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Invacare Pro Series Owner's Manual

Invacare Pro Series Owner's Manual

Invacare wheelchairs owner's operation and maintenance manual
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  • Page 2 WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHER- WISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS PROCEDURE 1 - FOOTREST ... 14 PROCEDURE 2 - UPHOLSTERY ... 19 PROCEDURE 3 - FRAME ... 24 PROCEDURE 4 - ARMS ... 27 PROCEDURE 5 - CASTERS ... 34 PROCEDURE 6 - REAR WHEELS ... 39 PROCEDURE 7 - SEAT TO FLOOR ...

  • Page 4: Special Notes

    NOTICE. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her health care professional capable of making such a selection.

  • Page 5: Safety Summary

    DO NOT use unauthorized parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorized by Invacare. DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts.

  • Page 6: Weight Training

    Invacare shall NOT be liable for bodily injury and the warranty will be voided immediately. WEIGHT LIMITATION The Pro Series wheelchairs have a weight limitation of 250 lbs. The Pro Series wheelchairs with the heavy duty option have a weight limitation of 300 lbs.

  • Page 7: Safety/Handling Of Wheelchairs

    ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends or- dering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.
  • Page 8 Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two (2) assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable parts for hand-held supports.

  • Page 9: Transferring To And From Other Seats

    TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS WARNING BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters toward the object you are transferring onto. Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent the wheels from moving.

  • Page 10: Functional Reach From Awheelchair

    FUNCTIONAL REACH FROM A WHEELCHAIR REACHING, LEANING, BENDING AND BENDING - FORWARD REACHING, BENDING - BACKWARDS WARNING DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. This will change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 12: Safety Inspection Checklist

    SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING After adjustments and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened, otherwise injury or damage may occur. C A U T I O N DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to the frame tubing.

  • Page 14: Adjusting Footrest Height

    WARNING After adjustments and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened, otherwise injury or damage may occur. INSTALLING/REMOVING FOOTREST(S) (FIGURE 1) FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING/REMOVING FOOTREST(S) ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT (FIGURE 2) FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT INSTALLING ADJUSTABLE ANGLE FLIP-UP FOOTPLATE HINGE (FIGURE 3)
  • Page 15 FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING ADJUSTABLE ANGLE FLIP-UP FOOTPLATE HINGE INSTALLING/ADJUSTING ADJUSTABLE ANGLE FLIP-UP FOOTPLATES (FIGURE 4) WARNING When determining the angle of footplates, make sure the rear of the footplates do not interfere with the movement of the front casters. Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate FIGURE 4 - INSTALLING/ADJUSTING ADJUSTABLE ANGLE FLIP-UP FOOTPLATES...

  • Page 16: Replacing Heel Loops

    FIGURE 5 - ADJUSTABLE ANGLE FLIP-UP FOOTPLATE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Perpendicular and/or Inversion/Eversion Adjustment (FIGURES 4 AND 6) FIGURE 6 - ADJUSTABLE ANGLE FLIP-UP FOOTPLATE PERPENDICULAR AND/OR INVERSION/EVERSION ADJUSTMENT IMPACT GUARDS/CALF STRAP (FIGURE 7) SIDE VIEW FOOTPLATE A N D FOOTREST SUPPORT.

  • Page 17: Installing/Removing Elevating Legrests

    Adjustable Footplate INSTALLING/REMOVING ELEVATING LEGRESTS (FIGURE 9) FIGURE 9 - INSTALLING ELEVATING LEGRESTS RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING LEGRESTS AND/OR ADJUSTING CALFPADS (FIGURE 10) Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests Adjusting Calfpads FIGURE 10 - RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING LEGRESTS AND/OR ADJUSTING CALFPADS...
  • Page 18 INSTALLING BASKETBALL ROLLER (FIGURE 11) FIGURE 11 - INSTALLING BASKETBALL R O L L E R...

  • Page 19: Back Upholstery

    WARNING After adjustments and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened, otherwise injury or damage may occur. REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 1) FIGURE 1 - REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY BACK UPHOLSTERY Removing/Installing Optional Back Upholstery - Back Canes with Push Handles (FIGURE 2) REMOVING.
  • Page 20 Removing/Installing Optional Back Upholstery - Back Canes Without Push Handles (FIGURE 3) REMOVING. INSTALLING. FIGURE 3 - BACK UPHOLSTERY - REMOVING/INSTALLINGADJUSTING OPTIONAL BACK UPHOLSTERY - BACK CANES WITHOUT PUSH HANDLES ADJUSTING. Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery INSTALLING ADJUSTABLE TENSION BACK UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 4). FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTABLE TENSION BACK UPHOLSTERY - INSTALLING/REPLACING ADJUSTABLE TENSION BACK UPHOLSTERY...

  • Page 21: The Adjustable Tension Straps

    WARNING After the adjustable tension back uphol- stery has been positioned to the end-us- ers individual needs, the fastening straps MUST be securely fastened BEFORE ap- plying the back upholstery cover. The adjustable back should be checked whenever entering the wheelchair to ensure that the fastening straps are se- curely fastened.
  • Page 22 WHY USE ADJUSTABLE TENSION BACK UPHOLSTERY: A CLINICAL DISCUSSION. FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8...
  • Page 23 FIGURE 9 FIGURE 10 INSTALLING FABRIC CLOTHING GUARDS (FIGURE 11) FIGURE 11 - INSTALLING FABRIC CLOTHING GUARDS...

  • Page 24: Adjusting Back Height

    WARNING After adjustments and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened, otherwise injury or damage may occur. FOLDING/UNFOLDING BACK - FOLDING BACK WHEELCHAIRS ONLY (FIGURE 1) WARNING Back MUST be locked securely in place before using the wheelchair. FIGURE 1 - FOLDING/UNFOLDING BACK - FOLDING BACK WHEELCHAIRS ONLY ADJUSTING BACK HEIGHT...

  • Page 25: Adjusting Rear Seat Height

    Back Canes With Push Handles ADJUSTING REAR SEAT HEIGHT (FIGURE 3) WARNING The following procedure should only be performed by an authorized Invacare Dealer or Qualified Technician. FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING REAR SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTING BACK ANGLE - FOLDING BACK WHEELCHAIRS...
  • Page 26 FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING BACK ANGLE - FOLDING BACK WHEELCHAIRS ONLY...

  • Page 27: Adjusting Half Arm Height

    WARNING NEVER try to lift or tip the wheelchair by half arms, T-arms or flip-back arms, serious injury can occur. After adjustments and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened, otherwise injury or damage may occur. INSTALLING HALF ARM (FIGURE 1) ADJUSTING HALF ARM HEIGHT (FIGURE 1)
  • Page 28 INSTALLING THE T-ARM SOCKETS (FIGURE 2) FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING THE T-ARM SOCKETS INSTALLING/REMOVING THE T-ARMS (FIGURE 3) Installing Removing...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The T-Arms

    FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING/REMOVING THE T-ARMS ADJUSTING THE T-ARMS Height (FIGURE 4) FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING THE T-ARMS - HEIGHT Width (FIGURE 5) FIGURE 5 - ADJUSTING THE T-ARMS - W I D T H Depth (FIGURE 6)
  • Page 30 FIGURE 6 - ADJUSTING THE T-ARMS - DEPTH T-arm Sockets (FIGURE 7) FIGURE 7 - ADJUSTING THE T-ARMS - T-ARM SOCKETS ADJUSTING THE TRANSFER ASSISTS AND/OR SIDE GUARDS - T-ARMS (FIGURE 8)
  • Page 31 FIGURE 8 - ADJUSTING THE TRANSFER ASSISTS AND/OR SIDE GUARDS - T-ARMS REPLACING THE LOCKING LEVER - T-ARMS (FIGURE 9) WARNING DO NOT over tighten the locknut that secures the locking lever to the bottom bracket. Over tightening this locknut will prevent the locking lever from op- erating properly, possibly causing injury.
  • Page 32 INSTALLING FLIP BACK ARMS (FIGURE 10) FIGURE 10 - INSTALLING FLIP BACK ARMS ADJUSTING FLIP BACK ARMS (FIGURE 11) Length Height FIGURE 11 - ADJUSTING FLIP BACK ARMS...
  • Page 33 INSTALLING RIGID CLOTHING GUARDS (FIGURE 12) FIGURE 12 - INSTALLING RIGID CLOTHING G U A R D S...

  • Page 34: Repairing/Replacing Pneumatic Caster Tire/Tube

    PNEUMATIC CASTER TIRE/TUBE WARNING Replacement of a pneumatic tire or tube MUST be performed by an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified technician. C A U T I O N As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be re- placed when necessary.
  • Page 35 ADJUSTING FRONT CASTER HEADTUBES WARNING The following procedure should be per- formed only by an authorized Invacare Dealer or Qualified Technician. A NOTE ABOUT CASTER HEADTUBE ADJUSTMENTS Pro-SA Model Wheelchairs (FIGURE 3) CASTER TRAILING CASTER LEADING FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING FRONT CASTER...
  • Page 36 Adjusting Caster Headtube Height - Pro-SA Wheelchairs Only Leading/Trailing Caster Headtube Positioning - Pro-SA Wheelchairs Only Adjusting Turning Radius - ALL Pro Series Wheelchairs EXCEPT Pro-SA WARNING Mounting casters towards the rear of the wheelchair frame WILL reduce the sta- bility of the wheelchair.
  • Page 37 Procedure For Repositioning the Front Caster Headtubes PRO-SA. ALL PRO SERIES WHEELCHAIRS EXCEPT PRO-SA. FIGURE 5 - REPOSITIONING CASTER HEADTUBES ON WHEELCHAIR FRAME...
  • Page 38 INSTALLING QUICK-RELEASE CASTERS (FIGURE 6) WARNING Pull on quick-release casters each time BEFORE using the wheelchair to make sure they are securely locked onto the wheel- chair frame. There are several configurations of the quick-release caster. If caster fork stem DOES NOT look like DETAIL "A"...
  • Page 39 WARNING After adjustments and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened, otherwise injury or damage may occur. REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS (FIGURE 1) WARNING Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quick/quad-release axle are fully released BEFORE operating wheelchair.
  • Page 40 INSTALLING QUAD-RELEASE AXLES (FIGURE 3) WARNING Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quad-release axle are fully released BEFORE operating wheelchair. Keep locking pins clean. FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING QUAD-RELEASE AXLES ADJUSTING QUAD-RELEASE HANDLES (FIGURE 4) In and/or Out WARNING Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quad-release axle are fully released...

  • Page 41: Adjusting Wheelbase Length

    ADJUSTING WHEELBASE LENGTH (FIGURE 5) WARNING The following procedure should be per- formed only by an authorized Invacare Dealer or Qualified Technician. Mounting rear wheels towards the front of the wheelchair WILL reduce the stabil- ity of the wheelchair. Try various rear wheel positions to find the safest rear wheel position for the users needs.
  • Page 42 ADJUSTING REAR WHEEL CAMBER (FIGURE 7) WARNING The following procedure should be per- formed only by an authorized Invacare Dealer or Qualified Technician. C A U T I O N DO NOT overtighten hex screws that se- cure the axle mounting plates to the wheelchair frame.
  • Page 43 TOE-IN/TOE-OUT ALIGNMENT (FIGURES 8 AND 9) FRONT OF WHEELCHAIR TOP VIEW OF W H E E L C H A I R FIGURE 9 - TOE-IN/TOE-OUT CONDITION FIGURE 8 - MEASURING FRONT AND REAR OF REAR WHEELS...
  • Page 44 CORRECTING TOE-IN/TOE-OUT CONDITION (FIGURE 10) WARNING The following procedure should be per- formed only by an authorized Invacare Dealer or Qualified Technician. FIGURE 10 - CORRECTING TOE-IN/ TOE-OUT CONDITION REPLACING/ADJUSTING THE WHEEL LOCK (FIGURE 11) FIGURE 11 - REPLACING/ADJUSTING THE...

  • Page 45: Wheel Lock Extension Handle Installation

    Replacing the High/Undermount Wheel Lock Adjusting the High/Undermount Wheel Lock WHEEL LOCK EXTENSION HANDLE INSTALLATION (FIGURE 12) FIGURE 12 - WHEEL LOCK EXTENSION HANDLE INSTALLATION INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS (FIGURE 13) Installing the Anti-tippers...
  • Page 46 WARNING Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged and Adjusting the Anti-tipper Height release buttons fully protruding out of re- lease button holes BEFORE using wheel- chair. FIGURE 13 - INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS...
  • Page 47 HANDRIMS Installing/Replacing Handrims - Spoke Rear Wheels (FIGURE 14) WARNING Tire MUST be deflated before any disas- sembly procedures are performed. FIGURE 14 - INSTALLING/REPLACING/ ADJUSTING HANDRIMS - SPOKE REAR WHEELS WARNING DO NOT inflate tire until it is completely assembled.
  • Page 48 Replacing Non-Projection Handrims - Composite Rear Wheels (FIGURE 15) WARNING Make sure detent pin and locking pins of the quick/quad-release axles are fully re- leased BEFORE operating wheelchair. FIGURE 15 - REPLACING NON-PROJECTION HANDRIMS - COMPOSITE REAR WHEELS Installing/Replacing Optional Projection Handrims- Composite Rear Wheels (FIGURE 16) FIGURE 16 - INSTALLING/REPLACING...

  • Page 49: Seat To Floor Height Determination

    WARNING The following procedure should be per- formed only by an authorized Invacare Dealer or qualified Technician. After adjustments and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened, otherwise injury or damage may occur. SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHT...

  • Page 50: Changing Seat To Floor Height

    CHANGING SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHT Rear Seat to Floor Height Front Seat to Floor Height POSITIONING CASTER HEADTUBES ON THE WHEELCHAIR FRAME. POSITIONING FRONT CASTER ON THE FORK.
  • Page 51 REAR SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHTS...
  • Page 52 FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHTS - ALL MODEL WHEELCHAIRS EXCEPT PRO-SA...
  • Page 53 FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHTS - PRO-SA ONLY L O W E R U P P E R F R A M E F R A M E M O U N T I N G M O U N T I N G HOLES HOLES U P P E R...
  • Page 54 NOTES...

  • Page 55: This Warranty Shall Be Extended To Comply With State/Provincial Laws And Requirements

    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, date of purchase, indicate nature of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number.

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