW shock Secure the top of shock between battery mountShock Spring Replacement Figure Battery Mount Bracket Base FrameFlat Washer Mounting Screw Suspension Arm Spring WasherReplacing Stabilizer Wheels Figure Replacing Stabilizer Fork Assembly FigureShock Spring Base Adjusting Weight Distribution MWD WheelchairsprocedureReplacing Stabilizer Cylinder Spring FigureAdjusting Spring Compression Adjusting Stabilizers FigureHeight Adjustment REMOVING/INSTALLING Gearbox Figure Replacing Suspension ARM Figure16-18 x 1-1/4-inch Mounting Screws 16-18 x 2-1/2-inch Motor Gearbox Suspension ArmEntation. Bracket End of Suspension Arm Tubular End Suspension ArmSteps 6,10 Bracket End Suspension Arm Inner Link SpacerRemoving/Installing Group 22 Battery Box Tray Shock ReplacementAnti-Tipper Wheel Replacement Sub-FrameProcedure RWD Wheelchairs Battery TrayILocknutsBolts Rubber ElementShock Replacement Figure RWD Wheelchairs ProcedureMounting Wiring Harness Screws BracketSpacer Top Shock Retainer BarShock Mounting Screw Suspension Arm Locknut Shock Mounting Screw Suspension ArmRWD Wheelchairsprocedure Group 24 Batteries only Apply LoctiteRubber Element Replacement Figure Shock Hex Screw Battery Mount BracketTorque and Storm X wheelchairs Base Frame Mounting ScrewREMOVING/INSTALLING Gearbox Adjusting Weight Distribution FigureAdjustment Options 16-18 2-inch 4-inchAdjusting Weight Distribution Procedure Repositioning the MOTOR/ Gearbox FigureMounting Screws Washer Seat Support Bracket Base Frame Move gearbox to the position determine in StepRepositioning the GEARLESS/BRUSHLESS Motor ,14 Standard Position Lengthens the wheelSuspension Arm Mounting Washer Screws ANTI-TIPPER Wheel Replacement Figure Install the new suspension arm onto the base frameREMOVING/INSTALLING ANTI-TIP Assembly Anti-TipLower Washers LocknutsREMOVING/INSTALLING Front Shroud Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Shroud FigureREMOVING/INSTALLING Side Shroud Assembly Figure FWD Wheelchairs ProcedureProcedure FWD Wheelchairs REMOVING/INSTALLING Counterweight FigureMounting Screw Washer Side Shroud Bracket Suspension Arm Replacing Group 24 Battery BOX SUB-FRAME Figure Handle Outside Lower EdgeCounterweightMounting Bracket Counterweight Bottom Shoulder Screw Bottom Shoulder Screw Bottom Slot in Mounting BracketREMOVING/INSTALLING Shocks Figure Bracket Mounting ScrewMounting Bracket Only Screw One 1 Shown For ClarityTIE ROD Replacement Figure Locknut Arm Small Washer Large Mounting Screw Suspension Arm Complete revolution on the TOP TWO 2 tie rodsSensor Cable Assembly Replacement Figure Battery wiring harness Detail CRemove the Existing sensor cable assembly Socket Suspension Screw ArmSHORT Motor GearboxReinstall the battery boxes. Refer to Installing Battery Box Sub Frame Sensor Washer Left Motor SensorTie Wrap C REMOVING/INSTALLING Wiring Harness Figure Replacing the Suspension ARMTie Wrap B Procedure FWD WheelchairsTie Wrap a Adjusting Weight Distribution For New Seat Depth 14 to 16 inches Inches 17 to 18 inches 19 to 20 inchesFootboard ADJUSTMENTS- DEPTH/HEIGHT/ANGLE Figure DepthAngle HeightFootrest Angle Adjustments FWD Wheelchairs Procedure RightHorizontal Position Cam Front Shroud Footrest105 106 Limited Warranty Limtied WarrantyOne InvacareWay ChedworthWay
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