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S E R V I C E M A N U A L
( M A I N T E N A N C E A N D A D J U S T M E N T )
The procedures in this manual MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
1638509-A
D e ce m b e r 2 0 1 6

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  • Page 1 ® ®3 Invacare Action Junior S E R V I C E M A N U A L ( M A I N T E N A N C E A N D A D J U S T M E N T ) The procedures in this manual MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

  • 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 General information ......................4 Troubleshooting.
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS ..............24 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels ..................24 Fixed Axles, Transit version ....................24 Quick-Release Axles ......................26 Adjusting Quick-Release Axles ................... 27 Replacing Handrims ......................27 Adjusting the Wheelbase Length ..................28 Adjusting Rear Wheel Height ....................29 Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Front Caster Tire/Tube ...........

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

    Always refer to appropriate European Prescription Form (EPF) when you intend to adjust or to add an option. In the EPF there is a list of non-compatibilities that you may consult before any change of configuration or adjustment. Please contact your Invacare local contact for further information.

  • Page 5: Tightened Torques

    SECTION 1— MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES C A U T I O N It is compulsary to use original Invacare spare parts which you can obtain from any Invacare subsidiaries. A list of spare parts is available at www.invacare.eu.com 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 6: Stability Warning

    SECTION 1— MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES & STABILITY WARNING 5. The wheels, castors and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced when necessary. 6. Regularly check for loose spokes in the rear wheels. If loose, have them adjusted. 7.

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 and 10 mm Spanner) that secure the footrest tube to the footrest support. 2. Remove the lower footrest assembly. 3.

  • Page 9: Installing Angle Adjustable Footplate

    SECTION 2—FRONT HANGERS Installing Angle Adjustable Footplate NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.4. NOTE: This procedure is for individual Angle Adjustable Footrests only. 1. Position the angle adjustable footplate on the footrest support tube at the desired height. 2.

  • Page 10: Adjusting Calfpad Height

    SECTION 2—FRONT HANGERS Ad justing the Footplate Angle 1. Using the mounting screw (M6), adjust to the desired angle (Tooth Plates) by rotating the footplate. 2. Securely tighten mounting screw (M6). 3. If necessary, repeat STEPS 1-2 to adjust remaining footplate angle. Adjusting Calf pad Height 4.

  • Page 11: Section 3-Armrests

    SECTION 3—ARMRESTS S E C T I O N 3 — A R M R E S T 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. Removing/Installing and Adjusting Removable Armrests NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.1.

  • Page 12: Removing/Installing And Adjusting Mudguard

    SECTION 3—ARMRESTS Removing/Installing and Adjusting Mudguard NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.2. Removing/Installing removable armrest NOTE: To remove the mudguard, reverse this procedure. 1. Previously press on the locking mechanism A located at the bottom of the mudguard vertical bracket.

  • Page 13: Replacing Armrest Arm Pad

    SECTION 3—ARMRESTS Replacing Armrest Arm pad NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.3. 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 (M5). 3.

  • Page 14: Removing Back Canes

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Removing Back Cane NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.1. 1. Remove the mounting screw and locknut (M6) that secures the back cane to the back cane bracket. 2. Repeat STEP 1 for the other back cane. 3.

  • Page 15: Adjusting Cross Brace Width

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Adjusting Cross Brace Width NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.3. 1. Remove the seat upholstery. Refer to Removing/Installing Seat Upholstery paragraph. 2. Remove the two mounting screw (M6) that secures the upper part of the cross brace and the central mounting bolt (M8).
  • Page 16 SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Removing/Installing Standard Back Upholstery NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.4. Removing Back Upholstery NOTE: To Install the Back Upholstery, reverse this procedure. 1. Remove the back canes. Refer to Removing Back Canes paragraph. 2. Remove the mounting screw that secures the back upholstery to the back canes. Refer to Detail “A”.

  • Page 17: Contour (Adjustable) Back Upholstery

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Contour (adjustable) Back Upholstery Contour (adjustable) Tension Strips The adjuster strips can be adjusted at various levels of tension to accommodate individual end users. In a typical scenario, the bottom two strips can be adjusted tightly to support and/or assist the extensor muscles. Installing/Replacing Adjustable Back Upholstery NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.5, next page.
  • Page 18 SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Replacing 1. Lift up on the existing back upholstery cover and remove the cover from the wheelchair. 2. Remove the two mounting screws and washers that secure the existing adjustable back upholstery to the back canes. 3. Slide each section (anchor loop/adjuster strap) of the existing adjustable back upholstery off of the back canes.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Height Adjustable Back

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Adjusting the Height Adjustable Back NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.6. 1. Loosen, but DO NOT remove, the height adjustment knobs. 2. Reposition the back canes to the desired height. NOTE: Both back canes should be adjusted to the same height. NOTE: DO NOT raise push handles to maximum height when tilting the chair.

  • Page 20: Installing/Replacing Recliner Backrests

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Backrest Cane Mounting Back Cane Screws Bracket FIGURE 4.7 Fixed/Folding Backrest Removing/Installing different type of Backrests Re cline r bac k re st ( Mech a nic a l a nd Gas strut v ersions) NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.8. To Install the Recliner backrest, reverse this procedure from STEP 1 to 3.

  • Page 21: Removing/Installing/Adjusting The Back Cane Bracket

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Removing/Installing/Adjusting the Back Cane Bracket NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.9. NOTE: To install the back cane bracket, reverse this procedure. 4. Remove the back canes. Refer to Removing Back Canes paragraph. 5. Pull up on the seat upholstery. 6.

  • Page 22: Installing/Removing Seat Posture Belt

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Installing/Removing Seat Posture Belt NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.10. 1. Remove seat cushion from wheelchair, if necessary. 2. Remove the mounting screw and locknut that secures the seat posture belt half to the back cane bracket. 3.

  • Page 23: Installing/Removing The Back Brace

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Installing/Removing/Adjusting 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 (for fixed backrest canes only). After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.

  • Page 24: 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 25 SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS Brake Hardware Transit Brake (including locknuts) Dust Cap Axle Brackets Locknut Axle Brackets Hardware Washers Fixed Axle FIGURE 5.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels NOTE: In order to obtain the desired front seat to floor height (for details, see Seat-to Floor Height paragraph), it will be necessary to perform one or both of the following: •...

  • Page 26: Quick-Release Axles

    The locking pins MUST be protruding past the inside of rear wheel hub for a positive lock. Keep locking pins clean. 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 27: 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 28: Adjusting The Wheelbase Length

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS 6. Reinstall the rear wheel to the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels paragraph. 7. Repeat STEPS 1 6 for opposite wheel, if necessary. Adjusting the Wheelbase Length NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURES 5.5 and 5.6 1.

  • Page 29: Adjusting Rear Wheel Height

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS Position Fixed backrest Position Recliner backrest DETAI L “A” Factory Setting FIGURE 5.6 Possible Positions of Wheel Plate Adjusting Rear Wheel Height NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.7, next page. 1. Remove the rear wheel. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels paragraph. 2.

  • Page 30: Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Front Caster Tire/Tube

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS FIGURE 5.7 Adjusting Rear Wheel Height Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel & Front Caster Tire/Tube C A U T I O N As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced when necessary.

  • Page 31: Adjusting Forks

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS Adjusting Forks W A R N I N G Caster angle vertical axis MUST be at 90° +/- 1° from the ground, if not a flattering risk may occur. Both caster assemblies should be at the same angle. After ANY adjustments, before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.

  • Page 32: Removing/Installing/Repositioning The Caster Assemblies

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

  • Page 33: Adjusting Caster Assembly Position

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS Adjusting Caster Assembly Position NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.11. 1. Remove the two mounting bolts that secure the caster assembly to wheelchair frame. NOTE: To adjust the castor position on both sides, use 4 new mounting pre-glued bolts (M6).

  • Page 34: 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 25 mm shorter than the front seat floor height. Otherwise a forward seat angle can occur.

  • Page 35: 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 millimetres. The front and rear seat floor heights are approximate to 6.5 mm due to tire 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 36 SECTION 6—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: • Changing the castor size and/or mounting position on the fork, and/or seat angle Refer to Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Castor Assemblies paragraph.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Replacing Wheel Lock Handle

    SECTION 7—WHEEL BRAKES Ad justing 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 39: Installing/Adjusting Hub Brakes

    SECTION 7—WHEEL BRAKES 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. Always operate the two brakes simultaneously and do not take slopes exceeding 5°...
  • Page 40 SECTION 8—OPTIONS Installing/Adjusting Hub Brake 7. Repeat STEPS 1 to 6 for the other rear wheel. Installing/adjusting Hub Brake NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.5. 1. Install the hub brake lever with the cable on the backrest canes. 2.

  • Page 41: Section 8-Options

    SECTION 7—WHEEL BRAKES S E C T I O N 8 — O P T I O N 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. When adjusting the depth of the Swing Away Tray, make sure not to squeeze the stomach of the user.

  • Page 42: Installing/Adjusting Headrest

    SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS Installing/Adjusting Headrest 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. Installing Headrest NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.2. 1.

  • Page 43: Section 9-Anti-Tippers

    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 44: Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers With Tipping Aid

    SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers with Tipping Aid Installing Anti-Tippers with Tipping Aid NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.2. Mounting Set 1. Insert anti tippers with the anti tipper wheels pointing toward ground/floor into the rear frame tubing until anti- tippers vertical hole appear in the frame vertical hole.

  • Page 45: Adjusting Anti-Tippers

    SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS Adjusting Anti-Tippers NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.3. W A R N I N G When anti-tippers are used, anti-tippers MUST be adjusted to maintain a 30 to 50 mm 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 46: Section 10-Periodic Maintenance Guidelines

    SECTION 10—PERIODIC MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES S E C T I O N 1 0 — P E R I O D I C M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E L I N E S NOTE: Always clean the wheelchair before any inspection/adjustment.

  • Page 47: Weekly/Monthly/Annually

    SECTION 10— PERIODIC MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES Inspect/Adjust Weekly Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side). Quick-release axles lock properly (see page 27). Inspect for broken spokes. Adjustment/replacement. Wheel/fork assembly has proper tension when caster is spun. Caster should come to a gradual stop. Inspect tires/castors for flat spots and wear.
  • Page 48 SECTION 10—PERIODIC MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES Inspect/Adjust every twelve months (2) Wheel brake pivot point are free of wear and looseness. Clean upholstery and armrests. Sealed bearings and axle nut tension are correct. Wheel/fork assembly has proper tension when caster is spun. Caster should come to a gradual stop.
  • Page 49 Invacare France Operations SAS 1638509-A Route de St Roch 12-2016 37230 Fondettes, France...

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