Invacare Atlas Lite, User Manual

Page 1: ...Invacare Atlas Lite User guide Yes you can I S O 9 0 0 1...

Page 2: ...s to supply a wide range of wheelchairs to meet all the needs of the user in everyday life However final selection of the wheelchair rests solely with the user and his her qualified health advisor Pro...

Page 3: ...nce operations and adjustments that you or your assistant can make This product conforms to the requirements of Council directives 93 42 EEC related to medical devices class 1 one product by applicati...

Page 4: ...Summary of operating instructions 14 B DESCRIPTION OF YOUR CHAIR Page 1 General 1 1 Introduction 15 1 2 General description 15 2 Adjustments 2 1 Seat elements 16 2 1 1 Padded seat upholstery 16 2 1 2...

Page 5: ...and head should remain within the boundaries of the seat figure 3 1 2 3 A GENERAL GUIDELINES 1 Safety and operating limits For a safe operation of your wheelchair the following para meters should be o...

Page 6: ...forward to maintain stability and balance An accurate alignment of the wheels is essential for your safety figure 5 1 1 2 Leaning backward Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired obje...

Page 7: ...dy is sufficiently strong and mobile you can transfer forward to another seat Fold the footplate up and push the footrest legrest to the side bend your body forward leaning on the two armrests and lif...

Page 8: ...les Warning Be aware of detachable parts such as armrests or legrests they must NEVER be used as lifting supports as they may be inadvertedly released resulting in possible injury to the user and or a...

Page 9: ...up against the first step grasping the handles firmly to lift The second assistant lifts the wheelchair above the stairs while holding firmly a fixed part of the frame and holds it while the first as...

Page 10: ...a ramp diagonally figure 17 18 16 17 15 2 Operating instructions 2 1 Unfolding and Folding the wheelchair 2 1 1 Unfolding the wheelchair figure 18 With one hand grab the armrest or the seat support t...

Page 11: ...t upholstery upwards to avoid damage by the folding system 2 2 Wheelchair propulsion Wheelchair propulsion is provided by the handrims moun ted on the wheels Qualified medical and paramedical staff wi...

Page 12: ...e daily opera tion of your wheelchair Regular inspections to be performed by you or your assistants a General Make sure that the wheelchair folds and unfolds easily Make sure that the wheelchair moves...

Page 13: ...ork axles Disinfection Spray or wipe disinfection using a tested and recognised product is permitted A list of the current permitted disinfectants is available from the Robert Koch Institute at http w...

Page 14: ...ecured to the wheelchair or removed from the wheelchair and secured in the vehicle during transit i e table trays Alterations or substitutions are not to be made to points of the wheelchair or to stru...

Page 15: ...chair backwards from the rear 3 Re apply wheelchair brakes B Rear restraints 1 Attach the snap hooks on the rear straps to the frame just above the rear wheel attachments 2 Tighten the straps C Lap be...

Page 16: ...mmary of operating instructions for optimal safety Maximum user s recommended weight 120 kg Do not attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat Do not attempt to pick up objects fr...

Page 17: ...rious parts and this manual describes only the main parts We recommend that you become acquainted with the following terms in order to better understand your wheelchair operation The seat consists of...

Page 18: ...they are removable allowing the folding of the wheelchair simply lift the seat and put it away then take hold of the 2 seat rails and pull them upwards Repeat the operation in reverse order to unfold...

Page 19: ...uring transport operate lever A by pulling or pushing it and fold the top of the backrest To return to the initial position bring the top in the vertical position it locks automatically Always make su...

Page 20: ...our Dealer 2 1 5 Footrest supports Standard footrest supports photo 4 they swing away during transfers and can be removed during transport Operate lever A by pushing sideways and swivelling towards ou...

Page 21: ...hair by the footrest supports or legrests Keep your fingers away from movable parts during folding disassembling or adjustment to prevent injuries 2 1 6 Armrests To remove armrest photo 7 push down th...

Page 22: ...ered with pneumatic or solid tyre A flat tyre photo 9 must be removed in order to be repaired Remove the rim assembly tyre and inner tube repair or replace the inner tube reinsert in the tyre and repo...

Page 23: ...ng of the mechanism 2 4 Castors The solid front wheels are available in 8 x 1 1 4 200mm x 28 mm diameter 2 5 Brakes 2 5 1 Manual brakes Manual brakes photo 11 are designed to be used for parking posit...

Page 24: ...button A angle and depth using a two levers B and B the cushion is also angle adjustable by operating the lever B Firmly tighten the screws B after adjustment Keep your fingers away from movable parts...

Page 25: ...krest until it is in vertical position To reposition it reverse the procedure and firmly tighten the button A making sure that the button is properly tighten B Do not lift the chair by handling the ba...

Page 26: ...ustments and regular maintenance not supplied Function Tool Brake 5 mm Allen key Footrest tube 8 mm open endWrench Screwdriver Pozidriv n 2 Armpad Screwdriver Pozidriv n 2 Castor 6 mm Allen key After...

Page 27: ...and backrest mm Overall width mm Width of folded wheelchair mm Total height mm Height from ground to back seat mm Height from ground to front seat mm Wheelchair height when backrest is folded mm Back...

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