Invacare wheelchair owner's operator and maintenance manual (32 pages)
Summary of Contents for Invacare HTR3000
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Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual HTR Tilt/Recline 3000/3500 5000/5500 DEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OF THE HTR. USER: BEFORE USING THE HTR, READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. HTR USER As a manufacturer of the HTR, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of products to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of product to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her health care professional capable of making such a selection.
WEIGHT TRAINING If occupant uses the HTR as a weight training chair, Invacare shall not be liable for bodily injury and the warranty will be voided immediately. The Invacare HTR has not been designed or tested as a seat for...
HTR. Keep in mind your center of gravity to maintain described in this manual. Invacare recognizes and s t a b i l i t y a n d b a l a n c e .
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PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Many activities require the HTR user to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the HTR. These move- P o s i t i o n t h e f r o n t c a s t e r s s o t h a t t h e y a r e e x t e n d e d a s ments will cause a change to the normal balance, far forward as possible and engage wheel locks.
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GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 Stairways WARNING Invacare does not recommend traversing curbs WARNING with the HTR. However, extreme caution is advised DO NOT move an occupied HTR up or down a when it is necessary to move an occupied HTR up stairway.
PROCEDURE 2 SAFETY INSPECTION N O T E : E v e r y s i x ( 6 ) m o n t h s , t a k e y o u r H T R t o a q u a li f i e d This Procedure includes the following: t e c h n i c i a n f o r a t h o r o u g h i n s p e c t i o n a n d s e r v i c i n g .
SAFETY INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2 TROUBLESHOOTING CHAIR CHAIR SLUGGISH C A S T E R S Q U E AK S L O O S E N E S S SOLUTIONS VEERS VEERS TURN OR FLUTTERS A N D IN CHAIR RIGHT LEFT PERFORMANCE...
PROCEDURE 3 O P E R ATION RECLINE OPERATION (FIGURE 2) This Procedure includes the following: Ti l t O p e r a t i o n T h e p r o p e r t r i g g e r t o r e c l i n e t h e b a c k i s c l e a r l y m a r k e d w i t h t h e f o l l o w i n g l a b e l : Recline Operation Flipdown Back Operation...
O P E R ATION PROCEDURE 3 CASTER, WHEEL AND WHEELLOCK OPERATION 5-inch Casters with Wheel Locks Push your foot down on the lower of the two caster t o g g l e s . To disengage, push down on the top toggle. 5-inch Caster with Directional Lock E n s u r e t h e c a s t e r i s p o s i t i o n e d d i r e c t l y f o r w a r d .
PROCEDURE 4 ADJUSTMENTS HEADREST ADJUSTMENT This Procedure includes the following: Headwing Adjustment The headrest can be moved vertically to meet varying needs. Simply pull the headrest up or down to achieve Headrest Adjustment the desired position. The fastening straps can be Arm Adjustment loosened or tightened accordingly.
ADJUSTMENTS PROCEDURE 4 LEGREST ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 3) 1 . Remove set screw from wheel lock clamp half using a 1/8-inch hex key. R e f e r t o FIGURE 4 A . To adjust for thigh length, move knob (see 1 in for set screw location.
PROCEDURE 4 ADJUSTMENTS Wheel Lock Shoe Ti r e FIGURE 5 - WHEEL LOCK SHOE EMBEDS INTO TIRE (RIGHT WHEEL LOCK FOR 24" WHEEL SHOWN) ADJUSTMENT TRAY ADJUSTMENT AND STORAGE (FIGURE 4) T h e t r a y c a n b e a d j u s t e d b y p u l l i n g d o w n t h e r e l a s e p i n ( r o t a t i n g t h e p i n w i l l l o c k i t o p e n ) l o c a t e d u n d e r t h e a r m t u b e .
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state. Invacare warrants its product to be free from defects In materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years; lifetime on the frame; and one (1) year on the upholstery and Gas Spring Cylinders from the date of original purchaser/user.