Invacare 96-100 Squeeze the handles to extend the new gas cylinders, Detail B Must Look TOO LOW

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PROCEDURE 8

RECLINER

R E C L I N E R

7.Tighten the jam nut on the rod of the new gas cylin- der that secures the gas cylinder to the actuator hous- ing.

8.Line up the mounting holes of the gas cylinder and the bracket of the back cane.

9.Reinstall the socket bolt through the recliner brack- ets, nylon washer, gas cylinder, nylon washer, mount- ing bracket and washer and tighten securely with the existing locknut.

10.Perform one of the following:

A.Replacing both gas cylinders - Repeat STEPS 4-9for the opposite gas cylinder.

B.Replacing one (1) gas cylinder - Repeat STEPS 8-9only for the opposite gas cylinder.

11.Squeeze the handles to extend the new gas cylinder(s).

12.Adjust the new gas cylinders. Refer to ADJUSTING THE GAS CYLINDERS in this section of the manual.

●COUNTERCLOCKWISE - Turning the cable adjusting nut counterclockwise will loosen the recliner cable.

NOTE: If the recliner cable is too loose, the gas cylinders will not work.

C.While holding the cable adjusting nut in place, tighten the cable locking nut against the cable adjusting nut.

D.Repeat STEP 1.

E.Repeat STEP 2 until the LEFT side of the back DOES NOT recline.

3.To adjust the RIGHT gas cylinder:

Repeat STEPS 1 and 2 for the LEFT handle of the recliner cable.

ADJUSTING THE GAS CYLINDERS (FIGURE 5)

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.To adjust the LEFT gas cylinder:

Squeeze the trigger release lever of the RIGHT re- cliner cable assembly and try to recline the back. The back should not recline.

2.If the LEFT side of the back releases without squeez- ing the handle of the LEFT recliner cable assembly, perform the following steps:

A.Loosen the cable locking nut that secures the cable adjusting nut in place.

B.Turn the cable adjusting nut one (1) of two (2) ways:

WARNING

DO NOT over tighten the adjusting nut on the recliner cable. Over tightening the ad- justing nut on the recliner cable WILL actu- ate the gas cylinder, possibly causing injury.

●CLOCKWISE - Turning the cable adjusting nut clockwise will tighten the recliner cable. DO NOT overtighten the cable adjusting nut. Turn the cable adjusting nut clockwise until actuator looks like DETAIL "B".

Trigger

Release

Lever

Cable

Locking Nut

Cable

Adjusting

Nut

DETAIL "B"

 

MUST LOOK TOO LOW

TOO HIGH

LIKE THIS

 

Actuator Housing

Actuator

FIGURE 5 - ADJUSTING THE GAS CYLINDERS

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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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