Invacare 60106X144, 1097049, 1098348, 1098318, 1101100 User Manual

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Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

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DEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR.

USER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR, READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

*A French Canadian Literature Kit, part number 1101100, is shipped with each Canadian wheelchair order. The French Canadian Literature Kit contains the translated Owner's Manual, part number 1098330, Label Placement Instruction Sheet, part number 1098348, and a Warning Label Sheet, part number 1098318. If any part of the French Canadian Literature Kit is missing, call Invacare Canada at (800) 668-5324 or in Quebec (800) 363-0317.

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WARNING

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 QUALIFIED

TECHNICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE

INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR MUST BE PERFORMED BY A

QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.

PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL

MUST BE

PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. THE FOLLOWING

PROCEDURES ARE FOUND IN THE SERVICE MANUAL.

ADJUSTING BACK ANGLE ADJUSTING SEAT DUMP AND SEAT WIDTH REPLACING THE FOLDING MECHANISM REMOVING/INSTALLING/ADJUSTING BACK REPLACING OPTIONAL BACK UPHOLSTERY RELEASE CORD ADJUSTABLE TENSION BACK UPHOLSTERY INSTALLING HALF-ARM AND T-ARM SOCKETS REPLACING T-ARM LOCKING LEVERS INSTALLING/ADJUSTING/REPLACING ADJUSTING WHEELBASE LENGTH AND WIDTH CASTERS, HEADTUBES AND FORKS ADJUSTING REAR WHEEL CAMBER AND HEIGHT INSTALLING/REPLACING HANDRIMS CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT INSTALLING/ADJUSTING ANTI-TIPPER MOUNTING SUSPENSION BRACKET

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIAL NOTES

WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage.

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

WHEELCHAIR USER

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 individual rests solely with the user and his/her health care professional capable of making such a selection.

WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS

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 made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems.

AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER, THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEATING POSITIONING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.

T ABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIAL NOTES .................................................................................................................................................... 2

LABELS ................................................................................................................................................................. 4

SPECIFICA TIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 5

PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................................................ 6

STABILITY ............................................................................................................................................................ 6

OPERATING INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................. 7

TIRE PRESSURE .................................................................................................................................................. 8

WEIGHT TRAINING ............................................................................................................................................... 8

WEIGHT LIMITATION ............................................................................................................................................. 8

SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ............................................................................................................... 9

PROCEDURE 2 - SAFETY INSPECTION .................................................................................. 13

SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST ....................................................................................................................... 13

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................................... 14

MAINTENANCE/TRANSPORTING ......................................................................................................................... 14

PROCEDURE 3 - FRONT RIGGINGS ....................................................................................... 15

INSTALLING/REMOVING THE FOOTREST(S) ......................................................................................................... 15

ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST HEIGHT ................................................................................................................... 15

INSTALLING/ADJUSTING ADJUSTABLE ANGLE FLIP-UP FOOTPLATES .................................................................. 15

IMPACT GUARDS/OPTIONAL CALF STRAP .......................................................................................................... 17

HEEL LOOP REPLACEMENT ............................................................................................................................... 17

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PROCEDURE 4 - UPHOLSTERY ............................................................................................. 18

REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY ........................................................................................................................ 18

INSTALLING OPTIONAL FABRIC CLOTHING GUARDS ............................................................................................ 18

INSTALLING/REMOVING SEAT POSITIONING STRAP ............................................................................................ 19

INSTALLING/REMOVING CHEST POSITIONING STRAP ......................................................................................... 19

PROCEDURE 5 - FRAME........................................................................................................ 20

FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR ........................................................................................................... 20

USING/STORING THE STRAP .............................................................................................................................. 21

FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE BACK ........................................................................................................................ 21

ADJUSTING THE BACK RELEASE CORD TENSION ..............................................................................................22

ADJUSTING THE BACK HEIGHT ........................................................................................................................... 22

PROCEDURE 6 - ARMS .......................................................................................................... 23

ADJUSTING HALF ARM HEIGHT ........................................................................................................................... 23

INSTALLING/REMOVING T-ARMS ......................................................................................................................... 23

ADJUSTING THE T-ARMS ..................................................................................................................................... 23

ADJUSTING T-ARM TRANSFER ASSISTS AND/OR SIDE GUARDS ........................................................................25

INSTALLING OPTIONAL RIGID CLOTHING GUARDS ............................................................................................... 25

PROCEDURE 7 - REAR WHEELS ........................................................................................... 26

REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS ............................................................................................................. 26

ADJUSTING QUICK-RELEASE AXLES ................................................................................................................... 26

INSTALLING QUAD-RELEASE AXLES ................................................................................................................... 27

ADJUSTING QUAD-RELEASE HANDLES .............................................................................................................. 27

REPAIRING/REPLACING PNEUMATIC CASTER OR REAR WHEEL TIRE/TUBE ....................................................... 28

REPLACING/ADJUSTING THE WHEEL LOCK ........................................................................................................ 28

INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS ........................................................................................................ 29

LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................. 31

LABELS

P/N 1097049 Rev. A (1)-3/00

WARNING

1097049 Rev. A (1) 3/00

Pinch point. Tounfold, grasp top edge ONL Y.

WARNING LABEL LOCATIONS

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WARNING

Detent balls should extend beyond the diameter

WARNING

of the axle bushing for a positive lock. Keep detent balls clean.

DO NOT step or stand on rear folding links. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

REV.10/98 1026960

Rev.A(1)3/00

1097061

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE

WITHOUT THE ANTI-TIP

TUBES INSTALLED.

REV. 5/98

P/N 60106X144

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS SPYDER

Seat Width: 14 to 20-inches Seat Depth: 14 to 18-inches Seat-to-Floor: REAR Seat-to-Floor Range

20-inch rear wheels - 14-1/4 to 18-1/4-inches 22-inch rear wheels - 14-1/2 to 19-inches 24-inch rear wheels and 559 rear wheels - 15-1/2 to 20-inches 26-inch rear wheels - 16-1/2 to 20-inches

FRONT Seat-to-Floor Range

3-inch Front Casters - 16-3/4 to 17-1/4-inches 5-inch Front Casters - 17 to 19-inches 6-inch Front Casters - 18 to 19-1/2-inches 8-inch Front Casters - 20-inches

Back Height: Push Handles - 10

Sportster - No Push Handles - 12-14-inches Straight with Push Handles - 12-18-inches

Footrest: 60

Rear Axle: Quick-Release, Quad-Release Rear Wheels: 20, 22, 24-inch Composite Wheels

Handrims: Aluminum Anodized, Plastic Coated, Black Plastic Coated,

Wheel Locks: High Mount Pull to Lock (Standard), Wheel Lock Extensions,

Caster Size: 3, 5, 6 and 8-inch (Urethane or Pneumatic), Precision Sealed Bearings

Seat Cushion: 2 or 3-inch (Optional) Back Upholstery: Black Nylon (Optional), Adjustable Back Upholstery (Standard) Weight: 29.6 lbs. - with Rear Wheels

Shipping Weight (approx.)*: 44 lbs.

, 70o, 90o - Swingaway, Tapered, Non-Tapered, Elevating Legrest,

Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates, Composite Footplates

22, 24, 26-inch Spoke Wheels 24, 26-inch Hi-Performance Spoke Wheels 559 High Performance/Turbo Tire OPTIONAL - 24, 26-inch Continental Tires, 22, 26-inch Pneumatic Tires, Flat Free Inserts

Vertical/Oblique Projection Plastic Coated, Spoke Guards

Hill Holder, Undermount Wheel Lock

Flat Free Inserts

20.4 lbs. - without Rear Wheels

bend - 16-18-inches and 20-inches

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*14-inch Seat Frame with complete package.

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PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES

This Procedure includes the following: Stability Operating Information

Tire Pressure

Weight Training

Weight Limitation

Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs

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STABILITY

STABILITY WARNINGS

The seat dump, back angle, seating system, caster size and position, 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) or any combination of the nine (9) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician ONLY.

Seat Dump

Back Angle

Seating System

Caster Size

Caster Position

Rear Wheel Size

Rear Wheel Position

Anti-Tippers

User Condition

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NOTE: When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across the chart and refer to the ✓ procedure to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair.

NOTE: Additional adjustments may be needed according to the wheelchair type. Refer to the wheelchair owner's manual for these procedures.

To maintain maximum stability, position the rear wheels in the most rearward position in the axle mounting plate. Moving the rear wheels to any of the other mounting positions causes the wheelchair to decrease in stability.

ALWAYS ensure stability BEFORE moving the rear wheels forward. TEST wheelchair BEFORE it is occupied by the end user to ensure safety.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

PROCEDURE 1

OPERATING INFORMATION

GENERAL WARNINGS

Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied.

Invacare designed this wheelchair to be used with a seat cushion. DO NOT operate the wheelchair without a seat cushion.

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 NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reach-

ing down between your knees. DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. This will change your center of

gravity and may cause you to tip over. DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as

the wheelchair may tip over.

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DO NOT tip the wheelchair onto the rear wheels without assistance. DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury

may occur. WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the

wheel locks. Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be

taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters toward the object you are transferring onto. When transferring to and from the wheelchair, ALWAYS ENGAGE BOTH WHEEL LOCKS.

DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°. NEVER leave the wheelchair unattended at any time, especially on an incline. 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 wheelchair

to turn over and cause bodily harm or damage to the wheelchair. DO NOT use parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorized by Invacare. DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts.

Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.

DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair. Anti-tippers MUST BE attached at all times. Inasmuch as the ANTI-TIPPERS are an option

on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.

DO NOT use the footplate as a platform when getting in or out of the wheelchair.

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GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED)

ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional

safeguard for the wheelchair user.

TIRE PRESSURE

DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT over-

inflate the tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and

cause bodily harm.

Replacement of a pneumatic tire or tube MUST be performed by a qualified techni-

cian.

WEIGHT TRAINING

Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall NOT be liable for bodily injury and the warranty will be voided immediately.

WEIGHT LIMITATION The Invacare Spyder has a weight limitation of 250 lbs. (113.5 kg.).

GENERAL GUIDELINES

PROCEDURE 1

SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

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“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 impor-

tant to practice and master these safe techniques until you are comfortable in maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural barriers.

Use this information only as a “basic” guide. The techniques that are discussed on the following pages have

been used successfully by many. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal

with daily living activities that may differ from those described in this manual. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for him/her in overcoming architectural obstacles that they may encounter, however ALL WARNINGS and CAUTIONS given in this manual MUST be followed. Techniques in this manual are a starting point for the new wheelchair user and assistant with “safety” as the most important consideration for all.

Stability And Balance

WARNING

Anti-tippers MUST BE attached at all times. Inasmuch as the ANTI-TIPPERS are an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the antitippers as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.

To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair, you must at all times wear your seat positioning strap and maintain proper balance. Your wheelchair has been designed to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as you do not move beyond the center of gravity.

Virtually all activities which involve movement in the wheelchair have an effect on the center of gravity. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for additional safety while involved in activities that shift your weight.

DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the armrests. Make sure the casters are pointing in the forward position whenever you lean forward. This can be achieved by advancing the wheelchair and then reversing it in a straight line.

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.

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 wheelchair or traversing curbs, or other impediments.

WARNING

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

Also, be aware of any removable (detachable) parts. These must NEVER be used for hand-hold or lifting supports, as they may be inadvertently released, resulting in possible injury to the user and/or assistant(s).

When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant help you before attempting it alone.

Percentage of Weight Distribution

WARNING

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

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Many activities require the wheelchair user to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribu-

tion of the wheelchair. To determine and establish

your particular safety limits, practice bending, reach-

ing and transferring activities in several combina-

tions in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional BEFORE attempting active use of the

wheelchair.

Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When

reaching, leaning, or bending forward, it is important to use the front casters as a tool to maintain stability

and balance.

LENGTHENING THE WHEELBASE will increase

the stability and maintain standard maneuverability of the wheelchair.

SHORTENING THE WHEELBASE will increase the maneuverability and distribute additional weight onto the rear wheels.

FORWARD REACH

(ADULTS)

COMFORTABLE MAXIMUM

0 8 16 24 37 40 48

INCHES

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61 56 53

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40 32

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REACHING, LEANING AND BENDING FORWARD.

Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks.

Example 46% 54% 103 lbs. 130 lbs.

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SHORTENING

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WHEELBASE

LENGTHENING

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Axle Mounting

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Functional Reach From a Wheelchair

WARNING

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

The approximate reach-limit values shown in the accompanying graph were derived on the basis of a sample of 91 male and 36 female wheelchair users. Note the difference between the maximum and the comfortable reach limits, a subjective but important consideration in design.

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