Invacare Spree XT Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Brand: Invacare

Model: Spree XT

Type: Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual

DEALER: This manual MUST be given to

the user of the wheelchair.

USER:

BEFORE using this wheelchair, read

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Spree XT

Spree XT 2 Part No 1118364

 WARNING

A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP

OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. ALSO, A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST

PERFORM ALL PROCEDURES SPECIFICALLY INDICATED IN THE

MANUAL.

WHEELCHAIR USERS: DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS

EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING

THE OWNER’S OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL AND

THE SEATING SYSTEM’S MANUAL (IF APPLICABLE). IF YOU ARE

UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND

INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS

EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

DEALERS AND QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS: DO NOT SERVICE OR

OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND

UNDERSTANDING THE OWNER’S OPERATOR AND

MAINTENANCE MANUAL, THE SERVICE MANUAL (IF

APPLICABLE) AND THE SEATING SYSTEM’S MANUAL (IF

APPLICABLE). IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT

INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO

SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE, INJURY

OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

NOTE:Updatedversionsofthismanualareavailableonwww.invacare.com.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part No 1118364 3 Spree XT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIAL NOTES .............................................................................. 11

LABEL LOCATIONS ......................................................................... 13

Standard Labels .........................................................................................................................................13

Wheelchairs with TRRO ........................................................................................................................14

Wheelchairs without TRRO..................................................................................................................14

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................. 15

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................. 16

Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants .......................................................................16

Anterior (Forward) Tilt......................................................................................................................16

Stability - All Models ................................................................................................................................17

Stability - All Models Except Recliners ................................................................................................17

Stability - Recliner Models Only............................................................................................................18

Operation Information............................................................................................................................18

Wheelchairs with TRRO or TRBKTS Only...................................................................................20

Tire Pressure .............................................................................................................................................20

Weight Training ........................................................................................................................................20

Weight Limitation.....................................................................................................................................20

SECTION 1—SAFETY AND HANDLING ............................................. 21

Stability and Balance.................................................................................................................................21

Coping With Everyday Obstacles.........................................................................................................22

A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ........................................................................................................22

Percentage of Weight Distribution ......................................................................................................23

Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward ..........................................................................................23

Reaching, Bending - Backward...............................................................................................................24

Tipping.........................................................................................................................................................24

Tipping - Curbs: Method 1 - Wheelchair with Step Tubes........................................................24

Tipping - Curbs: Method 2 - Wheelchair without Step Tube ...................................................25

Stairways.....................................................................................................................................................26

Transferring To and From Other Seats ..............................................................................................27

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SECTION 2—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING .................... 28

Safety Inspection Checklists...................................................................................................................28

Inspect/Adjust Initially .........................................................................................................................28

Inspect/Adjust Weekly........................................................................................................................29

Inspect/Adjust Monthly.......................................................................................................................29

Inspect/Adjust Periodically.................................................................................................................30

Troubleshooting - Mechanical ...............................................................................................................30

SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE ........................................................... 31

Maintenance Safety Precautions............................................................................................................31

Suggested Maintenance Procedures.....................................................................................................31

SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS ........................................................ 33

Installing/Removing Swingaway Footrest.............................................................................................33

Installing..................................................................................................................................................33

Removing ...............................................................................................................................................33

Installing/Removing Lift-Off Footrest...................................................................................................34

Installing..................................................................................................................................................34

Removing ...............................................................................................................................................34

Adjusting Footrest Height ......................................................................................................................35

Height Adjustment Ranges.................................................................................................................35

60°, 70° and 70° Taper.......................................................................................................................35

70° MFX, 90°, 70° LIFT and 90° LIFT Footrests ..........................................................................35

Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-Up Footplate Hinge ........................................................................36

Adjusting Adjustable Angle Flip-Up Footplates .................................................................................37

Depth Adjustment ...............................................................................................................................37

Angle Adjustment ................................................................................................................................37

Installing/Removing Elevating Legrests.................................................................................................38

Installing..................................................................................................................................................38

Removing ...............................................................................................................................................38

Raising/Lowering the Elevating Legrest ...............................................................................................38

Adjusting Footplate Height and Calfpad Height/Depth ...................................................................39

Adjusting the Footplate Height.........................................................................................................39

Adjusting Calfpad Height....................................................................................................................39

Adjusting Calfpad Depth ........................................................................................................

............39

Composite/Articulating Footplate Heel Loop Replacement ..........................................................40

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Disassembly...........................................................................................................................................40

Reassembly ............................................................................................................................................40

Replacing Sector Block............................................................................................................................40

Installing Impact Guards/Calf Strap/H-Calf Strap..............................................................................41

SECTION 5—ARMS ......................................................................... 42

Using/Installing/Adjusting Locking Cantilever Arms.........................................................................42

Using Locking Cantilever Arms ........................................................................................................42

Installing Locking Cantilever Arms ..................................................................................................43

Adjusting Locking Cantilever Arm Height .....................................................................................43

Adjusting Locking Cantilever Arm Angle .......................................................................................44

Using/Installing/Adjusting Non-Locking Cantilever Arms ...............................................................45

Using Non-Locking Cantilever Arms ..............................................................................................45

Installing Non-Locking Cantilever Arms.........................................................................................45

Adjusting Non-Locking Cantilever Arm Height............................................................................46

Adjusting Non-Locking Cantilever Arm Angle .............................................................................46

Arm Pad Replacement for Cantilever Arms ......................................................................................47

Installing/Removing T-Arms ...................................................................................................................47

Installing T-Arms ..................................................................................................................................47

Removing T-Arms................................................................................................................................48

Adjusting The T-Arms.............................................................................................................................48

Adjusting T-Arm Height .....................................................................................................................48

Adjusting T-Arm Width .....................................................................................................................49

Adjusting T-Arm Depth......................................................................................................................49

Adjusting T-Arm Sockets........................................................................................................................50

Adjusting T-Arm Transfer Assists And/or Side Guards ..................................................................51

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Spree XT 6 Part No 1118364

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SECTION 6—BACK/SEAT ................................................................. 52

Folding/Unfolding the Wheelchair........................................................................................................52

Unfolding................................................................................................................................................52

Folding ....................................................................................................................................................52

Folding/Unfolding Back Assembly .........................................................................................................53

Installing/Removing Stroller Handles....................................................................................................54

Installing Stroller Handles ..................................................................................................................54

Removing Stroller Handles ................................................................................................................54

Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Adjustable Angle Stroller Handles .........................................55

Installing..................................................................................................................................................55

Removing ...............................................................................................................................................55

Adjusting ................................................................................................................................................56

Installing and Removing a Seating System ...........................................................................................56

Installing/Replacing Seat Positioning Straps.........................................................................................57

Installing..................................................................................................................................................57

Replacing ................................................................................................................................................57

Installing/Replacing Chest Positioning Straps .....................................................................................58

Installing..................................................................................................................................................58

Replacing ................................................................................................................................................58

SECTION 7—WHEELS/FORKS ............................................................ 59

Removing/Installing Rear Wheels .........................................................................................................59

Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle........................................................................................................60

Seat-to-Floor Height Adjustment .........................................................................................................61

Adjusting Forks .........................................................................................................................................61

SECTION 8—WHEEL LOCKS ............................................................. 62

Using/Adjusting Wheel Locks................................................................................................................62

Using Wheel Locks..............................................................................................................................62

Adjusting Wheel Locks.......................................................................................................................62

SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS ............................................................. 64

Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers ...........................................................................................................64

Installing..................................................................................................................................................64

Adjusting ................................................................................................................................................65

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SECTION 10—TILT .......................................................................... 66

Engaging Tilt in Space...............................................................................................................................66

Adjusting the Cable Assembly ...............................................................................................................67

Adjusting the Limit Stops........................................................................................................................68

SECTION 11—TRANSPORT READY OPTION ..................................... 69

About Transport Ready Packages.........................................................................................................70

Compliance Information .........................................................................................................................70

Specifications .............................................................................................................................................70

Weight Limit .........................................................................................................................................70

Securing the Wheelchair to the Vehicle .............................................................................................71

Positioning the Wheelchair in the Vehicle.....................................................................................71

Securement Points ...................................................................................................................................72

Securing the Wheelchair ....................................................................................................................72

Securing the Occupant............................................................................................................................73

Wheelchair-Anchored Belts..............................................................................................................73

Vehicle-Anchored Belts......................................................................................................................74

Seating System ......................................................................................................................................74

Positioning Belts ...................................................................................................................................75

LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................... 76

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SPECIAL NOTES

Part No 1118364 11 Spree XT

SPECIAL NOTES

Signalwordsareusedinthismanualandapplytohazardsorunsafepracticeswhich

couldresultinpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.Refertothetablebelowfor

definitionsofthesignalwords.

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO

CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

WHEELCHAIR USER

As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of

wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the

type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her

healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.

WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT RESTRAINTS (TRRO OR

TRBKTS)

TRRO includes four factory-installed transport brackets and a wheelchair anchored

pelvic belt. TRRO has been crash-tested in accordance with ANSI/RESNA WC Vol 1

Section 19 Frontal Impact Test requirements for wheelchairs with a 168 lb crash

dummy, which corresponds to a person with a weight of 114 to 209 lbs.

TRBKTS includes four factory-installed wheelchair transport brackets. TRBKTS has

not been crash-tested in accordance with WC 19. Use these transport brackets only

to secure an unoccupied wheelchair during transport.

Only use the transport brackets included with TRRO and TRBKTS for the purposes

described in this manual.

As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down

systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any

type. It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into

appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints

made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any

wheelchair transportation systems.

Refer to Transport Ready Option on page 69 for more information about transport-

ing the wheelchair.

SIGNAL WORD MEANING

DANGER

Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in property damage.

SPECIAL NOTES

Spree XT 12 Part No 1118364

 WARNING

Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction

with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not

been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.

Only use the transport brackets included with TRRO and TRBKTS for the purposes

described in this manual.

SEAT POSITIONING STRAP

ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the SEAT POSITIONING

STRAP is an option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat

positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning

strap as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. The seat positioning strap

is a positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding

high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, seat

positioning strap MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY.

As regards restraints - seat/chest positioning straps - it is the obligation of the DME

dealer, therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat/chest

positioning strap is required to ensure the safe operation of this equipment by the

user. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A

WHEELCHAIR.

LABEL LOCATIONS

Part No 1118364 13 Spree XT

LABEL LOCATIONS

Standard Labels

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT

THE ANTI-TIP TUBES

INSTALLED.

REV. 5/98

P/N 60106X144

LABEL LOCATIONS

Spree XT 14 Part No 1118364

Wheelchairs with TRRO

Wheelchairs without TRRO

NOTE:Autostyleseat

positioningstrapshown.This

labelisalsoontheairlinestyle

seatpositioningstrap.

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS

Part No 1118364 15 Spree XT

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS

NOTE:Measurementsbasedona16‐inchwideby16‐inchdeepwheelchairwith12‐inchrear

wheelsand4‐inchcasters.

*NOTE:Theseat‐to‐floorheightsarebasedonpneumatictiresandpneumatictireswithflatfree

inserts.Ifwheelchairisequippedwithurethanetires,subtract1/4‐inchfrom

themeasurements

listedabove.Allheightsaremeasuredwithproperlyinflatednewtires.Theseheightscanvary

1/4‐inchduetotirewear.

INVACARE SPREE XT

Overall Width:

Open: Seat Width Plus Approximately 9-inches

Closed: Approximately 14-inches

Overall Depth:

(W/O Front Riggings)

29-1/2-inches

Overall Height:

* Seat-to-Floor Height + 21-inches (20-inch back canes

* Seat-to-Floor Height + 25-inches (24-inch back canes

Anti-Tippers:

Standard

Footrest:

Swing-Away Footrest - 90° (Standard), 70° or 60°, Lift-off Footrest

(Optional), Elevating Legrests (Optional)

Armrests:

Locking Cantilever Arms - Desk or Full Length

Non-Locking Cantilever Arms

T-Arms - Desk or Full Length, Adjustable Height

Back:

Fixed - 20 or 24-inches

Back Angle Adjustment:

86° to 106° (4° increments)

Rear Axle:

Quick-Release or Permanent

Rear Wheels:

12-inches Pneumatic (Standard)

12-inch Pneumatic w/flat free (Optional)

20, 22 and 24-inch Pneumatic, Urethane, Pneumatic w/flat free, Primo or

KIK® (Optional)

Handrims:

Aluminum Handrims (20, 22 and 24-inch)

Caster Size:

3 x 1, 5 x 1, 6 x 1 Urethane (Optional)

4 x 1 Light Up (Standard)

4 x 1, 5 x 1 Semi-Pneumatic (Optional)

6 x 2-inch w/ Precision Sealed Bearings (Optional)

8-inch w/ Precision Sealed Bearings (Optional)

6 x 1-inch w/ Precision Sealed Bearings (Optional)

Seat Width:

10-12, 12-14, 14-16, 16-18, 18-20-inches wide

Seat Depth:

12 to 16-inches (with 2-inch seat rail extension)

12 to 20-inches (with 2-inch seat rail extension)

Back Cane Height:

20 and 24-inches

Wheel Locks:

12, 20, 22, and 24-inch Rear Wheels - Push to Lock, Pull to Lock, Hill

Holder

Tilt-In-Space:

Dual Cable Trigger Mechanism (Standard) - 45° Tilt

Frame:

Aluminum

Weight Limitation:

150 lbs.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

Spree XT 16 Part No 1118364

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

 WARNING

SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe

operation and use of this product. DO NOT use this product or any available

optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these

instructions and any additional instructional material such as Owner’s Manuals,

Service Manuals or Instruction Sheets supplied with this product or optional

equipment. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions,

contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting

to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants

TheSolarawheelchairMUSTbeoperatedbyahealthcareprofessionalorassistantwhen

inanytiltposition.

Anterior (Forward) Tilt

DONOToperatethewheelchairwhentheseatframeisintheanterior(forward )tilt

position(framestopsinthelowerpositionandapproximately5°forwardtilt).Serious

bodilyinjurymayoccurtothepatientand/ortheassistant(s).

Anterior(forward)tiltisafeatureofthiswheelchairdesignedfortheUSEOFA

HEALTHCAREPROFESSIONALorASSISTANTONLY.Engagementoftheanterior

(forward)tiltmustNEVERbeperformedbythewheelchairuser.Whenanterior

(forward)tiltisneeded,itmustALWAYSbeengagedbyahealthcareprofessionalor

addidtant.Makesuretheoccupantofthewheelchairisproperlypositionedandalways

engage

bothwheellocks.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

Part No 1118364 17 Spree XT

Stability - All Models

Thebackheight,seatdepth,backangle,seatingsystem,tiltangle,seatheight,

size/positionoftherearwheels,size/positionofthefrontcasters,aswellastheuser

conditiondirectlyrelatetothestabilityofthewheelchair.Anychangetooneorany

combinationofthe11maycausethewheelchairtodecreaseinstability.These

adjustmentsMUSTbeperformedbyaqualifiedtechnician.

ALWAYSmakesurethatthewheelchairisstableBEFOREusingthetilt‐in‐space.

Stability - All Models Except Recliners

Tomaintainmaximumstability,positiontherearwheelaxlemountingbracketsinthe

mostrearwardposition.Movingtherearwheelstoanyoftheothermountingpositions

causesthewheelchairtodecreaseinstability.

Ifmovingtherearwheelaxlemountingbracketstoanyforwardposition,ensurethe

wheelchairisstable

beforeusing.

ALWAYSensurestabilitybeforeusingmaximumamountoftilt‐in‐spaceormovingthe

rearwheelaxlemountingbracketsforward.Testwheelchairbeforeitisoccupiedbythe

endusertoensuresafety.

NOTE:Whenchanges

tothelefthandcolumn

occur,followacrossthe

chartandrefertothe

X

proceduretomaintain

theproperstability,

safetyandhandlingof

thewheelchair.

BACK HEIGHT

SEAT DEPTH

BACK ANGLE

SEATING SYSTEM

TILT ANGLE

CASTER SIZE

CASTER POSITION

WHEEL SIZE

WHEEL POSITION

USER CONDITION

WHEEL LOCKS

ANTI-TIPPERS

LOCKING COLLAR

BACK HEIGHT • XXXXXXXXN/AN/AN/AN/A

SEAT DEPTH X • X X N/A X X X X N/A N/A N/A X

BACK ANGLE X X • X X X X X X N/A N/A N/A X

SEATING SYSTEM XXX • XXXXXXN/AN/AX

TILT ANGLE N/A N/A X N/A • N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A X

CASTER SIZE X N/A X N/A N/A • X X X N/A X X X

CASTER POSITION X N/A X N/A N/A X • X X N/A X X X

WHEEL SIZE X N/A X N/A N/A X X • X N/A X X X

WHEEL POSITION X N/A X N/A N/A X X X • N/A X X X

USER CONDITION XXXXXXXXX •N/AN/AN/A

SEAT HEIGHT XN/AXXXXXXXN/AXXX

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

Spree XT 18 Part No 1118364

Stability - Recliner Models Only

Beforeusinganyreclinepositionofthiswheelchair,makesuretherearwheelaxle

mountingbracketsareinthemostrearwardpositionintheaxlemountingplateto

maintainthestabilityofthewheelchair.DONOTchangethehandling/maneuverability

ofthewheelchairbymovingtherearwheelaxlemountingbracketstoanyoftheforward

positions.Movingtherearwheelaxlemountingbracketstoanyoftheforwardpositions

willchangethecenterofgravityofthewheelchair,makingthewheelchairlessstable.

ALWAYSmakesurethatthewheelchairisstablebothinthefullreclined(backat180°)

positionandthefullupright(backat90°)positionbeforeusingthereclineroption.

Beforeusingthereclineroption,makesuretheanti‐tipperwheelassembliesareinthe

lowestadjustmenthole(adjustmentholeclosesttotheground/floor).

ALWAYSengagebothwheellockswhilerecliningorinclining(reverserecline)the

wheelchair.

BothgascylindersMUSTbeoperationalandadjustedproperlybeforeusingtherecliner.

DONOToperatethereclineroptionifonlyoneofthegascylindersisoperationalor

adjustedproperly.

Makesurethepatientisproperlypositionedinthewheelchairbeforerecliningor

inclining(reverserecline)tomaintainmaximumstabilityandsafety.

Whenreturningtheoccupantofthewheelchairtothefulluprightposition,morebody

strengthwillberequiredforapproximatelythelast20degreesofincline(reverserecline).

Makesuretouseproperbodymechanics(useyourlegs)orseekassistancetoavoidinjury.

ALWAYSreturnthebacktotheuprightpositionbeforeliftingthewheelchair.

Operation Information

Unlessotherwisenoted,allserviceandadjustmentsshouldbeperformedwhilethe

wheelchairisunoccupied.

Todetermineandestablishyourparticularsafetylimits,practicebending,reachingand

transferringactivitiesinthepresenceofaqualifiedhealthcareprofessionalbefore

attemptingactiveuseofthewheelchair.

ALWAYSwearyourseat/chestpositioningstrap.Inasmuchas

theseat/chestpositioning

strapisanoptiononthiswheelchair(youmayorderwithorwithouttheseat/chest

positioningstrap),Invacarestronglyrecommendsorderingtheseat/chestpositioning

strapasanadditionalsafeguardforthewheelchairuser.

ALWAYScheckfoamgripsforloosenessbeforeusingthewheelchair.Ifloose,contacta

qualified

technicianforinstructions.

Thenecessarybackangle(90°,100°,110°



or120°)MUSTbeselectedbeforerepositioning

therearwheelsforward.

DONOToperatethetilt‐in‐spaceifthetriggerreleaseleversandcablesarenotproperly

adjustedtoensurethatthetilt‐in‐spaceislockedinplacewhenengaged.

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DONOTtreverse,climborgodownrampsorslopesgreaterthan9°.

NEVERleavetheoccupiedwheelchairunattendedatanytime,especiallyonanincline.

DONOTattempttoreachobjectsifyouhavetomoveforwardintheseat.

DONOTattempttoreachobjectsifyouhavetopick

themupfromthefloorbyreaching

downbetweenyourknees.

DONOTleanoverthetopofthebackupholstery/seatingsystem.Thiswillchangeyour

centerofgravityandmay causeyoutotipover.

DONOTshiftyourweightorsittingpositiontowardthedirectionyouarereachingas

wheelchair

maytipover.

WHEELLOCKSARENOTBRAKES.DONOTattempttostopamovingwheelchairwith

thewheellocks.

DONOTtipthewheelchairontotherearwheelswithoutassistance.

DONOTuseanescalatortomoveawheelchairbetweenfloors.Seriousbodilyinjurymay

occur.

Beforeattemptingtotransferinoroutofthewheelchair,everyprecautionshouldbe

takentoreducethegapdistance.Turnbothcastersparalleltotheobjectyouare

transferringonto.Whentransferringtoandfromthewheelchair,ALWAYSengageboth

wheellocks.

DONOTusewheelchairunlessithasthepropertirepressure(p.s.i.).DONOToverinflate

thetires.Failuretofollowthesesuggestionsmaycausethetiretoexplodeandcause

bodilyharm.Recommendedtirepressureislistedonthesidewallofthetire.

DONOTattempttoliftawheelchairbyliftingonanyremovable(detachable)parts.

Liftingbymeansofanyremovable(detachable)partsofawheelchairmayresultininjury

totheuserordamagetothewheelchair.

DONOTstandontheframeofthewheelchair.

Anti‐tippersMUSTbeattachedatalltimes.

DONOTusethefootplatesasaplatform.Whengettinginoroutofthewheelchair,make

surethatthefootplatesareintheupwardposition.

Whendeterminingthedepthofthetelescopingfrontframetubes,makesuretherearof

thefootrestsDONOTinterferewiththemovementofthefrontcasters.Otherwise

damagetothewheelchairmayresultormayimpedeproperoperation.

ALWAYSusethehandrims

forself‐propulsion.Inasmuchasthehandrimsareanoption

onthiswheelchair(youmayorderwithorwithoutthehandrims),Invacarestrongly

recommendsorderingthehandrimsasanadditionalsafeguardforthewheelchairuser.

Ifwheelchairisexposedtoextremetemperature(above100°).

DONOTusethespreaderbarforliftingortransportingthewheelchair.DONOTusethe

spreaderbarasaweightbearingsupport.

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Spree XT 20 Part No 1118364

Wheelchairs with TRRO or TRBKTS Only

Transportreadypackagesarenotretrofittabletoexistingmodelsandarenotfield

serviceable.

OnlyusethetransportbracketsincludedwithTRROandTRBKTSforthepurposes

describedinthismanual.

Tire Pressure

DONOTuseyourwheelchairunlessithasthepropertirepressure(P.S.I.).DONOT

overinflatethetires.Failuretofollowtheserecommendationsmaycausethetireto

explodeandcausebodilyharm.Therecommendedtirepressureislistedonthesidewall

ofthetire.

Weight Training

Invacaredoesnotrecommendtheuseofitswheelchairsasaweighttrainingapparatus.

InvacarewheelchairshaveNOTbeendesignedortestedasaseatforanykindofweight

training.Ifoccupantusessaidwheelchairasaweighttrainingapparatus,Invacareshall

NOTbeliableforbodilyinjuryandthewarrantyisvoid.

Weight Limitation

TheInvacareSpreeXTwheelchairhasaweightlimitationof150lbs.(68kg.).

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Invacare Spree XT Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Invacare Spree XT Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Invacare Spree XT Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

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