Invacare 1073955 manual General Guidelines, Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants

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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

WARNING

SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product. DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner’s manuals, ser- vice manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equip- ment. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants

The Orbit wheelchair MUST be operated by a healthcare professional or assistant when in ANY reclined position.

Make sure the patient is properly positioned in the wheelchair before reclining or inclining (reverse recline) to maintain maximum stability and safety.

Assistants MUST be prepared to support the weight of the occupant when reclining, or returning the occupant of the wheelchair to the full upright position. Make sure to use proper body mechanics (use your legs) or seek assistance if necessary to avoid injury.

ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair.

Stability - All Models

The seat height, seat depth, back angle, pivot point of seat frame, seating system, caster position, size and position of the rear wheels, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one or any combination of the nine may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified technician.

 

NOTE: When changes to

SIZECASTER

POSITIONCASTER

SIZEWHEEL

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the left hand column occur,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

follow across the chart and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

refer to the procedure that

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

is checked (9) to maintain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the proper stability, safety

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and handling of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

wheelchair.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASTER SIZE

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CASTER POSITION

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WHEEL SIZE

X

X

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X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTI-TIPPERS

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X

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X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USER CONDITION

X

X

X

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Contents Orbit Orbit Table of Contents Front Riggings Options Complete and mail the form on the next Register Your ProductCity State/Province Product Registration FormFold here Cut Along Line Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Restraints Special NotesStandard Labels Label LocationWheelchairs with Trro Minimum Maximum Typical Product ParametersInformation for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants General GuidelinesStability All Models Operating Information Anti-TippersWeight Limitation Weight TrainingTire Pressure Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsStability and Balance Coping With Everyday Obstacles Reaching and Leaning Backwards Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardTipping Do not tip the wheelchair without assistanceMethod 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tubes Method 1 Wheelchair With Step TubesStairways StairwaysTransferring To and From Other Seats EscalatorsSafety Inspection Checklist Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGInspect/Adjust Initially Inspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Periodically Maintenance TroubleshootingMaintenance Safety Precautions Suggested Maintenance ProceduresSafety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Assembling/Disassembling the Removable Orbit Wheelchair AssemblyAssembling the Seat Frame to the Base Frame Disassembling the Seat Frame from the Base Frame Assembling/Disassembling the Removable Orbit Wheelchair Installing Front Riggings Installing/Removing Front RiggingsFront Riggings Removing Front RiggingsAdjusting Pivot Slide Tube Height Adjusting Footplate HeightAdjusting Footplate Height 70 MFX and 90 Footrests Only Adjusting Footplate Height MFX and 90 Footrests Only Installing 3-Inch ExtensionAdjusting Elevating Legrest Installing Elevating LegrestAdjusting Depth on Adjustable Angle Flip-Up Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-up FootplateAdjusting Angle on Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Installing Bilateral Contracture Platform Bilateral Contracture Platform ProceduresRemoving Bilateral Contracture Platform Adjusting Height of Bilateral Contracture PlatformAdjusting Bilateral Contracture Platform Footplate Depth Adjusting Bilateral Contracture Platform AngleReplacing Sector Block Adjusting Telescoping Front Frame Tubes Installing/Removing Telescoping Front Frame TubesReplacing Heel Loop Optional Footrest AccessoriesComposite Footplates 15 Replacing Heel Loop Adjustable Footplate Adjustable FootplateArms Installing the T-Arm SocketsInstalling T-Arms Installing/Removing the T-armsRemoving T-Arms Adjusting T-Arm Height Adjusting the T-ArmsAdjusting T-Arm Width Adjusting the T-Arms- Adjusting T-Arm Width Adjusting T-Arm DepthAdjusting the T-Arms- Adjusting T-Arm Depth Adjusting T-Arm SocketsAdjusting the T-Arms- Adjusting T-Arm Sockets Adjusting the Transfer Assists and/or Side GuardsReplacing the T-Arm Locking Lever Adjusting the Transfer Assists and/or Side GuardsUsing Catilever Arms Using/Installing/Adjusting Cantilever ArmsUsing/Installing/Adjusting Cantilever Arms Installing/Removing/Adjusting Catilever ArmsAngled Portion Locking Mechanism Adjustment Replacing and Adjusting Arm Pad Depth for Cantilever ArmsReplacement Replacing the Locking Mechanism in the Back Cane Seat and BackInstalling Adjustable Angle Stroller Handles Installing Fixed Height Stroller HandlesAdjusting Adjustable Angle Stroller Handles Removing Adjustable Angle Stroller HandlesAdjusting Adjustable Angle Stroller Handles Removing/Installing the Spreader BarFolding/Unfolding the Back Canes Removing/Installing the Spreader BarRemoving InstallingFront Casters Replacing/Installing Front Caster AssembliesReplacing Front Fork Replacing Front ForkAdjusting Caster Headtubes Adjusting Caster HeadtubesRear Wheels Removing/Installing Rear WheelsQuick-Release Axles Permanent AxlesRemoving/Installing Rear Wheels Adjusting the Quick-Release AxleReplacing Handrims Installing Non-Projection HandrimsNon-Projection Handrims Projection HandrimsRemoving Projection Handrims Installing Projection HandrimsInstalling/Removing Foot Activated Wheel Locks Foot Activated Wheel Lock ProceduresUsing Foot Activated Wheel Locks ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LocksInstalling/Removing Hand Activated Wheel Locks Hand Activated Wheel Lock ProceduresEngaging/Disengaging Hand Activated Wheel Locks Adjusting the Wheel LockAdjusting the Wheel Lock Installing Anti-TippersAdjusting Anti-Tippers Adjusting Anti-TippersEngaging Tilt-In-Space ReclinerRecliner Engaging Tilt-In-Space Operating ReclinerAdjusting Anterior Forward Limit Stops Adjusting Limit Stops of the Tilt MechanismReplacing Upholstery Recliner Models Only Adjusting Posterior Rearward Limit StopsReplacing the Back Upholstery Replacing the Headrest UpholsteryReplacing Upholstery Recliner Models Only Adjusting the Back Height Recliner Models OnlyTransport Ready Option Weight Limit SpecificationsAbout Transport Ready Packages Compliance InformationPositioning the Wheelchair in the Vehicle Securing the Wheelchair to the VehicleSecuring the Wheelchair Securement PointsVehicle-Anchored Belts Securing the OccupantSeating System Positioning Belts Positioning BeltsOptions Using the Ventilator TrayLimited Warranty USA
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