Space Saver / Conventional Arm Socket Assemblies
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
Kit Numbers 1036793, 1036794, 1094952, 1094953
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage before using. In case of damage, DO NOT use the equipment.
Contact the Dealer/Carrier for further instructions.
SAFETY SUMMARY
The following recommendations are made for the
safe use of the Space Saver/ Conventional Arm
Socket Assemblies:
GENERAL WARNING
DO NOT install or use this equipment without first reading and understanding these
instructions. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions, contact a healthcare professional,
dealer or technical personnel before attempting to install this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
INSTALLATION WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service
and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely.
FRONT ARMREST SOCKET
REPLACEMENT/H-BLOCK
INSTALLATION (FIGURE 1)
1. Remove the locknut and screw securing the H-block
to the right and left front frames (FIGURE 1).
2. Remove the H-blocks.
NOTE: It may be necessary to reposition the wheel lock
assembly before/after installing the new front armrest sockets/H-Blocks.
3. Position the NEW armrest socket/H-Block onto the
right and left front frames by performing one (1) of the
following:
NOTE: Armrest sockets/H-Block MUST be positioned
in the 1st or 2nd mounting hole on the right and left front
frames depending on the type of wheelchair.
A. MVP/STYLE 14 through 16 inches deep - Align
the mounting hole in the H-block with the first
mounting hole on front of chair.
B. ALL type wheelchairs 17 and 18-inch deep - Align
the mounting hole on the H-block with the second
mounting hole on front of chair.
PURPOSE
To replace existing half-arms or install new FIXED or ADJUSTABLE arms on Invacare MVP and STYLE wheelchairs built after 10-10-92.
The Invacare MVP or STYLE can be fitted with Space
Saver or Conventional mounting brackets with either fixed
oradjustable arms. These arms can be used on all chairs
14 through 18 inches.
Armrest Socket/
H-Blocks
Mounting
Holes
Mounting
Holes
Front Frames
FIGURE 1 - FRONT ARMREST SOCKET
REPLACEMANT/H-BLOCK INSTALLATION
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REAR ARMREST SOCKET
INSTALLATION ON WHEELCHAIRS
BUILT BEFORE 7/00
Space Saver Armrest Sockets (FIGURE 2)
Space Saver Kit No. 1036793 Includes the following:
DESCRIPTION QTY.
Left Outside Armrest Bracket 1
Left Inside Armrest Bracket 1
Left Armrest Spacer 1
Right Outside Armrest Bracket 1
Right Inside Armrest Bracket 1
Right Armrest Spacer 1
Front Armrest Socket 2
Rear Armrest Socket 2
Tube Supports 2
Hex Screw 8
Locknuts 8
1. Insert the tube support into armrest socket.
NOTE: Tube support MUST be positioned below mounting hole.
3. Position the armrest spacer flush against the inside
of the outside armrest bracket as shown in “DETAIL
A”, FIGURE 2.
4. Place the armrest socket into the groove of the armrest spacer.
5. Position inside armrest bracket against the armrest
socket (FIGURE 2).
6. Loosely secure the brackets, armrest socket and armrest spacer together using one (1) of the six (6) hex
screws and a locknut.
7. Position the armrest bracket on the rear frame making
sure that the armrest spacer is positioned on the outside
of the rear armrest socket. Refer to Detail “A” in FIGURE 2.
8. Secure the assembly of the chair frame using two (2) of
the six (6) hex screws and locknuts.
CAUTION
Make sure that all screws and locknuts
are secure at all times.
9. Repeat this procedure for the opposite side of the chair
frame.
2. Position the outside armrest bracket towards the outside of the chair frame.
Outside
Armrest Bracket
Inside
Armrest Bracket
Left Inside
Armrest Bracket
Left Chair Frame
Locknuts
Left Outside
Armrest Bracket
Tube
Support
Right Chair
Frame
Locknuts
Right Inside
Armrest Bracket
OUTSIDE
Right Outside
Armrest Bracket
DETAIL “A”
TOP VIEWS
Left
INSIDE
Hex Screw
Tube Support
Armrest
Spacer
Rear Armrest
Socket
Right
OUTSIDE
Mounting
Hole
Hex Screws
Armrest
Rear Armrest
Socket
Spacer
Armrest Spacers
FIGURE 2 - REAR ARMREST SOCKET INSTALLATION - SPACE SAVER ARMS
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Conventional Armrest Sockets (FIGURE 3)
Conventional Kit No. 1036794 includes the following:
DESCRIPTION QTY.
Left Outside Armrest Bracket 1
Left Inside Armrest Bracket 1
Left Armrest Spacer 1
Right Outside Armrest Bracket 1
Right Inside Armrest Bracket 1
Right Armrest Spacer 1
Front Armrest Socket 2
Rear Armrest Socket 2
Tube Supports 2
Spacer 2
Long Hex Screw 2
Short Hex Screw 6
Locknuts 8
4. Place the armrest socket into the groove of the armrest spacer.
5. Position the bracket spacer flush against the inside of
the outside armrest bracket.
6. Position inside armrest bracket against the bracket spacer.
7. Loosely secure the brackets, armrest socket, armrest
spacer and bracket spacer together using one (1) of
the two (2) long hex screws and a locknut.
8. Position the armrest bracket on the rear frame making
sure that the armrest spacer is positioned on the outside
of the rear armrest socket. Refer to DETAIL “A” in
FIGURE 1.
9. Secure the assembly of the chair frame using two (2) of
the four (4) short hex screws and locknuts.
1. Insert the tube support into armrest socket.
NOTE: Tube support MUST be positioned below mounting hole.
2. Position the outside armrest bracket towards the outside
of the chair frame.
3. Position the armrest spacer flush against the outside
of the outside armrest bracket as shown in “DETAIL
A”, FIGURE 3.
Outside
Armrest Bracket
Inside
Armrest Bracket
Left Chair Frame
Left Outside
Locknuts
Armrest Bracket
Short
Hex Screws
Left Inside
Armrest Bracket
Tube Support
CAUTION
Make sure that all screws and locknuts
are secure at all times.
10. Repeat this procedure for the opposite side of the chair
frame.
Right Outside
Armrest
Bracket
Mounting Hole
Rear
Armrest
Socket
Tube
Support
Short Hex
Screw
Right Chair
Frame
Long Hex
Screw
Armrest
Spacer
Right Inside
Armrest Bracket
Bracket
Spacer
DETAIL “B”
TOP VIEW
Left
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
Right
OUTSIDE
Armrest
Spacer
Bracket
Spacer
Mounting Hole
Rear Armrest Socket
Long Hex Screw
Armrest Spacers
FIGURE 3 - REAR ARMREST SOCKET INSTALLATION - CONVENTIONAL ARMS
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