Invacare Deluxe Three-Position IH6065 User manual

Owner’s Operation and Maintenance Manual
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Invacare Mobile
Recliners
Three-Position Recliner
Model IH6074A
Deluxe Three-Position
Recliner Model IH6065 series
Clinical Recliner
Model IH6077A

Invacare Mobile Recliners 2Part No. 1141494
 WARNING
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, SERVICE MANUALS OR INSTRUCTION SHEETS
SUPPLIED WITH THIS PRODUCT OR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT. 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.
 ACCESSORIES WARNING
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.
NOTE:Updatedversionsofthismanualareavailableonwww.invacare.com.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part No. 1141494 3Invacare Mobile Recliners
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ............................................................... 4
LABEL LOCATION ............................................................................ 5
Models IH6074A, IH6065 series, and IH6077A ..................................................................................5
SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 6
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................... 7
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................... 8
Service Information....................................................................................................................................8
Operation Information..............................................................................................................................8
Weight Limitation.......................................................................................................................................9
Recline Option Operated by an Attendant..........................................................................................9
SECTION 2—SAFETY INSPECTION ................................................... 10
Safety Inspection Checklists...................................................................................................................10
SECTION 3—ASSEMBLY .................................................................. 12
Assembling the Recliner..........................................................................................................................12
Assembling Models IH6074A and IH6065 series..........................................................................12
Assembling Model IH6077A ..............................................................................................................13
SECTION 4—OPERATION ................................................................ 15
Reclining the Chair...................................................................................................................................15
Models IH6074A and IH6065 series................................................................................................15
Model IH6077A ....................................................................................................................................16
Positioning the Articulating Headrest..................................................................................................17
Locking/Unlocking the Rear Wheels....................................................................................................18
Installing/Storing the Tray.......................................................................................................................18
Model IH6074A ....................................................................................................................................18
Model IH6065A ....................................................................................................................................19
Model IH6077A ....................................................................................................................................19
Adjusting the Tray Position....................................................................................................................20

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Invacare Mobile Recliners 4Part No. 1141494
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 5— MAINTENANCE .......................................................... 21
Replacing the Back Cushion...................................................................................................................21
Model IH6074A and IH6065 series .................................................................................................21
Model IH6077A ....................................................................................................................................22
Replacing the Footrest Cushion............................................................................................................22
Replacing the Recline Mechanism Guard............................................................................................23
Replacing the Elbow Pads - Model IH6077A Only ...........................................................................24
Adjusting Gas Spring Recline Cylinder Assembly - Model IH6077A Only..................................24
Replacing the Release Handle and Cable Assembly - Model IH6077A Only .............................25
Replacing Position Lock Lever - Models H6074A and IH6065 Series Only ...............................26
Removing Position Lock Lever .........................................................................................................26
Installing Position Lock Lever............................................................................................................26
Replacing Casters .....................................................................................................................................27
Replacing Caster Assembly................................................................................................................27
Replacing Caster Wheels ...................................................................................................................27
Replacing Plunger Release Knob ...........................................................................................................28
Removing/Installing the Side Panel........................................................................................................28
Removing Side Panels ..............................................................................................................................28
Installing Side Panel..............................................................................................................................28
Replacing the Armrest Cushion............................................................................................................29
Removing Armrest Cushion..............................................................................................................29
Installing Armrest Cushion ................................................................................................................29
Cleaning the Upholstery .........................................................................................................................29
LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................... 32
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LABEL LOCATION
Part No. 1141494 5Invacare Mobile Recliners
LABEL LOCATION
Models IH6074A, IH6065 series, and IH6077A
DO NOT allow children to play on or operate the
recliner. The legrest falls down upon closing so
that a child could possibly be injured.
When unoccupied ensure the legrest is down.
Keep hands and feet clear of mechanism.
1143177 Rev. A - 4/25/06
DO NOT press
down or stand
on the footrest.
1143178 Rev. A - 4/25/06
NOTE:ModelIH6074Ashown.IH6065seriesand
IH6077Alabelsareinthesamelocations.

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.
 WARNING
INVACARE MOBILE RECLINER TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS
Invacare recommends that Mobile Recliner users NOT be transported in vehicles of
any kind while in recliners. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has
not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a Mobile
Recliner, in a moving vehicle of any type.
Invacare Mobile Recliners have not been designed and/or tested for seating surfaces
or vehicle chairs for occupant use within any type of vehicle.
It is Invacare’s position that users of Mobile Recliners should be transferred into
appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints
made available by the auto industry. To date, Invacare does not have, nor do we
have any say, in the recommendation of the manufacture of Mobile Recliner
transportation systems.
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance MUST be performed only by qualified personnel.
Invacare Mobile Recliners should be regularly inspected for worn/damaged
mechanism guards. Chairs with damaged guards MUST be removed from service
and repaired.
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.

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
Part No. 1141494 7Invacare Mobile Recliners
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
PHYSICAL
DIMENSIONS
MODEL NO.
IH6074A
MODEL NO.
IH6065 SERIES
MODEL NO.
IH8077A
OVERALL HEIGHT: 47 inches 46 inches 49 inches
OVERALL WIDTH: 24 inches 27½ inches 30¾ inches
OVERALL DEPTH UPRIGHT: 40 inches 41 inches 38 inches
OVERALL DEPTH RECLINE: 76 inches 78 inches 74 inches
SEAT WIDTH:
19 inches
Petite: 16¾ inches
Adult: 18¾ inches
Wide: 22¾ inches
Drop Arm: 18¾ inches 31 inches
SEAT DEPTH: 19½ inches 19¾ inches 19½ inches
SEAT-TO-BACK HEIGHT: 32 inches 32 inches 32 inches
SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT: 21-1/2 inches 21 inches 22 inches
SEAT ANGLE RANGE: 13° - 38° 11° - 38° 14° - 35°
BACK ANGLE RANGE: 28° - 54° 29° - 55° 29° - 77°
OVERALL TRAY LENGTH
AND WIDTH: 25½ x 15 inches 25½ x 15 inches 10 x 19 inches
WEIGHT LIMITATION:
250 lbs
Petite, Adult, and
Drop Arm: 250 lbs
Wide: 400 lbs 250 lbs
PRODUCT WEIGHT: 73 lbs 86 lbs 89 lbs
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 86 lbs 105 lbs 105 lbs

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Invacare Mobile Recliners 8Part No. 1141494
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
 WARNING
SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe
operation and use of this product.
Service Information
Afterthefirstsixmonthsofoperation,inspectallpivotpointsandfastenersforwear.If
themetalisworn,thepartsMUSTbereplaced.Makethisinspectioneverysixmonths
thereafter.
Regularmaintenanceofthemobilereclinerandaccessoriesisnecessarytoassureproper
operation.
Operation Information
Checkallpartsforshippingdamage.Incaseofdamage,DONOTuse.ContactCarrier/
Dealerforfurtherinstructions.
ALWAYSkeephandsandfingersclearofmovingpartstoavoidinjury.
DONOTusenearanopenflameorheatsource,asallupholsterymaterials,eventhough
treatedwithflameretardant,canignitewhenexposedtoopenflame.
RearcasterwheelsMUSTbelockedduringusertransfertoorfromreclinerandwhile
tiltingand/orrecliningorinclining(sittingup).
Ensurethatcastersarefreeofdebris.
Castersandaxleboltsrequireinspectioneverysixmonthstocheckfortightnessandwear.
DONOTenterorexitthereclinerwhenfootrestiselevated.
DONOTsitonthefootrestwhenreclinerisextended.Thereclinerwilltipandbodily
injurymayoccur.
DONOTpushorpullfootresttopositiontherecliner.
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thefootreststowardstheoutsideofthe
wheelchair.
DONOTplacehandsorfeetintoanyopeningswhenadjustingtherecliner.Attendantor
careprovidershouldalwaysverifyplacementofuser’shandsandfeetpriortoadjusting
therecliner.Failuretodosomayresultinseriousbodilyinjury.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No. 1141494 9Invacare Mobile Recliners
Operationofreclinerwithmissingorbrokenfootrestorreclinemechanismguardsmay
resultinbodilyinjury.Periodicinspectionofthefootrestguardandreclinemechanism
guardMUSTbemadefourtimesayear.Torn,crackedorotherwisedamagedguards
MUSTbereplacedpriortouse.ReclinerMUSTberemovedfromserviceuntil
replacementguardsareinstalled.
DONOTliftthereclinerbythefootrest.Liftingbymeansofthefootrestmayresultin
injurytotheuserand/ordamagetotherecliner.
DONOTattempttostopthereclinerwiththewheellocks,whileinmotion.Wheellocks
arenotbrakes.
Beforeattemptingtotransferinoroutoftherecliner,everyprecautionshouldbetakento
reducethegapdistance.Turnthereclinertowardtheobjectyouaretransferringonto.When
transferringtoandfromtherecliner,ALWAYSengagebothwheellocks.SpecialcareMUST
BEtakenwithpeoplethathavephysicallimitationswhichmayrequireanassistant.
DONOTtraverse,climborgodownrampsorslopesgreaterthan9°.
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.
Weight Limitation
TheweightlimitationforInvacareMobileReclinersis250lbs(113.6kg).Theweight
limitationformodelIH6065WDWideReclineris400lbs(181.44kg).
ThetrayformodelsIH6074A,IH6065A,andIH6077Ahasaweightlimitationof40lbs
(18.2kg).
Recline Option Operated by an Attendant
Testthereclinefeatureofthereclinerfirstwithoutanoccupanttoensurethegascylinder
isoperational.DONOToperatethereclineoptionifthegascylinderisnotoperational.
ALWAYSmakesurethatthereclinerisstablebeforeusingthereclineoption.
Makesurethepatientisproperlypositionedinthereclinerbeforerecliningorinclining
tomaintainmaximumstabilityandsafety.
Whenreturningtheoccupantofthereclinertothefulluprightposition,morebodystrength
willberequiredforapproximatelythelasttwentydegreesofincline(sittingup).Makesure
touseproperbodymechanics(useyourlegs)orseekassistancetoavoidinjury.
Physicallimitationsofauserandlargeroccupantsofthereclinercanpresentconditions
thatcaninjuretheassistant.Whenindoubt,assurethatadditionalassistantsarepresent
beforeoperatingthereclinefeature.

SECTION 2—SAFETY INSPECTION
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SECTION 2—SAFETY INSPECTION
NOTE:Everysixmonthsorasnecessarytakeyourreclinertoaqualifieddealerforathorough
inspectionandservicing.Regularcleaningwillreveallooseorwornpartsandenhancethesmooth
operationofyourrecliner.Tooperateproperlyandsafely,yourreclinermustbecaredfor
appropriatelyasanyothervehicle.Routinemaintenancewillextendthelifeandefficiencyofyour
recliner.
Safety Inspection Checklists
CAUTION
As with any transport device, casters should be checked periodically for cracks and
wear and should be replaced as necessary.
Initialadjustmentsshouldbemadetosuityourpersonalbodystructureneedsand
preference.Thereafterfollowthesemaintenanceprocedures:
Inspect/Adjust Initially
❑Ensurethatthereclinerrollsstraight(noexcessivedragorpulltooneside).
❑Ensureseat,backand/orarmrestupholsteryhavenoripsanddonotsag.Replaceif
necessary.
❑Ensurethattheseatupholsteryisfastenedtotheseatframe.
❑Cleanseatupholsteryandarmrests.
❑Inspectcasterassemblytoensureithaspropertensionwhencasterisspun.Caster
shouldcometoagradualstop.
❑Loosen/tightencasterlocknutifwheelwobblesnoticeablyorbindstoastop.
❑Ensurethatthecasterassemblyisfreefromdebris.
❑Inspectforanyloosehardwareontherecliner.
❑Checkthatalllabelsarepresentandlegible.Replaceifnecessary.
❑FORIH6077AONLY‐ Ensurethatthetriggerreleasecablescompletelyreleaseandthe
handlesreturnwhenreleased.
❑FORIH6077AONLY‐Inspectthegascylindersforleakingoil.
Inspect/Adjust Weekly
❑Ensurethattheseatupholsteryisfastenedtotheseatframe.
❑Ensureseat,backand/orarmrestupholsteryhavenoripsanddonotsag.Replaceif
necessary.
❑Ensurethatthecasterassemblyisfreeofdebris.