Invacare 96-100 Adjusting the Wheelbase Width Figure, Adjusting Rear Wheel Height Figure, Axle

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PROCEDURE 6

REAR WHEELS

R E A R

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NOTE: Make sure the number of threads showing beyond the outside jam nut is the SAME for both rear wheels. This will help avoid a "3-wheeling" situation.

7.Adjust the wheel locks. Refer to ADJUSTING THE WHEEL LOCKS in PROCEDURE 7 of this manual.

8.If wheelchair is equipped with anti-tippers, adjust to maintain proper clearance. Refer to AD- JUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERSin PROCEDURE 7 of this manual.

ADJUSTING THE WHEELBASE WIDTH (FIGURE 9)

WARNING

The following procedure must be performed only by an authorized Invacare Dealer or Qualified Tech- nician.

After adjustments and before use make sure all at- taching hardware is securely tightened.

NOTE: Increasing the wheelbase width may prevent the wheelchair from passing through smaller door jams and other tight places. Consider access to daily activities before increasing wheelbase width.

1.Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair.

2.Loosen the two (2) jam nuts that secure the axle bush- ing to the axle mounting plate.

3.Move the axle bushing in or out to the desired posi- tion.

4.Securely tighten the jam nuts that secure the axle bushing to the axle mounting plate.

5.Reinstall the rear wheel onto the wheelchair.

6.Repeat STEPS 1-5for the opposite side of the wheel- chair.

NOTE: Make sure the number of threads showing beyond the outside jam nut is the SAME for both rear wheels. This will help avoid a "3-wheeling" situation.

Axle

Jam Nuts

Mounting

 

Plate

 

ADJUSTING REAR WHEEL HEIGHT (FIGURE 10)

WARNING

The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating sys- tem, size and position of the rear wheels, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any combi- nation of the seven (7) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by an authorized dealer or qualified tech- nician.

After adjustments and before use make sure all at- taching hardware is securely tightened.

1.Determine the rear wheel position for the desired seat- to-floor height. Refer to CHANGING SEAT-TO- FLOOR HEIGHT in PROCEDURE 9 of this manual.

2.Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair.

3.Remove the four (4) hex screws, locknuts and eight

(8) coved washers that secure the axle mounting plate to the wheelchair.

4.Position the axle mounting plate with the mount- ing holes in the wheelchair frame determined in STEP 1.

NOTE: Allegro Rigid Frame ONLY: To install axle mounting plate into its' highest or lowest position, one crossmember will use an axle plate mounting hole. Install hex screw through the axle plate, coved washer, wheelchair frame and the rigid crossmember.

5.Resecure the axle mounting plate to the wheelchair frame. Refer to FIGURE 10 for correct hardware ori- entation. Torque to 60-inch pounds.

6.Repeat STEPS 3-5for the opposite side of the wheel- chair.

Locknuts

Washers

Coved Washers

Coved

Washers

 

Hex Screws

Axle Mounting Plate

Axle Bushing

 

FIGURE 10 - ADJUSTING REAR WHEEL HEIGHT

 

FIGURE 9 - ADJUSTING THE WHEELBASE WIDTH

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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
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