Home » Invacare Manuals » Wheelchairs » Invacare SRX-20SP » Manual Viewer

Invacare SRX-20SP Owners Manual - Page 24

Stability and Balance

Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Page 24 highlights

Invacare® AVIVA® Storm RX wheelchair between floors using a stairway or escalator. -DO NOT attempt to move an empty power wheelchair between floors using an escalator. -Observe and follow all safety warnings. -Use instructions provided for safe transportation between floors. WARNING! Risk of Injury or Damage Improper lifting technique may cause injury or damage. -Use proper lifting techniques, assistance and gear such as straps when available when lifting heavy loads. When using a stairway to move the wheelchair and any accessories, move all wheelchair components away from the stairway prior to reassembly. l Use an elevator or other accepted safe means of transportation between floors. l Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the stairs. l Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is NOT available: 1. If stairway or escalator is only means of access, remove occupant of wheelchair and transport user and wheelchair separately. 2. Invacare recommends using two attendants and making thorough preparations prior to transportation. 3. Ensure that only secure, non-detachable parts are used for hand-hold supports. 4. Use safe lifting techniques. 5. Using non-removable (non-detachable) parts of the wheelchair, lift the wheelchair off of the ground and transfer the wheelchair up or down the stairs. Use the transport brackets C for lifting/handhold locations. 6. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been carried away from the stairway. 6.2 Stability and Balance To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair, you MUST at all times maintain proper balance. Your wheelchair has been designed to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as you DO NOT move beyond the center of gravity. DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the armrests. 60127229-A 24

Section	Page
1 General	4
1.1 Introduction	4
1.2 Symbols in This Manual	4
1.3 Type of Use	4
1.3.1 Prescription Statement	4
1.4 Intended Use	4
1.5 Indication for Use	4
1.6 Shelf Life	4
1.7 Service Life	5
2 Safety	6
2.1 General Guidelines	6
2.2 Pinch Points	8
2.3 Footplates and Front Rigging	8
2.4 Storage	8
2.5 Travel Information	8
3 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Information	11
3.1 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Frequency Sources	11
3.2 Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)	11
3.3 Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Emissions	12
3.4 EMI Tables	12
4 Components	15
4.1 Component Overview	15
4.2 Remotes	15
4.3 The Powered Seating System	15
4.4 Labels on the Product	15
4.4.1 Symbols on the Labels	19
5 Setup	21
5.1 Setup/Delivery Inspection Information	21
6 Usage	22
6.1 Safety and Handling	22
6.1.1 A Note to Wheelchair Attendants	23
6.1.2 Stairways and Escalators	23
6.2 Stability and Balance	24
6.2.1 Driving Surfaces	25
6.2.2 Safety Information When Approaching Obstacles	26
6.2.3 The Correct Way to Approach Obstacles	26
6.2.4 Negotiating Inclines	27
6.2.5 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward	28
6.2.6 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Backward	28
6.2.7 Transferring To and From Other Seats	28
6.3 Weight Training and Other Activities	29
6.4 Pushing the Mobility Device in Freewheel Mode	29
6.4.1 Anti-Rollaway	29
6.4.2 Disengaging/Engaging the Motor Locks	29
7 Controls System	30
7.1 Electrical	30
7.2 Controls Protection System	30
7.3 Using the Battery Isolation Switch	30
7.4 Batteries	31
7.4.1 General Information on Charging	31
7.4.2 General Instructions on Charging	31
7.4.3 How to Charge the Batteries	31
7.4.4 How to Disconnect the Mobility Device After Charging	33
7.4.5 Storage and Maintenance	33
7.4.6 Using the Proper Batteries	33
7.4.7 Instructions on Using the Batteries	34
7.4.8 Transporting Batteries	34
7.4.9 General Instructions on Handling the Batteries	34
8 Transport - ISO 7176-19	35
8.1 Wheelchair Transport Brackets (TRBKTS)	35
8.2 Transport Ready Option (TRRO)	35
8.3 Transport—General information	36
8.4 Transferring Mobility Device to Vehicle	36
8.5 Use of the Mobility Device as a Seat in a Vehicle	36
8.5.1 How the Mobility Device is Anchored in a Vehicle	38
8.5.2 How The User is Secured Within the Mobility Device	38
8.6 Transporting the Mobility Device Without Occupant	39
8.7 Use of transportation docking stations	39
9 Maintenance	40
9.1 Wear and Tear Information	40
9.2 User/Attendant Inspection Checklists	40
9.2.1 Inspect/Adjust Weekly	40
9.2.2 Inspect/Adjust Monthly	40
9.2.3 Inspect/Adjust Periodically	41
9.3 Service Inspection Information	41
9.4 Cleaning	42
9.5 Wheels and Tires	42
9.5.1 Damaged Wheels	42
9.5.2 Pneumatic Tires	42
10 Service	44
10.1 Safety Information	44
10.1.1 Set Up	44
10.1.2 Repair and Service Information — Providers and/or Qualified Technicians	45
10.2 Setup/Delivery Inspection	46
10.3 Service Inspection	46
10.3.1 Six Month Inspection	46
10.3.2 Replace Every 18 Months	47
10.4 Removing/Installing the Shrouds	47
10.4.1 Removing/Installing the Rear Shroud Assembly	47
10.5 Battery Service	48
10.5.1 General Instructions on Handling the Batteries	48
10.5.2 How to Handle Damaged Batteries Correctly	48
10.5.3 General Information on Battery Installation	48
10.5.4 Removing the Batteries from the Wheelchair	49
10.5.5 Installing Batteries into the Wheelchair	50
10.5.6 Replacing Battery Cables	51
10.5.7 Cleaning Battery Terminals	52
10.5.8 Recycling Batteries	52
11 After Use	53
11.1 Reuse	53
11.2 Disposal	53
12 Troubleshooting	54
12.1 Driving Performance	54
12.2 Control System	54
12.2.1 Battery and Charger Tips	55
13 Technical Data	56
13.1 Technical Specifications	56
13.2 ISO 7176-15 Annex A	59
13.2.1 AVIVA Storm RX with LiNX and Ultra Low Maxx Seat	59
14 Warranty	61
14.1 Limited Warranty—US, Australia, and New Zealand	61
14.2 Limited Warranty—Canada	61
14.3 Repair or Replacement	61
14.4 Limitations and Exclusions	61