Handling, N D L I N G | Invacare Lightweight Aluminum Wheelchair

HANDLING

HANDLING

H A N D L I N G

UNPACKING

1.Check for any obvious damage to the carton or its contents. If damage is evident, notify Invacare

2.Remove all loose packing from the carton.

3.Carefully remove all components from the car- ton.

NOTE: Unless the Aurora aluminum wheelchair is to be assembled immediately, retain cartons and packing materials for use in storing the wheelchair until assembly is required.

INSPECTION

1.Examine exterior of the Aurora aluminum wheel- chair for nicks, dents, scratches or other dam- ages. Inspect all components. If damage is evi- dent, notify Invacare

STORAGE

1.Store the packaged/repackaged Aurora alumi- num wheelchair in a dry area.

2.DO NOT place other objects on top of the pack- aged/repackaged wheelchair.

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Invacare Lightweight Aluminum Wheelchair manual Handling, N D L I N G

Contents

Lightweight Aluminum Wheelchair Ment Otherwise Injury or Damage MAY Result Table of Contents Special Notes E C I a L T E SSpecial Notes Safety Summary Safety Summary SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs SAFETY/HANDLING Stairways Method Transferring to and from Other Seats Percentage of Weight DistributionFunctional Reach from a Wheelchair Unfolding Bending ForwardFolding and Unfolding the Wheelchair Folding N D L I N G HandlingHandling Safety Inspection Checklist Safety Inspection Check List TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCE TroubleshootingMaintenance I N T E N a N C E Heel Loop Replacement Figure Footrests ProcedureSwingaway Footrest Assembly Installation Figure Swingaway Footrest Height Adjustment Figure Removing or Replacing Armrests Figure Procedure ArmsM S SWING-BACK Arms Figure Replacing the Back Upholstery Figure Seat and Back ProcedureA T C K Replacing the Seat Upholstery Figure Rear Wheel Axle Mounting Adjustments Figure Procedure Rear WheelsREMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels Figure Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Figure Procedure For Repositioning The Axle Mounting Brackets Rear Wheels ProcedureA R O N T S T E R S Procedure Front CastersINSTALLING/REPLACING Forks Figure Replacing Front Casters Figure Procedure For Repositioning the Caster Headtubes Front Casters ProcedureCaster Headtube Mounting Adjustments Figure Leading or Trailing Caster Headtube Positioning Wheel Lock Adjustment Figure Procedure ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LocksINSTALLING/ADJUSTING ANTI-TIPPERS Figure E R S ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Procedure E R S E E L K S Questions about this PRODUCT? Call Toll FREE, 1-888-6AURORA Warranty Limited Warranty R R a N T Y One Invacare Way Elyria, Ohio USA Technical Support