Invacare Crossfire T7A User Manual Download Page 72

11   WHEELS

Invacare

®

 Crossfire™T7A Wheelchair

72

Part No 1167484

11.8 Adjusting Wheelbase Width

1.

Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 62.

2.

Loosen the axle nut and rotate axle busing to increase/decrease the wheelbase width.

3.

Securely tighten axle nut. Torque nut to 30-35 ft.-lbs.

4.

Count the number of threads showing on the axle bushing.

5.

Repeat STEPS 2-3 for the opposite axle bushing.

6.

Install the rear wheels. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels 

on page 62

FIGURE

 

11     

Adjusting Wheelbase Width 

Perform this procedure on one side of the wheelchair at a time for ease of adjustment.

The wheelbase width can be increase/decreased by 

3

/

4

 per side = 1

1

/

2

 inch total range of adjustment.

WARNING

ALWAYS leave 

3

/

4

 inch of axle bushing engaged 

into camber tube otherwise damage and/or injury 
may occur.

The number of threads showing on the axle 
bushing should be equal on both sides of the 
wheelchair. Otherwise, wheelchair performance 
may be affected.

Camber 

Tube

Axle Bushing

Threads

Axle Nut

Summary of Contents for Crossfire T7A

Page 1: ...User Manual DEALER This manual MUST be given to the user of the product USER BEFORE using this product read this manual and save for future reference EN Invacare Crossfire T7A Wheelchair...

Page 2: ...Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted Natural Fit is a registered trademark of Three Rivers Spinergy is a registered trademark of Spinergy Inc 3 in 1 oil is a registered trad...

Page 3: ...Identification 13 Typical Product Parameters 14 4 SAFETY HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 17 Safety Handling of Wheelchairs 17 Stability and Balance 17 Coping with Everyday Obstacles 20 A Note to Wheelchair As...

Page 4: ...ACK 41 Unfolding Folding the Back 41 Back Angle Adjustment 43 Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery 48 Removing Installing Foldover Back Upholstery 52 Back Height Adjustment 53 Removing Installing the Ba...

Page 5: ...ength Adjusting Center of Gravity COG 67 Adjusting Wheelbase Width 72 Removing Installing the Camber Tube 73 Adjusting the Camber Tube 75 Determining Setting Toe In Toe Out 76 Adjusting Fork Tension 7...

Page 6: ...tly hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious in...

Page 7: ...ss on the back page Provide dealer s name address date of purchase indicate nature of the defect and if the product is serialized indicate the serial number DO NOT return products to our factory witho...

Page 8: ...nt otherwise injury or damage may occur ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories Accessories designed by other...

Page 9: ...recommend any wheelchair transportation systems Stability Warning The position of the footrest camber tube COG Center of Gravity seat angle back angle the tautness of the back upholstery as well as th...

Page 10: ...tting position toward the direction you are reaching as the wheelchair may tip over DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks Wheel locks...

Page 11: ...on on this wheelchair you may order with or without the seat positioning strap Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user The s...

Page 12: ...3 Overview 3 1 Label Locations Detent balls should extend beyond the diameter of the axle bushing for a positive lock Keep detent balls clean WARNING P N 1026960 Rev D WEIGHT CAPACITY 250 LBS 114 kgs...

Page 13: ...ERVIEW Part No 1167484 13 Invacare Crossfire T7A Wheelchair 3 2 Component Identification Armrest Seat Upholstery Back Upholstery Rear Wheel Rear Wheel Axle Wheel Lock Wheelchair Frame Front Caster Han...

Page 14: ...le Angle NCO Plastic or Carbon Fiber Cover Optional SEAT HEIGHT FRONT REAR 16 to 21 inches in 1 2 inch increments Fixed 14 to 20 Inches adjustable ARMS OPTIONAL Swing away Padded T arm SIDE GUARDS OPT...

Page 15: ...Quick Release Standard Quad Release or Titanium Optional REAR WHEEL CAMBER CAMBER TUBE 0 3 6 or 9 REAR WHEELS REAR WHEEL TYPE REAR WHEEL SIZE Sun Zero G 30 Spoke with Primo Tires Standard Spinergy Sp...

Page 16: ...eumatic Standard Soft Roll or Lighted Optional ANTI TIPPERS Optional WEIGHT 17 8 lbs SHIPPING WEIGHT 30 lbs WEIGHT LIMITATION 250 lbs 16 x 16 w Spinergy wheels Primo hi pressure tires screw on seat up...

Page 17: ...point for the new wheelchair user and assistant with safety as the most important consideration for all 4 2 Stability and Balance WARNING ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap Inasmuch as the seat p...

Page 18: ...of a qualified health care professional before attempting active use of wheelchair Proper positioning is essential for your safety When reaching leaning bending forward it is important to use the fro...

Page 19: ...ar forward as possible and engage wheel locks Reaching Leaning Backwards Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object Point front casters forward to create the longest possible wheel...

Page 20: ...ck straight and bend your knees whenever tilting the wheelchair or traversing curbs or other impediments Also be aware of any removable detachable parts These MUST NEVER be used to move the wheelchair...

Page 21: ...nts perform this operation The second assistant should be positioned at the front of the wheelchair lifting upward on a non removable non detachable part of the wheelchair frame when lifting the wheel...

Page 22: ...ack to the balance point the assistant behind the wheelchair backs the wheelchair up against the first step 4 The second assistant positioned in the front of the wheelchair with a firm hold on a non d...

Page 23: ...the wheelchair back to the balance point 3 After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance point the assistant behind the wheelchair rolls the wheelchair up to the edge of the first step FIGU...

Page 24: ...URE 5 Transferring To and From Other Seats WARNING DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors Serious bodily injury may occur WARNING Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wh...

Page 25: ...ure they securely latch Inspect seat positioning strap for any signs of wear Ensure buckle latches Verify hardware that attaches strap to frame is secure and undamaged Replace if necessary Ensure hand...

Page 26: ...n locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop Ensure wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture Inspect tires for flat spots and wear If pneumatic tires check for proper inflation Check...

Page 27: ...if necessary Ensure camber bar mounting clamps are securely tightened Loosen tighten locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop Ensure wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture Inspec...

Page 28: ...X X X X Check for loose stem nuts X X Check spokes and nipples X X X Check that both casters contact the ground at the same time WARNING After ANY adjustments repair or service and before use make sur...

Page 29: ...with a Teflon lubricant WARNING DO NOT use WD 40 3 in 1 oil or other penetrating lubricants on quick release axles or camber inserts Otherwise binding and or damage to the wheelchair may occur WARNING...

Page 30: ...that are missing worn or torn Replacing Repairing Rear Wheel Tire Tube Replacing Repairing Caster Tire Tube Tire wear is excessive if Pneumatic Tires there is missing tread or the tires are bald Ureth...

Page 31: ...on of the footrest camber tube seat angle back angle the tautness of the back upholstery as well as the user s condition are directly related to the wheelchairs stability Any change to one or any comb...

Page 32: ...the wheelchair frame 5 Adjust the footplate to the desired position Refer to Adjusting Footplate Angle on page 32 and or Adjusting Footplate Depth on page 33 Adjusting Footplate Angle 1 Loosen but DO...

Page 33: ...commodate the user 3 Using the two mounting screws and locknuts secure the footplate to the footrest tubes FIGURE 2 Replacing Adjusting Optional Adjustable Angle Footrest Observe the angle of footplat...

Page 34: ...stop insert 4 Perform STEPS 2 3 on remaining back stop insert FIGURE 1 Disconnect Back Release Cord WARNING After any adjustments repair or service and before use make sure all attaching hardware is t...

Page 35: ...tation shown with two mounting screws four washers and two locknuts Tighten securely FIGURE 3 9 Perform STEP 8 for remaining back stop insert weldment armrest socket FIGURE 2 Remove Back Stop Insert F...

Page 36: ...ighten 12 Install rear seat upholstery mounting screw DO NOT tighten FIGURE 4 Install Back Stop Insert Arm Socket Assembly 13 Install the plunger pin into the back stop insert FIGURE 5 14 Secure the s...

Page 37: ...1167484 37 Invacare Crossfire T7A Wheelchair FIGURE 5 Connect Back Release Cord 16 Install the back Refer to Removing Installing the Back Frame on page 55 Split Ring Back Release Cord Plunger Pin Bac...

Page 38: ...st socket Adjusting Height 1 Remove the swing away padded armrest from the arm socket 2 Remove the mounting bolt and locknut mounted in the arm socket 3 Reposition mounting bolt to one of three positi...

Page 39: ...ing T Arm Height 1 Remove the T arm Refer to Removing Installing T Arms on page 39 2 Remove the height adjustment screw and locknut from the height adjustment hole 3 Reinstall the height adjustment sc...

Page 40: ...et to the seat rail 2 Install T arm bracket in desired mounting position on seat rail 3 Secure the T arm bracket to the seat rail with two mounting screws and locknuts Securely tighten FIGURE 8 Adjust...

Page 41: ...ause the wheelchair to decrease in stability Use EXTREME caution when using a new seating position The addition of anti tippers may be required After ANY adjustments repair or service and BEFORE use m...

Page 42: ...GURE 1 Unfolding Folding the Back Back Release Cord Back Back Back Release Cord Seat Seat DETAIL A FOLDING THE BACK DETAIL B UNFOLDING THE BACK Back Cane Mounting Bracket Adjustment Square Locking Hol...

Page 43: ...s 2 inch seat drop at 17 inch depth and that is measured relative to true vertical with the chair sitting on a level surface The plus sign increases the back angle and the minus sign decreases the bac...

Page 44: ...seat rail Detail D 11 Completely tighten jam nut up against bottom of back cane Detail D WARNING After unfolding the back ensure that the plunger pins are fully engaged in the mounting holes of the a...

Page 45: ...unting screw secures the adjustment square from the other side of the plate DETAIL B Back Cane Jam Nut Placement Screw DETAIL C Mounting Screw Back Angle Plate Adjustment Square Recess for Adjustment...

Page 46: ...RED SEAT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT SQUARE POSITION NUMERICAL GRAPHICAL 8 4 Back Cane 75 Seat Rail Hole in adjustment square will align with 8 when installed in this orientation Back Angle Plate Adjustment Squa...

Page 47: ...t Adjustment Square Position 0 4 83 Back Cane Seat Rail OPTION 1 OPTION 2 Back Angle Plate Hole in adjustment square will align with 0 when installed in this orientation 87 Back Cane Seat Rail Back An...

Page 48: ...ation of the five may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability Use EXTREME caution when using a new seating position The addition of anti tippers may be required The back upholstery cover is desi...

Page 49: ...RE 6 Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Removing Installing the Back Upholstery Cover Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery and Lumbar Strap The adjustable tension back upholstery consists of an upper an...

Page 50: ...ve the back upholster cover Refer to Removing the Back Upholstery Cover 2 Fold back forward Refer to Unfolding Folding the Back on page 41 3 Loosen the top mounting screw but DO NOT remove Detail E 4...

Page 51: ...e fastening strips of the adjustable tension back and seat Detail F FIGURE 7 Removing Installing the Back Upholstery Cover Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery and Lumbar Strap DETAIL A DETAIL B Back Up...

Page 52: ...tion are directly related to the wheelchairs stability Any change to one or any combination of the five may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability Use EXTREME caution when using a new seating p...

Page 53: ...r the back canes towards the front of the wheelchair 6 Press firmly to secure the fastening strips FIGURE 9 Removing Installing Foldover Back Upholstery 8 5 Back Height Adjustment 1 Remove the back up...

Page 54: ...trap on page 49 4 Check the tautness of the back Refer to Adjusting the Tautness of the Back on page 49 FIGURE 10 Back Height Adjustment HOLE NUMBER BACK HEIGHT IN INCHES 8 11 10 14 12 16 14 18 16 20...

Page 55: ...tall washer and locknut onto long mounting screw 4 Perform STEPS 1 3 for remaining back angle plate 5 Tighten long mounting screw enough to secure the back to the seat rail while allowing the back to...

Page 56: ...onto the wheelchair WARNING ALWAYS perform these procedures in the presence of an assistant The position of the footrest camber tube seat angle back angle the tautness of the back upholstery as well...

Page 57: ...op of each crescent link remove the locknut and washer from the mounting screw 5 On the bottom of each crescent link remove the locknut and washer from the mounting screw 6 Adjust seat angle by perfor...

Page 58: ...nting screws and locknuts 9 Securely tighten both mounting screws and locknuts that secure the front of the seat frame to the side frame 10 Position wheelchair right side up 11 Unfold back Refer to Un...

Page 59: ...correct wheel lock adjustment 3 Securely tighten the two mounting screw s 4 Engage the wheel locks and push against the wheelchair and determine if the wheel locks engage the tires enough to hold the...

Page 60: ...ed mounting positions on the wheel lock 4 Using the front handle mounting screw and locknut secure the handle to the wheel lock 5 Securely tighten the front and rear handle mounting screws and locknut...

Page 61: ...the upper stop position Detail B 2 Pull wheel lock handle up to access the lower stop position Detail A 3 Install set screw into lower stop position 4 Push wheel lock handle down to engage wheel lock...

Page 62: ...o much movement of the rear wheel assembly in an in and out motion refer to Adjusting Quick Release Axles on page 63 or Adjusting Quad Release Handles on page 64 WARNING After any adjustments repair o...

Page 63: ...ased 4 Increase or decrease end play by adjusting the locknut on the end of the quick release axle 5 Reinstall rear wheel onto the wheelchair Refer to Removing Installing Rear Wheels on page 62 FIGURE...

Page 64: ...lease Handles on page 64 8 Repeat STEPS 1 7 for the opposite rear wheel FIGURE 3 Replacing Quad Release Axles 11 4 Adjusting Quad Release Handles In and or Out 1 Remove rear wheel and the quad release...

Page 65: ...quad release axle and rear wheel 11 5 Handrim Replacement 1 Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair Refer to Removing Installing Rear Wheels on page 62 2 Remove all air from the tube by pressing do...

Page 66: ...Replacement of the tire or tube MUST be performed by a qualified technician CAUTION Changing the size of the rear wheels can affect the performance of the wheelchair Contact Invacare at the numbers on...

Page 67: ...y Any change to one or any combination of the six may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability Use EXTREME caution when using a new seating position The addition of anti tippers may be required M...

Page 68: ...WHEELCHAIR CAMBER TUBE CLAMP FACING THE REAR OF THE WHEELCHAIR NOTE Camber tube clamp shown in forward most position Front of Wheelchair NOTE Camber tube clamp shown in rear most position Rear of Whee...

Page 69: ...ard to adjust the wheelbase length to the desired position 4 Securely tighten the four socket screws and washers that secure the two camber tube clamps to the camber tube supports 5 Install the rear w...

Page 70: ...length to the desired position Securely tighten the four socket screws 7 Install the rear wheels Refer to Removing Installing Rear Wheels on page 62 FIGURE 9 Repositioning the Camber Tube Clamp Socke...

Page 71: ...ket screws 7 Install the rear wheels Refer to Removing Installing Rear Wheels on page 62 FIGURE 10 Reversing the Camber Tube Clamp Direction CAUTION Ensure one empty mounting position remains between...

Page 72: ...e bushing 6 Install the rear wheels Refer to Removing Installing Rear Wheels on page 62 FIGURE 11 Adjusting Wheelbase Width Perform this procedure on one side of the wheelchair at a time for ease of a...

Page 73: ...er tube clamps 2 Center the camber tube in the camber tube clamps 3 Adjust the camber tube Refer to Adjusting the Camber Tube on page 75 CAUTION Camber tube clamps Make sure the clamp screws are secur...

Page 74: ...RE 12 Adjusting Wheelbase Length Adjusting Center of Gravity COG Camber Tube Clamp Camber Tube DETAIL A CORRECT ORIENTATION FOR EACH CAMBER TUBE 0 angle 3 angle 6 angle 9 angle Camber Tube Axle Bushin...

Page 75: ...sting the Camber Tube WARNING Camber tube clamps Make sure the clamp screws are securely tightened before using the wheelchair otherwise injury or damage to the wheelchair may occur Stand behind the w...

Page 76: ...If the back centerline measurement of the rear wheels is SMALLER than the front centerline measurement of the rear wheels a TOE OUT condition exists FIGURE 14 If the back centerline measurement of the...

Page 77: ...oth forks and casters to top of their arc simultaneously C Let casters drop to bottom of arc wheels should swing once to one side then IMMEDIATELY rest in a straight downward position 2 If necessary p...

Page 78: ...bottom to access the locknut b No tension adjustment can be performed on this fork c Refer to Installing the Elastomer on page 83 to secure the suspension fork top to the elastomer and suspension fork...

Page 79: ...ng Repositioning the Caster Assemblies Standard Forks Suspension Forks Removing the Caster 1 Using two allen wrenches turn mounting screws in opposite directions and remove one mounting screw from for...

Page 80: ...epositioning the Caster Assemblies Suspension Forks One Sided Fork Removing the Caster 1 Remove the button head screw that secure the caster to the fork Installing the Caster 1 Secure caster to one si...

Page 81: ...1 Perform one of the following Standard Forks Using a locknut secure the fork to the fork stem Detail A Suspension Fork Detail B a Apply Loctite 242 on stem threads b Screw fork stem into head tube T...

Page 82: ...y Removing the Elastomer 1 Using two allen wrenches turn mounting screws in opposite directions and remove one mounting screw from fork CAUTION DO NOT use excessive force when removing installing the...

Page 83: ...m 3 Using the threaded bushing and mounting screw secure the suspension fork top and suspension fork bottom DO NOT use excessive force 4 Apply Loctite 242 to the mounting screw 5 Reinstall the mountin...

Page 84: ...much as the anti tippers are an option on this wheelchair you may order it with or without the anti tippers Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti tippers as an additional safeguard for the wh...

Page 85: ...pper 5 Measure the distance between the bottom of the anti tipper wheels and the ground floor 6 If necessary adjust the height of the anti tippers Refer to Adjusting Anti tipper on page 85 WARNING Whe...

Page 86: ...re T7A Wheelchair 86 Part No 1167484 FIGURE 1 Adjusting Replacing Anti tipper DETAIL A ANTI TIPPER ADJUSTMENT HOLES Top Adjustment Hole Anti Tipper Bar Lock Buttons Ground Floor 1 1 2 to 2 inch Cleara...

Page 87: ...Release Buttons ANTI TIPPERS USED WITH HIGH SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHTS 211 8 Anti Tipper Anti Tipper bracket used with high seat to floor heights Lock Buttons Anti Tipper bracket used with low seat to flo...

Page 88: ...care Corporation USA One Invacare Way Elyria Ohio USA 44036 2125 800 333 6900 Canada 570 Matheson Blvd E Unit 8 Mississauga Ontario L4Z 4G4 Canada 800 668 5324 Part No 1167484 Rev A 9 10 www invacare...

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