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ORBIT SEAT OPTION ON POWER TIGER BASE OWNER'S OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ORBIT SEAT OPTION ON POWER TIGER BASE OWNER'S OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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... ANY DUPLICATED PROCEDURES FOUND IN THE POWER TIGER OWNER'S MANUAL, PART NUMBER 1045938. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of Action wheelchairs to meet many needs of any type. WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS...healthcare professional capable of making such a selection. As of this manual apply to be transported in vehicles of the end user. It is Invacare's position that Action wheelchair users NOT be used in this date, the Department of a user while in a wheelchair, in personal injury or...
... ANY DUPLICATED PROCEDURES FOUND IN THE POWER TIGER OWNER'S MANUAL, PART NUMBER 1045938. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of Action wheelchairs to meet many needs of any type. WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS...healthcare professional capable of making such a selection. As of this manual apply to be transported in vehicles of the end user. It is Invacare's position that Action wheelchair users NOT be used in this date, the Department of a user while in a wheelchair, in personal injury or...
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DEALER ADJUSTMENTS - STABILITY 24 STABILITY OVERVIEW...24 CHANGING THE CASTER POSITION 24 CHANGING THE BACK ANGLE ...24 CHANGING THE SEAT DEPTH...25 ADJUSTING THE PIVOT POINT OF THE SEAT FRAME 27 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS WITHOUT A SEATING SYSTEM 29 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS WITH A KSS SEATING SYSTEM 31 LIMITED WARRANTY ...35 3 TILTING ...18 ENGAGING THE TILT-IN-SPACE ...18 PROCEDURE 7 - TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ...2 T A SPECIFICATIONS ...4 B PROCEDURE 1 - T-ARMS 13 REMOVING/INSTALLING JOYSTICK 14 PROCEDURE 4 - GENERAL 19 REMOVING/INSTALLING THE ...
DEALER ADJUSTMENTS - STABILITY 24 STABILITY OVERVIEW...24 CHANGING THE CASTER POSITION 24 CHANGING THE BACK ANGLE ...24 CHANGING THE SEAT DEPTH...25 ADJUSTING THE PIVOT POINT OF THE SEAT FRAME 27 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS WITHOUT A SEATING SYSTEM 29 STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS WITH A KSS SEATING SYSTEM 31 LIMITED WARRANTY ...35 3 TILTING ...18 ENGAGING THE TILT-IN-SPACE ...18 PROCEDURE 7 - TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ...2 T A SPECIFICATIONS ...4 B PROCEDURE 1 - T-ARMS 13 REMOVING/INSTALLING JOYSTICK 14 PROCEDURE 4 - GENERAL 19 REMOVING/INSTALLING THE ...
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... SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS S P Overall Width: E C I Overall Depth (w/o front riggings): F Overall Height: I C Seat Width: A Seat Depth: T I Seat-to-Floor Height: O Back Style and Height: N S Arm Styles: ORBIT SEAT OPTION ON POWER TIGER BASE *23-inches (including joystick) *30-inches *41-inches 10 to 16-inches (in one {1} inch increments) 10 to 16... Handles - 20-inch Adjustable Height T - The front seat-to-floor heights are approximate to +1/4-inch due to +1/4-inch. *Measurements taken using 16x16-inch Orbit Seat Frame. 4
... SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS S P Overall Width: E C I Overall Depth (w/o front riggings): F Overall Height: I C Seat Width: A Seat Depth: T I Seat-to-Floor Height: O Back Style and Height: N S Arm Styles: ORBIT SEAT OPTION ON POWER TIGER BASE *23-inches (including joystick) *30-inches *41-inches 10 to 16-inches (in one {1} inch increments) 10 to 16... Handles - 20-inch Adjustable Height T - The front seat-to-floor heights are approximate to +1/4-inch due to +1/4-inch. *Measurements taken using 16x16-inch Orbit Seat Frame. 4
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... THE BASE FRAME (FIGURE 1) D. Remove the batteries from the mounting bracket. As of this manual. 2. down and turn plungers located on the underside of the Invacare recommends that Action wheelchair users NOT be protruding past the top of the manual. Return the wheelchair to FRONT RIGGINGS in PROCEDURE 2 of the seat...
... THE BASE FRAME (FIGURE 1) D. Remove the batteries from the mounting bracket. As of this manual. 2. down and turn plungers located on the underside of the Invacare recommends that Action wheelchair users NOT be protruding past the top of the manual. Return the wheelchair to FRONT RIGGINGS in PROCEDURE 2 of the seat...
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B. Install the footrests. Refer to the seating system Owner's Manual for in- S MOVING/INSTALLING JOYSTICK in PROCEDURE C. chair, refer to RE- M 10. PROCEDURE 1 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY 7. Install the T-arms. Refer to REMOVING BAT- stallation and removal of this manual. Unfold the back canes. D. S TERIES on the wheel- Refer to FRONT RIGGINGS in STALLING THE T-ARMS in the Power Tiger Owners Manual, part number 1045938. this manual. S E DURE 3 of this manual. Install the existing seating system onto the wheelchair, if so equipped. Install the batteries...
B. Install the footrests. Refer to the seating system Owner's Manual for in- S MOVING/INSTALLING JOYSTICK in PROCEDURE C. chair, refer to RE- M 10. PROCEDURE 1 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY 7. Install the T-arms. Refer to REMOVING BAT- stallation and removal of this manual. Unfold the back canes. D. S TERIES on the wheel- Refer to FRONT RIGGINGS in STALLING THE T-ARMS in the Power Tiger Owners Manual, part number 1045938. this manual. S E DURE 3 of this manual. Install the existing seating system onto the wheelchair, if so equipped. Install the batteries...
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FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 2 This Procedure Includes the Following: Installing Footrests 5. R Adjusting the Telescoping Front Frame Tubes Heel Loop Replacement NOTE: Release the footrest locking mechanism and lift I After ANY adjustments, repair or service and (FIGURE 2) N BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is per- 5. Remove any accessories that are attached to the footrests. G S INSTALLING FOOTRESTS (FIGURE 1) NOTE: This procedure replaces FOOTREST ASSEMBLY on a flat surface to vertical position. 7 Remove the hex screw and coved washer and position the lower footrest...
FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 2 This Procedure Includes the Following: Installing Footrests 5. R Adjusting the Telescoping Front Frame Tubes Heel Loop Replacement NOTE: Release the footrest locking mechanism and lift I After ANY adjustments, repair or service and (FIGURE 2) N BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is per- 5. Remove any accessories that are attached to the footrests. G S INSTALLING FOOTRESTS (FIGURE 1) NOTE: This procedure replaces FOOTREST ASSEMBLY on a flat surface to vertical position. 7 Remove the hex screw and coved washer and position the lower footrest...
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INSTALLING 3-INCH EXTENSION I Locknut Height Adjustment Holes Extension Footplate Coved Washer and Locknut (STEPS 2,6) G G Socket Screw FIGURE 4 - Tiger Owners Manual, part number 1045938. Remove any accessories that secure the footplate to the half clamp. 3. Securely tighten. 1. WARNING DO NOT overtighten. FOOTPLATES - fere with NEW hex screw, washer and locknut. Slide the half clamp over the footplate hinge. 2. INSTALLING/ DEPTH ADJUSTMENT 8 F R O 5. Securely tighten. N Footrest T Support (STEP 4) Footrest Support 3-inch Hex Screw (STEP ...
INSTALLING 3-INCH EXTENSION I Locknut Height Adjustment Holes Extension Footplate Coved Washer and Locknut (STEPS 2,6) G G Socket Screw FIGURE 4 - Tiger Owners Manual, part number 1045938. Remove any accessories that secure the footplate to the half clamp. 3. Securely tighten. 1. WARNING DO NOT overtighten. FOOTPLATES - fere with NEW hex screw, washer and locknut. Slide the half clamp over the footplate hinge. 2. INSTALLING/ DEPTH ADJUSTMENT 8 F R O 5. Securely tighten. N Footrest T Support (STEP 4) Footrest Support 3-inch Hex Screw (STEP ...
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R O 1. NOTE: If desired depth is still not obtained, rotate the half clamp on the wheelchair frame. Position the NEW sector block on the footplate hinge 180o. 3. Hex Screw Sector Block FIGURE 8 - Remove the two (2) flat screws, washers and locknuts that secure the existing sector block to accommodate the user. 3. Retighten the two (2) flat screws, washers and locknuts. FOOTPLATE PERPENDICULAR AND/OR INVERSION/EVERSION ADJUSTMENT Adjustable Angle Flip-up footplate to the desired angle to the wheelchair frame. 2. Remove the hex screw and washer that secure ...
R O 1. NOTE: If desired depth is still not obtained, rotate the half clamp on the wheelchair frame. Position the NEW sector block on the footplate hinge 180o. 3. Hex Screw Sector Block FIGURE 8 - Remove the two (2) flat screws, washers and locknuts that secure the existing sector block to accommodate the user. 3. Retighten the two (2) flat screws, washers and locknuts. FOOTPLATE PERPENDICULAR AND/OR INVERSION/EVERSION ADJUSTMENT Adjustable Angle Flip-up footplate to the desired angle to the wheelchair frame. 2. Remove the hex screw and washer that secure ...
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Reverse STEPS 1-5 to the footplate. 4. AdjusttelescopingtubetoINorOUTtodesiredmounting adjustment hole. Adjustable Footplate G S 3. Remove the four (4) phillips screws and washers that secures the telescoping tube to the seat rail. Swingaway Footrest Assembly Seat Rail Mounting Screw Locknut Hex Screw/ Coved Washer Phillips Screw Mounting Adjustment Holes Telescoping Tube FIGURE 9 - Replace heel loop. 6. NOTE: When securing the heel loop to the footplate with the mounting holes in the Power Tiger Owners Manual, part number 1045938. secure the ...
Reverse STEPS 1-5 to the footplate. 4. AdjusttelescopingtubetoINorOUTtodesiredmounting adjustment hole. Adjustable Footplate G S 3. Remove the four (4) phillips screws and washers that secures the telescoping tube to the seat rail. Swingaway Footrest Assembly Seat Rail Mounting Screw Locknut Hex Screw/ Coved Washer Phillips Screw Mounting Adjustment Holes Telescoping Tube FIGURE 9 - Replace heel loop. 6. NOTE: When securing the heel loop to the footplate with the mounting holes in the Power Tiger Owners Manual, part number 1045938. secure the ...
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Refer to Adjusting the Transfer Assists and/or Side Guards - A Replacing the Locking Lever - INSTALLING THE T-ARM SOCKETS NOTE: Make sure the locking lever is Installing tightened securely. 1. Pull up the mounting holes in the T-arm socket with locknuts. 3. Refer to make sure all attaching hardware is towards the front of the wheelchair. 6. Coved Washers Hex Bolts T-arm Hex Screws Socket Washers FIGURE 1 - NOTE: If the T-arm does not slide up and out of the T-arm socket. While holding the T-arm socket and the T-arm clamp together, install the four (4) ...
Refer to Adjusting the Transfer Assists and/or Side Guards - A Replacing the Locking Lever - INSTALLING THE T-ARM SOCKETS NOTE: Make sure the locking lever is Installing tightened securely. 1. Pull up the mounting holes in the T-arm socket with locknuts. 3. Refer to make sure all attaching hardware is towards the front of the wheelchair. 6. Coved Washers Hex Bolts T-arm Hex Screws Socket Washers FIGURE 1 - NOTE: If the T-arm does not slide up and out of the T-arm socket. While holding the T-arm socket and the T-arm clamp together, install the four (4) ...
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NOTE: The T-arm socket will make it can be flipped towards the outside of the wheelchair. Press in the outside T-arm post will disassemble if the four (4) hex screws and washers are removed. 2. Loosening the set screws on the locking lever and lift the T-arm straight up and down. T-arm Hex Screws and Washers T-arm Socket Hex Screws and Washers FIGURE 6 - T-ARM SOCKETS 12 Locked Position FIGURE 3 - Slide the T-arm to move the inside T-arm post up and down . 3. Slide the T-arm into the T-arm socket until the locking lever is in the slot in the T-arm socket as ...
NOTE: The T-arm socket will make it can be flipped towards the outside of the wheelchair. Press in the outside T-arm post will disassemble if the four (4) hex screws and washers are removed. 2. Loosening the set screws on the locking lever and lift the T-arm straight up and down. T-arm Hex Screws and Washers T-arm Socket Hex Screws and Washers FIGURE 6 - T-ARM SOCKETS 12 Locked Position FIGURE 3 - Slide the T-arm to move the inside T-arm post up and down . 3. Slide the T-arm into the T-arm socket until the locking lever is in the slot in the T-arm socket as ...
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T-ARMS (FIGURE 7) NOTE: The locking lever is spring loaded. springing off of the manual. STALLING/REMOVING THE T-ARMS in the locking lever. Remove the two (2) bottom socket screws that secure the ASSISTS AND/OR SIDE GUARDS - Replace cure the side guard to the bottom clamp with spring and bottom bracket. Securely tighten. 5. REMOVE THESE 7. ADJUSTING THE TRANSFER ASSISTS AND/OR SIDE GUARDS-T-ARMS Bottom Bracket Spring Notch Locknut REPLACING THE LOCKING LEVER T-ARMS (FIGURE 8) 1. ARMS PROCEDURE 3 ADJUSTING THE TRANSFER 2. Remove the T-arm from the wheelchair. ...
T-ARMS (FIGURE 7) NOTE: The locking lever is spring loaded. springing off of the manual. STALLING/REMOVING THE T-ARMS in the locking lever. Remove the two (2) bottom socket screws that secure the ASSISTS AND/OR SIDE GUARDS - Replace cure the side guard to the bottom clamp with spring and bottom bracket. Securely tighten. 5. REMOVE THESE 7. ADJUSTING THE TRANSFER ASSISTS AND/OR SIDE GUARDS-T-ARMS Bottom Bracket Spring Notch Locknut REPLACING THE LOCKING LEVER T-ARMS (FIGURE 8) 1. ARMS PROCEDURE 3 ADJUSTING THE TRANSFER 2. Remove the T-arm from the wheelchair. ...
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T-Arm 3. The unlocked and locked positions will not always be as shown. Release Lever 4. Rotate release lever to COUNTERCLOCKWISE to Controller Joystick Mounting Tube Unlocked Locked NOTE: When installing, ensure joystick is facing front of wheelchair. Connects to A unlock the joystick mounting tube. NOTE: T-Arm pad not shown for reference only. S ing rearward. REMOVING/INSTALLING JOYSTICK 14 Positions shown for clarity. Remove joystick from controller. FIGURE 9 - Joystick Mounting Bracket Front of the reM lease lever facing forward and the ...
T-Arm 3. The unlocked and locked positions will not always be as shown. Release Lever 4. Rotate release lever to COUNTERCLOCKWISE to Controller Joystick Mounting Tube Unlocked Locked NOTE: When installing, ensure joystick is facing front of wheelchair. Connects to A unlock the joystick mounting tube. NOTE: T-Arm pad not shown for reference only. S ing rearward. REMOVING/INSTALLING JOYSTICK 14 Positions shown for clarity. Remove joystick from controller. FIGURE 9 - Joystick Mounting Bracket Front of the reM lease lever facing forward and the ...
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Slide the stroller handle into the locking mechanism. 7. Securely tighten. 5. Stroller Handle 3. MECHANISM IN THE BACK CANE E FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is spring loaded. To remove, reverse STEPS 1-4. 2. Slowly let the EXISTING locking mechanism and spring slide out of the stroller handle and the back canes. 4. Button 4. Align the mounting holes of the back cane. Unfold back canes. Quick-Release Pin FIGURE 2 - Remove the back cane grips and plug buttons from the locking mechanism. Secure stroller handle to prevent the springs from the ...
Slide the stroller handle into the locking mechanism. 7. Securely tighten. 5. Stroller Handle 3. MECHANISM IN THE BACK CANE E FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is spring loaded. To remove, reverse STEPS 1-4. 2. Slowly let the EXISTING locking mechanism and spring slide out of the stroller handle and the back canes. 4. Button 4. Align the mounting holes of the back cane. Unfold back canes. Quick-Release Pin FIGURE 2 - Remove the back cane grips and plug buttons from the locking mechanism. Secure stroller handle to prevent the springs from the ...
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FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE BACK CANES Engaging 1. Pull handle back toward tire to engage wheel lock. 2. Securely tighten. T NOTE: Actuator pins are locked in place when an au- Handle Wheellock Installing 1. Position the NEW seat pan on actuator pins and fold K back canes forward. Secure with the existing four (4) mounting screws. Reinstall seating system onto wheelchair. 16 To unfold back canes, pull back canes up on crossmembers. 2. W dible click is being used on the wheelchair, refer to the seat rails. 3. NOTE: If a seating system is heard. H E E L...
FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE BACK CANES Engaging 1. Pull handle back toward tire to engage wheel lock. 2. Securely tighten. T NOTE: Actuator pins are locked in place when an au- Handle Wheellock Installing 1. Position the NEW seat pan on actuator pins and fold K back canes forward. Secure with the existing four (4) mounting screws. Reinstall seating system onto wheelchair. 16 To unfold back canes, pull back canes up on crossmembers. 2. W dible click is being used on the wheelchair, refer to the seat rails. 3. NOTE: If a seating system is heard. H E E L...
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Replacing Forks 5. slightly. E R the tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may occur. 1. Damage to components may STALLING FRONT CASTERS replaces SIX OR EIGHT S cause the tire to REMOVING/INSTALLING CASTERS in the Power Tiger Owners Manual, part number 1045938. Removing 1. Remove the locknut and nylon washer. 4. Slide the new fork into caster headtube. 7. Replace if necessary. 6. Ensure NEW fork slides completely into the caster head tube. Remove the caster from the fork. PNEUMATIC/SEMI-PNEUMATIC on page 36 in the Power ...
Replacing Forks 5. slightly. E R the tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may occur. 1. Damage to components may STALLING FRONT CASTERS replaces SIX OR EIGHT S cause the tire to REMOVING/INSTALLING CASTERS in the Power Tiger Owners Manual, part number 1045938. Removing 1. Remove the locknut and nylon washer. 4. Slide the new fork into caster headtube. 7. Replace if necessary. 6. Ensure NEW fork slides completely into the caster head tube. Remove the caster from the fork. PNEUMATIC/SEMI-PNEUMATIC on page 36 in the Power ...
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... user or damage to gain leverage in a tilt position greater than 10o RELATIVE TO THE SEAT FRAME, have the limit switch adjusted by an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified technician. Move the locking mechanism on the release pedal. Stand behind the wheelchair and apply pressure to the unlocked position. ENGAGING THE...
... user or damage to gain leverage in a tilt position greater than 10o RELATIVE TO THE SEAT FRAME, have the limit switch adjusted by an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified technician. Move the locking mechanism on the release pedal. Stand behind the wheelchair and apply pressure to the unlocked position. ENGAGING THE...
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R the Release Pedal Removing/Installing the Tilt Mechanism(s) RefertoREPLACING THE LOCKING MECHANISM A IN THE BACK CANE in this D manual. GENERAL PROCEDURE 7 This Procedure Includes the Following: Removing/Installing the Spreader Bar 8. E Changing the Seat Width TIGHTEN! Wheelchair will not fold down properly. Reinstall the locking mechanisms in the back canes. Mounting NOTE: If a seating system is being used on the chair, refer to the back canes. Remove the locking mechanisms in the back canes. Securely tighten the two (2) set screws that secure ...
R the Release Pedal Removing/Installing the Tilt Mechanism(s) RefertoREPLACING THE LOCKING MECHANISM A IN THE BACK CANE in this D manual. GENERAL PROCEDURE 7 This Procedure Includes the Following: Removing/Installing the Spreader Bar 8. E Changing the Seat Width TIGHTEN! Wheelchair will not fold down properly. Reinstall the locking mechanisms in the back canes. Mounting NOTE: If a seating system is being used on the chair, refer to the back canes. Remove the locking mechanisms in the back canes. Securely tighten the two (2) set screws that secure ...
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A NOTE: This procedure replaces 12-INCH TO 13-INCH 3. A D J U S T TO 15-INCH OR 16-INCH on page 51-57 in this procedure of the manual. Refer to the wheelchair may occur. Securely tighten. four (4) mounting screws and washers. Otherwise 7. injury to the occupant and/or user and damage to DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY in PROCEDURE 1 of this manual. CHANGING THE SEAT WIDTH 20 Mounting Screws (STEP 4, 5) Seat Rail N (STEP 2, 6) Washer E (STEP 2, 6) R A L Mounting Screws (STEP 2, 6) Crossmember (STEPS 2, 6) Seat Rail (STEP 2, 6) Locknuts (STEP 4, 5) Washer (STEP 2,...
A NOTE: This procedure replaces 12-INCH TO 13-INCH 3. A D J U S T TO 15-INCH OR 16-INCH on page 51-57 in this procedure of the manual. Refer to the wheelchair may occur. Securely tighten. four (4) mounting screws and washers. Otherwise 7. injury to the occupant and/or user and damage to DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY in PROCEDURE 1 of this manual. CHANGING THE SEAT WIDTH 20 Mounting Screws (STEP 4, 5) Seat Rail N (STEP 2, 6) Washer E (STEP 2, 6) R A L Mounting Screws (STEP 2, 6) Crossmember (STEPS 2, 6) Seat Rail (STEP 2, 6) Locknuts (STEP 4, 5) Washer (STEP 2,...