Invacare manual FWD Wheelchairs, Adjusting

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FWD WHEELCHAIRS

PROCEDURE 10

5.HIGH BACK CAPTAIN'S SEATS ONLY -Connect the limit switch. Refer to DISCONNECTING/CON- NECTING LIMIT SWITCH in this procedure of the manual.

FOLDING.

1.HIGH BACK CAPTAIN'S SEATS ONLY -Discon- nect the limit switch. Refer to DISCONNECTING/ CONNECTING LIMIT SWITCH in this procedure of the manual.

	Refer to INSTALLING/	Refer to INSTALLING/RE-
	Refer to INSTALLING/	MOVING FOOTRESTS or
	REMOVINGBATTERY	MOVING FOOTRESTS or
	REMOVINGBATTERY	INSTALLING/REMOVING
	BOXESinthisprocedure	INSTALLING/REMOVING
	of the manual.	ELEVATING LEGRESTS
		in PROCEDURE 3 of this
		manual.

2.Remove the Captain's Seat. Refer to REMOVING/ INSTALLING CAPTAIN'S SEATin this procedure of the manual.

3.Removetheshrouds.RefertoREMOVING/INSTALL- ING SHROUDS in this procedure of the manual.

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

ADJUSTING/REPLACING TELESCOPING FRONT RIGGING SUPPORT (FIGURE 3)

1.Lift up on the crossbraces until they release from the H-blocks on the wheelchair frame.

2.Remove the phillips bolt and locknut that secure the front H-block to the wheelchair frame.

3.Remove the two (2) locknuts and socket bolts that secure telescoping front rigging support to wheelchair.

4.If necessary, remove the hex bolt and locknut that secures the battery charger connector bracket to the wheelchair.

Adjusting

1.Position the telescoping front rigging support to the desired depth.

Phillips Bolt
H-Block	FRONT SOCKET
	BOLT
Front Socket Bolt	POSITIONS (IN
	INCHES DEEP):
Socket Bolt	16
	18 and
	17

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W H E E L C H A I R S

CAUTION

HIGHBACKCAPTAIN'S SEATS ONLY - Discon- nect limit switch BE- FORE removing seat - damage to seat can occur.

Refer to DISCONNECT-

ING/CONNECTING LIMIT SWITCH in this procedure of the manual.

Refer to BATTERY TRAY in this procedure of the manual.

Push Brackets

Crossbraces

Wheelchair

Frame

Locknuts
DO NOT USE WITH FRONT	Telescoping Front
SOCKET BOLT	Rigging Support
Hex Bolt
and Locknut

Battery

Charger

Bracket

FIGURE 2 - TRANSPORTING EXCEL -

CAPTAIN'S SEATS

FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING/REPLACING TELESCOPING FRONT RIGGING SUPPORT

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Contents Excel R N I N G Understanding this MANUAL. if YOU are Unable toTable of Contents Specifications Specification SPower Repair or Service Information ProcedureElectrical General GuidelinesStability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING WheelchairsCoping With Everyday Obstacles Tilting RWD Wheelchairs OnlyTransferring to and From Other Seats Percentage of Weight DistributionStairways Functional Reach From a Wheelchair Shows the motor mounting positionsReaching, Bending Backward Reaching, Leaning, Bending and Bending ForwardProcedure Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Safety Inspection ChecklistTroubleshooting Mechanical Procedure 2SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting ElectricalChecking Battery Charge Level Number of Floating Balls Will Vary According to Charge Using Hydrometer to Check Battery Cells Lead Acid FigureAdjusting Footrest Height INSTALLING/REMOVING Footrests FigureProcedure Front Riggings O N T I N G SRaising/Lowering Elevating Legrests INSTALLING/REMOVING Elevating Legrests FigureAdjusting Calfpads Procedure Arms Adjusting Captains Seat Armrests FigureStrap Figure Replacing Seat PositioningReplacing Seat Upholstery Figure UPHOLSTERY/POSITIONING StrapRepositioning Mkiv Joystick Mkiv Joystick MountingTube Adjustment LockPreparing Mkiv Joystick for USE Figure C T R O N I C SRetaining Strap Replacing Battery BOX Retaining StrapT a I N I N G R a P RWD Wheelchairs FigureS T E R S Adjusting Forks FigureRemove the dust cover from the caster headtube Dust Cover Locknut Nylon Washer Caster Headtube ForkT T E R I E S BatteriesDual U1 or Dual Group 22 Battery Boxes Connecting Battery CablesBattery Cable Direct Mount MethodBattery Orange Battery Terminal Cap Positive + Battery Terminal/Post+ Battery Battery Battery Clamp Battery Cable T E R I E S RED Battery Clamp Cover Positive + BatteryE E L C H a I R S Transporting ExcelSeat Rails Unfolding/Folding Integrated Sling Seats FigureFWD Wheelchairs AdjustingSupport in this procedure of the manual Securely tighten with the locknut Push PinsFlip Up Locknut Insert the rear socket bolt through the wheelchairLimit Switch REMOVING/INSTALLING Captains Seat FigureArmrest Captains Joystick Seat MountingREMOVING/INSTALLING Shrouds Figure Installing Side Shrouds and Fillers When to Charge Batteries FigureDescription and Use of Battery Chargers Battery Discharge Indicator BDICharging Batteries Figure A I R SCharger Port Joystick Battery Boxes Battery Charger Three Pronged Plug Front View From BatteryRecommended Battery Types Cleaning Battery TerminalsBattery Tray INSTALLING/REMOVING Battery Boxes FigureFolding Battery Tray for Transport Figure Unfolding Battery Tray for Use FigureOutside of Wheelchair Front of Wheelchair ENGAGING/DISENGAGING Clutches Figures 15Unfolding/Folding the Wheelchair Transporting Power 9000 FigureA I R RWD Wheelchairs H a I R S Battery Charger Connector on Side of Wheelchair From BatteryClutches Figures 6 Battery Tray FigureENGAGING/DISENGAGING Tab Using Wheel Locks FigureTowards rear WheelsTighten the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame Mended psi on the side wall of tireMotor Set Screw ExtensionHandle Rubber Tip If Equipped Page T E S Warranty Limited WarrantyRev D 1 5/00