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1. INVACARE Yes you can User Manual English cea Azalea Tall cea Azalea Minor rea Confidence in posture solutions rea Azalea rea Azalea Contents Product description NBI Dailv performance check Intended use Parts of the wheelchair Lifting the wheelchair Standard equipment Upholsterv and frame colours Accessories Technical data Deliverv check Assemblv Adjustments Seat Sliding seat Legrests footrests Footplates calf pads Central legrest Backrest Armrests Seat unit User and carer operated chair Electrically operated chair Charging the battery Rear wheels Wheelchair heights Brakes Carer operated brake Push handles push bar Anti tip devices Azalea Base Accessories Headrest Neckrest Abduction cushion Trunk support Pelvic belt Harness Transport Observations Restraint methods Transport of wheelchairs in vehicles Safety instructions propelling techniques Guarantee Recycling 0 A AU oo 26 27 28 29 29 3l 3l 32 34 35 36 37 39 40 NBI This symbol means warning Below vou will find a number of points affecting vour personal safetv Read them carefully Invacare is only responsible for product changes carried out by personnel who we authorise We reserve the right to make any changes to equipment and specifications without prior notice Failure to comply with instructions given may result in personal i2. 20 cm without seat cushion Upholstery and frame colours Upholstery Frame colours Grey Plush TR32 Grey Dartex TR23 Pearl Grey Accessories Rea Azalea has a wide range of accessories and options Some of the accessories may not be available in all countries or suitable for all models Backrest type Backrest plate Backrest tension adjustable Backrest cushion Laguna lateral support Mistral 2 waist support Passad 2 shoulder support Shoulder High 05 Vicair Multifunctional Backrest cover Cover Thin 04 Cover Lateral 05 Seat Standard H bracket Azalea Base Seat plate Azalea Base Seat cushions Vicair Multifunctional Flo shape Seat and backrest Carer operated recline Electrically operated by carer user adjustment Legrests Angle adjustable Fixed 80 90 Legrest amputee Footrests Fixed footplate Angle and depth adjustable Foot plate extender Heel strap Armrests Height adjustable armrest Hemiplegic Autolock armrest Castors 140 200 mm pneumatic or solid wide or narrow Rear wheels 16 22 24 pneumatic or puncture proof Brakes User brake Hand operated assistant brake Others Reflector Kit Table Tray Pump Cane holder Headrest Headrest with cheek support Neckrest Push bar Push handles braced Pelvic Belt Harness Azalea Minor Trunk support cea Azalea Seat width Technical data Seat depth Seat height Backrest height
3. Armrest height Weight Seat width Seat depth Seat height Backrest height Armrest length Legrest length Tilt adjustment Total width Total height Total depth Weight Max user weight Transport weight Maximum user weight Azalea 39 55 cm 43 50 cm 40 45 cm 50 80 cm 24 36 cm 33 50 cm 1 20 sw 25 cm 90 125 cm 95 02 cm 34 kg 135 kg 16 5 kg Backrest angle adjust 0 30 rea Azalea Transport weight Azalea Assist Azalea Tall 39 59 cm 43 50 cm 40 45 cm 50 80 cm 24 36 cm 33 50 cm 1 25 swt22 cm 90 125 cm 95 102 cm 34 kg 135 kg 20 5 kg 0 30 39 59 cm 48 55 cm 50 cm 50 80 cm 24 36 cm 33 50 cm 1 20 25 swt22 cm 100 130 cm 95 107 cm 36 kg 135 kg 18 7 kg 0 30 Backrest adjustment Azalea Base 34 59 cm 38 50 cm 40 45 cm 24 36 cm 33 50 cm 1 20 25 swt22 cm 90 130 cm 95 02 cm 20 kg 135 kg 15 kg 0 30 Azalea Minor 34 44 cm 38 45 cm 40 45 cm 55 65 cm 24 36 cm 33 50 cm 1 20 25 swt 22 cm 90 125 cm 90 97 cm 32 kg 75 kg 14 5 kg 0 30 Deliverv check Anv transport damage must be reported immediatelv to the transport companv Remember to keep the packag ing until the transport companv has checked the goods and a settlement has been reached Assembly When you receive your wheelchair you must fit the backrest armrests and legrests onto the chair The assembly is simple and does not
4. RESTRAINT METHODS A Frontal restraints with straps 2 Connect the frontal straps around the castor attachment See pic A Release brakes and tension front straps by pulling the wheelchair backwards Re apply wheelchair brakes Rear restraints Attach the snap hooks on the rear straps to the vertical rear tube by the rear wheel attachment Tighten the straps Fastening of pelvic belt and safety belt Check that the pelvic belt on the wheelchair is correctly fastened Fasten the 3 point safety belt around the user If there is no pelvic belt in on the wheelchair the user must transfer to the seat of the vehicle if possible The safety belt should not be kept from the user s body by the parts of the wheelchair Never use the harness and pelvic belt in a vehicle as a safety belt A belt designed for transport in vehicles must always be used cea Azalea TEST REPORT FROM DVNAMIC SAFETV RESTRAINT TEST Test No Rea Azalea Date Test No Rea Azalea Assist Date Test No Rea Azalea Assist Tall Date Test No Rea Azalea Tall Date Test No Rea Azalea Minor Date Pulse specification Wheelchair Safety restraint device manufacturer User safety belt Testdummy Test configuration P600377B 10 02 2006 P600662A 23 02 2006 P702421A 22 05 2007 P702421B 22 05 2007 P801009B 25 02 2008 Customer Invacare Rea AB Invacare Rea AB Customer Customer Invacare Rea AB Custo
5. 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 If the belt has come loose at the metallic clasp it should be threaded according to the pictures a c Please make sure that the belt cannot slide HARNESS This item should be fitted by an experienced clini can or technician The harness must always be used in combination with the pelvic belt and should be worn on top of the pelvic belt Make sure that the harness does not put too much pressure on any point Tool 5 mm Allen Key rea Azalea The harness is mounted on the headrest attach ment Remove screws and discard position washers and harness as shown A and insert new screws through the eyelets into the attachment and tighten the screws To mount the lower straps loosen the armrest attachments with the screws under the seat Pull out the attachments approx 5 cm The strap mountings should be fastened from the inside of the frame see illustration 2 Insert the screw B through the eyelet and into the hole in the frame as shown Secure with washer and nut C Put the armrest attachment back in its origina place Always use a harness in combination with a pelvic belt t
6. are marked for recycling Seat and backrest cushions are made of polyether and the upholstery is made of washable plush or elastic polyurethane cloth The Rea Azalea is a manual wheelchair with an angle adjustable seat unit The angle of the backrest unit can be adjusted independently of the seat The seat and backrest controls can be operated manually by the assistant or electrically by the user or by the assistant The Rea Azalea is available in three widths The seat depth backrest height armrest height armrest depth legrest height and legrest angle of each chair can be adjusted The height of the chair can also be altered The rear wheels are 24 or 22 the castors are 140 mm 200 mm The wheels can be pneumatic or semi solid with or without a carer operated brake 16 transport wheels with carer operated brake can also be chosen The seat and backrest cushions are designed to provide good stability and comfort for the user as well as good pressure distribution Intended use Rea Azalea General The Rea Azalea is a manual wheelchair intended for users who can propel the chair to a certain extent and operate the angle adjustment themselves and who remain seated for long periods Rea Azalea s comfort and stabilitv as well as the option of adjusting the angle of the seat unit and backrest comprise an ideal combination for activitv and comfortable rest Regarding both operation and adjustment of seating position the Rea Azal
7. average life span based on normal use This 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 cea Azalea rea Azalea Accidents Near accidents Please inform vour Invacare office immediatelv of anv accidents or near accidents that have been caused by this wheelchair and that have led to or could have led to personal injury The relevant authority must also be contacted and reported to Testing The Rea Azalea has been tested and approved by The Swedish Handicap Institute HI and T V and is CE marked according to the Medical Device Directive Recycling The wheelchair Rea Azalea can be divided into the following main components Chassis Plastic parts Upholstery Wheels tyres and tube e Packing Chassis The chassis is produced in steel and is fully recyclable Recycling of steel requires only 20 25 of the energy compared to new produced steel Rea Azalea has two gas pistons and they contain oil and must be disposed according to national requirements Be aware of that the gas pistons contains high pressure and must be handle with care during destruction Plastic parts The plastic parts in the chairs are produced of Thermoplastic and are marked with recycling symbols where it is possible due to part size The main plastic material is polyamid
8. or trap the user 2 Backrest angle adjustment Adjust the angle of the backrest bv using the upper part of the control panel Press B to adjust the angle of the backrest forwards or press C to adjust the angle backwards The risk of trapping fingers etc is greater in electric adjustments than in user operated adjustment Bear in mind for example that a child may get hold of the control box press the controls and get trapped or trap the user AN The hand control should only be used by authorised personnel CHARGING THE BATTERY rea Azalea 3 Charging the batterv If vour wheelchair has electrical angle adjustment the battery needs to be charged If the angle ad justment function has been used during the day it is a good idea to leave the charger on overnight Charge the battery by plugging the battery charg er supplied with the chair into a wall socket Then Insert the the charger cable into the connector which is on the side of the wheelchair as illustrat ed It takes about 12 hours to charge a battery that has been used 5076 of its capacity Work on the handset should only be carried out by properly trained personnel 20 REAR WHEELS ADJUSTMENT 22 24 Tool 24 mm fixed spanner You can adjust the height of the seat by moving the rear wheel attachment upwards or downwards The balance of the wheelchair can be adjusted by mov ing the rear wheel attachment forward or backward When the attachm
9. require any tools Backrest The backrest is fitted onto the wheelchair by sliding the profiles A of the backrest onto the tubes of the chair B make sure that you push the backrest down as far as possible Secure into place by tightening the knobs C Secure the backrest cushion using the Velcro strips A Now check that the backrest is secured Irmly in position When fitting the push bar push handles be aware to place the wires outside the hand wheels Otherwise the wires can be dam aged Armrests Attach the armrests by feeding them into the attachment D at the sides of the wheelchair Push them downwards until you can feel that the armrests are securely in place rea Azalea Legrests footrests The wheelchair can be equipped with either angle adjustable legrests or fixed footrests 3a Legrests angle adjustable 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 3b Legrests fixed Attach the footrests by pushing the tube at the upper part of the footrests down into the tubes on the wheelchair You must angle the footrests outwards when inserting them Lock the legrests by turning them inwards The legrests are automatically locked so there i
10. your fingers between the footrest and the reciever when folding it down cea Azalea BACKREST Backrest plate You can easily adjust the backrest plate 10 cm by loosening the two upper screws A with a 5 mm Allen kev Set at the required height and re tighten 2 The upper section has two height levels and it is also removable to fit lower backrest cushions Loose screws B with an 5 mm Allen kev and raise it to its highest position For removal remove the screws B Tension adjustable I For raising the height 12 5cm loose screw A and lift the backrest frame up 2 For shaping the form loose the Velcro straps tighten first where you would like to have a firm support and follow with the others Check that the cover cushion do not lock the straps by the Velco attachment Please ensure that the velcro straps are not too A loose as this will result in your back coming into contact with backrest bow A and could result in injury rea Azalea ARMRESTS Armrest height I Adjust the height of the armrests bv turning the knob or Allen kev screw A setting the required height and then re tightening the knob screw armpad and the sidesupport when vou adjust the armrest height Be aware not to trap your fingers between the Armrest depth 2 You can also adjust the depth of the armrest pad Loosen the knob B set the pad in the required position and re t
11. SSORY The sliding seat is a great help to the user when moving into or out of the chair The user must sit in the chair when the seat is moved forwards Pull the lever A upwards at the same time as you pull the handle B and move the seat forwards Remember that the sliding seat increases the seat height by about 3 5 cm Please observe that the slid ing seat is not compatible with the Tall kit for long users When you adjust the seat only use the handle The tip risk increases when the seat is slided forward 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 I 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 A sit on the legrest It may cause damage to the mechanism The distance between the lowest part of the f
12. Spray the chair with alcohol for disinfection 5 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 Wheel and tyres Wheel axles are to be wiped clean and lubricated with a drop of oil Pneumatic tyres have a car tyre valve and can be pumped up using the same type of pump that is used for cars Recommended air pressure for rear wheels Standard tyres 3 5bar 50 psi Low profile tyres 7 0 bar 90 psi Recommended air pressure for castors 200 mm 8 4 0 bar Technical servicing Only original parts or those approved and complying with Invacare s specifications may be used All technical servicing must be carried out by an authorised wheelchair technician or by Invacare s service department The address and telephone number are on the back cover of this manual Examine all parts of the wheelchair once a week to check for cracks or other damage If you discover damage please contact Invacare immediately The address and telephone number are on the back cover of this manual Screws and nuts are to be checked regularly and tightened securely this applies to all loose parts Service life We estimate that the Rea Azalea has a service life span of 5 years It is difficult to state a precise service life span for our products The stated period is an estimation of
13. at 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 3 The tie down points on the wheelchair where the restraint system straps should be placed are N marked with this symbol cea Azalea Incorrect placement of safetv belt Incorrect rea Azalea Correct 4 In order to be used as a seat during transport in a vehicle the wheelchair must be equipped with a pelvic belt 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 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 should always be used during transport and it should be adjusted as shown in the picture 35 36 Rea Azalea 22 24
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15. chair bv gripping the frame at the points shown in the diagram Never lift the wheelchair bv the removable armrests or the footrests 33 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 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 wheelschairs and users in vehicles The wheelchair is according to standard 7176 19 in a normal adjustment and in a standard configuration The tested configuration can be found at the end of this chapter I The wheelchair and user should be transported forward facing in the direction of travel All aux iliary equipment such as tables trunk support abduction cushion etc should be removed and stored safely so th
16. e This mate rial can be recycled or burned in approved facilities Upholstery Upholstery is produced of polyester fibres PUR The efficient way to recycle the parts is to burn them in approved facilities Wheels tyres and tubes The handrim 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 is developed to fit the products in an optimal way to reduce unnecessary material waste All boxes are recyclable Contact your local recycling agent to otain the correct information on 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 41 42 rea Azalea rea Azalea 43 Manufacturer Invacare Rea AB Vaxjovagen 303 S 343 71 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 37 DK 2605 Brendby Tel 45 0 36 90 00 00 Fax 45 0 36 90 00 OI 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 de Easter
17. e wheel make sure to place the attach ment B correctly I Front position C Assemble the mounting as shown in picture cea Azalea rea Azalea 2 Rear position D Assemble the mounting as illustrated in picture 2 When you have fitted the wheels in the cor A rect position it is important that vou check thoroughiv that the nuts and screws are tightened securelv This is important for vour own safety 21 WHEELCHAIR HEIGHTS 1 Rea Azalea amp Rea Azalea Assist 110 150 3 Af 35 ix NA D 4 4 Ve e a 2 45 24 2 200 45 24 2 2 150 45 24 2 140 40 22 3 150 40 pon 3 140 40 le 4 3 150 40 16 4 B 140 45 16 3 200 45 16 3 2 150 45 16 3 2 140 2 Rea Azalea equipped with Tall kit 150 f s RS 0 3 2 1 p 200 5 3 200 110 150 er PO 4 aN 4 1 5 H0 3 1 45 24 2 200 45 24 2 150 45 24 2 140 40 22 3 150 40 22 3 140 45 16 3 200 45 16 3 2 150 45 16 3 2 140 40 16 4 3 150 40 16 4 3 140 rea Azalea rea Azalea Tool 5 mm Allen kev BRAKES Start bv checking that the tvres have the correct air pressure printed on the side of each tvre I User brake The user brake is to be used when the chair is not moving and is not i
18. ea is intended for operation by the user or carer However the user must be fully aware of the effects of changes made e The Rea Azalea must be used with its seat and backrest pads e user weight is 135 kg The service life of the chair depends on its application the user s degree of activity as well as care and maintenance Additional information for Rea Azalea Minor The Rea Azalea Minor is intended for smaller adults and teenagers who are passive users both semi dependant and dependant e user weight is 75 kg Please note that the harness has to be fitted and adjusted by a trained therapist Intended use Rea Azalea Base The Rea Azalea Base is a part of the Azalea family that is meant as a wheelchair base for dif ferent seating systems such as individually adapted anatomic seats manufactured by different companies The Rea Azalea Base is intended for use both indoors and outdoors The maximum allowed weight load on the Rea Azalea Base is 135 kg This includes both user and seating system The Azalea range is CE marked but since the Rea Azalea Base is not to be considered as a complete product and it is only when the base and the seating system have been combined that an evaluation of the safety can be done it rests upon the company that mounts the seating system to perform such an evaluation However if there is an agreement between Invacare and the manufacturer of the seating system that regu
19. ent is moved forwards the chair will be somewhat easier to propel but the risk of tipping will increase If you move the attachment towards the rear however the chair will be more stable but slightly harder to propel Test the different settings to see what suits you best The risk of tipping increases when the rear wheels moved forward Compensate by mount ing an anti tip device on the wheelchair I Horizontal position Loosen the rear wheel housing A with a spanner Move the housing to the required position either further forwards or backwards Make sure that you tighten the housing securely when you have decided on the position The axle housing should be tightened with a manual and dynamometric wrench calibrated to 40 Nm Now check the position of the brakes and that the user can move the chair safely in its new balance position 2 Height Loosen and remove the attachment A using a spanner Then move the rear wheel attachment to the height required and then retighten the nuts A Is the position in height changed the size of the rear wheels must also be changed See the height table for correct positioning REAR WHEELS ADJUSTMENT 16 The 16 transit wheel can be placed in two different positions The front position is the standard position When accessories is mounted on the back of the wheelchair the tip risk increases and therefore the rear placed attachment should be used in this case When fitting th
20. ests They must remember to lift the chair at the correct points to use their legs and to keep their backs as straight as possible rea Azalea 39 40 Guarantee We provide a two vear guarantee from the deliverv date Damage due to wear and tear on upholsterv tvres rubber tubes hand rims and castors for example is not covered bv the guarantee Damage that has been caused through phvsical violence or abnormal use is not cov ered Damage caused bv users who weigh more than 135 kg is not covered The guarantee will only apply if the care and maintenance instructions are followed Maintenance instructions Your Rea Azalea wheelchair is easy to keep clean Cleaning Wipe metal parts and the upholstery regularly with a damp cloth A mild detergent may be used If necessary the upholstery can be washed at 40 C Normal washing powder liquid may be used For disinfection only use alcohol based detergent Washing and Disinfection Remove all loose and removable covers and wash these in a washing 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 wheel chair is washed in a machine the water must not be hotter than 60 degrees 4
21. etc When the seat is tilted forwards on a chair with a long legrest length and low seat height there is a risk of the legrest hitting the floor and causing damage 2 You can adjust the height of the legrest in the following two ways Alternative Loosen the Allen screw B using a 5 mm Allen key on the front of the telescopic tube place the legrest in the desired position and secure it into place using the Allen screw Alternative 2 Loosen the Allen screw C by the legrest attach ment as shown in the diagram Adjust to the desired height and then retighten the screw 3 Loosen the rear screw D on the side of the tube and adjust the legrest to the desired angle Retighten the screw Repeat this procedure to adjust the angle of the other legrest 4 Loosen the frontal screw E on the side of the tube to adjust the depth of the legrest Tighten the screw when vou have found the desired depth Repeat this procedure to adjust the depth of the other legrest 5 Theangle of the legrests can be adjusted upwards if required FOOTREST ONE PIECE I Adjust the angle and the depth by loosening the two screws A at the footplate attachment with a 5 mm Allen key Adjust the footplate to the correct position and retighten the screws Do not place anything on the footplate when the screws are loose 2 The footrest can be flipped up Lift the left side of the footrest upwards Be careful not to trap
22. ighten the knob SEAT CARER OPERATED ANGLE ADJUSTMENT The wheelchair is equipped with carer operated controls You can adjust the angle of the backrest forwards or backwards and tilt the whole seat unit including the backrest These two functions can either be controlled manually or electrically Be careful when adjusting the angle of the backrest so that you do not trap your or the user s fingers between the backrest and the armrest I Tilt adjustment Tilt of the seat unit seat and backrest by pulling the right hand lever C upwards and keeping it there whilst you tilt the seat unit to the required position Release the lever C 2 Backrest angle adjustment Adjust the angle of the backrest by pulling the left hand lever D upwards and keeping it there whilst you push the backrest away from you or pull it towards you until you have obtained the required position Release the lever D rea Azalea ELECTRIC TILT AND BACKREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT 1 Tilt adjustment Tilt the seat unit seat and backrest by using the lower part of the control panel Press B to adjust the angle of the seat unit backwards or press C to adjust the angle forwards The hand control should only be used by authorised personell The risk of trapping fingers etc is greater in A electric adjustments than in user operated adjustments Bear in mind for example that a child mav get hold of the controls and get trapped
23. lates the responsibility between the companies the product can maintain its CE marking In other cases the company mounting the seating system will be responsible for the CE marking or that the chair will be registered and documented as a specially made medical technical product The Rea Azalea Base has been crash tested together with the Invacare standard back and seat but no other combinations have been tested and Invacare can in no way predict the effect of an accident with other configurations Other tests performed on the Azalea Base have also been carried out with the standard back and seat from the Azalea range mounted cea Azalea Parts of the wheelchair L U Lifting the wheelchair D Backrest Push handle Neckrest Armrest Rear wheel Rear wheel plate Anti tip device and step tube Brake Castor Seat Legrest Handle for backrest angle and seat tilt adjustment Allen key for adjustments on back of backrest cushion 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 bar are securely in place Also read the chapter Safety instructions propelling techniques rea Azalea Standard equipment Seat width Seat depth Backrest height 34 59 cm 38 55 cm 62 5
24. line Use special care CORRECT Propelling down a slope Propel the wheelchair as near as possible to the seat that you want to move to Apply the brake Remove the armrests or move them upwards out of the way and detach the legrests or swing them outwards Do not support yourself on the footplates as this may cause the chair to tip forwards Propel the wheelchair as near as possible When stretching and ben ding 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 can propel themselves up a slope In order not to lose control of the steering and to avoid tipping backwards you should always lean forwards whilst propelling up a slope Propel the wheelchair forwards using short quick strokes applied to the hand rims in order to maintain speed and steering control Generally help is needed on steep slopes If you have to stop on a slope it is particularly important to ensure that you do not make any sudden or unexpected backward movements when you start moving the wheelchair forwards again As the wheelchair is already leaning backwards such a movement may cause the wheelchair to tip backwards The maximum gradient of slopes that can be attempted is varied between 3 and 13 5 depending on the user weight and the adjustments of the wheelchairs We recommend that you obtain the help of one or more assistant
25. mer Invacare Rea AB Customer Invacare Rea AB ISO 7176 19 ISO 10542 Manufacturer Model Configuration Unwin Safety Systems Model Attachment device Configuration Manufacturer Model Hybrid III Weight Chassis Weight Backrest Seat Armrest Legrest Rear wheel Castor Accessories Invacare Rea AB Rea Azalea Assist Tall and Minor Forward facing WWhAR ATF K R WWR HD ATF K R Unwin Low Profile Rail 4 Pt Restraint Unwin Safety Systems QIR 3H ATF WH 76 kg SW44 SD44 34 5 kg Flex2 fixed with Mistral2 cushion Bris Height adjustable AA Alu2003 24 pneumatic 16 pneumatic 200 x 30 mm Calfpads heel straps head neckrest 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 38 Safetv instructions propelling techniques We recommend that vou have the chair tested bv the qualified person who has prescribed the wheelchair after he or she has made the adjustments that you request taking your build and needs into account We hope that you have also received help in learning how best to use the wheelchair Start by practising carefully until you are familiar with the wheelchair s possibilities and limitations Move to from the wheelchair Propelling up a slope Always keep your weight forward as you propel up an inc
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27. njury and or product damage e Check each of the following before using the wheelchair that all parts are attached securely to the frame that all wheels knobs scews and nuts are properly tightened that all brakes and anti tip devices function correctly Never lift the wheelchair by the detachable armrests footrests backbrace or by the adjustable push handles 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 an increased risk of tipping over The handrims may become hot due to friction which may cause injury to your hands Use extensively the anti tip device 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 rearwheels are securely attached There is a risk of tipping and injury if the velcro straps on the backrest become too slack Always check the tension Surfaces of the wheelchair like frame parts or upholstery can after long exposure to the sun reach temperatures over 41 C When mounting accessories etc be careful not to trap your fingers There is always an increased risk of trapping parts of your body when tilting the wheelchair s back and seat The width of the seat should never be adjusted so much so that the inside of the armrests press agains
28. ntended for reducing speed when the chair is moving To applv the brake move the lever A forwards To release the brakes move the lever towards the rear towards vou Be careful not to trap vour fingers between the brake pin B and rear wheel 2 Toattain the correct braking effect the brake pin should press into the tvre when vou applv the brake The brake mav therefore require depth adjustment Loosen the screw A and move the brake attachment to the required position Re tighten the screw A There should be a distance of approximately 6 mm between the pin B and the tyre C Be careful not to trap your fingers between the brake pin B and rear wheel Incorrect setting or use of the brake reduces the braking effect CARER OPERATED BRAKE 1 Braking when moving squeeze both brake handles upwards and the brake will be applied 2 Locking the brakes squeeze the handle and move the lock catch A upwards Then release the handle 3 Releasing the brakes squeeze the handle and the lock catch will release automatically Incorrect setting or use of the brake reduces the braking effect 23 24 PUSH HANDLES BRACED PUSH BAR Push bar Push handles braced Loosen the knobs A The height of the push handles braced pushbar can be adjusted simplv bv pulling the handles upwards or pushing them downwards Adjust it to the height that vou require and tighten it It is important that yo
29. o prevent the user from accidently sliding down in the wheelchair The harness may not be used during transport in a vehicle 3l 32 Transport How to disassemble vour Azalea to transport it as luggage The Rea Azalea is easy to prepare for transport l Backrest Remove the backrest cushion by pulling it for wards thus separating the Velcro straps Loosen both knobs A and pull the backrest directly upwards Lay the backrest on the seat where it can remain during transport of the wheelchair Where applicable detach the push handles Be careful with the cables that run from the rear wheel to the push handles When detaching the backrest and placing it on the seat try to make sure that the cables hang freely Push handles braced Loosen the two knobs B The height of the han dles can be adjusted simply by pulling the handles upwards or pushing them downwards Legrests The legrests are loosened by pushing the lever C forwards whilst turning the legrests outwards You can then simply lift off the legrests 4 Footrests The footrests are loosened by pushing the handle D forwards or sidewards whilst turning the footrests outwards You can then simply lift off the footrests rea Azalea rea Azalea 4 Armrests Pull them straight up 5 Rear wheels Remove the rear wheels bv pushing buttom A and pulling the wheel straight out 6 Lifting the wheelchair Alwavs lift the wheel
30. ocedure above but in reverse order step 4 3 2 and then 1 to move off a kerb Kerbs alternative method This method is generally used by experienced assistants who are stronger than average It can also be used when the kerb or step is low and only constitutes a minimal obstacle The assistant steps backwards onto the pavement and pulls the wheelchair up onto the pavement It is important for the assistant to use his or her body correctly to prevent injury Tip the wheelchair backwards and roll the chair over the kerb onto the pavement Take particular care if the kerb is wet or slippery Escalators Do not use escalators when you are in the wheelchair Find out whether there is a lift nearby Stairs We advise you to avoid using stairs when you are in your wheelchair where possible Choose an alternative route instead We recommend that you receive help from two assistants to get up and down stairs One assistant walks in front of the chair holding the frame of the wheelchair whilst the other assistant walks behind the chair hold ing the push handles Check that the push handles push bar are securely fixed in place before you start Fold the anti tip devices upwards Balance the wheelchair on the rear wheels until the balance point is found The wheelchair is then rolled down the stairs step by step by letting the rear wheels roll over the edge of each step Assistants must not lift by gripping the removable armrests or legr
31. ootrest and the ground must be at least 40 mm FIXED LEGRESTS Tool 5 mm Allen key Height adjustment Loosen screw A with an Allen kev Adjust the legrest into a suitable height and the screw is caught bv one of the recesses on the legrest tube Then retighten the screw NOTE Don t touch the upper screw C N The distance between the lowest part of the footrest and the ground must be at least 40 mm FOOTPLATE CALFPAD Tool 5 mm Allen key Tool 5 mm Allen key I 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 position and secure it into place with the screw The height of the calf pads can easily be adjusted using the handwheel D cea Azalea CENTRAL LEGREST I Adjust to the appropriate leg angle using knob A When adjusting the angle of the central legrest loosen the adjustment knob with one hand and hold the foot plate with the other hand to avoid trapping yours or anyone else s fingers
32. s when going down steep and wet slopes First check the slope to see if there are any particular hazards potho les slippery sections etc Never use the user operated brake to slow down When you apply the brake on a downward slope the wheels lock and the wheelchair can suddenly pull to one side tip sideways or stop immediately which may cause you to be thrown out of the chair Always control the speed with the hand rims Remember that the hand rims may become hot due to friction and this may cause injury to your hands Try to propel down the slope in a straight line as much as pos sible cea Azalea Climbing a kerb This method is for when the assistant is always behind the wheelchair and it creates the greatest safety for the user The following advice is for the assistant Illustration Adjust the anti tip devices upwards Ensure that the user s feet rest securely on the footrests and cannot slide off Then tilt the wheelchair backwards and push it forwards against the kerb Illustration 2 Lower the frontal part of the wheelchair onto the pavement and place yourself as close to the chair as possible before you lift up the whole wheelchair Illustration 3 Lean forward and lift roll the wheelchair over the pavement edge Illustration 4 Lower the wheelchair onto the pavement so that the weight is divided on all four wheels Ensure that the wheelchair does not roll backwards 5 W 1 Dismounting a ker l Follow the pr
33. s no risk of them coming off the wheelchair 4 Rear wheels Attach the rear wheels by pressing button A in the centre of the hub whilst simultaneously sliding the axle B 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 Adjustments SEAT The seat depth of the chair can easilv be adjusted to provide good support The width between the legrests and armrests and the height of the armrests can also be adjusted 1 The seat cushion is secured with Velcro strips the seat plate 2 Depth adjustment Remove the seat cushion and loosen the screws A with an Allen key Move the front edge of the seat forwards or backwards and retighten the screws The distance between the back of the knee calf and the cushion should be as small as possible but without contact Replace the seat cushion 3 Width adjustment a Loosen the screw B with an Allen key Adjust the armrests to the desired width and retighten the screw 3 b Loosen the screws C with an Allen key Adjust the legrests to the desired width and retighten the screws c The seat width can be decreased with 2x20 mm by placing cushions inside the aremrest pocket cea Azalea SLIDING SEAT ACCE
34. s sideways by loosen ing the knob I moving the support sideways to the required position and then re tightening the knob 1 Tool 5 mm Allen Key screwdriver 3 To adjust the depth of the trunk supports first unzip the trunk support cover to reveal the screws inside Unscrew them using a screwdriver and move the trunk support forwards or backwards Retighten the screws and zip up the cover 4 Remove the trunk support by loosening knob 1 and pulling the trunk support sideways and out wards Be careful not to trap your arm between trunk A support and armrest when changing the angle of the backrest rea Azalea PELVIC BELT TOLD Geel U I 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 2 The pelvic belt is mounted on the backrest brack ets Thread the belt through the mounting on the chair and then through the two plastic buckles as shown in the picture It is important that both buckles are used There is a danger the belt might slip if the belt is threaded through only one 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
35. seat to the Azalea base 1 Direct on the seat brackets 2 With the H bracket A 3 Ona seat plate B A H bracket The H bracket is used when attaching a quick realease seat shell to the Azzalea Base The H bracket is adjustable in depth B Seat plate The seat plate is used when attaching seat shells and other seating moduls other than quick release shells The seat plate is adjustable in depth 26 rea Azalea Accessories rea Azalea HEADREST The height and the removal are operated by the handwheel A The bar is equiped with an adjustable stop block B To adjust the height of the head rest first loosen the screw B in the stop block then loosen the handwheel A Adjust the head rest to the de sired position and re tighten the handwheel A Now slide the stop block down to the top of the headrest attachment and tighten the screw B It is now possible to remove the headrest and reinsert it in the desired position without further adjustments Theangle and depth is adjusted by the two screws C and the handle D Loosen adjust and re tighten The sidewise adjustment is made by loosening screw E Adjust and re tighten 4 The angle of the wings is adjusted by loosening screws D Adjust and re tighten 27 28 NECKREST I To adjust the height of the neckrest first loosen the screw B in the stop block then loosen the handwheel A Adju
36. st the neckrest to the desired position and re tighten the handwheel A Now slide the stop block down to the top of the neckrest attachment and tighten the screw B It is now posible to remove the neckrest and reinsert it again in the desired position without further adjustments 2 Theangleand depth is adjusted bv the two screws C and the handle D Loosen them and adjust rea Azalea ABDUCTION CUSHION I Theheightadjustment and removal is operated bv the handwheel aa aka SX itn 2 2 The depth is adjusted in a forward or backward position Loosen handwheel A and turn TRUNK SUPPORT I With multi adjustable cushion I You adjust the height by first loosening the screws A whilst moving the attachment B upwards or downwards Re tighten the screws A 2a Remove the cover and see illustrations to the left for suggestions of height and depth adjustment 2b angle E 29 2c small side support large trunk support Alt l large side support small trunk support Alt 2 Trunk support with fixed cushion The trunk supports can be adjusted in height depth and sideways I You adjust the height by first loosening the screws G whilst moving the attachment H upwards or downwards Re tighten the screws G 2 You adjust the trunk support
37. t the side of the pelvis Daily performance check Check that the following parts are still currently assembled on the wheel chair e e Wheels Backrest Anti tip device Push handles Footrests cea Azalea rea Azalea Product description Rea Azalea Rea Azalea is a wheelchair with many adjustment options and accessories To ensure that you benefit as much as possible from Rea Azalea and in order to do its options justice the chair must be tested and adjusted by competent personnel We hope that you have also received instructions for using your Rea Azalea in everyday life This manual includes a description of the parts of the chair simple adjustment options how to use the Rea Azalea 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 all accessories are fitted and slightly more advanced settings As the Rea Azalea has many different components and accessories the appearance of the accessories you have for your chair may differ from those shown The Rea Azalea s wheels seat frame legrests push handles and certain other components subjected to strain are made of steel Backrest rails are made of high quality aluminium Footplates and side supports are made of reinforced plastic The seat plate is made of wood and the backrest plate is made of wood and the upper part of plastic Plastic details
38. u do not mix up the upper and lower knobs on the back of the backrest The lower knobs lock the backrest to the chair and if these are loosened bv mistake the safety of the chair may be jeopardised When fitting the push bar push handles be aware to place the wires outside the hand wheels Otherwise the wires can be dam aged N The push bar push handles braced must not be pulled up so that it protrudes more than 19 cm over the top edge of the attachment Do not trap your fingers between the pushhandles brace and the neckrest attachment If you have tension adjustable cea Azalea rea Azalea ANTI TIP DEVICES The anti tip device also acts as a step tube lt is height adjustable and easv to adjust I Press the spring loaded buttons A raise or lower the anti tip device and ensure that the spring loaded buttons A pop out into place properly in their new position 2 Fold the anti tip device under the wheelchair by pressing the spring loaded buttons A turning the anti tip device to the required position ensuring that the buttons A pop out again into position Never forget to fold down the anti tip A devices 25 Azalea Base Backrest angle I To adjust the angle of the backrest first loosen nuts A on the rigging screw using a spanner 2 Turn the metal tube to set the desired angle for the back 3 Retighten the nuts SEAT There are three options how to attach a
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