Invacare DLX - Manual (Page 19)

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REMOVING OR REPLACING
ARMREST (FIGURE 2)
WARNING
Make sure the armrest is securely locked BEFORE
using the wheelchair.
1. Press in the armrest release button located on the
armrest.
2. Remove the armrest from the arm sockets by
pulling straight up.
3. Replace the armrest by reversing STEPS 1-2.
Armrest
Release
Button
FIGURE 2 - REMOVING OR REPLACING ARMREST
Arm
Socket
Arm
Socket
USING OR REPLACING FLIP-BACK
ARMREST (FIGURE 3)
WARNING
DO NOT operate or replace flip-back armrest
when wheelchair is folded - otherwise injury
or damage may result.
Using
1. Press in armrest release button located on armrest
front tube.
2. Rotate front of armrest UP, BACK and OUT of arm socket.
3. Reverse STEP 2 to replace armrest to DOWN position.
4. Ensure armrest is securely locked into arm socket and
armrest release button locks into place BEFORE using.
FIGURE 3 - USING OR REPLACING FLIP-BACK ARMREST
Arm
Socket
Armrest Release
Button (Front or
Back of the Armrest
Front Tube)
Armrest Front Tube
Washer Spacer
Armrest
Rear
Tube
Nut
Armrest
Mounting
Bracket
Hex Head
Screw
Armrest Rear Tube
Insert
Mounting
Holes
Replacing
1. Perform STEPS 1-2 above to flip the armrest back.
2. Remove hex head screw, washer, spacer and lock-
nut securing the EXISTING armrest and insert to the
wheelchair frame.
3. Remove the EXISTING armrest and insert from frame.
4. Position NEW insert into NEW rear armrest tube,
aligning the mounting holes.
5. Insert the NEW hex head screw through the armrest
mounting bracket, NEW washer, spacer and armrest
rear tube with insert, as shown in FIGURE 3.
NOTE: Ensure the spacer sits flush against the armrest.
6. Install nut onto hex head screw. Torque to 55-60 in./lbs.
7. Rotate armrest DOWN and into the arm socket.
8. Ensure armrest is securely locked into arm socket and
armrest release button locks into place BEFORE using.
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PROCEDURE 2 ARMS