Invacare Atlas Lite, User Manual

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f. Armpad
Make sure that the armpads are in good condition.
g. Seat and backrest upholstery
Make sure that the upholstery is in good condition.
h. Rear wheels
Make sure that the wheel nuts and precision bearings are
tight.
Make sure that the wheels are parallel to the frame.
i. Handrims
Check for rough patches.
j. Spokes
Make sure that the spokes are not distorted, loose or bro-
ken.
k. Castors
Make sure that the axle is tight by turning the wheel the
wheel must gradually come to a stop.
l. Fork/steering tube
Make sure that all the fittings are well tightened.
m. Pneumatic and solid tyres
Check the pressure of the pneumatic tyres (front =2,5 KPa,
Rear = 3,5 KPa) check the wear of the solid tyre tread.
n. Cleaning and Disinfection
Cleaning: Use only damp clothes and gentle detergent. Do
not use abrasive or scouring liquid. Do not use high pres-
sure cleaning devices on ball bearings (front & rear wheels,
fork 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://www.rki.de
Make sure you dry the wheelchair if it is wet (e.g. after
washing it or going out in the rain).
4. Transportation
Transport of wheelchairs in vehicles
The Invacare®
Atlas Lite has been tested for safety in colli-
sions according to ISO-7176-19:2001, Invacare® Atlas Lite
can be used for transport in vehicles that have been specially
adapted for this purpose. The wheelchair must be securely
fastened in the vehicle according to the methods described
on the following pages.
Remember that the best solution is always to move
the user from the wheelchair into a normal car seat.
4.1 Test report from dynamic safety restraint test
(ISO-7176-19)
Test no : BMF P602501D (fixed backrests)
Customer : Invacare Rea AB, Date : 2006-08-16
Testing to be carried out
Pulse specification : ISO-7176-19
Wheelchair Manufacturer :
Invacare Portugal Lda
Model : Atlas lite
Weight : 16,5 kg (fixed)
Configuration : Forward facing