Foot Box; Directional Lock; Posture Belt - Invacare rea azalea assist User Manual

5.17 Foot box

WARNING!
Risk of injury
– When using the foot box, the settings
and adjustments of the accessory and the
wheelchair, must always be performed by an
authorized personnel or competent person with
knowledge of seating and positioning.
WARNING!
Risk of injury
The user might fall when getting in and out of
the chair.
– When using the foot box, it is recommended
to use a lifter.
WARNING!
Risk of injury and/or damage to the product
– Hold the foot box to secure it before releasing
the levers, otherwise it will fall down.
The foot box should not be removed from the
wheelchair during use, unless it needs to be replaced.
The adjustment of the foot box must be carried out
by two persons.
Position adjustment
A
A
1. Press the release handles A.
2. Adjust the position of the foot box B.
3. Let go of the release handles A.
Make sure that the foot box is locked in position.
Angle adjustment
1488727-M
1. Loosen the nuts C.
2. Adjust the foot box D to the desired angle.
3. Re-tighten the nuts C.

5.18 Directional lock

A
B

5.19 Posture belt

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.
B
Fixate the screw with the allen key E and loosen
the nut with the spanner C.
10 mm fixed spanner + 4 mm allen key
WARNING!
Risk of injury
The directional lock is not a brake.
– The directional lock must be used in
combination with the standard brake.
A
Directional lock disengaged
Directional lock engaged
WARNING!
Risk of serious injury / strangulation
A loose belt can allow the user to slip down and
create a risk of strangulation.
– The posture belt should be mounted by
a qualified technician and fitted by the
responsible prescriber.
– Always make sure that the posture belt is
tightly fitted across the lower pelvis.
– Each time the posture belt is used, check if it
fits properly. Changing the seat and/or backrest
angle, the cushion and even your clothes
influence the fit of the belt.
WARNING!
Risk of serious injury during transport
In a vehicle, a user in his wheelchair must be
secured by a safety belt (3-point belt). A posture
belt only is not sufficient as a personal restraint
device.
– Use the posture belt as a complement, but not
as a substitute to the 3-point safety belt, when
transporting the wheelchair user in a vehicle.
Accessories
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