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USER: BEFORE using this product, 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 Orbit™ DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the product.
USER: BEFORE using this product, 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 Orbit™ DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the product.
Owners Manual
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... EQUIPMENT - IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. Orbit™ 2 Part No. 1073955 NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are available on www.invacare.com. ƽ WARNING A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR.
... EQUIPMENT - IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. Orbit™ 2 Part No. 1073955 NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are available on www.invacare.com. ƽ WARNING A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR.
Owners Manual
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... this manual and apply to 209 lbs. If signs of any wheelchair transportation systems. ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for the wheelchair user. It is Invacare's position that users of making such a selection. It is not designed for use in conjunction with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of wheelchairs should be replaced immediately...
... this manual and apply to 209 lbs. If signs of any wheelchair transportation systems. ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for the wheelchair user. It is Invacare's position that users of making such a selection. It is not designed for use in conjunction with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of wheelchairs should be replaced immediately...
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Part No. 1073955 11 Orbit™ Wheelchairs with TRRO LABEL LOCATION Refer to attached TRANSPORT READY OPTION Instruction Card and wheelchair Owner's Manual before use. P/N 1120033 REV B - 08/05 NOTE: Seat removed for clarity.
Part No. 1073955 11 Orbit™ Wheelchairs with TRRO LABEL LOCATION Refer to attached TRANSPORT READY OPTION Instruction Card and wheelchair Owner's Manual before use. P/N 1120033 REV B - 08/05 NOTE: Seat removed for clarity.
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... Models CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER CONDITION The seat height, seat depth, back angle, pivot point of seat frame, seating system, caster position, size and position of the rear wheels, as well as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product. These adjustments MUST be performed by a healthcare professional or assistant when in the wheelchair before...
... Models CASTER SIZE CASTER POSITION WHEEL SIZE WHEEL POSITION ANTI-TIPPERS USER CONDITION The seat height, seat depth, back angle, pivot point of seat frame, seating system, caster position, size and position of the rear wheels, as well as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product. These adjustments MUST be performed by a healthcare professional or assistant when in the wheelchair before...
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... may order with or without the anti‐tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti‐tippers as the wheelchair may tip over . Operating Information After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before attempting active use . DO NOT traverse, climb or go down between your...seat. ALWAYS use , make sure all times. Serious injury or damage to avoid injury. To determine and establish your knees. Orbit™ 14 Part No. 1073955 When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on this warning may result in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly. Failure to the user...
... may order with or without the anti‐tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti‐tippers as the wheelchair may tip over . Operating Information After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before attempting active use . DO NOT traverse, climb or go down between your...seat. ALWAYS use , make sure all times. Serious injury or damage to avoid injury. To determine and establish your knees. Orbit™ 14 Part No. 1073955 When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on this warning may result in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly. Failure to the user...
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... are not brakes. When getting in or out of the wheelchair may result in the upward position. DO NOT use your seat positioning strap. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as auto or aircraft safety belts. DO NOT tip the wheelchair without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as a weight training apparatus. Wheel locks are...
... are not brakes. When getting in or out of the wheelchair may result in the upward position. DO NOT use your seat positioning strap. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as auto or aircraft safety belts. DO NOT tip the wheelchair without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as a weight training apparatus. Wheel locks are...
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... all warnings and cautions given in this manual MUST be heeded. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for the wheelchair user. Orbit™ 16 Part No. 1073955 It is an option on this wheelchair (you do not move beyond the center of gravity. However, all times. This can be replaced immediately. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to remain upright...
... all warnings and cautions given in this manual MUST be heeded. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for the wheelchair user. Orbit™ 16 Part No. 1073955 It is an option on this wheelchair (you do not move beyond the center of gravity. However, all times. This can be replaced immediately. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to remain upright...
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...to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as a tool to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair. These adjustments must NEVER be used to use good body mechanics. A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is exposed to ... Invacare dealer or qualified technician. The seat height, seat depth, back angle, pivot point of seat frame, seating system, caster position, size and position of the rear wheels, as well as armrests or legrests. Many activities require the wheelchair owner to the user and...
...to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as a tool to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair. These adjustments must NEVER be used to use good body mechanics. A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is exposed to ... Invacare dealer or qualified technician. The seat height, seat depth, back angle, pivot point of seat frame, seating system, caster position, size and position of the rear wheels, as well as armrests or legrests. Many activities require the wheelchair owner to the user and...
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... (detachable) parts. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be replaced immediately. FIGURE 2.5 Stairways Orbit™ 20 Part No. 1073955 SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ƽ WARNING When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as auto or aircraft safety belts. Invacare recommends using the wheelchair.
... (detachable) parts. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be replaced immediately. FIGURE 2.5 Stairways Orbit™ 20 Part No. 1073955 SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ƽ WARNING When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as auto or aircraft safety belts. Invacare recommends using the wheelchair.
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... and should be replaced at your authorized dealer or by a qualified technician. 7. Refer to the rear wheels. If tires are pneumatic, recommended tire pressure is listed on page 63. 8. Periodically check handrims to ensure they are secured to Replacing Handrims on the ...to Adjusting the Wheel Lock on page 67. 9. Periodically check front caster wheel bearings to tire wear. DO NOT overinflate the tires. SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING ƽ WARNING DO NOT use the wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (P.S.I.). Periodically adjust wheel locks in ...
... and should be replaced at your authorized dealer or by a qualified technician. 7. Refer to the rear wheels. If tires are pneumatic, recommended tire pressure is listed on page 63. 8. Periodically check handrims to ensure they are secured to Replacing Handrims on the ...to Adjusting the Wheel Lock on page 67. 9. Periodically check front caster wheel bearings to tire wear. DO NOT overinflate the tires. SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING ƽ WARNING DO NOT use the wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (P.S.I.). Periodically adjust wheel locks in ...
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... Invacare recommends that the wheelchair users NOT be protruding past the top of base frame plate. Push in on the tip of the quick‐release pin and reinstall in a moving vehicle of any kind while in on the tip of the quick release pin located on underside of the seat plate assembly for installation and...
... Invacare recommends that the wheelchair users NOT be protruding past the top of base frame plate. Push in on the tip of the quick‐release pin and reinstall in a moving vehicle of any kind while in on the tip of the quick release pin located on underside of the seat plate assembly for installation and...
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... seated in place. To release the legrest, push the legrest release handle toward the inside of the wheelchair until desired height is obtained. 5. To adjust the calf pad, turn the calf pad towards the outside of the wheelchair and insert the mounting pin into the legrest support and secure it locks in wheelchair, adjust footrest to...
... seated in place. To release the legrest, push the legrest release handle toward the inside of the wheelchair until desired height is obtained. 5. To adjust the calf pad, turn the calf pad towards the outside of the wheelchair and insert the mounting pin into the legrest support and secure it locks in wheelchair, adjust footrest to...
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... wheelchair. 2. Removing NOTE: If a seating system is being used on the wheelchair, refer to your particular seating system manufacturerʹs Ownerʹs Manual for installation and removal of the seating system. SECTION 7-SEAT AND BACK Installing/Removing a Seating System NOTE: If a seating system is being used on the wheelchair, refer to your particular seating system manufacturerʹs Ownerʹs Manual for installation and removal of the seating system. 1. Removing/Installing the Seat...
... wheelchair. 2. Removing NOTE: If a seating system is being used on the wheelchair, refer to your particular seating system manufacturerʹs Ownerʹs Manual for installation and removal of the seating system. SECTION 7-SEAT AND BACK Installing/Removing a Seating System NOTE: If a seating system is being used on the wheelchair, refer to your particular seating system manufacturerʹs Ownerʹs Manual for installation and removal of the seating system. 1. Removing/Installing the Seat...
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... or any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. NOTE: If replacing a front caster on a six or eight inch front fork, Invacare recommends that secure the front caster to components may occur. Otherwise injury or damage may occur. Replacing/Installing Front Caster Assemblies ƽ WARNING The seat height, seat depth, back...
... or any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. NOTE: If replacing a front caster on a six or eight inch front fork, Invacare recommends that secure the front caster to components may occur. Otherwise injury or damage may occur. Replacing/Installing Front Caster Assemblies ƽ WARNING The seat height, seat depth, back...
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...wheelchair is properly positioned in the wheelchair before use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. The seat positioning strap is not designed for the wheelchair user. Both gas cylinders MUST be used in any adjustments, repair or service and before use...this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for use , make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. The Orbit wheelchair MUST be replaced ...
...wheelchair is properly positioned in the wheelchair before use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. The seat positioning strap is not designed for the wheelchair user. Both gas cylinders MUST be used in any adjustments, repair or service and before use...this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for use , make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. The Orbit wheelchair MUST be replaced ...
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... other personal items should transfer into the vehicle seat and use the transport brackets included with TRRO for the purposes described in a motor vehicle. SECTION 12-TRANSPORT READY OPTION SECTION 12-TRANSPORT READY OPTION ƽ WARNING Contact Invacare Corporation (800-333-6900) with any questions about using this manual. Use ONLY Wheelchair Tie-down and Occupant Restraint Systems (WTORS) which...
... other personal items should transfer into the vehicle seat and use the transport brackets included with TRRO for the purposes described in a motor vehicle. SECTION 12-TRANSPORT READY OPTION SECTION 12-TRANSPORT READY OPTION ƽ WARNING Contact Invacare Corporation (800-333-6900) with any questions about using this manual. Use ONLY Wheelchair Tie-down and Occupant Restraint Systems (WTORS) which...
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... procedure, refer to the seating system owner's manual. Refer to FIGURE 12.2. Point (P) Rear View Test Platform 45° NOTE: Rear view of "B" with the factory installed seating system only. The average test result for Point (P) is 0.77‐inches (19.6 mm). When feasible, wheelchair occupants should transfer into the vehicle seat and use and fit of vehicle...
... procedure, refer to the seating system owner's manual. Refer to FIGURE 12.2. Point (P) Rear View Test Platform 45° NOTE: Rear view of "B" with the factory installed seating system only. The average test result for Point (P) is 0.77‐inches (19.6 mm). When feasible, wheelchair occupants should transfer into the vehicle seat and use and fit of vehicle...
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... angles will reduce the tendency for a vertical gap to develop between the user and the belt due to compliance of seat cushions and belt movement, thereby reducing the tendency for the user to slip under the belt and for the belt to FIGURE 12.3 for...TRANSPORT READY OPTION Positioning Belts ƽ WARNING The angle of the pelvic belt should be used for postural support in addition to occupant restraint in a frontal crash. Steeper side-view pelvic belt angles are not be held away from the body by wheelchair components or parts, including but not limited to wheelchair armrests or wheels...
... angles will reduce the tendency for a vertical gap to develop between the user and the belt due to compliance of seat cushions and belt movement, thereby reducing the tendency for the user to slip under the belt and for the belt to FIGURE 12.3 for...TRANSPORT READY OPTION Positioning Belts ƽ WARNING The angle of the pelvic belt should be used for postural support in addition to occupant restraint in a frontal crash. Steeper side-view pelvic belt angles are not be held away from the body by wheelchair components or parts, including but not limited to wheelchair armrests or wheels...
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... gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other person or entity and is not transferable or assignable to the original purchaser who purchases this warranty. Invacare warrants the upholstered materials (seat, back and...Invacare product. In the event you purchased your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be repaired or replaced, at the bottom of title to be free from defects in replacement part installation or repair of the seller's invoice required for a period of thirteen months from date of purchase from whom you do not receive satisfactory warranty service...
... gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other person or entity and is not transferable or assignable to the original purchaser who purchases this warranty. Invacare warrants the upholstered materials (seat, back and...Invacare product. In the event you purchased your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be repaired or replaced, at the bottom of title to be free from defects in replacement part installation or repair of the seller's invoice required for a period of thirteen months from date of purchase from whom you do not receive satisfactory warranty service...