Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PHW93 Invacare
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Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual 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.
Compass™SPT™ 2 Part No 1122134 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Compass™SPT™ 3 Part No 1122134 TABLE OF CONTENTS REGISTER YOUR PR ODUCT ............................................................... 6 SPECIAL NOTES .............................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Compass™SPT™ 4 Part No 1122134 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS ........................................................ 30 Installing/Removing Swingaway Front Riggin gs ........................... ...................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No 1122134 5 Compass™SPT™ TABLE OF CONTENTS Replacing Dual Point Arm Clothing Guards ................................................................... ...................4 1 Installing/Removing T-Arms .....................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No 1122134 6 Compass™SPT™ TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick-Release ................. ............................................. .................................... ................ ............... ......58 Permanent Axle ........
Part No 1122134 7 Compass™SPT™ Name _______________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City ___________________ State/Province __________ Zip/Postal Code ________ Email ___________________________________ Phone No.
Compass™SPT™ 8 Part No 1122134 Fold here Fold here Cut Along Line Invacare Product Registration Form Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing.
SPECIAL NOTES Part No 1122134 9 Compass™SPT™ SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are used in th is manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or prop erty damage. Refer to the table below for definitions of the signal words.
SPECIAL NOTES Compass™SPT™ 10 Part No 1122134 WARNING Invacare products are specif ically designed and manufactured for use in conjunctio n with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare an d are not recommended for us e with Invaca re products.
LABEL LOCATIONS Part No 1122134 11 Compass™SPT™ LABEL LOCATIONS WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE ANTI-TIP TUBES INSTALLED. REV. 5/98 P/N 60106X144 W ARNI NG REV .10/98 1 026960 Detent balls should extend bey ond the diameter of the axle bushing f or a positive lock.
FEATURES Compass™SPT™ 12 Part No 1122134 FEATURES Adjustable Arms (Optional) Adjustable Seat Depth Swingaway Footrest 6, 8-Inch Caster/ Fork Assembly Quick-Release Axles Anti-Tippers 12, 20, 22, 2.
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Part No 1122134 13 Compass™SPT™ TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS *NOTE: 18-inch x 18-inch seating, no footrests, no anti-tippers, in r ever se configuration, with 22-inch wheels.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Compass™SPT™ 14 Part No 1122134 SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants The Invacare Compass SPT wheelc hair MUST be operated by a healthcare professional or assistant when in any tilt position.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No 1122134 15 Compass™SPT™ T o maintain the stability of the wheelchair wh en moving the wheels to any position, the amount of tilt MUST be limited by adjusting the limit stop s on the gas cylinders to prevent the wheelchair from tipping onto the anti-tippers.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Compass™SPT™ 16 Part No 1122134 Wheel locks are not brakes. DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelc hair with the wheel locks. Rear Wheel Configuration Only - DO NOT tip the wheelchair onto the wheels without assistance.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING Part No 1122134 17 Compass™SPT™ SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requir es the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING Compass™SPT™ 18 Part No 1122134 WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach object s if you have to move fo rward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reac hing down between your knees.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING Part No 1122134 19 Compass™SPT™ WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachabl e) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or da mage to the wheelchair.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING Compass™SPT™ 20 Part No 1122134 Reaching and Leaning - Backwards WARNING DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. This w ill change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over. NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 2.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING Part No 1122134 21 Compass™SPT™ WARNING When lowering the casters of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to th e ground. This could result in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the wheelch air.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING Compass™SPT™ 22 Part No 1122134 WARNING When lowering the front casters of th e wheelchair, DO NO T let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This coul d result in injury to the occupant and/or damage to the wheelchair.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING Part No 1122134 23 Compass™SPT™ WARNING Extreme caution is advised when it is nec essary to move an occu pied wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends that, if possible, the us er be removed from the wheelchair prior to moving.
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING Compass™SPT™ 24 Part No 1122134 Escalators WARNING DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST Part No 1122134 25 Compass™SPT™ SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST NOTE: Every six months take your wheelchair to a qualified technician fo r a thorough inspe ction and servicing. Regular cleaning wi ll r eveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair .
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST Compass™SPT™ 26 Part No 1122134 ❑ Ensure all caster/wheel/fork/he adtube fasteners are secure. ❑ Ensure wheel locks do not inte rfere with tires when rolling. ❑ Ensure wheel lock pivot points are free of w ear and looseness.
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST Part No 1122134 27 Compass™SPT™ Inspect/Adjust Periodically ❑ Inspect clothing guards for bent or protruding metal. ❑ Ensure that all fasteners on clothing guards are secure. ❑ Ensure arms are secure but easy to release and adjustment levers engage properly .
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST Compass™SPT™ 28 Part No 1122134 Maintenance/Transporting WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may result.
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST Part No 1122134 29 Compass™SPT™ 9. P eriodically check gas cylinders for oil leak s. If oil leak is de tected, gas cylinder(s) should be replaced. 10. Replace any labels that are missing, wo rn or torn. Refer to Label Locations on page 11 for a listing of the labels and their locations.
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Compass™SPT™ 30 Part No 1122134 SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS WARNING After making adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly tightened BEFORE using the wheelchair.
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1122134 31 Compass™SPT™ Installing/Removing Lift-Off Footrest NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 4.2. Installing 1. Insert the footrest assembly mounting pins into the mounting tube of the wheelchair frame.
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Compass™SPT™ 32 Part No 1122134 4. Securely tighten the hex screw and coved space r . 5. Install the footrest assembly onto the wheelchair . Refer to Installing/Removing Swingaway Front Riggings on page 30. 6. Repeat STEPS 1-5 for the opposite side of the wheelchair , if necessary .
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1122134 33 Compass™SPT™ 3. Remov e the hex bolt, coved w ashers and lock nut that secure the lower footrest to the footrest support. 4. Reposition the low er footre st to the desired height. 5. Reinstall hex bolt, cov ed w ashers and locknut that secure lower footrest to footrest support.
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Compass™SPT™ 34 Part No 1122134 Adjusting Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates WARNING When determining the angle of the footplates, make sure the rear of the footplates do not interfere with the mo vement of the front casters.
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1122134 35 Compass™SPT™ Composite/Articulating Footplate Heel Loop Replacement NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 4.8. Disassembly Composite. 1. Remov e the hex screw and cov ed spacer that secure the lower footrest assembly to the swing aw ay footrest assembly .
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Compass™SPT™ 36 Part No 1122134 Removing 1. Push the legrest release handle inw ard wh ile rotating the elev ating legrest outw ard. 2. Lift the legrest assembly out of the mounting tube of the wheelchair frame. 3. Repeat STEPS 1-2 for oppo site side, if necessary .
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1122134 37 Compass™SPT™ Adjusting Footplate Height and Calfpad Height/Depth NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 4.1 1. Adjusting the Footplate Height 1. Loosen locknut and w asher securing th e slid e tube to the elev ating legrest.
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Compass™SPT™ 38 Part No 1122134 Composite/Articulating Footplate Heel Loop Replacement NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 4.12. Disassembly Composite 1. Remov e the hex screw and coved spacer that secure the low er footrest assembly to the swing aw ay footrest assembly .
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1122134 39 Compass™SPT™ Installing Impact Guards/Calf Strap/H-Calf Strap NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 4.14. NOTE: Impact guards are standard equipment on Model ST footr ests. No assembly is requir ed.
SECTION 5—ARMS Compass™SPT™ 40 Part No 1122134 SECTION 5—ARMS WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attachment hardware is tightened securely - othe rw ise, injury or damage may result. DO NOT attempt to lift or t ilt a wheelchair by using any removable (detachable) parts.
SECTION 5—ARMS Part No 1122134 41 Compass™SPT™ 3. Lock the armrest assembly by pressing the release lev e r into the down (vertical) position as shown in Detail “ A”. 4. Pull up on the armrest assembly to en sure the armrest is locked in place.
SECTION 5—ARMS Compass™SPT™ 42 Part No 1122134 2. Replace the existing clothing guard with the new clothing guard and securely tighten with the existing hardw are. 3. Repeat STEPS 1-2 for the opposite side if necessary . Installing/Removing T-Arms NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 5.
SECTION 5—ARMS Part No 1122134 43 Compass™SPT™ Adjusting The T-Arms Adjusting T-Arm Height NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 5.4. 1. Unlock the T -Arm by flipping the T -Arm release lever tow ards the inside of the wheelchair .
SECTION 5—ARMS Compass™SPT™ 44 Part No 1122134 Adjusting T-Arm Width NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 5.5. 1. Remov e the tw o mounting screws that secure the arm pad to the arm tube. 2. T u rn the arm pad around and reposition the arm pad on the arm tube.
SECTION 5—ARMS Part No 1122134 45 Compass™SPT™ Adjusting T-Arm Sockets NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 5.7. NOTE: Perform this procedur e if the T -Arm is too lo ose in the socket or does not easily slide UP and DOWN in the socket. 1.
SECTION 5—ARMS Compass™SPT™ 46 Part No 1122134 Adjusting T-Arm Transfer Assists And/or Side Guards NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 5.8. 1. Remov e the T -Arm from the wheelchair . Refer to Installing/Removing T -Arms on page 42. 2. Remov e the two socket screws that secu re the side guard to the bottom clamp.
SECTION 6—BACK/SEAT Part No 1122134 47 Compass™SPT™ SECTION 6—BACK/SEAT WARNING After adjustments and before use make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened. Folding/Unfolding Back Assembly NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 6.
SECTION 6—BACK/SEAT Compass™SPT™ 48 Part No 1122134 Installing and Removing a Seating System WARNING Invacare products are specif ically designed and manufactured for use in conjunctio n with Invacare accessories.
SECTION 6—BACK/SEAT Part No 1122134 49 Compass™SPT™ Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Adjustable Angle Stroller Handles NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 6.3. Installing 1. Remov e plug buttons from both back canes. 2. Slide the adjustable height stro ller handle into the back canes.
SECTION 6—BACK/SEAT Compass™SPT™ 50 Part No 1122134 Adjusting/Replacing the Back Release Cord WARNING The back MUST be locked securely in place befo re using the wheelchair. NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 6.4. NOTE: The back release cord may be adjusted to a tight or loose fit to meet the need of the user .
SECTION 6—BACK/SEAT Part No 1122134 51 Compass™SPT™ Installing/Replacing Seat Positioning Straps NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 6.5. Installing 1. Remov e the hex screw and locknut that se cures the back cane to the back plate. 2. P osition the seat positioning strap against the back plate.
SECTION 6—BACK/SEAT Compass™SPT™ 52 Part No 1122134 Installing/Replacing Chest Positioning Straps NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 6.6.
SECTION 7—TILT Part No 1122134 53 Compass™SPT™ SECTION 7—TILT WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may occur. Engaging Tilt-In-Space WARNING Both gas cylinders MUST be operational before using wheelchair.
SECTION 7—TILT Compass™SPT™ 54 Part No 1122134 7. When the seat reaches the desired angle, slow let go of the trigger release lev ers. 8. T o lower the seat parallel with the floor , reverse the abov e sections. FIGURE 7.1 Engaging Tilt-In-Space Adjusting Trigger Release Cables NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 7.
SECTION 7—TILT Part No 1122134 55 Compass™SPT™ • T o Tighten - T urn the cable adjusting nut clockwise. DO NOT overtighten the cable adjusting nut (FIGURE 7.2). • T o Loosen - T urn the cable adjustin g nut counterclock wise (FIGURE 7.2). C.
SECTION 7—TILT Compass™SPT™ 56 Part No 1122134 FIGURE 7.2 Adjusting Trigger Release Cables Cable Locking Nut Cable Adjusting Nut Trigger Release Lever Actuator Housing Opening Actuator Centered .
SECTION 8—WHEELS Part No 1122134 57 Compass™SPT™ SECTION 8—WHEELS WARNING After adjustments and before use make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened. Installing/Replacing Six or Eight-inch Caster/Fork NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 8.
SECTION 8—WHEELS Compass™SPT™ 58 Part No 1122134 Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire/Tube WARNING Replacement of caster tire or tube MUST be performed by a qualified technician. CAUTION As with any vehicle, the whee ls and tires should be chec ked periodically for cracks and wear, and shou ld be replace d.
SECTION 8—WHEELS Part No 1122134 59 Compass™SPT™ Permanent Axle NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 8.3. NOTE: T o remov e rear wheels, r everse this procedure. 1. Remov e the permanent axles from the packaged container . 2. Install permanent ax le through the rear wheel and axle plate.
SECTION 8—WHEELS Compass™SPT™ 60 Part No 1122134 Replacing Wheel Handrim NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 8.5. 1. Remov e the wheel from the wheelchair . Refer to Installing/ Removing Rear Wheels on page 58. 2. Remov e the button screws that secure the existing handrim to the wheel.
SECTION 9—WHEEL LOCKS AND ANTI-TIPPERS Part No 1122134 61 Compass™SPT™ SECTION 9—WHEEL LOCKS AND ANTI-TIPPERS WARNING After adjustments and before use make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened. Wheel Lock Adjustment NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 9.
SECTION 9—WHEEL LOCKS AND ANTI-TIPPERS Compass™SPT™ 62 Part No 1122134 Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 9.2. NOTE: A 1½ to 2-inch clearance between the bottom of the anti-t ipper wheels and the floor MUST be maintained at all time s.
LIMITED WARRANTY Part No 1122134 63 Compass™SPT™ LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABL E TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products.
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