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Invacare 9000 Topaz Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

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Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual
9000 Topaz™Wheelchair
DEALER: This manual MUST be given to
the user of the wheelchair.
USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read
this manual and save for future reference.
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair. USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com...
  • Page 2 APPLICABLE). IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE, INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are available on www.invacare.com. 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair Part No. 1100869...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Folding Wheelchair..........................21 SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING ....22 Safety Inspection Checklists........................22 Inspect/Adjust Initially .........................22 Inspect/Adjust Weekly........................23 Inspect/Adjust Monthly........................23 Inspect/Adjust Periodically.........................23 Troubleshooting ......................24 Maintenance ...............................24 SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS ............25 Installing/Removing Swingaway Footrest Assembly................25 Installing..............................25 Removing ...............................25 Part No. 1100869 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair...
  • Page 4 Installing/Replacing Six or Eight-inch Front Casters and Forks............38 Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube ..................39 Front Caster Mounting Adjustments ....................39 SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS ........40 Installing Anti-Tippers..........................40 Using/Adjusting Wheel Locks........................42 Using Wheel Locks..........................42 Adjusting Wheel locks ........................43 SECTION 10—OPTIONS ..............44 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair Part No. 1100869...
  • Page 5 Repositioning Upper Mounting Bracket ..................49 Safety and Maintenance ........................50 Installing/Removing Push Bar .........................50 Installing Push Bar ..........................50 Removing Push Bar..........................51 Installing/Removing One-Piece Footboard ..................51 Installing..............................51 Removing ...............................52 One Piece Footboard Height Adjustment..................53 LIMITED WARRANTY ..............55 Part No. 1100869 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair...

  • Page 6: Register Your Product

    3. Receive updates with product information, maintenance tips, and industry news. 4. Invacare can contact you or your provider, if servicing is needed on your product. 5. It will enable Invacare to improve product designs based on your input and needs.

  • Page 7: Product Registration Form

    11. User's Year of birth: ______________________________________________________ If at any time you wish not to receive future mailings from us, please contact us at Invacare Corporation, CRM Department, 39400 Taylor Parkway, Elyria, OH 44035, or fax to 877-619-7996 and we will remove you from our mailing list.
  • Page 8 Fold here Fold here Invacare Product Registration Form Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair Part No. 1100869...

  • Page 9: Special Notes

    CHANGE WITHOUT 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 healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.
  • Page 10 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. 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair Part No. 1100869...

  • Page 11: Label Location

    Do not remove label. Replace if damaged P/N 1134890 REV A 08/05 NOTE: 1079203 located on seat rail next to the middle H-block. WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE ANTI-TIP TUBES INSTALLED. REV. 5/98 P/N 60106X144 Part No. 1100869 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair...

  • Page 12: Typical Product Parameters

    TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS 9000 TOPAZ SEAT WIDTH 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 or 30 inches OVERALL WIDTH Seat width plus 8.5 inches SEAT DEPTH 18, 20 inches OVERALL DEPTH 49 inches (WITH RIGGINGS) SEAT-TO-FLOOR 19½, 17½, 15½ inches...

  • Page 13: Section 1-General Guidelines

    Do not sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat rails are fully seated into the side frame H-blocks. DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. Part No. 1100869 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair...

  • Page 14: Weight Training

    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 wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for bodily injury and the warranty will be voided.

  • Page 15: Stability

    Anti-tippers are specific to the different rear wheels and/or seat-to-floor heights. Refer to the chart in Installing Anti-Tippers on page 40 for correct usage and adjustment. If these requirements cannot be achieved, DO NOT use the wheelchair. Contact an Invacare dealer or qualified technician. Any changes to the seat-to-floor angle or seat-to-floor height may require different anti-tippers.

  • Page 16: Section 2-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 encourages each individual to try what works best for him/her in overcoming architectural obstacles that they may encounter.

  • Page 17: Coping With Everyday Obstacles

    Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When reaching, leaning, bending forward, it is important to use the front casters as a tool to maintain stability and balance. Part No. 1100869 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair...

  • Page 18: Reaching, Leaning And Bending Forward

    Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position. Tilting WARNING DO NOT tilt the wheelchair when occupied to traverse curbs or other such obstructions. ALWAYS use curb cuts. Otherwise, injury or damage may result. 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair Part No. 1100869...

  • Page 19: Stairways

    Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an unoccupied 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-hold supports.

  • Page 20: Transferring To And From Other Seats

    DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat rails are fully seated into the side frame H-blocks. Unfolding NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.5. 1. Tilt the wheelchair toward you (raising the opposite wheel and caster off the ground/floor). 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair Part No. 1100869...

  • Page 21: Folding Wheelchair

    CAUTION DO NOT allow upholstery to hang between the cross braces. FIGURE 2.6 Folding Wheelchair 4. Place excess seat upholstery over the armrest. Part No. 1100869 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair...

  • Page 22: Section 3-Safety Inspection/Troubleshooting

    ❑ Check that there is no excessive side movement or binding in the rear wheels when lifted and spun. ❑ Inspect rear wheels for cracked, broken or loose spokes. ❑ Ensure all spokes are uniformly tight. ❑ Inspect handrims for signs of rough edges or peeling. 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair Part No. 1100869...

  • Page 23: Inspect/Adjust Weekly

    ❑ Check that wheel locks are easy to engage. ❑ Ensure that casters are free of debris. ❑ Inspect seat and backs for rips and sagging. ❑ Inspect seat for damaged or missing warning label. Part No. 1100869 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    7. Check seat for damaged or missing warning label. 8. Replace any labels that are missing, worn, or torn. Refer to Label Location on page 11 for a listing of the labels and their locations. 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair Part No. 1100869...

  • Page 25: Section 4-Front Riggings

    1. Push the footrest release lever inward Hinge Plates 2. Rotate swingaway footrest assembly outward. 3. Lift the swingaway footrest assembly FIGURE 4.1 Installing/Removing Swingaway off the hinge pins. Footrest Assembly 4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the other side. Part No. 1100869 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair...

  • Page 26: Swingaway Footrest Height Adjustment

    3. Repeat STEPS 1 and 2 for the other legrest assembly. NOTE: The footplates will be facing each other when locked in place. 4. While sitting in the wheelchair, adjust the legrest to the correct height. Refer to Adjusting Elevating Legrest Assembly on page 27. 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair Part No. 1100869...

  • Page 27: Removing

    2. Slide the Calfpad up or down until the desired position is obtained. 3. Secure the calfpad to the elevating legrest assembly with the two (2) mounting screws. Securely tighten. 4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 to adjust remaining calfpad. Part No. 1100869 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair...

  • Page 28: Raising Elevating Legrest Assembly

    3. Gently, lower user leg and elevating legrest down to desired position. 4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for remaining elevating legrest. Release Lever Lower Legrest Assembly Elevating Legrest FIGURE 4.5 Raising Elevating Legrest Assembly - Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair Part No. 1100869...

  • Page 29: Installing Calf Strap

    NOTE: When securing the heel loop to the footrest assembly, tighten the mounting screw and locknut until the spacer is secure. Bolts Locknuts Mounting Heel Loop Screw Spacer Slide Tube Lower Footrest Assembly Locknut FIGURE 4.7 Heel Loop Replacement Part No. 1100869 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair...

  • Page 30: Section 5-Arms

    A. Flip the height adjustment lever on the front of the armrest to the down (vertical) position. B. Pull the height adjustment lock knob on the rear of the armrest and twist 1/4-turn into the locked position. 4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for other armrest. 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair Part No. 1100869...

  • Page 31: Replacing Desk/Full Length Armrest Pad

    700 lb version of the wheelchair is shown. The armrest pad for the 1000 lb version of the wheelchair is Armrest Assembly replaced the same way. Mounting Screws FIGURE 5.2 Replacing Desk/Full Length Armrest Pad Part No. 1100869 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair...

  • Page 32: Removing Or Replacing Armrest

    700 lb version of the wheelchair is shown. The armrest for the 1000 lb Armrest version of the wheelchair is Release Lever removed/replaced the same way. Arm Socket Arm Socket FIGURE 5.3 Removing or Replacing Armrest 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair Part No. 1100869...

  • Page 33: Section 6-Seat And Back

    NOTE: The following chart determines the number of mounting screws for each seat depth. SEAT DEPTH NUMBER OF SCREWS 18 inch 20 inch Mounting Warning Screws Label Seat Washers Upholstery Wheelchair Frame FIGURE 6.1 Replacing Seat Upholstery Part No. 1100869 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair...

  • Page 34: Replacing Back Upholstery

    4. Reinstall the four (4) mounting screws through the threaded mounting holes of the wheelchair frame and the back cane. Securely tighten. 5. Reinstall the four (4) locknuts. Securely tighten 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair Part No. 1100869...

  • Page 35: Adjusting Seat Depth

    Frame FIGURE 6.3 Adjusting Back Height Adjusting Seat Depth WARNING Adjusting the seat depth of the 9000 Topaz wheelchair must be performed by a qualified technician. Contact dealer/Invacare. Adjusting Seat Width WARNING Adjusting the seat width of the 9000 Topaz wheelchair must be performed by a qualified technician.

  • Page 36: Section 7-Rear Wheels

    4. To reinstall the rear wheel onto the wheelchair, reverse STEP 2. NOTE: Make sure axle spacer is between rear wheel and wheelchair frame. Axle Mounting Locknut Rear Wheel Positions Mounting Screw Axle Spacer Wheelchair Frame FIGURE 7.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair Part No. 1100869...

  • Page 37: Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube

    SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube WARNING Replacement of rear wheel tire or tube MUST be performed by a qualified techni- cian. Part No. 1100869 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair...

  • Page 38: Section 8-Front Casters

    D. Adjust locknuts according to freedom of caster swing. 8. Test wheelchair for maneuverability. 9. Readjust locknuts if necessary. 10. Repeat STEPS 7-9 until correct. 11. Snap dust cover over the locknut and stem. 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair Part No. 1100869...

  • Page 39: Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube

    As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced if necessary. Front Caster Mounting Adjustments WARNING Adjusting front caster mountings MUST be performed by a qualified technician. Contact dealer/Invacare. Part No. 1100869 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair...

  • Page 40: Section 9-Anti-Tippers/Wheel Locks

    Refer to the following charts for correct usage and adjustment. If these requirements cannot be achieved, DO NOT use the wheelchair. Contact an Invacare dealer or qualified technician. Any changes to the seat-to-floor angle or seat-to-floor height may require different anti-tippers. The correct anti-tippers MUST be ordered to maintain a 1½...
  • Page 41 SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS *NOTE: When installing/using anti-tipper 1102146 on the 9000 Topaz Anti-tipper Length wheelchair with a seat-to-floor height of Anti-tipper 15½ inches, the anti-tipper wheels must be pointed up away from the ground/floor. FIGURE 9.1 Anti-Tipper Length 1. Insert the anti-tippers with the anti-tipper wheels positioned according to the...

  • Page 42: Using/Adjusting Wheel Locks

    3. Disengage the wheel locks by reversing STEP 2. DETAIL “A” - PUSH-TO-LOCK MODEL Unlocked Locked Position Position Wheel Lock Handle DETAIL “B” - PULL-TO-LOCK MODEL Locked Unlocked Position Position Wheel Lock Handle FIGURE 9.3 Using Wheel Locks 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair Part No. 1100869...

  • Page 43: Adjusting Wheel Locks

    Otherwise, injury or damage may occur. DETAIL “A” - WHEEL LOCK Socket Screws SHOE ENGAGEMENT Wheel Lock Clamp 3/16 inch Wheelchair Frame Wheel Lock Wheel Lock Shoe Tire Wheel Lock Shoe Rear Wheel FIGURE 9.4 Adjusting Wheel locks Part No. 1100869 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair...

  • Page 44: Section 10-Options

    5. The base cleans easily with any chrome or glass cleaner. The strap can be cleaned with mild soap and water. Strap Base Step Tube Clamp Locknut FIGURE 10.1 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair Part No. 1100869...

  • Page 45: Installing Seat Positioning Strap

    3. Pass the wheel lock extension handle through the loop end of the elastic cord. 4. Slide the wheel lock extension handle on to the wheel lock handle. 5. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the remaining wheel lock. Part No. 1100869 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair...

  • Page 46: Installing/Removing Solid Seat Insert

    Removing 1. Firmly grasp the solid seat insert and lift away from the seat upholstery. Back Canes Solid Seat Insert Seat Rail Seat Rail FIGURE 10.4 Installing/Removing Solid Seat Insert 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair Part No. 1100869...

  • Page 47: Installing/Removing Solid Back Insert

    2. Secure the mounting bracket to the wheelchair frame with the hex screw, spacer and locknut. 3. Telescoping I.V. with O holder only: Secure the top of the telescoping I.V. rod holder to the wheelchair frame with a tie wrap. Part No. 1100869 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair...

  • Page 48: Installing Telescoping I.v. Rod

    5. Secure the lower mounting bracket to the wheelchair frame by securely tightening the two (2) hex screws and locknuts on the mounting bracket. 6. Loosen the adjustment knob and position the IV rod to the desired height and securely tighten the adjustment knob. 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair Part No. 1100869...

  • Page 49: Repositioning Upper Mounting Bracket

    4. Firmly grasp the height adjustment assembly and pull to remove from the outer tube. 5. Slide the upper mounting bracket up off the outer tube. 6. Rotate the upper mounting bracket 180° and reinstall onto the outer tube. 7. Reverse STEPS 1-5 to reassemble the telescoping I.V. rod. Part No. 1100869 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair...

  • Page 50: Safety And Maintenance

    Installing/Removing Push Bar NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.9. NOTE: The 9000 Topaz is folded for either storage or transporting. The push bar must be removed before folding the wheelchair. Installing Push Bar 1.

  • Page 51: Removing Push Bar

    A. Push the footrest release lever inward. B. Rotate swingaway footrest assembly outward. C. Lift the swingaway footrest assembly off of the hinge pins. D. Repeat STEPS A-C for the other footrest assembly. Part No. 1100869 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair...

  • Page 52: Removing

    Release Lever Footboard Support Left Footboard Release Lever Support Assembly Hinge Pins Footboard Clips Hinge Plates End Cap Hinge Left Lower Pins Footboard Right Footboard Support Tube Support Assembly Footboard FIGURE 10.10 Installing/Removing One-Piece Footboard 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair Part No. 1100869...

  • Page 53: One Piece Footboard Height Adjustment

    5. Repeat STEPS 2-4 to adjust the remaining footboard support assembly. 6. Reinstall the footboard support assembly. Refer to Installing/Removing One-Piece Footboard on page 51. Upper Footboard Supports Locknuts Lower Footboard Tube Bolts Locknuts Lower Footboard tube Footboard FIGURE 10.11 One Piece Footboard Height Adjustment Part No. 1100869 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair...
  • Page 54 SECTION 10—OPTIONS NOTES 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair Part No. 1100869...

  • Page 55: Limited Warranty

    Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the seller’s invoice required for coverage under this warranty. Invacare warrants the upholstered materials (seat, back and...
  • Page 56 Invacare Corporation Canada One Invacare Way 570 Matheson Blvd E Unit 8 Invacare, the Medallion design, and Yes, Elyria, Ohio USA Mississauga Ontario you can. are registered trademarks of 44036-2125 L4Z 4G4 Canada Invacare Corporation. 800-333-6900 800-668-5324 Topaz is a trademark of Invacare Corporation.

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