Invacare 9000 Topaz Owner'S Operator And Maintenance Manual Download

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Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual

DEALER:

This manual MUST be given to

the user of the wheelchair.

USER:

BEFORE using this wheelchair, read

this manual and save for future reference.

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9000 Topaz™Wheelchair

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Page 1: ...manual 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...

Page 2: ...AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTACT INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT DEALERS AND QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS DO NOT SERVICE OR OP...

Page 3: ...Everyday Obstacles 17 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants 17 Reaching Leaning and Bending Forward 18 Reaching Leaning Backwards 18 Tilting 18 Stairways 19 Escalators 19 Transferring To and From Other Sea...

Page 4: ...st Pad 31 Removing or Replacing Armrest 32 Removing Armrests 32 Replacing Armrests 32 SECTION 6 SEAT AND BACK 33 Replacing Seat Upholstery 33 Replacing Back Upholstery 34 Adjusting Back Height 34 Adju...

Page 5: ...46 Removing 46 Installing Removing Solid Back Insert 47 Installing 47 Removing 47 Installing O2 Holder Telescoping I V Rod with O2 Holder 47 Installing Telescoping I V Rod 48 Mounting Instructions 48...

Page 6: ...ormation maintenance tips and industry news 4 Invacare can contact you or your provider if servicing is needed on your product 5 It will enable Invacare to improve product designs based on your input...

Page 7: ..._______________________________________________ 7 Would you like information sent to you about Invacare products that may be available for a particular medical condition Yes No If yes please list any...

Page 8: ...9000 Topaz Wheelchair 8 Part No 1100869 Fold here Fold here Cut Along Line Invacare Product Registration Form Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing...

Page 9: ...e restraints made available by the auto industry Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems SEAT POSITIONING STRAP ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap Inasmuch as...

Page 10: ...69 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 an...

Page 11: ...e hands or fingers on underside of seat rails when opening or closing wheelchair Ensure that seat is fully open BEFORE sitting in wheelchair Otherwise serious injury may occur LABEL LOCATION WARNING D...

Page 12: ...k full length fixed adjustable height FRONT RIGGINGS Swingaway footrests and elevating legrests REAR AXLE Permanent REAR WHEELS 700 lb version 24 inch solid or 20 inch pneumatic with flat free insert...

Page 13: ...o reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you as this may cause the wheelch...

Page 14: ...y may occur 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 a...

Page 15: ...ti Tippers on page 40 for correct usage and adjustment If these requirements cannot be achieved DO NOT use the wheelchair Contact an Invacare dealer or qualified technician Any changes to the seat to...

Page 16: ...for all Stability and Balance WARNING Inasmuch as anti tippers are an option on this wheelchair you may order the 9000 Topaz with or without the anti tippers Invacare strongly recommends ordering ant...

Page 17: ...riorated When learning a new assistance technique have an experienced assistant help you before attempting it alone WARNING The back height front caster position seat to floor angle position of the re...

Page 18: ...g and Bending Forward Reaching Leaning Backwards WARNING DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you as this may cause the wheelchair to tip over NOTE For this procedur...

Page 19: ...tempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable detachable parts Lift ing by means of any removable detachable parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair NOTE For...

Page 20: ...upper body strength Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring with the front casters pointing parallel to it Remove or flip up the armrest Engage w...

Page 21: ...s on page 20 FIGURE 2 5 Unfolding Folding Wheelchair NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 2 6 1 Swing footrest legrest in locked position to the front of the wheelchair 2 Pivot footplates upward to...

Page 22: ...or bent frame or crossbraces Check that the wheel locks do not interfere with tires when rolling Check that the wheel lock pivot points are free of wear and looseness Check that the wheel locks are ea...

Page 23: ...eck that the wheel locks do not interfere with tires when rolling Check that the wheel lock pivot points are free of wear and looseness Inspect seat and back for loose or broken hardware Inspect cane...

Page 24: ...parts for proper adjustment 2 The wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced 3 Periodically check handrims to ensure they are securely attached to the r...

Page 25: ...all the hinge plates on the swingaway footrest assembly onto the hinge pins on the wheelchair frame 3 Push the swingaway footrest assembly toward the inside of the wheelchair until it locks into place...

Page 26: ...Swingaway Footrest Height Adjustment 6 Reinstall the swingaway footrest assembly Refer to Installing Removing Swingaway Footrest Assembly on page 25 Installing Removing Elevating Legrest Assembly NOTE...

Page 27: ...r to FIGURE 4 4 1 While sitting in the wheelchair remove the two 2 bolts and locknuts securing the lower footrest assembly to the elevating legrest assembly and move the lower footrest assembly up or...

Page 28: ...ting Legrest Assembly NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 4 5 1 Use one 1 hand to fully support the weight of the user leg and elevating legrest 2 Pull release lever upward with the other hand 3 G...

Page 29: ...hat secure the lower footrest assembly to the upper footrest support 2 Remove the lower footrest assembly 3 Remove the mounting screw spacer and locknut that secure the existing heel loop to the footr...

Page 30: ...he height adjustment lever on the front of the armrest to the up horizontal position B Pull the height adjustment lock knob on the rear of the armrest and twist 1 4 turn into the unlocked position 2 A...

Page 31: ...ws FIGURE 5 2 Replacing Desk Full Length Armrest Pad Armrest Height Adjustment Lock Knob Unlocked Position Locked Position Height Adjustment Lever Unlocked Horizontal Locked Vertical NOTE The armrest...

Page 32: ...t of arm sockets from the wheelchair Replacing Armrests NOTE Armrest release levers MUST be in the unlocked position when placing armrests into the arm sockets 1 Place armrest into arm sockets located...

Page 33: ...the mounting screws that secure the existing seat upholstery to the wheelchair frame 2 Remove the existing seat upholstery from the wheelchair frame 3 Install new seat upholstery by reversing STEPS 1...

Page 34: ...rews and locknuts that secure the two 2 back canes to the wheelchair frame 2 Remove the bottom two 2 back upholstery mounting screws from the cane 3 Reposition the back canes to one 1 of three 3 heigh...

Page 35: ...he 9000 Topaz wheelchair must be performed by a qualified technician Contact dealer Invacare Adjusting Seat Width WARNING Adjusting the seat width of the 9000 Topaz wheelchair must be performed by a q...

Page 36: ...placing the same size rear wheel note the mounting position on the wheelchair frame for proper reinstallation of the new rear wheel 1 Place the wheelchair frame up on blocks so that the rear wheels ar...

Page 37: ...SECTION 7 REAR WHEELS Part No 1100869 37 9000 Topaz Wheelchair Replacing Repairing Rear Wheel Tire Tube WARNING Replacement of rear wheel tire or tube MUST be performed by a qualified techni cian...

Page 38: ...caster 1 Remove the dust cover 2 Remove the locknut and washer that secures the fork to the caster headtube 3 Drop the front caster and fork out of the caster headtube 4 Slide in the new front caster...

Page 39: ...r tubes MUST be performed by a qualified technician Contact dealer Invacare CAUTION As with any vehicle the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced i...

Page 40: ...ian Any changes to the seat to floor angle or seat to floor height may require different anti tippers The correct anti tippers MUST be ordered to maintain a 1 to 2 inch ground clearance Anti tippers M...

Page 41: ...wheelchair frame 4 Repeat STEPS 1 3 to install the remaining anti tipper FIGURE 9 2 Installing Anti Tippers Wheelchair Seat to Floor Height inches ANTI TIPPER WHEEL POSITION 19 17 15 NOTE When install...

Page 42: ...cedure 1 Ensure the wheelchair is not moving before engaging the wheel locks 2 Depending on the model of wheel lock installed on the wheelchair perform one 1 of the following Push to Lock To engage pu...

Page 43: ...the distance the wheel lock is embedded into the tire Detail A NOTE Any wheel lock adjustment should embed the wheel lock shoe 3 16 inch into the tire when engaged 7 Repeat STEPS 1 6 until the wheel...

Page 44: ...cures the base to the step tube of the wheelchair 4 Remove the upper back upholstery screw and washer 5 Align the strap with the back upholstery screw mounting hole 6 Secure the strap to the wheelchai...

Page 45: ...re the seat positioning strap and back upholstery to the back canes with the two 2 new back upholstery mounting screws and washers Securely tighten FIGURE 10 2 Installing Seat Positioning Strap Wheel...

Page 46: ...e solid seat insert so that it is fully supported by the seat rails and the back edge of the solid seat insert is touching the back canes Removing 1 Firmly grasp the solid seat insert and lift away fr...

Page 47: ...straps around the back canes 2 Remove the solid back insert FIGURE 10 5 Installing Removing Solid Back Insert Installing O2 Holder Telescoping I V Rod with O2 Holder NOTE For this procedure refer to...

Page 48: ...e step tube is positioned between the two 2 spacers 3 Remove the existing top left upholstery mounting screw and washer Discard existing upholstery mounting screw and washer 4 Secure the upper mountin...

Page 49: ...and set aside 3 Remove the inner tube from the outer tube 4 Firmly grasp the height adjustment assembly and pull to remove from the outer tube 5 Slide the upper mounting bracket up off the outer tube...

Page 50: ...If there is any looseness whatsoever DO NOT use until the corrective adjustments have been made 4 The telescoping I V rod O2 holders clean easily with any household glass type cleaner Installing Remo...

Page 51: ...NOTE Right and left sides of the wheelchair are determined from the occupant s position NOTE Only the right footboard support assembly is secured to the footboard NOTE When in the upright position the...

Page 52: ...footboard clips securely hook over the left lower footboard support tube behind the end cap 7 If necessary adjust the height of the footboard support assembly Refer to One Piece Footboard Height Adju...

Page 53: ...r footboard support 3 Reposition the lower footboard support tube to the desired height 4 Using the two 2 bolts and locknuts secure the lower footboard support tube to the upper footboard support Secu...

Page 54: ...SECTION 10 OPTIONS 9000 Topaz Wheelchair 54 Part No 1100869 NOTES...

Page 55: ...tact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare product In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service please write directly to Invacare at the address at the bottom of this page...

Page 56: ...00 Canada 570 Matheson Blvd E Unit 8 Mississauga Ontario L4Z 4G4 Canada 800 668 5324 Invacare the Medallion design and Yes you can are registered trademarks of Invacare Corporation Topaz is a trademar...

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