Invacare Patriot User manual

DEALER: KEEP THIS MANUAL. THE PROCEDURES IN
THIS MANUAL MUST BE PERFORMED BY A INVACARE
DEALER ONLY.
FOURNISSEUR: CONSERVEZ CE MANUEL. LES
PROCÉDURES CONTENUES DANS CE MANUEL
DOIVENT ÊTRE EXÉCUTÉES PAR UN FOURNISSEUR
INVACARE SEULEMENT.
Service Manual - English
PATRIOT And PATRIOT SL
Manuel D'entretien - French Canadian
PATRIOT Et PATRIOT SL

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
SPECIAL NOTES
WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe
practices which could result in personal injury or property damage.
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 AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS
Invacare recommends that wheelchair users 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 appropri-
ate 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 wheel-
chair transportation systems.
AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME
DEALER, THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEATING
POSITIONING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY
THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.
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 TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY
OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR MUST BE
PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED INVACARE DEALER OR
QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SPECIAL NOTES................................................................................................................................... 2
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................. 4
PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES .......................................................................................... 5
OPERATING INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 5
PROCEDURE 2 - ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................... 7
ASSEMBLING THE WHEELCHAIR ....................................................................................................... 7
PROCEDURE 3 - ARMS ........................................................................................................................ 8
REMOVING/INSTALLING FRONT ARM SOCKET/SEAT GUIDE ............................................................ 8
PROCEDURE 4 - SEAT/BACK .............................................................................................................. 9
REPLACING REAR SEAT GUIDES ....................................................................................................... 9
ADJUSTING/REPLACING THE BACK CANES ...................................................................................... 9
REPLACING THE SECTOR BLOCK .................................................................................................. 10
ADJUSTING THE SEAT WIDTH .......................................................................................................... 11
PROCEDURE 5 - WHEELS ................................................................................................................. 13
REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS .................................................................................. 13
REPLACING SIX OR EIGHT-INCH CASTER/FORK ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 13
FRONT CASTER MOUNTING ADJUSTMENTS .................................................................................. 13
CONVERTING FROM TRAILING TO LEADING OR LEADING TO TRAILING CASTERS ..................... 14
REPOSITIONING/REPLACING CAM ................................................................................................... 14
REPLACING THE WHEEL LOCKS ..................................................................................................... 15
REPLACING THE HIGH MOUNT WHEEL LOCKS ............................................................................ 15
PROCEDURE 6 - PATRIOT ................................................................................................................. 16
REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR ARM SOCKET .................................................................................. 16
REPLACING ARMREST BRACKET .................................................................................................... 17
CONVERTING FROM SPACE SAVER TO CONVENTIONAL OR
CONVENTIONAL TO SPACE SAVER ............................................................................................. 17
REMOVING/INSTALLING AXLE BRACKET .......................................................................................... 18
CONVERTING FROM STANDARD AXLE TO AMPUTEE .................................................................... 19
CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT/SEAT-TO-FLOOR ANGLE .................................................... 19
PROCEDURE 7 - PATRIOT SL............................................................................................................ 31
REPLACING ARMREST ..................................................................................................................... 31
CONVERTING FROM STANDARD AXLE TO AMPUTEE .................................................................... 31
CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT .............................................................................................. 32
LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................... 36

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SPECIFICATIONS
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* 16x16-inch Seat Frame with packaging.
SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: All specifications are approximate.
PATRIOT/PATRIOT SL
Overall Width: 21-1/2 , 23-1/2 - 25-1/2, 27-1/2-inches
Overall Depth (w/ riggings): 43 or 45-inches
Seat Width: 14, 16, 17, 18, or 20-inches
Seat Depth: 16 or 18-inches
Seat-to-Floor (ADULT/HEMI): 15-1/2 to 19-1/2-inches - in 1-inch increments
BackStyle: Adjustable - in 1-inch increments
Back Height: 15-19-inches (Standard on both) and 20-inch (Optional Back
Cane - Patriot Only)
ArmStyles: Swing Back, Space Saver, Desk/Full Length and
Fixed/Adjustable Height (Desk Length, Swing Back,
Fixed Height Arms - Standard)
Front Riggings: Swingaway Footrests and Elevating Legrests
RearAxle: Permanent (Standard) and Quick-Release
Rear Wheels: 20, 22 and 24-inch Composite; Urethane,
Pneumatic or Pneumatic-Flat Free Insert -
(Standard - 24-inch Composite Urethane)
Handrims: Composite and Aluminum; Non-Projection and Projection
Standard - Composite Non-Projection
Wheel Locks: Toggle Lock - Push or Pull
Caster Size: 6 x 1-inch Urethane, 8 x 1-inch Urethane (Standard),
8 x 1-1/4-inch Pneumatic or Pneumatic-Flat Free Insert
Upholstery: U240 Black Nylon
Weight: Patriot - 29 lbs.
Patriot SL - 32.5 lbs.
ShippingWeight(Approx.): Patriot - 39.5 lbs. *
Patriot SL - 43 lbs. *
NOTE: The seat-to-floor heights are based on urethane tires. If wheelchair is equipped with pneumatic tires or pneu-
matic tires with flat free inserts., add 1/4-inch to the measurements listed above. All heights are approximate to +1/4-
inch due to tire wear and air pressure.

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GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Operating Information
OPERATING INFORMATION GENERAL WARNINGS
Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be performed while the
wheelchair is unoccupied.
DO NOT use the wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (P.S.I.). The recom-
mended tire pressure is listed on the side wall of the tire. DO NOT overinflate the tires.
Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm.
SPECIFIC WARNINGS - STABILITY
The back height, front caster position, seat-to-floor angle, position of the rear wheels,
correct anti-tippers as well as the end user's disability or end user's physical condition
and capabilities directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one (1)
or any combination of the eight (8) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability.
These adjustments MUST be performed by an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified
technician.
Seat-to-floor heights have specific positions depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel
position, front caster position and seat-to-floor angle. These adjustments MUST be per-
formed by an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified technician.
ANTI-TIPPERS
Anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to-floor angles and/or seat-to-floor heights.
Refer to the chart in INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS in PROCEDURE 7 of this
manual for correct usage and adjustment. If these requirements CANNOT be achieved,
DO NOT use the wheelchair. Contact Invacare Technical Support at 1-800-832-4707.
Any changes to the seat-to-floor angle or seat-to-floor height may require different
anti-tippers.
CHANGES: 4 5 6 *7 *7 N/A
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PROCEDURE
* NOTE: Refer to the Owner's Manual Part No. 1088909 for
these procedures.
NOTE: When changes to the left hand column occur, follow
across the chart and refer to the
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SPECIFIC WARNINGS - STABILITY (CONTINUED)
Seat-to-floor angle of 00 or 30: If so equipped, anti-tippers MUST be attached at all times.
Inasmuch as the anti-tippers are an option for 00 or 30 on this wheelchair (You may order
with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends using the anti-tippers
as a safeguard for the wheelchair user.
Seat-to-floor angle of 60: If changing the seat-to-floor angle to 60, anti-tippers MUST be
installed.
Seat-to-floor height (which includes seat-to-floor angle): If changing the seat-to-floor
height with or without a change to seat-to-floor angle, the correct anti-tippers MUST
be installed to maintain a 1-1/2 to 2-inch ground clearance.
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This Procedure Includes the Following:
Assembling the Wheelchair
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PROCEDURE 2ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLING THE WHEELCHAIR
(FIGURE 1)
1. Unfold the wheelchair. Refer to FOLDING AND UN-
FOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR in PROCEDURE
1of the Owner's Manual, part number 1088909.
2. If necessary, adjust the back height. Refer to ADJUST-
ING/REPLACING THE BACK CANES in PROCE-
DURE 4 of this manual.
3. If necessary, install the adjustable tension upholstery.
Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING ADJUSTABLE
TENSION UPHOLSTERY - PATRIOT ONLY in
PROCEDURE 5 of the Owner's Manual, part num-
ber 1088909.
4. If necessary, install the seat and/or chest positioning
straps. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING SEAT
POSITIONING STRAP or INSTALLING/REMOV-
ING CHEST POSITIONING STRAP in PROCE-
DURE5of the Owner's Manual, part number 1088909.
5. If necessary, convert standard axle to amputee. Re-
fer to CONVERTINGFROMSTANDARDAXLETO
AMPUTEE for Patriot in PROCEDURE 6 OR CON-
VERTING FROM STANDARD AXLE TO AMPU-
TEEfor Patriot SL in PROCEDURE7of this manual.
6. If necessary, adjust the seat-to-floor height and seat-
to-floor angle. Refer to CHANGING SEAT-TO-
FLOOR HEIGHT/SEAT-TO-FLOOR ANGLE in
PROCEDURE 6 for Patriot OR CHANGING SEAT-
TO-FLOOR HEIGHT in PROCEDURE 7 for Pa-
triot SL of this manual and THEN REPOSITIONING
CAM in PROCEDURE 5 of this manual.
7. If necessary, adjust the front caster height. Refer to
REPLACING SIX OR EIGHT-INCH CASTER/
FORK ASSEMBLY in PROCEDURE 5 of this
manual.
8. If necessary, install the anti-tippers. Refer to INSTALL-
ING/ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS in PROCE-
DURE7of the Owner's Manual, part number 1088909.
9. Install the front riggings. Refer to INSTALLING/RE-
MOVING SWINGAWAY FOOTREST or INSTALL-
ING/REMOVING ELEVATING LEGREST in PRO-
CEDURE 3 of the Owner's Manual, part number
1088909.
FIGURE 1 - ASSEMBLING THE WHEELCHAIR
Step 1, Procedure 1
Step 2, Procedure 4
Step 3, Procedure 5
Step 5, Procedure 6 or 7
Step 8, Procedure 7
Step 7, Procedure 5 Step 6, Procedure 6 or 7 and 5
Step 6, Procedure 6 or 7
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PROCEDURE 3 ARMS
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Removing/Installing Front Arm Socket/Seat Guide
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service
and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - other-
wise injury or damage may occur.
REMOVING/INSTALLING FRONT
ARM SOCKET/SEAT GUIDE
(FIGURE 1)
Removing
1. Remove the front armrest from the front arm socket/
seat guide. Refer to ADJUSTING/USING ARM-
REST in PROCEDURE 4 of the Owner's Manual,
part number 1088909.
2. Lift up on the crossbraces to remove the crossbraces
from the seat guides.
3. Remove the mounting screw and locknut that secure
the EXISTING front arm socket/seat guide to the
wheelchair frame.
4. Remove the EXISTING front arm socket/seat guide
from the wheelchair.
5. Repeat STEPS 1-4 for opposite side, if necessary.
6. Install the NEW front arm socket/seat guide onto the
wheelchair. Refer to INSTALLING FRONT ARM
SOCKET/SEAT GUIDE in this procedure of the
manual.
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FRONT ARM SOCKET/SEAT GUIDE
Installing
1. Install the NEW front arm socket/seat guide as shown
in FIGURE 1.
2. Install the EXISTING mounting screw through the front
arm socket/seat guide.
3. Install the locknut onto the mounting screw. Securely
tighten.
4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for opposite side, if necessary.
5. Pushdown on thecrossbracesto install thecrossbraces
into the seat guides.
6. Reinstall the front armrest into the front arm socket/
seat guide. Refer to ADJUSTING/USING ARM-
REST in PROCEDURE 4 of the Owner's Manual,
part number 1088909.
NOTE: Crossbraces NOT shown for clarity.
Mounting Screw
Locknut
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Replacing Rear Seat Guides
Adjusting/Replacing the Back Canes
Replacing the Sector Block
Adjusting the Seat Width
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and
BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hard-
ware is tightened securely - otherwise injury
or damage may occur.
REPLACING REAR SEAT GUIDES
(FIGURE 1)
1. Lift up on the crossbraces to remove crossbraces
from the seat guides.
2. Remove the mounting screw and locknut that secure
EXISTING rear seat guide to wheelchair frame.
3. Remove EXISTING rear seat guide from wheelchair.
4. Install the NEW rear seat guide onto the wheelchair
frame as shown in FIGURE 1.
5. Install the mounting screw through the NEW rear seat
guide and wheelchair frame.
6. Securely tighten the NEW rear seat guide to the wheel-
chair frame with the locknut.
7. Repeat STEPS 2-6 for opposite side, if necessary.
8. Pushdown on thecrossbraces to install thecrossbraces
into the seat guides. Wiggle the crossbraces to en-
sure they are secured in the seat guides.
FIGURE 1 - REPLACING REAR SEAT
GUIDES
Mounting
Screw
Rear Seat Guide
Locknut
Outside of
Wheelchair
Frame
NOTE: Crossbraces NOT shown for clarity. Height
Adjustment
Positions
ADJUSTING/REPLACING THE
BACK CANES
WARNING
BEFORE performing this procedure, refer to
SPECIFIC WARNINGS - STABILITY in PROCEDURE
1 of this manual for additional requirements.
NOTE: Both back canes MUST be positioned at the same
height.
Adjusting
PATRIOT SL (FIGURE 2).
1. Remove the two (2) mountingscrewsandlocknuts that
secure the back cane to the wheelchair frame.
2. Reposition the back cane to one (1) of five (5) height
adjustment positions:
Back Height (in inches)
KHOLE # 1 & 2 2 & 3 3 & 4 4 & 5 5 & 6
HEIGHT 15 16 17 18 19
KHoles numbered from bottom to top for refer-
ence only. (There are no numbers on back canes.)
3. Reinstall the two (2) mounting screws and locknuts
that secure the back cane to the wheelchair frame
and securely tighten.
4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the opposite back cane.
5. Secure the back upholstery to the wheelchair frame
with the tie wraps.
Back
Cane
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Mounting
Screws
Wheelchair
Frame
FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING THE BACK
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PATRIOT (FIGURE 3).
1. Remove the one (1) mounting screw and locknut that
secure the back cane to the wheelchair.
2. Do one (1) of the following:
A. 20-inch Back Cane - Position the back cane in
the second hole from the bottom on the wheel-
chair frame as shown in FIGURE 3.
B. Adjustable Back Cane - Reposition the back
cane to one (1) of the five (5) adjustment posi-
tions:
Back Height (in inches)
KHOLE # 12345
HEIGHT 15 16 17 18 19
KHoles numbered from bottom to top for refer-
ence only. (There are no numbers on the back
canes.)
3. Reinstall the one (1) mounting screw and locknut that
secure the back cane to the wheelchair frame. and
securely tighten.
4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the opposite back cane.
Back
Cane
Locknut
Wheelchair Frame
Height
Adjustment
Positions
Wheelchair
Frame
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FIGURE 3- ADJUSTING THE BACK CANES
- PATRIOT
REPLACING THE SECTOR BLOCK
(FIGURE 4)
1. Remove the front rigging from the wheelchair. Refer to
INSTALLING/REMOVING SWINGAWAY FOOT-
REST or INSTALLING/REMOVING ELEVATING
LEGREST/CALFPAD ASSEMBLY in PROCE-
DURE3of the Owner's Manual, part number 1088909.
2. Remove the hex screw and washer that secure the
EXISTING sector block to the wheelchair frame.
3. Remove EXISTING sector block from wheelchair.
4. Position the NEW sector block on the wheelchair frame
with the locking pin facing UP as shown in FIGURE 4.
5. Apply Loctite 242®to threads of EXISTING hex screw.
6. Securely tighten the NEW sector block to the wheel-
chair frame with the EXISTING hex screw and washer.
7. Repeat STEPS 1-6 for opposite side, if necessary.
8. Install the front rigging onto the wheelchair. Refer to
INSTALLING/REMOVING SWINGAWAY FOOT-
REST or INSTALLING/REMOVING ELEVATING
LEGREST/CALFPAD ASSEMBLY in PROCE-
DURE3of the Owner's Manual, part number 1088909.
Replacing (FIGURES 2 AND 3)
1. Cut the tie wraps that secure the EXISTING back up-
holstery to the wheelchair frame.
2. Remove the EXISTING back upholstery from the
wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLINGTHE
BACK UPHOLSTERY in PROCEDURE 5 of the
Owner's Manual, part number 1088909.
3. Do one (1) of the following:
A. Patriot SL - Remove the two (2) mounting
screws and locknuts that secure the back cane
to the wheelchair frame.
B. Patriot - Remove the one (1) mounting screw
and locknut that secures the back cane to the
wheelchair frame.
4. Repeat STEP 3 for the opposite side, if necessary.
5. Install the NEW/EXISTING back upholstery onto the
NEW back cane(s). Refer to REMOVING/INSTALL-
ING THE BACK UPHOLSTERY in PROCEDURE
5of the Owner's Manual, part number 1088909.
6. Secure the NEW back cane(s) to the wheelchair
frame with the EXISTING hardware.
7. Secure the NEW/EXISTING back upholstery to the
wheelchair frame with the NEW tie wraps.
20-inch Back Cane
Wheelchair Frame
Back
Cane
Locknut
Mounting
Screw
Mounting
Screw
Adjustable Back Cane
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