Invacare Compass XE manual

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    Invacare ® Compass ™ Series Custom Manual Positioning Wheelchairs ™ Solara ® 2G Compass ™ SPT Compass ™ XE[...]

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    2 Compass ™ - Com plex P ositioning A nd S eating Situations COMP ASS SERIES ADUL T POSITIONING WHEELCHAIRS SOLARA 2G The Invacare ® Solara ® offers innovative weight-shift tilt-in- space technology for ease of tilt, along with Smart Adjustability ™ , portability and proven reliability . COMP ASS SPT The Invacare ® Compass ™ SPT combines a[...]

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    3 Since launching the Solara 2G we have continued to improve on the design with the input you provided to us so we could make the Solara 2G an even better product for clinicians, providers and consumers alike. Invacare ® Solara ® 2G Adult T ilt-in-Space Wheelchair Solara ® 2G Invacare ® Solara ® 2G Adult T ilt-in-Space Wheelchair[...]

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    4 The Solara wheelchair revolutionized the tilt-in-space wheelchair when it was first introduced at the turn of the millennium. Five years later Invacare raised the benchmark with the Solara 2G-a giant step forward in design, aesthetics, functionality and most importantly , benefit to the consumer . Simply Better Keep it simple. T oo many nuts, bol[...]

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    5 A user’ s weight may change between fitting and delivery . Solara 2G offers 4" of frame width adjustability , allowing fine tune adjust- ment in the field. The Solara’ 2G has proven gear teeth mecha- nisms and its gear rack concept revolutionized the durability of tilt-in-space wheelchairs. Recline mechanisms are now mounted on the outsi[...]

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    6 ANSI/RESNA W/C 19 sec 6.2 Presale Literature Notification - Solara 2G A. Minimum turning radius 25". Minimum turn-around width 38.68". (16" W Medium frame chair without footrests). B. Solara wheelchairs with long frame may be longer than 1220 mm, exceeding the ADA definition of a common wheelchair and the maximum length requirement[...]

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    7 Invacare ® Compass ™ SPT Self Propelling T ilt-in-Space Wheelchair Compass ™ SPT It’ s like owning two chairs in one – a self-propelling wheelchair and a tilt-in-space wheelchair . Invacare ® Compass ™ SPT Self Propelling T ilt-in-Space Wheelchair[...]

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    8 The Compass SPT offers a full 45˚ of tilt in front wheel configuration. Invacare ® Compass ™ SPT Self Propelling T ilt-in-Space Wheelchair Compass ™ SPT Specifications Frame style T ilt Seat width 14" - 22" Seat depth 15" - 22" Overall chair width 22.5"-30.5" (Seat width plus 8.50") Overall chair length 33[...]

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    9 Dual gas cylinders provide controlled tilt that make the consumer feel comfortable and secure. The Compass SPT shown in front wheel configuration. Use 10-15˚ of tilt for postural support when self-propelling. Quick Set ™ washers (a) snaps onto the frame – preventing loss of cove washers (b), or anyone’ s temper . Designed adjustable angle [...]

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    10 Invacare ® Compass ™ XE Ultralightweight Custom Manual Wheelchair The Invacare ® Compass ™ XE folding extended frame wheelchair is designed with true positioning in mind by offering easy growth adjustability and long-term durability to help you navigate your way to providing successful positioning. Compass ™ XE Invacare ® Compass ® SPT[...]

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    11 Invacare ® Compass ™ XE Ultralightweight Custom Manual Wheelchair Adjustable angle brackets allow for 30˚ of adjustment. Bolt-on seat rails save time and cost on depth adjustment. Full range of fine-tune axle adjustment. Positioning For pediatric and adult-sized users who need growth or space to accommodate moderate to complex seating, XE is[...]

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    12 ANSI/RESNA W/C 19 sec 6.2 Presale Literature Notification - Compass XE A. Minimum turning radius 22.0". Minimum turn-around width 38.5". (16" W Medium Frame chair without footrests). B. Compass XE wheelchairs 17"D or deeper or longer than 1220 mm, exceeding the ADA definition of a common wheelchair and the maximum length requ[...]