TELESCOPING I.V. ROD KIT
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
Kit No. 1110154
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 Tube 1
Short Hex Screw 1
Small Locknut 1
Long Hex Screw 1
Large Locknut 1
Adjustment Knob 1
Support Bracket 1
Washer 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.
1
INSTALLING THE SUPPORT BRACKET (FIGURE 1)
1. Determine the side of the wheelchair to which the I.V. Rod is to be mounted.
2. On the side determined in STEP 1, remove the rear wheel (DETAIL A of FIGURE 1)
by performing the following steps:
A. Remove the dust cover.
B. Remove the locknut.
C. Remove the axle screw, washer, spacer and rear wheel from the offset bracket.
NOTE: Retain all hardware for future use.
3. Remove the EXISTING locknut from the EXISTING hex screw securing the reclining
back tube to the clevis.
4. Support the reclining back tube with one hand.
5. With the remaining hand, remove the EXISTING hex screw from the reclining back tube
and clevis.
NOTE: The EXISTING hex screw is replaced by the long hex screw contained in this kit.
6. Install the NEW long hex screw through the clevis and reclining back tube.
7. Install the washer, EXISTING spacer (removed in STEP 2C) and support bracket onto
the NEW long hex screw.
8. Install the NEW large locknut onto the NEW long hex screw. Finger tighten.
9. Install the EXISTING axle screw through the EXISTING washer, rear wheel, support
bracket, and axle lug.
10. Install the EXISTING locknut onto the axle screw. Finger tighten.
11. Torque the NEW large locknut securing the support bracket to the clevis to 120 in./lbs.
12. Torque the EXISTING locknut securing the rear wheel to 40 ft./lbs.
DETAIL A - REMOVING THE
REAR WHEEL
Offset Bracket
Washer
Spacer
Locknut
Reclining Back Tube
Washer
Spacer
Large
Locknut
Long Hex Screw
Clevis
Locknut
Axle Lug
Support Bracket
Dust Cap
Washer
Axle
Screw
Rear
Wheel
Axle Screw
Dust Cap
FIGURE 1 INSTALLING THE SUPPORT BRACKET
2
INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING TUBE (FIGURE 2)
NOTE: The support bracket must be mounted to the wheelchair BEFORE installing the telescoping
tube.
1. Insert the telescoping tube into the support bracket.
2. Rotate the telescoping tube until the mounting holes at the bottom align with the mounting holes in the support bracket.
NOTE: The adjustment knob should point towards the outside of the wheelchair.
3. Install the short hex screw and small locknut to secure the telescoping tube to the
support bracket. Torque to 120 in/lbs.
4. Adjust I.V. rod to desired height. Refer to
instruction sheet.
Telescoping
Tube
Mounting
Support
Bracket
Short Hex
Screw
Small Locknut
ADJUSTING THE I.V. ROD HEIGHT in this
Adjustment
Knob
Telescoping
Tube
Hole
NOTE: Rear wheel not shown
for clarity.
FIGURE 2 INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING TUBE/ADJUSTING THE
I.V. ROD HEIGHT
ADJUSTING THE I.V. ROD HEIGHT (FIGURE 2)
1. Loosen the adjustment knob.
2. Adjust I.V. rod to desired height.
3. Securely tighten adjustment knob.
3
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Part No. 1114820 Rev A - 11/02
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