Invacare Wheelchair manual Transporting Excel, E E L C H a I R S, Seat Rails

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PROCEDURE 10

FWD WHEELCHAIRS

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W H E E L C H A I R S

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Transporting Excel

Adjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Support

Adjusting Flip-up Removable Footboard Adjusting Captain's Seat Removing/Installing Captain's Seat Disconnecting/Connecting Limit Switch Removing/Installing Shrouds Repositioning Battery Charger Connector When to Charge Batteries

Charging Batteries

Replacing Batteries

Installing/Removing Battery Boxes

Battery Tray

Engaging/Disengaging Clutches

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

TRANSPORTING EXCEL

WARNING

The weight of the wheelchair without the user and batteriesisstillbetween90and127lbs.Useproper liftng techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid in- jury. Extreme caution is advised when it is neces- sary to move an UNOCCUPIED power wheel- chair. Invacare recommends using two (2) assis- tants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable parts for hand-hold supports.

Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoidinjury.

FOLDING.

1.If necessary, remove the shrouds. Refer to REMOV- ING/INSTALLING SHROUDS in this procedure of the manual.

2.Remove the batteries and footrests/legrests from the wheelchair. Refer to FIGURE 1.

3.Lift the battery tray UP and out of the way. Refer to BATTERY TRAY in this procedure of the manual.

4.Lift up on the seat rails of the wheelchair.

Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING FOOTRESTS or IN- STALLING/REMOVING ELEVATING LEGRESTS in PROCEDURE 3 of this manual.

Seat Rails

 

Refer to INSTALLING/

 

REMOVING BATTERY

RefertoBATTERYTRAYSin

BOXES inthisprocedure

this procedure of the manual.

of the manual.

FIGURE 1 - TRANSPORTING EXCEL

Unfolding/Folding - Integrated Sling Seats (FIGURE 1)

UNFOLDING.

1.Push down on the seat rails until the seat rails are positioned in the seat guides.

2.Assemble the wheelchair. Refer to FIGURE 1.

3.If necessary, install the shrouds. Refer to REMOV- ING/INSTALLING SHROUDSin this procedure of the manual.

Unfolding/Folding - Captain's Seat (FIGURE 2)

UNFOLDING.

1.Push down on the push brackets until they are flush with the pivot links on the crossbraces.

2.Assemble the wheelchair. Refer to FIGURE 2.

3.Install the shrouds. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALL- ING SHROUDS in this procedure of the manual.

4.Install the Captain's Seat. Refer to REMOVING/IN- STALLING CAPTAIN'S SEATin this procedure of the manual.

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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 ElectricalSAFETY/HANDLING Wheelchairs Stability and BalanceCoping With Everyday Obstacles Tilting RWD Wheelchairs OnlyStairways Percentage of Weight DistributionTransferring to and From Other Seats Shows the motor mounting positions Functional Reach From a WheelchairReaching, Leaning, Bending and Bending Forward Reaching, Bending BackwardProcedure Troubleshooting Mechanical Safety Inspection ChecklistSafety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Checking Battery Charge Level Troubleshooting ElectricalProcedure 2SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Using Hydrometer to Check Battery Cells Lead Acid Figure Number of Floating Balls Will Vary According to ChargeINSTALLING/REMOVING Footrests Figure Adjusting Footrest HeightProcedure Front Riggings O N T I N G SAdjusting Calfpads INSTALLING/REMOVING Elevating Legrests FigureRaising/Lowering Elevating Legrests Adjusting Captains Seat Armrests Figure Procedure ArmsReplacing Seat Positioning Strap FigureReplacing Seat Upholstery Figure UPHOLSTERY/POSITIONING StrapMkiv Joystick MountingTube Adjustment Lock Repositioning Mkiv JoystickPreparing Mkiv Joystick for USE Figure C T R O N I C SReplacing Battery BOX Retaining Strap Retaining StrapT a I N I N G R a P RWD Wheelchairs FigureAdjusting Forks Figure S T E R SRemove the dust cover from the caster headtube Dust Cover Locknut Nylon Washer Caster Headtube ForkBatteries T T E R I E SConnecting Battery Cables Dual U1 or Dual Group 22 Battery BoxesBattery Cable Direct Mount MethodPositive + Battery Terminal/Post Battery Orange Battery Terminal Cap+ Battery BatteryBattery Clamp Battery Cable RED Battery Clamp Cover Positive + Battery T E R I E STransporting Excel E E L C H a I R SSeat Rails Unfolding/Folding Integrated Sling Seats FigureAdjusting FWD WheelchairsSecurely tighten with the locknut Push Pins Support in this procedure of the manualFlip Up Locknut Insert the rear socket bolt through the wheelchairREMOVING/INSTALLING Captains Seat Figure Limit SwitchArmrest Captains Joystick Seat MountingREMOVING/INSTALLING Shrouds Figure When to Charge Batteries Figure Installing Side Shrouds and FillersBattery Discharge Indicator BDI Description and Use of Battery ChargersCharging Batteries Figure A I R SBattery Charger Three Pronged Plug Front View From Battery Charger Port Joystick Battery BoxesRecommended Battery Types Cleaning Battery TerminalsINSTALLING/REMOVING Battery Boxes Figure Battery TrayFolding Battery Tray for Transport Figure Unfolding Battery Tray for Use FigureENGAGING/DISENGAGING Clutches Figures 15 Outside of Wheelchair Front of WheelchairA I R Transporting Power 9000 FigureUnfolding/Folding the Wheelchair RWD Wheelchairs Battery Charger Connector on Side of Wheelchair From Battery H a I R SENGAGING/DISENGAGING Battery Tray FigureClutches Figures 6 Using Wheel Locks Figure TabTowards rear WheelsMended psi on the side wall of tire Tighten the wheel lock to the wheelchair frameHandle Rubber Tip If Equipped ExtensionMotor Set Screw Page T E S Limited Warranty WarrantyRev D 1 5/00
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