Invacare 2218, 1101760 Assembly, Installation And Operating Instructions
TELESCOPING I.V. ROD (MODEL 2218)
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
Kit No. 1101760
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NOTE: Check ALL parts for shipping damage. In case of shipping damage, DO NOT use. Contact
Carrier/ Dealer for further instruction.
SAFETY SUMMARY
To ensure the safe installation and adjustment of the Telescoping I.V. Rod Kit,
these instructions MUST be followed:
GENERAL WARNINGS
DO NOT install or use this equipment without first reading and understanding this instruction sheet. 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.
DO NOT pull/push the wheelchair by the I.V. rod assembly. Injury to the
assistant/occupant and/or damage to the I.V. rod assembly may occur.
DO NOT place any objects on the I.V. rod assembly other than those
determined by a healthcare professional.
INSTALLATION WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all
attaching hardware is securely tightened otherwise injury or damage may
result.
This kit contains the following items:
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
Telescoping I.V. Rod 1
Hex Screw 1
Large Locknut 1
Pan Head Screw 1
Small Locknut 1
I. V. Rod Mounting Bracket 1
Spacer 1
Insert* 1
NOTE: The I.V. Rod can be installed to either the right or left side of the wheelchair. The right side
installation is shown in all figures. The left side installs in a similar manner.
*NOTE: The Insert is only used with wheelchairs that have 7/8 inch diameter rear step tubes.
Part No. 1114827 Rev A 1 Telescoping I.V. Rod
INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING I.V. ROD (FIGURE 1)
1. Determine the side of the wheelchair to which the I.V. Rod is to be mounted.
2. If installed, remove rear anti-tippers. Refer to the owners manual supplied with the wheelchair.
WARNING
If rear anti-tippers are used on the wheelchair, DO NOT block the attachment hole
in the bottom of the step tube (DETAIL A of FIGURE 1) with the insert and/or the
mounting bracket. Otherwise, anti-tippers will not reinstall correctly and injury or
damage may occur.
3. Determine whether the insert is required by measuring the outer diameter of the rear
step tube.
INSERT REQUIRED
YES NO
7/8 INCH DIAMETER 1 INCH DIAMETER
REAR STEP TUBE REAR STEP TUBE
4. On the side determined in STEP 1, Perform one (1) of the following:
A. INSERT REQUIRED - Install the insert onto the rear step tube. Ensure the insert
is rotated so the slit is positioned as shown in DETAIL B of FIGURE 1.
B. NO INSERT REQUIRED- Proceed to STEP 5.
5. Install the I.V. Rod mounting bracket onto the step tube as shown in FIGURE 1.
6. Loosely install the hex screw, spacer and large locknut to secure the I.V. rod mounting
bracket to the step tube.
NOTE: Ensure the I.V. rod is positioned on the inside of the wheelchair frame.
7. Open the handle clamp far enough to slide over the hand grip.
8. Perform one (1) of the following to position the handle clamp on the hand grip:
A. VINYL HAND GRIPS - Position the handle clamp in front of the first finger divider
on the hand grip as shown in DETAIL C of FIGURE 1. Ensure handle clamp is
positioned completely on hand grip.
B. FOAM HAND GRIPS - Position the handle clamp towards the front of the hori-
zontal portion of the hand grip as shown in DETAIL C of FIGURE 1.
9. Squeeze clamp closed around the hand grip.
10. Reinstall the pan head screw and locknut to secure the handle clamp to the hand grip.
11. Securely tighten all hardware.
12. Install rear anti-tippers. Refer to the owners manual supplied with the wheelchair.
13. Adjust the height of the telescoping I.V. rod. Refer to
ADJUSTING THE I.V. ROD
HEIGHT in this instruction sheet.
ADJUSTING THE I.V. ROD HEIGHT (FIGURE 1)
1. Loosen the adjustment knob.
2. Adjust I.V. rod to desired height.
3. Securely tighten adjustment knob.
Telescoping I.V. Rod 2 Part No. 1114827 Rev A
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