Section 1- general guidelines, Stability - all models, Anti-tippers – Invacare Lightweight User Manual
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
ƽ WARNING
SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe
operation and use of this product.
DO NOT use this product or any available
optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these
instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner’s manuals, ser-
vice manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equip-
ment. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions,
contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting
to use this equipment. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
Stability - All Models
The seat depth, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels,
anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the
wheelchair. Any change to one or any combination of the seven may cause the wheelchair
to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
The various seat-to-floor heights require specific settings depending on rear wheel size,
rear wheel position, and front caster size/position. These adjustments MUST be
performed by a qualified technician.
Anti-Tippers
Anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor heights. Refer to the charts in
Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers on page 52 for correct usage and adjustment. If these
requirements cannot be achieved, DO NOT use the wheelchair. Contact a qualified
technician.
NOTE: When changes to
the left hand column occur,
follow across the chart and
refer to the procedure that is
checked to maintain the
proper stability, safety and
handling of the wheelchair.
SEAT DEPTH
CASTER SIZE
CASTER
PO
SITIO
N
WHEEL SIZE
WHEEL
POSITION
ANTI-TIPPE
RS
USER CONDITION
SEAT DEPTH
•
X
X
X
X
N/A
X
CASTER SIZE
N/A
•
X
X
X
X
X
CASTER POSITION
N/A
X
•
X
X
X
X
WHEEL SIZE
N/A
X
X
•
X
X
X
WHEEL POSITION
N/A
X
X
X
•
X
X
USER CONDITION
X
X
X
X
X
X
•