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1. 2 Slacken screw A on the cushion s mounting in order to adjust the cushion s angle and depth Slacken screws B in order to adjust the cushion height Tool 5 mm Allen key Warning Tip risk AN There is an increased risk of tipping for amputated users Use anti tippers and or re balance the wheelchair when amputee legrests are used BIANGULAR BACKREST I Angle The lower joint is adjustable in the same way as the Backrest angle on page 14 The upper joint is adjustable by inserting an Allen key in the screw A as indicated Loose adjust and retighten the screws Tool 5 mm Allen key 2 Height 2 The upper part of the backrest is adjustable Loose the screws B and adjust to prefered height If you have decreased the height the lower part of the upholstery needs to be adjusted Fold down the velcro upholstery and remove unnecessary straps SS as shown in the picture The bottom velcro band must be pulled through the slot at the front of the backrest attachment C It prevents the upholstery from sliding upwards Tool 5 mm Allen key rea Focus cea Focus 2 ES QS D d Al LJ Q Not activated RECLINING BACKREST Activated The reclining backrest has two safety clamps that will prevent any involuntary release of the back from the backrest tubes Always make sure that the clamps are activated around the backrest tube2. Yes you can User Manual English nvacare 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 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 re production of images must have the written consent of Invacare Rea AB Contents Product description 4 Intended use 4 Delivery check 5 Daily performance check 5 Safety 5 Parts of the wheelchair 6 Lifting the wheelchair 7 Upholstery and frame colours 8 Accessories 8 Technical data 9 Assembly 10 Settings 12 Angle adjustable legrests 12 Fixed legrests 12 Footplates calf pads 3 Seat 14 Backrest 15 Armrests 6 Push handles 6 Rear wheels adjustment I7 Castor adjustment 18 Brakes 19 Carer operated brake 19 Wheelchair heights 20 Accessories 26 Amputee legrest 26 Biangular backrest 26 Reclining backrest 27 Reclining backrest gas spring 28 Trunk support for 29 Reclining backrest gas spring 29 Head and neckrest 30 Anti tip devices 3l Pelvic belt 33 Transporting wheelchairs in vehicles 34 Restraint methods 36 Safety instructions Propelling techniques 38 Maintenance 40 cea Focus Product description Rea Focus Rea Focus is a wheelchair with many adjustment options and accessories To ensure that you benefit as much as possible from Rea Focus
3. andin 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 Rea Focus in everyday life The Rea Focus frame legrests and hand rims are manufactured from high quality aluminium The telescopic backrest tubes and the inner part of the legrest tubes are made from steel The seat is made of plastic and is easily cleaned The cushion and backrest are made of either polyester or plush fabric This manual includes a description of the parts of the chair simple adjustment options how to use the Rea Focus safely and how to transport it The manual must be read thoroughly before the chair is used Also included in this manual is a description of how the most common accessories are fitted and more advanced settings As the Rea Focus has many different components and acces sories the appearance of the accessories you have for your chair may differ from those shown Intended use TM Rea Focus is a manual wheelchair for those using their wheelchair over longer periods of time several hours and need support when sitting Rea Focus is intended for users able to propel their wheelchair themselves but also for people needing aid by an assistant Rea Focus has features and options to allow the user to be properly and comfortable seated for many hours per day Depending on the size of the castors 125 200 mm Re
4. rea Focus Onto a kerb Off a kerb Kerbs alternative method Escalators Stairs cea Focus 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 1 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 front part of the wheelchair onto the pavement and place yourself as close to the chair as possible before you lift up the whole wheelchair Illustration 3 Lean forward and lift roll the wheelchair over the pavement edge Illustration 4 Lower the wheelchair onto the pavement so that the weight is divided on all four wheels Ensure that the wheelchair does not roll backwards Follow the procedure above but in reverse order step 4 3 2 and then 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 i
5. recommend that the user should transfer to the seat of the vehicle The safety belt may not be kept from the user s body by the parts of the wheel chair rea Focus When you transport the Rea Focus you can easily remove certain parts to make the chair smaller and ligh ter 2a 2b cea Focus Start by removing the armrests Flip up armrests Press the button A swing up the armrest Lift it straight up you may need to hold it slightly forward then lift it straight up B Detachable armrests When having detachable one s just lift them up 2 Footrests and legrests 2a Remove the footrests by pressing the level B whilst turning the footrests outwards or inwards and pull them straight up Be careful not to trap your fingers between frame and footrest 2b Remove the legrests by pressing the level C forwards whilst turning the legrests outwards and pull them straight up Be careful not to trap your fingers between frame and legrest The Brake lever Please note the brake lever handle will have a certain amount of free play Without activating the brake the lever will fold up automatically when the legrest has been moved to its outward position To activate the brake just push the lever forwards 3 Backrest bar Press the indicated small knob and fold down the backrest bar 4 Fold the seat by always pulling the handle in the middle of the seat right up Be car
6. 2 turns 2b Pull out the castor housing and move it to the desired height 2c When the desired height has been found push the castor housing back into position and retighten the screws B and A Check that the castor attachment is securely fitted after adjustment rea Focus Tool 5 mm Allen key cea Focus BRAKES To apply the brake to the chair press the lever A forwards To release the brake pull the lever back wards 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 diagram opposite C 2 If the brake requires further adjustment loosen screws D under the brake mounting and slide the mounting to a new position Retighten screws D Incorrect adjustments or use of the brake can reduce the effectiveness of the brake CARER OPERATED BRAKE I Apply the brakes when moving pull both brake handles upwards squeeze the handles and the brake will be applied 2 Lock the brakes pull the brake handle upwards and move the lock catch A upwards Then release the handle 3 Release the brakes pull t
7. SEAT Seat without inlay cushion Seat with inlay cushion Adjusting seat fronts You can adjust the seat fronts one at a time Loosen screw A Pull the seat front into desired position max 5 cm Retighten the screw again N Adjust only within the marked area 4 Removing seat front You can remove the seat fronts one at a time Just loosen screw A and pull the seat front right out Inlay cushion For obtaining a flat seat the inlay cushion is inserted as shown on the picture Adjusting the seat depth Remove the armrests Loosen the two screws B and push the backpipe to desired postition Retighten the screw If the seat depth is adjusted backwards wit hout moving the rear wheels back there is an increased risk of the chair tipping back 7 Adjusting the seat width You can increase the seat width 2 5 cm Remove the armrests and the seat cusion Loosen the two screws C and change the position If the wheelchair has flip up armrests you also have to loosen screw D at the end of the frame tube and change the tube position accordingly Retighten screws C and D rea Focus BACKREST Adjusting the backrest height Use a pair of scissors to remove the plastic ties A at the bottom of the backcloth Then fold the chair slightly by lifting the seat upwards Always attach new straps when the backrest has been adjusted Tighten them well 2 Loosen screws B on the rear o
8. 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 There are two methods of unfolding the seat A Unfold the wheelchair by pushing the handle in the middle of the seat right down B Lift the rear wheels slightly up and pull the push handles apart from each other The seat plate falls down with a click sound Be careful not to trap your fingers or part of the hand between the seat halves 3 Fold up the backrest bar into its attachment Note that the small knob should be locked in its hole 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 If your chair has detachable armrests just press them in the receiver rea Focus 5a S 5b cea Focus 5 Footrests legrests The wheelchair can be equipped with either foo trests or legrests 5a Footrests Attach the footrests by pushing the tube at the upper part of the footrests down into the tubes on the wheelchair You must angle the footrests outwards when inserting them Lock the footrests by turning them inwards The footrests are automatically locked so there is no risk of them coming off the wheelchair Be careful not to trap your fingers between frame and footrest 5b Legrests Attach the legrest
9. as illustrated part of the safety belt must be twisted 6 6 The pelvic part of the 3 point safety belt must be worn low across the pelvis so that the angle of the pelvic belt is within the preferred zone A of 30 to 75 to the horizontal A steeper angle is preferred but never exceeding 75 Jot ov 7 7 The 3 point safety belt must not be held away from the user s body by parts of the wheelchair such as armrests or wheels etc Incorrect placement of safety belt 8 When a wheelchair is equipped with a neckrest or a headrest it should be adjusted in a high position as shown in the picture Please note that for some models it is obligatory to have a headrest fitted on the wheelchair if it is going to be used as a seat during transport in a vehicle cea Focus 35 36 RESTRAINT METHODS 2 3 Focus A Frontal restraints with straps I Connect the frontal straps around the frontal part of the frame Release brakes and tension front straps by pulling the wheelchair backwards from the rear Re apply wheelchair brakes Rear restraints Attach the snap hooks on the rear straps to the frame just above the rear wheel attachments Tighten the straps Fastening of pelvic belt and safety belt Check that the pelvic belt on the wheelchair is correctly fastened Fasten the 3 point safety belt over the user If pelvic belt on the wheelchair is missing we
10. position Re tighten screws 2 Depth adjustment Open the zip on the cover to reach screws C and slacken with a screw driver Adjust the trunk support to the desired position Re tighten screws and close the zip 3 Angle adjustment Remove the cover on the arm of the trunk support to reach the screws and nuts and slacken them Remember to secure tightly when the desired position has been achieved Be careful not to catch your thumb between the trunk support and the wheel when propelling the chair cea Focus 29 HEAD AND NECKREST I Head and neckrest for reclining backrest The wheelchair can be supplied with either head j or neckrest which is assembled at the backrest attachment Zz Height adjustment y N Loosen the knob and adjust to desired height 7 Retighten the knob again B Angle adjustment Loosen the handles B and adjust to desired A angle LIB 2 Head and neckrest for biangular backrest The head and neckrest are mounted on the push bar Height adjustment Loosen the knobs A C and adjust to desired height Retighten the knobs again Angle adjustment Loosen the handles D and set the desired angle Retighten the handles again 3 Adjust the angle of the sides of the head rest Adjust the angle of the wings of the headrest by unzipping the zip at the bottom of the neckrest and loosening the screw E Set the required angle and close the zip of
11. pressing knob D and pull the wheel tube out to desired depth The knob will lock the tube into position D Never forget to fold down the anti tip devices ys as the wheelchair may tip over WW VM ry dO NIC E Make sure the anti tip device is securely locked before use cea Focus 32 Tool 5 mm Allen key 10 mm fixed spanner 4 Mounting a Insert the three screws A into the holes in the rear wheel attachement B according to picture 4 and fit them in the holes C on the anti tip device The height of the device will be adjusted according to which holes are used Tighten screws firmly b Please note that the attachment must be fitted facing forward as picture 4b shows in order for the anti tip device to function properly Anti tip device regular The anti tip device also acts as a step tube It is height adjustable and is easy to adjust I Change the plastic plugs on both step tubes to the ones enclosed Push the anti tip device onto the tube and secure with screw A and nut B 2 Lift the spring loaded button and select the re quired height Ensure that the anti tip device locks into its new position Never forget to fold down the anti tip devices rea Focus PELVIC BELT B AR oum C cea Focus I The pelvic belt is used to prevent the risk of falling or sliding out of the chair and for providing the user with a good posture When in use make sure
12. seven preset 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 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 Tool 5 mm Allen key cea Focus FOOTPLATES CALF PADS I 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 Tool 5 mm Allen key the screw is loose 2 Calf pads The calf pads can be fitted in two different depth positions Swing the pad forwards Unscrew B using an Allen key Remove the large nut C on the reverse side and place it in the other attachment hole Move the calf pad to the new position and secure it into place with the screw The height of the calf pads can easily be adjusted using the handwheel D Tool 5 mm Allen key cea Focus gt LO ES e Tools 5 mm Allen key
13. that the belt is threaded through both the plastic buckles otherwise the belt might slide and not provide the necessary support 2 The pelvic belt is mounted with a screw to the wheelchair at the point shown in the illustration Adjustment Ensure that the user is sitting fully back in the seat and that the pelvis is as upright and symmetrical as possible not forward on one side or tilted back Position the lap belt so that the hip bones can be felt above the belt Adjust the length using the buckles so that there is just sufficient room for your hand to slide between your body and the belt It is recommended that the clasp is kept in a central position i e make adjustments to each side These adjustments should be checked and possibly changed each time the belt is used 3 If the belt has come loose at the metallic buckle it should be threaded according to the pictures a c Please make sure that the belt cannot slide 33 Transporting wheelchairs with users in vehicles The Invacare Rea wheelchairs are designed to offer the user the best comfort and safety possible during all kinds of situations in everyday life This means that compromises have to be made in order to make the product useful During transport in cars it is always safest to ride in the car s normal seat with the seatbelt on You should ride in the car s normal seat and use the seatbelt if possible If for some reason it is impossible to be transported in any o
14. the wheelchair when mounted behind the backrest Please control the balance of the wheelchair and adjust the rearwheels back wards for increased stability A head and neckrest may affect the balance Tool 5 mm Allen key rea Focus ANTI TIP DEVICES Anti tip device swing away The anti tip device also acts as a step tube It is height adjustable and is easy to adjust 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 sticker will warn you if the anti tip device is not activated Note The distance between the anti tip wheel and the ground and the distance between anti tip wheel and rearwheel should be approx 5 cm I Folding To swing the anti tip device under the wheelchair press the hub A downwards and then side ways To activate the anti tip device just swing it back in place and it will lock into position automatically Use your foot when folding the anti tip device When folding the anti tip device by hand there is an increased risk of trapping your fingers between the anti tip housing and tube 2 Adjusting height To adjust the height press the two knobs B on each side of the housing and pull the tube C to desired set of holes The knobs will lock the tube into position Do not use these knobs B to fold or unfold the anti tip device 3 Adjusting depth The depth adjustment is done by
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16. a Focus can be used indoors and outdoors We recommend the use of the big castors for running on bumpy ground Note that Rea Focus may tip when used on a slope especi ally if the slope is 8 or more Use anti tip devices and common sense Rea Focus is designed to be used with a seat cushion placed on the seat There is a risk of pressure sore without the use of a cushion Rea Focus should always be equipped with footrests legrests if the wheelchair is not propelled by the feet and have a low seat height rea Focus SAFETY This symbol means warning On the next page a number of points affecting your personal safety are shown 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 backbrace or by the adjustable push handles Always apply the brake before getting into or out of the chair Never stand on the footplates when getting into or out of the chair because of t
17. ar positions are easily found by pushing the bar to its end positions The two middle positions is obtained by placing the bar between the marks D or E on the attachment To adjust the position of the rearwheel bar loosen the screws A and B and let the screw heads be visible before you move the bar Push pull it to the desired position and retighten the upper one A first and then the lower one B Note that the upper screw only locks when it is fully inserted In addition the rear wheel can be placed in front of or behind the bar Loosen the screws C and turn the clamp Retighten the screws alternately If not the clamp might get a slight obliqueness so that the rearwheel will catch the armrest The chair will be more unstable by positioning the rear wheels in front of the bar If the wheels are positioned futher back the stability of the chair increases Adjust this by loosing the screws C and turn the rear wheel attachment The risk of tipping increases greatly if the rear wheels are located in front of the backrest 2 Rear wheel height adjustment Loosen the screws C and slide the clamp up or down to desired position peg on the inside of the clamp fits in the holes of the bar Retighten the screws alternately If not the clamp might get a slight obliqueness so that the rearwheel will catch the armrest When you have fitted the wheels in the correct position make sure that the nuts and screws are tightened se
18. c or solid Focus 150 Rear wheels 16 20 22 24 pneumatic or puncture proof Brake Tyre brake Malta Carer operated Extended brake arm One arme brake Others Several types of hand rim Pump Spoke guard Cane holder Anti tip devices Step tube Reflectors Kit Pelvic Belt Table Tray Head and Neckrest Trunk supports Wedges Push handles external and height adjustable rea Focus Technical data 380 405 430 455 Low 375 450 mm Low 365 490 mm 380 780 mm 190 290 mm 48 0 505 mm High 425 500 mm High 415 540 mm Transit 210 385 mm Transit 425 500 mm Transit 430 465 mm Seat width 745 1320 mm 900 1195 mm 320 mm 16 2 kg max 135 kg Transport weight Transit 1080 1180 mm Transit 310 mm max 150 kg 10 kg Crash tesc Rea Focus Heavy Duty in seat width 53 cm Our wheelchairs comply with ISO norm 7176 19 and have been tested 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 cea Focus Assembly Attach the 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
19. curely The axle housing should be tightened with a manual and dynamometric wrench calibrated to 40 Nm This is important for your own safety 3 Camber Invacare Rea Focus has 0 or 2 rearwheel camber depending on the rearwheel attachment To change the camber the rearwheel attachments need to be changed The 2 camber attachments have a round marking F on the outside Important e Make sure that the marking F on the 2 rear wheel attachments is placed upwards to obtain the correct angle 2a 2b 2c CASTOR ADJUSTMENT Adjusting the castor angle The castor can be angled in 5 different positions from 0 to 6 When you have found the desired seat height and depth it s important to check that the angle between the castor attachment and surface is as close to 90 as possible as it may affect the wheelchairs propelling ability la To adjust the angle loosen the screw A Then loosen screw B 2 turns I b Pull out the adjustment screw C by hand Ic Turn the adjustment screw C to the desired angle position by hand I d When the desired angle has been found push the adjustment screw back into position and retighten the screws B and A Check that the castor is securely fitted after adjustment Adjusting the castor height only for high castor attachment The castor can be adjusted to 3 different heights 2 To adjust the height loosen the screw by 7 turns and screw B
20. eful not to trap your fingers between the seat halves 5 Remove the rear wheels by pressing the button in the centre of the hub whilst pulling the wheel away from the wheelchair Finally fold the anti tip devices upwards 37 38 e e Safety instructions e 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 Moving to and from the wheelchair Propel the wheelchair as near as possible to the seat that you want to move to Apply the brake Remove flip up the armrests and detach the legrests move them outwards Do not put any of your weight on the foot plates as the chair may tip forwards Propel the wheelchair as near as possible When stretching and ben ding do always have full contact between the backrest and the back 3 otherwise the wheelchair may tip over Stretching behind the backrest is not recommended Propelling up a slope 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 sh
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22. ent 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 draining 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 collected for example in end tubes ferrules etc If the chair has been washed in a machine blow drying with com pressed air is recommended Wheels 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 The recom mend pressure for drive wheels is Standard tyres 3 5 bar 50 psi Low profile tyres 7 0 90 psi Castors 150 mm 2 5 bar When inflating tyres there is risk of explosion if over inflated Technical servicing Only original parts or those approved and fulfilling Invacare s specifications may be used All technical servicing is to be carried out by an authorised wheelchair echnician or by Invacare s service department The wheelchair should be checked by authorised wheelchair technicians or Invacare s service depar tent once a year The address and telephone number are on the back cover of the manual Check all parts of the wheelchair
23. est tubes when the wheelchair is used 2 Height adjustment Release the two safety clamps from the backrest tubes Then release the top two attachments on the backrest from the backrest tubes by pushing firmly The backrest can now be slided on the backrest tubes to adjust the back to the desired height There are two height options 0 4 cm that are achieved by fitting the pins in the upper attachments in the holes on the backrest tubes When attaching the backrest make sure that it is secured in a safe way and that the safety clamps are re attached 3 Angle To angle the backrest press the lever A under the handles and adjust to desired angle Note that when the backrest is angled backwards this 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 4 Warning Pinch point You could hurt your finger if it is inserted at point B when the back is being tilted or raised Never insert any body parts at the point shown 2 cea Focus TRUNK SUPPORT FOR RECLINING BACKREST GAS SPRING Tool Screw driver Tool 5 mm Allen key 13 mm fixed spanner Tool 4 mm Allen key The trunk support can be swung away or lifted out of its holder The height depth and sideways positions are easy to adjust Height adjustment I Adjust the height by first slackening the screws A with an Allen key and then sliding the holder B up or down to the required
24. f the backpipe with an Allen key It is now possible to lower and raise the back Retighten the screws again When adjustment is complete secure the back cloth with new plastic ties Velcro backrest If the backrest has been adjusted to a higher level fold down the bottom part of the Velcro uphol stery It should cover the backrest as much as pos sible Remember to fixate the lowest strap in the backrest brackets The strap holds the upholstery down 3 Backrest shape The shape of the backrest can be adjusted with the Velcro straps The user should sit in the chair while the backrest is being adjusted The shape can be adjusted with the Velcro straps to satisfy the user s needs for support and comfort For example the straps in the lumbar region could be tightened to provide a good support to the sway back and enable a more upright sitting position When all adjustments are done fold back the backcloth and attach it with the Velcro straps 4 Backrest angle Loosen the screw on the inside and screw B on the outside of the back tube Angle the back to the desired position by turning the dial C between 6 forward 3 backward by hand or with the Allen key Tighten the screws again Repeat the procedure on the opposite side EN N gt amp EA cea Focus ARMRESTS Tool 5 mm Allen key Tool 5 mm Allen key Adjusting the hei
25. f 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 holds 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 hold removable armrests or legrests In addition assistants should remember to lift correctly using their legs and keeping their backs as straight as possible 39 40 Maintenance Guarantee Rea Focus is covered by a guarantee of two years from the delivery date Cleaning Wipe metal sections and the upholstery regularly with a damp cloth mild deter gent may be used If necessary the upholstery can be washed at 40 C Ordinary washing powder liquid can be used Washing and Disinfection Remove all loose and removable covers and wash these in a washing machine following the washing instructions for each article 2 Spray the wheelchair with detergent for example a car cleaning ag
26. ght of the armrests I Flip up armrest If your chair is equipped with armrests that can be raised or lowered this is achieved by loosening the screw A moving the armrest into the required position and retightening the screws Detachable armrest If your chair is equipped with armrests these can be raised or lowered by loosening the screw B under the armrest Move the armrest up or down to the desired position and retighten the screw Height adjustable armrest Adjust the height of the armrests by turning the knob or Allen key screw C setting the required height and then re tightening the knob screw Depth You can also adjust the depth of the armrest pad Loosen the knob D set the pad in the required position and re tighten the knob When adjusting the height do not put your fingers between armrest pad and side plate as they may get trapped PUSH HANDLES l Adjusting the height of the push handles To raise or lower the height of the push handles turn the knob and raise the handles to the required height Tighten when the correct position is achieved When hole A is visible just above the attachment the handle will be in the right locking position rea Focus cea Focus REAR WHEELS ADJUSTMENT Tool 5 mm Allen key I Rear wheel depth adjustment To obtain different wheel balance there are four dif ferent positions of the rearwheel bar The front and re
27. he handle upwards and the lock catch will release automatically Incorrect adjustments or use of the brake can reduce the effectiveness of the brake 20 WHEELCHAIR HEIGHTS 24 HIGH AIA U1 G NI M MM SO sO SO lt O DU I C N N A Not applicable Not possible in combination with 90 legrest 24 1 HIGH N O O OO G NLD N A Not applicable Not possible in combination with 90 legrest rea Focus cea Focus 223 HIGH G N sO WIN GI N N N A Not applicable Not possible in combination with 90 legrest 22 HIGH NINININI O O OO O W NINJ N A Not applicable Not possible in combination with 90 legrest 21 22 20 135 HIGH G G NIN N A Not applicable Not possible in combination with 90 legrest rea Focus cea Focus 20 13 LOW G wI C1 G G I
28. he risk of tipping Changing the seat angle gives an increased risk of tipping over The handrims may become hot due to friction which may cause injury to your hands Use extensively the anti tip device Remember that the effectiveness of the carer operated brake is reduced in wet and slippery conditions as well as when on a slope Be careful to ensure that the drive wheels are securely attached Drive wheels are not to be detached while the user is sitting in the chair There is a risk of tipping and injury if the velcro straps on the backrest become too slack Always check the tension Beawarethat if the wheelchair is left in the sun for a prolong period certan parts like the seat and frame will be very hot DELIVERY CHECK Check that all components comply with the delivery note Any damage incurred during transport should be reported immediately to the deli very company Retain all packaging until the transport company has inspected the consignment and an agreement has been reached DAILY PERFORMANCE CHECK Check that the following parts are proprely assembled on the wheel chair Wheels Backrest Anti tip device Push handles Footrests cea Focus Parts of the wheelchair gt E oe j OA SG Cn f S Y Y Fa M M WS i C SS UT BU NS Frame chassis Crossbrace Backrest Push handles Seat Rear whee
29. l bracket Rear wheel Handrims Brakes Castors Anti tip devices Armrests Sideguards Legrest rea Focus 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 bar are securely in place Also read the chapter Safety instructions propelling techniques Please observe that the backrest may not used b I for lifting the wheelchair PX cea Focus Upholstery and frame colours Upholstery Black Jermima 8 Grey Dartex TR23 Grey Plush TR32 Frame colours Pearl Grey Anthracite Black Shining Blue Accessories Rea Focus hasa wide range of accessories and options Not for Rea Focus 150 Backrest Sling Tension adjustable with cover or backrest cushion Biangular backrest Reclining backrest Seat Firm seat plate with or without insert cushion Seat cushions 5 cm standard Different versions of seat cushions Legrests 80 90 legrests Legrests angle adjustable Plaster legrest Amputee legrests Fixed footplate Angle adjustable and depth adjustable foot plate Heel strap Footplate extender Armrests Flip up armrests Height adjustable armrest Hemiplegic armrest Autolock for armrests Long pad wide or narrow Short pad narrow Castors 125 200 mm pneumatic or solid wide or narrow 140 180 200 mm pneumati
30. lastic and are marked with recycling symbols where it is possible due to part size The main plastic material is polyamide This material can be recycled or burned in approved facilities Upholstery Upholstery is produced of polyester fibres PUR 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 alumi nium and can be re cycled according to above Tyres and tubes are made of rubber and can be recycled according to above Packing All Invacare Rea AB packing material is developed to fit the products in an optimal way to reduce unnecessary material waste All boxes are recyclable Contact your local recycling agent to otain the correct information 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 4 Manufacturer Invacare Rea 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 11 belgium invacare com Danmark Invacare AIS Sdr Ringvej 37 DK 2605 Brondby Tel 45 0 36 90 00 00 Fax 45 0 36 90 00 01 denmark invacare com Deutschland Invacare Aquatec GmbH AlemannenstraBe 10 D 88
31. li N A Not applicable Not possible in combination with 90 legrest 22 13 LOW G amp G OF OT OT NIN NY WINI VININ N A Not applicable Not possible in combination with 90 legrest 23 24 22 LOW w NINININI A AIA O O O O CO WIN UINN N A Not applicable Not possible in combination with 90 legrest 24 3 LOW W amp U1 UT UT MM SF NA SO WO WIN IC NNNM N A Not applicable Not possible in combination with 90 legrest rea Focus 24 LOW N O OV OO OO CO CO N A Not applicable Not possible in combination with 90 legrest cea Focus OD CG IN M 25 26 Accessories AMPUTEE LEGREST I 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 leg rests by turning them inwards The legrests are automatically locked so there is no risk of them coming off the wheelchair
32. once a week If you discover damage please contact Invacare immediately The address and telephone number are on the back cover of this manual Service life We estimate that Rea Focus has a service life span of five years It is difficult to state the exact length of the service life of our products and the length stated is an estimated average life span based on normal use The life span may be considerably longer if the wheelchair is used to a limited extent and if it is used with care maintained and handled properly The life span may be shorter if the wheelchair is subjected to extreme use rea Focus cea Focus 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 Rea Focus has been tested and approved by The Swedish Handicap Institute and is CE marked according to the Medical Device Directive Recycling The wheelchair Rea Focus 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 Thermop
33. ort quick strokes applied to the hand rims in order to maintain speed and steering control Generally help is needed in the case of steep slopes If you have to stop on a slope it is particularly important to ensure that you do not make any sudden or unexpected backward movements when you start moving the wheelchair forwards again As the wheelchair is already leaning backwards such a movement can cause the wheelchair to tip backwards Always keep your weight forward as you propel up an gt incline Use special care if you sto and start while going up hill CORRECT INCORRECT AN 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 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 in crosswise direction
34. s when the wheelchair is used 2 Angle To angle the backrest press the levers A under the handles and adjust to desired angle Note that when the backrest is angled back wards this 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 3 Height adjustment Release the two safety clamps from the backrest tubes Then release the top two attachments on the backrest from the backrest tubes by pushing firmly The backrest can now be slided on the backrest tubes to adjust the back to the desired height There are three height options 0 4 8 cm that are achievedby fitting the pins in the upper attachments in the holes on the backrest tubes When attaching the backrest make sure that it is secured in a safe way and that the safety clamps are re attached 4 Foldability To be able to fold the chair the backrest must beremoved completely from the backrest tubes This is done by releasing the safety clamps and then pushing firmly on the backrest to release it from the backrest tubes When attaching the backrest make sure that it is secured in a safe way and that the safety clamps are re attached 27 RECLINING BACKREST GAS SPRING The reclining backrest has two safety clamps that will prevent any involuntary release of the back from the backrest tubes Always make sure that the clamps are activated around the backr
35. s 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 The legrest angle is adjusted by the knob A Be careful not to trap your fingers between frame and legrest The Brake lever Please note the brake lever handle will have a certain amount of free play Without activating the brake the lever will fold up automatically when the legrest has been moved to its outward position To activate the brake just push the lever forwards Settings ANGLE ADJUSTABLE LEGRESTS Angle adjustable legrests support the legs and reduce pressure The legrests can be used for bandaged legs but not for legs in plaster casts The legrests must always be fitted with calf pads footplates and heel straps 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 Tools 5 mm Allen Key 2 Angle adjustment 2 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
36. ther way the wheelchair can be used as a seat in a vehicle if the following rules and regulations are followed Even if the Invacare Rea products and the following rules are meant to increase safety during transport in vehicles injuries to passengers can still occur if an accident should happen Invacare does not leave any guaranties for the outcome of any accidents during transport of wheelschairs and users in vehicles The wheelchair is tested and approved according to standard 7 1 76 19 I The wheelchair and user should be transported forward facing in the direction of travel All aux iliary equipment such as tables trunk support abduction cushion etc should be removed and stored safely so that they do not injure anyone during any kind of accident 2 The wheelchair should be secured in the vehicle with a 4 point restraint system The user should wear a 3 point safety belt secured in the vehicle Both the 4 point restraint system and the 3 point safety belt should be approved according to ISO 10542 2 3 The tie down points on the wheelchair where the restraint system straps should be placed are marked with this symbol rea Focus 4 order to be used as a seat during transport in a vehicle the wheelchair must be equipped with a pelvic belt 5 The vehicle s safety belt should fit as tightly across the user s body as possible without discomfort The upper part of the safety belt should fit over the user s shoulder
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