Wheelchair Propulsion - Invacare Action1 NG User Manual

distance - see paragraph B-2.1.4). You can now sit down in
the wheelchair.
2.1.2 Folding the chair (figures 19 and 20) :
- Fold and lock the footrest/legrest toward the front of the
wheelchair.
- Swivel the plates into the vertical position. Using both
hands, take the centre front and back edges of the seat
upholstery and lift it. Or, tilt the wheelchair to one side and
close it using the handles on the backrest.
Warning :
- Fold the wheelchair while keeping the seat upholstery
EN10
upwards to avoid damage by the folding system.
- Caution possible finger pinch.

2.2. Wheelchair propulsion

Self propelling wheelchair propulsion is achieved through the
use of the handrims mounted on the wheels.
19
The distance between the wheels axle position and the seat
height can be adjusted to allow you to hold the handrims
properly, and various accessories can be added to improve the
grip (anti-slip plastic coated, etc.).
Qualified medical and paramedical staff will be able to provide
you with advice regarding the propulsion which is best
adapted to your disability.Any wheels adjustments to the
set up of your wheelchair (see paragraph 2.2.2) should only
be performed at the direction of a competent person who
has fully risk assessed the implication of any changes to the
wheelchair configuration.
2.3. Lifting the wheelchair
First, fold the chair (see paragraph 2.1.2), always lift the
wheelchair by gripping the frame at the points (A) shown in
the figure 21.
Warning :
Never lift the wheelchair by removable parts (armrests,
footrests). Ensure the backrest posts are securely in place.
A
20
21