Invacare rea Bellis User manual

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User Manual

English

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©Invacare Rea AB

Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents

of this publication are updated at the time of printing. As

part of the ongoing improvement of the products, Invacare

Rea AB reserves the right to modify existing models at any

time.

Any use of this publication, or parts thereof, as well as any

reproduction of images, must have the written consent of

Invacare Rea AB

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Contents

Product description 4

NB 5

Delivery check 6

Daily performance check 6

Intended use 6

Parts of wheelchair 7

Lifting the wheelchair 7

Standard equipment 8

Upholstery and frame colours 8

Accessories 8-9

Technical data 9

Assembly 10-11

Adjustments

Seat 12

Legrests 13

Footplates/calf pads 13

Central legrest 14-15

Backrest 16-17

Armrests 17-18

Seat unit

Carer-operated chair 19

Electrically operated chair 20

Charging the battery 20

Rear wheels 21

Frame extension 21

Wheelchair heights 22-23

Brake 24

Carer- operated brake 24

Pushbar/Push handles braced 25

Anti-tip device 26

Accessories

Headrest/Neckrest 27-28

Amputee legrest 28

Abduction cushion 29

Trunk support 29-31

Transport 32-33

Transport of wheelchairs in vehicles 34

Observations 35

Restraint methods 36

Safety instructions/propelling techniques 37-38

Guarantee 39

Maintenance 39

Recycling 40

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Rea™

®

Bellis™ is a wheelchair with many adjustment options and acces-

sories. To ensure that you benefit as much as possible from Rea™

®

Bellis™,

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 Rea™ Bellis™ in everyday life.

The Rea™

®

Bellis™ is a comfort wheelchair with seat and backrest angle

adjustment functions. The lower part of the frame, the seat frame, the back-

rest attachment and the push handles are made of high quality steel. Chas-

sis sections, seating sections, footrest attachments, armrest attachments and

back tubing are made of aluminium.

Footplates and side supports are made of reinforced plastic. The seat plate

are made of vacuum formed ABS-plastic and the backrest plate is made of

wood and the upper part of plastic.

Upholstery fabric is available in dartex and plush. These fabrics are washable.

The seat cushions and backrest are made of polyether.

The Rea™

®

Bellis™ is available in three seat widths. Each seat width can

be adjusted making it two centimetres narrower or two centi metres wider.

The quick release (QR) Rea™r wheels are available in 20", 22" and 24" ver-

sions. You can also choose 16" transpor tation wheels. The rear wheels can

be placed in 16 positions in the rear wheel plate. The tyres are pneumatic

or semi-solid. The castors are available in the sizes 125 mm – 200 mm. The

castor fork is fixed or quick release.The frame is length-adjustable.

The footrests are removable and the foot plates are fixed or angle and depth-

adjustable. It is also possible to fit footplate extenders to the foot rests.

The armrests can be withdrawn upwards and easily removed from the wheel-

chair. The armrest pads are soft and upholstered in dartex.

The backrest is collapsible and the wheel chair can easily be transported in the

boot of a station vagon.

Only accessories approved and supplied by Invacare

®

are to be fitted onto

this product. The Rea™

®

Bellis™ must be serviced regularly by an authorised

wheelchair technician or by Invacare’s

®

service personnel.

This manual includes a description of the parts of the chair, simple adjustment

options, how to use the Rea™

®

Bellis™ 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 all accessories are fitted

and slightly more advanced settings.

As the Rea™ Bellis™ has many different components and accessories, the

appearance of the accessories you have for your chair may differ from those

shown.

Rea™ Bellis™

Product description

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This symbol means warning.

Here below 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 equip-

ment and specifications without prior notice.

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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brace or by the adjustable push handles.

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because of the risk of tipping.

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to your hands.

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reduced in wet and slippery conditions, as well as when on a slope.

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become too slack. Always check the tension.

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time sun shining on them, can Reach temperature > 41 degrees C.

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tilting the wheelchair’s back and seat.

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inside of the armrests press against the side of the pelvis.

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Delivery check

Any transport damage must be reported immediately to the transport com-

pany. Remember to keep the packaging until the transport company has

checked the goods and a settlement has been reached.

Daily performance check

Check that the following parts are still currently assembled on the wheel-

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Intended use

The Rea™ Bellis™ is a comfort wheelchair for people who require good

seating comfort and a great deal of support. The angle of the seat and that

of the backrest can be adjusted, thereby reducing the pressure on the user’s

body. The Rea™ Bellis™ is very easy to propel. Propelling characteristics can

easily be adjusted in the rear wheel plate. The shaped push bar also makes the

Rea™ Bellis™ easy to propel for an assistant, if applicable.

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smooth surfaces. It should not be used in heavy rain, on snow-covered and

slippery surfaces, wet grass or on slopes.

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wheelchair and the degree of wear and tear it is subjected to.

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1

2

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11

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5

6

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Parts of the wheelchair

1. Backrest

2. Push bar

3. Armrest

4. Rear wheel

5. Rear wheel plate

6. Anti-tip device

7. Brake

8. Castor

9. Seat

10. Legrest/Footrest

11. Foot plate

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 bar are securely in place.

Also read the chapter Safety instructions/propelling

techniques.

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Upholstery Grey plush, TR32

Grey dartex, TR23

Frame colours Pearl Grey

Accessories

Standard equipment

Seat width 39*–41– 43

*

cm

**

44*–46– 48

*

cm

**

49*–51– 53

*

cm

Seat depth 42–54

cm

Backrest height 62,5 + 20cm without seat cushion

* with flip-up armrests (Nice)

** Not for Rea™ Bellis™ 150

Upholstery and frame colours

The Rea

®

Bellis™ has a wide range of accessories and options. Some of the accessories may not

be available in certain countries.

Backrest type Backrest plate

Backrest tension adjustable

**

Backrest cushion Laguna (lateral support)

Mistral 2 (waist support)

Passad 2 (shoulder support)

Shoulder High 05

Vicair Multifunctional

Backrest cover Cover Thin, 04

**

Cover, Lateral 05

**

Seat Standard

Seat cushions Flo-Shape

Bris (preventive)

Vicair Multifunctional

Seat and Carer operated

backrest angle

Electrically operated by carer/user adjustment

Legrests Angle adjustable

Fixed 80 degrees + 90 degrees

Legrest amputee

Central legrest

**

Footrests Fixed footplate

Angle-adjustable and depth-adjustable

Foot plate extender

**

Heel strap

Armrests Flip up armrest

Height adjustable armrest

Hemiplegic armrest

Autolock armrest

Castors 125–200 mm, (125

**

and 150

**)

pneumatic or solid,

wide or narrow.

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41, 46, 51 cm

40–52 cm 36– 48,5 cm

55,5+15 cm

(with 10 cm seat cushion))

23–33 cm

29–51 cm -1°–+15° SW +24,5 cm 110 cm 92–104 cm

31,5 kg

max 150* kg transport weight 20 kg

* Rea™ Bellis™ in seat width 49, 51 and 53 cm others 125 kg.

*** 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 – Rea™Bellis™

Tie down point***

Crashtested

Rear wheels

16"

**

, 20", 22", 24", pneumatic or solid

Brakes User brake

One arm brake

Hand operated assistant brake

Others Several types of hand rim

Reflectors Kit

Table Tray

Pump

Cane holder

Headrest

Headrest with cheek support

Neckrest

Push bar

Push handles braced

Pelvic Belt

Abduction cushion

Incontinence cover

Trunk support

** Not for Rea™ Bellis™ 150

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1.

2.

3a.

A

B

C

A

When you receive your wheelchair, you must fit the

backrest, armrests and legrests onto the chair. The

assembly is simple and does not require any tools.

1. Backrest

The backrest is fitted onto the wheelchair by

feeding the shafts (A) of the backrest onto the

tubes of the chair (B). Ensure that you push

the backrest down as far as possible. Secure

into place by tightening the knobs (C).

Secure the backrest cushion using the Velcro

strips.

Now check that the backrest is secured firmly

in position!

When using backrest on older models of Bellis™

wheelchairs an adapter kit is required!

Assembly

2. Armrests

Fit the armrests by pushing the two tubes into the

holes on the armrest holder. The armrest is then

pushed down into the attachment (A).

3. Legrests/footrests

The wheelchair can be equipped with either leg-

rests or footrests.

3a. 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.

To avoid the brakehandle and the legrests/foo-

trests running into each other, please always active

the brake before mounting or dismounting the

legrests/footrests.

Lock the legrests by turning them inwards. The

legrests are automatically locked so there is no

risk of them coming off the wheelchair.

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3b.

4.

D

C

B

4. Rear wheel

The rear wheel is fitted by pressing button (B)

in the middle of the hub and keeping it pressed

in whilst inserting the axle into the rear wheel

attachment (C). It is important that the wheel is

fitted into place correctly and that the lock catch

(D) has locked the wheel securely.

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.

3b. 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.

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1.

3.

4.

2.

A

1. Seat plate

The Rea™Bellis™ has an anatomically designed

seat plate to provide proper stability and very

good seating comfort.

Adjustments

3. Seat depth

Loosen the catches of the legrests and swing them

outwards towards the sides. Then loosen the

two screws (A) using an Allen key. Note that the

screws must only be loosened a few turns, not

unscrewed completely. Lift up the seat cushion

slightly. Take hold of the front edge of the seat

frame and pull the frame and cushion to the new

position. Then retighten both screws (A).

To obtain a precise setting for the seat depth, there

is a cm scale on the frontal seatplate enabling you

to set the correct seat depth easily. You also get a

reminder that the risk of tipping forwards increases

if you increase the seat depth.

4. Seat width (only with flip-up armrests)

The width of the seat is adjusted by moving the

side supports. Pull the upholstery carefully to one

side. Loosen the two screws (A) with a 4-mm

Allen key and move the side supports to the desi-

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1 creates a narrower chair and position 3 creates

a wider chair.

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2. Seat cushion

The seat cushion is secured to the seat plate with

velcro strips.

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1.

A

2.

B

C

90˚ 80˚

A

C

A

Angle adjustable legrests (Elevating 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 as 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.

ANGLE ADJUSTABLE LEGRESTS

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FIXED LEGREST

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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.

Other pin positions can be used if there is

a risk that the user could injure themselves,

just adjust the footplate to a more suitable

position,

2. Calf pads

The calf pads can be fitted in four different depth

positions. Swing the pad forwards. Unscrew screw

(B) using a 5 mm Allen key. Remove the large nut

(C) on the reverse side and place it in the other

attachment 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).

FOOTPLATES/CALF PADS

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1. Adjust to the appropriate leg angle using knob

(A).

When adjusting the angle of the central legrest,

loosen the adjustment knob with one hand and

hold the foot plate with the other hand to avoid

trapping yours or anyone else’s fingers etc.

When the seat is tilted forwards on a chair

with a long legrest length and low seat height,

there is a risk of the legrest hitting the floor

and causing damage.

2. You can adjust the height of the legrest in the fol-

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Alternative 1:

Loosen the Allen screw (B) on the front of the

telescopic tube, place the legrest in the desired

position and secure it into place using the Allen

screw.

CENTRAL LEGREST

(NOT FOR REA™ BELLIS™ 150)

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3. Loosen the rear screw (D) on the side of the

tube and adjust the legrest to the desired angle.

Retighten the screw. Repeat this procedure to

adjust the angle of the other legrest.

4. Loosen the frontal screw (E) on the side of the

tube to adjust the depth of the legrest. Tighten

the screw when you have found the desired depth.

Repeat this procedure to adjust the depth of the

other legrest.

5. The angle of the legrests can be adjusted upwards

if required.

Alternative 2:

Loosen the Allen screw (C) by the legrest attach-

ment as shown in the diagram. Adjust to the

desired height and then retighten the screw.

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BACKREST

Backrest plate

1. You can easily adjust the backrest plate (+ 10 cm)

by loosening the two upper screws (A) with a

5-mm Allen key. Set at the required height and

re-tighten.

2. The upper section has two height levels and is

as well removable,(for lower backrest cushions).

Loose screws (B) with a 5-mm Allen key and raise

it to its heighest position. For removal, remove the

screws (B). Then put the neckrest attachment back

in place and re-tighten the screws (B).

Tension adjustable

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3. For raising the height (+12,5cm), loose screw (A)

and lift the backrest frame up.

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Please ensure that the velcro straps are not too

loose, as this will result in your back coming

into contact with backrest bow (A), and could

result in injury.

Flip-up "Nice" armrests

1. Armrest height

The height of the armrest can be adjusted by care-

fully pulling the armrest upholstery to one side and

then unscrewing screw (A) with a 5-mm Allen key.

Adjust to the desired height and re-tighten the

screw.

2. Armrest depth

The depth of the armrests is adjusted by loosening

the handwheel (B), adjusting the armrests to the

desired position and then re- tightening.

4. For shaping the form, loosen the Velcro straps,

tighten first where you would like to have a firm

support and follow with the others. Check that

the cover/cushion do not "lock" the straps by the

Velco attachment.

Backrest cushions

The three backrest cushions support waist, shoulders

or latheral , and all of them fit on the backrest plate

and the tension adjustable back.

Note that they should as well as the covers for tension

adjustable back cover the upper part of the backrest

frame.

ARMRESTS FLIP-UP

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ARMRESTS HEIGTH ADJUSTABLE AND DETACHABLE

3. Armrest flip-up "Nice"

The armrests can be folded upwards. Push lever

(C) upwards and move the armrest straight

upwards.

Take the risk of trapping fingers, etc. be tween

the armrests and backrest into considera-

tion.

1. Armrest height

Adjust the height of the armrests by turning the

knob (A), setting the required height and then

re-tightening the knob.

2. Armrest depth

You can also adjust the depth of the armrest pad.

Loosen the knob (B), set the pad in the required

position and re-tighten the knob.

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2. Tilt adjustment

Tilt of the seat unit (seat and backrest) by pull-

ing the green right-hand lever (B) upwards and

keeping it there whilst you tilt the seat unit to the

required position. Release the lever (B).

Seat unit

1. Backrest angle adjustment

Adjust the angle of the backrest by pulling the

yellow left-hand lever (A) upwards and keeping

it there whilst you push the backrest away from

you or pull it towards you until you have obtained

the required position. Release the lever (A).

CARER-OPERATED ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

The wheelchair is equipped with carer-operated controls. You can adjust the angle of the backrest forwards

or backwards and tilt the whole seat unit including the backrest. These two functions can either be controlled

manually or electrically.

Be careful when adjusting the angle of the backrest so that the assistant or user do not trap fingers between

the backrest and the armrest.

2.Tilt locking device

The tilt lock (C) allows you to set the tilting of the

seat unit and/or the angling of the backrest to a

fixed position. Tilt and/or angle the seat and back-

rest to the desired position and insert the tilt lock.

The position is now set and cannot be changed.

The tilt lock is removed by pressing the plastic peg

(D) with a small object while pulling out the tilt

lock.

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ELECTRICALLY OPERATED CHAIR

1. Tilt adjustment

Tilt the seat unit (seat and backrest) by using

the lower part of the control panel. Press (B) to

adjust the angle of the seat unit backwards or

press (C) to adjust the angle forwards.

The hand control should only be used by

authorised personell.

The risk of trapping fingers, etc, is gReater

in electric adjustments than in user-operated

adjustments. Bear in mind, for example, that

a child may get hold of the controls and get

trapped, or trap the user.

2. Backrest angle adjustment

Adjust the angle of the backrest by using the upper

part of the control panel. Press (B) to adjust the

angle of the backrest forwards or press (C) to

adjust the angle backwards.

The risk of trapping fingers, etc., is gReater

in electric adjustments than in user-operated

adjustment. Bear in mind, for example, that a

child may get hold of the control box, press the

controls and get trapped, or trap the user

The hand control should only be used by

authorised personnel..

3. Charging the battery

If your wheelchair has electrical angle adjustment

the battery needs to be charged. If the angle ad-

justment function has been used during the day, it

is a good idea to leave the charger on overnight.

Charge the battery by plugging the battery charg-

er supplied with the chair into a wall socket. Then

connect the charger cable to the output on the

side of the control box. It takes about 12 hours

to charge a battery that has been used 50% of its

capacity.

Work on the handset should only be carried

out by properly trained personell.

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