Invacare 1073955 manual Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT	6
SPECIAL NOTES	9
LABEL LOCATION	10
Standard Labels	10
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS	12
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES	13
Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants	13
Stability - All Models	13
Anti-Tippers	14
Operating Information	14
Tire Pressure	15
Weight Training	15
Weight Limitation	15
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS	16
Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs	16
Stability and Balance	16
Coping With Everyday Obstacles	17
A Note to Wheelchair Assistants	17
Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward	18
Reaching and Leaning Backwards	18
Tipping	18
Stairways	20
Escalators	21
Transferring To and From Other Seats	21
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING	22
Safety Inspection Checklist	22
Troubleshooting	25
Maintenance	25
SECTION 4—ASSEMBLY	27
Assembling/Disassembling the Removable Orbit Wheelchair	27

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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 ParametersGeneral Guidelines Information for Healthcare Professionals/AssistantsStability All Models Operating Information Anti-TippersWeight Training Weight LimitationTire Pressure SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Safety/Handling of WheelchairsStability and Balance Coping With Everyday Obstacles Do not tip the wheelchair without assistance Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardReaching and Leaning Backwards TippingMethod 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tubes Method 1 Wheelchair With Step TubesStairways StairwaysTransferring To and From Other Seats EscalatorsSafety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Safety Inspection ChecklistInspect/Adjust Initially Inspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Periodically Suggested Maintenance Procedures TroubleshootingMaintenance Maintenance Safety PrecautionsSafety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Assembly Assembling/Disassembling the Removable Orbit WheelchairAssembling the Seat Frame to the Base Frame Disassembling the Seat Frame from the Base Frame Assembling/Disassembling the Removable Orbit Wheelchair Removing Front Riggings Installing/Removing Front RiggingsInstalling Front Riggings Front RiggingsAdjusting Footplate Height Adjusting Pivot Slide Tube 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 LegrestInstalling Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Adjusting Depth on Adjustable Angle Flip-UpAdjusting 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 Angle Adjusting Bilateral Contracture Platform Footplate DepthReplacing Sector Block Adjusting Telescoping Front Frame Tubes Installing/Removing Telescoping Front Frame TubesOptional Footrest Accessories Replacing Heel LoopComposite Footplates 15 Replacing Heel Loop Adjustable Footplate Adjustable FootplateArms Installing the T-Arm SocketsInstalling/Removing the T-arms Installing T-ArmsRemoving T-Arms Adjusting the T-Arms Adjusting T-Arm HeightAdjusting 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 Replacing and Adjusting Arm Pad Depth for Cantilever Arms AdjustmentReplacement 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 HeadtubesPermanent Axles Removing/Installing Rear WheelsRear Wheels Quick-Release AxlesRemoving/Installing Rear Wheels Adjusting the Quick-Release AxleProjection Handrims Installing Non-Projection HandrimsReplacing Handrims Non-Projection HandrimsRemoving Projection Handrims Installing Projection HandrimsANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Foot Activated Wheel Lock ProceduresInstalling/Removing Foot Activated Wheel Locks Using Foot Activated 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 the Headrest Upholstery Adjusting Posterior Rearward Limit StopsReplacing Upholstery Recliner Models Only Replacing the Back UpholsteryReplacing Upholstery Recliner Models Only Adjusting the Back Height Recliner Models OnlyTransport Ready Option Compliance Information SpecificationsWeight Limit About Transport Ready PackagesPositioning the Wheelchair in the Vehicle Securing the Wheelchair to the VehicleSecuring the Wheelchair Securement PointsSecuring the Occupant Vehicle-Anchored BeltsSeating System Positioning Belts Positioning BeltsOptions Using the Ventilator TrayLimited Warranty USA