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Adjustable ASBA Seats Adjustable ASBA Standard Seat en Adjustable ASBA Standard Seat User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
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1.5 Indications For Use or minor injury or both. The indication for use of the Adjustable ASBA Standard Seat is to provide mobility to persons limited to a sitting position. IMPORTANT –...
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Risk of Serious Injury or Damage contact a qualified technician or Invacare for repair. Loss of power due to loose electrical connections could cause the wheelchair to suddenly stop resulting in WARNING! serious injury or damage.
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– If Sip n’ Puff does not function properly, inspect system for blockages, clogged saliva trap or air leaks. As necessary, replace mouthpiece, breath tube and saliva trap. Contact your Invacare dealer/provider for more information about maintaining and troubleshooting the Sip n’ Puff system. 1143192-L-03...
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7176–14:2008. Risk of Injury, Damage or Death Exposure to liquids may cause injury, damage or death. Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs in accordance – DO NOT expose electrical connections to sources of with RESNA Section 9 “Rain Test”. liquid or dampness. This includes, but is not limited to, water, body fluids or cleaning agents.
WARNING! turn the wheelchair Off immediately and reenter set Risk of Serious Injury up specifications. Contact Invacare, if wheelchair still Sharp edges can cause serious injury. does not perform to correct specifications. – Be mindful that some parts may have sharp edges. Use caution when encountering these sharp edges.
– Replace any damaged cords immediately. – Contact Invacare Corporation with any questions about using this wheelchair for seating in a motor 1.6.2 Transport in Vehicles vehicle.
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Risk of Injury, Damage or Death available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not Damaged parts due to collision or impact may result recommend any wheelchair transportation system.
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– Use both pelvic and upper torso belts. information or to answer questions regarding TRRO. – The pelvic belt that is provided by Invacare has been tested for use in a motor vehicle on this wheelchair As of this date, the Department of Transportation has only.
General 1.6.3 Repair or Service Information (Dealers and/or DANGER! Qualified Technicians) Risk of Death, Serious Injury, or Damage Corroded electrical components due to water and/or WARNING! liquid exposure, or incontinent users can result in death, Risk of Injury, Damage or Death serious injury, or damage.
Adjustable ASBA Seats 2 Safety and Handling WARNING! Risk of Injury, Damage or Death Use of the wheelchair while judgement or ability is 2.1 Safety and Handling impaired may result in injury, damage or death. Refer to wheelchair base user manual for additional safety –...
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Safety and Handling WARNING! WARNING! Risk of Injury, Damage or Death Risk of Serious Injury Conditions such as restlessness, mental deterioration, Impacting objects in the surrounding environment can dementia, seizure disorders (uncontrolled body cause serious injury. – When maneuvering the wheelchair around, ALWAYS movement) or sleeping problems may cause injury, damage or death.
– Ensure your wheelchair is working properly and is Practice bending, reaching and transferring activities inspected by a qualified Invacare technician if the in several combinations in the presence of a qualified wheelchair is involved in a collision or impact event.
Safety and Handling 2.1.4 Footplates and Front Rigging WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury or Damage Operating the wheelchair with a ground clearance of less than 75 mm (3 inches) between the footplates and the ground/floor may cause serious injury or property damage.
Align casters parallel to the drive wheels to improve stability during transfer. WARNING! Invacare strongly recommends ordering wheel locks as an Risk of Injury or Damage additional safeguard if not present. Misuse of footplate may cause injury or damage.
Safety and Handling WARNING! WARNING! Risk of Injury Risk of Injury Pinch points can cause injury. Pinch points can cause injury. – Be aware that a pinch point A exists between the A pinch point D exists between the center mount head tube cap and walking beam.
2.1.8 Weight Training WARNING! Risk of Injury or Damage 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. Using said wheelchair...
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Information Hand-held Portable transceivers (transmitters/receivers with the 3 Electromagnetic Compatibility antenna mounted directly on the transmitting unit. Examples (EMC) Information include: citizens band (CB) radios, “walkie talkie”, security, fire and police transceivers, cellular telephones, and other personal 3.1 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From communication devices).
EMI (Note: There is no easy way to of other products: evaluate their effect on the overall immunity of the – Products not specified by Invacare that may be used on powered wheelchair); and or near the wheelchair may be impacted by emissions –...
Label Locations 4 Label Locations 4.1 All Wheelchairs DANGER! Risk of Injury, Damage or Death Missing or damaged labels may contribute to injury, damage or death. – Ensure labels are present and legible. Labels are subject to change without notice. ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION...
Adjustable ASBA Seats 5 Technical Data 5.1 Specifications Adjustable ASBA Adult Seat Width Range: 16 to 20 inches 20 to 24 inches Seat Depth Range (1 inch increments): 16 to 22 inches Back Height Range: 16 to 24 inches Back Angle Range: 85°...
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Refer to the specifications in this manual and the manual shipped with the wheelchair base to determine the weight capacity (total combined weight of user and any attachments) of your wheelchair model. Adjustable ASBA Adult Maximum Weight Limitation Up to 400 lbs **Adult seat weight based on 18 x 18 inch seat frame.
Adjustable ASBA Seats 6 Usage WARNING! Risk of Injury, Damage or Death Malfunctioning or damaged joystick may cause 6.1 Operation Warnings unintended/erratic movement resulting in injury, damage or death. WARNING! – Ensure the joystick is securely connected to controller. Risk of Injury, Damage or Death –...
Usage The joystick is factory installed on the right side of the WARNING! wheelchair. To reposition the joystick onto the left side of – PINCH POINT EXISTS BETWEEN CENTER MOUNT the wheelchair, refer to Repositioning the Joystick in the FOOTREST AND CASTERS - There is limited wheelchair base user manual.
Adjustable ASBA Seats 6.5 Adjusting Calfpads 6.6 Positioning Flip Back Armrests Height Adjustment Lever Armrest Release Lever Locked Unlocked Locked Unlocked (Vertical) (Horizontal) (Vertical) (Horizontal) Position Position Position Position Rotate the calfpad A towards outside of the wheelchair. Slide the calfpad up or down until the desired position is obtained.
Usage 6.6.1 Positioning Flip Back Armrests for User Transfer Unlock the flip back armrest A by position the armrest release lever B into the unlocked (horizontal) position. WARNING! – Armrest release lever MUST remain in the unlocked (horizontal) position during transfer, otherwise injury may result.
Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal Invacare reserves the right to ask for any item back that has an body structure needs and preference. Thereafter weekly, alleged defect in workmanship. Refer to the Warranty section in this monthly and periodic inspections should be performed by manual for specific warranty information.
Setup Maintenance 7.4 User/Attendant Inspection Checklists Inspect seat positioning strap for any signs of wear. Ensure buckle latches. Verify hardware that attaches strap to frame is Every six months, and as necessary, take your wheelchair to secure and undamaged. Replace if necessary. a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicing.
Adjustable ASBA Seats Inspect seat positioning strap for any signs of wear. Ensure DANGER! buckle latches. Verify hardware that attaches strap to frame is Risk of Injury, Damage or Death secure and undamaged. Replace if necessary. Overinflation of tires may cause tires to explode.
For upholstery that is severely stained or surface finish that Push the footrest towards the inside of the wheelchair until it is badly damaged, contact Invacare for further information. locks into place. Use the following instructions to clean this product unless The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair otherwise specified.
Adjustable ASBA Seats 7.8 Installing/Removing 70° Taper Footrest 7.9 Installing/Removing Elevating Legrests 7.9.1 Installing Turn the footrest A to the side (open footplate is perpendicular to wheelchair). Turn legrest A to side (open footplate is perpendicular to Insert footrest mounting pin B into mounting tube C.
Setup Maintenance 7.9.2 Removing Replace heel loop. Reverse STEPS 1-6 to reassemble. Push the legrest release handle F toward the inside of the wheelchair (facing the front of the wheelchair) and swing the When securing heel loop to lower footrest, tighten the legrest to the outside of the wheelchair.
Adjustable ASBA Seats 7.12 Adjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front 7.11.2 Removing Rigging Support Release lever is not shown. It is located towards the front or center of seat frame. DETAIL “A” — MOUNTING POSITIONS FOR RECLINING SEATING SYSTEMS Remove the rigging pivot pin A that secures the footrest B to the mounting bracket C of the seat frame D.
Setup Maintenance Use the existing two cap screws, spacers and threaded blocks to WARNING! secure the telescoping front tube to the side rail – If the telescoping tubes need to be extended greater Repeat steps 1 to 4 on the opposite side, if desired. than two inches, then the seat must be repositioned rearward to ensure stability - otherwise injury and/or 7.13 Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-up...
Adjustable ASBA Seats Tighten the mounting screw, washer, and locknut that secure The footplate is pre-assembled and is loosely held together the footplate hinge to the footrest support until the footplate with mounting screws, washers, and locknuts. hinge remains in the up position.
Setup Maintenance 7.17 Removing/Installing/Adjusting the Slide heel loop up and off of footrest assembly. To install heel loop, reverse STEPS 1 through 4. Adjustable Heel Loop If the user’s physical or medical condition and health care When securing heel loop to the footrest assembly, provider allows, shoes should be worn when occupying the tighten mounting screw until the spacer is secure.
Adjustable ASBA Seats 7.18 Installing/Removing Flip Back Armrests 7.17.2 Installing the Adjustable Heel Loop When installing the adjustable heel loop, wrap the hook and Armrest Release Lever loop strips wrap around the front rigging tube as shown. This will ensure the hook strip is facing towards the rear...
Setup Maintenance 7.19 Footrest Height Adjustment Flip back armrest release lever A MUST be in the unlocked (horizontal) position when placing the flip back armrest into 7.19.1 70° the arm sockets. 7.18.1 Installing Visually inspect to ensure flip back armrest release lever A is in the unlocked (horizontal) position.
Adjustable ASBA Seats Reinstall the footrest(s) onto the wheelchair. Refer to 7.7 Secure lower footrest assembly with existing mounting screw Installing/Removing 70A°, page 35. and coved spacer. Securely tighten. Reinstall any accessory onto the footrest(s). Make sure spacers are positioned properly when reassembling to prevent damage to the frame mounting 7.19.2 70°...
Setup Maintenance 7.20.2 Angle Adjustment Depth Adjustment Observe the angle of the footplate for reinstallation. The settings for positioning the footplates on the half-clamps may vary for each footplate. Loosen, but DO NOT remove, the two flat screws A, washer B and locknuts C that secure the footplate D to the half clamp E.
Adjustable ASBA Seats 7.21 Adjusting the Height of the Manual Center WARNING! Mount Footrest Risk of Serious Injury or Damage Operating the wheelchair with a ground clearance of less than 75 mm (3 inches) between the footplates and the ground/floor may cause serious injury or property damage.
Setup Maintenance 7.22 Adjusting the Angle of the Manual Center WARNING! Mount Footrest Risk of Serious Injury or Damage Operating the wheelchair with a ground clearance of less than 75 mm (3 inches) between the footplates and the ground/floor may cause serious injury or property damage.
Adjustable ASBA Seats 7.23 Adjusting the Footplate Width of the Medium Narrow (One Medium (Two Spacers) Center Mount Footrest Spacer) Medium Wide (Three Wide (Four Spacers) Spacers) Narrow configuration shown (No Spacers) Flip footplate A down Remove the mounting screw B, nylon washer C, washer D and wave washer E securing the footplate to the extension tube F of the center mount footrest G.
Setup Maintenance 7.24 Adjusting the Footplate Angle 7.25 Adjusting the Tension of the Flip Up Footplate Manual Center Mount Footrest is shown for reference A. The tension can be adjusted to increase or decrease the Rear view of footplate C is shown for clarity. rotation effort of the flip up footplates A.
Adjustable ASBA Seats 7.26 Adjusting the Angle of the Cantilever Arm 7.27 Adjusting the Back Angle Loosen, but DO NOT remove, the two lower hex screws A Access to the adjustment screw A is on the bottom of the securing the cane brackets B to the back canes C.
Setup Maintenance 7.28 Repositioning Joystick 7.29 Disconnecting/Connecting the SPJ+ Joysticks The joystick connector is located at the rear of the seat frame. 7.29.1 Disconnecting the SPJ+ Joysticks Turn the adjustment lock lever A to release the joystick mounting tube B from the joystick mounting bracket C. Hold the light grey collar portion A of the joystick connector B with one hand and the controller connector C on the wheelchair Remove the joystick from the wheelchair.
Adjustable ASBA Seats 7.30 Disconnecting/Connecting the CMPJ+ 7.30.2 Disconnecting the CMPJ+ Joysticks Joysticks Pull the latch A away from the joystick connector. The joystick connector is located at the rear of the seat Disconnect the joystick connector from the remaining frame.
Setup Maintenance 7.32 Removing/Installing/Adjusting Headrest DANGER! Risk of Death or Serious Injury Not wearing your seat positioning strap could result in death or serious injury. – ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Your seat positioning strap helps reduce the possibility of a fall from the wheelchair.
Adjustable ASBA Seats 7.33 Replacing Headrest 7.32.2 Installing the Headrest Make sure thumb screw A is loose. Install the headrest mounting tube B until the headrest stop D sits on the headrest mounting bracket C. If necessary, adjust the height, depth or direction of the headrest.
Setup Maintenance 7.34 Checking Seating System Mounting – Gap is Greater than 1½ inches - Seating system is not in the proper mounting position. Proceed to Position Adjusting Seating System in next section. Detail “A” — Swing Away Detail “B” — Center Mount •...
Adjustable ASBA Seats 7.35 Adjusting the Seat Frame Mounting Perform one of the following to ensure the seating system is in the proper mounting position: Position Some front rigging and seat depth combinations may not Removing/Installing the Adjusting the Seat Frame allow for the 1-inch gap.
(1) year of any implied warranty whatsoever shall not extend beyond the from the date of purchase from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of duration of the express warranty provided herein and Invacare shall the seller’s invoice required for coverage under this warranty.
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Warranty by Invacare. The warranty shall not apply to problems arising from normal wear and tear or failure to adhere to the product instructions. A change in operating noise, particularly relative to motors and gearboxes does not constitute a failure or defect and will not be repaired;...
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