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- Page 1 Invacare® Action Vertic 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 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 4.4 Passive illumination ......24 5 Setup ......... . . 25 5.1 Safety information. - Page 4 11.2 Materials........50 11.3 Environmental conditions......50 12 Service .
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Page 5: General
For more information about the product, for example product safety notices and product recalls, contact your Manufacturer of the product. Invacare representative. See addresses at the end of this document. 1648806-B.00... -
Page 6: Warranty Information
1.4 Limitation of Liability intended for active users who wish to position themselves vertically during the day for medical or professional reasons. Invacare accepts no liability for damage arising from: When used without an assistant, it should only be used by •... -
Page 7: Service Life
General CAUTION! – In some configurations, the overall dimensions of the wheelchair when it is ready for use exceed the authorized limits, the access to emergency escape routes is not possible. – In some configurations, the wheelchair exceed the size recommended for travelling by train in the EU. -
Page 8: Safety
Invacare® Action Vertic 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 9: Safety Information On Electromagnetic Interference
– Invacare strongly recommend the use of – It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs anti-tippers (available as an option) when using should be transferred into appropriate seating your backposts with additional load. -
Page 10: Safety Information On Changes And Modifications
Invacare® Action Vertic 2.3 Safety information on changes and within the tolerance permitted by law. For these reasons we ask you to please observe the following precautions: modifications WARNING! WARNING! Risk of malfunction due to electromagnetic Risk of serious injury or damage... - Page 11 Electrical and electronic components which have not been approved for this product by Invacare. not been approved by Invacare for use with this – In this case, the company that adds or replaces mobility device can cause fire hazards and lead the components or accessories is responsible to electromagnetic damage.
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Page 12: Safety Devices
Invacare® Action Vertic 2.4 Safety devices 2.5 Labels and symbols on the product Identification label WARNING! Risk of accidents The identification label is attached to the frame of your Safety devices that are incorrectly set or no longer wheelchair and gives the following information: working (brakes, antitipper) can cause accidents. - Page 13 Safety Read user manual Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in serious injury or death if it is not avoided. Snap hook symbols WARNING Symbol This wheelchair is not configured for passenger transport in a motor vehicle. This symbol is attached to the frame close to the identification label.
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Page 14: Components And Their Functions
Invacare® Action Vertic 3 Components and their functions Chest cushion Back 3.1 Overview Rear wheel with handrim Parking brake Frame Front wheel fork with front wheel One piece footboard Knee cushion Seat/Cushion Raising/lowering button Tubular Armrest Short description This is a medium active wheelchair with stand up mechanism and folded backrest. -
Page 15: 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 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 16: Backrest
– Ensure that the bands are set correctly. – Therefore, Invacare strongly recommend the use of anti-tippers (available as an option) IMPORTANT! when using your back posts with additional –... -
Page 17: Tubular Armrest
2. Slide tubular armrest support to the desired height and firmly tighten the 2 screws (10 Nm) A. 3. Adjust other side accordingly, if required. Invacare recommends that tubular armrest adjustment is carried out by an authorized dealer. 3.5 Leg rests... -
Page 18: Chest And Knee Cushions
– Always check that the cushions are correctly Invacare recommends that angle and depth adjustment are fitted before using the wheelchair and have carried out by an authorized dealer. them set or readjusted by an authorized dealer when required. -
Page 19: Anti-Tipper
WARNING! – In some configurations, the static stability of Risk of injury the wheelchair may be lower than 10°; Invacare – The adjustments of the chest cushion must be strongly recommends the use of anti-tipper carried out by an authorized dealer. -
Page 20: Push Handle
Invacare® Action Vertic Setting the height WARNING! Risk of overturning WARNING! On uneven or soft ground, the anti-tipper can sink Risk of overturning into potholes or directly into the ground, thereby – The adjustments of the anti-tipper must be curtailing or eliminating its safety function. -
Page 21: Tires
Pneumatic tire: 4 bar 400 kPa 58 psi authorized dealer. 610 mm (24”) – We recommend to use an Invacare or Matrx 101 psi Non marking pneumatic 7 bar 700 kPa cushion with anti-slip base cover in order to tire: 610 mm (24”) prevent sliding. -
Page 22: Accessories
Invacare® Action Vertic Closing and opening the posture belt 4 Accessories 4.1 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 23 Accessories 4.2 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 –...
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Page 24: Air Pump
Invacare® Action Vertic CAUTION! Risk of discomfort – When adjusting the depth of the table, make sure not to squeeze the stomach of the user. The table tray A reduces accessibility to the raising/lowering button. 4.3 Air pump The air pump is fitted with a universal valve connection. -
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 42. 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 Vertic 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 27: Braking During Use
Using the wheelchair 6.2 Braking during use 6.3 Move to/from the wheelchair Whilst you are moving, you brake by transferring force to WARNING! the handrim with your hands. Risk of overturning There is a high risk of overturning during the WARNING! transfer. -
Page 28: Driving And Steering The Wheelchair
Invacare® Action Vertic 6.4 Driving and steering the wheelchair IMPORTANT! The mudguards and armrests could become You drive and steer the wheelchair using the handrims. damaged. Before driving without an assistant you must find your – Never sit on the mudguards or armrests when wheelchair’s tipping point. -
Page 29: Negotiating Steps And Kerbs
Using the wheelchair 6.5 Negotiating steps and kerbs Finding the tipping point 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. – Do not go up or down steps that are higher than 25 cm. - Page 30 Invacare® Action Vertic Going down a step with an assistant Going up a step with an assistant WARNING! Risk of serious injuries Going up steps and kerbs frequently can result in earlier than expected fatigue break of the wheelchair backrest. The user might fall out of the wheelchair.
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Page 31: Going Up And Down Stairs
Using the wheelchair WARNING! Risk of tipping When going down a step without an assistant you could tip over backwards if you cannot control your wheelchair. – First learn how to go down a step with an assistant. – Learn how to balance on the rear wheels, 6.4 Driving and steering the wheelchair, page 28. -
Page 32: Negotiating Ramps And Slopes
Invacare® Action Vertic 6.7 Negotiating ramps and slopes Going up slopes To go up a slope, you must create some momentum, keep up WARNING! the momentum and control the direction at the same time. Risk due to wheelchair being out of control... -
Page 33: Stability And Balance When Seated
Using the wheelchair 6.8 Stability and balance when seated Going down slopes When going down slopes, it is important to control your Some everyday activities and actions require you to lean direction and particularly your speed. forwards, sideways or backwards out of the wheelchair. This has a major effect on the wheelchair’s stability. -
Page 34: Vertical Positioning
Invacare® Action Vertic 6.9 Vertical positioning 1. Point the front wheels forwards. (To do this, move your wheelchair forwards slightly then back again.) WARNING! 2. Apply both parking brakes. Safety procedures 3. When leaning forwards your upper body must remain –... - Page 35 It is After applying the safety procedures, you can stand up. essential that your Action Vertic is perfectly adapted to 1. Position your forearms on armrest tubes your morphology. All necessary adjustments are describe 2.
- Page 36 Invacare® Action Vertic Sitting down CAUTION! Risk of blockage in stand up or seating position. 1. Keep your forearms on armrest tubes During standing/seating process, you can break 2. Operate raising/lowering button A downwards. the raising/lowering button A, this can cause a 3.
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Page 37: Battery Charging
Using the wheelchair 6.10 Battery charging CAUTION! Risk of fire and/or injury Light bars (led) on battery box Charging time – Only use an extension lead if it is absolutely display A A A necessary as there is a risk of fire or injury if a damage one is used. - Page 38 Invacare® Action Vertic 4. The warning light on top of the charger is green, Storage and transport of the battery charging is finished. Only store battery when it is completely charged. 5. First unplug the charger from the mains and then the Battery can be stored at a temperature from –...
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Page 39: Transport
Transport 7.2 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair 7 Transport The wheelchair has a rigid frame. Nevertheless, the backrest 7.1 Safety information can be folded forwards. Folding the wheelchair WARNING! Risk of injury if the wheelchair is not properly secured In the event of an accident, braking manoeuvre, etc. -
Page 40: Lifting The Wheelchair
Invacare® Action Vertic Unfolding the wheelchair CAUTION! Risk of getting fingers caught There is a risk of getting your fingers caught between the tubular armrest and the backrest. – Never clasp the tubular armrest with your fingers. IMPORTANT! Risk of falling out –... - Page 41 Transport Removing the rear wheels 1. Release the brakes. 2. With one hand, hold the wheelchair upright. 3. With the other, hold the wheel through the external spoke rim around the wheel hub. 4. Using your thumb, press the removable axle button A. Keep it pressed and pull the wheel out of the adapter sleeve B.
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Page 42: Maintenance
Check rear wheels are has not been used for a long period. seated correctly Check posture belt Your Invacare authorized dealer can provide help in carrying out regular maintenance. To find an Check battery load level authorized dealer near you, contact the Invacare distributor for your country (end of this document). - Page 43 If the problem persists, have the Therefore refer to the Service Manual, available on the removable axles re-fitted by an authorized dealer. internet at www.invacare.eu.com. Check posture belt IMPORTANT! Safety nuts and bolts lose their effectiveness as a 1.
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Page 44: Cleaning
Spare parts IMPORTANT! The parking brakes must be reset after replacing All spare parts may be obtained from an Invacare the rear wheels or changing their position. authorized dealer. A current list of spare parts is available on the internet at www.invacare.eu.com. -
Page 45: Disinfection
Maintenance 1. Rinse surface with clean water. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and 2. Dry surface by wiping down with dry cloth. enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. To operate properly and safely, your wheelchair 8.4 Disinfection must be cared for just like any other vehicle. -
Page 46: Troubleshooting
Invacare® Action Vertic 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 47: Identifying And Repairing Faults
Troubleshooting 9.2 Identifying and repairing faults Fault Possible cause Action Correct tire pressure, → 3.9 Tires, page 21 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 48: After Use
Disinfection, page 45 in this manual. • Inspection, 8.2 Maintenance Schedule, page 42 in this manual. • The wheelchair should be adapted for the new user in accordance with the service documentation (available from the Invacare authorized dealer in your country). 1648806-B.00... -
Page 49: Technical Data
Technical Data 11 Technical Data 840 – 980 mm, one piece Overall length with leg footboard frontwards rests 915 – 1040 mm, one piece 11.1 Dimensions and weight footboard backwards All dimension an weight specifications refer to a wide range 570 –... - Page 50 Invacare® Action Vertic 11.2 Materials 320 / 380 – 480 mm, Backrest height in increments of 20 mm Aluminum, Steel Frame/backrest tubes 410 – 460 mm, Footrest to seat distance Foam PUR, Fabric Nylon Upholstery (seat and backrest) in increments of 25 mm...
- Page 51 The list of the inspection jobs to be performed can be found in the service manual which is available through Invacare. Delivery Inspection 1st Annual Inspection Stamp of authorized Invacare dealer / Date / Signature Stamp of authorized Invacare dealer / Date / Signature 2nd Annual Inspection 3rd Annual Inspection...
- Page 52 Invacare® Action Vertic 4th Annual Inspection 5th Annual Inspection Stamp of authorized Invacare dealer / Date / Signature Stamp of authorized Invacare dealer / Date / Signature 1648806-B.00...
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- Page 56 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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