Invacare Lightweight - Manual (Page 3)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part No. 1114811 3 Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ............................................................... 6
SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 9
LABEL LOCATION .......................................................................... 11
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................. 12
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................. 14
Stability - All Models ................................................................................................................................14
Anti-Tippers...............................................................................................................................................14
Operating Information.............................................................................................................................15
Tire Pressure .............................................................................................................................................16
Weight Training ........................................................................................................................................17
Weight Limitation.....................................................................................................................................17
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ......................... 18
Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs.............................................................................................................18
Stability and Balance.................................................................................................................................18
Coping With Everyday Obstacles.........................................................................................................19
A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ........................................................................................................19
Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward.............................................................................................20
Reaching and Leaning Backwards..........................................................................................................20
Tipping.........................................................................................................................................................20
Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes......................................................................................21
Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes ...............................................................................21
Stairways.....................................................................................................................................................22
Escalators....................................................................................................................................................23
Transferring To and From Other Seats ..............................................................................................23
Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair .......................................................................................................24
Unfolding................................................................................................................................................24
Folding Wheelchair..............................................................................................................................25
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING .................... 26
Safety Inspection Checklist.....................................................................................................................26
Inspect/Adjust Initially ...................................................................................................................26
Inspect/Adjust Weekly ..................................................................................................................27
Inspect/Adjust Monthly .................................................................................................................27
Inspect/Adjust Periodically ...........................................................................................................28
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................28
Maintenance...............................................................................................................................................29
Maintenance Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................29
Suggested Maintenance Procedures ................................................................................................29