Invacare 2218 Assembly instructions

Part No. 1114827 Rev A 1Telescoping I.V. Rod
TELESCOPING I.V. ROD (MODEL 2218)
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
Kit No. 1101760
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SAFETY SUMMARY
To ensure the safe installation and adjustment of the Telescoping I.V. Rod Kit,
these instructions UST be followed:
GENERAL WARNINGS
DO NOT install or use this equipment without first reading and understand-
ing this instruction sheet. If you are unable to understand the Warnings,
Cautions or Instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or techni-
cal personnel before attempting to install this equipment  otherwise, injury
or damage may occur.
DO NOT pull/push the wheelchair by the I.V. rod assembly. Injury to the
assistant/occupant and/or damage to the I.V. rod assembly may occur.
DO NOT place any objects on the I.V. rod assembly other than those
determined by a healthcare professional.
INSTALLATION WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all
attaching hardware is securely tightened  otherwise injury or damage may
result.
This kit contains the following items:
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
Telescoping I.V. Rod 1
Hex Screw 1
Large Lockn t 1
Pan Head Screw 1
Small Lockn t 1
I. V. Rod Mo nting Bracket 1
Spacer 1
Insert* 1
NOTE: The I.V. Rod can be insta ed to either the right or eft side of the whee chair. The right side
insta ation is shown in a figures. The eft side insta s in a simi ar manner.
*NOTE: The Insert is on y used with whee chairs that have 7/8 inch diameter rear step tubes.

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Telescoping I.V. Rod 2Part No. 1114827 Rev A
INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING I.V. ROD (FIGURE 1)
1. Determine the side of the wheelchair to which the I.V. Rod is to be mounted.
2. If installed, remove rear anti tippers. Refer to the owners manual supplied with the wheelchair.
WARNING
If rear anti-tippers are used on the wheelchair, DO NOT block the attachment hole
in the bottom of the step tube (DETAIL A of FIGURE 1) with the insert and/or the
mounting bracket. Otherwise, anti-tippers will not reinstall correctly and injury or
damage may occur.
3. Determine whether the insert is required by measuring the outer diameter of the rear
step tube.
4. On the side determined in STEP 1, Perform one (1) of the following:
A. INSERT REQUIRED - Install the insert onto the rear step tube. Ensure the insert
is rotated so the slit is positioned as shown in DETAIL B of FIGURE 1.
B. NO INSERT REQUIRED- Proceed to STEP 5.
5. Install the I.V. Rod mounting bracket onto the step tube as shown in FIGURE 1.
6. Loosely install the hex screw, spacer and large locknut to secure the I.V. rod mounting
bracket to the step tube.
NOTE: Ensure the I.V. rod is positioned on the inside of the whee chair frame.
7. Open the handle clamp far enough to slide over the hand grip.
8. Perform one (1) of the following to position the handle clamp on the hand grip:
A. VINYL HAND GRIPS - Position the handle clamp in front of the first finger divider
on the hand grip as shown in DETAIL C of FIGURE 1. Ensure handle clamp is
positioned completely on hand grip.
B. FOA HAND GRIPS - Position the handle clamp towards the front of the hori
zontal portion of the hand grip as shown in DETAIL C of FIGURE 1.
9. Squeeze clamp closed around the hand grip.
10. Reinstall the pan head screw and locknut to secure the handle clamp to the hand grip.
11. Securely tighten all hardware.
12. Install rear anti tippers. Refer to the owners manual supplied with the wheelchair.
13. Adjust the height of the telescoping I.V. rod. Refer to ADJUSTING THE I.V. ROD
HEIGHT in this instruction sheet.
ADJUSTING THE I.V. ROD HEIGHT (FIGURE 1)
1. Loosen the adjustment knob.
2. Adjust I.V. rod to desired height.
3. Securely tighten adjustment knob.
INSERT REQUIRED
YES NO
7/8 INCH DIAMETER 1 INCH DIAMETER
REAR STEP TUBE REAR STEP TUBE

Part No. 1114827 Rev A 3Telescoping I.V. Rod
Rear Step
Tube
Anti-tipper Attachment Hole
DETAIL A - BOTTOM VIEW OF
WHEELCHAIR
Telescoping I.V. Rod
I.V. Rod
Mounting
Bracket
Hex
Scre
Spacer Insert *
Rear Step
Tube
Large Locknut
Handle
Clamp
Pan Head Scre
Shipping
Scre
Small Locknut
Hand Grip
Adjustment
Knob
DETAIL B -
INSERT INSTALLATION
REAR VIEW
Slit
(Approximately 45° from Bottom)
Insert
DETAIL C - POSITIONING
HANDLE CLAMP
First Finger
Divider
Hand Grip
FRONT
Position Handle Clamp HERE
FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING I.V. ROD / ADJUSTING THE
I.V. ROD HEIGHT
Rear Step
Tube
Rear Step
Tube
VINYL HAND GRIP
FOAM HAND GRIP
Hand Grip
FRONT
Position Handle Clamp HERE
*NOTE: The Insert is on y used with whee chairs
that have 7/8 inch diameter rear step tubes.

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Part No. 1114827 Rev A - 04/03