Invacare SpinX, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 Invacare Spinx User Manual English All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

Page 2: ...push handles 26 Pelvic belt 26 Transport Transport 27 Transport of wheelchairs in vehicles 28 To observe 30 Restraint methods 31 Safety instructions propelling techniques 32 Service Guarantee 34 Main...

Page 3: ...ckrests are in Jemima or nylon The padded seat is made of nylon This manual includes a description of the parts of the chair simple adjustment options how to use the Invacare Spinx safely and how to t...

Page 4: ...s and anti tip devices function correctly backrest stay or by the adjustable push handles because of the risk of tipping over injury to your hands is reduced in wet and slippery conditions as well as...

Page 5: ...Owners Manual that is delivered together with the wheelchair KQXX YXX Z Spinx be used both indoor and outdoor We recommend the larger wheels when the wheelchair is used on un even ground Spinx may ti...

Page 6: ...footplate Angle and depth adjustable footplate One piece footrest Heel straps Calf strap Armrests Flip up armrest Height adjustable armrest Long or short pad Autolocking Castors 100 200 mm pneumatic...

Page 7: ...rm 7176 19 and have been tested in a basic configuration The use in other configurations has not been tested See section Test report from dynamic safety restraint test for test configuration Wheelchai...

Page 8: ...NOT be possible 3 Unfold the wheelchair Be careful not to trap your fingers between seat and frame tube 2 Unfold the backrest by pulling backrest backward until it clicks into place Make sure that the...

Page 9: ...own in the reciver 5 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 legrestsout wards when inserting them L...

Page 10: ...Angle adjustment Pull the lever B with one hand while support ing the legrest with your other hand When a suitable angle is obtained let go of the lever and the legrest will look into one of seven pre...

Page 11: ...ur different depth positions Swing the pad forwards Unscrew screw B using an Allen key Remove the large nut C on the reverse side and place it in the other attach ment hole Move the calf pad to the ne...

Page 12: ...rear part Pull into required depth SEAT 2 Adjustment of shape tension adjustable seat adjustable Velcro straps are visible Use these straps to adjust the shape of the seat Always have a cushion on the...

Page 13: ...h the lower screws D When you have fitted the backrest in the cor rect position it is important that you check thoroughly that the screws are tightened securely This is important for your own safety 2...

Page 14: ...k tube using an Allen key It is now possible to raise or lower the back and then retighten the screws Adjustment of backrest tension 3 Adjust the shape of the backrest by adjusting the Velcro straps T...

Page 15: ...Angle adjustment 1 Loosen the screw a using an 5 mm Allen key BACKREST RECLINE 2 Remove the screw a and nut b 3 The backrest tube can now be angled forward or backward Place the upper tube c in the de...

Page 16: ...ew up or down to the desired position and retighten the screw Lower the armrest again When adjusting the height do not place your fingers between seat tube and side plate as they may get trapped z z 3...

Page 17: ...ter both the seat height and the manoeuvrability stability of the wheelchair The further forward the rearwheel is positioned the more manoeuvrable your chair becomes but with reduced stability 1 To al...

Page 18: ...alter both the seat height and the manoeuvrability stability of the wheelchair The further forward the rearwheel is positioned the more manoeuvrable your chair becomes but with reduced stability 2 To...

Page 19: ...or housing 3 and 6 but this is NOT recommended Check that the castor is securely fitted after replacement and that the jags lockes into each other Do not loosen screw B more than 5 turns The correspon...

Page 20: ...ct adjustments or use of the brake can reduce the effectiveness of the brake Free play The lever of the brake where the handle is located have a free play The lever folds up automatically when the leg...

Page 21: ...ng and pull the tube C to desired set of holes The knobs will lock the tube into position Do not use knobs B to fold or unfold the anti tip device 3 Adjusting depth To adjust the depth press knob D an...

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Page 26: ...hanges The risk is reduced by moving the drive wheels backwards See the chapter on drive wheel attachment for more information Accessories AMPUTEE LEGREST 4 mm Allen key Adjusting the height of the pu...

Page 27: ...wards whilst turning the legrests outwards and pull them straight up Be careful not to trap your fingers between frame and legrest 3 Folding the chair Q If you have a backrest bar first detach the lef...

Page 28: ...a normal car seat TEST REPORT FROM DYNAMIC SAFETY RESTRAINT TEST Test no XY X Date 21 06 2006 Pulse specification ISO 7176 19 ISO 10542 Wheelchair Spinx Safety restraint device User safety belt Testd...

Page 29: ...ys to move the user from the wheelchair into a normal car seat TEST REPORT FROM DYNAMIC SAFETY RESTRAINT TEST Test no X Date 23 11 2006 Pulse specification ISO 7176 19 ISO 10542 Wheelchair Spinx with...

Page 30: ...l restraint 3 point belt postural restraints wheels etc See illustration below QXz Y Y system according to the methods described in this manual lied as possible Please observe that even if these produ...

Page 31: ...apply wheelchair brakes B Rear restraints 1 Attach the snap hooks of the rear straps around the rear tube of the frame just above the rear wheel attachment see picture B 2 Tighten the straps C Pelvic...

Page 32: ...s lean forwards whilst propelling up a slope Propel the wheelchair forwards using short quick strokes applied to the hand rims in order to maintain speed and steering control Generally help is needed...

Page 33: ...onto the pavement and then pulls the wheelchair up onto the pavement It is important for the assistant to use his her body correctly to prevent injury Tip the wheelchair backwards and roll the chair...

Page 34: ...le a car cleaning agent with wax and leave on to work 3 Rinse the wheelchair with a high pressure cleaning or ordinary jet of water depending on how dirty the chair is Do not aim the jet towards beari...

Page 35: ...The Swedish Handicap Institute and T V in Germany and is CE marked according to the Medical Device Directive Recycling Chassis The chassis is produced in aluminium and is fully recyclable Recycling al...

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