Invacare 1061057 Replacing the GAS Cylinders Figure, Must Look TOO LOW, Like this, Steps 1, 5

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RECLINER

PROCEDURE 8

5.While holding the cable locking collar and locking nut, tighten the cable locking nut against the cable locking collar.

6.Reposition the trigger release lever on the back cane.

7.Secure the trigger release lever to the back cane with the phillips bolt and locknut.

CAUTION

DO NOT over tighten the new cable into the actua- tor housing. Damage to the actuator housing can occur.

8.Screw the end of the new recliner cable into the ac- tuator housing until new cable is tightened securely.

9.Install the end of the new recliner cable onto the ac- tuator.

NOTE: Make sure the new recliner cable is positioned in the slot in the actuator.

10.Resecure the recliner cable to the back cane with tie wraps.

11.Repeat REMOVING EXISTING RECLINER CABLES and INSTALLING NEW RECLINER CABLES for the opposite recliner cable, if necessary.

12.Test the operation of the gas cylinders. Refer to AD- JUSTING THE GAS CYLINDERS in this section of the manual.

REPLACING THE GAS CYLINDERS (FIGURE 4)

WARNING

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

1.Loosen the jam nut on the rod of the existing gas cylinder that secures the gas cylinder to the actuator housing.

2.Remove the socket bolt, washer, spacers and locknut that secure the bottom of the existing gas cylinder to the recliner brackets.

3.Perform one (1) of the following:

A.Replacing both gas cylinders - Repeat STEPS 1- 2 for the opposite gas cylinder.

B.Replacing one (1) gas cylinder - Recline the back to 170o and Repeat STEP 2 only for the opposite gas cylinder.

4.Unscrew the existing gas cylinder from the actuator housing and remove the existing gas cylinder from the wheelchair.

5.Finger tighten jam nut on the new gas cylinder until it bottoms out on the cylinder rod.

WARNING

Screw the rod of the gas cylinder into the actua- tor housing ONLY until the actuator is pointing straight out of the actuator housing.

MUST LOOK TOO LOW

TOO HIGH

LIKE THIS

 

Actuator Housing Actuator

Screwing the rod of the gas cylinder too far into the actuator housing will activate the gas cylin- ders providing NO support for the back, result- ing in possible injury to the user and/or assis- tant.

6.Screw the cylinder rod of the new gas cylinder into the actuator housing only until the actuator is straight in the actuator housing. Refer to the above WARNING.

Actuator Housing

Cylinder Rod Jam Nut

(STEPS 1, 5, 7)

Gas Cylinder

 

Locknut

Spacers (STEP 2)

(STEPS 2, 9)

Socket Bolt

Washer

(STEPS 2, 9)

(STEPS 2, 9)

 

Recliner

 

Brackets

FIGURE 4 - REPLACING THE GAS CYLINDERS

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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 FigureInstalling Procedure ArmsM S Width Figure Adjusting the T ArmsRemoving Height FigureArm Sockets Figure Reposition the arm tube on the T arm postArm Hex Screws Washers Socket Screws Bottom Clamp Arms ProcedureReplacing the Locking Lever T Arms Figure Top Middle Bottom Side Arm GuardInstalling/Height Adjustment Figure Using 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 FigureRear Arm Sockets Figure Replacing Armrest Pads FigureFront Arm Sockets Figure Replacing Back Upholstery Procedure BackInstalling Adjustable Back Upholstery Figure C KAdjustable Tension Straps Replacing Adjustable Back Upholstery FigureBack Upholstery Cover WHY USE Adjustable Back Upholstery a Clinical DiscussionBack upholstery cover is designed for three 3 reasons Recliner Headrest Upholstery Figure Adjusting the Back HeightAdjustable Height Backs Figure Recliner Back Upholstery FigureSlowly remove the two 2 backs canes from the wheelchair Fixed Height Backs FigureBack 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 WasherRecliner Brackets Installing and Removing a Seating SystemReplacing 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 CrossbracesRigid Frames Figure Hex Bolt Seat Width HolesCrossmembers Wheelchair Frame Washer Hex Screws Casters S T E R SReplacing 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 HeadtubesDust Release Detent Pin Installing QUICK-RELEASE Casters FigureCover 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 MinusChanging SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Procedure SEAT-TO-FLOORStandard MULTI-POSITION Axle Plate A T Lower Inline Caster Headtube Front SEAT-TO-FLOOR HeightsFrame 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
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