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Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual
Compass™SPT™
Compass SPT Limited
DEALER: This manual MUST be given to
the user of the wheelchair.
USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read
this manual and save for future reference.
For more information regarding
Invacare products, parts, and services,
please visit www.invacare.com
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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 ATT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ...............................................................6 SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 9 LABEL LOCATIONS ......................................................................... 11 FEATURES ...................................................................................... 12 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................. 13 SECTION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS ........................................................ 30 Installing/Removing Swingaway Front Riggings ..................................................................................30 Installing..................................................................................................................................................30 Removing .................................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Replacing Dual Point Arm Clothing Guards ......................................................................................41 Installing/Removing T-Arms ...................................................................................................................42 Installing T-Arms ..................................................................................................................................42 Removing T-Arms.......................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick-Release.......................................................................................................................................58 Permanent Axle....................................................................................................................................59 Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle........................................................................................................59 Replacing Wheel Handrim..
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM Register ONLINE at www.invacare.com - or - Complete and mail this form Name_______________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City ___________________State/Province __________ Zip/Postal Code ________ Fold Email ___________________________________Phone No. _________________ here Invacare Model No. ______________________Serial No. __________________ Purchased From _________________________
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Fold here Fold here Invacare Product Registration Form Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing Compass™SPT™ 8 Part No 1122134 Cut Along Line
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SPECIAL NOTES 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. SIGNAL WORD MEANING Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, DANGER will result in death or serious injury. Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WARNING could result in death or serious injury. Cauti
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SPECIAL NOTES 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. TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS: The Invacare Compass SPT wheelchair MUST be operated by a healthcare professional or assistant when in any tilt position. Compass™SPT™ 10 Part No 1122134
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LABEL LOCATIONS LABEL LOCATIONS Refer to Owner’s Manual BEFORE ! WARNING 1085306 adjusting axle mounting plate. WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE ANTI-TIP TUBES INSTALLED. REV. 5/98 P/N 60106X144 Detent balls should extend beyond the diameter of the axle bushing for a positive lock. Keep WARNING detent balls clean. REV.10/98 1026960 Part No 1122134 11 Compass™SPT™
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FEATURES FEATURES Adjustable Arms (Optional) Adjustable Angle/ Folding Back 12, 20, 22, 24-Inch Wheels Adjustable Seat Anti-Tippers Depth Quick-Release Axles 6, 8-Inch Caster/ Fork Assembly Swingaway Footrest Compass™SPT™ 12 Part No 1122134
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TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS INVACARE COMPASS SPT *OVERALL WIDTH: 27½ inches (seat width + 9½-inches) *OVERALL DEPTH: 33 to 39 inches OVERALL HEIGHT: 39½ inches (seat-to-floor + back cane height) ANTI-TIPPERS: Standard FOOTREST: Swing-Away Footrest Lift-off Footrest (Optional) Elevating Swing-Away Footrest (Optional) Articulating Swing-Away Footrest (Optional) ARMRESTS DUAL POINT ARMS: Desk or Full Length, Adjustable or Fixed Height LOCKING CANTILEVER ARMS: Desk or Full
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants The Invacare Compass SPT wheelchair MUST be operated by a healthcare professional or assistant when in any tilt position. Stability 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
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES To maintain the stability of the wheelchair when moving the wheels to any position, the amount of tilt MUST be limited by adjusting the limit stops on the gas cylinders to prevent the wheelchair from tipping onto the anti-tippers. Operating 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 acti
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Wheel locks are not brakes. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks. Rear Wheel Configuration Only - DO NOT tip the wheelchair onto the wheels without assistance. Front Wheel Configuration Only - DO NOT tip the wheelchair casters when using the front wheel configuration. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur. DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur. Before attempting to transfer in or o
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SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. This manual points out the most common procedures and techniques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. It is important to practice and master these safe techniques until you are comfortable in maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. Use
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SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees. The back height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, tilt angle, seat height, size/position of the wheels, size/position of the casters, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one or any combina- tion of the eleven may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stabi
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SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by 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 use the spreader bar for lifting or transporting the wheelchair. DO NOT use the spreader bar as a weight bearing support. Also, be aware of detachable parts such as armrests or legrests. These must NEVER be used to move the wheelchair or as liftin
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SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING Reaching and Leaning - Backwards WARNING DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. This will change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.3. Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object. Point casters forward to create the longest possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position. FIGURE 2.3 Reaching and Leaning - Backwards
