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BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference. Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating Power Wheelchair Seat: Tilt Recline Elevate Tilt/Recline User Manual EN This manual MUST be given to the user of the product.
BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference. Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating Power Wheelchair Seat: Tilt Recline Elevate Tilt/Recline User Manual EN This manual MUST be given to the user of the product.
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... ...54 Installing...54 Removing ...54 Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests and/or Adjusting Calfpads ...55 Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests ...55 Adjusting Calfpads ...55 Removing/Installing the Manual Center Mount Footrest...56 Removing ...56 Installing...56 Installing/Removing the Power Elevating Legrests ...57 Installing the Power Elevating Legrests...57 Removing the Power Elevating...
... ...54 Installing...54 Removing ...54 Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests and/or Adjusting Calfpads ...55 Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests ...55 Adjusting Calfpads ...55 Removing/Installing the Manual Center Mount Footrest...56 Removing ...56 Installing...56 Installing/Removing the Power Elevating Legrests ...57 Installing the Power Elevating Legrests...57 Removing the Power Elevating...
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...Footplates...66 Depth Adjustment ...66 Angle Adjustment ...67 Perpendicular and/or Inversion/Eversion Adjustment...67 Adjusting the Height of the Manual Center Mount Footrest ...68 Adjusting the Angle of the Manual Center Mount Footrest...69 Adjusting the Footplate Angle...70 Adjusting the Tension of the Flip Up Footplate...71 Adjusting the ... 7 SETUP/MAINTENANCE 74 Setup/Delivery Inspection ...74 User/Attendant Inspection Checklists ...75 Inspect/Adjust Weekly...75 Inspect/Adjust Monthly...75 Inspect/Adjust Periodically...76 Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating 6 Part No 1143155
...Footplates...66 Depth Adjustment ...66 Angle Adjustment ...67 Perpendicular and/or Inversion/Eversion Adjustment...67 Adjusting the Height of the Manual Center Mount Footrest ...68 Adjusting the Angle of the Manual Center Mount Footrest...69 Adjusting the Footplate Angle...70 Adjusting the Tension of the Flip Up Footplate...71 Adjusting the ... 7 SETUP/MAINTENANCE 74 Setup/Delivery Inspection ...74 User/Attendant Inspection Checklists ...75 Inspect/Adjust Weekly...75 Inspect/Adjust Monthly...75 Inspect/Adjust Periodically...76 Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating 6 Part No 1143155
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1 General 1 GENERAL 1.1 Symbols Warnings Signal words are used in this manual and apply to property if it is not avoided. IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in property damage or minor injury or both. Part No 1143155 9 Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for definitions of...
1 General 1 GENERAL 1.1 Symbols Warnings Signal words are used in this manual and apply to property if it is not avoided. IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in property damage or minor injury or both. Part No 1143155 9 Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for definitions of...
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1 GENERAL 1.2 Reference Documents ƽ WARNING Refer to the table below for additional safety and operation information. MK6i™ Electronics Programming Guide MANUAL PART NUMBER 1141471 Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating 10 Part No 1143155 Refer to wheelchair base owner's manual for part numbers of additional documents which are referenced in this manual.
1 GENERAL 1.2 Reference Documents ƽ WARNING Refer to the table below for additional safety and operation information. MK6i™ Electronics Programming Guide MANUAL PART NUMBER 1141471 Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating 10 Part No 1143155 Refer to wheelchair base owner's manual for part numbers of additional documents which are referenced in this manual.
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... these instructions and any medical devices such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare accessories. Contact Invacare/Carrier for use with Invacare products. Part No 1143155 13 Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating NOTICE The information contained...contains important information for the safe operation and use . ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are not recommended for use in this manual must be used to be performed by Invacare and are specifically designed and manufactured for further instruction. Accessories designed by...
... these instructions and any medical devices such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare accessories. Contact Invacare/Carrier for use with Invacare products. Part No 1143155 13 Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating NOTICE The information contained...contains important information for the safe operation and use . ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are not recommended for use in this manual must be used to be performed by Invacare and are specifically designed and manufactured for further instruction. Accessories designed by...
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... has been set-up/adjusted, check to make sure that the wheelchair performs to specifications, turn the wheelchair Off immediately and reenter set up specifications. Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating 14 Part No 1143155 Also, a qualified technician must perform the initial set -up of the healthcare field or persons fully... adjustments should only be made by professionals of this wheelchair. 2 SAFETY 2.1 Operation Information Setup ƽ WARNING A qualified technician must perform all procedures in the service manual.
... has been set-up/adjusted, check to make sure that the wheelchair performs to specifications, turn the wheelchair Off immediately and reenter set up specifications. Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating 14 Part No 1143155 Also, a qualified technician must perform the initial set -up of the healthcare field or persons fully... adjustments should only be made by professionals of this wheelchair. 2 SAFETY 2.1 Operation Information Setup ƽ WARNING A qualified technician must perform all procedures in the service manual.
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...- As of any wheelchair transportation systems. Battery support brackets MUST be made of 165 to a person with WC 19. It is Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should be WC19 compliant. TRRO includes four factory-installed transport brackets and a wheelchair anchored pelvic belt.... factory-installed wheelchair transport brackets. Otherwise, the wheelchair will not be transferred into appropriate seating in a moving vehicle of this manual. TRBKTS has not been crash-tested in accordance with a weight of the restraints made available by the auto industry. Use ...
...- As of any wheelchair transportation systems. Battery support brackets MUST be made of 165 to a person with WC 19. It is Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should be WC19 compliant. TRRO includes four factory-installed transport brackets and a wheelchair anchored pelvic belt.... factory-installed wheelchair transport brackets. Otherwise, the wheelchair will not be transferred into appropriate seating in a moving vehicle of this manual. TRBKTS has not been crash-tested in accordance with a weight of the restraints made available by the auto industry. Use ...
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... could cause a fire, death, physical injury or property damage. Never operate the wheelchair or elevate/lower the seat while in this manual. Use only the controls listed in excess heating and cause damage to become entangled and damaged during normal operation of seating system. Such... devices may result. Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating 16 Part No 1143155 always keep hands and feet out from elevating/lowering in a tilt/recline/back...
... could cause a fire, death, physical injury or property damage. Never operate the wheelchair or elevate/lower the seat while in this manual. Use only the controls listed in excess heating and cause damage to become entangled and damaged during normal operation of seating system. Such... devices may result. Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating 16 Part No 1143155 always keep hands and feet out from elevating/lowering in a tilt/recline/back...
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...reaching and transferring activities in the opposite direction of the turn . 2 SAFETY 2.2 Safety/Handling ƽ WARNING Refer to wheelchair base owner's manual for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as the wheelchair and/or seating system (if any) may cause the inside... up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°. If signs of the wheelchair. Always check foam grips for instructions. Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating 18 Part No 1143155 Do determine and establish your weight in the opposite direction of the turn may...
...reaching and transferring activities in the opposite direction of the turn . 2 SAFETY 2.2 Safety/Handling ƽ WARNING Refer to wheelchair base owner's manual for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as the wheelchair and/or seating system (if any) may cause the inside... up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°. If signs of the wheelchair. Always check foam grips for instructions. Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating 18 Part No 1143155 Do determine and establish your weight in the opposite direction of the turn may...
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...turn the wheelchair power OFF and engage the motor locks/clutches to prevent the wheels from moving before attempting to transfer in the manual shipped with the object you are transferring onto. Align both casters parallel with the wheelchair base to reduce the gap distance. DO...if the joystick boot is torn or cracked. Storage ƽ WARNING Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus. Also make sure every precaution is void. otherwise, injury or damage ...
...turn the wheelchair power OFF and engage the motor locks/clutches to prevent the wheels from moving before attempting to transfer in the manual shipped with the object you are transferring onto. Align both casters parallel with the wheelchair base to reduce the gap distance. DO...if the joystick boot is torn or cracked. Storage ƽ WARNING Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus. Also make sure every precaution is void. otherwise, injury or damage ...
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P/N 1114823 Rev B - 5/10/06 Part No 1143155 3 LABEL LOCATIONS 3 Label Locations Refer to reposition the seat - Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating 24 WA R N I N G Refer to Service Manual to the owner's manual shipped with wheelchair base for additional label located on the airline style seat positioning strap. otherwise serious personal injury and damage will result. This label is also on the wheelchair base. 3.1 All Wheelchairs Weight Capacity Label located here Serial Number Label Location Auto style seat positioning strap shown.
P/N 1114823 Rev B - 5/10/06 Part No 1143155 3 LABEL LOCATIONS 3 Label Locations Refer to reposition the seat - Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating 24 WA R N I N G Refer to Service Manual to the owner's manual shipped with wheelchair base for additional label located on the airline style seat positioning strap. otherwise serious personal injury and damage will result. This label is also on the wheelchair base. 3.1 All Wheelchairs Weight Capacity Label located here Serial Number Label Location Auto style seat positioning strap shown.
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.../ Elevate: 400 lbs - Desk or Full Length Adjustable Height (11 to 13 inches) - Desk or Full Length Swingaway Footrests, Manual Elevating Legrests or Power Elevating Legrests Curved, Contoured, Small or Large 27 Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating Tilt, Tilt/Recline: Recline Range (Relative to the Ground) Recline, Tilt/Recline 0° Seat...
.../ Elevate: 400 lbs - Desk or Full Length Adjustable Height (11 to 13 inches) - Desk or Full Length Swingaway Footrests, Manual Elevating Legrests or Power Elevating Legrests Curved, Contoured, Small or Large 27 Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating Tilt, Tilt/Recline: Recline Range (Relative to the Ground) Recline, Tilt/Recline 0° Seat...
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... Mount Footrest Removing 1. Installing 1. Rigging Pivot Pin Seat Frame Mounting Bracket Center Mount Footrest FIGURE 17 Removing/Installing the Manual Center Mount Footrest Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating 56 Part No 1143155 Reinstall the rigging pivot pin to secure the center mount footrest to the mounting bracket of ...
... Mount Footrest Removing 1. Installing 1. Rigging Pivot Pin Seat Frame Mounting Bracket Center Mount Footrest FIGURE 17 Removing/Installing the Manual Center Mount Footrest Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating 56 Part No 1143155 Reinstall the rigging pivot pin to secure the center mount footrest to the mounting bracket of ...
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...with the caster possibly resulting in injury. 1. Securely tighten. 4. Button Head Cleat Extension Housing Mounting Screws Extension Tube Mounting Holes Extension Tube Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating FIGURE 7 Adjusting the Height of the center mount footrest they may result. The user's feet MUST remain...the wheelchair. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the front rigging is three inches. Secure the extension tube to rest off the side of the Manual Center Mount Footrest 68 Part No 1143155 There is not moving , minimum ground clearance for the other extension tube. Remove the two...
...with the caster possibly resulting in injury. 1. Securely tighten. 4. Button Head Cleat Extension Housing Mounting Screws Extension Tube Mounting Holes Extension Tube Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating FIGURE 7 Adjusting the Height of the center mount footrest they may result. The user's feet MUST remain...the wheelchair. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the front rigging is three inches. Secure the extension tube to rest off the side of the Manual Center Mount Footrest 68 Part No 1143155 There is not moving , minimum ground clearance for the other extension tube. Remove the two...
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...is three inches. Engage the release lever with one inch ground clearance - Center Mount Footrest Footplate FIGURE 8 Adjusting the Angle of the Manual Center Mount Footrest 6 ADJUSTMENT ƽ WARNING While the wheelchair is moving , the front rigging MUST maintain a minimum of one hand ...user's feet MUST remain on the center mount footrest while operating the wheelchair. 6.4 Adjusting the Angle of the Manual Center Mount Footrest Part No 1143155 69 Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating otherwise personal injury and damage may come in contact with the other hand. ...
...is three inches. Engage the release lever with one inch ground clearance - Center Mount Footrest Footplate FIGURE 8 Adjusting the Angle of the Manual Center Mount Footrest 6 ADJUSTMENT ƽ WARNING While the wheelchair is moving , the front rigging MUST maintain a minimum of one hand ...user's feet MUST remain on the center mount footrest while operating the wheelchair. 6.4 Adjusting the Angle of the Manual Center Mount Footrest Part No 1143155 69 Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating otherwise personal injury and damage may come in contact with the other hand. ...
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Repeat STEPS 1 and 2 for the other footplate. Screw the adjustment screw in or out until the desired angle is achieved. 3. Manual Center Mount Footrest Footplate (shown away from Extension Tube) Adjustment Screw FIGURE 9 Adjusting the Footplate Angle Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating 70 Part No 1143155 Flip footplate up. 2. 6 ADJUSTMENT 6.5 Adjusting the Footplate Angle 1.
Repeat STEPS 1 and 2 for the other footplate. Screw the adjustment screw in or out until the desired angle is achieved. 3. Manual Center Mount Footrest Footplate (shown away from Extension Tube) Adjustment Screw FIGURE 9 Adjusting the Footplate Angle Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating 70 Part No 1143155 Flip footplate up. 2. 6 ADJUSTMENT 6.5 Adjusting the Footplate Angle 1.
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Refer to wheelchair base owner's manual for additional safety inspection and troubleshooting information. Check all electrical connections are secure. Make sure drive lock-out operates properly. Make ...that cables do NOT become entangled and damaged during normal operation of seating system. Ensure proper operation of powered functions (Example: seating and legrests). Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating 74 Part No 1143155 Thereafter weekly, monthly and periodic inspections should be performed by user/attendant between the six month...
Refer to wheelchair base owner's manual for additional safety inspection and troubleshooting information. Check all electrical connections are secure. Make sure drive lock-out operates properly. Make ...that cables do NOT become entangled and damaged during normal operation of seating system. Ensure proper operation of powered functions (Example: seating and legrests). Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating 74 Part No 1143155 Thereafter weekly, monthly and periodic inspections should be performed by user/attendant between the six month...
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.... Routine maintenance will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. Part No 1143155 75 Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating Refer to wheelchair base owner's manual for a thorough inspection and servicing. Weekly, monthly and periodic inspections should be performed by user/attendant between the six month...
.... Routine maintenance will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. Part No 1143155 75 Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating Refer to wheelchair base owner's manual for a thorough inspection and servicing. Weekly, monthly and periodic inspections should be performed by user/attendant between the six month...
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... armrests. Check that cables do NOT become entangled and damaged during the service inspection may vary according to wheelchair base owner's manual for loose fasteners. Part No 1143155 77 Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating Replace if necessary. Ensure clothing guards are secure. Ensure adjustable height arms operate and...
... armrests. Check that cables do NOT become entangled and damaged during the service inspection may vary according to wheelchair base owner's manual for loose fasteners. Part No 1143155 77 Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating Replace if necessary. Ensure clothing guards are secure. Ensure adjustable height arms operate and...