PROCEDURE 8

FWD WHEELCHAIRS

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This Procedure Includes the Following:

Assembling Excel

Adjusting Flip-Up Removable Footboard Replacing Armrest Pads

Replacing Armrest Plate

Replacing Seat Positioning Strap

Replacing Captain's Seat

Repositioning MKIV Joystick - Captain's Seat

Removing/Installing MKIV Controller

Replacing Wiring Harness

Disconnecting/Connecting Limit Switch

Adjusting Limit Switch

Removing/Installing Shrouds

Changing Seat Width - Integrated Sling Seats Replacing Crossbraces - Captain's Seat When to Charge Batteries

Charging Batteries

Replacing Batteries

Installing/Removing Battery Boxes

Battery Tray

Repositioning Motors

Replacing Clutch Handles

Replacing Motor/Gearbox

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.

ASSEMBLING EXCEL

WARNING

The weight of the wheelchair without the user and batteriesisstillbetween90and127lbs.Useproper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid in- jury. Extreme caution is advised when it is neces- sary to move an UNOCCUPIED power wheel- chair. Invacare recommends using two (2) assis- tants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable parts for hand-hold supports.

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

The overall performance of the wheelchair WILL be affected by the front wheel mounting posi- tion. Refer to REPOSITIONING MOTORS - FWD WHEELCHAIRS in this procedure of the manual BEFORE operating the wheelchair.

Unfolding/Folding - Integrated Sling Seat (FIGURE 1)

UNFOLDING.

1.Push down on the seat rails until the seat rails are positioned in the seat guides.

2.Assemble the wheelchair. Refer to FIGURE 1.

Refer to PREPARING MKIV

JOYSTICK FOR USE in

PROCEDURE 5 of this manual.

Refer to REPOSITIONING MOTORS in this procedure of the manual.

Seat Guides

Seat Rails

Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING FOOTRESTS or INSTALLING/REMOV- INGELEVATINGLEGRESTSinPROCE- DURE 3 of the owners manual, part num- ber 1080737.

Refer to INSTALLING/REMOV- ING BATTERY BOXES in this procedure of the manual.

Refer to BATTERY TRAY in this proce- dure of the manual.

FIGURE 1 - ASSEMBLING EXCEL - UNFOLDING/FOLDING - INTEGRATED SLING SEAT

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Invacare P9000 Assembling Excel, A I R S, Unfolding/Folding Integrated Sling Seat Figure, Seat Guides Seat Rails