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Invacare Rea Spirea4 NG User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual English pirea...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 NG 4 1.10 Levetid Vi bedømmer at Invacare® kørestol har en levetid på 5 år. Det er svært at angive nøjagtig levetid for vore produkter. Den angivne tid er en anslået gennemsnitslevetid baseret på normal anvendelse. Denne livslængde kan være betydeligt længere, hvis kørestolen anvendes i begrænset omfang og varsomt, samt hvis den ved ligeholdes og passes på...
  • Page 4 The relevant authority must also be notified. manufacturer’s recommendations. 1.8 TESTING 1.2 SYMBOLS The Rea Spirea4 NG has been tested and approved by TÜV in Germany and is CE marked in accordance with This symbol means warning and is used in the Medical Devices Directive.
  • Page 5 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”...

  • Page 6: Technical Data

    3. Technical data 3.1 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Seat width Seat depth Seat height Back rest height Arm rest height 35,5/38/40.5/43/45.5/ 40, 45, 50 (-5) cm 38,5–51 cm 35-55 cm 19–29 cm 48/50.5 cm Leg rest length Total height Total width Seat angle settings Back angle settings Seat width + 20 cm...
  • Page 7 3.2 UPHOLSTERY AND FRAME COLOURS Upholstery Black Jemima TR18 Frame colour Slate-grey 3.3 EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS 4 NG The Rea Spirea has a 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 5 cm Sling seat depth (5 cm) and tension adjustable.
  • Page 8 3.4 SEAT HEIGHT TABLES 22'' DRIVE WHEEL, STANDARD DRIVE WHEEL ATTACHMENT (cm) SH (cm) SD40 SD45 SD50 SD40 SD45 SD50 38,5 3° 120 (5") 3° 120 (5") 3° 150 (6") 43,5 3° 140 (5,5") 3° 150 (6") 3° 140 (5,5") 3°...
  • Page 9 24'' DRIVE WHEEL, STANDARD DRIVE WHEEL ATTACHMENT (cm) SH (cm) SD40 SD45 SD50 SD40 SD45 SD50 3° 150 (6") 43,5 3° 140 (5,5") 3° 150 (6") 3° 140 (5,5") 3° 150 (6") 3° 200 (8") 48,5 3° 140 (5,5") 3° 150 (6") 3°...
  • Page 10 16'' STANDARD DRIVE WHEEL ATTACHMENT 140 (5,5") 150 (6") 200 (8") 200 (8") INVACARE International SARL...

  • Page 11: Starting To Use The Wheelchair

    Date of manufacture 3.5 SERIAL NUMBER LABEL Model Serial number Max. user weight Positioning The serial number 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.
  • Page 12 ASSEMBLY 1. 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 is important that you check that the locking pin has actually locked the wheels into position.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 SETTINGS ANGLE-ADJUSTABLE LEG RESTS Angle-adjustable leg rests support the legs 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.
  • Page 15 FOOT PLATES/CALF PADS 1. 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 Tool: 5 mm Allen key the screw is loose.
  • Page 16 SEAT 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 on the side tubes.
  • Page 17 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.

  • Page 18: User Brake

    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. Adjusting the brake 1. First check that the tyres are inflated to the correct air pressure (you will find this on the tyre wall).

  • Page 19: Arm Rests

    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.
  • Page 20 DRIVE WHEEL SETTINGS DRIVE WHEEL ATTACHMENTS 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, the drive wheel axels can be moved...
  • Page 21 Changing camber The parts (A) of the drive wheel attachments that are fastened to the frame are shaped assymetrical (B) with a wider and a narrower upper and lower part. This gives the opportunity to camber the drive wheels 0° or 2°...
  • Page 22 DRIVE WHEEL SETTINGS - CARER-OPERATED BRAKE 1. 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. Tool: 22 mm fixed spanner Tool: 5 mm Allen key 2.
  • Page 23 3. Place the brake unit in its new position. Make sure that the wire attachment (F) points upwards. Tighten properly.
  • Page 24 CASTOR WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS 1. 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.
  • Page 25 Accessories ANTI-TIP DEVICE Anti-tip device, rotatable 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.
  • Page 26 Anti tip device 1-2. The anti-tip device is also used as a step tube. It is easy to adjust the height. 1. 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).
  • Page 27 AMPUTEE LEG REST 1. 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.
  • Page 28 3. Adjust the sides by loosening the screw (E). Adjust and tighten the screw again. Tool: 5 mm Allen key 4. To change the angle of the wings, loosen the screw (D). Adjust and tighten. NECK REST Tool: 5 mm Allen key 1.
  • Page 29 ONE ARM DRIVE 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. 1a. Remove the drive wheel Remove the drive wheel by pulling the button (A) and pulling the wheel off the wheelchair.
  • Page 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.
  • Page 31 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 what may happen in the event of incidents during transport in vehicles.
  • Page 32 4. For a wheelchair to be used for tran- sport in vehicles, it must be equipped with a pelvic belt. 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.
  • Page 33 1. Check that the pelvic belt is securely fastened. 2. 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...
  • Page 34 HOW TO DISASSEMBLE YOUR WHEELCHAIR AHEAD OF TRANSPORT AS LUGGAGE. 4 NG When you want to transport the Rea Spirea you can easily remove certain parts to make the chair smaller and lighter. 1. Start by removing the arm rests. Press in the button on the spring to loosen the arm rest and then lift it straight up.

  • Page 35: Stretching And Bending

    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.
  • Page 36 Onto a kerb 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 1 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.

  • Page 37: Service Life

    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.

  • Page 38: Surface Treatment

    When you receive the replacement, return the broken item 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...
  • Page 40 Tel: (353) 1 810 7084, Fax: (353) 1 810 7085 (0)1656 776201 ireland@invacare.com Customer services Tel: (44) (0)1656 776222, Fax: (44) (0)1656 776220 Italia: UK@invacare.com Invacare Mecc San s.r.l., Via dei Pini 62, I-36016 Thiene (VI) Tel: (39) 0445 38 00 59, Fax: (39) 0445 38 00 34 italia@invacare.com...

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