XLT Swing User Manual 0813
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1. SHf SHr L 75 L 110 L 150 mm 2 3 4 5 6 26 Low profile 42 41 DI 6 SD40 100 4 43 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 75 3 43 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 4 125 5 43 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 100 4 43 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 125 5 44 44 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 75 3 44 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 3 125 5 44 44 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 2 100 4 45 dl 42 E41 DI 6 SD40 100 4 45 45 44 42 43 4l DI 6 SD40 2 125 5 46 46 ai DI 6 SD40 125 5 47 47 46 45 44 42 43 4l DI 6 SD40 2 75 3 47 47 46 45 44 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 3 100 4 47 47 46 45 44 42 43 4l DI 6 SD40 4 125 5 48 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 75 3 48 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 4l DI 6 SD40 2 100 4 48 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 2 125 5 49 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 DI 6 SD40 100 4 49 47 48 46 49 ga 4245 24 DI 6 SD40 2 125 5 50 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 DI 6 SD40 125 5 Not applicable SD seat depth Invacare XLT 3 4 3 XLT Swing SHE RE SHf L 150 mm il l 3 6 39 38 75 3 40 38 75 3 4l 4l 38 100 4 42 41 42 38 100 4 43 43 41 42. 29 30 5 13 CAMBER The cambered rearwheel plate is mounted and adjusted in the same way as the original rearwheel plate see above 1 Make sure that the rib A on the rearwheel plate and the chamfer B on the camber block is placed downwards 5 14 CASTOR WHEELS The manoeuverability of the wheelchair is very much dependent on the castors and their position relative to the ground surface The angle between the castor housing and the ground should be 90 degrees 5 14 1 Adjusting the castor angle Tools 4 mm Allen key 5 mm Allen key 10 mm fixed spanner Adjusting the castor angle To adjust the castor angle loosen nuts A with 1 2 turns with a fixed spanner while holding screws B firmly in place with a 4 mm Allen key Adjust the castor housing to desired angle by inserting the 5 mm Allen key in the hexagon hole C and tur ning it to the desired angle Retighten nuts A Check that the castor is securely fitted after replacement Invacare XLT 5 15 ACCESSORIES 5 15 1 Anti tippers E The anti tip device is foldable and adjustable in both height and depth Please pay special attention to the N placement of the anti tip device when in use A sticker me will warn you if the anti tip device is not activated When the extended rear wheel attachment is used an extended anti tip device is recommended 4 Folding To swing the anti tip device under the wheel chair press the
3. 46 44 43 41 42 40 DI SD40 125 5 47 44 43 41 42 40 2 75 3 47 44 43 41 42 40 3 100 4 47 44 43 41 42 4 125 5 48 44 43 41 42 75 3 48 44 43 41 42 2 100 4 48 44 43 41 42 3 125 5 49 44 43 41 42 100 4 49 44 43 41 42 2 125 5 50 44 43 125 5 24 1 25 Low profile 40 40 75 3 4l 40 100 4 42 41 42 40 100 4 43 43 41 42 40 05 5040 75 3 43 43 41 42 40 DI 6 SD40 125 5 43 43 41 42 40 05 5040 100 4 43 43 41 42 40 DI 6 SD40 125 5 44 44 43 41 42 40 D4 5 5040 75 3 44 44 43 41 42 40 01 6 SD40 125 5 44 44 43 41 22 40 D4 SD40 100 4 45 45 44 43 41 42 40 03 4 5040 100 4 45 45 44 43 41 42 40 D3 6 5040 125 5 46 46 45 44 43 41 42 40 02 6 5040 125 5 47 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 D2 4 5040 2 75 3 47 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 D2 4 5040 3 100 4 47 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 D2 5 5040 4 125 5 48 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 01 4 SD40 75 3 48 46 47 45 44 43 41 22 40 DI 4 5040 2 100 4 48 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 DI 5 5040 3 125 5 49 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 DI 4 SD40 100 4 49 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 DI 4 SD40 2 125 5 50 46 47 45 44 43 DI 6 SD40 125 5 Not applicable SD seat depth Invacare XLT SHf SHr
4. 45 44 43 DI 3 SD40 2 M0 55 51 46 45 44 43 125 5 51 46 45 44 43 DI 6 5040 2 150 6 51 46 45 44 43 r RES 3 180 7 51 46 45 44 DI 3 5040 140 5 5 52 46 45 44 DI 6 SD40 150 6 52 46 45 44 77 55 2 180 7 Invacare XLT Not applicable SD seat depth sHf SHr mil SHf SHr 1 75 L 110 L 150 mm l 2 ala 5 6 26 Low profile 41 4 75 3 4 4 2 100 4 42 2 4 100 4 43 443 4l 75 3 43 42 43 4l 4 125 5 43 42 43 4l 3 100 4 43 443 4l D6 SD40 125 5 44 44 443 A DI 6 SD40 4 140 5 5 44 443 4l 75 3 44 44 443 4l D5 6 SD40 3 125 5 44 44 42 43 4l 2 100 4 45 45 44 42 43 4l DI 6 SD40 3 140 5 5 45 45 44 4143 A D4 SD40 100 4 45 45 44 42 43 4l D4 SD40 2 125 5 45 45 44 4243 41 4 5 01 6 5040 04 5 5045 3 150 6 46 46 45 44 4243 4l DI 6 SD40 2 140 5 5 47 47 46 45 44 4243 41 D2 4 SD40 125 5 47 47 46 45 44 4243 41 C2 3DI 6 5040 D2 3 5045 2 150 6 47 47 46 46 4 4243 41 2 756 47 47 46 45 44 4243 41 D2 3 SD40 3 100 4 47 47 46 45 44 4243 41 D2 3 SD40 4 1256 47 47 46 45 44 4243 41 DI 6 SD40 140 5 5 48 47 46 64 4243
5. www invacare ch United Kingdom Invacare Limited Pencoed Technology Park Pencoed Bridgend CF35 5AQ Switchboard Tel 44 0 1656 776200 Fax 44 0 1656 776201 Customer services Tel 44 0 1656 776222 Fax 44 0 1656 776220 UK invacare com www invacare co uk 2013 08 Art no 1512799 11
6. GENERAL INTRODUCTION Invacare XLT is a wheelchair with many adjust ment options and accessories To ensure that you benefit as much as possible from your Invacare XLT and in order to do its options justice the chair must be tested and adjusted by competent personnel We hope that you have also received instructions for using your Invacare XLT in every day life The Invacare XLT frame footbow and backrest are manufactured from high quality titanium For the Swing version the legrest hangers are made from aluminium The cover for the seat cushion is made of Jemima and the backrest cover is made of nylon This manual includes a description of the parts of the chair simple adjustment options how to use the Invacare XLT safely and how to transport it The manual must be read thoroughly before the chair is used Also included in this manual is a description of how the most common accessories are fitted and also some slightly more advanced settings As the Invacare XLT has many different com ponents and accessories the appearance of the accessories you have for your chair may differ from those shown 1 2 SYMBOLS AND SIGNAL WORDS 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 infor mation below for definitions of the signal words Warning Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if
7. Seat Rear wheel Hand rims Brakes Castors Anti tip device Armrests 11 Jaw 12 Legrests 13 Footrest 14 Footbow 4 3 ASSEMBLY 4 3 1 Rear wheels Attach the rear wheels by pressing the button in the centre of the hub whilst simultaneously sliding the axle onto the rear wheel position attachment of the positioning plate It is very important that you check A 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 2 Backrest Unfold the backrest by grabbing the wire at the lower back of the backrest and twisting it to release the backrest locking pins Pull the backrest backwards uppwards until it is fixed into place Check that it is fixed properly The XLT Max does not have a locking function Just pull the backrest upwards and check that it is fixed in place Be careful not to trap your fingers between the frame and the backrest attachments Invacare XLT 4 3 3 Armrests Insert the armrests by fitting them into the attachments on the backrest frame and then swinging them down into position Do not place your fingers on the seat frame When using detachable armrests just push them down into place in their receiver 4 3 4 Legrests Attach the legrests by pushing the tube at the upper part of the l
8. XLT INVACARE WHEELCHAIR User MANUAL Yes you can 9 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 modify existing models at any time Any use of this publication or parts thereof as well as any repro duction of images must have the written consent of Invacare Rea AB Invacare XLT CONTENTS 1 General 1 1 Introduction 1 2 Symbols and signal words 1 3 Limitation of liability 1 4 Copyright protection 1 5 Warranty 1 6 Customer service 1 7 Accidents near accident 1 8 Testing 1 9 Intended use 1 10 XLT models kk bb bb 2 Safety 2 1 Lifting the wheelchair 2 2 Daily performance check 2 3 Specific risks ana O O 3 Technical data 7 3 1 Dimensions and vveight 7 3 2 Upholstery and frame colours 8 3 3 Equipment and accessories 8 3 4 Seat height tables 9 3 4 1 active 9 3 4 2 XLT dynamic 12 3 4 3 XLT swing 14 3 4 4 XLT max 17 3 5 Identification label 17 4 Set up and installation 18 4 Delivery check 18 4 2 Wheelchair overview 18 4 3 Assembly 18 4 3 Rear wheels 18 4 3 2 Backrest 18 4 3 3 Armrests 19 4 3 4 Legrests 19 5 Components and their function 20 5 Footbow 20 5 1 1 High mounted footbow 20 5 1 2 Footbow XLT max 20 5 2 Fixed legrests 21 5 3 Angle adjustable legrests 21 5 4 Calf pads 22 5
9. out of the wheelchair and to maintain a good 1 Head and neckrest for biangular backrest posture The head and neckrest are mounted on the push 2 The pelvic belt is strapped around the tubing under ar the seat A The belt is strapped around the tube and through the two plastic buckles according to Height adjustment the picture Loosen the knobs A and or B and adjust to desired height Retighten the knobs again A Angle adjustment I Loosen the handle C and or the screws D and set the desired angle Retighten the handle and the B screws E 3 If the belt has come loose at the metallic buckle it should be threaded according to the pictures a c Please make sure that the belt cannot slide Belts which are CE marked for the purpose of using on wheelchairs can be mounted on the chair with 2 Adjust the angle of the sides of the head preserved CE marking The belt rest should be fitted by the responsible Adjust the angle of the wings of the headrest by prescriber and be mounted by an unzipping the zip at the bottom of the neckrest experienced technician However and loosening the screw E Set the required angle when transporting the wheelchair and close the zip in a vehicle Invacares original pelvic belt must be used as a complement to the safety belt in the vehicle See A head and neckrest may affect the also chapter
10. 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 Invacare XLT Invacare 45 46 Invacare XLT Invacare 47 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 01 denmark invacare com www invacare dk Deutschland Invacare GmbH AlemannenstraBe 10 D 88316 Isny Tel 49 0 75 62 7 00 0 Fax 49 0 75 62 7 00 66 kontakt invacare com www invacare de Ulrich Alber GmbH Vor dem Weissen Stein 21 D 72461 Albstadt Tailfingen Tel 49 0 7432 2006 0 Fax 49 0 7432 2006 299 info Qulrich alber de European Distributor Organisation Invacare KleiststraBe 49 D 32457 Porta Westfalica Tel 49 0 57 31 754 540 Fax 49 0 57 31 754 541 edo invacare com www invacare eu com Espa a Invacare SA c Areny s n Pol gon Industrial de Celr E 17460 Celr Girona Tel 34 0 972 49 32 00 Fax 34 0 972 49 32 20 contactsp invacare com www invacare es France Invacare Poirier SAS Route de St Roch F 37230 Fondettes Tel 33 0
11. 2 47 62 64 66 Fax 33 0 2 47 42 12 24 contactfr invacare com www invacare fr Ireland Invacare Ireland Ltd Unit 5 Seatown Business Campus Seatown Road Swords County Dublin Ireland Tel 353 810 7084 Fax 353 810 7085 ireland invacare com www invacare ie Italia Invacare Mecc San s r l Via dei Pini 62 1 36016 Thiene VI Tel 39 0445 38 00 59 Fax 39 0445 38 00 34 italia invacare com www invacare it Nederland Invacare BV Celsiusstraat 46 NL 6716 BZ Ede Tel 31 0 318 695 757 Fax 31 0 318 695 758 nederland invacare com www invacare nl csede invacare com Norge Invacare AS Grensesvingen 9 Postboks 6230 Etterstad N 0603 Oslo Tel 47 0 22 57 95 00 Fax 47 0 22 57 95 01 norway invacare com www invacare no island Qinvacare com Osterreich Invacare Austria GmbH Herzog Odilostrasse 101 A 5310 Mondsee Tel 43 6232 5535 0 Fax 43 6232 5535 4 info austria Qinvacare com www invacare at Portugal Invacare Lda Rua Estrada Velha 949 P 4465 784 Leca do Balio Tel 351 0 225 1059 46 47 Fax 351 0 225 1057 39 portugal Qinvacare com www invacare pt Sverige amp Suomi Invacare AB Fagerstagatan 9 S 163 9 Sp nga Tel 46 0 8 761 70 90 Fax 46 0 8 761 81 08 sweden invacare com www invacare se finland invacare com Switzerland Invacare AG Benkenstrasse 260 CH 4108 Witterswil Tel 41 0 61 487 70 80 Fax 41 0 61 487 70 81 switzerland invacare com
12. L 110 L 150 mm Al A2 BI B2 CI 2 44 m 44 43 42 4l 40 4 E 140 5 5 45 45 44 43 42 41 40 3 140 5 5 46 5 45 44 43 42 41 40 3 D 150 6 47 46 45 44 43 42 4l 40 2 140 5 5 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 2 150 6 48 46 45 44 43 42 4l 40 140 5 5 48 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 m 150 6 48 46 45 44 43 42 4l 40 39 2 180 7 49 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 5 4 150 6 49 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 T 3 140 5 5 49 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 m 180 7 50 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 3 150 6 50 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 4 180 7 50 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 2 140 5 5 51 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 2 150 6 51 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 3 180 7 5 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 2 140 5 5 52 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 150 6 52 46 45 44 43 42 41 41 2 5 2 180 7 Not applicable SD seat depth 3 5 IDENTIFICATION LABEL 3 INVACARE International SARL do C Es f Goi c Model 2 Serial No 2 4 3 Manufacturing date 4 Max user weight Jj Location of identifaication label Invacare XLT 4 SET UP AND INSTALLATION 4 1 DELIVERY CHECK Check that all components comply with the delivery note Any damage incurred during transport should be reported immediately to the delivery company Retain all packaging until the transport company has inspected the consignment and an agreement has been reached 4 2 WHEELCHAIR OVERVIEW Frame chassis Backrest Push handles
13. SD40 3 180 7 51 46 47 45 44 43 l 140 5 5 52 46 47 45 44 43 150 6 52 46 47 45 44 43 DI 3 SD40 2 180 7 Not applicable SD seat depth Invacare XLT SHr SHf SHr L 75 1 110 L 150 mm 26 Low profile 41 41 75 3 41 41 2 100 4 42 42 4 100 4 43 42 43 41 2 75 3 43 42 43 4l 4 125 5 43 42 43 4l 3 100 4 43 42 43 4l 125 5 44 44 42 43 41 4 140 5 5 44 44 42 43 41 75 3 44 44 42 43 41 3 125 5 44 44 42 43 41 2 100 4 45 45 44 42 43 A 3 140 5 5 45 45 44 42 43 41 100 4 45 45 44 42 43 A 2 125 5 45 45 44 42 43 41 D4 SD40 3 150 6 46 46 45 44 42 43 41 2 140 5 5 47 47 46 45 44 42 43 A 125 5 47 47 46 45 44 42 43 A D2 SD40 2 150 6 47 47 46 45 44 42 43 41 2 75 3 47 47 46 45 44 42 43 A 3 100 4 47 47 46 45 44 42 43 41 4 125 5 47 47 46 45 44 42 43 A 140 5 5 48 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 4 140 5 5 48 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 D2 SD40 150 6 48 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 4l D2 6 SD40 2 180 7 48 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 75 3 48 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 4l 2 100
14. etc Tighten any loose bolts Castors Check that the castors turn freely Remove any dirt and hair Invacare XLT Weekly 6 months 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 43 44 8 3 CLEANING Wipe metal parts and the upholstery regularly with a damp cloth mild detergent may be used If nec essary the upholstery can be washed at 40 C Nor mal washing powder liquid may be used For disinfection only use alcohol based detergent Washing and Disinfection Remove all loose and removable covers and wash these in a washing machine following the washing instructions for each article 2 Spray the wheelchair with detergent for 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 i
15. rigid Footbow rigid with footplate Footrest one piece flipup angle adjustable Footrest high mounted 80 amp 90 fixed legrest Angle adjustable legrest Fixed footplate Angle and depth adjustable footplate Armrests Flip up armrest with long or short pad Height adjustable armrest with long or short pad Hemi armrest Castors 75 125 mm Dynamic 75 80 mm Swing Active Rear wheels 22 24 25 26 pneumatic or puncture proof 24 one arm drive Brake User brake 3 types Carer operated drumbrake One arm brake Others Several types of handrims Spoke guard Anti tip device Trunk Support Reflectors Kit Table Tray Pump Cane holder Tool kit Various push handles Pelvic belt Mudguard Sideguard Step tube Brake lever extension Mounting brackets for E Motion and E Fix for XLT Swing only for XLT Active and Dynamic only Invacare XLT 3 4 SEAT HEIGHT TABLES 3 4 1 XiLic lveive siri SHf SHr 1 75 L 110 L 150 mm 2 3 4 5 6 40 40 39 38 2 75 3 41 41 40 39 38 l 75 3 4l 41 40 39 38 2 100 4 42 41 42 40 39 38 100 4 43 43 41 42 40 39 38 2 75 3 43 43 41 42 40 39 38 4 125 5 43 43 41 42 40 39 38 3 100 4 43 43 41 42 40 39 38 125 5 44 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 4 140 5 5 44 44 43 41 42 40 39
16. want to tilt the backrest it is time to make the fine adjustments i e adjusting the backrest to suit your body Proceed as follows Tools 4 mm Allen key 10 mm fixed span ner Loosen the four nuts B on the inside of the back rest tubes 2 turns with a 10 mm fixed spanner Hold screws A firmly in place with a 4 mm Allen key Tools C Q 24 mm fixed spanner p A 3 hen using 24 mm fixed spanner turn the plates a little at a time first on one side of the chair then on the other side By this alternating procedure you can adjust the tilt of the backrest Note You must alternate between the two plates whenever you turn them otherwise the backrest could become twisted and its ergonomic advantages will be lost Invacare Tools 5 mm Allen key XLT Max Then using a 5 mm Allen key turn the plates a little at a time first on one side of the chair then on the other side By this alternating procedure you can adjust the tilt of the backrest Note You must alternate between the two plates whenever you turn them otherwise the backrest could become twisted and its ergonomic advantages will be lost Tools 4 mm Allen key 10 mm fixed spanner Once you have found the right position retight en the nuts B on the inside Hold the screws A firmly in place with the Allen key The tip risk increases the further back the backrest is tilted We recommend the u
17. wheelchair can be used as a seat in a vehicle if the following rules and regulations are followed 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 Even if the Invacare Rea products and the following rules are meant to increase safety during transport in vehicles injuries to passengers can still occur if an accident should happen Invacare does not leave any guaranties for the outcome of any accidents during transport of wheelchairs and users in vehicles 7 Transporting wheelchairs with users in vehicles ISO 7176 19 3 The tie down points on the wheelchair where the restraint system straps should be placed are marked with this symbol 1 The wheelchair and user should be transported forward facing in the direction of travel All auxiliary equipment such as tables trunk support abduction cushion etc should be removed and stored safely so that they do not injure anyone during any kind of accident 4 In order to be used as a seat during transport in a vehicle the wheelchair must be equipped with a pelvic belt and with anti tippers Invacares original pelvic belt must be used as a complement to th
18. 1 42 40 3 100 4 43 43 41 42 40 125 5 44 43 41 42 40 4 140 5 5 44 43 41 42 40 75 3 44 44 43 41 42 40 B 125 5 44 44 43 41 42 40 2 100 4 45 45 144 43 41 42 40 8 140 5 5 45 45 44 43 41 42 40 100 4 45 45 144 43 41 42 40 2 125 5 45 45 44 43 41 42 40 3 150 6 46 46 45 144 43 41 42 40 2 140 5 5 47 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 125 5 47 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 2 150 6 47 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 2 75 3 47 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 100 4 47 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 4 125 5 47 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 140 5 5 48 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 4 140 5 5 48 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 150 6 48 46 47 45 44 43 41 22 40 DI 4 5040 2 180 7 48 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 1 75 3 48 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 2 100 4 48 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 3 125 5 48 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 4 150 6 49 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 3 140 5 5 49 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 l 180 7 49 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 l 100 4 50 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 40 2 125 5 50 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 3 150 6 50 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 4 180 7 50 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 2 140 5 5 51 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 l 125 5 51 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 2 150 6 51 46 47 45 44 43 41 42 DI 5
19. 2 38 75 3 4 43 41 42 38 125 5 43 43 41 42 38 100 4 43 43 41 42 38 125 5 44 43 41 42 38 140 5 5 44 43 41 42 38 75 3 44 43 41 42 38 125 5 44 43 41 42 38 100 4 45 44 43 41 42 38 DI 2 SD40 140 5 5 45 44 43 41 42 38 100 4 45 44 43 41 42 38 125 5 45 44 43 41 42 38 DI 4 SD40 150 6 46 44 43 41 42 140 5 5 47 44 43 41 42 125 5 47 44 43 41 42 DI 2 SD40 150 6 47 44 43 41 42 75 3 47 44 43 41 42 100 4 47 44 43 41 42 125 5 47 44 43 41 42 40 DI 2 SD40 140 5 5 48 44 43 41 42 40 DI 2 SD40 140 5 5 48 44 43 41 42 40 DI 3 SD40 150 6 48 44 43 41 42 40 DI 6 SD40 180 7 48 44 43 41 42 40 75 3 48 44 43 41 42 40 100 4 48 44 43 41 42 40 125 5 48 44 43 41 42 40 DI 2 SD40 150 6 49 44 43 41 42 140 5 5 49 44 43 41 42 R Kei 180 7 49 44 43 41 42 100 4 50 44 43 41 42 125 5 50 44 43 41 42 DI 2 SD40 150 6 50 44 43 41 42 DI 6 SD40 180 7 50 44 43 140 5 5 51 44 43 125 5 51 44 43 150 6 51 44 43 CI DI 6 5040 DI 5045 180 7 51 44 140 5 5 52 44 DI 6 5040 150 6 52 44 DI 6 SD40 180 7 Not applicable SD seat depth Invacare XLT SHf SHr mm i a 5 1 24 25 Low profile 40 40 75 3 4
20. 38 1 75 3 4 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 3 125 5 44 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 2 100 4 45 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 3 140 5 5 45 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 100 4 45 Am 25 41 42 40 ek oh 2 125 5 45 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 3 150 6 46 5 41 42 40 39 138 2 140 5 5 47 44 1 43 41 42 40 39 38 125 5 47 dm 22 41 42 40 39 38 2 150 6 47 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 2 75 3 47 5 41 42 40 39 138 3 100 4 47 44 1 43 41 42 40 39 38 4 125 5 47 m 40 41 42 40 39 140 5 5 48 44 43 41 42 40 39 4 140 5 5 48 44 43 41 42 40 39 150 6 48 44 43 41 42 40 39 2 180 7 48 44 43 41 42 40 UB 48 44 43 41 42 40 2 100 4 48 44 43 41 42 40 3 125 5 48 44 43 41 42 40 4 150 6 49 44 43 41 42 40 3 140 5 5 49 44 43 41 42 40 1 180 7 49 44 43 41 42 1 100 4 50 44 43 41 42 2 125 5 50 44 43 41 42 3 150 6 50 44 43 4 180 7 50 44 43 2 140 5 5 51 44 43 1 125 5 51 44 43 2 150 6 51 44 43 3 180 7 51 44 43 140 5 5 52 44 44 1 150 6 52 Am 26 2 180 7 Not applicable SD seat depth Invacare XLT SHf SHr L 75 1 110 1 150 mm 2 3 4 5 6 24 25 Low profile 40 40 2 75 3 4l 4l 40 75 3 41 41 40 2 100 4 42 41 42 40 100 4 43 43 41 42 40 75 3 43 43 41 42 40 125 5 43 43 4
21. 4 48 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 3 125 5 48 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 4 150 6 49 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 3 140 5 5 49 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 CLDI 6 5040 180 7 49 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 100 4 50 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 2 125 5 50 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 DI SD40 3 150 6 50 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 4l DI 6 SD40 4 180 7 50 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 2 140 5 5 51 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 4l 125 5 51 47 48 46 45 44 4243 41 2 150 6 51 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 4l 01 6 5040 3 180 7 51 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 41 140 5 5 52 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 150 6 52 47 48 46 45 44 42 43 DI 6 SD40 2 180 7 Not applicable SD seat depth Invacare XLT 3 4 2 XLT Dynamic 5 1 SHr SHf SHr L 150 mm 2 3 4 5 6 39 39 38 75 3 40 40 39 38 75 3 4l 40 39 38 100 4 42 41 42 40 39 38 100 4 43 43 41 42 40 S9 38 7 55 8 43 43 41 42 40 39 38 125 5 43 43 41 42 40 39 38 100 4 43 43 41 42 40 39 38 D3 SD40 125 5 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 DIS 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 D2 SD40 125 5 44 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 100 4 45 44 43 41 42 40 39 38 100 4 45 44 43 41 42 40 S9 38 DI SD40 125 5
22. 41 DI 6 SD40 4 140 55 48 47 46 45 44 4243 41 C2 3DI 6 5040 D2 3 5045 150 6 48 47 46 45 44 42 43 41 i Ec 2 180 7 48 47 46 45 44 4243 41 75 3 48 47 46 4243 41 D2 3 SD40 2 100 4 48 47 46 45 44 4243 41 D2 3 SD40 3 125 5 48 47 46 46 4 4243 41 DI 6 5040 D2 5045 4 150 6 49 47 46 45 44 4243 41 DI 6 SD40 3 1405 5 49 47 46 45 44 4243 41 i L L Ga l 180 7 49 47 46 45 4 4243 41 DI 2 SD40 100 4 50 47 46 45 44 4243 A DI 2 5040 2 70502 50 47 46 45 44 4243 41 1 3 01 6 5040 DI 3 5045 3 150 6 50 47 46 45 44 4243 A 5 4 180 7 50 47 46 45 44 42 43 DI 6 SD40 2 140 55 51 47 46 45 44 42 43 DI 2 SD40 125 5 51 47 46 145 44 42 43 CI DI 6 5040 DI 5045 2 150 6 51 47 46 45 44 42 43 ku Das 2 3 180 7 51 47 46 6 4 DI 6 SD40 1 040 5 5 52 47 46 45 44 CI DI 6 5040 DI 5045 150 6 52 47 46 145 44 CI amp DI 6 SD40 DI 6 SD45 2 180 7 Not applicable SD seat depth Invacare XLT 3 4 4 XLT Max o au 00002 s SHr 12 48 SHf SHr
23. 5 Depth and angle adjustable footplates 22 5 6 Footrests one piece 22 5 6 Footrest one piece xlt swing 23 5 6 2 Footboard converter xlt max 23 5 7 Seat 24 5 7 Adjusting the seat depth 24 5 7 2 Adjusting the shape 24 5 8 Backrest 24 5 8 1 Angle adjustment 24 5 8 2 Angle adjustment fine adjustments 25 5 8 3 Height adjustments 26 Invacare XLT 5 9 Armrests mudguard 5 9 1 Flip up armrests 5 9 2 Detachable armrest 5 9 3 Mudguards 5 9 4 Adjusting the play 5 10 Brakes 5 10 1 Adjusting the brake 5 10 2 Using the standard brake 5 10 3 Using the performance brake 5 Rear wheel attachment 5 12 Rear wheel attachment xlt max 5 13 Castor wheels 5 13 1 Adjusting the castor angle 5 4 Accessories 5 4 Anti tippers 5 14 2 Trunk support 5 14 3 One arm drive 5 14 4 Anti tip device for one arm drive 5 14 5 Assistant manoeuvred drumbrakes 5 14 6 Amputee legrest 5 14 7 External push handles 5 14 8 Foldable push handles 5 14 9 Head and neckrest 5 14 10 Pelvic belt 6 Using the wheelchair 6 1 Moving to and from the wheelchair 6 3 Propelling up a slope 6 2 Stretching and bending 6 4 Propelling down a slope 6 5 Onto a kerb off a kerb 6 6 Kerbs alternative method 7 Transport 7 Transporting wheelchairs vehicles 7 2 Restraint methods 7 2 Transport it as luggage 8 Maintenance 8 1 Safety information 8 2 Maintenance schedule 8 3 Cleaning 9 After use 34 35 35 35 36 36 42 42 42 43 44 1
24. 7 Transport balance of the wheelchair when mounted behind the backrest Please control the balance of the wheelchair and adjust the rearwheels backwards for increased stability Invacare 37 38 6 USING THE WHEELCHAIR We recommend that the qualified person who has prescribed your wheelchair for you tests the wheelchair and that he she makes the adjustments that you want taking your build and needs into account We also hope that you have received help in learning how best to use your chair Start by practising carefully until you are familiar with the wheelchair s possibilities and limitations 6 1 Moving to and from the wheelchair Propel the wheelchair as near as possible to the seat that you want to move to Apply the brake Remove flip up the armrests and detach the legrests move them outwards Do not put any of your weight on the foot plates as the chair may tip forwards 6 2 Stretching and bending A d e 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 SY Hk CORRECT incorrect S Many experienced users manage to propel up a slope by themselves In order not to lose control of the steering and to avoid tipping backwards you should always lean forwards whilst propelling up a slope Prop
25. ar care if the kerb is wet or slippery 6 7 Stairs and escalators We advise you to avoid going up down stairs in your wheelchair where possible and to choose an alternative route instead We recommend that you receive help from two assis tants to get up and down stairs One assistant goes in front of the chair and hold the frame of the wheel chair whilst the other assistant goes behind the chair and holds the push handles Fold the anti tip device upwards Balance the wheelchair on the drive wheels until the balance point is found The wheelchair is then rolled down the stairs step by step by letting the drive wheels roll over the edge of each step Assistants must remember not to hold removable armrests or legrests In addition assistants should remember to lift correctly using their legs and keeping their backs as straight as possible Do not use the escalator when you are in the wheelchair Find out whether there is a lift nearby 39 40 7 TRANSPORT The Invacare Rea wheelchairs are designed to offer the user the best comfort and safety possible during all kinds of situations in everyday life This means that compromises have to be made in order to make the product useful During transport in cars it is always safest to ride in the car s normal seat with the seatbelt on You should ride in the car s normal seat and use the seatbelt if possible If for some reason it is impossible to be transported in any other way the
26. ause damage to the mechanism The distance between the lowest part of A the footrest and the ground must be at least 40 mm Invacare XLT 21 22 5 4 CALF PADS o Tools 5 mm Allen Key The calf pads can be fitted in two different depth positions Swing the pad forwards Unscrew screw B using an Allen key Remove the large nut C on the reverse side and place it in the other 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 5 5 DEPTH AND ANGLE ADJUSTABLE FOOTPLATES Tools 5 mm Allen Key Adjust the angle and the depth by loosening the screw A at the footplate attachment with a 5mm Allen key Adjust the footplate to the correct position and retighten the screw Do not place anything on the footplate when the screws have been loosened 5 6 FOOTRESTS ONE PIECE A Tools 4 mm Allen Key 10 mm fixed spanner oo Tools 5 mm Allen Key Adjust the angle by loosening the four screws A on the footplate attachment with a 4 mm Allen key Adjust the footplate to the correct position and retighten the screws Do not place anything on the footplate when the screws have been loosened The footrest can be flipped up Lift the right side of the footrest upwards Be careful not to trap your fingers between the footrest and the receiver when you fold down the fo
27. cap E downwards and then Tools 4 mm Allen Key 1 Mounting sideways Remove the back screws A and nuts on the rear NOTE A red warning sticker can now be seen wheel attachment Insert the Anti tip device in the holes in the rear part To activate the anti tip device just swing it back of the chassis Fit the anti tip device on the gcrews in place and it will lock into position automatically and tighten NOTE When the anti tip device is correctly activa ted the warning sticker will be hidden Use your foot when folding the anti tip device If you do it by hand there is an increased risk that you will trap your fingers between the anti tip housing and the tube A Never forget to fold down the anti tip devices or the wheelchair may tip over A Make sure the anti tip device is securely locked before use 2 Adjusting height Use extended anti tip devices To adjust the height press the two knobs B on each A when an extended rear vveel side of the housing and pull the tube C to desired set attachment is used of holes The knobs will lock the tube into position E or safety reasons we Do not use knobs B to fold or unfold AN recommend the use of the anti tip device two anti tip devices 3 Adjusting depth To adjust the depth press knob D and pull the wheel tube out to desired depth The knob will lock the tube into position The distance between the anti tip wheel and the ground and the distance b
28. crews D on the attachments with an Allen key Move the bracket up or down to the required position Re tighten screws Invacare XLT Tool Screw driver 2 Depth adjustment Open the zip on the cover to reach screws E and slacken with a screw driver Adjust the trunk support to the desired position Re tighten screws and close the zip Tool 5 mm Allen key 13 mm fixed spanner s 3 Angle adiustment Remove the cover on the arm of the trunk support to reach the screvvs and nuts and slacken them Remember to secure tightly when the desired position has been achieved Be careful not to catch your thumb between the trunk support and the wheel when propell ing the chair Invacare XLT 33 5 15 3 One arm drive The quick release one arm drive allows the user to propel the wheelchair with one hand Two hand rims are mounted on the same rear wheel The one arm drive wheel can be mounted on either the left or the right side la Detaching the wheel Pull the knob A and remove the wheel from the hub Ib Attaching the wheel Pull the knob A and push the wheel back onto the hub It is very important that you check A that the locking pin has actually locked the wheel into position when the knob has been released Take hold of the wheels and try to detach them This should NOT be possible The hand rims can be positioned either level with each other internal position or with the inner smaller hand
29. e frame just above the rear wheel attachment see picture B 2 Tighten the straps C Pelvic belt and 3 point safety belt 1 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 41 42 7 2 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 for ward then lift it straight up B Detachable armrests When you have detachable armrests just lift them up Remove the swing away legrests by pressing the lever C whilst turning the footrests outwards or inwards and pull them straight up 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 Remove the rear wheels by pressing the button 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 cent
30. e safety belt in the vehicle 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 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 Invacare XLT 6 The pelvic part of the 3 point safety belt must be worn low across the pelvis so that the angle of the pelvic belt is within the preferred zone A of 30 to 75 to the horizontal A steeper angle is preferred but never exceeding 75 7 The 3 point safety belt must not be held away from the user s body by parts of the wheelchair such as armrests or wheels etc 8 A headrest must always be used during transport and it must be adjusted as shown in the picture Invacare XLT 7 2 RESTRAINT METHODS A Front restraints with straps 1 Connect the front straps around the front tube of the frame 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 th
31. een brake shaft and tyre 5 11 REAR WHEEL ATTACHMENT By changing the position of the rearwheel on the rear wheel attachment you can alter both the rear seat height and the manoeuvrability stability of the wheelchair The further forward the rearwheel is positioned the more manoeuvrable your chair becomes but with reduced stability For seatheights and positions please refer to the seat height tables Tools 4 mm Allen Key 10 mm spanner To alter the height position of the rearwheel plate use an Allen key to hold the screws A in place and loosen nuts B with a fixed spanner Choose the new position and fasten the screws Tools 24 mm spanner To move the rearwheel either backwards or forwards on the rearwheel attachment first remove the nut C adjust the axle housing D to the required position and then refasten the nut The tip risk increases if the rear wheels are located in front of the backrest Use anti tip devices Always remember to adjust the brakes when the rearwheel position has been changed A When you have fitted the wheels in the correct position it is important that you check thoroughly that the nuts and screws are tightened securely The axle housing should be tightened with a manual and dynamometric wrench calibrated to 40Nm This is important for your own safety Invacare XLT 5 12 REAR WHEEL ATTACHMENT XLT MAX By changing the position of the rearwheel on the rear whe
32. egrests down into the tubes on the wheelchair You must angle the legrests outwards when inserting them Lock the legrests by turning them inwards The legrests are automatically locked so there is no risk of them coming off the wheelchair Be careful not to trap your fingers between frame and legrest Invacare XLT 5 COMPONENTS AND THEIR FUNCTION 5 1 FOOTBOW Tools 4 mm Allen Key 10 mm fixed spanner Height adjustment footbow Loosen the screws A using an Allen key remove them and adjust the footbow to the correct height Retighten the screws and adjust the calf strap Important The distance between the lowest part of the footrest and the floor or ground must be at least 40 mm 5 1 1 High mounted footbow Tools 5 mm Allen Key Loosen the screws B using an Allen key and adjust the clamp and footbow to a suitable height Retighten the screws and adjust the calf strap 5 1 2 Footbow XLT Max Tools 5 mm Allen Key Loosen the screws C using an Allen key and adjust the footbow to a suitable height using one of six holes on the footbow tube Retighten the screws and adjust the calf strap Make sure that the screws do not protrude out of the casing Warning Risk of injury The footbow can fall out if the screws are not tightened properly Make sure that both screws are posi tioned in the holes on the tube Important The distance between the lowest part of the footrest and the fl
33. el attachment you can alter both the rear seat height and the manoeuvrability stability of the wheelchair The further forward the rearwheel is positioned the more manoeuvrable your chair becomes but with reduced stability For seatheights and positions please refer to the seat height table Toalter the height position of the rearwheel plate use an Allen key to hold the screws A in place and loosen nuts B with a fixed spanner Choose the new position and fasten the screws 2 To move the rearwheel either backwards forwards or up down on the rearwheel attachment first remove the nut C adjust the axle housing D to the required position and then refasten the nut 3 You adjust the camber 0 or 2 by turning the rear wheel fixation plate See the markings E on the inside of the rearwheel plates RO stands for right side 0 The marking with the desired camber should be placed in the back upper corner of the rearwheel plate Invacare XLT The tip risk increases if the rear wheels are located in front of the backrest Use anti tip devices Always remember to adjust the brakes when the rearwheel position has been changed When you have fitted the wheels in the correct position it is important that you check thoroughly that the nuts and screws are tightened securely The axle housing should be tightened with a manual and dynamometric wrench calibrated to 40Nm This is important for your own safety
34. el the wheel chair forwards using short quick strokes applied to the hand rims in order to maintain speed and steering control Generally help is needed in the case of steep slopes If you have to stop on a slope it is particularly important to ensure that you do not make any sudden or unexpected backward movements when you start moving the wheel chair forwards again As the wheelchair is already leaning backwards such a movement can cause the wheelchair to tip backwards A wheelchair displaying a sticker with this symbol has a particularly high tip risk Take special care when climbing a ramp or slope with an incline of more than 9 Always use anti tip devices 6 4 Propelling down a slope We recommend that you get the help of one or more assistants when going down steep and wet slopes First check the slope to see if there are any particular risks such as potholes slippery sections etc Never use your brake to slow down When you apply the brake on a downward slope the wheels lock and the wheelchair can suddenly pull to one side tip sideways or stop immediately which can cause you to be thrown out of the chair Always control the speed with the hand rims Remember that the hand rims may become hot due to friction and this may cause injury to your hands Try to propel down the slope in a straight line as much as possible Never change direction when propelling down a slope Never propel up or down a slope crosswi
35. etween the anti tip wheel and rear wheel should be approx 5 cm Invacare XLT 31 Tool 5 mm Allen key Anti tip device extended The anti tip device also acts as a step tube It is height adjustable and easy to adjust This extended anti tip device is primarily used when an extended rear wheel attachment is used It can also be used with the standard rear wheel attach ment Attach the anti tip device to the frame tube with brackets and screws A 2 Lift the spring loaded button and select the re quired height Ensure that the anti tip device locks into its new position The rearwheel attachment cannot be mounted in the lowest position B when the extended anti tip device is used Never forget to fold down the anti A tip devices or the wheelchair may tip over The distance between the anti tip wheel and the ground and the dis tance between the anti tip wheel and rear wheel should be approx 5 cm For safety reasons we recommend the use of two anti tip devices 32 5 15 2 Trunk support The trunk support can be swung away or lifted out of its holder The height depth and sideways positions are easy to adjust Tool 4 mm Allen key WA Height adjustment la Adjust the height by first slackening the screws A with an Allen key and then sliding the holder B up or down to the required position Re tighten screws b The bracket C can also be adjusted up or down by first removing the s
36. g 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 give an increased risk of tipping over The hand rims may become hot due to friction and this may cause injury to your hands Use extensively the anti tip device Remember that the effectiveness of the carer operated brake is reduced in wet and slippery conditions as well as when on a slope Be careful to ensure that the drive wheels are securely attached Drive wheels are not to be detached while the user is sitting in the chair The more the backrest cover s Velcro straps are slackened the greater the risk of tipping the wheelchair becomes Surfaces of the wheelchair like frame parts or upholstery can with long time exposure to sun reach temperatures over 41 Invacare XLT 3 TECHNICAL DATA 3 1 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Seat width Legrest length Total length Seat depth Tilt adjustment Weight Fixed Angle adjustable backrest Our wheelchairs are crash tested according to the ISO norm 7176 19 Wheeled mobility devices for use as seats in motor vehicles See the chapter on Transport for more details Wheelchair users should however transfer to the vehicle seat and use the vehicle installed restraint system whenever it is feasible Seat height Maximum user weight Total width Transport weight Total heigh
37. l 4 40 75 3 4l 4 40 100 4 42 41 42 40 100 4 43 43 41 42 40 75 3 43 43 41 42 40 4 125 5 43 43 41 42 40 3 100 4 43 43 41 42 40 125 5 44 44 43 41 42 40 D4 6 5040 4 140 5 5 44 44 43 41 22 40 75 3 44 44 43 41 42 40 3 125 5 44 44 43 41 22 40 2 100 4 45 45 44 43 41 42 40 D3 6 5040 3 140 5 5 45 45 44 43 41 22 40 100 4 45 45 44 43 41 22 40 2 125 5 45 45 44 43 41 42 40 DI 6 5040 3 150 6 46 46 45 44 43 41 42 40 D2 5 5040 2 140 5 5 47 46 45 44 43 41 22 40 DI SD40 125 5 47 46 45 44 43 41 42 40 D2 6 5040 2 150 6 47 46 45 44 43 41 42 40 2 75 3 47 46 45 44 43 41 22 40 3 100 4 47 46 45 44 43 41 22 40 4 125 5 47 46 45 44 43 41 42 40 01 5 5040 140 5 5 48 46 45 44 43 41 42 40 DI 4 SD40 4 140 55 48 46 45 44 43 41 2 40 150 6 48 46 45 44 43 41 22 40 2 180 7 48 46 45 44 43 41 42 40 75 3 48 46 45 44 43 41 22 40 2 100 4 48 46 45 44 43 41 2 40 3 125 5 48 46 45 44 43 41 42 40 DI 6 5040 4 150 6 49 46 45 44 43 41 42 DI 4 SD40 3 140 5 5 49 46 45 44 43 41 42 180 7 49 46 45 44 43 41 42 100 4 50 46 45 44 43 41 42 2 125 5 50 46 45 44 43 41 42 DI 6 5040 3 150 6 50 46 45 44 43 A 4 180 7 50 46
38. more space for the feet and lower parts of the legs The standard delivery includes collapsible footrests 4 XLT Max 75 The XLT Max is designed for larger users and has a user weight capacity of 180 kg 2 SAFETY 2 1 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 2 DAILY PERFORMANCE CHECK Check that the following parts are securely fitted on the wheelchair and operational Wheels Brakes e Backrest Anti tip device if fitted e Push handles if fitted Footrests or footbow Pelvic belt if fitted e Neck headrest if fitted 2 3 SPECIFIC RISKS Below you will find a number of points affecting your personal safety Read them carefully Failure to comply with instructions given may result in personal injury and or product damage Check each of the following before using the whe elchair that all parts are attached securely to the frame that all wheels and knobs are properly tight ened that all brakes and anti tip devices function cor rectly e Never lift the wheelchair by the detachable arm rests footrests backrest bar or by the adjustable push handles Always apply the brake before gettin
39. n 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 9 AFTER USE Recycling The wheelchair Rea Azalea can be divided into the following main components e 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 2576 of the energy compared to new produced steel Rea Azalea has two gas pistons and they contain oil and must be disposed according to national requirements Be aware of that the gas pistons contains high pressure and must be handle with care during destruction Plastic parts The plastic parts in the chairs are produced of 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
40. n of the rearwheel plate use an Allen key to hold the screws A in place and loosen nuts B with a fixed spanner Choose the new position and fasten the screws Always remember to adjust the brakes when the rearwheel position is changed 2 To move the rearwheel either backwards or for wards on the rearwheel attachment first remove the screw B and nut C adjust to the required position and then fasten the screw and nut The tip risk increases if the rearwheels are located in front of the backrest Use anti tip devices Always remember to adjust the brakes when the rearwheel position is changed rect position it is important that you check thoroughly that the nuts and screws are tightened securely This is important for your own safety When you have fitted the wheels in the cor Invacare XLT 1 Applying the brakes when moving Pull both brake handles upwards squeeze the handles and the brake will be applied 2 Locking the brakes Pull the brake handle upwards and move the lock catch A upwards Then release the handle 3 Releasing the brake Pull the handle upwards and the lock catch will release automatically Incorrect adjustments or use of the brakes can reduce their perfor mance 35 36 5 15 6 Amputee legrest Tools 5 mm Allen key Attach the legrests by pushing the tube at the upper part of the legrests down into the tubes on the wheelchair You must a
41. ngle the legrests outwards when inserting them Lock the legrests by turning them inwards The legrests are automatically locked so there is no risk of them coming off the wheel chair 2 Slacken screw A on the cushion s mounting in order to adjust the cushion s angle and depth Slacken screws B in order to adjust the cushion height Warning Tiprisk There is an increased risk of tipping for amputated users Use anti tippers and or re balance the wheelchair when amputee legrests are used 5 15 7 External push handles L raise or lower the height of the push handles turn the knob and raise the handles to the required height Tighten when the correct position is achieved 2 When hole A is visible just above the attachment the handle will be in the right locking position Make sure the push handles care securely locked before use 5 15 8 Foldable push handles Folding down push handle Press and hold the trigger which is hidden under the plastic handle with your thumb 2 Pull back the push handle and fold it down Folding up push handle 3 Pull the push handle upwards until it has snapped into place Make sure that the push handles have A snapped into position so that they cannot accidentally fold dovvn again when the wheelchair is being pushed Invacare XLT 5 15 9 Head and neckrest 5 15 IO Pelvic belt The pelvic belt is used to avoid the risk of sliding
42. not avoided could result in death or serious injury Caution Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage or minor injury or both Important T Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to property if it is not avoi ded 1 3 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Invacare Rea AB accepts no liability for damage arising from e Non compliance with the User Manual Incorrect use Natural wear and tear Incorrect assembly or set up by the purchaser or a third party Technical 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 an Invacare Rea wheelchair Otherwise no liability claims can be made 1 4 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 5 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 covered Damage caused by users who weigh more than 135 kg is not co
43. oor or ground must be at least 40 mm Invacare XLT 5 2 FIXED LEGRESTS 5 3 ANGLE ADJUSTABLE LEGRESTS Tools 5 mm Allen Key Height adjustment Adjust the height of the footrests by loosening the screw A with an Allen key When adjusting the height a clicking sound will occur One click is one step in height Pull the legrest until you have obtained the correct height and the screw is caught by one of the recesses on the legrest tube Then retighten screw NOTE Do not adjust the upper screw C The distance between the lowest 1 part of the footrest and the floor or ground must be at least 40 mm Angle adjustable legrests support the legs and reduce pressure The legrests can be used for bandaged legs but not for legs in plaster casts The legrests must always be fitted with calf pads footplates and heel straps It is important to adjust the height and angle of the legrests to obtain a good seating position Height adjustment Loosen screw with an Allen key Adjust the legrest into a suitable height and the screw is caught by one of the recesses on the legrest tube Then retighten the screw 2 Angle adjustment Pull the lever B with one hand while support ing the legrest with your other hand When a suitable angle is obtained let go of the lever and the legrest will look into one of seven preset positions C Do not place anything heavy or let children sit on the legrest It may c
44. otrest Invacare XLT 5 6 2 Footboard converter XLT Max The footboard converter is a sturdy construction in three parts that is easily dissassembled to allow for transfers into and out of the wheelchair 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 Warning Risk of injury If the middle part is not installed cor rectly it will fall out and the user can get hurt The buttons A should pop out when the middle part is installed correctly and turned the right way The middle part of the footboard converter is installed by inserting the fasteners into one of the footplates and then on the other side A small marking hole on the part should be facing backwards B towards the wheelchair when the footboard is assembled correctly Caution Risk of pinching AN When handling the footboard there is a risk of pinching your fingers Make sure that no pressure is on the footboard when it is being handled and adjusted To remove the middle part press the button A Slide the right hand side footplate B sideways Press button C and remove the middle part Make sure that the feet are placed as far out as pos sible Invacare The footplates can be flipped up to further facilitate transfers Caution Risk of breakage The footboard is no
45. r is used on uneven ground Note that there is an increased risk that the Invacare XLT could tip backwards when being wheeled uphill especially when the incline is more than 8 Or if the rear wheels are mounted in their formost position on the rear wheel attachment The effect of mount ing the rear wheels in their foremost position is that the chair will be easier to manoeuvre However there is the increased risk of tip ping backwards Therefore the use of anti tip devices to achieve better stability is strongly recommended Invacare XLT is designed to have a seat cush ion on the seat The seat cushion improves the user s body posture and makes it possible to sit comfortably for longer periods of time Invacare XLT with a backrest adjusted to a height of minimum 40 cm a neckrest and a pelvic belt can be used as a seat in a vehicle For other configurations the user must trans fer to the normal seat in a car or bus Invacare XLT 10 XLT MODELS 1 XLT Active 75 knee angle The XLT Active front is designed to hold your feet and lower parts of your leg steady The footbow is standard 2 XLT Dynamic 90 knee angle The XLT Dynamic is designed to hold your feet steady The total length of the wheelchair is very compact The footbow is standard 3 XLT Swing 80 90 and angle adjustable legrests The XLT Swing is designed with a front offering
46. re button has been released Take hold of the wheels and try to detach them This should NOT be possible 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 Important Do not try to lift the wheelchair by grabbing the backrest bar The XLT Max does not have a locking function and the backrest may flip up and hurt you Invacare XLT 8 MAINTENANCE 8 1 SAFETY INFORMATION Regular checks and maintenance of the wheelchair ensure the user s safety and the expected lifetime of the chair 8 2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Tyre pressure QR axles rear wheels All fasteners for wear x T X and tightness 75 Castors C p Anti tip devices Chassis nu Upholstery i unm Brakes Tyre pressure Recommended air pressure for rear wheels 3 5 bar 50 psi 7 0 bar 90 psi 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
47. rim protruding slightly external position 34 2 Changing the position of the hand rims Unscrew the three screws B remove the hand rim and turn it over Put it back into position and firmly retighten the three screws Take care when removing the teles A copic transmission shaft Point it away from the body when releasing the powerful spring Please note The transmission shaft C is an integral part of the wheelchair and the user will be unable to propel the wheelchair without it Take care not to trap your fingers between the spokes and the three bars of the outer handrim D 5 15 4 Anti tip device for one arm drive For information about usage and safety read the page about anti tip devices in this manual Mounting Attach the adapter plate to the anti tip device with the screws A using a 5 mm Allen key 2 Attach the anti tip device with adapter plate to the rear wheel attachment with the screws and washers B using a 4 mm Allen Key Invacare XLT 5 15 5 Assistant manoeuvred drumbrakes Tools 4 mm Allen Key 10 mm fixed spanner A Active rear wheel fixation with drumbrake By changing the position of the rearwheel on the rear wheel attachment you can alter both the seat height and the manoeuvrability stability of the wheelchair The further forward the rearwheel is positioned the more manoeuvrable your chair becomes but with reduced stability Toalter the height positio
48. se Invacare XLT 6 5 Onto a kerb off a kerb This method is for when the assistant is always behind the wheelchair and creates the greatest safety for the user The following advice is for the assistant Illustration Adjust the anti tip device upwards Ensure that the user s feet rest securely on the footrests and cannot slide off Then lean the wheelchair backwards and push it forwards against the kerb Illustration 2 Lower the frontal part of the wheelchair onto the pavement and place yourself as close to the chair as possible before you lift up the whole wheelchair Illustration 3 Lean forward and lift roll the wheelchair over the pavement edge Illustration 4 Lower the wheelchair onto the pavement so that the weight is divided on all four wheels Ensure that the wheelchair does not roll backwards Follow the procedure above but in reverse order step 4 3 2 and then 1 to move off a kerb Invacare 6 6 Kerbs alternative method Generally this method is used by experienced assistants who are stronger than average The method can also be used when the kerb or step is low and only constitutes a minimal obstacle The assistant goes backwards onto the pavement and then pulls the wheelchair up onto the pavement It is important for the assistant to use his her body correctly to prevent injury Tip the wheelchair backwards and roll the chair over the kerb onto the pavement Take particul
49. se of anti tip devices Adjust the shape of the backrest by adjusting the Velcro straps The user should be seated in the chair when the Velcro straps are adjusted When adjustment is complete fold the backcloth back into position and secure it with the Velcro straps When you loosen the backrest the tip risk increases We recommend the use of anti tip devices 25 5 8 3 Height adjustments 30 32 cm F1 35 49 2 Height adjustment backrest extension can be used for adjustable backrest heights and to obtain heights over 35 cm Two different extenders are available one for heights 30 32 cm and one for heights 35 49 cm Important Observe that the extenders may not be raised more than 2 or 4 cm Tools 4 mm Allen key Loosen and remove screws A and the small plastic bracket B on the back of the back support Adjust the backrest extension to the desired height and refit the screws 26 5 9 ARMRESTS MUDGUARD 5 9 1 Flip up armrests A Tools 4 5 mm Allen key If your chair is equipped with armrests that can be raised or lowered this is achieved by loosening the screw A moving the armrest into the required position and retightening the screw When adjusting the height do not place your fingers between armrest pad and sideplate as they may get trapped 5 9 2 Detachable armrest Tools 5 mm Allen key If your chair is equipped wi
50. t BARIATRIC ACTIvE DYNAMIC SwiNG Max SW MM 355 380 405 355 380 405 330 355 380 405 505 555 605 430 455 480 430 455 480 430 455 480 505 SD 360 400 410 450 360 400 410 450 360 400 4 10 450 500 550 600 460 500 460 500 460 500 SH mm 400 520 400 500 390 520 440 520 BH 200 350 300 490 200 350 300 490 200 350 300 490 400 490 AH 210 310 210 310 210 310 LL mm 380 505 355 485 280 510 380 480 SA 02 142 02 14 02 142 02 14 BA 10 10 10 10 W unt SEAT WIDTH SEAT WIDTH SEAT WIDTH SEAT WIDTH 200 200 200 mm 210 MM 610 1050 610 1050 610 1050 790 1100 L 830 1030 730 880 820 1230 930 1080 9 8 9 8 11 3 15 5 KG ML 135 135 135 180 TW 6 6 6 T KG feet without seat cushion with 0 camber without rearwheels and accessories Invacare XLT 3 2 UPHOLSTERY AND FRAME COLOURS Backrest cover Black Nylon TR33 Seat cushion cover Black Jermina TRI8 standard Frame colours Black Grey Blue Red Blasted titanium and Orange 3 3 EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES Invacare XLT has a wide range of accessories and options Some of the accessories may not be available in all countries Backrest Tension adjustable Angle adjustable fixed or height adjustable Narrow back Seat Tension and depth adjustable seat Seat cushions Standard 5 cm Legrests Footbow
51. t designed for lifting the chair Do not take hold on the footboard if you need to lift the chair 23 5 7 SEAT 5 7 1 Adjusting the seat depth Lift up the front part slide into required depth 5 7 2 Adjusting the shape tension adjustable seat Use the straps underneath the seat to adjust the shape of the seat Always have a cushion on the seat when testing its adjusted shape 24 5 8 BACKREST 5 8 1 Angle adjustment The backrest can be mounted in two different positions each with the possibility to change the angle of the backrest The angle is infinitely variable by 10 degrees If you want to tilt the backrest forwards position the eccentric plate in the position furthest back as in the illustration You can then adjust the tilt of the backrest to maximum 10 q fyou vvant to tilt the backrest backvvards position the eccentric plate in the position furthest to the front You can then adjust the angle to maximum 110 Invacare XLT Move the eccentric plate by loosening the socket screw on the plate Hold the inner nut firmly in place using a 10 mm fixed spanner Remove the plate push the backrest to the desired angle move the plate forwards or backwards and mount it in that position Hold the nut steady from the inside and retighten the socket cap screw with the Allen key 5 8 2 Angle adjustment fine adjustments When you have decided the direction in which you
52. th armrests that can be raised or lowered this is achieved by pulling up the armrest and loosening the screw B under the armrest Move the screw up or down to the desired position and retighten the screw Lower the armrest again When adjusting the height do not place your fingers between seat tube and side plate as they may get trapped Invacare XLT 5 9 3 Mudguards Tools 3 mm Allen key 5 mm Allen key Adjust the height of the mudguard by pulling up the mudguard and loosening the screw C Move the screw up or down to the desired position and retighten the screw Insert the mudguard again in it s attachment When adjusting the height do not place your fingers between seat tube and side plate as they may get trapped To adjust the depth of the mudguard unscrew screws D using an Allen key Move the mudguard into the required position and fasten the screws again 5 9 4 Adjusting the play 5 mm Allen key The armrests and mudguards are equipped with adius table supports that enables you to reduce the play vvhen pulling up or pushing dovvn the tubes Tighten or loosen the screws F in the four corners as needed A Take care not to loosen the two middle screws These attach the sup ports to the frame d Take care that your fingers do not get caught between armrest mud guard and tyre Invacare 5 10 BRAKES 5 10 1 Adjusting the brake Tool 5 mm Allen key Check that
53. the tyres are inflated to the correct air pressure as indicated on the side of the tyre Then use an Allen key to loosen the screw A and slide the brake and brake attachement to the desired position and tighten The correct distance between the brake pin B and the tyre when the brake is disengaged is approx 15 mm The brake pin should be in a horizontal position Incorrect adjustments or use of the brake can reduce their performance 5 10 2 Using the standard brake Apply the brake by pushing the brake lever forwards until it reaches the stopper Release the brake by pulling back the brake lever Take care not to trap your fingers between brake shaft and tyre When the standard brake is applied the brake lever can be pushed backwards without disengaging the brakes This is to prevent the brakes from accidentally dis engaging during transfer to and from the wheelchair 27 28 5 10 3 Using the performance brake Apply the brake by pushing the brake lever forwards until it reaches the stopper Release the brake by pulling back the brake lever Take care not to trap your fingers between brake shaft and tyre 5 9 4 Using the active brake Apply the brake by pulling the brake lever forwards on the side of or between your legs until it reaches the stopper Release the brake by pushing the brake lever back on the side of or between your legs Take care not to trap your fingers betw
54. vered The guarantee will only apply if the maintenance instructions are followed 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 ACCIDENT 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 1 8 TESTING The Invacare XLT has been tested and approved and is CE marked according to the Medical Device Directive Invacare XLT 1 9 INTENDED USE Invacare XLT is a manual wheelchair aimed for those who use the wheelchair for a longer period of time i e several hours in a row Invacare XLT is designed for the user who can manoeuvre the wheelchair him herself as well as for the user who requires assistance Invacare XLT is versatile and has accessories that makes it possible to adjust the sitting pos ture so it stays comfortable for several hours Invacare XLT has many adjustment possibili ties With the right adjustments carried out by a professional the wheelchair can be set up specifically for a user and according to the requirements of a possible assistant Invacare XLT can be used both indoors and outdoors on level ground and paved areas We recommend the larger wheels when the wheel chai
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