Invacare 1073955 manual Adjusting Limit Stops of the Tilt Mechanism

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SECTION 11—RECLINER

7.When the back reaches desired angle, slowly release the handles of the recliner cable assemblies.

8.To return the back to the full upright position, reverse the above steps keeping in mind proper body mechanics.

9.Do one following:

A.Disengage the wheel locks. Refer to Hand Activated Wheel Lock Procedures on page 66 or Foot Activated Wheel Lock Procedures on page 65.

B.Tilt the wheelchair, if necessary. Refer to Engaging Tilt‐In‐Space on page 70.

Handle

Stroller

Handle

Gas

Cylinder

FIGURE 11.2 Operating Recliner

Adjusting Limit Stops of the Tilt Mechanism

Adjusting Anterior (Forward) Limit Stops

WARNING

Anterior (forward) tilt is a feature of this wheelchair designed for the use of a healthcare professional or assistant only. Repositioning of the anterior (forward) limit stop must NEVER be performed by the wheelchair user. When anterior (forward) tilt is needed, it must ALWAYS be repositioned by a healthcare professional or assistant.

DO NOT operate the wheelchair when the seat frame is in the anterior (forward)

tilt position (seat frame is at approximately 10o forward tilt). Serious bodily injury may occur to the patient and the assistant(s).

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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