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Invacare spyder Service Manual

Invacare spyder Service Manual

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  • Page 1 Service Manual 52;,-4...

  • Page 2: Special Notes

    WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS Invacare recommends that wheelchair users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any type.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ............................. 2 LABELS ..............................4 SPECIFICATIONS ............................ 5 PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES ..................... 6 STABILITY ..............................6 TIRE PRESSURE ............................ 7 WEIGHT LIMITATION ..........................7 PROCEDURE 2 - SAFETY INSPECTION ....................8 SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST ......................

  • Page 4: Labels

    LABELS WARNING LABEL LOCATIONS Pinch point. To unfold, grasp top edge ONLY. WARNING 1097049 Rev. A (1) 3/00 P/N 1097049 Rev. A (1)-3/00 DO NOT step or stand on rear folding links. WARNING 1097061 Otherwise, injury or damage may occur. Rev.A (1)3/00 WARNING DO NOT OPERATE...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPYDER SPECIFICATIONS Seat Width: 14 to 20-inches Seat Depth: 14 to 18-inches Seat-to-Floor: REAR Seat-to-Floor Range 20-inch rear wheels - 14-1/4 to 18-1/4-inches 22-inch rear wheels - 14-1/2 to 19-inches 24-inch rear wheels and 559 rear wheels -...

  • Page 6: Procedure 1 - General Guidelines

    Anti-tippers are specific to the seat-to-floor height of the wheelchair. Refer to the chart 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 height may require different anti-tippers.

  • Page 7: Tire Pressure

    GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL WARNINGS Refer to PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES in the Spyder owner's manual for addi- tional operating information. Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. To determine and establish the user's particular safety limits, bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations should be practiced in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional BEFORE attempting active use of the wheelchair.

  • Page 8: Procedure 2 - Safety Inspection

    CLEANING Clean upholstery and armrests. Inspect axles are free from dirt, lint, and debris. NOTE: Refer to the Spyder Owner's Manual, part number 1093830 for adjustment procedures not in this manual.

  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    Spyder owner's manual, part number 1093830. Suggested Maintenance Procedures 9. Periodically check caster wheel bearings to make sure 1. Before using your Invacare SPYDER, make sure all nuts ® they are clean and free from moisture. Use a Teflon and bolts are tight.

  • Page 10: Procedure 3 - Frame

    Adjusting the Seat Width Refer to DETAIL “A” of FIGURE 2. The seat dump of the Replacing the Folding Mechanism Spyder can be adjusted in1/2-inch increments, up to 2-1/2- Removing/Installing/Adjusting Back Release Cord inches below the front seat-to-floor height. Replacing Optional Back Upholstery NOTE: Adjust both rear uprights to the same position.

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Seat Width

    2. Fold the wheelchair to remove tension on the bushings. Refer to FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR Locknut in the Spyder owner's manual, part number 1093830. Hole 1 (NOT 3. Remove EXISTING bushings from wheelchair frame SHOWN) with a punch or phillips screwdriver and a rubber mallet.

  • Page 12: Removing/Installing/Adjusting Back Release Cord

    PROCEDURE 3 FRAME REMOVING/INSTALLING/ADJUSTING FRONT VIEW OF WHEELCHAIR BACK RELEASE CORD (FIGURE 4) Upper Retaining Ring Mounting WARNING Hole (NOT Upper SHOWN) After adjusting or replacing back release Folding cord, ensure back is locked securely in Link place BEFORE using the wheelchair. Spacer Lower Removing Back Release Cord...
  • Page 13 FRAME PROCEDURE 3 5. Perform the following steps to secure the back re- NOTE: DO NOT remove the lower back cane bolt. lease cord to the back release latch (DETAIL "B"): 7. Position the eyelet onto the lower back cane bolt as A.

  • Page 14: Replacing Optional Back Upholstery

    PROCEDURE 3 FRAME DETAIL "A" - CORD LOCK REPLACING OPTIONAL BACK UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 5) Star Cord Wheel 1. Remove back release cord. Refer to REMOVING/ Lock INSTALLING/ADJUSTING BACK RELEASE CORD in this procedure of the manual. Back Release 2. Remove the two (2) phillips screws and washers that Cord secure the existing back upholstery to the back canes.

  • Page 15: Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery

    FRAME PROCEDURE 3 5. Slip adjuster straps through corresponding anchor ADJUSTABLE TENSION BACK loops and adjust the back upholstery. Secure with UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 6) the fastening straps. The Adjustable Tension Straps 6. Install back release cord. Refer to REMOVING/IN- STALLING/ADJUSTING BACK RELEASE CORD in The straps can be adjusted at various levels of tension to this procedure of the manual.

  • Page 16: Procedure 4 - Arms

    3. Remove existing locking lever and spring from bot- Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING REAR WHEELS tom bracket. in the Spyder owner's manual, part number 1093830. NOTE: Inspect the spring and replace if necessary. 2. Position the T-arm clamp on the wheelchair frame as shown in FIGURE 1.

  • Page 17: Procedure 5 - Casters

    CASTERS PROCEDURE 5 INSTALLING/REPLACING FORKS This Procedure includes the following: (FIGURE 2) Replacing/Repositioning/Installing Front Casters Installing/Replacing Forks 1. Remove the existing caster from the fork. Refer to REPLACING/REPOSITIONING/INSTALLING Adjusting Caster Headtubes FRONT CASTERS in this procedure of the manual. WARNING 2.

  • Page 18: Adjusting Caster Headtubes

    PROCEDURE 5 CASTERS ADJUSTING CASTER HEADTUBES DETAIL "A" - CASTER HEADTUBE IS PERPENDICULAR TO FLOOR (FIGURE 3) Whenever the seat height is raised or lowered by chang- ing the caster size, fork stem length, rear wheel size or axle mounting plate adjustments, the caster angle needs to be checked to maintain a 90 angle between the caster headtube and the ground/floor.

  • Page 19: Procedure 6 - Rear Wheels

    7. Check wheel locks or hill holders to ensure they en- 14. Install the two (2) locknuts. Tighten securely. gage properly. Refer to REPLACING/ADJUSTING THE WHEEL LOCKS in the Spyder owner's manual, 15. Install the rear wheel onto the wheelchair. Refer to part number 1093830.

  • Page 20: Adjusting Rear Wheel Height

    9. Refer to CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT in Washer PROCEDURE 7 of the manual to make additional adjustments necessary to level the wheelchair. 10. Adjust the wheel locks. Refer to REPLACING/ADJUST- ING THE WHEEL LOCK in the Spyder owner's manual, Outer Longer part number 1093830. Bolts 11.

  • Page 21: Handrims

    7. Reinstall the rear wheels onto the wheelchair. and locknuts. WARNING 8. Adjust the wheel locks. Refer to REPLACING/AD- JUSTING THE WHEEL LOCK in the Spyder owner's DO NOT inflate tire until handrim is com- manual, Part Number 1093830. pletely assembled.
  • Page 22 1. Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in the 6. Repeat STEPS 3-4 for one (1) link on the opposite Spyder owner's manual, part number 1093830. side of the rear wheel. 2. Remove the button screws and washers that secure NOTE: The links will attach to the rear wheel at an ap- the handrim to the rear wheel.

  • Page 23: Procedure 7 - Stability Adjustments

    THE REAR SEAT DUMP in PROCEDURE 3 of this Seat-to-Floor manual. 7. Adjust the wheel locks. Refer to USING/ADJUSTING THE WHEEL LOCK in PROCEDURE 7 of the Spyder FIGURE 1 - SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHT owner's manual, part number 1093830. DETERMINATION 8.
  • Page 24 PROCEDURE 7 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: The seat to floor heights are based on pneumatic tires and pneumatic tires with flat free inserts. If wheelchair is equipped with urethane tires, subtract 1/2-inch from the measurements listed below. All heights are approximate to +1/4- inch due to tire wear and air pressure.
  • Page 25 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS PROCEDURE 7 NOTE: The seat to floor heights are based on pneumatic tires and pneumatic tires with flat free inserts. If wheelchair is equipped with urethane tires, subtract 1/2-inch from the measurements listed below. All heights are approximate to +1/4- inch due to tire wear and air pressure.
  • Page 26 PROCEDURE 7 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: The seat to floor heights are based on pneumatic tires and pneumatic tires with flat free inserts. If wheelchair is equipped with urethane tires, subtract 1/2-inch from the measurements listed below. All heights are approximate to +1/4- inch due to tire wear and air pressure.
  • Page 27 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS PROCEDURE 7 NOTE: The seat to floor heights are based on pneumatic tires and pneumatic tires with flat free inserts. If wheelchair is equipped with urethane tires, subtract 1/2-inch from the measurements listed below. All heights are approximate to +1/ 4-inch due to tire wear and air pressure.
  • Page 28 PROCEDURE 7 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: The seat to floor heights are based on pneumatic tires and pneumatic tires with flat free inserts. If wheelchair is equipped with urethane tires, subtract 1/2-inch from the measurements listed below. All heights are approximate to +1/ 4-inch due to tire wear and air pressure.
  • Page 29 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS PROCEDURE 7 NOTE: The seat to floor heights are based on pneumatic tires and pneumatic tires with flat free inserts. If wheelchair is equipped with urethane tires, subtract 1/2-inch from the measurements listed below. All heights are approximate to +1/ 4-inch due to tire wear and air pressure.
  • Page 30 PROCEDURE 7 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: The seat to floor heights are based on pneumatic tires and pneumatic tires with flat free inserts. If wheelchair is equipped with urethane tires, subtract 1/2-inch from the measurements listed below. All heights are approximate to +1/ 4-inch due to tire wear and air pressure.

  • Page 31: Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tipper Mounting Brackets

    STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS PROCEDURE 7 NOTE: The seat to floor heights are based on pneumatic tires and pneumatic tires with flat free inserts. If wheelchair is equipped with urethane tires, subtract 1/2-inch from the measurements listed below. All heights are approximate to +1/ 4-inch due to tire wear and air pressure.

  • Page 32: Installing/Adjusting The Anti-Tippers

    PROCEDURE 7 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS Frame Axle Mounting Plate Bolts Anti-tipper Mounting Bracket DETAIL "A" - FRONT ANTI-TIPPER MOUNTING BRACKET POSITIONS Anti-tipper Axle Mounting Mounting Plate Bracket DETAIL "B" - CENTER ANTI-TIPPER MOUNTING BRACKET POSITIONS Axle Mounting Anti-tipper Plate Mounting Bracket FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING/ADJUSTING ANTI-TIPPER MOUNTING BRACKETS INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE WARNING...
  • Page 33 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS PROCEDURE 7 2. Press down on the release buttons near the BOT- Installing Anti-tippers TOM of the anti-tipper. 1. Refer to the charts in CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR 3. While performing STEP 2, slide the anti-tipper exten- HEIGHT in this procedure of the manual and the chart sion to the mounting hole determined in STEP 1 and in FIGURE 3 to determine the proper anti-tipper re- allow the release button to lock into place.

  • Page 34: Procedure 8 - Suspension

    Replacing Front Elastomers cure the elastomer to the fork. B. SPYDER AFTER 8/2000 - Insert the bolt through WARNING the mounting holes in the fork to secure the elas- After ANY adjustments, repair or service and tomer to the fork.
  • Page 35 NOTES...
  • Page 36 Invacare Corporation Technical Support...

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