Invacare® Spinx
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1. 4 Insert the armrest by fitting it into the attachment on the backrest frame and then swing it down until it fits into position Do not place any fingers on the seat frame When having detachable armrests just press them down in the reciver 5 Legrests Attach the legrests by pushing the tube at the upper part of the legrests down into the tubes on the wheelchair You must angle the legrestsout wards 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 Adjustments ANGLE ADJUSTABLE LEGRESTS Tools 5 mm Allen Key Angle adjustable legrests support the legs and reduce pressure The legrests can be used for bandaged legs but not for legs in plaster casts The legrests must always be fitted with calf pads footplates and heel straps It is important to adjust the height and angle of the legrests to obtain a good seating position I Height adjustment Loosen screw A with an Allen key Adjust the legrest into a suitable height and the screw is caught by one of the recesses on the legrest tube Then retighten the screw 2 Angle adjustment Pull the lever B with one hand while support ing the legrest with your other hand When a suitable angle is obtained let go of the lever and the legrest will look into one of seven preset2. 2 120 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 505 0 505 3 22 2 3 140 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 505 6 22 4 3 140 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 505 0 22 l 3 150 1 22 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 505 3 22 2 3 150 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 505 6 22 3 B 150 F253 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 505 0 22 l 180 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 505 3 22 2 1 180 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 505 6 22 3 180 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 505 0 22 l 4 180 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 505 3 22 2 4 180 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 505 6 22 B 4 180 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 505 0 505 3 22 l 200 1 2 1 2 3 4 505 6 Not applicable INVACARE SPIN 24 Rear wheel Not applicable 110 sD TE RM 234 D dm q SI H mm x x OS OS OS OS mm SD40 SD45 SD50 410 0 24 gt 4 100 1 2 3 4 12334 1 2 3 4 410 3 24 5 e 100 123 4 1234 1 2 3 4 410 6 430 0 24 3 100 1 2 3 4 1234 1 2 3 4 430 3 24 gt 4 100 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 430 6 24 5 100 123 4 1234 1 2 3 4 430 0 24 gt 2 2 120 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
3. 100 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 410 6 430 0 22 100 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 430 3 22 2 100 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 430 6 22 3 100 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 455 0 22 4 2 120 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 455 3 22 3 120 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 455 6 22 2 3 120 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 455 0 22 3 140 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 455 3 22 5 B 140 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 455 6 22 3 140 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 455 0 22 3 150 23 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 455 3 22 5 3 150 1 253 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 455 6 480 0 22 3 3 100 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 480 3 22 3 B 100 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 480 6 480 0 22 B 4 120 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 480 3 22 4 4 120 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 480 6 22 5 4 120 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 480 0 22 2 140 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 480 3 22 4 140 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 480 6 22 5 140 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 480 0 2 2 150 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 480 3 22 3 150 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 480 6 505 0 22 l 100 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 505 3 22 3 100 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 505 6 22 4 100 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 505 0 22 l p 120 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 505 3 22 2 2 120 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 505 6 22 4
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5. 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 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 particular care if the kerb is wet or slippery Do not use the escalator when you are in the wheelchair Find out whether there is a lift nearby We advise you to avoid going up down stairs in your wheelchair where possible and to choose an alternative route instead We recommend that you receive help from two assistants to get up and down stairs One assistant goes in front of the chair and hold the frame of the wheelchair whilst the other 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
6. and legrest 3 Folding the chair Alternative If you have a backrest bar first detach the left hand side of the backrest stay by depressing 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 wheelchair 27 Transport of wheelchairs vehicles The Invacare Spin has been tested for safety in collisions according to ISO 7176 19 The Invacare Spin be used for transport in vehicles that have been specially adapted for this purpose The wheelchair must be securely fastened in the vehicle according to the methods described on the following page Remember that the best solu tion is always to move the user from the wheelchair into a normal car seat Test no Date Pulse specification Wheelchair Safety restraint device User safety belt Testdummy Test configuration P602670C 21 06 2006 Manufacturer Model Configuration Forward facing Manufacturer Model Attachment device Configuration Manufacturer Model Hybrid Il
7. 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 crosswise INVACARE SPIN Onto kerb Off a kerb Kerbs alternative method Escalators Stairs INVACARE 5 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
8. is difficult to state the exact length of the service life of our products and the length stated is an estimated average life span based on normal use The life span may be considerably longer if the wheelchair is used to a limited extent and if it is used with care maintained and handled properly The life span may be shorter if the wheelchair is subjected to extreme use Accidents Near accidents Please inform your Invacare sales company phone number is on the back cover of any accidents near accidents that were caused by this wheelchair and that have led to could have led to personal injury The relevant authority in your country must also be notified Testing Invacare Spin has been tested and approved by The Swedish Handicap Institute and TUV in Germany and is CE marked according to the Medical Device Directive Recycling The wheelchair can be divided into the following main components Chassis Plastic parts Upholstery Wheels tyres and tubes Packing Chassis The chassis is produced in aluminium and is fully recyclable Recycling aluminium requires only 2 5 of the energy compared to new produced aluminium Plastic parts The plastic parts in the chairs are produced of plastic of the family Thermoplastic 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 p
9. positions C Do not place anything heavy or let children sit on the legrest It may cause damage to the mechanism The distance between the lowest part of the footrest and the ground must be at least 40 mm FIXED LEGRESTS Tools 5 mm Allen Key Height adjustment Loosen screw A with an Allen key Adjust the legrest into a suitable height and the screw is caught by one of the recesses on the legrest tube Then retighten the screw NOTE Don t touch the upper screw The distance between the lowest part of the footrest and the ground must be at least 40 mm INVACARE SPIN CALF PADS FOOTPLATES Tools 5 mm Allen Key INVACARE 5 I Calf pads The calf pads can be fitted in four different depth positions Swing the pad forwards Unscrew screw B using an Allen key Remove the large nut C on the reverse side and place it in the other attach ment hole Move the calf pad to the new position and secure it into place with the screw The height of the calf pads can easily be adjusted using the handwheel D 2 Depth and angle adjustable footplates Adjust the angle and the depth by loosening the screw A at the footplate attachment with a 5 mm Allen key Adjust the footplate to the correct position and retighten the screw Do not place anything on the footplate when the screw is loose 3 Angle adjustable footplates Adjust the angle by loosening the screw A on the fo
10. rear wheel fixation you can alter the seat height of the wheelchair To alter the height position of the rear wheel fixation use an Allen key and a fixed spanner to remove the screws washers and nuts Choose the new position and fasten the screws again Note that the holes are the reference holes for mounting the fixation correctly horizontally When you have fitted the wheels in the cor rect position it is important that you check Tools 5 mm Allen key thoroughly that the screws and nuts are 10 mm fixed spanner tightened securely This is important for your own safety Always remember to adjust the brakes when the rear wheel position is changed 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 2 Toalter the height position of the rearwheel plate use an Allen key to remove the screws A choose the new position and fasten the screws again Always remember to adjust the brakes when Tools 5 mm Allen Key the rearwheel position is changed 3 To move the rearwheel either backwards or for wards on the rearwheel attachment first remove the screws B adjust to the required position and then fasten the screws The tip risk
11. 1 2 3 4 430 3 24 4 4 120 123 4 1234 12 34 430 6 24 5 4 120 1 2 3 4 12334 1 2 3 4 455 0 455 3 24 3 3 2 120 1 2 3 4 12 34 1 2 3 4 455 6 24 4 3 120 23 4 1234 1 2 3 4 455 0 24 gt 3 gt 140 1234 1234 1234 455 3 24 2 3 140 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 455 6 24 3 3 gt 140 1 2 3 4 1234 1 2 3 4 480 0 480 3 24 120 2848 18052597438 480 6 24 2 120 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 480 0 24 5 E 4 120 123 4 1234 1234 480 3 z 480 6 24 2 e f 120 1 2 3 4 1 2 4 1 2 3 4 480 0 24 4 4 140 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 480 3 24 5 E 4 140 1 2 3 12 34 1 2 3 4 480 6 S 480 0 24 4 gt 150 123 44 1234 1234 480 3 24 5 150 1234 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 480 6 s E 505 0 24 3 100 123 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 505 3 24 4 100 12 34 1234 1 2 3 4 505 6 24 5 100 123 4 1234 1 2 3 4 505 0 24 3 E 2 120 123 4 1234 1234 505 3 24 4 S 2 120 123 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 505 6 24 5 2 120 1 2 3 4 12334 1 2 3 4 505 0 24 2 2 140 123 1234 1 2 3 4 505 3 24 3 E 2 140 123 1234 12334 505 6 505 0 24 3 3 150 123 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 505 3 24 4 3 150 123 1234 1 2 3 4 505 6 24 5 e 3 150 123 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 505 0 24 3 180 1 2 1 2 3 4 505 3 24 4 2 180 1 2 1 2 3 4 505 6 d 505 0 24 3 E 4 180 15253
12. 4 4 140 480 3 24 5 4 140 480 6 480 0 24 4 l 150 480 3 24 5 l 150 480 6 505 0 24 3 l 100 505 3 24 4 l 100 505 6 24 5 l 100 505 0 24 3 2 120 505 3 24 4 2 120 505 6 24 5 2 120 505 0 24 2 2 140 505 3 24 3 2 140 505 6 505 0 24 3 3 150 505 3 24 4 3 150 505 6 24 5 3 150 505 0 24 3 l 180 505 3 24 4 l 180 505 6 505 0 24 3 4 180 505 3 24 4 4 180 505 6 24 5 4 180 505 0 24 2 l 200 505 3 24 3 l 200 505 6 530 0 530 3 24 2 l 140 530 6 24 4 l 140 530 0 24 l 150 530 3 24 2 l 150 530 6 24 3 l 150 530 0 24 2 180 530 3 24 2 2 180 530 6 24 3 2 180 530 0 24 l 3 200 530 3 24 2 3 200 530 6 24 3 3 200 INVACARE 5 26 Accessories AMPUTEE LEGREST l Attach the legrests by pushing the tube at the upper part of the legrests down into the tubes on the wheelchair You must angle the legrests outwards when inserting them Lock the legrests by turning them inwards The legrests are automatically locked so there is no risk of them coming off the wheelchair 2 Loosen screw A to adjust the angle of the pad and its position in depth Loosen screws B to adjust the height When using amputee legrests the balance of the wheelchair changes The risk i
13. C Invacare SpinX User Manual Contents Product descripti nu a 4 3 a s EE s NOH OD DRE 4 Lifting the wheelchair wawas awasqa 4 Intended use tette tee tms 5 Daily performance check 5 Upholstery and frame colours ss 6 Equipment and accessories 6 Technical data attt trente cete att 7 Before first use Delivery ehet K tli tea Reserva bes 8 erbei Ener ase arab 8 Adjustments L gp stSusuq 10 Calf pads Footplates ssiri asasinesis lI 12 Back est teria de IE 13 Armrests mudguards eerte l6 Rear wheels cineri icon 17 Castor wlieels g sinis torret 19 HO 20 le RE 21 Wheelchair heights 22 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 to modify existing models at any time Any use of this publication or parts thereof as well as any reproduction of images must have the written consent
14. CHAIRS IN VEHICLES A We recommend that wheelchair users should transfer to the seat of the vehicle and use the installed restraint system of the vehicle whenever feasible The wheelchairs are tested in a basic configuration The use in other configurations has not been tested See user manual section Test report from dynamic safety restraint test for test configuration Auxiliary wheelchair equipment is either secured to the wheelchair or removed from the wheelchair and secured in the vehicle during transit for example table trays Alterations or substitutions are not to be made to points of the wheelchair or to structural and frame parts without the written consent of Invacare wheelchair anchored pelvic belt must be fitted across the wheelchair occupant in addition to the lap and diagonal restraint 3 point belt Belt restraints are not to be held away from the body by wheelchair components or parts such as armrests postural restraints wheels etc See illustration below The wheelchair must be securely fastened the vehicle with an ISO 10542 2 approved 4 point tie down system according to the methods described in this manual The occupied wheelchair must be tied down in forward facing configuration with the parking brake app lied The wheelchair backrest should be positioned as close to vertical as possible and the seat as close to horisontalt as possible Please observe that e
15. aily performance check Check that the following parts are securely fitted on the wheelchair and operational Wheels Backrest Anti tip device Push handles Footrests Brakes Upholstery and frame colours Upholstery Black Nylon TR33 Black Jemima TRI8 Frame colours Blue Red Black Grey Limegreen and orange as special Equipment and accessories Invacare SpinX has a wide range of accessories and options Backrest Slingtype Tension adjustable Backrest bar Mistral2 cushion Seat Sling seat depth adjustable 5 cm Padded seat Tension and depth adjustable seat Seat cushions Standard 5 cm Legrests 80 amp 90 fixed legrest Angle adjustable legrest Amputee legrest Fixed footplate Angle and depth adjustable footplate One piece footrest Heel straps Calf strap Armrests Flip up armrest Height adjustable armrest Long or short pad Autolocking Castors 100 200 mm pneumatic or solid wide or narrow Rear wheels 22 24 pneumatic or puncture proof Brake User brake Carer operated brake Extended brake arm One arm brake Others Several types of handrims Spoke guard Anti tip devices Reflectors Kit Table Tray Pump Cane holder Tool kit External push handles Pelvic belt Mudguard Sideguard Step tube INVACARE SPIN Technical data 38 40 5 43 45 5 40 45 50 5 cm 48 50 5 cm 32 58 cm Transport weight 7 5 kg Crash test Our wheelchairs comply w
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17. ch other Do not loosen screw B more than 5 turns The corresponding nut will then come loose and fall out of the castor housing BRAKES To apply the brake to the chair move the lever A forwards To release the brake move the lever backwards towards you Take care not to trap your fingers between the brake shaft and tyre Adjusting the brake Check that the tyres are inflated to the correct air pressure indicated on the tyre wall Then using an Allen key loosen the screw and slide the brake to the desired position and tighten The correct distance between the brake shaft B and the tyre is approx 15 mm NB The brake must not be moved further than indi cated in the picture C Tool 5 mm Allen key Incorrect adjustments or use of the brake can reduce the effectiveness of the brake Free play 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 The reason behind is that when the legrests is swinged to the side it will in some positions interfere with the brake lever CARER OPERATED BRAKE I Apply the brakes when moving pull both brake handles upwards squeeze the handles and the brake will be applied 2 2 Lock the brakes pull the brake ha
18. d 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 side plate as they may get trapped Tools 5 mm Allen key 2 Detachable armrest 2 If your chair is equipped with 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 Tools 5 mm Allen key 3 Mudguard Adjust the height of the mudguard by pulling up 3 4 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 Tools 3 mm Allen key 5 mm Allen key 4 To adjust the depth of the mudguard unscrew screws D using an Allen key Remove the nuts E on the reverse side Move the mudguard into the required position and fasten the screws again 16 INVACARE SPIN REAR WHEELS ADJUSTMENT Tools 5 mm Allen Key Q CN Tools 5 mm Allen INVACARE 5 Active rear wheel fixatio
19. e C to desired set of holes The knobs will lock the tube into position Do not use knobs B to fold or unfold the anti tip device 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 between the anti tip wheel and rear wheel should be approx 5 cm 4 Folding To swing the anti tip device under the wheelchair press the cap E downwards and then sideways NOTE A red warning sticker can now be seen To activate the anti tip device just swing it back in place and it will lock into position automatically 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 you do it by hand there is an increased risk that you will trap your fingers between the anti tip housing and the tube Never forget to fold down the anti tip devices A or the wheelchair may tip over 21 WHEELCHAIR HEIGHTS 22 Rear wheel 75 110 SD S SS 4 1234 E P x x os os OS os os mm 5040 5045 SD50 410 0 22 2 2 100 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 410 3 22 3 2
20. en the screws and nuts and tighten When adjusting the height the embossed mark AN C on the backrest tube must NEVER be vis ible above the frame tube Otherwise the back rest may come loose and cause serious injury Make sure that the backrest is safely secured Height adjustment foldable backrest Loosen screws C on the back of the backrest tube with an Allen key It is now possible to lower and raise the back Retighten the screws NOTE Don t touch the lower screws D When you have fitted the backrest in the cor rect position it is important that you check thoroughly that the screws are tightened securely This is important for your own safety TENSION ADJUSTABLE BACKREST Adjustment of backrest height Detatch the left hand side of the back brace by depressing the catch on the inside of the left hand bracket and then rotate the brace downwards Fold the chair slightly by taking hold of the the seat and pulling upwards Then loosen and fold the backcloth forward so that it rests on the seat 2 Slacken the screws A on the rear of the back tube using an Allen key It is now possible to raise or lower the back and then retighten the screws Tool 5 mm Allen key A Adjustment of backrest tension 3 Adjust the shape of the backrest by adjusting the Velcro straps The user should be seated in the chair and the back brace should be in place when adjusting the Velcro straps When adjustment
21. hold removable armrests or legrests In addition assistants should remember to lift correctly using their legs and keeping their backs as straight as possible 33 34 arantee 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 125 kg is not covered The guarantee will only apply if the maintenance instruc tions are followed intenance instructions Your Invacare Spin is easy to keep clean and in good condition Just follow the instructions below Cleaning Wa Tec Wipe metal sections and the upholstery regularly with a damp cloth A mild detergent may be used If necessary the upholstery can be washed at 40 C Ordinary washing powder liquid be used For disinfection use a damp cloth and an alcohol based max 7076 deter gent shing and Disinfection Remove all loose and removable covers and wash these in a washing machine following the washing instructions for each article 2 Spray the wheelchair with detergent for example a car cleaning agent with wax and leave on to work 3 Rinse the wheelchair with a high pressure cleaning or ordinary jet of water depending on how dirty the chair is Do not aim the jet towards bearings and drai
22. 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 When you have fitted the wheels in the cor rect position it is important that you check thoroughly that the nuts and screws are tightened securely This is important for your own safety Tools 5 mm Allen Key 18 INVACARE 5 CAMBER ADJUSTMENT 3a 3b You can mount the rearwheel attachment in two ways One for 0 camber and one to obtain 3 camber 3a 0 camber Mount the rearwheel attachment A on the inside of the frame as shown in picure 3a 3b 3 camber Mount the rearwheel attachment A on the out side of the frame as shown in picure 3b CASTOR WHEELS Tools 5 mm Allen key INVACARE 5 When you have found the seat height and seat angle you are pleased with it is important for the chair s propelling ability to control that the angle between the castor attachment and ground surface is 90 I Adjusting the castor angle Loosen the screws A and B by approximately 2 3 turns Adjust the castor housing to desired angle by turning it to the correct jag Retighten the screws Note It is possible to have negative adjustment of the castor housing 3 and 6 but this is NOT recommended Check that the castor is securely fitted after replacement and that the jags lockes into ea
23. 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 4 Please observe that the backrest bar may not be used for lifting the chair 14 INVACARE SPIN INVACARE 5 BACKREST RECLINE Tools 5 mm Allen key When the Spin is equipped with a foldable backrest the backrest angle can be adjusted in angles from 0 to 12 pic Angle adjustment Loosen the screw a using 5 mm Allen key 2 Remove the screw a and nut b 3 The backrest tube can now be angled forward or backward Place the upper tube c in the desired angle and make sure that one of the angle holes A is visible through the hole in the lower tube d 4 To lock the backrest tube first place the nut b in it s slot on the lower tube then attach the screw a and tighten Make sure that the backrest is still foldable Note that when the backrest is angled back wards it also increases the risk of tipping the chair backwards Adjust the rear wheels to a stable position We recommend the use of anti tip devices A Make sure that the backrest is safely secured ARMRESTS MUDGUARD Adjusting the height of the armrests Flip up armrest l If your chair is equipped with armrests that can be raised or lowered this is achieve
24. ith ISO norm 7176 19 and have been tested in a basic configuration The use in other configurations has not been tested See section Test report from dynamic safety restraint test for test configuration Wheelchair users should however transfer to the vehicle seat and use the vehicle installed restraint system whenever it is feasible For seat widths 48 and 50 5 cm the maximum user weight is 135 kg INVACARE SPIN 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 Assembly 1 Attach the rear wheels by pressing the button in the centre of the hub whilst simultaneously sliding the axle into the rear wheel position attachment of the positioning plate It is very important that you check that the locking pin has actually locked the wheel into position when the centre button has been released Take hold of the wheels and try to detach them This should NOT be possible 2 Unfold the backrest by pulling backrest backward 2 until it clicks into place Make sure that the back rest is securely locked Be careful not to trap your fingers in the backrest links 3 3 Unfold the wheelchair Be careful not to trap your fingers between seat and frame tube INVACARE SPIN INVACARE 5
25. l Weight Chassis Weight Backrest Seat Armrest Legrest Rear wheel Castor Accessories TEST REPORT FROM DYNAMIC SAFETY RESTRAINT TEST Customer Invacare Rea AB ISO 7176 19 ISO 10542 Invacare Rea AB Invacare Unwin Safety Systems WWhAR ATF K R WWR HD ATF K R Unwin Low Profile Rail 4 Pt Restraint Unwin Safety Systems QIR 3H ATF WH 76 kg SW43 SD45 20 2 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 15010542 We have chosen to work with Unwin a well known quality manufacturer of safety restraint devices for wheelchairs Only chairs equipped with transport kit and pelvic belt see picture to the right are approved for transport in vehicles INVACARE SPIN Transport of wheelchair vehicles with passive rear wheel fixation The Invacare with passive rear wheel fixation has been tested for safety in collisions according to ISO 7176 19 The Spin with passive rearwheel fixation can be used for transport in vehicles that have been specially adapted for this purpose The wheelchair must be securely fastened in the vehicle according to the methods described on the following page Remember that the best
26. l 5 140 480 0 22 2 l 150 480 3 2 3 e l 150 480 6 5 5 505 0 22 I l 100 505 3 p 3 e 100 505 6 22 4 l 100 505 0 pp o 2 120 505 3 22 2 I 2 120 505 6 22 4 2 120 505 0 505 3 22 2 E E 3 140 505 6 22 4 S 3 140 505 0 22 3 150 505 3 22 2 3 150 505 6 22 3 E 3 150 505 0 22 l z 180 505 3 22 2 5 180 505 6 22 3 180 505 0 22 4 180 505 3 22 2 4 180 505 6 22 3 5 4 180 505 0 I S 505 3 22 5 l 200 505 6 Not applicable INVACARE SPIN 24 Passive rear wheel fixation Not applicable am 75 110 150 i 4 A 2 4 M 1 Jp 2 a H mm x x Os OS OS os OS mm 410 0 24 4 2 100 410 3 24 5 2 100 410 6 430 0 24 3 l 100 430 3 24 4 l 100 430 6 24 5 l 100 430 0 24 2 4 120 430 3 24 4 4 120 430 6 24 5 4 120 455 0 455 3 24 3 3 120 455 6 24 4 3 120 455 0 24 3 140 455 3 24 2 3 140 455 6 24 3 3 140 480 0 480 3 24 l 120 480 6 24 2 120 480 0 24 4 120 480 3 480 6 24 2 4 120 480 0 24
27. n By changing the position of the rearwheel on the rear wheel attachment you can alter both the seat height and manoeuvrability stability of the wheelchair The further forward the rearwheel is positioned the more manoeuvrable your chair becomes but with reduced stability 1 Toalter the height position of the rearwheel plate use an Allen key to remove the screws A 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 screws B adjust to the required position and then fasten the screws 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 is changed When you have fitted the wheels in the cor A rect position it is important that you check thoroughly that the nuts and screws are tight ened securely The axle housing C must be tightened with a manual and dynamometric wrench calibrated to 40Nm This is important for your own safety 3 To obtain lower seat heights the clamp D can be mounted upside down pic 3 Always make sure that the arrow E and the line F is pointing upwards when mounting the rearwheel attachment A Do not try to loosen nut G l Passive rear wheel fixation By changing the position of the
28. ndle upwards and move the lock catch A upwards Then release the handle 3 3 Release the brakes pull the handle upwards and the lock catch will release automatically Incorrect adjustments or use of the brake can reduce the effectiveness of the brake INVACARE 5 ANTI TIP DEVICES Make sure the anti tip device is securely locked before use For safety reasons we recommend the use of two anti tip devices INVACARE 5 The anti tip device is foldable and adjustable in both height and depth Please pay special attention to the placement of the anti tip device when in use A sticker will warn you if the anti tip device is not activated Mounting a Insert the two shorter screws into the holes in the rear part of the chassis according to picture la Place the two spacers B on the screws Note that the curved surface should be towards the tube Fit the anti tip device on the screws and tighten b Remove the back screw and nut on the rear wheel attachment and discard them Mount the longer screw C through the rear wheel attach ment according to picture b Put the shorter screw A into the hole in the rear part of the chassis Place one spacer B on the shorter screw A Note that the curved surface should be towards the tube Fit the anti tip device and tighten the screws 2 Adjusting height To adjust the height press the two knobs B on each side of the housing and pull the tub
29. ning holes If the wheelchair is washed in a machine the water must not be hotter than 60 degrees 4 Spray the chair with alcohol for disinfection 5 Leave the chair to dry in a drying cabinet Remove parts where water has col lected for example in end tubes ferrules etc If the chair has been washed in a machine blow drying with compressed air is recommended eels and tyres Wheel axles are to be wiped clean and lubricated with a drop of oil Pneumatic tyres have valves similar to those on a car tyre and the tyres can be pumped up using the same type of pump used for cars When inflating tyres there is a risk of explosion if over inflated The recom mended pressure is written on the side of the tyre hnical servicing Onlyoriginal parts or those approved and fulfilling Invacare s specifications may be used All technical servicing is to be carried out by an authorised wheelchair techni cian or by Invacare s service department The wheelchair should be checked by authorised wheelchair technicians or Invacare s service department once a year The address and telephone number are on the back cover of the manual Check all parts of the wheelchair once a week If you discover damage please contact Invacare immediately The address and telephone number are on the back cover of this manual INVACARE SPIN INVACARE 5 Service life We estimate that Invacare Spin has a service life span of five years It
30. nme 505 3 24 4 4 180 123 1 2 3 4 505 6 24 5 o 4 180 Las 505 0 24 2 200 1 2 1 2 3 4 505 3 24 3 200 5 1 2 1 2 3 4 505 6 530 0 E gt gt 5 gt 530 3 24 2 140 123 1234 1 2 3 4 530 6 24 4 E 140 Lo Lal 1222 530 0 24 I 150 123 1234 1 2 3 4 530 3 24 p E 150 Los Jeer Leet 530 6 24 3 150 123 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 530 0 24 2 180 ims nage 530 3 24 2 z 2 180 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 530 6 24 3 2 180 123 1 2 3 4 530 0 24 3 200 1 2 1 2 3 4 530 3 24 p 3 200 1 2 1 2 3 4 530 6 24 3 3 200 1 2 1 2 3 4 INVACARE 5 23 24 22 Passive rear wheel fixation 110 150 2 I 2 2 1 1 H mm x x Os Os Os OS mm 410 0 22 2 Y 100 410 3 22 s 3 g 100 410 6 430 0 22 100 430 3 22 5 2 S 100 430 6 2 3 100 455 0 22 4 2 120 455 3 2 3 120 455 6 22 5 2 3 120 455 0 22 4 3 140 455 3 22 5 3 140 455 6 22 3 140 455 0 po 4 2 3 150 455 3 22 5 3 150 455 6 S 480 0 22 3 e 3 100 480 3 22 5 3 100 480 6 5 i I 5 480 0 22 3 gt 4 120 480 3 22 4 2 4 120 480 6 22 5 4 120 480 0 22 2 S l t 140 480 3 22 4 l z 140 480 6 22 5
31. of Invacare Rea AB Accessories Amputee 26 External push handles sss 26 qu 26 Transport Re EE 27 Transport of wheelchairs in vehicles 28 To ODS GV Gi sm Eed Seege 30 5 2 trarre 31 Safety instructions propelling techniques 32 Service WEIT LE 34 Maintenance eee seine caeci u n SS 34 MT 35 INVACARE 5 INVACARE 5 Product description Invacare Qn Q Invacare SpinX is a wheelchair with many adjustment options and accessories To ensure that you benefit as much as possible from your Invacare 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 in everyday life The Invacare Spin frame legrests and hand rims are manufactured from high quality aluminium Vulnerable parts the telescopic backrest tubes and the inner part of the legrest tubes are made from steel The seat cushion is made of Jemima and the backrests are in Jemima or nylon The padded seat is made of nylon This manual includes a description of the parts of the chair simple adjustment options how to use the Invacare Spin safely and how to transport it The manual must be read thoroughly before the chair i
32. or out of the chair because of the risk of tipping Changing the seat angle always gives an increased risk of tipping over handrims may become hot due to friction and this may cause injury to your hands Useextensively 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 C 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 foot rests Ensure that the backrest and push handles are securely in place Also read the chapter Safety instructions Propel ling techniques INVACARE 5 INVACARE 5 Intended use Invacare Spin is a manual wheelchair aimed for those who use the wheelchair during a longer period of time several hours in a row Invacare is designed for the user who can manoeuvre the wheelchair them selves and a
33. otrest tube with a 5 mm Allen key Adjust the footplate to the correct position and retight en the screw Do not place anything on the footplate when the screw is loose 4 Footrest one piece Adjust the angle and the depth by loosening the two screws A at the footplate attachment with a 5 mm Allen key Adjust the footplate to the correct position and retighten the screws Do not place anything on the footplate when the screws are loose The footrest can be flipped up Lift the left side of the footrest upwards Be careful not to trap your fingers between A the footrest and the reciever when folding it down SEAT I Adjusting the seat depth Fold the seat slightly Lift up the rear part Pull into required depth 2 Adjustment of shape tension adjustable seat Pull back the seat s upper section so that the adjustable Velcro straps are visible Use these straps to adjust the shape of the seat Always have a cushion on the seat when testing its adjusted shape INVACARE 5 Tools 5 mm Allen key 10 mm spanner Tools 5 mm Allen key INVACARE 5 A Ki BACKREST Height adjustment fixed backrest 1 Use a pair of scissors and remove the plastic ties A at the bottom of the backcloth Then fold the chair slightly by lifting the seat upwards 2 Remove screws B on the back of the backrest tube with an Allen key It is now possible to lower and raise the back Fast
34. oving 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 When transfering from the wheelchair do not place your fingers between frame tube and seat tube Propel the wheelchair as near as possible When stretching and bend ing do always have full contact between the backrest and the back otherwise the wheelchair may tip over Stretching behind the back is not recommended Many experienced users 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 Propel the wheelchair forwards using short quick strokes applied to the hand rims in order to maintain speed and steering control Generally help is needed in the case of steep slopes If you have to stop slope it is particularly important to ensure that you do not make any sudden or unexpected backward movements when you start moving the wheelchair forwards again As the wheelchair is already leaning backwards such a movement can cause the wheelchair to tip backwards N Be careful not to trap your fingers between brakepin and tyre Propelling down a slope We recommend that you get the help of one or more assistants when going
35. roduced of polyester nylon or PVC The efficient way to recycle the parts is to burn them in approved facilities Wheels tyres and tubes The hand rim rim spokes and hub are made of steel stainless steel or aluminium and can be recycled according to above Tyres and tubes are made of rubber and can be recycled according to above Packing All Invacare Rea AB packing material is developed to fit the products in an optimal way to reduce unnecessary waste in material All boxes are recyclable Contact your local recycling agent to get correct information how to handle the above mentioned materials Surface treatment Lacquered surfaces are lacquered with polyester Some steel parts are zinc plated Not lacquered aluminium parts are anodised Visible wooden parts are lacquered 35 Manufacturer Invacare Rea AB Vaxjovagen 303 5 343 71 DIO SWEDEN Sales companies Belgium amp Luxemburg Invacare nv Autobaan 22 8210 Loppem Tel 32 0 50 83 10 10 Fax 32 0 50 83 10 belgium invacare com Danmark Invacare A S Sdr Ringvej 37 DK 2605 Brendby Tel 45 0 36 90 00 00 Fax 45 0 36 90 00 01 denmark invacare com Deutschland Invacare Aquatec GmbH AlemannenstraBe 10 D 88316 Isny Tel 49 0 75 62 7 00 0 Fax 49 0 75 62 7 00 66 info invacare aquatec com Ulrich Alber GmbH Vor dem Weissen Stein 21 D 72461 Albstadt Tailfingen Tel 49 0 7432 2006 0 Fax 49 0 7432 2006 299 info ulrich
36. s reduced by moving the drive wheels backwards See the chapter on drive wheel attachment for more information Tool 4 mm Allen key EXTERNAL PUSH HANDLES Adjusting the height of the push handles To raise or lower the height of the push han dles turn the knob and raise the handles to the required height Tighten when the correct posi tion 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 is securely locked before use PELVIC BELT The pelvic belt is mounted on the brackets placed at the rear of chassis Pic 1 INVACARE SPIN Transport Alt Alt 2 INVACARE 5 When you are transporting the Invacare you can easily remove certain parts to make the chair smaller and lighter 1 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 2a Remove the fixed legrests by pressing the level B whilst turning the footrests outwards or inwards and pull them straight up 2b Remove the adjustable 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
37. s used Also included in this manual is a description of how the most common accessories are fitted and slightly more advanced settings As the Invacare has many different components and accessories the appearance of the accessories you have for your chair may differ from those shown Parts of the wheelchair 6 Rear wheel Frame chassis 7 Handrims Cross members 8 Brakes Backrest 9 Castors Push handles MM 10 Anti tip device Seat Armrests 12 Sideguards 13 Legrests 14 Footplate This symbol means warning On this page a number of points affecting your personal safety are shown Please Read it carefully Invacare is only responsible for product changes carried out by per sonnel who we authorise We reserve the right to make any changes to equipment and specifications without prior notice Failure to comply with instructions given may result in personal injury and or product damage Check each of the following before using the wheelchair that all parts are attached securely to the frame that all wheels and knobs are properly tightened that all brakes and anti tip devices function correctly Never lift the wheelchair by the detachable armrests footrests backrest stay or by the adjustable push handles Always apply the brake before getting into or out of the chair Never stand on the footplates when getting into
38. s well for the user that requires assist ance Invacare Spin have abilities and accessories that make it possible to adjust the sitting posture so it becomes comfortable and possible to keep for several hours Invacare Spin have many adjustment possibilities With the right adjustments carried out by a professional the wheelchair can be set up more specific to the user and assistants requirements The possible adjustments are described in the Owners Manual that is delivered together with the wheelchair Depending on the size of the castors 100 200 mm could Invacare Spin be used both indoor and outdoor We recommend the larger wheels when the wheelchair is used on un even ground Note that Invacare Spin may tip over backwards when being wheeled uphill especially when the incline is more than 8 or if the rearwheels are mounted more forward on the rearwheel attach ment The effect of having the rear wheel fitted in the most forward position is that the chair will be easier to manoeuver there is a however an increased risk of tipping backwards therefore the use of anti tippers are recommended in this case Use the Anti tip devises when there is a risk of that the chair will tip over and to achieve a higher stability Invacare Spin is designed to have a seat cushion on the seat The seat cushion improves the body posture by the user and makes it possible to sit comfortable for a longer period of time in the wheelchair D
39. solution is always to move the user from the wheelchair into a normal car seat TEST REPORT FROM DYNAMIC SAFETY RESTRAINT TEST Test no P604734A Date 23 11 2006 Pulse specification Wheelchair Manufacturer Model Configuration Manufacturer Model Safety restraint device Attachment device Configuration Manufacturer Model User safety belt Testdummy Hybrid Ill Weight Chassis Weight Backrest Seat Armrest Legrest Rear wheel Castor Accessories Test configuration ISO 7176 19 ISO 10542 Customer Invacare Rea Invacare Rea AB Invacare Spin with passive rearwheel fixation Forward facing Unwin Safety Systems WWRIATE 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 15010542 We have chosen to work with Unwin a well known quality manufacturer of safety restraint devices for wheelchairs Only chairs equipped with transport kit AN and pelvic belt see picture to the right are approved for transport in vehicles INVACARE 5 29 30 OBSERVE BEFORE TRANSPORTING WHEEL
40. ven if these products and recommendations are provided in order to increase security and safety injury to vehicle occupants still might occur in the event of a collision or other accidents and no guarantee is given in this respect Correct placement of belt Incorrect placement of belt INVACARE SPIN INVACARE 5 RESTRAINT METHODS A Front restraints with straps l 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 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 Fasten the 3 point safety belt around the user 3l 32 Safety instructions propelling techniques 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 M
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