Invacare Lightweight Aluminum Wheelchai Owners Operating & Maintenance Manual Download

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This Procedure Includes the Following:

Replacing the Back Upholstery

Replacing the Seat Upholstery

WA R N I N G

After making adjustments, always
make sure that parts are properly tight-
ened BEFORE using the wheelchair.

REPLACING THE BACK UPHOLSTERY
(FIGURE 1)

1. Cut the tie-wraps that secure the bottom of the

existing back upholstery to the wheelchair frame.

2. Remove the two (2) phillips screws and wash-

ers that secure the existing back upholstery to
the back canes.

3. Remove the allen screw and locknut that se-

cure one (1) back cane to the wheelchair frame.

NOTE: It is necessary to remove only one (1) back
cane to replace the back upholstery.

4. Pull the loose back cane out of the existing back

upholstery.

5. Pull the existing back upholstery up and over the

mounted back cane.

6. Install the new back upholstery over the mounted

back cane.

7. Slide the loose back cane through the new back

upholstery.

8. Using the mounted back cane as a guide, rein-

stall the loose back cane to the wheelchair frame
with the existing allen screw and locknut.

9. Securely tighten the new back upholstery to the

back canes with the two (2) phillips screws and
washers.

10. Secure the bottom of the new back upholstery

to the wheelchair frame with tie-wraps.

REPLACING THE SEAT UPHOLSTERY
(FIGURE 2)

1. If a seat cushion has been installed onto the seat

upholstery, remove it from the wheelchair.

2. Remove the eight (8) phillips screws that se-

cure the existing seat upholstery to the
crossbraces.

3. Remove the existing seat upholstery from the

crossbraces.

4. Install the new seat upholstery by reversing

STEPS 1-3.

NOTE: If installing a seat cushion onto the new seat
upholstery, remove the two (2) fastening strip cov-
ers.

Phillips

Screws

Seat Upholstery

Fastening Strip

Covers

FIGURE 2 - REPLACING THE SEAT

UPHOLSTERY

PROCEDURE 3

SEAT AND BACK

S
E
A

A
N
D

B
A
C
K

FIGURE 1 - REPLACING THE BACK

UPHOLSTERY

Back Upholstery

Back Cane

Tie Wrap
Mounting

Hole

Allen Screw

Locknut

Phillips

Screw

Washer

Summary of Contents for Lightweight Aluminum Wheelchai

Page 1: ...OWNER S OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM WHEELCHAIR ...

Page 2: ...TE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTACT INVACARE TOLL FREE CONSUMER HOTLINE AT 1 888 6AURORA 628 7672 BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIP MENT OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 3: ...EDURE 2 ARMS 14 REMOVING OR REPLACING ARMRESTS 14 SWING BACK ARMS 14 REPLACING ARMREST PAD CLOTHING GUARDS 14 PROCEDURE 3 SEAT AND BACK 15 REPLACING THE BACK UPHOLSTERY 15 REPLACING THE SEAT UPHOLSTERY 15 PROCEDURE 4 REAR WHEELS 16 REMOVING INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS 16 REPLACING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM 16 REAR WHEEL AXLE MOUNTING ADJUSTMENTS 16 PROCEDURE 5 FRONT CASTERS 18 REPLACING FRONT CASTERS 18 I...

Page 4: ...OWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT RESTRAINTS Invacare recommends that wheelchair users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs As of this date the Department of Trans portation has not approved any tie down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair in a moving vehicle of any type It is Invacare s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropria...

Page 5: ...ts or highways DO NOT climb go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9o DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water ice or oil film DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles Doing so may cause your wheelchair to tip over and cause bodily harm or damage to the wheelchair DO NOT use unauthorized parts accessories or adapters other than those authorized by Invacare DO NO...

Page 6: ...equires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant This manual points out the most common procedures and techniques involved in the safe op eration and maintenance of the wheelchair It is impor tant to practice and master these safe techniques un til you are comfortable in maneuvering around the fre quently encountered architectural barriers Use this information only as a ...

Page 7: ...and making thorough prepa rations Make sure to use ONLY secure non detachable parts for hand held supports If so equipped Always wear your seat restraint Invacare strongly recom mends ordering the seat restraint as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user Follow this procedure for moving the wheel chair between floors when an elevator is NOT available 1 After the wheelchair has been tilted ...

Page 8: ...l possible PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION WARNING DO NOT attempt 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 Manyactivitiesrequirethewheelchairownertoreach bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair These movements will cause a change to the normal balance the center of gravity and the weight distribu tion of th...

Page 9: ...position FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of mov ing parts to avoid injury Unfolding 1 Open the wheelchair by grasping the push handle of the wheelchair closest to you 2 Tilt the wheelchair towards you raising the oppo site wheel and caster off the ground floor 3 Push downward on the TOP of the seat rail clos est to you where the seat upholstery is attached...

Page 10: ...ra 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 a...

Page 11: ... points free of wear and looseness X X 3 Wheel locks easy to engage X X SEAT AND BACK UPHOLSTERY PROCEDURE 3 1 Inspect for rips or sagging X X 2 Inspect for loose or broken hardware X X TIRES PROCEDURES 4 and 5 1 Inspect for flat spots and wear X X CAUTION As with any vehicle the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced when necessary REAR WHEELS P...

Page 12: ...oll free 1 888 6AURORA 628 7672 for an authorized technician near you 3 Periodically check handrims to ensure they are securely attached to the rear wheels Refer to REPLACING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM in PROCEDURE 4 of this manual 4 Periodically adjust wheel locks in correlation to tire wear Refer to WHEEL LOCK ADJUST MENT in PROCEDURE 6 of this manual 5 Periodically check front caster and rear wheel hub...

Page 13: ...E Thefootplatewillbeontheinsideofthewheelchair whenlockedinplace 4 Repeat this procedure for other footrest assembly 5 To release the footrest push the footrest release le ver inward rotate footrest outward SWINGAWAY FOOTREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 2 NOTE Release the footrest locking mechanism and lift thefootrestoffofthemountingtube Laytheassemblyon a flat surface to simplify this procedure FIG...

Page 14: ... the four 4 screws that secure the ex isting clothing guard to the armrest assembly 2 Replace the existing clothing guard with the new clothing guard and securely tighten with the ex isting hardware 3 Repeat STEPS 1 2 for the opposite side if nec essary ARMS PROCEDURE 2 A R M S This Procedure Includes the Following Removing or Replacing Armrests Swing Back Arms Replacing Armrest Pad Clothing Guard...

Page 15: ...the loose back cane through the new back upholstery 8 Using the mounted back cane as a guide rein stall the loose back cane to the wheelchair frame with the existing allen screw and locknut 9 Securely tighten the new back upholstery to the back canes with the two 2 phillips screws and washers 10 Secure the bottom of the new back upholstery to the wheelchair frame with tie wraps REPLACING THE SEAT ...

Page 16: ...els onto the wheelchair reverse STEPS 1 3 REPLACING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM FIGURE 2 1 Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair 2 Remove the button screws and washers that secure the handrim to the rear wheel 3 Remove the existing handrim 4 Install the new handrim by reversing the above procedures 5 Reinstall rear wheel to the wheelchair 6 Repeat the procedure for the opposite rear wheel if necessary ...

Page 17: ...ng the rear wheel axle forward will de crease the turning radius lighten the front end of the wheelchair and increase the weight carried by the rear wheels Procedure For Repositioning The Axle Mounting Brackets NOTE It is not necessary to remove rear wheels from the wheelchair to make this adjustment 1 Remove the hex screws and locknuts that secure theaxlemountingbracketstothewheelchairframe 2 Pla...

Page 18: ...asters 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 d Adjust locknuts according to freedom of caster swing 9 Testwheelchairformaneuverability 10 Readjust locknuts if necessary and repeat STEPS 8 9 until correct 11 Snap dust caps over the locknut and stem Locknut Washer Hex Screw For...

Page 19: ... the left side of the wheelchair and the left caster headtube on the right side of wheelchair Procedure For Repositioning the Caster Headtubes 1 Remove the two 2 hex screws coved washers caster headtube plate and locknuts that secure the caster headtube to the wheelchair frame 2 Move the caster headtubes to the desired position 3 Secure the caster headtube to the wheelchair frame with the existing...

Page 20: ...eduresuntilthewheellockholds thewheelchair 6 Repeat STEPS 1 5 for the opposite wheel lock W H E E L L O C K S A N T I T I P P E R S INSTALLING ADJUSTING ANTI TIPPERS FIGURE 1 WARNING Anti tippers are an option on this wheel chair Invacare strongly recommends or dering the anti tippers as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user Anti tippers must be fully engaged and spring button protruding...

Page 21: ...7672 QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT Rear Wheel Wheel Lock Shoe 3 16 inch Rear Wheel Wheel Lock Handle Wheel Lock Shoe Allen Screws FIGURE 2 WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT W H E E L L O C K S A N T I T I P P E R S PROCEDURE 6 ANTI TIPPERS WHEEL LOCKS ...

Page 22: ...22 CALL TOLL FREE 1 888 6AURORA 628 7672 QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT NOTES NOTES N O T E S ...

Page 23: ...product model number and the 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 without our prior consent Limitations and Exclusions The foregoing warranty shall not apply to serial numbered products if the serial number has been removed or defaced products subjected to negligence accident improper operat...

Page 24: ... invacare com One Invacare Way Elyria Ohio USA 44036 2125 800 333 6900 Technical Support 800 832 4707 Invacare is a registered trademark of Invacare Corporation 1999 Invacare Corporation Form No 96 316 P N 1068822 Rev A 1 9 99 ...

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