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Rea® Focus™

5 Setup

5.1 Safety information

CAUTION!
Risk of injury

– Before using the wheelchair, check its

general condition and its main functions,

8.2

Maintenance Schedule, page 40

.

Your authorized provider will supply your wheelchair ready
for use. Your provider will explain the main functions
and ensure that the wheelchair meets your needs and
requirements.

Adjustments of the axle position and the castor supporters
must be carried out by a qualified technician.

If you receive your wheelchair folded, read section

5.4 Fitting

the seat, page 28

.

5.2 Delivery check

Any transport damage must be reported immediately to
the transport company. Remember to keep the packaging
until the transport company has checked the goods and a
settlement has been reached.

5.3 Fitting the rear wheels

A

B

C

1.

Press and hold in the quick—release button

B

in the

center of the hub.

2.

Put the rear wheel and the rear wheel axle

C

in the

rear wheel attachment

A

.

3.

Pull the wheels outwards to check that the wheel is
securely locked in its position.

WARNING!
Risk of injury

– Check that the rear wheel is securely locked

in its position! It should not be possible to
remove the wheels when the quick-release
button is inactivated.

5.4 Fitting the seat

A

B

There are two ways to unfold the seat:

Push the handle in the middle of the seat plate
downwards

A

.

Lift the rear wheel slightly upwards and push the push
handles outwards

B

. When the seat plate is in the

correct position, a “click” sound will be heard.

WARNING!
Risk of trapping fingers

– Be careful not to trap your fingers or hand

when the seat plate is pushed in position.

5.5 Fitting the backrest bar

A

B

1.

Fold up the backrest bar

A

.

2.

Secure the backrest bar in the attachment with the
quick-release knob

B

.

Make sure that the quick-release knob

B

is securely

locked in its position.

5.6 Fitting the armrests

Flip—up armrests:

28

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Summary of Contents for Rea Focus 150

Page 1: ...Rea Focus Rea Focus 150 en Manual wheelchair medium active User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product BEFORE using this product this manual MUST be read and saved for future ref...

Page 2: ...ation duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare Trademarks are identified by and All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare...

Page 3: ...ounting 27 4 12 Air pump 27 4 13 Passive illumination 27 4 14 Cane holder 27 5 Setup 28 5 1 Safety information 28 5 2 Delivery check 28 5 3 Fitting the rear wheels 28 5 4 Fitting the seat 28 5 5 Fitti...

Page 4: ...ight injury if it is not avoided IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to property if it is not avoided Tips Gives useful tips recommendations and information for effic...

Page 5: ...only be performed at the direction of a qualified technician who has fully risk assessed the implication of any changes to the wheelchair configuration Therefore consult with your authorized provider...

Page 6: ...oduct Overview page 7 2 3 Labels and symbols on the product Identification label The identification label is attached to the frame of your wheelchair and gives the following information A Manufacturer...

Page 7: ...aximum user weight as stated in the Technical Data section and on the identification label The intended user is the wheelchair occupant and or an assistant The user should physically and mentally be a...

Page 8: ...ion 6 2 Braking During Use page 30 3 5 Backrest There are three types of backrest Fixed Angle adjustable and Reclining available WARNING Risk of serious injury Tilting up with a user of more than 125...

Page 9: ...and remove the unnecessary straps The bottom hook strap must be pulled through the slot at the front of the backrest attachment C It prevents the upholstery from sliding upwards 3 6 3 Reclining Backr...

Page 10: ...p backrest 4 Fold back the backrest cover and attach the cover with the hook strap WARNING Risk of tipping If the bands are set very loose the tipping point of your wheelchair is changed for the worse...

Page 11: ...llen key 3 8 3 Reclining Backrest The angle of the backrest can be adjusted in four steps 0 to 30 with the mechanical version and step less with the gas struts version WARNING Risk of injury Always ma...

Page 12: ...a B 3 9 Adjusting the push handles A B 1 Loosen the knob A 2 Adjust the push handle B to the required position 3 Re tighten the knob 4 Repeat the procedure on the opposite side C In order to lock the...

Page 13: ...ed position 3 Re tighten the screw handwheel 4 Repeat the procedure on the opposite side 5 mm allen key Depth adjustment A 1 Loosen the screw or the handwheel A depending on which type of armrest you...

Page 14: ...ed completely if necessary Screwdriver 3 14 Leg rests WARNING Risk of injury Never lift the wheelchair by the footrest supports or leg rests CAUTION Risk of pinching or crushing fingers There are swin...

Page 15: ...g screw F with 5 mm Allen key 2 Adjust to one of the four positions and firmly tighten the fixing screw F 3 5 Nm Adjusting foot plate There are three different fold up foot plates available Standard h...

Page 16: ...chment when folding it down A B 1 Adjust the angle and the depth by loosening the two screws A at the foot plate attachment Tool 5 mm allen key 2 Adjust the foot plate to the correct position 3 Re tig...

Page 17: ...le adjustment A B 1 The angle can be adjusted by loosening the screws B and bolts A on the trunk support arm 2 Hold with the allen key and tighten with the fixed spanner 3 Remember to re tighten the s...

Page 18: ...neckrest is mounted on the push bar Height adjustment B A B A The height and the removal are operated by the handwheel The bar is equipped with an adjustable stop block 1 Loosen the screw in the stop...

Page 19: ...ratch against the armrests Re tighten the screws alternately in order to get the clamps even and to prevent the wheels from slanting Depth adjustment WARNING Risk of tipping Do not position the rear w...

Page 20: ...t the camber rear wheel attachment F The 2 camber rear wheel attachment has a round marking on the outside of the clamp Make sure that this marking is positioned upwards in order to obtain the correct...

Page 21: ...C back into position after adjustment 5 Re tighten the screws A and B The screws should be tightened with a torque of 20 2 Nm 5 mm allen key Adjusting the brakes WARNING Reduced brake effect Incorrec...

Page 22: ...side due to the groves in the screw hole 7 Return the headrest neckrest to the attachment on the backrest 8 Re tighten the handle D and the handwheel A 4 5 Tipper aid With the tipper aid an assistant...

Page 23: ...n after adjusting the depth of the table CAUTION Risk of discomfort When adjusting the depth of the table make sure not to squeeze the stomach of the user 4 6 3 Locking the table tray WARNING Risk of...

Page 24: ...user if you deactivate the anti tippers There is a red label on the housing of the anti tipper this label shows when the anti tipper is inactivated When the anti tipper is correctly activated the red...

Page 25: ...ian 4 8 3 Anti tip device regular Mounting and depth adjustment A B C 1 Exchange the plastic plugs on the tube of the chassis on both sides to the enclosed ones 2 Mount the anti tip device on the chas...

Page 26: ...prevents the user from sliding downward in the wheelchair or from falling out of the wheelchair The posture belt is not a positioning device WARNING Risk of serious injury strangulation A loose belt...

Page 27: ...H 4 11 1 Posture belt mounting A C C B 1 Fasten the posture belt A on the frame B 2 Attach the screw and the nut C and tighten 4 12 Air pump The air pump is fitted with a universal valve connection U...

Page 28: ...n B in the center of the hub 2 Put the rear wheel and the rear wheel axle C in the rear wheel attachment A 3 Pull the wheels outwards to check that the wheel is securely locked in its position WARNING...

Page 29: ...rests into the attachment 5 7 Fitting the legrests The brake lever handle will have a certain amount of free play Without activating the brake the lever will fold up automatically when the legrest has...

Page 30: ...erated by an assistant pulling at the push handles the user may fall out of the wheelchair Always apply the posture belt if present Make sure your assistant is qualified in transferring occupied wheel...

Page 31: ...air could roll away out of control Do not support yourself on the brakes when getting in and out IMPORTANT The mudguards and armrests could become damaged Never sit on the mudguards or armrests when g...

Page 32: ...An activated anti tipper prevents the wheelchair from tipping backwards Deactivate the anti tipper before going up or down steps or kerbs WARNING Risk of injury to the assistant and damage to the whe...

Page 33: ...ont wheels are back on the ground 6 6 Going up and down stairs WARNING Risk of overturning When negotiating stairs you could lose your balance and overturn your wheelchair Always use two assistants wh...

Page 34: ...ows Leaning forwards WARNING Risk of falling out If you lean forwards out of the wheelchair you could fall out of it Never bend too far forwards and do not shift forwards in your seat to reach an obje...

Page 35: ...A B 1 Press the button A 2 Lift the armrest B straight up and remove it Lean the armrest slightly forward to make it easier to remove it Detachable armrests Lift the armrests straight up and remove t...

Page 36: ...ous injury or death To use the wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle the backrest height minimum must be at least 400 mm To transport the wheelchair with user in a vehicle a restraint system must be insta...

Page 37: ...lchair user to the vehicle with the posture belt on IMPORTANT Refer to the user manuals supplied with the restraint systems The following illustrations may differ depending on the restraint system sup...

Page 38: ...re belt WARNING The posture belt can be used in addition to but never as a substitute for an approved passenger restraint system 3 point belt 1 Adjust posture belt to fit the wheelchair occupant see s...

Page 39: ...not be held away from the user s body by parts of the wheelchair such as armrests or wheels etc IMPORTANT Apply the pelvic belt of the 3 point belt restraint system low across the pelvis so that the...

Page 40: ...t be adjusted by an authorized provider Damaged posture belts must be replaced by a qualified technician Check the folding mechanism 1 Check that the folding mechanism is easy operating Check the cast...

Page 41: ...n clinical or long term care environments follow your in house procedures 8 3 2 Cleaning Intervals IMPORTANT Regular cleaning and disinfection enhances smooth operation increases the service life and...

Page 42: ...w to identify and repair faults Some of the actions listed must be carried out by a qualified technician These are indicated We recommend that all adjustments are carried out by a qualified technician...

Page 43: ...rk qualified technician Incorrect tyre pressure in one or both rear tyres Correct tyre pressure 11 2 Tyres page 46 The brakes are gripping poorly or asymmetrically Brake setting incorrect Correct the...

Page 44: ...actions Inspection Cleaning and disinfection Adaptation to the new user For detailed information see 8 Maintenance page 40 and the service manual for this product Make sure that the user manual is han...

Page 45: ...430 465 mm 440 540 mm Backrest height 380 780 mm 380 780 mm 190 290 mm Armrest height Transit 210 385 mm 190 290 mm Leg rest length footrest to seat distance 355 465 mm in increments of 10 mm 355 465...

Page 46: ...e tyre 515 mm 20 560 mm 22 610 mm 24 7 5 bar 750 kPa 110 psi Solid tyre 560 mm 22 610 mm 24 Tyre Max pressure Solid tyre 125 mm 5 140 mm 5 1 2 150 mm 6 200 mm 8 Pneumatic tyre 150 mm 6 180 mm 7 200 mm...

Page 47: ...800 hPa to 1060 hPa Be aware that when a wheelchair has been stored under low temperatures it must be adjusted to chapter 8 Maintenance page 40 before use 11 5 Seat height tables 11 5 1 Rea Focus Hig...

Page 48: ...ible in combination with 90 leg rests 11 5 3 Rea Focus High 560 x 25 mm 22 x 1 13 9 5 1 15 11 7 3 1 3 5 7 2 4 6 415 3 10 4 N A 7 125 440 3 8 2 N A 5 125 440 3 8 3 N A N A 140 440 3 8 3 N A 6 150 465 3...

Page 49: ...90 3 6 N A 3 N A 180 490 3 6 1 4 4 200 515 3 5 N A 1 N A 140 515 3 5 N A 1 1 150 515 3 5 N A 2 N A 180 515 3 5 N A 3 3 200 540 3 3 N A 1 1 200 N A Not applicable Not possible in combination with 90 le...

Page 50: ...5 125 390 3 7 3 N A N A 140 390 3 7 3 N A 6 150 415 3 5 N A 3 3 125 415 3 5 1 4 N A 140 415 3 5 1 4 4 150 440 3 3 N A 1 1 125 440 3 3 N A 2 N A 140 440 3 3 N A 2 2 150 440 3 3 N A 3 N A 180 N A Not a...

Page 51: ...mm 22 x 1 13 9 5 1 15 11 7 3 1 3 5 7 2 4 6 365 3 10 4 N A 7 125 390 3 8 2 N A 5 125 390 3 8 3 N A N A 140 390 3 8 3 N A 6 150 415 3 6 N A 3 3 125 415 3 6 1 4 N A 140 415 3 6 1 4 4 150 415 3 6 2 N A N...

Page 52: ...40 3 6 1 4 4 200 465 3 5 N A 1 N A 140 465 3 5 N A 1 1 150 465 3 5 N A 2 N A 180 465 3 5 N A 3 3 200 490 3 3 N A 1 1 200 N A Not applicable Not possible in combination with 90 leg rests 11 5 10 Rea Fo...

Page 53: ...Technical Data 465 3 4 N A 1 N A 140 465 3 4 N A 1 1 150 465 3 4 N A 2 N A 180 465 3 4 N A 3 3 200 490 3 2 N A 1 1 200 N A Not applicable Not possible in combination with 90 leg rests 1431580 C 53...

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