Invacare 1061057, 96-100 manual SAFETY/HANDLING Functional Reach from a Wheelchair, Bending Forward

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SAFETY/HANDLING

FUNCTIONAL REACH FROM A

WHEELCHAIR

The approximate reach-limit values shown in the accompanying graph were derived on the basis of a sample of 91 male and 36 female subject wheel- chair users. Note the difference between the maxi- mum and the comfortable reach limits, a subjective but important consideration in design.

REACHING, LEANING - BACKWARDS

WARNING

DO NOT lean over the top of the back uphol- stery. This will change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over.

S A F E T Y

&

FORWARD REACH

(Adults)

COMFORTABLE MAXIMUM

INCHES

Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object. Point front casters forward to create the longest possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position.

H A N D L I N G

FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE

WHEELCHAIR

	INCHES	WARNING
	INCHES	Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to
		Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to
		avoid injury.

REACHING, LEANING and

BENDING - FORWARD

Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks.

DO NOT LEAN FOR-

WARD OF THE ARM-

RESTS.

Sling Seat Model Wheelchairs

UNFOLDING.

1.Grasp the push handle of the wheelchair closest to you.

2.Tilt the wheelchair towards you (raising the oppo- site wheel and caster off the ground/floor).

3.Push downward on the seat rail closest to you where the seat upholstery is attached until the wheelchair is fully open.

4.RECLINERS ONLY -

A.Slide the cover of the folding handle over the links in the center of the spreader bar.

CAUTION

Do not overtighten the cover of the folding handle. Damage to the folding handle will oc- cur.

B.Turn the folding handle cover towards the front of the wheelchair approximately two (2) to four

(4) revolutions.

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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 StairwaysUnoccupied Occupied Percentage of Weight DistributionNON-RECLINERS ReclinersSAFETY/HANDLING Functional Reach from a Wheelchair Folding and Unfolding WheelchairBending Forward Sling Seat Model Wheelchairs Unfolding Folding Recliners onlySling Seat Model Wheelchairs Folding Solid Seat Model WheelchairsFeatures FeaturesA T U R E S Specifications SpecificationsHandling PackagingC K a G I N G N D L I N GSafety Inspection Check List Safety Inspection ChecklistTroubleshooting MaintenanceI N T E N a N C E Installing Footrests Figure Procedure Front RiggingsAdjusting Footrest Height Pivot Slide Tube Height Adjustment FigureInstalling Elevating Legrests Figure Installing 3-INCH Extension FigureProcedure Raising/Lowering Elevating LegrestsINSTALLING/ADJUSTING Adjustable Angle FLIP-UP Footplates Adjusting CalfpadsInstalling Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates Figure Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Depth Adjustment FigureReplacing Sector Block Figure Optional Footrest AccessoriesFLIP-UP Footplates Figure Aluminum or Composite Footplates FigureProcedure Arms InstallingM S Removing Adjusting the T ArmsHeight Figure Width FigureReposition the arm tube on the T arm post Arm Sockets FigureArm Hex Screws Washers Replacing the Locking Lever T Arms Figure Arms ProcedureTop Middle Bottom Side Arm Guard Socket Screws Bottom ClampUsing Figure Installing/Height Adjustment FigureCorresponding Arm Adjustment to Back Angle Figures 10 Replacement AdjustmentAngled Portion Cantilever Arm Locking Mechanism Actuator Apply LoctiteAdjusting Conventional Arm Height Installing Fabric Clothing Guards FigureInstalling Rigid Side Guards Figure Removing Conventional ArmsReplacing Armrest Pads Figure Rear Arm Sockets FigureFront Arm Sockets Figure Installing Adjustable Back Upholstery Figure Procedure BackC K Replacing Back UpholsteryAdjustable Tension Straps Replacing Adjustable Back Upholstery FigureWHY USE Adjustable Back Upholstery a Clinical Discussion Back Upholstery CoverBack upholstery cover is designed for three 3 reasons Adjustable Height Backs Figure Adjusting the Back HeightRecliner Back Upholstery Figure Recliner Headrest Upholstery FigureFixed Height Backs Figure Slowly remove the two 2 backs canes from the wheelchairBack Cane Hex Bolt Washer Back Angle Plate Locknut Replacing the Locking Mechanism in the Back Cane Figure Repositioning the Back Changing Seat Depth Changing the Back AngleBack Plate Non-Recliners FigureRecliners Figure Back Angle Plate Hex Bolt Locknut Wheelchair Frame WasherInstalling and Removing a Seating System Recliner BracketsReplacing Folding Push Handle Recliners only Figure Seat A TCHANGING/REPOSITIONING Seat Rails Figure Replacing Seat Upholstery FigureRepositioning the Crossbraces Figure Procedure SeatChanging Seat Width Standard Folding Frames FigurePivot Link For installation of newCrossbraces Folding Frames Without Seat Rails FigureHex Bolt Seat Width Holes Rigid Frames FigureCrossmembers Wheelchair Frame Washer Hex Screws S T E R S CastersReplacing Front Fork Figure Casters REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBEInline Caster Headtubes Figure Offset Caster Headtubes FigureHeight Adjustment Caster Headtube Mounting Adjustments FigureRepositioning the Caster Headtubes Inline Caster Headtube Hardware OffsetInstalling QUICK-RELEASE Casters Figure Dust Release Detent PinCover Headtube Locknut Cap Spacer Fork Stem Hex Screw Adjusting the QUICK-RELEASE Axle Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels FigureA R Rear WheelsAdjusting the QUAD-RELEASE Handle Figure Installing the QUAD-RELEASE Axle FigureJusting the QUAD-RELEASE Handle And/or OutRemoving the Play From the Rear Wheels Handrim Replacement FigureSpoke Rear Wheels Phillips Bolt HandrimComposite Rear Wheels Figure Installing Projection HandrimsComposite Rim Locknut Spoke Rear Wheels FigureAdjusting the Wheelbase Length Figure REPAIRING/REPLACING Rear Wheel TIRE/ TubeJam Nuts Shortening ForwardAdjusting Rear Wheel Height Figure Adjusting the Wheelbase Width FigureAxle Mounting PlateWheel Lock Extension Handle Installation Figure Adjusting the Wheel Locks FigureE E L K S E R S Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERSINSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERS Procedure Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERSAdjusting the Anti-Tippers Figure Installing the Anti-Tippers FigureRecliner REPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENTRecliner Operation Figures 1 Folding/Unfolding the WheelchairActuator Housing Cable Locking Nut Installing New Recliner CablesRecliner Trigger Release LeverMust Look TOO LOW Replacing the GAS Cylinders FigureLike this Steps 1, 5Trigger Release Lever Cable Locking Nut Adjusting Adjusting the GAS Cylinders FigureSqueeze the handles to extend the new gas cylinders Detail B Must Look TOO LOWSEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Determination SEAT-TO-FLOORMinus EqualsProcedure SEAT-TO-FLOOR Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR HeightStandard MULTI-POSITION Axle Plate A T Inline Caster Headtube Front SEAT-TO-FLOOR Heights LowerFrame Offset Caster Headtube Front SEAT-TO-FLOOR Heights Seat Depth Determination Figure A T P T HChanging Seat Depth Seat DepthSeat Depth Seat Depth ChecklistLeft A T P TRight Rear Mounting HoleApproximate 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