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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: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. General 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Symbols 1.3 Guarantee 1.4 Guarantee limitations 1.5 Copyright 1.6 Customer services 1.7 Accidents/incidents 1.8 Testing 1.9 Intended use rea spirea 2. Safety 2.1 Lifting the wheelchair 2.2 Daily performance check 2.3 Specific risks 3. Technical data 3.1 Dimensions and weight 3.2 Upholstery and frame colours 3.3 Equipment and options...

  • Page 4: General

    1.8 TESTING The Rea Spirea4 NG has been tested and approved by 1.2 SYMBOLS TÜV in Germany and is CE marked in accordance with the Medical Devices Directive.

  • Page 5: Safety

    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 height Seat width Seat depth 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 Seat angle settings Total height Back angle settings Total width Leg rest length 320–530 mm...

  • Page 7: Upholstery And Frame Colours

    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 50 mm Sling seat depth (5 cm) and tension adjustable.

  • Page 8: Seat Height Tables

    3.4 SEAT HEIGHT TABLES 20'' DRIVE WHEEL, STANDARD DRIVE WHEEL ATTACHMENT (cm) SH (cm) SD40 SD45 SD50 SD40 SD45 SD50 3° 120 (5'' (cm) SH (cm) SD40 SD45 SD50 SD40 SD45 SD50 3° 120 (5'' 22'' DRIVE WHEEL, STANDARD DRIVE WHEEL ATTACHMENT (cm) SH (cm) SD40...
  • Page 9 22'' DRIVE WHEEL, ACTIVE 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° 150 (6") 3° 200 (8") 48,5 3°...

  • Page 10: Serial Number Label

    200 (8") 16'' STANDARD DRIVE WHEEL ATTACHMENT 140 (5,5") 150 (6") 200 (8") 200 (8") 3.5 SERIAL NUMBER LABEL INVACARE International SARL 1. Serial number 2. Model Position 3. Manufacturing date The serial number 4. Max. user weight label is placed here.

  • Page 11: Starting To Use The Wheelchair

    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.

  • Page 12: Assembly

    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

    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

    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

    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: Brakes

    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 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.
  • 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

    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

    Accessories 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.
  • Page 26 Anti-tippers traditional 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). 2.

  • Page 27: Push Handles

    PUSH HANDLES Adjusting the push handles 1. If your wheelchair has push handles that can 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”.

  • Page 28: Head Rest

    HEAD REST 1. Use the hand knob (A) to adjust the height of and remove the head 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).

  • Page 29: Neck Rest

    NECK REST 1. Use the hand knob (A) 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).

  • Page 30: Pelvic Belt

    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: Transport Of Wheelchairs And Users In Vehicles

    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 transport in vehicles, it must be equipped with a pelvic belt. Invacares original pelvic belt must be 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.

  • Page 33: Restraint Methods

    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

    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: Safety Instructions/Propelling Techniques

    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: Maintenance

    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.

  • 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 Sverige & Suomi: Invacare AB, Fagerstagatan 9, S-163 91 Spånga España: Tel: (46) (0)8 761 70 90, Fax: (46) (0)8 761 81 08 Invacare SA, c/Areny s/n, Polígon Industrial de Celrà, sweden@invacare.com / www.invacare.se E-17460 Celrà (Girona) finland@invacare.com Tel: (34) (0)972 49 32 00, Fax: (34) (0)972 49 32 20 contactsp@invacare.com / www.invacare.es...

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