Invacare Lightweight - Manual (Page 38)

SECTION 5—ARMS
Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 38 Part No. 1114811
Replacing
1. Push down on front of armrest to ensure it is fully seated in front socket.
2. Press in armrest release button located on armrest front tube.
3. Remove hex screw, spacer and locknut securing the existing armrest and insert to the
wheelchair frame.
4. Remove the existing armrest from frame.
5. Inspect rear tube of new armrest to ensure insert is properly installed with mounting
holes aligned.
6. If not properly aligned, rotate the insert using a flat screwdriver to align the mounting
holes.
7. Insert the hex screw through the armrest mounting bracket, spacer and armrest rear
tube with insert.
NOTE: Ensure the spacer sits flush against the armrest.
8. Install nut onto hex head screw. Torque to 20-30 in./lbs.
9. Rotate armrest down and into the arm socket.
10. Ensure armrest is securely locked into arm socket and armrest release button locks
into place before using.
Removing/Installing Armrests
ƽ WARNING
Make sure the armrest release lever is in the locked position before using the
wheelchair.
HEAVY DUTY WHEELCHAIR: ONLY use heavy duty, fixed height armrests on
heavy duty wheelchairs - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
Heavy duty, fixed height armrests are identified by a circular mark on the rear arm
post above or below the armrest release handle.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.2 on page 39.
Rear Arm Post
Armrest Release
Handle
NOTE: Identifying circular
mark located on rear arm post
above or below armrest
release lever.