Invacare Rea Bellis Manual
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- Page 1 Bellis ® Manual English...
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Page 2: Delivery Check
We hope that you have also received instructions for using your Rea Bellis in everyday life. This manual includes a description of the parts of the chair, simple adjustment options, how to use the Rea ®... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Parts of the wheelchair Standard equipment Upholstery and frame colours Accessories Technical data – Rea Bellis Assembly Adjustments 9–20 Seat Legrests/footrests Footplates/calf pads Central footplate Backrest Armrests Seat unit Manual chair with gas piston Electrically operated chair Rear wheels... -
Page 4: Parts Of The Wheelchair
Parts of the wheelchair 1. Backrest 2. Push bar 3. Armrest 4. Rear wheel 5. Rear wheel plate 6. Anti-tip device 7. Brake 8. Castor 9. Seat 10. Legrest/Footrest 11. Foot plate Lifting the wheelchair Only lift by the frame of the chair (as shown in the diagram).This applies at all times, irrespective of whether when the user is or is not seated in the chair. -
Page 5: Standard Equipment
Standard equipment Seat width: 39*– 41– 43 44*– 46– 48 49*– 51– 53 Seat depth: 40– 52 cm with flip-up armrests (Nice) Upholstery and frame colours Upholstery: Green plush, "Strix" Bordeaux plush Grey dartex Frame colours: Dark blue RAL5013 Bordeaux CRED 2 Accessories ®... -
Page 6: Technical Data - Rea Bellis
Others Several types of hand rim Several types of spoke guard Reflectors Kit Table Tray Pump Cane holder Headrest Neckrest Push bar Push handles brace Pelvic Belt Abduction cushion Incontinence cover Technical data – Rea Bellis ® 41, 46, 51 cm 40 –52 cm 36 –... -
Page 7: Assembly
Assembly 1. Backrest The backrest is fitted by angling it upwards out of the seat and then inserting it into the attachment as shown in the diagram. Ensure that it “clicks” into the attachment securely. 2. Armrests Fit the armrests by pushing the two tubes into the holes on the armrest holder.The armrest is then pushed down into the attachment (A). - Page 8 3b Footrests Attach the footrests by pushing the tube at the upper part of the footrests down into the tubes on the wheelchair. You must angle the footrests outwards when inserting them. Lock the footrests by turning them inwards. The footrests are automatically locked so there is no risk of them coming off the wheelchair.
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Page 9: Adjustments
Adjustments SEAT 1. Seat plate The Rea Bellis has an anatomically designed seat plate to provide proper stability and very good seating comfort. 2. Seat depth Loosen the two screws at the legrest attachment with a 5-mm Allen key and adjust the seat depth to the desired position.Then retighten the screws. -
Page 10: Legrests/Footrests
FOOTRESTS/LEGRESTS It is important to adjust the legrests, footrests and calf pads to obtain a good seating position. 1–2. 1. Legrests height adjustment Adjust the height of the legrests by loosening the screw (A) one turn with an Allen key. Pull the leg- rest until you have obtained the correct height and the screw is caught by one of the recesses on the legrest tube.Then retighten screw. -
Page 11: Central Footplate
CENTRAL LEGREST 1. Adjust to the appropriate leg angle using knob (A). When adjusting the angle of the central legrest, loosen the adjustment knob with one hand and hold the foot plate with the other hand to avoid trapping your or anyone else’s fingers etc. - Page 12 3. Loosen the rear screw (D) on the side of the tube and adjust the legrest to the desired angle. Retigh- ten the screw. Repeat this procedure to adjust the angle of the other legrest. 4. Loosen the frontal screw (E) on the side of the tube to adjust the depth of the legrest.Tighten the screw when you have found the desired depth.
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Page 13: Backrest
BACKREST 1. You can easily adjust the backrest by loosening the four screws with a 5-mm Allen key. Set at the required height and re-tighten. Tools: 5 mm Allen Key ARMRESTS 1. Armrest height The height of the armrest can be adjusted by care- fully pulling the armrest upholstery to one side and then unscrewing screw (A) with a 5-mm Allen key.Adjust to the desired height and retighten the... -
Page 14: Seat Unit
Seat unit The entire seat unit can be tilted backwards to provide a more relaxed position (resting), or forwards for a more active position at mealtimes or when moving into or out of the chair, for example.The angle of the backrest unit can be adjusted independently of the seat unit. -
Page 15: Electrically Operated Chair
ELECTRICALLY OPERATED CHAIR 1. Tilt adjustment The angle of the seat unit can be adjusted from –1º to 15º. Tilt the seat unit by pressing hand control (A). Clear symbols on the hand control show you where to press. The risk of trapping fingers, etc., is greater in electric adjustments than in user-operated adjustments. -
Page 16: Rear Wheels
REAR WHEELS 1. Rear wheels You can change the seating height by moving the rear wheel attachment to the desired height. If you change the height of the rear wheel, the cas- tors must also be adjusted. The frame side must be horizontal. -
Page 17: Wheelchair Heights
WHEELCHAIR HEIGHTS If you move the rear wheel forwards, your wheelchair becomes easier to propel, but also easier to tip. Seatheights 5296210 REA Bellis 44,5 16" 44,5 16" 150/140 44,5 16" 44,5 16" 16" 16" 20" 38,5 20" 38,5 20"... -
Page 18: Frame Extension
FRAME EXTENSION 1. In order to create a more stable wheelchair and to improve the propelling characteristics when you have a great deal of weight on the castors, the Rea Bellis has a built-in frame extension.The ® frame can be lengthened by 10 cm by loosening the three screws (A). -
Page 19: Carer-Operated Brake
CARER-OPERATED BRAKE 1. Brake when the wheelchair is moving: squeeze both brake handles upwards and the brake will be applied. 2. Lock the brakes: squeeze the handle upwards and move the lock catch (A) upwards.Then release the handle. 3. Release the brakes: squeeze the handle upwards and the lock catch will release automatically. -
Page 20: Anti-Tip Device
ANTI-TIP DEVICE The anti-tip devices also act as step tubes.They are height-adjustable and can easily be set. 1. Lift washer (A) and adjust to the desired height. Check that the anti-tip device locks in the new position. The anti-tip devices can be adjusted in the depth. Loosen screw (B), move the anti-tip devices to the desired position and retighten. -
Page 21: Transport
Transport The Rea ® Bellis is easy to prepare for transport. 1. Backrest Hold the backrest firmly so that it does not fall and injure you. Then pull out the pin (A) at the backrest attachment and fold the backrest down into the seat. - Page 22 4. Footrests The footrests are loosened by pushing the handle (C) forwards or sidewards whilst turning the footrests outwards. You can then simply lift off the footrests. 5. Armrests In order to loosen the armrests,you must first fold them upwards by pushing lever (A) upwards and moving the armrests straight upwards.
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Page 23: Transport Of Wheelchairs In Vehicles
Remember that the best solu- tion is always to move the user from the wheelchair into a normal car seat. TEST REPORT FROM DYNAMIC SAFETY RESTRAINT TEST Test no: 09KM Customer: Invacare Rea AB Date: 07/03/00 Test no: P300998A... -
Page 24: Observations
(i.e. table trays,,etc.). • Alterations or substitutions are not to be made to points of the wheelchair or to structural and frame parts without the written consent of Invacare ® • A wheelchair-anchored pelvic belt must be fitted across the wheelchair occupant in addition to the lap and diagonal and restraint (3-point belt). -
Page 25: Restraint Methods
RESTRAINT METHODS Bellis ® A. Frontal restraints with straps 1. Connect the frontal straps around the main frame of the wheelchair. If the straps have snap hooks, connect them to the transport attachements. 2. Release brakes and tension front straps by pulling the wheelchair backwards from the rear. -
Page 26: Safety Instructions/Propelling Techniques
Safety instructions/propelling techniques We recommend that you have the chair tested by the qualified person who has prescribed the wheelchair, after he or she has made the adjustments that you request, taking your build and needs into account.We hope that you have also received help in learning how best to use the wheelchair. Start by practising carefully until you are familiar with the wheelchair’s possibilities and limitations. - Page 27 Onto a kerb This method is for when the assistant is always behind the wheelchair and it 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 footrests and cannot slide off.Then tilt the wheelchair backwards and push it forwards against the kerb.
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Page 28: Product Description
The armrest pads are soft and upholstered in dartex. The backrest is collapsible and the wheelchair can easily be transported in the boot of a medium-sized car. Only accessories approved and supplied by Invacare ® are to be fitted onto this product. -
Page 29: Guarantee
Accidents/Near-accidents Please inform your Invacare sales company (phone number is on the back cover) of any accidents/near-accidents that were caused by this wheelchair and that have led to/could have led to personal injury. The relevant authority in your country must also be notified. - Page 30 Fax. +49 - 57 31 754 150 Holland: Norway: Portugal: Italy: Invacare B.V. Invacare AS Invacare Lda Invacare Mecc San s.r.l. Celsiusstraat 46 / Grensevingen 9 Rua Senhora de Campanhâ 105 Via dei Pini, 62 P.O. Box 123 N-0603 OSLO 6 PT-4369-001 Porto...