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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.
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  • Page 1 ® ® ® Invacare Action ³ NG & Action 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 ..............27 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels ..................27 Fixed Axles, Transit version....................27 Quick-Release Axles ......................29 Adjusting Quick-Release Axles .................... 30 Replacing Handrims ......................30 Adjusting the Wheelbase Length ..................31 Adjusting Rear Wheel Height ....................33 Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel &...

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

    User manual and pre-sales information: For pre-sales information and user manual related to this wheelchair, please consult the www.invacare.eu.com website. NOTE: Please recommend the user to follow the rules mentioned in the User Manual about Maintenance Schedule, Cleaning and Troubleshooting sections.

  • 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 5. The wheels, casters 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. Periodically check handrims to ensure they are secured to the rear wheels. Refer to Replacing Handrims on section 5.

  • 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 screw that secure the footrest tube to the footrest support. 2. Remove the lower footrest assembly. 3. Remove the mounting screw, strap pin that secure the heel strap to the footplate.

  • 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 and Depth Adjustable Footrests standard version (1) and new version (2) only. 1. Position the angle adjustable footplate on the footrest support tube at the desired height.

  • Page 10: Adjusting Calfpad Height

    SECTION 2—FRONT HANGERS 2. Reposition footplate to desired height, securely tighten locking screw 3. If necessary, repeat STEPS 1 2 to adjust remaining footplate height. Adjusting Calf pad Height 1. Loosen the locking button that secure the calf pad bracket to the elevating legrest assembly.

  • 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 (n°1 &...

  • Page 12: Removing/Installing Swing Away Armrest (N° 2 & N°3)

    SECTION 3—ARMRESTS Removing/Installing Swing Away Armrests (n° 2 & n° 3) Removing/Installing Swing Away Armrest (n° 2 & n° 3) NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.2. Removing Swing Away Armrest Unlock existing armrest assembly by operate the push bracket 2.

  • 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: 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 casters, seating options (e.g.

  • Page 15: Removing Angle Adjustable Back Canes

    SECTION 4—SEAT/ BACK Removing Angle Adjustable Back Canes NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.1 B. 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 16: Removing/Installing Standard Back Upholstery

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK 1. Fold the wheelchair. 2. Remove the mounting screws (Torx) that secures the seat upholstery to the front and back seat rails. 3. Remove the end caps from the front of the seat rails. 4. Slide the seat upholstery out of the seat rails. FIGURE 4.2 Removing/Installing Seat Upholstery Removing/Installing Standard Back Upholstery NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.3.

  • Page 17: Contour (Adjustable) Back Upholstery

    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 4.4, next page.

  • Page 18: Installing/Replacing Contour (Adjustable) Back Upholstery

    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 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 4.5. 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 SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK DETAIL « A » Backrest adjustable -15°/+15° DETAIL « B » Step less adjustment -15°/+15° Allen Key 5 mm FIGURE 4.6 Adjusting the Angle Adjustable Backrest Removing/Installing different type of Backrests NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.7 (next page). Folding b a ckre s t NOTE: To Install the Fixed/Folding backrest, reverse this procedure from STEP 3 to 1.

  • Page 21: Installing/Replacing Fixed/Folding Backrest

    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 22: Installing/Replacing Comfort Backrests

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Removing/Installing different type of Backrests Com fort backr es t (Mecha nical an d Ga s st rut v ers ions) NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.9. To Install the Comfort backrest, reverse this procedure from STEP 1 to 3. 1.

  • Page 23: 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 4.10. 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 24: Installing/Removing Seat Posture Belt

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Installing/Removing Seat Posture Belt NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.11. 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 25: Installing/Removing The Standard Back Brace

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Installing/Removing the Standard 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 fitted and tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.

  • Page 26: Installing/Removing The Folding Back Brace

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Installing/Removing the Folding Back Brace 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. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.13. NOTE: To remove the folding back brace, reverse this procedure.

  • Page 27: Section 5-Rear Wheels/Front Casters

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS 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 28 SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS Transit Brake Brake Hardware Axle Brackets Hardware Anti-Tippers Bracket Fixed Axle Axle Brackets Locknut Washers Dust Cap FIGURE 5.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels NOTE: 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 29: 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 30: Adjusting Quick-Release Axles

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS 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 31: Adjusting The Wheelbase Length

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS Adjusting the Wheelbase Length NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURES 5.5 a; (A, B, C & D Positions), 5.5 b (Active Position) & 5.5 c (Very Active Position) 1. Remove the wheel. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels paragraph. 2.
  • Page 32 SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS Axle Plate Standard 2 Mounting Adjustment Holes Screws (M6) FIGURE 5.5 a Adjusting the Wheelbase Length A, B, C & D Positions Back Cane Axle Plate Bracket Active 4 Mounting Screws (M6) FIGURE 5.5 b Adjusting the Wheelbase Length Active Position Adjustment Holes Back Cane...

  • Page 33: Adjusting Rear Wheel Height

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS Position Fixed backrest Position Recliner backrest DETAI L “A” Factory Setting Seat Depth = 40 cm +/- 1cm Seat Depth = 45 cm +/- 1 cm FIGURE 5.6 4 Possible Positions of Wheel Plate Adjusting Rear Wheel Height NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.7.

  • Page 34: Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel & Front Castertire/Tube

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS 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 35: Adjusting Fork Rotation

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS Adjusting Fork Rotation 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 36: Removing/Installing/Repositioning The Caster Assemblies

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster Assemblies NOTE: If replacing a front caster note the mounting position of the existing front caster 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 37: Adjusting Caster Assembly Position

    SECTION 9—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS DETAIL «A» Caster Head Tube Mounting Front RH pre-glued Bolts Lower Plate Upper Plate FIGURE 5.10 Adjusting Caster Angle Adjusting Caster Assembly Position NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.11. 1. Remove the two mounting bolts that secure the caster head tube assembly to wheelchair frame.

  • Page 38: Section 6-Seat-To-Floorheight

    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 39: 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 40: Changing Seat-To-Floor Height

    SECTION 6—SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT NOTE: To obtain the desired front seat to floor height, it will be necessary to perform one or both following: • Changing the caster size and/or mounting position on the fork, and/or seat angle Refer to Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster Assemblies paragraph. •...

  • Page 41: 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 42: Adjusting Wheel Brakes

    SECTION 7—WHEEL BRAKES Ad j usting Whe e l Brake Tensi on 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.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Section 8-Options

    SECTION 8—OPTIONS 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. Secure the cable to the lever of the brake shoes support by tightening the cable bolt 3.

  • Page 45: Installing/Adjusting Dual Handrim (Dhr)

    SECTION 8—OPTIONS 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. Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quick-release button are fully released before operating the wheelchair.

  • Page 46: 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 47: Section 9-Anti-Tippers

    Anti-tippers MUST be attached 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. Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged and release buttons fully protruding out of adjustment holes.

  • Page 48: 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 49 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 50: 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 51: 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 29).  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/casters for flat spots and wear.
  • Page 52 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.
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