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SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING

Part No 1143195

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Van Seat

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/
TROUBLESHOOTING

NOTE:

 

Every

 

six

 

months

 

or

 

as

 

necessary

 

take

 

your

 

wheelchair

 

to

 

a

 

qualified

 

dealer

 

for

 

a

 

thorough

 

inspection

 

and

 

servicing.

 

Regular

 

cleaning

 

will

 

reveal

 

loose

 

or

 

worn

 

parts

 

and

 

enhance

 

the

 

smooth

 

operation

 

of

 

your

 

wheelchair.

 

To

 

operate

 

properly

 

and

 

safely,

 

your

 

wheelchair

 

must

 

be

 

cared

 

for

 

just

 

like

 

any

 

other

 

vehicle.

 

Routine

 

maintenance

 

will

 

extend

 

the

 

life

 

and

 

efficiency

 

of

 

your

 

wheelchair.

NOTE:

 

Refer

 

to

 

wheelchair

 

base

 

owner’s

 

manual

 

for

 

additional

 

safety

 

inspection

 

and

 

troubleshooting

 

information.

Safety Inspection Checklists

CAUTION

As with any vehicle, wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and 

wear and should be replaced as necessary.

Initial

 

adjustments

 

should

 

be

 

made

 

to

 

suit

 

your

 

personal

 

body

 

structure

 

needs

 

and

 

preference.

 

Thereafter

 

follow

 

these

 

maintenance

 

procedures:

Inspect/Adjust Initially

Ensure

 

adjustable

 

height

 

arms

 

operate

 

and

 

lock

 

securely.

Ensure

 

armrest

 

pads

 

sit

 

flush

 

against

 

arm

 

tubes.

Ensure

 

seat

 

is

 

secured

 

to

 

wheelchair

 

frame.

Ensure

 

seat

 

release

 

latch

 

is

 

functional.

 

Replace

 

if

 

necessary.

Ensure

 

all

 

fasteners

 

are

 

secure.

Clean

 

upholstery

 

and

 

armrests.

Check

 

that

 

all

 

labels

 

are

 

present

 

and

 

legible.

 

Replace

 

if

 

necessary.

Inspect/Adjust Weekly

Ensure

 

seat

 

is

 

secured

 

to

 

wheelchair

 

frame.

Ensure

 

seat

 

and/or

 

back

 

upholstery

 

have

 

no

 

rips

 

and

 

do

 

not

 

sag.

 

Replace

 

if

 

necessary.

Ensure

 

seat

 

release

 

latch

 

is

 

not

 

worn

 

and

 

is

 

functional.

 

Replace

 

if

 

necessary.

Ensure

 

arm

 

pivot

 

points

 

are

 

not

 

worn

 

and/or

 

loose.

 

Replace

 

if

 

necessary.

Summary of Contents for Van Seat PH904A

Page 1: ...EALER This manual MUST be given to the user of the product USER BEFORE using this product read this manual and save for future reference For more information regarding Invacare products parts and services please visit www invacare com Van Seat ...

Page 2: ...re professional dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment otherwise injury or damage may occur ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products REFERENCE DOCUM...

Page 3: ...11 SECTION 2 SAFETY HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 12 Pinch Points 12 SECTION 3 SAFETY INSPECTION TROUBLESHOOTING 13 Safety Inspection Checklists 13 Inspect Adjust Initially 13 Inspect Adjust Weekly 13 Inspect Adjust Monthly 14 Inspect Adjust Periodically 14 Troubleshooting 14 SECTION 4 ARMS 15 Adjusting Armrests 15 Angle 15 Height 15 SECTION 5 SEAT 16 Adjusting the Headrest 16 Adjusting the Back Angle 1...

Page 4: ...4 After 2 14 07 24 Before 2 15 07 25 Adjusting the Tension of the Flip Up Footplate 25 LIMITED WARRANTY 28 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT The benefits of registering include 1 Safeguarding your investment 2 Ensuring long term maintenance and servicing of your product 3 Receiving updates with product information maintenance tips and industry news Register ONLINE at warranty invacare com Please have your mod...

Page 5: ...de of the restraints made available by the auto industry Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems WARNING Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products The seat positio...

Page 6: ...LABEL LOCATIONS Van Seat 6 Part No 1143195 LABEL LOCATIONS Weight Capacity Label located here ...

Page 7: ...8 inches 18 inches BACK ANGLE RANGE SEMI RECLINE FULL RECLINE 35 to 115 35 to 170 35 to 115 35 to 170 35 to 115 35 to 170 UPHOLSTERY Grey Vinyl Grey Cloth Tan Vinyl SEAT TO FLOOR 22 to 23 inches Cushion Not Compressed OVERALL WIDTH NO JOYSTICK 25 7 8 inches OVERALL HEIGHT 36 49 inches OVERALL LENGTH 39 inches With Footboard Folded FOOTRESTS LEGRESTS Flip Up Depth and Height Adjustable Footboard Sw...

Page 8: ... specifications entered during the set up procedure If the wheelchair does NOT perform to specifications turn the wheelchair Off immediately and reenter set up specifications Repeat this procedure until the wheelchair performs to specifications ALWAYS shift your weight in the direction you are turning DO NOT shift your weight in the opposite direction of the turn Shifting your weight in the opposi...

Page 9: ...ater ice or oil film DO NOT attempt to drive over curbs or obstacles Doing so may cause your wheelchair to turn over and cause bodily harm or damage to the wheelchair DO NOT leave the power button in the On position when entering or exiting your wheelchair DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable detachable parts Lifting by means of any removable detachable parts of the wheelchair ma...

Page 10: ...chair serviced by a qualified technician The wheelchair user MUST have a clear line of sight to drive safely On initial chair delivery and after adjusting the back angle or drive lock out switch recline the seat back to the farthest driving position immediately before drive lock out engages and ensure there is a clear line of sight present in which to drive the wheelchair If a clear line of sight ...

Page 11: ...er DO NOT store power wheelchair in a damp area for an extended period of time Direct exposure to excessive rain or dampness may cause the wheelchair to malfunction electrically and mechanically may cause the wheelchair to prematurely rust or may damage the upholstery Weight Training Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus Invacare wheelchairs have NOT...

Page 12: ...ON 2 SAFETY HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Refer to wheelchair base owner s manual for complete safety handling information Pinch Points WARNING DO NOT store or place items under the seat Pinch point may occur when adjusting the arm angle position FIGURE 2 1 Pinch Points Pinch Point ...

Page 13: ...es should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced as necessary Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure needs and preference Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures Inspect Adjust Initially Ensure adjustable height arms operate and lock securely Ensure armrest pads sit flush against arm tubes Ensure seat is secured to wheelchair fram...

Page 14: ...ly Ensure arm pivot points are not worn and or loose Replace if necessary Ensure armrest pads sit flush against arm tubes Ensure seat and or back upholstery have no rips and do not sag Replace if necessary Ensure seat release latch is not worn Replace if necessary Clean upholstery and armrests Check that wiring is routed and secured properly to ensure that wiring does NOT become entangled and dama...

Page 15: ...osen the jam nut 3 Adjust the socket screw up or down to the desired arm angle position 4 Tighten the jam nut 5 To determine the same angle for the opposite armrest count the exposed threads after the jam nut has been tightened 6 Repeat STEPS 1 4 for opposite armrest if necessary Height NOTE For this procedure refer to Detail B of FIGURE 4 1 1 Remove the socket screw that secures the armrest to th...

Page 16: ... procedure refer to FIGURE 5 1 1 To raise headrest lift headrest Up to desired position NOTE Headrest is locked in position when an audible click is heard 2 To lower headrest push release tab towards the inside of the wheelchair Lower headrest to desired position FIGURE 5 1 Adjusting the Headrest Adjusting the Back Angle NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 5 2 1 Lift up on the release handle a...

Page 17: ...e personal injury and damage may result Installing Removing Front Riggings CAUTION If front riggings are used then the seat MUST be adjusted to the highest mounting position otherwise damage may occur NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 6 1 Installing 1 If necessary remove the footboard Refer to owner s manual shipped with the wheelchair 2 Turn front rigging to the side open footplate is perpe...

Page 18: ...5 Reinstall hex bolt coved washers and locknut that secure lower footrest to footrest support Tighten securely FIGURE 6 2 Adjusting Footrest Height Model PHWH93 6 Repeat STEPS 1 5 for the opposite side of the wheelchair footrest if necessary 7 Reinstall the footrest s onto the wheelchair Refer to Installing Removing Front Riggings on page 17 8 Reinstall any accessories onto the footrest s Model PH...

Page 19: ...l loop to the lower footrest 5 Slide the existing heel loop off the lower footrest 6 Replace heel loop 7 Reverse STEPS 1 6 to reassemble FIGURE 6 4 Replacing Heel Loops NOTE When securing heel loop to lower footrest tighten the phillips screw and locknut until the spacer is secure Raising Lowering Elevating Front Riggings NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 6 5 1 Perform one of the following R...

Page 20: ...the seat frame 2 Perform one of the following Adjusting Align the appropriate mounting hole of the telescoping front rigging support with the front mounting hole in the seat frame tubes to achieve the desired depth as shown in FIGURE 6 6 Replacing Perform the following steps i Remove the existing telescoping front rigging support from the wheelchair frame ii Insert the new telescoping front riggin...

Page 21: ...ide 22 inches wide 18 inches wide 20 inches wide 22 inches wide 18 inches wide 20 inches wide 22 inches wide Holes 2 and 3 Holes 2 and 3 Holes 3 and 4 Holes 3 and 4 Holes 3 and 4 Holes 5 and 6 Holes 4 and 5 Holes 4 and 5 Holes 6 and 7 Hinge Pins Spacer TelescopingFront Rigging Support Mounting Holes Locknuts Mounting Bolts Seat Frame Not Used Inner Mounting Holes 2 Not Used 4 3 5 7 8 6 ...

Page 22: ...g the center mount footrest out of the mounting bracket of the seat frame Installing 1 Engage the release lever with one hand hold the center mount footrest with the other and insert the center mount footrest into the mounting bracket of the seat frame 2 Reinstall the rigging pivot pin to secure the center mount footrest to the mounting bracket of the seat frame FIGURE 6 7 Removing Installing the ...

Page 23: ...ews that secure the footrest extension tube to the extension tube housing 2 Adjust the footrest extension tube to the desired height and align the corresponding holes to the mounting holes on the extension tube housing 3 Reinstall the two mounting screws to secure the footrest extension tube to the extension tube housing Securely tighten 4 Repeat STEPS 1 3 for the other extension tube FIGURE 6 8 A...

Page 24: ... Refer to FIGURE 6 8 on page 23 for the location of the release lever 2 Disengage the release lever not shown to lock the center mount footrest in the new position FIGURE 6 9 Adjusting the Angle of the Manual Center Mount Footrest Adjusting the Footplate Angle After 2 14 07 NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 6 10 1 Loosen but DO NOT remove the two rear mounting screws and side mounting screw ...

Page 25: ...Tension of the Flip Up Footplate NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 6 12 NOTE The tension can be adjusted to increase or decrease the rotation effort of the flip up footplates 1 Loosen the mounting screw on the footrest angle hinge to decrease the rotation effort NOTE DO NOT remove the footplate mounting screw 2 Tighten the footrest angle hinge mounting screw to increase the rotation effort 3...

Page 26: ...NOTES Van Seat 26 Part No 1143195 NOTES ...

Page 27: ...NOTES Part No 1143195 27 Van Seat NOTES ...

Page 28: ...ND EXCLUSIONS THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO NEGLIGENCE ACCIDENT IMPROPER OPERATION MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE COMMERCIAL 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 ...

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