Invacare Spree XT, Owner'S Operator And Maintenance Manual

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SECTION 10—TILT
Part No 1118364
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Spree XT
3. Inform the occupant of the wheelchair that the wheelchair is about to be tilted and
remind them to lean back.
4. Make sure the occupant ʹ s hands and
body are clear of all pinch points.
5. Stand behind the wheelchair and grasp
both back canes firmly.
6. Pull up on the trigger release levers to
engage the tilt mechanism.
7. Slowly, push down on the back canes
while pulling up on the trigger release
levers in a continuous motion.
8. When the seat reaches the desired
angle, slowly let go of the trigger
release levers.
FIGURE 10.1 Engaging Tilt in Space
Adjusting the Cable Assembly
WARNING
DO NOT operate the tilt-in-space if the release handles and cables are not properly
adjusted to ensure that the wheelchair holds the tilted position.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 10.2.
1. Loosen the jam nut (counterclockwise)
on the cable.
2. Turn the cable adjuster until the release
handles engage the tilt mechanism
properly.
3. Retighten the jam nut (clockwise) on
the cable.
4. Tilt the wheelchair to any tilt position.
Make sure the wheelchair holds the
position.
NOTE: If the wheelchair does not hold the
position, repeat STEPS 1 ‐ 4 until the
wheelchair is able to hold the tilted position.
FIGURE 10.2 Adjusting the Cable
Assembly
Trigger
Release
Lever
Cable Adjuster
Jam Nut