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Invacare ORBIT Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Invacare ORBIT Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

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ORBIT SEAT OPTION
ON
POWER TIGER BASE
OWNER'S OPERATOR AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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  • Page 1 ORBIT SEAT OPTION POWER TIGER BASE OWNER'S OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Special Notes

    THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of Action 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 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ............................ 2 SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 4 PROCEDURE 1 - DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY ..................5 DISASSEMBLING/ASSEMBLING THE SEAT FRAME TO/FROM THE BASE FRAME ....... 5 PROCEDURE 2 - FRONT RIGGINGS ...................... 7 INSTALLING FOOTRESTS ........................7 ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT ......................

  • Page 4: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS ORBIT SEAT OPTION ON POWER TIGER BASE Overall Width: *23-inches (including joystick) Overall Depth *30-inches (w/o front riggings): Overall Height: *41-inches Seat Width: 10 to 16-inches (in one {1} inch increments) Seat Depth: 10 to 16-inches (in one {1} inch increments)

  • Page 5: Procedure 1 - Disassembly/Assembly

    1. Turn the plungers located on the underside of the WARNING base frame plate until an audible click is heard. See Invacare recommends that Action wheelchair DETAIL "A". users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind 2. Visually inspect the base frame plate to ensure the while in wheelchairs.
  • Page 6 PROCEDURE 1 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY 7. Pull down on quick-release pin to ensure positive lock. B. Install the T-arms. Refer to REMOVING/IN- STALLING THE T-ARMS in PROCEDURE 3 of 8. Install the footrests. Refer to FRONT RIGGINGS in this manual. PROCEDURE 2 of this manual. NOTE: If a seating system is being used on the wheel- 9.

  • Page 7: Procedure 2 - Front Riggings

    FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 2 5. To release the footrest, push the footrest release le- This Procedure Includes the Following: ver inward, rotate footrest outward. Installing Footrests Adjusting Footrest Height ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT Installing 3-inch Extension NOTE: This procedure replaces ADJUSTMENT OF THE Installing/Adjusting the Adjustable Angle Flip-up FOOTREST HEIGHT on page 30 in the Power Tiger Footplate...

  • Page 8: Installing 3-Inch Extension

    PROCEDURE 2 FRONT RIGGINGS 4. Reinstall the socket screw through the mounting holes Locknut Washer (STEP 4) of the footplate and footrest support. (STEP 4) Hex Screw 5. Secure the footplate to the footrest support with the (STEP 4) Footrest coved washer and locknut.

  • Page 9: Replacing Sector Block

    FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 2 2. Slowly turn the nylon adjustment screw in or out until Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Depth the adjustable angle footplate is perpendicular to the Adjustment (FIGURE 5) footrest assembly or the desired inversion or ever- NOTE: Observe the angle of the articulating footplate for sion is obtained.

  • Page 10: Adjusting The Telescoping Front Frame Tubes

    PROCEDURE 2 FRONT RIGGINGS 2. Remove the lower footrest assembly. ADJUSTING THE TELESCOPING 3. Remove the phillips screws, spacers, and locknuts FRONT FRAME TUBES (FIGURE 9) that secure the heel loop to the footrest. CAUTION 4. Slide heel loop over slide tube of footrest assembly. When determining the depth of the telescoping 5.

  • Page 11: Procedure 3 - Arms

    ARMS PROCEDURE 3 6. Adjust the T-arm socket. Refer to ADJUSTING THE This Procedure Includes the Following: T-ARMS in this instruction sheet. Installing the T-arm Sockets 7. Repeat STEPS 2-6 for the opposite side of the wheel- Installing/Removing the T-arms chair.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The T-Arms

    PROCEDURE 3 ARMS T-Arm Release Lever - Unlocked Position T-Arm Inside Screws T-Arm Post Outside T- Arm Post Wheelchair Frame T-Arm Release Locking Lever Lever - Locked (Towards the Position front of the wheelchair.) FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING THE T-ARMS - HEIGHT T-Arm T-Arm Sockets (FIGURE 6) Socket...

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Transfer Assists And/Or Side Guards-T-Arms

    ARMS PROCEDURE 3 2. Remove the phillips bolt and locknut that secure the ADJUSTING THE TRANSFER EXISTING locking lever to the bottom bracket. ASSISTS AND/OR SIDE GUARDS - NOTE: The locking lever is spring loaded. Place your T-ARMS (FIGURE 7) free hand over the locking lever to prevent the parts from 1.

  • Page 14: Removing/Installing Joystick

    PROCEDURE 3 ARMS REMOVING/INSTALLING JOYSTICK Joystick (FIGURE 9) Mounting Front of Bracket 1. Disconnect (unplug) joystick from controller. Wheelchair 2. Cut plastic clips that secure cord to wheelchair frame. T-Arm 3. Rotate release lever to COUNTERCLOCKWISE to Connects to unlock the joystick mounting tube. Controller NOTE: Illustration depicts the locked position of the re- Joystick Mounting...

  • Page 15: Procedure 4 - Back/Seat/Wheel Locks

    BACK/SEAT/WHEELLOCKS PROCEDURE 4 This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing the Locking Mechanism in the Back Back Cane Cane Installing/Removing Stroller Handles Actuator Folding/Unfolding the Back canes Spring Removing/Installing the Seat Pan Angled Portion Locking of Locking Engaging/Disengaging the Wheel Locks Mechanism Mechanism WARNING...

  • Page 16: Folding/Unfolding The Back Canes

    PROCEDURE 4 BACK/SEAT/WHEELLOCKS Rigid Seat Mounting FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE BACK Screws CANES (FIGURE 3) 1. To fold back canes, lift up on actuator pins and fold back canes forward. 2. To unfold back canes, pull back canes up until actua- tor pins are locked in place. NOTE: Actuator pins are locked in place when an au- dible click is heard.

  • Page 17: Procedure 5 - Casters

    CASTERS PROCEDURE 5 3. Torque locknut to 10-foot pounds (120-inch) pounds. This Procedure Includes the Following: 4. Loosen the locknut 1/8 of a turn. Removing/Installing Front Casters 5. Move the caster side to side. Replacing Forks NOTE: If the caster moves side to side, tighten the locknut slightly.

  • Page 18: Procedure 6 - Tilting

    10 RELATIVE TO THE SEAT FRAME, have the limit switch adjusted by Wheelchair an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified techni- Frame cian. Unlocked Position Make sure the occupant of the wheelchair is properly positioned.

  • Page 19: Procedure 7 - Dealer Adjustments - General

    DEALER ADJUSTMENTS - GENERAL PROCEDURE 7 8. Reattach back assembly to the back angle brackets This Procedure Includes the Following: with the EXISTING mounting screws, coved spac- Removing/Installing the Spreader Bar ers, washers, and locknuts. DO NOT OVER- TIGHTEN! Wheelchair will not fold properly. Tighten Changing the Seat Width until a snug fit is provided.

  • Page 20: Changing The Seat Width

    PROCEDURE 7 DEALER ADJUSTMENTS - GENERAL 2. Remove the four (4) mounting screws and four (4) CHANGING THE SEAT WIDTH washers that secure the crossmembers to the seat (FIGURE 2) rails. NOTE: This procedure replaces 12-INCH TO 13-INCH 3. Replace existing spreader bar with NEW spreader SEAT WIDTH ADJUSTMENT, 12-INCH OR 13-INCH bar.

  • Page 21: Removing/Installing/Adjusting The Cable Assembly

    DEALER ADJUSTMENTS - GENERAL PROCEDURE 7 REMOVING/INSTALLING/ Adjusting (FIGURE 4) ADJUSTING THE CABLE ASSEMBLY WARNING Removing/Installing (FIGURE 3) DO NOT operate the tilt-in-space if the lock cyl- inder handles and cables are not properly ad- 1. Remove the seat frame from the base frame. Refer justed to ensure that the lock cylinders lock in to DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY in PROCEDURE 1 place when engaged.

  • Page 22: Removing/Installing/The Cable Assembly From The Release Pedal

    PROCEDURE 7 DEALER ADJUSTMENTS REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REMOVING/INSTALLING THE TILT CABLE ASSEMBLY FROM THE MECHANISM(S) (FIGURE 6) RELEASE PEDAL (FIGURE 5) Removing 1. Rotate cable adjuster COUNTERCLOCKWISE four 1. Remove the seat frame from the base frame. Refer (4) to five (5) times. to DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY in PROCEDURE 1 NOTE: Rotating the cable adjuster COUNTERCLOCK- of this manual.
  • Page 23 DEALER ADJUSTMENTS PROCEDURE 7 l Reinstall the mounting screw, spacer, and DETAIL “A” locknut that secure the bottom of the limit stop plate to the bracket of the tilt mecha- nism. Securely tighten tighten. Mounting Limit Stop B. RIGHT TILT MECHANISM - Install the mount- Mounting Bracket of Seat Plate...

  • Page 24: Procedure 8 - Dealer Adjustments - Stability

    (6) may cause the wheel- BILITY OVERVIEW in this procedure of the manual. chair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by an authorized Invacare 1. Loosen, but do not remove the front mounting screw dealer or qualified technician.

  • Page 25: Changing The Seat Depth

    DEALER ADJUSTMENTS - STABILITY PROCEDURE 8 CHANGING THE SEAT DEPTH (FIGURES 4 AND 5) DO NOT USE NOTE: Before performing this procedure, refer to STA- THESE BILITY OVERVIEW in this procedure of the manual. MOUNTING NOTE: This procedure replaces SEAT DEPTH ADJUST- HOLES MENT on page 49 in the Power Tiger Owner’s Manual, part number 1045938.
  • Page 26 PROCEDURE 8 DEALER ADJUSTMENTS - STABILITY BACK POSITION FOR 16-INCH SEAT DEPTH BACK POSITION FOR 12-INCH SEAT DEPTH WARNING: Rear of Front of Rear of WARNING: Front of Never Use These Mounting Seat Seat Seat Never Use These Mounting Seat Holes for Seat Depth Rail Rail...

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Pivot Point Of The Seat Frame

    DEALER ADJUSTMENTS - STABILITY PROCEDURE 8 ADJUSTING THE PIVOT POINT OF DETAIL “A” THE SEAT FRAME (FIGURES ACCEPTABLE MOUNTING HOLES FOR THE 6 AND 7) ADJUSTABLE PIVOT POINT Front NOTE: Before performing this procedure, refer to STA- Rear Mounting Crossmember BILITY OVERVIEW in this procedure of the manual.
  • Page 28 DEALER ADJUSTMENTS - STABILITY PROCEDURE 8 WARNING DO NOT use any other mounting positions for the adjustable pivot point except for the posi- tions shown below. Otherwise, injury to the occupant may occur Rear of Hole for Wheelchair Front Riggings Front Crossmember of Seat Plate...

  • Page 29: Stability Adjustments Without A Seating System

    DEALER ADJUSTMENTS - STABILITY PROCEDURE 8 STABILITY ADJUSTMENT WITHOUT A SEATING SYSTEM NOTE: ANY seating system attached to this wheel- How to read the Stability charts: chair will require ONE (1) or ALL of the components 1. Find the chart that represents your desired adjust- in the preceding sections of this procedure to be able pivot point.
  • Page 30 PROCEDURE 8 DEALER ADJUSTMENTS - STABILITY STABILITY ADJUSTMENT WITHOUT A SEATING SYSTEM ADJUSTABLE PIVOT POINT POSITION #3 SEAT DEPTH SEAT WIDTH -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110...

  • Page 31: Stability Adjustments With A Kss Seating System

    DEALER ADJUSTMENTS - STABILITY PROCEDURE 8 STABILITY ADJUSTMENT WITH A KSS SEATING SYSTEM ADJUSTABLE PIVOT POINT POSITION #1 SEAT DEPTH -110 -110 -110 -110 -100 -110 -110 -110 -110 -100 -110 -110 -110 -110 -100 -110 -110 -110 -110 -100 -110 -110 -110...
  • Page 32 PROCEDURE 8 DEALER ADJUSTMENTS - STABILITY STABILITY ADJUSTMENT WITH A KSS SEATING SYSTEM ADJUSTABLE PIVOT POINT POSITION #4 SEAT DEPTH -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 -110 ADJUSTABLE PIVOT POINT POSITION #5 SEAT DEPTH...
  • Page 33 NOTES NOTES...
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  • Page 35: Limited Warranty

    WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY...

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