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- Page 1 Rea® Focus™ Rea®Focus™, Rea®Focus™150 en Manual wheelchair medium active User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, this manual MUST be read and saved 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
5.3 Fitting the rear wheels ......28 Contents 5.4 Fitting the seat ....... . 28 5.5 Fitting the backrest bar . -
Page 4: General
1.4 Limitation of Liability Note that there may be sections in this document, which are Invacare accepts no liability for damage arising from: not relevant to your product, since this document applies to all available models (on the date of printing). If not •... -
Page 5: Safety
– These changes, any front wheels position – Invacare strongly recommend the use of and/or angle fork adjustments to the set-up of anti-tipper (available as an option) when using your wheelchair must only be performed at the your backposts with additional load. -
Page 6: Safety Devices
Serial number of the device may be lower. – Only use combinations with other devices Medical device which are allowed by Invacare. Contact your Serial number barcode authorized provider for more information. – Before use, read the user manual of each EAN/HMI barcode device and check the restrictions. -
Page 7: Product Overview
Product Overview 3.3 Main Parts of the Wheelchair 3 Product Overview 3.1 Product Description This is a medium active wheelchair with horizontal folding mechanism, firm seat plate foldable and swing-away leg rests. IMPORTANT! The wheelchair is manufactured and configured individually to the specifications in the order. The specification must be performed by a healthcare professional according to the user’s requirements and health condition. -
Page 8: Parking Brakes
– Therefore, Invacare strongly recommend the suddenly, which can lead to a collision or to you use of anti-tippers (available as an option) when falling out. -
Page 9: Biangular Backrest
WARNING! Risk of tipping Do not move the wheelchair when the backrest is in reclined position. – Invacare strongly recommend the use of anti-tippers (available as an option) when the backrest is in reclined position . WARNING! Risk of injury The backrest is not secured –... -
Page 10: Adjusting The Shape - Tension Adjustable Backrest
5. Secure the two safety clamps A again. Do not move the wheelchair when the backrest is in reclined position. – Invacare strongly recommend the use of 3.7 Adjusting the Shape — Tension anti-tippers (available as an option) when the Adjustable Backrest backrest is in reclined position . -
Page 11: Angle Adjustable Backrest
Loosen the screw B on the outside of the backrest injuries. attachment. – Invacare strongly recommends the use of anti-tippers (available as an option) in combination with all rear wheel positions when you use your backrest with an angle of 12° and... -
Page 12: Adjusting The Push Handles
Rea® Focus™ 3.9 Adjusting the push handles Backrest mechanical version: 1. Release the auto-locked system by pushing on the backrest canes. 2. Simultaneously pull the control levers B to provides the same angle on both sides. 3. Release the levers when you reach the desired angle. Backrest gas struts version: 1. -
Page 13: Flip-Up Armrests
Product Overview 3.10.1 Flip-up armrests 1. Loosen the screw or the handwheel B, depending on which type of armrest you have chosen. 2. Adjust the armrest height to the required position. 3. Re-tighten the screw / handwheel. 4. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side. 5 mm allen key Depth adjustment: 1. -
Page 14: Adjusting The Seat
Rea® Focus™ The seat front B can also be removed completely if necessary. Screwdriver 3.14 Leg rests WARNING! Risk of injury – Never lift the wheelchair by the footrest supports or leg rests. 1. Remove the armrests and the seat cushion. CAUTION! 2. -
Page 15: Swing Away, Angle Adjustable Leg Rests
2. Adjust the width position and firmly tighten the two fixing screws I (3–5 Nm) in the desired position. Invacare recommends that foot plate adjustment is carried out by a qualified technician. • Swinging calf pad forwards (1) or backwards (2) : To ensure a good position of the feet, two types 1. -
Page 16: Adjusting The Amputee Legrest
3. Re-tighten the lever. complete set up of the wheelchair need to be done by a qualified technician. – We recommend to use an Invacare or Matrx 3.14.4 Adjusting the one-piece footrest cushion with anti-slip base cover in order to prevent sliding. -
Page 17: Options
Options 4 Options 4.1 Inlay cushion seat 1. The angle can be adjusted by loosening the screws B and bolts A on the trunk support arm. 2. Hold with the allen key and tighten with the fixed spanner. 3. Remember to re-tighten the screws and bolts when the required position is achieved. -
Page 18: Headrest / Neckrest
Rea® Focus™ Height adjustment Screwdriver CAUTION! Risk of pinching – Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the trunk support and the wheel when propelling the chair.. Depth adjustment: The height and the removal are operated by the handwheel. The bar is equipped with an adjustable stop block. - Page 19 Options Depth adjustment It is now possible to remove the headrest and reinsert it in the desired position without further WARNING! adjustments. Risk of tipping – Do not position the rear wheels in front of the Adjusting the rear wheels backrest, this will increase the tip risk severely.
- Page 20 Rea® Focus™ 5 mm allen key 5 mm allen key Location of the rear wheel: Adjusting the castors WARNING! Risk of tipping The castor might come off. – Make sure to check that the castors are securely locked after each adjustment. WARNING! Safety risk –...
- Page 21 Options Push the castor housing C back into position after adjustment. Turn the adjustment screw C to the desired angle 5. Re-tighten the screws A and B. position. The screws should be tightened with a torque of The castor can be angled in 5 different positions 20 +/- 2 Nm.
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Page 22: Tipper Aid
Rea® Focus™ 5. Rotate the headrest / neckrest attachment pole including the attachment E. 6. Return the headrest / neckrest to the attachment. Note that the screw to the headrest / neckrest attachment C and the handle D must be mounted on the opposite side due to the groves in the screw hole. -
Page 23: Mounting The Attachment For Table Tray
Options 4.6.1 Mounting the attachment for table tray Mount the table attachment A with the attachment part CAUTION! facing outwards. The plain surface B of the attachment Risk of discomfort should be placed upwards when using the table on the –... -
Page 24: Anti-Tipper
The distance between the wheel of the anti-tip device – In some configurations, the static stability of and the rearwheel should be approximately 50 mm. the wheelchair may be lower than 10°; Invacare strongly recommends the use of anti-tipper (available as an option). -
Page 25: Anti-Tip Device Regular
Options 4. Push the anti-tipper sideways. 5. Adjust the depth and fit the screw A in one of the holes C. Do not use the knobs B to fold or unfold the 6. Re-tighten the screw. anti-tipper. 5 mm allen key / 10 mm fixed spanner CAUTION! Risk of pinching fingers –... -
Page 26: Lateral Positioning Pads (For Adjustable Backrest Cover Only)
Rea® Focus™ 4.10 Lateral positioning pads (for 4.11 Posture belt adjustable backrest cover only) The wheelchair can be equipped with a posture belt. It prevents the user from sliding downward in the wheelchair WARNING! or from falling out of the wheelchair. The posture belt is Risk of trapping not a positioning device. -
Page 27: Posture Belt Mounting
Options 1. Fasten the posture belt A on the frame B. 2. Attach the screw and the nut C and tighten. 4.12 Air pump The air pump is fitted with a universal valve connection. Using the correct valve connection depends of the inner tube valve type. -
Page 28: Setup
Rea® Focus™ 5.4 Fitting the seat 5 Setup 5.1 Safety information CAUTION! Risk of injury – Before using the wheelchair, check its general condition and its main functions, 8.2 Maintenance Schedule, page 40. Your authorized provider will supply your wheelchair ready for use. -
Page 29: Fitting The Legrests
Setup 1. Place the armrest A in the armrest attachment B. 2. Make sure that the quick-release button C is pressed outwards. WARNING! Risk of pinching fingers – Do not place any fingers on the seat frame while pushing the armrests into the attachment. 5.7 Fitting the legrests The brake lever handle will have a certain amount of free play. -
Page 30: Using The Wheelchair
Rea® Focus™ 6 Using the wheelchair CAUTION! Risk of burning your hands If you brake for a long time, a lot of frictional heat is produced at the handrims (especially anti 6.1 Safety information slip handrims). – Wear suitable gloves. WARNING! Risk of accidents 1. -
Page 31: Move To/From The Wheelchair
Using the wheelchair Assistant operated brake WARNING! Risk of overturning The wheelchair could tip forwards if you stand on the footrest. – Never stand on the footrest when getting in and out. CAUTION! If you disengage or damage the brakes the wheelchair could roll away out of control. -
Page 32: Negotiating Steps And Kerbs
Rea® Focus™ 6.5 Negotiating steps and kerbs CAUTION! A heavy load hanging on the backrest can affect WARNING! the wheelchair’s centre of gravity. Risk of overturning – Change your driving style accordingly. When negotiating steps you could lose your balance and tip the wheelchair over. Finding the Tipping Point –... -
Page 33: Going Up And Down Stairs
Using the wheelchair Going up a step with an assistant WARNING! Risk of serious injuries Going up steps and kerbs frequently can result in earlier than expected fatigue break of the wheelchair backrest. The user might fall out of the wheelchair. –... -
Page 34: Stability And Balance When Seated
Rea® Focus™ Going down slopes When going down slopes, it is important to control your direction and particularly your speed. 1. Point the front wheels forwards. (To do this, move your wheelchair forwards slightly then back again.) 2. Apply both parking brakes. 1. -
Page 35: Transport
Transport 7.4 Folding the seat 7 Transport 7.1 Safety information WARNING! Risk of injury if the wheelchair is not properly secured In the event of an accident, braking manoeuvre, etc. you may suffer serious injuries from flying wheelchair parts. – Always remove the rear wheels when transporting the wheelchair. -
Page 36: Lifting The Wheelchair
4. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side. Even when the wheelchair is properly secured and the following rules are met, injuries to passengers may occur in a collision or sudden stop. Therefore Invacare strongly 7.9 Lifting the wheelchair recommends transferring the wheelchair user to the vehicle seat. - Page 37 – Never leave the user unattended when transporting the wheelchair up or down ramps or slopes. Therefore Invacare strongly recommends transferring the wheelchair user to the vehicle with the posture belt on. IMPORTANT! – Refer to the user manuals supplied with the restraint systems.
- Page 38 Rea® Focus™ Fit neckrest (if installed) Front side tie-down positions for snap hooks: 1. Attach the front straps above the castor supporters Incorrect placement of the neckrest A as shown in the figure above (see location of the attachment labels). Correct placement of the neckrest 2.
- Page 39 Transport 1. Attach the 3-point passenger restraint system refering to the user manual supplied with your 3-point restraint system. 2. The 3-point safety belt must not be held away from the user's body by parts of the wheelchair such as armrests or wheels etc.
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Page 40: Maintenance
2. Tighten any loose bolts with the suitable torque. Check the tyre Therefore refer to the Service Manual, available on the pressure internet at www.invacare.eu.com. Check that rear wheels are seated IMPORTANT! correctly Self-locking screws/nuts or thread-locking adhesive are used for several connections. -
Page 41: Cleaning And Disinfection
Spare parts IMPORTANT! Dirt, sand and seawater can damage the bearings All spare parts may be obtained from an Invacare and steel parts can rust if the surface is damaged. authorized provider. – Only expose the wheelchair to sand and seawater for short periods and clean it after every trip to the beach. -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
Rea® Focus™ 9 Troubleshooting CAUTION! – If you notice a fault with your wheelchair, e.g. a significant change in handling, stop using your wheelchair immediately and contact your 9.1 Safety information provider. Faults may arise as a result of daily use, adjustments or changing demands on the wheelchair. -
Page 43: Identifying And Repairing Faults
Troubleshooting 9.2 Identifying and Repairing Faults Fault Possible cause Action The wheelchair does not Incorrect tyre pressure on one rear wheel Correct tyre pressure, → 11.2 Tyres, page 46 travel in a straight line One or more spokes broken Replace faulty spoke(s), → qualified technician Spokes tightened unevenly Tighten loose spokes, →... -
Page 44: After Use
Rea® Focus™ • Inspection 10 After Use • Cleaning and disinfection • Adaptation to the new user 10.1 Storage For detailed information, see 8 Maintenance, page 40 and the service manual for this product. IMPORTANT! Make sure that the user manual is handed over with the Risk of damage to the product product. -
Page 45: Technical Data
Technical Data 11 Technical Data 11.1 Dimensions and weights All dimension and weight specifications refer to a wide range of the wheelchair in a standard configuration. Dimension and weight (based on ISO 7176–1/5/7) may alter according to different configurations. IMPORTANT! –... -
Page 46: Maximum Weight Of Removable Parts
Rea® Focus™ 25–85 mm 25–85 mm Horizontal location of axle 785 mm 785 mm Minimum turning radius 515 mm (20”) 560 mm (22”) 600 mm (24”) 405 mm (16”) Width of the 35 mm (1 3/8”) 25 mm (1”) - 35 25 mm (1”) - 35 mm 45 mm (1 3/4”) wheels... -
Page 47: Environmental Conditions
Technical Data Table tray Thermoplastic (ABS) according to marking on the part Screws, washers and nuts Steel All materials used are protected against corrosion. We use only REACH compliant materials and components. Theft and metal detection systems: in seldom cases the materials used in the wheelchair may activate theft and metal detection systems. -
Page 48: Rea Focus High - 560 X 25 Mm (22 X 1")
Rea® Focus™ 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 490 * 3° 3° 3° 3° 515 * 3° 540 * 3° N/A = Not applicable, * = Not possible in combination with 90° leg rests 11.5.3 Rea Focus High — 560 x 25 mm (22 x 1”) 3°... -
Page 49: Rea Focus High - 610 X 35 Mm (24 X 1 3/8")
Technical Data 11.5.4 Rea Focus High — 610 x 35 mm (24 x 1 3/8”) 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 490 * 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 515 * 540 * 3° N/A = Not applicable, * = Not possible in combination with 90° leg rests 11.5.5 Rea Focus High —... -
Page 50: Rea Focus Low - 515 X 35 Mm (20 X 1 3/8")
Rea® Focus™ 3° 490 * 3° 3° 3° 3° 515 * 3° 540 * 3° N/A = Not applicable, * = Not possible in combination with 90° leg rests 11.5.6 Rea Focus Low — 515 x 35 mm (20 x 1 3/8”) 3°... -
Page 51: Rea Focus Low - 560 X 25 Mm (22 X 1")
Technical Data 3° 3° 3° 440 * 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 465 * 490 * 3° N/A = Not applicable, * = Not possible in combination with 90° leg rests 11.5.8 Rea Focus Low — 560 x 25 mm (22 x 1”) 3°... -
Page 52: Rea Focus Low - 610 X 35 Mm (24 X 1 3/8")
Rea® Focus™ 11.5.9 Rea Focus Low — 610 x 35 mm (24 x 1 3/8”) 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 440 * 3° 3° 3° 3° 465 * 3° 3° 490 * N/A = Not applicable, * = Not possible in combination with 90° leg rests 11.5.10 Rea Focus Low —... - Page 53 Technical Data 3° 3° 3° 465 * 3° 490 * 3° N/A = Not applicable, * = Not possible in combination with 90° leg rests 1431580-C...
- Page 54 Notes...
- Page 55 Notes...
- Page 56 Invacare Sales Companies Ireland: United Kingdom: Invacare Ireland Ltd, Invacare Limited Unit 5 Seatown Business Pencoed Technology Park, Campus Pencoed Seatown Road, Swords, County Bridgend CF35 5AQ Dublin Tel: (44) (0) 1656 776 222 EirCode: K67 K271 — Ireland Fax: (44) (0) 1656 776 220 Tel : (353) 1 810 7084 uk@invacare.com...
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