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- Page 1 Invacare® Action 5/MyOn HC en Medium active wheelchair User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, this manual MUST be read and saved for future reference.
- Page 2 All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare Corporation. Trademarks are identified by ™and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 3.8.2 Swing away, angle adjustable leg rests ... . 22 3.9 Anti-tipper ........24 3.10 Seat cushion . - Page 4 8.3.2 Cleaning Intervals......53 8.3.3 Cleaning ........53 8.3.4 Disinfection .
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Page 5: General
For more information about the product, for example Business in the respective countries. product safety notices and product recalls, contact your Invacare distributor. See addresses at the end of this Warranty claims can only be made through the provider document. -
Page 6: Limitation Of Liability
Invacare® Action 5/MyOn HC 1.4 Limitation of Liability 1.6 Service Life Invacare accepts no liability for damage arising from: The expected service life of this product is five years when used daily and in accordance with the safety instructions, •... -
Page 7: Safety
Safety 2 Safety WARNING! Risk due to driving style being unsuitable for the conditions 2.1 Safety information There is a risk of skidding on wet ground, gravel or uneven terrain. This section contains important safety information for the – Always adjust your speed and driving style to protection of the wheelchair user and assistant and for safe, the conditions (weather, surface, individual trouble-free use of the wheelchair. - Page 8 – Do not expose the wheelchair to strong sunlight – Invacare strongly recommend the use of before use. anti-tipper (available as an option) when using – Before usage, check all components that your backposts with additional load.
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Page 9: Safety Devices
The identification label is attached to the frame of your – Only use combinations with other devices wheelchair and gives the following information: which are allowed by Invacare. Contact your authorized provider for more information. – Before use, read the user manual of each device and check the restrictions. - Page 10 Invacare® Action 5/MyOn HC Snap hook symbols EAN/HMI barcode Depending on the configuration, some wheelchairs may be Maximum user weight used as a seat in a motor vehicle, some may not. Read user manual Tie-down positions where the restraint European conformity...
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Page 11: Product Overview
Product Overview The wheelchair may be used indoors and outdoors on level 3 Product Overview ground and accessible terrain. 3.1 Product Description Indications This is a medium active wheelchair with horizontal folding • Considerable to complete impairment of mobility due mechanism and swing-away leg rests. -
Page 12: Main Parts Of The Wheelchair
Invacare® Action 5/MyOn HC 3.3 Main parts of the wheelchair A Push handle B Backrest C Rear wheel with handrim D Parking brake E Front fork with castor F Leg rests, swiveling G Footrest H Frame I Seat J Armrest... -
Page 13: Parking Brakes
Product Overview 3.4 Parking brakes CAUTION! Risk of pinching or crushing The parking brakes are used to immobilize the wheelchair There may be a very small gap between the rear when it is stationary to prevent it from rolling away. wheel and the parking brake with the risk that you could trap your fingers. -
Page 14: Backrest
Invacare® Action 5/MyOn HC Pull brake 3.5.1 Standard Backrest Cover A standard backrest cover is available for all backrest types. These covers are not adjustable. WARNING! Risk of tipping If the standard backrest cover become slack, the tipping point of your wheelchair is changed for the worse. -
Page 15: Backrest Cover Height
This can cause the chair to tip – Ensure that the bands are set correctly. backwards causing injury. – Therefore, Invacare strongly recommend the IMPORTANT! use of anti-tippers (available as an option) – Do not overtighten the bands; this is to ensure... -
Page 16: Fixed Backrest
3. Alternatively, turn 5 mm Allen key under clockwise to obtain a positive angle. 4. Ensure both adjustments to the desired angle are equal on both sides. Invacare recommends that the backrest angle adjustment is carried out by a qualified technician. 1587471-F... -
Page 17: Folding Backbrace For The Backrest
Product Overview 3.5.6 Folding backbrace for the backrest 3.5.7 Push handles An optional folding backbrace is available to increase the IMPORTANT! rigidity of the backrest on wheelchairs with large back – Always check the push handles before using heights or widths. the wheelchair, as to whether the hand grips are secure, cannot be turned and cannot be CAUTION! -
Page 18: Mudguard
Invacare® Action 5/MyOn HC CAUTION! CAUTION! If the knob is not correctly tightened, the push If the knob is not correctly tightened, the push handle could accidentally come off the backrest handle could accidentally come off the backrest tube while pushing it upwards. -
Page 19: Armrests
Product Overview Removing 3.7.1 Tubular armrest, height-adjustable, swiveling 1. Pull the mudguard upwards out of the holder. 2. To adjust how easy or difficult it is to pull the mudguard out of the holder, change the degree to which the screws A are tightened. -
Page 20: Armrest, Stepless Height Adjustable, Removable
Invacare® Action 5/MyOn HC 3.7.2 Armrest, stepless height adjustable, removable Adjusting the height 1. Loosen the screw B with 5 mm Allen key in the groove C of the armrest tube. 2. Move the armrest upwards or downwards until you reach the desired height, while keeping screw B in place (at the top edge of the holder). -
Page 21: Leg Rests
Product Overview Removing IMPORTANT! Risk of damage to the leg rest mechanism 1. Press and hold the armrest release bracket A at the – Do not place anything heavy, or let children front. sit on the leg rest. 2. Remove armrest from armrest socket by pulling straight up and fold it back. -
Page 22: Swing Away, Angle Adjustable Leg Rests
Invacare® Action 5/MyOn HC Hinging Hinging 1. Hinge the leg rest on the front of the frame and swing 1. Push the leg rest down into its receiver and swing it it forwards until it engages. forwards until it engages. - Page 23 Product Overview • Adjusting height of calf pad: • Standard height-adjustable foot plates: 1. Loosen knob C. 2. Adjust to the desired height and firmly tighten the knob. • Adjusting depth of calf pad 1. Loose the fixing screw B with 5 mm Allen key. 2.
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Page 24: Anti-Tipper
I (3–5 Nm) in the desired position. required. – In some configurations, the static stability of Invacare recommends that foot plate adjustment is carried the wheelchair may be lower than 10°; Invacare out by a qualified technician. strongly recommends the use of anti-tipper To ensure a good position of the feet, two types of (available as an option). - Page 25 Product Overview Deactivating the anti-tipper 1. Push the anti-tipper downwards A and swivel it forwards until it engages. 2. Swivel it forwards until it engages. WARNING! Risk of overturning – Always advise the user if you deactivate the anti-tippers. There is a red label on the housing of the anti-tipper, this label shows when the anti-tipper is inactivated.
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Page 26: Seat Cushion
– If the thickness of the cushion is changed, a complete set up of the wheelchair need to be done by a qualified technician. – We recommend to use an Invacare or Matrx cushion with anti-slip base cover in order to prevent sliding. -
Page 27: Options
Options 4 Options WARNING! Risk of serious injury during transport In a vehicle, a user in his wheelchair must be 4.1 Posture belt secured by a safety belt (3-point belt). A posture belt only is not sufficient as a personal restraint The wheelchair can be equipped with a posture belt. -
Page 28: Tipper Aid
Invacare® Action 5/MyOn HC Adjusting the length The posture belt has the good length, when there’s just sufficient space for a flat hand between body and belt. 1. Thread the loop F through the fixation on the chair G and then through BOTH plastic buckles H. -
Page 29: Air Pump
Options 4.4 Passive illumination WARNING! Risk of overturning You can attach reflectors to the rear wheels. – Ensure that the tipper aid does not project beyond the external diameter of the rear 4.5 Cane holder wheel. 1. Hold the wheelchair by the push handles. 2. -
Page 30: Luggage Carrier
Invacare® Action 5/MyOn HC 4.6 Luggage carrier 4.7 Securing strap Your wheelchair can be fitted with a luggage carrier. When The securing strap is used to secure the wheelchair when not in use, the luggage carrier can be folded up. -
Page 31: Setup
Setup 5 Setup 5.1 Safety information CAUTION! Risk of injury – Before using the wheelchair, check its general condition and its main functions,8.2 Maintenance Schedule, page 50. Your authorized provider will supply your wheelchair ready for use. Your provider will explain the main functions and ensure that the wheelchair meets your needs and requirements. -
Page 32: Using The Wheelchair
Invacare® Action 5/MyOn HC 6 Using the wheelchair CAUTION! Risk of crushing There may be a very small gap between the rear 6.1 Safety information wheel and the parking brake with the risk that you could trap your fingers. WARNING! –... -
Page 33: Braking During Use
Using the wheelchair 6.2 Braking during use CAUTION! Risk of burning your hands Whilst you are moving, you brake by transferring force to If you brake for a long time, a lot of frictional the handrim with your hands. heat is produced at the handrims (especially anti slip handrims). -
Page 34: Move To/From The Wheelchair
Invacare® Action 5/MyOn HC 6.3 Move to/from the wheelchair IMPORTANT! The mudguards and armrests could become WARNING! damaged. Risk of overturning – Never sit on the mudguards or armrests when There is a high risk of overturning during the getting in and out. -
Page 35: Driving And Steering The Wheelchair
Using the wheelchair 6.4 Driving and Steering the Wheelchair Finding the Tipping Point You drive and steer the wheelchair using the handrims. Before driving without an assistant you must find your wheelchair’s tipping point. WARNING! Risk of Tipping The wheelchair can tip backwards if it is not fitted with an antitipper. -
Page 36: Negotiating Steps And Kerbs
Invacare® Action 5/MyOn HC 6.5 Negotiating steps and kerbs Going down a step with an assistant WARNING! Risk of overturning When negotiating steps you could lose your balance and tip the wheelchair over. – Always approach steps and kerbs slowly and carefully. -
Page 37: Going Up And Down Stairs
Using the wheelchair Going up a step with an assistant WARNING! Risk of tipping WARNING! When going down a step without an assistant you Risk of serious injuries could tip over backwards if you cannot control Going up steps and kerbs frequently can result your wheelchair. -
Page 38: Negotiating Ramps And Slopes
Invacare® Action 5/MyOn HC 6.7 Negotiating Ramps and Slopes WARNING! Risk due to wheelchair being out of control When negotiating slopes or gradients your wheelchair could tip backwards, forwards or sideways. – Always have an assistant behind the wheelchair when approaching long slopes. - Page 39 Using the wheelchair 1. Bend your upper body forwards and propel the 1. Lean back and carefully allow the handrims to run wheelchair with quick, powerful strokes on both through your hands. You should be able to stop the handrims. wheelchair at any time by gripping the handrims.
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Page 40: Stability And Balance When Seated
Invacare® Action 5/MyOn HC 6.8 Stability and balance when seated 1. Point the front wheels forwards. (To do this, move your wheelchair forwards slightly then back again.) Some everyday activities and actions require you to lean 2. Apply both parking brakes. -
Page 41: Transport
The tension of the seat upholstery can be adjusted to WARNING! facilitate or strengthen folding/unfolding's operation. Risk of injury if the wheelchair is not properly Invacare recommends that the tension adjustment is secured In the event of an accident, braking manoeuvre, carried out by a qualified technician. - Page 42 Invacare® Action 5/MyOn HC 5. Now you can fold the backrest down, if your wheelchair Unfolding the wheelchair is fitted with a folding back. 6. Pull the pull-cord A upwards at the back of the wheelchair. The backrest B folds forwards.
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Page 43: Lifting The Wheelchair
Transport 7.4 Removing and fitting the rear wheels 4. An audible “click” must be heard. The wheelchair unfolds completely. WARNING! 5. Pull up the backrest at the push-handles until the Risk of overturning ratchet bolts engage in the lateral supports B. If the removable axle of a rear wheel is not fully 6. -
Page 44: Transporting The Mobility Device Without Occupant
Therefore Invacare strongly 4. Using your thumb, press the removable axle button and recommends transferring the wheelchair user to the vehicle hold it down. - Page 45 Therefore Invacare strongly recommends transferring options or anchor points of the restraint the wheelchair user to the vehicle with the posture system.
- Page 46 Invacare® Action 5/MyOn HC The wheelchair tie-down positions where the restraint IMPORTANT! system straps must be placed are marked with snap hook – Refer to the user manuals supplied with the symbols (see following figures and section 2.3 Labels and restraint systems.
- Page 47 Transport Front side tie-down positions for belt straps: 3. Disengage parking brakes and apply tension front straps by pulling the wheelchair backwards from the rear. 4. Re-engage parking brakes. 5. Activate anti-tipper (if installed). Rear side tie-down positions for snap hooks: 1.
- Page 48 Invacare® Action 5/MyOn HC 1. Attach the snap hooks to the rear frame right above the Fastening the 3-point passenger restraint system adapter plate as shown in the two figures above (see location of the attachment labels). 2. Attach rear straps to the rail system referring to best practice recommended instructions from the safety belt manufacturer.
- Page 49 Transport WARNING! IMPORTANT! – Ensure the 3-point passenger restraint system – Apply the posture belt of the 3-point passenger fits as tightly across the user's body as possible restraint system low across the pelvis so without discomfort and no part is twisted. that the angle of the posture belt is within –...
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Page 50: Maintenance
Invacare® Action 5/MyOn HC 8 Maintenance weekly monthly annually Check the folding 8.1 Safety information mechanism Check the castors WARNING! Some materials deteriorate naturally over time. Check bolts This could result in damage to wheelchair Check spokes components. – Your wheelchair should be checked by a... - Page 51 2. If the rear wheels are not engaged properly, remove Therefore refer to the Service Manual, available on the any dirt or deposits. If the problem persists, have the internet at www.invacare.eu.com. removable axles re-fitted by a qualified technician. IMPORTANT!
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Page 52: Cleaning And Disinfection
Invacare® Action 5/MyOn HC Spare parts IMPORTANT! The parking brakes must be reset after replacing All spare parts may be obtained from an Invacare the rear wheels or changing their position. authorized provider. Checking after a heavy collision or blow 8.3 Cleaning and Disinfection... -
Page 53: Cleaning Intervals
Maintenance 3. Rinse the parts with warm water. For cleaning and disinfection in clinical or long-term 4. Thoroughly dry the parts with a dry cloth. care environments, follow your in-house procedures. Car polish and soft wax can be used on painted metal 8.3.2 Cleaning Intervals surfaces to remove abrasions and restore gloss. -
Page 54: Troubleshooting
Invacare® Action 5/MyOn HC 9 Troubleshooting 9.1 Safety information Faults may arise as a result of daily use, adjustments or changing demands on the wheelchair. The table below shows how to identify and repair faults. Some of the actions listed must be carried out by a qualified technician. -
Page 55: Identifying And Repairing Faults
Troubleshooting 9.2 Identifying and repairing faults Fault Possible cause Action Correct tyre pressure, → 11.3 Tyres, page 60 The wheelchair does not Incorrect tyre pressure on one rear wheel travel in a straight line One or more spokes broken Replace faulty spoke(s), → qualified technician Spokes tightened unevenly Tighten loose spokes, →... - Page 56 Invacare® Action 5/MyOn HC Fault Possible cause Action The castor is stiff or stuck Bearings are dirty or faulty Clean the bearings or replace the castor, → qualified technician The wheelchair is very Backrest cover is too tight Loosen the hook and loop strips of the backrest...
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Page 57: After Use
After Use • Inspection 10 After Use • Cleaning and disinfection • Adaptation to the new user 10.1 Storage For detailed information, see 8 Maintenance, page 50 and IMPORTANT! the service manual for this product. Risk of damage to the product Make sure that the user manual is handed over with the –... -
Page 58: Technical Data
Invacare® Action 5/MyOn HC 11 Technical Data Seat width 305 – 330: 100 kg Maximum user weight Seat width 355 – 530: 11.1 Dimensions and weight 130 kg All dimension an weight specifications refer to a wide range Overall length with leg 845 –... -
Page 59: Maximum Weight Of Removable Parts
Technical Data Seat surface height at 360 – 510 mm, Pivot width 1250 - 1530 mm rear edge in increments of 25 mm Maximum slope angle 7° brake Range: –15° / +15° Fixed: 90° G Backrest angle Adjustable: 90° ; –15°/+15° * Depends on camber step less 11.2 Maximum Weight of Removable Parts... -
Page 60: Tyres
Invacare® Action 5/MyOn HC 11.3 Tyres The size of the tyre is mentioned on the sidewall of the tyre. The change of appropriate tyres must be The ideal pressure depends on the tyre type: carried out by a qualified technician. -
Page 61: Environmental Conditions
Technical Data Theft and metal detection systems: in seldom cases the materials used in the wheelchair may activate theft and metal detection systems. 11.5 Environmental conditions Operation Storage and transportation Temperature -20 °C to 40 °C -5 °C to 40 °C Relative humidity 20 % to 90 % at 30 °C, not condensing Atmospheric... - Page 62 Notes...
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- Page 64 Invacare distributors United Kingdom: New Zealand: Invacare Limited Invacare New Zealand Ltd Pencoed Technology Park, Pencoed 4 Westfield Place, Mt Wellington 1060 Bridgend CF35 5AQ New Zealand Tel: (44) (0) 1656 776 222 Phone: 0800 468 222 Fax: (44) (0) 1656 776 220 Fax: 0800 807 788 uk@invacare.com...