SECTION 5—ARMS

SECTION 5—ARMS

WARNING

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

DO NOT attempt to lift or tilt a wheelchair by using any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.

Installing the Swingaway Padded Armrest Socket Assembly

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1.

1.Fold down the back. Refer to Unfolding/Folding the Back on page 30.

2.Install the arm socket on the arm socket plate using the two short mounting screws and locknuts.

3.Remove the two mounting screws, coved washers and locknuts located on the back cane mounting bracket.

NOTE: Position arm socket towards outside and rear of the wheelchair frame.

4.Align the mounting holes in the arm socket plate and wheelchair frame.

5.Using the two long mounting screws, coved washers and locknuts, secure the arm socket plate to the wheelchair frame. Securely tighten.

6.Repeat STEPS 2-5 for the opposite arm socket.

Back Cane

Mounting Bracket

Long Mounting

Screws

Wheelchair

Frame

Arm Socket

Plate

Short Mounting

Screws

Arm Socket

Coved

Washer

Locknuts

Locknuts

FIGURE 5.1 Installing the Swingaway Padded Armrest Socket Assembly

Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs

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Part No 1148078

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Invacare T6 manual Arms, Installing the Swingaway Padded Armrest Socket Assembly