Invacare 1061057, 96-100 manual Stairways, Transferring to and from Other Seats

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SAFETY/HANDLING

The second assistant should be positioned at the front of the wheelchair lifting upward on a non-removable (non- detachable) part of the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheel- chair is being lowered to the ground.

The first assistant should stand on the sidewalk and turn the wheelchair so that the rear wheels are against the curb. The wheelchair should be tilted back to the balance point and, in one continuous downward movement, the rear wheels should be pulled up and over the curb. DO NOT return the front casters to the ground until the wheel- chair has been pulled backward far enough for the front casters to clear the edge of the curb.

2.The second assistant, with a firm hold on a non-de- tachable part of the framework, lifts the wheelchair up and over the stair and steadies the wheelchair as the first assistant places one (1) foot on the next stair and repeats STEP 1.

3.The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been rolled away from the stairway.

S A F E T Y

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H A N D L I N G

METHOD 2 - WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT STEP TUBE

STAIRWAYS

WARNING

Do not attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.

Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two (2) assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable parts for hand-held supports.

ALWAYS wear your seat restraint. Inasmuch as the SEAT RESTRAINT is an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the seat restraint), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat restraint as an additional safeguard for the wheel- chair user.

Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair be- tween floors when an elevator is NOT available:

1.After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the bal- ancepoint,oneassistant(intherear)backsthewheel- chair up against the first step, while securely grasp- ing a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage.

ESCALATORS? SORRY!

DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.

TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS

WARNING

BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters toward the object you are transferring onto. Also be cer- tain the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent the wheels from moving.

CAUTION

When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tip- ping forward.

NOTE: This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength.

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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-RECLINERSFolding and Unfolding Wheelchair SAFETY/HANDLING Functional Reach from a 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 ChecklistMaintenance TroubleshootingI 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 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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