Invacare SPT Owners Manual - Page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 Compass™SPT™ 3 Part No 1122134