Invacare 1061057, 96-100 manual Safety Summary, Recliner Option only

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SAFETY SUMMARY

SAFETY SUMMARY (continued)

WARNING

TIRE PRESSURE

DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm.

Replacement of a tire or tube MUST be performed by an authorized Invacare Dealer or Qualified Techni- cian.

WEIGHT TRAINING

Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall NOT be liable for bodily injury and the warranty will be voided immediately.

WEIGHT LIMITATION

The Allegro wheelchair weight limitations are: Folding Frames - 250 lbs., Rigid Frames - 150 lbs.

RECLINER OPTION ONLY:

WARNING

Before using ANY recline position of this wheelchair, make sure the rear wheels are in the MOST REARWARD position in the Extended Multi-Position axle plate to maintain the stability of the wheel- chair. Do not change the handling/maneuverability of the wheelchair by moving the rear wheels to ANY of the forward positions. Moving the rear wheels to ANY of the forward positions WILL change the center of gravity of the wheelchair, making the wheelchair less stable.

ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is stable in the FULL RECLINED (back at 170o) position AND the FULL UPRIGHT (back at 90o) position BEFORE using the recliner option.

NEVER use the Standard Multi-Position or Offset Multi-Position axle plates with the recliner option. Using the Standard Multi-Position or Offset Multi-Position axle plates WILL reduce the stability of the wheelchair, causing injury to the user and/or assistant(s).

Before using the recliner option, make sure the anti-tipper wheel assemblies are in the lowest adjust- ment hole (adjustment hole closest to the ground/floor).

ALWAYS use the seat restraint.

ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair.

Both gas cylinders MUST be operational and adjusted properly BEFORE using recliner. DO NOT operate the recliner option if only one (1) of the gas cylinders is operational or adjusted properly.

NEVER use the rear two (2) recliner bracket mounting holes when using the recliner option. Using the rear two (2) recliner bracket mounting holes WILL make the wheelchair less stable, possibly causing injury.

Make sure the patient is properly positioned in the wheelchair before reclining or inclining (re- verse recline) to maintain maximum stability and safety. Refer to the SAFETY/HANDLING section of this manual.

When returning the occupant of the wheelchair to the full upright position, more body strength will be required for approximately the last twenty (20) degrees of incline (reverse recline). Make sure to use proper body mechanics (use your legs) or seek assistance to avoid injury.

S A F E T Y

S U M M A R Y

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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 StairwaysUnoccupied Occupied Percentage of Weight DistributionNON-RECLINERS ReclinersBending Forward SAFETY/HANDLING Functional Reach from a WheelchairFolding and Unfolding Wheelchair Sling Seat Model Wheelchairs Unfolding Folding Recliners onlySling Seat Model Wheelchairs Folding Solid Seat Model WheelchairsA T U R E S FeaturesFeatures Specifications SpecificationsHandling PackagingC K a G I N G N D L I N GSafety Inspection Check List Safety Inspection ChecklistI N T E N a N C E TroubleshootingMaintenance Installing Footrests Figure Procedure Front RiggingsAdjusting Footrest Height Pivot Slide Tube Height Adjustment FigureInstalling Elevating Legrests Figure Installing 3-INCH Extension FigureProcedure Raising/Lowering Elevating LegrestsINSTALLING/ADJUSTING Adjustable Angle FLIP-UP Footplates Adjusting CalfpadsInstalling Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates Figure Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Depth Adjustment FigureReplacing Sector Block Figure Optional Footrest AccessoriesFLIP-UP Footplates Figure Aluminum or Composite Footplates FigureM S Procedure ArmsInstalling Removing Adjusting the T ArmsHeight Figure Width FigureArm Hex Screws Washers Reposition the arm tube on the T arm postArm Sockets Figure Replacing the Locking Lever T Arms Figure Arms ProcedureTop Middle Bottom Side Arm Guard Socket Screws Bottom ClampCorresponding Arm Adjustment to Back Angle Figures 10 Using FigureInstalling/Height Adjustment Figure Replacement AdjustmentAngled Portion Cantilever Arm Locking Mechanism Actuator Apply LoctiteAdjusting Conventional Arm Height Installing Fabric Clothing Guards FigureInstalling Rigid Side Guards Figure Removing Conventional ArmsFront Arm Sockets Figure Replacing Armrest Pads FigureRear Arm Sockets Figure Installing Adjustable Back Upholstery Figure Procedure BackC K Replacing Back UpholsteryAdjustable Tension Straps Replacing Adjustable Back Upholstery FigureBack upholstery cover is designed for three 3 reasons WHY USE Adjustable Back Upholstery a Clinical DiscussionBack Upholstery Cover Adjustable Height Backs Figure Adjusting the Back HeightRecliner 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 Repositioning the Back Changing Seat Depth Changing the Back AngleBack Plate Non-Recliners FigureRecliners Figure Back Angle Plate Hex Bolt Locknut Wheelchair Frame WasherReplacing Folding Push Handle Recliners only Figure Installing and Removing a Seating SystemRecliner Brackets Seat A TCHANGING/REPOSITIONING Seat Rails Figure Replacing Seat Upholstery FigureRepositioning the Crossbraces Figure Procedure SeatChanging Seat Width Standard Folding Frames FigurePivot Link For installation of newCrossbraces 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 Casters REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBEInline Caster Headtubes Figure Offset Caster Headtubes FigureHeight Adjustment Caster Headtube Mounting Adjustments FigureRepositioning the Caster Headtubes Inline Caster Headtube Hardware OffsetCover Headtube Locknut Cap Spacer Fork Stem Hex Screw Installing QUICK-RELEASE Casters FigureDust Release Detent Pin Adjusting the QUICK-RELEASE Axle Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels FigureA R Rear WheelsAdjusting the QUAD-RELEASE Handle Figure Installing the QUAD-RELEASE Axle FigureJusting the QUAD-RELEASE Handle And/or OutRemoving the Play From the Rear Wheels Handrim Replacement FigureSpoke Rear Wheels Phillips Bolt HandrimComposite Rear Wheels Figure Installing Projection HandrimsComposite Rim Locknut Spoke Rear Wheels FigureAdjusting the Wheelbase Length Figure REPAIRING/REPLACING Rear Wheel TIRE/ TubeJam Nuts Shortening ForwardAdjusting Rear Wheel Height Figure Adjusting the Wheelbase Width FigureAxle Mounting PlateWheel Lock Extension Handle Installation Figure Adjusting the Wheel Locks FigureE E L K S E R S Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERSINSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERS Procedure Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERSAdjusting the Anti-Tippers Figure Installing the Anti-Tippers FigureRecliner REPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENTRecliner Operation Figures 1 Folding/Unfolding the WheelchairActuator Housing Cable Locking Nut Installing New Recliner CablesRecliner Trigger Release LeverMust Look TOO LOW Replacing the GAS Cylinders FigureLike this Steps 1, 5Trigger Release Lever Cable Locking Nut Adjusting Adjusting the GAS Cylinders FigureSqueeze the handles to extend the new gas cylinders Detail B Must Look TOO LOWSEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Determination SEAT-TO-FLOORMinus 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 Seat Depth Determination Figure A T P T HChanging Seat Depth Seat DepthSeat Depth Seat Depth ChecklistLeft A T P TRight 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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