Invacare Wheelchair manual Understanding this MANUAL. if YOU are Unable to, R N I N G

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W A R N I N G

WARNING

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND

UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO

UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR MUST BE PERFORMED BY

AN INVACARE DEALER OR QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.

PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN INVACARE DEALER OR QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.

SPECIAL NOTES

WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage.

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

WHEELCHAIR USER

As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.

WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS

Invacare recommends that wheelchair users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheel- chairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any type.

It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in ve- hicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. Invac- are cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems.

AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER, THERA- PISTS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEATING POSITIONING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.

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Contents Excel Understanding this MANUAL. if YOU are Unable to R N I N GTable of Contents Specification S SpecificationsPower Procedure Repair or Service InformationGeneral Guidelines ElectricalCoping With Everyday Obstacles SAFETY/HANDLING WheelchairsStability and Balance Tilting RWD Wheelchairs OnlyTransferring to and From Other Seats Percentage of Weight DistributionStairways Shows the motor mounting positions Functional Reach From a WheelchairReaching, Leaning, Bending and Bending Forward Reaching, Bending BackwardProcedure Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Safety Inspection ChecklistTroubleshooting Mechanical Procedure 2SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting ElectricalChecking Battery Charge Level Using Hydrometer to Check Battery Cells Lead Acid Figure Number of Floating Balls Will Vary According to ChargeProcedure Front Riggings INSTALLING/REMOVING Footrests FigureAdjusting Footrest Height O N T I N G SRaising/Lowering Elevating Legrests INSTALLING/REMOVING Elevating Legrests FigureAdjusting Calfpads Adjusting Captains Seat Armrests Figure Procedure ArmsReplacing Seat Upholstery Figure Replacing Seat PositioningStrap Figure UPHOLSTERY/POSITIONING StrapPreparing Mkiv Joystick for USE Figure Mkiv Joystick MountingTube Adjustment LockRepositioning Mkiv Joystick C T R O N I C ST a I N I N G R a P Replacing Battery BOX Retaining StrapRetaining Strap RWD Wheelchairs FigureRemove the dust cover from the caster headtube Adjusting Forks FigureS T E R S Dust Cover Locknut Nylon Washer Caster Headtube ForkBatteries T T E R I E SBattery Cable Connecting Battery CablesDual U1 or Dual Group 22 Battery Boxes Direct Mount Method+ Battery Positive + Battery Terminal/PostBattery Orange Battery Terminal Cap BatteryBattery Clamp Battery Cable RED Battery Clamp Cover Positive + Battery T E R I E SSeat Rails Transporting ExcelE E L C H a I R S Unfolding/Folding Integrated Sling Seats FigureAdjusting FWD WheelchairsFlip Up Securely tighten with the locknut Push PinsSupport in this procedure of the manual Locknut Insert the rear socket bolt through the wheelchairArmrest Captains Joystick Seat REMOVING/INSTALLING Captains Seat FigureLimit Switch MountingREMOVING/INSTALLING Shrouds Figure When to Charge Batteries Figure Installing Side Shrouds and FillersCharging Batteries Figure Battery Discharge Indicator BDIDescription and Use of Battery Chargers A I R SRecommended Battery Types Battery Charger Three Pronged Plug Front View From BatteryCharger Port Joystick Battery Boxes Cleaning Battery TerminalsFolding Battery Tray for Transport Figure INSTALLING/REMOVING Battery Boxes FigureBattery Tray Unfolding Battery Tray for Use FigureENGAGING/DISENGAGING Clutches Figures 15 Outside of Wheelchair Front of WheelchairUnfolding/Folding the Wheelchair Transporting Power 9000 FigureA I R RWD Wheelchairs Battery Charger Connector on Side of Wheelchair From Battery H a I R SClutches Figures 6 Battery Tray FigureENGAGING/DISENGAGING Towards rear Using Wheel Locks FigureTab WheelsMended psi on the side wall of tire Tighten the wheel lock to the wheelchair frameMotor Set Screw ExtensionHandle Rubber Tip If Equipped Page T E S Limited Warranty WarrantyRev D 1 5/00