Invacare Spyder 1098318 - Manual (Page 20)

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FIGURE 1 - FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE
WHEELCHAIR
DETAIL "A" - UNFOLDING
Side
Frame
Side
Frame
TOP VIEW OF HALF-FOLDED WHEELCHAIR FRAME
PUSH here
DETAIL "B" - UNFOLDING
REAR VIEW OF WHEELCHAIR FRAME
Grasp Here
ONLY
Rear Hinges
DETAIL "D" - FOLDING
Front Strap
TOP VIEW OF UNFOLDED
WHEELCHAIR FRAME
TOP VIEW OF
FOLDED
WHEELCHAIR
FRAME
DETAIL "C" - UNFOLDING
BOTTOM VIEW OF FOLDING FRAME
DETENT PIN IN DETENT PIN OUT
LOCKED UNLOCKED
Front
Strap
Front
Strap
Detent
Pin
Detent
Pin
FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE
WHEELCHAIR (FIGURE 1)
Unfolding (DETAILS "A", "B" and "C")
WARNING
When unfolding the wheelchair, grasp the
TOP edge ONLY of the rear hinge (DETAIL
"B") - otherwise, injury may occur.
1. Push the two (2) side frames apart.
2. Perform one (1) of the following:
A. FROM REAR - Grasp TOP of REAR hinge, and
pull rearward until folding frame clicks and locks
into place.
B. FROM FRONT - Push CENTER of folding frame
REARWARD until folding frame clicks and locks
into place.
3. Examine the detent pin under the wheelchair to verify
that the folding frame is securely locked (DETAIL "C")
A. DETENT PIN IN - The frame is securely locked
and the wheelchair is ready for use.
B. DETENT PIN OUT - The frame is not securely
locked. Repeat STEPS 2-3.
WARNING
Ensure the folding frame clicks and locks into
place. If folding frame WILL NOT lock, DO
NOT use. Contact a qualified technician.
Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
Folding (DETAIL "D")
NOTE: For easier access to front strap it may be neces-
sary to tip the wheelchair forward or rearward.
1. Pull front strap to disengage folding frame.
2. Push side frames together.
3. Secure side frames together with strap, if desired. Refer
to USING THE STRAP in this procedure of the manual.
This Procedure includes the following:
Folding/Unfolding the Wheelchair
Using/Storing the Strap
Folding/Unfolding the Back
Adjusting the Back Release Cord Tension
Adjusting the Back Height
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service
and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is securely tightened - other-
wise injury or damage may occur.
FRAME PROCEDURE 5