Manual Propulsion (22" Or 24" Wheels) - Invacare Esprit Action 4 NG User Manual

Invacare® Esprit Action® 4 NG

4.4 Manual propulsion (22" or 24" wheels)

The manual propulsion allows to drive and steer the
wheelchair by using the handrims.
WARNING!
Risk of overturning
If the removable axle of a rear wheel is not fully
engaged, the wheel can become loose during
use. This can lead to overturning.
– Always ensure that the removable axles are
fully engaged whenever you fit a wheel.
Removing the control unit and the powered 12" rear
wheels
The battery pack only needs to be removed when
the wheelchair requires folding for transportation.
The battery pack can remain on the wheelchair in
manual propulsion mode.
1. Switch off the power button of the control unit.
2. Remove the control unit from its armrest bracket,
loosening wing screw A, refer to 3.4 Control unit
adjustments, page 22.
3. Disconnect the plug from the control unit, refer to
Control unit chapter, ALBER esprit user manual.
4. Remove the powered 12" rear wheels, refer to 7.6
Removing and fitting the powered 12" rear wheels,
page 55.
5. To retrofit from manual propulsion mode to power
mode, reverse this procedure.
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Fitting the rear wheels
1. Release the brakes.
2. With one hand, hold the wheelchair upright.
3. With the other, hold the wheel through the external
spoke rim around the wheel hub.
4. Using your thumb, press the removable axle button A
and hold it down.
5. Push the axle into the adapter sleeve B up to the stop.
6. Release the removable axle button and make sure that
the wheel is secure.
Removing the rear wheels
1. Release the brakes.
2. With one hand, hold the wheelchair upright.
3. With the other, hold the wheel through the external
spoke rim around the wheel hub.
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