Invacare Adjustable ASBA Service Manual

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Adjustable ASBA Seat
Adult Seats
Junior Seat
DEALER: Keep this manual. The
procedures in this manual MUST be
performed by a qualified technician.
For more information regarding
Invacare products, parts, and services,
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  • Page 1 Service Manual Adjustable ASBA Seat Adult Seats Junior Seat DEALER: Keep this manual. The procedures in this manual MUST be performed by a qualified technician. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com...
  • Page 2: Useful Terms

    Other documents which may be referenced for more information are the wheelchair base owner’s and service manuals or the seating system owner’s and service manuals. NOTE: Updated versions of these manuals, including this one, are available on www.invacare.com. Adjustable ASBA Seat...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SPECIAL NOTES ................6 LABEL LOCATIONS ................7 All Wheelchairs............................7 All Wheelchairs with TRRO ........................7 Wheelchairs without TRRO ........................7 SPECIFICATIONS ................8 Adjustable ASBA Seat..........................8 SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ........... 9 Accessories ..............................9 Repair or Service Information .......................10 Operation Information ..........................11 Tire Pressure .............................14 Weight Capacity ............................14...
  • Page 4 Adjusting the Seating System Mounting Position ................33 SECTION 7—ARMS ................. 35 Installing/Removing Flip Back Armrests ....................35 Installing..............................35 Removing ...............................35 Adjusting Flip Back Armrests.........................36 Positioning Flip Back Armrests for User Transfer ...............36 Positioning Flip Back Armrests for Use..................36 Adjusting ..............................36 Adjustable ASBA Seat Part No 1143238...
  • Page 5 SECTION 9—ADULT SEATS .............. 44 Removing/Installing the Seat Pan......................44 Removing ...............................44 Installing..............................44 Adjusting the Seat Width........................45 Adjusting the Seat Depth........................48 Removing/Installing Side Rails ........................49 Removing Side Rails..........................49 Installing Side Rails ..........................50 LIMITED WARRANTY ..............52 Part No 1143238 Adjustable ASBA Seat...
  • Page 6: Special Notes

    CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. NOTE: As of January, 1 2017, Transport Ready Option (TRRO) has been discontinued on this product. Please contact your dealer or Invacare for legacy information or to answer questions regarding TRRO. 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 7: Label Locations

    Weight Capacity Label located here Serial Number Located HERE All Wheelchairs with TRRO Wheelchairs without TRRO NOTE: Auto style seat positioning strap shown. This label is also on the airline style seat positioning strap. Part No 1143238 Adjustable ASBA Seat...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Adjustable ASBA Seat ADULT - ADJUSTABLE WIDTH SEAT WIDTH RANGE: 16 - 24 inches SEAT DEPTH RANGE (1-INCH INCREMENTS): 16 - 22 inches BACK HEIGHT RANGE: 12 - 24 inches BACK ANGLE RANGE: 85° to 105° in 5° increments...
  • Page 9: Section 1-General Guidelines

    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. DO NOT use non-Invacare accessories. To obtain Invacare accessories, contact Invacare by phone or at www.invacare.com.
  • Page 10: Repair Or Service Information

    Risk of Death, Serious Injury or Damage Use of incorrect or improper replacement (service) parts may cause death, serious injury, or damage. Replacement parts MUST match original Invacare parts. ALWAYS provide the wheelchair serial number to assist in ordering the correct replacement parts.
  • Page 11: Operation Information

    If the wheelchair does not perform to specifications, turn the wheelchair Off immediately and reenter set up specifications. Contact Invacare, if wheelchair still does not perform to correct specifications.
  • Page 12 It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, seat positioning strap MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Adjustable ASBA Seat Part No 1143238...
  • Page 13 NOTE: DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. Part No 1143238 Adjustable ASBA Seat...
  • Page 14: Tire Pressure

    275 lb weight limitation. NOTE: 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 Seat Part No 1143238...
  • Page 15: Section 2-Safety And Handling Of Wheelchairs

    – Be aware that a pinch point B exists between the walking beam/head tube cap and telescoping tube when the wheelchair is at the lowest seat to floor height. – Be aware that a pinch point C may occur when rotating the center mount front rigging assembly Part No 1143238 Adjustable ASBA Seat...
  • Page 16 - The user’s feet MUST remain on the center mount footrest while operating the wheelchair. If the user’s feet are allowed to rest off the side of the center mount footrest they may come in contact with the caster possibly resulting in injury. Adjustable ASBA Seat Part No 1143238...
  • Page 17: Section 3-Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc) Information

    AM/FM radios, TV sets, CD players, cassette players, and small appliances, such as elec- tric shavers and hair dryers, so far as we know, are not likely to cause EMI problems to your powered wheelchair. Part No 1143238 Adjustable ASBA Seat...
  • Page 18 To avoid impacting the operation and function of other products: - Products not specified by Invacare that may be used on or near the wheelchair may be impacted by emissions from this product if they have a sensitivity level that is lower than the recognized standard and provided by this wheelchair.
  • Page 19: Section 4-Safety Inspection/Troubleshooting

    ❑ Inspect electrical components for signs of corrosion. Replace if corroded or damaged. Troubleshooting NOTE: Refer to the wheelchair base service manual and electronics manual for complete mechanical and electrical troubleshooting guides for the base and an explanation of error codes. Part No 1143238 Adjustable ASBA Seat...
  • Page 20: Section 5-Center Mount Footrests

    NOTE: If the wheelchair is not moving, the footrest must maintain a minimum of one inch ground clearance - otherwise personal injury and damage may result. NOTE: For complete operating information on Invacare footrests, refer to the appropriate owner's manual listed in Reference Documents on page 2.
  • Page 21: Removing/Installing The Manual Center Mount Footrest

    Securely tighten. Mounting Screws 4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the other Extension Tube extension tube. FIGURE 5.2 Adjusting the Height of the Manual Center Mount Footrest Part No 1143238 Adjustable ASBA Seat...
  • Page 22: Adjusting The Angle Of The Manual Center Mount Footrest

    2. Screw the adjustment screw in or out until the desired angle is achieved. 3. Repeat STEPS 1 and 2 for the other footplate. Center Mount Footrest Footplate (shown away from Extension Tube) Adjustment Screw FIGURE 5.4 Adjusting the Footplate Angle Adjustable ASBA Seat Part No 1143238...
  • Page 23: Adjusting The Tension Of The Flip Up Footplate

    2. Tighten the front rigging angle hinge Mounting Screw mounting screw to increase the rotation effort. 3. Repeat STEPS 1 and 2 for the other footplate FIGURE 5.5 Adjusting the Tension of the Flip Up Footplate Part No 1143238 Adjustable ASBA Seat...
  • Page 24: Section 6-Front Riggings

    4. Repeat STEPS 1- 3 for the other footrest assembly. 5. To remove the footrest, push the footrest release lever inward, rotate footrest outward. 6. Adjust footrest height if desired. Refer to Adjusting the Footrest Height on page 25. Adjustable ASBA Seat Part No 1143238...
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Footrest Height

    Make sure coved spacers are positioned properly when reassembling to prevent damage to the frame mounting tubes. 6. Reinstall the footrest(s) onto the wheelchair. Refer to Installing/Removing Footrests on page 24. 7. Reinstall any accessory onto the footrest(s). Part No 1143238 Adjustable ASBA Seat...
  • Page 26: Replacing Heel Loops

    • Lowering - Support front rigging with one hand away from the release lever. Push release lever FIGURE 6.4 Raising/Lowering Elevating downward with other hand. Front Riggings Adjustable ASBA Seat Part No 1143238...
  • Page 27: Adjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Support

    4. Repeat STEPS 1 to 3 on the opposite side if desired. NOTE: Sector style telescoping front tubes install the same way. Side Rail Spacers Cap Screws Side Rail Threaded Blocks Telescoping Front Tube Cap Screws Spacers FIGURE 6.5 Adjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Support Part No 1143238 Adjustable ASBA Seat...
  • Page 28: Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-Up Footplate Hinge

    3. Adjust the footplates to the necessary Screw angle and depth for the user. Refer to Adjusting Adjustable Angle Flip-Up Half Clamp Footplate Hinge Footplates on page 29. FIGURE 6.7 Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates Adjustable ASBA Seat Part No 1143238...
  • Page 29: Adjusting Adjustable Angle Flip-Up Footplates

    6.7). 2. Slowly turn nylon adjustment screw in or out until footplate is perpendicular FIGURE 6.9 Perpendicular and/or to the footrest assembly or the desired Inversion/Eversion Adjustment inversion or eversion is obtained (FIGURE 6.9). Part No 1143238 Adjustable ASBA Seat...
  • Page 30: Replacing Composite/Articulating Footplate Heel Loop

    Mounting Screw Articulating Washer 1. Remove the two mounting screws, Spacer washers and spacers that secure the heel loop to the articulating footplate. Heel Loop Articulating Footplate FIGURE 6.10 Replacing Composite/ Articulating Footplate Heel Loop Adjustable ASBA Seat Part No 1143238...
  • Page 31: Installing/Removing Elevating Legrests

    2. Swing the legrest to the outside of the Bolt/Nut wheelchair. 3. Lift up on the legrest and remove from FIGURE 6.11 Installing/Removing Elevating the wheelchair. Legrests 4. Repeat STEPS 1-2 for opposite side of wheelchair. Part No 1143238 Adjustable ASBA Seat...
  • Page 32: Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests And/Or Adjusting Calfpads

    • 1 to 1½ inch Gap - ASBA seating system is in the proper mounting position. • Gap is Greater than 1½ inches - ASBA seating system is not in the proper mounting position. Refer to Adjusting the Seating System Mounting Position on page 33. Adjustable ASBA Seat Part No 1143238...
  • Page 33: Adjusting The Seating System Mounting Position

    • Wheelchairs with Swing Away Front Rigging - Slide the seat frame mounting brackets as far as possible towards the rear of the wheelchair. Leave 1 to 1½-inch of clearance between the front riggings and the front casters in all caster positions. Part No 1143238 Adjustable ASBA Seat...
  • Page 34 Hex Screws Rear of Wheelchair ASBA Seating System (Base Only Shown) Seat Frame Mounting Bracket Interface Mounting Bracket Locknut Locknuts FIGURE 6.14 Adjusting the Seating System Mounting Position Adjustable ASBA Seat Part No 1143238...
  • Page 35: Section 7-Arms

    2. Remove the quick-release pin that secures the flip back armrest to the rear arm socket. 3. Pull UP on the flip back armrest and remove the armrest from the arm sockets. 4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the opposite flip back armrest, if necessary. Part No 1143238 Adjustable ASBA Seat...
  • Page 36: Adjusting Flip Back Armrests

    1. Unlock flip back armrest by pulling height adjustment lever into the up (horizontal) position. 2. Adjust the flip back armrest to the desired height. 3. Lock flip back armrest by pushing height adjustment lever into the down (vertical) position. Adjustable ASBA Seat Part No 1143238...
  • Page 37: Section 8-Adult Backs

    (not shown). Torque to 75 in-lbs ± 20%. 6. If necessary, tighten the socket screws and locknuts securing the front mounting brackets to the slot in the Contoura back. Torque to 75 in-lbs ± 20%. Part No 1143238 Adjustable ASBA Seat...
  • Page 38: Adjusting The Back Width

    TRRO compliance. After adjusting the back angle, DO NOT transport an occupied wheelchair in a motor vehicle of any kind. The wheelchair may only be transported in a motor vehicle while unoccupied, and will be considered TRBKTS. Adjustable ASBA Seat Part No 1143238...
  • Page 39: Adjusting The Back Height

    Refer to Removing/Installing the Back Canes on page 39. Removing/Installing the Back Canes NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.3 on page 41. NOTE: Existing hardware will be reused. NOTE: Take note of position and orientation of mounting hardware for reinstallation. Part No 1143238 Adjustable ASBA Seat...
  • Page 40: Removing

    4. Repeat STEPS 1 - 3 for the opposite back cane. 5. Reinstall the armrest onto the wheelchair. Refer to arms on page 35. 6. If applicable, install the back pan. Refer to Installing the Contoura Back on page 37. Adjustable ASBA Seat Part No 1143238...
  • Page 41: Removing/Installing The Spreader Bar

    2. Loosely install the two mounting screws and locknuts hold the spreader bar against the back canes. 3. Adjust the position of the spreader bar until it is parallel with the ground/floor. 4. Torque the mounting screws to 13 ft-lbs ± 20%. Part No 1143238 Adjustable ASBA Seat...
  • Page 42: Adjusting Spreader Bar Width

    3. Align the handle mounting holes with the desired tube mounting holes. 4. Secure the two handles to the tube using the two screws, four coved spacers and two locknuts. Torque to 75 in-lbs ± 20%. Adjustable ASBA Seat Part No 1143238...
  • Page 43 16 to 20-inch Tube 20 to 24-inch Tube 20 Inches 24 Inches 19 Inches 23 Inches 18 Inches 22 Inches 17 Inches 21 Inches 16 Inches 20 Inches FIGURE 8.5 Adjusting Spreader Bar Width Part No 1143238 Adjustable ASBA Seat...
  • Page 44: Section 9-Adult Seats

    1. Position the new seat pan onto the seat frame as shown. 2. Secure the new seat pan to the seat Seat frame using the two socket screws. Frame 3. Install the seat cushion. FIGURE 9.1 Removing/Installing the Seat Adjustable ASBA Seat Part No 1143238...
  • Page 45: Adjusting The Seat Width

    Secure the new crossbars to the side rails using the two hex screws. Torque the hex screws to 75 in-lbs ± 20%. 5. Pull/push the side rails (Detail “B”) to the desired width shown in the following table. Part No 1143238 Adjustable ASBA Seat...
  • Page 46 7. Secure each crossbar to the seat frame with a hex screw and coved washer. Torque the hex screw to 75 in-lbs ± 20%. 8. If necessary, install the new spreader bar. Refer to Removing/Installing the Spreader Bar on page 41. Adjustable ASBA Seat Part No 1143238...
  • Page 47 Hex Screw Seat Frame Coved Mounting Side Rail Washer Hole DETAIL “A” - REPLACING THE Crossbars Side Rail CROSSBARS Mounting Hole Hex Screw Mounting Hole Side Rail Hex Screw FIGURE 9.2 Adjusting the Seat Width Part No 1143238 Adjustable ASBA Seat...
  • Page 48: Adjusting The Seat Depth

    8. Secure the cane brackets to the side rails with the four hex screws and washers. Torque the hex screws to 13 ft-lbs. 9. Secure the front arm sockets to the side rails with the four hex screws. Torque the hex screws to 13 ft-lbs. Adjustable ASBA Seat Part No 1143238...
  • Page 49: Removing/Installing Side Rails

    5. Use a punch to gently tap the two roll pins out of the side rails. 6. Slide both cane brackets (with T-nuts and back canes) out of the slots in the side rails. Part No 1143238 Adjustable ASBA Seat...
  • Page 50: Installing Side Rails

    9. Tighten the four hex screws to secure the front arm sockets to the side rails. Torque to 13 ft-lbs ± 20%. Side View Front Arm Cane Bracket Socket Back Slot Cane Side Rail Crossbar Hex Screws Washer Roll Hex Screws FIGURE 9.4 Removing/Installing Side Rails Adjustable ASBA Seat Part No 1143238...
  • Page 51 SECTION 9—ADULT SEATS NOTES Part No 1143238 Adjustable ASBA Seat...
  • Page 52: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY For warranty information, please refer to the original owner's manual which came with this product, or contact Invacare for more information. www.invacare.com Invacare Corporation Canada ©2016 Invacare Corporation. All rights One Invacare Way 570 Matheson Blvd E Unit 8 reserved.

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