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WARNING WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO W UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS, A CONTACT A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE R THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. N I THE INITIAL SETUP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR MUST BE PERFORMED BY A N QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. G SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ...................................................... 4 PROCEDURE 5 - WHEELS ..................................... 31 SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 5 REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS............. 31 ADJUSTING QUICK-RELEASE AXLE .................... 31 PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES ................ 6 T C INSTALLING QUAD-RELEASE AXLE ..................... 32 STABILITY ......................................
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SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES S WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could P result in personal injury or property damage. E NOTICE C THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. I A WHEELCHAIR USER L As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an N individual res
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS S INVACARE A-6/A-6S/F-6/F-6S P Frame Type: Tapered, "V" E Seat Width: 14 to 20-inches C ✪✪✪ Camber Width: Camber 0° 3° 6° 9° 12° I ✪✪ F ✪✪✪✪✪ Add the inches listed in the chart to the Rear Wheel Type: I wheelchair width to obtain the overall width Spoke 6-3/4 8 10 12-1/4 14-1/4 width of the wheelchair at the widest point. Composite 7 8-1/4 10-1/4 12-1/2 14-1/2 C A Seat Depth: 14 to 20-inches T Seat-to-Floor (approx.): Front - 17 to 21-1/2-inches - in 1/2-inch incre
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PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES This Procedure includes the following: Stability Operating Information G Tire Pressure U Weight Training G I E Weight Limitation D N Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs E E L R I STABILITY A N L STABILITY WARNINGS E The position of the footrest, seat angle, back angle, seating system/upholstery, caster size and position, S rear wheel size and position, anti-tippers, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one (1)
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PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES OPERATING INFORMATION (continued) WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat. G DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching down U G between your knees. I E D DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. This will change your center of gravity and may N E cause you to tip over. E L DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the wheelchair
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PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES TIRE PRESSURE WARNING G U DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the tires. G I Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm. E D Replacement of a pneumatic tire or tube MUST be performed by a qualified technician. N E E L WEIGHT TRAINING R Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. Invacare I A wheelchairs have NOT been des
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PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES A Note To Wheelchair Assistants SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, re- member to use good body mechanics. Keep your back “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close straight and bend your knees whenever tilting the wheel- attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. G chair or traversing curbs, or other impediments. This manual points out the most common procedures U and techniques involve
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PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES REACHING, LEANING AND BENDING - FORWARD. Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks. WARNING G DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to U G move forward in the seat or pick them up from I the floor by reaching down between your knees. E D N E E L R I Example 46% 54% 103 lbs. 130 lbs. A N UNOCCUPIED OCCUPIED L E S Rear of Wheelchair LENGTHENING THE WHEELBASE REACHING, LEANING - BACKWARDS. Telescoping
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GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 TILTING - CURBS. WARNING After mastering the techniques of tilting the wheelchair, DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on use the following method to tackle curbs, short stairs, any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by etc. means of any removable (detachable) parts of G Turn the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing UP. Un- a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or U less the first assistant has exceptional upper body strength, damage to the w
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PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES Transferring To And From Other Seats WARNING BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the G wheelchair, every precaution should be taken U to reduce the gap distance. Align both casters G I parallel with the object you are transferring onto. E D Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to N help prevent the wheels from moving. E E L CAUTION R I When transferring, position yourself as far back as A N possible in the seat. This will prevent damaged L E upholste
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SAFETY INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2 NOTE: Every six (6) months take your wheelchair to a This Procedure includes the following: qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servic- Safety Inspection Checklist ing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. To Troubleshooting operate properly and safely, your wheelchair must be I Maintenance cared for just like any other vehicle. Routine maintenance will extend the life and efficiency of
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SAFETY INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2 TROUBLESHOOTING CHAIR CHAIR SLUGGISH CASTER SQUEAKS LOOSENESS CHAIR SOLUTIONS I VEERS VEERS TURN OR FLUTTERS AND IN CHAIR 3 WHEELS RIGHT LEFT PERFORMANCE RATTLES N S S XX X X X Check tires for correct P A and equal pressure. E F XX X X Check for loose stem C E nuts. T T XX Check spokes/nipples. I Y XX X X Check washers above O and below bearings in headtube (Procedure 3). N XX X Check that rear wheels are equally spaced away from seat frame (Procedure 3). MAINTENA
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UPHOLSTERY PROCEDURE 3 This Procedure includes the following: REMOVING/INSTALLING STANDARD BACK UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 2) Unfolding/Folding the Back U Removing/Installing Standard Back Upholstery WARNING P Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery The position of the footrest, seat angle, back angle, seating system/upholstery, caster size and position, H Seat Upholstery Replacement rear wheel size and position, anti-tippers, as well as O the user condition directly relate to the stability of the WARNING L
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PROCEDURE 3 UPHOLSTERY Back Upholstery Cover ADJUSTABLE TENSION BACK Seat Portion of UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 3) Back Upholstery U The Adjustable Tension Straps Cover P The adjuster straps can be adjusted at various levels of Fastening Strap H tension to accommodate individual end-users. The bot- tom two (2) straps can be adjusted tightly to support and/ O or assist the extensor muscles. L S The Back Upholstery Cover Fastening Back Cane T Strap The back upholstery cover is designed for three (3) E Mou
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FRAME PROCEDURE 4 WARNING This Procedure includes the following: After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE Back Angle Adjustment - Adjustable Backs Only use, make sure all attachment hardware is tightened Back Height Adjustment securely - otherwise, injury or damage may result. Replacing Seat Frame - A-6/A-6S ONLY BACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT - Rear Seat-to-Floor Height Adjustment - A-6/A-6S ONLY F ADJUSTABLE BACKS ONLY (FIGURE 1) Replacing Turnbuckle Assembly - A-6/A-6S ONLY R NOTE: Perform
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PROCEDURE 4 FRAME BACK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT REPLACING SEAT FRAME - (FIGURE 2) A-6/A-6S ONLY (FIGURE 3) NOTE: Observe the tautness of the back upholstery/ 1. Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair. Refer adjustable tension back upholstery adjuster straps for to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in PROCEDURE 5 of the manual. proper reinstallation. F 2. Remove the seat upholstery from the wheelchair. 1. Remove the back upholstery. Perform one (1) of the Refer to SEAT UPHOLSTERY REPLACEMENT in R foll
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FRAME PROCEDURE 4 BACK ANGLE BRACKET HARDWARE WARNING FRONT OF WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the rear seat-to-floor height will change the back angle with respect to the ground and FRONT of Seat may decrease the stability of the wheelchair. Back Angle Frame AFTER adjusting rear seat to floor height, ALWAYS Bracket check back angle and adjust if necessary to en- Washer F sure proper wheelchair stability. Locknuts Washer R DO NOT adjust rear seat-to-floor height with the wheelchair occupied. A Screw Wash
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PROCEDURE 4 FRAME OPENING/CLOSING CLAMPS REPLACING TURNBUCKLE ASSEMBLY - A-6/A6-S ONLY (FIGURE 5) (FIGURE 6) NOTE: The turnbuckle assembly consists of the inside WARNING screw, turnbuckle, outside screw, flanges and rods. If QUICK RELEASE LEVERS - Make sure the quick re- the turnbuckle assembly becomes disassembled, refer lease levers are in the CLOSED position BEFORE F to FIGURE 5. using the wheelchair, otherwise personal injury or R 1. Carefully tip the wheelchair back so the back canes rest d
