Invacare Wheelchair manual Table of Contents

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	TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The following procedures refer to POWER 9000 and EXCEL wheelchairs except where specified.
SPECIAL NOTES	2
SPECIFICATIONS	4
PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES	6
REPAIR OR SERVICE INFORMATION	6
OPERATING INFORMATION	6
SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS	8
PROCEDURE 2 - SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST/TROUBLESHOOTING	13
SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST	13
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - MECHANICAL	13
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - ELECTRICAL	14
CHECKING BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL	14
PROCEDURE 3 - FRONT RIGGINGS	16
INSTALLING/REMOVING FOOTRESTS	16
ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT	17
REPLACING HEEL LOOPS	17
INSTALLING/REMOVING ELEVATING LEGRESTS	17
RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING LEGRESTS AND/OR ADJUSTING CALFPADS	17
PROCEDURE 4 - ARMS	18
ADJUSTING ARMREST HEIGHT, REMOVING OR REPLACING ARMRESTS	18
ADJUSTING CAPTAIN'S SEAT ARMRESTS	18
PROCEDURE 5 - UPHOLSTERY/POSITIONING STRAP	19
REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY	19
REPLACING SEAT POSITIONING STRAP	19
PROCEDURE 6 - ELECTRONICS	20
PREPARING MKIV JOYSTICK FOR USE	20
REPOSITIONING MKIV JOYSTICK	20
PROCEDURE 7 - RETAINING STRAP	21
REPLACING BATTERY BOX RETAINING STRAP	21
PROCEDURE 8 - CASTERS	22
ADJUSTING FORKS	22
PROCEDURE 9 - BATTERIES	23
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERIES INTO/FROM BATTERY BOXES	23
CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES	24
PROCEDURE 10 - FWD WHEELCHAIRS	28
TRANSPORTING EXCEL	28
ADJUSTING/REPLACING TELESCOPING FRONT RIGGING SUPPORT	29
ADJUSTING FLIP-UP REMOVABLE FOOTBOARD	30
ADJUSTING CAPTAIN'S SEAT	30
REMOVING/INSTALLING CAPTAIN'S SEAT	31
DISCONNECTING/CONNECTING LIMIT SWITCH	31
REMOVING/INSTALLING SHROUDS	32
REPOSITIONING BATTERY CHARGER CONNECTOR	33
WHEN TO CHARGE BATTERIES	33
CHARGING BATTERIES	34
REPLACING BATTERIES	35
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES	36
BATTERY TRAY	36
ENGAGING/DISENGAGING CLUTCHES	37
PROCEDURE 11 - RWD WHEELCHAIRS	38
TRANSPORTING POWER 9000	38
WHEN TO CHARGE BATTERIES	39
CHARGING BATTERIES	39
REPLACING BATTERIES	40
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES	41
BATTERY TRAY	41
ENGAGING/DISENGAGING CLUTCHES	41
USING/INSTALLING/ADJUSTING WHEEL LOCKS	42
INSTALLING/REMOVING ANTI-TIPPERS	43
INSTALLING OPTIONAL CLUTCH EXTENSION HANDLES	44
LIMITED WARRANTY	47

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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 GuidelinesTilting RWD Wheelchairs Only SAFETY/HANDLING WheelchairsStability and Balance Coping With Everyday ObstaclesPercentage of Weight Distribution StairwaysTransferring to and From Other Seats Functional Reach From a Wheelchair Shows the motor mounting positionsReaching, Bending Backward Reaching, Leaning, Bending and Bending ForwardProcedure Safety Inspection Checklist Troubleshooting MechanicalSafety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Electrical Checking Battery Charge LevelProcedure 2SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Number of Floating Balls Will Vary According to Charge Using Hydrometer to Check Battery Cells Lead Acid FigureO N T I N G S INSTALLING/REMOVING Footrests FigureAdjusting Footrest Height Procedure Front RiggingsINSTALLING/REMOVING Elevating Legrests Figure Adjusting CalfpadsRaising/Lowering Elevating Legrests Procedure Arms Adjusting Captains Seat Armrests FigureUPHOLSTERY/POSITIONING Strap Replacing Seat PositioningStrap Figure Replacing Seat Upholstery FigureC T R O N I C S Mkiv Joystick MountingTube Adjustment LockRepositioning Mkiv Joystick Preparing Mkiv Joystick for USE FigureRWD Wheelchairs Figure Replacing Battery BOX Retaining StrapRetaining Strap T a I N I N G R a PDust Cover Locknut Nylon Washer Caster Headtube Fork Adjusting Forks FigureS T E R S Remove the dust cover from the caster headtubeT T E R I E S BatteriesDirect Mount Method Connecting Battery CablesDual U1 or Dual Group 22 Battery Boxes Battery CableBattery Positive + Battery Terminal/PostBattery Orange Battery Terminal Cap + BatteryBattery Clamp Battery Cable T E R I E S RED Battery Clamp Cover Positive + BatteryUnfolding/Folding Integrated Sling Seats Figure Transporting ExcelE E L C H a I R S Seat RailsFWD Wheelchairs AdjustingLocknut Insert the rear socket bolt through the wheelchair Securely tighten with the locknut Push PinsSupport in this procedure of the manual Flip UpMounting REMOVING/INSTALLING Captains Seat FigureLimit Switch Armrest Captains Joystick SeatREMOVING/INSTALLING Shrouds Figure Installing Side Shrouds and Fillers When to Charge Batteries FigureA I R S Battery Discharge Indicator BDIDescription and Use of Battery Chargers Charging Batteries FigureCleaning Battery Terminals Battery Charger Three Pronged Plug Front View From BatteryCharger Port Joystick Battery Boxes Recommended Battery TypesUnfolding Battery Tray for Use Figure INSTALLING/REMOVING Battery Boxes FigureBattery Tray Folding Battery Tray for Transport FigureOutside of Wheelchair Front of Wheelchair ENGAGING/DISENGAGING Clutches Figures 15Transporting Power 9000 Figure A I RUnfolding/Folding the Wheelchair RWD Wheelchairs H a I R S Battery Charger Connector on Side of Wheelchair From BatteryBattery Tray Figure ENGAGING/DISENGAGINGClutches Figures 6 Wheels Using Wheel Locks FigureTab Towards rearTighten the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame Mended psi on the side wall of tireExtension Handle Rubber Tip If EquippedMotor Set Screw Page T E S Warranty Limited WarrantyRev D 1 5/00