Invacare 96-100 Fixed Height Backs Figure, Back Cane Hex Bolt Washer Back Angle Plate Locknut

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PROCEDURE 3

BACK

 

 

 

B A C K

WARNING

The back canes MUST be fastened securely to the seat frame BEFORE using the wheelchair.

DO NOT overtighten hex bolts. Overtightening hex bolts will prohibit the free movement of the back canes, preventing the back canes from locking prop- erly.

3.Reinstall the two (2) hex bolts and locknuts that se- cure the back canes to the wheelchair frame. Torque to 35-inch pounds.

HIGHEST

HOLE

 

5

 

POSITION

Wheelchair

 

4

 

3

Frame

LOWEST

2

 

POSITION

1

 

✪Holes numbered from bottom to top for reference only. (There are no numbers on the back canes or wheelchair frame.)

FIGURE 11 - ADJUSTING THE BACK HEIGHT -

ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT BACKS

Fixed Height Backs (FIGURE 12)

1.If the wheelchair is equipped with cantilever arms, remove them from the wheelchair. Refer to USING/

INSTALLING/HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT/CORRE- SPONDING ARM ADJUSTMENT TO BACK ANGLE - CANTILEVER ARMS in PROCEDURE 2 of this manual.

NOTE: Note the position of the cantilever arms for reinstallation.

2.Remove the two (2) hex bolts and locknuts that se- cure the back canes to the back angle plates.

CAUTION

The locking mechanism in the back canes is spring loaded. Slowly remove the back canes from the wheelchair to prevent the springs from being lost.

3.Slowly remove the two (2) backs canes from the wheelchair.

4.Position the mounting holes in the new back canes with the mounting holes in the back angle plates.

WARNING

The back canes MUST be fastened securely to the seat frame BEFORE using the wheelchair.

WARNING

DO NOT overtighten hex bolts. Overtightening hex bolts will prohibit the free movement of the back canes, preventing the back canes from locking prop- erly.

5.Secure the new back canes to the back angle plates with hex bolts and locknuts. Torque to 35-inch pounds. Refer to FIGURE 12 for correct hardware orientation.

6.If necessary, reinstall the cantilever arms onto the wheelchair. Refer to USING/INSTALLING/HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT/CORRESPONDING ARM AD- JUSTMENT TO BACK ANGLE - CANTILEVER ARMS in PROCEDURE 2 of this manual.

Back Cane

Hex Bolt

 

Washer

Back Angle

Plate

Locknut

FIGURE 12 - ADJUSTING THE BACK HEIGHT -

FIXED HEIGHT BACKS

Recliner Backs (FIGURE 13)

1.Press the push pins on the headrest extension tubes in and remove the headrest extension from the back canes.

2.Remove the existing recliner back upholstery from the wheelchair. Refer to REPLACING BACK UP- HOLSTERY in this section of the manual.

3.Remove the phillips bolts and locknuts that secure the existing folding push handle and trigger release levers to the back cane.

4.Remove the folding handle from the wheelchair.

5.Cut the tie wraps that secure the recliner cables to the existing back canes.

6.Remove the socket bolts, washers and locknuts that secure the actuator housing to the existing back canes.

7.Remove the socket bolts, coved washers, wash- ers and locknuts that secure the existing back canes to the recliner brackets.

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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 SeatsPercentage of Weight Distribution Unoccupied OccupiedNON-RECLINERS ReclinersBending Forward SAFETY/HANDLING Functional Reach from a WheelchairFolding and Unfolding Wheelchair Recliners only Sling Seat Model Wheelchairs Unfolding FoldingSling Seat Model Wheelchairs Folding Solid Seat Model WheelchairsA T U R E S FeaturesFeatures Specifications SpecificationsPackaging HandlingC K a G I N G N D L I N GSafety Inspection Checklist Safety Inspection Check ListI N T E N a N C E TroubleshootingMaintenance Procedure Front Riggings Installing Footrests FigureAdjusting Footrest Height Pivot Slide Tube Height Adjustment FigureInstalling 3-INCH Extension Figure Installing Elevating Legrests FigureProcedure Raising/Lowering Elevating LegrestsAdjusting Calfpads INSTALLING/ADJUSTING Adjustable Angle FLIP-UP FootplatesInstalling Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates Figure Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Depth Adjustment FigureOptional Footrest Accessories Replacing Sector Block FigureFLIP-UP Footplates Figure Aluminum or Composite Footplates FigureM S Procedure ArmsInstalling Adjusting the T Arms RemovingHeight Figure Width FigureArm Hex Screws Washers Reposition the arm tube on the T arm postArm Sockets Figure Arms Procedure Replacing the Locking Lever T Arms FigureTop Middle Bottom Side Arm Guard Socket Screws Bottom ClampCorresponding Arm Adjustment to Back Angle Figures 10 Using FigureInstalling/Height Adjustment Figure Adjustment ReplacementAngled Portion Cantilever Arm Locking Mechanism Actuator Apply LoctiteInstalling Fabric Clothing Guards Figure Adjusting Conventional Arm HeightInstalling Rigid Side Guards Figure Removing Conventional ArmsFront Arm Sockets Figure Replacing Armrest Pads FigureRear Arm Sockets Figure Procedure Back Installing Adjustable Back Upholstery FigureC K 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 Adjusting the Back Height Adjustable Height Backs FigureRecliner Back Upholstery 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 Changing the Back Angle Repositioning the Back Changing Seat DepthBack Plate 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 A T SeatCHANGING/REPOSITIONING Seat Rails Figure Replacing Seat Upholstery FigureProcedure Seat Repositioning the Crossbraces FigureChanging Seat Width Standard Folding Frames FigureFor installation of new Pivot LinkCrossbraces 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 REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBE CastersInline Caster Headtubes Figure Offset Caster Headtubes FigureCaster Headtube Mounting Adjustments Figure Height AdjustmentRepositioning the Caster Headtubes Inline Caster Headtube Hardware OffsetCover Headtube Locknut Cap Spacer Fork Stem Hex Screw Installing QUICK-RELEASE Casters FigureDust Release Detent Pin REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels Figure Adjusting the QUICK-RELEASE Axle FigureA R Rear WheelsInstalling the QUAD-RELEASE Axle Figure Adjusting the QUAD-RELEASE Handle FigureJusting the QUAD-RELEASE Handle And/or OutHandrim Replacement Figure Removing the Play From the Rear WheelsSpoke Rear Wheels Phillips Bolt HandrimInstalling Projection Handrims Composite Rear Wheels FigureComposite Rim Locknut Spoke Rear Wheels FigureREPAIRING/REPLACING Rear Wheel TIRE/ Tube Adjusting the Wheelbase Length FigureJam Nuts Shortening ForwardAdjusting the Wheelbase Width Figure Adjusting Rear Wheel Height FigureAxle Mounting PlateAdjusting the Wheel Locks Figure Wheel Lock Extension Handle Installation FigureE E L K S E R S Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERSProcedure Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS INSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERSAdjusting the Anti-Tippers Figure Installing the Anti-Tippers FigureREPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENT ReclinerRecliner Operation Figures 1 Folding/Unfolding the WheelchairInstalling New Recliner Cables Actuator Housing Cable Locking NutRecliner Trigger Release LeverReplacing the GAS Cylinders Figure Must Look TOO LOWLike this Steps 1, 5Adjusting the GAS Cylinders Figure Trigger Release Lever Cable Locking Nut AdjustingSqueeze the handles to extend the new gas cylinders Detail B Must Look TOO LOWSEAT-TO-FLOOR SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height DeterminationMinus 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 A T P T H Seat Depth Determination FigureChanging Seat Depth Seat DepthSeat Depth Checklist Seat DepthA T P T LeftRight 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
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