Activeforever Invacare Lightweight Aluminum Transport Chair User Manual

Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual

Transport Chairs

Invacare Transport

Lightweight Transport

Bariatric Transport

Lite Transport

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DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.

NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are available on www.invacare.com.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 5

LABEL LOCATIONS ........................................................................... 6

Invacare Transport, Lightweight Transport, and Lite Transport.....................................................6

Bariatric Transport.....................................................................................................................................7

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................... 8

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................. 10

Operating Information.............................................................................................................................10

Weight Training ........................................................................................................................................11

Weight Limitation.....................................................................................................................................11

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING ..................................................... 12

Safety/Handling of Transport Chairs....................................................................................................12

Stability and Balance ............................................................................................................................12

Coping with Everyday Obstacles......................................................................................................13

A Note to Transport Chair Assistants ...........................................................................................13

Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward ..................................................................................13

Reaching, Leaning Backwards ......................................................................................................14

Tipping ....................................................................................................................................................14

Stairways ................................................................................................................................................15

Folding and Unfolding Transport Chair..........................................................................................16

Unfolding ..........................................................................................................................................16

Folding ...............................................................................................................................................17

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION ................................................... 18

Safety Inspection Checklists...................................................................................................................18

Inspect/Adjust Initially .........................................................................................................................18

Inspect/Adjust Weekly........................................................................................................................19

Inspect/Adjust Monthly.......................................................................................................................19

Inspect/Adjust Periodically.................................................................................................................19

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................20

Maintenance...............................................................................................................................................20

Maintenance Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................20

Suggested Maintenance Procedures ................................................................................................20

SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS ........................................................ 22

Installing Swingaway Footrest Assembly .............................................................................................22

Adjusting Footplate Height.....................................................................................................................22

SECTION 5—BACK ......................................................................... 24

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Unfolding/Folding the Fold-Down Back...............................................................................................24

Folding ....................................................................................................................................................24

Unfolding................................................................................................................................................24

Replacing Back Upholstery.....................................................................................................................25

Replacing Seat Upholstery......................................................................................................................25

SECTION 6—REAR WHEELS ............................................................. 26

Removing/Installing Rear Wheels .........................................................................................................26

SECTION 7—CASTERS ..................................................................... 27

Replacing/Adjusting Front Forks ...........................................................................................................27

Replacing ................................................................................................................................................27

Adjusting ................................................................................................................................................27

Replacing Front Casters..........................................................................................................................28

SECTION 8—HAND BRAKES/WHEEL LOCKS ...................................... 29

Locking/Unlocking/Using Hand Brakes................................................................................................29

Locking Hand Brake ............................................................................................................................29

Unlocking Hand Brake........................................................................................................................29

Using Hand Brake ................................................................................................................................30

Adjusting Hand Brakes ............................................................................................................................30

Adjusting Brake Handle ......................................................................................................................30

Adjusting Cable Adjuster Unit ..........................................................................................................31

Adjusting Wheel Lock .............................................................................................................................31

LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................... 35

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SPECIAL NOTES

Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. Refer to the following table for definitions of the signal words.

SIGNAL WORD MEANING

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 Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in

property damage.

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

TRANSPORT CHAIR USER

As a manufacturer of transport chairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of transport chairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of transport chair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.

TRANSPORT CHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAP

Transport chair users should not be transported in vehicles of any kind while in transport chairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a transport chair, in a moving vehicle of any type.

It is Invacare’s position that users of transport chairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the seat positioning strap made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any chair transportation systems.

 WARNING

Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.

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LABEL LOCATIONS

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The wheel locks on this transport chair have been pre-set at the factory to comply with the Veterans Administration functional Standard

8320.01 of the Federal Register, paragraph

3.2.4.5.3. If these wheel locks do not meet your needs, follow instructions below.

CAUTION

Any wheel lock adjustments should embed wheel lock shoe at least 1/8" into tire when locked (3/16" on pneumatic tires).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHEEL

LOCK ADJUSTMENTS

1. Loosen wheel lock mounting fastener, which runs through mounting bracket and frame.

2. Slide clamp toward rear wheel until wheel lock shoe is embedded into tire material at least 1/8" when handle is engaged to the lock position (3/16" for pneumatic tires).

3. Tighten mounting fastener to secure mounting bracket in desired location and recheck lock shoe embedding.

4. Inspect for correct locking action BEFORE actual use.

P/N 1143193 REV A

LABEL LOCATIONS

Invacare Transport, Lightweight Transport, and Lite Transport

NOTE: The Lightweight transport is shown as an example. Unless indicated on this page, label locations and wording are the same for the Invacare transport and the Lite transport.

NOTE: This label is only on the Lite transport.

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View From Back of Chair

NO TRANSPORT CHAIR HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR USE AS A

SEATING SURFACE WITHIN A MOTOR VEHICLE.THIS LABEL IS FOR

INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. LIABILITY ISSUES WERE NOT

AUCUNE CHAISE ROULANTE N'A ETE APPROUVEE POUR UTILISATION COMME

SIEGE DANS UN VEHICULE MOTORISE. CETTE ETIQUETTE EST POUR INFORMATION

UNIQUEMENT. LES QUESTIONS DE RESPONSABILITE N'ONT PAS ETE PRISES

CONSIDERED IN THE ATTACHMENT OF THIS LABEL.

EN LIGNE DE COMPTE DANS LE CADRE DE L'APPLICATION

DE CETTE ETIQUETTE.

1143180 Rev A - 4/26/06

Bariatric Transport

LABEL LOCATIONS

View From Back of Chair

NO TRANSPORT CHAIR HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR USE AS A

SEATING SURFACE WITHIN A MOTOR VEHICLE.THIS LABEL IS FOR

INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. LIABILITY ISSUES WERE NOT

AUCUNE CHAISE ROULANTE N'A ETE APPROUVEE POUR UTILISATION COMME

SIEGE DANS UN VEHICULE MOTORISE. CETTE ETIQUETTE EST POUR INFORMATION

CONSIDERED IN THE ATTACHMENT OF THIS LABEL.

UNIQUEMENT. LES QUESTIONS DE RESPONSABILITE N'ONT PAS ETE PRISES

EN LIGNE DE COMPTE DANS LE CADRE DE L'APPLICATION

DE CETTE ETIQUETTE.

1143180 Rev A - 4/26/06

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The wheel locks on this transport chair have been pre-set at the factory to comply with the Veterans Administration functional Standard

8320.01 of the Federal Register, paragraph

3.2.4.5.3. If these wheel locks do not meet your needs, follow instructions below.

CAUTION

Any wheel lock adjustments should embed wheel lock shoe at least 1/8" into tire when locked (3/16" on pneumatic tires).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHEEL

LOCK ADJUSTMENTS

1. Loosen wheel lock mounting fastener, which runs through mounting bracket and frame.

2. Slide clamp toward rear wheel until wheel lock shoe is embedded into tire material at least 1/8" when handle is engaged to the lock position (3/16" for pneumatic tires).

3. Tighten mounting fastener to secure mounting bracket in desired location and recheck lock shoe embedding.

4. Inspect for correct locking action BEFORE actual use.

P/N 1143193 REV A

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TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS

INVACARE TRANSPORT

SEAT WIDTH (BETWEEN ARMS) 17,18,19 and 20 inches

SEAT DEPTH 16 inches

OVERALL WIDTH 17½ to 22½ inches

OVERALL DEPTH (WITHOUT RIGGINGS) 23 inches

SEAT-TO-FLOOR 19½ inches

BACK STYLE Fold-down

BACK HEIGHT 18 inches

ARM STYLES Permanent

FRONT RIGGINGS Swingaway footrest

REAR AXLE Permanent

REAR WHEELS 8 X 1 inch

WHEEL LOCKS Push to lock

CASTER SIZE 8 X 1 inch (Standard)

UPHOLSTERY Black Nylon

WEIGHT (APPROXIMATE) 26 lbs (without front riggings)

SHIPPING WEIGHT (APPROXIMATE) 30 lbs (without front riggings)

WEIGHT LIMITATION 250 lbs

LIGHTWEIGHT TRANSPORT

SEAT WIDTH (BETWEEN ARMS) 19 inches and 17 inches

SEAT DEPTH 15¼ inches

OVERALL WIDTH 23½ inches

OVERALL DEPTH (WITHOUT RIGGINGS) 23½ inches and 21½ inches

SEAT-TO-FLOOR 19¼ inches

BACK STYLE Fold-down

BACK HEIGHT 17½ inches

ARM STYLES Permanent

FRONT RIGGINGS Swingaway footrest

REAR AXLE Permanent

REAR WHEELS 8 X 1 inch

WHEEL LOCKS Push to lock

CASTER SIZE 8 X 1 inch (Standard)

UPHOLSTERY Black Nylon

WEIGHT (APPROXIMATE) 19 lbs (without front riggings)

SHIPPING WEIGHT (APPROXIMATE) 26 lbs (without front riggings)

WEIGHT LIMITATION 250 lbs

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TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS

BARIATRIC TRANSPORT

SEAT WIDTH (BETWEEN ARMS) 22 inches

SEAT DEPTH 18 inches

OVERALL WIDTH 28 inches

OVERALL DEPTH (WITHOUT RIGGINGS) 28½ inches

SEAT-TO-FLOOR 19½ inches

BACK STYLE Fold-down

BACK HEIGHT 18 inches

ARM STYLES Removable

FRONT RIGGINGS Swingaway footrest

REAR AXLE Permanent

REAR WHEELS 12½ X 2¼ inch

WHEEL LOCKS Push to lock

HAND BRAKES Push down to lock, pull up to stop

CASTER SIZE 8 X 1 inch (Standard)

UPHOLSTERY Black Nylon

WEIGHT (APPROXIMATE) 41 lbs (without front riggings)

SHIPPING WEIGHT (APPROXIMATE) 45 lbs (without front riggings)

WEIGHT LIMITATION 400 lbs

LITE TRANSPORT

SEAT WIDTH (BETWEEN ARMS) 19 inches

SEAT DEPTH 18 inches

OVERALL WIDTH 23½ inches

OVERALL DEPTH (WITHOUT RIGGINGS) 24½ inches

SEAT-TO-FLOOR 19¼ inches

BACK STYLE Fold-down

BACK HEIGHT 17½ inches

ARM STYLES Permanent

FRONT RIGGINGS Swingaway footrest

REAR AXLE Permanent

REAR WHEELS 12 X 1¾ inch

WHEEL LOCKS Push to lock

HAND BRAKES Push down to lock, pull up to stop

CASTER SIZE 8 X 1 inch (Standard)

UPHOLSTERY Black Nylon

WEIGHT (APPROXIMATE) 19 lbs (without front riggings)

SHIPPING WEIGHT (APPROXIMATE) 26 lbs (without front riggings)

WEIGHT LIMITATION 250 lbs

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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

 WARNING

SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product. 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 Instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

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 health professional before attempting active use of the transport chair.

Make sure the back is locked securely before using this transport chair.

ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the transport chair. If loose and/or worn, replace immediately.

If transport chair is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°F or below 32°F), high humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to use, ensure handgrips DO NOT twist on the transport chair handle - otherwise damage or injury may occur.

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat.

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.

DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you, as this may cause the transport chair to tip over.

DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the transport chair may tip over.

DO NOT tilt the transport chair without assistance.

DO NOT use an escalator to move a transport chair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.

NEVER leave an unoccupied transport chair on an incline.

DO NOT attempt to stop a moving transport chair with wheel locks. Wheel locks are not brakes.

Invacare recommends that a non-folding device be installed to keep the transport chair from being folded when left unoccupied in a public place.

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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

Before attempting to transfer in or out of the transport chair, every precaution should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters parallel to the object you are transferring onto. When transferring to and from the transport chair, ALWAYS engage both wheel locks. If the transport chair is equipped with hand brakes, ALWAYS lock both hand brakes before transferring to and from the transport chair.

DO NOT sit or transfer into the transport chair unless it is fully open.

DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.

DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9 degrees.

DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water, ice or oil film.

DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your transport chair to tip over and cause bodily harm or damage to the transport chair.

DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to the frame tubing.

ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.

DO NOT stand on the footplates. When getting in or out of the transport chair, make sure that the footplates are in the upward position or swing the footrest towards the outside of the transport chair.

DO NOT attempt to lift the transport chair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a transport chair may result in injury to the user or damage to the transport chair.

DO NOT stand on the frame of the transport chair.

Weight Training

Invacare does not recommend the use of its transport chairs as a weight training apparatus. Invacare transport chairs have not been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training. If occupant uses said transport chair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for bodily injury and the warranty will be void.

Weight Limitation

The following are the weight limitations for the Invacare transport chairs:

TRANSPORT CHAIR WEIGHT LIMITATION (LBS)

Transport 250

Lightweight Transport 250

Bariatric Transport 400

Lite Transport 250

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