Invacare 96-100, 1061057 Percentage of Weight Distribution, Unoccupied Occupied, Non-Recliners

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SAFETY/HANDLING

S A F E T Y

&

H A N D L I N G

Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the front cast- ers pointing toward it. Engage wheel locks. Shift body weight into seat with transfer.

During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a transfer board if at all possible.

PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.

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.

RECLINERS ONLY: Before using ANY recline posi- tion of this wheelchair, make sure the rear wheels are in the MOST REARWARD position in the Ex- tended Multi-Position axle plate to maintain the sta- bility of the wheelchair. Do not change the handling/ maneuverability of the wheelchair by moving the rear wheels to ANY of the forward positions. Mov- ing the rear wheels to ANY of the forward positions WILL change the center of gravity of the wheelchair, making the wheelchair less stable.

RECLINERS ONLY: NEVER use the rear two (2) re- cliner bracket mounting holes when using the re- cliner option. Using the rear two (2) recliner bracket

CENTER OF

GRAVITY

Example 46% 54%

103 lbs. 130 lbs.

 

 

UNOCCUPIED OCCUPIED

Lengthening the Wheelbase will increase stability and maintain standard maneuverability of the wheelchair.

Shortening the Wheelbase willincreasemaneuverability and distribute additional weight onto the rear wheels.

Centering the Wheelbase gives you maneuverability and stability.

NON-RECLINERS

Lengthening

(Rearward)

Shortening

(Forward)

RECLINERS

mounting holes WILL make the wheelchair less stable, possibly causing injury.

Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the wheelchair. To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified health professional BEFORE attempting active use of the wheelchair.

Properpositioningisessentialforyoursafety.Whenreach- ing, leaning, bending forward, it is important to use the front casters as a tool to maintain stability and balance.

Make sure the rear wheels are in the

MOST REARWARD position to main- tain the stability of the wheelchair

x x

NEVER use the

rear two (2)

Recliner Bracket Mounting Holes

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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 SeatsPercentage of Weight Distribution Unoccupied OccupiedNON-RECLINERS ReclinersBending Forward SAFETY/HANDLING Functional Reach from a WheelchairFolding and Unfolding Wheelchair Recliners only Sling Seat Model Wheelchairs Unfolding FoldingSling Seat Model Wheelchairs Folding Solid Seat Model WheelchairsA T U R E S FeaturesFeatures Specifications SpecificationsPackaging HandlingC K a G I N G N D L I N GSafety Inspection Checklist Safety Inspection Check ListI N T E N a N C E TroubleshootingMaintenance Procedure Front Riggings Installing Footrests FigureAdjusting Footrest Height Pivot Slide Tube Height Adjustment FigureInstalling 3-INCH Extension Figure Installing Elevating Legrests FigureProcedure Raising/Lowering Elevating LegrestsAdjusting Calfpads INSTALLING/ADJUSTING Adjustable Angle 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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