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LIGHTWEIGHT
ALUMINUM
WHEELCHAIR
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W A R N I N G WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT INVACARE TOLL FREE CONSUMER HOTLINE AT 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIP- MENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? 2 CALL TOLL FREE, 1-888-6AURORA (628-7672)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS T A B SPECIAL NOTES................................................................................................................................. 4 L SAFETY SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................ 5 E SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS .......................................................................................... 6 HANDLING ..................................
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SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES S WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or un- P safe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. E C NOTICE I THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE A WITHOUT NOTICE. L WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply wheel- N chairs to meet needs of the consumer. However, final selection of the type O of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with th
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SAFETY SUMMARY SAFETY SUMMARY S OPERATING INFORMATION A WARNING F To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified health profes- E sional BEFORE attempting active use of the wheelchair. T DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat. Y DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching S down between your knees. U D
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SAFETY/HANDLING SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS S A “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the A NOTE TO WHEELCHAIR ASSISTANTS F close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, E assistant. This manual points out the most common T remember to use good body mechanics. Keep your procedures and techniques involved in the safe op- back straight and bend your knees whenever tilting Y eration and maintenance of the wheelchair. It is im
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SAFETY/HANDLING WARNING, continued Extreme caution is advised when it is S necessary to move an occupied A wheelchair up or down the stairs. F Invacare recommends using two (2) E assistants and making thorough prepa- T rations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, Y non-detachable parts for hand-held METHOD 1 & supports. H If so equipped, Always wear your seat METHOD 2 A restraint. Invacare strongly recom- N Unless the first assistant has exceptional upper body mends ordering the seat restraint as an
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SAFETY/HANDLING TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM These movements will cause a change to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribu- OTHER SEATS tion of the wheelchair. To determine and establish your S WARNING particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and A transferring activities in several combinations in the F BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out presence of a qualified health professional BEFORE E of the wheelchair, every precaution attempting active use of the
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SAFETY/HANDLING REACHING, LEANING and FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR BENDING - FORWARD S Position the front casters WARNING A so that they are extended F Keep hands and fingers clear of mov- as far forward as possible E ing parts to avoid injury. and engage wheel locks. T DO NOT LEAN FOR- Y Unfolding WARD OF THE ARM- & RESTS. 1. Open the wheelchair by grasping the push handle of the wheelchair closest to you. H A 2. Tilt the wheelchair towards you (raising the oppo- N site wheel and caster
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HANDLING HANDLING UNPACKING INSPECTION 1. Check for any obvious damage to the carton or 1. Examine exterior of the Aurora aluminum wheel- H its contents. If damage is evident, notify Invacare chair for nicks, dents, scratches or other dam- ages. Inspect all components. If damage is evi- A 2. Remove all loose packing from the carton. dent, notify Invacare N 3. Carefully remove all components from the car- D ton. STORAGE L NOTE: Unless the Aurora aluminum wheelchair is 1. Store the packaged/repack
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SAFETY INSPECTION CHECK LIST SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST S NOTE: Regular cleaning and inspection will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation A of your wheelchair. To operate properly and safely, your wheelchair must be cared for just like any other F vehicle. Routine maintenance will extend the life and efficiency of your wheelchair. E Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure and preference. Thereafter follow T these maintenance procedures: Y I
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TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING T CHAIR CHAIR SLUGGISH CASTERS SQUEAKS LOOSENESS SOLUTIONS R VEERS VEERS TURN OR FLUTTER AND IN CHAIR RIGHT LEFT PERFORMANCE RATTLES O U XX X X Check for loose stem B nuts and bolts. L XX X X Check caster angle E adjustment. S XX X Check that both casters H contact the ground at O the same time. O T I N G MAINTENANCE 3. Periodically check handrims to ensure they are MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS securely attached to the rear wheels. Refer to REPLACING
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FOOTRESTS PROCEDURE 1 1. Remove the hex screw and coved washer that se- This Procedure includes the following: cure the lower footrest assembly to the upper foot- Swingaway Footrest Assembly Installation rest support. Swingaway Footrest Height Adjustment 2. Reposition the lower footrest assembly to the desired Heel Loop Replacement height. Line up the mounting holes in the lower foot- F rest assembly and the upper support. O WARNING O 3. Securely tighten the hex screw and coved washer. T After m
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PROCEDURE 2 ARMS This Procedure Includes the Following: 2. Pull the front of swing-back arm straight up/out of the Removing or Replacing Armrests arm socket and towards the rear of the wheelchair. Swing-Back Arms 3. To lock the swing-back arm, push the swing-back arm towards the front of the wheelchair and then down- Replacing Armrest Pad/ Clothing Guards ward into the unlocked socket. WARNING NOTE: Armrest release lever MUST be in the unlocked position when placing armrest into the arm sockets
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SEAT AND BACK PROCEDURE 3 8. Using the mounted back cane as a guide, rein- This Procedure Includes the Following: stall the loose back cane to the wheelchair frame Replacing the Back Upholstery with the existing allen screw and locknut. S Replacing the Seat Upholstery 9. Securely tighten the new back upholstery to the E back canes with the two (2) phillips screws and A washers. WARNING T 10. Secure the bottom of the new back upholstery After making adjustments, always to the wheelchair frame wit
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PROCEDURE 4 REAR WHEELS REPLACING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM This Procedure Includes the Following: (FIGURE 2) Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels 1. Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair. Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim R 2. Remove the button screws and washers that Rear Wheel Axle Mounting Adjustments E secure the handrim to the rear wheel. A WARNING 3. Remove the existing handrim. R After making adjustments, always 4. Install the new handrim by reversing the above make sure that parts are properly t
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REAR WHEELS PROCEDURE 4 Positioning Axle Mounting Bracket Rear- Hex Wheelchair ward/Amputee and Forward Screws Frame The rearward/amputee and the forward positions are R obtained by repositioning the axle mounting brackets on the opposite side of the wheelchair (left axle mount- E ing bracket on the right side of the wheelchair and right A axle mounting bracket on left side of wheelchair). R REARWARD/AMPUTEE AXLE MOUNTING W Axle Mounting POSITION. Bracket H Moving the rear wheel axle rearward wi
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PROCEDURE 5 FRONT CASTERS INSTALLING/REPLACING FORKS This Procedure Includes the Following: (FIGURE 2) Replacing Front Casters F 1. Remove the existing front caster from the fork. Installing/Replacing Forks R 2. Remove the black dust cover. Caster Headtube Mounting Adjustments O 3. Remove locknut and large plastic washer. N 4. Drop the fork out of the caster headtube. T WARNING 5. Slide in the new fork. After making adjustments, always C 6. Reassemble, except black dust cover by revers- make sur
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FRONT CASTERS PROCEDURE 5 CASTER HEADTUBE MOUNTING 4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the opposite side of the wheelchair. ADJUSTMENTS (FIGURE 3) F NOTE: Make sure both casters are mounted in the WARNING same position. R Changing the caster position on the O wheelchair frame may interfere with the footrest assembly or rear wheel. N T Leading or Trailing Caster Headtube C Positioning A LEADING. Mount the casters on the wheelchair frame S with the caster headtube towards the front of the wheel- T Leading Cas
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PROCEDURE 6 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS This Procedure Includes the Following: INSTALLING Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers A Release Wheel Lock Adjustment Button N Anti-tipper WARNING T After making adjustments, always I make sure that parts are properly tight- ened BEFORE using the wheelchair. T I P P INSTALLING/ADJUSTING E ANTI-TIPPERS (FIGURE 1) R Spring Button ADJUSTING S WARNING 1-1/2 to 2-inch Clearance Anti-tippers are an option on this wheel- chair. Invacare strongly recommends or- dering
