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Invacare Lightweight Aluminum Wheelchair manual

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    O WNER'S OPERA T OR AND MAINTENANCE MANU AL LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM WHEELCHAIR[...]

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    2 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? W A R N I N G W ARNING DO NOT OPERA TE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERST ANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE T O UNDERST AND THE W ARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONT ACT INV ACARE TOLL FREE CONSUMER HOTLINE A T 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) BEFORE A TTEMPTING T O USE T[...]

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    3 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? T ABLE OF CONTENTS T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S SPECIAL NOTES .................................................................................................................. ............... 4 SAFETY SUMMAR Y .................................................................[...]

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    4 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? SPECIAL NOTES S P E C I A L N O T E S SPECIAL NOTES W ARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or un- safe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. NOTICE THE INFORMA TION CONT AINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT[...]

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    5 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? SAFETY SUMMAR Y S A F E T Y S U M M A R Y OPERA TING INFORMA TION W ARNING T o determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified health profes- sional BEFORE atte[...]

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    S A F E T Y & H A N D L I N G 6 CALL T OLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS SAFETY/HANDLING A NOTE TO WHEELCHAIR ASSISTANTS When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to use good body mechanics. Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenever tilting the wheelchai[...]

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    7 S A F E T Y & H A N D L I N G CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? SAFETY/HANDLING METHOD 1 METHOD 2 Unless the first assistant has exceptional upper body strength, it is recommended that METHOD 2 use two (2) assistants. The second assistant should be positioned at the front of the wheelchair lifting up- ward[...]

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    S A F E T Y & H A N D L I N G 8 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? SAFETY/HANDLING INCHES INCHES FORW ARD REACH (Adults) MAXIMUM COMFORT ABLE TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS W ARNING BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to reduce the gap dis- tance. [...]

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    9 S A F E T Y & H A N D L I N G CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? SAFETY/HANDLING REACHING, LEANING and BENDING - FORWARD Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks. DO NOT LEAN FOR- W ARD OF THE ARM- RESTS. REACHING, LEANING - BACKWARDS W ARNING DO[...]

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    10 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? HANDLING UNPACKING 1. Check for any obvious damage to the carton or its contents. If damage is evident, notify Invacare 2. Remove all loose packing from the carton. 3. Carefully remove all components from the car- ton. NOTE: Unless the Aurora aluminum wheelchair is to be asse[...]

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    11 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAFETY INSPECTION CHECK LIST S A F E T Y I N S P E C T I O N NOTE: Regular cleaning and inspection will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair . T o operate properly and safely , your wheelchair must be cared[...]

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    12 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS W ARNING After making adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly tight- ened BEFORE using the wheelchair. DO NOT overtighten hardware attach- ing to the frame. This could cause dam- age to the frame tubing. SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE PROCE[...]

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    13 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? This Procedure includes the following: Swingaway Footrest Assembly Installation Swingaway Footrest Height Adjustment Heel Loop Replacement 1 . Remove the hex screw and coved washer that se- cure the lower footrest assembly to the upper foot- rest support. 2 . Reposition the l[...]

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    14 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? 2 . Pull the front of swing-back arm straight up/out of the arm socket and towards the rear of the wheelchair . 3 . T o lock the swing-back arm, push the swing-back arm towards the front of the wheelchair and then down- ward into the unlocked socket. NOTE: Armrest release lev[...]

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    15 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing the Back Upholstery Replacing the Seat Upholstery W ARNING After making adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly tight- ened BEFORE using the wheelchair. REPLACING THE BACK UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 1) 1. Cut the tie-wrap[...]

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    16 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? This Procedure Includes the Following: Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Rear Wheel Axle Mounting Adjustments W ARNING After making adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly tight- ened BEFORE using the wheelchair. REMOVING/INSTALLIN[...]

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    17 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? Positioning Axle Mounting Bracket Rear- ward/Amputee and Forward The rearward/amputee and the forward positions are obtained by repositioning the axle mounting brackets on the opposite side of the wheelchair (left axle mount- ing bracket on the right side of the wheelchair an[...]

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    18 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing Front Casters Installing/Replacing Forks Caster Headtube Mounting Adjustments W ARNING After making adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly tight- ened BEFORE using the wheelchair. F R O N T C A S T E R S PROCEDUR[...]

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    19 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? CASTER HEADTUBE MOUNTING ADJUSTMENTS (FIGURE 3) W ARNING Changing the caster position on the wheelchair frame may inter fere with the footrest assembly or rear wheel. Leading or Trailing Caster Headtube Positioning LEADING. Mount the casters on the wheelchair frame with the c[...]

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    20 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? This Procedure Includes the Following: Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers Wheel Lock Adjustment W ARNING After making adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly tight- ened BEFORE using the wheelchair. INST ALLING Anti-tipper Release Button FIGURE 1 - INST ALLING/AD[...]

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    21 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? Rear Wheel Wheel Lock Shoe 3/16-inch Rear Wheel Wheel Lock Handle Wheel Lock Shoe Allen Screws FIGURE 2 - WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT W H E E L L O C K S A N T I T I P P E R S PROCEDURE 6 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS[...]

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    22 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? NOTES NOTES N O T E S[...]

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    23 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? LIMITED W ARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE W ARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPL Y WITH FEDERAL LA W APPLICABLE T O PRODUCTS MANUF ACTURED AFTER JUL Y 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products. This warranty gives you specific legal ri[...]

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    In vacar e Corporation www .in vacar e.com One Invacare Way Elyria, Ohio U S A 44036-2125 800-333-6900 T echnical Support 800-832-4707 Invacare is a registered trademark of Invacare Corporation © 1999 Invacare Corporation Form No. 96-316 P/N 1068822 R e v . A (1) - 9/99[...]