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Invacare Action4 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Action I n v a c a r e ® ® Yes, you can. User guide I S O 9 0 0 1...
  • Page 2 Invacare. As the European and world leader manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavours to supply a wide range of wheelchairs to meet all the needs of the user in everyday life. However, final selection of the wheelchair rests solely with the user and his/her qualified health advisor.
  • Page 3 Introduction Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing an Invacare wheelchair. This model was designed to provide you with all the benefits and features to meet your needs. Only quality components were selected for your wheelchair based upon rigorous inspections during the entire manufac- turing process.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS B. DESCRIPTION OF YOUR CHAIR A. GENERAL GUIDELINES Page 1. Presentation Page 1.1 Introduction 1. Safety and operating limits 1.2 General description 1.1 Reaching an object from the chair 2. Adjustments 1.2 Transferring to other seats 2.1 Seat elements 1.3 Tilting 2.1.1 Seat upholstery 1.4 Tilting, road-kerbs...

  • Page 5: General Guidelines

    - Weight Limit A GENERAL GUIDELINES The maximum recommended weight of the user is 125kg 1. Safety and operating limits and 150 kg for 50,5 - 55,5 & 60,5 cm seat width. However, For a safe operation of your wheelchair, the following para- the level of activity is an essential factor.
  • Page 6 1.1.2 Leaning backward 1.1.1 Leaning forward Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object Do not extend your chest over the armrest (figure 4). so that you can simply pick it up by stretching your arm In order to reach an object in front of you, you must lean and while sitting in the chair in a normal position.

  • Page 7: Transferring To Other Seats

    1.2 Transferring to other seats 1.2.2. Front transfert (figure 9B) 1.2.1. Sideways transfert If you are more or less able to stand up and if your upper body is strong and mobile enough, you can transfer forward This may be done without assistance provided that you are to another seat.

  • Page 8: Tilting

    30°. At this point, the wheelchair can get over the obstacle - When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible easily. Finally, the attendant slowly and gradually lowers the in the seat to prevent breaking screws, damaging the seat front down to the ground, while firmly holding the handles.

  • Page 9: Stairs

    - Method 2 (figure 12) Warning : In this case, the attendant stays on the pavement and we recommend that users over 125 kg in weight do not use moves the wheelchair in a backwards position with the rear this operation ! wheels against the kerb.

  • Page 10: Slopes

    - Avoid using an escalator which may lead to serious injury in Warning : the event of a fall. - Avoid turning suddenly and never try to climb and descend a ramp diagonally (figure 17). 1.6 Slopes 2. Operating instructions It is recommended to avoid using ramps with a slope higher than 9°.

  • Page 11: Operating The Wheelchair

    2.2 Wheelchair propulsion 2.1.2 Folding the chair (figures 19 and 20) : Wheelchair propulsion is provided by the handrims moun- - Fold and lock the footrest/legrest toward the front of the ted on the wheels. The handrims can be adjusted based wheelchair.

  • Page 12: Safety Inspection And Maintenance

    3. Safety inspection and maintenance 3.2. General inspection Your distributor, who has the required technical ex- 3.1 Performance control pertise, is responsible for any wheelchair repairs. We recommend that you take the wheelchair to As the user, you will be the first to notice the possible your retailer at least once a year for a complete operational defects of your wheelchair.

  • Page 13: Transportation

    Test no : P501858A (fixed backrest) & P501858B (Folding Do not use any product to clean parts except for the backrest), Customer : Invacare Rea AB, Date : 2005-04-05 upholstery which can be washed with soap and water only. Testing to be carried out Pulse specification : ISO-7176-19 Make sure you dry the wheelchair if it is wet (e.g.
  • Page 14 • Alterations or substitutions are not to be made to points Test dummy : Hybrid III of the wheelchair or to structural and frame parts without Weight : 76.5 kg the written consent of Invacare ® Test configuration • A wheelchair-anchored posture belt must be fitted across...
  • Page 15 Please observe that even if these products and recommendations are provided in order to increase security and safety. Correct and Incorrect placements of belt (picture 21) 4.3 Restraint methods (picture 22) * Non contractual picture, only for information ! Please refer to best practice recommended instructions from the safety belt manufacturer.

  • Page 16: Warranty

    This is to certify that your manual wheelchair is warranted by 6. Summary of operating instructions for Invacare for a period of 2 years for the frame and crossbars, optimal safety all others parts one year, subject to the following conditions : - Only wheelchairs purchased at the displayed price recom- - Maximum user’s recommended weight : 125 kg or 150 kg.

  • Page 17: Presentation

    1.2 General description (see photo) B. DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR Your wheelchair is made of various parts and this manual describes only the main parts. We recommend that you 1. PRESENTATION become acquainted with the following terms in order to better understand your wheelchair operation : 1.1 Introduction The seat consists of the seat and backrest upholstery,...

  • Page 18: Adjustments

    Rear wheel Swing away support legrest  Invacare provides a wide range of seat cushions adapted to your needs. Please contact your dealer. Rear wheel axle Adjustable footrest tube Handrim...

  • Page 19: Backrest Type

    2.1.2 Type of backrests - Reclining backrest 0° - 30° - 39/41/43 or 47/49/51 cm backrest height. - Standard fixed backrests : Angle can be adjusted very easily which provides a comfortable This backrest do not require adjustments, they can be equip- rest position : ped with padded backrest or tension-adjustable backrest.

  • Page 20: Backrest Upholstery

    Gas strut version (0° to 30° continuously (Photo 6). 2.1.3 Backrest upholstery  Pneumatic jacks provides help to raised the user by the attendant, - Standard upholstery backrests always operated with the user sited in the wheelchair.  In the event that the upholstered backrest slackens, ask for It is recommended that this operation be performed a replacement from your Dealer.

  • Page 21: Hangers & Footplates

    - Legrest (photo 9 & 10) performs the same operation as for 2.1.4 Hangers (Footrest supports) and footplates the footrest support to swing away or remove the legrest, by operating lever (A) which unlocks the locking system. - Standard footrest supports (photo 8) they swing away during transfers and can be removed during transport.

  • Page 22: Armrests

    - Footrests (photo 11 & 12) : the footplate can be lifted 2.1.5 Armrests during transfers footrests are height adjustable and can be equipped with a fixed or articulated footplate (optional). - Removable simple n°1 (photo 13) : to remove armrests, Loosen the screw (A) to adjust to the desired height, firmly simply pull them up.

  • Page 23: Folding Frame

    - Swing-away, removable n°2 (photo 16 and 17) • Adjustable monobloc n°5 (photo 18 and 19) :To swing the armrest away, activate the grey trigger (A).To automatically This range of armrests can be swung away to facilitate reinsert it swing it down and make sure that the guide (B) is transfers and disassembling during transport.

  • Page 24: Steering Tube

    2.3 Rear wheels 2.2 Frame 2.2.1 Sides 2.3.1 Wheels The sides or side frames are designed to accommodate the steering tubes for the castors and multiple adjustment wheel The 24" (610 mm) and 22" (550 mm) wheels are only spoked mounting for rear wheels.

  • Page 25: Handrims

    2.3.3 Axles Never exceed the pressure specified on the sidewalls of The axles connect the wheels and frame (photo 21). the tyre, otherwise, the tyre may explode and cause injuries ! Fixed and quick-release axles are available  Pneumatic tyres wear out. In addition, the roughness of the - Fixed axles: regularly check the axle tightening.

  • Page 26: Castors

    2.4 Castors wheelchair during long stops. They are not intended to slow down the wheelchair or to be used as support during a 2.4.1 Wheels transfer. The front wheels are available in 8" (200mm) diameter and in They must be operated simultaneously. two widths, 1 3/8"...

  • Page 27: Hub Brakes

    2.5.2 Hub brakes 2.6. Options Besides the functions provided by manual brakes, the hub 2.6.1 Seating options brakes provide the slow down (for example, on a slope) and - Back brace (photo 26) : it provides tension to the backrest improved safety because they are still efficient when you have upholstery and provides the attendant better ergonomics a flat tyre !

  • Page 28: Propulsion Options

    2.6.3 Safety options Do not lift the chair by handling the back brace.There - Pelvic belt is a risk to unlocked the back brace by push it up. Keep your fingers away from movable parts to prevent injuries. • Velcro fastener (photo 29) : position the two Velcro strips one over the other based upon the user’s build.

  • Page 29: Tray

    - Tipping lever (photo 33) : it allows the attendant to easily - Anti-tippers with tipping lever (photo 31) : prevent back tip the wheelchair when crossing an obstacle (pavement, step, tipping which ensures safety when using a reclining backrest, etc.) ;...

  • Page 30: Standard Wheelchair Specifications

    Parking brake : Manual brake After sale and disposal recommendations with indexed brake shoe Backrest : Fixed, folding and reclining • It is compulsary to use original Invacare spare parts which ® you can buy through any Invacare dealer. ®...

  • Page 31: Dimensions

    3.3. Dimensions ������� ������� ������� ����������� ������� ����������� ����� ����� ������� Min/Max Min/Max ������������� 200/260 �������� Picture Description Picture Description value value ������ ������ Backrest ����� ����� height 380/605 1045/ Seat effective including 1290 width (mm) ������� headrest ���������� 190/295 ����...
  • Page 32 Invacare France Operations SAS ® Route de Saint Roch Yes, you can. 37230 FONDETTES ® Invacare n.v. Autobaan 22 8210 Loppem (Brugge) Belgium ( +32 (50) 831010 Fax +32 (50) 831011 ® Invacare Sdr. Ringvej 39 2605 Brøndby Danmark ((kundeservice) +45 - (0) 3690 0000 Fax (kundeservice) +45 - (0) 3690 0001 ®...

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