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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 & MyOn ® ® ® 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 ........................4 Tightened Torques ......................5 Suggested Maintenance Procedures ................5 Stability Warning ........................6...
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS ..............24 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels ..................24 Fixed Axles .......................... 24 Quick-Release Axles ......................25 Adjusting Quick-Release Axles .................... 26 Replacing Handrims ......................26 Adjusting the Wheelbase Length ..................27 Adjusting Rear Wheel Height ....................28 Adjusting Rear Wheel Camber ....................

  • 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: Tightened Torques

    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 authorized dealer. 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, casters 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 (M6) that secure the footrest tube to the footrest support. 2. Remove the lower footrest assembly. 3. Remove the mounting screw, strap pin that secure the heel strap to the footplate.

  • 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 and Depth Adjustable Footrests standard version (1) and new version (2) only. 1. Position the angle adjustable footplate on the footrest support tube at the desired height.

  • Page 10: Adjusting Calf Pad Height

    SECTION 2—FRONT HANGERS 2. Reposition footplate to desired height, securely tighten locking screw 3. If necessary, repeat STEPS 1 2 to adjust remaining footplate height. Adjusting Calf pad Height 1. Loosen the locking button that secure the calf pad bracket to the elevating legrest assembly.

  • 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°3)

    SECTION 3—ARMRESTS Removing/Installing Swing Away Armrests (n°3) Removing/Installing Swing Aw ay Armrest (n°3) NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.2. Removing Swing Away Armrest Unlock existing armrest assembly by operate the push bracket 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 (M5) 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 casters, seating options (e.g.

  • Page 15: Removing/Installing Standard Back Upholstery

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Removing/Installing/Adjusting Seat Upholstery NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.2. Removing/ Installing Seat Upholstery NOTE: To install the seat upholstery, reverse the following procedure 1. Fold the wheelchair. 2. Remove the mounting screws (T25 Torx key) that secures the seat upholstery to the front and back seat rails.

  • Page 16: Contour (Adjustable) Back Upholstery

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK DETAIL “A” FIGURE 4.3 Adjusting the Seat Upholstery Removing/Installing Standard Back Upholstery NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.4. Re movi ng Ba c k Upholste r y NOTE: To Install the Back Upholstery, reverse this procedure. 1.

  • Page 17: Installing/Replacing Contour (Adjustable) Back Upholstery

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Contour (adjustable) Back Upholstery Contour (adjustable) Tension Strips The adjuster strips can be adjusted at various levels of tension to accommodate individual end users. In a typical scenario, the bottom two strips can be adjusted tightly to support and/or assist the extensor muscles. Installing/Replacing Adjustable Back Upholstery NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.5 on page 18.
  • Page 18 SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Replacing 1. Lift on the existing back upholstery cover and remove the cover from the wheelchair. 2. Remove the two mounting screws that secure the existing adjustable back upholstery to the back-canes. 3. Slide each section (anchor loop/adjuster strap) of the existing adjustable back upholstery from the back-canes.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Height Adjustable Back

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Adjusting the Height Adjustable Back NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.6. 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 20: Removing/Installing Different Type Of Backrests

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK DETAIL “A” Backrest adjustable -15°/+15° Back-cane Back-cane bracket Folding & Adjustable Bracket Adjustable Allen key 5 mm DETAIL “B” Step less adjustment -15°/+15° FIGURE 4.7 Adjusting the Backrest Angle Removing/Installing different type of Backrests NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.1 on page 14. Fixed b ackre st NOTE: To Install the Fixed/Folding backrest, reverse this procedure from STEP 3 to 1.

  • Page 21: 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. 1. Remove the back canes. Refer to Removing Back-Canes paragraph. 2. Pull up on the seat upholstery. 3.

  • Page 22: 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 (M5) that secures the seat posture belt half to the back-cane bracket. 3.

  • Page 23: Installing/Removing The Folding Back Brace

    SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK Installing/Removing the Folding Back Brace 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. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.10. NOTE: To remove the folding back brace, reverse this procedure.

  • Page 24: Section 5-Rear Wheels/Front Casters

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS 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. back bag, …) as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair.

  • Page 25: 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. Installing Wheelchair frame 1.

  • Page 26: 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 27: Adjusting The Wheelbase Length

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS 6. Reinstall the rear wheel to the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels paragraph. 7. Repeat STEPS 1 6 for opposite wheel, if necessary. Adjusting the Wheelbase Length NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURES 5.5 & 5.6. 1.

  • Page 28: Adjusting Rear Wheel Height

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS Vertical axis of Vertical axis of the backrest the axle plate « C » Active « A » Standard position (+75 mm) position (+25 mm) « D » Very Active « B » Medium Active position (+100 mm) position (+50 mm) FIGURE 5.6 4 Possible Positions of Wheel Plate Adjusting Rear Wheel Height...

  • Page 29: Adjusting Rear Wheel Camber

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS Adjusting the Rear Wheel Camber NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.8. 1. Remove the wheel. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels paragraph. 2. Loosen, but DO NOT remove, the top mounting screw and remove the bottom mounting bolt that secure the bottom of the axle plate to the wheelchair frame and rule out the axe plate from the frame.

  • Page 30: Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel & Front Caster Tire/Tube

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel & Front Caster Tire/Tube C A U T I O N As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced when necessary.

  • Page 31: Adjusting Forks

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS Adjusting Forks W A R N I N G Caster 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 32: Removing/Installing/Repositioning The Caster Assemblies

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster Assemblies NOTE: If replacing a front caster note the mounting position of the existing front caster for installation of the new front caster. NOTE: If repositioning front casters or replacing the existing front caster with a caster of a different size, refer to Changing Front Seat Floor Height paragraph to determine the front caster position needed for the required front seat-to...

  • Page 33: Adjusting Caster Assembly Height

    SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS Adjusting Fork Assembly Height NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5. 8 and 5.11. 1. Remove the dust cover from the Caster head tube. 2. Unscrew the Lock nut (M12) that secure the Vertical axis assembly to the Caster head tube.

  • Page 34: Section 6-Seat-To-Floor Height

    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 front slipping can occur.

  • Page 35: 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 may varies depending 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 36 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 following: • Changing the caster size and/or mounting position on the fork, and/or seat angle Refer to Adjusting Caster Angle and/or Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster Assemblies paragraphs.

  • Page 37: Section 7-Wheel Locks

    SECTION 7—WHEEL LOCKS S E C T I O N 7 — W H E E L L O C K 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 38: Replacing Wheel Lock Handle

    SECTION 7—WHEEL LOCKS Ad j usting Whe e l Lock T ension NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.2. 1. Loosen, but DO NOT remove locking screws (M4 that secure the wheel lock support to the wheel lock bracket. 2.

  • Page 39: Installing/Adjusting Hub Brakes

    SECTION 7—WHEEL LOCKS 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 40 SECTION 7—WHEEL LOCKS 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 7.5. 1. Install the hub brake lever with the cable on the backrest canes. 2.

  • Page 41: Section 8 - O P T I O N S

    SECTION 8—OPTIONS S E C T I O N 8 — O P T I O N 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. Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quick-release button are fully released before operating the wheelchair.

  • Page 42: Section 9 - A N T I - T I P P E R S

    - 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 43 SECTION 9— ANTI-TIPPERS Adjusting Anti-Tipper Angle NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.2. 1. Loosen Mounting screws (M6) with 1-2 turns with a 10 mm opened wrench, while holding screws firmly in place with 4 mm Allen keys. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the mounting screws. 2.
  • Page 44 SECTION 10—PERIODIC MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES W A R N I N G When anti-tippers are used, anti-tippers MUST be adjusted to maintain a 50 mm minimum clearance between the top of the anti-tipper wheels and the rear wheel tire circumference. This spacing should always be checked whenever adjustments/changes are made to the wheelchair.

  • Page 45: Installing/Adjusting Tipper Aid

    SECTION 9— ANTI-TIPPERS 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. Tipper Aid adjustment is required regarding the spacing for the foot and the strength necessary for the attendant to tip over easily the wheelchair.

  • Page 46: 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 47: Weekly/Monthly/Annually

    SECTION 9— ANTI-TIPPERS Inspect/Adjust Weekly  Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side). Quick-release axles lock properly (see page 24).  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/casters for flat spots and wear.
  • Page 48 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.
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