Invacare rea Spirea 2 User manual

Spirea2
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User Manual
English

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Product description – Rea®Spirea23
NB! 3
Delivery check 4
Daily performance check 4
Parts of the wheelchair 5
Lifting the wheelchair 5
Upholstery and frame colours 6
Accessories and instructions 6
Technical data 7
Intended use 7
Safety instructions/propelling techniques 8–9
Transport 10
Assembly 11–12
Settings 13–24
Legrests 13
Footplates/Calf pads 14
Seat 14
Backrest 15
Armrests 15
Rear wheels, adjustment 16–19
Castor wheels, adjustment 19
Wheelchair heights 20–21
Brakes 22
Carer-operated brake 22
Push handles 23
Anti-tip devices 23
Transport of wheelchairs in vehicles 24
Observations 25
Restraint methods 26
Installation of pelvic belt attachment 27
Maintenance 28–29
Accessories 30
Amputee legrest 30
Tension adjustable backrest 30
Contents

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On the next page a number of points affecting your personal
safety are shown. Read it carefully!
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 without
prior notice.
Rea®Spirea2is a wheelchair with many adjustment options
and accessories. To ensure that you benefit as much as
possible from Rea®Spirea2, and in order to do its options
justice, the chair must be tested and adjusted by competent
personnel. We hope that you have also received instruc-
tions for using your Rea® Spirea2in everyday life.
The Rea®Spirea2frame, legrests and hand rims are manu-
factured from high quality aluminium.
Vulnerable parts, the telescopic backrest tubes and the
inner part of the legrest tubes, are made from steel.
The seat is made of either vinyl or plush and is easily
cleaned. The cushion and backrest are made of either
polyester or plush.
This manual includes a description of the parts of the chair,
simple adjustment options, how to use the Rea®Spirea2
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
most common accessories are fitted and slightly more
advanced settings.
As the Rea®Spirea2has many different components and
accessories, the appearance of the accessories you have
for your chair may differ from those shown.
Product description
Rea®Spirea2
This symbol means warning.
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Check that all components comply with the delivery note.
Any damage incurred during transport should be reported
immediately to the delivery company. Retain all packaging
until the transport company has inspected the consignment
and an agreement has been reached.
Delivery check
Failure to comply with instructions given may result in personal
injury and/or product damage.
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- that all parts are attached securely to the frame
- that all wheels and knobs are properly tightened
- that all brakes and anti-tip devices function correctly
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rests, backbrace or by the adjustable push handles.
 
chair.
 
the chair, because of the risk of tipping.
     
tipping over.
 
cause injury to your hands.
 
       
brake is reduced in wet and slippery conditions, as well as
when on a slope.
          
attached.
 
in the chair.
 
the greater the risk of tipping the wheelchair becomes.
 Surfaces of the wheelchair like frame parts or upholstery,
with long time sun shining on them, can reach temperature
> 41 degrees C.
Check that the following parts are still currently assembled
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 
 
 
 
 
Daily performance check

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1. Frame (chassis)
2. Cross members
3. Backrest
4. Push handles
5. Seat
6. Rear wheel bracket
7. Rear wheel
8. Handrims
9. Brakes
10. Castors
11. Step tube/Anti tip device
12. Armrests
13. Sideguards
14. Legrests
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/Propel-
ling techniques.
LIFTING THE WHEELCHAIR
Parts of the wheelchair

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Upholstery Black Jemima TR18
Grey Plush TR32
Frame colours Pearl Grey
Rea®Spirea2has a wide range of accessories and options.
Backrest Slingtype
Tension adjustable
Backrest bar
Seat Sling seat depth adjustable 5 cm
Tension adjustable and depth adjustable 5 cm
Seat cushions 5 cm
Legrests 80º legrests
Legrests (angle-adjustable)
Plaster legrest
Amputee legrest
Fixed footplate
Angle-adjustable and depth-adjustable foot plate
Heel strap
Armrests Flip-up armrests
Height adjustable armrest
Hemiplegic armrest
Autolock for armrests
Long pad
Short pad
Castors 125-200 mm, pneumatic or solid, wide or narrow
Rear wheels 16", 22", 24", pneumatic or puncture-proof
Brake Carer-operated
  
Extended brake arm
Others Several types of hand rim
Spoke guard
Anti-tip devices
Reflectors Kit
Table Tray
Pump
Cane holder
Tool kit
Push handles brace external and high adjustable
Pelvic belt
Upholstery and frame colours
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*Our wheelchairs comply with ISO norm 7176-19 and have been tested in a basic configuration. The use in other configurations has not
been tested. See section "Test report from dynamic safety restraint test", for test configuration. Wheelchair users should however transfer
to the vehicle seat and use the vehicle installed restraint system whenever it is feasible.
Technical data
 ®Spirea2is a manual wheelchair for those using their chair active over longer periods of time (several
hours in a row) or for short time and transportation purposes.
 ®Spirea2is intended for users able to propel their wheelchair themselves but also for assistant to
push the chair.
 ®Spirea2has features and options to have the user properly and comfortable seated for many hours
per day.
 ®Spirea2can be used indoors and outdoors.
We recommend the use of the big castors for running on bumpy ground.
 ®Spirea2
devices (and common sense)!
 ®Spirea2is designed to use in a combination with a seat cushion placed on the seat, without the use
of seat cushion, there is a risk of pressure sore.
 ®Spirea2should always be equipped with footrests/legrests if the wheelchair is not propelled by the
feet and have a low seat height.
Intended use
38, 40.5, 43, 45.5,
50.5 cm
40, 45 (-5) cm 38–50.5 cm 38–46 cm 19–29 cm
327–520 cm 0°– 6° Seat width + 22 cm 76–96.5 cm
90–115 cm 15.3 kg max 125 kg Transport weight
8.5 kg
Crash test*
29 cm
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We recommend that the qualified person who has prescribed your wheelchair for you, tests the wheelchair and
that he/she makes the adjustments that you want, taking your build and needs into account. We also hope that
you have received help in learning how best to use your chair. Start by practising carefully until you are familiar
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Safety instructions/
propelling techniques
Moving to and from the wheelchair
Propel the wheelchair as near as possible to the seat that you want to
move to. Apply the brake. Remove/flip up the armrests and detach the
legrests/move them outwards. Do not put any of your weight on the
foot plates, as the chair may tip forwards.
When transfering from Rea®Spirea 2 do not place your fingers
between frame tube and seat tube.
Stretching and bending
Propel the wheelchair as near as possible. When stretching and bend-
ing, do always have full contact between the backrest and the back
otherwise the wheelchair may tip over. Stretching behind the back is
not recommended.
Propelling up a slope
Many experienced users manage to propel up a slope by themselves. In
order not to lose control of the steering and to avoid tipping backwards,
you should always lean forwards whilst propelling up a slope. Propel
the wheelchair forwards using short, quick strokes applied to the hand
rims, in order to maintain speed and steering control.
Generally, help is needed in the case of steep slopes.
If you have to stop on a slope, it is particularly important to ensure that
you do not make any sudden or unexpected backward movements when
you start moving the wheelchair forwards again. As the wheelchair is
already leaning backwards, such a movement can cause the wheelchair
to tip backwards.
Be careful not to trap your fingers between brakepin and tyre.
Propelling down a slope
We recommend that you get the help of one or more assistants when
going down steep and wet slopes.
First check the slope to see if there are any particular risks, such as
potholes, slippery sections, etc. Never use your brake to slow down.
When you apply the brake on a downward slope, the wheels lock and
the wheelchair can suddenly pull to one side, tip sideways or stop
immediately, which can cause you to be thrown out of the chair. Always
control the speed with the hand rims. Remember that the hand rims may
become hot due to friction, and this may cause injury to your hands. Try
to propel down the slope in a straight line as much as possible. Never
change direction when propelling down a slope. Never propel up or
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Onto a kerb
This method is for when the assistant is always behind the wheelchair
and creates the greatest safety for the user.
  
Illustration 1
            
securely on the footrests and cannot slide off. Then lean the wheelchair
backwards and push it forwards against the kerb.
Illustration 2
Lower the frontal part of the wheelchair onto the pavement and place
yourself as close to the chair as possible, before you lift up the whole
wheelchair.
Illustration 3
Lean forward and lift/roll the wheelchair over the pavement edge.
Illustration 4
Lower the wheelchair onto the pavement so that the weight is divided on
all four wheels. Ensure that the wheelchair does not roll backwards.
Off a kerb
Follow the procedure above, but in reverse order (step 4, 3, 2 and then
1) to move off a kerb.
Kerbs – alternative method
Generally this method is used by experienced assistants who are stronger
than average. The method can also be used when the kerb or step is
low and only constitutes a minimal obstacle.
The assistant goes backwards onto the pavement and then pulls the
wheelchair up onto the pavement. It is important for the assistant to use
his/her body correctly to prevent injury. Tip the wheelchair backwards
and roll the chair over the kerb onto the pavement. Take particular
care if the kerb is wet or slippery.
Escalators
Do not use the escalator when you are in the wheelchair. Find out
whether there is a lift nearby.
Stairs
We advise you to avoid going up/down stairs in your wheelchair where
possible, and to choose an alternative route instead.
We recommend that you receive help from two assistants to get up and
down stairs. One assistant goes in front of the chair and hold the frame
of the wheelchair, whilst the other assistant goes behind the chair and
holds the push handles. Fold the anti-tip device upwards. Balance the
wheelchair on the drive wheels until the balance point is found. The
wheelchair is then rolled down the stairs, step by step, by letting the
drive wheels roll over the edge of each step. Assistants must remember
not to hold removable armrests or legrests. In addition, assistants should
remember to lift correctly, using their legs and keeping their backs as
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1.
2a.
3.
4.
2b.
C
B
B
A
1. Start by removing the armrests.
Flip up armrests
Press the button (A), swing up the armrest.
Lift it straight up (you may need to hold it slightly
forward then lift it straight up) (B).
Detachable armrests
When having detachable one´s, just lift them up.
Transport
When you are to transport the Rea®Spirea2you can easily remove certain parts to make the chair smaller and
lighter.
Concerning the brake
The lever of the brake where the handle is located,
have a free play. The lever folds up automatically
when the legrest have been swinged to its outward
position without activating the brake. To activate
the brake just press respectively pull at its most
forward respectively rear located position.
2a. Remove the footrests by pressing the level (B),
whilst turning the footrests outwards or inwards
and pull them straight up.
Be careful not to trap your fingers between
frame and footrest.
2b. Remove the legrests by pressing the level (C)
backwards, whilst turning the legrests outwards
and pull them straight up.
Be carefull not to trap your fingers between
frame and legrest.
3. 
of the sides of the seat and fold the chair com-
pletely.
If you have a backrest bar release it first by pressing
on the small nob on the inside of the tube. It will
automaticlly fall down to the side.
4. Remove the rearwheels by pressing the buttom
in the centre of the hub whilst pulling the wheel
away from the wheelchair. Finally, fold the anti-tip
devices upwards (see page 23).

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1.
2.
3.
4a.
Assembly
1. Attach the rear wheels by pressing the button in
the centre of the hub whilst simultaneously sliding
the axle into the rear wheel position attachment
of the positioning plate.
It is very important that you check that the
locking pin has actually locked the wheel into
position when the centre button has been
released. Take hold of the wheels and try to
detach them. This should NOT be possible.
2. 
Be careful not to trap your fingers between
seat and frame tube.
If you have a backrest bar fold it up by just fold it
up into position see page 30 for picture.
4. Footrests/legrests
The wheelchair can be equipped with either foot-
rests or legrests.
4a. Footrests
Attach the footrests by pushing the tube at the
upper part of the footrests down into the tubes
on the wheelchair. You must angle the footrests
outwards when inserting them.
Lock the footrests by turning them inwards. The
footrests are automatically locked so there is no
risk of them coming off the wheelchair.
Be careful not to trap your fingers between
frame and footrest.
3. Insert the armrest by fitting it into the attachment
on the backrest frame and then swing it down until
it fits into position.
Do not place any fingers on the seat frame.
When having detachable armrests, just press
them down in the reciver.

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4b.
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4b. Legrests
Attach the legrests by pushing the tube at the
upper part of the legrests down into the tubes
on the wheelchair. You must angle the legrests
outwards when inserting them.
Lock the legrests by turning them inwards. The
legrests are automatically locked so there is no
risk of them coming off the wheelchair. The legrest
angle is adjusted by the knob (A).
Be careful not to trap your fingers between
frame and legrest.
Concerning the brake
The lever of the brake where the handle is located,
have a free play. The lever folds up automatically
when the legrest have been swinged to its outward
position without activating the brake. To activate
the brake just press respectively pull at its most
forward respectively rear located position.

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1.
2.
A
C
1.
2.
A
B
C
Settings
ANGLE ADJUSTABLE LEGRESTS
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
Angle adjustable legrests support the legs and reduce
pressure. The legrests can be used for bandaged legs,
but not for legs in plaster casts. The legrests must
always be fitted with calf pads, footplates and heel
straps.
It is important to adjust the height and angle of the
legrests to obtain a good seating position.
1. Height adjustment
Loosen screw (A) with an Allen key. Adjust the
legrest into a suitable height and the screw is
caught by one of the recesses on the legrest tube.
Then retighten the screw.
2. Angle adjustment
Pull the lever (B) with one hand while support-
ing the legrest with your other hand. When a
suitable angle is obtained, let go of the lever and
the legrest will look into one of seven preset
positions (C).
Do not place anything heavy, or let children
sit on the legrest. It may cause damage to the
mechanism.
The distance between the lowest part of
the footrest and the ground must be at least
40 mm.
Height adjustment
Loosen screw (A) with an Allen key. Adjust the
legrest into a suitable height and the screw is caught
by one of the recesses on the legrest tube. Then
retighten the screw.
NOTE! Don't touch the upper screw (C).
The distance between the lowest part of the
footrest and the ground must be at least
40 mm.
FIXED LEGRESTS

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1.
2.
1.
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
2. D
B
C
1. Adjusting the seat depth
Fold the seat slightly. Lift up the rear part. Pull into
required depth.
SEAT
2. Adjustment of seat with variable shape
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straps to adjust the shape of the seat. Always have
a cushion on the seat when testing its adjusted
shape.
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2. Calf pads
The calf pads can be fitted in four different depth
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(B) using an Allen key. Remove the large nut (C) on
the reverse side and place it in the other attach-
ment hole. Move the calf pad to the new position
and secure it into place with the screw.
The height of the calf pads can easily be adjusted
using the handwheel (D).
1. Angle-adjustable footplates
Adjust the angle and the depth by loosening the
screw (A) at the footplate attachment with a 5
mm Allen key. Adjust the footplate to the correct
position and retighten the screw.
Do not place anything on the footplate when
the screw is loose.
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FOOTPLATES/CALF PADS

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1.
2.
1.
A
A
2.
B
B
3.
CD
Adjusting the backrest height
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(A) at the bottom of the backcloth. Then, fold
the chair slightly, by lifting the seat upwards.
2. Loosen screws (B) on the back of the backpipe
with an Allen key. It is now possible to lower and
raise the back.
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Adjust the height of the armrests
1. Flip up armrest
If your chair is equipped with armrests that can be
raised or lowered, this is achieved by loosening the
screw (A), moving the armrest into the required
position and retightening the screw.
2. Detachable armrest
If your chair is equipped with armrests that can
be raised or lowered, this is achieved by pulling
up the armrest and loosening the screw (B) under
the armrest. Move the screw up or down to the
desired position and retighten the screw. Lower
the armrest again.
ARMRESTS
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BACKREST
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3. Height adjustable armrest
Adjust the height of the armrests by turning the
knob or Allen key screw (C), setting the required
height and then re-tightening the knob/screw.
Depth
You can also adjust the depth of the armrest pad.
Loosen the knob (D), set the pad in the required
position and re-tighten the knob.
When adjusting the height, do not put your
fingers between armrest pad and side plate as
they may get trapped.

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1.
B
A
A
1.
REAR WHEELS, ADJUSTMENT
1. Changing the balance
The rear wheel plate can be fitted in front of or
behind the frame tube. If you place the wheels in
any of the frontal positions, this will make the chair
easier to propel, but also more unstable. You can
counteract this by fitting an anti-tip device to the
chair, giving you a chair that is both easy to propel
and stable. Loosen the two attachment screws (A)
so that the attachment can be moved. To achieve
the lowest or highest seat height, you must turn
the plate upside down (B).
The tip risk increases if the rear wheel are
located in front of the backrest.
2. Changing the height of the drive wheel
attachment.
The illustrations show quick-release rear wheels,
but the procedure is the same for fixed hubs.
Loosen the axle housing with a fixed key. Remove
the casing and place in a different position. For
different positions, see page 17.
When you have fitted the wheels in the correct
position, it is important that you check thor-
oughly that the nuts and screws are tightened
securely. The axle housing should be tightened
with a manual and dynamometric wrench cali-
brated to 40Nm. This is important for your
own safety!
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24 mm fixed spanner
REAR WHEEL SETTINGS – CARER-OPERATED BRAKES
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24 mm fixed spanner
1. Loosen both screws (A) and remove the brake
handle.

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2.
B
3.
C
4.
D
5.
E
2. Remove the rear wheel by pressing button (B) on
the wheel hub and pulling the rear wheel straight
outwards.
3. Loosen the nut (C) slightly, turn it anti-clockwise
about ½ a turn.
4. Remove the screw and the two screw casings (D).
5. Remove the brake unit (E) from the rear wheel
attachment by turning it anti-clockwise.

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7.
G
D
8.
D
H
6.
F
7. The rear wheel attachment can be placed in two
different positions (see picture). If the brake unit is
to be placed in the lower position (see picture), the
screw with its two casings (D) must be placed in the
upper position (G) on the brake.
8. Place the brake unit in its new position and turn the
brake clockwise to screw it into place. Make sure
that that the wire attachment (H) points upwards.
This is important because the screw with both
its casings (D) must fit into its attachment on the
brake.
6. Remove the nut (F) from its groove in the rear
wheel attachment and place it in the new posi-
tion.

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9.
C
A
10.
9. Tighten the nut (C) to the rear wheel attachment
(clockwise).
10. Screw the brake handle securely into place using
the two screws (A).
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10 mm fixed spanner