Invacare 1171880 Maintenance Maintenance Safety Precautions, Suggested Maintenance Procedures

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5 SAFETY INSPECTION

5.3Maintenance

Maintenance Safety Precautions

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.

Replace any labels that are missing, worn, or torn. Refer to Label Locations on page 12 for a listing of the labels and their locations

CAUTION

DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to the frame tubing.

Suggested Maintenance Procedures

1.Before using your wheelchair, make sure all nuts and bolts are tight.

2.Check all parts for damage or wear and replace.

3.Check all parts for proper adjustment.

4.Keep quick/quad-release axles free of dirt and lint to ensure positive locking and proper operation. Refer to Adjusting Quick-Release Axles on page 67 or Adjusting Quad-Release Handles on page 68.

WARNING

DO NOT use WD-40®, 3-in-1 oil®, or other penetrating lubricants on quick-release axles or camber inserts. Otherwise, binding and/or damage to the wheelchair may occur.

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Invacare®Top End Reveal™Wheelchair

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Contents InvacareTop End RevealWheelchair Page Contents Seat Caster General SymbolsLimited Warranty Wheelchair User SafetyGeneral Guidelines Stability Warning Wheelchair Tie Down RestraintsOperating Information Repair and Service InformationTire Pressure and Information Weight TrainingSeat Positioning Straps Label Locations Serial Number OverviewComponent Identification 0, +4, +8 Typical Product ParametersNon Tapered front end Standard Lock Down, Folding StandardReveal RVL Weight Stability and Balance Safety/Handling of WheelchairsSafety/Handling of Wheelchairs SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Lengthening Wheelbase ShorteningCoping with Everyday Obstacles Reaching, Leaning BackwardsReaching, Leaning Bending Forward Backwards Tipping Curbs TippingMoving Up Stairs StairwaysStairways Moving Down StairsTransferring To and From Other Seats EscalatorsInspect Initially Safety InspectionSafety Inspection Checklist 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/TubeFootrest Adjusting/Replacing Standard FootrestAdjusting the Footrest 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 Removing Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Swingaway Padded ArmrestAdjusting Height 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 When installed Hole in adjustmentThis orientation Square will align withSquare will align with + when installed Hole AdjustmentWith 0 when Seat Rail OrientationBack Upholstery Cover Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryAdjusting the Back Tension Installing the Lumbar Strap Removing the Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryRemoving the Back Upholstery Cover Removing the Lumbar StrapInstalling the Back Upholstery Cover Installing the Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryBack Canes Detail a Detail BDetail E Installing Foldover Back Upholstery Removing/Installing Foldover Back UpholsteryRemoving Foldover Back Upholstery Front WheelchairHOLE* Number Back Height AdjustmentInsert Back Cane Adjustment Pin Back CaneHole Number Installing Removing/Installing the Back FrameReplacing Seat Upholstery SeatChanging Seat Angle/Changing Rear Seat Height Bottom View Height Adjustment BarAdjusting the Wheel Lock Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel LocksWheel Locks Replacing the Wheel LockChanging 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 AxlesAnd/or Out Adjusting Quad-Release HandlesReplacing Quad-Release Axles 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 WidthRemoving the Camber Tube Removing/Installing the Camber TubeInstalling the Camber Tube Camber Tube Clamp AngleAxle 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 Installing Front Caster Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster AssembliesStandard Forks Removing Front CasterRemoving/Installing the Fork Assembly Installing the CasterRemoving Fork Assembly One Sided Fork Spacer orientation must be as shown in Figure Installing Fork Assembly For this procedure, refer to on Repositioning the Front Caster HousingsBelleville Washer Round Adjustment Nut Caster Housing Angle AdjustmentSmall Angle Adjustments 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