Invacare Spyder 1098318 - Manual (Page 23)

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T-Arm
Socket
Slot
Locking Lever
(Towards the
front of the
wheelchair.)
T-Arm
Wheelchair
Frame
A
R
M
S
ADJUSTING HALF ARM HEIGHT
(FIGURE 1)
1. Pull up on the half arm to remove from the arm socket.
2. Remove the hex screw and locknut mounted in the
arm socket that determine the half arm height.
3. Reposition hex screw to one (1) of three (3) positions
in the arm socket depending on the desired height.
4. Secure the hex screw to the arm socket with the locknut.
Torque to 70-80 in./lbs.
5. Reinstall the half arm into the arm socket.
6. Repeat STEPS 1-5 for the opposite side, if necessary.
Locknut
Hex Screw
Half
Arm
FIGURE 1 - ADJUSTING HALF ARM HEIGHT
Arm Socket
Three (3)
Mounting
Positions
2. Slide T-arm into T-arm socket until the locking lever is in
the slot in the T-arm socket and an audible "click" is heard.
3. Pull up on T-arm to make sure T-arm is locked in place.
NOTE: If the T-arm does not slide in the T-arm socket as
desired, adjust the T-arm socket. Refer to ADJUSTING
THE T-ARMS in this procedure of the manual.
4. Adjust the T-arm for desired height, width and depth,
if necessary. Refer to ADJUSTING THE T-ARMS in
this procedure of the manual.
5. Repeat STEPS 1-4 for opposite side of wheelchair.
Removing T-Arms
1. Press in on the locking lever and lift the T-arm straight
up and out of the T-arm socket.
NOTE: If the T-arm does not slide up and down in the T-
arm socket as desired, adjust the T-arm socket. Refer to
ADJUSTING THE T-ARMS in this procedure of the manual.
2. Repeat STEP 2 for opposite side of the wheelchair.
FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING/REMOVING T- ARMS
PROCEDURE 6 ARMS
INSTALLING/REMOVING T-ARMS
(FIGURE 2)
Installing T-Arms
1. Position the T-arm over the T-arm socket on the wheel-
chair frame.
NOTE: Make sure the locking lever is towards the front of
the wheelchair.
ADJUSTING THE T-ARMS
Adjusting T-Arm Height (FIGURE 3)
1. Unlock the T-arm by flipping the T-arm release lever
towards the inside of the wheelchair.
NOTE: If necessary, pull out on the T-arm release lever
and rotate 180
o so it can be flipped towards the outside of
the wheelchair.
This Procedure includes the following:
Adjusting Half Arm Height
Installing/Removing T-Arms
Adjusting the T-Arms
Adjusting T-Arm Transfer Assists and/or Side Guards
Installing Optional Rigid Clothing Guards
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service
and BEFORE use, make sure all attachment
hardware is tightened securely - other-
wise, injury or damage may result.