Invacare Wheelchair Atlas Users Manual 1130169B

Wheelchair Atlas 1130169

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Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual

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,

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Atlas™

Atlas™ 2Part No. 1130169

 WARNING

A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP

OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. ALSO, A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST

PERFORM ALL PROCEDURES SPECIFICALLY INDICATED IN THE

MANUAL.

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). IF

YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS,

CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT INVACARE

TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR

OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE

MAY RESULT.

DEALERS AND QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS: DO NOT SERVICE OR

OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING 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). IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT

INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO

SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE, INJURY

OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

NOTE:Updatedversionsofthismanualareavailableonwww.invacare.com.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ............................................................... 4

SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 7

LABEL LOCATION ............................................................................ 8

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................... 9

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................. 10

Operating Information.............................................................................................................................10

Weight Training ........................................................................................................................................11

Weight Limitation.....................................................................................................................................11

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ......................... 12

Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs.............................................................................................................12

Stability and Balance.................................................................................................................................12

Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward ........................................................................................13

Reaching, Leaning Backwards............................................................................................................13

Coping With Everyday Obstacles.........................................................................................................14

A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ........................................................................................................14

Tipping.........................................................................................................................................................14

Tipping - Curbs.....................................................................................................................................14

Stairways.....................................................................................................................................................15

Escalators....................................................................................................................................................16

Transferring To and From Other Seats ..............................................................................................16

Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair .......................................................................................................17

Unfolding................................................................................................................................................17

Folding ....................................................................................................................................................17

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING .................... 18

Safety Inspection Checklist.....................................................................................................................18

Inspect/Adjust Initially ...................................................................................................................18

Inspect/Adjust Weekly ..................................................................................................................19

Inspect/Adjust Monthly .................................................................................................................19

Inspect/Adjust Periodically ...........................................................................................................19

Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................20

Maintenance Safety Precautions............................................................................................................20

SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS ........................................................ 22

Installing/Removing Front Riggings .......................................................................................................22

Installing..................................................................................................................................................22

Removing ...............................................................................................................................................22

Adjusting Footrest Height ......................................................................................................................23

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Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly....................................................................................23

SECTION 5—ARMS ......................................................................... 24

Removing/Installing Armrests (Removable Armrests Only)...........................................................24

Removing ...............................................................................................................................................24

Installing..................................................................................................................................................24

SECTION 6—BACK ......................................................................... 25

Removing/Installing the Back (Removable Back Only).....................................................................25

SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS ............................................................. 26

Removing/Installing Rear Wheels .........................................................................................................26

SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS ......................................................... 27

Adjusting Front Caster Height ..............................................................................................................27

SECTION 9—WHEEL LOCKS ............................................................. 28

Adjusting Wheel Locks ...........................................................................................................................28

SECTION 10—SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT ........................................... 30

Changing Seat-To-Floor Height.............................................................................................................30

SECTION 11—OPTIONS ................................................................... 31

Installing Anti-Tippers..............................................................................................................................31

LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................... 32

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Name _______________________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________

City ___________________ State/Province __________

Zip/Postal Code ________

Email ___________________________________ Phone No. _________________

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Purchased From _________________________Date of Purchase:___________

1. Method of purchase: (check all that apply)

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2. This product was purchased for use by: (check one)

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SPECIAL NOTES

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SPECIAL NOTES

Signalwordsareusedinthismanualandapplytohazardsorunsafepracticeswhich

couldresultinpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.Refertothefollowingtablefor

definitionsofthesignalwords.

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO

CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

WHEELCHAIR USER

As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of

wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the

type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her

healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.

WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS

Wheelchair users should NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in

wheelchairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved

any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving

vehicle of any type.

It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into

appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints

made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any

wheelchair transportation systems.

Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction

with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not

been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.

SIGNAL WORD MEANING

DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in

death or serious injury.

WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury.

CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in

property damage.

LABEL LOCATION

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

The wheel locks on this wheelchair have been

pre-set at the factory to comply with the

Veterans Administration functional Standard

8320.01 of the Federal Register, paragraph

3.2.4.5.3. If these wheel locks do not meet

your needs, follow instructions below.

!

CAUTION

Any wheel lock adjustments should embed

wheel lock shoe at least 1/8" into tire when

locked (3/16" on pneumatic tires).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHEEL

LOCK ADJUSTMENTS

1. Loosen wheel lock mounting fastener,

which runs through mounting bracket and

frame.

2. Slide clamp toward rear wheel until wheel

lock shoe is embedded into tire material at

least 1/8" when handle is engaged to the

lock position (3/16" for pneumatic tires).

3. Tighten mounting fastener to secure

mounting bracket in desired location and

recheck lock shoe embedding.

4. Inspect for correct locking action BEFORE

actual use.

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TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS

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TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS

*NOTE:Theseheightscanvary±¼inchduetotirewearandmanufacturingtolerances.

**NOTE:Weightsbasedon18x16inchwidewheelchairwithdesklengtharms.Weightswillvary

dependingonwheelchairoptions.

ATLAS A18PFR A18PLR A18RFR A18RLR

OVERALL WIDTH: 23 and 25 inches 24¼ and 26¼ inches

OVERALL DEPTH

(WITHOUT FRONT RIGGINGS): 31¼ inches

SEAT WIDTH: 18 inches

SEAT DEPTH: 16 inches

SEAT-TO-FLOOR*

(WITH 24 INCH WHEELS)

POSITION 1:

POSITION 2:

19 inches

20 inches

BACK STYLE: Fixed Removable

BACK HEIGHT: 16 inches

ARM STYLES: Permanent full length; urethane

armpad

Removable desk length; urethane

armpad

FRONT RIGGINGS: Hemi swingaway

footrest

Hemi swingaway

elevating legrests

Hemi swing-

away footrest

Hemi swingaway

elevating legrests

REAR AXLE: Single axle Dual axle

REAR WHEELS: 24-inch composite wheel/solid rubber tire

HANDRIMS: Composite

WHEEL LOCKS: Push to lock

CASTER SIZE: 8x1-inch solid rubber

UPHOLSTERY: Black nylon

FRAME FINISH Black

WEIGHT** (APPROX.): 38.63 pounds 42.48 pounds 40.23 pounds 36.38 pounds

SHIPPING WEIGHT**

(APPROX.):

43.48 pounds 47.33 pounds 45.08 pounds 41.23 pounds

WEIGHT LIMITATION: 250 lbs (114 kg)

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

 WARNING

SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe

operation and use of this product. DO NOT use this product or any available

optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these

instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner’s manuals, ser-

vice manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equip-

ment. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions,

contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting

to use this equipment. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

Operating Information

Unlessotherwisenoted,allserviceandadjustmentshouldbeperformedwhilethe

wheelchairisunoccupied.

Todetermineandestablishyourparticularsafetylimits,practicebending,reachingand

transferringactivitiesinseveralcombinationsinthepresenceofaqualifiedhealthcare

professionalbeforeattemptingactiveuseofthewheelchair.

DONOTsitortransferintothewheelchairunlessitisfullyopenandtheseatframerails

arefullyseatedintothesideframeU‐blocks.

Avoidstoringorusingthewheelchairnearopenflameorcombustibleproducts.Serious

injuryordamagetopropertymayresult.

ALWAYSuseanti‐tippers.Whenoutdoorsonwet,softgroundorongravelsurfaces,

anti‐tippersmaynotprovidethesamelevelofprotectionagainsttipover.Extracaution

mustbeobservedwhentraversingsuchsurfaces.

DONOTtraverse,climborgodownrampsorslopesgreaterthan9°.

DONOTattempttomoveupordownaninclinewithawater,iceoroilfilm.

NEVERleaveanunoccupiedwheelchaironanincline.

DONOToperateonroads,streetsorhighways.

DONOTattempttorideovercurbsorobstacles.Doingsomaycauseyourwheelchairto

tipoverandcausebodilyharmtoyouordamagetothewheelchair.

DONOTattempttoreachobjectsifyouhavetomoveforwardintheseat.

DONOTattempttoreachobjectsifyouhavetopickthemupfromthefloorbyreaching

downbetweenyourknees.

DONOTleanoverthetopofthebackupholsterytoreachobjectsbehindyou,asthismay

causethewheelchairtotipover.

DONOTshiftyourweightorsittingpositiontowarddirectionyouarereachingasthe

wheelchairmaytipover.

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DONOTattempttostopamovingwheelchairwithwheellocks.Wheellocksarenot

brakes.

DONOTtipthewheelchairwithoutassistance.

DONOTuseanescalatortomoveawheelchairbetweenfloors.Seriousbodilyinjurymay

occur.

Beforeattemptingtotransferinoroutofthewheelchair,everyprecautionshouldbetaken

toreducethegapdistance.Turnbothcastersparalleltotheobjectyouaretransferring

onto.Whentransferringtoandfromthewheelchair,ALWAYSengagebothwheellocks.

DONOTattempttoliftthewheelchairbyanyremovable(detachable)parts.Liftingby

meansofanyremovable(detachable)partsofthewheelchairmayresultininjurytothe

userordamagetothewheelchair.

Ifthewheelchairisexposedtoextremetemperature(above100°Forbelow32°F),high

humidityand/orbecomeswet,priortouse,ensurethatthehandgripsdonottwistonthe

handle.Otherwise,damageorinjurymayoccur.

DONOTstandontheframeofthewheelchair.

DONOTstandonthefootplates.Whengettinginoroutofthewheelchair,makesurethat

thefootplatesareintheupwardpositionorswingfootreststowardstheoutsideofthe

wheelchair.

ALWAYSusethehandrimsforself‐propulsion.DONOTgriptherearwheelsthemselves.

ALWAYSkeephandsandfingersclearofmovingpartstoavoidinjury.

Weight Training

Invacaredoesnotrecommendtheuseofitswheelchairsasaweighttrainingapparatus.

Invacarewheelchairshavenotbeendesignedortestedasaseatforanykindofweight

training.Ifoccupantusessaidwheelchairasaweighttrainingapparatus,Invacareshall

notbeliableforbodilyinjuryordamagetothewheelchairandthewarrantyisvoid.

Weight Limitation

TheAtlaswheelchairhasaweightlimitationof250lbs(114kg).

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WHEELCHAIRS

Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs

Safetyandhandlingofthewheelchairrequirethecloseattentionofthewheelchairuser

aswellastheassistant.Thismanualpointsoutthemostcommonproceduresand

techniquesinvolvedinthesafeoperationandmaintenanceofthewheelchair.Itis

importanttopracticeandmasterthesesafetechniquesuntilyouarecomfortablein

maneuveringaroundthefrequentlyencounteredarchitecturalbarriers.

Usethisinformationonlyasabasicguide.Thetechniquesthatarediscussedonthe

followingpageshavebeenusedsuccessfullybymany.

Individualwheelchairusersoftendevelopskillstodealwithdailylivingactivitiesthat

maydifferfromthosedescribedinthismanual.Invacarerecognizesandencourageseach

individualtotrywhatworksbestforhim/herinovercomingarchitecturalobstaclesthat

theymayencounter.However,allwarningsandcautionsgiveninthismanualMUSTbe

heeded.Techniquesinthismanualareastartingpointforthenewwheelchairuserand

assistantwithsafetyasthemostimportantconsiderationforall.

Stability and Balance

Toassurestabilityandproperoperationofyourwheelchair,youMUSTmaintainproper

balanceatalltimes.Yourwheelchairhasbeendesignedtoremainuprightandstable

duringnormaldailyactivitiesaslongasyoudonotmovebeyondthecenterofgravity.

Virtuallyallactivitieswhichinvolvemovementinthewheelchairhaveaneffectonthe

centerofgravity.Invacarerecommendsusingseat/chestpositioningstrapsforadditional

safetywhileinvolvedinactivitiesthatshiftyourweight.

DONOTleanforwardoutofthewheelchairanyfurtherthanthelengthofthearmrests.

Makesurethecastersarepointingintheforwardpositionwheneveryouleanforward.

Thiscanbeachievedbyadvancingthewheelchairandthenreversingitinastraightline.

 WARNING

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick

them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.

Manyactivitiesrequirethewheelchairownertoreach,bendandtransferinandoutofthe

wheelchair.Thesemovementswillcauseachangetothenormalbalance,thecenterof

gravity,andtheweightdistributionofthewheelchair.Todetermineandestablishyour

particularsafetylimits,practicebending,reachingandtransferringactivitiesinseveral

combinationsinthepresenceofaqualifiedhealthcareprofessionalbeforeattempting

activeuseofthewheelchair.

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Properpositioningisessentialforyoursafety.Whenreaching,leaning,orbending

forward,itisimportanttousethefrontcastersasatooltomaintainstabilityandbalance.

Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward

 WARNING

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if

you have to move forward in the seat or

pick them up from the floor by reaching

down between your knees.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,referto

FIGURE 2.1.

Positionthefrontcasterssothattheyare

extendedasfarforwardaspossibleand

engagewheellocks.

FIGURE 2.1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending

Forward

Reaching, Leaning Backwards

 WARNING

DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you, as

this may cause the wheelchair to tip over.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoForthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.2.

Positionwheelchairascloseaspossibletothedesiredobject.Pointfrontcastersforward

tocreatethelongestpossiblewheelbase.Reachbackonlyasfarasyourarmwillextend

withoutchangingyoursittingposition.

FIGURE 2.2 Reaching, Leaning Backwards

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Coping With Everyday Obstacles

Copingwiththeirritationofeverydayobstaclescanbealleviatedsomewhatbylearning

howtomanageyourwheelchair.Keepinmindyourcenterofgravitytomaintainstability

andbalance.

A Note to Wheelchair Assistants

Whenassistancetothewheelchairuserisrequired,remembertousegoodbody

mechanics.Keepyourbackstraightandbendyourkneeswhenevertippingthe

wheelchairortraversingcurbs,orotherimpediments.

DONOTattempttoliftthewheelchairbyanyremovable(detachable)parts.Liftingby

meansofanyremovable(detachable)partsofthewheelchairmayresultininjurytothe

userordamagetothewheelchair.

ALWAYScheckhandgripsforloosenessbeforeusingthewheelchair.Iflooseand/or

worn,replaceimmediately.

Whenlearninganewassistancetechnique,haveanexperiencedassistanthelpyoubefore

attemptingitalone.

Tipping

 WARNING

DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.

Whentippingthewheelchair,anassistantshouldgraspthebackofthewheelchairona

non‐removable(non‐detachable)part.Informthewheelchairoccupantbeforetippingthe

wheelchairandremindhim/hertoleanback.Besuretheoccupant’sfeetandhandsare

clearofallwheelsand/orpinchpoints.

Aftermasteringthetechniquesoftippingthewheelchair,usethefollowingmethodto

tacklecurbs,shortstairs,etc.

Tipping - Curbs

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.3.

Placefootonthesteptubeandbegintotiltthewheelchairtowardyou.Applya

continuousdownwardmotionuntilthebalancepointisachievedandthefrontcasters

clearthecurb.Atthispoint,theassistantwillfeeladifferenceintheweightdistribution.

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 WARNING

When lowering the front casters of the

wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair

drop the last few inches to the ground.

This could result in injury to the occu-

pant and/or damage to the wheelchair.

Rollthewheelchairforwardandslowly

lowerthefrontofthewheelchairinone

continuousmovementontothesidewalk.

Pushthewheelchairforwarduntiltherear

wheelsrollupandoverthecurb. FIGURE 2.3 Tipping - Curbs

Stairways

 WARNING

DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable)

parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may

result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.

ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose

and/or worn, replace immediately.

EXTREME caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied wheelchair

up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be removed

from the wheelchair prior to moving. Invacare recommends using two assistants

and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use only secure, non-detachable

parts for hand-held supports.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.4.

Followthisprocedureformovingthe

wheelchairbetweenfloorswhenan

elevatorisnotavailable:

1. Ifnecessary,rotatetheanti‐tippersso

thewheelsarefacingup.

2. Afterthewheelchairhasbeentilted

backtothebalancepoint,oneassistant

(intherear)backsthewheelchairup

againstthefirststep,whilesecurely

graspinganon‐removable

(non‐detachable)partofthewheelchair

forleverage.

FIGURE 2.4 Stairways

3. Thesecondassistant,withafirmholdonanon‐detachablepartoftheframework,lifts

thewheelchairupandoverthestairandsteadiesthewheelchairasthefirstassistant

placesonefootonthenextstairandrepeatsSTEP1.

Step Tube

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4. Thewheelchairshouldnotbelowereduntilthelaststairhasbeennegotiatedandthe

wheelchairhasbeenrolledawayfromthestairway.

5. Ifnecessary,rotatetheanti‐tipperssothewheelsarefacingdown.

Escalators

 WARNING

DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily

injury may occur.

Transferring To and From Other Seats

 WARNING

Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should

be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters parallel to the object you are

transferring onto. Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent the

wheels from moving.

CAUTION

When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will help

prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.5.

NOTE:Thisactivitymaybeperformedindependentlyprovidedyouhaveadequatemobilityand

upperbodystrength.

Positionthewheelchairascloseaspossible

alongsidetheseattowhichyouare

transferring,withthefrontcasters

pointingparalleltoit.Removeorflipup

thearmrest.Engagewheellocks.Swing

awayorremovefrontrigging.Shiftbody

weightintoseatwithtransfer.

Duringindependenttransfer,littleorno

seatplatformwillbebeneathyou.Usea

transferboardifatallpossible. FIGURE 2.5 Transferring To and From

Other Seats

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Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair

 WARNING

ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.

DO NOT place hand or fingers on the underside of the seat frame rail when opening

or closing the wheelchair.

DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat frame

rails are fully seated into the side frame U-blocks.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.6.

NOTE:Invacarerecommendsthatanon‐foldingdevicebeinstalledtokeepthewheelchairfrom

beingfoldedwhenleftunoccupiedinapublicplace.

Unfolding

1. Tiltthewheelchairtowardyou(raisingtheoppositewheelandcasteroffthe

ground/floor).

2. Placeyourhandonthetopoftheseat

railclosesttoyouwheretheseat

upholsteryisattached.

3. Pointyourfingersandthumbtothe

insideofthewheelchair.

4. Pressdownwardonthetopoftheseatrail

untilthewheelchairisfullyopenandthe

seatrailsarefullyseatedintheU‐blocks.

5. Engagebothwheellocks,openthe

footrest/legrestforclearanceandtransfer

intothewheelchair.RefertoTransferring

ToandFromOtherSeatsonpage 16. FIGURE 2.6 Unfolding and Folding

Wheelchair

Folding

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.7.

1. Swingfootrest/legrestandcalfpads(if

equipped)inlockedpositiontothe

frontofthewheelchair.

2. Pivotfootplatesupwardtovertical

position.

3. Withbothhands,graspthemiddleof

theseatupholsteryatthefrontand

backedgeandliftup.

4. Continuetoclosethewheelchairby

graspingthearmrestfurthestfromyou

andpullingthearmresttowardyou. FIGURE 2.7 Folding

Press DOWN

on Seat Rail

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SECTION 3—SAFETY

INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING

NOTE:Everysixmonthsorasnecessary,takeyourwheelchairtoaqualifiedtechnicianfora

thoroughinspectionandservicing.Regularcleaningwillreveallooseorwornpartsandenhance

thesmoothoperationofyourwheelchair.Tooperateproperlyandsafely,yourwheelchairmustbe

caredforjustlikeanyothervehicle.Routinemaintenancewillextendthelifeandefficiencyofyour

wheelchair.

Safety Inspection Checklist

Initialadjustmentsshouldbemadetosuityourpersonalbodystructureandpreference.

Thereafterfollowthesemaintenanceprocedures:

Inspect/Adjust Initially

❑Ensurethatthewheelchairrollsstraight(noexcessivedragorpulltooneside).

❑Inspectforlooseormissinghardwareonframeandcrossbraces.

❑Inspectforbentframeorcrossbraces.

❑Checkthatthewheellocksdonotinterferewithtireswhenrolling.

❑Checkthatthewheellockpivotpointsarefreeofwearandlooseness.

❑Checkthatthewheellocksareeasytoengage.

❑Ensurethatthewheellockspreventthewheelchairfrommovingwhenengaged.

❑Inspecttheseatandbackforripsandsagging.

❑Inspecttheseatandbackforlooseorbrokenhardware.

❑Inspectthebackcanehandgripsforwear/looseness/deterioration.

❑Inspecttiresforflatspotsandwear.

CAUTION

As with any vehicle, check the wheels and tires periodically for cracks and wear.

Replace if damaged.

❑Checkthatthereisnoexcessivesidemovementorbindingintherearwheelswhen

liftedandspun.

❑Inspectrearwheelsforcracksandwear(hubandrim).

❑Inspectrearwheelsforcracked,bentorbrokenspokes.

❑Ensureallspokesareuniformlytight.

❑Inspecthandrimsforsignsofroughedgesorpeeling.

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❑Inspectaxleassemblyforpropertensionbyspinningcaster.Castershouldcometoa

gradualstop.

❑Adjustfrontcasters/forksbearingsystemifwheelwobblesnoticeablyorbindstoa

stop.

❑Ensurewheelbearingsarecleanandfreeofmoisture.

❑Checkheadtubelocknutsfortightness.

❑Inspectcastersforcracksandwear(hubandrim).

❑Inspectfrontcastersforcracked,bentorbrokenspokes.

❑Cleanupholsteryandarmrests.

❑Checkthatalllabelsarepresentandlegible.Replaceifnecessary.

❑Ensurethecastersarefreeofdebris.

Inspect/Adjust Weekly

❑Ensurethatthewheellockspreventthewheelchairfrommovingwhenengaged.

❑Inspecttiresforflatspotsandwear.

❑Inspectrearwheelsforcracked,bentorbrokenspokes.

❑Inspectaxleassemblyforpropertensionbyspinningcaster.Castershouldcometoa

gradualstop.

❑Inspectfrontcasterforcracked,bentorbrokenspokes.

❑Ensurethecastersarefreeofdebris.

Inspect/Adjust Monthly

❑Ensurethatthewheelchairrollsstraight(noexcessivedragorpulltooneside).

❑Checkthatthewheellocksdonotinterferewithtireswhenrolling.

❑Checkthatthewheellockpivotpointsarefreeofwearandlooseness.

❑Inspectseatandbackforlooseorbrokenhardware.

❑Inspectbackcanehandgripsforwear/looseness/deterioration.

❑Adjustfrontcasters/forksbearingsystemifwheelwobblesnoticeablyorbindstoa

stop.

❑Ensurewheelbearingsarecleanandfreeofmoisture.

❑Checkheadtubelocknutsfortightness.

❑Ensurethecastersarefreeofdebris.

Inspect/Adjust Periodically

❑Ensurethatthewheelchairrollsstraight(noexcessivedragorpulltooneside).

❑Inspectframeandcrossbracesforlooseormissinghardware.

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❑Inspectforbentframeorcrossbraces.

❑Checkthatwheellocksareeasytoengage.

❑Inspectseatandbacksforripsandsagging.

❑Checkthatthereisnoexcessivesidemovementorbindingintherearwheelswhen

liftedandspun.

❑Inspectrearwheelsforcracksandwear(hubandrim).

❑Inspecthandrimsforsignsofroughedgesorpeeling.

❑Adjustfrontcasters/forksbearingsystemifwheelwobblesnoticeablyorbindstoa

stop.

❑Ensurewheelbearingsarecleanandfreeofmoisture.

❑Inspectcastersforcracksandwear(hubandrim).

❑Cleanupholsteryandarmrests.

❑Checkthatalllabelsarepresentandlegible.Replaceifnecessary.

❑Ensurethecastersarefreeofdebris.

Troubleshooting

Maintenance Safety Precautions

 WARNING

Unless otherwise noted, all service adjustments should be performed while the

wheelchair is unoccupied.

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching

hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may result.

Chair

Veers

Right/

Left

Chair 3

Wheels

Sluggish Turn or

Performance

Casters

Flutter

Squeaks

and

Rattles

Looseness

in

Chair

Solutions

XX X X

Check tires for

correct and equal

pressure.

XXXX

Check for loose nuts

and bolts.

XX

Check that rear

wheels are equally

spaced away from seat

frame.

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 WARNING

When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use only a clean towel lightly dampened

with cool water. Verify that grips are dry prior to use. Use of soap or ammonia

based cleaning solutions will result in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly.

Failure to observe this warning may result in injury to the user or bystanders.

Replace any labels that are missing, worn, or torn. Refer to Label Location on

page 8 for a listing of the labels and their locations.

CAUTION

DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to

the frame tubing.

SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS

Atlas™ 22 Part No. 1130169

SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS

 WARNING

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching

hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.

Installing/Removing Front Riggings

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 4.1.

Installing

1. Turnthefrontriggingtotheside(openfootplateisperpendiculartowheelchair).

2. Installthefrontrigginghingeplatesontothehingepinsonthewheelchairframe.

3. Pushthefrontriggingtowardthe

insideofthewheelchairuntilitlocks

intoplace.

NOTE:Thefootplatewillbeontheinsideofthe

wheelchairwhenlockedinplace.

4. RepeatSTEPS1‐3fortheoppositeside

ofthewheelchair.

5. Toreleasethefrontrigging,pushthe

footrestreleaseleverinward,rotate

footrestoutward.

Removing

1. Pushthereleaseleverinwardand

rotatethefrontriggingoutward.

FIGURE 4.1 Installing/Removing Front

Riggings

2. Liftuponfrontriggingandremovefromthewheelchair.

3. RepeatSTEPS1‐2fortheoppositesideofthewheelchair.

Release Lever

Hinge Pins

Hinge Plates

Footplate

Swingaway

Footrest

SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS

Part No. 1130169 23 Atlas™

Adjusting Footrest Height

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,referto

FIGURE 4.2.

1. Loosen,butDONOTremove,thescrew

andlocknutthatsecuresthelower

footrestassemblytotheupperfootrest

support.

2. Repositionthelowerfootrestassembly

tothedesiredheight.

3. Securelytightenthescrewandlocknut

thatsecuresthelowerfootrest

assemblytotheupperfootrestsupport.

4. Ifnecessary,repeatSTEP1‐3forthe

oppositesideofthewheelchair. FIGURE 4.2 Adjusting Footrest Height

Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 4.3.

1. Toraisetheelevatinglegrest,theassistantorusershouldholdthesupporttubeand

raisetheelevatinglegrestsuntilthedesiredheightisobtained.

2. Tolowertheelevatinglegrest,performthefollowing:

A. Supporttheuserlegwithonehand.

B. Pushlegrestreleaseleverdownwithotherhand.

C. Gentlyloweruserlegdownandrestitagainstthelegrest.

FIGURE 4.3 Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly

Locknut Lower Footrest

Assembly

Upper

Footrest

Support Screw

Legrest Release Lever

Support Tube

SECTION 5—ARMS

Atlas™ 24 Part No. 1130169

SECTION 5—ARMS

 WARNING

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching

hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.

Removing/Installing Armrests (Removable Armrests

Only)

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 5.1.

Removing

1. Pressandholdthearmrestreleasebuttonatthefrontofthearmrest.

2. Removearmrestfromarmrestsocketsbypullingstraightuponthearmrest.

3. RepeatSTEPS1and2fortheotherarmrest.

Installing

1. Positionarmrestoverfrontandreararmrestsockets.

2. Pushthearmrestdownandevenlyatbothendsuntilthefrontreleasebuttonsnaps

intoarmsockethole.

3. RepeatSTEPS1and2fortheotherarmrest.

FIGURE 5.1 Removing/Installing Armrests (Removable Armrests Only)

Armrest

Arm

Socket

Arm

Socket

Armrest

Release

Button

SECTION 6—BACK

Part No. 1130169 25 Atlas™

SECTION 6—BACK

 WARNING

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching

hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.

Remove the back for unoccupied transportation purposes only. Securely install the

back onto the wheelchair before use.

Removing/Installing the Back (Removable Back Only)

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 6.1.

1. Removethetwoadjustmentknobsonthewheelchairframe.

2. Removethebackcanesfromthewheelchairframe.

NOTE:Toinstalltheback,reversethisprocedure.

FIGURE 6.1 Removing/Installing the Back (Removable Back Only)

Adjustment

Knobs

Back

Canes

Wheelchair

Frame

Wheelchair

Frame

SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS

Atlas™ 26 Part No. 1130169

SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS

 WARNING

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching

hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.

Removing/Installing Rear Wheels

 WARNING

Only a qualified technician may change the size of the rear wheel or the

seat-to-floor height.

Make sure both rear wheels are the same size and are installed into the same

respective mounting hole before using the wheelchair. Otherwise, injury may occur.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 7.1.

1. Removethedustcap,hexscrew,spacerandlocknutthatsecuretherearwheeltothe

wheelchairframe.

2. RepeatSTEP1fortheoppositerearwheel.

3. Toreinstalltherearwheel(s)ontothewheelchair,reverseSTEPS1‐2.

4. Torquethelocknutto40ft‐lbs.

5. Adjustthewheellocks.RefertoAdjustingWheelLocksonpage 28.

FIGURE 7.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels

Dust Cap

Hex Screw

Spacer

Wheelchair Frame

Locknut

Axle Mounting Hole

Rear Wheel

SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS

Part No. 1130169 27 Atlas™

SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS

 WARNING

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching

hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.

Adjusting Front Caster Height

 WARNING

Make sure both front casters are the same size and are installed into the same

respective mounting hole before using the wheelchair. Otherwise, injury may occur.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 8.1.

1. Removethehexscrew,washersandlocknutthatsecurethefrontcastertothefork.

2. Toreinstallthenewfrontcasterontothefork,reverseSTEP1.

FIGURE 8.1 Adjusting Front Caster Height

Locknut

Fork

Front

Caster

Hex

Screw

NOTE:Adjustableheight

forkshown.

SECTION 9—WHEEL LOCKS

Atlas™ 28 Part No. 1130169

SECTION 9—WHEEL LOCKS

 WARNING

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching

hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.

Adjusting Wheel Locks

 WARNING

DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks. WHEEL

LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 9.1.

1. Ensurethewheellockisintheopen(unlockedposition).

2. Loosentheboltandlocknutthatsecurethewheellockassemblytothewheelchair

frame.

3. Repositionthewheellocksothatwhenengaged,thewheellockshoeembedsthetire

1/8‐inchandholdsthewheelchair.

4. Securelytightentheboltandlocknutsecuringthewheellocktothewheelchairframe.

5. Engagethewheellock.

6. MeasurethedistancethewheellockisembeddedintothetireasshownindetailʺAʺ

ofFIGURE 9.1.

NOTE:Anywheellockadjustmentshouldembedthewheellockshoeatleast1/8‐inchintothetire

whenengaged.

7. RepeattheSTEPS1‐6untilthewheellockshoeembedsthetire1/8‐inchandholdsthe

wheelchair.

8. RepeatSTEPS1‐7fortheoppositewheellock.

9. Ifthemeasurementof1/8‐inchcannotbeachieved,removetheboltandlocknutthat

securethewheellocktothewheelchairframeandmountthewheellockinoneoftwo

mountingpositions.

10. RepeatSTEPS1‐9untilthewheellockholdsthewheelchair.Ifthecorrect

measurementstillcannotbeachieved,contactaqualifiedtechnician.

SECTION 9—WHEEL LOCKS

Part No. 1130169 29 Atlas™

FIGURE 9.1 Adjusting Wheel Locks

Wheel Lock

Handle

Bolt and Locknut

Wheel

Lock Shoe

Tire

Rear

Wheel

Wheel

Lock

1/8-inch

Tire

Wheel Lock

Shoe

Mounting

Positions

DETAIL “A” - WHEEL LOCK SHOE

ENGAGEMENT

SECTION 10—SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT

Atlas™ 30 Part No. 1130169

SECTION 10—SEAT-TO-FLOOR

HEIGHT

 WARNING

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching

hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.

Changing Seat-To-Floor Height

 WARNING

Seat-to-floor heights have specific positions depending on rear wheel size, rear

wheel position, and front caster position. These adjustments MUST be performed

by a qualified technician.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 10.1.

1. RefertothefollowingchartandtoFIGURE 10.1todeterminemountingpositionsfor

frontcasters/forksandrearwheelsforthedesiredseat‐to‐floorheight.

2. Removetherearwheelsfromthewheelchair.RefertoRemoving/InstallingRear

Wheelsonpage 26.

3. Removethefrontcastersfromthewheelchair.RefertoAdjustingFrontCasterHeight

onpage 27.

4. Reinstalltherearwheelsontothewheelchairinthemountingpositionindicatedinthe

chart.RefertoRemoving/InstallingRearWheelsonpage 26.

5. Re‐installthefrontcastersontothewheelchairinthemountingpositionindicatedin

thechart.RefertoAdjustingFrontCasterHeightonpage 27.

FIGURE 10.1 Changing Seat-To-Floor Height

SEAT-TO-FLOOR

HEIGHT

(IN INCHES)

8-INCH FRONT

CASTER MOUNTING

POSITION

REAR

WHEEL SIZE

REAR WHEEL

MOUNTING

POSITION

19 Top 24-inch Top

20 Bottom 24-inch Bottom

Rear Wheel Mounting

Positions

Fork Mounting Positions

Top

Top

Bottom

Bottom

SECTION 11—OPTIONS

Part No. 1130169 31 Atlas™

SECTION 11—OPTIONS

 WARNING

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching

hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.

Installing Anti-Tippers

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 11.1.

1. Removetherubbertipfromthelowerframetube.

2. Slidetheanti‐tipperontothelowerframetubeuntiltheanti‐clampwrapsaroundthe

lowerframetube.

3. Tightentheanti‐tipperclampbyturningthelocknutcounter‐clockwise.

4. RepeatSTEPS1to3fortheotheranti‐tipper.

FIGURE 11.1 Installing Anti-Tippers

Locknut

Anti-Tipper

Clamp

Lower

Frame

Tube

LIMITED WARRANTY

PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH

FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary

from state to state.

Invacare warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a

period of one year from date of purchase. If within such warranty period any such product shall

be proven to be defective, such product shall be repaired or replaced, at Invacare’s option. This

warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part

installation or repair of any such product. Invacare’s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy

under this warranty shall be limited to such repair and/or replacement.

For warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare

product. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to

Invacare at the address at the bottom of this page. Provide dealer’s name, address, the product

model number, date of purchase, indicate nature of the defect and, if the product is serialized,

indicate the serial number. Do not return products to our factory without our prior consent.

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY

TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR

DEFACED, PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER

OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE, PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT

INVACARE’S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,

MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS;

PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT

WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE, OR TO A PRODUCT DAMAGED BY

CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND INVACARE’S CONTROL, AND SUCH EVALUATION WILL

BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE. THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO

PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER

WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE, AND THE SOLE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY WARRANTY

WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE

PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. THE APPLICATION OF

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE

DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. INVACARE SHALL NOT

BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.

THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL

LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS.

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