Spirea2 - Invacare Rea
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1. 4 Installation of pelvic belt attachment e Remove nut A from the upper screw of the rear wheel attachment e Insert screw B from the outside of the wheel chair into the free hole on the backrest tube Put two plastic washers on the end of screw A e Fit the pelvic belt attachment C on the two screws and tighten both nuts A D Tools 5 mm Allen key 10 mm Spanner cea Spirea 29 Maintenance Guarantee Rea Spirea2 is covered by a guarantee of two years from the delivery date Cleaning e 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 Ordinary washing powder liquid can be used Washing and Disinfection Remove all loose and removable covers and wash these in a wash ing machine following the washing instructions for each article 2 Spray the wheelchair with detergent for example a car cleaning agent with wax and leave on to work 3 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 4 Spray the chair with alcohol for disinfection 5 Leave the chair to dry in a drying cabinet Remove parts where water has coll2. 2 Rea Spirea transport 16 4 kg Forward facing Unwin Safety Systems 4 Pe WWR ATF K R Unwin Low Profile Rail Unwin Safety Systems 3 Pt WWR HD ATF K R 76 5 kg 43 40 cm Fixed Sling seat depth adjustable Velcro adjustable in depth and shape Detachable Fixed 24 pneumatic 16 pneumatic 150 x 27 mm Heal straps 2003 09 19 2004 02 16 The safety restraint devices used in this test must be approved according to ISO 10542 We have chosen to work with Unwin a well known quality manufacturer of safety restraint devices for wheelchairs cea Spirea rea Spirea TO OBSERVE BEFORE TRANSPORT OF WHEELCHAIRS IN VEHICLES AN We recommend that wheelchair users should transfer to the seat of the vehicle and use the installed restraint system of the vehicle whenever feasible The wheelchairs are tested in a basic configuration The use in other configurations has not been tested See the manual section Test report from dynamic safety restraint test for test configuration 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 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 A wheelchair anchored pelvic belt must be fitted across the wheelchair occupant in addition to the lap and diagonal and restraint
3. Yes you can User Manual English 2 Sp i Invacare Rea 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 rea Spirea rea Spirea Contents Product description Rea Spirea NB Delivery check Daily performance check Parts of the wheelchair Lifting the wheelchair Upholstery and frame colours Accessories and instructions Technical data Intended use Safety instructions propelling techniques Transport Assembly Settings Legrests Footplates Calf pads Seat Backrest Armrests Rear wheels adjustment Castor wheels adjustment Wheelchair heights Brakes Carer operated brake Push handles Anti tip devices Transport of wheelchairs in vehicles Observations Restraint methods Installation of pelvic belt attachment Maintenance Accessories Amputee legrest Tension adjustable backrest NO UW UI 4 QJ T O N 11 12 13 24 13 14 14 15 15 16 19 19 20 21 22 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 30 Product description Rea Spirea NB Spirea is wheelchair w
4. 16 Rear wheel 0 angle Un B 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 WN WIN WN h2 BW IN N N 1 N 1 U N Not applicable rea Spirea rea Spirea 24 Rear wheel N ININ ss N IN WN 1 5 WN F2 NY Ui U A A UWV I WIN IN IN Not applicable 23 BRAKES To apply the brake to the chair move the lever A forwards To release the brake move the lever backwards towards you Take care not to trap your fingers between the brake shaft and tyre Adjusting the brake Check that the tyres are inflated to the correct air pressure indicated on the tyre wall Then using an Allen key loosen the screw and slide the brake to the desired position and tighten The correct distance between the brake shaft B and the tyre is approx 5 mm NB The brake must not be moved further than indi cated in the picture C Tool 5 mm Allen key Incorrect adjustments or use of the
5. D must fit into its attachment on the brake 9 9 Tighten the nut to the rear wheel attachment clockwise 10 Screw the brake handle securely into place using the two screws A Tools 3 mm fixed spanner 10 mm fixed spanner rea Spirea 20 CASTOR WHEELS ADJUSTMENT When you have found the seat height and seat angle you are pleased with it is important for the chair s propelling ability to control that the angle between the castor attachment and the ground is 90 2 Adjusting the angle Loosen screws A approximately two turns Adjust the castor housing to the correct angle by turning it On the inside of the castor housing there are ribbed marks that provide the possibility to adjust to 0 3 or 6 angle When the castor house is parallell to the tube the angle is 0 Do not forget to tighten the screws when you ve reached the desired angle Control that the castor housing is fastened properly after the adjustment Tools 5 mm Allen key 3 3 Adjusting the height Loosen the lower of the two screws A com pletely Loosen the upper screw approximately two turns Move the castor housing upwards Re attach the lower screw but do not tighten completely Adjust the angle according to point 2 above Tighten both screws Control that the castor housing is fastened properly after the adjustment rea Spirea 21 22 WHEELCHAIR HEIGHTS
6. catch on the inside of the left hand bracket and then rotate the brace downwards Fold the chair slightly by taking hold of the the seat and pulling upwards Then loosen and fold the backcloth forward so that it rests on the seat 2 Slacken and remove the screws A on the rear of the back tube using an Allen key It is now possible to raise or lower the back 3 Adjust the shape of the backrest by adjusting the six Velcro straps The user should be seated in the chair when adjusting the Velcro straps When adjustment is complete fold the backcloth back into position and secure it with the Velcro straps rea Spirea 32 rea Spirea 4 Please observe that the backrest bar may not be used for lifting the chair 33 34 rea Spirea rea Spirea 35 Manufacturer Invacare Rea Vaxjovagen 303 5 343 71 DIO SWEDEN Sales Units Belgium amp Luxemburg Invacare nv Autobaan 22 8210 Loppem Tel 32 0 50 83 10 10 Fax 32 0 50 83 10 11 belgium invacare com Danmark Invacare AIS Sdr Ringvej 37 DK 2605 Brondby 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 invacare 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
7. of them coming off the wheelchair Be careful not to trap your fingers between frame and footrest rea Spirea 4b cea Spirea 4b Legrests 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 the wheelchair The legrest angle is adjusted by the knob A Be careful not to trap your fingers between frame and legrest Concerning the brake Thelever of the brake where the handle is located have a free play The lever folds up automatically when the legrest have been swinged to its outward position without activating the brake To activate the brake just press respectively pull at its most forward respectively rear located position Settings ANGLE ADJUSTABLE LEGRESTS 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 th
8. the belt attachments Tighten the straps Fastening of seat belt and safety belt Check that the seat belt on the wheelchair is cor rectly fastened Fasten the 3 point safety belt over the user recommend that the user should transfer to the seat of the vehicle if possible If pelvic belt the wheelchair is missing we 1 The safety belt should not be kept from the user s body by the parts of the wheelchair rea Spirea PELVIC BELT The pelvic belt is used to prevent the risk of falling or sliding out of the chair and for providing the user with a good posture When in use make sure that the belt is threaded through both plastic buckles other wise the belt might slide and not provide the necessary support 2 The pelvic belt is used to prevent the risk of falling or sliding out of the chair and for providing the user with a good posture 3 Adjustment Ensure that the user is sitting fully back in the seat and that the pelvis is as upright and symmetrical as possible not forward on one side or tilted back Position the lap belt so that the hip bones can be felt above the belt Adjust the length using the buckles so that there is just sufficient room for your hand to slide between your body and the belt It is recommended that the clasp is kept in a central position i e make adjustments to each side These adjustments should be checked and possibly changed each time the belt is used
9. 3 point belt 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 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 The occupied wheelchair must be tied down in an forward facing configuration with the parking brake applied The test dummy weight is 75 kg according to ISO 7176 19 although the chairs are approved for users up to 125 kg The wheelchair backrest should be positioned as close as possible to 90 degrees If 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 guarantee is given in this respect Correct placement of belt Incorrect placement of belt 27 28 RESTRAINT METHODS 2 3 Spirea A Frontal restraints with straps l Connect the frontal straps around the frontal part of the frame Release brakes and tension front straps by pulling the wheelchair backwards from the rear Re apply wheelchair brakes Rear restraints Attach the snap hooks in the holes on
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11. ake 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 possible Never change direction when propelling down a slope Never propel up or down a slope crosswise Onto a kerb 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 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 Off a kerb Follow the procedure above but in reverse order step 4 3 2 and then to move off a kerb Kerbs alternative method Ge
12. ble seated for many hours per day e Depending on the size of the castors 125 200 mm Spirea can be used indoors and outdoors We recommend the use of the big castors for running on bumpy ground e Note that Spirea may tip when used on slope especially if the slope is 8 or more Use anti tip devices and common sense e Rea Spirea is designed to use a combination with a seat cushion placed on the seat without the use of seat cushion there is a risk of pressure sore e Rea Spirea should always be equipped with footrests legrests if the wheelchair is not propelled by the feet and have a low seat height cea Spirea 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 your 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 Propelling up a slope Always keep your X weight forward Si pel up an gx Use special care if you stop _ nd start while m going up hill TEC 0 incline Propelling down a slope rea Spirea Propel the wheelchair as near as possible to the seat that you want to move to Apply
13. brake can reduce the effectiveness of the brake Free play The lever of the brake where the handle is located have a free play The lever folds up automatically when the legrest have been swung to its most outward position without activating the brake To activate the brake just press respectively pull at its most forward respectively rear located position The reason behind is that when the legrests is swinged to the side it will in some positions interfere with the brake lever CARER OPERATED BRAKE Apply the brakes when moving pull both brake handles upwards squeeze the handles and the brake will be applied 2 2 Lock the brakes pull the brake handle upwards and move the lock catch A upwards Then release the handle 3 3 Release the brakes pull the handle upwards and the lock catch will release automatically Incorrect adjustments or use of the brake can reduce the effectiveness of the brake rea Spirea 24 PUSH HANDLES Adjusting the height of the push handles To raise or lower the height of the push handles twist the knob at the same time as you move the handles to the required height Tighten once correct position is achieved 2 When hole A is visible just above the attachment the handle will be in the right locking position ANTI TIP DEVICES Tool 5 mm Allen key 10 mm fixed spanner cea Spirea The anti tip device also acts as a step tube It is height adjustabl
14. d immediately to the delivery company Retain all packaging until the transport company has inspected the consignment and an agreement has been reached Daily performance check Check that the following parts are still currently assembled on the wheelchair rea Spirea Wheels Backrest Anti tip device Push handles Footrests Parts of the wheelchair Frame chassis Cross members Backrest Push handles Seat Rear wheel bracket Rear wheel Handrims Brakes Castors Step tube Anti tip device Armrests Sideguards Legrests LIFTING THE WHEELCHAIR 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 instructions Propel ling techniques cea Spirea Upholstery and frame colours Upholstery Frame colours Black Jemima TRI8 Grey Plush TR32 Pearl Grey Accessories and instructions Spirea has a wide range of accessories and options Backrest Seat Seat cushions Legrests Armrests Castors Rear wheels Brake Others rea Spirea Slingtype Tension adjustable Backrest bar Sling seat depth adjustable 5 cm Tension adjustable and depth adjustable 5 cm 5 80 legrests Legrests angle adjustable Plaster legrest Amputee l
15. e and is easy to adjust Change the plastic plugs on both step tubes to the ones enclosed Push the anti tip device onto the tube and secure with screw A and nut B Lift the spring loaded button and select the re quired height Ensure that the anti tip device locks into its new position Never forget to fold down the anti tip devices 25 Transport of wheelchairs vehicles The Rea 5 2 has been tested for safety in collisions according to ISO 7176 19 2001 2 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 pages 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 Pulse specification Wheelchair Safety restraint device User safety belt Test dummy Test Configuration ISO 7176 19 P303194A 2003 09 19 403233 2004 02 16 Testing to carried out ISO 7176 19 Manufacturer Model Weight Configuration Manufacturer Model Attachment device Manufacturer Model Hybrid 111 Weight Chassie Backrest Seat Armrests Legrests Rear wheels Castors Accessoires Tested Customer Invacare Rea AB Customer Invacare Rea AB Invacare Rea AB
16. e 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 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 FIXED LEGRESTS 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 NOTE Don t touch the upper screw The distance between the lowest part of the footrest and the ground must be at least 40 mm rea Spirea Tools 5 mm Allen Key FOOTPLATES CALF PADS 2 Tools 5 mm Allen Key l 2 rea Spirea SEAT Angle adjustable footplates 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 2 Calf pads The calf pads can be fitted in four 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 attach ment hole Move the calf pad to the new posi
17. ea Spirea 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 Never lift the wheelchair by the detachable armrests foot rests backbrace 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 gives always an increased risk of tipping over The handrims 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 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 with long time sun shining on them can reach temperature gt 4 degrees Delivery check Check that all components comply with the delivery note Any damage incurred during transport should be reporte
18. ected for example in end tubes ferrules etc If the chair has been washed a machine blow drying with compressed air is recommended Wheels and tyres 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 pressure for drive wheels is Standard tyres 3 5 bar 50 psi Low profile tyres 7 0 bar 90 psi Castors 150 mm 2 5 bar When inflating the tyres there is a risk of explosion when inflating to much Technical servicing Only original parts or those approved and fulfilling Invacare s specifications may be used All technical servicing is to be carried out by an authorised wheelchair technician or by Invacare s service department The wheelchair should be checked by authorised wheelchair techni cians or Invacare s service department once a year The address and telephone number are on the back cover of the manual e Check all parts of the wheelchair once a week you discover damage please contact Invacare immediately The address and telephone number are on the back cover of this manual Service life We estimate that Spirea has a service life span of five years It is difficult to state the exact length of the service life of our prod ucts and the length stated is an estimated average life span based on normal use The life span may be considerabl
19. egrest Fixed footplate Angle adjustable and depth adjustable foot plate Heel strap Flip up armrests Height adjustable armrest Hemiplegic armrest Autolock for armrests Long pad Short pad 125 200 mm pneumatic or solid wide or narrow 6 22 24 pneumatic or puncture proof Carer operated User brake Extended brake arm Several types of hand rim Spoke guard Anti tip devices Reflectors Kit Table Tray Pump Cane holder Tool kit Push handles brace external and high adjustable Pelvic belt Technical data 38 40 5 43 45 5 40 45 5 cm 38 50 5 cm 50 5 cm 327 520 cm 10 Seat width 22 76 96 5 cm max 125 kg Transport weight 8 5 kg Crash test 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 Intended use e Spirea is a manual wheelchair for those using their chair active over longer periods of time several hours in a row or for short time and transportation purposes e Rea Spirea is intended for users able to propel their wheelchair themselves but also for assistant to push the chair e Spirea has features and options to have the user properly and comforta
20. eight of the armrests by turning the knob or Allen key screw C setting the required height and then re tightening the knob screw Depth You can also adjust the depth of the armrest pad Loosen the knob D set the pad in the required position and re tighten the knob When adjusting the height do not put your fingers between armrest pad and side plate as they may get trapped rea Spirea REAR WHEELS ADJUSTMENT Tools 0 fixed spanner 24 mm fixed spanner Tools 10 fixed spanner 24 mm fixed spanner Changing the balance The rear wheel plate can be fitted in front of or behind the frame tube If you place the wheels in any of the frontal positions this will make the chair easier to propel but also more unstable You can counteract this by fitting an anti tip device to the chair giving you a chair that is both easy to propel and stable Loosen the two attachment screws A so that the attachment can be moved To achieve the lowest or highest seat height you must turn the plate upside down B The tip risk increases if the rear wheel are located in front of the backrest 2 Changing the height of the drive wheel attachment The illustrations show quick release rear wheels but the procedure is the same for fixed hubs Loosen the axle housing with a fixed key Remove the casing and place in a different position For different positions see page 7 When you have fitted the w
21. heels in the correct position it is important that you check thor oughly that the nuts and screws are tightened securely The axle housing should be tightened with a manual and dynamometric wrench cali brated to 40Nm This is important for your own safety REAR WHEEL SETTINGS CARER OPERATED BRAKES rea Spirea Loosen both screws A and remove the brake handle 2 Remove the rear wheel by pressing button on the wheel hub and pulling the rear wheel straight outwards 3 Loosen the nut C slightly turn it anti clockwise about a turn 4 Remove the screw and the two screw casings D 5 Remove the brake unit E from the rear wheel attachment by turning it anti clockwise cea Spirea e OOO rea Spirea 6 Remove the nut F from its groove in the rear wheel attachment and place it in the new posi tion 7 The rear wheel attachment can be placed in two different positions see picture If the brake unit is to be placed in the lower position see picture the screw with its two casings D must be placed in the upper position G on the brake 8 Place the brake unit in its new position and turn the brake clockwise to screw it into place Make sure that that the wire attachment H points upwards This is important because the screw with both its casings
22. hen you are to transport the Spirea you can easily remove certain parts to make the chair smaller and lighter Start by removing the armrests Flip up armrests Press the button A swing up the armrest Lift it straight up you may need to hold it slightly forward then lift it straight up B Detachable armrests When having detachable one s just lift them up 2a Remove the footrests by pressing the level B whilst turning the footrests outwards or inwards and pull them straight up Be careful not to trap your fingers between frame and footrest 2b Remove the legrests by pressing the level C backwards whilst turning the legrests outwards and pull them straight up Be carefull not to trap your fingers between frame and legrest Concerning the brake The lever of the brake where the handle is located have a free play The lever folds up automatically when the legrest have been swinged to its outward position without activating the brake To activate the brake just press respectively pull at its most forward respectively rear located position 3 Push the seat down into a U shape Take hold of the sides of the seat and fold the chair com pletely If you have a backrest bar release it first by pressing on the small nob on the inside of the tube It will automaticlly fall down to the side 4 Remove the rearwheels by pressing the buttom in the centre of the hub whilst pulling the wheel away from
23. ith many adjustment options and accessories To ensure that you benefit as much as possible from Rea Spirea 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 instruc tions for using your Spirea2 in everyday life The Rea 5 2 frame legrests and hand rims are manu factured from high quality aluminium Vulnerable parts the telescopic backrest tubes and the inner part of the legrest tubes are made from steel The seat is made of either vinyl or plush and is easily cleaned The cushion and backrest are made of either polyester or plush This manual includes a description of the parts of the chair simple adjustment options how to use the Spirea 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 slightly more advanced settings As the Rea Spirea has m accessories the appearan for your chair may differ different components and he accessories you have This symbol means warning On the next page 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 c
24. nerally 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 ds wheelchair up onto the pavement It is important for the assistant to use 35 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 Escalators Do not use the escalator when you are in the wheelchair Find out whether there is a lift nearby Stairs 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 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 cea Spirea rea Spirea Transport W
25. 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 When transfering from Spirea 2 do not place your fingers between frame tube and seat tube 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 backwards Be careful not to trap your fingers between brakepin and tyre 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 br
26. the wheelchair Finally fold the anti tip devices upwards see page 23 Assembly Attach the rear wheels by pressing the button the centre of the hub whilst simultaneously sliding the axle into 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 2 Unfold the wheelchair Be careful not to trap your fingers between seat and frame tube If you have a backrest bar fold it up by just fold it up into position see page 30 for picture 3 3 Insert the armrest by fitting it into the attachment on the backrest frame and then swing it down until it fits into position Do not place any fingers on the seat frame When having detachable armrests just press them down in the reciver 4 Footrests legrests The wheelchair can be equipped with either foot 4 rests or legrests a L 4a 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 Z 27 227 lt J m SF Ss i X LS Zs ae nn CE 72 25 Lock the footrests by turning them inwards The 25 footrests are automatically locked so there is risk
27. tion and secure it into place with the screw The height of the calf pads can easily be adjusted using the handwheel D Adjusting the seat depth Fold the seat slightly Lift up the rear part Pull into required depth Adjustment of seat with variable shape Pull back the seat s upper section so that the adjustable Velcro straps are visible Use these straps to adjust the shape of the seat Always have a cushion on the seat when testing its adjusted shape BACKREST Adjusting the backrest height Use a pair of scissors and remove the plastic ties A at the bottom of the backcloth Then fold the chair slightly by lifting the seat upwards 2 Loosen screws B on the back of the backpipe with an Allen key It is now possible to lower and raise the back Tools 5 mm Allen key ARMRESTS Adjust 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 Is Allen key Tools gt mm Alen key 2 Detachable armrest your chair is equipped with armrests that can 2 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 3 Height adjustable armrest Adjust the h
28. ubes The hand rim rim spokes and hub are made of steel stainless steel or aluminium and can be recycled according to above Tyres and tubes are made of rubber and can be recycled according to above Packing All Invacare Rea AB packing material are developed to fit the products in an optimal way to reduce unnecessary waste in material All boxes are recyclable Contact your local recyclling agent to get correct information how to handle the above mentioned materials Surface treatment Lacquered surfaces are lacquered with polyester Some steel parts are zinc plated Not lacquered aluminium parts are anodised Visible wooden parts are lacquered 3l Accessories 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 out wards when inserting them Lock the legrests by turning them inwards The legrests are automati cally 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 Warning Tip risk There is an increased risk of tipping for amputated users Use anti tippers and or re balance the wheelchair when amputee legrests are used TENSION ADJUSTABLE BACKREST Adjustment of backrest Detatch the left hand side of the back brace by depressing the
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30. y 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 30 cea Spirea rea Spirea 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 5 2 has been tested and approved by The Swedish Handicap Institute and is CE marked according to the Medical Device Directive Recycling The wheelchair Spirea2 can be divided into the following main compo nents Chassis Plastic parts Upholstery Wheels tyres and tubes Packing Chassis The chassis is produced in aluminium and is fully recyclable Recycling aluminium requires only 2 5 of the energy compared to new produced aluminium Plastic parts The plastic parts in the chairs are produced of plastic of the family Ther moplastic 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 fibres PUR or PVC The efficient way to recycle the parts is to burn them in approved facilities Wheels tyres and t
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