Invacare SpinX User manual

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Invacare®Spinx
Manual
English

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Product description......................................................... 3
NB! ...................................................................................... 4
Lifting the wheelchair...................................................... 4
Intended use...................................................................... 5
Daily performance check ............................................... 5
Upholstery and frame colours...................................... 6
Equipment and accessories............................................ 6
Technical data................................................................... 7
Before first use:
Delivery check.................................................................. 8
Assembly............................................................................ 8
Adjustments:
Legrests............................................................................10
Calf pads/Footplates......................................................11
Seat....................................................................................12
Backrest............................................................................13
Armrests/mudguards.....................................................16
Rear wheels ....................................................................17
Castor wheels.................................................................19
Brakes...............................................................................20
Anti-tip devices...............................................................21
Wheelchair heights........................................................22
Contents
1. Frame (chassis)
2. Cross members
3. Backrest
4. Push handles
5. Seat
Parts of the wheelchair
Accessories:
Amputee legrest.............................................................26
External push handles ...................................................26
Pelvic belt.........................................................................26
Transport:
Transport.........................................................................27
Transport of wheelchairs in vehicles .......................28
To observe......... .............................................................30
Restraint methods ........................................................31
Safety instructions/propelling techniques ................32
Service:
Guarantee .......................................................................34
Maintenance ....................................................................34
Recycling .........................................................................35
6. Rear wheel
7. Handrims
8. Brakes
9. Castors
10. Anti tip device
11. Armrests
12. Sideguards
13. Legrests
14. Footplate

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INVACARE®SPINx
Invacare®Spinxis a wheelchair with many adjustment
options and accessories. To ensure that you benefit as
much as possible from your Invacare®Spinx, 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 instructions for using your Invacare®Spinx
in everyday life.
The Invacare®Spinxframe, legrests and hand rims are
manufactured from high quality aluminium.
Vulnerable parts, the telescopic backrest tubes and the
inner part of the legrest tubes, are made from steel.
The seat cushion is made of Jemima and the backrests are
in Jemima or nylon. The padded seat is made of nylon.
This manual includes a description of the parts of the chair,
simple adjustment options, how to use the Invacare®Spinx
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 Invacare®Spinxhas many different components and
accessories, the appearance of the accessories you have
for your chair may differ from those shown.
Product description
Invacare®Spinx

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On this page a number of points affecting your personal safety are
shown. Please Read it carefully!
Invacare®is only responsible for product changes carried out by per-
sonnel who we authorise. We reserve the right to make any changes
to equipment and specifications without prior notice.
Failure to comply with instructions given may result in personal injury
and/or product damage.
• Check each of the following before using the wheelchair:
- 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
• Never lift the wheelchair by the detachable armrests, footrests,
backrest stay or by the adjustable push handles.
• Always apply the brake before getting into or out of the chair.
• Never stand on the footplates when getting into or out of the chair,
because of the risk of tipping.
• Changing the seat angle always gives an increased risk of tipping
over.
• The handrims may become hot due to friction, and this may cause
injury to your hands.
• Use extensively the anti-tip device
• 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.
• The more the backrest cover’s Velcro straps are slackened the
greater the risk of tipping the wheelchair becomes.
• Surfaces of the wheelchair like frame parts or upholstery can with
long time exposure to sun reach temperatures over 41 °C.
This symbol means warning.
NB!
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

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Intended use
Daily performance check
Check that the following parts are securely fitted on the wheelchair
and operational:
• Wheels
• Backrest
• Anti-tip device
• Push handles
• Footrests
• Brakes
• Invacare®Spinxis a manual wheelchair aimed for those who use
the wheelchair during a longer period of time (several hours in a
row).
• Invacare®Spinxis designed for the user who can manoeuvre the
wheelchair them-selves and as well for the user that requires assist-
ance.
• Invacare®Spinxhave abilities and accessories that make it possible
to adjust the sitting posture so it becomes comfortable and possible
to keep for several hours.
• Invacare®Spinxhave many adjustment possibilities. With the right
adjustments, carried out by a professional the wheelchair can be
set up more specific to the user and assistants requirements. The
possible adjustments are described in the Owners Manual that is
delivered together with the wheelchair.
• Depending on the size of the castors (100-200 mm) could Invacare®
Spinxbe used both indoor and outdoor. We recommend the larger
wheels when the wheelchair is used on un-even ground.
• Note that Invacare®Spinx may tip over, backwards, when being
wheeled uphill, especially when the incline is more than 8° or if the
rearwheels are mounted more forward on the rearwheel attach-
ment. The effect of having the rear wheel fitted in the most forward
position is that the chair will be easier to manoeuver, there is a
however an increased risk of tipping backwards, therefore the use of
anti tippers are recommended in this case. Use the Anti tip devises
when there is a risk of that the chair will tip over and to achieve a
higher stability.
• Invacare®Spinxis designed to have a seat cushion on the seat.
The seat cushion improves the body posture by the user and makes
it possible to sit comfortable for a longer period of time in the
wheelchair.

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Upholstery Black Nylon TR33, Black Jemima TR18
Frame colours Blue, Red, Black, Grey (Limegreen and orange as special)
Invacare® Spinxhas a wide range of accessories and options.
Backrest Slingtype
Tension adjustable
Backrest bar
Mistral2 cushion
Seat Sling seat depth adjustable 5 cm
Padded seat
Tension and depth adjustable seat
Seat cushions Standard 5 cm
Legrests 80º & 90º fixed legrest
Angle-adjustable legrest
Amputee legrest
Fixed footplate
Angle- and depth adjustable footplate
One piece footrest
Heel straps
Calf strap
Armrests Flip-up armrest
Height adjustable armrest
Long or short pad
Autolocking
Castors 100-200 mm, pneumatic or solid, wide or narrow
Rear wheels 22", 24", pneumatic or puncture-proof
Brake User-brake
Carer-operated brake
Extended brake arm
One-arm brake
Others Several types of handrims
Spoke guard
Anti-tip devices
Reflectors Kit
Table Tray
Pump
Cane holder
Tool kit
External push handles
Pelvic belt
Mudguard
Sideguard
Step tube
Upholstery and frame colours
Equipment and accessories

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Technical data
38, 40.5, 43, 45.5,
48**, 50.5** cm
40, 45, 50 (-5) cm 41-53 cm 35-49 cm 19–29 cm
32-58 cm 0°– 6° Seat width + 21 cm 76-113 cm
80-126 cm 13 kg max 125 kg
max 135 kg**
Transport weight
7,5 kg
29 cm
±12°
*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
** For seat widths 48 and 50,5 cm the maximum user weight is 135 kg.
Crash test*

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1.
3.
2.
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.
3. Unfold the wheelchair.
Be careful not to trap your fingers between
seat and frame tube.
2. Unfold the backrest by pulling backrest backward
until it clicks into place. Make sure that the back-
rest is securely locked.
Be careful not to trap your fingers in the
backrest links.
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

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4.
5.
4. 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.
5. 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 legrestsout-
wards 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.
Be careful not to trap your fingers between
frame and legrest.

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2.
A
B
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C
B
C
Adjustments
ANGLE ADJUSTABLE LEGRESTS
Tools: 5 mm Allen Key
Tools: 5 mm Allen Key
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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D
B
C
2.
A
A
3.
4. A
1.
Tools: 5 mm Allen Key
2. Depth- and 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.
CALF PADS/FOOTPLATES
3. Angle adjustable footplates
Adjust the angle by loosening the screw (A) on
the footrest tube with a 5 mm Allen key. Adjust
the footplate to the correct position and retight-
en the screw.
Do not place anything on the footplate when
the screw is loose.
1. Calf pads
The calf pads can be fitted in four different depth
positions. Swing the pad forwards. Unscrew screw
(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).
Tools: 5 mm Allen Key
4. Footrest, one piece
Adjust the angle and the depth by loosening the
two screws (A) at the footplate attachment with
a 5 mm Allen key. Adjust the footplate to the
correct position and retighten the screws.
Do not place anything on the footplate when
the screws are loose.
The footrest can be flipped up. Lift the left side of
the footrest upwards.
Be careful not to trap your fingers between
the footrest and the reciever when folding it
down.

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2.
1. Adjusting the seat depth
Fold the seat slightly. Lift up the rear part. Pull into
required depth.
SEAT
2. Adjustment of shape (tension adjustable
seat)
Pull back the seat’s upper section so that the
adjustable Velcro straps are visible. Use these
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.
A
1.
B
C
C
D
Height adjustment, fixed backrest.
1. Use a pair of scissors and remove the plastic ties
(A) at the bottom of the backcloth. Then fold the
chair slightly, by lifting the seat upwards.
Tools: 5 mm Allen key
10 mm spanner
BACKREST
Height adjustment, foldable backrest.
1. Loosen screws (C) on the back of the backrest
tube with an Allen key. It is now possible to lower
and raise the back. Retighten the screws.
NOTE! Don't touch the lower screws (D).
When you have fitted the backrest in the cor-
rect position, it is important that you check
thoroughly that the screws are tightened
securely. This is important for your own
safety!
2. Remove screws (B) on the back of the backrest
tube with an Allen key. It is now possible to lower
and raise the back. Fasten the screws and nuts and
tighten.
When adjusting the height, the embossed
mark (C) on the backrest tube must NEVER
be visible above the frame tube. Otherwise the
backrest may come loose and cause serious
injury. Make sure that the backrest is safely
secured.
Tools: 5 mm Allen key

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A
Adjustment of backrest
1. Detatch the left hand side of the back brace by
depressing the catch on the inside of the left hand
bracket and then rotate the brace downwards.
Fold the chair slightly by taking hold of the the
seat and pulling upwards. Then loosen and fold the
backcloth forward, so that it rests on the seat.
3.
1.
2.
TENSION ADJUSTABLE BACKREST
Tool: 5 mm Allen key
2. Slacken the screws (A) on the rear of the back
tube, using an Allen key. It is now possible to
raise or lower the back and then retighten the
screws.
3. Adjust the shape of the backrest by adjusting the
Velcro straps.
The user should be seated in the chair when
adjusting the Velcro straps. When adjustment is
complete fold the backcloth back into position and
secure it with the Velcro straps.
When you loosen the backrest, the tip-risk
increases. We recommend the use of anti-tip
devices.

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A.
3.
4.
2.
1.
3°
6°
9°
12°
0°
a.
b.
d.
c.
a.
b.
b.
When the Spinx is equipped with a foldable backrest,
the backrest angle can be adjusted in angles from 0 °
to ±12° (pic. A).
Note that when the backrest is angled back-
wards, it also increases the risk of tipping
the chair backwards. Adjust the rear wheels
to a stable position. We recommend the use
of anti-tip devices.
Angle adjustment
1. Loosen the screw (a) using an 5 mm Allen key.
BACKREST RECLINE
2. Remove the screw (a) and nut (b).
3. The backrest tube can now be angled forward
or backward. Place the upper tube (c) in the
desired angle and make sure that one of the angle
holes (A) is visible through the hole in the lower
tube (d).
4. To lock the backrest tube, first place the nut (b) in
it's slot on the lower tube, then attach the screw
(a) and tighten. Make sure that the backrest is still
foldable.
Make sure that the backrest is safely secured.
Tools: 5 mm Allen key

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A
2.
3-4.
D
E
B
C
Adjusting 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.
When adjusting the height, do not place your
fingers between armrest pad and side plate as
they may get trapped.
ARMRESTS/MUDGUARD
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.
When adjusting the height do not place your
fingers between seat tube and side plate as they
may get trapped.
Tools: 5 mm Allen key.
Tools: 5 mm Allen key.
3. Mudguard
Adjust the height of the mudguard by pulling up
the mudguard and loosening the screw (C). Move
the screw up or down to the desired position and
retighten the screw. Insert the mudguard again in
it's attachment.
When adjusting the height do not place your
fingers between seat tube and side plate as they
may get trapped.
4. To adjust the depth of the mudguard, unscrew
screws (D) using an Allen key. Remove the nuts (E)
on the reverse side. Move the mudguard into the
required position and fasten the screws again.
Tools: 3 mm Allen key
5 mm Allen key

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A
2.
1.
B
D
3. D
4.
C
E
F
G
REAR WHEELS, ADJUSTMENT
The tip risk increases if the rear wheels are
located in front of the backrest. Use anti-tip
devices.
Always remember to adjust the brakes, when
the rearwheel position is changed.
When you have fitted the wheels in the cor-
rect position, it is important that you check
thoroughly that the nuts and screws are tight-
ened securely. The axle housing (C) must be
tightened with a manual and dynamometric
wrench calibrated to 40Nm.This is important
for your own safety!
Tools: 5 mm Allen Key
Tools: 5 mm Allen Key
Active rear wheel fixation
By changing the position of the rearwheel on the rear-
wheel attachment you can alter both the seat height
and the manoeuvrability/stability of the wheelchair.
The further forward the rearwheel is positioned, the
more manoeuvrable your chair becomes, but with
reduced stability.
1. To alter the height position of the rearwheel plate,
use an Allen key to remove the screws (A), choose
the new position and fasten the screws.
Always remember to adjust the brakes, when
the rearwheel position is changed.
2. To move the rearwheel (either backwards or for-
wards) on the rearwheel attachment, first remove
the screws (B), adjust to the required position and
then fasten the screws.
Always make sure that the arrow (E) and the
line (F) is pointing upwards, when mounting
the rearwheel attachment.
3. To obtain lower seat heights, the clamp (D) can
be mounted upside down (pic 3).
Do not try to loosen nut (G)!

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A
1.
2.
3.
A
B
Tools: 5 mm Allen key
10 mm fixed spanner
Passive rear wheel fixation
By changing the position of the rear wheel fixation you
can alter the seat height of the wheelchair.
1. To alter the height position of the rear wheel
fixation, use an Allen key and a fixed spanner to
remove the screws , washers and nuts. Choose
the new position and fasten the screws again.
Note that the holes (A) are the reference holes
for mounting the fixation correctly/horizontally.
When you have fitted the wheels in the cor-
rect position, it is important that you check
thoroughly that the screws and nuts are
tightened securely. This is important for your
own safety.
Always remember to adjust the brakes, when
the rear wheel position is changed.
Active rear wheel fixation with drumbrake
By changing the position of the rearwheel on the rear-
wheel attachment you can alter both the seat height
and the manoeuvrability/stability of the wheelchair.
The further forward the rearwheel is positioned, the
more manoeuvrable your chair becomes, but with
reduced stability.
2. To alter the height position of the rearwheel plate,
use an Allen key to remove the screws (A), choose
the new position and fasten the screws again.
Always remember to adjust the brakes, when
the rearwheel position is changed.
3. To move the rearwheel (either backwards or for-
wards) on the rearwheel attachment, first remove
the screws (B), adjust to the required position and
then fasten the screws.
The tip risk increases if the rearwheels are
located in front of the backrest. Use anti-tip
devices.
Always remember to adjust the brakes, when
the rearwheel position is changed.
When you have fitted the wheels in the cor-
rect position, it is important that you check
thoroughly that the nuts and screws are
tightened securely. This is important for your
own safety!
Tools: 5 mm Allen Key
Tools: 5 mm Allen Key
A
B

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0°
3°
6°
3a.
3b.
A
A
B
A
1.
When you have found the seat height and seat angle
you are pleased with, it is important for the chair’s
propelling ability to control that the angle between the
castor attachment and ground surface is 90°.
1. Adjusting the castor angle.
Loosen the screws (A) and (B) by approximately
2–3 turns. Adjust the castor housing to desired
angle by turning it to the correct jag. Retighten
the screws.
Note! It is possible to have negative adjustment of
the castor housing (-3° and -6°) but this is NOT
recommended!
Check that the castor is securely fitted after
replacement and that the jags lockes into each
other.
Do not loosen screw B more than 5 turns. The
corresponding nut will then come loose and
fall out of the castor housing.
Tools: 5 mm Allen key
CAMBER, ADJUSTMENT
CASTOR WHEELS
You can mount the rearwheel attachment in two ways.
One for 0° camber and one to obtain 3° camber.
3a. 0° camber
Mount the rearwheel attachment (A) on the inside
of the frame as shown in picure 3a.
3b. 3° camber
Mount the rearwheel attachment (A) on the out-
side of the frame as shown in picure 3b.

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1.
2.
3.
A
1.
MAX
MAX
B
B
A
C
C
To apply the brake to the chair, move the lever (A)
forwards. To release the brake, move the lever
backwards (towards you).
Take care not to trap your fingers between
the brake shaft and tyre.
Adjusting the brake
1. Check that the tyres are inflated to the correct air
pressure (indicated on the tyre wall). Then, using
an Allen key, loosen the screw and slide the brake
to the desired position and tighten. The correct
distance between the brake shaft (B) and the tyre
is approx. 15 mm.
NB.
The brake must not be moved further than indi-
cated in the picture (C).
Incorrect adjustments or use of the brake can
reduce the effectiveness of the brake.
Free play
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.
The reason behind is that when the legrests is
swinged to the side it will in some positions interfere
with the brake lever.
BRAKES
1. Apply the brakes when moving: pull both brake
handles upwards (squeeze the handles) and the
brake will be applied.
CARER-OPERATED BRAKE
2. Lock the brakes: pull the brake handle upwards and
move the lock catch (A) upwards. Then release
the handle.
3. Release the brakes: pull the handle upwards and
the lock catch will release automatically.
Incorrect adjustments or use of the brake can
reduce the effectiveness of the brake.
Tool: 5 mm Allen key