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® ® Invacare 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.
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.
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.
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.
SECTION 1— MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES & STABILITY WARNING 5. The wheels, castors 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.
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.
SECTION 2—FRONT HANGERS Replacing Heel Strap NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.2. 1. Remove the locking nut (10 mm Spanner) that secure the footrest tube to the footrest support. 2. Remove the lower footrest assembly. 3. Remove the mounting screw, strap pin that Locking Nut (M6) secure the heel strap to the footplate.
SECTION 2—FRONT HANGERS NOTE: A 50 mm clearance between the bottom of the footplate and the ground/floor MUST be maintained at all times. 3. If the distance between the bottom of footplate and the ground/floor is not 50 mm minimum, adjust footrest tube accordingly. 4.
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 Swing Away Armrests NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.1.
SECTION 3—ARMRESTS Replacing Armrest Arm pad NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.2. 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.
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 After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Removing/Installing Standard Back Upholstery NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.2. Removi ng Ba ck Uphols te r y NOTE: To Install the Back Upholstery, reverse this procedure. 1. Remove the end caps from the back canes. 2.
SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Installing/Removing Seat Posture Belt NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.3. 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. 3.
SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Installing/Removing the 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 tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS 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.
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SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS Axle Brackets Hardware Brake Hardware Axle Bracket Fixed Axle Locknut Washers Transit Brake FIGURE 5.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels NOTE: In order to obtain the desired front seat to floor height (for details, see Seat-to Floor Height paragraph), it will be necessary to perform both of the following: •...
The locking pins MUST be protruding past the inside of rear wheel hub for a positive lock. Keep locking pins clean. Always make sure that the spacer is in place. Invacare recommends inserting quick-release axles with the head end to the inside of the wheelchair to prevent accidental release during contact leisure activities.
SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS 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.
SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS Adjusting 24” Rear Wheel Height NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.5. 1. Remove the rear wheel. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels paragraph. Install the rear wheel to the other position Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels paragraph.
SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS Adjusting Fork Rotation W A R N I N G After ANY adjustments, before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.6. 1.
SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS Removing/Installing the Caster Assemblies NOTE: If replacing a front caster note the mounting position of the existing front castor for installation of the new front caster. NOTE: If repositioning front casters or replacing the existing front caster, refer to Changing Front Seat Floor Height paragraph to determine the front caster position needed for the required front seat-to...
SECTION 10—SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT SECTION 6—SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT 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. W A R N I N G Because of the parts mechanical tolerances and all adjustments possible (+/- 1°) the seat angle possible is 3°...
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SECTION 6—SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT CHANGING SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT SEAT ANGLE 3° REAR WHEEL FRONT CASTOR SEAT HEIGHT 12” 8” 500 mm B = 450 mm 450 mm A = 500 mm FIGURE 6.1 Seat To Floor Height Transit SEAT ANGLE 3° REAR WHEEL FRONT CASTOR SEAT HEIGHT 24”...
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.
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 set of bolts (Detail that secure the wheel brake – assembly to the wheelchair frame. 2.
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°...
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SECTION 8—ANT-TIPPERS Installing/adjusting Hub Brake lever 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.
Anti-tippers MUST be attached at 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.
SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS Adjusting Anti-Tippers NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.2. W A R N I N G When anti-tippers are used, anti-tippers MUST be adjusted to maintain a 40 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.
SECTION 9— PERIODIC MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES S E C T I O N 9 — 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.
SECTION 9—PERIODIC MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES Inspect/Adjust Weekly Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side). Quick-release axles lock properly (see page 17). 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/castors for flat spots and wear.
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SECTION 9— PERIODIC MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES Inspect/Adjust every twelve months (2/2) 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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