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Invacare Rea Dahlia 30 User Manual

Invacare Rea Dahlia 30 User Manual

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Rea® Dahlia® 30 / 45
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  • Page 1 Rea® Dahlia® 30 / 45 en Manual wheelchair passive User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Trademarks are identified by ™and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5 Accessories ........23 Contents 5.1 Headrest / Neckrest .
  • Page 4 Rea® Dahlia® 30 / 45 8.4 Cleaning ........41 8.5 Washing and disinfection .

  • Page 5: General

    The Invacare® Dahlia also gives good support for efficient, trouble-free use. to the head, the arms and the legs. Invacare® Dahlia is designed both This product complies with Directive 93/42/EEC for self propelling and assistant maneuvered propelling, depending on concerning medical devices.

  • Page 6: Service Life

    The “Matrx” backrests are tested with the “Matrx” neckrest. The Invacare® Dahlia is CE-marked, but when the Invacare® Dahlia Invacare® can in no way predict the effect of an accident with other is ordered without backrest, it is not to be considered as a complete configurations.

  • Page 7: Safety

    Below you will find a number of points affecting your personal safety. before use. Read them carefully! Contact your local Invacare office or Health – Surfaces of the wheelchair like frame parts or Care provider in case you need assistance.

  • Page 8: Location Of The Identification Labels

    Rea® Dahlia® 30 / 45 2.3 Location of the identification labels 2.4 Symbols on the labels General Refer to the user manual. Waste disposal and recycling information. See section “After Use”, “Waste disposal” This product complies with Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices. The launch date of this product is stated in the CE declaration of conformity.

  • Page 9: Setup

    Setup 3.3.2 Fitting the safety shackle — Electrical piston 3 Setup Dahlia 30 3.1 Delivery check Any transport damage must be reported immediately to the transport company. Remember to keep the packaging until the transport company has checked the goods and a settlement has been reached. 3.2 Assembly general Dahlia 45 When you receive your wheelchair, you either fit the backrest or, on...

  • Page 10: Placing The Wires

    Rea® Dahlia® 30 / 45 3.4 Placing the wires 3.4.1 Wires with backrest plate CAUTION! Risk of reduced brake effect – The wires must not be crossed on the backrest! 3.5 Inserting the armrests WARNING! Risk of pinching – Be aware of the pinching risk due to the small distance between the armrest attachment and the rear wheel Thread the wires on the outside of the backrest tubes B.

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Armrest/Side Rest Depth

    Setup Press and hold in the quick-release button A. CAUTION! Place the rear wheel axle B in the rear wheel attachment C. Risk of trapping fingers Pull the wheels outwards to check that the wheel is securely – Be careful not to trap your fingers between the locked in position.

  • Page 12: Fixed Legrests

    Rea® Dahlia® 30 / 45 3.9.2 Fixed legrests Turn the legrest outwards and push the footrest down into the tubes of the legrest attachment. Turn the footrest inwards to lock it into position. The footrests are automatically locked, there is no risk of them coming off the wheelchair.

  • Page 13: Components

    Components 4 Components WARNING! Risk of injury The position of the head could cause neck and/or breathing problems for the user if the velcro® straps 4.1 Wheelchair overview come loose at the top of the backrest. – Make sure that the velcro® only has a minimum of 6 cm overlap distance.

  • Page 14: Tilting Seat And Backrest

    Otherwise you might have is equipped with reduction bushings. difficulties to return to a neutral position. – Be careful when tilting the seat unit or reclining the backrest if the reduction bushings are removed. – For further information, contact your Invacare dealer. 1572307-F...
  • Page 15 Components Press the tilt handle A under the armrest pad, the seat tilts Risk of malfunction automatically. – Work on the handset or other electric parts (motors To raise the backrest upwards and return to a neutral position, etc.) should only be carried out by properly trained press the tilt handle A.
  • Page 16 Rea® Dahlia® 30 / 45 Backrest angle adjustment When the battery level is low (20 %), the system beeps when it is in use. Connect charger cable CAUTION! Damage to the cables. – Do not sit in the wheelchair while charging the battery. Adjust the angle of the backrest by using the yellow buttons on the left side of the hand control A.

  • Page 17: Push Handles / Push Bars

    Components Make sure that the seat is not tilted before adjusting the resistance. Adjust the screw A to attain the desired resistance. Adjust the screw A outwards to decrease the resistance when tilting backwards. The resistance when raising the tilt will now increase.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Angle Of The Push Bar

    4.5 Legrests For users with longer legs, the legrest attachment can be mounted in high position. Contact your Invacare dealer for further information. 4.5.1 Angle adjustable legrest Loosen the screw A with an Allen key.

  • Page 19: Fixed Legrest

    Adjusting the legrest height 4.5.3 Central legrest The central legrest can be adjusted in height, depth and angle. Contact your Invacare dealer for further information. Adjusting the angle of the central legrest Loosen screw A with an allen key. Tools: 5 mm allen key Adjust the legrest to a suitable height and the screw is caught by one of the recesses on the legrest tube.

  • Page 20: Amputee Legrest

    Rea® Dahlia® 30 / 45 4.7 Footrests CAUTION! Risk of damage The legrest might cause damage to the floor. 4.7.1 Adjusting the angle adjustable foot plates – When the seat is tilted forwards on a chair with a long The foot plates can be adjusted both in depth and angle, and can also legrest length and low seat height, there is a risk of the be folded-up.

  • Page 21: One-Arm Drive

    Components 4.8 One-arm drive 4.9 Tires The ideal pressure depends on the tire type: 4.8.1 Using the one-arm drive The table below is an indication. In case the tire differs from the list The one arm drive enables you to move the wheelchair with one below, check the side of the tire, the maximum pressure is listed hand, which means that two handrims are installed on the same wheel.

  • Page 22: Activating And Deactivating The Anti-Tip Device

    Rea® Dahlia® 30 / 45 4.10.2 Activating and deactivating the anti-tip device For transport position, use your foot to press the lower part B of the anti-tip device A and fold it inwards. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side. WARNING! Risk of tipping The wheelchair can tip backwards if the anti-tip devices...

  • Page 23: Accessories

    Accessories 5 Accessories 5.1 Headrest / Neckrest 5.1.1 Height adjustment The hemiplegic armrest can be adjusted in angle. The resistance can be increased/decreased by adjusting the screw A. The height and the removal are operated by the handwheel. The bar is equipped with an adjustable stop block. Loosen the screw in the stop block B.

  • Page 24: Trunk Support With Fixed Arm

    Rea® Dahlia® 30 / 45 Depth adjustment — multi adjustable cushion The depth is adjusted in a forward or backward position. Loosen handwheel A and turn. 5.4 Trunk support with fixed arm The trunk supports can be adjusted in height, depth and sideways. WARNING! Risk of trapping –...

  • Page 25: Trunk Support "Swing-Away

    Accessories 5.5 Trunk support “swing-away” 5.6 Adjusting the drip stand The rod of the drip stand must always be placed in a vertical position, i.e in a 90 degree angle to the ground, no matter the position of the backrest or the wheelchair. 90°...

  • Page 26: Tilt Scale

    – Make sure to engage the table lock again after adjusting the depth of the table. The table tray can be adjusted both in depth and width, contact your Invacare dealer for more information. CAUTION! Risk of discomfort – When adjusting the depth of the table, make sure not to squeeze the stomach of the user.

  • Page 27: Swing Away Table

    Accessories Depth adjustment Loosen the handwheel A. Adjust the table in depth with the table tube B. Place the locking pin A in the table attachment. Re-tighten the handwheel A. Press the locking pin A inwards to unlock the table B. Swing away function Keep pressing the locking pin inwards in order to keep the table in an unlocked position .

  • Page 28: Half Tray

    Rea® Dahlia® 30 / 45 Insert the tube of the half tray A into the attachment B under the arm pad. Remove the protection paper A from the elbow pads. Push on the push pin C and insert the ring D on the tube A. Release the push pin C.

  • Page 29: Calf Strap Padded

    Accessories 5.12 Cover for footrest / foot plate CAUTION! Risk of imbalance – The cover must be removed before the foot plate is fixed in a raised position. 5.12.1 Attaching a cover to the single foot plate Remove the seat cushion A. Thread the foot plate cover onto the foot plate.

  • Page 30: Privacy Attachment

    Rea® Dahlia® 30 / 45 5.13 Privacy attachment 5.15 Accessory tray WARNING! Pressure sores/pain The distance between the backrest and the accessory tray is too narrow when tilting the wheelchair – When using the adjustable backrest in combination with carrying load in the accessory tray, there is a risk of pressure sores when tilting the backrest.

  • Page 31: Posture Belt

    Accessories 5.17 Posture belt Content of the kit The wheelchair can be equipped with a posture belt. It prevents the user from sliding downward in the wheelchair or from falling out of the wheelchair. The posture belt is not a positioning device. WARNING! Risk of serious injury / strangulation A loose belt can allow the user to slip down and create a...

  • Page 32: Assemble The Posture Belt For Positioning

    However, when transporting the wheelchair in a vehicle, Invacare’s original pelvic belt must be used as a complement to the safety belt in the vehicle! WARNING!

  • Page 33: Attaching The Harness

    Accessories 5.18.1 Attaching the harness Re-tighten the handwheel. The harness is mounted on the holder for the harness A. Thread the straps through the harness holder A and the harness clamp B. Insert the screw C through the eyelet and into the hole in the frame.

  • Page 34: Usage

    Rea® Dahlia® 30 / 45 6 Usage General warnings — Usage WARNING! Risk of tipping The user falls out of the wheelchair – Be aware that the centre of gravity is shifted forwards when using the feet to maneuver the wheelchair. This changes the stability of the wheelchair.

  • Page 35: Brakes

    Usage Rising from a tilted / reclined position handle brakes both wheels at the same time. The one arm brake is available both for the right and the left side of the wheelchair . 6.6.3 Using the carer-operated brake WARNING! Risk of reduced brake effect –...

  • Page 36: Propelling Up A Slope

    Rea® Dahlia® 30 / 45 6.8 Propelling up a slope WARNING! Risk of falling/injury The wheelchair may move forward uncontrollably. – Check the slope to see if there are any particular hazards, potholes, slippery sections. – Never use the user-operated 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.

  • Page 37: Kerbs - Alternative Method

    Usage 6.12 Escalators and stairs Lean forward and lift/roll the wheelchair over the pavement edge. Lower the wheelchair onto the pavement so that the weight is Do not use escalators when you are in the wheelchair. Find divided on all four wheels. Ensure that the wheelchair does not out whether there is a lift nearby.

  • Page 38: Transport

    7 Transport wheelchairs in vehicles 7.1 Safety information Invacare has continuously worked to improve the safety in all our products for the users in different everyday situations. This has, among other things, meant that Invacare since the mid 1990’s has let accredited research institutes crash test several of the manual wheelchair models.

  • Page 39: Backrest And Seat Angles

    Transport 7.2.1 Backrest and seat angles The pelvic part of the 3-point safety belt must be worn low across the pelvis. The angle of the posture belt shall be within When transporting an occupied wheelchair in a vehicle, the the preferred zone A. recommended angles for backrest and seat are the following: •...

  • Page 40: Backrest

    Rea® Dahlia® 30 / 45 7.3.1 Backrest Loosen the two handwheels A. The height of the push handles B can be adjusted simply by pulling the handles upwards or pushing them downwards. 7.3.3 Remove the legrest angle adjustable Remove the backrest cushion. Loosen the handwheels A and lower the push handles/push bar B to the lowest position.

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    Maintenance Remove all loose and removable covers and wash them in a 8 Maintenance washing machine according to the washing instructions for each cover. Remove all padded parts such as seat cushions, armrests, 8.1 Daily performance check headrest/neckrest with fixed padded parts, calf pads and so on and clean them separately.

  • Page 42: Flat Tire

    Rea® Dahlia® 30 / 45 QR axles rear wheels Pull on the rear wheel to check that the removable axle does not come off. Bolts and other fasteners can come loose due to constant use. All fasteners for wear and Check that the fasteners are tight on the castor forks, tightness footrest, seat, side supports, backrest, handles etc.

  • Page 43: After Use

    Plastic parts • Upholstery Packing • Wheels, tires and tube • All Invacare Rea AB packing material is developed to fit the • Packing products in an optimal way to reduce unnecessary material waste. 9.2 Waste disposal • All boxes are recyclable.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Rea® Dahlia® 30 / 45 10 Troubleshooting 10.1 Troubleshooting electrical version Symptom Possible cause Remedy End of stroke reached Operate opposite button Battery is not loaded Load the battery Ensure hand control correctly connected to Hand control not connected control unit. Call dealer / technician to replace hand Tilt or recline does not move Hand control defective...

  • Page 45: Technical Data

    Technical data 11 Technical data 11.1 Dimensions and weights WARNING! Limited access to emergency escape routes – In some combinations, the total width and length of the wheelchair exceeds the recommended measurements for emergency escape routes. – The recommended values concerning access to emergency escape routes are: Length max. 1200 mm and width max. 700 mm. DAHLIA 30º...

  • Page 46: Maximum Weight Of Removable Parts

    Rea® Dahlia® 30 / 45 Static stability sideways 10° Maximum slope with parking brake 7° Leg to seat surface angle 90° — 180° Front location of armrest structure 465 — 550 mm Armrest to seat distance 250 — 320 mm Footrest to seat distance 330 —...

  • Page 47: Electrical System - Models Equipped With Electric Tilt And Backrest

    IPx6- The system is protected against water projected from any direction (not high pressure). For full details, also read the documentation from the manufacturer. Download manual(s) from www.linak.com or contact your Invacare dealer. 11.5 Electromagnetic compliance (EMC) General information Products with electronic equipment needs to be installed and used according to the EMC information in this user manual.
  • Page 48 Invacare Sales Companies Ireland: United Kingdom: Invacare Ireland Ltd, Invacare Limited Unit 5 Seatown Business Campus Pencoed Technology Park, Pencoed Seatown Road, Swords, County Bridgend CF35 5AQ Dublin Tel: (44) (0) 1656 776 222 Tel : (353) 1 810 7084...

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