Invacare 1080556 Procedure Arms Adjusting T-ARM Depth Figure, Adjusting T-ARM Sockets Figure

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PROCEDURE 5

ARMS

ADJUSTING T-ARM DEPTH (FIGURE 12)

ARMS

1.Remove the two (2) phillips screws that secure the arm pad to the arm tube.

2.Remove the two (2) socket screws that secure the arm tube to the T-arm post.

3.Reposition the arm tube on the T-arm post:

A.Desk Length Arms - to one (1) of three (3) positions depending on the desired arm pad depth.

B.Full Length Arms - to one (1) of five

(5)positions depending on the desired arm pad depth.

NOTE: Additional positions are obtainable by turning the arm tube 180°.

Arm Pad

Arm Tube

 

NOTE: If

 

necessary,

Socket

turn arm

tube 180°

Screws

to obtain

Phillips

two (2)

positions.

Screw

 

T-Arm Post

Phillips Screw

 

FIGURE 12 - ADJUSTING T-ARM

DEPTH

4.Re-secure the arm tube to the T-arm post with the two (2) socket screws. Torque to 60-70 in./lbs.

5.Reattach the arm pad to the arm tube with the two (2) phillips screws. Tighten securely.

6.Repeat for the opposite side, if necessary.

ADJUSTING T-ARM SOCKETS (FIGURE 13)

NOTE: Perform this procedure if the T-arm is too loose in the socket or does not easily slide up and down in the socket.

1.Remove the rear wheels from the wheel- chair, if necessary. Refer to REMOVING/ INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in PRO- CEDURE 7 of this manual.

2.Loosen, but do not remove the four (4) hex screws and washers that secure T-arm socket to T-arm clamp.

NOTE: The T-arm socket will disassemble if the four

(4) hex screws and washers are removed.

3.Slide the T-arm into the T-arm socket until the locking lever is in the slot in the T-arm socket and an audible "click" is heard.

4.Squeeze the T-arm socket the T-arm clamp together until the socket is flush with the

T-arm.

T-Arm

 

 

T-Arm Clamp

Hex Screws and

 

Washers

Hex Screws and

 

 

Washers

Slot

T-Arm Socket

Locking Lever

 

FIGURE 13 - ADJUSTING T-ARM

SOCKETS

5.While holding the T-arm socket and the T-arm clamp together, tighten the four (4) hex screws and washers. Tighten securely.

6.Press in on the locking lever and lift the T-arm straight up and out of the T-arm socket.

7.Repeat STEPS 3-6, if necessary until the T-arm slides in the T-arm socket as desired.

8.If necessary, install rear wheels. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in PROCEDURE 7 of this manual.

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Contents Solara SolaraLimited Solara Table of Contents Procedure 7 TILT-IN-SPACE Special Notes Special NotesLabel Locations Label LocationsHeavy Duty Package only Transport Ready Option only Specifications SpecificationsInformation for Healthcare PROFESSIONALS/ Assistants General GuidelinesAnterior Forward Tilt General GuidelinesProcedure General Guidelines Stability ALL ModelsStability ALL Models Except Recliners Stability WarningStability Recliner Models only Operating InformationGeneral Warnings Weight Training Weight LimitationSAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Stability and BalanceCoping with Everyday Obstacles Percentage of Weight Distribution Center GravityUnoccupied Occupied General Guidelines Procedure General Guidelines Tipping Tipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair with Step TubesMethod 1 Wheelchair with Step Tubes Tipping Curbs Method 2 Wheelchair Without Step TubeMethod 2 Wheelchair Without Step TubeStairways ESCALATORS? 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