User Manual Invacare XLT
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1. XLT ACTIVE m SHr SHf SHr L 110 L 150 mm pa 3 4 5 6 40 40 39 38 75 3 41 41 40 39 38 75 83 41 41 40 39 38 100 4 42 41 42 40 39 38 100 4 43 43 41 42 40 39 38 2 75 8 43 43 41 42 40 39 38 4 125 5 43 43 41 42 40 39 38 3 100 4 43 43 41 42 40 39 38 125 5 44 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 4 140 5 5 44 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 I 75 3 44 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 3 125 5 44 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 2 100 4 45 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 3 140 5 5 45 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 l 100 4 45 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 2 125 5 45 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 3 150 6 46 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 2 140 5 5 47 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 l 125 5 47 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 2 150 6 47 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 2 75 3 47 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 100 4 47 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 4 125 5 47 44 43 41 42 40 39 I 140 5 5 48 44 43 41 42 40 39 4 140 5 5 48 44 43 41 42 40 39 I 150 6 48 44 43 41 42 40 39 2 180 7 48 44 43 41 42 40 75 3 48 44 43 41 42 40 2 100 4 48 44 43 41 42 40 3 125 5 48 44 43 41 42 40 4 150 6 49 44 43 41 42 40 3 140 5 5 49 44 43 41 42 40 l 180 7 49 44 43 41 42 100 4 50 44 43 41 42 2 125 5 50 44 43 41 42 3 150 6 50 44 43 4 180 7 50 44 43 2 140 5 5 51 44 43 125 5 51 44 43 2 150 6 51 44 43 3 182. Plastic parts The plastic parts in the chairs are produced of plastic of the family Thermoplas tic and are marked with recycling symbols where it is possible due to part size The main plastic material is polyamide This material can be recycled or burned in approved facilities Upholstery Upholstery is produced of polyester nylon or PVC The efficient way to recycle the parts is to burn them in approved facilities Wheels tyres and tubes The hand rim spokes and hub are made of steel stainless steel aluminium or titanium and can be recycled according to above Tyres and tubes are made of rubber and can be recycled according to above Packing Alllnvacare Rea AB packing material is developed to fit the products in an optimal way to reduce unnecessary waste in material All boxes are recyclable Contact your local recycling agent to get correct information how to handle the above mentioned materials Surface treatment Lacquered surfaces are lacguered with polyester Some steel parts are zinc plated Not lacguered aluminium parts are anodised Visible wooden parts are lacguered INVACARE XLT INVACARE XLT 49 Manufacturer INVACARE Invacare Rea AB V xj v gen 303 S 343 75 DIO SWEDEN Sales companies Belgium amp Luxemburg Invacare nv Autobaan 22 B 8210 Loppem Tel 32 0 50 83 10 10 Fax 32 0 50 83 10 11 belgium invacare com Danmark Invacare A S Sdr Ringvej 3
3. 40 DI 2 SD40 4 150 6 49 44 43 41 42 3 14055 49 44 43 41 42 Wee Ke l 180 7 49 44 43 41 42 I 100 4 50 44 43 41 42 2 125 5 50 44 43 41 42 DI 2 SD40 3 150 6 50 44 43 41 42 DI 6 SD40 4 180 7 50 44 43 2 140 55 SI 44 43 125 5 El 44 43 2 150 6 El 44 43 CI D1 6 SD40 DI 3 180 7 D 44 1 140 559 52 44 DI 6 SD40 150 6 52 44 DI 6 SD40 2 180 7 INVACARE XLT Not applicable SD seat depth 29 30 XLT SWING SHf SHf SHr aaa e 24 25 Low profile 40 40 75 3 41 41 40 75 3 41 41 40 100 4 42 41 42 40 100 4 43 43 41 42 40 75 3 43 43 41 42 40 125 5 43 43 41 42 40 3 100 4 43 43 41 42 40 125 5 44 44 43 41 42 40 D4 6 SD40 4 140 5 5 44 44 43 41 42 40 l 75 3 44 44 43 41 42 40 3 125 5 44 44 43 41 42 40 2 100 4 45 45 44 43 41 42 40 D3 6 SD40 3 140 5 5 45 45 44 43 41 42 40 l 100 4 45 45 44 43 41 42 40 2 125 5 45 45 44 43 41 42 40 DI 6 SD40 3 150 6 46 46 45 4 43 41 42 40 D2 5 SD40 2 140 5 5 47 46 45 44 43 41 42 40 DI SD40 l 125 5 47 46 45 44 43 41 42 A0 D2 6 SD40 2 150 6 47 46 45 44
4. Yes you can Manual English NN MRS a AN IU 1 P LJ RN Kr ENS NS ELA Invacare Rea AB Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this publication are updated at the time of printing As part of the ongoing improvement of the products Invacare Rea AB reserves the right to modify existing models at any time Any use of this publication or parts thereof as well as any reproduction of images must have the written consent of Invacare Rea AB INVACARE XLT Contents Product description 4 Accessories 33 XLT models 5 Anti tip devices 33 Trunk support 35 Intended use 7 One arm drive 36 Upholstery arid frame colours 8 Anti tip device for one arm drive 36 Equipment and accessories 8 Assistant manoeuvred 37 Drumbrakes 37 Technical data 9 Amputee legrest 38 Delivery check 10 External push handles 38 Foldable push handles 38 Assembly 10 Head and neckrest 39 Pelvic belt 40 Adjustments 12 Transport as luggage 41 Footbow 12 Transporting wheelchairs in vehicles 42 Fixed legrests 13 Restraint methods 44 Angle adjustable legrests 13 Calf pads footplates 14 Safety instructions Footrests one piece 14 Propelling techniques 45 Seat 15 Guarantee 47 Backrest 16 Maintenance instructions 47 Armrests mudguard 19 Brakes 20 Rear wheel attachment 21 Camber 21 Rear wheel attachment xlt max 22 Castor wheels 23 Seat height tables 24 Parts of the wheelchair Frame chassis 6 Hand
5. 3 43 42 43 ai 4 125 5 43 42 43 ai 3 100 4 43 4243 ai D6 SD40 125 5 44 44 4243 ai DI 6 SD40 4 140 5 5 44 42 43 ai 75 3 44 44 42 43 ai D5 6 SD40 3 125 5 44 44 4243 al 2 100 4 45 45 44 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 3 140 5 5 45 45 a 4243 41 D4 D40 100 4 45 45 44 4243 41 D4 SD40 2 125 5 45 45 44 42 43 41 C4 5 D1 6 SD40 D4 5 SD45 3 150 6 46 46 45 44 4243 41 DI 6 SD40 2 140 5 5 47 47 46 45 44 42 43 a D2 4 SD40 125 5 47 47 46 45 44 4243 41 C2 3 DI 6 SD40 D2 3 SD45 2 150 6 47 47 46 45 44 4243 41 2 581 47 47 46 45 44 42 43 41 D2 3 SD40 3 10049 47 47 46 45 44 4243 a D2 3 SD40 4 125 5 47 47 46 45 44 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 140 5 5 48 47 46 45 44 42 43 a DI 6 SD40 4 140 55 48 47 46 45 44 4243 41 C2 3 DI 6 SD40 D2 3 SD45 150 6 48 47 46 45 44 4243 41 g EC 5 A 180 7 48 47 46 45 44 42 43 a l 75 3 48 47 46 45144 42 43 41 D2 3 SD40 2 10049 48 47 46 45 44 4243 a D2 3 SD40 312559 48 47 46 45 44 4243 41 DI 6 SD40 D2 SD45 4 1506 49 47 46 45 44 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 31 140 55 49 47 46 45 44 4243 41 D Gos eon l 180 7 49 47 46 45 44 4243 41 D1 2 SD40 11004 50 47 46 45 44 42 43 a DI 2 SD40 2 125 5 50 47 46 45 44 42 43 41 CI 3 DI 6 SD40 DI 3 SD45 3 150 6 50 47 46 45 44 424
6. 4 48 45 44 43 41 42 40 DI 5 SD40 3 125 5 49 45 44 43 41 42 D1 4 SD40 l 100 4 49 45 44 43 41 42 DI 4 SD40 2 125 5 50 45 44 43 DI 6 SD40 I 125 5 INVACARE XLT Not applicable SD seat depth 28 XLT DYNAMIC SHf s SHf SHr L 75 L 110 L 150 mm I 2 3 4 5 6 26 Low profile 42 41 DI 6 SD40 100 4 43 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 75 3 43 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 125 5 43 42 43 4l D1 6 SD40 100 4 43 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 125 5 44 44 42 43 41 D1 6 SD40 I 75 3 44 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 3 125 5 44 44 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 2 100 4 45 45 44 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 I 100 4 45 45 44 42 43 41 D1 6 SD40 2 125 5 46 46 A 44 22430 DI 6 SD40 I 125 5 47 47 46 45 44 42 43 4l D1 6 SD40 2 75 3 47 47 46 A243 DI 6 SD40 3 100 4 47 47 46 45 44 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 4 125 5 48 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 I 75 3 48 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 2 100 4 48 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 3 125 5 49 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 D1 6 SD40 I 100 4 49 47 48 46 o 44 4243 Al DI 6 SD40 2 125 5 50 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 D1 6 SD40 I 125 5 Not applicable SD seat
7. a 5 mm Allen key Adjust the footplate to the cor rect position and retighten the screws Do not place anything on the footplate when the screws have been loosened 2 The footrest can be flipped up Lift the left side of the footrest upwards A Be careful not to trap your fingers between the footrest and the receiver when you fold down the footrest Adjusting the seat depth Lift up the front part slide into required depth 2 Adjusting the shape tension adjustable seat Use the straps underneath the seat to adjust the shape of the seat Always have a cushion on the seat when testing its adjusted shape BACKREST Angle adjustment The backrest can be mounted in two different positions each with the possibility to change the angle of the backrest The angle is infinitely variable by 10 degrees The backrest tube has an 8 degree bend towards the back 2 If you want to tilt the backrest forwards position the eccentric plate in the position furthest back as in the illustration You can then adjust the tilt of the backrest to maximum 10 3 If you want to tilt the backrest backwards posi tion the eccentric plate in the position furthest to the front You can then adjust the angle to maximum 10 4 Move the eccentric plate by loosening the socket cap screw on the plate Hold the inner nut firmly in place using a 10 mm fixed spanner Remove the plate push the backrest to the desir
8. c Calf pads The calf pads can be fitted in two different depth positions Swing the pad forwards Unscrew screw B using an 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 Depth and angle adjustable footplates Adjust the angle and the depth by loosening the screw A at the footplate attachment with a 5mm Allen key Adjust the footplate to the correct position and retighten the screw Do not place anything on the footplate when the screws have been loosened Tools 5 mm Allen Key FOOTRESTS ONE PIECE Footrest one piece Adjust the angle by loosening the four screws A on the footplate attachment with a 4 mm Allen key Adjust the footplate to the correct position and retighten the screws Do not place anything on the footplate when the screws have been loosened Tools 4 mm Allen Key 10 mm fixed spanner 2 2 The footrest can be flipped up Lift the right side of the footrest upwards Be careful not to trap your fingers between the footrest and the receiver when you fold down the footrest INVACARE XLT Tools INVACARE XLT SEAT Footrest one piece XLT Swing Adjust the angle and the depth by loosening the two screws A on the footplate attachment with
9. 46 4er AAS A 2 75 3 47 47 46 45 44 42 43 41 100 4 47 47 46 45 44 42 43 41 4 125 5 47 47 46 45 44 42 43 41 I 140 5 5 48 4 48 0 4i5 NASA SA 4 140 5 5 48 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 D2 SD40 I 150 6 48 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 D2 6 SD40 2 180 7 48 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 Al 75 3 48 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 2 100 4 48 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 Al 3 125 5 48 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 Al 4 150 6 49 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 3 140 5 5 49 474855 o 45 Ge SLE al CI DI 6 SD40 I 180 7 49 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 100 4 50 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 2 125 5 50 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 Al DI SD40 3 150 6 50 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 4 180 7 50 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 Al 2 140 5 5 51 41 4810 o 6456440 SLEEN Gil 125 5 51 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 2 150 6 51 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 D1 6 SD40 3 180 7 51 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 140 5 5 52 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 150 6 52 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 DI 6 SD40 2 180 7 26 Not applicable SD seat depth INVACARE XLT XLT DYNAMIC SHf SHr L 150 mm 2 3 4
10. 5 6 39 39 38 75 3 40 40 39 38 75 3 4l 40 39 38 100 4 42 41 42 40 39 38 100 4 43 43 41 42 40 39 38 5180 43 43 41 42 40 39 38 125 5 43 43 41 42 40 39 38 100 4 43 43 41 42 40 39 38 D3 SD40 125 5 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 75 3 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 D2 SD40 125 5 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 100 4 45 43 41 42 40 39 38 100 4 45 43 41 42 40 39 38 DI SD40 125 5 46 43 41 42 40 DI SD40 125 5 47 43 41 42 40 2 75 3 47 43 41 42 40 3 100 4 47 43 41 42 4 125 5 48 43 41 42 I 75 3 48 43 41 42 2 100 4 48 43 41 42 3 125 5 49 43 41 42 I 100 4 49 43 41 42 2 125 5 50 43 125 5 24 1 25 Low profile 40 40 75 3 41 40 100 4 42 41 42 40 100 4 43 43 41 42 40 D5 SD40 75 3 43 43 41 42 40 DI 6 SD40 125 5 43 43 41 42 40 D5 SD40 100 4 43 43 41 42 40 DI 6 SD40 125 5 44 44 43 41 42 40 D4 5 SD40 75 3 44 44 43 41 42 40 DI 6 SD40 125 5 44 44 43 41 42 40 D4 SD40 100 4 45 45 44 43 41 42 40 D3 4 SD40 100 4 45 45 44 43 41 42 40 D3 6 SD40 125 5 46 45 44 43 41 42 40 D2 6 SD40 125 5 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 D2 4 SD40 2 75 3 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 D2 4 SD40 3 100 4 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 D2 5 SD40 4 125 5 48 45 44 43 41 42 40 DI 4 SD40 l 75 3 48 45 44 43 41 42 40 DI 4 SD40 2 100
11. depth INVACARE XLT XLT SWING SHE sur SH SHr L 75 L 110 L 150 mm ela alale qu 39 39 38 2 75 3 40 40 39 38 75 3 41 41 40 39 38 2 100 4 42 41 42 40 39 38 100 4 43 43 41 42 40 39 38 75 8 43 43 41 42 40 39 38 4 125 5 43 43 41 42 40 39 38 3 100 4 43 43 41 42 40 39 38 125 5 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 4 140 5 5 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 75 3 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 3 125 5 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 100 4 45 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 DI 2 SD40 3 140 5 5 45 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 100 4 45 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 3 125 5 45 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 DI 4 SD40 3 150 6 46 44 43 41 42 40 39 2 140 5 5 47 44 43 41 42 40 39 125 5 47 44 43 41 42 40 39 DI 2 SD40 2 150 6 47 44 43 41 42 40 39 2 75 3 47 44 43 41 42 40 39 3 100 4 47 44 43 41 42 40 39 4 125 5 47 44 43 41 42 40 DI 2 SD40 140 5 5 48 44 43 41 42 40 DI 2 SD40 4 140 55 48 44 43 41 42 40 DI 3 SD40 150 6 48 44 43 41 42 40 DI 6 SD40 2 180 7 48 44 43 41 42 40 75 3 48 44 43 41 42 40 2 100 4 48 44 43 41 42 40 3 125 5 48 44 43 41 42
12. feet and lower parts of your leg steady The footbow is standard Seat angles 0 14 can be obtained depending on the size of castors and rear wheels and the row of mounting holes used for the castors and rear wheels 2 2 XLT Dynamic 90 knee angle The XLT Dynamic is designed to hold your feet steady The total length of the wheelchair is very compact The footbow is standard Seat angles 0 14 can be obtained depending on the size of castors and rear wheels and the row of mounting holes used for the castors and rear wheels 3 3 XLT Swing 80 90 and angle adjustable legrests The XLT Swing is designed with a front offering more space for the feet and lower parts of the legs The standard delivery includes collapsible footrests Seat angles 0 14 can be obtained depending on the size of castors and rear wheels and the row of mounting holes used for the castors and rear wheels 4 4 XLT Max 75 The XLT Max is designed for larger users and has a user weight capacity of 180 kg Seat angles 0 14 can be obtained depending on the size of castors and rear wheels and the row of mounting holes used for the castors and rear wheels INVACARE XLT This symbol means warning On this page a number of points affecting your personal safety are shown Please read it carefully Invacare i
13. installed restraint system whenever it is feasible SA Seat angle i M Weight SD Seat depth BA Bacrest KW ML Max user Technical data N BH Backrest height TW2 Transport weight Crash test AH Armrest r height H Height Active Dynamic Swin Max SW cm 35 5 38 40 5 43 45 5 48 35 5 38 40 5 43 45 5 48 33 35 5 38 40 5 43 45 5 48 50 5 50 5 55 5 60 5 cm SD cm 36 40 41 45 46 50 36 40 4 45 46 50 36 40 4 45 46 50 50 55 60 cm SH cm 40 52 40 50 39 52 44 52 cm BH cm 20 35 30 49 20 35 30 49 20 35 30 49 40 49 cm AH cm 21 31 21 31 21 31 LL cm 38 50 5 35 5 48 5 28 51 38 48 cm SA 02 142 02 14 02 142 02 14 BA 10 10 10 10 W cm Seat width 20 cm Seat width 20 cm Seat width 20 cm Seat width 21 cm H cm 61 105 61 105 61 105 79 110 cm L cm 83 103 73 88 82 123 93 108 cm M kg 9 8 9 8 11 3 21 kg ML kg 135 135 135 180kg TW ker 6 6 6 13 3 kg without seat cushion sek with 0 camber eek without rearwheels and accessories INVACARE XLT Delivery check Check that all components comply with the delivery note Any damage incurred during transport should be reported immediately to the delivery company Retain all packaging until the transport company has inspected the consignment and an agreement has been reached Assembly I Attach
14. one arm drive wheel can be mounted on either the left or the right side la Detaching the wheel Pull the knob A and remove the wheel from the hub Ib Attaching the wheel Pull the knob A and push the wheel back onto the hub It is very important that you check that the locking pin has actually locked the wheel into position when the knob has been released Take hold of the wheels and try to detach them This should NOT be possible The hand rims can be positioned either level with each other internal position or with the inner smaller hand rim protruding slightly external position 2 Changing the position of the hand rims Unscrew the three screws B remove the hand rim and turn it over Put it back into position and firmly retighten the three screws Take care when removing the telescopic trans A mission shaft Point it away from the body when releasing the powerful spring Please note The transmission shaft C is an integral part of the wheelchair and the user will be unable to propel the wheelchair without it Take care not to trap your fingers between A the spokes and the three bars of the outer handrim D ANTI TIP DEVICE FOR ONE ARM DRIVE Tools 5 mm Allen Key 4 mm Allen Key 36 For information about usage and safety read the page about anti tip devices in this manual Mounting Attach the adapter plate to the anti tip device with the screws A using a 5 mm Allen key 2 Attach th
15. rims ll Jaw 2 Backrest 7 Brakes 12 Legrests 3 Push handles 8 Castors 13 Footrest 4 Seat 9 Anti tip device 14 Footbow 5 Rear wheel 10 Armrests INVACARE XLT Product description Invacare XLT Invacare XLT is a wheelchair with many adjustment options and accessories To ensure that you benefit as much as possible from your Invacare XLT 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 Invacare XLT in everyday life The Invacare XLT frame footbow and backrest are manufactured from high guality titanium For the Swing version the legrest hangers are made from aluminium The cover for the seat cushion is made of Jemima and the backrest cover is made of nylon This manual includes a description of the parts of the chair simple adjustment options how to use the Invacare XLT safely and how to transport it The manual must be read thoroughly before the chair is used Also included in this manual is a description of how the most common accessories are fitted and also some slightly more advanced settings As the Invacare XLT has many different components and accessories the appearance of the accessories you have for your chair may differ from those shown INVACARE XLT XLT Models XLT is available in four models XLT Active 75 knee angle The XLT Active front is designed to hold your
16. the wheelchair Be careful not to trap your fingers between frame and legrest Adjustments FOOTBOW It is important to adjust the footbow footrests legrests footplates and calf pads to obtain a good seating posi tion Height adjustment footbow Loosen the screws A using an Allen key remove them and adjust the footbow to the correct height Retighten the screws and adjust the calf strap 1 Important The distance between the lowest part of the footrest and the floor or ground must be at least 40 mm Tools 4 mm Allen Key 10 mm fixed spanner High mounted footbow Loosen the screws B using an Allen key and adjust the clamp and footbow to a suitable height Retighten the screws and adjust the calf strap B Tools 5 mm Allen Key Footbow XLT Max Loosen the screws C using an Allen key and adjust the footbow to a suitable height using one of six holes on the footbow tube Retighten the screws and adjust the calf strap Make sure that the screws do not protrude out of the casing Warning Risk of injury The footbow can fall out if the screws are not tightened properly Make sure that both screws are positioned in the holes on the tube Important The distance between the lowest part of the footrest and the floor or ground must be at least 40 mm Tools 5 mm Allen Key 12 INVACARE XLT FIXED LEGRESTS Tools 5 mm Allen Key Height adjustment Adjust the height of the footres
17. 0 7 51 44 43 I 140 5 5 52 44 44 150 6 52 44 44 2 180 7 Not applicable SD seat depth INVACARE XLT XLT ACTIVE SE A SHf SHr L 75 L 110 L 150 mm l 2 3 4 5 6 S 24 25 Low profile 40 40 2 75 3 41 41 40 75 3 41 41 40 2 100 4 42 41 42 40 I 100 4 43 43 41 42 40 75 3 43 43 41 42 40 4 125 5 43 43 41 42 40 3 100 4 43 43 41 42 40 I 125 5 44 43 41 42 40 4 140 5 5 44 43 41 42 40 I 75 3 44 44 43 41 42 40 3 125 5 44 44 43 41 42 40 2 100 4 45 45 44 43 41 42 40 3 140 5 5 45 45 44 43 41 42 40 I 100 4 45 45 44 43 41 42 40 2 125 5 45 45 44 43 41 42 40 3 150 6 46 46 45 44 43 41 42 40 2 140 5 5 47 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 l 125 5 47 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 2 150 6 47 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 2 75 3 47 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 100 4 47 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 4 125 5 47 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 I 140 5 5 48 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 4 140 5 5 48 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 I 150 6 48 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 DI 4 SD40 2 180 7 48 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 I 75 3 48 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 2 100 4 48 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 3
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19. 125 5 48 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 4 150 6 49 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 3 140 5 5 49 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 I 180 7 49 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 I 100 4 50 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 2 125 5 50 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 3 150 6 50 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 4 180 7 50 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 2 140 5 5 51 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 I 125 5 51 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 2 150 6 51 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 DI 5 SD40 3 180 7 51 46 47 45 44 43 I 140 5 5 52 46 47 45 44 43 I 150 6 52 46 47 45 44 43 D1 3 SD40 2 180 7 INVACARE XLT Not applicable SD seat depth 25 XLT ACTIVE A SHr SHf SHr mm 2 3 4 5 6 26 Low profile 41 41 75 3 41 41 100 4 42 42 41 100 4 43 42 43 41 75 3 EIS ADA SA 125 5 43 42 43 41 3 100 4 a3 42 43 41 125 5 44 44 42 43 41 4 140 5 5 44 44 42 43 41 I 75 3 44 44 42 43 41 3 125 5 44 44 42 43 41 2 100 4 45 45 44 42 43 41 3 140 5 5 45 4 45 424 14 I 100 4 45 45 44 42 43 41 2 125 5 45 GE AE 424 4 D4 SD40 3 150 6 46 46 45 44 42 43 41 2 140 5 5 47 47 46 45 44 42 43 41 I 125 5 47 47 46 45 44 42 43 41 D2 SD40 2 150 6 47 47 Zi
20. 2 Pull back the push handle and fold it down K Folding up push handle 3 Pull the push handle upwards until it has snapped into place Make sure that the push handles have snapped into position so that they cannot accidentally 3 X fold down again when the wheelchair is being pushed 38 INVACARE XLT HEAD AND NECKREST Tool 5 mm Allen key INVACARE XLT Head and neckrest for biangular backrest The head and neckrest are mounted on the push bar Height adjustment Loosen the knobs A and or B and adjust to desired height Retighten the knobs again Angle adjustment Loosen the handle C and or the screws D and set the desired angle Retighten the handle and the screws 2 Adjust the angle of the sides of the head rest Adjust the angle of the wings of the headrest by unzipping the zip at the bottom of the neckrest and loosening the screw E Set the required angle and close the zip of the wheelchair when mounted behind the backrest Please control the balance of the wheelchair and adjust the rearwheels back wards for increased stability A A head and neckrest may affect the balance 39 PELVIC BELT B ST EEN _ e La C 40 The pelvic belt is used to avoid the risk of sliding out of the wheelchair and to maintain a good posture 2 The pelvic belt is strapped around the tubing under the seat A The belt is strapped around the tube and through the two pla
21. 2 46 45 44 43 42 41 41 2 180 7 INVACARE XLT Accessories ANTI TIP DEVICES A Tools 4 mm Allen Key 2 For safety reasons we recommend the use of two anti tip devices INVACARE XLT The anti tip device is foldable and adjustable in both height and depth Please pay special attention to the placement of the anti tip device when in use A sticker will warn you if the anti tip device is not activated When the extended rear wheel attachment is used an extended anti tip device is recommended see next page Mounting Remove the back screws A and nuts on the rear wheel attachment Insert the Anti tip device in the holes in the rear part of the chassis Fit the anti tip device on the screws and tighten 2 Adjusting height To adjust the height press the two knobs B on each side of the housing and pull the tube C to desired set of holes The knobs will lock the tube into position Do not use knobs B to fold or unfold the anti tip device 3 Adjusting depth To adjust the depth press knob D and pull the wheel tube out to desired depth The knob will lock the tube into position The distance between the anti tip wheel and the ground and the distance between the anti tip wheel and rear wheel should be approx 5 cm 4 Folding To swing the anti tip device under the wheelchair press the cap E downwards and then sideways NOTE A red warni
22. 3 41 se za 4 180 7 50 47 46 45 44 4243 D1 6 SD40 2 140 55 51 47 46 45 44 4243 DI 2 SD40 CIS El 47 46 45 44 42 43 CI D1 6 SD40 DI SD45 2 15066 51 47 46 145144 42 43 a ata qe i 3 180 7 51 47 46 45 44 DI 6 SD40 1 14055 52 47 46 45144 CI D1 6 SD40 DI SD45 1 150 6 52 47 46 145144 C1 6 D1 6 SD40 DI 6 SD45 2 180 7 INVACARE XLT Not applicable SD seat depth 31 32 XLT MAX o SCH Oo0Gl8 c sh a 2 E o E o SE SHf SHr L 110 L 150 mm Al A2 BI B2 CI C2 44 de 44 43 42 41 40 4 ee 140 5 5 45 45 44 43 42 41 40 3 140 5 5 46 de 45 44 43 42 41 40 3 150 6 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 2 id 140 5 5 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 2 150 6 48 46 45 44 43 42 4l 40 i 140 5 5 48 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 l S 150 6 48 46 45 44 43 42 4l 40 39 2 180 7 49 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 4 150 6 49 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 3 140 5 5 49 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 l 180 7 50 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 3 150 6 50 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 a 4 180 7 50 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 2 140 5 5 51 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 x 2 150 6 51 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 3 180 7 51 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 I 140 5 5 52 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 150 6 5
23. 43 41 42 40 2 75 3 47 46 45 44 43 41 42 40 3 100 4 47 46 45 44 43 41 42 40 4 125 5 47 46 45 44 43 41 42 40 DI 5 SD40 l 140 5 5 48 46 45 44 43 41 42 40 D1 4 SD40 4 140655 48 46 45 44 43 41 42 40 l 150 6 48 46 45 44 43 41 42 40 2 180 7 48 46 45 44 43 41 42 40 l 75 3 48 46 45 44 43 41 42 40 2 100 4 48 46 45 44 43 41 42 40 3 125 5 48 46 45 44 43 41 421 40 DI 6 SD40 4 150 6 49 46 45 44 43 41 42 D1 4 SD40 3 140 55 49 46 45 44 43 41 42 l 180 7 49 46 45 44 43 41 42 l 100 4 50 46 45 44 43 41 42 2 125 5 50 46 45 44 43 41 42 D1 6 SD40 3 150 6 50 46 45 44 43 km soe 4 180 7 50 46 45 44 43 DI 3 SD40 2 1405 5 51 46 45 44 43 l 125 5 51 46 45 44 43 D1 6 SD40 2 150 6 51 46 45 44 43 Ween 545 3 180 7 51 46 45 44 DI 3 SD40 l 140 5 5 52 46 45 44 D1 6 SD40 l 150 6 52 46 45 44 Ke KX 2 180 7 Not applicable SD seat depth INVACARE XLT XLT SWING SHf Sir SH SHr L 75 L 110 L 150 mm 1 2 false 5 6 26 Low profile 41 41 75 8 41 41 2 100 4 42 2 41 l 100 4 43 4243 ai 2 75
24. 7 DK 2605 Br ndby Tel 45 0 36 90 00 00 Fax 45 0 36 90 00 01 denmark invacare com Deutschland Invacare Aquatec GmbH AlemannenstraBe 10 D 88316 Isny Tel 49 0 75 62 7 00 0 Fax 49 0 75 62 7 00 66 info Qinvacare aquatec com Ulrich Alber GmbH Vor dem Weissen Stein 21 D 72461 Albstadt Tailfingen Tel 49 0 7432 2006 0 Fax 49 0 7432 2006 299 info ulrich alber de European Distributor Organisation Invacare KleiststraBe 49 D 32457 Porta Westfalica Tel 49 0 57 31 754 540 Fax 49 0 57 31 754 541 edo invacare com Espafia Invacare SA clAreny s n Poligon Industrial de Celr E 17460 Celr Girona Tel 34 0 972 49 32 00 Fax 34 0 972 49 32 20 contactsp invacare com France Invacare Poirier SAS Route de St Roch F 37230 Fondettes Tel 33 0 2 47 62 64 66 Fax 33 0 2 47 42 12 24 contactfr invacare com Ireland Invacare Ireland Ltd Unit 5 Seatown Business Campus Seatown Road Swords County Dublin Ireland Tel 353 I 810 7084 Fax 353 810 7085 ireland invacare com Italia Invacare Mecc San s r l Via dei Pini 62 1 36016 Thiene VI Tel 39 0445 38 00 59 Fax 39 0445 38 00 34 italia invacare com Nederland Invacare BV Celsiusstraat 46 NL 6716 BZ Ede Tel 31 0 318 695 757 Fax 31 0 318 695 758 nederland invacare com csede invacare com Norge Invacare AS Grensesvingen 9 Postboks 6230 Etterstad N 0603 Oslo Tel 47 0 22 57 95
25. ckrest is lower than 40 cm Even if the Invacare Rea products and the following rules are meant to increase safety during transport in vehicles injuries to passengers can still occur if an accident should happen Invacare does not leave any guaranties for the outcome of any accidents during transport of wheelchairs and users in vehicles The wheelchair and user should be trans ported forward facing in the direction of travel All auxiliary equipment such as tables trunk sup port abduction cushion etc should be removed and stored safely so that they do not injure anyone during any kind of accident 2 The wheelchair should be secured in the vehicle with a 4 point restraint system The user should wear a 3 point safety belt secured in the vehicle Both the 4 point restraint system and the 3 point safety belt should be approved according to ISO 10542 2 3 The tie down points on the wheelchair where the restraint system straps should be placed are marked with this symbol INVACARE XLT Incorrect INVACARE XLT Incorrect placement of safety belt Correct 4 In order to be used as a seat during transport in a vehicle the wheelchair must be equipped with a pelvic belt and with anti tippers 5 The vehicle s safety belt should fit as tightly across the user s body as possible without discomfort The upper part of the safety belt should fit over the user s shoulder as illustrated No part
26. e once a year The address and telephone number are on the back cover of the manual Check all parts of the wheelchair once a week If you discover damage please contact Invacare immediately The address and telephone number are on the back cover of this manual 47 48 Service life We estimate that the Invacare wheelchair has a service life span of five 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 accidents 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 Your Invacare wheelchair has been tested and approved by Hi in Sweden TUN S d in Germany and CERAH in France and is CE marked according to the Medical Directive Recycling The wheelchair can be divided into the following main components e Chassis e Plastic parts e Upholstery e Wheels tyres and tubes e Packing Chassis The chassis is produced in titanium and is fully recyclable
27. e anti tip device with adapter plate to the rear wheel attachment with the screws and washers B using a 4 mm Allen Key INVACARE XLT Tools 4 mm Allen Key 10 mm fixed spanner INVACARE XLT ASSISTANT MANOEUVRED DRUMBRAKES Active rear wheel fixation with drumbrake By changing the position of the rearwheel on the rear wheel attachment you can alter both the seat height and the manoeuvrability stability of the wheelchair The further forward the rearwheel is positioned the more manoeuvrable your chair becomes but with reduced stability To alter the height position of the rearwheel plate use an Allen key to hold the screws A in place and loosen nuts B with a fixed spanner Choose the new position and fasten the screws Always remember to adjust the brakes when the rearwheel position is changed 2 To move the rearwheel either backwards or for wards on the rearwheel attachment first remove the screw B and nut C adjust to the required position and then fasten the screw and nut The tip risk increases if the rearwheels are located in front of the backrest Use anti tip devices Always remember to adjust the brakes when the rearwheel position is changed When you have fitted the wheels in the cor A rect position it is important that you check thoroughly that the nuts and screws are tightened securely This is important for your own safety I Applying the brakes when moving Pu
28. ed angle move the plate forwards or backwards and mount it in that position Hold the nut steady from the inside and retighten the socket cap screw with the Allen key Tools 4 mm Allen Key 10 mm fixed spanner 16 INVACARE XLT Tools 4mm Allen key 10 mm fixed spanner 2a Tools 24 mm fixed spanner 2b Tools 5 mm Allen key Tools 4mm Allen key 10 mm fixed spanner INVACARE XLT Angle adjustment fine adjustments When you have decided the direction in which you want to tilt the backrest it is time to make the fine adjustments i e adjusting the backrest to suit your body Proceed as follows Loosen the four nuts B on the inside of the backrest tubes 2 turns with a 10 mm fixed spanner Hold screws A firmly in place with a 4 mm Allen key 2a Then using a 24 mm fixed spanner turn the plates a little at a time first on one side of the chair then on the other side By this alternating proce dure you can adjust the tilt of the backrest Note You must alternate between the two plates whenever you turn them otherwise the backrest could become twisted and its ergonomic advantages will be lost 2b XLT Max Then using a 5 mm Allen key turn the plates a little at a time first on one side of the chair then on the other side By this alternating procedure you can adjust the tilt of the backrest Note You must alternate between the two plates whenever you tur
29. ed securely The axle housing should be tightened with a manual and dynamometric wrench calibrated to 40Nm This is important for your own safety CAMBER INVACARE XLT The cambered rearwheel plate is mounted and adjusted in the same way as the original rearwheel plate see above Make sure that the rib A on the rearwheel plate and the chamfer B on the camber block is placed downwards 21 22 REAR WHEEL ATTACHMENT XLT MAX Tools 4 mm Allen key 10 mm Fixed spanner 24 mm Fixed spanner By changing the position of the rearwheel on the rearwheel attachment you can alter both the rear seat height and the manoeuvrability stability of the wheelchair The further forward the rearwheel is positioned the more manoeuvrable your chair becomes but with reduced stability For seatheights and positions please refer to the seat height table on page 32 I To alter the height position of the rearwheel plate use an Allen key to hold the screws A in place and loosen nuts B with a fixed spanner Choose the new position and fasten the screws 2 To move the rearwheel either backwards forwards or up down on the rearwheel attachment first remove the nut C adjust the axle housing D to the required position and then refasten the nut 3 You adjust the camber 0 or 2 by turning the rear wheel fixation plate See the markings E on the inside of the rearwheel plates RO stands for
30. h 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 Follow the procedure above but in reverse order step 4 3 2 and then to move off a kerb Generally this method is used by experienced assistants who are stronger than average The method can also be used when the kerb or step is low and only constitutes a minimal obstacle The assistant goes backwards onto the pavement and then pulls the wheelchair up onto the pavement It is important for the assistant to use his 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 Do not use the escalator when you are in the wheelchair Find out whether there is a lift nearby We advise you to avoid going up down stairs in your wheelchair where possible and to choose an alternative route instead We recommend that you receive help from two assistants to get up and down stairs One assistant goes in front of the chair and hold the frame of the wheelchair whilst the other assistant goes behind
31. instructions for each article Spray the wheelchair with detergent for example a car cleaning agent with wax and leave on to work Rinse the wheelchair with a high pressure cleaning or ordinary jet of water depending on how dirty the chair is Do not aim the jet towards bearings and draining holes If the wheelchair is washed in a machine the water must not be hotter than 60 degrees Spray the chair with alcohol for disinfection Leave the chair to dry in a drying cabinet Remove parts where water has collected for example in end tubes ferrules etc If the chair has been washed in a machine blow drying with compressed air is recommended Wheels and tyres Tec INVACARE XLT Wheel axles are to be wiped clean and lubricated with a drop of oil 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 pressure is written on the side of the tyre If you need advice or service e g in case of a puncture contact your sup plier A When inflating tyres there is a risk of explosion if over inflated hnical servicing Only original parts or those approved and fulfilling the Invacare specifications may be used All technical servicing is to be carried out by an authorised wheelchair tech nician or by the Invacare service department The wheelchair should be checked by authorised wheelchair technicians or the service department at Invacar
32. ll both brake handles upwards sgueeze the handles and the brake will be applied 2 Locking the brakes Pull the brake handle upwards and move the lock catch A upwards Then release the handle 3 Releasing the brake Pull the handle upwards and the lock catch will release automatically Incorrect adjustments or use of the brakes can reduce their performance 37 AMPUTEE LEGREST Attach the legrests by pushing 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 leg rests by turning them inwards The legrests are automatically locked so there is no risk of them coming off the wheelchair 2 Slacken screw A on the cushion s mounting in order to adjust the cushion s angle and depth Slacken screws B in order to adjust the cushion height Tools 5 mm Allen key EXTERNAL PUSH HANDLES Adjusting the height of the push handles I To raise or lower the height of the push han dles turn the knob and raise the handles to the reguired height Tighten when the correct posi tion is achieved 2 When hole A is visible just above the attachment the handle will be in the right locking position Make sure the push handles care securely locked before use FOLDABLE PUSH HANDLES I Folding down push handle I Press and hold the trigger which is hidden under the plastic handle vvith your thumb
33. m This should NOT be possible 4 Folding the chair After removing the wheels flip down the backrest by grabbing the wire at the lower back of the backrest and twisting it to release the backrest locking Be careful that you do not trap your fingers when you fold the backrest forward onto the seat Important Do not try to lift the wheelchair by grabbing the backrest bar The XLT Max does not have a locking function and the backrest may flip up and hurt you 41 42 TRANSPORTING WHEELCHAIRS WITH USERS IN VEHICLES The Invacare Rea wheelchairs are designed to offer the user the best comfort and safety possible during all kinds of situations in everyday life This means that compromises have to be made in order to make the product useful During transport in cars it is always safest to ride in the car s normal seat with the seatbelt on You should ride in the car s normal seat and use the seatbelt if possible If for some reason it is impossible to be transported in any other way the wheelchair can be used as a seat in a vehicle if the following rules and regulations are followed We would like to point out that there is always a risk involved in being transported seated in your wheelchair The risk for injury during an incident increases when you have a wheelchair with a low backrest The lower the back the higher the risk for injury Therefore Invacare strongly advise against the use of XLT as a seat in a vehicle if the ba
34. n the rear wheel attachment The effect of mounting the rear wheels in their foremost position is that the chair will be easier to manoeuvre However there is the increased risk of tipping backwards Therefore the use of anti tip devices to achieve better stability is strongly recommended Invacare XLT is designed to have a seat cushion on the seat The seat cushion improves the user s body posture and makes it possible to sit comfortably for longer periods of time Invacare XLT with a backrest adjusted to a height of minimum 40 cm a neckrest and a pelvic belt can be used as a seat in a vehicle For other configurations the user must transfer to the normal seat in a car or bus Daily performance check Check that the following parts are securely fitted on the wheelchair and operational Wheels Brakes Backrest Anti tip device if fitted Push handles if fitted Footrests or footbow Pelvic belt if fitted Neck headrest if fitted UPHOLSTERY AND FRAME COLOURS Backrest cover Black Nylon TR33 Seat cushion cover Black Jemima TR18 standard Frame colours Black Grey Blue Red Blasted titanium and Orange EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES Invacare XLT has a wide range of accessories and options Some of the accessories may not be available in all countries and all accessories are not available for all models Backrest Tension adjustable Angle adjustable fixed or height adjustable Narrow back Seat Tension and depth adj
35. n them otherwise the backrest could become twisted and its ergonomic advantages will be lost 3 Once you have found the right position retight en the nuts B on the inside Hold the screws A firmly in place with the Allen key The tip risk increases the further back the backrest is tilted We recommend the use of anti tip devices 4 Adjust the shape of the backrest by adjusting the Velcro straps The user should be seated in the chair when the Velcro straps are adjusted When adjustment is complete fold the backcloth back into position and secure it with the Velcro straps When you loosen the backrest the tip risk A increases We recommend the use of anti tip devices K 30 32 cm a 35 49 cm Height adjustment o A backrest extension can be used for adjustable back S rest heights and to obtain heights over 35 cm Two Max 2 cm 2 a different extenders are available one for heights 30 32 cm and one for heights 35 49 cm Important Observe that the extenders may not be raised more than 2 or 4 cm Loosen and remove screws A and the small plastic bracket B on the back of the back support Adjust the backrest extension to the desired height and refit the screws Tools 4 mm Allen key 18 INVACARE XLT Tools 5 mm Allen key Tools 5 mm Allen key 3 4 Tools 3 mm Allen key 5 mm Allen key Tools 5 mm Allen key INVACARE XLT ARMRESTS MUDGUARD Adjusting
36. ng sticker can now be seen To activate the anti tip device just swing it back in place and it will lock into position automatically NOTE When the anti tip device is correctly activa ted the warning sticker will be hidden Use your foot when folding the anti tip device If you do it by hand there is an increased risk that you will trap your fingers between the anti tip housing and the tube Never forget to fold down the anti tip devices or the wheelchair may tip over Make sure the anti tip device is securely locked before use Use extended anti tip devices when an extended rear weel attachment is used 33 34 Tool 5 mm Allen key Anti tip device extended The anti tip device also acts as a step tube It is height adjustable and easy to adjust This extended anti tip device is primarily used when an extended rear wheel attachment is used It can also be used with the standard rear wheel attach ment I Attach the anti tip device to the frame tube with brackets and screws A 2 Lift the spring loaded button and select the re guired height Ensure that the anti tip device locks into its new position The rearwheel attachment cannot be mounted in the lowest position B when the extended anti tip device is used Never forget to fold down the anti tip devices or the wheelchair may tip over The distance between the anti tip wheel and A the ground and the distance between the anti tip wheel and
37. of the safety belt must be twisted 6 The pelvic part of the 3 point safety belt must be worn low across the pelvis so that the angle of the pelvic belt is within the preferred zone A of 30 to 75 to the horizontal A steeper angle is preferred but never exceeding 75 7 The 3 point safety belt must not be held away from the user s body by parts of the wheelchair such as armrests or wheels etc 8 A headrest must always be used during transport and it must be adjusted as shown in the picture 43 RESTRAINT METHODS A Front restraints with straps Connect the front straps around the front tube of the frame just above the castor housing see picture A 2 Release brakes and tension front straps by pulling the wheelchair backwards 3 Re apply wheelchair brakes B Rear restraints Attach the snap hooks of the rear straps around the rear tube of the frame just above the rear wheel attachment see picture B 2 Tighten the straps C Pelvic belt and 3 point safety belt Check that the pelvic belt is correctly attached to the wheelchair adjust the length and fasten it around the user 2 Fasten the 3 point safety belt around the user 44 INVACARE XLT Safety instructions propelling techniques We recommend that the qualified person who has prescribed your wheelchair for you tests the wheelchair and that he she makes the adjustments that you want taking y
38. our build and needs into account We also hope that you have received help in learning how best to use your chair Start by practising carefully until you are familiar with the wheelchair s possibilities and limitations Moving to and from the wheelchair CORRECT INVACARE XLT Propel the wheelchair as near as possible to the seat that you want to move to Apply the brake Remove flip up the armrests and detach the legrests move them outwards Do not put any of your weight on the foot plates as the chair may tip forwards Propel the wheelchair as near as possible When stretching and bend ing do always have full contact between the backrest and the back otherwise the wheelchair may tip over Stretching behind the back is not recommended Many experienced users manage to propel up a slope by themselves 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 in the case of 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 can cause the wheelchair to tip backward
39. re to sun reach temperatures over 41 C LIFTING THE WHEELCHAIR Always lift the wheelchair by grabbing the frame at the points shown in the picture Never lift the wheelchair by the removable armrests the footrests or the backrest bar Ensure that the backrest and push handles are securely in place Also read the chapter Safety instructions Propelling technigues INVACARE XLT INVACARE XLT Intended use Invacare XLT is a manual wheelchair aimed for those who use the wheel chair for a longer period of time i e several hours in a row Invacare XLT is designed for the user who can manoeuvre the wheelchair him herself as well as for the user who requires assistance Invacare XLT is versatile and has accessories that makes it possible to adjust the sitting posture so it stays comfortable for several hours Invacare XLT has many adjustment possibilities With the right adjust ments carried out by a professional the wheelchair can be set up specifically for a user and according to the requirements of a possible assistant Invacare XLT can be used both indoors and outdoors on level ground and paved areas We recommend the larger wheels when the wheelchair is used on uneven ground Note that there is an increased risk that the Invacare XLT could tip backwards when being wheeled uphill especially when the incline is more than 8 Or if the rear wheels are mounted in their formost position o
40. rear wheel should be approx 5 cm For safety reasons we recommend the use of two anti tip devices INVACARE XLT TRUNK SUPPORT 3 E Tens A A i d Panta p N B Allen key 13 mm fixed spanner INVACARE XLT The trunk support can be swung away or lifted out of its holder The height depth and sideways positions are easy to adjust Height adjustment la Adjust the height by first slackening the screws A with an Allen key and then sliding the holder B up or down to the required position Re tighten screws b The bracket C can also be adjusted up or down by first removing the screws D on the attachments with an Allen key Move the bracket up or down to the required position Re tighten screws 2 Depth adjustment Open the zip on the cover to reach screws E and slacken with a screw driver Adjust the trunk support to the desired position Re tighten screws and close the zip 3 Angle adjustment Remove the cover on the arm of the trunk support to reach the screws and nuts and slacken them Remember to secure tightly when the desired position has been achieved Be careful not to catch your thumb between A the trunk support and the wheel when propell ing the chair 35 ONE ARM DRIVE Tools 4 mm Allen Key lt 10 mm fixed spanner D The guick release one arm drive allows the user to propel the wheelchair with one hand Two hand rims are mounted on the same rear wheel The
41. right side 0 The marking with the desired camber should be placed in the back upper corner of the rearwheel plate A The tip risk increases if the rear wheels are located in front of the backrest Use anti tip devices A Always remember to adjust the brakes when the rearwheel position has been changed nuts and screws are tightened securely The axle housing should be tightened with a manual and dynamo A When you have fitted the wheels in the correct position it is important that you check thoroughly that the metric wrench calibrated to 40Nm This is important for your own safety INVACARE XLT Tools 4 mm Allen key 5 mm Allen key 10 mm fixed spanner INVACARE XLT CASTOR WHEELS The manoeuverability of the wheelchair is very much dependent on the castors and their position relative to the ground surface The angle between the castor housing and the ground should be 90 degrees Adjusting the castor angle To adjust the castor angle loosen nuts A with 1 2 turns with a fixed spanner while holding screws B firmly in place with a 4 mm Allen key Adjust the castor housing to desired angle by inserting the 5 mm Allen key in the hexagon hole C and tur ning it to the desired angle Retighten nuts A Check that the castor is securely fitted after replacement 23 24 SEAT HEIGHT TABLES
42. s Be careful not to trap your fingers between brake pin and tyre A wheelchair displaying a sticker with this symbol has a particularly high tip risk Take special care when climbing a ramp or slope with an incline of more than 9 Always use anti tip devices We recommend that you get the help of one or more assistants when going down steep and wet slopes First check the slope to see if there are any particular risks such as potholes slippery sections etc Never use your 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 can 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 pos sible Never change direction when propelling down a slope Never propel up or down a slope crosswise 45 46 Onto a kerb Off a kerb Kerbs alternative method Escalators Stairs This method is for when the assistant is always behind the wheelchair and creates the greatest safety for the user The following advice is for the assistant Illustration Adjust the anti tip device upwards Ensure that the user s feet rest securely on the footrests and cannot slide off Then lean the wheelchair backwards and pus
43. s as needed Take care not to loosen the two middle screws These attach the supports to the frame Take care that your fingers do not get caught between armrest mudguard and tyre BRAKES Adjusting the brake Check that the tyres are inflated to the correct air pressure as indicated on the side of the tyre Then use an Allen key to loosen the screw A and slide the brake and brake attachement to the desired position and tighten The correct distance between the brake pin B and the tyre when the brake is disengaged is approx 15 mm The brake pin should be in a horizontal position Incorrect adjustments or use of the brake can reduce their performance 2 Using the Standard brake Apply the brake by pushing the brake lever for wards until it reaches the stopper Release the brake by pulling back the brake lever Take care not to trap your fingers between brake shaft and tyre When the standard brake is applied the brake lever can be pushed backwards without disengaging the brakes This is to prevent the brakes from accidentally dis engaging during transfer to and from the wheelchair ai l 3 Using the Performance brake Apply the brake by pushing the brake lever for wards until it reaches the stopper Release the brake by pulling back the brake lever Take care not to trap your fingers between brake shaft and tyre 4 Using the Active brake Apply the brake by pulling the brake le
44. s only responsible for product changes carried out by per sonnel who we authorise We reserve the right to make any changes to eguipment and specifications without prior notice Failure to comply with instructions given may result in personal injury and or product damage Check each of the following before using the wheelchair that all parts are attached securely to the frame that all wheels and knobs are properly tightened that all brakes and anti tip devices function correctly e Never lift the wheelchair by the detachable armrests footrests backrest bar or by the adjustable push handles 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 Changing the seat angle can give an increased risk of tipping over The hand rims may become hot due to friction and this may cause injury to your hands Use extensively the anti tip device Remember that the effectiveness of the carer operated brake 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 Drive wheels are not to be detached while the user is sitting in the chair e The more the backrest cover s Velcro straps are slackened the greater the risk of tipping the wheelchair becomes Surfaces of the wheelchair like frame parts or upholstery can with long time exposu
45. stic buckles according to the picture 3 If the belt has come loose at the metallic buckle it should be threaded according to the pictures a c Please make sure that the belt cannot slide INVACARE XLT HOW TO DISASSEMBLE YOUR XLT TO TRANSPORT IT AS LUGGAGE INVACARE XLT Your XLT is easy to transport many parts are remo vable to make the chair smaller and lighter Start by removing the armrests Flip up armrests Press the button A swing the armrest up Lift it straight up You may need to hold it slightly forward then lift it straight up B Detachable armrests When you have detachable armrests just lift them up 2a Remove the swing away legrests by pressing the lever C whilst turning the footrests outwards or inwards and pull them straight up 2b Remove the adjustable legrests by pressing the level D backwards whilst turning the legrests outwards and pull them straight up Be careful that you do not trap your fingers between frame and legrest 3 Remove the rear wheels by pressing the but ton in the centre of the hub at the same time as you pull the wheel away from the wheelchair The procedure is the same when you replace the wheel press the button and put the wheel back in place It is very important that you check that the locking pin has actually locked the wheel into position when the centre button has been released Take hold of the wheels and try to detach the
46. the chair and holds the push handles Fold the anti tip device upwards Balance the wheelchair on the drive wheels until the balance point is found The wheelchair is then rolled down the stairs step by step by letting the drive wheels roll over the edge of each step Assistants must remember not to hold removable armrests or legrests In addition assistants should remember to lift correctly using their legs and keeping their backs as straight as possible INVACARE XLT Cleaning GUARANTEE We provide a two year guarantee from the delivery date Damage due to wear and tear on upholstery tyres rubber tubes hand rims and castors etc is not covered by the guarantee Damage that has been caused through physical violence or abnormal use is not covered Damage caused by users who weigh more than 135 kg is not covered The guarantee will only apply if the maintenance instruc tions are followed MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Your Invacare wheelchair is easy to keep clean and in good condition Just fol low the instructions below 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 liguid can be used For disinfection use a damp cloth and an alcohol based max 70 deter gent Washing and Disinfection 2 Remove all loose and removable covers and wash these in a washing machine following the washing
47. the height of the armrests Flip up armrest If your chair is equipped with armrests that can be raised or lowered this is achieved by loosening the screw A moving the armrest into the required position and retightening the screw When adjusting the height do not place your fingers between armrest pad and side plate as they may get trapped 2 Detachable armrest If your chair is equipped with armrests that can be raised or lowered this is achieved by pulling up the armrest and loosening the screw B under the armrest Move the screw up or down to the desired position and retighten the screw Lower the armrest again When adjusting the height do not place your fingers between seat tube and side plate as they may get trapped 3 Mudguard Adjust the height of the mudguard by pulling up the mudguard and loosening the screw C Move the screw up or down to the desired position and retighten the screw Insert the mudguard again in it s attachment When adjusting the height do not place your fingers between seat tube and side plate as they may get trapped 4 To adjust the depth of the mudguard unscrew screws D using an Allen key Move the mudguard into the required position and fasten the screws again 5 Adjusting the play The armrests and mudguards are equipped with adjustable supports that enables you to reduce the play when pulling up or pushing down the tubes Tighten or loosen the screws F in the four cor ner
48. the rear wheels by pressing the button in the centre of the hub whilst simultaneously sliding the axle onto the rear wheel position attachment of the positioning plate It is very important that you check that the locking pin has actually locked the wheel into position when the centre button has been released Take hold of the wheels and try to detach them This should NOT be possible 2 Unfold the backrest by grabbing the wire at the lower back of the backrest and twisting it to release the backrest locking pins Pull the backrest backwards uppwards until it is fixed into place Check that it is fixed properly The XLT Max does not have a locking function Just pull the backrest upwards and check that it is fixed in place Be careful not to trap your fingers between the frame and the backrest attachments 3 Armrests Insert the armrests by fitting them into the attach ments on the backrest frame and then swinging them down into position A Do not place your fingers on the seat frame When using detachable armrests just push them down into place in their receiver INVACARE XLT INVACARE XLT 4 Legrests XLT Swing Attach the legrests by pushing 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
49. ts by loosening the screw A with an Allen key When adjusting the height a clicking sound will occur One click is one step in height 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 NOTE Do not adjust the upper screw C The distance between the lowest part of the footrest and the floor or ground must be at least 40 mm ANGLE ADJUSTABLE LEGRESTS INVACARE XLT Angle adjustable legrests support the legs and reduce pressure The legrests can be used for bandaged legs but not for legs in plaster casts The legrests must always be fitted with calf pads footplates and heel straps It is important to adjust the height and angle of the legrests to obtain a good seating position Height adjustment Loosen screw A with an Allen key Adjust the legrest into a suitable height and the screw is caught by one of the recesses on the legrest tube Then retighten the screw 2 Angle adjustment Pull the lever B with one hand while support ing the legrest with your other hand When a suitable angle is obtained let go of the lever and the legrest will look into one of seven preset positions C Do not place anything heavy or let children sit on the legrest It may cause damage to the mechanism The distance between the lowest part of the footrest and the ground must be at least 40 mm CALF PADS FOOTPLATES
50. ustable seat Seat cushions Standard 5 cm Flotech Contour Legrests Footbow rigi Footbow rigid with footplate Footrest one piece flipup angle adjustable Footrest high mounte 80 amp 90 fixed legrest Angle adjustable legrest Fixed footplate Angle and depth adjustable footplate Armrests Flip up armrest with long or short pad Height adjustable armrest Rio with long or short pad Hemi armrest Comfort armrest Castors 75 125 mm Dynamic 75 180 mm Swing Active 140 180 Max Rear wheels 22 24 25 26 pneumatic or puncture proof 24 one arm drive Brake User brake 3 types Carer operated drumbrake One arm brake Others Several types of handrims Spoke guard Headrest Neckrest Headrest with cheek support Anti tip device Trunk Support Reflectors Kit Table Tray Pump Cane holder Tool kit Various push handles Pelvic belt Mudguard Sideguard Step tube Brake lever extension Mounting brackets for E Motion and E Fix for XLT Swing only for XLT Active Dynamic and Max ee for XLT Max only INVACARE XLT SW Seat width L Lenght LL Legrest N lenght Fixed Angle adjustable backrest Our wheelchairs are crash tested according to the ISO norm 7176 19 Wheeled mobility devices for use as seats in motor vehicles See the chapter on Transport for more details Wheelchair users should however transfer to the vehicle seat and use the vehicle
51. ver forwards on the side of or between your legs until it reaches the stopper Release the brake by pushing the brake lever back on the side of or between your legs Take care not to trap your fingers between brake shaft and tyre INVACARE XLT REAR WHEEL ATTACHMENT Tools 5 mm Allen Key 10 mm spanner Tools 24 mm spanner By changing the position of the rearwheel on the rearwheel attachment you can alter both the rear seat height and the manoeuvrability stability of the wheelchair The further forward the rearwheel is positioned the more manoeuvrable your chair becomes but with reduced stability For seatheights and positions please refer to the seat height tables starting on page 24 I Toalter the height position of the rearwheel plate use an Allen key to hold the screws A in place and loosen nuts B with a fixed spanner Choose the new position and fasten the screws 2 To move the rearwheel either backwards or for wards on the rearwheel attachment first remove the nut C adjust the axle housing D to the reguired position and then refasten the nut The tip risk increases if the rear wheels are located in front of the backrest Use anti tip devices Always remember to adjust the brakes when the rearwheel position has been changed When you have fitted the wheels in the cor A rect position it is important that you check thoroughly that the nuts and screws are tighten
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