Invacare CT7A 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.

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Contents Invacare CrossfireT7A Wheelchair Invacare CrossfireT7A Wheelchair Contents Seat ANTI-TIPPER 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 Label Locations OverviewSerial Number Label Location Component Identification Typical Product Parameters  All specifications are approximate70, 75, 80 Foldover Back UpholsteryCasters Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs Safety/Handling of WheelchairsStability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Lengthening Wheelbase ShorteningReaching, Leaning Backwards Reaching, Leaning Bending Forward Backwards Coping with Everyday ObstaclesTipping 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 Maintenance Maintenance Safety PrecautionsSuggested Maintenance Procedures Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire/Tube Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube Tire wear is excessive if Footrest Adjusting/Replacing Standard FootrestReplacing the Footrest Adjusting the Footrest Adjusting Footplate AngleAdjusting Footplate Depth AdjustmentsDepthInstalling the Swingaway Padded Armrest Socket ArmsRight Side Armrest Socket Left Side Armrest SocketShort Mounting Plunger Pin Adjusting Height Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Swingaway Padded ArmrestRemoving  To remove the T-arm, reverse this procedure Adjusting T-Arm HeightAdjusting T-Arm Position Back Unfolding/Folding the BackDetail a Folding the Back Detail B Unfolding the Back Detail CBack Angle Adjustment  For this procedure, refer to FigureRepeat Steps 2-6 for remaining back cane Detail Detail DThis orientation Hole in adjustmentWhen installed Square will align withOption Back Upholstery Cover Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery The back upholstery cover is designed for three reasons Adjusting the Tautness of the Back Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryInstalling the Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Removing the Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryInstalling the Lumbar Strap Removing the Back Upholstery CoverDetail a Detail B Installing the Back Upholstery CoverBack Canes Removing/Installing Foldover Back Upholstery Detail ERemoving Foldover Back Upholstery Installing Foldover Back UpholsteryBack Height Adjustment Front WheelchairHole Number Back CaneRemoving/Installing the Back Frame InstallingSeat Replacing Seat UpholsterySeat Angle Adjustment Detail aSeat Angle Adjustment Invacare CrossfireT7A Wheelchair Detail aWheel Locks Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel LocksAdjusting the Wheel Lock Replacing the Wheel LockReplacing/Adjusting the Wheel Locks Changing Wheel Lock Handle PositionConverting From Pull-to-Lock to Push-to-Lock Detail a Wheel Lock in PUSH-TO-LOCK ConfigurationConfiguration Wheel LockRemoving/Installing Rear Wheels WheelsAdjusting Quick-Release Axles Removing/Installing Rear WheelsAdjusting Quad-Release Handles In and/or Out Replacing Quad-Release AxlesRemoving Play from Rear Wheels Adjusting Quad-Release Handle In and/or OutHandrim Replacement Removing Play from Rear WheelsRepairing/Replacing Rear Wheel, Tire/Tube Handrim ReplacementAdjusting Wheelbase Length, Adjusting Center of Gravity COG Adjusting Wheelbase Length, Adjusting Center Gravity COGSocket Screw Mounting Positions Front Rear WheelchairRepositioning the Camber Tube Clamps Repositioning the Camber Tube ClampsRepositioning the Camber Tube Clamp Socket Screws Reversing the Camber Tube Clamp DirectionCamber Tube Direction Facing Rear of Wheelchair OccurFacing Front of Wheelchair Adjusting Wheelbase Width Installing the Camber Tube Removing/Installing the Camber TubeRemoving the Camber Tube Detail a Correct Orientation for Each Camber Tube  Standright. behind the wheelchair to determine left or Adjusting the Camber TubeDetail a Side View Determining/Setting Toe In/Toe Out  For this procedure, refer to on page 74 and FigureTop View of Wheelchair Adjusting Fork Tension Top View of WheelchairAdjusting Fork Tension Suspension Forks Removing the Caster Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster AssembliesStandard Forks  One mounting screw will not turnOne Sided Fork Installing the CasterInstalling the Caster Removing the CasterRemoving Fork Assembly Removing/Installing the Fork AssemblyInstalling Fork Assembly Detail B Suspension Fork Removing/Installing the Elastomers Suspension Forks OnlyDetail a Standard Fork Detail C ONE Sided ForkInstalling the Elastomer Removing/Installing the Elastomers Suspension Forks OnlyAdjusting/Replacing Anti-tipper Anti-TipperReplacing Anti-tipper Adjusting Anti-tipperInjury or property damage Adjustment Holes Detail a ANTI-TIPPER211/8 Anti-Tipper USA Canada