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  • Page 1 Instructions ORBIT SERVICE MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Special Notes

    TICE. 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 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE: The information in this service manual applies to the Tilt-in-Space and the non Tilt-in-Space Orbit wheelchairs. SPECIAL NOTES ..........2 PROCEDURE 7 - REAR WHEELS ..... 47 ADJUSTING THE WHEELBASE LENGTH ..47 SAFETY SUMMARY ..........

  • Page 4: Safety Summary

    NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall NOT be liable for bodily injury and the warranty will be voided immediately.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    Shipping Weight (Approx.): 45 lbs. NOTE: Invacare recommends that rear seat-to-floor height be AT LEAST 3/8-inch shorter than front seat-to-floor height. Otherwise a forward seat dump can occur. The rear seat-to-floor heights are based on pneumatic tires or pneumatic tires with flat free inserts. If wheelchair is equipped with urethane tires, subtract 1/4-inch from the measurements listed above.

  • Page 6: Packaging

    HANDLING UNPACKING INSPECTION 1. Check for any obvious damage to the carton or 1. Examine exterior of the Orbit for nicks, dents, its contents. If damage is evident, notify your scratches or other damages. Inspect all compo- Dealer/Carrier. nents. If damage is evident, notify your Dealer/ Carrier.

  • Page 7: Safety Inspection Checklist

    SAFETY INSPECTION CHECK LIST SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST NOTE: Twice a year take your wheelchair to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. To operate properly and safely, your wheelchair must be cared for just like any other vehicle.

  • Page 8: Troubleshooting

    PROCEDURES 5. If tires are pneumatic, recommended tire pressure 1. Before using your Orbit, make sure all nuts and is listed on the side wall of the tire. bolts are tight. Check all parts for damage or wear and replace.

  • Page 9: Procedure 1 - General Guidelines

    GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL WARNINGS These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. After adjustments and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened. CAUTION DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to frame tubing.

  • Page 10: Procedure 2 - Disassembly

    (FIGURE 1) manual. WARNING 2. If so equipped, unfold cantilever arms. Refer to US- Invacare recommends that wheelchair ING/INSTALLING/HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT/COR- users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind RESPONDING ARM ADJUSTMENT TO BACK while in wheelchairs. As of this date, the Depart-...
  • Page 11 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 2 11. Pull down on quick-release pin to ensure positive W W W W W ARNING ARNING ARNING ARNING ARNING lock. Make sure the locking pins of the quick-release NOTE: If a seating system is being used on the wheel- pin are fully released BEFORE operating the wheel- chair, refer to the seating system Owner's Manual for chair.

  • Page 12: Frame

    PROCEDURE 3 BACK 5. If the wheelchair is equipped with cantilever arms This Procedure Includes the Following: refer to CORRESPONDING ARM ADJUSTMENT Changing the Back Angle TO BACK ANGLE OF THE CANTILEVER ARMS Corresponding Arm Adjustment to Back Angle in this PROCEDURE of the manual. NOTE: If the wheelchair has become less stable CHANGING THE BACK ANGLE after changing the back angle, reposition the rear...

  • Page 13: Corresponding Arm Adjustment

    BACK PROCEDURE 3 CORRESPONDING ARM 3. Refer to FIGURE 3 to determine the mounting hole in the adjustment plate that will be used to ADJUSTMENT TO BACK ANGLE correspond to the back angle. (FIGURE 3) NOTE: Back angles of 105 and 110 will use the NOTE: This adjustment is recommended if the back...

  • Page 14: Procedure 4 - Seat

    0 tilt minimum and 45 tilt maximum will not be obtainable. Tilt-in-Space Orbit (FIGURE 1) 8. Remove the mounting screw(s) and locknuts that 1. Determine your desired seat-to-floor height. Refer secure the lower portion of the tilt mechanism(s) to to SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT in PROCEDURE 9 the mounting bracket(s) of the top front crossmember.
  • Page 15 Washer (STEPS 5, 7) 8, 12) (STEPS 9, 11) Mounting Screw Tilt Mechanism (STEP 8, 12) Mounting Top Front Bracket Mounting Screw (STEP 8) Crossmember (STEPS 9,11) (STEPS 8, 9) FIGURE 1 - ADJUSTING THE SEAT HEIGHT - TILT-IN-SPACE ORBIT...
  • Page 16 (STEPS 5,7) position (STEPS 4,9) Base Frame (STEP 5) LOW position MIDDLE position Locknut HIGH position (STEPS 4,9) Mounting Mounting Non-Tilt Rods Screw Screw (STEPS 4,8,9) (STEPS 5,7) (STEPS 4,9) FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING THE SEAT HEIGHT - NON-TILT-IN-SPACE ORBIT...

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Seat Depth

    SEAT PROCEDURE 4 ADJUSTING THE SEAT DEPTH NOTE: Make sure the back angle plates are at the same angle BEFORE using the wheelchair. (FIGURES 3, 4 AND 5) BACK POSITION FOR 16-INCH SEAT DEPTH NOTE: Refer to Procedure 1 - General Guidelines which include GENERAL and SPECIFIC WARNINGS WARNING: Rear of...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Pivot Point Of The Seat Frame

    PROCEDURE 4 SEAT WARNING BACK POSITION FOR 12-INCH SEAT DEPTH WARNING: For FRONT crossmember use ONLY mounting Rear of Front of Never Use These Mounting holes one (1) through five (5). For REAR Seat Seat Holes for Seat Depth crossmember use ONLY mounting holes eight Rail Rail (8) through twelve (12).

  • Page 19: Procedure 5 - Changing The Width

    CHANGING THE WIDTH OF THE TILT-IN-SPACE ORBIT NOTE: The Orbit wheelchair has a unique feature enabling the user to position a wider seat frame onto a much narrower base frame or vice versa. The following steps were developed to provide assistance in successfully determining and changing the orbit into the desired configuration.
  • Page 20 PROCEDURE 5 CHANGING THE WIDTH STEP 3: Determine the statement that corresponds with your desired change. Then, within that section, determine if a change in the base frame width is desired. Continue to follow that row all the way over to the right column. This will tell you which sections in this procedure need to be followed to complete your width change.
  • Page 21 CHANGING THE WIDTH - SECTION A PROCEDURE 5 SECTION A - CHANGING THE 4. Remove the four (4) mounting screws and four (4) locknuts that secure the seat plate to the WIDTH OF THE SEAT FRAME crossmembers. (FIGURE 1) 5. Secure the seat plate to the NEW crossmembers NOTE: Refer to Procedure 1 - General Guidelines with the existing four (4) mounting screws and lock- which include GENERAL and SPECIFIC WARNINGS...
  • Page 22 PROCEDURE 5 CHANGING THE WIDTH - SECTION B SECTION B - CHANGING THE 4. Remove the mounting screw(s), and locknut(s) that secures the lower portion of the tilt WIDTH OF THE SEAT FRAME mechanism(s) to the mounting bracket(s). Place (SMALL TO LARGE OR VICE tilt mechanism(s) aside.
  • Page 23 CHANGING THE WIDTH - SECTION B PROCEDURE 5 Seat Plate Washer Locknut Assembly (STEPS 3,8) (STEPS 3,8) (STEPS 3,8) Locknut (STEPS 4,7) Spacer (STEPS 3,8) Upper Portion of Tilt Mechanism (STEPS 3,8) Mounting Screw (STEPS 3,8) Lower Portion of Tilt Mechanism Mounting Screw (STEPS 4,7) (STEPS 4,7)
  • Page 24 PROCEDURE 5 CHANGING THE WIDTH - SECTION B Mounting Screw (STEPS 3,8) Seat Plate Assembly Locknuts (STEPS 3,8) (STEPS 3,8) Mounting Screw (STEPS 4,7) Upper Portion of Tilt Mechanism (STEPS 3,8) Mounting Screw Locknut (STEPS 3,8) (STEPS Lower 4,7) Portion Mounting Screw of Tilt (STEPS 4,7)
  • Page 25 CHANGING THE WIDTH - SECTION C PROCEDURE 5 SECTION C - CHANGING THE NOTE: Note the position of the adjustable height pivot tube to maintain the same seat height. See FIGURE 4 - WIDTH OF THE SEAT FRAME DETAIL "A" . (SMALL TO LARGE OR VICE VERSA) 6.
  • Page 26 PROCEDURE 5 CHANGING THE WIDTH - SECTION C DETAIL "A" NOTE: Note the angle of the mounting bracket(s) on the top crossmember (up or down) and the number of holes showing on the adjustable height pivot tubes. Match to one of the illustrations in DETAIL "A" for proper reinstallation.
  • Page 27 CHANGING THE WIDTH - SECTION C PROCEDURE 5 Seat Plate Assembly Washer Top Front Mounting Screw Locknut (STEPS 6, 7) (STEPS 8, 12) Crossmember (STEP 6) (STEPS (STEPS 8, 12) 8, 12) Base Frame Locknuts (STEPS 6, 7) (STEP 6) Mounting Bracket Mounting Screw (STEPS 8, 12)
  • Page 28 PROCEDURE 5 CHANGING THE WIDTH-SECTION C DUAL TILT MECHANISMS (FIGURES 6 NOTE: Note the position of the top front crossmember AND 7). for proper reinstallation of the NEW top front 1. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to REMOVING/IN- crossmember. FIGURE 6 - DETAIL "A" shows the rela- STALLING THE REAR WHEELS in PROCEDURE tionship between the adjustable height pivot tubes and the angle of the mounting bracket.
  • Page 29 CHANGING THE WIDTH - SECTION C PROCEDURE 5 DETAIL "A" NOTE: Note the angle of the mounting bracket(s) on the top crossmember (up or down) and the number of holes showing on the adjustable height pivot tubes. Match to one of the illustrations in DETAIL "A" for proper reinstallation.
  • Page 30 CHANGING THE WIDTH - SECTION C PROCEDURE 5 Seat Plate Assembly Mounting Screw Locknuts Top Front (STEPS 6, 7) (STEP 6) (STEPS 8, 12 ) Crossmember (STEPS 8, 12 ) Washers Base Frame (STEPS Locknuts (STEPS 6, 7) 8, 12 ) (STEP 6) Mounting Mounting...
  • Page 31 CHANGING THE WIDTH - SECTION D PROCEDURE 5 SECTION D - CHANGING THE 7. Remove the mounting screws and locknuts that secure the seat plate assembly to the base WIDTH OF THE BASE FRAME frame. (SMALL SEAT FRAME) 8. Lift the seat plate assembly off and set aside. Disassembly of the Base Frame 9.
  • Page 32 PROCEDURE 5 CHANGING THE WIDTH - SECTION D DETAIL "A" NOTE: Note the angle of the mounting bracket(s) on the top crossmember (up or down) and the number of holes showing on the adjustable height pivot tubes. Match to one of the illustrations in DETAIL "A" for proper reinstallation.
  • Page 33 CHANGING THE WIDTH - SECTION D PROCEDURE 5 Seat Plate Mounting Screw Assembly (STEP 7) Washer (STEPS 7, 8) Top Front (STEPS 9, 13) Crossmember Locknut (STEPS 9, 13) (STEPS 9, 13) Base Frame (STEPS 7, 8) Mounting Locknuts Bracket (STEP 7) STEPS 9, 13) Mounting Screw...
  • Page 34 PROCEDURE 5 CHANGING THE WIDTH - SECTION E SECTION E - CHANGING THE 8. Lift the seat plate assembly off and set aside (FIGURE 11). WIDTH OF THE BASE FRAME 9. Remove the mounting screws and locknuts (LARGE SEAT FRAME) which secures the mounting brackets to the top NOTE: Refer to Procedure 1 - General Guidelines front crossmember (FIGURE 11).
  • Page 35 CHANGING THE WIDTH - SECTION E PROCEDURE 5 DETAIL "A" NOTE: Note the angle of the mounting brackets on the top crossmember (up or down) and the number of holes showing on the adjustable height pivot tubes. Match to one of the illustrations in DETAIL "A" for proper reinstallation.
  • Page 36 PROCEDURE 5 CHANGING THE WIDTH - SECTION E Seat Plate Assembly Mounting Screw Locknut Top Front (STEPS 7, 8) (STEP 7) (STEPS 9, 13) Crossmember (STEPS 9, 13) Washers (STEPS 9, 13) Locknuts (STEP 7) Mounting Bracket Mounting Screws (STEPS 9, 13) (STEPS 9, 13) Base Frame (STEPS 7, 8)
  • Page 37 SECTION F - REASSEMBLY OF 6. Secure the upper portion of the tilt mechanism(s) to the underside of the seat plate assembly with THE TILTING ORBIT (FIGURE 12) the mounting screw(s), washer, spacers, and locknut(s). Securely tighten. NOTE: Refer to Procedure 1 - General Guidelines...
  • Page 38 Upper Portion of (STEP 2) (STEP 6) Tilt Mechanism (STEP 6) Locknuts (STEP 2) Lower Portion of Tilt Mechanism Mounting (STEP 1) Screw (STEP 2) Mounting Bracket Mounting (STEP 1) Tilt Screw Mechanisms (STEP 1) FIGURE 12 -REASSEMBLY OF THE TILTING ORBIT...

  • Page 39: Changing The Width Of The Non-Tilt-In-Space Orbit

    CHANGING THE WIDTH OF THE NON-TILT-IN-SPACE ORBIT NOTE: The Orbit wheelchair has a unique feature enabling the user to position a wider seat frame onto a much narrower base frame or vice versa. The following steps were developed to provide assistance in successfully deter- mining and changing the orbit into the desired configuration.
  • Page 40 (STEP 2, 6) Seat Plate (STEPS 4, 5) Mounting Screws Mounting (STEP 4, 5) Screws NOTE: The back angle (STEPS 4, 5) plates are not shown for clarity FIGURE 1 - CHANGING THE WIDTH OF THE SEAT FRAME FOR THE NON-TILT-IN-SPACE ORBIT...
  • Page 41 6. Lift the seat plate assembly off and set aside (FIGURE 11). BASE FRAME - NON-TILT-IN- 7. Remove the mounting screws, washers, and SPACE ORBIT locknuts which secures the mounting brackets NOTE: Refer to Procedure 1 - General Guidelines to the top front crossmember (FIGURE 11).
  • Page 42 PROCEDURE 5 CHANGING THE WIDTH DETAIL "A" NOTE: Note the angle of the mounting brackets on the top crossmember (up or down) and the number of holes showing on the adjustable height pivot tubes. Match to one of the illustrations in DETAIL "A" for proper reinstallation. LOW POSITION MIDDLE POSITION HIGH POSITION...
  • Page 43 CHANGING THE WIDTH PROCEDURE 5 Seat Plate Assembly Mounting Screw Locknut Top Front (STEPS 5,6) (STEP 5) (STEPS 7,11) Crossmember (STEPS 7,11) Washers (STEPS 7,11) Locknuts (STEP 5) Mounting Bracket Mounting Screws (STEPS 4,7,11) (STEPS 7, 11) Base Frame (STEP 5) Mounting Screw (STEP 5) Mounting Screws...
  • Page 44 Locknut Mounting (STEP2) HIGH Screw position (STEP 2) Base Frame LOW position MIDDLE position Locknut HIGH position (STEP 2) Mounting Mounting Non-Tilt Rods Screw Screw (STEP 2) (STEP2) (STEP 2) FIGURE 1 - ADJUSTING THE SEAT HEIGHT - NON-TILT-IN-SPACE ORBIT...

  • Page 45: Additional Width Adjustments

    THE SEAT PLATE ASSEMBLY Assembly (FIGURE 2) NOTE: The width of the seat plate can only be changed when changing the width of the Orbit. Re- fer to CHANGING THE WIDTH OF THE ORBIT in PROCEDURE 5 of this manual.

  • Page 46: Procedure 6 - Casters

    PROCEDURE 6 CASTERS CASTER HEADTUBE MOUNTING This Procedure Includes the Following: ADJUSTMENTS (FIGURE 2) Repositioning Front Caster Assemblies Adjustment of the Caster Headtubes NOTE: Depending on the seat-to-floor height required, it may be necessary to reposition the caster headtube on Caster Headtube Mounting Adjustments the wheelchair frame to an upper or lower position.

  • Page 47: Procedure 7 - Rear Wheels

    REAR WHEELS PROCEDURE 7 4. Secure the axle mounting plate and mounting This Procedure Includes the Following: support bracket to the wheelchair frame with the Adjusting the Wheelbase Length two (2) mounting screws, four (4) washers, and Adjusting the Wheelbase Width two (2) locknuts.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Wheelbase Width

    PROCEDURE 7 REAR WHEELS ADJUSTING THE WHEELBASE 6. Repeat STEPS 1-5 for the opposite side of the wheelchair. WIDTH (FIGURE 2) NOTE: Make sure the number of threads showing be- NOTE: Refer to Procedure 1 - General Guidelines yond the outside jam nut is the SAME for both rear which include GENERAL and SPECIFIC WARNINGS wheels.

  • Page 49: Converting From A 12-Inch Rear Wheel To A 20, 22, Or 24-Inch Rear Wheel Or Vice Versa

    REAR WHEELS PROCEDURE 7 8. Secure axle bushing to axle mounting plate with 11. Adjust anti-tippers. Refer to ADJUSTING THE washer and outside jam nut. Securely tighten. ANTI-TIPPERS in PROCEDURE 8 of the owner's manual, part number 1073955. 9. Reinstall the rear wheel from the wheelchair. Re- fer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR NOTE: The orientation of the axle mounting plate WHEELS in PROCEDURE 7 of the owner's...
  • Page 50 PROCEDURE 7 REAR WHEELS 9. Secure the axle mounting plate and support mount- NOTE: Make sure the number of threads showing be- ing bracket to the wheelchair frame with the two (2) yond the outside jam nut is the SAME for both rear wheels. mounting screws, washers, and locknuts.

  • Page 51: Procedure 8 - Tilt In Space

    TILT IN SPACE PROCEDURE 8 WARNING This Procedure Includes the Following: When reinstalling the cable assembly, en- Removing/Installing/Adjusting the Cable sure that there are 4-6 threads exposed Assembly beyond the front cap screw for proper operation of the tilt mechanism. Removing/Installing the Cable Assembly from the Release Pedal 8.

  • Page 52: Removing/Installing The Cable Assembly From The Release Pedal

    PROCEDURE 8 TILT IN SPACE Adjusting the Cable Assembly REMOVING/INSTALLING THE (FIGURE 4) CABLE ASSEMBLY FROM THE RELEASE PEDAL (FIGURE 5) WA R N I N G DO NOT operate the tilt-in-space if the lock 1. If necessary, rotate cable adjuster COUNTER- cylinder handles and cables are not prop- CLOCKWISE four (4) to five (5) times.

  • Page 53: Removing/Installing The Tilt Mechanism(S)

    TILT IN SPACE PROCEDURE 8 Dual Tilt Mechanism (FIGURE 7) REMOVING/INSTALLING THE TILT MECHANISM(S) 1. Remove the seat frame from the base frame. Refer to PROCEDURE 1-TRANSPORTING in this Single Tilt Mechanism (FIGURE 6) manual. 1. Remove the seat frame from the base frame. Refer 2.

  • Page 54: Repositioning The Release Pedal

    PROCEDURE 8 TILT IN SPACE REPOSITIONING THE RELEASE Washers Locknuts PEDAL (FIGURE 8) 1. Remove the two (2) locknuts and washers that se- cure the release pedal assembly to the wheelchair frame. WARNING When repositioning the release pedal, DO NOT move the axle plate position. The seat height, seat depth, back angle, pivot point of seat frame, seating system, caster position, size and position of the...

  • Page 55: Seat To Floor

    ANTERIOR TILT/SEAT-TO-FLOOR PROCEDURE 9 LIMIT STOP This Procedure includes the following: Anterior Tilt Changing Seat-to-Floor Height Screw Rear Wheel, Caster Size, Caster Fork, Axle Bushing Position, Pivot Tube Position, and Headtube Position for: 15-1/2 - inch Seat-to-Floor Height 16-1/2 - inch Seat-to-Floor Height 17-1/2 - inch Seat-to-Floor Height 18-1/2 - inch Seat-to-Floor Height 19-1/2 - inch Seat-to-Floor Height...

  • Page 56: 15-1/2-Inch Seat-To-Floor Height

    PROCEDURE 9 SEAT-TO-FLOOR Seat Seat -to- -to- Floor Floor Height Height FIGURE 2 - SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT DETERMINATION 15-1/2 - INCH SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT NOTE: Seat-to-Floor heights are approximate to + 1/4 inch. 12-Inch Rear Wheel, 5-Inch Caster 3-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE NON-TILT ROD AXLE BUSHING POSITION...
  • Page 57 SEAT-TO-FLOOR PROCEDURE 9 16-1/2 - INCH SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT (CONTINUED) NOTE: Seat-to-Floor heights are approximate to + 1/4 inch. 20-Inch Rear Wheel, 5-Inch Caster 3-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE NON-TILT ROD AXLE BUSHING POSITION POSITION POSITION POSITION -OR- 3-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE NON-TILT ROD AXLE BUSHING...
  • Page 58 PROCEDURE 9 SEAT-TO-FLOOR 16-1/2 - INCH SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT (CONTINUED) NOTE: Seat-to-Floor heights are approximate to + 1/4 inch. 22-Inch Rear Wheel, 6-Inch Caster 3-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE NON-TILT ROD AXLE BUSHING POSITION POSITION POSITION POSITION 17-1/2 - INCH SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT NOTE: Seat-to-Floor heights are approximate to + 1/4 inch.

  • Page 59: 17-1/2-Inch Seat-To-Floor Height

    SEAT-TO-FLOOR PROCEDURE 9 17-1/2 - INCH SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT (CONTINUED) NOTE: Seat-to-Floor heights are approximate to + 1/4 inch. 22-Inch Rear Wheel, 5-Inch Caster 3-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE NON-TILT ROD AXLE BUSHING POSITION POSITION POSITION POSITION -OR- 3-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE NON-TILT ROD AXLE BUSHING...
  • Page 60 PROCEDURE 9 SEAT-TO-FLOOR 17-1/2 - INCH SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT (CONTINUED) NOTE: Seat-to-Floor heights are approximate to + 1/4 inch. 22-Inch Rear Wheel, 6-Inch Caster 5-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE NON-TILT ROD AXLE BUSHING POSITION POSITION POSITION POSITION 24-Inch Rear Wheel, 6-Inch Caster 5-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE...

  • Page 61: 18-1/2-Inch Seat-To-Floor Height

    SEAT-TO-FLOOR PROCEDURE 9 18-1/2 - INCH SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT NOTE: Seat-to-Floor heights are approximate to + 1/4 inch. 20-Inch Rear Wheel, 5-Inch Caster 3-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE NON-TILT ROD AXLE BUSHING POSITION POSITION POSITION POSITION 22-Inch Rear Wheel, 5-Inch Caster 3-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE...
  • Page 62 PROCEDURE 9 SEAT-TO-FLOOR 18-1/2 - INCH SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT (CONTINUED) NOTE: Seat-to-Floor heights are approximate to + 1/4 inch. 20-Inch Rear Wheel, 6-Inch Caster 5-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE NON-TILT ROD AXLE BUSHING POSITION POSITION POSITION POSITION -OR- 5-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE NON-TILT ROD AXLE BUSHING...
  • Page 63 SEAT-TO-FLOOR PROCEDURE 9 18-1/2 - INCH SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT (CONTINUED) NOTE: Seat-to-Floor heights are approximate to + 1/4 inch. 24-Inch Rear Wheel, 6-Inch Caster 5-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE NON-TILT ROD AXLE BUSHING 1-INCH SPACER POSITION POSITION POSITION POSITION 12-Inch Rear Wheel, 8-Inch Caster 8-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE...

  • Page 64: 19-1/2-Inch Seat-To-Floor Height

    PROCEDURE 9 SEAT-TO-FLOOR 19-1/2 - INCH SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT NOTE: Seat-to-Floor heights are approximate to + 1/4 inch. 22-Inch Rear Wheel, 5-Inch Caster 3-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE NON-TILT ROD AXLE BUSHING 1-INCH SPACER POSITION POSITION POSITION POSITION 24-Inch Rear Wheel, 5-Inch Caster 3-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE...
  • Page 65 SEAT-TO-FLOOR PROCEDURE 9 19-1/2 - INCH SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT (CONTINUED) NOTE: Seat-to-Floor heights are approximate to + 1/4 inch. 24-Inch Rear Wheel, 6-Inch Caster 5-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE NON-TILT ROD AXLE BUSHING POSITION POSITION POSITION POSITION -OR- 5-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE NON-TILT ROD AXLE BUSHING...
  • Page 66 PROCEDURE 9 SEAT-TO-FLOOR 19-1/2 - INCH SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT (CONTINUED) NOTE: Seat-to-Floor heights are approximate to + 1/4 inch. 20-Inch Rear Wheel, 8-Inch Caster 8-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE NON-TILT ROD AXLE BUSHING POSITION POSITION POSITION POSITION 22-Inch Rear Wheel, 8-Inch Caster 8-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE...

  • Page 67: 20-1/2-Inch Seat-To-Floor Height

    SEAT-TO-FLOOR PROCEDURE 9 20-1/2 - INCH SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT NOTE: Seat-to-Floor heights are approximate to + 1/4 inch. 12-Inch Rear Wheel, 6-Inch Caster 5-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE NON-TILT ROD AXLE BUSHING 1-INCH SPACER POSITION POSITION POSITION POSITION 20-Inch Rear Wheel, 6-Inch Caster 5-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE...
  • Page 68 PROCEDURE 9 SEAT-TO-FLOOR 20-1/2 - INCH SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT (CONTINUED) NOTE: Seat-to-Floor heights are approximate to + 1/4 inch. 12-Inch Rear Wheel, 8-Inch Caster 8-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE NON-TILT ROD AXLE BUSHING POSITION POSITION POSITION POSITION 20-Inch Rear Wheel, 8-Inch Caster 8-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE...

  • Page 69: 21-1/2-Inch Seat-To-Floor Height

    SEAT-TO-FLOOR PROCEDURE 9 21-1/2 - INCH SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT NOTE: Seat-to-Floor heights are approximate to + 1/4 inch. 12-Inch Rear Wheel, 8-Inch Caster 8-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE NON-TILT ROD AXLE BUSHING POSITION POSITION POSITION POSITION 20-Inch Rear Wheel, 8-Inch Caster, 8-INCH FORK HEADTUBE PIVOT TUBE...
  • Page 70 PROCEDURE 10 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS 1. Review and understand the allowable adjust- This Procedure includes the following: ments for the adjustable pivot point, axle mount- Adjustments for the Adjustable Pivot Point ing plate, seat depth, and back angle located on the following pages. Adjustments for the Axle Mounting Position NOTE: These charts were developed with the Adjustments for the Seat Depth...

  • Page 71: Adjustments For The Adjustable Pivot Point

    STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS PROCEDURE 10 ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE ADJUSTABLE PIVOT POINT Rear Crossmember Front Crossmember of Seat Plate of Seat Plate Rear of Hole for Wheelchair Front Riggings 12 11 10 9 8 5 4 3 2 1 NOTE: Do Not use Mounting Mounting Front...

  • Page 72: Adjustments For The Axle Mounting Position

    PROCEDURE 10 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE AXLE MOUNTING PLATE AXLE MOUNTING PLATE POSITION 4 AXLE MOUNTING PLATE POSITION 1 NEVER USE THIS MOUNTING POSITION FOR THE AXLE MOUNTING PLATE. THIS IS FOR CROSSMEMBERS ONLY Front of Rear of Front of Rear of Wheelchair Wheelchair...

  • Page 73: Adjustments For The Seat Depth

    STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS PROCEDURE 10 SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTMENTS BACK POSITION FOR 16-INCH SEAT DEPTH BACK POSITION FOR 12-INCH SEAT DEPTH WARNING:Never Use Front of Rear of Front of Rear of WARNING:Never Use These Mounting Holes Seat Seat Seat Seat These Mounting Holes Rail Rail Rail...

  • Page 74: Adjustments For The Back Angle

    PROCEDURE 10 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS BACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENTS Back Plate Back Plate Back Plate Back Plate Back Plate Back Plate Back Plate ADJUSTABLE SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS LOWEST POSITION MIDDLE POSITION Adjustable Height Adjustable Wheelchair Pivot Tube Height Frame Pivot Tube HIGHEST POSITION Top Front Crossmember Adjustable...

  • Page 75: Stability Adjustment Withouta Seating System

    STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS PROCEDURE 10 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS WITHOUT A SEATING SYSTEM ANY SIZE REAR WHEELS; ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT SEAT - HIGHEST POSITION ADJUSTABLE PIVOT AXLE MOUNTING SEAT DEPTH ALLOWABLE POINT POSITION PLATE POSITION BACK ANGLES POSITION #1 POSITION #6 10-INCH -110 POSITION #1 POSITION #6 11-INCH -110...
  • Page 76 PROCEDURE 10 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS WITHOUT A SEATING SYSTEM ANY SIZE REAR WHEELS; ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT SEAT - HIGHEST POSITION ADJUSTABLE PIVOT AXLE MOUNTING SEAT DEPTH ALLOWABLE POINT POSITION PLATE POSITION BACK ANGLES POSITION #1 POSITION #3 10-INCH -110 POSITION #1 POSITION #3 11-INCH -105...
  • Page 77 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS PROCEDURE 10 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS WITHOUT A SEATING SYSTEM ANY SIZE REAR WHEELS; ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT SEAT - HIGHEST POSITION ADJUSTABLE PIVOT AXLE MOUNTING SEAT DEPTH ALLOWABLE POINT POSITION PLATE POSITION BACK ANGLES POSITION #2 POSITION #5 10-INCH POSITION #2 POSITION #5 11-INCH -110...
  • Page 78 PROCEDURE 10 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS WITHOUT A SEATING SYSTEM ANY SIZE REAR WHEELS; ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT SEAT - HIGHEST POSITION SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTABLE PIVOT AXLE MOUNTING ALLOWABLE POINT POSITION PLATE POSITION BACK ANGLES POSITION #2 POSITION #2 10-INCH POSITION #2 POSITION #2 11-INCH -100...
  • Page 79 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS PROCEDURE 10 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS WITHOUT A SEATING SYSTEM ANY SIZE REAR WHEELS; ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT SEAT - HIGHEST POSITION ADJUSTABLE PIVOT AXLE MOUNTING SEAT DEPTH ALLOWABLE POINT POSITION PLATE POSITION BACK ANGLES POSITION #3 POSITION #4 10-INCH POSITION #3 POSITION #4 11-INCH POSITION #3...
  • Page 80 PROCEDURE 10 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS WITHOUT A SEATING SYSTEM ANY SIZE REAR WHEELS; ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT SEAT - HIGHEST POSITION S S S S S T T T T T A A A A A ADJUSTABLE PIVOT AXLE MOUNTING ALLOWABLE SEAT DEPTH T DEPTH T DEPTH...
  • Page 81 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS PROCEDURE 10 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS WITHOUT A SEATING SYSTEM ANY SIZE REAR WHEELS; ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT SEAT - HIGHEST POSITION S S S S S T T T T T ADJUSTABLE PIVOT AXLE MOUNTING ALLOWABLE T DEPTH T DEPTH A A A A A SEAT DEPTH T DEPTH T DEPTH...
  • Page 82 PROCEDURE 10 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS WITHOUT A SEATING SYSTEM ANY SIZE REAR WHEELS; ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT SEAT - HIGHEST POSITION S S S S S T T T T T A A A A A ADJUSTABLE PIVOT AXLE MOUNTING ALLOWABLE SEAT DEPTH T DEPTH T DEPTH...
  • Page 83 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS PROCEDURE 10 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS WITHOUT A SEATING SYSTEM ANY SIZE REAR WHEELS; ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT SEAT - HIGHEST POSITION S S S S S T T T T T A A A A A ADJUSTABLE PIVOT AXLE MOUNTING ALLOWABLE SEAT DEPTH T DEPTH T DEPTH...

  • Page 84: Stability Adjustment With A Kss Seating System

    PROCEDURE 10 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS WITH A KSS SEATING SYSTEM ANY SIZE REAR WHEELS; ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT SEAT - HIGHEST POSITION S S S S S T T T T T A A A A A ADJUSTABLE PIVOT AXLE MOUNTING ALLOWABLE SEAT DEPTH T DEPTH...
  • Page 85 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS PROCEDURE 10 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS WITH A KSS SEATING SYSTEM ANY SIZE REAR WHEELS; ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT SEAT - HIGHEST POSITION S S S S S T T T T T ADJUSTABLE PIVOT AXLE MOUNTING ALLOWABLE T DEPTH T DEPTH SEAT DEPTH T DEPTH T DEPTH...
  • Page 86 PROCEDURE 10 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS WITH A KSS SEATING SYSTEM ANY SIZE REAR WHEELS; ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT SEAT - HIGHEST POSITION S S S S S T T T T T A A A A A ADJUSTABLE PIVOT AXLE MOUNTING ALLOWABLE SEAT DEPTH T DEPTH...
  • Page 87 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS PROCEDURE 10 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS WITH A KSS SEATING SYSTEM ANY SIZE REAR WHEELS; ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT SEAT - HIGHEST POSITION S S S S S T T T T T ADJUSTABLE PIVOT AXLE MOUNTING ALLOWABLE T DEPTH T DEPTH SEAT DEPTH T DEPTH T DEPTH...
  • Page 88 PROCEDURE 10 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS WITH A KSS SEATING SYSTEM ANY SIZE REAR WHEELS; ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT SEAT - HIGHEST POSITION S S S S S T T T T T A A A A A ADJUSTABLE PIVOT AXLE MOUNTING ALLOWABLE T DEPTH T DEPTH...
  • Page 89 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS PROCEDURE 10 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS WITH A KSS SEATING SYSTEM ANY SIZE REAR WHEELS; ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT SEAT - HIGHEST POSITION S S S S S T T T T T A A A A A ADJUSTABLE PIVOT AXLE MOUNTING ALLOWABLE T DEPTH T DEPTH...
  • Page 90 PROCEDURE 10 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS WITH A KSS SEATING SYSTEM ANY SIZE REAR WHEELS; ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT SEAT - HIGHEST POSITION S S S S S T T T T T A A A A A ADJUSTABLE PIVOT AXLE MOUNTING ALLOWABLE SEAT DEPTH T DEPTH...
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  • Page 92: Limited Warranty

    For warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare prod- uct. 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, the date of purchase, indicate nature of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number.

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