Owners Manual
Page 1
USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference. Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual ® Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs Crossfire T6 Crossfire Titanium DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com
USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference. Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual ® Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs Crossfire T6 Crossfire Titanium DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com
Owners Manual
Page 2
.... Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare accessories. OTHERWISE INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are available on www.invacare.com. Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 2 Part No 1134872 ƽ WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING...
.... Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare accessories. OTHERWISE INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are available on www.invacare.com. Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 2 Part No 1134872 ƽ WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING...
Owners Manual
Page 3
... Pressure and Information ...12 Weight Training ...12 Weight Limitation...12 SECTION 2-SAFE HANDLING 13 Stability and Balance...13 Coping with Everyday Obstacles...14 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants...15 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Curbs ...16 Stairways ...17 Transferring To and From Other Seats 18 SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION 19 Safety Inspection Checklist...19.../Adjusting Optional Clamp on Raised Footrest 25 Installing...25 Adjusting ...25 Replacing/Adjusting Optional Adjustable Angle Footrest 25 Replacing the Footrest...25 Part No 1134872 3 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs
... Pressure and Information ...12 Weight Training ...12 Weight Limitation...12 SECTION 2-SAFE HANDLING 13 Stability and Balance...13 Coping with Everyday Obstacles...14 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants...15 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Curbs ...16 Stairways ...17 Transferring To and From Other Seats 18 SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION 19 Safety Inspection Checklist...19.../Adjusting Optional Clamp on Raised Footrest 25 Installing...25 Adjusting ...25 Replacing/Adjusting Optional Adjustable Angle Footrest 25 Replacing the Footrest...25 Part No 1134872 3 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs
Owners Manual
Page 4
.../ the Camber Tube 49 Removing the Camber Tube ...49 Installing the Camber Tube ...49 Adjusting the Camber Tube...50 Determining Toe In/Toe Out ...51 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 4 Part No 1134872
.../ the Camber Tube 49 Removing the Camber Tube ...49 Installing the Camber Tube ...49 Adjusting the Camber Tube...50 Determining Toe In/Toe Out ...51 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 4 Part No 1134872
Owners Manual
Page 5
... 59 SECTION 10-ANTI-TIPPER 60 Adjusting/Replacing Anti-tipper...60 Adjusting Anti-tipper...60 Replacing Anti-tipper...61 LIMITED WARRANTY 63 Part No 1134872 5 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs
... 59 SECTION 10-ANTI-TIPPER 60 Adjusting/Replacing Anti-tipper...60 Adjusting Anti-tipper...60 Replacing Anti-tipper...61 LIMITED WARRANTY 63 Part No 1134872 5 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs
Owners Manual
Page 6
... NOTES SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are used by the auto industry. CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any type. The seat positioning strap is not designed for use be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 6 Part No 1134872
... NOTES SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are used by the auto industry. CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any type. The seat positioning strap is not designed for use be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 6 Part No 1134872
Owners Manual
Page 7
Part No 1134872 7 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs SPECIAL NOTES ƽ WARNING With regards to ensure the safe operation of this equipment by the user. it is the obligation of the DME dealer, therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is required to seat/chest positioning straps - SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.
Part No 1134872 7 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs SPECIAL NOTES ƽ WARNING With regards to ensure the safe operation of this equipment by the user. it is the obligation of the DME dealer, therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat/chest positioning strap is required to seat/chest positioning straps - SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.
Owners Manual
Page 8
... POSITIONS/CENTER OF GRAVITY: REAR WHEEL AXLE: REAR WHEEL CAMBER CAMBER TUBE: REAR WHEELS REAR WHEEL TYPE: REAR WHEEL SIZE: HANDRIMS: WHEEL LOCKS: FRONT FORKS: CROSSFIRE T6 CROSSFIRE TITANIUM 6061T6 Aluminum Grade 9 Titanium Tapered front end (Standard), V-Style (Optional) 70°, 75°, 80°, 85° or 90° Tubular footrest..., or 16 to 20 inches 18, or 16 to 20 inches Not Available 8 to Lock (Standard) or Scissor lock (Optional) Non-Suspension (Standard), Suspension (Optional) Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 8 Part No 1134872
... POSITIONS/CENTER OF GRAVITY: REAR WHEEL AXLE: REAR WHEEL CAMBER CAMBER TUBE: REAR WHEELS REAR WHEEL TYPE: REAR WHEEL SIZE: HANDRIMS: WHEEL LOCKS: FRONT FORKS: CROSSFIRE T6 CROSSFIRE TITANIUM 6061T6 Aluminum Grade 9 Titanium Tapered front end (Standard), V-Style (Optional) 70°, 75°, 80°, 85° or 90° Tubular footrest..., or 16 to 20 inches 18, or 16 to 20 inches Not Available 8 to Lock (Standard) or Scissor lock (Optional) Non-Suspension (Standard), Suspension (Optional) Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 8 Part No 1134872
Owners Manual
Page 9
Part No 1134872 9 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS CASTERS CASTER SIZE: CASTER TYPE: ANTI-TIPPERS: WEIGHT: SHIPPING WEIGHT: WEIGHT LIMITATION: CROSSFIRE T6 CROSSFIRE TITANIUM 3, 4 or 5-inch Semi-pneumatic (Standard), Soft Roll or Lighted (Optional) Optional 19.5 lbs 18.5 lbs 30 lbs 250 lbs NOTE: 16 x 16‐inch seat, rear wheels and minimal options are included in the weight.
Part No 1134872 9 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS CASTERS CASTER SIZE: CASTER TYPE: ANTI-TIPPERS: WEIGHT: SHIPPING WEIGHT: WEIGHT LIMITATION: CROSSFIRE T6 CROSSFIRE TITANIUM 3, 4 or 5-inch Semi-pneumatic (Standard), Soft Roll or Lighted (Optional) Optional 19.5 lbs 18.5 lbs 30 lbs 250 lbs NOTE: 16 x 16‐inch seat, rear wheels and minimal options are included in the weight.
Owners Manual
Page 10
... up from behind as the userʹs condition are directly related to the wheelchairs stability. DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to decrease in the seat. Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 10 Part No 1134872 Use EXTREME caution when using a new seating position. ...The addition of the five may cause the wheelchair to move forward in stability. FOOTREST POSITION CAMBER TUBE BACK ANGLE...
... up from behind as the userʹs condition are directly related to the wheelchairs stability. DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to decrease in the seat. Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 10 Part No 1134872 Use EXTREME caution when using a new seating position. ...The addition of the five may cause the wheelchair to move forward in stability. FOOTREST POSITION CAMBER TUBE BACK ANGLE...
Owners Manual
Page 11
...strap MUST be observed when traversing such surfaces. Part No 1134872 11 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs DO NOT attempt to prevent the wheels from moving wheelchair with a water, ice or oil film. Also be taken to lift the wheelchair by any contact sport. DO NOT attempt to reduce the gap ... greater than 9°. It is an option on gravel surfaces, anti‐tippers may not provide the same level of the wheelchair. Lifting by Invacare and are an option on the frame of protection against tip over curbs or obstacles. Check all times. Anti‐tippers MUST...
...strap MUST be observed when traversing such surfaces. Part No 1134872 11 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs DO NOT attempt to prevent the wheels from moving wheelchair with a water, ice or oil film. Also be taken to lift the wheelchair by any contact sport. DO NOT attempt to reduce the gap ... greater than 9°. It is an option on gravel surfaces, anti‐tippers may not provide the same level of the wheelchair. Lifting by Invacare and are an option on the frame of protection against tip over curbs or obstacles. Check all times. Anti‐tippers MUST...
Owners Manual
Page 12
... DO NOT use of 250 lbs. Replacement of the tire. Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 12 Part No 1134872 DO NOT use the footplate as a weight training apparatus. Invacare wheelchairs have a weight limitation of its wheelchairs as a platform when getting in or out of weight training....tire to explode and cause bodily harm. Weight Training Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). Weight Limitation Invacareʹs Top End Crossfire T6 and Crossfire Titanium wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as the handrims are...
... DO NOT use of 250 lbs. Replacement of the tire. Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 12 Part No 1134872 DO NOT use the footplate as a weight training apparatus. Invacare wheelchairs have a weight limitation of its wheelchairs as a platform when getting in or out of weight training....tire to explode and cause bodily harm. Weight Training Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). Weight Limitation Invacareʹs Top End Crossfire T6 and Crossfire Titanium wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as the handrims are...
Owners Manual
Page 13
...are comfortable in a straight line. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is not designed for the new wheelchair user and assistant with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as the anti-tippers are discussed on the following pages have an effect... safety while involved in overcoming architectural obstacles that shift your weight. To assure stability and proper operation of the wheelchair. Virtually all . Invacare recommends using seat positioning straps for the wheelchair user. Part No 1134872 13 Crossfire™Series...
...are comfortable in a straight line. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is not designed for the new wheelchair user and assistant with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as the anti-tippers are discussed on the following pages have an effect... safety while involved in overcoming architectural obstacles that shift your weight. To assure stability and proper operation of the wheelchair. Virtually all . Invacare recommends using seat positioning straps for the wheelchair user. Part No 1134872 13 Crossfire™Series...
Owners Manual
Page 14
...8208;care professional before attempting active use the front casters as the user's condition are directly related to the wheelchair's stability. The position of the footrest, camber tube, back angle, the tautness of the back upholstery ...to maintain stability and balance. • Lengthening the wheelbase will increase the stability and maintain standard maneuverability of wheelchair. • Shortening the wheelbase will cause a change to one or any combination of the five may ... you have to move forward in and out of the wheelchair. Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 14 Part No 1134872
...8208;care professional before attempting active use the front casters as the user's condition are directly related to the wheelchair's stability. The position of the footrest, camber tube, back angle, the tautness of the back upholstery ...to maintain stability and balance. • Lengthening the wheelbase will increase the stability and maintain standard maneuverability of wheelchair. • Shortening the wheelbase will cause a change to one or any combination of the five may ... you have to move forward in and out of the wheelchair. Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 14 Part No 1134872
Owners Manual
Page 15
... DO NOT lean over . Backwards FIGURE 2.2 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward Part No 1134872 15 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs These must NEVER be used to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.... required, remember to tip over the top of any removable (detachable) parts. Keep your back straight and bend your center of a wheelchair may be aware of the back upholstery. Also, be inadvertently released, resulting in injury to the user or damage to FIGURE 2.2. Position...
... DO NOT lean over . Backwards FIGURE 2.2 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward Part No 1134872 15 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs These must NEVER be used to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.... required, remember to tip over the top of any removable (detachable) parts. Keep your back straight and bend your center of a wheelchair may be aware of the back upholstery. Also, be inadvertently released, resulting in injury to the user or damage to FIGURE 2.2. Position...
Owners Manual
Page 16
...if any such obstacles may be used where traversing curbs present an obstacle. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tilting the wheelchair and remind him/her to the ground. Curbs ƽ WARNING Invacare does not recommend that the rear wheels are against the curb. Transfer to an ... one continuous movement. Turn the anti‐tippers, if equipped, so the wheels are clear of the curb. Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 16 Part No 1134872 Slowly lower the wheelchair in injury to FIGURE 2.3 on a non‐removable (non‐detachable) part. NOTE: For this procedure, refer...
...if any such obstacles may be used where traversing curbs present an obstacle. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tilting the wheelchair and remind him/her to the ground. Curbs ƽ WARNING Invacare does not recommend that the rear wheels are against the curb. Transfer to an ... one continuous movement. Turn the anti‐tippers, if equipped, so the wheels are clear of the curb. Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 16 Part No 1134872 Slowly lower the wheelchair in injury to FIGURE 2.3 on a non‐removable (non‐detachable) part. NOTE: For this procedure, refer...
Owners Manual
Page 17
...Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by means of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to an everyday use only secure, non-detachable parts for hand-held supports. If equipped, turn the anti‐tippers up or down . Invacare recommends that wheelchairs... be removed from the stairway. Follow this procedure for leverage. 3. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. The second ...
...Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by means of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to an everyday use only secure, non-detachable parts for hand-held supports. If equipped, turn the anti‐tippers up or down . Invacare recommends that wheelchairs... be removed from the stairway. Follow this procedure for leverage. 3. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. The second ...
Owners Manual
Page 18
...445; WARNING DO NOT use an escalator to transfer in or out of the wheelchair tipping forward. Remove the armrest, if installed. Engage wheel locks. FIGURE 2.4 Transferring To and From Other Seats Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 18 Part No 1134872 SECTION 2-SAFE HANDLING 5. Turn both casters parallel to ...position yourself as far back as possible along side the seat to it. If equipped, turn the anti‐tippers down. Position the wheelchair as close as possible in this procedure, refer to help prevent the wheels from moving. Refer to Footrest on page 24 in the...
...445; WARNING DO NOT use an escalator to transfer in or out of the wheelchair tipping forward. Remove the armrest, if installed. Engage wheel locks. FIGURE 2.4 Transferring To and From Other Seats Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 18 Part No 1134872 SECTION 2-SAFE HANDLING 5. Turn both casters parallel to ...position yourself as far back as possible along side the seat to it. If equipped, turn the anti‐tippers down. Position the wheelchair as close as possible in this procedure, refer to help prevent the wheels from moving. Refer to Footrest on page 24 in the...
Owners Manual
Page 19
... Ensure pivot points are uniformly tight. ❑ Clean upholstery and armrests. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: Inspect Initially ❑ Ensure wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun. ❑ Inspect handrims for signs of debris. ❑ ... for any other vehicle. Initial adjustments should be made to frame is secure and undamaged. Part No 1134872 19 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs Safety Inspection Checklist CAUTION As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for just like any...
... Ensure pivot points are uniformly tight. ❑ Clean upholstery and armrests. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: Inspect Initially ❑ Ensure wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun. ❑ Inspect handrims for signs of debris. ❑ ... for any other vehicle. Initial adjustments should be made to frame is secure and undamaged. Part No 1134872 19 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs Safety Inspection Checklist CAUTION As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for just like any...
Owners Manual
Page 20
... securely latch. ❑ Inspect seat positioning strap for proper tension by spinning caster; Inspect/Adjust Weekly ❑ Ensure wheel locks are present and legible. Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 20 Part No 1134872 Inspect/Adjust Monthly ❑ Ensure wheel locks DO NOT interfere with tires when rolling. ❑ Ensure that the casters are...
... securely latch. ❑ Inspect seat positioning strap for proper tension by spinning caster; Inspect/Adjust Weekly ❑ Ensure wheel locks are present and legible. Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 20 Part No 1134872 Inspect/Adjust Monthly ❑ Ensure wheel locks DO NOT interfere with tires when rolling. ❑ Ensure that the casters are...