Invacare T-5 Tennis Elite, X-Terminator Titanium Troubleshooting, Inspect/Adjust Periodically

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SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION

CAUTION

As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced if damaged.

Loosen/tighten locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop.

Ensure wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture.

Inspect/Adjust Periodically

Ensure wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag/pull to one side).

Ensure wheel locks are easy to engage.

Inspect seat and back upholstery for rips or sagging.

Ensure adjustable axle position camber bar is securely tightened.

Ensure that casters are free of debris.

Ensure no excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun.

Inspect handrims for signs of rough edges or peeling.

Clean upholstery and armrests.

CAUTION

As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced if damaged.

Ensure wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture.

Check that all labels are present and legible. Replace if necessary.

Troubleshooting

CHAIR

CHAIR

SLUGGISH

CASTER

SQUEAK

LOOSE-

SOLUTIONS

VEERS

VEERS

TURN OR

FLUTTERS

S AND

NESS IN

 

RIGHT

LEFT

PERFORMANCE

 

RATTLES

CHAIR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

X

X

 

 

Check tires for correct and

 

 

 

 

 

 

equal pressure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

X

X

Check for loose stem nuts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

Check spokes and nipples.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

 

X

 

 

Check that both casters

 

 

 

 

 

 

contact the ground at the

 

 

 

 

 

 

same time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Everyday and Sport Series Wheelchairs Everyday and Sport Series Wheelchairs Table of Contents Wheels Suspension Register Your Product Complete and mail the form on the nextProduct Registration Form Fold Here Cut Along Line Special Notes Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Positioning StrapsTypical Product Parameters TerminatorTypical Product Parameters Terminator Titanium Titanium Paul Schulte Signature BB Transformer ALL-SPORT Operating Information General GuidelinesStability Warning General Guidelines Tire Pressure and Information Weight TrainingWeight Limitation Safe Handling Stability and BalancePercentage of Weight Distribution Coping with Everyday ObstaclesReaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Reaching, Leaning BackwardsTipping Tipping CurbsStairways Transferring To and From Other Seats Inspect Initially Safety InspectionSafety Inspection Checklist Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust MonthlyTroubleshooting Inspect/Adjust PeriodicallySuggested Maintenance Procedures MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Precautions Safety Inspection Unfolding/Folding the Back Back Angle AdjustmentBack Back Angle Adjustment Removing Foldover Back Upholstery Removing/Installing Foldover Back UpholsteryInstalling Foldover Back Upholstery Replacing Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryAdjustable Tension Straps Back Upholstery CoverBack Height Adjustment Adjustable Backs Only Back Original Back Height in Inches Removing/Installing Rear Wheels WheelsAdjusting Quick-Release Axles Replacing Quad-Release AxlesRemoving Play from Rear Wheels Adjusting Quad-Release HandlesAnd/or Out Handrim Replacement Repairing/Replacing Rear Wheel, Tire/TubeOpening/Closing Camber Clamps Opening/Closing Camber Clamps A4 Camber System Adjusting Rear Wheel CamberCamber Tube Determining Toe In/Toe Out Adjusting Toe In/Toe Out Adjusting Toe In/Toe Out Camber TubeCourse Adjustment Fine Adjustment Adjusting Wheelbase Length Adjusting Center of Gravity 11 Adjusting Toe In/Toe Out A4 Camber System Fine Adjustment12 Adjusting Wheelbase Length Adjusting Center of Gravity Adjusting Wheelbase Width 13 Adjusting Wheelbase Width Camber Tube14 Adjusting Wheelbase Width A4 Camber System Replacing Axle TubeWheels Adjusting the Axle Tube 16 Adjusting the Axle Tube Camber Tube 17 Adjusting the Axle Tube A4 Camber System Replacing/Adjusting Casters Repeat Steps 1‐3 for the opposite caster if necessaryAdjusting Front Caster Height Parallel to the floorWheel Lock Adjustment/Replacement 20 Wheel Lock Adjustment/Replacement Replacing Adjustable Tension Seat Upholstery SeatReplacing Adjustable Tension Seat Upholstery Replacing Screw-On Seat UpholsteryAdjusting Rear Seat Height Adjusting Transformer Seat HeightAdjusting Front Seat Height Adjusting Transformer Seat Height Replacing the Footrest Adjusting the FootrestFootrest ANTI-TIPPER Installing Installing/Adjusting Optional Clamp on Raised FootrestReplacing/Adjusting Optional A4 Footrest AdjustingAdjusting Footplate Depth Installing the X-Terminator FootrestAdjusting Footplate Angle Angle Adjusting the X-terminator and Transformer FootrestsDepth Terminator HeightAdjusting/Replacing Anti-tipper Adjusting Anti-tipper Replacing Anti-tipperRemoving Installing/Removing/Adjusting Swivel Anti-TipInstalling/Depth Adjustment Adjusting Height Paul Schulte Signature BB and T-5 Tennis Elite Models onlySuspension Elastomers and Suspension Replacing Rear ElastomersReplacing Front Elastomers Replacing Rear ElastomersReplacing Front Elastomers Installing/Removing the Wing/Bumper WING/BUMPERWING/BUMPER Limited Warranty USA