Invacare CT7A user manual Safety, General Guidelines, Wheelchair User

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2 SAFETY

2 Safety

The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product.

2.1General Guidelines

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WARNING

DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner’s manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

ACCESSORIES WARNINGS

Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Check all parts for shipping damage and test before using. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact Invacare/Carrier for further instruction.

WARNING

Wheelchair User

As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.

Invacare ® Crossfire™T7A Wheelchair

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Part No 1167484

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Contents Invacare CrossfireT7A Wheelchair Invacare CrossfireT7A Wheelchair Contents Seat ANTI-TIPPER Symbols GeneralLimited Warranty Wheelchair User SafetyGeneral Guidelines Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints Stability WarningRepair and Service Information Operating InformationTire Pressure and Information Weight TrainingSeat Positioning Straps Serial Number Label Location OverviewLabel Locations Component Identification 70, 75, 80  All specifications are approximateTypical Product Parameters Foldover Back UpholsteryCasters Stability and Balance Safety/Handling of WheelchairsSafety/Handling of Wheelchairs SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Reaching, Leaning Backwards Lengthening Wheelbase ShorteningReaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Reaching, Leaning Bending Forward Backwards Coping with Everyday ObstaclesTipping Tipping CurbsStairways Moving Up StairsMoving Down Stairs StairwaysEscalators Transferring To and From Other SeatsInspect Initially Safety InspectionSafety Inspection Checklist Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust PeriodicallyTroubleshooting Maintenance Maintenance Safety PrecautionsSuggested Maintenance Procedures  Tire wear is excessive if Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/TubeReplacing/Repairing Caster Tire/Tube Replacing the Footrest Adjusting/Replacing Standard FootrestFootrest 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 Removing Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Swingaway Padded ArmrestAdjusting Height  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 DHole in adjustment When installedThis orientation Square will align withOption  The back upholstery cover is designed for three reasons Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryBack Upholstery Cover Adjusting the Tautness of the Back Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryRemoving the Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Installing the Lumbar StrapInstalling the Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Removing the Back Upholstery CoverBack Canes Installing the Back Upholstery CoverDetail a Detail B Removing/Installing Foldover Back Upholstery Detail EInstalling Foldover Back Upholstery Back Height AdjustmentRemoving Foldover Back Upholstery Front WheelchairHole Number Back CaneRemoving/Installing the Back Frame InstallingSeat Replacing Seat UpholsterySeat Angle Adjustment Detail aSeat Angle Adjustment Invacare CrossfireT7A Wheelchair Detail aReplacing/Adjusting the Wheel Locks Adjusting the Wheel LockWheel Locks Replacing the Wheel LockReplacing/Adjusting the Wheel Locks Changing Wheel Lock Handle PositionDetail a Wheel Lock in PUSH-TO-LOCK Configuration ConfigurationConverting From Pull-to-Lock to Push-to-Lock Wheel LockRemoving/Installing Rear Wheels WheelsAdjusting Quick-Release Axles Removing/Installing Rear WheelsAdjusting Quad-Release Handles In and/or Out Replacing Quad-Release AxlesAdjusting Quad-Release Handle In and/or Out Handrim ReplacementRemoving Play from Rear Wheels 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 DirectionFacing Front of Wheelchair OccurCamber Tube Direction Facing Rear of Wheelchair Adjusting Wheelbase Width Removing the Camber Tube Removing/Installing the Camber TubeInstalling the Camber Tube Detail a Correct Orientation for Each Camber Tube Detail a Side View Adjusting the Camber Tube Standright. behind the wheelchair to determine left or 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 Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster Assemblies Standard ForksSuspension Forks Removing the Caster  One mounting screw will not turnInstalling the Caster Installing the CasterOne Sided Fork Removing the CasterInstalling Fork Assembly Removing/Installing the Fork AssemblyRemoving Fork Assembly Removing/Installing the Elastomers Suspension Forks Only Detail a Standard ForkDetail B Suspension Fork Detail C ONE Sided ForkInstalling the Elastomer Removing/Installing the Elastomers Suspension Forks OnlyAdjusting/Replacing Anti-tipper Anti-TipperInjury or property damage Adjusting Anti-tipperReplacing Anti-tipper Adjustment Holes Detail a ANTI-TIPPER211/8 Anti-Tipper USA Canada