SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No 1127114
19
Compass™XE
and Allegro®
Both
gas
cylinders
must
be
operational
and
adjusted
properly
before
using
recliner.
DO
NOT
operate
the
recliner
option
if
only
one
of
the
gas
cylinders
is
operational
or
adjusted
properly.
NEVER
use
the
rear
two
recliner
bracket
mounting
holes
when
using
the
recliner
option.
Using
the
rear
two
recliner
bracket
mounting
holes
will
reduce
the
wheelchair’s
stability,
possibly
causing
injury.
Make
sure
the
patient
is
properly
positioned
in
the
wheelchair
before
reclining
or
inclining
(reverse
recline)
to
maintain
maximum
stability
and
safety.
Refer
to
Safety/
Handling
of
Wheelchairs
on
page 20.
When
returning
the
occupant
of
the
wheelchair
to
the
full
upright
position,
more
body
strength
will
be
required
for
approximately
the
last
twenty
degrees
of
incline
(reverse
recline).
Make
sure
to
use
proper
body
mechanics
(use
your
legs)
or
seek
assistance
to
avoid
injury.
Wheelchairs with TRRO or TRBKTS Only
TRANSPORT
READY
PACKAGES
ARE
NOT
RETROFITTABLE
TO
EXISTING
MODELS
AND
ARE
NOT
FIELD
SERVICEABLE.
Only
use
the
transport
brackets
included
with
TRRO
and
TRBKTS
for
the
purposes
described
in
this
manual.
Tire Pressure
DO
NOT
use
your
wheelchair
unless
it
has
the
proper
tire
pressure
(p.s.i.).
DO
NOT
overinflate
the
tires.
Failure
to
follow
these
suggestions
may
cause
the
tire
to
explode
and
cause
bodily
harm.
The
recommended
tire
pressure
is
listed
on
the
side
wall
of
the
tire.
Replacement
of
a
tire
or
tube
MUST
be
performed
by
a
qualified
technician.
Weight Training
Invacare
DOES
NOT
recommend
the
use
of
its
wheelchairs
as
a
weight
training
apparatus.
Invacare
wheelchairs
have
NOT
been
designed
or
tested
as
a
seat
for
any
kind
of
weight
training.
If
occupant
uses
said
wheelchair
as
a
weight
training
apparatus,
Invacare
shall
not
be
liable
for
bodily
injury
and
the
warranty
is
void.
Weight Limitation
The
Compass
XE
and
Allegro
wheelchair
weight
limitations
are:
Folding
Frames
‐
250
lbs,
Rigid
Frames
‐
150
lbs.
