Section 1- general guidelines, Stability, Section 1—general guidelines – Invacare Compass SPT PH904A User Manual
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
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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 any
combination of the eleven may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These
adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is stable using the tilt-in-space.
Wheels may have to be repositioned depending on the degree of tilt-in-space required.
ALWAYS ensure stability before using maximum amount of tilt-in-space (45°
for
15-20-inch seat depths and 35° for 20 and 21-inch seat depths). Test wheelchair before it is
occupied by the end user to ensure safety.
Changing the seat depth of the wheelchair changes the stability of the wheelchair. To
maintain stability, reposition the wheels before using the wheelchair.
NOTE: When changes
to the left hand column
occur, follow across the
chart and refer to the X
procedure to maintain
the proper stability,
safety and handling of
the wheelchair.
BACK HEIGHT
SEAT DEPTH
BACK ANGLE
SEATING SYSTEM
TILT ANGLE
CASTER SIZE
CA
STER POSITION
WHEEL SIZE
WHEEL POSITION
USER CONDITION
WHEEL LOCKS
A
N
TI-
T
IPPERS
LOCKING COLLAR
BACK HEIGHT
•
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
N/A N/A N/A N/A
SEAT DEPTH
X
•
X
X
N/A
X
X
X
X
N/A N/A N/A
X
BACK ANGLE
X
X
•
X
X
X
X
X
X
N/A N/A N/A
X
SEATING SYSTEM
X
X
X
•
X
X
X
X
X
X
N/A N/A
X
TILT ANGLE
N/A N/A
X
N/A
•
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
X
CASTER SIZE
X
N/A
X
N/A N/A
•
X
X
X
N/A
X
X
X
CASTER POSITION
X
N/A
X
N/A N/A
X
•
X
X
N/A
X
X
X
WHEEL SIZE
X
N/A
X
N/A N/A
X
X
•
X
N/A
X
X
X
WHEEL POSITION
X
N/A
X
N/A N/A
X
X
X
•
N/A
X
X
X
USER CONDITION
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
•
N/A N/A N/A
SEAT HEIGHT
X
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
N/A
X
X
X