Invacare Spree XT Owner'S Operator And Maintenance Manual Download

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 10—TILT .......................................................................... 66

Engaging Tilt in Space...............................................................................................................................66
Adjusting the Cable Assembly ...............................................................................................................67
Adjusting the Limit Stops........................................................................................................................68

SECTION 11—TRANSPORT READY OPTION ..................................... 69

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

LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................... 76

Summary of Contents for Spree XT

Page 1: ...R 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 se...

Page 2: ...INSTRUCTIONS CONTACT INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT DEALERS AND QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE...

Page 3: ...Except Recliners 17 Stability Recliner Models Only 18 Operation Information 18 Wheelchairs with TRRO or TRBKTS Only 20 Tire Pressure 20 Weight Training 20 Weight Limitation 20 SECTION 1 SAFETY AND HA...

Page 4: ...3 Removing 33 Installing Removing Lift Off Footrest 34 Installing 34 Removing 34 Adjusting Footrest Height 35 Height Adjustment Ranges 35 60 70 and 70 Taper 35 70 MFX 90 70 LIFT and 90 LIFT Footrests...

Page 5: ...ting Locking Cantilever Arm Angle 44 Using Installing Adjusting Non Locking Cantilever Arms 45 Using Non Locking Cantilever Arms 45 Installing Non Locking Cantilever Arms 45 Adjusting Non Locking Cant...

Page 6: ...5 Removing 55 Adjusting 56 Installing and Removing a Seating System 56 Installing Replacing Seat Positioning Straps 57 Installing 57 Replacing 57 Installing Replacing Chest Positioning Straps 58 Insta...

Page 7: ...RT READY OPTION 69 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...

Page 8: ...on maintenance tips and industry news 4 Invacare can contact you or your provider if servicing is needed on your product 5 It will enable Invacare to improve product designs based on your input and ne...

Page 9: ..._________________________________________ 7 Would you like information sent to you about Invacare products that may be available for a particular medical condition Yes No If yes please list any condit...

Page 10: ...Spree XT 10 Part No 1118364 Fold here Fold here Cut Along Line Invacare Product Registration Form Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing...

Page 11: ...RBKTS includes four factory installed wheelchair transport brackets TRBKTS has not been crash tested in accordance with WC 19 Use these transport brackets only to secure an unoccupied wheelchair durin...

Page 12: ...may order with or without the seat positioning strap Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user The seat positioning strap is a...

Page 13: ...LABEL LOCATIONS Part No 1118364 13 Spree XT LABEL LOCATIONS Standard Labels WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE ANTI TIP TUBES INSTALLED REV 5 98 P N 60106X144...

Page 14: ...LABEL LOCATIONS Spree XT 14 Part No 1118364 Wheelchairs with TRRO Wheelchairs without TRRO NOTE Auto style seat positioning strap shown This label is also on the airline style seat positioning strap...

Page 15: ...egrests Optional Armrests Locking Cantilever Arms Desk or Full Length Non Locking Cantilever Arms T Arms Desk or Full Length Adjustable Height Back Fixed 20 or 24 inches Back Angle Adjustment 86 to 10...

Page 16: ...otherwise injury or damage may occur Information for Healthcare Professionals Assistants The Solara wheelchair MUST be operated by a healthcare professional or assistant when in any tilt position Ante...

Page 17: ...e the wheelchair is stable before using ALWAYS ensure stability before using maximum amount of tilt in space or moving the rear wheel axle mounting brackets forward Test wheelchair before it is occupi...

Page 18: ...fore reclining or inclining reverse recline to maintain maximum stability and safety When returning the occupant of the wheelchair to the full upright position more body strength will be required for...

Page 19: ...NOT use 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 Recommended tire pr...

Page 20: ...the tires Failure to follow these recommendations may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm The recommended tire pressure is listed on the side wall of the tire Weight Training Invacare doe...

Page 21: ...WARNING ALWAYS wear your seat chest positioning strap Inasmuch as the SEAT CHEST POSITIONING STRAP is an option on this wheelchair You may order with or without the Seat Chest Positioning Strap Invaca...

Page 22: ...ition Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be somewhat alleviated by learning how to manage your wheelchair Keep in mind your center of gravity to mainta...

Page 23: ...vements will cause a change to normal balance center of gravity and weight distribution of the wheelchair To determine and establish your particular safety limits practice bending reaching and transfe...

Page 24: ...le part Inform the wheelchair occupant before tipping the wheelchair and remind him her to lean back Be sure the occupant s feet and hands are clear of all wheels and or pinch points After mastering t...

Page 25: ...he anti tip wheels are pointing up The first assistant should stand on the sidewalk and turn the wheelchair so that the rear wheels are against the curb The wheelchair should be tilted back to the bal...

Page 26: ...f possible the user be removed from the wheelchair prior to moving Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations Make sure to use ONLY secure non detachable parts for hand...

Page 27: ...will prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 1 6 NOTE This activity may be performed independently provided you have ad...

Page 28: ...ht no excessive drag or pull to one side Inspect clothing guards for bent or protruding metal Ensure that all fasteners on clothing guards are secure Ensure arms are secure but easy to release and adj...

Page 29: ...spun Caster should come to a gradual stop Ensure all caster wheel fork headtube fasteners are secure Check pneumatic tires for proper inflation Inspect Adjust Monthly Ensure sealed bearings and axle...

Page 30: ...ps Ensure armrest pad sits flush against arm tube Ensure trigger release lever cables and handles return when released Ensure sealed bearings and axle nut tension are correct Inspect handrims for sign...

Page 31: ...nd or damage to the wheelchair may occur 2 Clean quick release axles once a week with a Teflon lubricant WARNING DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure p s i DO NOT overinfl...

Page 32: ...irt and lint to ensure proper operation of the tilt mechanism 9 Periodically check the back fold down mechanisms to ensure that they lock the back securely in place 10 Periodically check front caster...

Page 33: ...rest towards the inside of the wheelchair until it locks into place NOTE The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair when locked in place 4 Repeat STEPS 1 3 for the other footrest assembly 5...

Page 34: ...r the other footrest assembly 3 If necessary adjust the footrest height Refer to Adjusting Footrest Height on page 35 Removing 1 Push the footrest release lever inward and lift footrest upward 2 Repea...

Page 35: ...st upper support and mounting tube FIGURE 4 3 FIGURE 4 3 Adjusting Footrest Height 60 70 and 70 Taper 4 Securely tighten the hex screw and coved spacer 5 Install the footrest assembly onto the wheelch...

Page 36: ...height 2 Position the hardware on the footrest support as shown in FIGURE 4 4 3 Flip the footplate hinge to the up position NOTE The footplate hinge will fall to the down position 4 Tighten the socket...

Page 37: ...at screws and locknuts NOTE The setting for positioning the footplate on the half clamp may vary for each footplate 4 Repeat STEPS 1 3 for opposite footplate if desired Angle Adjustment 1 Loosen but D...

Page 38: ...egrest assembly out of the mounting tube of the wheelchair frame 3 Repeat STEPS 1 2 for opposite side if necessary FIGURE 4 7 Replacing Sector Block Raising Lowering the Elevating Legrest NOTE For thi...

Page 39: ...calfpad height is obtained 3 Tighten the mounting bolt and washer securing the calfpad bracket to the elevating legrest assembly 4 If necessary repeat STEPS 1 3 to adjust remaining calfpad bracket Ad...

Page 40: ...1 Replace heel loop 2 Reverse the disassembly procedures NOTE When securing the heel loop to the footrest assembly tighten phillips screw until the spacer is secure Replacing Sector Block NOTE For th...

Page 41: ...uards are standard equipment on Model ST footrests No assembly is required 1 Remove impact guard calf strap from packaged container 2 Secure the impact guards to the footrest frame 3 Secure the calf s...

Page 42: ...locking mechanism actuator towards the front of the wheelchair 2 While holding the locking mechanism actuator pull up on the cantilever arm towards the rear of the wheelchair NOTE If necessary the lo...

Page 43: ...lchair with two locknuts and washers 4 Adjust the angle of the cantilever arm if necessary Refer to Adjusting Locking Cantilever Arm Angle on page 44 Adjusting Locking Cantilever Arm Height NOTE For t...

Page 44: ...respond to the back angle FIGURE 5 3 4 Securely tighten the locking pin and washer to the adjustment plate with a locknut 5 Repeat STEPS 1 4 for the opposite side if necessary FIGURE 5 3 Adjusting Loc...

Page 45: ...er Arms Installing Non Locking Cantilever Arms NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 5 5 1 Remove the locknut and washer from the lower hex bolt installed on the non locking cantilever arm 2 Slide h...

Page 46: ...locknut Adjusting Non Locking Cantilever Arm Angle NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 5 6 1 Loosen the mounting screw securing the cam to the cantilever arm 2 Rotate the cam until the desired an...

Page 47: ...o T Arm socket until the locking lever is in the slot in the T Arm socket and an audible click is heard 3 Pull UP on T Arm to make sure T Arm is locked in place NOTE If the T Arm does not slide in the...

Page 48: ...180 so it can be flipped towards the outside of the wheelchair 2 Slide the T Arm to one of Low Height T Arms Nine positions High Height T Arms Seven positions NOTE If the inside T Arm post does not s...

Page 49: ...the arm tube 2 Remove the two socket screws that secure the arm tube to the T Arm post 3 Reposition the arm tube on the T Arm post Desk Length Arms to one of three positions depending on the desired...

Page 50: ...5 12 Adjusting T Arm Sockets 3 Slide the T Arm into the T Arm socket until the locking lever is in the slot in the T Arm socket and an audible click is heard 4 Squeeze the T Arm socket and the T Arm c...

Page 51: ...y affect the position of the transfer assist 3 Perform one of the following Small Side Guards Move the bottom clamp up to one of two mounting positions in the side guard Large Side Guards Move the bot...

Page 52: ...ully open NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 6 1 Unfolding WARNING When unfolding the wheelchair DO NOT position fingers or hands between the pivot links Ensure ONLY open palms and not fingers ar...

Page 53: ...to FIGURE 6 2 1 Do one of the following Unfold Push pull the back towards rear of wheelchair until it locks in place Fold Pull up on the back release latches and push the back towards the front of th...

Page 54: ...quick release pin through the back cane and stroller handle 5 Release the button on the quick release pin 6 Pull on the stroller handle to make sure it is locked securely in place FIGURE 6 3 Installin...

Page 55: ...ecure adjustable angle stroller handle to the back canes with the two quick release pins Detail A of FIGURE 6 4 5 If necessary adjust the height Refer to Adjusting on page 56 Removing 1 Press and hold...

Page 56: ...ers to the locked position NOTE If the release levers do not close completely into the locked position rotate the thumbscrew on each release lever counterclockwise revolution D Repeat STEPS A C for op...

Page 57: ...ioning strap coved spacers and back cane 4 Securely tighten the seat positioning strap to the wheelchair with the locknut 5 Repeat STEPS 1 4 for opposite side Replacing 1 Remove the hex screw locknut...

Page 58: ...ted according to the user s needs 2 Secure the chest positioning strap to the back canes with the new existing hex screw and locknut FIGURE 6 7 3 Repeat STEPS 1 2 for opposite side Replacing 1 Remove...

Page 59: ...the quick release axle again and insert the axle with wheel into the axle mounting plate on the side of the wheelchair frame until the assembly locks in place FIGURE 7 1 Removing Installing Rear Whee...

Page 60: ...NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 7 3 1 Remove rear wheel and quick release axle from the wheelchair Refer to Removing Installing Rear Wheels on page 59 2 Depress detent pin in the quick release...

Page 61: ...the following check A Tip back the wheelchair to floor B Pivot both forks and casters to top of their arc simultaneously C Let casters drop to bottom of arc wheels should swing once to one side then...

Page 62: ...p s i on the side wall of the tire NOTE The foot activated wheel locks and the front wheel locks adjust in the same way NOTE If wheel locks need replacement installation must be performed by a qualif...

Page 63: ...N 8 WHEEL LOCKS Part No 1118364 63 Spree XT FIGURE 8 1 Using Adjusting Wheel Locks Set Screws Wheelchair Frame Wheel Lock Assembly DETAIL A Wheel Lock Handle Rear Wheel Measure This Distance Wheel Loc...

Page 64: ...t of the rear wheels have been made the anti tippers must be adjusted to maintain the 1 to 2 inch clearance If this adjustment cannot be made with the anti tippers currently installed a different mode...

Page 65: ...MUST be fully engaged and release buttons fully protruding out of same respective adjustment holes BEFORE use This will avoid a 3 wheeling situation 2 Ensure that the release buttons are fully engaged...

Page 66: ...ned in the wheelchair BEFORE using the tilt in space to maintain maximum stability and safety Refer to General Guidelines on page 16 The Spree XT wheelchair MUST be operated by an assistant when in an...

Page 67: ...s 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 hol...

Page 68: ...th adjustable seat angles MUST be set between 0 and 15 NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 10 3 1 Engage both wheel locks 2 Tilt wheelchair to desired position 3 Loosen the set screws that secure...

Page 69: ...tem ONLY This wheelchair MUST be in a forward facing position during travel in a motor vehicle This wheelchair is equipped and has been dynamically tested to rely on WHEELCHAIR ANCHORED pelvic belts I...

Page 70: ...ed into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation sy...

Page 71: ...pper torso belt s are NOT used The rear clear zone of 16 inches is measured from the rearmost point on an occupant s head The frontal clear zone is measured from the frontmost point on an occupant s h...

Page 72: ...rdance with the manufacturer s instructions and SAE J2249 NOTE A copy of SAE J2249 Wheelchair Tie down and Occupant Restraint Systems WTORS for use in Motor Vehicles can be obtained from SAE Internati...

Page 73: ...tions below to reverse the orientation of the pelvic belt to accommodate the vehicle anchored upper torso belt 1 Install the pelvic belt pin Detail A of FIGURE 11 1 into slot in the pelvic belt bracke...

Page 74: ...stem ONLY When feasible wheelchair occupants should transfer into the vehicle seat and use the OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer vehicle installed restraint system NOTE For this procedure refer to F...

Page 75: ...the belt to ride up on the soft abdomen during normal use Steeper belt angles also reduce the tendency for upper torso belts to pull the pelvic belt onto the abdomen during frontal impact loading NOT...

Page 76: ...CTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE ACCIDENT IMPROPER OPERATION MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE COMMERCIAL OR INSTITUTIONAL USE PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO...

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