Positioning, Self-Propulsion, Portability

Invacare® Compass™ XE Ultralightweight Custom Manual Wheelchair

Recessed head tube bolts prevent

foot propellers from scraping their legs.

Front transport tie-down brackets are clearly marked.*

Rear tie-down brackets are easily accessible for caregivers.*

Wheelchair-anchored pelvic belt.

Positioning

For pediatric and adult-sized users who need growth or space to accommodate moderate to complex seating, XE is an ideal choice. It offers a package of positioning features not found on other chairs in its class.

•Adjustable angle back brackets offer 30˚ of adjustment to meet needs including hip range-of-motion limitations, trunk balance, swallowing, vision and even kyphotic posture.

•Invacare Quick Set™ washers snap onto frame replacing cove washers in key adjustment locations, simplifying and reducing adjustment time – an important provider savings.

•Bolt-on seat rails allow the Compass XE to be used with sling seat without sacrificing depth adjustability. Seat rails and sling upholstery may be unbolted from crossbraces and replaced with longer seat rails – again, reducing time and cost involved in adjusting chair for growth.

•Full range of fine-tune axle adjustment is an important feature of the Compass XE. Over four-inches of adjustment starting at the front edge of the back canes allows the axle position to be moved into a position relative to the position of the seating system. The axle position can also be fine-tuned with different positions every 3/8" throughout the adjustment range.

•Up to 170˚ of recline available when the recliner option is chosen. The recline option may reduce the risk of pressure sores, increase comfort and sitting tolerance, assist with weight shift, aid in transfers and assist with activities of daily living.

Full range of fine-tune axle adjustment.

Self-Propulsion

The Compass™ XE is different than other types of

ultralightweight wheelchairs for self-propellers.

•Seat-to-floor heights starting at 13.75" less seat rail allow consumers to get their feet on the ground and maintain independent mobility. Higher seat-to-floor heights make it an ideal design for taller users.

•Recessed head tube bolts eliminate the nuts and bolts on the inside of the side frames found on other ultra lightweight wheelchair designs. Foot propellers will avoid scraping their legs on head tube connections.

Portability

The Compass XE has also been designed to meet

the needs of growing adolescents who require

lightweight portability.

•Ultralightweight design balances adjustability and weight to accommodate these two very important needs. The chair folds tightly for storage in the trunk or back seat of a car or van.

•Transport tie-down options: The Compass XE meets today’s ANSI/RESNA W/C 19 Vol.1 Section 19.5.3 Frontal Impact Test.*

Durability

With your most active wheelchair users, more bolted connections on a wheelchair often equate to more maintenance and long-term durability issues. The Compass XE is designed to minimize these issues.

•One-piece side frames with increased spacing between the top and bottom tubes reduce the number of bolted connections found on multi-piece side frame folders, improving the durability.

•Aluminum-reinforced head tubes lock head tube bolts into place, preventing loosening and costly side frame replacement. The head tubes endured Invacare’s stringent product design testing and remained solid and stable throughout the tests.

•Improved cross links have been strengthened to endure many years of folding.

*This wheelchair conforms to the requirements of ANSI/RESNA W/C 19 vol. 1 – sec. 19.5.3 (Frontal Impact Test), as tested with the Invacare® Personal Back™10 back cushion and Infinity® seat cushion. Invacare has not performed testing with any other seating system. Invacare recommends that wheelchair users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. As of this date, the U.S. Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down system for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair in a moving vehicle of any type. See each product’s sell sheet for the ANSI/RESNA W/C 19 sec. 6.2 Presale Literature Notification.