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...AND UNDERSTANDING (1) THE OWNER'S OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL, (2) THE SERVICE MANUAL (IF APPLICABLE) AND (3) THE SEATING SYSTEM'S MANUAL (IF APPLICABLE). WHEELCHAIR USERS: DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING (1) THE OWNER'S OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL AND (2) THE SEATING SYSTEM...'S MANUAL (IF APPLICABLE). 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. Orbit™ 2 Part No. 1073955
...AND UNDERSTANDING (1) THE OWNER'S OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL, (2) THE SERVICE MANUAL (IF APPLICABLE) AND (3) THE SEATING SYSTEM'S MANUAL (IF APPLICABLE). WHEELCHAIR USERS: DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING (1) THE OWNER'S OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL AND (2) THE SEATING SYSTEM...'S MANUAL (IF APPLICABLE). 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. Orbit™ 2 Part No. 1073955
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... Weight Training ...15 Weight Limitation...15 SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 16 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs...16 Stability and Balance...16 Coping With Everyday Obstacles...17 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ...17 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward 18 Reaching and ...TROUBLESHOOTING 22 Safety Inspection Checklist...22 Troubleshooting...25 Maintenance ...25 SECTION 4-ASSEMBLY 27 Assembling/Disassembling the Removable Orbit Wheelchair 27 Part No. 1073955 3 Orbit™ TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT 6 SPECIAL NOTES 9 LABEL LOCATION 10 Standard...
... Weight Training ...15 Weight Limitation...15 SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 16 Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs...16 Stability and Balance...16 Coping With Everyday Obstacles...17 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ...17 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward 18 Reaching and ...TROUBLESHOOTING 22 Safety Inspection Checklist...22 Troubleshooting...25 Maintenance ...25 SECTION 4-ASSEMBLY 27 Assembling/Disassembling the Removable Orbit Wheelchair 27 Part No. 1073955 3 Orbit™ TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT 6 SPECIAL NOTES 9 LABEL LOCATION 10 Standard...
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... 76 About Transport Ready Packages...77 Compliance Information ...77 Specifications ...77 Securing the Wheelchair to the Vehicle 78 Securing the Occupant ...80 SECTION 13-OPTIONS 82 Using the Ventilator Tray ...82 LIMITED WARRANTY 83 Part No. 1073955 5 Orbit™ TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 10-ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS 65...
... 76 About Transport Ready Packages...77 Compliance Information ...77 Specifications ...77 Securing the Wheelchair to the Vehicle 78 Securing the Occupant ...80 SECTION 13-OPTIONS 82 Using the Ventilator Tray ...82 LIMITED WARRANTY 83 Part No. 1073955 5 Orbit™ TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 10-ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS 65...
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... wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of this manual. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. TRRO has been crash-tested in accordance with ANSI/RESNA WC Vol 1 Section 19 Frontal Impact Test requirements for wheelchairs with...result in death or serious injury. Part No. 1073955 9 Orbit™ Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to a person with the user and his/her healthcare professional ...
... wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of this manual. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. TRRO has been crash-tested in accordance with ANSI/RESNA WC Vol 1 Section 19 Frontal Impact Test requirements for wheelchairs with...result in death or serious injury. Part No. 1073955 9 Orbit™ Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to a person with the user and his/her healthcare professional ...
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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. Part No. 1073955 11 Orbit™
Owners Manual
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...to ‐floor heights are approximate to ± 1/4 inch. **NOTE: Weights vary depending on how wheelchair is equipped with urethane tires, subtract 1/4 inch from the measurements listed above. The rear seat‐to...-Lock, Wheel Lock Extensions, Hill Holder, Foot Activated 32 lbs without front riggings 45 lbs *NOTE: Invacare recommends that rear seat‐to‐floor height be at least 3/8 inch shorter than front seat‐...tires or pneumatic tires with flat free inserts. Orbit™ 12 Part No. 1073955 If wheelchair is equipped. Otherwise a forward seat dump can occur.
...to ‐floor heights are approximate to ± 1/4 inch. **NOTE: Weights vary depending on how wheelchair is equipped with urethane tires, subtract 1/4 inch from the measurements listed above. The rear seat‐to...-Lock, Wheel Lock Extensions, Hill Holder, Foot Activated 32 lbs without front riggings 45 lbs *NOTE: Invacare recommends that rear seat‐to‐floor height be at least 3/8 inch shorter than front seat‐...tires or pneumatic tires with flat free inserts. Orbit™ 12 Part No. 1073955 If wheelchair is equipped. Otherwise a forward seat dump can occur.
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... ƽ WARNING SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants The Orbit wheelchair MUST be performed by a healthcare professional or assistant when in the wheelchair before attempting to use your legs) or seek assistance if necessary to the full upright position...sure to support the weight of the occupant when reclining, or returning the occupant of the wheelchair. These adjustments MUST be operated by an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified technician. NOTE: When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across...
... ƽ WARNING SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants The Orbit wheelchair MUST be performed by a healthcare professional or assistant when in the wheelchair before attempting to use your legs) or seek assistance if necessary to the full upright position...sure to support the weight of the occupant when reclining, or returning the occupant of the wheelchair. These adjustments MUST be operated by an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified technician. NOTE: When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across...
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... Operating Information After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before attempting active use anti‐tippers. DO NOT operate on the handle. Orbit™ 14 Part No. 1073955 When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on this may tip over and cause bodily harm to... the same level of the back upholstery to observe this warning may order with or without the anti‐tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti‐tippers as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to the wheelchair. DO NOT traverse, climb or go down an incline with cool water.
... Operating Information After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before attempting active use anti‐tippers. DO NOT operate on the handle. Orbit™ 14 Part No. 1073955 When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on this may tip over and cause bodily harm to... the same level of the back upholstery to observe this warning may order with or without the anti‐tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti‐tippers as the wheelchair may cause the wheelchair to the wheelchair. DO NOT traverse, climb or go down an incline with cool water.
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... warranty is listed on the frame of the wheelchair may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be taken to transfer in the upward position. Part No. 1073955 15 Orbit™ Before attempting to reduce the gap distance...
... warranty is listed on the frame of the wheelchair may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be taken to transfer in the upward position. Part No. 1073955 15 Orbit™ Before attempting to reduce the gap distance...
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...position whenever you do not move beyond the center of gravity. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to try what works best for additional safety while involved in a straight line. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to deal with daily living activities that ... stress loads such as an additional safeguard for the new wheelchair user and assistant with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as auto or aircraft safety belts. Orbit™ 16 Part No. 1073955 Stability and Balance ƽ...
...position whenever you do not move beyond the center of gravity. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to try what works best for additional safety while involved in a straight line. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to deal with daily living activities that ... stress loads such as an additional safeguard for the new wheelchair user and assistant with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as auto or aircraft safety belts. Orbit™ 16 Part No. 1073955 Stability and Balance ƽ...
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... reaching down between your safety. Part No. 1073955 17 Orbit™ These must be performed by an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified technician. When learning a new assistance technique, have to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to one or any...
... reaching down between your safety. Part No. 1073955 17 Orbit™ These must be performed by an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified technician. When learning a new assistance technique, have to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to one or any...
Owners Manual
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...should grasp the back of all wheels and/or pinch points. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to the desired object. Point front casters forward to FIGURE 2.1. Orbit™ 18 Part No. 1073955 NOTE: For this procedure, refer to create... the longest possible wheelbase. Tipping FIGURE 2.2 Reaching and Leaning Backwards ƽ WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without changing your knees. NOTE: For this ...
...should grasp the back of all wheels and/or pinch points. Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheelchair and remind him/her to the desired object. Point front casters forward to FIGURE 2.1. Orbit™ 18 Part No. 1073955 NOTE: For this procedure, refer to create... the longest possible wheelbase. Tipping FIGURE 2.2 Reaching and Leaning Backwards ƽ WARNING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without changing your knees. NOTE: For this ...
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...: For this point, the assistant will feel a difference in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the ground. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes Part No. 1073955 19 Orbit™ Wheelchair Without Step Tubes ƽ WARNING ALWAYS check hand grips for the front casters to FIGURE 2.3. Turn the anti‐...
...: For this point, the assistant will feel a difference in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the ground. Wheelchair With Step Tubes Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes Part No. 1073955 19 Orbit™ Wheelchair Without Step Tubes ƽ WARNING ALWAYS check hand grips for the front casters to FIGURE 2.3. Turn the anti‐...
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...a non‐removable (non‐detachable) part of the wheelchair for hand-held supports. If loose and/or worn, replace immediately. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be replaced immediately. FIGURE 2.5 Stairways Orbit™ 20 Part No. 1073955 It is necessary to move ...an occupied wheelchair up or down . After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance ...
...a non‐removable (non‐detachable) part of the wheelchair for hand-held supports. If loose and/or worn, replace immediately. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be replaced immediately. FIGURE 2.5 Stairways Orbit™ 20 Part No. 1073955 It is necessary to move ...an occupied wheelchair up or down . After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the balance ...
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... the seat to the object you . Also be beneath you are transferring, with transfer. Engage wheel locks. SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 3. This will be certain the wheel locks are facing down. Swing away or remove front rigging. During independent transfer, little or no...seat platform will help prevent the wheels from the stairway. 5. FIGURE 2.6 Transferring To and From Other Seats Part No. 1073955 21 Orbit™ Turn both casters parallel to which you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. Serious bodily injury may be lowered until the...
... the seat to the object you . Also be beneath you are transferring, with transfer. Engage wheel locks. SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 3. This will be certain the wheel locks are facing down. Swing away or remove front rigging. During independent transfer, little or no...seat platform will help prevent the wheels from the stairway. 5. FIGURE 2.6 Transferring To and From Other Seats Part No. 1073955 21 Orbit™ Turn both casters parallel to which you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. Serious bodily injury may be lowered until the...
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... take your personal body structure and preference. Safety Inspection Checklist Initial adjustments should be cared for a thorough inspection and servicing. Orbit™ 22 Part No. 1073955 Routine maintenance will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of wear. Replace...damaged. ❑ Check that attaches strap to a qualified technician for just like any other vehicle. To operate properly and safely, your wheelchair. Replace if necessary. ❑ Inspect tires for flat spots and wear. ❑ Check pneumatic tires for cracked, bent or broken ...
... take your personal body structure and preference. Safety Inspection Checklist Initial adjustments should be cared for a thorough inspection and servicing. Orbit™ 22 Part No. 1073955 Routine maintenance will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of wear. Replace...damaged. ❑ Check that attaches strap to a qualified technician for just like any other vehicle. To operate properly and safely, your wheelchair. Replace if necessary. ❑ Inspect tires for flat spots and wear. ❑ Check pneumatic tires for cracked, bent or broken ...
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... FIGURE 4.1 on page 61. 5. NOTE: If an audible click is heard. Part No. 1073955 27 Orbit™ Otherwise injury or damage may result. 9. Assembling/Disassembling the Removable Orbit Wheelchair NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Using/Installing/Adjusting Cantilever Arms on base frame plate depressing the locking ... plate and the seat frame is heard. See Detail ʺAʺ of seat frame plate are fully released before using the wheelchair, otherwise injury may occur. With both locking buttons, wiggle seat frame plate back and forth until an audible click is securely ...
... FIGURE 4.1 on page 61. 5. NOTE: If an audible click is heard. Part No. 1073955 27 Orbit™ Otherwise injury or damage may result. 9. Assembling/Disassembling the Removable Orbit Wheelchair NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Using/Installing/Adjusting Cantilever Arms on base frame plate depressing the locking ... plate and the seat frame is heard. See Detail ʺAʺ of seat frame plate are fully released before using the wheelchair, otherwise injury may occur. With both locking buttons, wiggle seat frame plate back and forth until an audible click is securely ...
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... Plate Crossmember Locking Button Seat Frame Plate Locking Buttons Quick-Release Engaged Pin Tip Base Frame Plate Plunger FIGURE 4.1 Assembling/Disassembling the Removable Orbit Wheelchair Part No. 1073955 29 Orbit™ SECTIONAL OF SEAT FRAME AND BASE FRAME ASSEMBLED (WITHOUT SEATING SYSTEM) Locking Channels DETAIL "B" - Locking Channel Locking Button Base Frame Plate SECTION...
... Plate Crossmember Locking Button Seat Frame Plate Locking Buttons Quick-Release Engaged Pin Tip Base Frame Plate Plunger FIGURE 4.1 Assembling/Disassembling the Removable Orbit Wheelchair Part No. 1073955 29 Orbit™ SECTIONAL OF SEAT FRAME AND BASE FRAME ASSEMBLED (WITHOUT SEATING SYSTEM) Locking Channels DETAIL "B" - Locking Channel Locking Button Base Frame Plate SECTION...
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... desired, adjust the T‐arm socket. Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite side of the wheelchair.) Slot FIGURE 6.2 Installing/Removing the T-arms 42 Part No. 1073955 T-Arm Orbit™ Wheelchair Frame T-Arm Socket Locking Lever (Towards the front of the wheelchair. Pull up on the locking lever and lift the T‐arm straight up and...
... desired, adjust the T‐arm socket. Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite side of the wheelchair.) Slot FIGURE 6.2 Installing/Removing the T-arms 42 Part No. 1073955 T-Arm Orbit™ Wheelchair Frame T-Arm Socket Locking Lever (Towards the front of the wheelchair. Pull up on the locking lever and lift the T‐arm straight up and...
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...inclining (reverse recline) to maintain maximum stability and safety. Use caution, otherwise injury may result. Otherwise, injury may occur. The Orbit wheelchair MUST be replaced immediately. If signs of the gas cylinders is a positioning belt only. When returning the occupant of the tilt ...mechanism to avoid injury. Always engage both wheel locks while using the tilt-in 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 the release pedal...
...inclining (reverse recline) to maintain maximum stability and safety. Use caution, otherwise injury may result. Otherwise, injury may occur. The Orbit wheelchair MUST be replaced immediately. If signs of the gas cylinders is a positioning belt only. When returning the occupant of the tilt ...mechanism to avoid injury. Always engage both wheel locks while using the tilt-in 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 the release pedal...
