84-INCH BED EXTENSION
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
Model No. 5143 and 5143IVC
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Check ALL parts for shipping damage. If shipping damage is noted, DO NOT use.
Contact Invacare for further instruction.
SAFETY SUMMARY
To ensure the safe installation of the 84-inch bed extension, these instructions MUST be
followed:
WARNING
DO NOT install this equipment without first reading and understanding this
instruction sheet. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions,
and instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical
personnel before attempting to use this equipment - otherwise injury or
damage may occur.
Ensure ALL screws and nuts are tight at all times.
The 84-inch Bed Extension Kit DOES NOT change the weight limitation of
your bed. Refer to your owner's manual for correct weight limitation.
PURPOSE:
For conversion of a Mobilite 80-inch Split Spring Mattress Platform to an 84-inch Mattress
Platform.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Two (2) 1/2-inch Open End Wrenches
One (1) Vise Grip
Kit Includes the Following:
ITEM
PART NO.
QTY.
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4a
4b
5
7000M465
7000M466
7000M713
7000M469
1118839
1
1
1
1
1
2
Extension Weldment L.H.
Extension Weldment R.H.
Drive Shaft Assembly
Pull Tube End Assembly (5143)
Pull Tube End Assembly (5143IVC)
Link Fabric Extension
w/ Open Hooks Attached
Instruction Sheet
53000M699
6
7
8
9
53000M701
53000M434
54000M641
51000M135
1
2
2
4
Bi-way Locknut
5/16-18 x 1-inch Bolt
Helical Spring
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the main drive shaft from the bed.
2. Retract the footboard drive shaft.
3. Disconnect head spring pull tube by removing cotter and clevis pins.
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7. Attach second helical spring to the opposite end of the link fabric extension.
8. Using vise grips, secure the helical spring into the mounting hole on the four-inch
extension. Refer to FIGURE 4.
9. Repeat this procedure for other link fabric extension.
NOTE: Make sure open end of hooks are positioned down towards the ground/floor.
FIGURE 4 - ATTACHING STRANDS TO EXTENSION
10. To connect the link fabric extension to the head spring, manually raise the head
spring and attach open-end hooks to the head spring. Refer to FIGURE 5.
NOTE: Make sure the open end of the hooks are positioned down towards the ground/floor.
FIGURE 5 - ATTACHING LINKS FROM HEAD SPRING TO FOOT SPRING
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11. Attach bed ends to head and foot spring assemblies.
NOTE: If the bed has manually or motorized adjustable bed ends, use the extended drive shaft
supplied with this kit.
12. Replace the existing drive shaft with the extended drive shaft supplied with this kit.
13. Remove existing pull tube end in head motor assembly or head crank assembly and
replace with the pull tube end furnished with this kit.
14. Reconnect pull tube end to head spring drive arm using the clevis and cotter pins.
Refer to FIGURE 6.
FIGURE 6 - ATTACHING PULL TUBE END TO HEAD DRIVE ARM
15. Bed requires an 84-inch mattress.
NOTE: If assistance is required or any problems are encountered during the conversion, contact
customer service at 1-800-333-6900
USA
Canada
One Invacare Way
Elyria, Ohio USA
44036-2125
570 Matheson Blvd E Unit 8
Mississauga Ontario
L4Z 4G4Canada
800-668-5324
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Invacare Corporation.
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Corporation.
800-333-6900
©2004 Invacare Corporation
Part No. 53000M701 Rev F 06/04
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