Procedure 10 - Fwd Wheelchairs; Transporting Excel - Invacare Wheelchair Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

PROCEDURE 10
This Procedure Includes the Following:

Transporting Excel

F
Adjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging
W
Support
D
Adjusting Flip-up Removable Footboard
W
Adjusting Captain's Seat
H
Removing/Installing Captain's Seat
E
E Disconnecting/Connecting Limit Switch
L
Removing/Installing Shrouds
C
Repositioning Battery Charger Connector
H
When to Charge Batteries
A
Charging Batteries
I
Replacing Batteries
R
S Installing/Removing Battery Boxes
Battery Tray
Engaging/Disengaging Clutches
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE-
FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is
tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage
may result.
TRANSPORTING EXCEL
The weight of the wheelchair without the user and
batteries is still between 90 and 127 lbs. Use proper
liftng techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid in-
jury. Extreme caution is advised when it is neces-
sary to move an UNOCCUPIED power wheel-
chair. Invacare recommends using two (2) assis-
tants and making thorough preparations. Make
sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable parts
for hand-hold supports.
Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to
avoid injury.
Unfolding/Folding - Integrated Sling Seats
(FIGURE 1)
UNFOLDING.
1. Push down on the seat rails until the seat rails are
positioned in the seat guides.
2. Assemble the wheelchair. Refer to FIGURE 1.
3. If necessary, install the shrouds. Refer to REMOV-
ING/INSTALLING SHROUDS in this procedure of the
manual.
WARNING
WARNING
FOLDING.
1. If necessary, remove the shrouds. Refer to REMOV-
ING/INSTALLING SHROUDS in this procedure of the
manual.
2. Remove the batteries and footrests/legrests from the
wheelchair. Refer to FIGURE 1.
3. Lift the battery tray UP and out of the way. Refer to
BATTERY TRAY in this procedure of the manual.
4. Lift up on the seat rails of the wheelchair.
Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING FOOTRESTS or IN-
STALLING/REMOVING ELEVATING LEGRESTS in
PROCEDURE 3 of this manual.
Refer to BATTERY TRAYS in
this procedure of the manual.
FIGURE 1 - TRANSPORTING EXCEL
Unfolding/Folding - Captain's Seat (FIGURE 2)
UNFOLDING.
1. Push down on the push brackets until they are flush
with the pivot links on the crossbraces.
2. Assemble the wheelchair. Refer to FIGURE 2.
3. Install the shrouds. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALL-
ING SHROUDS in this procedure of the manual.
4. Install the Captain's Seat. Refer to REMOVING/IN-
STALLING CAPTAIN'S SEAT in this procedure of
the manual.
28
FWD WHEELCHAIRS
Seat Rails
Refer to INSTALLING/
REMOVING BATTERY
BOXES in this procedure
of the manual.