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3 OVERVIEW CROSSFIRE T7A CASTERS 3, 4 or 5-inch CASTER SIZE: CASTER TYPE: Semi-pneumatic (Standard), Soft Roll or Lighted (Optional) ANTI-TIPPERS: Optional *WEIGHT: 17.8 lbs SHIPPING WEIGHT: 30 lbs WEIGHT LIMITATION: 250 lbs *16 x 16 w/ Spinergy wheels, Primo hi-pressure tires, screw - on seat upholstery, mesh back upholstery w/ adjustable tension & 4” semi-pneumatic casters are included in the weight. ® Invacare Crossfire™T7A Wheelchair 16 Part No 1167484
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4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 4 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs 4.1 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. This manual points out the most common procedures and techniques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. It is important to practice and master these safe techniques until you are comfortable in maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectu
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4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS WARNING Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes slowly to avoid hard braking or sudden stops. Be aware that carrying heavy objects on your lap while occupying the wheelchair may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily injury to the user, damage to the wheelchair and surrounding property. This wheelchair has been designed to accommodate one individual. If more than one individual occupies the wheelcha
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4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS • Lengthening the wheelbase will increase the stability and maintain standard maneuverability of wheelchair. • Shortening the wheelbase will decrease the stability, increase the maneuverability and distribute additional weight onto the rear wheels. Lengthening the Wheelbase CENTER OF GRAVITY Shortening the Wheelbase UNOCCUPIED OCCUPIED FIGURE 1 Stability and Balance Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward WARNING DO NOT attempt to r
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4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Reaching, Leaning, Reaching, Leaning, and Bending - and Bending - Forward Backwards FIGURE 2 Stability and Balance - Reaching, Leaning, and Bending - Forward/Backward 4.3 Coping with Everyday Obstacles Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by learning how to manage your wheelchair. Keep in mind your center of gravity to maintain stability and balance. 4.4 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelch
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Invacare Crossfire™T7A Wheelchair
DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the product.
User Manual
USER: BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
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© 2010 Invacare Corporation. All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Trademarks are identified by ™ and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Natural Fit is a registered trademark of Three Rivers. Spinergy is a registered trademark of Spinergy, Inc. 3-in-1 oil is a registered trademark of American Home Products Co
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CONTENTS 1 GENERAL 6 Symbols .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Limited Warranty ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................
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CONTENTS 6 FOOTREST 31 Adjusting/Replacing Standard Footrest........................................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Replacing/Adjusting Optional Adjustable Angle Footrest........................................................................................................................................................... 32 7ARMS 34 Installing the Swingaway Pa
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CONTENTS Replacing Quad-Release Axles.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64 Adjusting Quad-Release Handles ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64 Handrim Replacement .....
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1 GENERAL 1 General 1.1 Symbols Warnings Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. See the information below for definitions of the signal words. DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION
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1 GENERAL 1.2 Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state. Invacare warrants the Crossfire frame to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser for the 5 years fr
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2 SAFETY 2 Safety The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product. 2.1 General Guidelines WARNING DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner’s manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or inst
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2 SAFETY WARNING Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints Invacare recommends that wheelchair users not be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. 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. It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints m
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2 SAFETY WARNING Repair and Service Information Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. Operating Information To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat. DO N
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2 SAFETY WARNING Check all Allen screws that secure the footrest/raised footrest system to the wheelchair frame before using the wheelchair, especially if engaging in any contact sport. Anti-tippers MUST be used at all times. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on gravel surfaces, anti-tippers may not provide the same level of protection against tip over. Extra caution MUST be observed when traversing such surfaces. Inasmuch as the anti-tippers are an option on this wheelchair (you may o
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3 OVERVIEW 3 Overview 3.1 Label Locations Detent balls should extend beyond the diameter of the axle bushing for a positive lock. Keep detent balls WARNING P/N 1026960 Rev D clean. Serial Number Label Location WEIGHT CAPACITY 250 LBS. (114 kgs.) REFERTO OWNER’S MANUAL P/N 1111013 ® Invacare Crossfire™T7A Wheelchair 12 Part No 1167484
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3 OVERVIEW 3.2 Component Identification Armrest Back Upholstery Seat Upholstery Rear Wheel Wheelchair Frame Rear Wheel Axle Front Caster Handrim Wheel Lock ® Part No 1167484 13 Invacare Crossfire™T7A Wheelchair
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3 OVERVIEW 3.3 Typical Product Parameters All specifications are approximate. CROSSFIRE T7A MODEL NUMBER: CT7A FRONT FRAME: Tapered front end (Standard), V-Style (Optional) FRONT FRAME ANGLE: 70°, 75°, 80°, 85° FOOTREST: Tubular footrest in same material as frame (Standard), Adjustable Angle NCO, Plastic or Carbon Fiber Cover (Optional) SEAT HEIGHT 1 16 to 21 inches in / inch increments (Fixed) FRONT: 2 REAR: 14 to 20 Inches (adjustable) ARMS (OPTIONAL): Swing-away Padded, T-arm SIDE GUARDS
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3 OVERVIEW CROSSFIRE T7A BACK ANGLE FOLDING: -8°, -4°, 0°, +4°, +8° BACK UPHOLSTERY: U850 (Balistic Black) - Adjustable Tension by Straps Breathable Mesh (Black) Adjustable Tension by Straps Foldover SEAT UPHOLSTERY: Sail Cloth - Screw-On AXLE POSITIONS/CENTER Range of Adjustability in both positions: OF GRAVITY: 3 Active Position: / to 4 inches 4 5 5 Extended Position: -1 / to 1 / inches 8 8 REAR WHEEL AXLE: Quick Release (Standard), Quad-Release or Titanium (Optional) REAR WHEEL CAMBER CAMB
