Invacare Wheelchair - Manual (Page 28)

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WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE-
FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is
tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage
may result.
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Transporting Excel
Adjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging
Support
Adjusting Flip-up Removable Footboard
Adjusting Captain's Seat
Removing/Installing Captain's Seat
Disconnecting/Connecting Limit Switch
Removing/Installing Shrouds
Repositioning Battery Charger Connector
When to Charge Batteries
Charging Batteries
Replacing Batteries
Installing/Removing Battery Boxes
Battery Tray
Engaging/Disengaging Clutches
PROCEDURE 10
FIGURE 1 - TRANSPORTING EXCEL
FWD WHEELCHAIRS
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TRANSPORTING EXCEL
WARNING
The weight of the wheelchair without the user and
batteries is still between 90 and 127 lbs. Use proper
liftng techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid in-
jury. Extreme caution is advised when it is neces-
sary to move an UNOCCUPIED power wheel-
chair. Invacare recommends using two (2) assis-
tants and making thorough preparations. Make
sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable parts
for hand-hold supports.
Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to
avoid injury.
Unfolding/Folding - Integrated Sling Seats
(FIGURE 1)
UNFOLDING.
1. Push down on the seat rails until the seat rails are
positioned in the seat guides.
2. Assemble the wheelchair. Refer to FIGURE 1.
3. If necessary, install the shrouds. Refer to REMOV-
ING/INSTALLING SHROUDS in this procedure of the
manual.
Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING FOOTRESTS or IN-
STALLING/REMOVING ELEVATING LEGRESTS in
PROCEDURE 3 of this manual.
Refer to BATTERY TRAYS in
this procedure of the manual.
Refer to INSTALLING/
REMOVING BATTERY
BOXES in this procedure
of the manual.
Seat Rails
FOLDING.
1. If necessary, remove the shrouds. Refer to REMOV-
ING/INSTALLING SHROUDS in this procedure of the
manual.
2. Remove the batteries and footrests/legrests from the
wheelchair. Refer to FIGURE 1.
3. Lift the battery tray UP and out of the way. Refer to
BATTERY TRAY in this procedure of the manual.
4. Lift up on the seat rails of the wheelchair.
Unfolding/Folding - Captain's Seat (FIGURE 2)
UNFOLDING.
1. Push down on the push brackets until they are flush
with the pivot links on the crossbraces.
2. Assemble the wheelchair. Refer to FIGURE 2.
3. Install the shrouds. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALL-
ING SHROUDS in this procedure of the manual.
4. Install the Captain's Seat. Refer to REMOVING/IN-
STALLING CAPTAIN'S SEAT in this procedure of
the manual.