Invacare T6 manual Special Notes, Meaning

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SPECIAL NOTES

SPECIAL NOTES

Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. Refer to the table below for definitions of the signal words.

SIGNAL WORD

MEANING

 

 

DANGER

Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

 

 

 

WARNING

Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

 

 

 

CAUTION

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in property damage.

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Serial number information is located under the seat of the chair.

As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.

Some countries require product returned for service be cleaned and sanitised. Please consult your dealer prior to returning product.

WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS

Invacare recommends that wheelchair users not be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any type.

It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems.

WARNING

Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.

Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs

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Contents CrossfireSeries Wheelchairs CrossfireSeries Wheelchairs Table of Contents Seat ANTI-TIPPER Special Notes MeaningSeat Positioning Strap Typical Product Parameters TitaniumRear Wheel Camber Tyre Pressure Conversion PSIGeneral Guidelines Stability WarningOperating Information Weight Training Weight LimitationTyre Pressure and Information Safe Handling Stability and BalanceCoping with Everyday Obstacles Stability and BalanceReaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Reaching, Leaning BackwardsTipping Tipping CurbsStairways Tipping CurbsTransferring To and From Other Seats Transferring To and From Other SeatsSafety Inspection Safety Inspection ChecklistInspect Initially Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust MonthlyTroubleshooting Inspect/Adjust PeriodicallyMaintenance Maintenance Safety PrecautionsSuggested Maintenance Procedures Safety Inspection Footrest Adjusting/Replacing Standard FootrestAdjusting the Footrest Replacing the FootrestInstalling Installing/Adjusting Optional Clamp on Raised FootrestReplacing/Adjusting Optional Adjustable Angle Footrest AdjustingAdjusting Footplate Angle Adjusting Footplate DepthInstalling the Swingaway Padded Armrest Socket Assembly ArmsAdjusting Swingaway Padded Armrest Height Adjusting Swingaway Padded Armrest HeightBack Angle Adjustment BackUnfolding/Folding the Back Back Angle Adjustment Replacing Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryAdjustable Tension Straps Back Upholstery CoverRemoving/Installing Foldover Back Upholstery Installing Foldover Back Upholstery Removing Foldover Back UpholsteryBack Height Adjustment Adjustable Backs Only HOLE* Number Back Height in Inches and CentimetersReplacing Adjustable Tension Seat Upholstery SeatReplacing Adjustable Tension Seat Upholstery Removing/Installing Rear Wheels WheelsAdjusting Quick-Release Axles Replacing Quad-Release AxlesAdjusting Quad-Release Handles And/or OutRemoving Play from Rear Wheels Handrim Replacement Handrim ReplacementRepairing/Replacing Rear Wheel, Tyre/Tube Adjusting Wheelbase Length Adjusting Center of GravityCamber Tube Mounting Bracket Repositioning the Camber Tube Mounting Brackets Repositioning the Camber Tube Mounting Bracket Socket ScrewsReversing the Camber Tube Mounting Bracket Direction Repositioning the Camber Tube Mounting Bracket Socket ScrewsAdjusting Wheelbase Width Reversing the Camber Tube Mounting Bracket DirectionRemoving/Installing/ the Camber Tube Installing the Camber TubeRemoving the Camber Tube Adjusting the Camber Tube Stand behind the wheelchair to determine left or rightDetermining Toe In/Toe Out Adjusting Fork Tension 14 Adjusting Fork TensionRemoving/Installing/Repositioning the Caster Assemblies Standard ForksSuspension Forks Removing/Installing the Fork Assembly Removing Fork AssemblyInstalling Fork Assembly 17 Removing/Installing the Fork AssemblyRemoving/Installing the Elastomers Suspension Forks Only Installing the ElastomerRemoving the Elastomer Wheel Locks Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel LocksAdjusting the Wheel Lock Replacing the Wheel LockReplacing/Adjusting the Wheel Locks Changing Wheel Lock Handle PositionConverting From Push-to-Lock to Pull-to-Lock Converting From Pull-to-Lock to Push-to-LockAdjusting/Replacing Anti-tipper Adjusting Anti-tipperANTI-TIPPER Replacing Anti-tipper Part NumberLimited Warranty Switzerland