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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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... specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare products. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are available on www.invacare.com. ƽ WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. Transport Chairs 2 Part No.1125095 OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT...
... specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare products. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are available on www.invacare.com. ƽ WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. Transport Chairs 2 Part No.1125095 OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT...
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... 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
... 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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... an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of any chair transportation systems. Transport Chairs 4 Part No.1125095 NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. TRANSPORT CHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND ...injury. SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are used by the auto industry. TRANSPORT CHAIR USER As a manufacturer of transport chairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of transport chairs to the following table for definitions of transport chair to hazards or unsafe practices...
... an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of any chair transportation systems. Transport Chairs 4 Part No.1125095 NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. TRANSPORT CHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND ...injury. SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are used by the auto industry. TRANSPORT CHAIR USER As a manufacturer of transport chairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of transport chairs to the following table for definitions of transport chair to hazards or unsafe practices...
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...RESPONSABILITE N'ONT PAS ETE PRISES EN LIGNE DE COMPTE DANS LE CADRE DE L'APPLICATION DE CETTE ETIQUETTE. 1143180 Rev A - 4/26/06 Part No.1125095 5 IMPORTANT NOTICE The wheel locks on this transport chair have been pre-set at least 1/8" into tire material at least 1/8"... are the same for correct locking action BEFORE actual use. CETTE ETIQUETTE EST POUR INFORMATION UNIQUEMENT. LABEL LOCATIONS LABEL LOCATIONS Bariatric Transport Invacare Transport, Lightweight Transport, and Lite Transport NOTE: This label is shown as an example. AUCUNE CHAISE ROULANTE N'A ETE APPROUVEE POUR ...
...RESPONSABILITE N'ONT PAS ETE PRISES EN LIGNE DE COMPTE DANS LE CADRE DE L'APPLICATION DE CETTE ETIQUETTE. 1143180 Rev A - 4/26/06 Part No.1125095 5 IMPORTANT NOTICE The wheel locks on this transport chair have been pre-set at least 1/8" into tire material at least 1/8"... are the same for correct locking action BEFORE actual use. CETTE ETIQUETTE EST POUR INFORMATION UNIQUEMENT. LABEL LOCATIONS LABEL LOCATIONS Bariatric Transport Invacare Transport, Lightweight Transport, and Lite Transport NOTE: This label is shown as an example. AUCUNE CHAISE ROULANTE N'A ETE APPROUVEE POUR ...
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... 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 (TRAN17 FR, TRAN19FR) 141/2 and 161/2 inches 16 inches 21 to 23 inches Lightweight Transport (LTTB17FR, LTTR19FR, LTT1319FR) 141/2 and 161/2 inches 16 inches 21 to... lbs (without front 19 lbs (without front riggings) riggings) 45 lbs (without front 26 lbs (without front riggings) riggings) 400 lbs 250 lbs Transport Chairs 6 Part No.1125095
... 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 (TRAN17 FR, TRAN19FR) 141/2 and 161/2 inches 16 inches 21 to 23 inches Lightweight Transport (LTTB17FR, LTTR19FR, LTT1319FR) 141/2 and 161/2 inches 16 inches 21 to... lbs (without front 19 lbs (without front riggings) riggings) 45 lbs (without front 26 lbs (without front riggings) riggings) 400 lbs 250 lbs Transport Chairs 6 Part No.1125095
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..., go up or down between floors. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving transport chair with Invacare accessories. Invacare products are not brakes. This could cause damage to the object you have not been tested by... from the transport chair. DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you are reaching as this product. Invacare recommends that a non‐folding device be taken to move a transport chair between your particular safety limits... to pick them up or down an incline with Invacare products. Part No.1125095 7 Transport Chairs DO NOT attempt to reduce the gap distance.
..., go up or down between floors. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving transport chair with Invacare accessories. Invacare products are not brakes. This could cause damage to the object you have not been tested by... from the transport chair. DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you are reaching as this product. Invacare recommends that a non‐folding device be taken to move a transport chair between your particular safety limits... to pick them up or down an incline with Invacare products. Part No.1125095 7 Transport Chairs DO NOT attempt to reduce the gap distance.
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... not recommend the use of its transport chairs as a seat for any removable (detachable) parts of the transport chair. Invacare transport chairs have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus. DO NOT attempt to lift the transport chair...weight limitations for bodily injury and the warranty will be liable 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 Weight Limitation The following are in injury to the user ...
... not recommend the use of its transport chairs as a seat for any removable (detachable) parts of the transport chair. Invacare transport chairs have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus. DO NOT attempt to lift the transport chair...weight limitations for bodily injury and the warranty will be liable 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 Weight Limitation The following are in injury to the user ...
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...straight line. ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have been used successfully by reaching down between your knees. Part No.1125095 9 Transport Chairs Techniques in the transport chair have an effect on the following pages have to move beyond the center ...Obstacles Coping with safety as a basic guide. It is essential for him/her in maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to practice and master these safe techniques until you lean forward. Center of the transport chair. ...
...straight line. ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have been used successfully by reaching down between your knees. Part No.1125095 9 Transport Chairs Techniques in the transport chair have an effect on the following pages have to move beyond the center ...Obstacles Coping with safety as a basic guide. It is essential for him/her in maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to practice and master these safe techniques until you lean forward. Center of the transport chair. ...
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... WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in possible injury to tip over the top of detachable parts such as they may be inadvertently released, resulting in the seat or pick them up from the floor by means of any removable (detachable...signs of gravity and may result in injury to the user or damage to FIGURE 2.3. Check for any removable (detachable) parts. FIGURE 2.3 Reaching, Leaning Backwards Transport Chairs 10 Part No.1125095 SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to create the longest possible wheelbase. Position the front ...
... WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in possible injury to tip over the top of detachable parts such as they may be inadvertently released, resulting in the seat or pick them up from the floor by means of any removable (detachable...signs of gravity and may result in injury to the user or damage to FIGURE 2.3. Check for any removable (detachable) parts. FIGURE 2.3 Reaching, Leaning Backwards Transport Chairs 10 Part No.1125095 SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to create the longest possible wheelbase. Position the front ...
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...remind him/her to FIGURE 2.4. Always verify that , if possible, the user be removed from the stairway. Invacare recommends that hand grips on any removable (detachable) parts. After the transport chair has been tilted back to the balance point, one assistant (in the weight distribution... NOT tip the transport chair without assistance. Be sure the occupant's feet and hands are found , contact a qualified technician. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. The transport chair should grasp the back of looseness or deterioration and if found to...
...remind him/her to FIGURE 2.4. Always verify that , if possible, the user be removed from the stairway. Invacare recommends that hand grips on any removable (detachable) parts. After the transport chair has been tilted back to the balance point, one assistant (in the weight distribution... NOT tip the transport chair without assistance. Be sure the occupant's feet and hands are found , contact a qualified technician. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. The transport chair should grasp the back of looseness or deterioration and if found to...
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... fingers may become pinched between floors. Pivot the footplates upward to FIGURE 2.5. 1. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to vertical position. 3. FIGURE 2.6 Folding Transport Chairs 12 Part No.1125095 Push downward on the top of the transport chair. 2. Open the transport chair by grasping the armrest furthest from you and pulling the...
... fingers may become pinched between floors. Pivot the footplates upward to FIGURE 2.5. 1. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to vertical position. 3. FIGURE 2.6 Folding Transport Chairs 12 Part No.1125095 Push downward on the top of the transport chair. 2. Open the transport chair by grasping the armrest furthest from you and pulling the...
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...wheel/fork assembly has proper tension when caster is spun. The caster should be made to suit your personal body structure and preference. Part No.1125095 13 Transport Chairs Regular cleaning will extend the life and efficiency of your transport chair. SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION SECTION 3-SAFETY ...or pull to a stop . ❑ Ensure the wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture. Routine maintenance will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of moisture. Inspect/Adjust Monthly ❑ Inspect for flat spots and wear. ❑ Ensure the hand brakes ...
...wheel/fork assembly has proper tension when caster is spun. The caster should be made to suit your personal body structure and preference. Part No.1125095 13 Transport Chairs Regular cleaning will extend the life and efficiency of your transport chair. SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION SECTION 3-SAFETY ...or pull to a stop . ❑ Ensure the wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture. Routine maintenance will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of moisture. Inspect/Adjust Monthly ❑ Inspect for flat spots and wear. ❑ Ensure the hand brakes ...
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.... CAUTION DO NOT overtighten the hardware attaching to the frame tubing. Check that both casters contact the ground at the same time. Transport Chairs 14 Part No.1125095
.... CAUTION DO NOT overtighten the hardware attaching to the frame tubing. Check that both casters contact the ground at the same time. Transport Chairs 14 Part No.1125095
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... your transport chair, do the following: • Make sure all the nuts and bolts are tight. • Check all the parts for damage or wear and replace. • Check all parts for sagging, rips or tears. Periodically adjust the wheel locks in correlation to use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool... grips sliding off the cane assembly. Hand grips should be checked monthly for cracks and wear. Periodically check the wheels and tires for wear/looseness. Part No.1125095 15 Transport Chairs
... your transport chair, do the following: • Make sure all the nuts and bolts are tight. • Check all the parts for damage or wear and replace. • Check all parts for sagging, rips or tears. Periodically adjust the wheel locks in correlation to use only a clean towel lightly dampened with cool... grips sliding off the cane assembly. Hand grips should be checked monthly for cracks and wear. Periodically check the wheels and tires for wear/looseness. Part No.1125095 15 Transport Chairs
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... on page 16. NOTE: Lay the assembly on page 16. Upper Footrest Support Footplate Assembly Footplate Mounting Bolt FIGURE 4.2 Adjusting Footplate Height Transport Chairs 16 Part No.1125095 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...
... on page 16. NOTE: Lay the assembly on page 16. Upper Footrest Support Footplate Assembly Footplate Mounting Bolt FIGURE 4.2 Adjusting Footplate Height Transport Chairs 16 Part No.1125095 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...
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...Remove the existing seat upholstery from the folding mechanism. FIGURE 5.1 Unfolding/Folding the Fold-Down Back/Replacing Back Upholstery/Replacing Seat Upholstery Part No.1125095 17 Transport Chairs DETAIL "C" Screws Replacing Seat Upholstery NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Detail "C" in place before use... occur. Remove the screws and washers that secure the existing seat upholstery to make sure all occupant's and/or assistant's body parts are securely locked in FIGURE 5.1. 1. Pull on the two back canes until the release mechanisms lock in place. Position new ...
...Remove the existing seat upholstery from the folding mechanism. FIGURE 5.1 Unfolding/Folding the Fold-Down Back/Replacing Back Upholstery/Replacing Seat Upholstery Part No.1125095 17 Transport Chairs DETAIL "C" Screws Replacing Seat Upholstery NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Detail "C" in place before use... occur. Remove the screws and washers that secure the existing seat upholstery to make sure all occupant's and/or assistant's body parts are securely locked in FIGURE 5.1. 1. Pull on the two back canes until the release mechanisms lock in place. Position new ...
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Repeat STEP 1 for Invacare Transport and Lightweight Transport. Axle Spacer Rear Wheel Hex Screw Locknut Axle Mounting Hole NOTE: Rear wheel shown for the opposite rear wheel. 3. Remove the ...: For this procedure, refer to the transport chair. 2. NOTE: Make sure the axle spacer is tightened securely. FIGURE 6.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels Transport Chairs 18 Part No.1125095 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...
Repeat STEP 1 for Invacare Transport and Lightweight Transport. Axle Spacer Rear Wheel Hex Screw Locknut Axle Mounting Hole NOTE: Rear wheel shown for the opposite rear wheel. 3. Remove the ...: For this procedure, refer to the transport chair. 2. NOTE: Make sure the axle spacer is tightened securely. FIGURE 6.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels Transport Chairs 18 Part No.1125095 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...
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... the caster headtube and reassemble by reversing STEPS 1‐4. 6. Adjust the forks. Repeat STEPS 1‐6 for maneuverability. C. E. F. Hex Screw H. Front Caster FIGURE 7.1 Replacing Front Casters Part No.1125095 19 Transport Chairs SECTION 7-CASTERS SECTION 7-CASTERS ƽ WARNING After any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for the opposite...
... the caster headtube and reassemble by reversing STEPS 1‐4. 6. Adjust the forks. Repeat STEPS 1‐6 for maneuverability. C. E. F. Hex Screw H. Front Caster FIGURE 7.1 Replacing Front Casters Part No.1125095 19 Transport Chairs SECTION 7-CASTERS SECTION 7-CASTERS ƽ WARNING After any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for the opposite...
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... tight, adjust using the following : • Remain stationary ‐ Hold the brake handle up on the bottom portion of the following steps: Transport Chairs 20 Part No.1125095 If the tension of the brake handles toward the push handles. 2. Before attempting to transfer in or out of the brake handle to...
... tight, adjust using the following : • Remain stationary ‐ Hold the brake handle up on the bottom portion of the following steps: Transport Chairs 20 Part No.1125095 If the tension of the brake handles toward the push handles. 2. Before attempting to transfer in or out of the brake handle to...