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Invacare® Action 1 R Manual Wheelchair User Manual This manual MUST be given to the operator of the product. BEFORE using this product, this manual MUST be read and saved for future reference.
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7 Transport 7.1 Safety Information 7.2 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair 7.3 Lifting the wheelchair 7.4 Removing and fitting the rear wheels 7.5 Transporting the Occupied Wheelchair in a Vehicle 7.5.1 Securing the Wheelchair and its occupant 7.5.2 Securing the wheelchair with a 4-point restraint system 43 8 Maintenance 8.1 Safety Information 8.2 Maintenance schedule 8.3 Cleaning and disinfection 8.3.1 General Safety Information 8.3.2 Cleaning Intervals 8.3.3 Cleaning 8.3.4 Disinfection 9 Troubleshooting 9.1 Safety Information 9.2 Identifying and repairing faults 10 After use 10.1 Storage 10.2 Reconditioning 10.3 Disposal 11 Technical data 11.1 Dimensions and weight 11.2 Tyres 11.3 Materials 11.4 Environmental conditions...
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Invacare®Action1 R Invacare website. 1 General If you find that the font size in the printed document is difficult to read, you can download the PDF version from the 1.1 Introduction website. The PDF can then be scaled on screen to a font size that is more comfortable for you. This user manual contains important information about the For more information about the product, for example handling of the product. To ensure safety when using the product safety notices and product recalls, contact your product, read the user manual carefully and follow the safety Invacare distributor. See addresses at the end of this document. instructions. In case of a serious incident with the product, you should Only use this product if you have read and understood inform the manufacturer and the competent authority in your this manual. Seek additional advice from a healthcare country. professional who is familiar with your medical condition and clarify any questions regarding the correct use and necessary 1.2 Symbols in this Document adjustment with the healthcare professional. Note that there may be sections in this document, which are Symbols and signal words are used in this document and apply not relevant to your product, since this document applies to all to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal available models (on the date of printing). If not otherwise injury or property damage. This document is printed in greyscale. For your information, the safety messages have the stated, each section in this document refers to all models of the following colour coding according to ANSI Z535.6: Danger (Red), ...
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This product features the UKCA mark, in compliance with Part II 1.2.1 Other Symbols UK MDR 2002 (as amended) Class I. (Not applicable for all manuals) We are continuously working towards ensuring that the company’s impact on the environment, locally and globally, is UK Responsible Person reduced to a minimum. Indicates if a product is not manufactured in the UK. We only use REACH compliant materials and components. Triman Indicates recycling and sorting rules (only relevant 1.4.1 Product-specific standards for France). The wheelchair has been tested in accordance with EN 12183. It 1.3 Warranty Information includes testing for flammability. For further information about local standards and regulations, contact your local Invacare We provide a manufacturer’s warranty for the product in representative. See addresses at the end of this document. accordance with our General Terms and Condition of Business in the respective countries. 1.5 Service Life Warranty claims can only be made through the provider from The expected service life of this product is five years when used whom the product was obtained. daily and in accordance with the safety instructions, maintenance intervals and correct use, stated in this manual. The effective service life can vary according to frequency and intensity of use. 1637828-E...
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Invacare®Action1 R 1.6 Limitation of Liability Invacare accepts no liability for damage arising from: Non-compliance with the user manual Incorrect use Natural wear and tear Incorrect assembly or set-up by the purchaser or a third party Technical modifications Unauthorised modifications and/or use of unsuitable spare parts 1637828-E...
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Risk of accidents and serious injury — Conversely, by moving the rear wheels axis Accidents with resulting serious injury can occur if backwards, the wheelchair is more stable and the wheelchair is improperly adjusted. — Contact your wheelchair provider in order to a tilts less easily, but its maneuverable is reduced. — Depending on the occupant’s abilities and its qualified technician does the adjustments particular safety limits, the decrease in stability needed. can be compensated for by installing an anti-tip device. The Invacare expects that the qualified technician is familiar with the product, with good technical knowledge to understand and follow the steps of the WARNING! described instructions in this manual and equipped Risk of tilting with proper tools. The rear wheel axle position and the angle of your wheelchair’s backrest are two of the key adjustments that can affect your stability. — The changes of rear/ front wheels position and/or angle fork adjustments must only be performed by a qualified technician after the assessment of your healthcare professional. 1637828-E...
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Invacare®Action1 R WARNING! WARNING! Risk of tipping Risk of injury The hanging of additional load (back pack or similar In a collision you could sustain injury to parts of your items) onto your chair back support tubes can affect body that extend beyond the wheelchair (e.g. feet the rearward stability of your wheelchair. This can or hands). — Avoid an unbraked collision. cause the chair to tip backwards causing injury. — Never drive into an object head-on. — Try to avoid putting additional load in the back — Drive carefully through narrow passages. of the wheelchair. — We strongly recommend the use of anti- tip ...
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Risk of death or serious injury Risk of injury In case of fire or smoke, wheelchair occupants are at When combining the wheelchair with another particular risk of death or serious injury, when they device, the restrictions of both devices apply for the are not able to move away from the source of fire or combination. E.g. the maximum occupant mass for smoke. Lighted matches, lighter and cigarettes can the device may be lower. — Only use combinations with other devices cause an open flame in the wheelchair surroundings which are allowed by Invacare. Contact your or on clothes. — Avoid using or storing the wheelchair near open authorized provider for more information. — Before use, read the user manual of each device flames or combustible products. — Do not smoke while using the wheelchair. and check the restrictions. 2.2 Safety Devices CAUTION! Risk of getting parts of body caught There is always a risk of getting parts of the body ...
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Invacare®Action1 R CAUTION! NOTICE! Risk of injury Risk when using an add-on to support or substitute Non-original or wrong parts may affect the function propelling the wheelchair and safety of the product. For safety reasons, it must only be operated by — Only use original parts for the product in use. persons who have the physical and mental ability to — Due to regional differences, refer to your local safely operate the wheelchair with the add-on Invacare catalogue or website for available attached to it in all possible situations (e.g. road options or contact your Invacare distributor. traffic) and, in the event of the add-on failing to See addresses at the end of this document. work or shutting down, are able to brake the wheelchair and stop safely. Any use contrary to the intended use involves a risk of injury. At high speed you could lose control of your wheelchair and overturn. — Drive carefully.
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2 Safety 2.3 Labels and symbols on the product Maximum load of the wheelchair or Maximum occupant mass without any additional load Identification label The identification label is attached to the frame of your Consult user manual wheelchair and gives the following information: Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in serious injury or death if it is not avoided. Non-locking side parts warning label Do not lift the wheelchair by non-locking side parts. Posture belt information label The posture belt has the good length, when there’s just sufficient space for a flat hand between body A Manufacturer’s name and address and belt. B Maximum load of the wheelchair C European conformity mark Reclining mechanical backrest information label D United Kingdom conformity mark Push on the back support tubes (1) before operating ...
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Invacare®Action1 R Tie-down positions where the restraint system straps must be placed in case of transporting the occupied wheelchair in a motor vehicle. This symbol is only attached to the wheelchair when it is ordered with the transportation kit option. Symbol for wheelchair not intended to be used as a seat in a motor vehicle. This wheelchair is not configured for passenger transport in a motor vehicle. This symbol is attached to the frame close to the identification label. WARNING! Risk of serious injury or death Depending on the configuration, some wheelchairs may be used as a seat in a motor vehicle, some may not. — Do not use the wheelchair for seat in a motor vehicle in. 1637828-E...
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3 Product Overview Intended users 3 Product Overview The wheelchair is intended for persons ages 12 and up (adolescents and adults). The weight of the wheelchair 3.1 Product Description occupant must not exceed the maximum user weight as stated in the Technical Data section and on the identification label. This is a medium active wheelchair with crossbar folding mechanism and swing-away leg rests. The intended user is the wheelchair occupant and/or an assistant. The user should physically and mentally be able to NOTICE! use the wheelchair safely (e.g. to propel, steer, brake). The wheelchair is manufactured and configured individually to the specifications in the order. The Indications specification must be performed by a healthcare Considerable to complete impairment of mobility due to professional/ clinician according to the occupant’s structural and/or functional damage to the lower requirements and health condition. extremities. — Consult a healthcare professional if you intend Sufficient strength and gripping function of arms and to adapt the wheelchair configuration. hands to propel the wheelchair. — Any adaptation should be performed by a Contraindications qualified technician.
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Invacare®Action1 R Leg rests, swiveling 3.3 Main parts of the wheelchair Footrest Frame Seat Armrest The equipment of your wheelchair may differ from the diagram as each wheelchair is manufactured individually to the specifications in the order. 3.4 Parking brakes The parking brakes are used to immobilize the wheelchair when it is stationary to prevent it from rolling away. WARNING! Risk of overturning if you brake sharply If you engage the parking brakes while you are moving, the direction of movement can become uncontrollable and the wheelchair may stop Push handle suddenly, which can lead to a collision or to you falling out Backrest — Never engage the parking brakes while you are Rear wheel with handrim moving.
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3 Product Overview Standard brake WARNING! Risk due to wheelchair being out of control — The parking brakes must be operated simultaneously. — Do not engage the parking brakes to slow down the wheelchair. — Do not lean on the parking brakes for support or transfer. 1. To engage the brake, push the brake lever forwards with the palm as far as possible. WARNING! 2. To disengage the brake, pull the brake lever backwards Risk of overturning — The parking brakes will not operate correctly with the low fingers. unless there is sufficient air in the tyres. Ensure The lever of the push handle can be folded back to the correct tyre pressure, 11.2 Tyres, page 59. facilitate transfers. To do so, pull up the lever and fold ...
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Invacare®Action1 R Folding and unfolding the backrest WARNING! 1. Operate lever A by pulling it and fold the top of the Risk of injury to the assistant and damage to the backrest. wheelchair 2. To return to the initial position, bring the top in the Tilting the chair with a heavy occupant can hurt the vertical position; it locks automatically. assistant's back and damage the chair. — Make sure to be able to safely control the 3.5.3 Standard backrest cover wheelchair with a heavy occupant before performing a tilting maneuver. A standard backrest cover is available for all backrest types. These covers are not adjustable. 3.5.1 Fixed backrest WARNING! Fixed backrest does not require adjustment.
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3 Product Overview Folding 3.6 Armrests 1. Apply the parking brake on both sides. 2. Grip the armrest by the armpad or by the front curve and fold it back. WARNING! Risk of injury Front Removing The side rests are not locked and can be easily 1. Press and hold the armrest release push pin A at the pulled out upwards. front. — Do not lift or transfer the wheelchair using the 2. Remove armrest from armrest socket by pulling straight up side rests. and fold it back. — Do not use the side rests for transportation when carrying the wheelchair up- or Adjusting the height downstairs. 1. Push the armrest down and until the front release button B snaps into its armrest socket hole. 2. Ensure button protrudes fully through socket hole. CAUTION! Risk of Pinching Rear removing...
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Invacare®Action1 R 3.7 Leg rests 3.7.1 Swing away leg rests WARNING! Risk of injury — Never lift the wheelchair by the footrest supports or leg rests. CAUTION! Risk of pinching — Keep your fingers away from movable parts during removing, fitting or adjusting the armrest. Swing outwards NOTICE! 1. Activate the release lever A and swing the leg rests to the Risk of damage to the leg rest mechanism outside. — Do not place anything heavy, or let children sit on the leg rest. Swing forwards 1. Swing the leg rest forwards until it engages. Unhinging 1. ...
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1. Loosening the knob D and pull it up with one hand while supporting the leg rest with your other hand. 2. Adjust into one of nine preset positions, downwards the knob D into the desired position and firmly tighten the knob. Calf pad adjustment The calf pad E swings away during transfers and has three depth adjustment options. Depth adjustment 1. After loosening the fixing screw C adjust to the desired depth and firmly tighten the fixing screw. Invacare recommends that depth adjustment is carried out by a qualified technician. Swing outwards 1. Activate the release lever A and swing the leg rests to the Foot plate adjustment outside. There are two different foot plates available. Swing forwards Height adjustable foot plates 1. Swing the leg rest forwards until it engages. 1. Loosening the fixing bolt B with 10 mm spanner.
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Invacare®Action1 R Invacare recommends that foot plate adjustment is carried out WARNING! by a qualified technician. Risk of overturning On uneven or soft ground, the anti-tipper can sink To ensure a good position of the feet, two types of into potholes or directly into the ground, thereby straps can be provided; the heel strap (serial) and the curtailing or eliminating its safety function. calf strap (optional) attached to the leg rest support. — Only use the anti-tipper when travelling on Both adjustable by hook and loop fasteners or sliding even and firm ground. buckle. 3.8 Anti-tip device NOTICE! Risk of damage An anti-tipper prevents the wheelchair from tipping backwards. — Never step on the anti-tipper or use it as a tipping aid. WARNING! Risk of overturning Anti-tip devices that are incorrectly set or no longer working can lead to overturning. — Always check that the anti-tipper is working before using the wheelchair and have it set or readjusted by a qualified technician when ...
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Risk of instability upwards until it engages. Adding a cushion to the seat will raise your height 2. Ensure the spring button A snaps into the frame hole. above the ground and can affect your stability in all directions. If a cushion is changed it may also change WARNING! the user’s stability. Risk of overturning — If the thickness of the cushion is changed, a — Always advise the user if you deactivate the complete set up of the wheelchair need to be anti-tippers. done by a qualified technician. — We recommend using an Invacare or Matrx Setting the height cushion with anti-slip base cover in order to WARNING! prevent sliding. Risk of overturning — The adjustments of the anti-tipper must be Use a seat cushion with anti-slip underlay or hook carried out by a qualified technician. fastening tapes to avoid slipping of the seat cushion. A loop fastening tape is pre-attached to the seat cover. This adjustment is required with reference to the position and diameter of the rear wheel as well as the user conditions and his particular safety limits.
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Invacare®Action1 R 1. To engage the brake, push the brake lever A downwards 4 Options as far as possible. 2. To disengage the brake, pull or push the brake lever B 4.1 Transit version upwards. The transit version is designed to be driven only by the For detailed information on parking brake, please read section attendant. To facilitate sideways transfers and save space, the 3.4 Parking brakes, page 14. wheelchair is equipped with rear wheels of 305 mm (12"). Tipper aid The distance between the brake shoe and the solid With the tipper aid C , an assistant can tip the tyre can be adjusted. The adjustment must be carried wheelchair more easily, in order to navigate steps for out by a qualified technician. example. The parking brakes are only accessible to the attendant; WARNING! operate the handles A to lock or B to unlock the wheelchair in Risk of overturning parking position. Ensure that the tipper aid does not project beyond the external diameter of the rear wheel. 1. Hold the wheelchair by the push handles.
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4 Options Closing and opening the posture belt WARNING! Risk of serious injury / strangulation A loose belt can cause the user to slip down and create a risk of strangulation. — The posture belt should be mounted by a qualified technician and fitted by a healthcare professional. — Always make sure that the posture belt is tightly fitted across the lower pelvis. — Each time the posture belt is used, check if it fits properly. Changing the seat and / or A suitable cushion is recommended to provide an even pressure backrest angle, the cushion and even your distribution on the seat. clothes influence the fit of the belt. 1. To close, push the catch A into the buckle clasp B. 2. To open, push the PRESS button C and pull the catch A out of the buckle clasp B. Adjusting the length The posture belt has the good length, when there’s just sufficient space for a flat hand ...
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Invacare®Action1 R 1. Shorten or extend the loop D as required. 4.3 Tipper aid 2. Thread loop D through catch A and plastic buckle E until the loop is flat. With the tipper aid, an assistant can tip the wheelchair more 3. Ensure loop D is perfectly fitted in plastic buckle E. easily, in order to navigate steps for example. 4. Secure adjustment with the strap extremity fitted in the buckle E. WARNING! Risk of overturning WARNING! — Ensure that the tipper aid does not project Risk of sliding and strangulation / Risk of falling beyond the external diameter of the rear wheel. — Do the adjustments on both sides equally, so that the buckle clasp remains in a central position. — Ensure that both strap extremities are threaded ...
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4 Options Slide the table tray forwards or backwards to adjust to the 4.4 Table tray required depth. CAUTION! WARNING! Risk of discomfort Risk of tipping / injury — When adjusting the depth of the table, make — Max load on the table: 8 kg sure not to squeeze the stomach of the user. CAUTION! 4.5 Standard backbrace for the backrest Risk of discomfort / minor bruises Make sure that the elbows of the user are placed on The backbrace links the two push handles, provides tension to the table when pushing the wheelchair. If the the backrest upholstery and must always be in position on elbows protrude from the table while pushing the recliner versions.
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Invacare®Action1 R Folding the backbrace It is important to ensure that the backbrace is correctly fitted and engaged at all times when the chair is in use. It should not be left hanging loose (see label C on the backbrace). 4.6 Drip stand WARNING! 1. Slightly loosen the two hand screws A, pull up the Risk of tipping / injury — Max load on the drip stand: 4 kg (2 x 2 kg) backbrace B and swivel it downwards along the backrest (on right or left hand). 2. Fold the backbrace B until it is in vertical position. The rod of the drip stand must always be placed in a vertical position, i.e in a 90 degree angle to the ground, no matter the position of the wheelchair. CAUTION! Risk of discomfort — When adjusting the depth of the table, make sure not to squeeze the stomach of the user. Unfolding the backbrace 1. Fold the backbrace B upwards.
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4 Options Height / Angle adjustment 4.8 Cane holder 1. Loosen the lever A WARNING! 2. Adjust the drip stand to the desired height or/and angle. Risk of overturning 3. Firmly tighten the lever A. — Ensure that the cane holder does not project beyond the external diameter of the rear wheel. 4.7 Passive Illumination 1. Place the cane in the holder B. You can attach reflectors to the rear wheels. 2. Fix the top of the cane to the backrest A. 4.9 Transfer kit wheels If your wheelchair is too wide for certain applications, e.g. trains / aeroplanes, narrow passageways, narrow doors, the transit wheels can be used. 1637828-E...
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Invacare®Action1 R WARNING! Risk of severe accidents When using transit wheels, the parking brakes no longer have any effect and you cannot control your wheelchair via the handrims. The transfer kit wheels are attached directly to the rear frame as an option. WARNING! Risk of tipping sidewards — Make sure that anti-tippers, if present with transfer kit wheels, are installed on both sides of the wheelchair. Switching to Transfer kit wheels 1. Activate the anti-tippers, if present with transfer kit wheels, on both sides, →3.8 Anti-tip device, page 20. 2. With the help of an assistant, remove the rear wheel, → 7.4 Removing and fitting the rear wheels, page 41 and ...
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5 Setup 5 Setup 5.1 Safety Information CAUTION! Risk of injury — Before using the wheelchair, check its general condition and its main functions in Chapter 8.2 Maintenance schedule, page 48 Your 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. Adjustments of the axle position and the castor supporters must be carried out by a qualified technician. If you receive your wheelchair folded, read section 7.2 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair, page 39. 5.2 Delivery Check Any transport damage must be reported immediately to the transport company. Remember to keep the packaging until the transport company has checked the goods and a settlement has been reached. 1637828-E...
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Invacare®Action1 R Theft and metal detection systems 6 Using the wheelchair In seldom cases the materials used in the wheelchair may activate theft and metal detection systems. 6.1 Safety Information 6.2 Braking during use WARNING! Whilst you are moving, you brake by transferring force to the Risk of accidents handrim with your hands. Uneven tyre pressure can have a huge effect on handling. WARNING! — Check the tyre pressure before each journey. Risk of accidents If you engage the parking brakes while you are WARNING! moving, the direction of movement can become Risk of falling out of the wheelchair uncontrollable and the wheelchair may stop ...
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6 Using the wheelchair WARNING! Risk of falling of the wheelchair If the wheelchair is rapidly decelerated by an assistant pulling at the push handles, the user may fall out of the wheelchair. — Always apply the posture belt if present — Make sure your assistant is qualified in transferring occupied wheelchairs. — Operate the two brakes simultaneously and do not take slopes exceeding 7° to ensure perfect 1. To brake, pull the brake lever A on the push handle. control of the wheelchair steering. 2. To park, pull the brake lever firmly and move the safety — Always use the parking brakes to secure the lever B upwards. wheelchair during short or long stops. 3. To release, pull the brake lever until the safety lever disengages. CAUTION! Risk of burning your hands If you brake for a long time, a lot of frictional heat is ...
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Invacare®Action1 R CAUTION! 6.3 Getting in and out of the wheelchair If you disengage or damage the brakes the wheelchair could roll away out of control. WARNING! — Do not support yourself on the brakes when Risk of burning your hands getting in and out. There is a high risk of overturning during the transfer. NOTICE! — Only get in and out without assistance if you are The mudguards and armrests could become physically able to do so. damaged. — When transferring, position yourself as far back — Never sit on the mudguards or armrests when as possible in the seat. This will prevent getting in and out. damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward. — Make sure that both castors are facing straight ...
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6 Using the wheelchair 6. Hold the wheelchair and, if necessary, also hold a fixed Finding the Tipping Point object in the vicinity. 7. Move slowly to chair. 6.4 Driving and Steering the Wheelchair You drive and steer the wheelchair using the handrims. Before driving without an assistant you must find your wheelchair’s tipping point. WARNING! 1. Release the brake. Risk of tipping 2. Roll backwards a short distance, grasp both handrims The wheelchair can tip backwards. firmly and push forwards with a slight kick. — When finding the tipping point, an assistant 3. The shift in weight and steering in opposite directions with must stand immediately behind the wheelchair the handrims will enable you to identify the tipping point. to catch it if it tips over. — To prevent tipping, install an anti-tipper device. 6.5 Negociating steps and kerbs WARNING! WARNING!
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Invacare®Action1 R 2. The assistant should hold both push handles, place one CAUTION! foot on the tipper aid (if installed) and tilt the wheelchair An activated anti-tip device prevents the wheelchair backwards so that the front wheels lift off the ground. from tipping backwards. 3. The assistant should then hold the wheelchair in this — Deactivate the anti-tip device before going up position, push it carefully down the step and then tilt it or down steps or kerbs. forwards until the front wheels are back on the ground. Going up a step with an assistant WARNING! Risk of injury to the assistant and damage to the WARNING! wheelchair Risk of serious injuries Tilting the chair with a heavy user can hurt the ...
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6 Using the wheelchair Going down a step without an assistant 6.6 Going up and down stairs WARNING! Risk of overturning When negotiating stairs you could lose your balance and overturn your wheelchair. — Always use two assistants when negotiating stairs with more than one step. WARNING! Risk of tipping When going down a step without an assistant you could tip over if you cannot control your wheelchair. — First learn how to go down a step with an assistant. — Learn how finding the tipping point to balance on the rear wheels,Chapter 6.4 Driving and Steering the Wheelchair , page 33 1. ...
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Invacare®Action1 R 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 1. Bend your upper body forwards and propel the wheelchair when approaching long slopes. with quick, powerful strokes on both handrims. — Avoid lateral slopes. — Avoid slopes of more than 7°. Going down slopes — Avoid jerking when changing direction on a slope. When going down slopes, it is important to control your direction and particularly your speed. CAUTION! Your wheelchair could run away even on slightly sloping ground if you do not control it using the ...
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6 Using the wheelchair CAUTION! Risk of burning your hands If you brake for a long time, a lot of frictional heat is produced at the handrims (especially anti slip handrims). — Wear suitable gloves. 6.8 Stability and balance when seated 1. Point the front wheels forwards. (To do this, move your Some everyday activities and actions require you to lean wheelchair forwards slightly then back again.) forwards, sideways or backwards out of the wheelchair. This 2. Apply both parking brakes. has a major effect on the wheelchair’s stability. To keep your 3. When leaning forwards your upper body must remain over balance at all times, proceed as follows: the front wheels. Leaning forwards Reaching backwards WARNING! WARNING! Risk of falling Risk of falling If you lean forwards out of the wheelchair you could ...
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Invacare®Action1 R 1. Point the front wheels forwards. (To do this, move your wheelchair forwards slightly then back again.) 2. Do not apply the parking brakes. 3. When reaching backwards do not reach so far that you have to change your sitting position. 1637828-E...
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7 Transport 7 Transport 7.2 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair 7.1 Safety Information Folding the wheelchair WARNING! Risk of injury if the wheelchair is not properly secured In the event of an accident, braking maneuver, etc. you may suffer serious injuries from flying wheelchair parts. — Always remove the rear wheels when transporting the wheelchair. — Firmly secure all wheelchair components in the means of transport to prevent them from coming loose during the journey. — When transporting the unoccupied wheelchair in a car or an airplane make sure that it is folded and secured.
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Invacare®Action1 R 4. Put the wheelchair back completely on the floor and check Unfolding the wheelchair that the seat edges on both sides are in the guide components. 5. Fold the foot plates down. 6. Unfolding the backbrace, if present. 7.3 Lifting the wheelchair NOTICE! Risk of overturning — Never lift the wheelchair by removable parts (armrests, footrests). — Ensure the backrest posts are securely in place. NOTICE! — When unfolding the wheelchair, do not pull the backrest brace without previously releasing the backrest using the cord. — Check that the backrest is completely engaged on the frame, before you use the wheelchair again. 1. Position the wheelchair next to you. 2. Tilt the wheelchair, if possible, gently towards you. 3. With your hand flat, press the seat edge closest to you,so ...
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7 Transport 1. Fold the wheelchair, see chapter 7.2 Folding and unfolding Removing the rear wheels 1. Release the brakes. the wheelchair, page 39. 2. Always lift the wheelchair by gripping the frame at points 2. With one hand, hold the wheelchair upright. 3. With the other, hold the wheel through the external spoke rim around the wheel hub. 7.4 Removing and fitting the rear wheels 4. Using your thumb, press the removable axle button A. Keep it pressed and pull the wheel out of the adapter WARNING! sleeve B. Risk of overturning Fitting the rear wheels If the removable axle of a rear wheel is not fully ...
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Invacare®Action1 R WARNING! 7.5 Transporting the Occupied Wheelchair If, for some reason, it is impossible to transfer the in a Vehicle wheelchair user to a vehicle seat, the wheelchair can be used as a seat in a vehicle if the following Even when the wheelchair is properly secured and the following procedures and regulations are followed. rules are met, injuries to passengers may occur in a collision or — The configuration of the wheelchair is sudden stop. Therefore Invacare strongly recommends compatible with use as a seat in a motor vehicle transferring the wheelchair user to the vehicle seat with the 3- (tie-down positions marked with labels). point passenger restraint system on. Do not make alterations or — The wheelchair must be secured in the vehicle substitutions to points of the wheelchair (structure, frame or with a 4-point wheelchair restraint system. — The user must wear a 3-point passenger parts) without the written consent of Invacare Corporation. The restraint system secured to the vehicle. wheelchair has been successfully tested according to the requirements of ISO 7176–19 (Frontal impact). WARNING! WARNING! Safety restraint devices must only be used when the Risk of serious injury or death wheelchair user's weight is 22 kg or more (ISO-7176-...
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Posture belt, page 22. during transport to avoid brake problems due to reduced tyre pressure. 7.5.2 Securing the wheelchair with a 4-point restraint system WARNING! Injury or damage may occur from wheelchair WARNING! components or options loosened during a collision — Make sure there is sufficient free space around or sudden stop. the wheelchair and user to avoid the user — Ensure all removable or detachable making contact with other vehicle occupants, components and options are removed from the unpadded parts of the vehicle, wheelchair wheelchair and securely stored in the vehicle. options or anchor points of the restraint — It is essential to have your wheelchair checked system. by a qualified technician after an accident, collision etc. Therefore Invacare strongly recommends transferring the wheelchair user to the vehicle with the posture belt on. 1637828-E...
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Invacare®Action1 R Front side tie-down positions for belt straps: WARNING! — Place the wheelchair with the user forward- facing in direction of vehicle travel. — Engage the wheelchair parking brakes. — Activate anti-tip device (if installed). The wheelchair tie-down positions where the 4-point restraint system straps must be placed are marked with snap hook symbols (see following figures and section 2.3 Labels and 1. Attach the front straps above the castor supporters as symbols on the product, page 11 ). shown in the figure above (see location of the attachment labels). 1. Using the front and rear straps of the 4-point restraint 2. Attach front straps to the rail system referring to best system, secure the wheelchair to the vehicle mounted practice recommended instructions from the 4-point rails. Refer to the user manual supplied with 4-point restraint system manufacturer.
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7 Transport Rear side tie-down positions for snap hooks: NOTICE! — Check the plungers are fully engaged on both sides and located in the same position of the cut-out section of the rail. — Make sure that the angle between the rails and the straps lies between 40° and 45°. Fastening the 3-point passenger restraint system 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 4-point restraint system manufacturer. 3. Tighten the straps. NOTICE! — Make sure that the snap hooks are covered with slip resistant material to avoid laterally slipping on the axle. 1637828-E...
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Invacare®Action1 R WARNING! NOTICE! — Ensure the 3-point passenger restraint system — Ensure that the belt webbing is not twisted fits as tightly across the user's body as possible when in use. 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. — Ensure the 3-point passenger restraint system has a clear path from the user to the anchor point without interference by any part of the vehicle, wheelchair, seating or option. — Ensure the pelvic belt fits snugly over the occupant’s pelvis and is not allowed to ride up into the abdominal area. — Ensure the user is able to reach the release mechanism unaided. NOTICE! — Apply the pelvic belt of the 3-point passenger restraint system low across the pelvis so that the angle of the pelvic belt is within the preferred zone A of 30° to 75° to the horizontal. A steeper angle is preferred, but never exceeding 75°. 1. The 3-point belt restraint should fit as tightly across the user's body as possible without discomfort. 1637828-E...
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7 Transport The image shows an incorrect placement of three- point belt restraint. 2. The belt restraint must not be held away from the user's body by parts of the wheelchair such as armrests or wheels etc. 3. If the vehicle is equipped with a head restraint and the wheelchair with the head/neck support, then assess with a clinician which one should be used. The Invacare head and neck supports are not restraint devices. Nevertheless, they have been crash tested to verify their attachment points. 1637828-E...
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Invacare®Action1 R 8 Maintenance Visual Check Check the folding mechanism 8.1 Safety Information Check the castors and its fixation 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 (mechanism and cable) has not been used for a long period.
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Check posture belt 1. Check that the posture belt is adjusted correctly. NOTICE! — Loose posture belts must be adjusted by an authorized provider. — Damaged posture belts must be replaced by a 3. Remove any dirt or hair from the castor bearings. qualified technician. 4. Faulty or worn out castors fixation must be replaced by a qualified technician. General visual check 1. Examine your wheelchair for loose parts, cracks or other Check the bolts Bolts can work loose through constant use. defects. 2. If you find anything, stop using your wheelchair 1. Check that the bolts are tight (on the footrest, seat cover, sides, backrest, frame, seat module). immediately and contact an authorized provider. 2. Tighten any loose bolts with the suitable torque. Therefore refer to the service manual, available on the internet at www.invacare.eu. 1637828-E...
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Invacare®Action1 R Checking after a heavy collision or blow NOTICE! Self-locking screws/nuts or thread-locking adhesive NOTICE! are used for several connections. If these are The wheelchair can sustain visibly undetectable loosened, they must be replaced by new self-locking damage as a result of a heavy collision or hard blow. screws/nuts or they must be secured using new — It is essential to have your wheelchair checked thread-locking adhesive. by a qualified technician after a heavy collision — Self-locking screws/nuts must be replaced by a or hard blow. qualified technician Repairing or changing an inner tube Check the spoke tension 1. Remove the rear wheel and release any air from the inner 1. The spokes should not be loose or distorted. tube.
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8 Maintenance Spare parts NOTICE! All spare parts may be obtained from an Invacare Wrong fluids or methods can harm or damage the authorized provider. product. All cleaning agents and disinfectants used must be 8.3 Cleaning and disinfection effective, compatible with one another and must protect the materials they are used to clean. 8.3.1 General Safety Information — Never use corrosive fluids (alkalines, acid etc.) or abrasive cleaning agents. We recommend an CAUTION! ordinary household cleaning agent such as Risk of Contamination dishwashing liquid, if not specified otherwise in Take precautions for yourself and use appropriate the cleaning instructions. protective equipment. — Never use a solvent (cellulose thinner, acetone etc.) that changes the structure of the plastic or dissolves the attached labels. — Always make sure that the product is completely dried before taking it into use again. For cleaning and disinfection in clinical or long-term ...
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Invacare®Action1 R NOTICE! 8.3.2 Cleaning Intervals Dirt, sand and seawater can damage the bearings and steel parts can rust if the surface is damaged. NOTICE! — Only expose the wheelchair to sand and sea Regular cleaning and disinfection enhance smooth water for short periods and clean it after every operation, increases the service life and prevents trip to the beach. contamination. — If the wheelchair is dirty, wipe off the dirt as — Clean and disinfect the product: soon as possible with a damp cloth and dry it — Regularly while in use, carefully. — Before and after any service procedure, — When it has been in contact with any body 1. Remove any options fitted (only options which do not fluids, require tools). — Before using it for a new user. 2. Wipe down the individual parts using a cloth or soft brush, ordinary household cleaning agents (pH = 6 - 8) and warm 8.3.3 Cleaning water.
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8 Maintenance 8.3.4 Disinfection The wheelchair may be disinfected by spraying or wiping with tested, approved disinfectants. Spray a soft cleaning and disinfecting product (bactericidal and fungicide meeting the EN1040/ EN1276 / EN1650 standards) and follow the instructions given by the manufacturer. 1. Wipe down all generally accessible surfaces with a soft cloth and ordinary household disinfectant. 2. Allow the product to air-dry. 1637828-E...
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Invacare®Action1 R 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. These are indicated. We recommend that all adjustments are carried out by a qualified technician. CAUTION! – If you notice a fault with your wheelchair, e.g. a significant change in handling, stop using your wheelchair immediately and contact your provider. 9.2 Identifying and repairing faults Fault Possible cause Action Incorrect tyre pressure on one rear Correct tyre pressure, →11.2 Tyres, page 59 wheel One or more spokes broken Replace faulty spoke(s), → qualified technician The wheelchair does not travel in a straight line Spokes tightened unevenly Tighten loose spokes, → qualified technician Castor bearings are dirty or Clean the bearings or replace the castor, → qualified damaged technician Incorrect tyre pressure in one or Correct tyre pressure, →11.2 Tyres, page 59 The brakes are gripping poorly or ...
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9 Troubleshooting Tyre pressure in rear tyres is too Correct tyre pressure, → Chapter 11.2 Tyres, page 59 Rolling resistance is very high Ensure the rear wheels are parallel, → qualified Rear wheels not parallel technician Too little tension in castor bearing Tighten the nut on the bearing block axle slightly, → The castors wobble when moving block qualified technician fast Castor has worn smooth Change castor, → qualified technician The castor is stiff or stuck Bearings are dirty or faulty Clean or replace the bearings, → qualified technician 1637828-E...
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Invacare®Action1 R If any damage or malfunction is detected, do not reuse the 10 After use product. 10.1 Storage 10.3 Disposal Be environmentally responsible and recycle this product NOTICE! through your recycling facility at its end of life. Risk of damage to the product Disassemble the product and its components, so the different Do not store the product near heat sources. materials can be separated and recycled individually. Never store other items on top of the wheelchair. The disposal and recycling of used products and packaging must Store the wheelchair indoors in a dry environment. comply with the laws and regulations for waste handling in Refer to temperature limitation in section 11.4 each country. Contact your local waste management company Environmental conditions, page 60 for information. After long-term storage (more than four months) the wheelchair must be inspected in accordance to section8.2 Maintenance schedule, page 48.
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11 Technical data 11 Technical data 11.1 Dimensions and weight All dimension and weight specifications refer to a wide range of the wheelchair in a standard configuration. Dimension and weight (based on ISO 7176–1/5/7) may alter according to different configurations. In some configurations, the wheelchair exceeds the recommended dimensions for a wheelchair. NOTICE! — In some configurations, the overall dimensions of the wheelchair when it is ready for use exceeds the authorised limits and the access to Maximum load of the 125 kg emergency escape routes is not possible. wheelchair (*) — In some configurations, the wheelchair exceeds Overall length with leg the size recommended for travelling by train in 1085 – 1125 mm rests the EU. B Overall width 608 – 700 mm Folded length 1025 mm Folded width 250 mm Folded height 735 – 950 mm Total mass from 17,5 kg Mass of the heaviest ...
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Invacare®Action1 R Static stability downhill Armrest to seat height 251 – 265 (240) mm 0° – 18° Static stability uphill Front location of 0° – 9° 290 – 305 mm Static stability armrest structure 0° – 19° sideways Hand rim diameter 535 mm Seat plane angle 3° – 7° (3°) Horizontal location of 10 – 47 mm C Effective seat depth 450 – 470 (425) mm axle 355 – 480 (380 – 505) mm, in Minimum turning D Effective seat width 915 mm increments of 25 mm radius Seat surface height at 438 – 488 (495) mm, in ...
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11 Technical data (*) The maximum load of the wheelchair is the total of the The size of the tyre is mentioned on the sidewall of the maximum occupant mass and the maximum mass of any other tyre. The change of appropriate tyres must be carried items intended to be carried by the wheelchair. out by a qualified technician. The maximum occupant mass is the maximum load of the CAUTION! wheelchair without additional load. — The tyre pressure has to be equal in both E.g.: for a wheelchair with a back pack of 10kg: wheels to avoid a less driving comfort, to keep Maximum Occupant Mass = Maximum Load of the wheelchair = the brakes efficiency and an easy propelling of 10kg the wheelchair. 11.2 Tyres 11.3 Materials The ideal pressure depends on the tyre type: Frame/backrest tubes Aluminum, Steel Tyre Diameter Max. p ressure Foam PUR, Fabric Nylon Upholstery (seat and backrest) Pneumatic and Polyester 610 mm (24”) 4.5 bar 450 kPa 65 psi Profiled tyre Push handles 610 mm (24”); ...
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Invacare®Action1 R All materials used are protected against corrosion. We use only REACH compliant materials and components. Theft and metal detection systems: in seldom cases the materials used in the wheelchair may activate theft and metal detection systems. 11.4 Environmental conditions Storage and Operation transportation Temperature -20 °C to 40 °C 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 before use. Please see chapter Chapter 8 Maintenance, page 1637828-E...
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Australia: Canada New Zealand: United Kingdom & Ireland: Invacare Australia Pty. Ltd. Invacare Canada LP Invacare New Zealand Ltd Invacare Limited Unit 18/12 Stanton Road, c/o Motion Concepts Canada 4 Westfield Place, Mt Wellington Pencoed Technology Park, Pencoed Seven Hills, NSW 2147, 84 Citation Drive Unit 11 1060 Bridgend CF35 5AQ Australia Concord, Ontario L4K 3C1 New Zealand Phone: (44) (0) 1656 776 200 Phone: 1800 460 460 Phone: 0800 468 222 uk@invacare.com Fax: 1800 814 367 Fax: 0800 807 788 www.invacare.co.uk orders@invacare.com.au sales@invacare.co.nz www.invacare.com.au www.invacare.co.nz EU Export: Invacare Poirier SAS Route de St Roch F-37230 Fondettes Phone: (33) (0) 2 47 62 69 80 serviceclient_export@invacare.com...
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