Procedure 1 - General Guidelines; Operating Information - Invacare Patriot Service Manual

GENERAL GUIDELINES
This Procedure Includes the Following:

Operating Information

OPERATING INFORMATION
Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be performed while the
wheelchair is unoccupied.
DO NOT use the wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (P.S.I.). The recom-
mended tire pressure is listed on the side wall of the tire. DO NOT overinflate the tires.
Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm.
The back height, front caster position, seat-to-floor angle, position of the rear wheels,
correct anti-tippers as well as the end user's disability or end user's physical condition
and capabilities directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one (1)
or any combination of the eight (8) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability.
These adjustments MUST be performed by an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified
technician.
Seat-to-floor heights have specific positions depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel
position, front caster position and seat-to-floor angle. These adjustments MUST be per-
formed by an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified technician.
ANTI-TIPPERS
Anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor angles and/or seat-to-floor heights.
Refer to the chart in INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS in PROCEDURE 7 of this
manual for correct usage and adjustment. If these requirements CANNOT be achieved,
DO NOT use the wheelchair. Contact Invacare Technical Support at 1-800-832-4707.
Any changes to the seat-to-floor angle or seat-to-floor height may require different
anti-tippers.
* NOTE: Refer to the Owner's Manual Part No. 1088909 for
these procedures.
NOTE: When changes to the left hand column occur, follow
across the chart and refer to the
proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair.
GENERAL WARNINGS
SPECIFIC WARNINGS - STABILITY
CHANGES:
Back Height
Front Caster
Seat-to-Floor Angle
Rear Wheels
Anti-Tippers
User Condition
PROCEDURE
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N/A N/A
procedure to maintain the
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