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Assist Base Tall Minor Max User Manual Invacare Rea Azalea Wheelchair English ...

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2 Azalea R ©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 ...

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3 Azalea R CONTENTS 1. GENERAL 4 1.1 Introduction 4 1.2 Symbols 4 1.3 Warranty 4 1.4 Limitation of liability 4 1.5 Copyright protection 4 1.6 Customer service 4 1.7 Accidents/near accident 4 1.8 Testing 4 1.9 Intended...

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4 Azalea R 1. General 1.1 INTRODUCTION Rea ® Azalea is a wheelchair with many adjustment possibilities and accessories. To ensure that you benefit as much as possible from Rea ® Azalea, and in order to do its options justice, the chair must be...

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5 Azalea R 1.9 INTENDED USE 1.9.1 REA AZALEA GENERAL The Rea ® Azalea is a manual wheelchair, intended for passive users, both dependant and semi-depen- dant, who remain seated for long periods of time. Regarding both operation and adjustment ...

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6 Azalea R 2. Safety Always lift the wheelchair by grabbing the frame at the points shown in the picture. Never lift the wheelchair by the removable armrests or the footrests. Ensure that the backrest and push handles are securely in place. Also ...

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7 Azalea R AZALEA AZALEA ASSIST AZALEA TALL AZALEA BASE AZALEA MINOR AZALEA MAX 1. 390-550 MM 390-590 MM 390-590 MM 340-590 MM 340-440 MM 550-710 MM 2. 430-500 MM 430-500 MM 480-550 MM 380-500 MM 380-450 MM 500-570 MM * 3. 400/450 MM 400/450 M...

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8 Azalea R 3.2 UPHOLSTERY AND FRAME COLOURS Upholstery Black Plush TR35 Black Dartex TR26 Frame colour Pearl Grey, Azurite, Sand, Electric green, Happy red 3.3 EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES Brake User-brake Carer-operated drumbrake Others Headrest He...

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9 Azalea R 1 2 3 4 5 110 1 2 4 3 4 150 3 2 1 45 24" 2 1 200 45 24" 2 2 150 45 24" 2 2 140 40 22" 1 3 150 40 22" 1 3 140 40 16" 4 3 150 40 16" 4 3 140 45 16" 3 1 200 45 16" 3 2 150 45 16" 3 2 140 4 5 4...

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10 Azalea R INVACARE International SARL 3.4.4 Rea® Azalea Max 45 24’’ 2 1 200 40 22’’ 1 3 140 45 16’’ 3 1 200 110 1 2 4 3 4 150 3 2 1 1 2 3 3.5 IDENTIFICATION LABEL Manufacturing date Model Serial No. Max. user weight Location Location ...

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11 Azalea R 78 6 3 9 12 10 4 5 1 2 11 13 B C A E D 4.2 WHEELCHAIR OVERVIEW 4. Set-up and installation 4.1 DELIVERY CHECK Any transport damage must be reported immediately to the transport company. Remember to keep the packaging until the transport ...

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12 Azalea R F G A B C D C A B E 4.3.3 Armrests Attach the armrests by feeding them into the attach- ment (F) at the sides of the wheelchair. Push them downwards until you can feel that the armrests are securely in place. The armrests have an auto-l...

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13 Azalea R A Attach the rear wheels by pressing button (A) in the centre of the hub whilst simultaneously sliding the axle (B) into the rear wheel position attachment of the positioning plate. It is very important that you check that the lockin...

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14 Azalea R D C B D C 5.1 BACKREST 5.1.1 Backrest plate 1. You can easily adjust the backrest plate (+ 130 mm) by loosening the four screws (A). Set at the required height and re-tighten. 2. For additional height adjustment (50 mm), loosen scr...

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15 Azalea R A A A B B. C C A. Advice for special adaptation of Flex 3 backs All changes to the back are seen as a special adaptation of the product. That means that the rules for special adaptation are in force. All adaptations must be documente...

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16 Azalea R 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 A Alt.1 Tension adjustable straps Define where you would li...

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17 Azalea R 1 2 3 4 A lt.2 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 A Alternative 2: An additional height adjustment can be made by mounting the backrest attachment either in posi- tion 1 and 3 or in position 2 and 4 on the backrest tubes, as show...

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18 Azalea R A B A 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 5.2 BACKREST FÖR AZALEA MAX The backrest for the Azalea Max is designed with different angles as shown in picture 1. This allows for different adjustments according to how the backrest is mounted. Position A (the...

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19 Azalea R A B C D B A 5.3 ANGLE SETTINGS There is a possibility to change the range of avail- able angles for the seat by changing the position of the gas spring (A) on the chassi attachment (B). This procedure may only be performed by a service...

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20 Azalea R Alt.1 Alt.2 Alt.1 Alt.2 1 2 3 90° C D 5.4.3 Locking device for angle adjustment The locking device (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 an...

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21 Azalea R 1. 2. B C B C B C 3. A 5.5.1 Charging the battery If your wheelchair has electrical angle adjustment the battery needs to be charged. If the angle adjustment function has been used during the day, it is a good idea to leave the charger...

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22 Azalea R A C B D Adjust the height of the armrests by turning the screw or the handwheel (A), depending on wich type of armrest you have chosen, setting the required height and then re-tightening the screw/handwheel. Be careful not to trap your...

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23 Azalea R A B C D Remove the seat cushion and loosen the screws (A) with an Allen key. Move the front edge of the seat forwards or backwards, and retighten the screws. The distance between the back of the knee/calf and the cushion should be as...

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24 Azalea R A B C 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. 5.8 LEGRESTS Tools: 5 mm Allen Key 5.8.1.1 Height adjustm...

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25 Azalea R A B A B C D E 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 (B). The d...

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26 Azalea R A C C C C C C C B B B B B B A 5.9 FOOT PLATE/CALF PAD/ FOOT REST 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 an...

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27 Azalea R A B C D B C ! 1 2 3 4 5.9.5 Calf pads for Azalea Max The calf pads for the Azalea Max are adjustable in angle (A), depth (B) and sideways (C). A: Loosen the handwheel and adjust to the required angle B: Loosen the handwheel and adjust ...

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28 Azalea R A A A 5.9.6 Footboard converter for Azalea Max Caution! Risk of pinching When adjusting the footboard there is a risk of pinching your fingers. Make sure that no pres- sure is on footboard when it is being adjusted. Caution! Risk of brea...

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29 Azalea R A A A The push bar/push handles braced must not be pulled up so that it protrudes more than 19 cm over the top edge of the attachment. Do not trap your fingers between the push- handles brace and the neckrest attachment. (If you have a...

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30 Azalea R A 5.11.1.1.Horizontal position Loosen the rear wheel housing (A) with a spanner. Move the housing to the required position, either further forwards or backwards. Make sure that you tighten the housing securely when you have decided on...

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31 Azalea R B A C A A A B C 5.112.2 Rear position (C) Assemble the mounting as illustrated in picture 2. 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 sec...

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32 Azalea R A 1. 2. 3. A 1. A 2. 1. Braking when moving: squeeze both brake handles upwards, and the brake will be applied. 2. Locking the brakes: squeeze the handle and move the lock catch (A) upwards. Then release the handle. 3. Releasing th...

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33 Azalea R A C A B 5.14 AZALEA BASE 1. To adjust the angle of the backrest, first loosen nuts (A) on the rigging screw using a 17 mm fixed spanner. 2. Turn the metal tube to set the desired angle for the back. 3. Retighten the nuts. 5.14.1 ...

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34 Azalea R A B D C 1. 2. A H-bracket The H-bracket is used when attaching a quick-realease seat shell to the Azalea Base. The H-bracket is adjustable in depth. 5.14.5 Pelvic belt Fasten the belt on the frame with a screw and nut as per the illu...

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35 Azalea R D 4. E 3. A B D C 2. 3. E F G 4. H G E 3. The sidewise adjustment is made by loosening screw (E). Adjust and re-tighten. 4. The angle of the wings is adjusted by loosening screws (D). Adjust and re-tighten. 1. To adjust the height ...

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36 Azalea R A A A B A B C D A B C 1. The height adjustment and removal is operated by the handwheel (A). 2. The depth is adjusted in a forward or backward position. Loosen handwheel (A) and turn. 5.15.3 Abduction cushion 1. Attach the legrests b...

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37 Azalea R 2. 3. 1. A B C Adjustment of the multiadjustable cushion Remove the cover and see illustrations to the left for suggestions of:  height and depth adjustment  angle  ...

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38 Azalea R 1. 2. 3. The wheelchair frame can be lengthened by 5 cm to improve stability and propelling characteristics when there is a lot of weight on the castors. 1. Loosen the screw and nut and remove the castor housing. 2. Push the frame ...

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39 Azalea R A B C 2. The pelvic belt is mounted on the backrest brack- ets. Thread the belt through the mounting on the chair and then through the two plastic buckles as shown in the picture. It is important that both buckles are used. There is a...

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40 Azalea R 1 3 b a 2 b a min. 2-3cm 4 A B C A B C This item should be fitted by an experienced clinican or technician.The harness must always be used in combination with the pelvic belt and should be worn on top of the pelvic belt. Make sure that...

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41 Azalea R A B C 5.15.14 Hemiplegic armrest 1. Loosen the screw and remove the original arm- rest (A). 2. Mount the hemi armrest in the armrest pole and retighten the screw (B). 3. The hemi armrest can be adjusted in angle. The resistance can b...

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42 Azalea R 6. Using the wheelchair We recommend that you have the chair tested by the qualified person who has prescribed the wheelchair, after he or she has made the adjustments that you request, taking your build and needs into account. We hope t...

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43 Azalea R 6.4 Propelling down a slope The wheelchair can manage a slope of 15°, but steep slopes should be avoided for safety reasons. We recommend that you obtain the help of one or more assistants when going down steep and wet slopes. First...

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44 Azalea R 6.6 Kerbs – alternative method This method is generally used by experienced assist- ants who are stronger than average. It can also be used when the kerb or step is low and only constitutes a minimal obstacle. The assistant steps back...

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45 Azalea R 7. Transport 7.1 Transporting wheelchairs with users in vehicles Invacare has continuously worked to improve the safety in all our products for the users in different everyday situations. This has, among other things, meant that Invaca...

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46 Azalea R 4. In order to be used as a seat during transport in a vehicle, the wheelchair must be equipped with a pelvic belt. 5. The vehicle's safety belt should fit as tightly across the user's body as possible without discomfort....

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47 Azalea R 7.2 Restraint methods Frontal restraints with straps 1. Connect the frontal straps around the castor attachment. See pic A. 2. Release brakes and tension front straps by pulling the wheelchair backwards. Re-apply wheelchair brakes. Re...

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48 Azalea R A D A C B C A A 7.3 How to disassemble your Azalea® to transport it as luggage Push handles braced/push bar Loosen the two knobs (C). The height of the handles can be adjusted simply by pulling the handles upwards or pushing them downw...

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49 Azalea R E G F Legrest fixed The footrests are loosened by pushing the handle (E) forwards or sidewards whilst turning the footrests outwards. You can then simply lift off the footrests. Armrests, Press the button (F) on the spring to release ...

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50 Azalea R 8.3 Cleaning Wipe metal parts and the upholstery regularly with a damp cloth. A mild detergent may be used. If necessary, the upholstery can be washed at 40º C. Normal washing powder/liquid may be used. For disinfection only use alcoh...

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51 Azalea R 9. After use Recycling The wheelchair Rea ® Azalea can be divided into the following main components:  Chassis  Plastic parts  Upholstery  Wheels, tyres and tube  Packing Chassis The chassis is produced in...

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