Invacare Spectra Plus user manual Foreword, Purpose of the Power Chair, Advisory Safety Notice

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FOREWORD

Important safety operating and maintenance instructions are contained in this user

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manual. We urge you to read and understand it before operating your power chair and

refer to it as often as needed to help maintain safe use and all-round performance.

All procedures involved should be practiced until you are familiar with them. However, if used improperly, it is possible for the wheelchair to become unstable. You should learn the individual characteristics and capabilities, as well as limitations, of your own powered wheelchair.

Basic safety procedures in this user manual are to be used as a guide only. You may find it necessary to develop your own methods for safely solving encountered problems. Never hesitate to ask for assistance.

Your powered wheelchair should receive maintenance on a regular schedule. It is recommended that the periods between services should be 12 months. The maximum period between safety checks for the manual wheel - lock adjustment and the electronic brake function should be 6 months.

PURPOSE OF THE POWER CHAIR

Standard power chairs are suitable for persons who require independent mobility combined with comfort, manoeuvrability, reliability and minimal maintenance.

The intended user should possess some degree of ability with at least one hand and arm, reasonable eyesight and a degree of spatial awareness and have received training in the use of the product, preferably in their normal environment. Their maximum weight can be found at the rear of this manual.

It is suitable for use indoors and outdoors on dry, reasonably smooth level surfaces. It climbs slopes up to 20% (1 in 5) and kerbs up to 10cm high (an optional device may be required). It should not be used in heavy rain or snow, loose slippery surfaces and slopes, on wet grass, etc. Passengers must NOT be carried. Excess baggage outside of the seating area can affect stability.

ADVISORY SAFETY NOTICE

Power chairs are designed to operate in appropriate environments. However, radio wave sources such as radio and TV broadcasting stations, amateur radio transmitters and portable telephones can affect powered wheelchairs.

Portable communication equipment such as citizen band radios and portable telephones should be switched OFF whilst operating the wheelchair.

If unintentional movement or brake release occurs, turn the wheelchair

OFF as soon as it is safe to do so.

Unauthorised modifications or the use of non-Invacare approved replacement parts may change the structure of the wheelchair and could create a hazardous condition. Invacare will not be liable for any unauthorised changes and modifications from the specifications of the power chair supplied.

All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing, However, because of Invacare’s policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

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Contents Spectra Plus Contents Purpose of the Power Chair Advisory Safety NoticeForeword Safety Precautions Getting Acquainted with Your NEW Power ChairJoystick FeaturesSeat and Backrest Adjustment Seat Depth Adjustment 35mm depth adjustmentBackrest Angle Adjustment Armrest Adjustment MANUALALTILTT--IN--SPACE TensiontensionadjustableadjustablebackrestPilot Integral Handling and Operation ControllersRecommended Driving Position Dynamic DL ControllerDriving the Wheelchair Important Information for Your Safety IntroductionDX-REMG80IMASTER Remote Handling and TransportationMaintenance Fault DiagnosticsSafety and Misuse Warnings Side Lights Controlling Lighting Functions Using the KeypadLeft and Right Indicators Appendix aPILOT+ Negotiating GRADIENTS/SLOPESNegotiating Kerbs Controls Joystick Module DetailsHorn Switch Maximum Speed Indicator Speed Adjustment Mode Chin Control Attendant Control Controller OptionsDUAL/ATTENDANT Control Circuit Breakers 30 AMPTransfers For Clearance Elevating Legrests AdjustmentFootrests Lowest Part Footrest Must be AT LeastLevers Pointing Rearwards Pushing the Chair Freewheel ModeGoing Down a Kerb RE-ASSEMBLYOperating the Chair Outdoors Kerb Climbing Going UP a KerbDIS-ASSEMBLY Detachable Motors Drive WHEEL-LOCKS Manual Brakes Drive Wheel RemovalPower chair was ttestted to Labelled „TIIEDOWNPOINTPOINT Diiagram Fig. No..2 showsOccupant’s inertia seat belt Which also must be used Fig. No.3 TransportationOperation Removal Switch OFF the Controller Tray Assembly Fitting Operation InstructionsShown in Fig Lateral Support Fitting InstructionsCharging Batteries BatteriesMains Socket Charger Controller Front Pollution from improper disposal Battery ConnectionsCHROME/PAINTWORK Keeping Your Chair in Good ConditionFault Finding Spectra Plus Technical InformationDaily Weekly Monthly Yearly Approved Accessories Available Models Covered Spectra Plus Spectra Plus
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