User Manual - Invacare Rea
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1. 5 mm Allen key PUSH HANDLES Adjusting the push handles If your wheelchair has push handles that be raised and lowered you can easily change the height by loosening the knob setting it to the desired height and tightening the knob 2 When the hole A is visible at the top edge of the attachment the handle will be in the correct lock position AMPUTEE LEG REST Attach the leg rests by pushing the pin at the upper part of the leg rests down into the tubes on the wheelchair You must angle the leg rests outwards when you insert them By twisting the leg rests this way they will lock and there will be no risk of them coming off the wheelchair 2 Loosen the screw A on the cushion s mounting to adjust the cushion s angle and depth Loosen the screws B to adjust the height When using the amputee leg rest the balance A of the wheelchair changes The risk is minimised by moving the drive wheels backwards in the drive wheel attachment and by using the passive or double amputee drive wheel attachments See chapter on Drive wheel settings 27 HEAD REST Use the hand knob A to adjust the height of and NE B remove the head rest tube is equipped with ZA 1 memory ring Loosen the screw adjust and tighten 2 Adjust the angle and depth with two screws C and the handle D Loosen and adjust K lt 3 A2. FOOT PLATES CALF PADS Tool 5 mm Allen key Angle adjustable foot rests Adjust the angle and depth of the foot rest by loosening the screw A with a 5 mm Allen key You can then easily adjust the foot plate to the correct position Do not place anything on the foot plate when the screw is loose Calf pads The calf pads can be fitted in two different depth positions Swing the pad forwards Loosen the screw B with an Allen key Move the large nut C from the reverse side and place it in the other attachment hole Move the calf pad to the new position and secure it in place with the screw The height of the calf pads can easily be adjusted using the hand wheel D Footrest one piece Adjust the angle and depth by loosening the two screws A by the foot rest fastener with a 5 mm Allen key Adjust the foot rest to the correct position and tighten the screws Do not put anything on the foot rest when the screws are loose The foot rest can be folded up Lift the left side of the foot rest upwards Be careful not to trap your fingers between the foot rest and the support when you fold it down 1 Adjusting the seat depth Fold the chair slightly by lifting the seat upwards The front part of the seat is attached with Velcro straps from the back part of the seat Pull up the Velcro strap and adjust by pulling the side of the seat forwards or backwards in the rails
3. Yes User Manual English Confidence in posture solutions Invacare Rea 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 our products Invacare Rea AB reserves the right to modify existing models without prior notice Any use of this publication or parts thereof as well as any reproduction of images must have the written consent of Invacare Rea AB Contents 1 General 4 1 1 Introduction 4 1 2 Symbols 4 1 3 Guarantee 4 1 4 Guarantee limitations 4 1 5 Copyright 4 1 6 Customer services 4 1 7 Accidents incidents 4 1 8 Testing 4 1 9 Intended use rea spirea ng 4 2 Safety 5 2 1 Lifting the wheelchair 5 2 2 Daily performance check 5 2 3 Specific risks 5 3 Technical data 6 3 1 Dimensions and weight 6 3 2 Upholstery and frame colours 7 3 3 Equipment and options 7 3 4 Seat height tables 8 3 5 Serial number label 10 4 Starting to use the wheelchair lI 4 1 Delivery check N 4 2 Wheelchair overview Assembly 12 Settings 14 Fixed leg rests 14 Angle adjustable leg rests 14 Foot plates calf pads 15 Seat 16 Back rest 16 Brakes 18 Arm rests 19 Drive wheel settings 20 Castor wheel adjustments 24 5 Accessories 25 Push handles 27 Amputee leg rest 27 Head rest 28 Neck rest 29 One arm drive 29 Pelvic belt 30 6 Transport of wheelchairs and users in vehicles 31 Restraint methods 33 How to
4. 3 2 and 1 to move off the kerb This method is generally 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 steps backwards onto the pavement and pulls the wheel chair up onto the pavement It is important for the assistant to use their 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 escalators with a wheelchair Find out if there is a lift nearby We advise you to avoid going up down stairs in your wheelchair where possible and instead choose an alternative route We recommend that you receive help from two assistants to get up and down stairs One assistant goes in front and holds the wheelchair s frame and the other goes behind and holds the push handles Fold the anti tip devices upwards Balance the wheelchair on the drive wheels until the balance point is found Then roll the chair step by step down the stairs by letting the wheelchair roll over the edge of each step It is important that assistants remember not to hold detachable arm rests or leg rests Assistants much also remember to lift correctly using their legs and keeping their back as straight as possible Maintenance Care instructions Overview Cleaning Check the wheelchair once a week If you discover any d
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6. brackets Note that the brake unit has two different points of attachment one upper C and one lower D 3 Place the brake unit in its new position Make sure that the wire attachment F points upwards Tighten properly 23 CASTOR WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS 90 Wi c OT ANg Tool 5 mm Allen key 2 24 When you have found the seat height and seat angle you are happy with it is important for the chair s propelling ability to check that the angle between the castor attachment and the ground is 90 2 Adjusting the angle Loosen the screws A approx two turns Adjust the castor housing to the correct angle by turning it On the inside of the castor housing there are grooves that make it possible to adjust to 0 3 or 6 angles When the castor housing is parallel to the tube the angle is 0 Do not forget to tighten the screws when you have reached the desired angle Check that the castor housing is fastened properly after the adjustment 3 Adjusting the height Loosen the lower of the two screws A comple tely Loosen the upper screw approx two turns Move the castor housing upwards Re tighten the lower screw although not comple tely Adjust the angle according to step 2 above Tighten both screws Check that the castor housing is fastened A properly after the adjustment Accessories Tool 5 mm Alle
7. lift it straight up 2a Release the foot rests by moving the lever B forward or towards the sides while angling the rests outwards You can then easily lift off the foot rests Be careful not to trap your fingers between the frame and the foot rest 2b Loosen the leg rests by pressing in the lever C and turning the leg rests outwards You can then easily lift off the leg rests Be careful not to trap your fingers between the frame and the leg rest 3 Press the seat into a U shape Take hold of both sides of the seat frame and fully collapse the wheelchair If you have a back rest bar remove it first by pressing in the catch on the inside of the left bracket and then folding the bar down 4 Remove the drive wheels by pressing the button in the centre of the wheel while pulling the wheel away from the wheelchair Finally fold the anti tip devices upwards Safety instructions propelling techniques We recommend that you get your wheelchair tested by a qualified person who will make the adjustments you desire and also takes your build and needs into account We also hope that you have received help with how best to use the chair Start by carefully practising until you are familiar with the wheelchair s possibilities and limitations Moving to and from the wheelchair Stretching and bending 4 8 TC Propelling down a slope Propel the wheelchair as close as possible to the seat you want
8. on the side tubes Check that the adjustment is even on both sides When you have finished fold the chair right out again and then attach the Velcro strap in the back part of the seat 2 Adjusting the shape Pull back the seat s upper section so that the adjus table Velcro straps are visible Use these straps to adjust the seat Always have a cushion on the seat when testing if the shape is correct The depth of this seat can also be adjusted in the same way as the fixed seat BACK REST Tool 5 mm Allen key Adjusting the back rest height Cut off both plastic ties A at the bottom of the back upholstery with a pair of scissors Then fold the chair slightly by lifting the seat upwards Or loosen and fold the back upholstery forwards 2 Loosen the screws B on the reverse side of the back tubes with an Allen key Now it is possible to raise and lower the back Tighten the screws again When the adjustment is complete secure with new plastic ties on the back of the back upholstery if you have a fixed back upholstery Tighten them properly 3 Adjustable back The shape of the back can be adjusted with Velcro straps The user must sit in the chair when the back is being adjusted The shape can be adjusted to satisfy the existing support and comfort needs by using the Velcro straps The straps in the lumbar region can for example be tigh
9. rials Surface treatment Lacquered surfaces are lacquered with polyester Some steel parts are zinc plated Un lacquered aluminium parts are anodised Visible wooden parts are lacquered 39 Manufacturer Invacare Rea AB Vaxjovagen 303 S 343 71 DIO 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 II belgium invacare com 1 www invacare be Danmark Invacare A S Sdr Ringvej 37 DK 2605 Br ndby Tel 45 0 36 90 00 00 Fax 45 0 36 90 00 01 denmark invacare com www 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 www invacare aquatec 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 ulrich alber de European Distributor Organisation Invacare KleiststraBe 49 D 32457 Porta Westfalica Tel 49 0 57 31 754 540 Fax 49 0 57 31 754 541 edo invacare com 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 2 47 62 64 66 Fax 33 0 2 47 42 12 24 contactfr invacare com www invacare fr Ireland
10. 3 5 140 5 5 32 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 150 6 46 3 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 140 5 5 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 150 6 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 200 8 48 5 3h 2 140 5 5 3 150 6 3 3 200 8 22 DRIVE WHEEL ACTIVE DRIVE WHEEL ATTACHMENT SA 2 8 L SH cm SH cm SA 5040 SD45 SD50 SD40 5045 5050 mm 38 5 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 2 120 5 41 39 4 4 5 4 4 4 120 5 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 7 150 6 43 5 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 s 5 140 5 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 150 6 46 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 140 5 5 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 150 6 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 200 8 48 5 3 2 2 140 5 5 3 150 6 3 3 200 8 24 DRIVE WHEEL STANDARD DRIVE WHEEL ATTACHMENT SA SH cm SH cm SA 4 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 7 150 67 43 5 3 4 4 5 4 4 4 5 140 5 5 4 4 4 5 150 6 46 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 140 5 5 de 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 150 6 39 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 200 8 48 5 3 2 2 3 2 2 2 140 5 5 3 amp 2 2 2 150 6 SEES 2 2 2 3 200 8 5 3 l 200 8 24 DRIVE WHEEL ACTIVE DRIVE WHEEL ATTACHMENT SA 8 5 A cm SH cm SA 5040 5045 SD50 5040 5045 5050 mm
11. 41 5 5 5 5 5 5 7 150 6 43 5 3 4 5 5 4 4 4 5 140 5 5 co 4 4 4 5 150 6 46 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 140 5 5 39 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 150 6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 200 8 48 5 2 2 2 140 5 5 39 2 2 2 2 2 2 150 6 2 2 2 3 200 8 51 39 l 200 8 16 STANDARD DRIVE WHEEL ATTACHMENT 140 5 5 150 6 200 8 200 8 l 47 je v l Serial number 2 Model Position 3 Manufacturing date The serial number 4 Max user weight label is placed here 4 Starting to use the wheelchair 4 1 DELIVERY CHECK Check that all parts 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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Backrest upholstery Arm rest Seat Leg rest Foot plate Castor wheel Castor housing User brake 9 Hand rim 10 Drive wheel axle 11 Drive wheel attachment 12 Drive wheel 13 Backrest 4 ASSEMBLY Attach the drive wheels by pressing the button in the centre of the wheel while you slide the axle into the drive wheel plate At this stage it
12. amage please contact Invacare immediately You will find the address and telephone number on the back cover of this manual Wipe metal sections and the upholstery regularly with a damp cloth A mild detergent soap can also be used If necessary the upholstery can be washed at 40 C An ordinary washing detergent can be used Cleaning and disinfection Remove all loose and detachable covers and wash these washing machine following the washing instructions for each item Spray the wheelchair with detergent e g car cleaning agent with wax and let it set Rinse the wheelchair with a high pressure spray or ordinary water spray depending on how dirty the chair is Do not spray on bearings and draining holes If you wash the wheelchair in a washing machine the temperature must not exceed 60 C Spray the chair with alcohol to disinfect it Let the chair dry in a drying room Remove parts where water has gathered e g end parts ferrules etc If the chair has been washed in a machine we recommend that you also blow dry it with compressed air Wheels and tyres Wheel axels are to be wiped clean and greased 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 recommended air pressure for drive wheels is Standard tyres 3 5 bar 50 psi Low profile tyres 6 5 bar 9U psi The recommended air pressure for castor wh
13. and reduce pressure The leg rests can be used for bandaged legs but not for legs in plaster casts The leg rests must always be fitted with calf pads foot rests and heel straps It is important to adjust the height and angle to get the best seating position possible Adjusting the leg rest height Adjust the leg rest s height by loosening screw A with an Allen key Adjust the leg support to a suitable height and the screw catches in one of the recesses on the leg rest tube Then retighten the screw Tool 5 mm Allen key 2 Leg rest angle Pull lever B with one hand while supporting the leg rest with your other hand When a suitable angle is obtained let go of the lever and the leg rest will lock into one of seven preset positions Do not put any heavy objects or let children sit A on the leg rest It can damage the mechanism The distance between the lowest part of the foot plate and the ground must be at least 40 mm FIXED LEG RESTS Adjusting the foot rest height Adjust the foot rest s height by loosening screw A with an Allen key As you adjust you will hear clicks One click is equivalent to one height level Adjust the foot support to a suitable height and the screw catches in one of the recesses on the leg rest tube Then retighten the screw NB Do not touch the upper screw C The distance between the lowest part of the foot plate and the ground must be at least 40 mm
14. c Never use your block 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 imme diately throwing you 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 the 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 diagonally 35 36 Onto a kerb Off a kerb Kerbs Alternative method Escalators This method assumes 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 devices upwards Ensure that the user s feet rest securely on the foot rests and cannot slide off before you lean the wheelchair backwards and push it forwards against the kerb Illustration 2 Lower the front part of the wheelchair onto the pavement and stand as close to the wheelchair as possible before you lift up the whole wheelchair Illustration 3 Lean forward and lift roll the wheelchair over the kerb Illustration 4 Lower the wheelchair onto the pavement so that the weight is divided across all four wheels Ensure that the wheelchair does not roll back wards Follow the procedure above but in reverse order steps 4
15. ck and screw the screws tight again Be careful when you remove the telescopic drive shaft Point it away from your body when you release the powerful steel spring found inside NB The drive shaft C is an important part of the wheelchair Without this part the user would be unable to move the wheelchair Be careful not to get your fingers trapped bet ween the drive wheel s spokes and the outer hand rim s three brackets D 29 30 PELVIC BELT The pelvic belt is used to avoid the risk of sliding out of the chair and to maintain a good posture Check that the user is sitting right back in the wheel chair and that the back is as upright and symmetrical as possible not slanted to one side or tipped back wards Position the belt so that the hips can be seen above the belt Adjust the length with the plastic buckles so that there is just room for one hand between the body and the belt We recommend placing the lock in a central position i e adjusting the length on both sides These adjustments should be checked and possibly changed every time the belt is used Fasten the belt on the frame with a screw and nut as in the illustration If the belt has come loose at the metallic clasp it should be threaded according to the pictures a c Make sure that the belt cannot slide Thread the belt through the two plastic buckles as shown in the picture It is important that both buckles are used Ther
16. disassemble your wheelchair ahead of transport as luggage 34 7 Safety instructions propelling techniques 35 8 Maintenance 37 General INTRODUCTION This model has been designed to offer you all the features and functions you might need After thorough inspections of the entire manufacturing process we have only selected quality compo nents for your wheelchair This user manual describes what your wheelchair can do as well as the maintenance work and ad justments you and your carer can carry out However technical knowledge is required for making repairs except for the inner tubes and certain adjustments This must therefore be done by your supplier The Rea Spirea4 NG is designed for both indoor and outdoor use and to help people who are unable to walk long distances Even though your Invacare wheelchair has been designed to work for a long time without problems it is inevitable that wear and tear as well as daily use will eventually lead to the product becoming unusable Invacare estimates that this product s average lifetime is five years provided that the product is maintained correctly according to the manufacturer s recommendations 1 2 SYMBOLS This symbol means warning and is used in the manual to point out information which is very important in order to avoid personal injury or damaging the product 1 3 GUARANTEE We provide a two year guarantee for the Rea NG from the deliver
17. djust the sides by loosening the screw Adjust and tighten the screw again 4 To change the angle of the wings loosen the screw Tool 5 Allen ki Adjust and tighten Tool 5mm Allen key 28 5 Use the hand knob to adjust the height of and remove the neck rest The tube is equipped with a memory ring Loosen the screw B adjust and tighten 2 Adjust the angle and depth with two screws C and the handle D Loosen and adjust ONE ARM DRIVE Tool 4 mm Allen key 10 mm socket spanner The one arm drive enables you to move the wheel chair with one hand Two hand rims are installed on the same wheel The drive wheel can be fitted on the right or left side la Remove the drive wheel Remove the drive wheel by pulling the button A and pulling the wheel off the wheelchair Ib Fitting the drive wheel When you put the wheel back pull the button A upwards and secure the drive wheel to the hub It is very important that you check that the lock catch has actually locked the wheel when you let go of the button Test this by trying to pull the wheel off This should NOT be possible The hand rims can either be placed flush to each other internal position or with the inner smaller hand rim sticking out external position 2 Changing the hand rim s position Loosen the three screws B take off the hand rim and turn it over Put the hand rim ba
18. e is a danger the belt might slip if the belt is threaded through only one Belts which are CE marked for the purpose A of using on wheelchairs can be mounted on the chair with preserved CE marking The belt should be fitted by the responsible prescriber and be mounted by an experienced technician However when transporting the wheelchair in a vehicle Invacares original pelvic belt must be used as a complement to the safety belt in the vehicle See also chapter 7 Transport of wheelchairs and users in vehicles Transport of wheelchairs and users vehicles Our wheelchairs are designed to offer the user as much comfort and safety as possible when using them in many different situations in their daily life This means that compromises must be made for the product to be usable When transporting by car it is always safest to sit in the car s normal seats and use the car s ordinary seatbelts which are only designed for car transport You should sit in the car s normal seats and use the car s seatbelt if possible If for some reason it is completely impossible to travel in some other way you may be transported in the wheelchair provided that the requirements and regulations below are followed Although Invacare Rea s products and regulations below are designed to increase safety when being transported in vehicles passengers can still be injured if there is a crash or other near accident Invacare cannot make any guarantees as to wha
19. ed assymetrical B with a wider and a narrower upper and lower part This gives the opportunity to camber the drive wheels 0 or 2 depending on how the drive wheel attachments are fastened to the frame When the drive wheel attachments are mounted for wards or backwards see previous page it is the outer lower part C of the attachments that decides the camber of the rearwheels The picture illustrates drive wheel attachments that give 0 camber If the wider part of the attachment had been placed downwards the camber would have been 2 instead The drive wheel attachments for active and double amputee positionings have a marking D to facilitate camber settings When the marking is placed on the upper out side of the attachment the camber is 0 For 2 camber the attachment should be mounted with the marking on the lower part of the attachment 21 22 DRIVE WHEEL SETTINGS CARER OPERATED BRAKE Tool 5 mm Allen key Remove the drive wheel by pressing the button A on the wheel hub and pulling the drive wheel right out Loosen the nut B Remove the brake unit from the drive wheel attachment 2 See the illustration 2 for the how the brake unit should be placed on the different drive wheel
20. eels is 200 mm 8 4 0 bar 150 mm 6 2 5 bar When inflating the tyres there is a risk of explosion if they are inflated too much Technical service Only original parts or those approved and fulfilling Invacare s specifications may be used All technical service must be carried out by an authorised wheelchair technician or by Invacare s service department You will find the address and telephone number on the back cover of this manual Service life We estimate that the Rea Spireat NG r has a service life of five years It is difficult to state the exact length of the service life of our products The length stated is an estimated average service life based on normal use The service life 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 service life may also be shorter if the wheelchair is subjected to extreme use Near accidents Please inform your Invacare office immediately of any accidents or near accidents caused by this wheel chair and which could have led to or has led to personal injury The relevant authority in your country must also be notified 37 38 Claims Phone customer services see back cover if you wish to make a claim and state the reason for the claim and order a replacement item You will be given a claim number which the return delivery must be clearly marked with When you receive the replacement return the broken i
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22. he lock catch will release automatically Incorrect adjustments or use of the brake can reduce the braking effect Tool 5 mm Allen key Tool 5 mm Allen key ARM RESTS Adjusting the arm rest height 1 Detachable arm rests If your wheelchair is equipped with arm rests that can be raised or lowered you easily adjust the height by pulling up the arm rest and loosening the screw A under the arm rest Move the screw up or down to the desired position and retighten the screw Lower the arm rest again Be careful not to trap your fingers between the side support plate and the frame when you adjust the height 2 Adjust the height of the arm rests by turning the knob or loosening the screw B setting the desi red height and then re tightening the knob or the screw Be careful not to trap your fingers between the AN arm rest pad and the side support plate when you adjust the arm rest height 20 DRIVE WHEEL SETTINGS Adjustable attachment for drive wheels With the attachment you can set five height posi tions and three lengthwise positions A Standard standard design B Passive set backwards for better stability C Active D Position for double amputees for increased stability and in order to prevent the amputee from tipping backwards Adjustments to the wheels position and or fork angle must be carried out under the supervision of an expert who has made a complete risk asses
23. is important that you check that A the locking pin has actually locked the wheels into position Take hold of the wheels and try to detach them This should NOT be possible 2 Unfold the wheelchair by taking the seat s edges and pressing these outwards downwards Be careful not to trap your fingers between AN the seat and frame tube If you have a back rest bar fold it up into posi tion 3 Lower the detachable arm rests in their brackets on the frame A Do not put your fingers on the seat frame 4a Foot rests Attach the foot rests by pushing the pin at the upper part of the foot rest down into the wheelchair s frame tube The foot rests must be angled outwards when they are inserted Lock the foot rests by turning them inwards The foot rests are automatically locked so that there is no risk of them coming off the wheelchair Be careful not to trap your fingers between A the frame and foot rest 4 4b Leg rests angle adjustable Attach the leg rests by pushing the pin at the upper part of the leg rest down into the wheelchair s frame tube The leg rests must be angled outwards when they are inserted Lock the leg rests by turning them inwards The leg rests are automatically locked so that there is no risk of them coming off the wheelchair Be careful not to trap your fingers between the frame and leg rest SETTINGS ANGLE ADJUSTABLE LEG RESTS l Angle adjustable leg rests support the legs
24. mm 16 kg max 135 kg 3 2 UPHOLSTERY AND FRAME COLOURS Upholstery Black Jemima TRI8 Frame colour Slate grey 3 3 EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS The Rea NG has wide range of accessories and options Back Back with adjustable angle Fixed back Fixed back upholstery Removable back upholstery with cover Seat Sling seat depth adjustable 50 mm Sling seat depth 5 cm and tension adjustable Seat cushion 50 mm Leg rests 80 leg rests Angle adjustable leg rests Plaster leg rest Amputee leg rest Fixed foot plate Whole foot plate Angle and depth adjustable foot plate Heel strap Calf strap Arm rests Side guards Height adjustable arm rests long or short pad Hemiplegic arm rest Comfort arm rest long or short pad Castor wheels 125 200 mm pneumatic or solid wide or narrow Drive wheels 20 22 24 pneumatic solid or puncture proof Camber 0 or 2 Brake User brake Carer operated brake One arm brake Extended brake arm Others Several types of hand rim Spoke guards Anti tippers Reflectors kit Table tray Pump Cane holder Tool kit External push handles Safety belt Back rest bar Neck rest Head rest 3 4 SEAT HEIGHT TABLES 20 DRIVE WHEEL STANDARD DRIVE WHEEL ATTACHMENT 22 DRIVE WHEEL STANDARD DRIVE WHEEL ATTACHMENT 38 5 3 5 5 5 5 120 5 4l 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 120 5 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 7 150 6 43 5 3 3 3 4 3 3
25. n key N Always use two anti tip devices Anti tip device swing away The anti tip device is foldable and both its height and depth can be adjusted Please pay particular attention to how the anti tip device is positioned when it is used There will be a warning sticker if the anti tip device has not been activated Assembly Insert the two screws A into the holes of the castor wheel attachment and fit them into the holes of the anti tip device The height of the anti tip device is adjusted according to the holes that are used Screw tightly 2 Adjusting the height To adjust the height press on the two buttons B on each side of the housing and pull the tube C to the desired position hole The buttons will lock the tube in the correct place Do not use the buttons B to fold up the anti tip device 3 Adjusting the depth The depth is adjusted by pressing the button D and pulling the tube to the desired depth The button will lock the tube in the correct place The distance between the anti tip device and A the ground as well as the distance between the anti tip device and the drive wheel should 5 cm 4 Swing mechanism To turn the anti tip device under the wheelchair press down the hub E and pull it to one side NB A red sticker warns of a tipping risk To activate the anti tip device turn it back into place again It will automatically lock into the right position NB When the an
26. or has led to personal injury The relevant authority must also be notified 1 8 TESTING The Rea Spirea4 NG has been tested and approved by TUV in Germany and is CE marked in accordance with the Medical Devices Directive 1 9 INTENDED USE REA SPIREA NG The Rea Spirea NG is a manual wheelchair for those who actively use their wheelchair for long periods of time several hours in a row for shorter periods of time or for transportation purposes The Rea Spirea NG is intended for users who are able to propel the wheelchair by themselves but also for those who need someone to push the wheelchair The Rea Spirea NG has features and accessories which allows the user to sit comfortably for several hours a day Depending on the castor size 125 200 mm the Rea NG can be used both indoors and outdoors We recommend the larger castor wheels if you often use the chair on uneven surfaces Note that the Rea Spirea NG can tip when used on a slope especially if the slope is 8 or more Use the anti tip devices and common sense The Rea Spirea NG is designed to be used in combina tion with a seat cushion placed on the seat Without a seat cushion there is a risk of pressure sores The Rea NG should always be equipped with leg rests if it is not propelled with the feet and has a low seat height 2 Safety 2 1 LIFTING THE WHEELCHAIR Always lift the wheelchair at the points shown in the diagram Ne
27. ound the user s pelvis so that the angle of the pelvic belt is between 30 and 75 from the horizontal level The higher the angle the better although never higher than 75 7 The safety belt should not be separated from the user s body by parts of the wheelchair such as arm rests wheels etc 8 The neck rest must be attached to the wheelchair and set at a high level RESTRAINT METHODS A Front restraints with straps 2 3 M D Connect the front straps around the front part of the chair s frame Release the wheelchair s brakes and tighten the front straps by pulling the chair backwards Brake the chair Fastening at the back Attach the snap hooks in the transport bracket by the back rest attachment Tighten the straps Fastening the pelvic belt and safety belt Check that the pelvic belt is securely fastened Fasten the car s safety belt over the user Note that the Rea Spirea4 NG should not be used for seated transport in a vehicle if the wheelchair is not equipped with transport brackets A and does not have a neckrest fitted 33 34 HOW DISASSEMBLE YOUR WHEELCHAIR AHEAD OF TRANSPORT AS LUGGAGE 2a 2b When you want to transport the Rea Spirea4 NG you can easily remove certain parts to make the chair smaller and lighter Start by removing the arm rests Press in the button on the spring to loosen the arm rest and then
28. roperly secured that the wheelchair is stable and that there is no risk of tipping Never lift the wheelchair by the detachable arm rests or foot rests e Always apply the brake before getting into or out of the chair Never stand on the foot plates when getting into or out of the chair as there is a risk of the chair tipping over The hand rims may become hot due to friction and this may cause injury to the hands Changing the seat angle increases the risk of tip ping Usethe anti tip devices as much as possible Remember that the brake is not as effective when the surface is wet slippery or when on a slope Make sure you check that the drive wheels are securely attached Drive wheels are not be detached while the user is sitting in the chair The more the Velcro straps on the back upholstery are slackened the greater the risk of the wheelchair tipping Frame parts or upholstery exposed to sunlight for long periods at a time can reach a temperature higher than 41 3 Technical data 3 1 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Seat width Seat depth Seat height Back rest height Arm rest height 355 380 405 430 400 450 500 360 510 mm 350 550 mm 190 290 mm 455 480 505 mm 5 mm Leg rest length Seat angle settings Back angle settings Total width Total height 320 530 mm 0 6 6 13 Seat width 200 mm 720 1220 mm Total depth Collapsed width Weight Max user weight Crash test 920 1170 mm 305
29. sment of the effect this change will have on the wheelchair s function Ask your adviser The tip risk increases if the rear wheels are located in front of the backrest Use anti tip devices Changing the position of the drive wheel attachment The attachment can be moved up and down and be turned to obtain different seat heights Loosen screws and nuts E Change the position of the drive wheel attachment Tighten screws and nuts When the wheels have been mounted in the correct position it is important to check that screws and nuts have been tightened properly Changing the position of the wheel on the attachment To change the position of the drive wheel on the attachment first remove the wheel by pressing the quick release F on the axle and pull Loosen the nut G and move the axle housing H to the new posi tion Tighten screws and nuts 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 tightened securely The axle housing should be tightened with a manual and dynamo metric wrench calibrated to 40Nm This is important for your own safety Always remember to adjust the brakes when the rearwheel position has been changed 2c E A Changing camber The parts A of the drive wheel attachments that are fastened to the frame are shap
30. t may happen in the event of incidents during transport in vehicles The wheelchair has been tested and approved according to the 7176 19 standard using a normal setting and normal configuration 1 Wheelchairs with users must be transported facing forwards in the vehicle s direction of travel All additional equipment such as tables body support abduction pillows etc must be taken off before travelling and stored so that they will not cause any damage in the event of a near accident 2 The wheelchair must be secured in the vehicle with a four point strap system The user must wear a three point safety belt fastened in the body of the car Both must be approved according to ISO 10542 2 The wheelchair seat must be flat and the back must be as vertical as possible 3 The points of attachment on the wheelchair where the tie straps must be secured are marked with this symbol g 1 gt E ze 3l 32 4 For wheelchair to be used for transport vehicles it must be equipped with a pelvic belt Invacares original pelvic belt must used as a complement to the safety belt in the vehicle 5 The car s safety belt must be as tight as possible against the user s body without being uncomfor table The upper parts of the belt must lie against the user s shoulder No part of the belt must be twisted 6 The middle section of the car s safety belt must be fixed ar
31. tem marked with the claim number Testing The Rea Spirea4 NG has been tested and approved by the Swedish Handicap Institute and is CE marked according to the Medical Device Directive Recycling The Rea Spirea4NG can be divided into the following main components Chassis Plastic parts Upholstery Wheels tyres and tubes Packaging Chassis The chassis is made from aluminium and is fully recyclable Recycling aluminium requires only 2 5 76 of the energy used to make new aluminium Plastic parts The plastic parts in the chairs are made of plastic belonging to the Thermoplastic family and are marked with recycling symbols where possible because of the part s size The main material is polyamide This can be recycled or burned in the appropriately approved facilities Upholstery The upholstery is made from polyester fibres PUR or PVC The most efficient way to recycle these is to burn them in appropriately approved facilities Wheels tyres and tubes Hand rims rims spokes and hubs are made of steel stainless steel or aluminium and can be recycled according to the above Tyres and tubes are made of rubber and can be recycled according to the above Packaging Invacare Rea AB packaging material is developed to fit the products in an optimal way to reduce the unnecessary wastage of material All boxes are recyclable Contact your local recycling centre to get correct information how to handle the above mentioned mate
32. tened to provide good support in the curve of the back and allow a more upright sitting position When all adjustments are complete fold the back upholstery back into place and secure it with the Velcro straps Back angle Loosen the screw A on the inside and the screw B on the outside of the back tube Angle to the desired position by turning the eccentric washer C between 6 forward or 13 backward with your hand or an Allen key Tighten the screws again Repeat this procedure on the opposite side Tool 5 mm Allen key BRAKES User brake To engage the brake move the lever A forwards To release the brake move the lever backwards towards you Be careful not to trap your fingers between the brake shaft and tyre the brake First check that the tyres are inflated to the correct air pressure you will find this on the tyre wall Then loosen the screws B with an Allen key slide the brake to the desired position and tighten The correct distance between the brake shaft C and the tyre must be approx 5 mm Incorrect adjustments or use of the brake can reduce the braking effect Carer operated brake Applying the brake while moving pull both brake handles upwards and the chair will come to a stop Tolockthe brakes pull the brake handle and move the lock catch A downwards Then let go of the handle To release the brakes pull the brake handle and t
33. ti tip device has been correctly activated the red sticker will be concealed Use your foot to fold up the anti tip device If you use your hands there is a risk of getting them stuck between the device and the tube Do not forget to fold out the anti tip devices The wheelchair can tip over Check that the anti tip devices are locked properly before use 25 26 Tool 4 mm Allen key 10 mm socket spanner Anti tippers traditional The anti tip device is also used as a step tube It is easy to adjust the height Remove the plastic plugs from both the step tubes back frame parts Push the anti tip device into place and screw tightly with the nut A and screw B 2 Pullthe spring loaded plastic washer back and slide the anti tip device to the desired position Make sure that the anti tip device is secure in the new position Always remember to activate the anti tippers again when you have had them deactivated Ultra low anti tippers for seat height 36 cm I Remove the plastic plugs from the back frame parts Push button C and insert the anti tipper Make sure the button C pops out into the hole in the frame 2 The anti tippers can be de activated by pushing button C and turning the anti tippers 180 so that the anti tipper wheel is pointing upwards Make sure that the button C pops out under neath Always remember to activate the anti tippers again when you have had them deactivated Tool
34. to move to Apply the brakes Remove flip up the arm rests and detach the leg rests move them outwards Do not put any of your weight on the foot plates as the chair may tip forwards When moving from the wheelchair do not place your fingers bet ween the frame tube and seat tube Position the wheelchair as close as possible When you stretch and bend your back must always be in full contact with the beck rest otherwise the wheelchair may tip over Stretching backwards over the back rest is not recommended Many experienced users manage to propel up a slope by themselves order not to lose control of the steering and to avoid tipping backwards you should always lean forward while propelling up a slope Propel the wheelchair forwards using short and quick strokes to the hand rims in order to maintain speed and steering control Generally help is needed when you come to steep slopes If you have to stop on a slope it is particularly important that you do not make any sudden or unexpected backward movement when you start moving the wheelchair forwards again As the wheelchair is already lea ning backwards such a movement can cause the wheelchair to tip back wards Be careful not to trap your fingers between the brake shaft and the tyre We recommend that you have 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 pot holes slippery sections et
35. ver lift the wheelchair by the detachable arm rests or leg rests Ensure that the back rest and push handles are secured in place See also the chapter Safety instructions Propelling techniques Note that the wheelchair should not be lifted by the back rest bar 2 2 DAILY PERFORMANCE CHECK Check that the following parts have been correctly assembled on the wheelchair Wheels Back rest Anti tip devices Push handles Foot rests Brakes 2 3 SPECIFIC RISKS Listed below are several points which affect your own safety Read this carefully Invacare is only responsible for product changes carried out by authorised per sonnel We reserve the right to make any changes to equipment and specifications without prior notice By respecting the CE marking combinations with other products with combination agreements with Invacare Rea are allowed Contact Invacare Rea for a list of suppliers Other adjustments carried out by the customer shall be deemed as a specially adjusted product which means this must be documented and the customer takes over responsibility Failure to comply with the instructions may result in personal injury and or damage to the product e Check the following before using the wheelchair that all parts are securely fastened to the frame that all wheels and knobs are properly tightened that all brakes and anti tip devices function cor rectly that the back rest and push handles are p
36. y date 1 4 GUARANTEE LIMITATIONS Invacare Rea AB accepts no responsibility for inju ries or damage due to Failure to follow the user manual Incorrect use e Wear damage to e g upholstery tyres tubes hand rims and castor wheels is not covered by the guarantee e Incorrect assembly or installation after the wheelchair has left the factory Technical modifications Unauthorised modifications and or the use of generic spare parts Damage caused by users weighing more than the specified user weight for each model is excluded Written consent from Invacare Rea AB must be granted before any work or adjustments apart from those specified in the user manual are made to the wheelchair 1 5 COPYRIGHT Invacare 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 our products Invacare Rea AB reserves the right to modify existing models without prior notice Any use of this publication or parts thereof as well as any reproduction of images must have the written consent of Invacare Rea AB 1 6 CUSTOMER SERVICES For contact details see the last page where you will find addresses for all European sales units 1 7 ACCIDENTS INCIDENTS Since this is a CE marked product you are asked to immediately inform your Invacare office of any near accidents or accidents caused by this wheelchair and which could have led to
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