Invacare TOP END Crossfire T6A Owner'S Operator And Maintenance Manual Download

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SECTION 6—BACK

Crossfire

™

T6A Wheelchair

Part No 1134343

Installing the Back Upholstery Cover

1. Install

back

upholstery

cover

onto

the

adjustable

tension

back

ensuring

the

fastening

strips

the

back

upholstery

cover

are

aligned

with

the

fastening

strips

the

adjustable

tension

back

and

seat

(Detail

“F”).

FIGURE 6.5

Removing/Installing the Back Upholstery Cover, Adjustable Tension Back

Upholstery and Lumbar Strap

DETAIL “A”

DETAIL “B”

Back Upholstery

Cover

Adjustable Tension

Back Upholstery

Fastening Strips located underneath

Fastening Strips

located on both

sides

Fastening Strips

located on both sides

DETAIL “C”

DETAIL “D”

Adjustable Tension

Back Upholstery

Back Canes

DETAIL “E”

Fastening Strips located in between the back upholstery

cover and the adjustable tension back (both sides)

Adjustable

Tension Back

Upholstery

Back Upholstery Cover

Fastening Strips

located in between

the back upholstery

cover and the seat

upholstery

DETAIL “F”

Top Mounting

Screw

Bottom Mounting Screw,

Coved Spacer, Washer,

and Locknut

Lumbar

Strap

Lumbar Strap

Back Cane

Summary of Contents for TOP END Crossfire T6A

Page 1: ...anual MUST 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 p...

Page 2: ...U ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS CAUTIONS OR INSTRUCTIONS CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY...

Page 3: ...eaching Leaning Backwards 14 Tipping 15 Tipping Curbs 15 Stairways 16 Transferring To and From Other Seats 17 SECTION 3 SAFETY INSPECTION 18 Safety Inspection Checklist 18 Inspect Initially 18 Inspect...

Page 4: ...pholstery and Lumbar Strap 35 Removing Installing Foldover Back Upholstery 37 Removing Foldover Back Upholstery 37 Installing Foldover Back Upholstery 37 Back Height Adjustment 38 SECTION 7 SEAT 39 Re...

Page 5: ...Installing the Camber Tube 54 Removing the Camber Tube 54 Installing the Camber Tube 54 Adjusting the Camber Tube 55 Determining Setting Toe In Toe Out 56 Adjusting Fork Tension 57 Removing Installing...

Page 6: ...raints made available by the auto industry Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems WARNING ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap Inasmuch as the seat positioning...

Page 7: ...to 20 inches BACK ANGLE FOLDING 8 4 0 4 8 BACK UPHOLSTERY U850 Balistic Black Adjustable Tension by Straps Breathable Mesh Black Adjustable Tension by Straps Foldover SEAT UPHOLSTERY Sail Cloth Screw...

Page 8: ...o 1134343 NOTE 16x16 w 24 Spinergy wheels bolt on seat upholstery mesh back upholstery w adjustable tension 4 semi pneumatic casters are included in the weight ANTI TIPPERS Optional WEIGHT 22 4 lbs SH...

Page 9: ...e directly related to the wheelchairs stability 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...

Page 10: ...re transferring onto Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to prevent the wheels from moving DO NOT operate on roads streets or highways DO NOT climb go up or down ramps or traverse slopes great...

Page 11: ...re p s i DO NOT overinflate the tires Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm The recommended tire pressure is on the sidewall of the tire Replacement o...

Page 12: ...n option on this wheelchair you may order with or without the seat positioning strap Invacare Top End strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for the wheelch...

Page 13: ...ght distribution of the wheelchair To determine and establish your particular safety limits practice bending reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified...

Page 14: ...ting supports as they may be inadvertently released resulting in possible injury to the user and or assistant s When learning a new assistance technique have an experienced assistant help you before a...

Page 15: ...ant s can occur Transfer to an everyday use wheelchair is recommended if any such obstacles may be encountered NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 2 3 on page 16 After mastering the techniques of...

Page 16: ...air 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 a stairway Invacare recommends that if possib...

Page 17: ...revent the wheels from moving When transferring position yourself as far back as possible in the seat This will prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward NOTE Fo...

Page 18: ...follow these maintenance procedures Inspect Initially Ensure wheelchair rolls straight no excessive drag pull to one side Ensure wheel locks DO NOT interfere with tires when rolling Ensure pivot poin...

Page 19: ...s lock properly Inspect handrims for signs of rough edges or peeling Inspect spokes for bent or broken spokes Ensure All spokes uniformly tight Inspect wheel fork assembly for proper tension by spinni...

Page 20: ...ve side movement or binding when lifted and spun Inspect handrims for signs of rough edges or peeling Clean upholstery and armrests Ensure wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture Check that all...

Page 21: ...page 47 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 3 Clean quick release a...

Page 22: ...y check handrims to ensure they are secured to the rear wheels Refer to Handrim Replacement on page 48 8 Periodically adjust wheel locks as tires wear Refer to Replacing Adjusting the Wheel Locks on p...

Page 23: ...IALLY if engaging in ANY contact sport The footrest assembly MUST be at least 1 inches above the ground floor to avoid hitting protruding objects when using this wheelchair Adjusting Replacing Standar...

Page 24: ...ootplate Angle on page 24 and or Adjusting Footplate Depth on page 24 Adjusting Footplate Angle 1 Loosen but DO NOT remove the two mounting screws and locknuts not shown that secure the footplate to t...

Page 25: ...re T6A Wheelchair FIGURE 4 2 Replacing Adjusting Optional Adjustable Angle Footrest Footrest Tube Mounting Positions Footplate Locknut Not Shown Angle Depth Height Clamp Allen Screw Mounting Screws Ad...

Page 26: ...ot supplied 4 Secure the new back stop insert with arm socket in to the rear of the seat rail with the short mounting screw long mounting screw plastic washer coved spacer washer and locknut from the...

Page 27: ...Plunger Pin Spring Inside Back Cane Mounting Bracket Back Stop Insert Short Mounting Screw Locknut Washer Seat Rail Coved Spacer Long Mounting Screw Plunger Pin Spring Inside Arm Socket DETAIL B DETA...

Page 28: ...way padded armrest height 3 Reposition mounting bolt and one washer to one of three positions in the arm socket depending on the desired height 4 Retighten the mounting bolt and washer to the arm sock...

Page 29: ...install the height adjustment screw and locknut in one of the three height adjustment holes on the t arm of the armrest Secure tightly 4 Reinstall the T arm Refer to Removing Installing T Arms on page...

Page 30: ...pins are fully engaged in the mounting holes of the adjustment square in the back cane mounting brackets Detail A in FIGURE 6 2 Back MUST be locked securely in place Otherwise serious injury could res...

Page 31: ...plate Details A and C 5 Remove the adjustment square from the back angle plate Detail C NOTE Note the indent on the adjustment square When the adjustment square is positioned in the back angle plate t...

Page 32: ...unger pins should snap in and release easily without resistance FIGURE 6 2 Back Angle Adjustment Back Cane Jam Nut Placement Screw DETAIL A Adjustment Square Mounting screw secures the adjustment squa...

Page 33: ...5 Seat Rail Adjustment square to be positioned at 8 Back Angle Plate Seat Rail Back Cane 79 Adjustment square to be positioned at 4 Back Angle Plate 83 Back Cane Seat Rail Adjustment square to be posi...

Page 34: ...URE 6 4 The Back Upholstery Cover NOTE The back upholstery cover is designed for three reasons The first is as a modesty cover The second is to keep the cushion from sliding out of the back of the whe...

Page 35: ...holster cover Refer to Removing the Back Upholstery Cover 2 Slide adjustable tension back upholstery off back canes Details C and D Removing the Lumbar Strap 1 Remove the back upholster cover Refer to...

Page 36: ...A DETAIL B Back Upholstery Cover Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Fastening Strips located underneath Fastening Strips located on both sides Fastening Strips located on both sides DETAIL C DETAIL D...

Page 37: ...k Upholstery 1 Unfasten the two fastening flaps that secure the bottom of the existing back upholstery to the back canes 2 Unfold the top of the back upholstery 3 Lift up on the existing back upholste...

Page 38: ...e adjustment pin on the back cane insert tube in and adjust the back height to one of four heights depending on original back height NOTE Holes numbered from bottom to top for reference only There are...

Page 39: ...air or service and BEFORE use make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely otherwise injury or damage may occur Replacing Seat Upholstery NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 7 1 on page...

Page 40: ...locknut and washer from the mounting screw 6 Adjust seat angle by performing one of the following Moving top mounting screws to a new adjustment hole in each crescent link Moving bottom mounting scre...

Page 41: ...k Refer to Unfolding Folding the Back on page 30 12 Check for stability Refer to Stability Warning on page 9 FIGURE 7 2 Seat Angle Adjustment Mounting Screw Mounting Screw Side Frame Crescent Link Adj...

Page 42: ...o mounting screws and remove the existing wheel lock from the wheelchair 2 Using the two mounting screws install the new wheel lock Securely tighten Adjusting the Wheel Lock 1 Engage the wheel locks N...

Page 43: ...ions 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 locknuts 6 Repeat STEPS...

Page 44: ...heel refer to Adjusting the Wheel Lock on page 42 Converting From Pull to Lock to Push to Lock 1 Remove set screw from the upper stop position Detail B NOTE As the wheel lock handle is pulled upwards...

Page 45: ...rom the wheelchair Quad Release Lift up on the handle of the quad release axle and pull axle and wheel away from the wheelchair 2 Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite rear wheel 3 Reinstall the rear wheels...

Page 46: ...age 45 2 Remove existing quick release axle from rear wheel 3 Insert new quad release axle through rear wheel hub 4 Slide locking collar onto quad release axle until it is snug against rear wheel and...

Page 47: ...e 4 Tighten the locking screw FIGURE 9 4 Adjusting Quad Release Handles 5 Reinstall the rear wheel and quad release axle onto the wheelchair Refer to Removing Installing Rear Wheels on page 45 6 Flip...

Page 48: ...of the valve stem 3 While carefully holding the tire tube and rim strip to one side hold the allen screws and remove the locknuts that secure the handrim to the rear wheel 4 Remove the existing handr...

Page 49: ...ng Anti tipper on page 62 Adjusting Wheelbase Length Adjusting Center of Gravity COG WARNING ALWAYS perform this procedure in the presence of an assistant The position of the footrest camber tube seat...

Page 50: ...ACING THE FRONT OF THE 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 mos...

Page 51: ...at the camber tube remains at 90 to each side frame 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 wheels R...

Page 52: ...esired position Securely tighten the four socket screws 7 Install the rear wheels Refer to Removing Installing Rear Wheels on page 45 FIGURE 9 8 Repositioning the Camber Tube Clamp Socket Screws Rever...

Page 53: ...on one side of the wheelchair at a time for ease of adjustment NOTE The wheelbase width can be increased decreased by 1 inch 1 Remove the rear wheels Refer to Removing Installing Rear Wheels on page 4...

Page 54: ...mber Tube 1 Insert the camber tube into the camber 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 55 NOTE There are...

Page 55: ...t a 90 angle with the ground floor NOTE Ensure camber tube is centered between clamps NOTE This adjustment is made with the rear wheels attached to the chair and all four wheels contacting the floor N...

Page 56: ...ront centerline measurement of the rear wheels a TOE OUT condition exists FIGURE 9 13 If the back centerline measurement of the rear wheels is LARGER than the front centerline measurement of the rear...

Page 57: ...to reduce caster swing b Loosen the locknut to increase caster swing Suspension Fork Detail B a Refer to Removing the Elastomer on page 61 to remove the elastomer and suspension fork bottom to access...

Page 58: ...ove the caster from the fork Installing Front Caster 1 Using the mounting bolt axle spacers and locknut secure the caster to the desired caster mounting position FIGURE 9 15 Removing Installing Reposi...

Page 59: ...talling Repositioning the Caster Assemblies Suspension Forks Removing Installing the Fork Assembly NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 9 17 on page 60 NOTE If replacing a fork note the mounting po...

Page 60: ...op to the fork stem b Refer to Installing the Elastomer on page 61 secure the suspension fork top to the elastomer and suspension fork bottom 2 Install the front caster Refer to Installing Front Caste...

Page 61: ...lastomer Installing the Elastomer NOTE Make sure the elastomer sits in the two recessed areas on the fork 1 Position the new elastomer between the suspension fork top and suspension fork bottom 2 Alig...

Page 62: ...djusted to the same height NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 10 1 on page 64 NOTE To ensure the correct model anti tipper is used refer to FIGURE 10 1 Measurements for anti tippers are approxima...

Page 63: ...ng serious injury or property damage 1 Press in the release button that secures the existing anti tipper to the anti tipper bracket and remove the anti tipper from the anti tipper bracket 2 Insert the...

Page 64: ...ound Floor 1 1 2 to 2 inch Clearance Mounting Hole Anti Tipper Release Buttons Release Buttons ANTI TIPPERS USED WITH HIGH SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHTS 161 16 211 8 ANTI TIPPERS USED WITH LOW SEAT TO FLOOR H...

Page 65: ...NOTES Part No 1134343 65 Crossfire T6A Wheelchair NOTES...

Page 66: ...NOTES Crossfire T6A Wheelchair 66 Part No 1134343 NOTES...

Page 67: ...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 without...

Page 68: ...sidiaries 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 trademark of American Home Products...

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