Azalea User Manual (PDF 5 Mo)
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1. Tools 5 mm Allen Key 2 For additional height adjustment 50 mm loosen screw C and screws D and set the required height Re tighten all screws Width Adjustment Warning Risk of breakage If you have seat width 490 mm max seat width the backrest should NOT be adjusted to the widest possibility 100 mm 995 dase n OF x I 1 Mampus Tools 5 mm Allen Key 3 For width adjustment remove screw C and loosen screws D Adjust to the required width 25 or 50 mm on each side Re insert screw C and tighten Tighten screws D cea Azalea Advice for special adaptation of Flex 3 backs Remove the width adjustment plates 2 Remove the screws on the front and remove the front and back plates The shaded area A indi cates where drilling can be done Max diameter of drill hole is 6 mm Use washers with the minimum 18 mm diameter beneath the nut on the inside of the screws 3 Return the parts re insert the screws and tighten them with 3 2 Nm All changes to the back are seen as a special AN adaptation of the product That means that the rules for special adaptation are in force All adaptations must be documented and risk assesment must be carried out The adaptor is responsible for the adaptions rea Azalea 5 1 2 Tension adjustable backrest Any adjustments made to the backrest should 12. thatall 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 arm rests 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 can mean an increased risk of tipping over The handrims may become hot due to friction which may cause injury to your hands Use 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 Also check that the rear wheels are adjusted to ensure that there is no risk of tip ping Surfaces of the wheelchair like frame parts or upholstery can after long exposure to the sun reach temperatures over 41 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 s
3. 6 1 Move to 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 swing them outwards Do not support yourself on the footplates as this may cause the chair to tip forwards 6 2 Stretching and leaning Propel the wheelchair as near as possible When stretching and bending do always have full contact between the backrest and the back otherwise the wheelchair may tip over Stretching behind the back is not recommended 6 3 Propelling up a slope 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 The wheelchair can manage a slope of 15 but steep slopes should be avoided for safety reasons 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 wheel chair is already leaning backwards such a movement may cause the wheelchair to tip backwards cea Azalea 6 4 Propelling down a slope 6 5 Climbing a kerb The whee
4. The Rea Azalea must be used with its seat and a backrest system The Rea Azalea is intended for use both indoor and outdoor use Max 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 The Azalea range is CE marked but when the Rea Azalea is ordered without backrest it is not to be considered as a complete product Only when the base and the backrest system have been combined an evaluation of the safety can be done It rests upon the company that mounts the backrest system to perform a final risk assesment However if there is an agreement between Invacare and the manufacturer of the backrest system that regulates the responsibility between the companies the product can maintain it s CE marking In other cases the company mounting the backrest system will be responsible for the CE marking or that the chair will follow the rules for custom made devices according to the European Directive 93 42 EEC con cerning medical devices as a specially made medical technical product The Rea Azalea has been crash tested together with the Invacare Flex 2 and Flex 3 standard backrest All configurations are tested together with REA neckrest Invacare can in no way predict the effect of an accident with other configurations 1 9 2 REA AZALEA MINOR The Rea Azalea Minor is intended for smaller adults and teenagers who are pass
5. uxo kc ore i Jisse nskc uska isske kc Is kG i isskc kc ike ask 2c 14 0 30 0 30 0 30 3 30 0 30 0 30 The reversing width for Azalea Assist seat width 760 mm A smaller seat width can be attained by using the siderest pad A lower backrest height can be attained by using another backrest cea Azalea 3 2 UPHOLSTERY AND FRAME COLOURS Upholstery Black Plush TR35 Black Dartex TR26 Frame colour Pearl Grey Azurite Sand Electric green Happy red 3 3 EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES Backrest Tension adjustable Backrest plate Backrest cover cushion Lateral cover Laguna lateral support cushion Mistral 2 waist support cushion Passad 2 shoulder support cushion Shoulder High 05 dartex cushion Vicair multifunctional cushion Seat Depth adjustable Sliding seat Seat cushions Floshape Vicair Multifunctional Seat and backrest regulation Assistant operated gas piston seat and backrest tilt Electrical operated seat and backrest tilt Legrests Central legrest Angle adjustable Fixed 80 or 90 Amputee legrest Footplates One piece footrest Fixed Depth and angle adjustable Footboard converter Armrests Height adjustable with standard pad wide pad or extra padding Depth adjustable with standard pad Hemiplegic armrest Castors 40 200 mm soft medium or pneumatic Widths 27 45 mm Rear wheels 16
6. rear wheels I 23 24 rear wheels 1 23 Hole II l6 rear wheels 1 425 24 rear wheels 1 425 1 Use the green lever B on the right hand side to tilt the seat unit seat and backrest 2 Press upwards while you tilt the seat unit to the desired position release the lever rea Azalea 20 5 4 3 Locking device for angle adjustment The locking device 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 locking device The position is now set and cannot be changed The locking device is removed by pressing the plastic peg D with a small object while pulling outwards 5 4 4 Tilt scale The tilt scale makes it visible how many degrees the seat unit and or the angling of the backrest is tilted 5 4 4 1 Seat da NN The tilt scale for the seat angle is placed on the arm rest according to the pictures above 5 4 4 2 Backrest The tilt scale for the backrest angle can be placed on the push bar push handles or on the backrest tubes according to the pictures above I Attach the clamps to the backrest tubes and tighten the screws 2 Place the end plug in the empty hole and remove the protection cover from the pre glued pad 3 Attach the tilt scale on the clamps as shown in picture 3 above rea Azalea 5 5 ELECTRIC TILT A
7. 22 24 pneumatic puncture proof or solid Brake User brake Carer operated drumbrake Others Headrest Headrest with cheek support Neckrest Trunk support Lumbar support Wedges Tilt scale backrest seat Attachment positionig belt Pelvic belt Harness Reflectors Table tray Pump Cane holder Braced push handles Several types of handrims Spoke guard Heel strap Azalea Max cea Azalea 3 4 SEAT HEIGHT TABLES 3 4 1 Rea Azalea amp Rea Azalea Assist NM S N NIN G UI G2 rea Azalea 3 4 4 Rea Azalea Max NZ N T 3 5 IDENTIFICATION LABEL Manufacturing date Model INVACARE International SARL 5 ii INVACARE CE Serial No EMEN e P Max user weight Location cea Azalea 4 Set up and installation 4 1 DELIVERY CHECK 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 4 2 WHEELCHAIR OVERVI
8. ensuring that the buttons A pop out again into position 3 Releasing the brakes squeeze the handle and the lock catch will release automatically Never forget to fold down the anti tip devices Incorrect setting or use of the brake reduces AN AN the braking effect rea Azalea 5 14 AZALEA BASE 5 14 1 Backrest angle rigging screw I To adjust the angle of the backrest first loosen nuts A on the rigging screw using a 7 mm fixed spanner 2 Turn the metal tube to set the desired angle for the back 3 Retighten the nuts 5 14 2 Carer operated controls The Azalea Base can also be equipped with gas pistons for 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 func tions can either be controlled manually or electrically See page l6 for more detailed instructions 5 14 3 To observe when using the tilt and recline on Azalea Base I The back should not be reclined when the Azalea Base is equipped with one piece moulded seat attachments as these attachments might break 2 The low pivot point causes shearing when the back is reclined this might result in discomfort for the user Make sure that the user is well positioned after each adjustment cea Azalea Observe that the seat unit needs to be tilted A N slightly before the back is dismounted folded Otherwise the gas piston attachment C w
9. 5 14 Azalea base 5 15 Accessories 6 USING THE WHEELCHAIR 6 1 Move to from the wheelchair 6 2 Stretching and leaning 6 3 Propelling up a slope 6 4 Propelling down a slope 6 5 Climbing a kerb 6 6 Kerbs alternative method 6 7 Escalators and stairs cea Azalea Cn n L ON ON ON V OO CO l4 14 18 19 19 21 22 23 24 26 29 30 3l 32 33 34 42 42 42 42 43 43 44 44 7 TRANSPORT 7 Transporting wheelchairs with users in vehicles 7 2 Restraint methods 7 3 How to disassemble your Azalea 8 MAINTENANCE 8 1 Safety Information 8 2 Maintenance schedule 8 3 Cleaning 8 4 Flat Tyre 9 AFTER USE Recycling 45 45 47 48 50 50 50 50 50 5 5 I General INTRODUCTION Rea Azalea is a wheelchair with many adjustment possibilities 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 You should also receive instructions on how to use 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 wheelchair is used Also included in this manual is a description of how accessories are fitted and slightly more advanced settings As the Rea Azal
10. Harness for Azalea Minor 77 Tool 5 mm Allen Key This item should be fitted by an experienced clinican or technician Ihe 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 I The harness is mounted on the headrest attach ment Remove screws and discard position was hers and harness as shown A and insert new screws through the eyelets into the attachment and tighten the screws 2 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 original place Always use a harness in combination with a pelvic belt to prevent the user from accidently sliding down in the wheelchair AN The harness may not be used during transport in a vehicle i e it must not be used as a safety belt Pelts harnesses which are CE marked for the purpose of using on wheelchairs can be mounted on the n chair with preserved CE marking The belt harness should be fitted by the responsible prescriber and be mounted by an experienced technician However when transporting the wheelchair in a vehicle Invaca
11. 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 on the seat plate 5 7 1 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 cea Azalea 5 7 2 Width adjustment I Loosen the screw B with an Allen key Adjust the armrests to the desired width and retighten the screw 2 Loosen the screws C with an Allen key Adjust the legrests to the desired width and retighten the Screws 3 The seat width can be decreased with 2x20 mm by placing cushions inside the armrest pocket Tools 5 mm Allen Key After a period of use the screws D may need to be re tightened 2NNm There must not be any pressure on the armrest legrest while adjusting the screw 23 5 8 LEGRESTS 5 8 1 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 Itis important to adjust the height and angle of the legrests to obtain a good seating position 5 8 1 1 Height adjustment 5 8 1 2 Angle adjustme
12. connector which is on the side of the wheelchair as illustrated It takes about 2 hours to charge a battery that has been used 50 of its capacity Work on the handset should only be carried out by properly trained personnel 21 22 5 6 ARMRESTS 5 6 1 Armrest height Adjust the height of the armrests by turning the screw or the handwheel A depending on wich type of armrest you have chosen setting the required height and then re tightening the screw handwheel Be careful not to trap your fingers between the armpad and the side support when you adjust the armrest height 5 6 2 Autolock for armrest The armrests have an auto lock to prevent involuntary movement or detachment Press the button B on the spring to release before removing or adjusting the armrest 5 6 3 Armrest depth You can also adjust the depth of the armrest pad Loosen the screw or the handwheel C depending on wich type of armrest you have chosen set the pad in the required position and re tighten the screw handwheel 5 6 4 Readjustment After a period of use it may seem as the armrests have to much play lf so the screw D which attach the armrest to the seat frame may need to be re tightened 123 There must not be any pressure on the armrest while adjusting the screw rea Azalea 5 7 SEAT The seat depth of the chair can easily be adjusted to provide good support
13. 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 wheel chairs 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 Please also see chapter 1 11 Intended use REA Azalea Base 7 1 Transporting wheelchairs with users in vehicles A NG IR LT es ACTED KD ODI Tey 7 Fess V a 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 I The wheelchair and user should be transported forward facing in the direction of travel All aux equipment such as tables trunk support abduction cushion etc should be removed and stored safely
14. reinsert it again in the desired position without further adjustments rea Azalea 2 The angle and depth is adjusted by the two screws C and the handle D Loosen them and adjust L 3 You can also adjust the angle and depth by turn ing the attachment for the neckrest Loosen the handwheel E and remove the neckrest Loosen the handle F and remove screw G and the handle 4 Rotate the neckrest attachment pole incl the attachment H return the neckrest to the attach ment see ill Note that the screw to the neckrest attachment G and the handle F must be moun ted on the opposite side due to the groves in the screw hole Return the neckrest to the attachment on the backrest and tighten the handle E again 35 36 5 15 3 Abduction cushion 1 The height adjustment and removal is operated by the handwheel A 2 The depth is adjusted in a forward or backward position Loosen handwheel A and turn 5 15 4 Amputee legrest I Attach the legrests by pushing the tube at the upper part of the legrests down into the tubes on the wheelchair Lock the legrests by turning them inwards 2 Slacken lever A on the cushion s mounting in order to adjust the cushion s angle and height Slacken screws B under the cushion in order to adjust the cushion depth Warning Risk of tipping There is an increased risk of tipping for ampu tated users
15. with a different width Make sure that the handwheel for the push 1 handle fits the hole in the tubes If the threaded tap of the handwheel is more than app 2 5 mm visible the position is wrong Lower or raise the push handle to get the handwheel in the correct position cea Azalea 29 30 5 11 REAR WHEELS 5 11 1 Adjustment 22 24 Os tar 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 moving the rear wheel attachment forward or backward When the attachment is moved forwards the chair will be somewhat easier to propel but the risk of tip ping 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 mounting an anti tip device on the wheelchair 5 11 1 1 Horizontal position Loosen the rear wheel housing A with a spanner Move the housing to the reguired position either further forwards or backwards Make sure that you tighten the housing securely when you have decided on the position I he 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 c
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17. EW Neckrest Backrest Armrest Seat Legrest Castor Brake 8 Rear wheel plate 9 Anti tip device and step tube 10 Rear wheel I Allen key for adjustments on back of backrest cushion inside on the back 12 Handle for backrest angle and seat tilt adjustment 3 Push handle 2 3 4 9 6 7 rea Azalea 4 3 ASSEMBLY When you receive your wheelchair you either fit the backrest or on some models fold up the back rest You also have to fit the armrests and legrests onto the chair The assembly is simple and does not reguire any tools 4 3 1 Backrest safety pin D needs to be secured at the bottom of the backrest Let the gas piston rest on the lip E for support when the gas piston is mounted When fastening the safety pin tilt the backrest slightly forward while supporting the gas piston manually When the holes are aligned the safety pin can be attached Secure the backrest cushion using the Velcro strips On Azalea Minor 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 Now check that the backrest is secured AN firmly in position 4 3 2 Placement of the wires 4 3 2 1 Adjustable backrest OT I J TT nl L yaa lt The wires of
18. ND BACKREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT I Backrest angle adjustment Adjust the angle of the backrest by using the lower part of the control panel Press B to adjust the angle of the backrest forwards or press C to adjust the angle backwards 2 Tilt adjustment Tilt the seat unit seat and backrest by using the upper 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 risk of trapping fingers etc is greater in electric adjustments than in user operated adjustment Bear in mind for example that a child may get hold of the control box press the controls and get trapped or trap the user The hand control should only be used by AN authorised personnel rea Azalea CA i b gt o Gee lt sss o 07 v LY 3 Locking of tilt position To lock and unlock the tilt position use the enclosed metal tilt key A Place the key in the chosen function B or C and lock unlock The key is used for shutting off or turning on the chosen function 5 5 1 Charging the battery If your wheelchair has electrical angle adjustment the battery needs to be charged If the angle adjustment 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 charger supplied with the chair into a wall socket Then Insert the the charger cable into the
19. Use anti tippers and or re balance the wheelchair when amputee legrests are used 5 15 5 Trunk support with fixed arm Tool 5 mm Allen Key Height adustment trunk supports for backrest plate You adjust the height by first loosening the screws A whilst moving the attachment B upwards or downwards Re tighten the screws A Height adustment trunk supports for adjust able backrest You adjust the height by first loosening the screw A whilst moving the whole attachment B upwards or downwards Re tighten the screw A Tool 5 mm Allen Key bet Trunk support with fixed cushion The trunk supports can be adjusted in height depth and sideways I You adjust the trunk supports sideways by loosen ing the knob C moving the support sideways to the required position and then re tightening the knob C 2 adjust the depth of the trunk supports loosen the screws D with an Allen key and move the trunk support forwards or backwards Retighten the screws 3 Remove the trunk support by loosening knob C and pulling the trunk support sideways and outwards rea Azalea 5 15 6 Trunk support swing away I The holder for the swing away trunk support is placed in the attachment A on the backrest Loosen the knob B place the holder C and then re tighten the knob again 2 Adjustment of the multiadjustab
20. User Manual Invacare Rea Azalea Wheelchair English cea Azalea Minor Azalea Max rea CE Confidence in posture solutions O nvacare Rea AB Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this publication are updated at the time of printing As part of the ongoing improvement of the products Invacare Rea AB reserves the right to modify existing models at any time Any use of this publication or parts thereof as well as any reproduction of images must have the written consent of Invacare Rea AB rea Azalea CONTENTS I GENERAL I I Introduction 1 2 Symbols 1 3 Warranty 4 Limitation of liability 5 Copyright protection 6 Customer service 7 Accidents near accident 8 Testing 1 9 Intended use 10 Life cycle 2 SAFETY 2 1 Specific risks 2 2 Lifting The Wheelchair 2 3 Daily performance check 3 TECHNICAL DATA 3 1 Dimensions and weight 3 2 Upholstery and frame colours 3 3 Eguipment and accessories 3 4 Seat height table 3 5 Identification label 4 SET UP AND INSTALLATION 4 1 Delivery check 4 2 Wheelchair overview 4 3 Assembly 5 COMPONENTS AND ADJUSTMENTS 5 Backrest 5 2 Backrest for azalea max 5 3 Angle settings 5 4 Carer operated angle adjustment 5 5 Electric tilt backrest angle adjustment 5 6 Armrests 5 7 Seat 5 8 Legrests 5 9 Foot plate calf pad foot rest 5 10 Push handles push bar push bar 5 11 Rear wheels 5 12 Brakes 5 13 Anti tip devices
21. anything on the footplate when the screw is loose 5 9 2 Calf pads 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 your fingers between the footrest and the reciever when folding it down Tool 5 mm Allen key The calf pads can be fitted in two different depth posi tions Swing the pad forwards Unscrew screw B using an Allen key Remove the large nut C on the reverse side and place it in the other attachment hole Move the calf pad to the new position and secure it into place with the screw The height of the calf pads can easily be adjusted using the handwheel D rea Azalea 5 9 4 Legrest Azalea Max 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 lock into one the preset positions C For the Azalea Max four different posi tions are available The adjustment should be done in accordance with the adjustment of the calf pads Higher adjustments marked red are possible but NOT recommended as the legrest might not be able to support the added weight Do not place anything heavy or let chi
22. at cushion and MatrX Personal backrest All except for MatrX Personal backrest are tested together with REA neckrest Invacare can in no way predict the effect of an accident with other configu rations Other tests performed on the Azalea Base have also been carried out with the standard back and seat from the Azalea range mounted 1 9 4 REA AZALEA MAX The Rea Azalea Max is intended for larger adults who are passive users both semi dependant and dependant Maxuser weight is 180 kg 1 10 SERVICE LIFE We estimate that the Invacare wheelchair has a service life span of five years It is difficult to state the exact length of the service life of our products and the length stated is an estimated average life span based on normal use The life span may be considerably longer if the wheelchair is used to a limited extent and if it is used with care maintained and handled properly The life span may be shorter if the wheelchair is subjected to extreme use 2 Safety 2 1 SPECIFIC RISKS Below you will find a number of points affecting your personal safety Read them carefully Invacare is only responsible for product changes car ried out by competent personnel We reserve the right to make any changes to equipment and specifi cations without prior notice Failure to comply with instructions given may result in personal injury and or product damage Check each of the following before using the wheelchair
23. at 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 4 3 5 Angle adjustable legrests Attach the legrests by pushing the tube at the upper part of the legrests down into the tubes on the wheel chair You must angle the legrests outwards when inserting them Lock the legrests by turning them inwards The leg rests are automatically locked so there is no risk of them coming off the wheelchair cea Azalea 4 3 6 Fixed legrests 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 leg rests are automatically locked so there is no risk of them coming off the wheelchair 5 Components and adjustment 5 1 BACKREST 5 1 1 Backrest plate Any adjustments made to the backrest should be evaluated by trained person nel Height Adjustment Tools 5 mm Allen Key I You can easily adjust the backrest plate 130 mm by loosening the four screws A Set at the required height and re tighten Warning Risk of pinching When adjusting the height these is a risk of pinching your finger at the point B shown in the illustration I EN 0
24. be evaluated by trained personnel The tension adjustable backrest must be adapted and adjusted according to the individual needs of the user The following steps guides you through the ad justment of the backrest Preparation Angle the backrest and seat tilt a couple of degrees in order to obtain a stable seating position for the user A Turning of the backrest tubes The tension adjustable backrest for the Azalea is desig ned with different angles as shown in picture A and B below This allows for different adjustments according to how the backrest is mounted Position A the part of the backrest with the longer angle turned upwards gives the user more room for the shoulder area while position B gives more room for the bottom Tools 5 mm Allen Key Width adjustment Determine if the user needs more space in the shoulder area illustration A or in the bottom area illustration B The design of the backrest tubes with different angles allows for these adjustments A B Loosen and remove screws C on both sides turn the backrest and reinsert the screws Make sure to fasten properly The user can not sit in the chair when the backrest tubes are removed v The backrest tubes have a width adjustment of 25 mm The upper and lower parts of the tubes can be adjusted individually to accomodate for different needs The outward movement will embrace the user and offer lateral support Angle adjustm
25. can move and cause hazard to the user Make sure that the harness is correctly positioned ager each adjustment 5 15 11 Privacy attachment Attach the privacy attachment on the velcro both on the seat and on the backrest see picture 39 40 5 15 12 Harness attachment holder Nr o P 4 ER di AN Q A As F 7 QN Tool 5 mm Allen C The harness which is used with the harness attachment holder should be fitted by an experienced clinican 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 The holder for the harness and the Flex 3 backrest is mounted on the neck headrest pole 1 Loosen the handwheel and remove the neckrest fasten the harness holder onto the neckrest pole and tighten the handwheel 2 The harness is mounted on the holder for the harness Thread the straps through the harness holder and the harness clamp as shown A 3 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 original place 5 15 13
26. cted lifetime of the chair 8 2 Maintenance schedule Check OR axles rear wheels X All fasteners for wear x and tightness Castors X Anti tip devices Chassis Upholstery Brakes X X X X Tyre pressure Recommended air pressure for rear wheels 3 5 bar 50 psi 7 0 bar 90 Standard tyres Low profile tyres Recommended air pressure for castors 200 mm 8 4 0 bar Quick release axles rear wheels Pull on the rear wheel to check that the removable axle does not come off All fasteners bolts Bolts and other fastners ca come loose due to con stant use Check that the fasteners are tight on the castor forks fottret seat side supports backrest handles etc Tighten any loose bolts Castors Check that the castors turn freely Remove any dirt and hair Anti tip devices Check that the anti tip device is easy to adjust and fold Chassis Check the chassis for wear and tear like loose parts cracks or other defects A damaged chassis should be checked by a specialist Upholstery Check the upholstery for wear and tear like loose parts rips or other defects Brakes Check that hub brakes work properly on both tyres Check the positioning of the user brakes 8 3 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 disinfectio
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28. ducing speed when the chair is moving To apply the brake move the lever A forwards To release the brakes move the lever towards the rear towards you Be careful not to trap your fingers between the brake pin B and rear wheel 5 12 1 2 Adjustment B Tool 5 mm Allen key 2 To attain the correct braking effect the brake pin should press into the tyre when you apply the brake The brake may therefore reguire depth adjustment Loosen the screw A and move the brake attachment to the reguired 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 AN brake pin B and rear wheel Incorrect setting or use of the brake reduces the braking effect 31 5 12 2 Carer operated brake 5 13 ANTI TIP DEVICES The anti tip device also acts as a step tube It is height I Braking when moving squeeze both brake handles adjustable and easy to adjust upwards and the brake will be applied 1 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 Locking the brakes squeeze the handle and move the lock catch A upwards Then release the handle 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
29. ea has many different components and accessories the appearance of the accessories you have for your chair may differ from those shown Symbols and signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage See the information below for definitions of the signal words Warning N Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situa tion which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Caution N Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage or minor injury or both important 1 Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to property if it is not avoided I 3 WARRANTY We provide a two year guarantee from the delivery date Damage due to wear and tear on upholstery tyres rubber tubes hand rims and castors etc is not covered by the guarantee Damage that has been caused through physical violence or abnormal use is not cov ered Damage caused by users who weigh more than the maximum user weight stated for each Rea Azalea model is not covered The guarantee will only apply if the maintenance instructions are followed I 4 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Invacare Rea AB accepts no liability for damage arising from Non compliance with the User Manual Incorrect use Natural wear and tear Incorrect assembly or set up by the purchaser or a third party Tec
30. ear wheel to the push handles Backrest Azalea Minor Remove the backrest cushion by pulling it forwards 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 push bar Loosen the two knobs C The height of the handles can be adjusted simply by pulling the handles upwards or pushing them downwards Legrests angle adjustable The legrests are loosened by pushing the lever D forwards whilst turning the legrests outwards You can then simply lift off the legrests rea Azalea Legrest fixed The footrests are loosened by pushing the handle E forwards or sidewards whilst turning the footrests outwards You can then simply lift off the footrests Armrests Press the button F on the spring to release before removing the armrest 4 7 UM ya NA fs iw G Rear wheels Remove the rear wheels by pushing buttom G and pulling the wheel straight out rea Azalea 49 50 8 Maintenance 8 1 Safety Information Regular checks and maintenance of the wheelchair ensure the user s safety and the expe
31. ent The backrest tubes can be angled individually the indication labels A on the backrest tubes are a help in order to get the same angle on both sides Follow these steps when adjusting the tubes Move the user from the chair Remove the backrest cover and loosen the vel cro straps the straps should slack about 5 cm Loosen the backrest tubes and adjust them in order to fit the shape of the user Re tighten the screws after adjustment Tension adjustable straps Define where you would like to have a firmer sup port of the back of the user Have the user leaning forwards and tighten the straps in that region Make sure that all straps are fastened Apply the cover start with the vertical middle and make sure that the shape now created by the tension adjustable straps is preserved Height adjustment velcro backrest There are two ways of adjusting the height for the velcro backrest Alt Alternative I You can easily adjust the velcro backrest max 120 mm by loosening the four screws A Set at the required height and re tighten cea Azalea Alt 2 Tools 5 mm Allen Key Alternative 2 An additional height adjustment can be made by mounting the backrest attachment either in posi tion and 3 or in position 2 and 4 on the backrest tubes as shown in the picture above Tools 5 mm Allen Key I Remove the screws and the washers the long nut B and the backrest attachm
32. ent C 2 Support nut screws and washers in order to pre vent them from falling to the ground 3 When the position of the backrest attachment is changed re mount everything and tighten the screws rea Azalea 5 1 3 Folding the backrest Gas piston holder for backrest with plate and tension adjust able backrest Remember to always reinsert and fasten the safety pin when it has been removed With the help of the gas piston holder A the tera peut assistant can loosen the safety pin for the back rest gas piston when folding in order to avoid that the gas piston and backrest falls to the ground When the pin is removed there must not AN be any weight on the backrest 5 2 BACKREST FOR AZALEA MAX The backrest for the Azalea Max is designed with different angles as shown in picture This allows for different adjustments according to how the backrest is mounted Position A the part of the backrest with the longer angle turned upwards gives the user more room for the shoulder area while position B gives more room for the bottom 5 2 1 Adjustment Loosen the handwheels A and raise the push handles as far as possible Put the backrest back by fitting it to the receivers on the tubes Tighten the screws Loosen screws B and remove the backrest by lifting Put the cushion and cover back Lower the push upwards handles a
33. escriber 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 See chapter 7 Transport 5 15 ACCESSORIES 5 15 1 Head rest The height and the removal are operated by the handwheel A The bar is equiped with an adjustable stop block B I 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 2 Theangle and depth is adjusted by the two screws C and the handle D Loosen adjust and re tighten cea Azalea 3 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 5 15 2 Neck rest I To adjust the height of the neckrest first loosen the screw B in the stop block then loosen the handwheel A Adjust 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
34. hair safely in its new balance position S DS NS lt 5 11 1 2 Height Loosen and remove the attachment A using a spanner Then move the rear wheel attachment to the height reguired 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 5 11 1 3 Rear wheel adjustment Azalea Max 22 24 For the Azalea Max there are three different horizon tal positions for the rear wheel For adjustment see previous instructions cea Azalea 5 11 2 Adjustment 16 The l6 transit wheel A can be placed in three different positions The middle position is the standard position When accessories are mounted on the back of the wheelchair the tip risk increases and therefore the rear position should be used in this case 5 11 2 1 Front position B Assemble the mounting as shown in picture 5 112 2 Rear position C Assemble the mounting as illustrated in picture 2 When you have fitted the wheels in the cor AN rect position it is important that you check thoroughly that the nuts and screws are tightened securely This is important for your own safety cea Azalea 5 12 BRAKES 5 12 1 User brake 5 12 1 1 Use Start by checking that the tyres have the correct air pressure printed on the side of each tyre I The user brake is to be used when the chair is not moving and is not intended for re
35. hnical modifications Unauthorised modifications and or use of unsui table spare parts The written authorisation of Invacare Rea AB must be obtained before installing additional adaptations on a Invacare Rea wheelchair Otherwise no liability claims can be made 1 5 COPYRIGHT PROTECTION All information quoted is believed to be correct at time of print Invacare reserves the right to alter product specifications without prior consultation Rea Rea design and DSS Dual Stability System design are registered trademarks of Invacare International 1 6 CUSTOMER SERVICE For contact details please refer to the last page of this publication where you will find addresses to the european sales companies 1 7 ACCIDENTS NEAR ACCIDENTS Please inform your Invacare office immediately of any 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 I 8 TESTING The Rea Azalea has been tested and approved by TUV and is CE marked according to the Medical Device Directive cea Azalea I 9 INTENDED USE 1 9 1 REA AZALEA GENERAL The Rea Azalea is a manual wheelchair intended for passive users both dependant and semi depen dant who remain seated for long periods of time Regarding both operation and adjustment of seating position the Rea Azalea is intended for operation by the user or carer
36. ill scratch the surface on the chassi cross tube This might eventually lead to corrosion 5 14 4 Seat attachment There are four options how to attach a seat to the Azalea base I Direct on the seat brackets 2 On a seat plate 3 Ona seat plate with a wedge 4 With the H bracket Seat plate The seat plate can either be used as a base for a seat cushion or for attaching seat shells and other seating modules When delivered the seat base is fixated with two screws A If a seat shell is to be attached the seat plate needs to be fixated with four additional screws B These are delivered with the wheelchair The seat plate is adjustable in depth Seat plate with wedge The seat plate with wedges is an option that gives the possibility of 5 extra tilt either in front or in the back 33 34 H bracket The H bracket is used when attaching a guick realease seat shell to the Azalea Base The H bracket is adjustable in depth Do not hang anything on the headrest attach ment It may cause the wheelchair to tip very easily lt N ja Fasten the belt on the frame with a screw and nut as per the illustration above A e Belts harnesses which are CE marked for 1 the purpose of using on wheelchairs can be mounted on the chair with preserved CE marking The belt harness should be fitted by the responsible pr
37. ipping the removable armrests or legrests They must remember to lift the chair at the correct points to use their legs and to keep their backs as straight as possible cea Azalea 7 Transport 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 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 section must be followed in order to reduce the risk of injury in the case of an accident Please also see chapter 1 11 Intended use REA Azalea Base 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
38. ive users both semi dependant and dependant Max user weight is 75 kg Please note that the harness has to be fitted and adjusted by a trained therapist 1 9 3 REA AZALEA BASE The Rea Azalea Base is a part of the Azalea family as a wheelchair base for different seating systems such as individually adapted anatomic seats manufac tured 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 cea Azalea The Azalea range is CE marked but since the Rea Azalea Base is not to be considered as a complete product Only when the base and the seating system have been combined an evaluation of the safety can be done It rests upon the company that mounts the seating system to perform a final risk assesment However if there is an agreement between Inva care and the manufacturer of the seating system that regulates 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 follow the rules for custom made devices according to the European Directive 93 42 EEC con cerning medical devices as a specially made medical technical product The Rea Azalea Base has been crash tested together with the Invacare Flex 2 standard backrest Flo shape se
39. lchair can manage a slope of 15 but steep slopes should be avoided for safety reasons We recommend that you obtain 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 hazards potholes slippery sections etc Never use the user operated brake to slow down When you apply the brake on a downward slope the wheels lock and the wheelchair can suddenly pull to one side tip sideways or stop immediately which may cause you to be thrown out of the chair Always control the speed with the hand rims Remember that the hand rims may become hot due to friction and this may cause injury to your hands Try to propel down the slope in a straight line as much as possible rea Azalea This method is for when the assistant is always behind the wheelchair and it creates the greatest safety for the user The following advice is for the assistant Illustration 1 Adjust the anti tip devices upwards Ensure that the user s feet rest securely on the foo trests and cannot slide off Then tilt the wheelchair backwards and push it forwards against the kerb Illustration 2 Lower the frontal part of the wheel chair 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 pave ment so that
40. ldren 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 rea Azalea 5 9 5 Calf pads for Azalea Max The calf pads for the Azalea Max are adjustable in angle A depth B and sideways C A Loosen the handwheel and adjust to the required angle B Loosen the handwheel and adjust the calf pad to the reguired depth The adjustment should be done in accordance with the adjustment of the legrest C Loosen the screws D and adjust the calf pad side ways Do not forget to tighten the screws properly Caution Risk of pinching When adjusting the calf support there is a risk of pinching your fingers Make sure that no pressure is on the calf support when the handwheels are loosened 27 28 5 9 6 Footboard converter for Azalea Max The footboard converter is a sturdy construction that is easily dissassembled to allow for transfers into and out of the wheelchair The footplates can be flipped up to further facilitate transfers Make sure that the feet are placed as far out as pos sible before the middle part is installed or removed Otherwise the pressure on the footplates might cause the footboard to break The middle part of the footboard converter is installed by inserting the fasteners into one of the footplates and then on the other side Make sure that the part is turned the right way If not it wi
41. le cushion Remove the cover and see illustrations to the left for suggestions of height and depth adjustment Tools 5mm Allen key angle 3 mm fixed spanner small side support large trunk support Alt large side support small trunk support Alt 2 2 Theangle can be adjusted by loosening the screws and bolts on the trunk support arm Remember to re tighten the screws and bolts when the required position is achieved Hold with the hexagon key and tighten with the fixed spanner Be careful not to trap your arm between trunk support and armrest when changing the angle of the backrest 3 The swing away trunk support can be turned sidewards in order to be out of the way when the user is moving in to or out of the wheelchair The cover on the trunk support arm must always be on when the chair is in use Risk of pinching cea Azalea 37 5 15 7 Chassi extender 3 The wheelchair frame lengthened 5 to improve stability and propelling characteristics when there is a lot of weight on the castors Loosen the screw and nut and remove the castor housing 2 Push the frame extension into the frame tubing and tighten the screws that are inside the frame extension tubes 3 Remount the castor housing now onto the frame extension 5 15 8 Attachment positioning belt I Loosen and remove the screw and the washer for the legrest attachme
42. ll fall out The buttons A should pop out when the middle part is installed correctly To remove the middle part press the buttons A First on one side and then on the other Make sure that the feet are placed as far out as possible Caution Risk of pinching When adjusting the footboard there is a risk of pinching your fingers Make sure that no pres sure is on footboard when it is being adjusted Caution Risk of breakage The footboard is not designed for lifting the chair Do not take hold on the footboard if you need to lift the chair rea Azalea 5 10 PUSH HANDLES PUSH BARS The following instructions and warnings are valid for all push handles and the push bar 5 10 1 Height adjustment 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 push handles brace and the neckrest attachment If you have a tension adjustable backrest 5 l0 2 Width adjustment To adjust the width of the push handles loosen Loosen the knobs A The height of the pushhandles the screws A with a hexagon key Adjust to the braced pushbar can be adjusted simply by pulling the required width and re tighten the screws 3 3 Nm handles upwards or pushing them downwards Adjust it to the height that you require and tighten it The width adjustment is only necessary if the push handles are moved to another chair
43. lse s fingers etc When the seat is tilted forwards on a chair with a long legrest length and low seat height there is a risk of the legrest hitting the floor and causing damage cea Azalea 5 8 3 2 Height adjustment You can adjust the height of the legrest in the fol lowing two ways Alternative 1 Loosen the Allen screw B using a 5 mm Allen key on the front of the telescopic tube place the legrest in the desired position and secure it into place using the Allen screw Alternative 2 Loosen the Allen screw C by the legrest attach ment as shown in the diagram Adjust to the desired height and then retighten the screw 5 8 3 3 Foot angle adjustment Loosen the rear screw D on the side of the tube using a 5 mm Allen key and adjust the legrest to the desired angle Retighten the screw Repeat this pro cedure to adjust the angle of the other legrest 5 8 3 4 Depth adjustment Loosen the frontal screw E on the side of the tube to adjust the depth of the legrest Tighten the screw when you have found the desired depth Repeat this procedure to adjust the depth of the other legrest 25 5 9 FOOT PLATE CALF PADI FOOT REST 5 9 3 One piece footrest 5 9 1 Angle adjustable footplates Tool 5 mm Allen key 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
44. ments Be aware of that the gas pistons contains high pressure and must be handled with care during destruction Plastic parts The plastic parts in the chairs are produced of 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 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 cea Azalea 5 Manufacturer Invacare Rea AB Box 200 SE 343 75 Di 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 www invacare be Denmark Invacare A S Sdr Ringvej 37 DK 2605 Brendby Tel 45 0 36 90 00 00 Fax 45 0 36 90 00 0I denmark invacare com www invacare dk Deutschlan
45. n 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 exam ple a car cleaning agent with wax and leave on to work 3 Rinse the wheelchair with a high pressure clean ing 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 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 8 4 flat tyre If you have a flat tyre on your wheelchair contact your Invacare dealer in order to get the flat tyre attended to by competent personnel rea Azalea 9 After use Recycling The wheelchair Rea Azalea can be divided into the following main components Chassis Plastic parts Upholstery Wheels tyres and tube 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 require
46. nd tighten the hand wheels rea Azalea 5 3 ANGLE SETTINGS 5 4 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 back rest so that the assistant or user do not trap fingers between the backrest and the armrest 5 4 1 Backrest angle adjustment KU There is a possibility to change the range of avail able angles for the seat by changing the position of the gas spring A on the chassi attachment B This procedure may only be performed by AN a service technician due to risk of incorrect mounting 1 Use the yellow A lever on the left hand side to angle the backrest 2 Press upwards while you angle the backrest to Azalea Max can only use hole II D Except for the the desired position release the lever cases where electric tilt and angle controls are used then ONLY hole 1 C may be used 5 4 2 Tilt adjustment Other Azalea models might use either hole Except for the cases where electric tilt and angle controls are used then ONLY hole C may be used The wheelchair should be tipped over side AN ways before the gas spring is loosened from the chassi attachment Otherwise there is a risk of pinching Angles obtained Hole l 16
47. nt 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 Pull the lever B with one hand while supporting 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 For the Azalea Max four different positions ara available see point 5 7 4 A 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 Do not put any pressure on the legrest AN while the angle is being adjusted The lever must be fully opened 24 rea Azalea 5 8 2 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 B The distance between the lowest part of the footrest and the ground must be at least 40 mm 5 8 3 Central legrest 5 8 3 1 Leg angle adjustment 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 e
48. nt C 2 Place the attachment A on the frame as shown on the picture 3 Adjust the attachment to the reguired position 4 Use the screw and the washer C to fixate the attachment and tighten the screw 5 Ihe positioning belt should be placed in the slot B on the holder A The attachment A must not be used for safety belts when transferring the user in a vehicle Positioning belts which are CE marked for 1 the purpose of using on wheelchairs can be mounted on the chair with preserved CE marking The positioning belt should be fitted by the responsible prescriber and be moun ted 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 See chapter 7 Transport rea Azalea 5 15 9 Pelvic belt UC LE 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 g NO 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 no
49. o that the inside of the armrests press against the side of the pelvis 2 2 LIFTING THE WHEELCHAIR Always lift the wheelchair by grabbing the frame at the points shown in the picture Never lift the wheelchair by the removable armrests or the footrests Ensure that the backrest and push handles are securely in place Also read the chapter Safety instructions Propelling techniques 2 3 DAILY PERFORMANCE CHECK Check that the following parts are correctly mounted on the wheelchair Wheels Backrest Anti tip device Push handles Footrests cea Azalea 3 Technical data 3 1 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Seat width 2 Seat depth 3 Seat height 4 Backrest height 5 Armrest height 6 Legrest length 7 Tilt adjustment 8 Total width 9 Total height 10 Total length l Weight 12 Maximum user 3 Transport 4 Backrest adjustment weight weight AZALEA AZALEA AZALEA TALL AZALEA BASE AZALEA AZALEA MAX ASSIST MINOR 390 550 MM 390 590 MM 390 590 MM 340 590 MM 340 440 MM 550 710 MM l 2 380 450 MM 500 570 MM 3 400450 MM 400450 MM 500MM 400450MM 400 450 MM 400 450 MM 4 1560 790 MM 560 790 MM 560 790 MM 620 700 MM me Dawes xum _ ft s 2140350 MM 320 420 MM 6 330 500 MM 330 500 MM 330 500 MM 330 500 MM 330 500 MM 330 500 MM 7 es 7 SW 220 MM SW2250 MM 2 900 1250 MM 1020 1240 MM D 900 970 MM 1050 1120 MM I 3k
50. ransport and it should be adjusted as shown in the picture cea Azalea 7 2 Restraint methods Frontal restraints with straps Connect the frontal straps around the castor attachment See pic 2 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 2 Tighten the straps Fastening of pelvic belt and safety belt Check that the pelvic belt on the wheelchair is correctly fastened 2 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 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 AN a safety belt A belt designed for transport in vehicles must always be used rea Azalea id 48 7 3 How to disassemble your Azalea to transport it as luggage The Rea Azalea is easy to prepare for transport Backrest Remove the backrest cushion by pulling it forwards thus separating the Velcro straps Lower the push handles to the lowest position by loosening the hand wheels A Release the pin B and carefully remove it The gas piston can rest on the lip C Fold the backrest and let it rest on the seat Be careful with the cables that run from the r
51. res original pelvic belt must be used as a complement to the safety belt in the vehicle See chapter 7 Transport cea Azalea 5 15 14 Hemiplegic armrest lI Loosen the screw and remove the original arm rest A 2 Mount the hemi armrest in the armrest pole and retighten the screw B 3 The hemi armrest can be adjusted in angle The resistance can be increased decreased by adjusting the screw C Do not put pressure on the front of the arm rest as this could cause damage on the armrest attachment cea Azalea 5 15 15 Heel strap Azalea Max Mount the heel strap above the footplates wrap the end parts around the legrest tube and fixate the velcro parts The heel strap must not slacken to much in order to give the proper support for the user 5 15 16 Directional lock Azalea The directional lock fixate the castor in a straight position A Activated B Disabled The directional lock is not a brake and must be used in combination with the standard brake 4 42 6 Using the wheelchair We recommend that you have the chair tested by the qualified person who has prescribed the wheelchair after he or she has made the adjustments that you request taking your build and needs into account We hope that you have also received help in learning how best to use the wheelchair Start by practising carefully until you are familiar with the wheelchair s possibilities and limitations
52. so that they do not injure anyone during any kind of accident ISO 7176 19 3 The tie down points the wheelchair where the restraint system straps should be placed are marked with this symbol For vehicles where the wheelchair can not 1 be restrained there are no existing test met hods If there are existing marked areas for wheelchairs in the vehicle we recommend to use these and follow the guidelines if any for placing the wheelchair rea Azalea 45 46 4 In order to be used as a seat during transport in a vehicle the wheelchair must be equipped with a pelvic belt Invacares original pelvic belt must be used as 1 a complement to the safety belt in the vehicle 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 A SANG 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 Incorrect placement of safety belt 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 Incorrect Correct 8 A headrest should always be used during t
53. t 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 Belts harnesses which are CE marked for 1 the purpose of using on wheelchairs can be mounted on the chair with preserved CE marking The belt harness 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 See chapter 7 Transport rea Azalea A m 4 If the belt has come loose at the metalic clasp it should be threaded according to the pictures A C Please make sure that the belt cannot slide Please observe that the pelvic belt for the Azalea Max is considerably longer than the other versions and they are not interchange able 5 15 10 Azalea base Harness attachment a 2 Loosen the handwheels for the push handles and fit the harness attachment device Put the hand wheels back and tighten Warning Risk of choking When the wheelchair is tilted or reclined the harness
54. the backrest must be placed as shown above It is important that the cable for the assistant brake A is placed on the inside of the tubes for the push handles The wire for the backrest seat recline B should be placed outside of the tubes for the push handle The wires must be threaded on the inside of the backrest attachment C and be held in place with a strap D Fold the slack of the wires under the seat to get them out of the way WARNINGI Risk of reduced brake effect The wires must not be crossed on the backrest 4 3 2 2 Backrest plate On the backrest plate the wires are threaded on the outside of the backrest tubes The wires are held in place by the wire holders clips E as shown on the picture above Fold the slack of the cables under the seat to get them out of the way 4 3 3 Armrests Attach the armrests by feeding them into the attach ment F at the sides of the wheelchair Push them downwards until you can feel that the armrests are securely in place The armrests have an auto lock to prevent involuntary movement or detachment Press the button G on the spring to release before removing or adjusting the armrest cea Azalea 4 3 4 Rear wheels KX iw Attach the wheels pressing button the centre of the hub whilst simultaneously sliding the axle B into the rear wheel position attachment of the positioning plate MAN It is very important th
55. the weight is divided on all four wheels Ensure that the wheelchair does not roll backwards To dismount kerb follow the procedure above but in reverse order step 4 3 2 and then to move off a kerb 43 44 6 6 Kerbs alternative method This method is generally used by experienced assist ants 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 impor tant 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 6 7 Escalators and stairs Do not use escalators when you are in the wheelchair Find out whether there is a lift nearby 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 holding 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 gr
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