Invacare 1171880 user manual Repair and Service Information, Operating Information

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2 SAFETY

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WARNING

Repair and Service Information

Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied.

Operating Information

To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair.

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat.

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

DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects from behind as this may cause the wheelchair to tip over. DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the wheelchair may tip over.

DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.

DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Wheel locks are not brakes. NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair on an incline.

DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur. DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.

DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°. DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water, ice or oil film.

DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your wheelchair to turn over and cause bodily harm or damage to the wheelchair.

DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by 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

DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair.

ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.

Invacare®Top End RevealWheelchair

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Part No 1171880

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Contents InvacareTop End RevealWheelchair Page Contents Seat Caster Symbols GeneralLimited Warranty General Guidelines SafetyWheelchair User Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints Stability WarningRepair and Service Information Operating InformationSeat Positioning Straps Weight TrainingTire Pressure and Information Overview Label Locations Serial NumberComponent Identification Non Tapered front end Standard Typical Product Parameters0, +4, +8 Lock Down, Folding StandardReveal RVL Weight Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs Safety/Handling of WheelchairsStability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Lengthening Wheelbase Shortening Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardReaching, Leaning Bending Forward Backwards Reaching, Leaning BackwardsCoping with Everyday Obstacles Tipping Tipping CurbsStairways Moving Up StairsMoving Down Stairs StairwaysEscalators Transferring To and From Other SeatsSafety Inspection Checklist Safety InspectionInspect Initially Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust PeriodicallyTroubleshooting SolutionsMaintenance Maintenance Safety Precautions Suggested Maintenance Procedures Tire wear is excessive if Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire/TubeAdjusting the Footrest Adjusting/Replacing Standard FootrestFootrest Replacing/Adjusting Optional Adjustable Angle Footrest Replacing the FootrestAdjusting Footplate Angle Adjusting Footplate DepthAdjustments Clamp Replacing/Adjusting Optional Adjustable Angle FootrestInstalling the Swingaway Padded Armrest Socket ArmsRemove Back Stop Insert Right Side Armrest Socket Left Side Armrest SocketInstall Back Stop Insert/Arm Socket Assembly Split Ring Back Release Cord Adjusting Height Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Swingaway Padded ArmrestRemoving  To remove the T-arm, reverse this procedure Adjusting T-Arm HeightBack Unfolding/Folding the BackDetail a Folding the Back Back Angle Adjustment Repeat Steps 2-6 for remaining back cane Detail This orientation Hole in adjustmentWhen installed Square will align withWith 0 when Hole AdjustmentSquare will align with + when installed Seat Rail OrientationAdjustable Tension Back Upholstery Back Upholstery CoverAdjusting the Back Tension Removing the Back Upholstery Cover Removing the Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryInstalling the Lumbar Strap Removing the Lumbar StrapInstalling the Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Installing the Back Upholstery CoverDetail a Detail B Back CanesDetail E Removing Foldover Back Upholstery Removing/Installing Foldover Back UpholsteryInstalling Foldover Back Upholstery Front WheelchairBack Height Adjustment HOLE* NumberHole Number Adjustment Pin Back CaneInsert Back Cane Removing/Installing the Back Frame InstallingSeat Replacing Seat UpholsteryChanging Seat Angle/Changing Rear Seat Height Height Adjustment Bar Bottom ViewWheel Locks Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel LocksAdjusting the Wheel Lock Replacing the Wheel LockReplacing/Adjusting the Wheel Locks Changing Wheel Lock Handle PositionConfiguration Converting From Pull-to-Lock to Push-to-LockRemoving/Installing Rear Wheels WheelsAdjusting Quick-Release Axles Removing/Installing Rear WheelsReplacing Quad-Release Axles Adjusting Quad-Release HandlesAnd/or Out Removing Play from Rear Wheels Adjusting Quad-Release Handle In and/or OutRemoving Play from Rear Wheels Handrim Replacement Handrim ReplacementAdjusting Wheelbase Length Adjusting Center of Gravity COG Determining Wheelbase LengthWheels Mounting Screws Locknuts Frame Height Adjustment Bar Adjusting Wheelbase Width May be affectedInstalling the Camber Tube Removing/Installing the Camber TubeRemoving the Camber Tube Axle AngleCamber Tube Clamp Adjusting the Camber Tube Detail a Side ViewDetermining/Setting Toe In/Toe Out  For this procedure, refer to on page 76 and FigureTop View of Wheelchair Top View of WheelchairAdjusting Fork Tension CasterDetail a Detail B ONE Standard Fork Sided Fork Standard Forks Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster AssembliesInstalling Front Caster Removing Front CasterRemoving Fork Assembly Installing the CasterRemoving/Installing the Fork Assembly One Sided ForkInstalling Fork Assembly  Spacer orientation must be as shown in FigureRepositioning the Front Caster Housings  For this procedure, refer to onSmall Angle Adjustments Caster Housing Angle AdjustmentBelleville Washer Round Adjustment Nut Large Angle Adjustments Interference between Adjusting/Replacing Anti-tipper Anti-TipperAdjusting Anti-tipper Replacing Anti-tipperRelease Buttons Lock ButtonsANTI-TIPPERS Bracket Setting For Higher Camber Tube Reversing Anti-tipper Bracket Orientation Reversing Anti-tipper Bracket Orientation InvacareTop End RevealWheelchair USA Canada