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Invacare® Action®
NG Range
M A I N T E N A N C E A N D A D J U S T M E N T
Ac t i o n 1 N G R a n g e
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  • Page 1 Invacare® Action® NG Range M A I N T E N A N C E A N D A D J U S T M E N T Ac t i o n 1 N G R a n g e...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S SECTION 1—TROUBLESHOOTING A N D M A I N T E N A N C E .........4 Troubleshooting ........................4 Maintenance Guidelines & Safety Inspection..............4 Tightened Torques .......................7 Suggested Maintenance Procedures .................7 Stability Warning ........................8...
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 6—SEAT-TO-FLOOR H E I G H T ……………………………………………………23 Seat Angle ..........................23 Measuring Seat-to-Floor Height ..................24 Changing Seat-to-Floor Height ................... .25 SECTION 7—WHEEL BRAKES ..................26 Adjusting Wheel Brakes ...................... .27 Replacing Wheel Lock Handle ................... .27 SECTION 8 —...

  • Page 4: Section 1-Troubleshooting A N D M A I N T E N A N C E

    SECTION 1—MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES S E C T I O N 1 — T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E L I N E S NOTE: Twice a year, take your wheelchair to a qualified dealer for a thorough inspection and servicing.
  • Page 5 SECTION 1— MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES Inspect/Adjust Initially (user or attendant) Quick-release axles lock properly (see page 19). Inspect handrims for signs of rough edges or peeling finish. Inspect for broken spokes. Wheel/fork assembly has proper tension when castor is spun. Castor should come to a gradual stop.
  • Page 6 SECTION 1—MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES Inspect/Adjust Monthly (User or Attendant) Wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture. Wheel brakes do not interfere with tyres when rolling. Wheel brake pivot point are free of wear and looseness. Ensure all castor/wheel/fork/head tube fasteners are secure (see pages 7 & 22). Ensure all hardware is tight (see page 7).

  • Page 7: Tightened Torques

    SECTION 1— MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES W A R N I N G After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur. C A U T I O N DO NOT over tighten hardware attaching to the frame.

  • Page 8: Stability Warning

    SECTION 1— MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES & STABILITY WARNING 6. Regularly check for loose spokes in the rear wheels. If loose, have them adjusted. 7. Periodically check handrims to ensure they are secured to the rear wheels. Refer to Replacing Handrims on section 5. 8.

  • Page 9: Section 2-Front Hangers

    SECTION 2—FRONT HANGERS S E C T I O N 2 — F R O N T H A N G E R S W A R N I N G After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.

  • Page 10: Replacing Heel Strap

    SECTION 2—FRONT HANGERS Replacing Heel Strap NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.2. 1. Remove the locking bolt (5 mm Allen key & 10 mm spanner) that secure the footrest tube to the footrest support. 2. Remove the lower footrest assembly. 3.

  • Page 11: Adjusting Calfpad Height

    SECTION 2—FRONT HANGERS Adjusting Calf pad Height 1. Loosen the locking button that secure the calf pad bracket to the elevating legrest assembly. 2. Slide the calf pad bracket up or down until the desired calf pad height is obtained. 3.

  • Page 12: Section 3-Armrests

    SECTION 3—ARMRESTS Removing/Installing Swing Away Armrests Removing/Installing Swing Away Armrest NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.1. Removing Swing Away Armrest Unlock existing armrest assembly by operate the release lever 2. Swing back on the existing armrest to remove from the front arm socket. 3.

  • Page 13: Replacing Armrest Arm Pad

    SECTION 3—ARMRESTS Replacing Armrest Arm pad NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.2. 1. Remove the mounting screws that secure the arm pad to the armrest assembly. 2. Replace arm pad and securely tighten with the existing mounting screws. 3.

  • Page 14: Section 4-Seat/Back

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK S E C T I O N 4 — S E A T / B A C K W A R N I N G The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, size/position of the rear wheels, size/position of the front castors, seating options (e.g.

  • Page 15: Removing/Installing Standard Back Upholstery

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK 1. Remove the height mounting screws and washers that secure the existing seat upholstery to the cross braces. 2. Remove the existing seat upholstery from the cross braces. 3. Install new seat upholstery by reversing STEPS 1-2. FIGURE 4.2 Removing/Installing Seat Upholstery Removing/Installing Standard Back Upholstery NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.3.

  • Page 16: Installing/Removing Seat Lap Belt

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Installing/Removing Seat Lap Belt NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.5. 1. Remove seat cushion from wheelchair, if necessary. 2. Remove the mounting screws and washers that secures the seat lap belt half to the backrest cane. 3.

  • Page 17: Installing/Removing The Back Brace

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Installing/Removing the Back Brace W A R N I N G If a back brace is already installed, you don’t have to re-install the back cane inserts. After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.

  • Page 18: Section 5-Rear Wheels/Front Casters

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS W A R N I N G The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, size/position of the rear wheels, size/position of the front casters, seating options (e.g. headrest, back bag, …) as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair.

  • Page 19: Removing/Installing Rear Wheels

    The locking pins MUST be protruding past the inside of rear wheel hub for a positive lock. Keep locking pins clean. Always make sure that the spacer is in place. Invacare recommends inserting quick-release axles with the head end to the inside of the wheelchair to prevent accidental release during contact leisure activities.

  • Page 20: Adjusting Quick-Release Axles

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS Adjusting Quick-Release Axles NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.3. 1. Remove rear wheel and quick release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels paragraph. 2. Depress detent pin in the quick release axle and slide the quick release axle through the rear wheel hub.

  • Page 21: Adjusting Rear Wheel Height

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS Adjusting Rear Wheel Height NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.5. 1. Remove the rear wheel. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels paragraph. Install the rear wheel to the other position. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels paragraph.

  • Page 22: Removing/Installing/Repositioning The Castor Assemblies

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Castor Assemblies NOTE: If replacing a front castor note the mounting position of the existing front castor for installation of the new front castor. NOTE: If repositioning front castors or replacing the existing front caster with a castor of a different size, refer to Changing Front Seat Floor Height paragraph to determine the front castor position needed for the required front seat-to...

  • Page 23: Section 6-Seat-To-Floor Height

    NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.1. NOTE: Refer to Measuring Seat Floor Height paragraph for measuring instructions. NOTE: Invacare recommends that the rear seat floor height be AT LEAST 2,5 cm shorter than the front seat floor height. Otherwise a forward seat angle can occur.

  • Page 24: Measuring Seat-To-Floor Height

    SECTION 6—SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT Measuring Seat-to-Floor Height NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.2. NOTE: All measurements are in centimetres. The front and rear seat floor heights are approximate to 0,65 cm due to tyre wear and air pressure. Measuring Front Seat-to-Floor Height Front Seat Floor Height: Measure the distance between the front of the seat upholstery and the ground/floor.

  • Page 25: Changing Seat-To-Floor Height

    SECTION 6—SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT Changing Seat-to-Floor Height NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.3. and the table to determine adjustment(s) necessary to achieve desired front seat to floor height. NOTE: In order to obtain the desired front seat to floor height, it will be necessary to perform one or both of the following: •...

  • Page 26: Section 7-Wheel Brakes

    SECTION 7—WHEEL BRAKES S E C T I O N 7 — W H E E L B R A K E S W A R N I N G After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.

  • Page 27: Adjusting Wheel Brakes

    SECTION 7—WHEEL BRAKES Adjusting Wheel Brake Tension NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.2. 1. Loosen, but DO NOT remove the two set screws (Detail that secure the wheel – brake assembly to the wheelchair frame. 2. Measure the distance between the wheel brake shoe and the rear wheel. 3.

  • Page 28: Section 8 - A N T I - T I P P E R S

    Anti-tippers MUST be attached at all times. Inasmuch as the anti-tippers are an option on this wheelchair (you may order it with or without the anti-tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.
  • Page 29 SECTION 8—ANTI-TIPPERS Adjusting Anti-Tippers NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.2. W A R N I N G When anti-tippers are used, anti-tippers MUST be adjusted to maintain a 3 to 5 cm clearance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/ floor. This spacing should always be checked whenever adjustments/changes are made to the wheelchair.
  • Page 30 I n v a c a r e F r a n c e O p e r a t i o n s Route de St Roch AC1NG-MM-01UK 37230 Fondettes FRANCE 12-2010...

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