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Invacare Lightweight Aluminum Wheelchair Owners Operating & Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM WHEELCHAIR...
  • Page 2 DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT INVACARE TOLL FREE CONSUMER HOTLINE AT 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIP- MENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SPECIAL NOTES ... 4 SAFETY SUMMARY ... 5 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ... 6 HANDLING ...10 SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST ... 11 TROUBLESHOOTING ...12 MAINTENANCE ...12 PROCEDURE 1 - FOOTRESTS ...13 SWINGAWAY FOOTREST ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ...13 SWINGAWAY FOOTREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ...13 HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT ...13 PROCEDURE 2 - ARMS ...

  • Page 4: Special Notes

    It is Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry.

  • Page 5: Safety Summary

    Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall NOT be liable for bodily injury and the warranty will be voided immediately.

  • Page 6: Safety/Handling Of Wheelchairs

    Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with daily living activities that may differ from those described in this manual. Invacare recognizes and en- courages each individual to try what works best for him/her in overcoming architectural obstacles that they may encounter.
  • Page 7 Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary move wheelchair down Invacare recommends using two (2) assistants and making thorough prepa- rations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable parts for hand-held supports. If so equipped, Always wear your seat restraint.
  • Page 8 SAFETY/HANDLING TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS WA R N I N G BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to reduce the gap dis- tance. Turn both casters toward the ob- ject you are transferring onto.
  • Page 9 REACHING, LEANING and BENDING - FORWARD Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks. DO NOT LEAN FOR- WARD OF THE ARM- RESTS. REACHING, LEANING - BACKWARDS WA R N I N G DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery.

  • Page 10: Handling

    HANDLING UNPACKING 1. Check for any obvious damage to the carton or its contents. If damage is evident, notify Invacare 2. Remove all loose packing from the carton. 3. Carefully remove all components from the car- ton. NOTE: Unless the Aurora aluminum wheelchair is...

  • Page 11: Safety Inspection Checklist

    SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST NOTE: Regular cleaning and inspection 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. Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure and preference.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Check all parts for proper adjustment. 2. The wheels and tires should be checked peri- odically for cracks and wear, and should be re- placed when necessary. Contact Invacare con- sumer hotline 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) for an authorized technician near you.

  • Page 13: Procedure 1 - Footrests

    FOOTRESTS This Procedure includes the following: Swingaway Footrest Assembly Installation Swingaway Footrest Height Adjustment Heel Loop Replacement WARNING After making adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly tightened BE- FORE using the wheelchair. SWINGAWAY FOOTREST ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION (FIGURE 1) 1.

  • Page 14: Procedure 2 - Arms

    PROCEDURE 2 This Procedure Includes the Following: Removing or Replacing Armrests Swing-Back Arms Replacing Armrest Pad/ Clothing Guards WA R N I N G After making adjustments, make sure that parts are properly tight- ened BEFORE using the wheelchair. REMOVING OR REPLACING ARMRESTS (FIGURE 1) Removing Armrests 1.

  • Page 15: Procedure 3 - Seat And Back

    SEAT AND BACK This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing the Back Upholstery Replacing the Seat Upholstery WA R N I N G After making adjustments, make sure that parts are properly tight- ened BEFORE using the wheelchair. REPLACING THE BACK UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 1) 1.

  • Page 16: Procedure 4 - Rear Wheels

    PROCEDURE 4 This Procedure Includes the Following: Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Rear Wheel Axle Mounting Adjustments WA R N I N G After making adjustments, make sure that parts are properly tight- ened BEFORE using the wheelchair. REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS (FIGURE 1) 1.
  • Page 17 REAR WHEELS Positioning Axle Mounting Bracket Rear- ward/Amputee and Forward The rearward/amputee and the forward positions are obtained by repositioning the axle mounting brackets on the opposite side of the wheelchair (left axle mount- ing bracket on the right side of the wheelchair and right axle mounting bracket on left side of wheelchair).

  • Page 18: Procedure 5 - Front Casters

    PROCEDURE 5 This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing Front Casters Installing/Replacing Forks Caster Headtube Mounting Adjustments WA R N I N G After making adjustments, make sure that parts are properly tight- ened BEFORE using the wheelchair. REPLACING FRONT CASTERS (FIGURE 1) 1.

  • Page 19: Caster Headtube Mounting Adjustments

    FRONT CASTERS CASTER HEADTUBE MOUNTING ADJUSTMENTS (FIGURE 3) WARNING Changing the caster position on the wheelchair frame may interfere with the footrest assembly or rear wheel. Leading or Trailing Caster Headtube Positioning LEADING. Mount the casters on the wheelchair frame with the caster headtube towards the front of the wheel- chair to Lengthen the Wheelbase.

  • Page 20: Procedure 6 - Anti-Tippers/Wheel Locks

    INSTALLING/ADJUSTING ANTI-TIPPERS (FIGURE 1) WARNING Anti-tippers are an option on this wheel- chair. Invacare strongly recommends or- dering the anti-tippers as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. Anti-tippers must be fully engaged and spring button protruding out of locking hole BEFORE using the wheelchair.
  • Page 21 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS Allen Screws Wheel Lock Handle Rear Wheel 3/16-inch Wheel Lock Shoe Rear Wheel FIGURE 2 - WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? Wheel Lock Shoe PROCEDURE 6 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672)
  • Page 22 NOTES NOTES QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672)

  • Page 23: Warranty

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state. Invacare warrants side frames and crossbraces to be free from defects in materials and work- manship for the lifetime of the original purchaser/user. Upholstered materials (seat, back and armrests [of the arm assembly]) are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 15 months.

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