Invacare manual Transporting Power 9000 Figure, A I R, Unfolding/Folding the Wheelchair

PROCEDURE 11 RWD WHEELCHAIRS

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This Procedure Includes the Following:

Transporting Power 9000 When to Charge Batteries Charging Batteries Replacing Batteries Installing/Removing Battery Boxes Battery Tray Engaging/Disengaging Clutches Using/Installing/Adjusting Wheel Locks Installing/Removing Anti-Tippers Installing Optional Clutch Extension Handles

TRANSPORTING POWER 9000 (FIGURE 1)

WARNING

The weight of the wheelchair without the user and batteries is approximately 82 lbs. Use proper liftng techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury. Ex- treme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an UNOCCUPIED power wheelchair. In- vacare recommends using two (2) assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable parts for hand- hold supports.

Unfolding/Folding the Wheelchair

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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.

Referto INSTALLING/REMOV- ING BATTERY BOXES and BATTERY TRAY in this proce- dure of the manual.

WARNING

Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.

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.

FOLDING.

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

2.Remove the battery tray from the wheelchair. Refer to FIGURE 1.

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

Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING FOOTRESTS or INSTALLING/RE-

MOVING ELEVATING LEGRESTS in PROCEDURE 3 of this manual.

Refer to INSTALLING/RE- MOVINGANTI-TIPPERSin thisprocedureofthemanual.

FIGURE 1 - TRANSPORTING POWER 9000

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