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Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual Xtra™ DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair. USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com
Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual Xtra™ DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair. USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com
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NOTE: Information in this manual are available on www.invacare.com. ALSO, A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM ALL PROCEDURES SPECIFICALLY INDICATED IN THE MANUAL. WHEELCHAIR USERS: DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING (1) THE OWNER'S OPERATOR ...01/04. ƽ WARNING A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. Xtra™ 2 Part No 1026793 IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT -
NOTE: Information in this manual are available on www.invacare.com. ALSO, A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM ALL PROCEDURES SPECIFICALLY INDICATED IN THE MANUAL. WHEELCHAIR USERS: DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING (1) THE OWNER'S OPERATOR ...01/04. ƽ WARNING A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. Xtra™ 2 Part No 1026793 IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT -
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... Service Information...13 Operating Information...13 Tire Pressure ...15 Weight Training ...15 Weight Limitation...15 SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 16 Stability and Balance...16 Coping with Everyday Obstacles ...17 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ...17 Tipping...18 Tipping - Backward...22 SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING 23 Safety Inspection Checklists...23 Inspect/Adjust Weekly...
... Service Information...13 Operating Information...13 Tire Pressure ...15 Weight Training ...15 Weight Limitation...15 SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 16 Stability and Balance...16 Coping with Everyday Obstacles ...17 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ...17 Tipping...18 Tipping - Backward...22 SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING 23 Safety Inspection Checklists...23 Inspect/Adjust Weekly...
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... ...35 Installing/Removing the Chest Positioning Strap 36 Installing the Stroller Handles...37 Installing and Removing a Seating System 37 SECTION 6-SEAT 38 Folding/Unfolding the Wheelchair ...38 Unfolding ...38 Folding ...38 Replacing Seat Upholstery...39 Installing/Removing Seat Positioning Strap 39 Installing Fabric Clothing Guards ...40 Installing Clothing Guards...41...
... ...35 Installing/Removing the Chest Positioning Strap 36 Installing the Stroller Handles...37 Installing and Removing a Seating System 37 SECTION 6-SEAT 38 Folding/Unfolding the Wheelchair ...38 Unfolding ...38 Folding ...38 Replacing Seat Upholstery...39 Installing/Removing Seat Positioning Strap 39 Installing Fabric Clothing Guards ...40 Installing Clothing Guards...41...
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... obligation of wheelchair to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is a positioning belt only. Part No 1026793 9 Xtra™ However, final selection of the type of the DME dealer, therapists and other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are specifically... WARNING/CAUTION notices as used by an individual rests solely with Invacare accessories. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of the restraints made available by...
... obligation of wheelchair to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is a positioning belt only. Part No 1026793 9 Xtra™ However, final selection of the type of the DME dealer, therapists and other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are specifically... WARNING/CAUTION notices as used by an individual rests solely with Invacare accessories. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of the restraints made available by...
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...Xtra™ 12 Part No 1026793 SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES ƽ WARNING SECTION 1 - NOTE: When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across the chart and refer to the X procedure to decrease in stability. Any change to one (1) or any of the other mounting positions causes the wheelchair... a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to any combination of this product or optional equipment. Test wheelchair before moving the rear wheels forward. Moving the rear wheels to use of the nine (9) may occur. Stability...
...Xtra™ 12 Part No 1026793 SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES ƽ WARNING SECTION 1 - NOTE: When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across the chart and refer to the X procedure to decrease in stability. Any change to one (1) or any of the other mounting positions causes the wheelchair... a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to any combination of this product or optional equipment. Test wheelchair before moving the rear wheels forward. Moving the rear wheels to use of the nine (9) may occur. Stability...
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... NOT climb, go up from the wheelchair. When getting in your seat. DO NOT attempt to ride over . Serious bodily injury may tip over curbs or obstacles. Part No 1026793 13 Xtra™ DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Repair... and Service Information Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be performed while the wheelchair is locked securely BEFORE using the wheelchair - Extra caution must be used...
... NOT climb, go up from the wheelchair. When getting in your seat. DO NOT attempt to ride over . Serious bodily injury may tip over curbs or obstacles. Part No 1026793 13 Xtra™ DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Repair... and Service Information Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be performed while the wheelchair is locked securely BEFORE using the wheelchair - Extra caution must be used...
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... attaching to stop a moving parts to the wheelchair. The seat positioning strap is an option on any removable (detachable) parts. Xtra™ 14 Part No 1026793 SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Do not sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat rails...ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of looseness or deterioration and if found to lift a wheelchair by lifting on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as auto or aircraft safety belts. Inasmuch as...
... attaching to stop a moving parts to the wheelchair. The seat positioning strap is an option on any removable (detachable) parts. Xtra™ 14 Part No 1026793 SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Do not sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat rails...ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of looseness or deterioration and if found to lift a wheelchair by lifting on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as auto or aircraft safety belts. Inasmuch as...
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... any kind of weight training. The recommended tire pressure is void. Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any add-on the side wall of the tire. Weight Limitation The Invacare Xtra wheelchair has a weight limitation of the quick/quad-release axle are fully ...released BEFORE operating the wheelchair. Part No 1026793 15 Xtra™ DO NOT overinflate the tires. Make sure the detent pin and locking...
... any kind of weight training. The recommended tire pressure is void. Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any add-on the side wall of the tire. Weight Limitation The Invacare Xtra wheelchair has a weight limitation of the quick/quad-release axle are fully ...released BEFORE operating the wheelchair. Part No 1026793 15 Xtra™ DO NOT overinflate the tires. Make sure the detent pin and locking...
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... however ALL WARNINGS and CAUTIONS given in this manual. If signs of the wheelchair user as well as a "basic" guide. Inasmuch as an additional safeguard for all times. Xtra™ 16 Part No 1026793 This manual points out the most important consideration for... or slopes. SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS "Safety and Handling" of the wheelchair requires the close attention of wear appear, the strap MUST be followed. Use this manual MUST be replaced immediately. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to deal ...
... however ALL WARNINGS and CAUTIONS given in this manual. If signs of the wheelchair user as well as a "basic" guide. Inasmuch as an additional safeguard for all times. Xtra™ 16 Part No 1026793 This manual points out the most important consideration for... or slopes. SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS "Safety and Handling" of the wheelchair requires the close attention of wear appear, the strap MUST be followed. Use this manual MUST be replaced immediately. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to deal ...
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SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ƽ WARNING This wheelchair has been designed to accommodate one (1) individual occupies the wheelchair this may adversely affect the stability of the armrests. Invacare recommends using any further than one (1) individual. Lifting by means of any removable (detatchable)parts of gravity. Part No 1026793 17 Xtra™ Virtually all times maintain...
SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ƽ WARNING This wheelchair has been designed to accommodate one (1) individual occupies the wheelchair this may adversely affect the stability of the armrests. Invacare recommends using any further than one (1) individual. Lifting by means of any removable (detatchable)parts of gravity. Part No 1026793 17 Xtra™ Virtually all times maintain...
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... the last few inches to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc. FIGURE 2.1 Method 1 - Xtra™ 18 Part No 1026793 At this procedure to the ground. Wheelchair with Step Tubes NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.1. Push the wheelchair forward until the balance point is recommended that METHOD 2 use this point, the assistant will...
... the last few inches to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc. FIGURE 2.1 Method 1 - Xtra™ 18 Part No 1026793 At this procedure to the ground. Wheelchair with Step Tubes NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.1. Push the wheelchair forward until the balance point is recommended that METHOD 2 use this point, the assistant will...
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...Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to the wheelchair. Invacare recommends using two (2) assistants and making thorough preparations. SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS The first assistant should stand on this procedure for the wheelchair user. Invacare recommends that the rear wheels are facing up against ...user or damage to move an occupied wheelchair up and over the curb. Part No 1026793 19 Xtra™ ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to clear the edge of the wheelchair for hand-held supports. DO NOT ...
...Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to the wheelchair. Invacare recommends using two (2) assistants and making thorough preparations. SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS The first assistant should stand on this procedure for the wheelchair user. Invacare recommends that the rear wheels are facing up against ...user or damage to move an occupied wheelchair up and over the curb. Part No 1026793 19 Xtra™ ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to clear the edge of the wheelchair for hand-held supports. DO NOT ...
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... anti-tippers so the wheels are transferring onto. Align both casters parallel with a firm hold on a non-detachable part of the wheelchair tipping forward. Xtra™ 20 Part No 1026793 The wheelchair should be certain the wheel locks are transferring, with transfer. Engage wheel locks. 3. Also be taken to help prevent the wheels...
... anti-tippers so the wheels are transferring onto. Align both casters parallel with a firm hold on a non-detachable part of the wheelchair tipping forward. Xtra™ 20 Part No 1026793 The wheelchair should be certain the wheel locks are transferring, with transfer. Engage wheel locks. 3. Also be taken to help prevent the wheels...
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... of Weight Distribution ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the wheelchair. Adjusting the Wheelbase for Stability 21 Xtra™ will increase maneuverability and distribute additional weight onto the rear wheels. gives you have to move forward in the seat or...
... of Weight Distribution ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the wheelchair. Adjusting the Wheelbase for Stability 21 Xtra™ will increase maneuverability and distribute additional weight onto the rear wheels. gives you have to move forward in the seat or...
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...; WARNING DO NOT lean over . FIGURE 2.6 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - This will extend without changing your sitting position. Position wheelchair as close as your arm will change your knees. Position the casters so that they are extended away from the drive wheels and... engage wheel locks. Forward Reaching, Bending - Xtra™ FIGURE 2.7 Reaching, Bending - SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Reaching, Leaning and Bending - NOTE: For this procedure, refer to create the longest possible wheelbase. Keep ...
...; WARNING DO NOT lean over . FIGURE 2.6 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - This will extend without changing your sitting position. Position wheelchair as close as your arm will change your knees. Position the casters so that they are extended away from the drive wheels and... engage wheel locks. Forward Reaching, Bending - Xtra™ FIGURE 2.7 Reaching, Bending - SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Reaching, Leaning and Bending - NOTE: For this procedure, refer to create the longest possible wheelbase. Keep ...
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...follow these maintenance procedures: Inspect/Adjust Initially ❑ Wheelchair rolls straight (no rips. ❑ Inspect modular seat...should come to a qualified dealer for signs of the user. To operate properly and safely, your wheelchair must be made to ensure they securely latch. ❑ Ensure hand grips are not loose. ...reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. Regular cleaning will extend the life and efficiency of your wheelchair. SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/ TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: ...
...follow these maintenance procedures: Inspect/Adjust Initially ❑ Wheelchair rolls straight (no rips. ❑ Inspect modular seat...should come to a qualified dealer for signs of the user. To operate properly and safely, your wheelchair must be made to ensure they securely latch. ❑ Ensure hand grips are not loose. ...reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. Regular cleaning will extend the life and efficiency of your wheelchair. SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/ TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: ...
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Otherwise, binding and/or damage to the wheelchair may occur. ❑ Clean quick-release axles with a Teflon® lubricant. ❑ Ensure axles are free from dirt, lint, etc. ❑ Ensure roller bearings are ... for flat spots and wear. ❑ Check pneumatic tires for proper inflation (recommended tire pressure is listed on quick-release axles. Xtra 24 Part No 1026793 Inspect/Adjust Weekly ❑ Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side). ❑ Quick/quad-release axles lock properly. ❑ Inspect for broken...
Otherwise, binding and/or damage to the wheelchair may occur. ❑ Clean quick-release axles with a Teflon® lubricant. ❑ Ensure axles are free from dirt, lint, etc. ❑ Ensure roller bearings are ... for flat spots and wear. ❑ Check pneumatic tires for proper inflation (recommended tire pressure is listed on quick-release axles. Xtra 24 Part No 1026793 Inspect/Adjust Weekly ❑ Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side). ❑ Quick/quad-release axles lock properly. ❑ Inspect for broken...
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Part No 1026793 25 Xtra™ SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Inspect/Adjust Monthly ❑ Inspect seat positioning strap for proper inflation (recommended tire pressure is listed on clothing guards are ... bearings and axle nut tension are correct. ❑ Wheel/fork assembly has proper tension when caster is spun. Ensure buckle latches. Inspect/Adjust Periodically ❑ Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side). ❑ Arms are secure but easy to a stop . ❑ Wheel bearings are not loose...
Part No 1026793 25 Xtra™ SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Inspect/Adjust Monthly ❑ Inspect seat positioning strap for proper inflation (recommended tire pressure is listed on clothing guards are ... bearings and axle nut tension are correct. ❑ Wheel/fork assembly has proper tension when caster is spun. Ensure buckle latches. Inspect/Adjust Periodically ❑ Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side). ❑ Arms are secure but easy to a stop . ❑ Wheel bearings are not loose...
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...wheel bearings to a qualified technician for sagging, rips or tears. Use a Teflon lubricant if necessary. 10. Before using your Invacare Xtra wheelchair, make sure they are secured to ensure they are pneumatic, recommended tire pressure is listed on page 57 of the locking mechanism....loose, have them adjusted by an authorized dealer or qualified technician. 7. Part No 1026793 27 Xtra™ Check all parts for proper adjustment. ƽ WARNING DO NOT use the wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). Periodically check handrims to the rear wheels. SECTION...
...wheel bearings to a qualified technician for sagging, rips or tears. Use a Teflon lubricant if necessary. 10. Before using your Invacare Xtra wheelchair, make sure they are secured to ensure they are pneumatic, recommended tire pressure is listed on page 57 of the locking mechanism....loose, have them adjusted by an authorized dealer or qualified technician. 7. Part No 1026793 27 Xtra™ Check all parts for proper adjustment. ƽ WARNING DO NOT use the wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). Periodically check handrims to the rear wheels. SECTION...