Folding and Unfolding Wheelchair | Invacare 1061057, 96-100 guide

SAFETY/HANDLING

FUNCTIONAL REACH FROM A

WHEELCHAIR

The approximate reach-limit values shown in the accompanying graph were derived on the basis of a sample of 91 male and 36 female subject wheel- chair users. Note the difference between the maxi- mum and the comfortable reach limits, a subjective but important consideration in design.

REACHING, LEANING - BACKWARDS

WARNING

DO NOT lean over the top of the back uphol- stery. This will change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over.

S A F E T Y

&

FORWARD REACH

(Adults)

COMFORTABLE MAXIMUM

INCHES

Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object. Point front casters forward to create the longest possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position.

H A N D L I N G

FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE

WHEELCHAIR

	INCHES	WARNING
	INCHES	Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to
		Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to
		avoid injury.

REACHING, LEANING and

BENDING - FORWARD

Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks.

DO NOT LEAN FOR-

WARD OF THE ARM-

RESTS.

Sling Seat Model Wheelchairs

UNFOLDING.

1.Grasp the push handle of the wheelchair closest to you.

2.Tilt the wheelchair towards you (raising the oppo- site wheel and caster off the ground/floor).

3.Push downward on the seat rail closest to you where the seat upholstery is attached until the wheelchair is fully open.

4.RECLINERS ONLY -

A.Slide the cover of the folding handle over the links in the center of the spreader bar.

CAUTION

Do not overtighten the cover of the folding handle. Damage to the folding handle will oc- cur.

B.Turn the folding handle cover towards the front of the wheelchair approximately two (2) to four

(4) revolutions.

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Invacare 1061057 SAFETY/HANDLING Functional Reach from a Wheelchair, Folding and Unfolding Wheelchair, Bending Forward

Contents

Allegro Special Notes Special Notes Table of Contents Safety Summary Safety Summary Recliner Option only Safety Summary SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Transferring to and from Other Seats Stairways Unoccupied Occupied Percentage of Weight DistributionNON-RECLINERS Recliners SAFETY/HANDLING Functional Reach from a Wheelchair Folding and Unfolding WheelchairBending Forward Sling Seat Model Wheelchairs Unfolding Folding Recliners onlySling Seat Model Wheelchairs Folding Solid Seat Model Wheelchairs Features FeaturesA T U R E S Specifications Specifications Handling PackagingC K a G I N G N D L I N G Safety Inspection Check List Safety Inspection Checklist Troubleshooting MaintenanceI N T E N a N C E Installing Footrests Figure Procedure Front RiggingsAdjusting Footrest Height Pivot Slide Tube Height Adjustment Figure Installing Elevating Legrests Figure Installing 3-INCH Extension FigureProcedure Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests INSTALLING/ADJUSTING Adjustable Angle FLIP-UP Footplates Adjusting CalfpadsInstalling Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates Figure Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Depth Adjustment Figure Replacing Sector Block Figure Optional Footrest AccessoriesFLIP-UP Footplates Figure Aluminum or Composite Footplates Figure Procedure Arms InstallingM S Removing Adjusting the T ArmsHeight Figure Width Figure Reposition the arm tube on the T arm post Arm Sockets FigureArm Hex Screws Washers Replacing the Locking Lever T Arms Figure Arms ProcedureTop Middle Bottom Side Arm Guard Socket Screws Bottom Clamp Using Figure Installing/Height Adjustment FigureCorresponding Arm Adjustment to Back Angle Figures 10 Replacement AdjustmentAngled Portion Cantilever Arm Locking Mechanism Actuator Apply Loctite Adjusting Conventional Arm Height Installing Fabric Clothing Guards FigureInstalling Rigid Side Guards Figure Removing Conventional Arms Replacing Armrest Pads Figure Rear Arm Sockets FigureFront Arm Sockets Figure Installing Adjustable Back Upholstery Figure Procedure BackC K Replacing Back Upholstery Adjustable Tension Straps Replacing Adjustable Back Upholstery Figure WHY USE Adjustable Back Upholstery a Clinical Discussion Back Upholstery CoverBack upholstery cover is designed for three 3 reasons Adjustable Height Backs Figure Adjusting the Back HeightRecliner Back Upholstery Figure Recliner Headrest Upholstery Figure Fixed Height Backs Figure Slowly remove the two 2 backs canes from the wheelchairBack Cane Hex Bolt Washer Back Angle Plate Locknut Replacing the Locking Mechanism in the Back Cane Figure Repositioning the Back Changing Seat Depth Changing the Back AngleBack Plate Non-Recliners Figure Recliners Figure Back Angle Plate Hex Bolt Locknut Wheelchair Frame Washer Installing and Removing a Seating System Recliner BracketsReplacing Folding Push Handle Recliners only Figure Seat A TCHANGING/REPOSITIONING Seat Rails Figure Replacing Seat Upholstery Figure Repositioning the Crossbraces Figure Procedure SeatChanging Seat Width Standard Folding Frames Figure Pivot Link For installation of newCrossbraces Folding Frames Without Seat Rails Figure Hex Bolt Seat Width Holes Rigid Frames FigureCrossmembers Wheelchair Frame Washer Hex Screws S T E R S CastersReplacing Front Fork Figure Casters REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBEInline Caster Headtubes Figure Offset Caster Headtubes Figure Height Adjustment Caster Headtube Mounting Adjustments FigureRepositioning the Caster Headtubes Inline Caster Headtube Hardware Offset Installing QUICK-RELEASE Casters Figure Dust Release Detent PinCover Headtube Locknut Cap Spacer Fork Stem Hex Screw Adjusting the QUICK-RELEASE Axle Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels FigureA R Rear Wheels Adjusting the QUAD-RELEASE Handle Figure Installing the QUAD-RELEASE Axle FigureJusting the QUAD-RELEASE Handle And/or Out Removing the Play From the Rear Wheels Handrim Replacement FigureSpoke Rear Wheels Phillips Bolt Handrim Composite Rear Wheels Figure Installing Projection HandrimsComposite Rim Locknut Spoke Rear Wheels Figure Adjusting the Wheelbase Length Figure REPAIRING/REPLACING Rear Wheel TIRE/ TubeJam Nuts Shortening Forward Adjusting Rear Wheel Height Figure Adjusting the Wheelbase Width FigureAxle Mounting Plate Wheel Lock Extension Handle Installation Figure Adjusting the Wheel Locks FigureE E L K S E R S Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS INSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERS Procedure Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERSAdjusting the Anti-Tippers Figure Installing the Anti-Tippers Figure Recliner REPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENTRecliner Operation Figures 1 Folding/Unfolding the Wheelchair Actuator Housing Cable Locking Nut Installing New Recliner CablesRecliner Trigger Release Lever Must Look TOO LOW Replacing the GAS Cylinders FigureLike this Steps 1, 5 Trigger Release Lever Cable Locking Nut Adjusting Adjusting the GAS Cylinders FigureSqueeze the handles to extend the new gas cylinders Detail B Must Look TOO LOW SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Determination SEAT-TO-FLOORMinus Equals Procedure SEAT-TO-FLOOR Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR HeightStandard MULTI-POSITION Axle Plate A T Inline Caster Headtube Front SEAT-TO-FLOOR Heights LowerFrame Offset Caster Headtube Front SEAT-TO-FLOOR Heights Seat Depth Determination Figure A T P T HChanging Seat Depth Seat Depth Seat Depth Seat Depth Checklist Left A T P TRight Rear Mounting Hole Approximate 2-inch gap A T P T Inch Right A T P T H Page Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyR R a N T Y One Invacare Way Technical Support