Clematis® User Manual
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1. Yes you can User Manual English ge ce in posture solutions rea CLEMATIS Contents Parts of the wheelchair Product description Intended use General information Caution and warning Lifting the wheelchair Product information Upholstery And frame colours Accessories Technical data Assembly Settings Legrests Footplates calf pads Armrests Carer operated angle adjustment Height adjustable push handles Height adjustment back LAGUNA tension adjustable backrest Support strap for backrest tension adjustable Push handles LAGUNA tension adjustable backrest Anti tip devices Brake Carer operated brakes Seat depth adjustment Balance and stability Seat heights Accessories Trunk supports Trunk support swing away Pelvic belt Table tray Table tray cushion Abduction cushion Transporting wheelchairs with users in vehicles Crash test protocol rea clematis Restraint methods How to dissasemble your clematis to transport it as luggage Safety instructions propelling techniques Guarantee Maintenance Recycling Surface treatment rea cLEMATIS Qo QO QO 0 N SN OS I I AB WWWWWWWWNNNNNNNNNNDNDW ZI ZI ZI ZI kO INAANO SS 900 0 60S QI SS QI Q N O O 9 lt 0 00 N N OS 0 QR RS Q 00 CO Parts of the wheelchair Frame lower section 2 Seat frame 3 Backrest 4 Push handles 5 Sea2. 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 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 Espa a Invacare SA c Areny s n Poligon Industrial de Celr E 7460 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 Sea town Road Swords County Dublin Ireland Tel 353 810 7084 Fax 353 810 7085 ireland invacare com Italia Invacare Mecc San s r l Via dei Pini 62 I 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 00 Fax 47 0 22 57 95 01 norway invacare com island invacare com Osterreich Invacare Austria GmbH Herzog Odilostrasse 101 A 5310 Mondsee Tel 43 6232 5535 0 Fax 43 6232 5535 4 info invaca
3. screws firmly Tools 5 mm Allen key rea CLEMATIS LAGUNA TENSION ADJUSTABLE BACKREST Risk of injury The position of the head could cause neck and or breathing problems for the user if the velcro straps come loose at the top of the backrest Make sure that the velcro has a minimum of 6 cm overlap distance Press the velcro straps firmly together and make sure that they stay fixated Adjust the shape of the Laguna tension adjustable backrest with the velcro straps A Risk of injury Too much slack on the velcro when using cover Lateral and neckrest bow pole can cause pressure sores Make sure that there is a space between the backrest and the neckrest bow pole in order to avoid pressure sores SUPPORT STRAP FOR BACKREST TENSION ADJUSTABLE l P z gt 2 3 D rea cLEMATIS lI Remove the backrest cover A 2 Thread the support strap B around the push handle C 3 Thread the end part of the support strap B through the metal eyelet D at the opposite end of the strap 4 Wrap the loose part of the support strap B around the opposite push handle 5 6 C 5 Wrap the support strap B around the push handle C and over the already fixated part 6 Secure the velcro tightly press the velcro straps firmly together and make sure that they stay fixated 7 Mount the backrest cover A again Risk of tipping backwards When usin
4. straps should be placed are marked with this symbol l 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 that they do not injure anyone during any kind of accident 4 In order to be used as a seat during transport in a vehicle the wheelchair must be equipped with a pelvic belt 2 The wheelchair should be secured in the vehicle with a 4 point restraint system The user should wear the vehicle s 3 point safety belt secured in the vehicle Both the 4 point restraint system and the Invacare s original pelvic belt muse be used as 3 point safety belt should be approved according to a complement to the safety belt in the vehicle ISO 10542 2 rea cLEMATIS 29 30 5 The vehicle s 3 point safety belt should fit as tightly across the user s body as possible without discom fort 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 vehicle s 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 Incorrect placement of safety belt 7 The vehicle s 3 point safety belt must not
5. 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 Guarantee We provide a 2 year guarantee from the delivery date The guarantee is valid from the day of delivery to the paying customer Wear of parts is not included in the guarantee for example upholstery tyres tubes hand rims castors etc Damages caused by physical violence care lessness or abnormal usage are excluded Damages caused by heavier users than stated on the model plate are excluded 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 perso nal injury The relevant authority in your country must also be notified Testing Rea Clematis has been tested and approved by CERAH and is CE marked according to the Medical Device Directive Maintenance It is easy to keep your Rea Clematis wheelchair clean and in good condition Cleaning Wipe metal sections and the upholstery regularly with a damp cloth A mild detergen
6. unzip the cover to reveal the screws Unscrew and move the trunk support forwards or backwards Retighten the screws and zip up the cover Tools Screwdriver tea cLEMATIS 23 24 Tools 5 mm Allen Key 13 mm fixed spanner TRUNK SUPPORT SWING AWAY l The attachment for the swing away trunk support is inserted into the holder on the back and fastened with the wheel For instructions on how to mount the holder see page 20 2 By loosening the nuts and bolts on the arm of the trunk support the angle can be adjusted Remem ber to secure tightly when the desired position is achieved 3 The trunk supports can be folded away so that they do not obstruct the user when he or she gets into 1 or out of the chair rea CLEMATIS C C ge lt EED os n rea cLEMATIS TITIT HAM uw mu nm PELVIC BELT l The pelvic belt is used to prevent the risk of falling or sliding out of the chair The pelvic belt also supports the posture of the user 2 The pelvic belt is mounted on the backrest brackets 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 belst is treaded through only one 3 Adjustment Ensure that the user is sitti
7. RRECT Use special care if you stop and start while going up hill 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 possible Never change direc tion when propelling down a slope Never propel up or down a slope crosswise INCORRECT rea CLEMATIS Onto a kerb Off a kerb Kerbs alternative method Escalators Stairs rea cLEMATIS 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 pos sible before you lift up the whole wheelchair Illustration 3 Lean forward and lift ro
8. TY Each setting can be adjusted in two ways Il easy to manoeuvre less stable Ill stable chair less manoeuvrability rea cLEMATIS Check the stability with the user in the chair when the chair has been adjusted Adjust the angle of the seat and backrest backwards to their maximum setting Check the risk of tipping Re adjust the balance of the chair and or anti tip devices to obtain a chair that is stable in all situations By moving the seating section seat plus backrest either backwards or forwards in relation to the lower frame and also in relation to the rear wheel and castors you also alter the chairs manoeuvrability and stability If the seating section is located in the forward posi tion Ill the chair is more stable in regard to tip ping backwards though slightly less manoeuvrable However the chair also becomes somewhat more susceptible to tipping forwards If the seating section is located in the rear position ll the chair becomes more manoeuvrable though somewhat less stable in regard to tipping backwards This can be countered by lowering the anti tip device with which the chair is fitted Subsequently you have a wheelchair that is both manoeuvrable and safe If you want to alter the balance of the wheelchair it is necessary to adjust the two fittings A and position of gas piston B on frame bracket The two fittings are used to move the chairs seating section forwards
9. and backwards and the gas piston enable you to move the fitting for the chairs angle adjustment mechanism It is important that the two fittings and the gas piston are adjusted and secured in the same relative positions table 3 Adjust the upper attachment Take away the seat cushion seat plate legrests and wheels Put the chair with it s front facing down Adjust each of the fittings in this way Slacken the screw C on the upper side of the fitting by a couple of turns but do not unscrew it completely Unscrew screw D and turn the fitting until the correct position Il or III is aligned with the screw hole in the frame and then re tighten screw D Then re tighten screw C N ns Never touch screw E 2 Adjust the lower attachment Pull out pin F on the gas piston by opening clamp and put the gas piston in position For the right position see table 3 NB Be sure the pin is secured again with A NB There is a greater risk of tipping forward when the seat is extended to the front 22 SEAT HEIGHTS rea CLEMATIS Accessories TRUNK SUPPORTS l To install the trunk support unscrew screws A and remove the locking devices B washers and nuts 2 Fasten bar C with screws A washers and nuts 3 Fasten holder D with screws in the desired height 4 Insert the arm of the trunk support in holder D and fasten with wheel E 5 To adjust the depth of the trunk support
10. asily fit into the luggage of a car Armrests The armrest has an auto lock Press the spring button A before removing the armrest 2 Legrests The legrests are loosened by pushing the lever B forwards whilst turning the legrests outwards You can then simply lift off the legrests 3 Rearwheels Remove the rear wheels by pushing button C and pulling the wheel straight out 4 Neckrest Remove the neckrest by loosening the knob C and lift it straight up 32 rea CLEMATIS rea cLEMATIS 5 Backrest Fold the backrest forwards by removing pin D 6 If you want to reduce the height of the chair even more remove the pin G from the lower attach ment of the lower gas piston Be careful not to trap your fingers between seat and frame 33 Safety instructions propelling techniques We recommend that you have the chair tested by the qualified person who has prescribed the wheelchair after he or she has made the adjustments that you request taking your build and needs into account We hope that you havealso 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 Moving to and from the wheelchair 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 s
11. be held away from the user s body by parts of the wheel chair such as armrests or wheels etc 8 A neckrest should always be used during trans port and it should be adjusted as shown in the picture rea CLEMATIS RESTRAINT METHODS A Frontal restraints with straps Connect the frontal straps around the castor attachment See pic A 2 Release brakes and tension front straps by pulling the wheelchair backwards Re apply wheelchair brakes B Rear restraints Attach the snap hooks on the rear straps to the vertical rear tube by the rear wheel attachment 2 Tighten the straps C Fastening of pelvic belt and safety belt Check that the pelvic belt on the wheelchair is correctly fastened 2 Fasten the vehicle s 3 point safety belt around the user A If there is no pelvic belt on the wheelchair the user must transfer to the seat of the vehicle N The vehicle s 3 point 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 A vehicles must always be used tea cLEMATIS 31 HOW TO DISSASEMBLE YOUR CLEMATIS TO TRANSPORT IT AS LUGGAGE It is easy to prepare your Rea Clematis for trans port Remove both the leg and armrests Fold the wheelchair and remove the wheels if you have a chair with quick release wheels You now have a chair that will e
12. eat width 390 440 490 mm Seat depth 420 480 mm Backrest height 550 mm UPHOLSTERY AND FRAME COLOURS Upholstery Grey Dartex TR23 Frame colours Pearl grey ACCESSORIES Rea Clematis has a wide range of accessories and options Some of the accessories may not be available in all countries Castors 200 mm and 150 mm solid Rear wheels 12 22 24 Other Trunk supports Pelvic belt Abduction Cushion Arm rest spacer Clamp for intravenous drip Table Tray Locking device for table tray rea CLEMATIS Technical data Rea Clematis 230 340 mm I 390 440 490 mm 420 480 mm 20 mm with the spacers 400 520 mm 1 19 Seat width 210 960 1120 mm 2 1120 1480 mm 1 32 Max 125 kg Transport weight 30 32 33 5 kg Transportation 20 5 21 21 5kg 3 dimensions 4 Measured from seat plate 2 Excluding neckrest and push handles 3 Without rear wheels neckrest armrests legrests trunk support and seat cushion 4 Width 390 h 595 x L 840 x 585 mm Width 440 h 595 x L 840 x 635 mm Width 490 h 595 x L 840 x 685 mm rea CLEMATIS Assembly When you receive your wheelchair you must fit the backrest into place and fit the neckrest armrests and legrests onto the chair The assembly is simple and does not require any tools la Fitting and securing the backrest Unfold the backrest into an upright position Ib Secure the piston A using the pin B Ic Lock the pin usin
13. ee also chapter Transporting wheelchairs with users in vehicles 25 26 TABLE TRAY Risk of falling injury The table must never be used as a replacement for the pelvic belt Risk of tipping injury Max load on the table 8 kg Risk of discomfort minor bruises Make sure that the elbows of the user are placed on the table when propelling the wheelchair If the elbows protrudes from the wheelchair while propelling the wheelchair there is a risk of discomfort or minor bruises The table tray can be adjusted both in depth and width the following sections will show the different possibilities l Width adjustment lI Loosen the 4 screws A 2 3 2 Adjust the attachment bars B in order to fit the table to the desired width 3 Re tighten the screws 4 4 Fitthe table to fit the width of the chair C rea CLEMATIS rea cLEMATIS 5 Mount the table tray A in the table tray attach ments B Depth adjustment Open the safety lock for the depth adjustment A 2 Adjust the table holders B forwards or back wards to adjust to the required depth 3 Close the table lock A again in order to lock the depth position Risk of discomfort insecurity The table is not in a fixed position Make sure to engage the table lock again after adjusting the depth of the table 27 Risk of discomfort When adjusting the depth of the table make sure not to squeeze the
14. esponsible for product changes carried out by personnel who we authorise We reserve the right to make any changes to equipment and specifications with out prior notice Delivery check Check that all components match the delivery note Any transport damage must be reported immediately to the transport company Remember to keep the packaging until the transport company has checked the goods and a settlement has been reached Daily performance check Check that the following parts are securely fitted and operational on the wheelchair Wheels Backrest Anti tip device Push handles Footrests rea CLEMATIS CAUTION AND WARNING Failure to comply with instructions given may result in personal injury and or product damage Check the following points before the wheel chair is used all parts are securely fastened to the frame all handles and knobs are properly tightened that all brakes and anti tip devices function correctly Never lift the chair by the removable armrests or by the footrests Ensure that the backrest and push bar are securely fastened to the chair Remember that with every alteration to the chair s balance the inclination to tip forwards or backwards also changes When fitting accessories etc always take care 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 ne
15. g a tension adjustable backrest the center of gravity is moved backwards Always use anti tip devices and make sure that the balance of the chair is stable Risk of pressure sores When the backrest is in the most reclined posi tion there is a risk of pressure sores Make sure that there are no pressure areas and monitor the user and make adjustments in order to avoid pressure sores With the support strap the backrest height Ll will be 4 5 cm higher PUSH HANDLES LAGUNA TENSION ADJUSTABLE BACKREST 2 4 le b aed HH J ITE il HHL m H Loosen the backrest cover A in order to raise the push handles 2 Loosen the knobs B to adjust the height of the push handles 3 Re tighten the knobs after each adjustment 4 Mount the backrest cover A again The push handles may only be adjusted 5 cm when using Lateral cover and the extra sup port strap rea CLEMATIS OK X Tools 5 mm Allen key rea cLEMATIS N ANTI TIP DEVICES The anti tip devices also act as step tubes They are height adjustable and can easily be set in six different positions Adjust the anti tip devices by pressing the spring loaded buttons A and then raising or lowering the anti tip devices until you obtain the required posi tion Ensure that both anti tip devices are adjusted to the same position and that the s
16. g the lock shackle loop C Check that the shackle loop is securely locked 2 Armrests The armrests are fitted onto the wheelchair by pushing them down into their attachments on the edge of the chair seat rea CLEMATIS 3a 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 3b Lock the legrests by turning them inwards The legrests are automatically locked so there is no risk of them coming off the wheelchair Be careful not to trap your fingers between frame and legrest 4 Neckrest You attach the neckrest by putting it into the reciver on the backrest and fasten it with the knob B Adjust the position with the lever A and nuts C Adjust the height by loosening the knob B Part E isa memory function for the height of the neckrest When the desired height is achieved loosen the screw on the memory and lower it towards the back Fasten the screw again Pay attention to how far the neckrest is raised If the red marking D is visible the neckrest is raised too high tea cLEMATIS II Headrest You attach the neckrest by putting it into the reciver on the backrest and fasten it with the knob B Adjust the position with the lever A and nuts C Adjust the height by loosening the knob B Part E isa memory function for the hei
17. ght of the neckrest When the desired height is achieved loosen the screw on the memory and lower it towards the back Fasten the screw again Pay attention to how far the headrest is raised If the red marking D is visible the headrest is raised too high rea CLEMATIS Settings Tools 5 mm Allen key rea cLEMATIS 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 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 Tools 5 mm Allen key Tools 5 mm Allen Key FOOTPLATES CALF PADS I Angle adjustable footplates Adjust the angle and the depth by loose
18. he 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 tubes 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 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 how to handle the above men tioned 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 rea cLEMATIS 37 rea cLEMATIS 39 Yes you can Produsent Invacare Rea AB Vaxjovagen 303 S 343 71 DI SWEDEN Sales Units Belgium amp Luxemburg Invacare nv Autobaan 22 B 8210 Loppem Tel 32 0 50 83 10 10 Fax 32 0 50 83 10 II belgium invacare com Danmark Invacare A S Sdr Ringvej 37 DK 2605 Brandby 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
19. ll 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 wheel chair does not roll backwards NB If the wheelchair does not have a step tube or anti tip device tilt the backrest and seat backwards to make it easier to tip the chair backwards and thereby manoeuvre the castors over the obstacle kerb more easily 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 be 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 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 assist ant goes behind the chair and holds
20. nd the option of seat unit and backrest angle adjustment provide the user with relaxed and comfortable rest Regarding both operation and manual adjustment of the seat unit the Rea Clematis is intended for operation by the carer The max user weight is 125 kg The service life of the chair depends on its application the user s degree of activity as well as care and maintenance The Rea Clematis must always be equipped with legrests footrests seat cushion and armrests For exception regarding the legrests see section Pelvic belt on page 23 General information A NB Rea Clematis is a wheelchair with many adjustment options and accessories To ensure that you benefit as much as possible from Rea Clematis and in order to do it s options justice the chair must be tested and adjusted by competent personnel We hope that you have also received instructions for using your Rea Clematis in everyday life This manual includes a description of the parts of the chair simple adjustment options how to use the Rea Clematis 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 accessories are fitted and slightly more advanced settings As the Rea Clematis has many different components and accessories the appearance of the accessories you have for your chair may differ from those shown Invacare is only r
21. ng 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 The belt must be placed tight to the body Our wheelchairs must always be used with a seat cushion If the length of the belt has been adjusted to fit one type of seat cushion height it is important that this seat cushion is used If the seat cushion is replaced the length of the belt needs to be adjusted The seat must be positioned flat or tilted backwards if the user is left alone un attended If you have a very low seat height and or use A your feet to maneuver the wheelchair the legrests can be removed If so be aware of the sliding risk Belts which are CE marked for the purpose A of using on wheelchairs can be mounted on the chair with preserved CE marking The belt should be fitted by the responsible prescriber and be mounted by an experienced technician However when transporting the wheelchair in a vehicle Invacares original pelvic belt must be used as a complement to the safety belt in the vehicle S
22. ning 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 ARMRESTS The armrest has an auto lock Press the spring B before removing the armrest Armrest height The height of the armrest can be adjusted by loosening the screw A with an Allen key Adjust to the desired height and retighten screw If armrest is adjusted too low it will conflict with the rearwheel when tilting the seat unit When adjusting the height do not put your fingers between armrest pad and side plate as they may get trapped rea CLEMATIS Seat unit 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 2 ce A 3 4 rea cLEMATIS l Backrest angle adjustment Adju
23. or by Invacare s service department The wheelchair should be checked by authorised wheelchair technicians or Invacare s service department once a year The address and telephone number are on the back cover of the manual 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 Service life We estimate that Rea Clematis 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 Recycling The wheelchair Rea Clematis can be divided into the following main components e Chassis Plastic parts Upholstery Wheels tyres and tubes Packing Chassis The chassis is produced in steel and is fully recyclable Recycling of steel requires only 20 2576 of the energy compared to new produced steel Clematis has two gas pistons and they contain oil and must be disposed according to national requirements 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 T
24. pring loaded buttons pop back into place in their new position BRAKE l This type of brake is to be used when the wheel chair is stationary and is not intended to be used for reducing the speed To apply the brake of the wheelchair move the lever backwards To release the brake move the lever forwards Take care not to trap your fingers between the brake pin and tyre 2 To obtain the correct braking effect the brake pin B is to press into the tyre when you apply the brake The brake may therefore need to be adjusted Loosen the screw A and move the brake to the required position Retighten the screw There is to be a distance of 5 mm between pin B and tyre C Incorrect setting or incorrect use of the brake reduces the brake effect 20 Tools 5 mm Allen key CARER OPERATED BRAKES Brake when the wheelchair is moving squeeze both brake handles upwards and the brake will be applied 2 Lock the brakes squeeze the handle upwards and move the lock catch A upwards Then release the handle 3 Release the brakes squeeze the handle upwards and the lock catch will release automatically Incorrect setting or use of the brakes will reduce the braking effect SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT Adjust the seat depth by loosening the two screws A Push or pull the seat backwards 30 mm or forwards 30 mm to reach the wanted position Re tighten the screws rea CLEMATIS BALANCE AND STABILI
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26. st the angle of the backrest by pulling the yellow left hand lever A upwards and keeping it there whilst you push the backrest away from you or pull it towards you until you have obtained the required position Release the lever A 2 Tilt adjustment Tilt of the seat unit seat and backrest by pull ing the green right hand lever B upwards and keeping it there whilst you tilt the seat unit to the required position Release the lever B Be careful that you do not trap your finger between the seat and the armrest attachment picture 3 4 Tilt lock The tilt lock C allows you to set the tilting of the seat unit and or the angling of the backrest to a fixed position Tilt and or angle the seat and backrest to the desired position and insert the tilt lock The position is now set and cannot be changed The tilt lock is removed by pressing the plastic peg D with a small object while pulling out the tilt lock HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE PUSH HANDLES Adjust the height of the push handles 90 mm by loosening the handle wheels B Adjust the push handles to one of the four positions then retighten the handle wheels B After adjusting the push handles always make sure that the handle wheels are properly retighten HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT BACK The height of the back can be adjusted variably Loosen the four screws C and adjust the back to the desired height Brackets D should be placed as high up as possible Re tighten the
27. stomach of the user TABLE TRAY CUSHION A cushion for the table tray can be placed on the table tray in order to have a softer surface for the arms and elbows Place the cushion for the table tray A on the table and place the attachment straps B around the table ABDUCTION CUSHION Tools 5 mm Allen Key Screwdriver 28 The abduction cushion consists of an attachment that is fitted into the seat frame of the chair and a pad The height and depth of the abduction cushion can be adjusted Place the attachment at the centre of the front of the frame Secure the attachment by tighte ning screw A Place the pad into the attachment and adjust the height using knob B and the depth using screw C rea CLEMATIS TRANSPORTING WHEELCHAIRS WITH USERS IN VEHICLES Invacare has continuously worked to improve the safety in all our products for the users in different everyday situations This has among other things meant that Invacare since the mid 1990 s has let accredited research institutes crash test several of the manual wheelchair models We would like to inform you about the transport of wheelchairs with seated users in vehicles that are especially adapted for this purpose First and foremost we would like to point out that it is always the safest option for the user to be transported in the vehicle s regular seat fastened with the regular safety belt Invacare cannot recommend transport seated in
28. t 6 Rear wheel 7 Castors 8 Step tube Anti tip device 9 Armrests 10 Legrests rea CLEMATIS rea cLEMATIS Product description REA CLEMATIS The Rea Clematis s seat frame push handles and certain other com ponents subjected to strain are made of steel Legrests are made of high quality aluminium Castor suspension and the jointed parts of the frame are made of polyamide reinforced with fibreglass The backrest plate is also made of polyamide reinforced with fibreglass Plastic details are marked for recycling Seat and backrest cushions are made of foam rubber and the upholstery is made of washable plush or elastic polyurethane cloth The Rea Clematis is a carer operated wheelchair with an angle adjustable seat unit The angle of the backrest unit can be adjusted independently of the seat The controls for the seat and backrest angle adjustment are included on the push handles The Rea Clematis is available in three seat widths The armrest height of each chair can be adjusted The wheels can be pneumatic or semi solid The seat and backrest pads have been ergonomically designed for the user They are to provide as much stability and comfort as possible as well as good pressure distribution Intended use The Rea Clematis is a manual wheelchair intended for users who have a low level of activity and who sit in the wheelchair for long periods The com prehensive comfort and stability provided by the backrest a
29. t may be used If necessary the upholstery can be washed at 40 C Ordinary washing powder liquid can be used 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 wheelchair is washed in a machine the water must not be hotter than 60 degrees 4 Spray the chair with alcohol for disinfection 5 Leavethe 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 com pressed air is recommended Wheels and tyres 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 air pressure for drive wheels is Standard tyres 3 5 bar 50 psi Low profile tyres 7 0 bar 90 psi rea CLEMATIS 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
30. the wheelchair But we are aware that there are users and situations that require vehicle transport seated in the wheelchair In these cases the safety rules in this brochure must be followed in order to reduce the risk of injury in the case of an accident The wheelchair has been tested according to the specifications in ISO 7176 19 Wheeled mobility devices for use as seats in motor vehicles This means that it has been through and met the requirements in a standard test of one possible situation full frontal collision in 48 km h with a deceleration of 20 g and a 75 kg test dummy The test standard ISO 7176 19 is developed by authorities and specialists and it states a minimum demand on wheelchairs regarding transport in vehicles This standard is updated regularly as knowledge and experience increases In reality an incident will be different from the circumstances in a test laboratory environment For example will speed impact angle configuration of the chair user weight and deceleration probably vary Invacare declines any responsibility for the outcome of a possible accident where our products are involved We have chosen to test what we believe to be a frequently occurring configuration with common adjustments made Configurations and accessories that are unsuitable for seated transport in a vehicle are mentioned later on in this chapter e SL E e 2 3 The tie down points on the wheelchair where the restraint system
31. ver be adjusted so much so that the inside of the armrests press against the side of the pelvis Apply the brake whenever the occupant is to be moved into or out of the chair Never stand on the footplates when getting in or out of the chair because of the risk of tip ping over We recommend that the chair should be fitted with castor adapters when the seat is located in its most forward position Thehandrims may become hot due to friction and this may cause injury to your hands 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 Surfaces of the wheelchair like frame parts or upholstery can reach temperature gt 4 degrees C if they have been exposed to the sun during a longer period of time This symbol means warning and is used throughout the manual for information that needs special attention LIFTING THE WHEELCHAIR rea CLEMATIS 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 propelling techniques Product information S
32. wing them outwards Do not support yourself on the footplates as this may cause the chair to tip forwards Propel the wheelchair as near as possible When stretching and bending do always have full contact between the backrest and the f back otherwise the wheelchair may tip over Stretching behind the backrest is not recommended Propelling up a slope Many experienced users manage to propel up a slope by them selves In order not to lose control of the steering and to avoid tipping backwards you should always lean forwards whilst propel ling up a slope Propel the wheelchair forwards using short quick strokes applied to the hand rims in order to maintain speed and steering control Always keep your _ weight forward as Use special care jf you stop le nd start whi going up hill you propel up an incline i CORRECT INCORRECT 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 forward move ments 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 Propelling down a slope We recommend that you get the help of one or more Clematis ants when going down steep and wet slopes Always keep your weight forward as Gl you propel up an AY incline CO
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