Invacare User guide manual Intended Use

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The initial set up of this wheelchair must be performed by a qualified technician.

Procedures other than those described in this manual must be performed by a qualified technician.

NOTE:

Not all of the components within this manual will necessarily be available with your Spectra BlitzTM power wheelchair. Any references not applicable to your product should be ignored.

Intended Use

The Spectra BlitzTM Powerchair is intended for use by children or small adults weighing less than 75kg who may have impaired personal mobility.

The purpose of the Spectra Blitz Powerchair is to provide personal mobility and seated comfort / positioning to the user.

It is important that the user of this product understands the safety advice given within this user guide. Failure to follow the recommended advice within this user guide could lead to personal injury.

The Powerchair can be operated by either a seated user or carer / attendant and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use in accordance with the instructions given within this user guide.

When prescribing wheelchairs for use by full or partial amputees (above or below knee, single or double) or other condition which affects the users natural centre of gravity. It is imperitive that the product prescriber carries out a full stability evaluation to ensure that the user is safe in the use of the wheelchair and the risk of the wheelchair tipping is minimalised.

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Contents InvacareSpectra BlitzTM ISO 7176 Part Warranty terms & conditions Standard Invacare TermsLimitation of liability Contacting Invacare United KingdomFrance GermanyNetherlands Sverge & SuomiSpain ItalyContents Armrests Batteries Transportation Technical Specifications Label locations Introduction Dear UserIntended Use Important symbols in this manual RequirementsType Classification and Area of Use Repair or Service Information General Safety NotesGeneral Warnings Tyre Pressure BatteriesElectrical Weight Training Weight LimitationRain Test Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference Safety Precautions/Safe Operation Important WarningSafety Indoors Coping with Everyday ObstaclesSAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Amputee Statement for PrescribersRecommended Driving Position Surfaces Affected by Heat Some Useful Tips Stability and BalanceReaching Bending Forward Reaching Bending BackwardsTransferring to and from Other Seats Negotiating GRADIENTS/SLOPES Negotiating KerbsYOU,YOUR Powerchair and Others Safeguarding OthersSafety Inspection Checklist GeneralMotor brushes & motor gearbox coupling Clothing guards ArmsSeat and back upholstery Drive wheelsCastors Castor/wheel/fork/head tubeCleaning Troubleshooting Mechanical Troubleshooting Electrical Symptom Probable Cause Solutions Checking Battery Charge Level Care and maintenance Cleaning the vehicleProduct End of Life Legrest Maintenance Installing / Removing LegrestsLegrest height adjustment RemovingAdjusting Angle Adjustable Flip-up Footplates Adjusting / Replacing Foot Plate Heel Strap if fitted AdjustingReplacing Installing/Removing Armrests InstallingArmrests Removal handwheel Adjusting the Armrests Height AdjustmentArmpad Adjustment Armrest Width Adjustment Adjusting Backrest Angle BackrestAdjusting Backboard Position Adjusting Backpost Support Bracket Installing / Removing or Adjusting Headrest if fitted RemovalPage Installing / Removing or Adjusting Trunk Supports if fitted Removal TubeSwing away function Adjusting Tension Adjustable Back Upholstery if fitted Installing / Removing Back Cushion Installing / RemovingAdjusting Push Handles Installing / Removing Seat Cushion Installing/RemovingSeating Adjusting Seat Width LapbeltAdjusting Seat Depth Seat Frame AdjustmentSeat Board Adjustment Installing / Removing Seat board Adjusting Seat AngleElectrical Adjustment of Seat Angle Anti Tipping Castors Removing/Installing Batteries BatteriesRemoving Front Battery Negative Positive + Installing Page Batteries and battery charging Important WarningsBatteries When to Charge Charging Procedures To Charge BatteriesDisposing and Recycling of Used Batteries Motor locks, Wheels and Brakes Disengaging/Engaging Motor Lock LeversAdjusting Front Castors Drive Wheels InflationManual Parking Brakes To Activate BrakeTo De-Activate Brake Controls and operating your powerchair Types of User ControllerShark Operation Freewheel Operation seeShark Controller Functions Horn ButtonLock Function Unlock FunctionAdjusting Driving Speed Actuator AdjustmentUsing the Speedometer Battery Gauge12.4 REM24SD Operation Display This meansPilot + Operation Mode Button Pilot + Controller FunctionsSystem Status Indication VSI Operation VSI Controller Functions Unlock Function Display This means Driving practice Types of Attendant ControllerACS Dual Control Operation Pilot + Dual Control Operation Pilot + Attendant Control Pilot + Attendant Controller Functions Display This means Adjustment User Joystick Mounting HardwareFixed Joystick Mounting Arm Installing / Removal Transportation Page Page Technical Specifications B.A.* Seat Angle Adjustment B.A.* Back Angle AdjustmentOperatingTemperature StorageTemperatureLabel locations Flammability Label Upholstery1484781