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1. If you have a backrest bar first detach the left hand side of the backrest stay by depres sing the catch on the inside of the left hand bracket and then rotate the stay downwards Fold the chair by pulling the seat upwards Alternative 2 After removing the wheels flip down the backrest by grabbing the wire at the lower back of the backrest and twisting it to release the backrest locking Please be careful when folding the backrest forward onto the seat as there is a risk of finger entrapment 4 Remove the rearwheels by pressing the button in the centre of the hub whilst pulling the wheel away from the wheel chair Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 TEST REPORT FROM DYNAMIC SAFETY RESTRAINT TEST Test no Date Pulse specification Wheelchair Safety restraint device User safety belt Testdummy Test configuration P602670C 21 06 2006 Customer Invacare Rea AB ISO 7176 19 ISO 10542 Manufacturer Model Configuration Manufacturer Model Attachment device Configuration Manufacturer Model Hybrid III Weight Chassis Weight Backrest Seat Armrest Legrest Rear wheel Castor Accessories Invacare Rea AB Invacare Spin Forward facing Unwin Safety Systems WWR ATF K R WWR HD ATF K R Unwin Low Profile Rail 4 Pt Restraint Unwin Safety Systems QIR 3H ATF WH 76 kg SW43 SD45 20 2 kg Tension adjustable foldable Standard 5 cm Height ad2. Testing to be carried out ISO 7176 19 Manufacturer Model Weight Configuration Manufacturer Model Attachment device Manufacturer Model Hybrid III Weight Chassie Backrest Seat Armrest Legrest Rear wheel Castor Accessories Tested Customer Invacare Rea AB Invacare Rea AB Rea Focus 18 5 kg Forward facing Unwin Safety Systems 4 Pt WWR ATF K R Unwin Low Profile Rail Unwin Safety Systems 3 Pt WWR HD ATF K R 76 5 kg Height 43 cm Fixed With seat extender Height adjustable Fixed 24 pneumatic 150 x 27 mm Heel strap 2003 09 19 The safety restraint devices used in this test must be approved according to ISOI0542 Invacare s busi ness partner in this domain is Unwin Ltd UK a quality manufacturer of safety restraint devices for wheel chairs Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 23 24 How to disassemble your Focus to transport it as luggage Start by removing the armrests Flip up armrests Press the button A swing up the armrest Lift it straight up you may need to hold it slightly forward then lift it straight up B Detachable armrests When having detachable one s just lift them up 2 Footrests and legrests 2a Remove the footrests by pressing the level B whilst turning the footrests outwards or inwards and pull them straight up Be careful not to trap your fingers between frame and footrest 2b Remove the leg
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4. Manufacturer Unwin Safety Systems Model UN 120 3 Testdummy Hybrid III Weight 76 kg Test configuration Chassis SW43 SD45 Swing Weight 20 2 kg Backrest Tension and height adjustable foldable Seat Standard seat cushion Tension and depth adjustable Armrest Height adjustable removable Legrest Fixed 80 Alu2003 Rear wheel 24 pneumatic Castor 125x27 mm Accessories Neckrest pelvic belt and anti tip device Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 TEST REPORT FROM DYNAMIC SAFETY RESTRAINT TEST Test no P803427C Customer Invacare Rea AB Date 10 06 2008 Pulse specification ISO 7176 19 ISO 10542 1 Wheelchair Manufacturer Invacare Rea AB Model Invacare XLT Active Configuration Forward facing Safety restraint device Manufacturer Unwin Safety Systems Model UN 120 3 Attachment device Unwin Low Profile Rail Configuration 4 Pt Restraint User safety belt Manufacturer Unwin Safety Systems Model UN 120 3 Testdummy Hybrid III Weight 76 5 kg Test configuration Chassis SW43 SD45 75 Weight 16 8 kg Backrest Tension and height adjustable foldable Seat Standard seat cushion Tension and depth adjustable Armrest Height adjustable removable Legrest Fixed 80 Alu2003 Rear wheel 24 pneumatic Castor 125x27 mm Accessories Neckrest pelvic belt and anti tip device TEST REPORT FROM DYNAMIC SA
5. Tighten the straps Fastening the pelvic belt and safety belt Check that the pelvic belt is securely fastened Fasten the car s safety belt over the user Note that the Rea Spirea4 NG should not be used for seated transport in a vehicle if the wheelchair is not equipped with transport brackets A and does not have a neckrest fitted 35 HOW TO DISASSEMBLE YOUR WHEELCHAIR AHEAD OF TRANSPORT AS 2a 2b 36 LUGGAGE When you want to transport the Rea Spirea4 NG you can easily remove certain parts to make the chair smaller and lighter Start by removing the arm rests Press in the button on the spring to loosen the arm rest and then lift it straight up 2a Release the foot rests by moving the lever B forward or towards the sides while angling the rests outwards You can then easily lift off che foot rests Be careful not to trap your fingers between the frame and the foot rest 2b Loosen the leg rests by pressing in the lever C and turning the leg rests outwards You can then easily lift off che leg rests Be careful not to trap your fingers between the frame and the leg rest 3 Press the seat into a U shape Take hold of both sides of the seat frame and fully collapse the wheelchair If you have a back rest bar remove it first by pressing in the catch on the inside of the left bracket and then folding the bar down 4 Remove the drive wheels by pressing the button in t
6. Yes you can Transport of wheelchairs and users in vehicles Pre sale information English CE laudare el d e ENT TONER RO RR 3 General Safety Rules sss 4 How to transport your specific wheelchair 7 The Rea Azalea family 8 DC e l2 Invacare Blade E l6 Rea Clematis Tc M E ie FOCUS aveti pate ic i toi da arta 22 Invacare SD P de 25 SES DIA E 29 Rea Spirea eege 32 Rea Spirea Eecher 35 pin yan 39 Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 Introduction 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 With this document 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 r
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8. Rea AB ISO DIS 7176 19 December 1999 Rea Bellis ISO DiS 7176 19 and ISO 10542 February 2003 Rea Bellis Transport ISO DiS 7176 19 and ISO 10542 August 2004 Rea Bellis Manufacturer Model Mass Configuration Manufacturer Model Attachment Configuration Manufacturer Model Stalk Hybrid II LC Hybrid Ill Mass Chassie Backrest Seat Armrest Legrest Rea r wheel Castor Accessories Tested Invacare Rea AB Rea Bellis and Rea Bellis Transport 38 6 kg Forward facing Unwin Safety Systems 4 Pt WWR ATF K R Unwin LowProfile Rail 4 Pt Restraint Unwin Safety Systems Double Inertia ATF 3 Pt Assy with short third point for Inertia and Rea Bellis Rea Bellis Transport 76 kg Medium Mistral CI Laguna Fixed backrest Mistral2 Mistral Tromb Nice Fixed Fixed 24 pneumatic 16 pneumatic 140x37 200x45 M Neckrest Heel straps 200 03 07 2003 07 01 200 08 24 15 Invacare Blade RESTRAINT METHODS Frontal restraints with straps Connect the frontal straps around the castor attachment See pictures for exact placement 2 Release brakes and tension front straps by pulling the wheelchair backwards Re apply wheelchair brakes Swing away foot rests 16 Rear restraints Attach the snap hooks on the rear straps to the vertical rear tube by the rear wheel attachment 2 Tighten the straps For t
9. brake The lever of the brake where the handle is located have a free play The lever folds up automatically when the legrest have been swinged to its outward position without activating the brake To activate the brake just press respectively pull at its most forward respectively rear located position 3 Push the seat down into a U shape Take hold of the sides of the seat and fold the chair completely If you have a backrest bar release it first by pressing on the small nob on the inside of the tube It will automaticlly fall down to the side 4 Remove the rearwheels by pressing the buttom in the centre of the hub whilst pulling the wheel away from the wheel chair Finally fold the anti tip devices upwards see page 23 Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 TEST REPORT FROM DYNAMIC SAFETY RESTRAINT TEST Test no Date Test no Date Pulse specification Wheelchair Safety restraint device User safety belt Test dummy Test Configuration ISO 7176 19 P303194A 2003 09 19 F403233 2004 02 16 Testing to be carried out ISO 7176 19 Manufacturer Model Weight Configuration Manufacturer Model Attachment device Manufacturer Model Hybrid III Weight Chassie Backrest Seat Armrests Legrests Rear wheels Castors Accessoires Tested Customer Invacare Rea AB Customer Invacare Rea AB Invacare Rea AB Rea Spirea2 Rea Spirea transport 16 4
10. just above the castor housing see picture A 2 Release brakes and tension front straps by pulling the wheelchair backwards 3 Re apply wheelchair brakes B Rear restraints Attach the snap hooks of the rear straps around the rear tube of the frame just above the rear wheel attachment see picture B 2 Tighten the straps C Pelvic belt and 3 point safety belt Check that the pelvic belt is correctly attached to the wheelchair adjust the length and fasten it around the user 2 Fasten the 3 point safety belt around the user 38 We would like to point out that there is always a risk involved in being transported seated in your wheelchair The risk for injury during an incident increases when you have a wheelchair with a low backrest The lower the back the higher the risk for injury Therefore Invacare strongly advise against the use of XLT as a seat in a vehicle if the backrest is lower than 40 cm Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 TEST REPORT FROM DYNAMIC SAFETY RESTRAINT TEST Test No P802083C Customer Invacare Rea AB Date 27 03 2008 Pulse specification ISO 7176 19 ISO 10542 Wheelchair Manufacturer Invacare Rea AB Model Invacare XLT Swing Configuration Forward facing Safety restraint device Manufacturer Unwin Safety Systems Model UN 120 3 Attachment device Unwin Low Profile Rail Configuration 4 Pt Restraint User safety belt
11. FETY RESTRAINT TEST Test no P803427D Customer Invacare Rea AB Date 10 06 2008 Pulse specification ISO 7176 19 ISO 10542 1 Wheelchair Manufacturer Invacare Rea AB Model Invacare XLT Dynamic Configuration Forward facing Safety restraint device Manufacturer Unwin Safety Systems Model UN 120 3 Attachment device Unwin Low Profile Rail Configuration 4 Pt Restraint User safety belt Manufacturer Unwin Safety Systems Model UN 120 3 Testdummy Hybrid Ill Weight 76 5 kg Test configuration Chassis SW43 SD45 90 Weight 16 9 kg Backrest Tension and height adjustable foldable Seat Standard seat cushion Tension and depth adjustable Armrest Height adjustable removable Legrest Fixed 80 Alu2003 Rear wheel 24 pneumatic Castor 125x27 mm Accessories Neckrest pelvic belt and anti tip device 39 40 How to disassemble your XLT to transport it as luggage Your XLT is easy to transport many parts are removable to make the chair smaller and lighter Start by removing the armrests Flip up armrests Press the button A swing the armrest up Lift it straight up You may need to hold it slightly forward then lift it straight up B Detachable armrests When you have detachable armrests just lift them up 2a Remove the swing away legrests by pressing the lever C whilst turning the footrests outwards or inwards and pull t
12. be followed in those cases where the user is transported while seated in his her wheelchair More detailed information might be avai lable in the user manual for the specific wheelchair model The wheelchair and user should be trans ported forward facing in the direction of travel All auxiliary equipment such as tables trunk support abduction cushion drip stand harness etc should be removed and stored safely so that they do not injure anyone during any kind of incident 2 The wheelchair should be secured in the vehicle with a 4 point restraint system The user should wear a wheelchair anchored pelvic belt and 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 In wheelchairs for passive users the seat of the wheelchair should be positioned horisontally and the back should be as vertical as possible 3 The tie down points on the wheelchair where the restraint system straps should be placed are marked with this symbol N 9 Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 4 In order to be used as a seat during trans port in a vehicle the wheelchair must be equipped with a pelvic belt The pelvic belt should be used during transport in addition to the safety restraints insta
13. detailed information on each model can be found in the user s manual Rea Spirea Rea Invacare Blade Rea Spirea P 20m Rea Spirea 99 Rea Bellis H Rea Focus Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 The Rea Azalea family 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 wheel chair is correctly fastened 2 Fasten the 3 point safety belt around the user If the wheelchair is equipped with a harness this cannot be used during transport in a vehicle Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 TEST REPORT FROM DYNAMIC SAFETY RESTRAINT TEST Test No Rea Azalea Date Test No Rea Azalea Assist Date Test No Rea Azalea Assist Tall Date Test No Rea Azalea Tall Date Test No Rea Azalea Minor Date Pulse specification Wheelchair Safety restraint device manufacturer User safety belt Testdummy Test configuration P600377B 10 02 2006 P600662A 23 02 2006 P702421A 22 05 2007 P702421B 22 05 2007 P801009B 25 02 2008 Cust
14. elt Test dummy Test Configuration ISO 7176 19 P601713B Invacare Rea AB 2003 09 19 F403233 26 04 2006 ISO 7176 19 Manufacturer Model Weight Configuration Manufacturer Model Attachment device Manufacturer Model Hybrid III Weight Chassie Backrest Seat Armrests Legrests Rear wheels Castors Accessoires Customer Invacare Rea AB Invacare Rea AB Rea Spirea3 18 kg Forward facing Unwin Safety Systems 4 Pt WWR ATF K R Unwin Low Profile Rail Unwin Safety Systems 3 Pt WWR HD ATF K R 76 5 kg 45 5 45 cm Angle adjustable Sling seat depth adjustable Velcro adjustable in depth and shape Fixed 90 Alu2003 fixed footplates 24 pneumatic 0 camber 150 x 27 mm Backrest bar pelvic belt The safety restraint devices used in this test must be approved according to ISO 10542 We have chosen to work with Unwin a well known quality manufacturer of safety restraint devices for wheelchairs Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 Rea Spirea NG Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 Rea Spirea4NG A Front restraints with straps 2 3 Connect the front straps around the front part of the chair s frame Release the wheelchair s brakes and tighten the front straps by pulling the chair backwards Brake the chair B Fastening at the back Attach the snap hooks in the transport bracket by the back rest attachment
15. frame 3 Tighten the straps C Fastening of pelvic belt and safety belt Check that the pelvic belt on the wheel chair is correctly fastened 2 Fasten the 3 point safety belt over the user Rea Bellis Transport A Frontal restraints with straps Connect the frontal straps around the main frame of the wheelchair If the straps have snap hooks connect them to the transport attachements 2 Release brakes and tension front straps by pulling the wheelchair backwards from the rear Re apply wheelchair brakes B Rear restraints Attach the snap hooks on the rear straps to the transport attachments on the rear wheel attachment 3 Tighten the straps C Fastening of pelvic belt and safety belt Check that the pelvic belt on the wheel chair is correctly fastened 2 Fasten the 3 point safety belt over the user Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 How to disassemble your Bellis to transport it as luggage Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 The Rea Bellis is easy to prepare for transport Backrest Remove the back cushion by pulling it forwards thus separating the Velcro strops Loosen both knobs A and pull the back rest directly upwards Lay the backrest on the seat where it can remain during transport of the wheelchair Where app licable detach the push handles Be care ful with the cables that run from the rear wheel to the push handles When de
16. he 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 2 Push handles braced Loosen the two knobs B 3 Legrests The legrests are loosened by pushing the lever C forwards whilst turning the legrests outwards You can then simply lift off the legrests 4 Footrests The footrests are loosened by pushing the handle D forwards or sidewards whilst turning the footrests outwards You can then simply lift off the footrests Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 4 Armrests Pull them straight up 5 Rear wheels Remove the rear wheels by pushing buttom A and pulling the wheel straight out 6 Lifting the wheelchair Always lift the wheelchair by gripping the frame at the points shown in the diagram Never lift the wheelchair by the removable armrests or the footrests Rea Bellis RESTRAINT METHODS Rea Bellis A Frontal restraints with straps Connect the frontal straps around the main frame of the wheelchair If the straps have snap hooks connect them to the transport attachements 2 Release brakes and tension front straps by pulling the wheelchair backwards from the rear Re apply wheelchair brakes B Rear restraints Attach the snap hooks on the rear straps to the transport attachments on the rear
17. he centre of the wheel while pulling the wheel away from the wheelchair Finally fold the anti tip devices upwards Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 TEST REPORT FROM DYNAMIC SAFETY RESTRAINT TEST Test no Customer Date Pulse specification Wheelchair Safety restraint device User safety belt Test dummy Test Configuration ISO 7176 19 PX02078A PX03117B PX03117D Invacare Rea AB 2010 03 17 2010 06 14 ISO 7176 19 2008 Manufacturer Model Weight Configuration Manufacturer Model Attachment device Manufacturer Model Hybrid III Weight Chassie Backrest Seat Armrests Legrests Rear wheels Castors Accessoires Invacare Rea AB Rea Spirea NG 20 5 21 4 kg Forward facing Unwin Safety Systems 4 Pt WWR ATF K R Unwin Low Profile Rail Unwin Safety Systems 3 Pt WWR HD ATF K R 79 2 kg 43 45 5 cm Angle adjustable Sling seat depth adjustable Velcro adjustable in depth and shape Rio short AF 80 24 16 150 x 29 mm Neckrest anti tp device pelvic belt The safety restraint devices used in this test must be approved according to ISO 10542 We have chosen to work with Unwin a well known quality manufacturer of safety restraint devices for wheelchairs Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 37 Invacare XLT RESTRAINT METHODS A Front restraints with straps Connect the front straps around the front tube of the frame
18. heck that the pelvic belt is correctly attached to the wheelchair adjust the length and fasten it around the user Fasten the 3 point safety belt around the user In order to use your SpinX as a seat during transport it must be equipped with a transport kit This transport kit must be included when your chair is ordered from the factory and it consists of two blocks mounted on the frame and four stickers indicating the tie down points for the restraints Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 25 26 How to disassemble your SpinX to transport it as luggage Alt 2 When you are transporting the Invacare Spin you can easily remove certain parts to make the chair smaller and lighter Start by removing the armrests Flip up armrests Press the button A swing up the armrest Lift it straight up You may need to hold it slightly forward then lift it straight up B Detachable armrests When you have detachable armrests just lift them up Leg rests 2a Remove the fixed legrests by pressing the level B whilst turning the footrests out wards or inwards and pull them straight up 2b Remove the adjustable legrests by pres sing the level C backwards whilst turning the legrests outwards and pull them straight up Be careful not to trap your fingers between frame and legrest 3 Folding the chair Alternative
19. hem straight up 2b Remove the adjustable legrests by pressing the level D backwards whilst turning the legrests outwards and pull them straight up Be careful that you do not trap your fingers between frame and legrest 3 Remove the rear wheels by pressing the but ton in the centre of the hub at the same time as you pull the wheel away from the wheelchair The procedure is the same when you replace the wheel press the button and put the wheel back in place It is very important that you check that the locking pin has actually locked the wheel into position when the centre button has been released Take hold of the wheels and try to detach them This should NOT be possible 4 Folding the chair After removing the wheels flip down the backrest by grabbing the wire at the lower back of the backrest and twisting it to release the backrest locking Be careful that you do not trap your fingers when you fold the backrest forward onto the seat Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 41 42 Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 43 44 Yes you can Manufacturer 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 AIS Sdr Ringvej 37 DK 2605 Br
20. justable Fixed 80 Alu2003 24 pneumatic 140 x 37 mm Backrest stay heel straps pelvic belt The safety restraint devices used in this test must be approved according to ISO10542 Invacare s business part ner in this domain is Unwin Ltd UK a quality manufacturer of safety restraint devices for wheelchairs Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 27 28 TEST REPORT FROM DYNAMIC SAFETY RESTRAINT TEST Test no Date Pulse specification Wheelchair Safety restraint device User safety belt Testdummy Test configuration P604734A 23 11 2006 ISO 7176 19 ISO 10542 Manufacturer Model Configuration Manufacturer Model Attachment device Configuration Manufacturer Model Hybrid III Weight Chassis Weight Backrest Seat Armrest Legrest Rear wheel Castor Accessories Customer Invacare Rea AB Invacare Rea AB Invacare Spin with passive rearwheel fixation Forward facing Unwin Safety Systems WWR ATF K R WWR HD ATF K R Unwin Low Profile Rail 4 Pt Restraint Unwin Safety Systems QIR 3H ATF WH 76 kg SW45 5 SD45 20 0 kg Tension adjustable foldable Standard 5 cm Height adjustable Fixed 80 Alu2003 24 pneumatic 140 x 37 mm Backrest stay heel straps pelvic belt The safety restraint devices used in this test must be approved according to ISO10542 Invacare s business part ner in this domain is Unwin Ltd UK a quality manufacturer of safety rest
21. kg Forward facing Unwin Safety Systems 4 Pt WWR ATF K R Unwin Low Profile Rail Unwin Safety Systems 3 Pt WWR HD ATF K R 76 5 kg 43 40 cm Fixed Sling seat depth adjustable Velcro adjustable in depth and shape Detachable Fixed 24 pneumatic 16 pneumatic 150 x 27 mm Heal straps 2003 09 19 2004 02 16 The safety restraint devices used in this test must be approved according to ISO 10542 We have chosen to work with Unwin a well known quality manufacturer of safety restraint devices for wheelchairs Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 3l 32 Rea Spirea Rea Spirea3 A Frontal restraints with straps Connect the frontal straps around the frontal part of the frame 2 Release brakes and tension front straps by pulling the wheelchair backwards from the rear 3 Re apply wheelchair brakes B Rear restraints Attach the snap hooks in the holes on the belt attachments 2 Tighten the straps C Fastening of seat belt and safety belt Check that the seat belt on the wheelchair is correctly fastened 2 Fasten the 3 point safety belt over the user Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 How to disassemble your Spirea to transport it as luggage Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 Start by removing the armrests Flip up armrests Press the button A swing up the armrest Lift it straight up you may need to hold it s
22. lightly forward then lift it straight up B Detachable armrests When having detachable one s just lift them up 2a Remove the footrests by pressing the level B whilst turning the footrests out wards or inwards and pull them straight up Be careful not to trap your fingers between frame and footrest 2b Remove the legrests by pressing the level C backwards whilst turning the legrests outwards and pull them straight up A Be careful not to trap your fingers between frame and legrest Concerning the brake The lever of the brake where the handle is located have a free play The lever folds up automatically when the legrest have been swinged to its outward position without acti vating the brake To activate the brake just press respectively pull at its most forward respectively rear located position 3 Push the seat down into a U shape Take hold of the sides of the seat and fold the chair completely If you have a backrest bar release it first by pressing on the small nob on the inside of the tube It will automaticlly fall down to the side 4 Remove the rearwheels by pressing the buttom in the centre of the hub whilst pulling the wheel away from the wheelchair Finally fold the anti tip devices upwards see page 23 33 TEST REPORT FROM DYNAMIC SAFETY RESTRAINT TEST Test no Customer Date Test no Date Pulse specification Wheelchair Safety restraint device User safety b
23. lled in the vehicle see point 2 5 The vehicle s safety belt should fit as tightly across the user s body as possible without discomfort The upper part of the safety belt should fit over the user s shoulder as illustrated No part of the safety belt must be twisted 6 The pelvic part of the 3 point safety belt must be worn low across the pelvis so that the angle of the pelvic belt is within the preferred zone A of 30 to 75 to the horizontal A steeper angle is preferred but never exceeding 75 7 7 The 3 point safety belt must not be held away from the user s body by parts of the wheelchair such as armrests or wheels etc 8 8 When a wheelchair is equipped with a neckrest or a headrest it should be adjusted in a high position as shown in the picture during vehicle transport Please note that for some models it is obligatory to have a headrest fitted on the wheelchair if it is going to be used as a seat during transport in a vehicle Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 How to transport your specific wheelchair These products manufactured by Invacare Rea have been tested in accordance with and met the requirements in ISO 7176 19 Please note that not all configurations of these models are appropriate for transport In the following pages you will learn how to attach each model pro perly when transported You will also find information on how to fold your wheelchair when transporting itas luggage More
24. omer Invacare Rea AB Customer Invacare Rea AB Customer Invacare Rea AB Customer Invacare Rea AB Customer Invacare Rea AB ISO 7176 19 ISO 10542 Manufacturer Model Configuration Unwin Safety Systems Model Attachment device Configuration Manufacturer Model Hybrid III Weight Chassis Weight Backrest Seat Armrest Legrest Rear wheel Castor Accessories Invacare Rea AB Rea Azalea Assist Tall and Minor Forward facing WWR ATF K R WWR HD ATF K R Unwin Low Profile Rail 4 Pt Restraint Unwin Safety Systems QIR 3H ATF WH 76 kg SW44 SD44 34 5 kg Flex2 fixed with Mistral2 cushion Bris Height adjustable AA Alu2003 24 pneumatic 16 pneumatic 200 x 30 mm Calfpads heel straps head neckrest The safety restraint devices used in this test must be approved according to ISO10542 Invacare s business part ner in this domain is Unwin Ltd UK a quality manufacturer of safety restraint devices for wheelchairs Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 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 Loosen both knobs A and pull the back rest directly upwards Lay the backrest on the seat where it can remain dur ing transport of the wheelchair Where applicable detach the push handles Be careful with t
25. raint devices for wheelchairs Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 Rea Spirea Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 RESTRAINT METHODS Rea Spirea2 A Frontal restraints with straps Connect the frontal straps around the frontal part of the frame 2 Release brakes and tension front straps by pulling the wheelchair backwards from the rear 3 Re apply wheelchair brakes B Rear restraints Attach the snap hooks in the holes on the belt attachments 2 Tighten the straps C Fastening of seat belt and safety belt Check that the seat belt on the wheelchair is correctly fastened 2 Fasten the 3 point safety belt over the user 29 30 How to disassemble your Spirea to transport it as luggage Start by removing the armrests Flip up armrests Press the button A swing up the armrest Lift it straight up you may need to hold it slightly forward then lift it straight up B Detachable armrests When having detachable one s just lift them up 2a Remove the footrests by pressing the level B whilst turning the footrests outwards or inwards and pull them straight up Be careful not to trap your fingers between frame and footrest 2b Remove the legrests by pressing the level C backwards whilst turning the legrests outwards and pull them straight up Be careful not to trap your fingers between frame and legrest Concerning the
26. ransit versions of the wheelchair the attachment points are the same Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 TEST REPORT FROM DYNAMIC SAFETY RESTRAINT TEST Test No Pulse specification Wheelchair Safety restraint device User safety belt Testdummy Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 7333 Customer Invacare UK ISO 7176 19 Wheelchair dynamic hyge sled test Manufacturer Invacare UK Model Invacare Blade Plus Configuration Forward facing Koller 4 point system Koller 3 point system Hybrid Il 5th percentile 17 l 2 Bea Clematis RESTRAINT METHODS Frontal restraints with straps Connect the frontal straps around the castor attachment See pic A Release brakes and tension front straps by pulling the wheelchair backwards Re apply wheelchair brakes Rear restraints Attach the snap hooks on the rear straps to the vertical rear tube by the rear wheel attachment Tighten the straps Fastening of pelvic belt and safety belt Check that the pelvic belt on the wheelchair is correctly fastened Fasten the 3 point safety belt around the user A If there is no pelvic belt in on the wheelchair the user must transfer to the seat of the vehicle A The safety belt should not be kept from the user s body by the parts of the wheelchair 18 Never use the harness and pelvic belt ina vehicleasa safety belt A belt designed for transportin vehicles mustalways be used Cop
27. rests by pressing the level C forwards whilst turning the legrests outwards and pull them straight up Be careful not to trap your fingers between frame and legrest The Brake lever Please note the brake lever handle will have a certain amount of free play Without activating the brake the lever will fold up automatically when the legrest has been moved to its outward position To activate the brake just push the lever forwards 3 Backrest bar Press the indicated small knob and fold down the backrest bar 4 Fold the seat by always pulling the handle in the middle of the seat right up Be careful not to trap your fingers between the seat halves 5 Remove the rear wheels by pressing the button in the centre of the hub whilst pulling the wheel away from the wheelchair Finally fold the anti tip devices upwards Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 Invacare SpinX RESTRAINT METHODS A Front restraints with straps 2 Connect the front straps around the front tube of the frame just above the lower polyamid block see picture A Release brakes and tension front straps by pulling the wheelchair backwards Re apply wheelchair brakes Rear restraints Attach the snap hooks of the rear straps around the rear tube of the frame just above the rear wheel attachment see picture B Tighten the straps C Pelvic belt and 3 point safety belt C
28. 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 20 Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 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 21 22 Rea Focus RESTRAINT METHODS 2 2 2 Rea Focus A Frontal restraints with straps l Connect the frontal straps around the frontal part of the frame Release brakes and tension front straps by pulling the wheelchair backwards from the rear 3 Re apply wheelchair brakes Rear restraints Attach the snap hooks on the rear straps to the frame just above the rear wheel attachments Tighten the straps C Fastening of pelvic belt and safety belt l Check that the pelvic belt on the wheel chair is correctly fastened Fasten the 3 point safety belt over the user Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 TEST REPORT FROM DYNAMIC SAFETY RESTRAINT TEST Test no Date Pulse specification Wheelchair Safety restraint device User safety belt Test dummy Test configuration ISO 7176 19 P303194B 2003 09 19
29. taching the backrest and placing it on the seat try to make sure that the cables hang freely Push handles braced Loosen the two knobs B The height of the handles can be adjusted simply by pulling the handles upwards or pushing them downwards Legrests The legrests are loosened by pushing the lever C forwards whilst turning the leg rests outwards You can then simply lift off the legrests 4 Footrests The footrests are loosened by pushing the handle C forwards or sidewards whilst turning the footrests outwards You can then simply lift off the footrests 5a Armrests Flip up In order to loosen the armrests you must first fold them upwards by pushing lever A upwards and moving the armrests straight upwards lt is then simple to remove them from the wheelchair 5a 5b Armrests height adjustable and detachable Pull them straight up 5b 6 Rear wheels Remove the rear wheels by pushing button B and pulling the wheel straight out Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 TEST REPORT FROM DYNAMIC SAFETY RESTRAINT TEST Test no Date Test no Date Test no Date Pulse specification Wheelchair Wheelchair Safety restraint device User safety belt Test dummy Test configuration Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 09KM 07 03 00 P300998A 19 02 03 F415424B 24 08 04 Customer Invacare Rea AB Customer Invacare Rea AB Customer Invacare
30. ules in this brochure must be followed in order to reduce the risk of injury in the case of an accident The wheelchairs shown in this brochure have been tested according to the specifications in ISO 7176 19 Wheeled mobility devices for use as seats in motor vehicles This means that they have 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 The tested configuration can be found in the test protocols later on in this brochure Configurations and accessories that are unsuitable for seated transport in a vehicle are mentioned under the general safety rules or in relation to each wheelchair model Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 General Safety Rules These rules must
31. yright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 TEST REPORT FROM DYNAMIC SAFETY RESTRAINT TEST ISO 7176 19 Test No P906579A Customer Invacare Rea AB Date 2009 10 20 Pulse specification CFC60 ISO 7176 19 2009 amp ISO 10542 Wheelchair Manufacturer Invacare Rea AB Model Rea Clematis Weight 32 kg Configuration Forward facing Safety restraint device and user safety belt Manufacturer Unwin Safety Systems Model C120 and 3PTF Attachment device Unwin Low Profile Rail Test dummy Hybrid III Weight 79 1 kg Test configuration Chassis Height 45 cm Backrest AA Laguna 2 with neckrest Seat AA with pelvic belt Armrest Height adjustable Legrest Alu 2008 Rear wheel 24 pneumatic Castor 200 x 45 mm Accessories Heel strap calf pad anti tip device Copyright Invacare Rea AB Rev 3 2010 How to disassemble 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 easily fit into the luggage of a car Rea Clematis is not intended to be trans ported with the user sitting in the chair 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
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