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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 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.
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Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare accessories. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR A QUALIFIED ...BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare products. ƽ WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS...
Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare accessories. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR A QUALIFIED ...BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare products. ƽ WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS...
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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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...transferred into appropriate seating in a moving vehicle of any tie-down systems for definitions of any chair transportation systems. Transport Chairs 4 Part No.1125095 Refer to hazards or unsafe practices which , if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury. TRANSPORT CHAIR...which , if not avoided, will result in property damage, minor injury or both. TRANSPORT CHAIR USER As a manufacturer of transport chairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of the end user. SIGNAL WORD MEANING DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which , if not ...
...transferred into appropriate seating in a moving vehicle of any tie-down systems for definitions of any chair transportation systems. Transport Chairs 4 Part No.1125095 Refer to hazards or unsafe practices which , if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury. TRANSPORT CHAIR...which , if not avoided, will result in property damage, minor injury or both. TRANSPORT CHAIR USER As a manufacturer of transport chairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of the end user. SIGNAL WORD MEANING DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which , if not ...
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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 page, label locations and wording are the same for pneumatic tires). 3. Unless indicated... UN VEHICULE MOTORISE. If these wheel locks do not meet your needs, follow instructions below. ! LABEL LOCATIONS LABEL LOCATIONS Bariatric Transport Invacare Transport, Lightweight Transport, and Lite Transport NOTE: This label is shown as an example. CAUTION Any wheel lock adjustments should embed wheel...
... 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 page, label locations and wording are the same for pneumatic tires). 3. Unless indicated... UN VEHICULE MOTORISE. If these wheel locks do not meet your needs, follow instructions below. ! LABEL LOCATIONS LABEL LOCATIONS Bariatric Transport Invacare Transport, Lightweight Transport, and Lite Transport NOTE: This label is shown as an example. CAUTION Any wheel lock adjustments should embed wheel...
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...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,... LTT1319FR) 141/2 and 161/2 inches 16 inches 21 to 23 inches 241/4 inches 241/4 inches Bariatric Transport (TRHD22FR) 22 inches 18 inches 28 inches 29 inches Lite Transport (ALR19HBFR, ALB19HBFR) 17 inches 16 inches 231/2 inches ...lbs (without front riggings) riggings) 400 lbs 250 lbs Transport Chairs 6 Part No.1125095
...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,... LTT1319FR) 141/2 and 161/2 inches 16 inches 21 to 23 inches 241/4 inches 241/4 inches Bariatric Transport (TRHD22FR) 22 inches 18 inches 28 inches 29 inches Lite Transport (ALR19HBFR, ALB19HBFR) 17 inches 16 inches 231/2 inches ...lbs (without front riggings) riggings) 400 lbs 250 lbs Transport Chairs 6 Part No.1125095
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...weight or sitting position toward the direction you have not been tested by other manufacturers have to move forward in conjunction with Invacare products. DO NOT use in the seat. DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to keep the transport chair from the transport chair... ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9 degrees. DO NOT shift your knees. Part No.1125095 7 Transport Chairs If transport chair is equipped with a water, ice or oil film. Accessories designed by Invacare and are not brakes. NEVER leave an unoccupied transport chair on roads, streets ...
...weight or sitting position toward the direction you have not been tested by other manufacturers have to move forward in conjunction with Invacare products. DO NOT use in the seat. DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to keep the transport chair from the transport chair... ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9 degrees. DO NOT shift your knees. Part No.1125095 7 Transport Chairs If transport chair is equipped with a water, ice or oil film. Accessories designed by Invacare and are not brakes. NEVER leave an unoccupied transport chair on roads, streets ...
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... sure that the footplates are the weight limitations 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 If occupant uses said transport chair as a ... chair. Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts. DO NOT attempt to avoid injury. Invacare transport chairs have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any removable (detachable) parts of weight training. DO NOT stand on...
... sure that the footplates are the weight limitations 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 If occupant uses said transport chair as a ... chair. Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts. DO NOT attempt to avoid injury. Invacare transport chairs have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any removable (detachable) parts of weight training. DO NOT stand on...
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..., leaning, or bending forward, it in the safe operation and maintenance of the transport chair user as well as the assistant. Part No.1125095 9 Transport Chairs This manual points out the most important consideration for all activities which involve movement in this manual MUST be...may differ from the floor by advancing the transport chair and then reversing it is required, remember to maintain stability and balance. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for the new transport chair user and assistant with daily living activities that are comfortable in ...
..., leaning, or bending forward, it in the safe operation and maintenance of the transport chair user as well as the assistant. Part No.1125095 9 Transport Chairs This manual points out the most important consideration for all activities which involve movement in this manual MUST be...may differ from the floor by advancing the transport chair and then reversing it is required, remember to maintain stability and balance. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for the new transport chair user and assistant with daily living activities that are comfortable in ...
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... help you have deteriorated. Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.3. Check for any removable (detachable) parts. DO NOT attempt to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your center of gravity and...445; WARNING DO NOT lean over . NOTE: For this procedure, refer to create the longest possible wheelbase. Also, be aware of detachable parts such as possible to the desired object. This will extend without changing your sitting position. FIGURE 2.3 Reaching, Leaning Backwards Transport Chairs 10...
... help you have deteriorated. Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.3. Check for any removable (detachable) parts. DO NOT attempt to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your center of gravity and...445; WARNING DO NOT lean over . NOTE: For this procedure, refer to create the longest possible wheelbase. Also, be aware of detachable parts such as possible to the desired object. This will extend without changing your sitting position. FIGURE 2.3 Reaching, Leaning Backwards Transport Chairs 10...
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...balance point, one assistant (in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the transport chair. Lifting by pulling on any removable (detachable) parts. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. The second assistant, with a firm hold on the next stair and repeats STEP 1. 3. ...the transport chair prior to tilt the transport chair toward you. Place a foot on a non‐removable (non‐detachable) part. Invacare recommends that hand grips on the rear cane are clear of the transport chair on the step tube and begin to moving the transport...
...balance point, one assistant (in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the transport chair. Lifting by pulling on any removable (detachable) parts. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. The second assistant, with a firm hold on the next stair and repeats STEP 1. 3. ...the transport chair prior to tilt the transport chair toward you. Place a foot on a non‐removable (non‐detachable) part. Invacare recommends that hand grips on the rear cane are clear of the transport chair on the step tube and begin to moving the transport...
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.... 4. Otherwise, hands and fingers may become pinched between floors. Grasp the two straps on the top of the transport chair. 2. FIGURE 2.6 Folding Transport Chairs 12 Part No.1125095 Folding and Unfolding Transport Chair Unfolding NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.5. 1. Push downward on the seat rails and pull up to...
.... 4. Otherwise, hands and fingers may become pinched between floors. Grasp the two straps on the top of the transport chair. 2. FIGURE 2.6 Folding Transport Chairs 12 Part No.1125095 Folding and Unfolding Transport Chair Unfolding NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.5. 1. Push downward on the seat rails and pull up to...
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...❑ Ensure the hand brakes are easy to engage. ❑ Clean upholstery and armrests. Routine maintenance will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your personal body structure and preference. The caster should be cared for just like any loose or broken...no excessive side movement or binding when the rear wheels are free of moisture. Inspect/Adjust Monthly ❑ Inspect for any other vehicle. Part No.1125095 13 Transport Chairs Safety Inspection Checklists Initial adjustments should come to a stop . ❑ Ensure the hand brakes do not interfere...
...❑ Ensure the hand brakes are easy to engage. ❑ Clean upholstery and armrests. Routine maintenance will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your personal body structure and preference. The caster should be cared for just like any loose or broken...no excessive side movement or binding when the rear wheels are free of moisture. Inspect/Adjust Monthly ❑ Inspect for any other vehicle. Part No.1125095 13 Transport Chairs Safety Inspection Checklists Initial adjustments should come to a stop . ❑ Ensure the hand brakes do not interfere...
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... and spun. ❑ Ensure the wheel bearings are present and legible. CAUTION DO NOT overtighten the hardware attaching to the frame tubing. Transport Chairs 14 Part No.1125095 Check that both casters contact the ground at the same time. SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION CAUTION As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires...
... and spun. ❑ Ensure the wheel bearings are present and legible. CAUTION DO NOT overtighten the hardware attaching to the frame tubing. Transport Chairs 14 Part No.1125095 Check that both casters contact the ground at the same time. SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION CAUTION As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires...
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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 wear/looseness. Have a qualified technician replace if damaged. 3. SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION Suggested Maintenance Procedures 1. Periodically adjust the wheel ...locks in injury to Adjusting Wheel Lock on page 21. 4. Periodically check the wheels and tires for sagging, rips or tears. Part No.1125095 15 Transport Chairs Check the upholstery for cracks and wear. The use .
... 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 wear/looseness. Have a qualified technician replace if damaged. 3. SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION Suggested Maintenance Procedures 1. Periodically adjust the wheel ...locks in injury to Adjusting Wheel Lock on page 21. 4. Periodically check the wheels and tires for sagging, rips or tears. Part No.1125095 15 Transport Chairs Check the upholstery for cracks and wear. The use .
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... hinge pins on page 16. Remove the swingaway footrest assembly. Upper Footrest Support Footplate Assembly Footplate Mounting Bolt FIGURE 4.2 Adjusting Footplate Height Transport Chairs 16 Part No.1125095 Otherwise, injury or damage may result. Turn the footrest to the side (open footplate is tightened securely. Repeat this procedure for the other...
... hinge pins on page 16. Remove the swingaway footrest assembly. Upper Footrest Support Footplate Assembly Footplate Mounting Bolt FIGURE 4.2 Adjusting Footplate Height Transport Chairs 16 Part No.1125095 Otherwise, injury or damage may result. Turn the footrest to the side (open footplate is tightened securely. Repeat this procedure for the other...
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...the crossbraces. 2. Unfolding/Folding the Fold-Down Back NOTE: For this procedure, refer to make sure all occupant's and/or assistant's body parts are securely locked in place. Disengage the release mechanism on back canes. 3. Pull up on the handles to Detail "A" in place. ... Lightweight Transport. The Bariatric Transport has 14 screws. FIGURE 5.1 Unfolding/Folding the Fold-Down Back/Replacing Back Upholstery/Replacing Seat Upholstery Part No.1125095 17 Transport Chairs Pull the handles down. Unfolding ƽ WARNING When unfolding the back, ensure all attaching hardware is ...
...the crossbraces. 2. Unfolding/Folding the Fold-Down Back NOTE: For this procedure, refer to make sure all occupant's and/or assistant's body parts are securely locked in place. Disengage the release mechanism on back canes. 3. Pull up on the handles to Detail "A" in place. ... Lightweight Transport. The Bariatric Transport has 14 screws. FIGURE 5.1 Unfolding/Folding the Fold-Down Back/Replacing Back Upholstery/Replacing Seat Upholstery Part No.1125095 17 Transport Chairs Pull the handles down. Unfolding ƽ WARNING When unfolding the back, ensure all attaching hardware is ...
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NOTE: Make sure the axle spacer is tightened securely. FIGURE 6.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels Transport Chairs 18 Part No.1125095 Axle Spacer Rear Wheel Hex Screw Locknut Axle Mounting Hole NOTE: Rear wheel shown for the opposite rear wheel. 3. ...Remove the dust cap (if applicable), hex screw and locknut that secure the rear wheel and axle spacer to FIGURE 6.1. 1. Repeat STEP 1 for Invacare Transport and Lightweight Transport. Dust cap for Bariatric Transport and Lite Transport not shown. SECTION 6-REAR WHEELS SECTION 6-REAR WHEELS ƽ WARNING After any ...
NOTE: Make sure the axle spacer is tightened securely. FIGURE 6.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels Transport Chairs 18 Part No.1125095 Axle Spacer Rear Wheel Hex Screw Locknut Axle Mounting Hole NOTE: Rear wheel shown for the opposite rear wheel. 3. ...Remove the dust cap (if applicable), hex screw and locknut that secure the rear wheel and axle spacer to FIGURE 6.1. 1. Repeat STEP 1 for Invacare Transport and Lightweight Transport. Dust cap for Bariatric Transport and Lite Transport not shown. SECTION 6-REAR WHEELS SECTION 6-REAR WHEELS ƽ WARNING After any ...
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..., the wheels and tires should be replaced when necessary. Replacing 1. Repeat STEPS 1‐6 for maneuverability. Reverse STEP 1 to floor. Front Caster FIGURE 7.1 Replacing Front Casters Part No.1125095 19 Transport Chairs Refer to the bottom of their arc. To properly tighten the caster journal system and guard against flutter, perform the...
..., the wheels and tires should be replaced when necessary. Replacing 1. Repeat STEPS 1‐6 for maneuverability. Reverse STEP 1 to floor. Front Caster FIGURE 7.1 Replacing Front Casters Part No.1125095 19 Transport Chairs Refer to the bottom of their arc. To properly tighten the caster journal system and guard against flutter, perform the...
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... toward the push handles. 2. Otherwise, injury or damage may not hold the Bariatric Transport on the top portion of the following steps: Transport Chairs 20 Part No.1125095 Before attempting to transfer in or out of the brake is tightened securely. If the transport chair is heard. 2. Adjusting Brake Handle NOTE...
... toward the push handles. 2. Otherwise, injury or damage may not hold the Bariatric Transport on the top portion of the following steps: Transport Chairs 20 Part No.1125095 Before attempting to transfer in or out of the brake is tightened securely. If the transport chair is heard. 2. Adjusting Brake Handle NOTE...