Invacare 6908A, 6905A, 6907A User Manual

Installing Cover Guards for MPR Clinical Recliners

Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions

Kit # 1102816 for Model Nos. 6905A, 6907A, 6908A

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage, in case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Invacare

for further instructions.

SAFETY SUMMARY

To ensure the safe and proper installation and use of footrest and scissor mechanism guards,

these instructions MUST be followed:

GENERAL WARNING

DO NOT install this equipment without first reading and understanding this

instruction sheet and the Invacare Mobile Recliners Manual, part number

54000M107. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions and

instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel

if applicable, 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.

Description Quantity

Footrest Cover 2

Mechanism Cover 2

Tie Wrap 2

INSTALLING FOOTREST GUARD AND SCISSOR

MECHANISM GUARD

FOOTREST GUARD (FIGURE 1)

NOTE: Right and left sides are determined from the users seated position.

1. Engage wheel locks.

2. Extend the footrest of the recliner.

3. Carefully tip the recliner onto the right side. Be sure there are no obstructions on or

around the floor before doing this.

4. Remove mounting bolt from support tube as shown in DETAIL A in FIGURE 1.

5. Install footrest guard around the footrest frame as shown in DETAIL A in FIGURE 1.

NOTE: Footrest guard needs to be folded in two (2) locations so it will wrap entirely around the upper

frame. Refer to the scored lines on the guard to determine where the folds should be.

6. Once folded, align the two (2) mounting holes of the footrest guard with the mounting

hole in the upper frame as shown in DETAIL A in FIGURE 1.

7. Using the mounting bolt, secure the footrest guard and upper frame to the support tube

as shown in DETAIL A in FIGURE 1.

8. With a tie wrap, secure the footrest guard to the upper side frame as shown in DETAIL

B in FIGURE 1.

NOTE: If necessary, trim excess tie wrap to prevent binding and pinching.

CAUTION

When installing tie-wrap, pull tie wrap tight but not too tight causing the

guard to buckle or deform.

WARNING

Tie wrap should be installed with the excess located on the interior side of the

footrest assembly. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.

9. Place chair in the upright position. Close the footrest. If binding or pinching of footrest

guard occurs, call Invacare at the number listed on the back cover.

10. Carefully tip recliner onto the left side. Be sure there are no obstructions on or around

the floor before doing this.

11. Repeat STEPS 4-9 to install remaining footrest guard.

Mounting

Holes

Support Tube

(Interior Side)

DETAIL A

Mounting Bolt

Upper Frame

Scored Lines

Tie Wrap

Footrest

Guard

Mounting

DETAIL B - Side View

Tie Wrap

Bolt

Footrest Guard

Upper Frame

DO NOT use lower

frame for tie wrap.

FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING FOOTREST GUARD

INSTALLING SCISSOR MECHANISM GUARD (FIGURES 2 AND 3)

NOTE: Right and left sides are determined from the user's seated position.

1. Engage wheel locks.

2. Carefully tip recliner onto the right side. Be sure there are no obstructions on or around

the floor before doing this.

NOTE: On model 6905A chairs manufactured before 04/01/02, the side panel was secured with plastic

rivets. Replacement panel kit # 1109705 is required to install. Contact Invacare Dealer/Provider for

more information and ordering.

3. Perform one (1) of the following:

A. FOR MODEL 6905A MANUFACTURED BEFORE 04/01/2002 - remove

the seven (7) rivets securing the side panel to the recliner frame. Refer to

DETAIL A in FIGURE 2.

B. FOR MODEL 6905A MANUFACTURED AFTER 04/01/2002 - remove the

eleven (11) bolts securing the side panel to the recliner frame. Refer to DETAIL

"B in FIGURE 2.

C. FOR MODELS 6907A AND 6908A - remove four (4) bolts securing the side

panel to the wheelchair frame. Refer to DETAIL "C" in FIGURE 2.

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