Invacare rea clematis User manual

Clematis®
User Manual
English

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Contents
Parts of the wheelchair 4
Product description 5
Intended use 5
General information 6
Caution and warning 7
Lifting the wheelchair 7
Product information 8
Upholstery 8
and frame colours 8
Accessories 8
Technical data – Rea™Clematis® 9
Assembly 10
Settings 13
Legrests 13
Footplates/calf pads 14
ARMRESTS 14
Carer-operated angle adjustment 15
HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE PUSH HANDLES 16
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT BACK 16
ANTI-TIP DEVICES 17
BRAKE 17
CARER-OPERATED BRAKES 18
SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT 18
BALANCE AND STABILITY 19
seat heights 20
Accessories 21
TRUNK SUPPORTS 21
TRUNK SUPPORT SWING AWAY 22
Pelvic belt 23
abduction cushion 24
Transporting wheelchairs with users in vehicles 25
crash test protocol rea clematis 26
Restraint methods 27
How to dissasemble your Clematis to transport it as luggage 28
Safety instructions/propelling techniques 30
Guarantee 32
Maintenance 32
Recycling 33
Surface treatment 33

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Parts of the wheelchair
1. Frame, lower section
2. Seat frame
3. Backrest
4. Push handles
5. Seat
6. Rear wheel
7 Castors
8. Step tube/Anti-tip device
9. Armrests
10. Legrests

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Product description
REA™ CLEMATIS®
The Rea™ Clematis®’s seat frame, push handles and certain other com-
ponents subjected to strain are made of steel. Legrests are made of high
quality aluminium.
Castor suspension and the jointed parts of the frame are made of polyamide
reinforced with fibreglass. The backrest plate is also made of polyamide
reinforced with fibreglass. Plastic details are marked for recycling. Seat and
backrest cushions are made of foam rubber and the upholstery is made of
washable plush or elastic polyurethane cloth.
The Rea™ Clematis® is a carer-operated wheelchair with an angle-adjus-
table seat unit. The angle of the backrest unit can be adjusted independently
of the seat. The controls for the seat and backrest angle adjustment are
included on the push handles. The Rea™ Clematis® is available in three
seat widths. The armrest height of each chair can be adjusted.
The wheels can be pneumatic or semi solid.
The seat and backrest pads have been ergonomically designed for the user.
They are to provide as much stability and comfort as possible, as well as
good pressure distribution.
The Rea™Clematis® is a manual wheelchair, intended for users who have
a low level of activity and who sit in the chair for long periods. The com-
prehensive comfort and stability provided by the backrest and the option of
seat unit and backrest angle adjustment provide the user with relaxed and
comfortable rest.
• Regarding both operation and manual adjustment of the seat unit the
Rea™Clematis® is intended for operation by the carer.
• The Rea™Clematis® must be used with its seat and backrest pads.
• The max. user weight is 125 kg.
• The service life of the chair depends on its application, the user’s degree
of activity as well as care and maintenance.
Intended use

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Invacare®is only responsible for product changes carried
out by personnel who we authorise. We reserve the right
to make any changes to equipment and specifications with-
out prior notice.
Rea™Clematis® is a wheelchair with many adjustment options and accessories.
To ensure that you benefit as much as possible from Rea™Clematis®, and in
order to do it's options justice, the chair must be tested and adjusted by compe-
tent personnel. We hope that you have also received instructions for using your
Rea™Clematis® in everyday life.
This manual includes a description of the parts of the chair, simple adjustment
options, how to use the Rea Clematis® safely and how to transport it. The
manual must be read thoroughly before the chair is used.
Also included in this manual is a description of how the accessories are fitted and
slightly more advanced settings.
As the Rea™Clematis® has many different components and accessories, the
appearance of the accessories you have for your chair may differ from those
shown.
Check that all components match the delivery note. Any
transport damage must be reported immediately to the
transport company. Remember to keep the packaging
until the transport company has checked the goods and a
settlement has been reached.
General information
Delivery check
NB!
Check that the following parts are securely fitted and
operational on the wheelchair:
• Wheels
• Backrest
• Anti-tip device
• Push handles
• Footrests
Daily performance check

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Always lift the wheelchair by gripping the frame at the
points shown in the diagram. Never lift the wheelchair
by the removable armrests or the foot-rests. Ensure
that the backrest and push handles are securely in
place. Also read the chapter: Safety instructions/
propelling techniques.
CAUTION AND WARNING
Failure to comply with instructions given may result
in personal injury and/or product damage.
• Check the following points before the wheel-
chair is used:
– all parts are securely fastened to the frame.
– all handles and knobs are properly tightened.
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that all brakes and anti-tip devices function
correctly
• Never lift the chair by the removable armrests,
or by the footrests. Ensure that the backrest and
push bar are securely fastened to the chair.
• Remember that with every alteration to the
chair’s balance the inclination to tip, forwards or
backwards, also changes.
• When fitting accessories etc. always take care
not to trap your fingers.
• There is always an increased risk of trapping
parts of your body when tilting the wheelchair’s
back and seat.
• The width of the seat should never be adjusted
so much so that the inside of the armrests press
against the side of the pelvis.
• Apply the brake whenever the occupant is to be
moved into or out of the chair.
• Never stand on the footplates when getting in
or out of the chair, because of the risk of tip-
ping over.
• We recommend that the chair should be fitted
with castor adapters when the seat is located in
its most forward position.
• The handrims may become hot due to friction, and
this may cause injury to your hands.
• Remember that the effectiveness of the carer-
operated brake is reduced in wet and slippery
conditions, as well as when on a slope.
• Be careful to ensure that the drive wheels are
securely attached.
• Drive wheels are not to be detached while the
user is sitting in the chair.
• Surfaces of the wheelchair like frame parts or
upholstery can reach temperature
> 41 degrees C if they have been exposed to the
sun during a longer period of time. .
LIFTING THE WHEELCHAIR
This symbol means warning
and is used throughout the
manual for information that
needs special attention

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Rea™Clematis® has a wide range of accessories and options. Some of the
accessories may not be available in all countries.
Castors 200 mm and 150 mm solid
Rear wheels 12", 22", 24"
Other Trunk supports
Pelvic belt
Abduction Cushion
Arm rest spacer
Clamp for intravenous drip
Table Tray
Locking device for table tray
ACCESSORIES
Product information
Upholstery Grey Dartex TR23
Frame colours Pearl grey
UPHOLSTERY
AND FRAME COLOURS
Seat width 39, 44, 49 cm
Seat depth 42-48 cm
Backrest height 55 cm

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Technical data – Rea™Clematis®
39, 44, 49 cm
+ 2 cm with the
spacers
42-48 cm 40–45 cm*1 60-71 cm *1,2 23–34 cm *1
40–52 cm -1°– +19° Seat width + 21 cm 96-112 cm*2 112–148 cm
Max 125 kg Transport weight
20,5/21/21,5kg.*3
-1° – +30° 30, 32, 33,5 kg Transportation
dimensions *4
* 1 : Measured from seat plate
* 2 : Excluding neckrest and push handles
*3: Without rear wheels, neckrest, armrests,
legrests, trunk support and seat cushion
* 4: Width 39 (h 59.5 x L 84 x 58.5 cm)
Width 44 (h 59,5 x L 84 x 63,5 cm)
Width 49 (h 59,5 x L 84 x 68,5 cm)
30, 32, 33,5 kg

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1b.
C
1c.
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A
2. 2. Armrests
The armrests are fitted onto the wheelchair by
pushing them down into their attachments on
the edge of the chair seat.
Assembly
When you receive your wheelchair, you must fit the
backrest into place and fit the neckrest, armrests and
legrests onto the chair. The assembly is simple and
does not require any tools.
1a. Fitting and securing the backrest
Unfold the backrest into an upright position.
1b. Secure the piston (A) using the pin (B).
1c. Lock the pin using the lock shackle/loop (C).
Check that the shackle/loop is securely
locked.