Invacare 1171880 Lengthening Wheelbase Shortening, Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward

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4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

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

•Shortening the wheelbase will decrease the stability, increase the maneuverability and distribute additional weight onto the rear wheels.

CENTER OF

GRAVITY

UNOCCUPIEDOCCUPIED

Lengthening the

Wheelbase

Shortening the

Wheelbase

FIGURE 1 Stability and Balance

Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward

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.

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

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Invacare®Top End Reveal™Wheelchair

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Contents InvacareTop End RevealWheelchair Page Contents Seat Caster General SymbolsLimited Warranty General Guidelines SafetyWheelchair User Stability Warning Wheelchair Tie Down RestraintsOperating Information Repair and Service InformationSeat Positioning Straps Weight TrainingTire Pressure and Information Label Locations Serial Number OverviewComponent Identification Lock Down, Folding Standard Typical Product Parameters0, +4, +8 Non Tapered front end StandardReveal RVL Weight Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs Safety/Handling of WheelchairsStability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Lengthening Wheelbase ShorteningReaching, Leaning Bending Forward Backwards Reaching, Leaning BackwardsCoping with Everyday Obstacles Tipping Curbs TippingMoving Up Stairs StairwaysStairways Moving Down StairsTransferring To and From Other Seats EscalatorsSafety Inspection Checklist Safety InspectionInspect Initially Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust Periodically Inspect/Adjust MonthlySolutions TroubleshootingSuggested Maintenance Procedures Maintenance Maintenance Safety Precautions Tire wear is excessive if Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire/Tube Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/TubeAdjusting the Footrest Adjusting/Replacing Standard FootrestFootrest Replacing the Footrest Replacing/Adjusting Optional Adjustable Angle FootrestAdjusting Footplate Depth Adjusting Footplate AngleReplacing/Adjusting Optional Adjustable Angle Footrest Adjustments ClampArms Installing the Swingaway Padded Armrest SocketRemove Back Stop Insert Left Side Armrest Socket Right Side Armrest SocketInstall Back Stop Insert/Arm Socket Assembly Split Ring Back Release Cord Adjusting Height Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Swingaway Padded ArmrestRemoving Adjusting T-Arm Height  To remove the T-arm, reverse this procedureUnfolding/Folding the Back BackDetail a Folding the Back Back Angle Adjustment Repeat Steps 2-6 for remaining back cane Detail Square will align with Hole in adjustmentWhen installed This orientationSeat Rail Orientation Hole AdjustmentSquare will align with + when installed With 0 whenBack Upholstery Cover Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryAdjusting the Back Tension Removing the Lumbar Strap Removing the Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryInstalling the Lumbar Strap Removing the Back Upholstery CoverInstalling the Back Upholstery Cover Installing the Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryBack Canes Detail a Detail BDetail E Front Wheelchair Removing/Installing Foldover Back UpholsteryInstalling Foldover Back Upholstery Removing Foldover Back UpholsteryHOLE* Number Back Height AdjustmentHole Number Adjustment Pin Back CaneInsert Back Cane Installing Removing/Installing the Back FrameReplacing Seat Upholstery SeatChanging Seat Angle/Changing Rear Seat Height Bottom View Height Adjustment BarReplacing the Wheel Lock Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel LocksAdjusting the Wheel Lock Wheel LocksChanging Wheel Lock Handle Position Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel LocksConverting From Pull-to-Lock to Push-to-Lock ConfigurationWheels Removing/Installing Rear WheelsRemoving/Installing Rear Wheels Adjusting Quick-Release AxlesReplacing 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 ReplacementDetermining Wheelbase Length Adjusting Wheelbase Length Adjusting Center of Gravity COGWheels Mounting Screws Locknuts Frame Height Adjustment Bar May be affected Adjusting Wheelbase WidthInstalling the Camber Tube Removing/Installing the Camber TubeRemoving the Camber Tube Axle AngleCamber Tube Clamp Detail a Side View Adjusting the Camber Tube For this procedure, refer to on page 76 and Figure Determining/Setting Toe In/Toe OutTop View of Wheelchair Top View of WheelchairCaster Adjusting Fork TensionDetail a Detail B ONE Standard Fork Sided Fork Removing Front Caster Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster AssembliesInstalling Front Caster Standard ForksOne Sided Fork Installing the CasterRemoving/Installing the Fork Assembly Removing Fork Assembly Spacer orientation must be as shown in Figure Installing Fork Assembly For this procedure, refer to on Repositioning the Front Caster HousingsSmall Angle Adjustments Caster Housing Angle AdjustmentBelleville Washer Round Adjustment Nut Large Angle Adjustments Interference between Anti-Tipper Adjusting/Replacing Anti-tipperReplacing Anti-tipper Adjusting Anti-tipperLock Buttons Release ButtonsANTI-TIPPERS Bracket Setting For Higher Camber Tube Reversing Anti-tipper Bracket Orientation Reversing Anti-tipper Bracket Orientation InvacareTop End RevealWheelchair Canada USA