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- Page 1 Invacare® Action 1 R en Low active wheelchair User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save 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.
- Page 3 Contents 4.8 Transfer kit wheels ......23 5 Setup ......... . . 25 5.1 Safety information.
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Page 4: General
Before reading this manual, make sure you have the latest This product complies with Directive 93/42/EEC version. You find the latest version as a PDF on the Invacare concerning medical devices. The launch date website. of this product is stated in the CE declaration of conformity. -
Page 5: Warranty
Warranty claims against the manufacturer may only be made spare parts by the distributor and not by the user of the product. A written authorisation of Invacare must be obtained before The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, the installing additional adaptations on an Invacare wheelchair. -
Page 6: Service Life
Invacare® Action 1 R are physically and mentally able to use the wheelchair safely (e.g. to propel themselves, steer, brake). The wheelchair should only be used on level ground and accessible terrain, as well as indoors. This low active wheelchair needs to be subscribed and fit to your specific health condition. -
Page 7: Safety
Safety 2 Safety WARNING! Risk due to wheelchair being out of control At high speed you could lose control of your 2.1 Safety information wheelchair and overturn. – Never exceed a speed of 7 km/h. This section contains important safety information for the –... -
Page 8: Safety Devices
– Invacare strongly recommend the use of in a moving vehicle of any type. anti-tippers (available as an option) when using – It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs your backposts with additional load. should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be 2.2 Safety devices... - Page 9 Safety Read user manual Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in serious injury or death if it is not avoided. Indicates maximum user weight Snap hook symbols Manufacturer’s address WARNING Symbol Product description This wheelchair is not configured for Date of manufacture passenger transport in a motor vehicle.
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Page 10: Components And Their Functions
Invacare® Action 1 R 3 Components and their functions Push handle Back 3.1 Overview Rear wheel with handrim Parking brake Front wheel fork with front wheel Leg rests, swiveling Footrest Frame Seat Armrest Short description This is a low active wheelchair with crossbar folding mechanism and swiveling leg rests. -
Page 11: Parking Brakes
Components and their functions 3.2 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 when it is stationary to prevent it from rolling away. rear wheel or the armrest front socket and the parking brake with the risk that you could trap WARNING! -
Page 12: Backrest
This can cause the chair to tip backwards causing injury. – Therefore, Invacare strongly recommend the use of anti-tippers (available as an option) Folding when using your back posts with additional load (back pack or similar items). -
Page 13: Leg Rests
Components and their functions Front fitting 3.5.1 Swiveling leg rests 1. Push the armrest down and until the front release button B snaps into its armrest socket hole. 2. Ensure button protrudes fully through socket hole. Rear removing 1. Press and hold the armrest release push pin C at the rear. -
Page 14: Swiveling, Elevating Leg Rests
1. After loosening the fixing screw C adjust to the desired depth and firmly tighten the fixing screw. Swiveling Invacare recommends that depth adjustment is carried out 1. Activate the release lever A and swivel the leg rests by an authorized dealer. -
Page 15: Anti-Tipper
2. Ensure the spring button A protrudes fully through – In some configurations, the static stability of frame hole. the wheelchair may be lower than 10°; Invacare strongly recommends the use of anti-tipper WARNING! (available as an option). Risk of tipping... -
Page 16: Tires
Invacare® Action 1 R 3.7 Tires WARNING! Risk of overturning The ideal pressure depends on the tire type: – Always advise the user if you deactivate the anti-tippers. Tire Max. pressure Solid tire, grey: Setting the height 610 mm (24”);... -
Page 17: Seat Cushion
– We recommend to use an Invacare or Matrx cushion with anti-slip base cover in order to prevent sliding. -
Page 18: Accessories
Invacare® Action 1 R 1. To apply the brake, push the brake lever A downwards 4 Accessories as far as possible. 2. To release the brake, pull or push the brake lever B 4.1 Transit version upwards. The transit version is designed to be driven only by the For detailed information on parking brake, please read attendant. -
Page 19: Posture Belt
Accessories 4.2 Posture belt Closing and opening the posture belt The wheelchair can be equipped with a posture belt. It prevents the user from sliding downward in the wheelchair or from falling out of the wheelchair. The posture belt is not a positioning device. -
Page 20: Table Tray
Invacare® Action 1 R 4.3 Table tray 1. Shorten or extend the loop D as required. 2. Thread loop D through catch A and plastic buckle E WARNING! until the loop is flat. Risk of tipping / injury If this adjustment is not sufficient, it might be required to –... -
Page 21: Standard Backbrace For The Backrest
Accessories 4.4 Standard backbrace for the backrest CAUTION! Risk of discomfort The backbrace links the two push handles, provides tension – When adjusting the depth of the table, make to the backrest upholstery and must always be in position sure not to squeeze the stomach of the user. on recliner versions. -
Page 22: Drip Stand
Invacare® Action 1 R Unfolding the backbrace 1. Fold the backbrace B upwards. 2. Align the backbrace B with the push handle and push it down on the hand screw A. 3. Firmly tighten the hand screw A and make sure that the TWO hand screws A are properly tightened. -
Page 23: Passive Illumination
Accessories 4.6 Passive illumination 4.8 Transfer kit wheels You can attach reflectors to the rear wheels. If your wheelchair is too wide for certain applications, e.g. trains/aeroplanes, narrow passageways, narrow doors, the 4.7 Cane holder transfer kit wheels can be used. WARNING! –... - Page 24 Invacare® Action 1 R Switching from Transfer kit wheels to rear wheels 1. With the help of an assistant, fit the rear wheel back onto the removable axle, → 7.4 Removing and fitting the rear wheels, page 37 and lower the wheelchair to the rear wheel.
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Page 25: 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 38. Your authorized dealer will supply your wheelchair ready for use. Your dealer will explain the main functions and ensure that the wheelchair meets your needs and requirements. -
Page 26: Using The Wheelchair
Invacare® Action 1 R 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 27: 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 28: Move To/From The Wheelchair
Invacare® Action 1 R 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 29: 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 30: Negotiating Steps And Kerbs
Invacare® Action 1 R 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 31 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.
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Page 32: Going Up And Down Stairs
Invacare® Action 1 R 6.6 Going up and down stairs 6.7 Negotiating ramps and slopes WARNING! WARNING! Risk of overturning Risk due to wheelchair being out of control When negotiating stairs you could lose your When negotiating slopes or gradients your balance and overturn your wheelchair. - Page 33 Using the wheelchair Going up slopes Going down slopes To go up a slope, you must create some momentum, keep up When going down slopes, it is important to control your the momentum and control the direction at the same time. direction and particularly your speed.
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Page 34: Stability And Balance When Seated
Invacare® Action 1 R 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 35: Transport
Transport 7.2 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair 7 Transport Folding the wheelchair 7.1 Safety information WARNING! Risk of injury if the wheelchair is not properly secured In the event of an accident, braking manoeuvre, etc. you may suffer serious injuries from flying wheelchair parts. -
Page 36: Lifting The Wheelchair
Invacare® Action 1 R Unfolding the wheelchair 4. Put the wheelchair back completely on the floor and check that the seat edges on both sides are in the guide components. 5. Fold the foot plates down. 6. Unfolding the backbrace, if present. -
Page 37: Removing And Fitting The Rear Wheels
Transport 7.4 Removing and fitting the rear wheels Fitting the rear wheels 1. Release the brakes. WARNING! 2. With one hand, hold the wheelchair upright. Risk of overturning 3. With the other, hold the wheel through the external If the removable axle of a rear wheel is not fully spoke rim around the wheel hub. -
Page 38: Maintenance
Check that rear has not been used for a long period. wheels are seated correctly Your Invacare authorized dealer can provide help Check posture belt in carrying out regular maintenance. To find an Visual check authorized dealer near you, contact the Invacare distributor for your country (end of this document). - Page 39 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 an authorized dealer. IMPORTANT!
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Page 40: Cleaning
Invacare® Action 1 R Checking after a heavy collision or blow Spare parts All spare parts may be obtained from an Invacare IMPORTANT! authorized dealer. A current list of spare parts is The wheelchair can sustain visibly undetectable available on the internet at www.invacare.eu.com. -
Page 41: Disinfection
Maintenance 8.4 Disinfection Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. The wheelchair may be disinfected by spraying or wiping To operate properly and safely, your wheelchair with tested, approved disinfectants. must be cared for just like any other vehicle. For upholstery that is severely stained or surface finish Spray a soft cleaning and disinfecting product that is badly damaged, contact an authorized dealer... -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
Invacare® Action 1 R 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. CAUTION! – Contact your authorized dealer immediately if you notice a fault with your wheelchair, e.g. -
Page 43: Identifying And Repairing Faults
Troubleshooting 9.2 Identifying and repairing faults Fault Possible cause Action Correct tire pressure, → 3.7 Tires, page 16 The wheelchair does not Incorrect tire pressure on one rear wheel travel in a straight line One or more spokes broken Replace faulty spoke(s), → authorized dealer Spokes tightened unevenly Tighten loose spokes, →... -
Page 44: After Use
• The wheelchair should be adapted for the new user in accordance with the service documentation (available from the Invacare authorized dealer in your country). 10.3 Disposal Be environmentally aware and dispose of your wheelchair properly. Disposal is subject to national and local regulations. -
Page 45: Technical Data
Technical Data 11 Technical Data Overall length with leg 1085 – 1125 mm rests 11.1 Dimensions and weight J Overall width 608 – 700 mm 1025 mm All dimension an weight specifications refer to a wide range Folded length of the wheelchair in a standard configuration. Dimension Folded width 250 mm and weight (based on ISO 7176–1/5/7) may alter according... -
Page 46: Materials
Invacare® Action 1 R 11.2 Materials 335 – 460 (330 – 455) mm, C Footrest to seat distance in increments of 25 mm Steel Frame/backrest tubes Leg to seat surface angle 106° / 0° – 80° (70°) Foam PUR, Fabric Nylon... - Page 47 Notes...
- Page 48 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...
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