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- Page 1 Invacare® Action® Ampla™ en Medium active wheelchair User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, this manual MUST be read and saved 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. Trademarks are identified by ™ and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: General
For more information about the product, for example Business in the respective countries. product safety notices and product recalls, contact your Invacare distributor. See addresses at the end of this Warranty claims can only be made through the provider document. -
Page 5: Compliance
The effective service life can vary according to frequency and intensity of use. 1.6 Limitation of Liability Invacare accepts no liability for damage arising from: • Non-compliance with the user manual 1650186-A... -
Page 6: Safety
– Never drive into an object head-on. trouble-free use of the wheelchair. – Drive carefully through narrow passages. Invacare presumes a healthcare professional has made an individual assessment of the user to determine his risk WARNING! level or therapy requirements. Providers and carers have... -
Page 7: Safety Devices
– Only use original parts for the product in use. 2.3 Labels and symbols on the product – Due to regional differences, refer to your local Invacare catalog or website for available Identification label options or contact your Invacare distributor. - Page 8 Invacare® Action® Ampla™ Manufacturer’s address WARNING Symbol This wheelchair is not configured for Date of manufacture passenger transport in a motor vehicle. This symbol is attached to the frame close to the Product description identification label. Only applicable when the Seat width transportation kit is not installed.
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Page 9: Product Overview
Product Overview 3 Product Overview 3.1 Intended use This medium active wheelchair is intended to provide mobility to overweight persons with limited walking ability. The intended user is the person sitting in the wheelchair or an assistant. The user must physically and mentally be able to use the wheelchair safely (e.g. -
Page 10: Main Parts Of The Wheelchair
Invacare® Action® Ampla™ 3.2 Main parts of the wheelchair Pos. Item Description/Usage/Adjustments see... Backrest with cushion 5.9 Backrest, page 21 — Clothes-guard Seat with seat cushion 5.13 Seat cushion, page 25 Parking brakes 5.8 Parking brakes, page 21 Transfer help 5.11 Transfer help, page 23... - Page 11 Product Overview Short description Invacare Action Ampla is a medium active wheelchair, optimised for bariatric use. The wheelchair features two rear wheels, two front castors, upholstered seat and backrest, parking brakes, detachable legrests, transfer helps and a rigid frame. The equipment of your wheelchair may differ from the image as each wheelchair is manufactured individually to the specifications in the order.
- Page 12 Invacare® Action® Ampla™ Pos. Item Description/Usage/Adjustments see... Antitippers 5.12 Antitipper, page 24 Oxygen bottle holder 6.6 Oxygen bottle holder, page 31 Drip stand 6.3 Drip stand, page 28 1650186-A...
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Page 13: Setup
Setup 4 Setup 4.1 Safety information CAUTION! Risk of injury – Before using the wheelchair, check its general condition and its main functions, 8.2 Maintenance Schedule, page 40. Your provider will supply your wheelchair ready for use. Your provider will explain the main functions and ensure that the wheelchair meets your needs and requirements. -
Page 14: Usage
Invacare® Action® Ampla™ 5 Usage IMPORTANT! Risk of damage to the product – Do not use the wheelchair as a weight training 5.1 Safety information apparatus. WARNING! Theft and metal detection systems Risk of falling out of the wheelchair When using small castors the wheelchair could In seldom cases the materials used in the wheelchair may get stuck at kerbs or in floor grooves. -
Page 15: Getting In And Out Of The Wheelchair
Usage 5.3 Getting in and out of the wheelchair CAUTION! Risk of burning your hands WARNING! If you brake for a long time, a lot of frictional Risk of overturning heat is produced at the handrims. There is a high risk of overturning during the –... -
Page 16: Driving And Steering The Wheelchair
Invacare® Action® Ampla™ 5.4 Driving and steering the wheelchair You drive and steer the wheelchair using the handrims. WARNING! Risk of tipping The wheelchair can tip backwards if it is not fitted with antitippers or transportation bearings. – Make sure that antitippers or transportation bearings are installed before driving the wheelchair. -
Page 17: Negotiating Steps And Kerbs
Usage Finding the tipping point with an assistant Without an assistant WARNING! Risk of overturning When negotiating steps you could lose your balance and tip the wheelchair over. – Assess the crossing of the obstacle correctly. If you are unsure of crossing the obstacle safely, get up from the wheelchair, move it by hand over the obstacle and then continue the journey. -
Page 18: Negotiating Ramps And Slopes
Invacare® Action® Ampla™ 1. Move the wheelchair backwards until the rear wheels WARNING! touch the kerb. Risk of injury to the assistant and damage to 2. The assistant should tilt the wheelchair using both push the wheelchair handles so that the castors lift off the ground, then pull... - Page 19 Usage 1. Bend your upper body forwards and propel the 1. Lean back and carefully allow the handrims to run wheelchair with quick, powerful strokes on both through your hands. You should be able to stop the handrims. wheelchair at any time by gripping the handrims. Going down slopes CAUTION! When going down slopes, it is important to control your...
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Page 20: Stability And Balance When Seated
Invacare® Action® Ampla™ 5.7 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 21: Parking Brakes
Usage 5.8 Parking brakes 1. To engage the parking brake, push the lever A forwards as far as possible. The parking brakes are used to immobilise the wheelchair 2. To disengage the parking brake, pull the lever backwards. when it is stationary to prevent it from rolling away. 5.9 Backrest WARNING! Risk of overturning if you brake sharply... -
Page 22: Leg Rests
Invacare® Action® Ampla™ 5.10 Leg rests Folding up the backrest 1. To fold up the backrest, grip the upper edge of the backrest and fold it upwards until it engages with an audible “click”. IMPORTANT! Risk of damage to the wheelchair –... -
Page 23: Transfer Help
Usage 5.11 Transfer help Unhinging 1. Activate the release lever A. 2. Pull the leg rest B upwards. Hinging 1. Hinge the leg rest on the front of the frame and swing Removing/Installing it forwards until it engages with an audible click. 1. -
Page 24: Antitipper
Invacare® Action® Ampla™ 5.12 Antitipper WARNING! Risk of overturning On uneven or soft ground, the antitippers can sink into potholes or directly into the ground, thereby curtailing or eliminating their safety function. – Only use antitippers when travelling on even and firm ground. -
Page 25: Seat Cushion
Usage 5.13 Seat cushion A suitable cushion is needed to provide an even pressure distribution on the seat. CAUTION! Adding a cushion to the seat will raise your height above the ground and can affect your stability in all directions. If a cushion is changed it may also change the user’s stability. -
Page 26: Options
Invacare® Action® Ampla™ 6 Options WARNING! Risk of serious injury during transport In a vehicle, a user in his wheelchair must be 6.1 Posture belt secured by a safety belt (3-point belt). A posture belt only is not sufficient as a personal restraint The wheelchair can be equipped with a posture belt. - Page 27 Options Adjusting the length The posture belt has the good length, when there’s just sufficient space for a flat hand between body and belt. 1. Thread the loop F through the fixation on the chair G and then through BOTH plastic buckles H. 1.
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Page 28: Push Bar
Invacare® Action® Ampla™ 6.2 Push bar 4. Secure the push bar in the backrest tube on the other side by turning the lever D of the clamping part A push bar can optionally be installed. clockwise. 5. To remove the push bar reverse steps 3 to 1. - Page 29 Options Installing 7. Let the quick release pin E engage in one of the two lower holes G on the push bar. 8. Secure the push bar by turning the lever H and D clockwise. Adjusting the height and angle The rod of the drip stand must always be placed in a vertical position, i.e.
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Page 30: Assistant Brakes
Invacare® Action® Ampla™ 6.5 Cane holder 1. Loosen the lever A. 2. Adjust the drip stand B to the desired height and correct the angle for vertical alignment (90° angle to the ground). 3. Re-tighten the lever A. IMPORTANT! Risk of damage to the drip stand –... -
Page 31: Oxygen Bottle Holder
Options 6.6 Oxygen bottle holder An oxygen bottle holder can optionally be installed on the wheelchair. A mounting instruction is included in the scope of delivery when this option is chosen. 1650186-A... -
Page 32: Transport
Invacare® Action® Ampla™ 7 Transport 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. – Always remove the rear wheels when transporting the wheelchair. -
Page 33: Removing And Installing The Rear Wheels
Transport 7.3 Removing and installing the rear wheels WARNING! Risk of overturning If the removable axle of a rear wheel is not fully engaged, the wheel can become loose during use. This can lead to overturning. – Always ensure that the removable axles are fully engaged whenever you fit a wheel. -
Page 34: Lifting The Wheelchair
7.4 Lifting the wheelchair following rules are met, injuries to passengers may occur IMPORTANT! in a collision or sudden stop. Invacare therefore strongly – Never lift the wheelchair by removable parts recommends transferring the wheelchair user to the vehicle (transfer help, footrests). - Page 35 Transport WARNING! WARNING! If, for some reason, it is impossible to transfer the – Make sure the tie-down points at the wheelchair user to a vehicle seat, the wheelchair wheelchair are not damaged and that the can be used as a seat in a vehicle if the following parking brakes s are fully functional.
- Page 36 Invacare® Action® Ampla™ Securing the wheelchair with a 4-point restraint system WARNING! – Place the wheelchair with the user 1. Attach the front straps to the eyelets A of the forward-facing in direction of vehicle travel. transportation kit on both sides (see location of the –...
- Page 37 Transport 1. Attach the snap hooks to the eyelets of the transportation kit on both sides (see location of the attachment labels). 2. Attach rear straps to the rail system referring to best IMPORTANT! practice recommended instructions from the safety belt The illustration above may differ depending on manufacturer.
- Page 38 Invacare® Action® Ampla™ WARNING! – Ensure the 3-point passenger restraint system fits as tightly across the user's body as possible without discomfort and no part is twisted. – Ensure the 3-point passenger restraint system is not held away from the user's body by parts of the wheelchair such as armrests or wheels etc.
- Page 39 Transport IMPORTANT! – Apply the lap belt of the 3-point passenger restraint system low across the pelvis so that the angle of the lap belt is within the preferred zone (A) of 30° to 75° to the horizontal. A steeper angle is preferred, but never exceeding 75°.
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Page 40: Maintenance
Invacare® Action® Ampla™ 8 Maintenance weekly monthly annually Visual check 8.1 Safety information Check the castors WARNING! Check the ball castors Some materials deteriorate naturally over time. (transportation This could result in damage to wheelchair bearing) components. Check bolts – Your wheelchair should be checked by a... - Page 41 2. Tighten any loose bolts with the suitable torque like – Loose posture belts must be adjusted by your described in the service manual. Service manuals can provider. be obtained from Invacare. – Damaged posture belts must be replaced by your provider. IMPORTANT! –...
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Page 42: Cleaning And Disinfection
Invacare® Action® Ampla™ IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! The parking brakes must be readjusted after Wrong fluids or methods can harm or damage replacing the rear wheels or changing their the product. position. – All cleaning agents and disinfectants used must be effective, compatible with one another and... -
Page 43: Cleaning Intervals
Maintenance 8.3.2 Cleaning Intervals 1. Remove any installed optional equipment (only optional equipment which does not require tools). IMPORTANT! 2. Wipe down the individual parts using a cloth or soft Regular cleaning and disinfection enhances brush, ordinary household cleaning agents (pH = 6 - smooth operation, increases the service life and 8) and warm water. -
Page 44: After Use
Invacare® Action® Ampla™ Make sure that the user manual is handed over with the 9 After Use product. 9.1 Storage If any damage or malfunction is detected, do not reuse the product. IMPORTANT! Risk of damage to the product 9.3 Disposal –... -
Page 45: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 10 Troubleshooting 10.1 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 a qualified technician immediately if you notice a fault with your wheelchair, for example, a significant change in handling. -
Page 46: Identifying And Repairing Faults
Invacare® Action® Ampla™ 10.2 Identifying and repairing faults Fault Possible cause Action The wheelchair does not Castors are not aligned correctly Correct position and alignment of the castors, → travel in a straight line qualified technician Castor wheel bearings are dirty or damaged Clean or replace the bearings, →... -
Page 47: Technical Data
Technical Data 11 Technical Data Seat width 505 Seat width 750 11.1 Dimensions and weight Maximum user 300 kg weight Overall length 1065 mm 1145 mm with leg rests B Overall width 705 mm 960 mm Total mass 27,5 kg 29,5 kg Mass of the 20 kg... -
Page 48: Materials
Invacare® Action® Ampla™ Seat width 505 Seat width 750 Seat width 505 Seat width 750 Seat surface Pivot width 1420 mm 1660 mm height at rear 340 mm 400 mm Maximum slope edge 7° angle brake G Backrest angle 92°... -
Page 49: Environmental Conditions
Technical Data Seat cover / Backrest cover PA / PE / PVC Push handles Steel / Aluminum / TPE Clothes-guard Plastic Castor forks Aluminum Leg rests Aluminum Footplate Plastic Parking brakes Steel / Plastic Solid tyres Rubber Handrim Aluminum Supporting parts / Steel / Aluminum Attachments Screws and bolts... - Page 50 Notes...
- Page 51 Notes...
- Page 52 Invacare distributors Asia: Australia: Invacare Asia Ltd. Invacare Australia Pty. Ltd. 1 Lenton Place, North Rocks NSW 2151 1 Lenton Place, North Rocks NSW 2151 Australia Australia Phone: (61) (02) 8839 5333 Phone: 1800 460 460 Fax: (61) (02) 8839 5343 Fax: 1800 814 367 asiasales@invacare.com...
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