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Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual Transport Chairs Invacare Transport Lightweight Transport Bariatric Transport Lite Transport 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 Transport Chairs Invacare Transport Lightweight Transport Bariatric Transport Lite Transport 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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... with Invacare products. NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are not recommended for use with Invacare accessories. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are available on www.invacare.com. Transport Chairs 2 Part...
... with Invacare products. NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are not recommended for use with Invacare accessories. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are available on www.invacare.com. Transport Chairs 2 Part...
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... SECTION 5-BACK 17 Unfolding/Folding the Fold-Down Back ...17 Replacing Back Upholstery...17 Replacing Seat Upholstery...17 SECTION 6-REAR WHEELS 18 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels ...18 SECTION 7-CASTERS 19 Replacing/Adjusting Front Forks...19 Replacing Front Casters...19 SECTION 8-HAND BRAKES/WHEEL LOCKS 20 Locking/Unlocking/Using Hand Brakes...20 Adjusting Hand Brakes...20 Adjusting Wheel Lock...21 LIMITED WARRANTY 23 Part No.1125095 3 Transport Chairs
... SECTION 5-BACK 17 Unfolding/Folding the Fold-Down Back ...17 Replacing Back Upholstery...17 Replacing Seat Upholstery...17 SECTION 6-REAR WHEELS 18 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels ...18 SECTION 7-CASTERS 19 Replacing/Adjusting Front Forks...19 Replacing Front Casters...19 SECTION 8-HAND BRAKES/WHEEL LOCKS 20 Locking/Unlocking/Using Hand Brakes...20 Adjusting Hand Brakes...20 Adjusting Wheel Lock...21 LIMITED WARRANTY 23 Part No.1125095 3 Transport Chairs
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... chair transportation systems. Transport Chairs 4 Part No.1125095 Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind while in death or serious injury. WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in transport chairs. SIGNAL WORD MEANING DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in vehicles of the end user. TRANSPORT CHAIR USER As a manufacturer of transport chairs, Invacare...
... chair transportation systems. Transport Chairs 4 Part No.1125095 Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind while in death or serious injury. WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in transport chairs. SIGNAL WORD MEANING DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in vehicles of the end user. TRANSPORT CHAIR USER As a manufacturer of transport chairs, Invacare...
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..., label locations and wording are the same for correct locking action BEFORE actual use. Inspect for the Invacare transport and the Lite transport NO TRANSPORT CHAIR HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR USE AS A SEATING SURFACE WITHIN A MOTOR VEHICLE. LABEL LOCATIONS LABEL LOCATIONS Bariatric Transport Invacare Transport, Lightweight Transport, and Lite Transport NOTE: This label is shown as an example. THIS LABEL IS FOR INFORMATIONAL...
..., label locations and wording are the same for correct locking action BEFORE actual use. Inspect for the Invacare transport and the Lite transport NO TRANSPORT CHAIR HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR USE AS A SEATING SURFACE WITHIN A MOTOR VEHICLE. LABEL LOCATIONS LABEL LOCATIONS Bariatric Transport Invacare Transport, Lightweight Transport, and Lite Transport NOTE: This label is shown as an example. THIS LABEL IS FOR INFORMATIONAL...
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...SEAT WIDTH (BETWEEN ARMS) SEAT DEPTH OVERALL WIDTH OVERALL DEPTH (WITHOUT RIGGINGS) SEAT-TO-FLOOR BACK STYLE BACK HEIGHT ARM STYLES FRONT RIGGINGS REAR AXLE REAR WHEELS WHEEL LOCKS HAND BRAKES CASTER SIZE UPHOLSTERY WEIGHT (APPROXIMATE) SHIPPING WEIGHT (APPROXIMATE) WEIGHT LIMITATION Invacare Transport... front riggings) 250 lbs 191/2 inches Fold-down 19 inches Removable Swingaway footrest 191/2 i inches Fold-down 17 inches Permanent Swingaway footrest Permanent Permanent 121/2 X 21/4 inch 12 X 13/4 inch Push to... riggings) riggings) 400 lbs 250 lbs Transport Chairs 6 Part No.1125095
...SEAT WIDTH (BETWEEN ARMS) SEAT DEPTH OVERALL WIDTH OVERALL DEPTH (WITHOUT RIGGINGS) SEAT-TO-FLOOR BACK STYLE BACK HEIGHT ARM STYLES FRONT RIGGINGS REAR AXLE REAR WHEELS WHEEL LOCKS HAND BRAKES CASTER SIZE UPHOLSTERY WEIGHT (APPROXIMATE) SHIPPING WEIGHT (APPROXIMATE) WEIGHT LIMITATION Invacare Transport... front riggings) 250 lbs 191/2 inches Fold-down 19 inches Removable Swingaway footrest 191/2 i inches Fold-down 17 inches Permanent Swingaway footrest Permanent Permanent 121/2 X 21/4 inch 12 X 13/4 inch Push to... riggings) riggings) 400 lbs 250 lbs Transport Chairs 6 Part No.1125095
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... the transport chair from the transport chair. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by reaching down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9 degrees. DO NOT lean over the top of the transport chair, every precaution should be installed to ...several combinations in a public place. DO NOT use an escalator to use of this transport chair. Wheel locks are specifically designed and manufactured for the safe operation and use in the seat. Invacare products are not brakes. If the transport chair is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°...
... the transport chair from the transport chair. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by reaching down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9 degrees. DO NOT lean over the top of the transport chair, every precaution should be installed to ...several combinations in a public place. DO NOT use an escalator to use of this transport chair. Wheel locks are specifically designed and manufactured for the safe operation and use in the seat. Invacare products are not brakes. If the transport chair is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°...
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... position or swing the footrest towards the outside of the transport chair. DO NOT stand on the footplates. If occupant uses said transport chair as a seat for the Invacare transport chairs: TRANSPORT CHAIR WEIGHT LIMITATION (LBS) Transport 250 Lightweight Transport 250 Bariatric Transport 400 Lite Transport 250 Transport Chairs 8 Part No.1125095 DO NOT attempt to lift the transport chair by means of any kind of its transport chairs as a weight training apparatus...
... position or swing the footrest towards the outside of the transport chair. DO NOT stand on the footplates. If occupant uses said transport chair as a seat for the Invacare transport chairs: TRANSPORT CHAIR WEIGHT LIMITATION (LBS) Transport 250 Lightweight Transport 250 Bariatric Transport 400 Lite Transport 250 Transport Chairs 8 Part No.1125095 DO NOT attempt to lift the transport chair by means of any kind of its transport chairs as a weight training apparatus...
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.... Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for your safety. To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in activities that may encounter. To assure stability and proper operation of the transport chair user as well as the most common procedures and techniques involved in this manual. When...
.... Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for your safety. To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in activities that may encounter. To assure stability and proper operation of the transport chair user as well as the most common procedures and techniques involved in this manual. When...
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...or have deteriorated. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by pulling on the rear cane are secure prior to use when an assistant is used to FIGURE 2.2. When learning a new assistance technique, have to the desired ...and lock the hand brakes. ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have an experienced assistant help you to be inadvertently released, resulting in injury to the user or damage to propel or lift the chair. FIGURE 2.3 Reaching, Leaning Backwards Transport Chairs 10 Part No.1125095 These must...
...or have deteriorated. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by pulling on the rear cane are secure prior to use when an assistant is used to FIGURE 2.2. When learning a new assistance technique, have to the desired ...and lock the hand brakes. ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have an experienced assistant help you to be inadvertently released, resulting in injury to the user or damage to propel or lift the chair. FIGURE 2.3 Reaching, Leaning Backwards Transport Chairs 10 Part No.1125095 These must...
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... the transport chair forward until the rear wheels roll up against the first step, while securely grasping a non‐removable (non‐detachable) part of a transport chair may result in injury to the user or damage to the balance point, one assistant (in injury to the occupant and/or damage to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc. Invacare recommends...
... the transport chair forward until the rear wheels roll up against the first step, while securely grasping a non‐removable (non‐detachable) part of a transport chair may result in injury to the user or damage to the balance point, one assistant (in injury to the occupant and/or damage to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc. Invacare recommends...
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... be replaced. ❑ Inspect the tires for flat spots and wear. ❑ Ensure the hand brakes DO NOT interfere with tires when rolling. ❑ Ensure the hand brake pivot points are clean and free of your transport chair to a stop . ❑ Ensure the wheel bearings are lifted and spun. ❑ Inspect for a thorough inspection and servicing. Part No...
... be replaced. ❑ Inspect the tires for flat spots and wear. ❑ Ensure the hand brakes DO NOT interfere with tires when rolling. ❑ Ensure the hand brake pivot points are clean and free of your transport chair to a stop . ❑ Ensure the wheel bearings are lifted and spun. ❑ Inspect for a thorough inspection and servicing. Part No...
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...ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all labels are present and legible. SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION CAUTION As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced. ❑ Ensure the hand brakes do not ...interfere with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced. ❑ Ensure that casters are free of moisture. Transport Chairs 14 Part No.1125095 Otherwise, ...
...ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all labels are present and legible. SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION CAUTION As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced. ❑ Ensure the hand brakes do not ...interfere with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced. ❑ Ensure that casters are free of moisture. Transport Chairs 14 Part No.1125095 Otherwise, ...
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...wheel locks in injury to the user or bystanders. 5. Periodically check the wheels and tires for wear/looseness. Refer to use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Failure to observe this warning could result in correlation to make sure they are clean and free of soap or ammonia based... check the front caster and the rear wheel hubs to tire wear. Verify that grips are tight. • Check all the parts for damage or wear and replace. • Check all parts for sagging, rips or tears. Before using your transport chair, do the following: • Make sure...
...wheel locks in injury to the user or bystanders. 5. Periodically check the wheels and tires for wear/looseness. Refer to use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool water. Failure to observe this warning could result in correlation to make sure they are clean and free of soap or ammonia based... check the front caster and the rear wheel hubs to tire wear. Verify that grips are tight. • Check all the parts for damage or wear and replace. • Check all parts for sagging, rips or tears. Before using your transport chair, do the following: • Make sure...
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... into place. Hinge Pins Footrest Release Lever Hinge Plates Swingaway Footrest Assembly FIGURE 4.1 Installing Swingaway Footrest Assembly Adjusting Footplate Height NOTE: For this procedure for the other footrest assembly. 5. SECTION 4-FRONT RIGGINGS SECTION 4-FRONT RIGGINGS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is perpendicular to transport chair). 2. Install the hinge plates on...
... into place. Hinge Pins Footrest Release Lever Hinge Plates Swingaway Footrest Assembly FIGURE 4.1 Installing Swingaway Footrest Assembly Adjusting Footplate Height NOTE: For this procedure for the other footrest assembly. 5. SECTION 4-FRONT RIGGINGS SECTION 4-FRONT RIGGINGS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is perpendicular to transport chair). 2. Install the hinge plates on...
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...Transport, the Lightweight Transport, and the Lite Transport. Pull up on back canes. 3. Replacing Back Upholstery NOTE: For this procedure, refer to make sure all attaching hardware is locked in place. The Bariatric Transport has 16 screws and washers. Install the new seat upholstery by reversing STEPS 1‐2 Seat Upholstery NOTE: Seat upholstery shown is for the Transport...445; WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before using the transport chair. The Lite Transport has 10 screws and washers. Remove the existing seat upholstery from the folding mechanism. ...
...Transport, the Lightweight Transport, and the Lite Transport. Pull up on back canes. 3. Replacing Back Upholstery NOTE: For this procedure, refer to make sure all attaching hardware is locked in place. The Bariatric Transport has 16 screws and washers. Install the new seat upholstery by reversing STEPS 1‐2 Seat Upholstery NOTE: Seat upholstery shown is for the Transport...445; WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before using the transport chair. The Lite Transport has 10 screws and washers. Remove the existing seat upholstery from the folding mechanism. ...
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... axle spacer to FIGURE 6.1. 1. SECTION 6-REAR WHEELS SECTION 6-REAR WHEELS ƽ WARNING After any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced. To reinstall the rear wheels onto the transport chair, reverse STEPS 1‐2. CAUTION As with any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is...
... axle spacer to FIGURE 6.1. 1. SECTION 6-REAR WHEELS SECTION 6-REAR WHEELS ƽ WARNING After any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced. To reinstall the rear wheels onto the transport chair, reverse STEPS 1‐2. CAUTION As with any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is...
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... Tip back the transport chair to install the new front caster. 3. Readjust the locknuts if necessary, and repeat STEPS 2‐3 until correct. Hex Screw H. Dust Cover Locknut Nylon Washer Locknut Replacing Front Casters NOTE...wheels should be replaced when necessary. Reverse STEP 1 to floor. Front Caster FIGURE 7.1 Replacing Front Casters Part No.1125095 19 Transport Chairs Slide the new fork into the caster headtube and reassemble by reversing STEPS 1‐4. 6. C. otherwise injury or damage may result. CAUTION As with any adjustments, repair or service and before use...
... Tip back the transport chair to install the new front caster. 3. Readjust the locknuts if necessary, and repeat STEPS 2‐3 until correct. Hex Screw H. Dust Cover Locknut Nylon Washer Locknut Replacing Front Casters NOTE...wheels should be replaced when necessary. Reverse STEP 1 to floor. Front Caster FIGURE 7.1 Replacing Front Casters Part No.1125095 19 Transport Chairs Slide the new fork into the caster headtube and reassemble by reversing STEPS 1‐4. 6. C. otherwise injury or damage may result. CAUTION As with any adjustments, repair or service and before use...
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... you are applicable only to FIGURE 8.1. 1. SECTION 8-HAND BRAKES/WHEEL LOCKS SECTION 8-HAND BRAKES/WHEEL LOCKS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before transferring to the transport chair's increased weight capacity. If the transport chair is tightened securely. Locking/Unlocking/Using Hand Brakes NOTE: These procedures are transferring onto. Unlocking Hand Brake NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Unlocking Hand...
... you are applicable only to FIGURE 8.1. 1. SECTION 8-HAND BRAKES/WHEEL LOCKS SECTION 8-HAND BRAKES/WHEEL LOCKS ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before transferring to the transport chair's increased weight capacity. If the transport chair is tightened securely. Locking/Unlocking/Using Hand Brakes NOTE: These procedures are transferring onto. Unlocking Hand Brake NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Unlocking Hand...
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...parts. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from Invacare or a dealer. coverage for coverage under this warranty shall be repaired or replaced, at the bottom of title to any other person or entity and is not extended to any subsequent purchaser or owner. For warranty service...to state. Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare product. Part No.1125095 23 Transport Chairs Product repairs shall not... EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. Invacare warrants the upholstered materials (seat, back and armrests of ...
...parts. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from Invacare or a dealer. coverage for coverage under this warranty shall be repaired or replaced, at the bottom of title to any other person or entity and is not extended to any subsequent purchaser or owner. For warranty service...to state. Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare product. Part No.1125095 23 Transport Chairs Product repairs shall not... EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. Invacare warrants the upholstered materials (seat, back and armrests of ...