Invacare Alu Lite User manual

Invacare®Alu Lite
User guide
Manuel d'utilisation et de réglage
Manual do utilizador
Bedienungsanleitung
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Istruzioni per l’uso e la regolazione
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User guide 3
Manuel d'utilisation et de réglage 20
Manual do utilizador 43
Gebruiks- en instellingshandleiding 64
Istruzioni per l’uso e la regolazione 86
Manual del usuario 108
Bedienungsanleitung 130
UK
FR
PO
NL
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Invacare®Alu Lite
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Foreword
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Some information is submitted
under copyright – all rights reserved. Any information in this document cannot be photocopied or duplicated
without prior written authorization by Invacare.
As the European and world leader manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavours to supply a wide range
of wheelchairs to meet all the needs of the user in everyday life. However, final selection of the wheelchair
rests solely with the user and his/her qualified health advisor.
Proper and efficient use of the wheelchair that you have chosen is based upon the medical prescription
which was issued for you on the basis of your pathology and the nature of your disability.
Your wheelchair is especially designed to be used inside, and with certain restrictions outside. Please comply
with traffic regulations.
Stamp of the Distributor

Introduction
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing an Invacare wheelchair.
This model was designed to provide you with all the benefits and features to meet your needs. Only quality
components were selected for your wheelchair based upon rigorous inspections during the entire manufac-
turing process.
This manual describes the operating limits of your wheelchair, maintenance operations and adjustments that
you or your assistant can make.
This product conforms to the requirements of Council directives 93/42/EEC related to medical devices class
1(one) product by application of following standards: NF EN ISO 14971 and NF EN 12182.
However, all the repairs (except for inner tubes) as well as some adjustments, require specific technical
training and, therefore, must be performed by your distributor.
The Invacare®Alu Lite is designed for both indoor and outdoor use with the purpose of helping people
who are not able to walk over a long distance.

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A. GENERAL GUIDELINES
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1. Safety and operating limits
1.1. Reaching an object from the chair 3
1.2. Sideways transferring to other seats 5
1.3. Tilting 6
1.4. Tilting, kerbs 6
1.5. Stairways 7
2. Operating instructions
2.1. Folding and Unfolding the wheelchair 8
2.2. Wheelchair propulsion 9
2.3. Lifting the wheelchair 9
3. Safety inspection and maintenance
3.1. Performance control 9
3.2. General inspection 9
4.Transportation
5. Warranty
5.1. Standard terms and condition 11
5.2. Limitation of liability 11
6. Summary of operating instructions 11
B. DESCRIPTION OF YOUR CHAIR
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1. General
1.1. Introduction 13
1.2. General description 13
2. Adjustments
2.1. Seat elements 14
2.1.1 Seat upholstery 14
2.1.2 Backrest type 14
2.1.3 Backrest upholstery 15
2.1.4 Footrest supports 15
2.2. Frame 16
2.2.1 Side frame 16
2.2.2 Folding system 16
2.3. Rear wheel 16
2.3.1 12" wheels 16
2.3.2 Axles 16
2.4. Castors 16
2.5. Brakes 16
2.5.1 Manual brakes 16
3Specification and tool
3.1.
Standard wheelchair specifications 18
3.2.
Tools for adjustments and regular maintenance (Not supplied) 19
3.3 Dimensions 19
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- Weight Limit
The maximum recommended weight of the user is 100 kg.
However, the level of activity is an essential factor. For example,
an active user who weighs 75 kg may subject the wheelchair
to more stress than that of a user who weighs 100 kg. To this
purpose, we recommend that you consult your retailer when
choosing the model of wheelchair based upon your daily life
style.
1.1. Reaching an object from the chair
The limitations on reaching out from a wheelchair indicated in
the following diagrams have been calculated based on a repre-
sentative sample of wheelchair users:
- Only the arms should be extended beyond the seat of the
wheelchair. (figure 2).
- The body and head should remain within the boundaries of
the seat. (figure 3).
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A. GENERAL GUIDELINES
1. Safety and operating limits
For a safe operation of your wheelchair, the following para-
meters should be observed :
- Stability and balance
Your wheelchair has been designed to provide the stability
you need during normal daily activities.
Any movement in the wheelchair will have an impact on
the position of the centre of gravity, which may lead to the
wheelchair tipping and a fall.
To improve your safety when you move a lot or you trans-
fer your weight from one place to another, we recommend
using seat belts.
- Weight distribution (figure 1)
Many actions cause the user of a wheelchair to reach out,
lean over or move about within the wheelchair and outside
it. These movements cause a change to normal balance,
centre of gravity (G) and weight distribution of the wheel-
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1.1.1 Leaning forward
Do not extend your chest over the armrest (figure 4).
In order to reach an object in front of you, you must lean and
bend down ; therefore, you must use the castors as a tool
(pointing them forward) to maintain stability and balance.An
accurate alignment of the wheels is essential for your safety
(figure 5).
1.1.2 Leaning backward
Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object
so that you can simply pick it up by stretching your arm
while sitting in the chair in a normal position. In any case, do
not lean backwards because you may cause the chair to tip
(figures 6 and 7).
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1.2. Sideways transferring to other seats
This may be done without assistance provided that you are
sufficiently mobile and have a strong enough torso.
- Move the wheelchair as close as possible to the seat
to which you would like to sit, with the castors pointed
forward. Lock the wheels by applying the brakes. Move the
weight of your body towards the seat (figure 8)
- While moving from the wheelchair to the seat, your body
will have little or no support. Where possible use a transfer
board during transfers.
- If you are more or less able to stand up and if your upper
body is sufficiently strong and mobile, you can transfer
forward to another seat. Fold the footplate up and push
the footrest/legrest to the side, bend your body forward
leaning on the two armrests and lift yourself up; then shift
your body towards the place where you want to sit while
distributing your weight to the arms and hands (figure 9).
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Warning :
- Position yourself as close as possible to the place where
you wish to sit.
- When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible
in the seat to prevent breaking screws, damaging the seat
upholstery or causing the wheelchair to tip forward.
- Lock the two brakes ; they should not be used in any case
as support for transfers.
- Never stand on the footrests when you are getting in or
out of the wheelchair (figure 10).
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1.3.Tilting (balancing on the rear wheels)
For greater safety, this operation must be performed by an
attendant.The attendant should be aware of the required
physical effort and use appropriate positioning in order to
relieve the strain on his/her back (keep a straight back and
bend your knees during this operation).
To tilt the wheelchair, the attendant must firmly grab the han-
dles making sure both are properly fixed. Warn the occupant
in the wheelchair before tilting it and remind him / her to
lean backwards and make sure that both feet and hands of
the user are clear of the wheels.
Place a foot on the footstep tube and move continuously
until the chair reaches the equilibrium point.At this stage, the
assistant will feel a difference in weight distribution, which
usually occurs at approximately 30°. At this point, the
wheelchair can get over the obstacle easily.
Finally, the attendant slowly and gradually lowers the front
down to the ground, while firmly holding the handles.
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Warning :
- Be aware of detachable parts such as armrests or legrests :
they must NEVER be used as lifting supports as they may be
inadvertedly released, resulting in possible injury to the user
and / or attendant.
- Do not lower the wheelchair suddenly, even if it is several
centimetres from the ground, as this may result in injury of
the user.
1.4. Tilting, Kerbs
To get on the pavement :
- Method 1 (figure 11)
The attendant positions the wheelchair in front of the
pavement facing forward. Attendant tilts the wheelchair
backwards until the castors reach the pavement; attendant
pushes the wheelchair forward until the rear wheels are
against the kerb and again pushes the wheelchair until the
rear wheels climb over the kerb.
- Method 2 (figure 12)
In this case, the attendant stays on the pavement and
moves the wheelchair in a backwards position with the rear
wheels against the kerb. The attendant tilts the wheelchair
backwards until it is balanced and pulls the wheelchair with a
steady movement until the rear wheels climb over the kerb ;
then he / she lowers the castors, while making sure that the
chair is far enough on the pavement so that the castors do
not fall into empty space.
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