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SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

Compass™XE

and Allegro®

Part No 1127114

Stairways

WARNING

ALWAYS wear your seat/chest positioning strap. Inasmuch as the SEAT/CHEST

POSITIONING STRAP is an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or

without the Seat/Chest Positioning Strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering

the Seat/Chest Positioning Strap as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.
The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a

safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. if

signs of wear appear, seat positioning strap MUST be replaced immediately.
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by 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.
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied wheelchair up

or down the stairs. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be removed

from the wheelchair prior to moving. Invacare recommends using two assistants

and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable

parts for hand-hold supports.

Follow

these

instructions

for

moving

the

wheelchair

between

floors

when

elevator

NOT

available:

1. If

necessary,

rotate

the

anti

‐

tippers

the

wheels

are

facing

up.

2. After

the

wheelchair

has

been

tilted

back

the

balance

point,

one

assistant

(in

the

rear)

backs

the

wheelchair

against

the

first

step,

while

securely

grasping

non

‐

removable

(non

‐

detachable)

part

the

wheelchair

for

leverage.

3. The

second

assistant,

with

firm

hold

non

‐

detachable

part

the

framework,

lifts

the

wheelchair

and

over

the

stair

and

steadies

the

wheelchair

the

first

assistant

places

one

foot

the

stair

and

repeat

STEP

4. The

wheelchair

should

not

lowered

until

the

last

stair

has

been

negotiated

and

the

wheelchair

has

been

rolled

away

from

the

stairway.

5. If

necessary,

rotate

the

anti

‐

tippers

the

wheels

are

facing

down.

WARNING: ESCALATORS

DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily

injury may occur.

Summary of Contents for Compass Allegro

Page 1: ...UST be given to the user of the wheelchair USER BEFORE using this wheelchair read this manual and save for future reference For more information regarding Invacare products parts and services please v...

Page 2: ...HNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT DEALERS AND QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST REA...

Page 3: ...ressure 19 Weight Training 19 Weight Limitation 19 SECTION 2 SAFETY HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 20 Stability and Balance 20 Coping with Everyday Obstacles 21 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants 21 Percentage...

Page 4: ...6 Removing 36 Adjusting Footrest Height 37 Height Adjustment Ranges 37 60 70 and 90 Taper 37 70 MFX 90 70 LIFT and 90 LIFT Footrests 37 Installing Adjustable Angle Flip Up Footplate Hinge 38 Adjusting...

Page 5: ...Corresponding Back Angle 49 Replacing Repositioning the Locking Mechanism in the Cantilever Arm 51 Using Installing Adjusting Non Locking Cantilever Arms 52 Using Non Locking Cantilever Arms 52 Instal...

Page 6: ...liner Back Headrest Upholstery 66 Recliner Back Upholstery 66 Adjusting Back Height 67 Adjustable Height Backs 67 Fixed Height Backs 68 Recliner Backs 69 Replacing the Locking Mechanism in the Back Ca...

Page 7: ...t Depth 88 Back Seat Rail and Crossbrace Positions for 14 inch Seat Depth 89 Back Seat Rail and Crossbrace Positions for 15 inch Seat Depth 90 Back Seat Rail and Crossbrace Positions for 16 inch Seat...

Page 8: ...te Rear Wheels 107 Spoke Rear Wheels 108 Repairing Replacing Rear Wheel Tire Tube 109 Adjusting the Wheelbase Length 110 Adjusting the Wheelbase Width 111 Adjusting Rear Wheel Height 112 SECTION 11 RE...

Page 9: ...hicle 135 Positioning the Wheelchair in the Vehicle 135 Securement Points 136 Securing the Wheelchair 136 Securing the Occupant 137 Wheelchair Anchored Belts 137 Vehicle Anchored Belts 138 Seating Sys...

Page 10: ...elchair transport brackets TRBKTS has not been crash tested in accordance with WC 19 Use these transport brackets only to secure an unoccupied wheelchair during transport Only use the transport bracke...

Page 11: ...ositioning strap Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only It is not des...

Page 12: ...THE REAR WHEELS MUST BE 1071738 POSITION IN THE EXTENDED MULTI POSITION MOUNTED IN THE MOST REARWARD WHEN USING THE RECLINER OPTION WARNING 1071785 mounting holes NEVER use the two 2 rear RECLINERS O...

Page 13: ...27114 13 Compass XE and Allegro Wheelchairs with TRRO Wheelchairs without TRRO Transport Ready Option Only Back Front NOTE Auto style seat positioning strap shown This label is also on the airline sty...

Page 14: ...FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR RANGE IN INCHES 3 inch front casters 5 inch front casters 6 inch front casters 8 inch front casters REAR SEAT TO FLOOR RANGE IN INCHES 20 inch rear wheels 22 inch rear wheels 24 in...

Page 15: ...RECLINER WHEELCHAIRS Standard Extended Multi Position Offset Multi Position Extended Multi Position REAR WHEELS 20 22 and 24 inch Composite Urethane Pneumatic or Pneumatic with Flat Free Insert HANDR...

Page 16: ...MUST be performed by a qualified technician To maintain maximum stability position the rear wheel axle mounting brackets in the most rearward position Moving the rear wheels to any of the other mount...

Page 17: ...s by practicing bending reaching and transferring activities in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair DO NOT attempt to reach objects if yo...

Page 18: ...ttempt to move the wheelchair by pulling on the hand grips if they are found to be unsecure or have deteriorated ALWAYS use the handrims for self propulsion Inasmuch as the handrims are an option on t...

Page 19: ...our legs or seek assistance to avoid injury Wheelchairs with TRRO or TRBKTS Only TRANSPORT READY PACKAGES ARE NOT RETROFITTABLE TO EXISTING MODELS AND ARE NOT FIELD SERVICEABLE Only use the transport...

Page 20: ...ility and Balance WARNING ALWAYS wear your seat chest positioning strap Inasmuch as the SEAT CHEST POSITIONING STRAP is an option on this wheelchair You may order with or without the Seat Chest Positi...

Page 21: ...t in a straight line Coping with Everyday Obstacles Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be somewhat alleviated by learning how to manage your wheelchair Keep in mind your center of gr...

Page 22: ...er of gravity of the wheelchair making the wheelchair less stable RECLINERS ONLY NEVER use the rear two recliner bracket mounting holes when using the recliner option Using the rear two recliner brack...

Page 23: ...pt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 2 3 Position the casters so that...

Page 24: ...non detachable part Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheelchair and remind him her to lean back Be sure the occupant s feet and hands are clear of all wheels and or pinch points After...

Page 25: ...tippers so the anti tip wheels are pointing up The first assistant should stand on the sidewalk and turn the wheelchair so that the rear wheels are against the curb The wheelchair should be tilted bac...

Page 26: ...mends that if possible the user be removed from the wheelchair prior to moving Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations Make sure to use ONLY secure non detachable par...

Page 27: ...th 1 Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring with the front casters parallel to it 2 Engage wheel locks 3 Remove or flip back armrests 4 Shift bo...

Page 28: ...ure refer to FIGURE 2 9 on page 29 1 Swing footrest legrest in locked position to the front of the wheelchair 2 Pivot footplates upward to vertical position 3 On recliners ONLY A Turn the folding hand...

Page 29: ...solid seat 2 Raise the seat to the hinged side 3 Swing footrest legrest in locked position to the front of the wheelchair 4 Pivot footplates upward to vertical position 5 With both hands grasp the mi...

Page 30: ...s for bent or protruding metal Ensure all fasteners on clothing guards are secure Inspect fastening flaps to ensure they securely latch Ensure arms are secure but easy to release and adjustment levers...

Page 31: ...lat spots and wear Check pneumatic tires for proper inflation recommended tire pressure is listed on the side wall of the tire WARNING DO NOT use WD 40 3 in 1 Oil or other penetrating lubricants on qu...

Page 32: ...excessive drag or pull to one side Ensure arms are secure but easy to release and adjustment levers engage properly Ensure adjustable height arms operate and lock securely Ensure armrest pad sits flu...

Page 33: ...wheel locks are easy to engage Ensure clean quick release axles with a Teflon lubricant Ensure axles are free from dirt lint etc Ensure roller bearings are free from dirt lint etc Adjust wheel locks a...

Page 34: ...sm in the Back Cane on page 71 WARNING DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure p s i DO NOT overinflate the tires Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to ex...

Page 35: ...ds the inside of the wheelchair until it locks into place NOTE The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair when locked in place 4 Repeat STEPS 1 3 for the other footrest assembly 5 If necess...

Page 36: ...EP 1 for the other footrest assembly 3 If necessary adjust the footrest height Refer to Adjusting Footrest Height on page 37 Removing 1 Push the footrest release lever inward and lift footrest upward...

Page 37: ...rest upper support and mounting tube FIGURE 5 3 FIGURE 5 3 Adjusting Footrest Height 60 70 and 90 Taper 4 Securely tighten the hex screw and coved spacer 5 Install the footrest assembly onto the wheel...

Page 38: ...ed height 2 Position the hardware on the footrest support as shown in FIGURE 5 4 3 Flip the footplate hinge to the up position NOTE The footplate hinge will fall to the down position 4 Tighten the soc...

Page 39: ...two flat screws and locknuts NOTE The setting for positioning the footplate on the half clamp may vary for each footplate 4 Repeat STEPS 1 3 for opposite footplate if desired Angle Adjustment 1 Loose...

Page 40: ...oved washer and locknut that secure the footplate to the footrest support 3 Insert the 3 inch extension into the footrest support and align the mounting holes 4 Secure the 3 inch extension to the foot...

Page 41: ...outward 2 Lift the legrest assembly out of the mounting tube of the wheelchair frame 3 Repeat STEPS 1 2 for opposite side if necessary FIGURE 5 8 Replacing Sector Block Raising Lowering the Elevating...

Page 42: ...desired calfpad height is obtained 3 Tighten the mounting bolt and washer securing the calfpad bracket to the elevating legrest assembly 4 If necessary repeat STEPS 1 3 to adjust remaining calfpad bra...

Page 43: ...e new heel loop FIGURE 5 11 Replacing Aluminum Composite Articulating Footplate Heel Loop NOTE When securing the heel loop to the footrest assembly tighten mounting screw until the spacer s is secure...

Page 44: ...g hex screw and washer FIGURE 5 13 Replacing Sector Block Installing Impact Guards Calf Strap H Calf Strap NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 5 14 NOTE Impact guards are standard equipment on Mod...

Page 45: ...Arm Height 1 Unlock the conventional arm by flipping the armrest release lever on the top front of the armrest to the up horizontal position 2 Adjust conventional arm to desired height 3 Lock the con...

Page 46: ...fer to FIGURE 6 3 on page 47 1 Determine rear arm socket position necessary for the seat depth Refer to Changing Seat Depth on page 86 2 Remove the hex bolt and locknut that secure the rear arm socket...

Page 47: ...nstalling Adjusting Cantilever Arms NOTE The cantilever arms are designed for use with the fixed height back canes only Using Locking Cantilever Arms NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 6 5 on pag...

Page 48: ...hrough the adjustment plate and back cane 3 Securely tighten the cantilever arm to the wheelchair with two locknuts and washers 4 Adjust the angle of the cantilever arm if necessary Refer to Adjusting...

Page 49: ...e way 2 Remove the locknut that secures the locking pin to the adjustment plate Detail A 3 Determine the mounting hole in the arm adjustment plate that will be used to correspond to the back angle FIG...

Page 50: ...7 Adjusting Arm Angle to Corresponding Back Angle Locknut Washer Locking Pin Adjustment Plate DETAIL A 80 85 90 95 100 105 and 110 Back Plate Arm Plate Back Plate Arm Plate Back Plate Arm Plate Back...

Page 51: ...ilever arm NOTE Inspect the spring and replace if necessary 4 Slide the new locking mechanism and spring into the cantilever arm 5 Position the angled portion of the locking mechanism in one of two wa...

Page 52: ...of the cantilever arm assembly into the desired mounting hole on the back cane 3 Secure the cantilever arm to the wheelchair with a washer and locknut 4 Adjust the angle of the cantilever arm if nece...

Page 53: ...ed angle is achieved Detail A of FIGURE 6 11 3 Tighten the mounting screw securing the cam to the cantilever arm FIGURE 6 11 Adjusting Non Locking Cantilever Arm Angle 12 Arm Angle DETAIL A CAM POSITI...

Page 54: ...the arm pad cantilever slide tube to the arm tube with existing hardware 4 Repeat for the opposite side if necessary Replacing 1 Remove the two mounting screws from the armrest pad 2 Replace with new...

Page 55: ...s locked in place NOTE If the T Arm does not slide in the T Arm socket as desired adjust the T Arm socket Refer to Adjusting T Arm Sockets on page 58 4 Adjust the T Arm for desired height width and de...

Page 56: ...de T arm post will make it harder to move the inside T arm post up and down Loosen Loosening the set screws on the outside T arm post will make it easier to move the inside T arm post up and down 3 Lo...

Page 57: ...de if necessary FIGURE 6 16 Adjusting the T Arms Depth Installing the T Arm Sockets NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 6 17 on page 58 1 Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair If necessary Re...

Page 58: ...the wheelchair frame and remove the T arm socket from the wheelchair 3 If equipped with optional locking pins remove the locking pins that secure the T arm socket to the wheelchair frame 4 Loosen but...

Page 59: ...ard mounting position for folding wheelchairs NOTE The middle mounting hole in the standard mounting position for rigid wheelchairs NOTE The top mounting hole is an optional mounting position for fold...

Page 60: ...ssary 4 Position the spring on the bottom bracket FIGURE 6 20 5 Position the new locking lever onto the spring and the bottom bracket NOTE Make sure the two extended ends of the spring are inside the...

Page 61: ...back upholstery to the back canes 5 Position the D rings on the mounting holes in the back canes 6 Reinstall the two mounting screws and securely tighten 7 Run the nylon cord evenly through the two D...

Page 62: ...side of the wheelchair frame 3 Install the washer and socket screw through the two half clamps and loosely tighten 4 Slide the rigid side guard into the slot on the threaded half clamp 5 Determine the...

Page 63: ...e locking mechanism push the back down NOTE The back can be pushed towards the anterior front or the posterior rear of the wheelchair depending on need 3 To lock the back into place pull up until ther...

Page 64: ...nting screws and washers FIGURE 7 2 Replacing Standard Back Upholstery Adjustable Back Upholstery Adjustable Tension Straps The adjuster straps can be adjusted at various levels of tension to accommod...

Page 65: ...y fastened BEFORE applying the back upholstery cover The adjustable back should be checked whenever entering the wheelchair to ensure that the fastening straps are securely fastened 4 Slip adjuster st...

Page 66: ...traps are securely fastened 6 Slip adjuster straps through corresponding anchor loops and adjust the back upholstery Secure with the fastening straps 7 Secure the new back upholstery cover fastening s...

Page 67: ...For this procedure refer to FIGURE 7 5 on page 68 1 Remove the two hex bolts and locknuts that secure the two back canes to the wheelchair frame 2 Reposition the back canes to one of five height adju...

Page 68: ...ve the two backs canes from the wheelchair 4 Position the mounting holes in the new back canes with the mounting holes in the back angle plates WARNING The back canes MUST be fastened securely to the...

Page 69: ...ables to the existing back canes 6 Remove the socket bolts washers and locknuts that secure the actuator housing to the existing back canes 7 Remove the socket bolts coved washers washers and locknuts...

Page 70: ...Refer to Replacing Standard Back Upholstery on page 63 16 Install the headrest extension into the new back canes FIGURE 7 7 Adjusting Back Height Recliner Backs Locknut STEPS 6 10 Headrest Extension...

Page 71: ...the locking mechanism and spring slide out of the back cane NOTE Inspect the spring and clean or replace if necessary 4 Slide the new locking mechanism and spring into the back cane 5 Make sure the a...

Page 72: ...cknut that secure the back angle plates to the wheelchair frame Detail A of FIGURE 7 9 3 Refer to Figure 10 9 to determine the mounting hole in the back angle plates for the necessary back angle 4 Rei...

Page 73: ...our hex bolts spacers washers and locknuts that secure the four back angle plates to the wheelchair frame NOTE Note the back angle before removing the hex screws for reinstallation 4 Line up the mount...

Page 74: ...e recliner brackets with the mounting holes determined in STEP 1 5 Reinstall the hex bolts spacers washers and locknuts through the recliner brackets and wheelchair frame and tighten securely FIGURE 7...

Page 75: ...e corresponding seat cushion height 4 Position the recliner brackets on the wheelchair frame at the position determined in STEP 3 5 Reinstall the hex bolts spacers washers and locknuts through the rec...

Page 76: ...er release levers to the back cane 2 Remove the existing folding push handle from the back canes 3 Install the new folding push handle into the back canes 4 Line up the mounting holes in the new foldi...

Page 77: ...e new existing hex screw and locknut FIGURE 7 14 3 Repeat STEPS 1 2 for opposite side FIGURE 7 14 Installing Replacing Chest Positioning Straps Replacing 1 Remove the hex screw that secures the chest...

Page 78: ...o FIGURE 8 2 on page 79 NOTE The following procedure is for standard folding frames only WARNING The seat height seat depth back angle seating system size position of the rear wheels size position of...

Page 79: ...rear wheels Refer to Adjusting the Wheelbase Length on page 110 FIGURE 8 2 Changing Repositioning Seat Rails Repositioning the Crossbraces NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 8 3 on page 80 WARNI...

Page 80: ...t Upholstery on page 78 NOTE If adjusting the seat width of the wheelchair the back and seat upholstery MUST also be changed 2 Remove the seat rails from the crossbraces Refer to Changing Repositionin...

Page 81: ...addle on wheelchair frame using the self tapping screw and washer on the underside of wheelchair frame as reference FIGURE 8 4 10 Reinstall the seat rails onto the crossbraces Refer to Changing Reposi...

Page 82: ...crossbraces together NOTE Note orientation of coved spacer washer and locknut order for reinstallation 5 Assemble the two new crossbraces together 6 Determine the mounting hole in the pivot link for...

Page 83: ...six hex screws and washers that secure the three existing rigid crossmembers to the wheelchair frame 4 Install the new crossmembers onto the wheelchair by reversing STEP 3 Refer to FIGURE 8 6 for corr...

Page 84: ...e 2 Position the seat positioning strap against the back plate 3 Install the hex screw through the seat positioning strap coved spacers and back cane 4 Securely tighten the seat positioning strap to t...

Page 85: ...T be performed by a qualified technician RECLINERS ONLY NEVER use the rear two recliner bracket mounting holes when using the recliner option Using the rear two recliner bracket mounting holes will ma...

Page 86: ...pth Adjustment Checklist Review the charts on the following pages to determine the proper back seat rail and crossbrace position for the desired seat depth NOTE The following seat depths shown are the...

Page 87: ...ions are the same for recliner wheelchairs WHEELCHAIR DEPTH BACK POSITION OPTIONAL REAR ARM SOCKET POSITION SEAT RAIL POSITION UNDERSIDE VIEW OF SEAT RAILS CROSSBRACE POSITION OPTIONAL FRONT ARM SOCKE...

Page 88: ...ions are the same for recliner wheelchairs WHEELCHAIR DEPTH BACK POSITION OPTIONAL REAR ARM SOCKET POSITION SEAT RAIL POSITION UNDERSIDE VIEW OF SEAT RAILS CROSSBRACE POSITION OPTIONAL FRONT ARM SOCKE...

Page 89: ...EAR ARM SOCKET POSITION SEAT RAIL POSITION UNDERSIDE VIEW OF SEAT RAILS CROSSBRACE POSITION OPTIONAL FRONT ARM SOCKET POSITION STANDARD FOLDING FRAMES ONLY STANDARD FOLDING FRAMES ONLY MEDIUM SEAT FRA...

Page 90: ...N OPTIONAL REAR ARM SOCKET POSITION SEAT RAIL POSITION UNDERSIDE VIEW OF SEAT RAILS CROSSBRACE POSITION OPTIONAL FRONT ARM SOCKET POSITION STANDARDFOLDING FRAMES ONLY STANDARD FOLDING FRAMES ONLY MEDI...

Page 91: ...ONT ARM SOCKET POSITION STANDARDFOLDING FRAMES ONLY STANDARD FOLDING FRAMES ONLY MEDIUM SEAT FRAME 16 INCH LONG SEAT FRAME 18 INCH X LONG SEAT FRAME 20 INCH Rear Socket Arm Left Crossbrace saddles mou...

Page 92: ...L REAR ARM SOCKET POSITION SEAT RAIL POSITION UNDERSIDE VIEW OF SEAT RAILS CROSSBRACE POSITION OPTIONAL FRONT ARM SOCKET POSITION STANDARDFOLDING FRAMES ONLY STANDARD FOLDING FRAMES ONLY LONG SEAT FRA...

Page 93: ...L REAR ARM SOCKET POSITION SEAT RAIL POSITION UNDERSIDE VIEW OF SEAT RAILS CROSSBRACE POSITION OPTIONAL FRONT ARM SOCKET POSITION STANDARDFOLDING FRAMES ONLY STANDARD FOLDING FRAMES ONLY LONG SEAT FRA...

Page 94: ...AL REAR ARM SOCKET POSITION SEAT RAIL POSITION UNDERSIDE VIEW OF SEAT RAILS CROSSBRACE POSITION OPTIONAL FRONT ARM SOCKET POSITION STANDARDFOLDING FRAMES ONLY STANDARD FOLDING FRAMES ONLY X LONG SEAT...

Page 95: ...r NOTE If repositioning front casters on a five or eight 8 inch front fork refer to Changing Seat to Floor Height on page 125 to determine the front caster position needed for the required seat to flo...

Page 96: ...to one side then immediately rest in a straight downward position D Adjust locknuts according to freedom of caster swing E Test wheelchair for maneuverability FIGURE 9 2 Removing Installing Front For...

Page 97: ...re on the flat surface and against the caster headtube Detail A of FIGURE 9 3 6 Move the caster headtube back and forth until the caster headtube is perpendicular to the ground floor 7 Reinstall the p...

Page 98: ...er or lower position Repositioning the Caster Headtubes NOTE For this procedure refer to Detail C of FIGURE 9 4 1 Determine the front caster position required for the desired seat to floor height Refe...

Page 99: ...h the quick release caster option than it would be with the standard caster attaching hardware Installing NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 9 5 on page 100 1 Remove the hex screw and locknut tha...

Page 100: ...release caster fork 9 Repeat this procedure for the opposite side FIGURE 9 5 Installing Quick Release Casters Caster Headtube Approximately inches Quick Release Caster Fork Stem DETAIL A Caster Headtu...

Page 101: ...axle with wheel into the axle mounting plate on the side of the wheelchair frame until the assembly locks in place WARNING Make sure detent pin and locking pins of the quick release axles are fully re...

Page 102: ...2 inch rear wheel is shown All other wheels will install remove in the same manner 4 Repeat STEPS 2 3 for other rear wheel assembly 5 Adjust the wheel locks Refer to Adjusting the Wheel Locks on page...

Page 103: ...GURE 10 2 Adjusting the Quick Release Axle Installing Adjusting the Quad Release Axle Installing the Quad Release Axle NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 10 3 on page 104 1 Remove rear wheel and...

Page 104: ...ease handle is not releasing the locking pins completely rotate the quad release handle approximately one quarter turn clockwise B If the quad release handle hits the spokes of the rear wheel when ass...

Page 105: ...axle and rear wheel Replacing Handrim WARNING Tire MUST be deflated before any disassembly procedures are performed NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 10 5 on page 106 Spoke Rear Wheels 1 Remove...

Page 106: ...sary 10 Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair Refer to Removing Installing Rear Wheels on page 101 11 Remove the button screws and washers that secure the handrim to the rear wheel 12 Remove the e...

Page 107: ...rear wheel and loosely tighten with washer and locknut 6 Repeat STEPS 3 and 4 for one link on the opposite side of the rear wheel NOTE The links will attach to the rear wheel at an approximate 45 ang...

Page 108: ...sing down on the pin in the center of the valve stem 3 While carefully holding the tire bar and rim strip to one side hold the mounting screws and remove the locknuts that secure the handrim to the re...

Page 109: ...ocking pins of the quick quad release axles are not protruding past the inside of the axle bushing or there is too much movement of the rear wheel assembly in a back and forth position Refer to Adjust...

Page 110: ...e adjusted BEFORE using the wheelchair Anti tippers if equipped MUST be repositioned BEFORE using the wheelchair NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 10 8 on page 111 Lengthening the Wheelbase will...

Page 111: ...access to daily activities before increasing wheelbase width 1 Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair Refer to Removing Installing Rear Wheels on page 101 2 Loosen the two jam nuts that secure the...

Page 112: ...hair to decrease in stability These adjustments MUST be performed by an authorized dealer or qualified technician After ANY adjustments repair or service and BEFORE use make sure all attaching hardwar...

Page 113: ...SECTION 10 WHEELS Part No 1127114 113 Compass XE and Allegro FIGURE 10 10 Adjusting Rear Wheel Height Locknuts Washers Uni Washers Axle Mounting Plate Hex Screws Uni Washers...

Page 114: ...section indicated if any of the following procedures are required REPLACEMENT ADJUSTMENT LOCATION IN MANUAL Folding Unfolding the Wheelchair Safety Handling of Wheelchairs on page 20 Replacing Back He...

Page 115: ...nclining reverse recline the wheelchair When returning the occupant of the wheelchair to the full upright position more body strength will be required for approximately the last twenty 20 degrees of i...

Page 116: ...ease the gas cylinders Adjusting the Recliner Cables NOTE Refer to Adjusting the Gas Cylinders on page 119 Replacing the Recliner Cables NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 11 2 on page 117 NOTE F...

Page 117: ...ble into the slot in the trigger release lever 4 Screw the cable locking collar onto the trigger release lever until the collar bottoms out on the trigger release lever While holding the cable locking...

Page 118: ...osite gas cylinder 4 Unscrew the existing gas cylinder from the actuator housing and remove the existing gas cylinder from the wheelchair 5 Hand tighten jam nut on the new gas cylinder until it bottom...

Page 119: ...ders WARNING Both gas cylinders MUST be operational and adjusted properly BEFORE using the recliner DO NOT operate the recliner if only one of the gas cylinders is operational or adjusted properly NOT...

Page 120: ...in FIGURE 11 4 Counterclockwise Turning the cable adjusting nut counterclockwise will loosen the recliner cable 3 If the recliner cable is too loose the gas cylinders will not work 4 While holding the...

Page 121: ...els 2 Loosen the socket screws that secure the wheel locks to the wheelchair frame 3 Reposition the wheel lock so that when engaged the wheel lock shoe embeds the tire 1 8 inch 3 16 inch for pneumatic...

Page 122: ...ord of the wheel lock extension handle over the spacer of the existing wheel lock handle 4 Reattach the existing wheel lock handle and spacer onto the wheel lock assembly and secure with the button bo...

Page 123: ...ore using the wheelchair Installing the Anti Tippers NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 12 3 1 Press the release buttons in and insert the anti tippers with the anti tipper wheels pointing toward...

Page 124: ...t upholstery and the ground floor NOTE The rear seat to floor heights are based on pneumatic tires and pneumatic tires with flat free inserts If wheelchair is equipped with urethane tires subtract inc...

Page 125: ...fset multi position axle plates with the recliner option Using the standard multi position or offset multi position axle plates will reduce the stability of the wheelchair causing injury to the user a...

Page 126: ...frame Positioning Front Caster on the Fork The following caster positions apply to any of the caster sizes After determining caster size and positioning refer to Removing Installing Front Caster Assem...

Page 127: ...rements listed below All heights are approximate to inch due to tire wear and air pressure NOTE The following charts are shown with non recliner back hardware only for clarity The axle mounting positi...

Page 128: ...inches 22 18 inches 24 19 inches REAR WHEEL SIZE REAR SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHT AXLE PLATE POSITION 20 18 inches 22 19 inches 24 20 inches REAR WHEEL SIZE REAR SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHT AXLE PLATE POSITION 20 1...

Page 129: ...s are approximate to inch 3 INCH FORK FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR CASTER SIZE FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR 15 3 17 16 5 18 N A 6 or 8 N A 5 INCH FORK POSITION 1 FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR CASTER SIZE FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR 17 5...

Page 130: ...POSITION 1 FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR CASTER SIZE FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR N A 3 5 or 6x1 N A 19 8 20 18 6x2 19 8 INCH FORK POSITION 2 FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR CASTER SIZE FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR N A 3 5 or 6x1 N A 20 8 D...

Page 131: ...ghts are approximate to inch 3 INCH FORK FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR CASTER SIZE FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR 15 3 16 16 5 17 N A 6 or 8 N A 5 INCH FORK POSITION 1 FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR CASTER SIZE FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR 1...

Page 132: ...9 N A 8 N A 8 INCH FORK POSITION 1 FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR CASTER SIZE FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR N A 3 5 or 6x1 N A 19 8 20 18 6x2 19 8 INCH FORK POSITION 2 FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR CASTER SIZE FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR N...

Page 133: ...in a motor vehicle with the factory installed seating system ONLY This wheelchair MUST be in a forward facing position during travel in a motor vehicle This wheelchair is equipped and has been dynami...

Page 134: ...sferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry Compliance Information This wheelchair conforms with the requireme...

Page 135: ...er torso belt s are NOT used The rear clear zone of 16 inches is measured from the rearmost point on an occupant s head The frontal clear zone is measured from the frontmost point on an occupant s hea...

Page 136: ...at have been installed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and SAE J2249 NOTE A copy of SAE J2249 Wheelchair Tie down and Occupant Restraint Systems WTORS for use in Motor Vehicles can...

Page 137: ...he instructions below to reverse the orientation of the pelvic belt to accommodate the vehicle anchored upper torso belt 1 Install the pelvic belt pin Detail A of FIGURE 14 2 into slot in the pelvic b...

Page 138: ...Vehicle Anchored Belts Seating System WARNING This wheelchair has been tested for seating in a motor vehicle with the factory installed seating system ONLY When feasible wheelchair occupants should tr...

Page 139: ...t and for the belt to ride up on the soft abdomen during normal use Steeper belt angles also reduce the tendency for upper torso belts to pull the pelvic belt onto the abdomen during frontal impact lo...

Page 140: ...AL OR INSTITUTIONAL USE PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY...

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