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  • Page 1 User Manual English Spirea...
  • Page 2 Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this publication are updated at the time of printing. As part of the ongoing improvement of the products, Invacare Rea AB reserves the right to modify existing models at any time.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Product description – Rea Spirea ® Delivery check Daily performance check Parts of the wheelchair Lifting the wheelchair Upholstery and frame colours Accessories and instructions Technical data Intended use Safety instructions/propelling techniques 8–9 Transport Assembly 11–12 Settings 13–24 Legrests Footplates/Calf pads Seat Backrest...

  • Page 4: Product Description Rea

    This symbol means warning. On the next page a number of points affecting your personal safety are shown. Read it carefully! Invacare is only responsible for product changes carried ® out by personnel who we authorise. We reserve the right to make any changes to equipment and specifications without prior notice.

  • Page 5: Spirea 2

    Failure to comply with instructions given may result in personal injury and/or product damage. %JGEM GCEJ QH VJG HQNNQYKPI DGHQTG WUKPI VJG YJGGNEJCKT that all parts are attached securely to the frame that all wheels and knobs are properly tightened that all brakes and anti-tip devices function correctly 0GXGT NKHV VJG YJGGNEJCKT D[ VJG FGVCEJCDNG CTOTGUVU HQQV- rests, backbrace or by the adjustable push handles.

  • Page 6: Parts Of The Wheelchair

    Parts of the wheelchair 1. Frame (chassis) 2. Cross members 3. Backrest 4. Push handles 5. Seat 6. Rear wheel bracket 7. Rear wheel 8. Handrims 9. Brakes 10. Castors 11. Step tube/Anti tip device 12. Armrests 13. Sideguards 14. Legrests LIFTING THE WHEELCHAIR Always lift the wheelchair by gripping the frame at the points shown in the...

  • Page 7: Upholstery And Frame Colours

    Upholstery and frame colours Upholstery Black Jemima TR18 Grey Plush TR32 Frame colours Pearl Grey Accessories and instructions Spirea has a wide range of accessories and options. ® Backrest Slingtype Tension adjustable Backrest bar Seat Sling seat depth adjustable 5 cm Tension adjustable and depth adjustable 5 cm Seat cushions 5 cm...

  • Page 8: Technical Data

    Technical data 38, 40.5, 43, 45.5, 40, 45 (-5) cm 38–50.5 cm 38–46 cm 19–29 cm 50.5 cm 327–520 cm 0°– 6° 10° Seat width + 22 cm 76–96.5 cm 29 cm max 125 kg Transport weight 90–115 cm 15.3 kg 8.5 kg Crash test* *Our wheelchairs comply with ISO norm 7176-19 and have been tested in a basic configuration.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions/Propelling Techniques

    Safety instructions/ propelling techniques We recommend that the qualified person who has prescribed your wheelchair for you, tests the wheelchair and that he/she makes the adjustments that you want, taking your build and needs into account. We also hope that you have received help in learning how best to use your chair.
  • Page 10 Onto a kerb This method is for when the assistant is always behind the wheelchair and creates the greatest safety for the user. 6JG HQNNQYKPI CFXKEG KU HQT VJG CUUKUVCPV Illustration 1 #FLWUV VJG CPVKVKR FGXKEG WRYCTFU 'PUWTG VJCV VJG WUGT U HGGV TGUV securely on the footrests and cannot slide off.

  • Page 11: Transport

    Transport When you are to transport the Rea Spirea you can easily remove certain parts to make the chair smaller and ® lighter. 1. Start by removing the armrests. Flip up armrests Press the button (A), swing up the armrest. Lift it straight up (you may need to hold it slightly forward then lift it straight up) (B).

  • Page 12: Assembly

    Assembly 1. Attach the rear wheels by pressing the button in the centre of the hub whilst simultaneously sliding the axle into the rear wheel position attachment of the positioning plate. It is very important that you check that the locking pin has actually locked the wheel into position when the centre button has been released.
  • Page 13 4b. Legrests Attach the legrests by pushing the tube at the upper part of the legrests down into the tubes on the wheelchair. You must angle the legrests outwards when inserting them. Lock the legrests by turning them inwards. The legrests are automatically locked so there is no risk of them coming off the wheelchair.

  • Page 14: Settings

    Settings ANGLE ADJUSTABLE LEGRESTS Angle adjustable legrests support the legs and reduce pressure. The legrests can be used for bandaged legs, but not for legs in plaster casts. The legrests must always be fitted with calf pads, footplates and heel straps.

  • Page 15: Footplates/Calf Pads

    FOOTPLATES/CALF PADS 1. Angle-adjustable footplates Adjust the angle and the depth by loosening the screw (A) at the footplate attachment with a 5 mm Allen key. Adjust the footplate to the correct position and retighten the screw. Do not place anything on the footplate when the screw is loose.

  • Page 16: Backrest

    BACKREST Adjusting the backrest height 1. 7UG C RCKT QH UEKUUQTU CPF TGOQXG VJG RNCUVKE VKGU (A) at the bottom of the backcloth. Then, fold the chair slightly, by lifting the seat upwards. 2. Loosen screws (B) on the back of the backpipe with an Allen key.

  • Page 17: Rear Wheels, Adjustment

    REAR WHEELS, ADJUSTMENT 1. Changing the balance The rear wheel plate can be fitted in front of or behind the frame tube. If you place the wheels in any of the frontal positions, this will make the chair easier to propel, but also more unstable. You can counteract this by fitting an anti-tip device to the chair, giving you a chair that is both easy to propel and stable.
  • Page 18 2. Remove the rear wheel by pressing button (B) on the wheel hub and pulling the rear wheel straight outwards. 3. Loosen the nut (C) slightly, turn it anti-clockwise about ½ a turn. 4. Remove the screw and the two screw casings (D). 5.
  • Page 19 6. Remove the nut (F) from its groove in the rear wheel attachment and place it in the new posi- tion. 7. The rear wheel attachment can be placed in two different positions (see picture). If the brake unit is to be placed in the lower position (see picture), the screw with its two casings (D) must be placed in the upper position (G) on the brake.
  • Page 20 9. Tighten the nut (C) to the rear wheel attachment (clockwise). 10. Screw the brake handle securely into place using the two screws (A). 6QQNU  OO HKZGF URCPPGT 10 mm fixed spanner Spirea...

  • Page 21: Castor Wheels, Adjustment

    CASTOR WHEELS, ADJUSTMENT 1. When you have found the seat height and seat angle you are pleased with, it is important for the chair's propelling ability to control that the angle between the castor attachment and the ground is 90°. 2.

  • Page 22: Wheelchair Heights

    WHEELCHAIR HEIGHTS 16" Rear wheel, 0º angle 22" Rear wheel 0° 3° 6° 40,5 0° 3° 6° 0° 3° 6° 0° 3° 6° 0° 3° 6° 45,5 0° 3° 6° 45,5 0° 3° 6° 45,5 0° 3° 6° 45,5 0° 3°...
  • Page 23 24" Rear wheel 40,5 0° 3° 6° 0° 3° 6° 0° 3° 6° 0° 3° 6° 45,5 0° 3° 6° 45,5 0° 3° 6° 45,5 0° 3° 6° 45,5 0° 3° 6° 0° 3° 6° 0° 3° 6° 0° 3° 6°...

  • Page 24: Brakes

    BRAKES To apply the brake to the chair, move the lever (A) forwards. To release the brake, move the lever backwards (towards you). Take care not to trap your fingers between the brake shaft and tyre. Adjusting the brake 1. Check that the tyres are inflated to the correct air pressure (indicated on the tyre wall).

  • Page 25: Push Handles

    PUSH HANDLES Adjusting the height of the push handles 1. To raise or lower the height of the push handles twist the knob at the same time as you move the handles to the required height.Tighten once correct position is achieved. 2.

  • Page 26: Transport Of Wheelchairs In Vehicles

    Date: 2003-09-19 Test no: ( %WUVQOGT +PXCECTG 4GC #$ Date: 2004-02-16 Testing to be carried out Pulse specification ISO-7176-19 Wheelchair /CPWHCEVWTGT Invacare Rea AB /QFGN Spirea Spirea transport ® ® 9GKIJV  MI %QPHKIWTCVKQP (QTYCTF HCEKPI Safety restraint device /CPWHCEVWTGT...
  • Page 27 #NVGTCVKQPU QT UWDUVKVWVKQPU CTG PQV VQ DG OCFG VQ RQKPVU QH VJG YJGGNEJCKT QT VQ UVTWEVWTCN CPF ® frame parts without the written consent of Invacare # YJGGNEJCKTCPEJQTGF RGNXKE DGNV OWUV DG HKVVGF CETQUU VJG YJGGNEJCKT QEEWRCPV KP CFFKVKQP VQ the lap and diagonal and restraint (3-point belt).

  • Page 28: Restraint Methods

    RESTRAINT METHODS ® Spirea A. Frontal restraints with straps 1. Connect the frontal straps around the frontal part of the frame. 2. Release brakes and tension front straps by pulling the wheelchair backwards from the rear. 3. Re-apply wheelchair brakes. B.

  • Page 29: Installation Of Pelvic Belt Attachment

    PELVIC BELT 1. The pelvic belt is used to prevent the risk of falling or sliding out of the chair and for providing the user with a good posture. When in use, make sure that the belt is threaded through both plastic buckles other- wise the belt might slide and not provide the necessary support.

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    YJGGNEJCKT VGEJPKEKCP QT D[ +PXCECTG U UGTXKEG FGRCTVOGPV 6JG wheelchair should be checked by authorised wheelchair techni- cians or Invacare's service department once a year. The address and telephone number are on the back cover of the manual. %JGEM CNN RCTVU QH VJG YJGGNEJCKT QPEG C YGGM +H [QW FKUEQXGT damage, please contact Invacare immediately.

  • Page 31: Surface Treatment

    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 32: Accessories

    Accessories AMPUTEE LEGREST 1. Attach the legrests by pushing the tube at the upper part of the legrests down into the tubes on the wheelchair. You must angle the legrests out- wards when inserting them. Lock the legrests by turning them inwards. The legrests are automati- cally locked so there is no risk of them coming off the wheelchair.
  • Page 33 4. Please observe that the backrest bar may not be used for lifting the chair! Spirea...
  • Page 34 Spirea...
  • Page 35 Spirea...
  • Page 36 Switchboard Tel: (44) (0)1656 776200, Fax: (44) (0)1656 776201 Italia: Customer services Tel: (44) (0)1656 776222, Fax: Invacare Mecc San s.r.l., Via dei Pini 62, I-36016 (44) (0)1656 776220 Thiene (VI) UK@invacare.com Tel: (39) 0445 38 00 59, Fax: (39) 0445 38 00 34...

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