Invacare 9758, 9859 Adjusting Armrest Height Adjustable Height Arms only Figure, Armrest Figure

ARMS PROCEDURE 2

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Removing or Replacing Standard Armrest

Adjusting Armrest Height - Adjustable Height Arms Only

Using or Replacing Flip-Back Armrest

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

Make sure the armrest is securely locked into the arm socket BEFORE using the wheelchair.

REMOVING OR REPLACING STANDARD ARMREST (FIGURE 1)

1.Press in armrest release button located on armrest.

2.Pull straight up to remove armrest from arm sockets.

3.Replace armrest by reversing STEPS 1-2.

Armrest Release

Button

Arm Socket

Arm Socket

ADJUSTING ARMREST HEIGHT - ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT ARMS ONLY (FIGURE 2)

1.Unlock the armrest by flipping the height adjustment lever on the top front of the armrest to the UP (HORI- ZONTAL) position.

2.Adjust armrest to desired height.

NOTE: Height adjustment lever MUST be in the unlocked position when placing armrest into the arm assembly.

3.Lock the armrest by pressing the height adjustment lever into the DOWN (VERTICAL) position when the desired armrest height is achieved.

Locked (Vertical)

Height Adjustment Lever

Unlocked (Horizontal)

FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING ARMREST HEIGHT -

ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT ARMS ONLY

A R M S

FIGURE 1 - REMOVING OR REPLACING

STANDARD ARMREST

USING OR REPLACING FLIP-BACK	5. Insert the new bolt through the armrest mounting
ARMREST (FIGURE 3)	bracket, new washer, new spacer and new armrest
	rear tube, as shown in FIGURE 3.
WARNING	NOTE: Ensure the spacer sits flush against the armrest.
DO NOT operate or replace flip-back armrest	6. Install nut onto bolt. Torque to 55-60in./lbs.
when wheelchair is folded.
Using		Armrest Front
		Tube
1. Press in armrest release button located on armrest
		Armrest Release Button
front tube.
2. Rotate front of armrest UP and BACK and out of	Armrest	Arm Socket
arm socket.	Rear Tube

3. Reverse STEP 2 to replace armrest to DOWN position.

4.	Position the front of the armrest into the arm socket.	Bolt		Armrest Rear
				Tube
5.	Ensure armrest is securely locked into arm socket
				Mounting
	and snap button locks into place BEFORE using.
				Holes
Replacing		Armrest
				Nut
1.	Perform STEPS 1-2 above to flip the armrest back.	Mounting	Washer
2.	Remove bolt, washer, spacer and locknut securing	Bracket	Spacer	Insert
	armrest to wheelchair frame.	FIGURE 3 - USING OR REPLACING FLIP-BACK
3.	Remove armrest from frame.
			ARMREST

4.Position new insert into new rear armrest tube, align- ing the mounting holes.

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