Invacare T6 manual General Guidelines, Stability Warning

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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

WARNING

SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product. DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as Owner’s Manuals, Service Manuals or Instruction Sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

Stability Warning

The position of the footrest, camber tube, back angle, the tautness of the back upholstery as well as the user's condition are directly related to the wheelchairs stability. Any change to one or any combination of the five may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability.

Use EXTREME caution when using a new seating position. The addition of anti-tippers may be required.

 

FOOTREST POSITION

CAMBER TUBE

BACK ANGLE

BACK UPHOLSTERY

USER CONDITION

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOOTREST POSITION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAMBER TUBE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BACK ANGLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BACK UPHOLSTERY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USER CONDITION

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across the chart and refer to the procedure to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the racing chair.

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Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs

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Contents CrossfireSeries Wheelchairs CrossfireSeries Wheelchairs Table of Contents Seat ANTI-TIPPER Meaning Special NotesSeat Positioning Strap Titanium Typical Product ParametersRear Wheel Camber PSI Tyre Pressure ConversionStability Warning General GuidelinesOperating Information Tyre Pressure and Information Weight TrainingWeight Limitation Stability and Balance Safe HandlingStability and Balance Coping with Everyday ObstaclesReaching, Leaning Backwards Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardTipping Curbs TippingTipping Curbs StairwaysTransferring To and From Other Seats Transferring To and From Other SeatsInspect Initially Safety InspectionSafety Inspection Checklist Inspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Periodically TroubleshootingSuggested Maintenance Procedures MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Precautions Safety Inspection Replacing the Footrest Adjusting/Replacing Standard FootrestAdjusting the Footrest FootrestAdjusting Installing/Adjusting Optional Clamp on Raised FootrestReplacing/Adjusting Optional Adjustable Angle Footrest InstallingAdjusting Footplate Depth Adjusting Footplate AngleArms Installing the Swingaway Padded Armrest Socket AssemblyAdjusting Swingaway Padded Armrest Height Adjusting Swingaway Padded Armrest HeightUnfolding/Folding the Back Back Angle AdjustmentBack Back Angle Adjustment Back Upholstery Cover Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryAdjustable Tension Straps Replacing Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryRemoving/Installing Foldover Back Upholstery Removing Foldover Back Upholstery Installing Foldover Back UpholsteryHOLE* Number Back Height in Inches and Centimeters Back Height Adjustment Adjustable Backs OnlySeat Replacing Adjustable Tension Seat UpholsteryReplacing Adjustable Tension Seat Upholstery Wheels Removing/Installing Rear WheelsReplacing Quad-Release Axles Adjusting Quick-Release AxlesRemoving Play from Rear Wheels Adjusting Quad-Release HandlesAnd/or Out Handrim Replacement Handrim ReplacementAdjusting Wheelbase Length Adjusting Center of Gravity Repairing/Replacing Rear Wheel, Tyre/TubeCamber Tube Mounting Bracket Repositioning the Camber Tube Mounting Bracket Socket Screws Repositioning the Camber Tube Mounting BracketsRepositioning the Camber Tube Mounting Bracket Socket Screws Reversing the Camber Tube Mounting Bracket DirectionReversing the Camber Tube Mounting Bracket Direction Adjusting Wheelbase WidthRemoving the Camber Tube Removing/Installing/ the Camber TubeInstalling the Camber Tube Stand behind the wheelchair to determine left or right Adjusting the Camber TubeDetermining Toe In/Toe Out 14 Adjusting Fork Tension Adjusting Fork TensionSuspension Forks Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster AssembliesStandard Forks Removing Fork Assembly Removing/Installing the Fork Assembly17 Removing/Installing the Fork Assembly Installing Fork AssemblyRemoving the Elastomer Removing/Installing the Elastomers Suspension Forks OnlyInstalling the Elastomer Replacing the Wheel Lock Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel LocksAdjusting the Wheel Lock Wheel LocksChanging Wheel Lock Handle Position Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel LocksConverting From Pull-to-Lock to Push-to-Lock Converting From Push-to-Lock to Pull-to-LockANTI-TIPPER Adjusting/Replacing Anti-tipperAdjusting Anti-tipper Part Number Replacing Anti-tipperSwitzerland Limited Warranty