Invacare 96-100, 1061057 manual Special Notes

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SPECIAL NOTES

SPECIAL NOTES

WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage.

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH- OUT NOTICE.

WHEELCHAIR USER

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

WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT RESTRAINTS

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 trans- portation systems.

AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT BELTS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER, THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEAT- ING RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIP- MENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND

UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND

THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF

APPLICABLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT -

OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Contents Allegro Special Notes Special NotesTable of Contents Safety Summary Safety SummarySafety Summary Recliner Option onlySAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Stairways Transferring to and from Other SeatsNON-RECLINERS Percentage of Weight DistributionUnoccupied Occupied ReclinersBending Forward SAFETY/HANDLING Functional Reach from a WheelchairFolding and Unfolding Wheelchair Sling Seat Model Wheelchairs Folding Recliners onlySling Seat Model Wheelchairs Unfolding Folding Solid Seat Model WheelchairsA T U R E S FeaturesFeatures Specifications SpecificationsC K a G I N G PackagingHandling N D L I N GSafety Inspection Checklist Safety Inspection Check ListI N T E N a N C E TroubleshootingMaintenance Adjusting Footrest Height Procedure Front RiggingsInstalling Footrests Figure Pivot Slide Tube Height Adjustment FigureProcedure Installing 3-INCH Extension FigureInstalling Elevating Legrests Figure Raising/Lowering Elevating LegrestsInstalling Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates Figure Adjusting CalfpadsINSTALLING/ADJUSTING Adjustable Angle FLIP-UP Footplates Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Depth Adjustment FigureFLIP-UP Footplates Figure Optional Footrest AccessoriesReplacing Sector Block Figure Aluminum or Composite Footplates FigureM S Procedure ArmsInstalling Height Figure Adjusting the T ArmsRemoving Width FigureArm Hex Screws Washers Reposition the arm tube on the T arm postArm Sockets Figure Top Middle Bottom Side Arm Guard Arms ProcedureReplacing the Locking Lever T Arms Figure Socket Screws Bottom ClampCorresponding Arm Adjustment to Back Angle Figures 10 Using FigureInstalling/Height Adjustment Figure Angled Portion Cantilever Arm AdjustmentReplacement Locking Mechanism Actuator Apply LoctiteInstalling Rigid Side Guards Figure Installing Fabric Clothing Guards FigureAdjusting Conventional Arm Height Removing Conventional ArmsFront Arm Sockets Figure Replacing Armrest Pads FigureRear Arm Sockets Figure C K Procedure BackInstalling Adjustable Back Upholstery Figure Replacing Back UpholsteryReplacing Adjustable Back Upholstery Figure Adjustable Tension StrapsBack upholstery cover is designed for three 3 reasons WHY USE Adjustable Back Upholstery a Clinical DiscussionBack Upholstery Cover Recliner Back Upholstery Figure Adjusting the Back HeightAdjustable Height Backs Figure Recliner Headrest Upholstery FigureBack Cane Hex Bolt Washer Back Angle Plate Locknut Fixed Height Backs FigureSlowly remove the two 2 backs canes from the wheelchair Replacing the Locking Mechanism in the Back Cane Figure Back Plate Changing the Back AngleRepositioning the Back Changing Seat Depth Non-Recliners FigureBack Angle Plate Hex Bolt Locknut Wheelchair Frame Washer Recliners FigureReplacing Folding Push Handle Recliners only Figure Installing and Removing a Seating SystemRecliner Brackets CHANGING/REPOSITIONING Seat Rails Figure A TSeat Replacing Seat Upholstery FigureChanging Seat Width Procedure SeatRepositioning the Crossbraces Figure Standard Folding Frames FigureCrossbraces For installation of newPivot Link Folding Frames Without Seat Rails FigureCrossmembers Wheelchair Frame Washer Hex Screws Hex Bolt Seat Width HolesRigid Frames Figure Replacing Front Fork Figure S T E R SCasters Inline Caster Headtubes Figure REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBECasters Offset Caster Headtubes FigureRepositioning the Caster Headtubes Caster Headtube Mounting Adjustments FigureHeight Adjustment Inline Caster Headtube Hardware OffsetCover Headtube Locknut Cap Spacer Fork Stem Hex Screw Installing QUICK-RELEASE Casters FigureDust Release Detent Pin A R REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels FigureAdjusting the QUICK-RELEASE Axle Figure Rear WheelsJusting the QUAD-RELEASE Handle Installing the QUAD-RELEASE Axle FigureAdjusting the QUAD-RELEASE Handle Figure And/or OutSpoke Rear Wheels Handrim Replacement FigureRemoving the Play From the Rear Wheels Phillips Bolt HandrimComposite Rim Locknut Installing Projection HandrimsComposite Rear Wheels Figure Spoke Rear Wheels FigureJam Nuts REPAIRING/REPLACING Rear Wheel TIRE/ TubeAdjusting the Wheelbase Length Figure Shortening ForwardAxle Adjusting the Wheelbase Width FigureAdjusting Rear Wheel Height Figure Mounting PlateE E L K S E R S Adjusting the Wheel Locks FigureWheel Lock Extension Handle Installation Figure Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERSAdjusting the Anti-Tippers Figure Procedure Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERSINSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERS Installing the Anti-Tippers FigureRecliner Operation Figures 1 REPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENTRecliner Folding/Unfolding the WheelchairRecliner Installing New Recliner CablesActuator Housing Cable Locking Nut Trigger Release LeverLike this Replacing the GAS Cylinders FigureMust Look TOO LOW Steps 1, 5Squeeze the handles to extend the new gas cylinders Adjusting the GAS Cylinders FigureTrigger Release Lever Cable Locking Nut Adjusting Detail B Must Look TOO LOWMinus SEAT-TO-FLOORSEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Determination EqualsStandard MULTI-POSITION Axle Plate Procedure SEAT-TO-FLOORChanging SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height A T Frame Inline Caster Headtube Front SEAT-TO-FLOOR HeightsLower Offset Caster Headtube Front SEAT-TO-FLOOR Heights Changing Seat Depth A T P T HSeat Depth Determination Figure Seat DepthSeat Depth Checklist Seat DepthRight A T P TLeft Rear Mounting HoleApproximate 2-inch gap A T P T Inch Right A T P T H Page R R a N T Y Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty One Invacare Way Technical Support