Invacare Compass SPT PH904A - Manual (Page 3)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Compass™SPT™ 3 Part No 1122134
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ............................................................... 6
SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 9
LABEL LOCATIONS ......................................................................... 11
FEATURES ...................................................................................... 12
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................. 13
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................. 14
Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants .......................................................................14
Stability........................................................................................................................................................14
Operating Information.............................................................................................................................15
Weight Training ........................................................................................................................................16
Weight Limitation.....................................................................................................................................16
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING ..................................................... 17
Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs.............................................................................................................17
Stability and Balance.................................................................................................................................17
Coping With Everyday Obstacles.........................................................................................................18
A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ........................................................................................................18
Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward ..........................................................................................19
Reaching and Leaning - Backwards.......................................................................................................20
Tipping - Rear Wheel Configuration Only .........................................................................................20
Tipping - Curbs: Method 1 - Wheelchair with Step Tubes........................................................20
Tipping - Curbs: Method 2 - Wheelchair without Step Tube ...................................................21
Tipping - Front Wheel Configuration Only........................................................................................22
Stairways - Rear Wheel Configuration Only .....................................................................................22
Stairways - Front Wheel Configuration Only....................................................................................23
Escalators....................................................................................................................................................24
Transferring To and From Other Seats ..............................................................................................24
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST ................................. 25
Safety Inspection Checklists...................................................................................................................25
Inspect/Adjust Initially .........................................................................................................................25
Inspect/Adjust Weekly........................................................................................................................26
Inspect/Adjust Monthly.......................................................................................................................26
Inspect/Adjust Periodically.................................................................................................................27
Troubleshooting - Mechanical ..............................................................................................................27
Maintenance/Transporting......................................................................................................................28
Suggested Maintenance Procedures ................................................................................................28
Transporting the Invacare Compass SPT .......................................................................................29