Invacare F-6S Manuel d'utilisateur

Owner's Operator And Maintenance ManualA-6ADJUSTABLE SEAT ANGLEA-6SADJUSTABLE SEAT ANGLE WITH SUSPENSION F-6FIXED SEAT ANGLEF-6SFIXED SEAT ANGLE

10Functional Reach From a WheelchairThe approximate reach-limit values shown in the accom-panying graph were derived on the basis of a sample of91 mal

11TILTING - CURBS.After mastering the techniques of tilting the wheelchair,use the following method to tackle curbs, short stairs,etc.Turn the anti-ti

12Position the wheelchair as close as possible alongside the seat to which you are transferring, with thefront casters parallel to it. Engage wheel lo

13SAFETY INSPECTION INSPECTIONPROCEDURE 2SAFETYThis Procedure includes the following:Safety Inspection ChecklistTroubleshootingMaintenanceSAFETY INSPE

14 SAFETY INSPECTIONWARNINGDO NOT use the wheelchair unless it has theproper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT over-inflatethe tires. Failure to follow t

15UPHOLSTERY PROCEDURE 3UPHOLSTERYBack UpholsteryFasteningFlapFasteningFlapBackCanesFIGURE 2 - REMOVING/INSTALLING STANDARDBACK UPHOLSTERYUNFOLDING/FO

16SEAT UPHOLSTERY REPLACEMENT(FIGURE 4)1. Remove the seat cushion from the wheelchair.2. Remove the phillips screws that secure the exist-ing seat uph

17WARNINGAfter ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFOREuse, make sure all attachment hardware is tightenedsecurely - otherwise, injury or damage

18PROCEDURE 4 FRAMEBACK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT(FIGURE 2)NOTE: Observe the tautness of the back upholstery/adjustable tension back upholstery adjuster strap

19FIGURE 3 - REPLACING SEAT FRAME -A-6/A-6S ONLYSeatFrameWasherNylonSpacerCovedSpacerStopWasherLocknutsWasherWasherLatchFRONT ofBack AngleBracketScre

2WARNINGDO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING ANDUNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TOUNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND IN

20REPLACING TURNBUCKLE ASSEMBLY- A-6/A6-S ONLY (FIGURE 5)NOTE: The turnbuckle assembly consists of the insidescrew, turnbuckle, outside screw, flanges

21ClosedPositionOpen PositionQuickReleaseLeverCamber ClampHex ScrewLocknutSTANDARD QUICK RELEASECamber Clamp CAMBER CLAMPSSTANDARD QUICK RELEASELocknu

22AXLE TUBE POSITIONING FOR 0°/3°, 0°/6°, 3°/6° OR 9°/12° CAMBER INSERTS - NO ADJUSTMENT REQUIREDLEFT Tab StoppedAgainst LOWER MetalTab on Camber Clam

23FRAME PROCEDURE 4FRAME3. Using an "L" square, rotate the axle tube until the flatedge of the camber insert is at a 90° angle with thegroun

24PROCEDURE 4 FRAMEFRAMESTEP 3Place "L" SquareHere90° AngleFlat Edge ofCamber InsertLOWER DEGREE OF CAMBERMetal TabCamber ClampAxle TubeSet

25Camber Insert -Rotate 180°Indexing RingAxle TubeCamberClampIndexing MarksFRAMEPROCEDURE 4FRAMEFIGURE 10 - REPOSITIONING CAMBER INSERTS(ADJUSTING REA

26Indexing MarksAxle TubeCamber InsertIndexing RingCamberClampFIGURE 12 - ADJUSTING WHEELBASE WIDTHPROCEDURE 4 FRAMEFRAMEFIGURE 11 - ADJUSTING WHEELBA

27FRAMEPROCEDURE 4FRAMENOTE: DO NOT close the quick release levers or tighten thehex screws that secure the axle tube to the camber clampsat this time

28DETAIL "A" - CLAMP POSITIONNOTE: Axle tubes are viewed from the FRONT of thewheelchair.NOTE: Socket facing DOWN not shown for clarity.STAN

29PROCEDURE 4FRAMEAXLE TELESCOPING CLAMP CLAMPPOSITION TUBE HOLE HOLE POSITION*TOP A 1 STANDARDB2MIDDLE B 1 STANDARDC2BOTTOM A 2 INVERTEDB1NOTE: Suspe

3TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLEOFSPECIAL NOTES ... 4SPECIFICATIONS ...

30ReleaseButtonReleaseButtonReceiverTubeTelescopingTubeNOTE: Receiver tube clamps not shown for clarity.TelescopingTubeReceiverTubeDETAIL "A"

31 WHEELS PROCEDURE 5WARNINGThe locking pins MUST be protruding pastthe inside of the rear wheel axle bushingfor a positive lock.Keep locking pins cle

32PROCEDURE 5 WHEELSLength Adjustment ScrewFIGURE 5 - REMOVING THE PLAY FROM THE REARWHEELSREMOVING THE PLAY FROM THEREAR WHEELS (FIGURE 5)NOTE: The

33HANDRIM REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 6)1. Remove rear wheel from the wheelchair.WARNINGTire MUST be deflated before any disassemblyprocedures are performed.2

34PROCEDURE 5 WHEELSFIGURE 8 - REPLACING CASTERSLocknutForkBoltAxleSpacerCasterAxleSpacerLocknutWasherREPLACING FORKS (FIGURE 9)1. Remove front caster

1WHEELSCasterHeadtube"L"SquareLocknutWashersor Spacers(NOTSHOWN)FIGURE 10 - ADJUSTING CASTER HEIGHTFork StemINSTALLING QUICK-RELEASECASTERS

36PROCEDURE 5 WHEELSWHEELSFront Seat-to-floor Height AdjustmentNOTE: Refer to STABILITY in PROCEDURE 1 for warn-ings concerning wheelchair stability.

37WHEELSSpacerSpacer17-INCH FRAME FRONT SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHTNOTE: The seat-to-floor heights are based on pneumatic tires and pneumatic tires with flat

38SpacerSpacer18-INCH FRAME FRONT SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHTNOTE: The seat-to-floor heights are based on pneumatic tires and pneumatic tires with flat free

39SpacerSpacer19-INCH FRAME FRONT SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHTNOTE: The seat-to-floor heights are based on pneumatic tires and pneumatic tires with flat free

4SPECIAL NOTESWARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which couldresult in personal injury or property dam

40SpacerSpacer20-INCH FRAME FRONT SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHTNOTE: The seat-to-floor heights are based on pneumatic tires and pneumatic tires with flat free

41SpacerSpacer21-INCH FRAME FRONT SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHTNOTE: The seat-to-floor heights are based on pneumatic tires and pneumatic tires with flat free

42Footplate Depth Adjustment1. Note the height of the footrest and the angle of thefootplate for reinstallation.2. Loosen, but do not remove the two (

43Anti-tipper Replacement1. Press in the release button that secures the existinganti-tipper to the anti-tipper socket and remove theanti-tipper from

44PROCEDURE 8 ARMSThis Procedure includes the following:Installing the T-Arm SocketsInstalling/Removing the T-ArmsAdjusting the T-ArmsAdjusting the T-

45ARMSRemoving1. Press in on the locking lever and lift the T-arm straightup and out of the T-arm socket.NOTE: If the T-arm does not slide up and down

46PROCEDURE 8 ARMSAdjusting T-Arm Depth (FIGURE 5)1. Remove the two (2) phillips screws that secure thearm pad to the arm tube.2. Remove the two (2) s

47ADJUSTING THE T-ARM TRANSFERASSISTS AND/OR SIDE GUARDS(FIGURE 7)1. Remove the T-arm from the wheelchair. Refer to IN-STALLING/REMOVING THE T-ARMS in

48WARNINGDO NOT over tighten the locknut that secures thelocking lever to the bottom bracket. Over tight-ening this locknut will prevent the locking l

49This Procedure includes the following:Elastomers and SuspensionReplacing Rear ElastomersReplacing Front ElastomersWARNINGAfter ANY adjustments, repa

5SPECIFICATIONSLWithout rear wheelsKA-6 - 18 x 18-inch Seat Frame with complete package. INVACARE A-6/A-6S/F-6/F-6SFrame Type: Tapered, "V"

50SUSPENSIONSUSPENSIONPROCEDURE 9FIGURE 2 - REPLACING FRONT ELASTOMERSFork StemFork StemRecessElastomerForkMountingHolesBoltNOTE: Caster not shown for

51LIMITED WARRANTYPLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLETO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.Th

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6PROCEDURE 1GENERALGENERAL GUIDELINESThis Procedure includes the following:StabilityOperating InformationTire PressureWeight TrainingWeight Limitation

7OPERATING INFORMATION (continued)WARNINGDO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat.DO NOT attempt to reach objects if yo

8TIRE PRESSUREWARNINGDO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the tires.Failure to follow these

9SAFETY/HANDLING OFWHEELCHAIRS“Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the closeattention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant.This