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- Page 1 Atlas Lite I n v a c a r e ® Yes, you can. User guide I S O 9 0 0 1...
- Page 2 Invacare. As the European and world leader manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavours to supply a wide range of wheelchairs to meet all the needs of the user in everyday life. However, final selection of the wheelchair rests solely with the user and his/her qualified health advisor.
- Page 3 The I n v a c a r e Atlas Lite is designed for both indoor and outdoor use with the purpose of helping people ® who are not able to walk over a long distance.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS B. DESCRIPTION OF YOUR CHAIR A. GENERAL GUIDELINES Page 1. General Page 1.1. Introduction 1. Safety and operating limits 1.2. General description 1.1. Reaching an object from the chair 2. Adjustments 1.2. Sideways transferring to other seats 2.1. -
Page 5: General Guidelines
- Weight Limit A GENERAL GUIDELINES The maximum recommended weight of the user is 120 kg. However, the level of activity is an essential factor. For 1. Safety and operating limits example, an active user who weighs 75 kg may subject the For a safe operation of your wheelchair, the following para- wheelchair to more stress than that of a user who weighs meters should be observed :... - Page 6 1.1.2 Leaning backward 1.1.1 Leaning forward Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object Do not extend your chest over the armrest (figure 4). so that you can simply pick it up by stretching your arm In order to reach an object in front of you, you must lean and while sitting in the chair in a normal position.
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Page 7: Sideways Transferring To Other Seats
1.2 Sideways transferring to other seats Warning : This may be done without assistance provided that you are - Position yourself as close as possible to the place where sufficiently mobile and have a strong enough torso. you wish to sit. - Move the wheelchair as close as possible to the seat - When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat to prevent breaking screws, damaging the seat... -
Page 8: Tilting
1.4 Tilting, Kerbs 1.3 Tilting (balancing on the rear wheels) To get on the pavement : For greater safety, this operation must be performed by an - Method 1 (figure 11) attendant.The attendant should be aware of the required The attendant positions the wheelchair in front of the physical effort and use appropriate positioning in order to pavement facing forward. -
Page 9: Stairways
The wheelchair must not be lowered until the last step has To get off the pavement : been passed and the chair is clear of the stairs. The attendant positions the wheelchair facing forward on the pavement and tilts it backwards until it is balanced, then To descend stairways : he/she pushes the wheelchair forward until the rear wheels Same operation as above, however, in reverse order. -
Page 10: Operating Instructions
Upward slopes (figure 15) : 2. Operating instructions Lean the upper body forward and move the wheelchair 2.1 Unfolding and Folding the wheelchair forward with short quick pushes on the hand rims to main- tain speed and direction control. If you want to rest, apply 2.1.1 Unfolding the wheelchair (figure 18) : both brakes when stopping. -
Page 11: Wheelchair Propulsion
2.2 Wheelchair propulsion 2.1.2 Folding the chair (figures 19 and 20) : Wheelchair propulsion is provided by the handrims moun- - Fold and lock the footrest/legrest toward the front of the ted on the wheels. wheelchair. - Swivel the plates into the vertical position. Using both hands, take the centre front and back edges of the seat Qualified medical and paramedical staff will be able to upholstery and lift it. -
Page 12: Safety Inspection And Maintenance
3. Safety inspection and maintenance 3.2 General inspection Your distributor, who has the required technical expertise, is 3.1 Performance control responsible for any wheelchair repairs. We recommend that you take the wheelchair to your As the user, you will be the first to notice the possible retailer at least once a year for a complete inspection. -
Page 13: Transportation
Transport of wheelchairs in vehicles Make sure that the wheels are parallel to the frame. The Invacare® Atlas Lite has been tested for safety in colli- i. Handrims sions according to ISO-7176-19:2001, Invacare® Atlas Lite Check for rough patches. -
Page 14: Observation
• Alterations or substitutions are not to be made to points of the wheelchair or to structural and frame parts without the Chassis : Height 50 cm written consent of Invacare Backrest : Fixed ® • A wheelchair-anchored posture belt must be fitted across... -
Page 15: Restraint Systems
Correct and incorrect placements of safety belt (picture 22). 4.3 Restraint systems (picture 23) * Non contractual picture, only for information ! Please refer to best practice recommended instructions from the safety belt manufacturer. A. Front restraints with straps 1. Connect the front straps around the frontal part of the frame. -
Page 16: Standard Terms And Condition
This is to certify that your manual wheelchair is warranted by forward in the seat. Invacare for a period of 2 years for the frame, crossbars and - Do not attempt to pick up objects from the floor by rea- all others parts, subject to the following conditions : ching down between your knees. -
Page 17: Introduction
Important: based upon the selected model or options, your new Atlas Lite wheelchair may be equipped with all of the The footrest consists of an adjustable tube and the ... -
Page 18: Adjustments
Adjustments The castor consists of the front wheel and the fork. The castors provide front contact with the ground and determine 2.1 Seat elements the steering by the direction of the forks. 2.1.1 Padded seat upholstery The manual brake is a parking brake. The two manual ... -
Page 19: Backrest Type
2.1.3 Backrests type To return to the initial position, bring the top in the vertical position; it locks automatically. Note : Dismounting backrest: it can be removed for trans- portation or to change the type, unscrew both buttons (A) Always make sure that the backrest is properly locked until you can pull up the backrest canes, reverse the proce- in place before the user settles down in the wheelchair to dure to reinstall. -
Page 20: Backrest Upholstery
Keep away fingers from moving parts (levers, cylinders, mecha- 2.1.5 Footrest supports nisms, etc.) to prevent injuries ! - Standard footrest supports (photo 4) they swing away during Avoid operating levers (A) (photos 3-3A) during a sideways transfers and can be removed during transport. transfer, for example, in order to prevent destabilising the user’s position ! Operate lever (A) by pushing sideways and swivelling towards... -
Page 21: Armrests
2.1.6 Armrests The calfpad swings away during transfers and is 3 height posi- tions adjustable by sliding. To remove armrest (photo 7), push down the push pin (A) simply pullthem up, reverse the procedure to reinsert making - Footrests (photo 6) : the footplate can be lifted during transfers, footrests are height adjustable. -
Page 22: Folding System
2.2.3 Seat Height adjustment Never exceed the pressure specified on the sidewalls of The Atlas Lite allows 2 seat heights 50 cm (A) or 47,5 cm (B), the tyre, otherwise, the tyre may explode and cause injuries ! always delivered with 50 cm height (Photos 8-8A). -
Page 23: Axles
2.5 Brakes 2.3.3 Axles (photo 10) 2.5.1 Manual brakes The Quick release axles connect the wheels and frame : Depress the button (A) and insert the axle in the bearing (B) Manual brakes (photo 11) are designed to be used for parking of the chassis until it locks in place. -
Page 24: Hub Brakes
To adjust braking : turn the screw (C) counter clockwise to increase braking force and turn clockwise to reduce it. Firmly tighten the screws (B) after adjustment. Keep your fingers away from movable parts to prevent injuries ! The specific adjustments of hub brakes must always be 2.5.2 Hub brakes performed by your Dealer. -
Page 25: Transit Version
Note : make sure that you properly position the indexable - Transit version (photo 17) levers so that they are not in the way or causing injury for The wheelchair is designed to be driven only by the attendant. the user or attendant. To facilitate sideways transfers and save space, the wheelchair is equipped with rear wheels of 12"... -
Page 26: Specification And Tool
8" (200 mm) solid tyre After sale and disposal recommendations Parking brake : Manual brake Backrest : Fixed 10°, Folding or • It is compulsary to use original Invacare spare parts which ® reclining you can buy through any Invacare dealer. -
Page 27: Dimensions
3.3. Dimensions ������� ������� ������� ����������� ������� ����������� ����� ����� ������� ������������� Min/Max Min/Max �������� Picture Description Picture Description value value ������ ������ Backrest ����� ����� height Seat effective 380/480 including width (mm) ������� headrest ���������� Static ���� ������� (mm) �����... - Page 30 Invacare PORTUGAL Lda ® Rua Senhora de Campanhã 105 Yes, you can. 4369-001 Porto ® Invacare n.v. Autobaan 22 8210 Loppem (Brugge) Belgium ( +32 (50) 831010 Fax +32 (50) 831011 ® Invacare Sdr. Ringvej 39 2605 Brøndby Danmark ((kundeservice) +45 - (0) 3690 0000 Fax (kundeservice) +45 - (0) 3690 0001 ®...