Intended Use - Invacare XLT Power U-front Service Manual

INVACARE ® XLT Service Manual

Intended use

• Invacare® XLT is a manual wheelchair aimed for those who use the
wheelchair for a longer period of time, i.e. several hours in a row.
• Invacare® XLT is designed for the user who can manoeuvre the
wheelchair him/her-self, as well as for the user who requires assist-
ance.
• Invacare® XLT is versatile and has accessories that makes it pos-
sible to adjust the sitting posture so it stays comfortable for several
hours.
• Invacare® XLT have many adjustment possibilities. With the right
adjustments, carried out by a professional the wheelchair can be
set up specifically for a user and according to the requirements of
his assistant. All adjustments that are possible, are described in the
Owners Manual that is delivered together with the wheelchair.
• Invacare® XLT can be used both indoors and outdoors on level
ground and paved areas. We recommend the larger wheels when
the wheelchair is used on uneven ground.
• Note that there is an increased risk that the Invacare® XLT could
tip backwards, when being wheeled uphill, especially when the incline
is more than 8°. Or if the rear wheels are mounted in their formost
position on the rear wheel attachment. The effect of mounting
the rear wheels in their foremost position is that the chair will be
easier to manoeuvre. However, there is the increased risk of tipping
backwards. Therefore the use of anti tip devices to achieve better
stability is strongly recommended.
• Invacare® XLT is designed to have a seat cushion on the seat. The
seat cushion improves the user's body posture and makes it possible
for him to sit comfortably for longer periods of time.
• XLT Swing with a backrest, adjusted to a height of minimum
48 cm, and a neckrest can be used as a seat in a vehicle. For other
models or configurations the user must transfer to the normal
seat in a car or bus.
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