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1. 4 Footrests The footrests are loosened by pushing the handle D forwards or sidewards whilst turning the footrests outwards You can then simply lift off the footrests 5 Armrests Pull them staight up 27 Transport of wheelchairs in vehicles The Rea Assist has been tested for safety in collisions according to ISO 7176 19 1999 The Rea Assist can be used for transport in vehicles that have been specially adapted for this purpose The wheelchair must be securely fastened in the vehicle according to the methods described on the following page Remember that the best solu tion is always to move the user from the wheelchair into a normal car seat TEST REPORT FROM DYNAMIC SAFETY RESTRAINT TEST Test no Date Test no Date Test no Date Pulse specification Wheelchair Safety restraint device User safety belt Testdummy Test configuration ISO 7176 19 1999 09KM02 00 03 07 P302416B 03 06 12 F415424 04 08 24 Testing to be carried out Customer Invacare Rea AB Customer Invacare Rea AB Customer Invacare Rea AB ISO CD 7176 19 1 januari 97 frontal collision ISO DiS 7176 19 and ISO 10542 June 2003 Rea Assist ISO DiS 7176 19 and ISO 10542 August 2004 Rea Assist Manufacturer Model Weight Configuration Manufacturer Model Attachment device Configuration Manufacturer Model HB III Weight 76 kg Chassie Backrest Seat2. RESTRAINT METHODS Frontal restraints with straps Connect the frontal straps around the lower frontal frame of the wheelchair behind the castor attachments Release brakes and tension front straps by pulling the wheelchair backwards from the rear Re apply wheelchair brakes Rear restraints Attach the snap hooks on the rear straps to the frame behind the rear horizontal frame Tighten the straps Fastening of pelvic belt and safety belt Check that the pelvic belt on the wheelchair is correctly fastened Fasten the 3 point safety belt over the user If pelvic belt on the wheelchair is missing we recommend the user to transfer to the seat of the vehicle If it is possible The safety belt should not be kept from the user s body by the parts of the wheelchair REA ASSIST Safety instructions propelling techniques We recommend that you have the chair tested by the qualified person who has prescribed the wheelchair after he or she has made the adjustments that you request taking your build and needs into account We hope that you have also received help in learning how best to use the wheelchair Start by practising carefully until you are familiar with the wheelchair s possibilities and limitations Move to from the wheelchair Propelling up a slope Always keep your A weight forward as fj you propel up an incline Use special care if you stop and start while going up hil
3. Rea Assist Manual Contents Product description NB Delivery check Daily performance check Intended use Parts of the wheelchair Lifting the wheelchair Standard equipment Upholstery and frame colours Accessories Technical data Assembly Adjustments Seat Legrests Footrests Footplates Calf pads Central legrest Backrest Armrests Seat unit Carer operated chair Electrically operated chair Charging the battery Balance and stability Carer operated brakes Push bar Push handles brace Anti tip devices Accessories Headrest Neckrest Abduction cushion Trunk support Transport Transport of wheelchairs in vehicle Observations Restraint methods Safety instructions propelling techniques Guarantee Recycling NNa Gu um E e e 11 21 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 18 19 20 20 21 21 22 23 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 REA ASSIST REA ASSIST Product description Rea Assist Rea Assist is a wheelchair with many adjustment options and accessories To ensure that you benefit as much as possible from Rea Assist and in order to do its options justice the chair must be tested and adjusted by competent personnel We hope that you have also received instructions for using your Rea Assist in everyday life This manual includes a description of the parts of the chair simple adjustment options how to use the Rea Assist safely and how to transport it
4. 200 mm The wheels can be pneumatic or semi solid Brake handles are fitted on the push handles The seat and backrest cushions have been ergonomically designed for the user They are to provide as much stability and comfort as possible as well as good pressure distribution NB This symbol means warning Here below a number of points affecting your personal safety are shown Read it carefully Invacare is only responsible for product changes carried out by personnel who we authorise We reserve the right to make any changes to equipment and specifications without prior notice Failure to comply with instructions given may result in personal injury and or product damage e Check each of the following before using the wheelchair that all parts are attached securely to the frame that all wheels screws and nuts are properly tightened that all brakes and anti tip devices function correctly Never lift the wheelchair by the detachable armrests footrests backbrace or by the adjustable push handles e Always apply the brake before getting into or out of the chair Never stand on the footplates when getting into or out of the chair because of the risk of tipping e Changing the seat angle gives an increased risk of tipping over The handrims may become hot due to friction which may cause injury to your hands Use extensively the anti tip device e Remember that the effectiveness of the carer operated brak
5. Armrest Legrest Rear wheel Castor Accessories Tested Invacare Rea AB Rea Assist 40 6 kg Forward facing Unwin Safety Systems 4 Pt WWR ATF K R Unwin Low Profile Rail 4 Pt Restraint Unwin Safety Systems Double inertia ATF Pt Assy with short third point for Intertia and Stalk 41 50 Backrest shell 41 50 Adj backrest Lateral cover Bris Tromb Height adjustable Assist Angle adjustable Alu 16 pneumatic 140 x 37 mm Chassi extender calfpads heelstraps 2000 03 07 2003 06 12 2004 08 24 The safety restraint devices used in this test must be approved according to 15010542 We have chosen to work with Unwin a well known quality manufacturer of safety restraint devices for wheelchairs REA ASSIST OBSERVATIONS BEFORE TRANSPORT OF WHEELCHAIRS IN VEHICLES A e We recommend that wheelchair users should transfer to the seat of the vehicle and use the installed re straint system of the vehicle whenever feasible e The wheelchairs are tested in a basic configuration The use in other configurations has not been tested See user manual section Test report from dynamic safety restraint test for test configuration e Auxiliary wheelchair equipment is either secured to the wheelchair or removed from the wheelchair and secured in the vehicle during transit i e table trays etc Pommels and crotch straps are not recommended during transport as they can cause injury to the groin and genitals if the
6. Incontinence cover Trunk support Technical data Rea Assist 62 5 20 cm without seat cushion 40 50 45 55 cm 42 52 cm 32 44 cm 0 20 61 70 cm 109 cm 41 53 cm 66 75 cm 34 kg Max 125 kg Transport weight 25 kg 0 30 Tie down point Crashtested k Our wheelchairs comply with ISO norm 7176 19 and have been tested in a basic configuration The use in other configurations has not been tested See section Test report from dynamic safety restraint test for test configuration Wheelchair users should however transfer to the vehicle seat and use the vehicle installed restraint system whenever it is feasible REA ASSIST Assembiy When you receive your wheelchair you must fit the backrest armrests and legrests onto the chair The assembly is simple and does not require any tools 1 Backrest The backrest is fitted onto the wheelchair by feeding the shafts A of the backrest onto the tubes of the chair B Ensure that you push the backrest down as far as possible Secure into place by tightening the knobs C Secure the backrest pad using the Velcro strips Now check that the backrest is secured firmly in position 2 Armrests The armrests are fitted onto the wheelchair by pushing them down into their attachments on the edge of the chair seat 3a 3 Legrests footrests The wheelchair can be equipped with either legrests or footrests 3a Legrests Attach the legrests by pushin
7. The manual must be read thoroughly before the chair is used Also included in this manual is a description of how all accessories are fitted and slightly more advanced settings As the Rea Assist has many different components and accessories the appearance of the accessories you have for your chair may differ from those shown The Rea Assist s wheels seat frame push handles and certain other compo nents subjected to strain are made of steel Legrests and backrest shafts are made of high quality aluminium Castor suspension and the jointed parted of the frame are made of polyamide reinforced with fibreglass The armrests are made of ABS plastic and steel The seatplate is made of vacuum formed ABS plastic ande the backrest plate is made of wood and the upper part of plastic Plastic details are marked for recycling Seat and backrest cushions are made of polyether and the uphol stery is made of washable plush or elastic polyurethane cloth The Rea Assist is a carer operated wheelchair with an angle adjustable seat unit The angle of the backrest unit can be adjusted independently of the seat The controls for the seat and backrest angle adjustment are included on the push handles The Rea Assist is available in two seat widths The seat width seat depth backrest height armrest height legrest height and legrest width of each chair can be adjusted The rear wheels are 16 with carer operated brakes and the castors are 140
8. but in reverse order step 4 3 2 and then 1 to move off a kerb Kerbs alternative method This method is generally used by experienced assistants who are stronger than average It can also be used when the kerb or step is low and only constitutes a minimal obstacle The assistant steps backwards onto the pavement and pulls the wheelchair up onto the pavement It is important for the assistant to use his or her body correctly to prevent injury Tip the wheelchair backwards and roll the chair over the kerb onto the pavement Take particular care if the kerb is wet or slippery Escalators Do not use escalators when you are in the wheelchair Find out whether there is a lift nearby Stairs We advise you to avoid using stairs when you are in your wheelchair where possible Choose an alternative route instead We recommend that you receive help from two assistants to get up and down stairs One assistant walks in front of the chair holding the frame of the wheelchair whilst the other assistant walks behind the chair hold ing the push handles Check that the push handles push bar are securely fixed in place before you start Fold the anti tip devices upwards Balance the wheelchair on the rear wheels until the balance point is found The wheelchair is then rolled down the stairs step by step by letting the rear wheels roll over the edge of each step Assistants must not lift by gripping the removable armrests or legrests They
9. materials REA ASSIST Manufacturer Invacare Rea AB Vaxj vagen 303 S 343 71 DIO SWEDEN Sales companies Belgium Invacare n v Autobaan 14 B 8210 Loppern Br gge Tel 32 50 83 10 10 Fax 32 50 83 10 11 Nederland Invacare B V Celsiusstraat 46 RO Box 123 NL 6716 BZ Ede Tel 31 318 695757 Fax 31 318 695758 Spain Invacare S A C Areny s n Poligon Industrial de Celera S 17460 Celra Girona Tel 34 972 493200 Fax 34 972 493220 Denmark Invacare A S Sdr Ringvej 39 DK 2605 Brondby Tel 45 36 90 00 00 Fax 45 36 90 00 01 Italy Invacare Mecc San s r l Via dei Pini 62 IT 36016 Thiene VI Tel 39 0445 380059 Fax 39 0445 380034 www invacare it Sweden Invacare AB Fagerstagatan 9 Box 66 S 163 91 Spanga Tel 46 8 761 70 90 Fax 46 8 761 81 08 France Invacare Poirier S A S La Perr e Route de St Roch RD 36 F 37230 Fondettes Tel 33 0 2 47 62 64 66 Fax 33 0 2 47 42 12 24 Norway Invacare AS Grensesvingen 9 N 0603 OSLO 6 Tel 47 22 57 95 00 Fax 47 22 57 95 01 Finland Inva apuvaline Oy Kumpulantie 1 00520 HELSINKI Puh 09 229540 Fax 09 22954404 www inva apuvaline fi E mail info inva apuvaline fi Germany Austria Switzerland and Eastern Europe Invacare Deutschland GmbH KleiststraBe 49 D 32457 Porta Westfalica Tel 49 57 31 7540 Fax 49 57 31 75 45 21 91 Portugal Inva
10. plate with the other hand to avoid trapping yours or anyone else s fingers etc When the seat is tilted forwards on a chair with a long legrest length and low seat height there is a risk of the legrest hitting the floor and causing damage 2 You can adjust the height of the legrest in the following two ways Alternative 1 Loosen the Allen screw B using a 5 mm Allen key on the front of the telescopic tube place the legrest in the desired position and secure it into place using the Allen screw Alternative 2 Loosen the Allen screw C by the legrest attachment as shown in the diagram Adjust to the desired height and then retighten the screw 13 3 Loosen the rear screw D on the side of the tube and adjust the legrest to the desired angle Retighten the screw Repeat this procedure to adjust the angle of the other legrest 4 Loosen the frontal screw E on the side of the tube to adjust the depth of the legrest Tighten the screw when you have found the desired depth Repeat this procedure to adjust the depth of the other legrest 5 The angle of the legrests can be adjusted upwards if required REA ASSIST BACKREST Backrest plate 1 You can easily adjust the backrest plate 10 cm by loosening the two upper screws A with a 5 mm Allen key Set at the required height and re tighten 2 2 The upper section has two height levels and is Ee Se as well removable for lo
11. user in the chair when the chair has been adjusted Adjust the angle of the seat and backrest backwards to their maximum set ting Check the risk of tipping Re adjust the balance of the chair and or anti tip devices to obtain a chair that is stable in all situations By movingthe seating section seat plus backrest either backwards or forwards in relation to the lower frame and also in relation to the rear wheel and castors you also alter the chairs manoeuvrability and stability If the seating section is located in the forward posi tion III the chair is more stable in regard to tipping backwards though slightly less manoeuvrable How ever the chair also becomes somewhat more sus ceptible to tipping forwards This can be countered by fitting extended forwards castor mountings If the seating section is located in the rear position I the chair becomes more manoeuvrable though somewhat less stable in regard to tipping backwards This can be countered by lowering the anti tip de vice with which the chair is fitted Subsequently you have a wheelchair that is both manoeuvrable and safe If you want to alter the balance of the wheelchair it is necessary to adjust the upper fittings A and the lower picture 2 The upper two are used to move the chairs seating section forwards and back wards and the lower enable you to move the fit ting for the chairs angle adjustment mechanism It is important that all four fittings
12. vehicle brakes suddenly e Alterations or substitutions are not to be made to points of the wheelchair or to structural and frame parts without the written consent of Invacare e A wheelchair anchored pelvic belt must be fitted across the wheelchair occupant in addition to the lap and diagonal and restraint 3 point belt e Belt restraints are not to be held away from the body by wheelchair components or parts such as armrests postural restraints wheels etc See illustration below e The wheelchair must be securely fastened in the vehicle with an ISO 10542 2 approved 4 point belt system according to the methods described in the manual e The occupied wheelchair must be tied down in an forward facing configuration with the parking brake ap plied e The test dummy weight is 75 kg according to ISO 7176 19 although the chairs are approved for users up to 125 kg e The wheelchair backrest should be positioned as close as possible to 90 degrees e H possible a headrest should be used during transit in order to reduce the risk of neck unjury The headrest should be placed as high as possible Please observe that even if these products and recommendations are provided in order to increase security and safety injury to vehicle occupants still might occur in the event of a collision or other accidents and no guar antee is given in this respect Correct placement of belt Incorrect placement of belt REA ASSIST 29 30
13. ENT The wheelchair is equipped with carer operated controls You can adjust the angle of the backrest forwards or backwards and tilt the whole seat unit including the backrest These two functions can either be controlled manually or electrically Be care ful when adjusting the angle of the backrest so that you do not trap your or the user s fingers between the backrest and the armrest 1 Tilt adjustment Tilt of the seat unit seat and backrest by pulling the left hand lever A upwards and keeping it there whilst you tilt the seat unit to the required position Release the lever A 2 Backrest angle adjustment Adjust the angle of the backrest by pulling the right hand lever A upwards and keeping it there whilst you push the backrest away from you or pull it towards you until you have obtained the required position Release the lever A 17 ELECTRICALLY OPERATED CHAIR C 1 Tilt adjustment Tilt the seat unit seat and backrest by using the lower part of the control panel Press B to adjust the angle of the seat unit backwards or press C to adjust the angle forwards The hand control should only be used by authorised personell electric adjustments than in user operated adjustments Bear in mind for example that a child may get hold of the controls and get trapped or trap the user The risk of trapping fingers etc is greater in 2 Backrest angle adjustment Adjust the angle of the bac
14. are adjusted and secured in the same relative positions table 3 1 Adjust the upper attachment Take away the seatcushion seat plate and legrests Put the chair on it s backrest Adjust each of the fittings in this way Slacken the screw B on the upper side of the fitting by a couple of turns but do not unscrew it completely Unscrew screw C and turn the fitting until the correct position I Il or Ill is aligned with the screw hole in the frame and then re tighten screw C Then re tighten screw B 2 Adjust the lower attachment Put the gas piston in poistion To get right poisition look in table 3 Put the distance D between the gas piston and the attachment Asselmble the screw F and the washers E Tighten the nut G NB There is a greater risk of forward tip ping when the seat is extended to the front 19 CARER OPERATED BRAKES 1 Brake when the wheelchair is moving squeeze both brake handles upwards and the brake will be applied 2 Lock the brakes squeeze the handle upwards and move the lock catch A upwards Then release the handle 3 Release the brakes squeeze the handle upwards and the lock catch will release automatically Incorrect setting or use of the brakes will reduce the braking effect PUSH HANDLES BRACED PUSHBAR Loosen the knobs A The height of the push handles braced pushbar can be adjusted simply by pulling the handles upwards or pushing them downwa
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16. ctions Pro pelling techniques REA ASSIST REA ASSIST Standard equipment Seat width 40 50 cm 45 55 cm Seat depth 42 52 cm Backrest height 62 5 20 cm without seat cushion Upholstery and frame colours Upholstery Grey plush TR32 Grey dartex TR23 Frame colours Pearl Grey Accessories The Rea Assist has a wide range of accessories and options Some of the accessories may not be available in certain countries Backrest type Backrest plate Backrest tension adjustable Backrest cushion Laguna lateral support Mistral 2 waist support Passad 2 shoulder support Shoulder High 05 Vicair Multifunctional Backrest cover Cover Thin 04 Cover Lateral 05 Seat Standard Seat cushions Tromb positioning support Bris preventive Vicair Multifunctional Seat and Carer operated backrest angle Electrically operated by carer user adjustment Legrests Angle adjustable Fixed 80 degrees Legrest amputee Central legrest Footrests Fixed footplate Angle adjustable and depth adjustable Foot plate extender Heel strap Armrests Height adjustable armrest Hemiplegic Autolock armrest Castors 140 200 mm pneumatic or solid wide or narrow Rear wheels 16 pneumatic or solid Brakes Hand operated assistance brake Others Several types of hand rim Reflectors Kit Table Tray Pump Cane holder Headrest Headrest with cheek support Neckrest Push bar Push handles braced Pelvic Belt Abduction cushion
17. ds or downwards Re tighten the screws G 2 You adjust the trunk supports sideways by loose ning the knob I moving the support sideways to the required position and then re tightening the knob l 3 To adjust the depth of the trunk supports first unzip the trunk support cover to reveal the screws inside Unscrew them using a screwdriver and move the trunk support forwards or backwards Tool 5 mm Allen Key Retighten the screws and zip up the cover 4 Remove the trunk support by loosening knob I and pulling the trunk support sideways and out wards Be careful not to trap your arm between trunksupport and armrest when changing the angle of the backrest REA ASSIST Tool 5 mm Allen Key REA ASSIST US TRUNKSUPPORT Swing away It is possible to adjust the height depth and sideways position of the trunk support 1 Adjust the height by first slackening the Allen screws A while simultaneously moving bracket B up or down Re tighten Allen screws A 2 The sideways position of the trunk support is adjusted by slackening the three screws C Next move the support sideways until the desired posi tion is found and re tighten screws C 3 In order to adjust the depth of the trunk support first undo the zipper on the support to expose the screws D Use a screwdriver to slacken these and slide t
18. e is reduced in wet and slippery conditions as well as when on a slope Be careful to ensure that the drive wheels are securely attached e Drive wheels are not to be detached while the user is sitting in the chair There is a risk of tipping and injury if the velcro straps on the backrest become too slack Always check the tension e Surfaces of the wheelchair like frame parts or upholstery with long time sun shining on them can reach temperature gt 41 degrees C e There is always an increased risk of trapping parts of your body when tilting the wheelchair s back and seat e When mounting accessories etc be careful not to trap your fingers e The width of the seat should never be adjusted so much so that the inside of the armrests press against the side of the pelvis e We recommend that the chair should be fitted with castor adapters when the seat is located in its most forward position REA ASSIST REA ASSIST Delivery check Check that all components match the delivery note Any transport damage must be reported immediately to the transport company Remember to keep the packaging until the transport company has checked the goods and a sett lement has been reached Daily performance check Check that the following parts are still currently assembled on the wheel chair e Wheels e Backrest e Anti tip device Push handles e Footrests Intended use The Rea Assist is a manual wheelchair intended
19. for users who have a low level of activity and who sit in the chair for long periods The comprehensive comfort and stability provided by the backrest and the option of seat unit and backrest angle adjustment provide the user with relaxed and comfortable rest e Regarding both operation and manual adjustment of the seat unit the Rea Assist is intended for operation by the carer The user can operate the electrical angle adjustment The user must however be fully aware of the effects of changes made to the seating position The Rea Assist is mainly intended for indoor use 140 mm castors are recommended 140 200 mm castors are recommended for outdoor use of the wheelchair e The Rea Assist must be used with its seat and backrest cushions The max user weight is 125 kg e The service life of the chair depends on its application the user s degree of activity as well as care and maintenance Parts of the wheelchair Frame lower section Seat frame Backrest Push handles Seat Rear wheel Brake handle Castors Step tube Anti tip device Armrests Legrests Tools behind the back rest cushion ONAUOKRWDN ak z gt 0 N Always lift the wheelchair by gripping the frame at the points shown in the diagram Never lift the wheelchair by the removable armrests or the foot rests Ensure that the backrest and push handles are securely in place Also read the chapter Safety instru
20. g the tube at the upper part of the legrests down into the tubes on the wheelchair You must angle the legrests outwards when inserting them Lock the legrests by turning them inwards The legrests are automatically locked so there is no risk of them coming off the wheelchair REA ASSIST 3b 3b Footrests Attach the footrests by pushing the tube at the upper part of the footrests down into the tubes on the wheelchair You must angle the footrests outwards when inserting them Lock the footrests by turning them inwards The footrests are automatically locked so there is no risk of them coming off the wheelchair REA ASSIST Adjustments SEAT The seat depth of the chair can easily be adjusted to provide good support The width between the armrests and the height of the armrests can also be adjusted 1 Depth adjustment Loosen the catches of the legrests and swing them outwards towards the sides Then loosen the two screws A using an Allen key Note that the screws must only be loosened a few turns not unscrewed completely Lift up the seat cush ion slightly Take hold of the front edge of the seat frame and pull the frame and cushion to the new position Then retighten both screws A To retain the stability of the chair when the cushion is moved forwards by a large amount extension tubes are available as an accessory to the castors Tools 5 mm Allen key 2 2 Seat depth To ob
21. he trunk support backwards or forwards Re tighten the screws and do up the zipper 4 The trunk support can be folded away so that they do not obstruct the user when he or she gets into or out of the chair 25 Transport The Rea Assist is easy to prepare for transport 1 Backrest Remove the back cushion by pulling it forwards thus separating the Velcro strops Loosen both knobs A and pull the backrest directly upwards Lay the backrest on the seat where it can remain during transport of the wheelchair Where applicable detach the push handles Be careful with the cables that run from the rear wheel to the push handles When detaching the backrest and placing it on the seat try to make sure that the cables hang freely 2 Push handles braced Loosen the two knobs B The height of the handles can be adjusted simply by pulling the handles upwards or pushing them downwards It is important that you do not mix up the upper and lower knobs on the back of the backrest The lower knobs lock the backrest to the chair and if these are loosened by mistake the safety of the chair may be jeopardised The push handles brace must not be pulled up so that it protrudes more than 19 cm over the top edge of the attacthment 3 Legrests The legrests are loosened by pushing the lever C forwards whilst turning the legrests outwards You can then simply lift off the legrests REA ASSIST REA ASSIST
22. ined The distance between the lowest part of the foot rest and the ground must be at least 40 mm 3 Footrests height adjustment Adjust the height in the same way as the legrests above NOTE Don t touch the upper screw C The distance between the lowest part of the footrest and the ground must be at least 40 mm Tools 5 mm Allen Key FOOTPLATES CALF PADS 1 1 Angle adjustable footplates Les Adjust the angle and the depth by loosening the screw A at the footplate attachment with a 5 mm Allen key Adjust the footplate to the correct position and retighten the screw Do not place anything on the footplate when the screw is loose Other pin positions can be used if there is A a risk that the user could injure themselves just adjust the footplate to a more suitable position 2 Calf pads The calf pads can be fitted in four different depth positions Swing the pad forwards Unscrew screw B using an 5 mm Allen key Remove the large nut C on the reverse side and place it in the other attachment hole Move the calf pad to the new position and secure it into place with the screw The height of the calf pads can easily be adjusted using the handwheel D Tools 5 mm Allen key 12 REA ASSIST REA ASSIST CENTRAL LEGREST 1 Adjust to the appropriate leg angle using knob A When adjusting the angle of the central legrest loosen the adjustment knob with one hand and hold the foot
23. krest by using the upper part of the control panel Press B to adjust the angle of the backrest forwards or press C to adjust the angle backwards The risk of trapping fingers etc is greater in electric adjustments than in user operated adjustment Bear in mind for example that a child may get hold of the control box press the controls and get trapped or trap the user The hand control should only be used by A authorised personnel 3 Charging the battery If your wheelchair has electrical angle adjustment the battery needs to be charged If the angle ad justment function has been used during the day it is a good idea to leave the charger on overnight Charge the battery by plugging the battery charg er supplied with the chair into a wall socket Then connect the charger cable to the output on the side of the control box It takes about 12 hours to charge a battery that has been used 50 of its capacity Work on the handset should only be carried out by properly trained personell REA ASSIST BALANCE AND STABILITY Each attachment can be adjusted in three positions the chair becomes easy to propell less stable Il middle position Ill the chair becomes stable less easy to propel 1 A B Do not touch this screw Tools 5 mm Allen Key 10 mm Fixed spanner 2 Tools 5 mm Allen Key 13 mm Spanner Circlip pliers SS SS ER REA ASSIST Check the stability with the
24. l CORRECT Propelling down a slope REA ASSIST Propel the wheelchair as near as possible to the seat that you want to move to Apply the brake Remove the armrests or move them upwards out of the way and detach the legrests or swing them outwards Do not support yourself on the footplates as this may cause the chair to tip forwards Propel the wheelchair as near as possible When stretching and bending do always have full contact between the backrest and the back otherwise the wheelchair may tip over Stretching behind the back is not recom mended Many experienced users can propel themselves up a slope In order not to lose control of the steering and to avoid tipping backwards you should always lean forwards whilst propelling up a slope Propel the wheelchair forwards using short quick strokes applied to the hand rims in order to maintain speed and steering control Generally help is needed on steep slopes If you have to stop on a slope it is particularly important to ensure that you do not make any sudden or unexpected backward movements when you start moving the wheelchair forwards again As the wheelchair is already leaning backwards such a movement may cause the wheelchair to tip backwards The maximum gradient of slopes that can be attempted is varied between 3 and 13 5 depending on the user weight and the adjustments of the wheelchairs We recommend that you obtain the help of one or more assistant
25. must remember to lift the chair at the correct points to use their legs and to keep their backs as straight as possible REA ASSIST REA ASSIST Guarantee We provide a 3 year guarantee from the delivery date The guarantee is valid from the day of delivery to the paying customer Wear of parts is not included in the guarantee for example upholstery tyres tubes hand rims castors etc Damages caused by physical violence careless ness or abnormal usage are excluded Damages caused by heavier users than stated on the model plate are excluded Maintenance It is easy to keep your Rea Assist wheelchair clean and in good condition Cleaning Wipe metal sections and the upholstery regularly with a damp cloth A mild detergent may be used If necessary the upholstery can be washed at 40 C Ordinary washing powder liquid can be used Wheels and tyres e Wheel axles are to be wiped clean and lubricated with a drop of oil e Pneumatic tyres have valves similar to those on a car tyre and the tyres can be pumped up using the same type of pump used for cars The recommended air pressure for drive wheels is Standard tyres 3 5 bar 50 psi Low profile tyres 7 0 bar 90 psi Recommended air pressure for castors is 200 mm 8 4 0 bar 150 mm 6 2 5 bar Technical servicing e Only original parts or those approved and fulfilling Invacare s specifications may be used e All technical servicing is to be carried out by an au
26. rds Adjust it to the height that you require and tighten it It is important that you do not mix up the upper and lower knobs on the back of the backrest The lower knobs lock the backrest to the chair and if these are loosened by mis take the safety of the chair may be jeopard ised A The pushhandles braced pushbar must not be pulled up so that it protrudes more than 19 cm over the top edge of the attacthment Do not trap your fingers between the push handles brace and the neckrest attachment If you have tension adjustable 20 REA ASSIST REA ASSIST ANTI TIP DEVICES The anti tip devices also act as step tubes They are height adjustable and can easily be set in six different positions as well as a parking position The parking position must be used when the wheelchair is pulled up a kerb or a step This prevents the anti tip devices catching the edge of the kerb or step Adjust the anti tip devices by pressing the spring loaded buttons A and then raising or lowering the anti tip devices until you obtain the required position Ensure that both anti tip devices are adjusted to the same position and that the spring loaded buttons pop back into place in their new position Accessories HEAD REST 1 The height adjustment and removal is operated by the handwheel A The bar is equipped with a memory stay Loosen screw B adjust and re tighten 2 The angle and depth is adjusted by the
27. rective 33 34 Recycling The wheelchair Rea Assist can be divided into the following main components Chassis e Plastic parts e Upholstery e Wheels tyres and tube e Packing Chassis The chassis is produced in steel and is fully recyclable Recycling of steel requires only 20 25 of the energy compared to new produced steel Assist has two gas pistons and they contain oil and must be disposed according to national requirements Be aware of that the gas pistons contains high pressure and must be handle with care during destruction Plastic parts The plastic parts in the chairs are produced of Thermoplastic and are marked with recycling symbols where it is possible due to part size The main plastic material is polyamide This mate rial can be recycled or burned in approved facilities Upholstery Upholstery is produced of polyester fibres PUR or PVC The efficient way to recycle the parts is to burn them in approved facilities Wheels tyres and tubes e The hand rim rim spokes and hub are made of steel stainless steel or aluminium and can be recycled according to above e Tyres and tubes are made of rubber and can be recycled according to above Packing All Invacare Rea AB packing material is developed to fit the products in an optimal way to reduce unnecessary material waste All boxes are recyclable Contact your local recycling agent to obtain the correct information on how to handle the above mentioned
28. s when going down steep and wet slopes First check the slope to see if there are any particular hazards potholes slippery sections etc Never use the user operated brake to slow down When you apply the brake on a downward slope the wheels lock and the wheelchair can suddenly pull to one side tip sideways or stop immediately which may cause you to be thrown out of the chair Always control the speed with the hand rims Remember that the hand rims may become hot due to friction and this may cause injury to your hands Try to propel down the slope in a straight line as much as possible 31 32 Climbing a kerb This method is for when the assistant is always behind the wheelchair and it creates the greatest safety for the user The following advice is for the assistant Illustration 1 Adjust the anti tip devices upwards Ensure that the user s feet rest securely on the footrests and cannot slide oft Then tilt the wheelchair backwards and push it forwards against the kerb Illustration 2 Lower the frontal part of the wheelchair onto the pavement and place yourself as close to the chair as possible before you lift up the whole wheelchair Illustration 3 Lean forward and lift roll the wheelchair over the pavement edge Illustration 4 Lower the wheelchair onto the pavement so that the weight is divided on all four wheels Ensure that the wheelchair does not roll backwards Dismounting a kerb Follow the procedure above
29. tain a precise setting for the seat depth there is a cm scale on the frontal seatplate ena bling you to set the correct seat depth easily You also get a reminder that the risk of tipping for wards increases if you increase the seat depth 3 Seat width adjustment of the width between the armrests Loosen the Allen screw B pull the armrest to the right position and then re tighten the screw Note that the screw is placed under the seat on the front of the tube by the right hand armrest and on the back of the tube by the left hand armrest Smaller width for seat pad When the seat width is small i e when the arm rest attachments are push in we recommend a seat cushion that is smaller than the one supplied as standard Tools 5 mm Allen Key REA ASSIST LEGRESTS FOOTRESTS It is important to adjust the legrests footrests foot plates and calf pads to obtain a good seating posi tion 1 Legrests height adjustment Adjust the height of the legrests by loosening the screw A one turn with an Allen key Pull the legrest until you have obtained the correct height and the screw is caught by one of the recesses on the legrest tube Then retighten screw 2 Legrests angle adjustment The angle of the legrest is adjusted using the hand wheel B Loosen the handwheel approx one turn The angle can be set in intervals from 80 to 0 Retighten the handwheel when the correct angle is obta
30. thorised wheelchair technician or by Invacare s service department The wheelchair should be checked by authorised wheelchair technicians or Invacare s service department once a year The address and telephone number are on the back cover of the manual e Examine all parts of the wheelchair once a week to check for cracks or other damage If you discover damage please contact Invacare immediately The address and telephone number are on the back cover of this manual Screws and nuts are to be checked regularly and tightened securely this applies to all loose parts Service life We estimate that Rea Assist has a service life span of 5 years It is difficult to state the exact length of the service life of our products and the length stated is an estimated average life span based on normal use The life span may be considerably longer if the wheelchair is used to a limited extent and if it is used with care maintained and handled properly The life span may be shorter if the wheelchair is subjected to extreme use Accidents Near accidents Please inform your Invacare sales company phone number is on the back cover of any acci dents near accidents that were caused by this wheelchair and that have led to could have led to personal injury The relevant authority in your country must also be notified Testing Rea Assist has been tested and approved by The Swedish Handicap Institute and is CE marked according to the Medical Device Di
31. two screws C and the handle D Loosen adjust and re tighten 21 22 t AH 3 Tr Y 3 The sidewise adjustment is made by loosening screw E Adjust and re tighten 4 The angle of the wings is adjustable by loosening screws D Adjust and re tighten NECK REST 1 The height adjustment and the removal is oper ated by the handwheel A The bar is equipped with a memory stay Loose screw B and adjust re tighten 2 The angle and depth is adjusted by the two screws C and the handle D Loose then and adjust REA ASSIST ABDUCTION CUSHION 1 1 The height adjustment and removal is operated by the handwheel A 2 2 The depth is adjusted in a forward or backward position Loosen handwheel A and turn TRUNK SUPPORT 1 TRUNK SUPPORT Multi adjustable 1 You adjust their height by first loosening the screws A whilst moving the attachment B upwards or downwards Re tighten the screws A 2a Remove the cover and see illustrations to the left for suggestions of height adjustment REA ASSIST 23 2b 2b angle I 2c small side support large trunk support Alt 1 large side support small trunk support Alt 2 TRUNK SUPPORT The trunk supports can be adjusted in height depth and sideways 1 You adjust their height by first loosening the screws G whilst moving the attachment H upwar
32. wer backrest cushions Loose screws B with an 5 mmAllen key and raise it to its heighest position For removal remove the screws B Then put the neckrest attachment back in place and re tighten the screws B 3 Tension adjustable 3 For raising the height 12 5cm loose screw A and lift the backrest frame up A Tools 5 mm Allen key REA ASSIST 15 4 For shaping the form loose the Velcro straps tighten first where you would like to have a firm support and follow with the others Check that the cover cushion do not lock the straps by the Velco attachment Please ensure that the velcro straps are not too loose as this will result in your back coming into contact with backrest bow A and could result in injury Backrest cushions The three backrest cushions support waist shoulders or latheral and all of them fits on the backrest plate and the tension adjustable back Note that they should as well as the covers for ten sion adjustable back cover the upper part of the backrest tube ARMRESTS 1 Armrest height Adjust the height of the armrests by turning the allen screw A setting the required height and then re tightening the knob 2 2 Armrest depth You can also adjust the depth of the armrest pad Loosen the knob B set the pad in the required position and re tighten the knob 16 REA ASSIST REA ASSIST Seat unit CARER OPERATED ANGLE ADJUSTM
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