Invacare Recline Owner's Manual
Invacare Recline Owner's Manual

Invacare Recline Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Special Notes

    It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs and seating systems should be trans- ferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry.
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS...
  • Page 4: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 5 REPAIR OR SERVICE INFORMATION Setup of the Electronic Control Unit is to be performed ONLY by authorized Invacare dealers. The final tuning adjustments of the controller may affect other activities of the wheelchair. Damage to the equipment could occur under these circumstances. If any individual other than an authorized Invacare dealer performs any work on these units, the warranty is void.
  • Page 6: Weight Training

    WARNING Use only TSS, SAC, TRSS and TRCM actuator controls to activate the tilt/recline functions. DO NOT USE any other actuator controls. Such devices may result in excess heating and cause damage to the actuator and associated wiring and could cause a fire, death, physical injury or property damage.
  • Page 7: Weight Limitation

    WEIGHT LIMITATION Standard Tilt only, Recline only and Tilt/Recline systems have a weight limitation of 250 lbs. Tilt only, Recline only and Tilt/Recline systems with the heavy duty option have a weight limitation of 350lbs. Never allow items to become trapped between the legrest assemblies, otherwise damage to the power legrest may occur.
  • Page 8 EMI (as of May 1994) (the higher the level, the greater the protection); 2) The immunity level of this product is not known. Modification of any kind to the electronics of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may adversely affect the RFI immunity levels. WARNING...
  • Page 9 SAFETY/HANDLING OF SEATING SYSTEMS/WHEELCHAIRS Stability and Balance WARNING Always wear your seat positioning strap. Coping With Everyday Obstacles A Note to Wheelchair Assistants Percentage of Weight Distribution WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.
  • Page 10 Transferring To/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 to en- gage motor locks to help prevent the wheels from moving.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    SAFETY INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST TROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 12 If such devices are used, Invacare shall not be liable and the warranty is void. A Note About Drive Lock-Out Single Function Toggle Switch INCREASING TILT ANGLE.
  • Page 13 FULL UPRIGHT POSITION FULL TILT POSITION FIGURE 1 - OPERATING TILT ONLY SYSTEMS...
  • Page 14 If such devices are used, Invacare shall not be liable and the warranty is void. A Note About Drive Lock-Out...
  • Page 15 FULL UPRIGHT POSITION FULL RECLINE POSITION FIGURE 1 - OPERATING RECLINE ONLY SYSTEMS...
  • Page 16 VERTICAL POSITION, DO NOT operate the wheelchair. Have the wheelchair serviced by a dealer or qualified technician. Reduced Tilt and Recline limits apply with optional vent tray. See MKIV TRCM operat- ing instructions, part number 1043576. Use only TSS, SAC, TRSS and TRCM actuator controls to activate the tilt/recline functions.
  • Page 17 FULL UPRIGHT POSITION TILT/RECLINE COMBINATION FIGURE 1 - OPERATING TILT/RECLINE SYSTEMS...
  • Page 18 USING THE OPTIONAL VENTILATOR TRAY (FIGURE 1) WARNING Maximum weight capacity for the vent tray is 40 lbs. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur. CAUTION This ventilator tray was designed to hold a ventilator that is approximately 13-inches long, 14-1/ 2-inches wide, and 9-3/4-inches high.
  • Page 19 About Vernier Shear Reduction (VSR) WARNING The relationship between Vernier Shear Re- duction (VSR) and the recline function of the seat- ing system is dependant on the needs of the user and MUST be set and adjusted by a trained au- thorized Invacare Dealer.
  • Page 20 MECHANICAL ELEVATING/ GENIUS LEGRESTS CAUTION DO NOT operate the recline function of the seating system if one (1) or both of the mechanical elevating legrest push rods is bent. Damage to the seating sys- tem may occur.
  • Page 21 FOOTPLATE HEIGHT (FIGURE 3). FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING MECHANICAL ELEVATING LEGRESTS - FOOTPLATE HEIGHT SPEED/HEIGHT. Adjusting Genius Legrests FOOTPLATE HEIGHT (FIGURE 4). FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING GENIUS LEGRESTS - FOOTPLATE HEIGHT/ANGLE FOOTPLATE ANGLE (FIGURE 4). CALFPAD HEIGHT (FIGURE 5). CALFPAD DEPTH (FIGURE 5). FIGURE 5 - ADJUSTING GENIUS LEGRESTS - CALFPAD HEIGHT/DEPTH LEGREST HEIGHT (FIGURE 6).
  • Page 22 FIGURE 6 - ADJUSTING GENIUS LEGRESTS - LEGREST HEIGHT/DEPTH INSTALLING/REMOVING THE POWER LEGRESTS (FIGURE 7) WARNING To prevent personal injury, always verify proper positioning of legs and feet prior to use. Individual user weight may impact the rate of travel for each legrest assembly. If simultaneous operation is desired, select a speed which allows for the most uniform travel.
  • Page 23 ADJUSTING THE POWER LEGRESTS Adjusting the Footplate DO NOT remove heel loops without providing some other adequate means of support, otherwise personal injury may occur. ADJUSTING THE FOOTPLATE HEIGHT (FIGURE 8). OUTSIDE VIEW OF POWERED LEGS FIGURE 8 - ADJUSTING THE FOOTPLATE HEIGHT WARNING INSIDE VIEW OF POWERED LEGS...
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Footplate Angle

    ADJUSTING THE FOOTPLATE DEPTH (FIGURE 9). DETAIL “A” DETAIL “B” FIGURE 9- ADJUSTING THE FOOTPLATE DEPTH ADJUSTING THE FOOTPLATE ANGLE (FIGURES 10). FIGURE 10 - ADJUSTING THE FOOTPLATE ANGLE...
  • Page 25 Adjusting the Calf Pad ADJUSTING THE CALF PAD DEPTH (FIGURE 12). ADJUSTING THE CALF PAD WIDTH (FIGURE 11). BACK VIEW OF LEGREST FIGURE 11 - ADJUSTING THE CALF PAD WIDTH FIGURE 12 - ADJUSTING THE CALF PAD DEPTH...
  • Page 26 ADJUSTING THE CALF PAD HEIGHT (FIGURE 13) FIGURE 13 - ADJUSTING THE CALF PAD HEIGHT Adjusting the Length for Power Legrest (FIGURE 14) FIGURE 14 - ADJUSTING THE LENGTH FOR POWER LEGREST...
  • Page 27 WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or dam- age may result. Make sure armrests are locked securely in place BEFORE using the wheelchair. Pinch points exist on the armrests. RECLINING ARMRESTS Removing Armrests (FIGURE 1) Installing Armrests (FIGURE 1)
  • Page 28 WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - other- wise injury or damage may result. REMOVING/INSTALLING/ ADJUSTING HEADREST (FIGURE 1) Removing Installing DETAIL "A" FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INSTALLING/ ADJUSTING HEADREST Adjusting Headrest Height Adjusting Headrest Depth/Direction REPLACING HEADREST (FIGURE 2)
  • Page 29 ADJUSTING THE EXTENDED ACTIVE ANTI-TIPPERS (FIGURE 1) WARNING Power chairs equipped with ventila- tor tray MUST have extended active anti-tippers installed, otherwise, injury or damage may occur. Power chairs that are NOT equipped with optional ventilator have either the standard anti-tippers or the the optional extended active anti-tippers installed, otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
  • Page 30: Limited Warranty

    In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to Invacare at the address at the bottom of the page. Provide dealer’s name, address, date of purchase, indicate nature of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number.
  • Page 31 NOTES...

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