Procedure 5 -Recliner; Replacing The Release Handle - Invacare 9000 Series Service Manual

RECLINER
This Procedure Includes the Following:

Replacing the Release Handle

Adjusting the Tension of the Cable Assembly
Replacing the Cable Assembly
R
Disconnecting/Connecting the Lower
E
Cable Assembly
C
Replacing the Threaded Sector
L
Replacing the Locking Rod
I
Replacing the Back Tube
N
Removing/Installing the Spring Lift Mechanism
E
Replacing the Recliner Tube
R
Adjusting the Seat Width
REPLACING THE RELEASE
HANDLE (FIGURE 1)
NOTE: Refer to Procedure 1 - General Guidelines which
include GENERAL and SPECIFIC WARNINGS for the
9000SL, 9000XT, 9000XDT, and 9000XT RECLINER.
ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is stable
BEFORE using the recliner option.
Ensure the spreader bar is attached and secured
before using the 9000XT Recliner.
LIFT KIT MODELS ONLY - Both spring lift mecha-
nisms MUST be operational BEFORE using the re-
cliner. DO NOT operate the recliner option if only
one (1) of the spring lift mechanisms is operational.
TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS:
Make sure the occupant of the wheelchair is prop-
erly positioned.
When returning the occupant of the wheelchair to
the full upright position, more body strength will
be required for approximately the last twenty (20)
degrees of incline (reverse recline). Make sure to
use proper body mechanics (use your legs) or seek
assistance if necessary to avoid injury.
DO NOT attempt to recline or incline the wheel-
chair back without occupant. Back will raise
ABRUPTLY and cause injury. Keep clear when re-
clining or inclining chair back to avoid injury.
ALWAYS engage both wheel locks while reclining
or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair.
Make sure the patient is properly positioned in the
wheelchair before reclining or inclining (reverse
recline) to maintain maximum stability and safety.
Refer to SAFETY/HANDLING section of this manual.
WARNING
WARNING (CONTINUED)
Before using the recliner option, make sure the anti-
tipper wheel assemblies are in the lowest adjustment
hole (adjustment hole closest to the ground/floor.)
1. Rotate the jam nut CLOCKWISE and run the jam nut
downward to the bottom of the threads.
2. Turn the swivel nut CLOCKWISE and run the swivel
nut downward to the top of the jam nut.
NOTE: By turning the swivel nut CLOCKWISE this will
push the barrel end of the cable upward.
3. Remove the mounting screw and locknut that secure
the release handle to the back tube mounting bracket.
4. Thread the barrel end of the cable assembly through
the larger hole on the existing release handle. See DE-
TAIL "A".
5. Remove the existing release handle.
6. Thread the barrel end of cable assembly through larger
hole on the NEW release handle. See DETAIL "A".
Locknut
(STEPS 3,7)
Barrel End
of Cable
(STEPS 4,6 )
(STEPS
Release
Handle
(STEPS 3,5,7)
DETAIL "A"
Larger Hole
(STEPS 4,6 )
FIGURE 1 - REPLACING THE RELEASE
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PROCEDURE 5
Back
Mounting
Tube
Screw
(STEPS 3,7)
Swivel
Back Tube
Nut
Mounting
Bracket
2,8,9 )
(STEPS 3,7)
Cable
Assembly
Jam Nut
(STEP 4)
(STEPS 1,11 )
DETAIL "B"
Back Tube
Mounting
Bracket
Seven (7)
Threads
Cable
Assembly
HANDLE
R
E
C
L
I
N
E
R