Lengthening Wheelbase Shortening | Invacare 1171880 guide

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.

Part No 1171880

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Invacare®Top End Reveal™Wheelchair

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

Contents

InvacareTop End RevealWheelchair Page Contents Seat Caster General Symbols Limited Warranty General Guidelines SafetyWheelchair User Stability Warning Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints Operating Information Repair and Service Information Seat Positioning Straps Weight TrainingTire Pressure and Information Label Locations Serial Number Overview Component Identification Lock Down, Folding Standard Typical Product Parameters0, +4, +8 Non Tapered front end Standard Reveal RVL Weight Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs Safety/Handling of WheelchairsStability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Lengthening Wheelbase Shortening Reaching, Leaning Bending Forward Backwards Reaching, Leaning BackwardsCoping with Everyday Obstacles Tipping Curbs Tipping Moving Up Stairs Stairways Stairways Moving Down Stairs Transferring To and From Other Seats Escalators Safety Inspection Checklist Safety InspectionInspect Initially Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust Periodically Inspect/Adjust Monthly Solutions Troubleshooting Suggested Maintenance Procedures Maintenance Maintenance Safety Precautions  Tire wear is excessive if Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire/Tube Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube Adjusting the Footrest Adjusting/Replacing Standard FootrestFootrest Replacing the Footrest Replacing/Adjusting Optional Adjustable Angle Footrest Adjusting Footplate Depth Adjusting Footplate Angle Replacing/Adjusting Optional Adjustable Angle Footrest Adjustments Clamp Arms Installing the Swingaway Padded Armrest Socket Remove Back Stop Insert Left Side Armrest Socket Right Side Armrest Socket Install 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 procedure Unfolding/Folding the Back Back Detail 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 orientation Seat Rail Orientation Hole AdjustmentSquare will align with + when installed With 0 when Back Upholstery Cover Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Adjusting the Back Tension Removing the Lumbar Strap Removing the Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryInstalling the Lumbar Strap Removing the Back Upholstery Cover Installing the Back Upholstery Cover Installing the Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Back Canes Detail a Detail B Detail E Front Wheelchair Removing/Installing Foldover Back UpholsteryInstalling Foldover Back Upholstery Removing Foldover Back Upholstery HOLE* Number Back Height Adjustment Hole Number Adjustment Pin Back CaneInsert Back Cane Installing Removing/Installing the Back Frame Replacing Seat Upholstery Seat Changing Seat Angle/Changing Rear Seat Height Bottom View Height Adjustment Bar Replacing the Wheel Lock Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel LocksAdjusting the Wheel Lock Wheel Locks Changing Wheel Lock Handle Position Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel Locks Converting From Pull-to-Lock to Push-to-Lock Configuration Wheels Removing/Installing Rear Wheels Removing/Installing Rear Wheels Adjusting Quick-Release Axles Replacing 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 Replacement Determining Wheelbase Length Adjusting Wheelbase Length Adjusting Center of Gravity COG Wheels Mounting Screws Locknuts Frame Height Adjustment Bar May be affected Adjusting Wheelbase Width Installing 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 Out Top View of Wheelchair Top View of Wheelchair Caster Adjusting Fork Tension Detail a Detail B ONE Standard Fork Sided Fork Removing Front Caster Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster AssembliesInstalling Front Caster Standard Forks One 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 Housings Small Angle Adjustments Caster Housing Angle AdjustmentBelleville Washer Round Adjustment Nut Large Angle Adjustments Interference between Anti-Tipper Adjusting/Replacing Anti-tipper Replacing Anti-tipper Adjusting Anti-tipper Lock Buttons Release Buttons ANTI-TIPPERS Bracket Setting For Higher Camber Tube Reversing Anti-tipper Bracket Orientation Reversing Anti-tipper Bracket Orientation InvacareTop End RevealWheelchair Canada USA