Invacare 1061057, 96-100 manual For installation of new, Pivot Link, Crossbraces

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SEAT	PROCEDURE 4

Hex Bolt

Locknut

Seat Rail

Locknut

Hex Bolt

Wheelchair

Frame

Lower Crossbrace Saddle Self-Tapping Screw and Washer

Crossbrace

			Note orientation of hex
			bolt, bushing, washers,
	Hex Bolt		coved washers and locknut
	Hex Bolt		for installation of new
	Pivot Link		for installation of new
	Pivot Link		crossbraces.
			crossbraces.

S E A T

FIGURE 4 - CHANGING SEAT WIDTH - STANDARD FOLDING FRAMES

Folding Frames Without Seat Rails (FIGURE 5)

1.Remove upholstery or seating system from the wheelchair. Refer to REPLACING BACK UPHOL- STERY in PROCEDURE 3 of this manual.

NOTE: If adjusting the seat width of the wheel- chair, the back (if equipped) and seat upholstery MUST be changed as well.

NOTE: If a seating system is being used on the wheelchair, refer to the seating system Owner's Manual for installation and removal.

2.Remove the hex bolts and locknuts that secure the two (2) pivot links and two (2) link stops to the wheel- chair frame and crossbraces.

3.Remove the hex bolts, locknuts and lower cross- brace saddles that secure the bottom of the two (2) crossbraces to the wheelchair frame.

4.Remove the hex bolt, coved spacers, washers and locknut that secure the two (2) existing crossbraces together.

NOTE: Note orientation of coved spacer, washer and locknut order for reinstallation.

5.Assemble the two (2) new crossbraces together. Refer to FIGURE 5 for hardware orientation.

6.Determine the mounting hole in the pivot link for the corresponding seat width.

NOTE: Seat widths are stamped on the pivot link. Always align the holes in the pivot link and link stop.

7.Align the three (3) holes in pivot link and link stop and reinstall the hex bolts and locknuts that secure the pivot link and link stop to the wheelchair frame and crossbrace.

8.Reinstall the hex bolts, locknuts and crossbrace saddles that secure the bottom of the two (2) new crossbraces to the wheelchair frame.

NOTE: Position crossbrace saddle on wheel- chair frame using the self tapping screw and washer on the underside of wheelchair frame as reference. Refer to FIGURE 5.

9.Install the new upholstery or seating system onto the wheelchair. Refer to REPLACING BACK UP- HOLSTERY in PROCEDURE 3 of this manual.

NOTE: If a seating system is being used on the wheelchair, refer to the seating system Owner's Manual for installation and removal.

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Contents Allegro Special Notes Special NotesTable of Contents Safety Summary Safety SummaryRecliner Option only Safety SummarySAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Transferring to and from Other Seats StairwaysRecliners Percentage of Weight DistributionUnoccupied Occupied NON-RECLINERSSAFETY/HANDLING Functional Reach from a Wheelchair Folding and Unfolding WheelchairBending Forward Solid Seat Model Wheelchairs Recliners onlySling Seat Model Wheelchairs Unfolding Folding Sling Seat Model Wheelchairs FoldingFeatures FeaturesA T U R E S Specifications SpecificationsN D L I N G PackagingHandling C K a G I N GSafety Inspection Check List Safety Inspection ChecklistTroubleshooting MaintenanceI N T E N a N C E Pivot Slide Tube Height Adjustment Figure Procedure Front RiggingsInstalling Footrests Figure Adjusting Footrest HeightRaising/Lowering Elevating Legrests Installing 3-INCH Extension FigureInstalling Elevating Legrests Figure ProcedureAdjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Depth Adjustment Figure Adjusting CalfpadsINSTALLING/ADJUSTING Adjustable Angle FLIP-UP Footplates Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates FigureAluminum or Composite Footplates Figure Optional Footrest AccessoriesReplacing Sector Block Figure FLIP-UP Footplates FigureProcedure Arms InstallingM S Width Figure Adjusting the T ArmsRemoving Height FigureReposition the arm tube on the T arm post Arm Sockets FigureArm Hex Screws Washers Socket Screws Bottom Clamp Arms ProcedureReplacing the Locking Lever T Arms Figure Top Middle Bottom Side Arm GuardUsing Figure Installing/Height Adjustment FigureCorresponding Arm Adjustment to Back Angle Figures 10 Locking Mechanism Actuator Apply Loctite AdjustmentReplacement Angled Portion Cantilever ArmRemoving Conventional Arms Installing Fabric Clothing Guards FigureAdjusting Conventional Arm Height Installing Rigid Side Guards FigureReplacing Armrest Pads Figure Rear Arm Sockets FigureFront Arm Sockets Figure Replacing Back Upholstery Procedure BackInstalling Adjustable Back Upholstery Figure C KAdjustable Tension Straps Replacing Adjustable Back Upholstery FigureWHY USE Adjustable Back Upholstery a Clinical Discussion Back Upholstery CoverBack upholstery cover is designed for three 3 reasons Recliner Headrest Upholstery Figure Adjusting the Back HeightAdjustable Height Backs Figure Recliner Back Upholstery FigureFixed Height Backs Figure Slowly remove the two 2 backs canes from the wheelchairBack Cane Hex Bolt Washer Back Angle Plate Locknut Replacing the Locking Mechanism in the Back Cane Figure Non-Recliners Figure Changing the Back AngleRepositioning the Back Changing Seat Depth Back PlateRecliners Figure Back Angle Plate Hex Bolt Locknut Wheelchair Frame WasherInstalling and Removing a Seating System Recliner BracketsReplacing Folding Push Handle Recliners only Figure Replacing Seat Upholstery Figure A TSeat CHANGING/REPOSITIONING Seat Rails FigureStandard Folding Frames Figure Procedure SeatRepositioning the Crossbraces Figure Changing Seat WidthFolding Frames Without Seat Rails Figure For installation of newPivot Link CrossbracesHex Bolt Seat Width Holes Rigid Frames FigureCrossmembers Wheelchair Frame Washer Hex Screws S T E R S CastersReplacing Front Fork Figure Offset Caster Headtubes Figure REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBECasters Inline Caster Headtubes FigureInline Caster Headtube Hardware Offset Caster Headtube Mounting Adjustments FigureHeight Adjustment Repositioning the Caster HeadtubesInstalling QUICK-RELEASE Casters Figure Dust Release Detent PinCover Headtube Locknut Cap Spacer Fork Stem Hex Screw Rear Wheels REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels FigureAdjusting the QUICK-RELEASE Axle Figure A RAnd/or Out Installing the QUAD-RELEASE Axle FigureAdjusting the QUAD-RELEASE Handle Figure Justing the QUAD-RELEASE HandlePhillips Bolt Handrim Handrim Replacement FigureRemoving the Play From the Rear Wheels Spoke Rear WheelsSpoke Rear Wheels Figure Installing Projection HandrimsComposite Rear Wheels Figure Composite Rim LocknutShortening Forward REPAIRING/REPLACING Rear Wheel TIRE/ TubeAdjusting the Wheelbase Length Figure Jam NutsMounting Plate Adjusting the Wheelbase Width FigureAdjusting Rear Wheel Height Figure AxleWheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS Adjusting the Wheel Locks FigureWheel Lock Extension Handle Installation Figure E E L K S E R SInstalling the Anti-Tippers Figure Procedure Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERSINSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERS Adjusting the Anti-Tippers FigureFolding/Unfolding the Wheelchair REPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENTRecliner Recliner Operation Figures 1Trigger Release Lever Installing New Recliner CablesActuator Housing Cable Locking Nut ReclinerSteps 1, 5 Replacing the GAS Cylinders FigureMust Look TOO LOW Like thisDetail B Must Look TOO LOW Adjusting the GAS Cylinders FigureTrigger Release Lever Cable Locking Nut Adjusting Squeeze the handles to extend the new gas cylindersEquals SEAT-TO-FLOORSEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Determination MinusProcedure SEAT-TO-FLOOR Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR HeightStandard MULTI-POSITION Axle Plate A T Inline Caster Headtube Front SEAT-TO-FLOOR Heights LowerFrame Offset Caster Headtube Front SEAT-TO-FLOOR Heights Seat Depth A T P T HSeat Depth Determination Figure Changing Seat DepthSeat Depth Seat Depth ChecklistRear Mounting Hole A T P TLeft RightApproximate 2-inch gap A T P T Inch Right A T P T H Page Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyR R a N T Y One Invacare Way Technical Support