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Formula™ CG Tilt
Manual Center Mount Front Rigging
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
Model No: CTMT-F, CTMT-FJ, CTMT-FL
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NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of shipping damage, DO NOT use. Contact
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Safety Summary
To ensure the safe and proper installation of the Manual Center Mount Front Rigging,
these instructions MUST be followed:
WARNING
DO NOT install this equipment without first reading and understanding this
instruction sheet. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions and
instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel if
applicable, before attempting to install this equipment - otherwise, injury or
damage may occur.
This procedure MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
Make sure power to the wheelchair is OFF before performing these procedures.
INSTALLATION WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is securely tightened.
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.
For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services,
please visit www.invacare.com
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Part No 1145733
Formula™ CG Tilt Manual Center Mount Front Rigging
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Summary of Contents for Invacare CTMT-F
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Page 1: Safety Summary
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. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com... - Page 2 Housing, Ratchet Bearing, Glide Delrin Tie Wrap Pin, Rigging Pivot Washer, #10 Lock HCHS Screw, 10-32 X .69 PH Pan Head Mach Assembly, Seat Adult Center Mount Rigging: CTMT-F Center Mount Rigging: CTMT-FJ Center Mount Rigging: CTMT-FL QUANTITY Part No 1145733...
- Page 3 Removing the Existing Front Rigging Support NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2. 1. Remove the two cap screws, two spacers and threaded block securing the front rigging support to the side rail. 2. Remove the existing front rigging support. 3. Repeat STEP 1 and STEP 2 on the opposite side. 4. On the side of the wheelchair where the release handle will be mounted, remove the side rail end cap. NOTE: T‐nut will be installed on the same seat rail that the release lever will be mounted to. 5. Install the T‐nut (not shown) into the slot in the side rail. 6. Slide the T‐nut rearward. 7. Reinstall the side rail end caps. Cap Screws Spacers FIGURE 2 Removing the Existing Front Rigging Support Part No 1145733 FIGURE 1 Description of Kit Spacers Cap Screws Slot in Side Rail...
- Page 4 Installing the Center Mount Front Rigging Support NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3 on page 5. NOTE: Right and left sides of the wheelchair are from the perspective of the seated user in the wheelchair. 1. Remove the seat pan. Refer to the wheelchair owner’s manual. 2. Install one plug button into each side rail. 3. If necessary perform the following to adjust the center mount rigging support width. A. Measure distance between the seat rails. B. Remove the two ¼‐20 X 1.25 inch socket head cap screws and ¼‐20 inch locknuts. C. Position the two support extensions according to Detail “A”. D. Using the two ¼‐20 X 1.25 inch socket head screws and ¼‐20 inch locknuts, secure the two support extensions to the center mount rigging support. 4. Secure the left side of the center mount rigging support to the seat frame bracket using two ¼‐20 X 1.50 inch socket head screws and two spacers. Torque to 79 in‐lbs. 5. Secure the right side of the center mount rigging support to the seat frame using the remaining two ¼‐20 X 1.50 inch socket head screws. Torque to 79 in‐lbs. 6. Position the seat pan (not shown) onto the seat frame. 7. Secure the center mount rigging support to the seat pan and front of the seat frame using the new ¼‐20 X 1.5 inch button head screw and new ¼‐20 inch locknut. 8. Secure the rear of the seat pan (not shown) to the rear of the seat frame using the existing button head screw.
- Page 5 DETAIL “A” Short and Long Center Mount Junior Center Mount Front Rigging Support Rigging Front Support NOTE: Seat pan and ¼-20 X 1.50 inch Button Head Screw existing button head screws not shown for clarity. Seat Frame Plug Button Side Rail ¼-20 X 1.25 inch ¼-20 inch Locknut Socket Head Screws Spacer ¼-20 X 1.25 inch...
- Page 6 Mounting the Release Lever Assembly to the Seat Frame NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4. NOTE: The release lever assembly consists of the release handle, cable and ratchet housing. 1. Insert the glide bearing into the ratchet housing. 2. Using the two 10‐32 X .69 pan head screws and #10 lock washers, secure the cable/brake assembly to the ratchet housing. Torque to 32 in‐lbs. 3. Secure the ratchet housing to the mounting bracket on the center mount front rigging support with the 5/16 X 1.625 inch socket head shoulder screw and 1/4‐20 inch locknut provided (Detail “A”). Torque to 79 in‐lbs. 4. Secure the release handle to the release handle mounting bracket with the 10‐32 X .50 inch socket head screw and 10‐32 inch square nut. Securely tighten. 5. Secure the release handle mounting bracket to the T‐nut in the side rail with the 5/16‐18 X .50 inch hex head bolt. Torque to 13 ft‐lbs. 6. Tie‐wrap cable as shown in Detail “A”. DETAIL “A” Center Mount Front Rigging Support 1/4-20 inch Locknut Ratchet Housing 5/16 X 1.625 inch Socket Head Shoulder Screw Side Rail...
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Page 7: Removing/Installing The Manual Center Mount Footrest
Removing/Installing the Manual Center Mount Footrest NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5. Removing 1. Remove the rigging pivot pin that secures the footrest to the mounting bracket of the seat frame. 2. Hold the footrest with one hand and engage the release lever with the other while simultaneously pulling 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. Seat Frame Mounting Bracket Center Mount Footrest FIGURE 5 Removing/Installing the Manual Center Mount Footrest Part No 1145733 NOTE: Release Lever ... -
Page 8: Adjusting The Height Of The Manual Center Mount Footrest
Adjusting the Height of the Manual Center Mount Footrest While the wheelchair is moving, minimum ground clearance for the front rigging is three inches. If the wheelchair is not moving, the front rigging MUST maintain a minimum of one inch ground clearance - otherwise personal injury and damage may result. -
Page 9: Adjusting The Footplate Angle
Adjusting the Footplate Angle NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8. 1. Flip footplate up. 2. Screw the adjustment screw in or out until the desired angle is achieved. 3. Repeat STEPS 1 and 2 for the other footplate. FIGURE 8 Adjusting the Footplate Angle Adjusting the Tension of the Flip Up Footplate NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9. 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 front rigging angle hinge to decrease the rotation effort. NOTE: DO NOT remove the footplate mounting screw. 2. Tighten the front rigging angle hinge mounting screw to increase the rotation effort. 3. - Page 10 Adjusting the Footplate Width NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10. 1. Flip footplate down. 2. Remove the mounting screw, nylon washer, washer and wave washer securing the footplate to the extension tube. 3. Reposition the four 1/4 inch spacers between the footplate and washer as necessary to achieve the desired footplate width as shown in FIGURE 10. 4. Using the mounting screw, nylon washer, washer and wave washer, secure the footplate to the extension tube. 5. Repeat STEPS 1 and 4 for the other footplate. 1/4 inch Spacers Nylon Washer Mounting Screw Footplate Narrow (No Spacers) Footplate Medium (Two Spacers) 1/4 inch Spacers Washer Footplate FIGURE 10 Adjusting the Footplate Width Formula™...
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Page 11: Limited Warranty
For warranty service, please contact 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 on the back cover. Provide dealer's name, address, model number, and the date of purchase, indicate nature of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number. - Page 12 Mississauga Ontario 44036-2125 L4Z 4G4 Canada 800-333-6900 800-668-5324 © 2010 Invacare Corporation. All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Trademarks are identified by ™ and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted.