Invacare Invacare Transport Manual

Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual
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Transport Chairs
Invacare Transport
Lightweight Transport
Bariatric Transport
Lite Transport

Transport Chairs 2Part No.1125095
 WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND
UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND
THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR
DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL MUST
BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
 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.1125095 3Transport Chairs
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................................ 4
LABEL LOCATIONS ........................................................................................... 5
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................................... 6
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................................... 7
Operating Information ..........................................................................................................................................................7
Weight Training......................................................................................................................................................................8
Weight Limitation ..................................................................................................................................................................8
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING ....................................................................... 9
Safety/Handling of Transport Chairs .................................................................................................................................9
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION ................................................................... 13
Safety Inspection Checklists.............................................................................................................................................. 13
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................14
Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS ........................................................................ 16
Installing Swingaway Footrest Assembly........................................................................................................................ 16
Adjusting Footplate Height ............................................................................................................................................... 16
SECTION 5—BACK .......................................................................................... 17
Unfolding/Folding the Fold-Down Back ......................................................................................................................... 17
Replacing Back Upholstery................................................................................................................................................ 17
Replacing Seat Upholstery................................................................................................................................................. 17
SECTION 6—REAR WHEELS ............................................................................. 18
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels .................................................................................................................................... 18
SECTION 7—CASTERS ..................................................................................... 19
Replacing/Adjusting Front Forks...................................................................................................................................... 19
Replacing Front 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

SPECIAL NOTES
Transport Chairs 4Part No.1125095
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.
TRANSPORT CHAIR USER
As a manufacturer of transport chairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of transport
chairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of transport chair
to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable
of making such a selection.
TRANSPORT CHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAP
Transport chair users should not be transported in vehicles of any kind while in transport chairs.
As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for
transportation of a user while in a transport chair, in a moving vehicle of any type.
It is Invacare’s position that users of transport chairs should be transferred into appropriate seat-
ing in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the seat positioning strap made available by
the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any chair transportation systems.
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,
minor injury or both.

LABEL LOCATIONS
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LABEL LOCATIONS
NO TRANSPORT CHAIR HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR USE AS A
SEATING SURFACE WITHIN A MOTOR VEHICLE. THIS LABEL IS FOR
INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. LIABILITY ISSUES WERE NOT
CONSIDERED IN THE ATTACHMENT OF THIS LABEL.
AUCUNE CHAISE ROULANTE N'A ETE APPROUVEE POUR UTILISATION COMME
SIEGE DANS UN VEHICULE MOTORISE. CETTE ETIQUETTE EST POUR INFORMATION
UNIQUEMENT. LES QUESTIONS DE 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
View From
Back of Chair
NOTE:Thislabelis
onlyontheLite
transport.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The wheel locks on this transport chair 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.
P/N 1143193 REV A
Invacare Transport, Lightweight
Transport, and Lite Transport
NOTE:TheLightweighttransportisshownasanexample.
Unlessindicatedonthispage,labellocationsandwordingare
thesamefortheInvacaretransportandtheLitetransport
Bariatric Transport

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
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TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
Invacare Transport
(TRAN17 FR,
TRAN19FR)
Lightweight
Transport
(LTTB17FR,
LTTR19FR,
LTT1319FR)
Bariatric
Transport
(TRHD22FR)
Lite Transport
(ALR19HBFR,
ALB19HBFR)
SEAT WIDTH (BETWEEN
ARMS) 141/2and 161/2inches 141/2and 161/2
inches
22 inches 17 inches
SEAT DEPTH 16 inches 16 inches 18 inches 16 inches
OVERALL WIDTH 21 to 23 inches 21 to 23 inches 28 inches 231/2inches
OVERALL DEPTH (WITH-
OUT RIGGINGS) 241/4inches 241/4inches 29 inches 28 inches
SEAT-TO-FLOOR 191/2inches 191/2inches 191/2inches 191/2i inches
BACK STYLE Fold-down Fold-down Fold-down Fold-down
BACK HEIGHT 18 inches 16 inches 19 inches 17 inches
ARM STYLES Permanent Permanent Removable Permanent
FRONT RIGGINGS Swingaway footrest Swingaway foot-
rest
Swingaway footrest Swingaway footrest
REAR AXLE Permanent Permanent Permanent Permanent
REAR WHEELS 8 X 1 inch 8 X 1 inch 121/2X 21/4inch 12 X 13/4inch
WHEEL LOCKS Push to lock Push to lock Push to lock Push to lock
HAND BRAKES N/A N/A Push down to lock,
pull up to stop
Push down to lock, pull
up to stop
CASTER SIZE 8 X 1 inch (Standard) 8 X 1 inch (Stan-
dard)
8 X 1 inch (Stan-
dard)
8 X 1 inch (Standard)
UPHOLSTERY Black Nylon Black Nylon Black Nylon Black Nylon
WEIGHT (APPROXIMATE) 26 lbs (without front
riggings)
19 lbs (without
front riggings)
41 lbs (without front
riggings)
19 lbs (without front
riggings)
SHIPPING WEIGHT
(APPROXIMATE)
30 lbs (without front
riggings)
26 lbs (without
front riggings)
45 lbs (without front
riggings)
26 lbs (without front
riggings)
WEIGHT LIMITATION 250 lbs 250 lbs 400 lbs 250 lbs

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.
Operating Information
Todetermineandestablishyourparticularsafetylimits,practicebending,reachingandtransferring
activitiesinseveralcombinationsinthepresenceofaqualifiedhealthprofessionalbeforeattempting
activeuseofthetransportchair.
Makesurethebackislockedsecurelybeforeusingthistransportchair.
ALWAYScheckhandgripsforloosenessbeforeusingthetransportchair.Iflooseand/orworn,replace
immediately.
Iftransportchairisexposedtoextremetemperature(above100°Forbelow32°F),highhumidityand/or
becomeswet,priortouse,ensurehandgripsDONOTtwistonthetransportchairhandle‐otherwise
damageorinjurymayoccur.
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
transportchairtotipover.
DONOTshiftyourweightorsittingpositiontowardthedirectionyouarereachingasthetransport
chairmaytipover.
DONOTtiltthetransportchairwithoutassistance.
DONOTuseanescalatortomoveatransportchairbetweenfloors.Seriousbodilyinjurymayoccur.
NEVERleaveanunoccupiedtransportchaironanincline.
DONOTattempttostopamovingtransportchairwithwheellocks.Wheellocksarenotbrakes.
Invacarerecommendsthatanon‐foldingdevicebeinstalledtokeepthetransportchairfrombeing
foldedwhenleftunoccupiedinapublicplace.
Beforeattemptingtotransferinoroutofthetransportchair,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transportchair,ALWAYSengagebothwheellocks.Ifthetransportchairisequipped
withhandbrakes,ALWAYSlockbothhandbrakesbeforetransferringtoandfromthetransportchair.
DONOTsitortransferintothetransportchairunlessitisfullyopen.
DONOToperateonroads,streetsorhighways.
DONOTclimb,goupordownrampsortraverseslopesgreaterthan9degrees.
DONOTattempttomoveupordownaninclinewithawater,iceoroilfilm.
DONOTattempttorideovercurbsorobstacles.Doingsomaycauseyourtransportchairtotipover
andcausebodilyharmordamagetothetransportchair.
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.
DONOTovertightenhardwareattachingtotheframe.Thiscouldcausedamagetotheframetubing.

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ALWAYSkeephandsandfingersclearofmovingpartstoavoidinjury.
DONOTstandonthefootplates.Whengettinginoroutofthetransportchair,makesurethatthe
footplatesareintheupwardpositionorswingthefootresttowardstheoutsideofthetransportchair.
DONOTattempttoliftthetransportchairbyanyremovable(detachable)parts.Liftingbymeansof
anyremovable(detachable)partsofatransportchairmayresultininjurytotheuserordamagetothe
transportchair.
DONOTstandontheframeofthetransportchair.
Weight Training
Invacaredoesnotrecommendtheuseofitstransportchairsasaweighttrainingapparatus.Invacare
transportchairshavenotbeendesignedortestedasaseatforanykindofweighttraining.Ifoccupant
usessaidtransportchairasaweighttrainingapparatus,Invacareshallnotbeliableforbodilyinjury
andthewarrantywillbevoid.
Weight Limitation
Thefollowing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

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING
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SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING
Safety/Handling of Transport Chairs
Safetyandhandlingofthetransportchairrequiresthecloseattentionofthetransportchair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
transportchair.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transportchair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
followed.Techniquesinthismanualareastartingpointforthenewtransportchairuserandassistantwithsafetyasthe
mostimportantconsiderationforall.
Stability and Balance
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.1.
Toassurestabilityandproperoperationofyourtransportchair,youmustatalltimesmaintainproperbalance.Your
transportchair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transportchair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transportchair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transportchair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transportchairownertoreach,
bendandtransferinandoutofthetransportchair.These
movementswillcauseachangetothenormalbalance,the
centerofgravity,andtheweightdistributionofthe
transportchair.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transportchair.
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. FIGURE 2.1 Stability and Balance
Coping with Everyday Obstacles
Copingwiththeirritationofeverydayobstaclescanbealleviatedsomewhatbylearninghowtomanageyourtransport
chair.Keepinmindyourcenterofgravitytomaintainstabilityandbalance.
A Note to Transport Chair Assistants
Whenassistancetothetransportchairuserisrequired,remembertousegoodbodymechanics.Keepyourbackstraightand
bendyourkneeswhenevertippingthetransportchairortraversingcurbs,orotherimpediments.
Center of
Gravity

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 WARNING
DO NOT attempt to lift the transport chair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by
means of any removable (detachable) parts of a transport chair may result in injury to the user
or damage to the transport chair.
Always verify that hand grips on the rear cane are secure prior to use when an assistant is used to
propel or lift the chair. Check for any signs of looseness or deterioration and if found, contact a
qualified technician. DO NOT attempt to move the transport chair by pulling on the hand grips if
they are found to be unsecure or have deteriorated.
Also,beawareofdetachablepartssuchasarmrestsorlegrests.ThesemustNEVERbeusedtomovethetransportchairor
asliftingsupports,astheymaybeinadvertentlyreleased,resultinginpossibleinjurytotheuserand/orassistant(s).
Whenlearninganewassistancetechnique,haveanexperiencedassistanthelpyoubeforeattemptingitalone.
Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.2.
Positionthefrontcasterssothattheyareextendedasfarforwardaspossibleandlockthehandbrakes.
 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.
FIGURE 2.2 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward
Reaching, Leaning Backwards
 WARNING
DO NOT lean over the top of the back uphol-
stery. This will change your center of gravity
and may cause you to tip over.
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.3.
Positiontransportchair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 2.3 Reaching, Leaning Backwards

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING
Part No.1125095 11 Transport Chairs
Tipping
 WARNING
DO NOT tip the transport chair without assistance.
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.4.
Whentippingthetransportchair,anassistantshouldgraspthebackofthetransportchaironanon‐removable
(non‐detachable)part.Informthetransportchairoccupantbeforetippingthetransportchair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transportchair,usethefollowingmethodtotacklecurbs,shortstairs,etc.
Placeafootonthesteptubeandbegintotiltthetransportchair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.
 WARNING
When lowering the front casters of the trans-
port chair, DO NOT let the transport chair
drop the last few inches to the ground. This
could result in injury to the occupant and/or
damage to the transport chair.
Rollthetransportchairforwardandslowlylowerthefront
ofthetransportchairinonecontinuousmovementontothe
sidewalk.Pushthetransportchairforwarduntiltherear
wheelsrollupandoverthecurb. FIGURE 2.4 Tipping
Stairways
 WARNING
DO NOT attempt to lift a transport chair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting
by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a transport chair may result in injury to the
user or damage to the transport chair.
Always verify that hand grips on the rear cane are secure prior to use when an assistant is used to
propel or lift the chair. Check for any signs of looseness or deterioration and if found, contact a
qualified technician. DO NOT attempt to move the transport chair by pulling on the hand grips if
they are found to be unsecure or have deteriorated.
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied transport chair up or down
the stairs. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the user be removed from the transport chair
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.
FollowthisprocedureformovingthetransportchairbetweenfloorswhenanelevatorisNOTavailable:
1. Afterthetransportchairhasbeentiltedbacktothebalancepoint,oneassistant(intherear)backsthetransportchairup
againstthefirststep,whilesecurelygraspinganon‐removable(non‐detachable)partofthetransportchairforleverage.
2. Thesecondassistant,withafirmholdonanon‐detachablepartoftheframework,liftsthetransportchairupandover
thestairandsteadiesthetransportchairasthefirstassistantplacesonefootonthenextstairandrepeatsSTEP1.
3. Thetransportchairshouldnotbelowereduntilthelaststairhasbeennegotiatedandthetransportchairhasbeenrolled
awayfromthestairway.
Step Tube

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING
Transport Chairs 12 Part No.1125095
 WARNING
DO NOT use an escalator to move a transport chair between floors. Serious bodily injury may
occur.
Folding and Unfolding Transport Chair
Unfolding
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.5.
1. Openthetransportchairbygraspingthepushhandle
ofthetransportchairclosesttoyou.
2. Tiltthetransportchairtowardyou(raisingtheopposite
wheelandcasterofftheground/floor).
3. Pushdownwardonthetopoftheseatrailclosesttoyou
wheretheseatupholsteryisattacheduntilthetransport
chairisfullyopen.
FIGURE 2.5 Unfolding
Folding
 WARNING
ALWAYS use the straps on the seat rails when folding the transport chair. Otherwise, hands and
fingers may become pinched between the seat rail and the armrest and injury may occur.
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.6.
1. Swingthefootrest/legrestinlockedpositiontothefront
ofthetransportchair.
2. Pivotthefootplatesupwardtoverticalposition.
3. Graspthetwostrapsontheseatrailsandpullupto
beginclosingthetransportchair.
4. Continuetoclosethetransportchairbygraspingthe
armrestfurthestfromyouandpullingthearmrest
towardyou. FIGURE 2.6 Folding

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION
Part No.1125095 13 Transport Chairs
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION
NOTE:Everysixmonthstakeyourtransportchair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transportchair.Tooperateproperlyandsafely,yourtransport
chairmustbecaredforjustlikeanyothervehicle.Routinemaintenancewillextendthelifeandefficiencyofyourtransportchair.
Safety Inspection Checklists
Initialadjustmentsshouldbemadetosuityourpersonalbodystructureandpreference.Thereafterfollowthese
maintenanceprocedures:
Inspect/Adjust Initially
❑Ensuretransportchairrollsstraight(noexcessivedragorpulltooneside).
❑Inspectseatandbackupholsteryforripsorsagging.
❑Inspectbackcanehandgripsforwear,looseness,and/ordeterioration.
❑Inspectforanylooseorbrokenhardwareonthetransportchair.
❑Ensurethatthereisnoexcessivesidemovementorbindingwhentherearwheelsareliftedandspun.
❑Inspectforcracked,brokenorloosespokes.
❑Ensurethewheel/forkassemblyhaspropertensionwhenthecasterisspun.Thecastershouldcometoagradualstop.
❑Loosen/tightenthelocknutifthewheelwobblesnoticeablyorbindstoastop.
❑Ensurethewheelbearingsarecleanandfreeofmoisture.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and
should be replaced.
❑Inspectthetiresforflatspotsandwear.
❑EnsurethehandbrakesDONOTinterferewiththetireswhenrolling.
❑Ensurethehandbrakepivotpointsarefreeofwearandlooseness.
❑Ensurethehandbrakesareeasytoengage.
❑Cleanupholsteryandarmrests.
Inspect/Adjust Weekly
❑Ensurethetransportchairrollsstraight(noexcessivedragorpulltooneside).
❑Inspectforcracked,brokenorloosespokes.
❑Ensurethewheel/forkassemblyhaspropertensionwhencasterisspun.Thecastershouldcometoagradualstop.
❑Ensurethehandbrakesdonotinterferewithtireswhenrolling.
❑Ensurethehandbrakepivotpointsarefreeofwearandlooseness.
Inspect/Adjust Monthly
❑Inspectforanylooseorbrokenhardwareonthetransportchair.
❑Inspectbackcanehandgripsforwear,looseness,and/ordeterioration.
❑Loosen/tightenthelocknutifthewheelwobblesnoticeablyorbindstoastop.
❑Ensurethewheelbearingsarecleanandfreeofmoisture.

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION
Transport Chairs 14 Part No.1125095
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and
should be replaced.
❑Ensurethehandbrakesdonotinterferewiththetireswhenrolling.
Inspect/Adjust Periodically
❑Ensurethetransportchairrollsstraight(noexcessivedragorpulltooneside).
❑Inspecttheseatandthebackupholsteryforripsorsagging.
❑Ensurethatthereisnoexcessivesidemovementorbindingwhentherearwheelsareliftedandspun.
❑Ensurethewheelbearingsarecleanandfreeofmoisture.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and
should be replaced.
❑Ensurethatcastersarefreeofdebris.
❑Inspectthetiresforflatspotsandwear.
❑Ensurethehandbrakesareeasytoengage.
❑Cleantheupholsteryandarmrests.
❑Checkthatalllabelsarepresentandlegible.Replaceifnecessary.
Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Maintenance Safety Precautions
 WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is
tightened securely. Otherwise, injury or damage can result.
CAUTION
DO NOT overtighten thehardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to the
frame tubing.
Chair
Veers
Left/Right
Sluggish Turn
or Performance
Casters
Flutter
Squeaks
and
Rattles
Looseness
in
Chair
Chair 3
Wheels
Solutions
XXXXX
Check for loose fork stem nuts and
bolts.
XX
Check that both casters contact
the ground at the same time.

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION
Part No.1125095 15 Transport Chairs
Suggested Maintenance Procedures
1. Beforeusing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properadjustment.
2. Periodicallycheckthewheelsandtiresforcracksandwear.Haveaqualifiedtechnicianreplaceifdamaged.
3. Periodicallyadjustthewheellocksincorrelationtotirewear.RefertoAdjustingWheelLockonpage 21.
4. Periodicallycheckthefrontcasterandtherearwheelhubstomakesuretheyarecleanandfreeofcracks.
 WARNING
When cleaning the rear cane or hand grip areas, use only a clean towel lightly dampened with
cool water. Verify that grips are dry prior to use. The use of soap or ammonia based cleaning
solutions will result in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly. Failure to observe this warn-
ing could result in injury to the user or bystanders.
5. Handgripsshouldbecheckedmonthlyforwear/looseness.Cleanifdesired.
6. Checktheupholsteryforsagging,ripsortears.

SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS
Transport Chairs 16 Part No.1125095
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 result.
Installing Swingaway Footrest Assembly
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 4.1.
1. Turnthefootresttotheside(openfootplateis
perpendiculartotransportchair).
2. Installthehingeplatesonthefootrestontothehinge
pinsonthetransportchairframe.
3. Pushthefootresttowardstheinsideofthetransport
chairuntilitlocksintoplace.
NOTE:Thefootplatewillbeontheinsideofthetransportchair
whenlockedinplace.
4. Repeatthisprocedurefortheotherfootrestassembly.
5. Toreleasethefootrest,pushthefootrestreleaselever
inward,rotatethefootrestoutward. FIGURE 4.1 Installing Swingaway Footrest Assembly
Adjusting Footplate Height
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 4.2.
1. Removetheswingawayfootrestassembly.RefertoInstallingSwingawayFootrestAssemblyonpage 16.
NOTE:Laytheassemblyonaflatsurfacetosimplifythisprocedure.
2. Loosen,butDONOTremove,thefootplatemountingboltuntilthefootplateassemblymovesfreely.
3. Repositionthefootplateassemblytothedesiredheight.
4. Securelytightenthefootplatemountingbolt.
5. Repeatthisprocedurefortheotherfootrest,ifnecessary.
6. Reinstalltheswingawayfootrestassembly.RefertoInstallingSwingawayFootrestAssemblyonpage 16.
FIGURE 4.2 Adjusting Footplate Height
Footrest Release
Lever
Hinge Pins
Hinge
Plates
Swingaway
Footrest
Assembly
Footplate
Mounting Bolt
Footplate Assembly
Upper Footrest
Support

SECTION 5—BACK
Part No.1125095 17 Transport Chairs
SECTION 5—BACK
 WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is
tightened securely. Otherwise, injury or damage could result.
Unfolding/Folding the Fold-Down Back
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoDetail“A”inFIGURE 5.1.
Folding
1. Disengagethereleasemechanismonthebackcanes.
2. Pullthehandlesdown.
Unfolding
 WARNING
When unfolding the back, ensure all
occupant's and/or assistant’s body parts are
away from the folding mechanism. Otherwise,
pinching and injury may occur.
Make sure the release levers are securely locked
in place before using the transport chair.
1. Pulluponthetwobackcanesuntiltherelease
mechanismslockinplace.
NOTE:Therewillbeanaudibleclick.
2. Pullonthehandlestomakesurethebackislockedin
place.
Replacing Back Upholstery
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoDetail“B”inFIGURE 5.1.
1. Removethescrewsandwashersthatsecuretheexisting
backupholsterytothebackcanes.
2. Positionnewbackupholsteryonbackcanes.
3. Securelytightenthenewbackupholsterytotheback
caneswiththescrewsandwashers.
Replacing Seat Upholstery
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoDetail“C”inFIGURE 5.1.
1. Removethescrewsthatsecuretheexistingseat
upholsterytothecrossbraces.
2. Removetheexistingseatupholsteryfromthe
crossbraces.
3. InstallthenewseatupholsterybyreversingSTEPS1‐2
FIGURE 5.1 Unfolding/Folding the Fold-Down
Back/Replacing Back Upholstery/Replacing Seat Upholstery
Handle
Release
Mechanism
Back Cane
NOTE:Handleshown
fortheTransportandthe
LightweightTransport.
Screws
Back Upholstery
Washer
Washer
NOTE:BackupholsteryshownisfortheTransportandthe
LightweightTransport.TheLiteTransporthas10screwsand
washers.TheBariatricTransporthas16screwsandwashers.
Seat
Upholstery
Screws
NOTE:SeatupholsteryshownisfortheTransport,the
LightweightTransport,andtheLiteTransport.TheBariatric
Transporthas14screws.
DETAIL “A”
DETAIL “B”
DETAIL “C”

SECTION 6—REAR WHEELS
Transport Chairs 18 Part No.1125095
SECTION 6—REAR WHEELS
 WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is
tightened securely. Otherwise, injury or damage could result.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and
should be replaced.
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 6.1.
1. Removethedustcap(ifapplicable),hexscrewandlocknutthatsecuretherearwheelandaxlespacertothetransport
chair.
2. RepeatSTEP1fortheoppositerearwheel.
3. Toreinstalltherearwheelsontothetransportchair,reverseSTEPS1‐2.
NOTE:Makesuretheaxlespacerisbetweentherearwheelandthetransportchairframe.
FIGURE 6.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
Hex Screw
Rear Wheel
Axle Spacer
Axle Mounting
Hole
Locknut
NOTE:RearwheelshownforInvacareTransportandLightweightTransport.DustcapforBariatricTransport
andLiteTransportnotshown.

SECTION 7—CASTERS
Part No.1125095 19 Transport Chairs
SECTION 7—CASTERS
 WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is
tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and
should be replaced when necessary.
Replacing/Adjusting Front Forks
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 7.1.
Replacing
1. Removethecasterfromthefork.RefertoReplacingFrontCastersonpage 19.
2. Removethedustcover.
3. Removethelocknutandnylonwasherthatsecuretheforktothecasterheadtube.
4. Droptheforkoutofthecasterheadtube.
5. SlidethenewforkintothecasterheadtubeandreassemblebyreversingSTEPS1‐4.
6. Adjusttheforks.RefertoAdjustingonpage 19.
7. RepeatSTEPS1‐6fortheoppositefork,ifnecessary.
Adjusting
1. Removethedustcover.
A. Toproperlytightenthecasterjournalsystemand
guardagainstflutter,performthefollowingcheck:
B. Tipbackthetransportchairtofloor.
C. Simultaneouslypivotbothforksandcasterstothe
topoftheirarc.
D. Letthecastersdroptothebottomofthearc(wheels
shouldswingoncetoone‐side,thenimmediately
restinastraightdownwardposition).
E. Adjustthelocknutsaccordingtofreedomofthe
casterswing.
F. Testthetransportchairformaneuverability.
G. Readjustthelocknutsifnecessary,andrepeat
STEPS2‐3untilcorrect.
H. Snapthedustcoveroverthelocknutandstem.
Replacing Front Casters
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 7.1.
1. Removethehexscrew,washersandlocknutthatsecure
thefrontcastertothefork.
2. ReverseSTEP1toinstallthenewfrontcaster.
3. RepeatSTEPS1‐2fortheoppositefrontcaster. FIGURE 7.1 Replacing Front Casters
Hex Screw
Fork
Front Caster
Locknut
NOTE:Dust
capnotshown.
Caster Headtube
Front Caster
and Fork
Nylon Washer
Dust Cover
Locknut

SECTION 8—HAND BRAKES/WHEEL LOCKS
Transport Chairs 20 Part No.1125095
SECTION 8—HAND BRAKES/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 result.
DO NOT leave the Bariatric Transport on inclined surfaces. The wheel locks and hand brakes
may not hold the Bariatric Transport on inclined surfaces due to the transport chair’s increased
weight capacity.
Wheel locks are not brakes. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving transport chair with the wheel locks.
Before attempting to transfer in or out of the transport chair, 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 transport chair, ALWAYS engage both wheel locks. If the
transport chair is equipped with hand brakes, ALWAYS lock both hand brakes before transfer-
ring to and from the transport chair.
Locking/Unlocking/Using Hand Brakes
NOTE:TheseproceduresareapplicableonlytotheBariatricTransportandtheLiteTransport.
Locking Hand Brake
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 8.1.
1. Pushdownonthebottomportionofthebrakehandleuntilanaudibleclickisheard.
2. RefertoUnlockingHandBrakeonpage 20.
Unlocking Hand Brake
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 8.1.
1. Pulluponthetopportionofthebrakehandletorelease.
2. Releasethebrakehandle.
Using Hand Brake
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 8.1.
1. Pulluponthetopportionofthebrakehandlestoward
thepushhandles.
2. Dooneofthefollowing:
• Remainstationary‐Holdthebrakehandleup.
• Continuemobility‐Releasethebrakehandle.
FIGURE 8.1 Locking/Unlocking/Using Hand Brakes
Adjusting Hand Brakes
NOTE:ThisprocedureisapplicableonlytotheBariatricTransportandtheLiteTransport.
NOTE:Counterclockwise/clockwisedirectionsaredeterminedbystandingbehindthetransportchair(user’sposition).
Adjusting Brake Handle
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 8.2onpage21.
NOTE:Testthebrakehandle.Observehowthebrakeleverengagesthewheel.Ifthetensionofthebrakeistoolooseortootight,adjust
usingthefollowingsteps:
Locking Hand
Brake
Unlocking/Using Hand
Brake