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Invacare®9000 Topaz™Wheelchair

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© 2010 Invacare Corporation. All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Trademarks are identified by ™ and ®. All trademarks are owned by or li...
1 General 6
- Symbols 6
- Limited Warranty 7
2 Overview 8
- Label Location 8
- Component Identification 9
- Typical Product Parameters 10
3 Safety 11
- General Guidelines 11
- Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs 17
4 Safety Inspection/Troubleshooting. 25
- Safety Inspection Checklists 25
- Troubleshooting 27
- Maintenance 28
5 Front Riggings 31
- Installing/Removing Swingaway Footrest Assembly 31
- Swingaway Footrest Height Adjustment 32
- Installing/Removing Elevating Legrest Assembly 32
- Adjusting Elevating Legrest Assembly 33
- Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly 34
- Installing Calf Strap 35
- Heel Loop Replacement 36
6 Arms 37
- Adjusting Armrest Height 37
- Replacing Desk/Full Length Armrest Pad 39
- Removing or Replacing Armrest 39
7 Seat and Back 41
- Replacing Seat Upholstery 41
- Replacing Back Upholstery 42
- Adjusting Back Height 42
- Adjusting Seat Depth 43
- Adjusting Seat Width 43
8 Rear Wheels 44
- Removing/Installing Rear Wheels 44
9 Front Casters 45
- Installing/Replacing Six or Eight-inch Front Casters and Forks 45
- Front Caster Mounting Adjustments 46
10 Anti-tippers/Wheel Locks 47
- Installing Anti-Tippers 47
- Using/Adjusting Wheel Locks 49
11 Options 52
- Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier 52
- Installing Seat Positioning Strap 53
- Wheel Lock Extension Handle 54
- Installing/Removing Solid Seat Insert 55
- Installing/Removing Solid Back Insert 55
- Installing O2 Holder/Telescoping I.V. Rod with O2 Holder 56
- Installing Telescoping I.V. Rod 57
- Installing/Removing Push Bar 61
- Installing/Removing One-Piece Footboard 62
- One Piece Footboard Height Adjustment 65
1 General
- 1.1 Symbols
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- Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for efficient, trouble-free use.
- 1.2 Limited Warranty
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- 1079203 located on seat rail next to the middle H-block.
- 2 Overview
  - 2.1 Label Location
  - 2.2 Component Identification
- Seat Upholstery
  - 2.3 Typical Product Parameters
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- * Chair only without footrest (30-inches wide X 20-inches deep)
- **Chair with footrest (30-inches wide X 20-inches deep)
  - rear axle
  - Rear wheels
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- 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.
- 3 Safety
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- This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength.
  - FIGURE 3 Transferring To and From Other Seats
- Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair
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- WARNING
- Seat Rail
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- Every six months or as necessary, take your wheelchair to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. To operate properly and sa...
- 4.1 Safety Inspection Checklists
- 4.2 Troubleshooting
- 4.3 Maintenance
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- Tire wear is excessive if:
- Pneumatic Tires - there is missing tread or the tires are bald.
- Urethane Tires - there are cuts, surface defects or the tires are loose on the rims.
- Rubber Tires - 30% or more of the tire has worn away.
- Invacare recommends that tires and casters be replaced every five years.
- 6. Periodically check handrims to ensure they are securely attached to the rear wheels.
- 7. Periodically check caster wheel bearings to make sure they are clean and free from moisture. Use a Teflon® lubricant if necessary.
- 8. Check upholstery for sagging, rips or tears.
- 9. Clean upholstery with mild soap and water.
- 10. Replace any labels that are missing, worn, or torn. Refer to Label Location on page 8 for a listing of labels and their locations.
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  - When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Verify that grips are dry prior to use. Use of soap or ammonia based cleaning solutions will result in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly. F...
  - 11. Hand grips should be checked monthly for wear/looseness/deterioration. Clean if desired. Replace if looseness or deterioration is found.
- Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube
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- Warning
  - Replacement of solid urethane tires is not recommended. If the solid urethane tire needs repaired, Invacare recommends replacing the complete wheel assembly.
  - Replacement of rear wheel tube must be performed by a qualified technician.
- Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire/Tube
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  - Replacement of solid urethane or semi-pneumatic tires is not recommended. If the solid urethane or semi-pneumatic tires need replaced, Invacare recommends replacing complete caster assembly.
  - For pneumatic tires, replacement of the tire or tube must be performed by a qualified technician.
- 5 Front Riggings
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- The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair when locked in place.
  - Removing
- Footrest Release Lever
  - FIGURE 1 Installing/Removing Swingaway Footrest Assembly
  - 5.2 Swingaway Footrest Height Adjustment
    - 1. Remove the swingaway footrest assembly. Refer to Installing/Removing Swingaway Footrest Assembly on page 31.
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- Lay the assembly on a flat surface to simplify this procedure.
- Lower Footrest Assembly
  - FIGURE 2 Swingaway Footrest Height Adjustment
  - 5.3 Installing/Removing Elevating Legrest Assembly
    - Installing
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- For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3 on page 33.
- 1. Place elevating legrest assembly on the outside of the wheelchair and install the hinge plates onto the hinge pins on the wheelchair frame.
- 2. Rotate elevating legrest assembly toward the inside of the wheelchair until it locks in place.
- 3. Repeat STEPS 1 and 2 for the other legrest assembly.
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- The footplates will be facing each other when locked in place.
- 4. While sitting in the wheelchair, adjust the legrest to the correct height. Refer to Adjusting Elevating Legrest Assembly on page 33.
- Removing
- Elevating Legrest Assembly
  - FIGURE 3 Installing/Removing Elevating Legrest Assembly
  - 5.4 Adjusting Elevating Legrest Assembly
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- For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4 on page 34.
- Adjusting Footrest Height
- Adjusting Calfpad
- Calfpad Support
  - 5.5 Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly
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- For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5 on page 35.
- Raising Elevating Legrest Assembly
  - 1. An assistant should hold the lower legrest assembly and raise the elevating legrests until one of three desired height positions is obtained.
- Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly
- Elevating Legrest
  - 5.6 Installing Calf Strap
    - 1. Remove calf strap from packaged container if it is not already secured to the footrest.
    - 2. Secure one side of the calf strap around each footrest.
- Footrest
  - FIGURE 6 Installing Calf Strap
  - 5.7 Heel Loop Replacement
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- When securing the heel loop to the footrest assembly, tighten the mounting screw and locknut until the spacer is secure.
- Locknuts
  - 6 Arms
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- For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 1 on page 38.
- 1. Unlock the armrest by performing the following:
  - a. Flip the height adjustment lever on the front of the armrest to the up (horizontal) position.
  - b. Pull the height adjustment lock knob on the rear of the armrest and twist 1/4 turn into the unlocked position.
- 2. Adjust armrest to one of five positions.
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- The height adjustment lever and lock knob MUST be in the unlocked position when placing armrest into the arm assembly.
- 3. Lock the armrest by performing the following:
  - a. Flip the height adjustment lever on the front of the armrest to the down (vertical) position.
  - b. Pull the height adjustment lock knob on the rear of the armrest and twist 1/4 turn into the locked position.
- 4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for other armrest.
- Armrest
  - 6.2 Replacing Desk/Full Length Armrest Pad
    - 1. Remove the mounting screws that secure the armrest pad to the armrest assembly.
    - 2. Replace armrest pad and securely tighten with the existing mounting screws.
- Armrest Pad
  - 6.3 Removing or Replacing Armrest
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    - Warning
      - Make sure the armrest release lever is in the locked position before using the wheelchair.
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- For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3 on page 40.
- Removing Armrests
  - 1. Unlock the armrest by flipping the armrest release lever to the up (horizontal) position.
  - 2. Lift armrest completely out of arm sockets from the wheelchair.
- Replacing Armrests
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- Armrest release levers MUST be in the unlocked position when placing armrests into the arm sockets.
- 1. Place armrest into arm sockets located on the side of the wheelchair.
- 2. Lock the armrest by flipping the armrest release lever to the down (vertical) position.
- Armrest
  - 7 Seat and Back
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- The seat upholstery MUST be installed with the warning label facing up.
- The following chart determines the number of mounting screws for each seat depth
- Mounting Screws
  - FIGURE 1 Replacing Seat Upholstery
  - 7.2 Replacing Back Upholstery
    - 1. Remove the eighteen mounting screws and washers that secure the existing back upholstery to the back canes.
    - 2. Install and securely tighten the new back upholstery to the back canes with the eighteen mounting screws and washers starting with the top hole of the back cane.
- Back Cane
  - FIGURE 2 Replacing Back Upholstery
  - 7.3 Adjusting Back Height
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- For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3 on page 43.
- 1. Remove the four mounting screws and locknuts that secure the two back canes to the wheelchair frame.
- 2. Remove the bottom two back upholstery mounting screws from the cane.
- 3. Reposition the back canes to one of three height adjustment positions:
- Hole Number
- 1 & 2
- 2 & 3
- 3 & 4
- back Height
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- Holes numbered from bottom to top for reference only. (There are no numbers on the back canes).
- The mounting screws must be securely tightened into the threaded mounting holes of the wheelchair frame before installing the locknuts.
- 4. Reinstall the four (4) mounting screws through the threaded mounting holes of the wheelchair frame and the back cane. Securely tighten.
- 5. Reinstall the four locknuts. Securely tighten
- 6. Reinstall the two back upholstery mounting screws. Securely tighten.
- Height Adjustment Positions
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- If replacing the same size rear wheel, note the mounting position on the wheelchair frame for proper reinstallation of the new rear wheel.
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- Make sure axle spacer is between rear wheel and wheelchair frame.
- Locknut
  - FIGURE 1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
  - 9 Front Casters
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- For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 1 on page 46.
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- This procedure can be performed if replacing the exact same size front caster.
- 1. Remove the dust cover.
- 2. Remove the locknut and washer that secures the fork to the caster headtube.
- 3. Drop the front caster and fork out of the caster headtube.
- 4. Slide in the new front caster and fork.
- 5. Reassemble by reversing STEPS 1-2.
- 6. Repeat STEPS 1-5 for the opposite front caster.
- Caster Headtube
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- For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 1 on page 49.
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- To ensure the correct model anti-tipper is used refer to the following chart. Measurements for anti-tippers are approximate.
- 1. Insert the anti-tippers with the anti-tipper wheels positioned according to the following chart:
- Anti-Tipper Wheel Position
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- For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2 on page 50.
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- Position wheelchair on a flat, level surface to perform this procedure.
- 1. Ensure the wheelchair is not moving before engaging the wheel locks.
- 2. Depending on the model of wheel lock installed on the wheelchair, perform one (1) of the following:
  - • Push-to-Lock - To engage, push the wheel lock handle forward.
  - • Pull-to-Lock - To engage, pull the wheel lock handle backward.
- 3. Disengage the wheel locks by reversing STEP 2.
  - DETAIL “A” - Push-to-Lock Model
- Adjusting Wheel locks
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- For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3 on page 51.
- 1. Disengage the wheel lock.
- 2. Loosen the two socket screws that secure the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame.
- 3. Reposition the wheel lock and/or wheel lock clamp so that when engaged, the wheel lock shoe embeds the tire 3/16 inch and holds the occupied wheelchair in place when pushed.
- 4. Securely tighten the two socket screws securing the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame.
- 5. Engage the wheel lock.
- 6. Measure the distance the wheel lock is embedded into the tire (Detail "a").
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- Any wheel lock adjustment should embed the wheel lock shoe 3/16 inch into the tire when engaged.
- 7. Repeat steps 1-6 until the wheel lock shoe embeds the tire 3/16 inch and holds the occupied wheelchair in place when pushed.
- 8. Repeat steps 1-7 for the opposite wheel lock.
- 9. Engage both wheel locks and ensure the occupied wheelchair is held in place when pushed.
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- Warning
  - If wheel locks do not hold the occupied wheelchair in place, contact a qualified technician. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
    - DETAIL “A” - Wheel Lock Shoe Engagement
- 11 Options
- Locknut
  - FIGURE 1 Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier
  - 11.2 Installing Seat Positioning Strap
    - 1. Remove the two existing back upholstery mounting screws and washer located second up from the bottom of both back canes. Discard back upholstery screws and washers.
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- The seat positioning strap may be installed with the locking/releasing buckle on the right or left side of the wheelchair back according to user preference.
  - 2. Position the seat positioning strap around the outside of the back upholstery and back canes.
  - 3. Secure the seat positioning strap and back upholstery to the back canes with the two new back upholstery mounting screws and washers. Securely tighten.
- Back Upholstery
  - FIGURE 2 Installing Seat Positioning Strap
  - 11.3 Wheel Lock Extension Handle
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    - WARNING
- Elastic Cord (Loop End)
- Back Canes
  - FIGURE 4 Installing/Removing Solid Seat Insert and Installing/Removing Solid Back Insert
  - 11.6 Installing O2 Holder/Telescoping I.V. Rod with O2 Holder
- Locknut
  - 11.7 Installing Telescoping I.V. Rod
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- For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6 on page 58.
- Mounting Instructions
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- The telescoping I.V. rod is factory set for installation on the left side of the wheelchair. If necessary to install on the right side, refer to Repositioning Upper Mounting Bracket on page 59.
- 1. Loosely secure the two bracket plates to the lower mounting bracket using the short spacer, long spacer and two mounting screws and locknuts (Detail “a”).
- 2. Slide the lower mounting bracket over the left side step tube of the wheelchair frame, so that the step tube is positioned between the two spacers.
- 3. Remove the existing top left upholstery mounting screw and washer. Discard existing upholstery mounting screw and washer.
- 4. Secure the upper mounting bracket and back upholstery to the back cane using the new upholstery mounting screw and washer.
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- Ensure the telescoping I.V. rod is vertical before securing the lower mounting bracket to the step tube.
- 5. Secure the lower mounting bracket to the wheelchair frame by securely tightening the two (2) hex screws and locknuts on the mounting bracket.
- 6. Loosen the adjustment knob and position the IV rod to the desired height and securely tighten the adjustment knob.
- Washer
  - Repositioning Upper Mounting Bracket
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- For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7 on page 60.
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- This adjustment is required if the telescoping I.V. rod must be mounted on the right side of the wheelchair.
- 1. With the telescoping I.V. rod in the lowest position, align the hole of the outer tube with the phillips screw of the inner tube.
- 2. Remove phillips screw and set aside.
- 3. Remove the inner tube from the outer tube.
- 4. Firmly grasp the height adjustment assembly and pull to remove from the outer tube.
- 5. Slide the upper mounting bracket up off the outer tube.
- 6. Rotate the upper mounting bracket 180° and reinstall onto the outer tube.
- 7. Reverse STEPS 1-5 to reassemble the telescoping I.V. rod.
- Hole
  - Safety and Maintenance
  - 11.8 Installing/Removing Push Bar
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- For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8 on page 62.
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- The 9000 Topaz is folded for either storage or transporting. The push bar must be removed before folding the wheelchair.
- Installing Push Bar
  - 1. Insert one push bar support into one back cane handle.
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- It may be necessary to move the back cane side-to-side in order to align the remaining push bar support with the back cane handle.
- 2. Align the remaining push bar support with the remaining back cane handle.
- 3. Insert the push bar support into the back cane handle. Securely tighten both lock knobs.
- Removing Push Bar
  - 1. Completely unthread both lock knobs.
  - 2. Firmly grasp both ends of the push bar and pull to remove the push bar from the back cane handles.
- Push Bar Support
  - 11.9 Installing/Removing One-Piece Footboard
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- For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9 on page 64.
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- Right and left sides of the wheelchair are determined from the occupant’s position.
- Only the right footboard support assembly is secured to the footboard.
- When in the upright position, the footboard will be vertical and resting against the inside of the right footboard support assembly.
- Installing
- Removing
- Footboard Support Release Lever
  - 11.10 One Piece Footboard Height Adjustment
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- For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10 on page 66.
- 1. Remove the footboard support assembly. Refer to Installing/Removing One-Piece Footboard on page 62.
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- Lay the assembly on a flat surface to simplify this procedure.
- 2. Remove the two bolts and locknuts that secure the lower footboard support tube to the upper footboard support.
- 3. Reposition the lower footboard support tube to the desired height.
- 4. Using the two bolts and locknuts, secure the lower footboard support tube to the upper footboard support. Securely tighten.
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- Ensure both footboard supports are adjusted to the same height.
- 5. Repeat STEPS 2-4 to adjust the remaining footboard support assembly.
- 6. Reinstall the footboard support assembly. Refer to Installing/Removing One-Piece Footboard on page 62.
- Upper Footboard Supports
Notes