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Invacare Allegro 1061057 Operator And Maintenance Manual

Invacare Allegro 1061057 Operator And Maintenance Manual

Invacare wheelchair owner's operator and maintenance manual
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  • Page 1 Allegro...

  • Page 2: Special Notes

    OUT NOTICE. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheel- chairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of wheel- chair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare profes- sional capable of making such a selection.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ... 2 SAFETY SUMMARY ... 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ... 6 FEATURES ... 11 SPECIFICATIONS ... 12 PACKAGING ... 13 HANDLING ... 13 SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST ... 14 TROUBLESHOOTING ... 15 MAINTENANCE ... 15 PROCEDURE 1 - FRONT RIGGINGS ... 16 INSTALLING FOOTRESTS ...

  • Page 4: Operating Information

    ALWAYS wear your seat restraint. Inasmuch as the SEAT RESTRAINT is an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the seat restraint), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat restraint as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.

  • Page 5: Recliner Option Only

    DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm. Replacement of a tire or tube MUST be performed by an authorized Invacare Dealer or Qualified Techni- cian.

  • Page 6: Safety/Handling Of Wheelchairs

    Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with daily living activities that may differ from those de- scribed in this manual. Invacare recognizes and encour- ages each individual to try what works best for him/her in overcoming architectural obstacles that they may encoun- ter.

  • Page 7: Transferring To And From Other Seats

    Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two (2) assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable parts for hand-held supports.
  • Page 8 Any change to one (1) or any combi- nation of the seven (7) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability.

  • Page 9: Functional Reach From Awheelchair

    This will change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over. Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object. Point front casters forward to create the longest possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position.
  • Page 10 4. With both hands, grasp the middle of the seat upholstery at the front and back edge and lift up. Or, tilt the wheelchair to one side and close by the push handles. NOTE: If wheelchair is equipped with carry straps, the wheelchair may be closed by pulling up on the straps.

  • Page 11: Features

    FOLDING BACK - ANTERIOR OR POSTERIOR DIRECTION ADJUSTABLE OR FIXED HEIGHT BACK SQUARED OFF TUBING FOR BACK CANES DEPTH ADJUSTABLE BACK MULTI-POSITION, EXTENDED MULTI-POSITION OR OFFSET AXLE MOUNTING PLATES 20, 22 OR 24-INCH REAR WHEELS TWO (2) CHOICES OF HEADTUBES FEATURES RECLINE ADJUSTABLE BACK - POSTERIOR TO 10...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    Weight: Shipping Weight (approx.): 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 and pneumatic tires with flat free inserts. If wheelchair is equipped with urethane tires, subtract 1/4-inch from the measurements listed above.

  • Page 13: Packaging

    2. Remove all loose packing from the carton. 3. Carefully remove all components from the carton. NOTE: Unless the Allegro is to be assembled immediately, retain cartons and packing materi- als for use in storing the wheelchair until assembly is required. PACKAGING Accessory Carton ALLEGRO RIGID FRAME...

  • Page 14: Safety Inspection Checklist

    SAFETY INSPECTION CHECK LIST SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST NOTE: Twice a year take your wheelchair to a qualified dealer 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 15: Maintenance Safety Precautions

    SQUEAKS LOOSENESS FLUTTERS IN CHAIR RATTLES MAINTENANCE Do not use the wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm.

  • Page 16: Procedure 1 - Front Riggings

    2. Insert mounting pin into mounting tube. 3. Push the footrest towards the inside of the wheelchair until it locks into place. NOTE: The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair when locked in place.

  • Page 17: Installing 3-Inch Extension

    1. Insert the pivot tube into the legrest support and secure it with the bolt and nut. 2. Place legrest on the outside of the wheelchair and insert the mounting pin into the mounting tube. 3. Rotate legrest toward the inside of the wheelchair until it locks in place.

  • Page 18: Installing/Adjusting Adjustable Angle Flip-Up Footplates

    PROCEDURE 1 Adjusting Calfpads 1. To adjust the calfpad, turn pad towards the outside of the wheelchair. 2. Slide the calfpad up or down until the desired position is obtained. 3. To secure the calfpad, turn the calfpad towards the inside of the wheelchair.

  • Page 19: Replacing Sector Block

    1. Remove the hex screw and washer that secure the existing sector block to the wheelchair frame. 2. Position the new sector block on the wheelchair frame. Make sure the locking pin is facing UP. 3. Secure the new sector block to the wheelchair frame with the existing hex screw and washer.

  • Page 20: Procedure 2 - Arms

    Replacing Armrest Pads Repositioning the Conventional Arms WARNING NEVER try to lift or tip the wheelchair by cantilever arms or "T" arms, serious injury can occur. After adjustments and before use, make sure all at- taching hardware is securely tightened.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The "T" Arms

    ADJUSTING THE "T" ARMS Height (FIGURE 3) 1. Unlock the "T" arm by flipping the "T" arm release lever towards the inside of the wheelchair. NOTE: If necessary, Pull out on the "T" arm re- lease lever and rotate 180 so it can be flipped towards the outside of the wheelchair.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Transfer Assist And/Or Side Guards - "T" Arms

    FIGURE 5 - ADJUSTING THE "T" ARMS - DEPTH "T" Arm Sockets (FIGURE 6) 1. Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair. If nec- essary, refer to the owner's manual supplied with the wheelchair. 2. Remove the three (3) hex screws and washers that secure the "T"...

  • Page 23: Replacing The Locking Lever - "T" Arms

    7. Install the phillips bolt and tighten securely with the locknut. 8. Install the "T" arm onto the wheelchair. Refer to IN- "T" Arm STALLING/REMOVING THE "T" ARMS in this sec- tion of the manual.

  • Page 24: Using/Installing/Height Adjustment/Corresponding Arm Adjustment To Back Angle - Cantilever Arms

    2. Slide the bottom hex bolt (w/coved washer) through the adjustment plate and back cane. 3. Securely tighten the cantilever arm to the wheelchair with two (2) locknuts and washers. 4. Adjust the angle of the cantilever arm, if necessary.

  • Page 25: Replacing/Repositioning The Locking Mechanism In The Cantilever Arm

    ARMS 3. Refer to FIGURE 6 to determine the mounting hole in the adjustment plate that will be used to corre- spond to the back angle. NOTE: Back angles of 105 and 110 arm adjustment plate mounting holes. 4. Securely tighten the locking pin and washer to the adjustment plate with a locknut.

  • Page 26: Installing Fabric Clothing Guards

    GUARDS INSTALLING RIGID SIDE GUARDS (FIGURE 15) 1. Position the unthreaded half clamp on the INSIDE of the wheelchair frame. 2. Position the threaded half clamp on the OUTSIDE of the wheelchair frame. 3. Install the washer and socket screw through the two (2) half clamps and loosely tighten.

  • Page 27: Replacing Armrest Pads

    VERTICAL) socket mount to the position determined in STEP 1. 4. Reinstall the rear arm socket, nylon shim and rear arm socket mount onto the wheelchair with the hex bolt, washer and locknut. Refer to FIGURE 13 for correct orientation.

  • Page 28: Procedure 3 - Back

    6. Slide the loose back cane through the new back upholstery. 7. Secure the back cane to the wheelchair frame with the hex screw and locknut. 8. Secure the new back upholstery to the back canes with the existing phillips screws and washers.

  • Page 29: Replacing Adjustable Back Upholstery

    MUST be securely fastened BEFORE applying the back upholstery cover. The adjustable back should be checked whenever entering the wheelchair to ensure that the fastening straps are securely fastened. 4. Slip adjuster straps through corresponding anchor loops and adjust the back upholstery. Secure with the fastening straps.
  • Page 30 Adjustable tension upholstery can also provide signifi- cant improvement to the seated posture and function of the wheelchair. By changing the tension of the strap, the backrest can be adjusted to accommodate back pos- tures such as kyphosis, lordosis, stabilize the pelvis and back, and provide lateral stability.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Back Height

    (SCI) may require minimal back height which adds posterior stability to the pelvis and lets the trunk assume a natural balance over the top edge of the wheelchair upholstery. A less active para (with a higher level of in- jury) or a quadriplegic may require a higher backrest with an increased level of recline (FIGURE 9).
  • Page 32 3. Reinstall the two (2) hex bolts and locknuts that se- cure the back canes to the wheelchair frame. Torque to 35-inch pounds. HOLE HIGHEST...

  • Page 33: Replacing The Locking Mechanism In The Back Cane

    THE BACK CANE (FIGURE 14) The locking mechanism in the back canes is spring loaded. Slowly remove the back canes from the wheelchair to prevent the springs from being lost. NOTE: The following procedure is for non-recliner wheelchairs only. 1. Move the back cane down and out of the way.

  • Page 34: Changing The Back Angle

    Any change to one (1) or any combi- nation of the seven (7) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability.

  • Page 35: Repositioning Back For 2 Or 3-Inch Seat Cushion - Recliners Only

    BEFORE using the wheelchair 6. Secure the back angle brackets to the wheel- chair frame with the washers and locknuts. 7. Reinstall the rear wheels onto the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in PROCEDURE 6 of this manual.

  • Page 36: Replacing Folding Push Handle - Recliners Only

    PROCEDURE 3 4. Position the recliner brackets on the wheelchair frame at the position determined in STEP 3. 5. Reinstall the hex bolts, washers and locknuts through the recliner brackets and wheelchair frame and tighten securely. Refer to FIGURE 19 for correct hardware orientation.

  • Page 37: Procedure 4 - Seat

    Any change to one (1) or any combi- nation of the seven (7) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability.

  • Page 38: Repositioning The Crossbraces

    FIGURE 3 - REPOSITIONING THE CROSSBRACES CHANGING SEAT WIDTH The following procedure must be performed by an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified technician. Standard Folding Frames (FIGURE 4) 1. Remove existing back and seat upholstery from the wheelchair. Refer to REPLACING BACK UPHOL- STERY in PROCEDURE 3 and REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY in this section of the manual.
  • Page 39 7. Align the three (3) holes in pivot link and link stop and reinstall the hex bolts and locknuts that secure the pivot link and link stop to the wheelchair frame and crossbrace. 8. Reinstall the hex bolts, locknuts and crossbrace saddles that secure the bottom of the two (2) new crossbraces to the wheelchair frame.
  • Page 40 STEP 3. Refer to FIGURE 6 for correct hardware orientation. 5. Install the new seating system onto the wheelchair. NOTE: If a seating system is being used on the wheel- chair, refer to the seating system Owner's Manual for installation and removal.

  • Page 41: Procedure 5 - Casters

    BLIES in this section of the manual. 9. To properly tighten caster journal system and guard against flutter, perform the following check: a. Tip front of wheelchair off floor. b. Pivot forks and casters to top of their arc simultaneously.

  • Page 42: Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube

    REPLACING/REPAIRING FRONT CASTER TIRE/TUBE WARNING Replacement of front caster tire or tube MUST be performed by an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified technician. CAUTION As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced when necessary.

  • Page 43: Caster Headtube Mounting Adjustments

    NOTE: To mount the caster headtubes on the in- side of the wheelchair frame, reposition the right caster headtube on the left side of the wheelchair and the left caster headtube on the right side of the wheelchair.

  • Page 44: Installing Quick-Release Casters

    (FIGURE 6) WARNING Pull on quick-release casters each time BE- FORE using the wheelchair to make sure they are securely locked onto the wheelchair frame. There are several configurations of the quick release caster. If caster fork stem DOES NOT look like the drawing in FIGURE 6 when in- stalled, DO NOT USE.

  • Page 45: Procedure 6 - Rear Wheels

    ADJUSTING THE QUICK- RELEASE AXLE or ADJUSTING THE QUAD- RELEASE HANDLE in this section of the manual. NOTE: During contact activities, Invacare recom- mends inserting quick-release axles with the head end to the inside of the wheelchair to prevent ac- cidental release.

  • Page 46: Installing The Quad-Release Axle

    PROCEDURE 6 WARNING Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quick-release axle are fully released BE- FORE operating the wheelchair. Keep locking pins clean. 5. Reinstall rear wheel onto the wheelchair. Axle Mounting Plate Locking Pins Quick-Release Axle...

  • Page 47: Handrim Replacement

    HANDRIM REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 5) Spoke Rear Wheels 1. Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair. Re- fer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in this section of the manual. WARNING Tire MUST be deflated before any disassembly procedures are performed.

  • Page 48: Installing Projection Handrims

    PROCEDURE 6 5. Reinstall rear wheel to the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in this section of the manual. 6. If the locking pins of the quick/quad-release axles are not protruding past the inside of the axle bush- ing or there is too much movement of the rear...

  • Page 49: Repairing/Replacing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube

    REPAIRING/REPLACING REAR WHEEL TIRE/ TUBE WARNING Replacement of a rear wheel tire or tube MUST be performed by an authorized Invacare dealer or quali- fied technician. ADJUSTING THE WHEELBASE LENGTH (FIGURE 8) WARNING The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating sys-...

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Wheelbase Width

    ADJUSTING THE WHEELBASE WIDTH (FIGURE 9) WARNING The following procedure must be performed only by an authorized Invacare Dealer or Qualified Tech- nician. After adjustments and before use make sure all at- taching hardware is securely tightened. NOTE: Increasing the wheelbase width may prevent the wheelchair from passing through smaller door jams and other tight places.

  • Page 51: Procedure 7 -Wheel Locks/Anti-Tippers

    FIGURE 1 - ADJUSTING THE WHEEL LOCKS 3. Measure the distance between the WHEEL LOCK SHOE and the REAR WHEEL. 4. Slide the wheel lock along the wheelchair until the measurement is between 5/32 and 5/16-inches. 5. Tighten the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame.

  • Page 52: Installing/Adjusting The Anti-Tippers

    1. Press the release buttons IN and insert the anti- tippers with the anti-tipper wheels pointing toward the ground/floor into the wheelchair frame until the two (2) locking pins are secured in place. NOTE: a 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/ floor MUST be maintained at all times.

  • Page 53: Procedure 8 - Recliner

    Any change to one (1) or any com- bination of the seven (7) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by an authorized dealer or qualified technician.

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Recliner Cables

    PROCEDURE 8 6. SLOWLY, squeeze the handles of the recliner cable assemblies and allow the back to recline to the de- sired angle. 7. When the back reaches desired angle, slowly release the handles of the recliner cable assemblies. 8. To return the back to the full upright position, reverse the above steps keeping in mind proper body me- chanics.

  • Page 55: Replacing The Gas Cylinders

    4. Unscrew the existing gas cylinder from the actuator housing and remove the existing gas cylinder from the wheelchair. 5. Finger tighten jam nut on the new gas cylinder until it bottoms out on the cylinder rod. WARNING...

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Gas Cylinders

    PROCEDURE 8 7. Tighten the jam nut on the rod of the new gas cylin- der that secures the gas cylinder to the actuator hous- ing. 8. Line up the mounting holes of the gas cylinder and the bracket of the back cane. 9.

  • Page 57: Procedure 9 - Seat-To-Floor

    An 18-1/4-inch front seat-to-floor height measurement a 17-inch rear seat-to-floor height measurement 1-1/4-inches of seat dump NOTE: Invacare recommends that the rear seat-to- floor height be AT LEAST 3/8-inch shorter than the front seat-to-floor height. Otherwise a forward seat dump can occur.

  • Page 58: Changing Seat-To-Floor Height

    Multi-Position axle plates with the recliner option. Using the Standard Multi-Position or Offset Multi- Position axle plates WILL reduce the stability of the wheelchair, causing injury to the user and/or assistant(s). The following axle mounting positions for rear seat-to-floor height apply to ANY of the axle mounting plates.

  • Page 59: Axle Mounting Plate Positions For 20, 22 Or 24-Inch Rear Wheels

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

  • Page 60: Inline Caster Headtube Front Seat-To-Floor Heights

    PROCEDURE 9 INLINE CASTER HEADTUBE FRONT SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHTS Refer to the following figures to determine the obtainable front seat-to-floor (S-T-F) height for Inline Caster Headtubes with 3, 5, 6 or 8-inch casters: NOTE: All measurements are in inches. The front seat-to-floor heights are approximate to +1/4-inch. UPPER FRAME MOUNTING...

  • Page 61: Offset Caster Headtube Front Seat-To-Floor Heights

    SEAT-TO-FLOOR OFFSET CASTER HEADTUBE FRONT SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHTS Refer to the following figures to determine the obtainable front seat-to-floor (S-T-F) height for Offset Caster Headtubes with 3, 5, 6 or 8-inch casters: NOTE: All measurements are in inches. The front seat-to-floor heights are approximate to +1/4-inch. UPPER FRAME MOUNTING...

  • Page 62: Procedure 10 - Seat Depth

    Any change to one (1) or any combi- nation of the seven (7) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability.

  • Page 63: Seat Depth Checklist

    SEAT DEPTH SEAT DEPTH CHECKLIST 1. Review the charts on the following pages to determine the proper back, seat rail and crossbrace position for the desired seat depth. NOTE: The following seat depths shown are the most common seat depths available. 2.

  • Page 64: Back, Seat Rail And Crossbrace Positions For 12-Inch Seat Depth

    (UNDERSIDE VIEW SOCKET POSITION OF SEAT RAILS) STANDARD FOLDING FRAMES ONLY Rear Arm Socket Crossbrace saddles mount in darkened holes Rear of Wheelchair Rear Arm Socket Crossbrace saddles mount in darkened holes Rear of Wheelchair Rear Arm Socket Crossbrace saddles...

  • Page 65: Back, Seat Rail And Crossbrace Positions For 13-Inch Seat Depth

    FRAMES ONLY Will create NO gap LEFT Front Arm Socket Crossbrace saddles mount in darkened holes RIGHT Rear of Wheelchair Rear Mounting Hole Will create NO gap LEFT Front Arm Crossbrace saddles mount in darkened holes RIGHT Rear of Wheelchair...

  • Page 66: Back, Seat Rail And Crossbrace Positions For 14-Inch Seat Depth

    OPTIONAL REAR ARM (UNDERSIDE VIEW SOCKET POSITION OF SEAT RAILS) STANDARD FOLDING FRAMES ONLY Socket Crossbrace saddles mount in darkened holes Rear of Wheelchair Rear Arm Socket Crossbrace saddles mount in darkened holes Rear of Wheelchair Rear Arm Socket Crossbrace saddles...

  • Page 67: Back, Seat Rail And Crossbrace Positions For 15-Inch Seat Depth

    STANDARD FOLDING FRAMES ONLY Will create NO gap LEFT Front Arm Socket Crossbrace saddles mount in darkened holes RIGHT Rear of Wheelchair Rear Mounting Hole Will create NO gap LEFT Front Arm Socket Crossbrace saddles mount in darkened holes RIGHT...

  • Page 68: Back, Seat Rail And Crossbrace Positions For 16-Inch Seat Depth

    SOCKET POSITION OF SEAT RAILS) STANDARD FOLDING FRAMES ONLY Rear Arm Socket Crossbrace saddles mount in darkened holes Rear of Wheelchair Rear Arm Socket Crossbrace saddles mount in darkened holes Rear of Wheelchair BACK POSITION/ SEAT RAIL POSITION OPTIONAL REAR ARM...

  • Page 69: Back, Seat Rail And Crossbrace Positions For 18-Inch Seat Depth

    POSITION/ OPTIONAL OF SEAT RAILS) FRONT ARM SOCKET STANDARD FOLDING STANDARD FOLDING FRAMES ONLY Will create NO gap LEFT Front Arm Socket Crossbrace saddles mount in darkened holes RIGHT Rear of Wheelchair Rear Mounting Hole PROCEDURE 10 CROSSBRACE POSITION FRAMES ONLY...
  • Page 70 NOTES NOTES...

  • Page 71: 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, and the date of purchase, indicate nature of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number.

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