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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 ² NG 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 ..............21 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels ..................21 Fixed Axles, Transit version ....................21 Quick-Release Axles ......................23 Adjusting Quick-Release Axles ................... 24 Replacing Handrims ......................24 Adjusting the Wheelbase Length ..................25 Adjusting Rear Wheel Height ....................27 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: Suggested Maintenance Procedures

    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 & 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.

  • 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 (5mm Allen Key) or locking bolt (5 mm Allen key and 10 mm Spanner) that secure the footrest tube to the footrest support. 2.

  • 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 Adjustable Footrests only. 1. Position the angle adjustable footplate on the footrest support tube at the desired height. 2.

  • Page 10: Adjusting The Footplate Height

    SECTION 2—FRONT HANGERS Adjusting the Footplate Height 1. Unscrew locking bolt (5 mm Allen key and 10 mm Spanner). 2. Position the footrest assembly to the desired height. NOTE: A 50 mm clearance between the bottom of the footplate and the ground/floor MUST be maintained at all times.

  • 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) NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.1.

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

    SECTION 3—ARMRESTS Removing/Installing Swing Away Armrests (n° 2) Removing/Installing Swing Away Armrest (n° 2) NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.2. Removing Swing Away Armrest Unlock existing armrest assembly by operate the push pin 2. Swing back on the existing armrest to remove from the front arm socket. 3.

  • 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 castors, seating options (e.g.

  • Page 15: Removing/Installing Standard Back Upholstery

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK 1. Fold the wheelchair. 2. Remove the mounting screw (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 16: 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 17 SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Backrest Cane Mounting Back-Cane Screws Bracket FIGURE 4.6 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 4.7. To Install the Recliner backrest reverse this procedure from STEP 1 to 3.

  • Page 18: 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 4.8. 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. Remove the two mounting screws and locknuts that secure the back-cane bracket to the wheelchair frame.

  • Page 19: Installing/Removing Seat Posture Belt

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Installing/Removing Seat Posture Belt NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.9. 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 20: Installing/Removing The Back Brace

    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 fitted and tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.

  • Page 21: Section 5-Rear Wheels/Front Casters

    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 castors, seating options (e.g. headrest, back bag, …) as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair.
  • Page 22 SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS Axle Brackets Hardware Brake Hardware Fixed Axle Axle Bracket Locknut Transit Brake Washers 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 23: 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 24: Adjusting Quick-Release Axles

    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.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Wheelbase Length

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS Adjusting the Wheelbase Length NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURES 5.5, 5.6 a & 5.6 b. 1. Remove the wheel. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels paragraph. 2. Remove the (two or four) mounting screws that secure the top and bottom of the axle plate to the wheelchair frame.
  • Page 26 SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS W A R N I N G The longitudinal position of the rear wheels axis of the wheelchair compared to the backrest position can affect its stability. – A forwards position makes the wheelchair less stable and increase the risk of tipping backwards but improves its maneuverability by a better grip position of the handrim and a short turning radius.

  • Page 27: Adjusting Rear Wheel Height

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS Adjusting Rear Wheel Height NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.7. 1. Remove the rear wheel. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels paragraph. 2. Remove the locknut and washer that secures the axle bracket to the axle plate (if needed).

  • Page 28: Adjusting Forks

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS Adjusting Fork W A R N I N G Castor 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 29: Removing/Installing/Repositioning The Castor Assemblies

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Castor Assemblies NOTE: If replacing a front castor note the mounting position of the existing front castor for installation of the new front castor. NOTE: If repositioning front castors or replacing the existing front castor with a castor of a different size, refer to Changing Front Seat Floor Height paragraph to determine the front castor position needed for the required front seat-to...
  • Page 30 SECTION 9—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS NOTE: Both castors housing must be set at the same angle. 4. Tighten in 3 steps (lower-upper-lower) progressively the 2 mounting pre-glued screws (13/14 Nm) that secure the castor housing assembly to the wheelchair frame. 5. Repeat STEPS 1 to 4 for the other castor housing assembly. 6.

  • Page 31: Adjusting Castor Height Position

    SECTION 9—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS Adjusting Castor Heigh t Position (if so eq uipped ) NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.11. 1. Remove the two mounting screws that secure the castor assembly to wheelchair frame. IMPORTANT: To adjust the castor position on both sides, use the spare parts kit (SP1657713) consisted of 4 mounting pre-glued screws (M6x37mm) and 2 attachment plates.

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 34 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 of the following: • Changing the castor size and/or mounting position on the fork, and/or seat angle Refer to Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Castor Assemblies paragraph. •...

  • Page 35: 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 36 SECTION 7—WHEEL BRAKES Action 2 NG Brake Type Frame locate d position Wheelchair Wheel Frame Brake FIGURE 7.2 Adjusting Wheel Brakes Action 2 NG- Adjusting Wheel Brake Position Adjusting Whe el Brake T ensi on NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.3. 1.
  • Page 37 SECTION 7—WHEEL BRAKES Replacing Wheel Brake Handle NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.4. Remove the mounting screw and locknut that secures the wheel brake handle to the wheel brake assembly. Handle 2. Remove the wheel brake handle Locknut and discard.

  • Page 38: 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 39: Section 8-Options

    SECTION 8—OPTIONS Installing/Adjusting Hub Brake 7. Repeat STEPS 1 to 6 for the other rear wheel. Installing/adjusting Hub Brake NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.6. 1. Install the hub brake lever with the cable on the backrest canes. 2.

  • Page 40: 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 41: Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers

    - otherwise injury or damage may occur. Anti-tippers MUST be attached always. Since 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.
  • Page 42 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 43: Adjusting Anti-Tippers

    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 44: 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 45 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 27).   Inspect for broken spokes. Adjustment/replacement.  Wheel/fork assembly has proper tension when caster is spun. Caster should come to a gradual stop. ...
  • Page 46 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.
  • Page 48 Invacare France Operations SAS 1638510-E Route de St Roch 11-2021 37230 Fondettes, France...

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