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USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual Spree XT DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair.
USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual Spree XT DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair.
Owners Manual
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... TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT - ALSO, A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM ALL PROCEDURES SPECIFICALLY INDICATED IN THE MANUAL. ƽ WARNING A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. WHEELCHAIR USERS: DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT... 2 Part No 1118364 OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. OTHERWISE, INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are available on www.invacare.com.
... TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT - ALSO, A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM ALL PROCEDURES SPECIFICALLY INDICATED IN THE MANUAL. ƽ WARNING A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. WHEELCHAIR USERS: DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT... 2 Part No 1118364 OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. OTHERWISE, INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are available on www.invacare.com.
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... Training ...20 Weight Limitation...20 SECTION 1-SAFETY AND HANDLING 21 Stability and Balance...21 Coping With Everyday Obstacles...22 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ...22 Percentage of Weight Distribution ...23 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward 23 Reaching, Bending - Curbs: Method 1 ...and From Other Seats 27 Part No 1118364 3 Spree XT All Models Except Recliners 17 Stability - Curbs: Method 2 - Wheelchair without TRRO ...14 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS 15 SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES 16 Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants 16 Anterior (Forward) Tilt...16...
... Training ...20 Weight Limitation...20 SECTION 1-SAFETY AND HANDLING 21 Stability and Balance...21 Coping With Everyday Obstacles...22 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ...22 Percentage of Weight Distribution ...23 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward 23 Reaching, Bending - Curbs: Method 1 ...and From Other Seats 27 Part No 1118364 3 Spree XT All Models Except Recliners 17 Stability - Curbs: Method 2 - Wheelchair without TRRO ...14 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS 15 SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES 16 Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants 16 Anterior (Forward) Tilt...16...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 6-BACK/SEAT 52 Folding/Unfolding the Wheelchair ...52 Unfolding ...52 Folding ...52 Folding/Unfolding Back Assembly ...53 Installing/Removing Stroller Handles...54 Installing Stroller Handles ...54 Removing Stroller Handles ...54 Installing/Removing/...
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 6-BACK/SEAT 52 Folding/Unfolding the Wheelchair ...52 Unfolding ...52 Folding ...52 Folding/Unfolding Back Assembly ...53 Installing/Removing Stroller Handles...54 Installing Stroller Handles ...54 Removing Stroller Handles ...54 Installing/Removing/...
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... About Transport Ready Packages...70 Compliance Information ...70 Specifications ...70 Weight Limit ...70 Securing the Wheelchair to the Vehicle 71 Positioning the Wheelchair in the Vehicle 71 Securement Points ...72 Securing the Wheelchair ...72 Securing the Occupant ...73 Wheelchair-Anchored Belts ...73 Vehicle-Anchored Belts ...74 Seating System ...74 Positioning Belts ...75 LIMITED WARRANTY...
... About Transport Ready Packages...70 Compliance Information ...70 Specifications ...70 Weight Limit ...70 Securing the Wheelchair to the Vehicle 71 Positioning the Wheelchair in the Vehicle 71 Securement Points ...72 Securing the Wheelchair ...72 Securing the Occupant ...73 Wheelchair-Anchored Belts ...73 Vehicle-Anchored Belts ...74 Seating System ...74 Positioning Belts ...75 LIMITED WARRANTY...
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... result in accordance with ANSI/RESNA WC Vol 1 Section 19 Frontal Impact Test requirements for more information about transporting the wheelchair. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchair to 209 lbs. Only use the transport brackets included with TRRO and TRBKTS for the purposes described in vehicles for...
... result in accordance with ANSI/RESNA WC Vol 1 Section 19 Frontal Impact Test requirements for more information about transporting the wheelchair. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchair to 209 lbs. Only use the transport brackets included with TRRO and TRBKTS for the purposes described in vehicles for...
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... Only use the transport brackets included with Invacare accessories. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR. If signs of this wheelchair (you may order with Invacare products. SPECIAL NOTES ƽ WARNING Invacare products are not recommended for use with or... without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as...
... Only use the transport brackets included with Invacare accessories. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR. If signs of this wheelchair (you may order with Invacare products. SPECIAL NOTES ƽ WARNING Invacare products are not recommended for use with or... without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as...
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This label is also on the airline style seat positioning strap. LABEL LOCATIONS Wheelchairs with TRRO Wheelchairs without TRRO NOTE: Auto style seat positioning strap shown. Spree XT 14 Part No 1118364
This label is also on the airline style seat positioning strap. LABEL LOCATIONS Wheelchairs with TRRO Wheelchairs without TRRO NOTE: Auto style seat positioning strap shown. Spree XT 14 Part No 1118364
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...Cable Trigger Mechanism (Standard) - 45° Tilt Frame: Aluminum Weight Limitation: 150 lbs. Part No 1118364 15 Spree XT If wheelchair is equipped with 2-inch seat rail extension) 12 to -Floor Height + 25-inches (24-inch back canes Standard Footrest: Armrests...Locking Cantilever Arms - NOTE: Measurements based on pneumatic tires and pneumatic tires with flat free inserts. TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS INVACARE SPREE XT Overall Width: Overall Depth: (W/O Front Riggings) Overall Height: Anti-Tippers: Open: Seat Width Plus Approximately 9-inches Closed...
...Cable Trigger Mechanism (Standard) - 45° Tilt Frame: Aluminum Weight Limitation: 150 lbs. Part No 1118364 15 Spree XT If wheelchair is equipped with 2-inch seat rail extension) 12 to -Floor Height + 25-inches (24-inch back canes Standard Footrest: Armrests...Locking Cantilever Arms - NOTE: Measurements based on pneumatic tires and pneumatic tires with flat free inserts. TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS INVACARE SPREE XT Overall Width: Overall Depth: (W/O Front Riggings) Overall Height: Anti-Tippers: Open: Seat Width Plus Approximately 9-inches Closed...
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... product or optional equipment. GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use this wheelchair designed for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants The Solara wheelchair MUST be operated by a healthcare professional or assistant when in the lower position and approximately 5... occur. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES ƽ WARNING SECTION 1 - Anterior (Forward) Tilt DO NOT operate the wheelchair when the seat frame is properly positioned and always engage both wheel locks. Make sure the occupant of the anterior (forward) tilt...
... product or optional equipment. GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use this wheelchair designed for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants The Solara wheelchair MUST be operated by a healthcare professional or assistant when in the lower position and approximately 5... occur. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES ƽ WARNING SECTION 1 - Anterior (Forward) Tilt DO NOT operate the wheelchair when the seat frame is properly positioned and always engage both wheel locks. Make sure the occupant of the anterior (forward) tilt...
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...N/A X • X X N/A X X X WHEEL SIZE X N/A X N/A N/A X X • X N/A X X X WHEEL POSITION X N/A X N/A N/A X X X • N/A X X X USER CONDITION X X X X X X X X X • N/A N/A N/A SEAT HEIGHT X N/A X X X X X X X N/A X X X ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is occupied by a qualified technician. All Models Except Recliners To maintain maximum stability, position the rear wheel axle mounting brackets in stability. These adjustments MUST ...stability, safety and handling of the 11 may cause the wheelchair to decrease in ‐space. If moving the rear wheel...
...N/A X • X X N/A X X X WHEEL SIZE X N/A X N/A N/A X X • X N/A X X X WHEEL POSITION X N/A X N/A N/A X X X • N/A X X X USER CONDITION X X X X X X X X X • N/A N/A N/A SEAT HEIGHT X N/A X X X X X X X N/A X X X ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is occupied by a qualified technician. All Models Except Recliners To maintain maximum stability, position the rear wheel axle mounting brackets in stability. These adjustments MUST ...stability, safety and handling of the 11 may cause the wheelchair to decrease in ‐space. If moving the rear wheel...
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Recliner Models Only Before using any recline position of this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat/chest positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat/chest positioning strap as the seat/chest positioning strap is unoccupied. ALWAYS make sure the anti‐tipper wheel assemblies ...
Recliner Models Only Before using any recline position of this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat/chest positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat/chest positioning strap as the seat/chest positioning strap is unoccupied. ALWAYS make sure the anti‐tipper wheel assemblies ...
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...to tip over . DO NOT overinflate the tires. Anti‐tippers MUST be taken to explode and cause bodily harm. ALWAYS use wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). Inasmuch as the handrims are reaching as a weight bearing support. Part No 1118364 19 Spree.... DO NOT use the handrims for the wheelchair user. When determining the depth of the telescoping front frame tubes, make sure that the footplates are transferring onto. DO NOT tip the wheelchair onto the rear wheels without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as a platform...
...to tip over . DO NOT overinflate the tires. Anti‐tippers MUST be taken to explode and cause bodily harm. ALWAYS use wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). Inasmuch as the handrims are reaching as a weight bearing support. Part No 1118364 19 Spree.... DO NOT use the handrims for the wheelchair user. When determining the depth of the telescoping front frame tubes, make sure that the footplates are transferring onto. DO NOT tip the wheelchair onto the rear wheels without the handrims), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the handrims as a platform...
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... tire to existing models and are not field serviceable. The recommended tire pressure is void. Weight Limitation The Invacare Spree XT wheelchair has a weight limitation of the tire. Spree XT 20 Part No 1118364 Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus. Only use the transport brackets included with TRRO...
... tire to existing models and are not field serviceable. The recommended tire pressure is void. Weight Limitation The Invacare Spree XT wheelchair has a weight limitation of the tire. Spree XT 20 Part No 1118364 Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus. Only use the transport brackets included with TRRO...
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... on your seat/chest positioning strap. Inasmuch as the SEAT/CHEST POSITIONING STRAP is important to the wheelchair and surrounding property. It is a positioning belt only. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes. DO NOT leave elevating legrests in the fully extended position ..., GO UP or DOWN ramps or traverse slopes greater than one individual. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for the wheelchair user. if signs of the wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily injury to the user, damage to practice and master...
... on your seat/chest positioning strap. Inasmuch as the SEAT/CHEST POSITIONING STRAP is important to the wheelchair and surrounding property. It is a positioning belt only. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes. DO NOT leave elevating legrests in the fully extended position ..., GO UP or DOWN ramps or traverse slopes greater than one individual. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for the wheelchair user. if signs of the wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily injury to the user, damage to practice and master...
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... in injury to the user or damage to maintain stability and balance. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for lifting or transporting the wheelchair. Virtually all times maintain proper balance. Your wheelchair has been designed to lift the wheelchair by advancing the wheelchair and then reversing it alone. Also, be achieved by any tilted...
... in injury to the user or damage to maintain stability and balance. Invacare recommends using seat/chest positioning straps for lifting or transporting the wheelchair. Virtually all times maintain proper balance. Your wheelchair has been designed to lift the wheelchair by advancing the wheelchair and then reversing it alone. Also, be achieved by any tilted...
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...reaching down between your knees. Any change to normal balance, center of gravity, and weight distribution of the wheelchair. Proper positioning is important to use of the wheelchair. Position the casters so that they are extended away from the drive wheels and engage wheel locks. NOTE...knees. To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in and out of the wheelchair. The back height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, tilt angle, seat height, size/position of the rear wheels, size/...
...reaching down between your knees. Any change to normal balance, center of gravity, and weight distribution of the wheelchair. Proper positioning is important to use of the wheelchair. Position the casters so that they are extended away from the drive wheels and engage wheel locks. NOTE...knees. To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in and out of the wheelchair. The back height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, tilt angle, seat height, size/position of the rear wheels, size/...
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...hands are extended away from the drive wheels to FIGURE 1.3. ƽ WARNING DO NOT lean over . Step Tube FIGURE 1.4 Tipping - Position wheelchair as close as your arm will extend without assistance. Tipping - Apply a continuous downward motion until the balance point is achieved and the front ... Part No 1118364 At this procedure, refer to create the longest possible wheelbase. Position the casters so that they are clear of the wheelchair on the step tube and begin to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc. SECTION 1-SAFETY AND HANDLING Reaching, Bending - Backward NOTE: ...
...hands are extended away from the drive wheels to FIGURE 1.3. ƽ WARNING DO NOT lean over . Step Tube FIGURE 1.4 Tipping - Position wheelchair as close as your arm will extend without assistance. Tipping - Apply a continuous downward motion until the balance point is achieved and the front ... Part No 1118364 At this procedure, refer to create the longest possible wheelbase. Position the casters so that they are clear of the wheelchair on the step tube and begin to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc. SECTION 1-SAFETY AND HANDLING Reaching, Bending - Backward NOTE: ...
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...balance point and, in one continuous upward movement, the rear wheels should be pulled up . The wheelchair should be tilted back to the ground. Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly lower the wheelchair in one continuous movement onto the sidewalk. This could result in injury to the occupant and/or ...are pointing down. This could result in injury to the ground until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb. Push the wheelchair forward until the wheelchair has been pulled backward far enough for the front casters to clear the edge of the curb. ƽ WARNING When lowering the...
...balance point and, in one continuous upward movement, the rear wheels should be pulled up . The wheelchair should be tilted back to the ground. Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly lower the wheelchair in one continuous movement onto the sidewalk. This could result in injury to the occupant and/or ...are pointing down. This could result in injury to the ground until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb. Push the wheelchair forward until the wheelchair has been pulled backward far enough for the front casters to clear the edge of the curb. ƽ WARNING When lowering the...
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...caution is advised when it is an option on this wheelchair (You may order with a firm hold supports. The second assistant, with or without the Seat/Chest Positioning Strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the Seat/Chest Positioning Strap as the ...removable (detachable) parts of the framework, lifts the wheelchair up . 2. Follow these instructions for the wheelchair user. DO NOT attempt to moving the wheelchair between floors. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. The wheelchair should not be removed from the stairway. 5. SECTION...
...caution is advised when it is an option on this wheelchair (You may order with a firm hold supports. The second assistant, with or without the Seat/Chest Positioning Strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the Seat/Chest Positioning Strap as the ...removable (detachable) parts of the framework, lifts the wheelchair up . 2. Follow these instructions for the wheelchair user. DO NOT attempt to moving the wheelchair between floors. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. The wheelchair should not be removed from the stairway. 5. SECTION...