Invacare Action 4 NG Series User Manual
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- Page 1 Invacare® Action 4 NG Action 4 NG Heavy Duty / Action 4 NG Comfort 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...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 3.7.5 Armrest, height adjustable, foldable and removable ....... . 24 3.8 Leg rests . - Page 4 6.8 Stability and balance when seated ....53 7 Transport ........54 7.1 Safety information.
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Page 5: 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 6: Limitation Of Liability
Invacare® Action 4 NG 1.4 Limitation of Liability 1.6 Service Life Invacare accepts no liability for damage arising from: The expected service life of this product is five years when used daily and in accordance with the safety instructions, •... -
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
– Only use combinations with other devices the removable axle of the rear wheel, folding which are allowed by Invacare. Contact your backrest or anti-tipper, that nothing becomes authorized provider for more information. -
Page 9: Labels And Symbols On The Product
Safety The functions of the safety devices are described in chapter Manufacturer’s address 3 Product Overview, page 11. Date of manufacture 2.3 Labels and symbols on the product Product description Identification label Seat width The identification label (1. or 2.) is attached to the frame of Reference number your wheelchair and gives the following information: Serial number... - Page 10 Invacare® Action 4 NG Snap hook symbols Depending on the configuration, some wheelchairs may be used as a seat in a motor vehicle, some may not. Tie-down positions where the restraint system straps must be placed in case of transporting the occupied wheelchair in a ISO 717 6-19 motor vehicle.
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Page 11: Product Overview
Product Overview The wheelchair may be used indoors and outdoors on level 3 Product Overview ground and accessible terrain. 3.1 Product Description Indications This is a medium active wheelchair with crossbar folding • Considerable to complete impairment of mobility due mechanism and swing-away leg rests. -
Page 12: Main Parts Of The Wheelchair
Invacare® Action 4 NG 3.3 Main parts of the wheelchair A Push handle B Backrest C Rear wheel with handrim D Parking brake E Front fork with castor F Leg rests, swiveling G Footrest H Frame I Seat J Armrest... -
Page 13: Parking Brakes
Product Overview 3.4 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 rear when it is stationary to prevent it from rolling away. wheel and the parking brake with the risk that you could trap your fingers. -
Page 14: Backrest
Invacare® Action 4 NG 3.5.1 Backrest cover The lever of the push handle can be folded back to facilitate transfers. To do so, pull up the lever and You can adjust the tension of the backrest cover as required. fold it backwards. -
Page 15: Backrest Cover Height
This can cause the chair to tip backwards causing injury. – Therefore, Invacare strongly recommend the use of anti-tippers (available as an option) when using your back posts with additional Folding and unfolding the backrest load (back pack or similar items). -
Page 16: Reclining Backrest
2. Simultaneously pull the levers A to provides the same – Invacare strongly recommend the use of angle on both sides. anti-tippers (available as an option) when the 3. Release the levers when you reach the desired angle. -
Page 17: Angle Adjustable Backrest (-15°/+15°)
4. Ensure both adjustments to the desired angle are equal on both sides. CAUTION! Risk of uncomfortable posture Invacare recommends that the backrest angle adjustment is An angle less than 90° between the seat and the carried out by a qualified technician. backrest is uncomfortable for certain users. -
Page 18: Backbrace
Invacare® Action 4 NG 3.5.7 Backbrace 1. Slightly loosen the two hand screws A, pull up the backbrace B and swivel it downwards along the There are two types of backbraces (Standard backbrace and backrest (on right or left hand). -
Page 19: Push Handles
Product Overview Folding backbrace for the backrest 3.5.8 Push handles An optional folding backbrace is available to increase the IMPORTANT! rigidity of the backrest on wheelchairs with large back – Always check the push handles before using heights or widths. the wheelchair, as to whether the hand grips are secure, cannot be turned and cannot be CAUTION! -
Page 20: Mudguard
Invacare® Action 4 NG CAUTION! CAUTION! If the knob is not correctly tightened, the push If the knob is not correctly tightened, the push handle could accidentally come off the backrest handle could accidentally come off the backrest tube while pushing it upwards. -
Page 21: Armrests
Product Overview Adjusting the height 3.7.1 Tubular armrest, height-adjustable, swiveling 1. Loosen the screw B with 10 mm spanner in the groove C of the armrest tube. 2. Move the armrest upwards or downwards until you reach the desired height, while keeping screw B in place (at the top edge of the holder). -
Page 22: Armrest, Stepless Height Adjustable, Removable
Invacare® Action 4 NG 3.7.2 Armrest, stepless height adjustable, removable Adjusting the height 1. Loosen the screw B with 5 mm Allen key in the groove C of the armrest tube. 2. Move the armrest upwards or downwards until you reach the desired height, while keeping screw B in place (at the top edge of the holder). -
Page 23: Armrest, Foldable And Removable
Product Overview Adjusting the armpad height 3.7.4 Armrest, foldable and removable 1. Loosen the screw B with 5 mm Allen key at top of the armrest tube. 2. Move the armrest upwards or downwards until you reach the desired height, while keeping screw B in place. -
Page 24: Armrest, Height Adjustable, Foldable And Removable
Invacare® Action 4 NG Rear fitting Front fitting 1. Position armrest support C over rear armrest bracket D. 1. Push the armrest down and until the front release 2. Push the armrest down until a clear “click” is heard button B snaps into its armrest socket hole. -
Page 25: Swing Away Leg Rests
Product Overview Swinging forwards CAUTION! Risk of pinching or crushing fingers 1. Swing the leg rest forwards until it engages. There are swing mechanisms where you could Unhinging trap your fingers. – Be careful when using, swinging, disassembling 1. Activate the release lever A. or adjusting these mechanisms. - Page 26 Invacare® Action 4 NG Unhinging • Swinging calf pad forwards (1) or backwards (2) : 1. Swing calf pad E forwards (1). 1. Activate the release lever A, swing the leg rest 2. Pull up the calf pad E and swing it backwards (2).
- Page 27 I (3–5 Nm) in the desired position. 3. Tighten the fixing screw B (3–5 Nm) in the desired position. Invacare recommends that foot plate adjustment is carried The distance between the lowest part of the out by a qualified technician.
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Page 28: Anti-Tipper
– In some configurations, the static stability of Activating the anti-tipper the wheelchair may be lower than 10°; Invacare 1. Release the spring button A and swivel the anti-tipper strongly recommends the use of anti-tipper downwards until it engages and the front release button (available as an option). -
Page 29: Seat Cushion
WARNING! done by a qualified technician. Risk of overturning – We recommend to use an Invacare or Matrx – The adjustments of the anti-tipper must be cushion with anti-slip base cover in order to carried out by a qualified technician. -
Page 30: Options
Invacare® Action 4 NG 1. Slightly loosen the two hand screws C . 4 Options 2. Slide the levers D inwards until they are in open position. 4.1 Comfort version 3. Disengage the hooks E from their supports. It is made up of a rigid shell A and a preformed foam... -
Page 31: Dual Handrim Dhr
Options 4.3 Dual handrim DHR This quick release dual handrim system (left or right hand) allows the user to drive the wheelchair with a single arm using two handrims on the same wheel with 2 possible side positions of the small handrim. The user catches both handrims to propel the wheelchair forward or backwards;... -
Page 32: One Arm Drive By Lever
Invacare® Action 4 NG 4.4 One arm drive by lever Two positions of the small handrim are possible to facilitate the propulsion: internal position or external The One arm drive by lever control system (left or right position. Make sure that 3 screws B are locked into hand) allows the user with low muscular tone to propel position. -
Page 33: Posture Belt
Options Adjust the propulsion effort 1. Press the end of the disengaging spring D . 2. Release the vertical axle E from its support. 3. Reverse the procedure to reinstall. 4.5 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. - Page 34 Invacare® Action 4 NG Adjusting the length WARNING! Risk of serious injury during transport The posture belt has the good length, when there’s In a vehicle, a user in his wheelchair must be just sufficient space for a flat hand between body secured by a safety belt (3-point belt).
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Page 35: Headrest
Options 1. Loosen the screw in the stop block B. 2. Loosen the handwheel A. 3. Adjust the headrest to the desired position. 4. Re-tighten the handwheel A down to the top of the headrest attachment. 5. Slide the stop block B. 6. -
Page 36: Lateral Positioning Pads (For Adjustable Backrest Cover Only)
Invacare® Action 4 NG 4.7 Lateral positioning pads (for adjustable 1. Remove the backrest cushion A. 2. Adjust the lateral positioning pads B in height and backrest cover only) sideways to the required position with the hook surface WARNING! of the backrest cover C. -
Page 37: Tipper Aid
Options 4.8 Tipper aid CAUTION! Risk of discomfort / minor bruises With the tipper aid, an assistant can tip the wheelchair – Make sure that the elbows of the user more easily, in order to navigate steps for example. are placed on the table when pushing the wheelchair. -
Page 38: Half Tray
Invacare® Action 4 NG 4.10 Half tray Mounting the half tray WARNING! Risk of falling / injury – The half tray must never be used as a replacement for the posture belt. WARNING! Risk of tipping / injury – Max load on the half tray: 1.5 kg 1. -
Page 39: Add A Half Tray Cushion
Options Adjusting the depth of the half tray Swing away the half tray 1. Slide the half tray A forwards or backwards to adjust to the required depth. CAUTION! Risk of discomfort – When adjusting the depth of the half tray, make sure not to squeeze the stomach of 1. -
Page 40: Oxygen Cylinder Holder
Invacare® Action 4 NG WARNING! Risk of tipping The hanging of additional load like O² cylinder onto your wheelchair can affect the rearward stability of your wheelchair. This can cause the chair to tip backwards causing injury. – We strongly recommend the use of anti-tippers (available as an option) when using your wheelchair with rear additional load (O²... - Page 41 Options IMPORTANT – Always refer to manufacturer’s instruction/warning for the usage of the O² cylinder. – The connections of the O² cylinder must be installed and set up by a qualified technician/dealer. 1608637-E...
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Page 42: Drip Stand
Invacare® Action 4 NG 1. Loosen the hook and loop strips A on the rear of the Height/Angle adjustment O² holder by simply pulling on them. 2. Insert the O² cylinder B into its holder. 3. Tighten or loosen the tapes as required then reattach them. -
Page 43: Passive Illumination
Options There are two types of pumps available: • Low pressure <6 bars • High pressure >6 bars Instruction for use printed on the packaging. 4.15 Passive illumination You can attach reflectors to the rear wheels. 4.16 Cane holder WARNING! Risk of overturning –... -
Page 44: Setup
Invacare® Action 4 NG 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 63. Your authorized 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 45: Using The Wheelchair
Using the wheelchair 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! – Ensure that you always propel your wheelchair Risk of accidents using the handrims only. -
Page 46: Braking During Use
Invacare® Action 4 NG 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. -
Page 47: Move To/From The Wheelchair
Using the wheelchair 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. transfer. -
Page 48: Driving And Steering The Wheelchair
Invacare® Action 4 NG 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 49: Negotiating Steps And Kerbs
Using the wheelchair 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 50: Going Up And Down Stairs
Invacare® Action 4 NG 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. -
Page 51: Negotiating Ramps And Slopes
Using the wheelchair 6.7 Negotiating Ramps and Slopes WARNING! Risk due to wheelchair being out of control When negotiating slopes or gradients your wheelchair could tip backwards, forwards or sideways. – Always have an assistant behind the wheelchair when approaching long slopes. –... - Page 52 Invacare® Action 4 NG 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.
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Page 53: Stability And Balance When Seated
Using the wheelchair 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. forwards, sideways or backwards out of the wheelchair. -
Page 54: Transport
Invacare® Action 4 NG 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 55: Lifting The Wheelchair
Transport 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. If your wheelchair is fitted with an angle adjustable and fold down backrest, pull up the backrest at the push-handles until the ratchet bolts engage in the lateral supports. -
Page 56: Removing And Fitting The Rear Wheels
Invacare® Action 4 NG 1. Fold the wheelchair, see chapter 7.2 Folding and 3. With the other, hold the wheel through the external unfolding the wheelchair, page 54. spoke rim around the wheel hub. 2. Always lift the wheelchair by gripping the frame at 4. -
Page 57: Transporting The Occupied Wheelchair In A Vehicle
A in a collision or sudden stop. Therefore Invacare strongly transportation kit (optional) have to be fitted on recommends transferring the wheelchair user to the vehicle the chair for such a purpose. - Page 58 Invacare® Action 4 NG Securing the wheelchair with a 4-point restraint system WARNING! – Make sure the tie-down points at the wheelchair are not damaged and that the parking brakes are fully functional. – It’s recommended to use puncture-proof tyres during transport to avoid brake problems due to reduced tyre pressure.
- Page 59 Transport Front side tie-down positions for belt straps: 1. Attach the front straps above the castor supporters as shown in the figure above (see location of the attachment labels). 2. Attach front straps to the rail system referring to best practice recommended instructions from the safety belt manufacturer.
- Page 60 Invacare® Action 4 NG Rear side tie-down positions for snap hooks: 1. Attach the snap hooks to the orange rings as shown in the two figures above (see location of the attachment labels). 2. Attach rear straps to the rail system referring to best practice recommended instructions from the safety belt manufacturer.
- Page 61 Transport Fastening the 3-point passenger restraint system 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 62 Invacare® Action 4 NG IMPORTANT! – Apply the posture belt of the 3-point passenger restraint system low across the pelvis so that the angle of the posture belt is within the preferred zone (A) of 30° to 75° to the horizontal.
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Page 63: Maintenance
Maintenance 8 Maintenance weekly monthly annually Check the folding 8.1 Safety information mechanism Check the castors WARNING! Some materials deteriorate naturally over time. Check bolts This could result in damage to wheelchair Check spokes components. – Your wheelchair should be checked by a Check parking brakes qualified technician at least once a year or if it Have wheelchair... - Page 64 Invacare® Action 4 NG Check that rear wheels are seated correctly IMPORTANT! Self-locking screws/nuts or thread-locking 1. Pull on the rear wheel to check that the removable axle adhesive are used for several connections. If is seated correctly. The wheel should not come off.
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Page 65: Cleaning And Disinfection
Maintenance Checking after a heavy collision or blow Spare parts All spare parts may be obtained from an Invacare IMPORTANT! authorized provider. The wheelchair can sustain visibly undetectable damage as a result of a heavy collision or hard blow. 8.3 Cleaning and Disinfection –... -
Page 66: Cleaning Intervals
Invacare® Action 4 NG 3. Rinse the parts with warm water. For cleaning and disinfection in clinical or long-term 4. Thoroughly dry the parts with a dry cloth. care environments, follow your in-house procedures. Car polish and soft wax can be used on painted metal 8.3.2 Cleaning Intervals... -
Page 67: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 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. Some of the actions listed must be carried out by a qualified technician. -
Page 68: Identifying And Repairing Faults
Invacare® Action 4 NG 9.2 Identifying and repairing faults Fault Possible cause Action Correct tyre pressure, → 11.2 Tyres, page 72 The wheelchair does not Incorrect tyre pressure on one rear wheel travel in a straight line One or more spokes broken Replace faulty spoke(s), →... - Page 69 Troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Action The castor is stiff or stuck Bearings are dirty or faulty Clean the bearings or replace the castor, → qualified technician The wheelchair is very Backrest cover is too tight Loosen the hook and loop strips of the backrest difficult to unfold cover a little, →...
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Page 70: After Use
Invacare® Action 4 NG • Inspection 10 After Use • Cleaning and disinfection • Adaptation to the new user 10.1 Storage For detailed information, see 8 Maintenance, page 63 and IMPORTANT! the service manual for this product. Risk of damage to the product Make sure that the user manual is handed over with the –... -
Page 71: Technical Data
Technical Data 11 Technical Data Seat width 385 – 560: 125 kg Maximum user weight Seat width 510 – 620: 11.1 Dimensions and weight 160 kg All dimension and weight specifications refer to a wide range Overall length with leg 990 –... -
Page 72: Tyres
Invacare® Action 4 NG Overall length without Range: –15° / +30° 390 – 535 mm leg rests Fixed: 90° Adjustable: 90° (–15°/+15°), G Backrest angle L Overall height 795 – 1050 mm step less Recliner: 90° (0°/+30°), 1480 – 1630 mm Pivot width in increments of 10°... -
Page 73: Materials
Technical Data 11.3 Materials Tyre Max. pressure Solid tyre: Aluminum, Steel Frame/backrest tubes 305 mm (12”); Foam PUR, Fabric Nylon Upholstery (seat and backrest) 515 mm (20”); 560 mm and Polyester (22”); 610 mm (24”) Push handles Solid tyre: 150 mm (6”); 140 mm (5” Plastic parts like brake handles, Thermoplastic (e.g. - Page 74 Invacare® Action 4 NG Relative humidity 20 % to 90 % at 30 °C, not condensing Atmospheric 800 hPa to 1060 hPa pressure Be aware that when a wheelchair has been stored under low temperatures, it must be adjusted to chapter 8 Maintenance, page 63 before use.
- Page 75 Notes...
- Page 76 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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