Invacare Action1 NG Manual de usuario

Invacare® Action® 1 NG

User Manual EN

Manuel d'utilisation FR

Gebruiksaanwijzing NL

Manual de Utilizacã PT

Manual del usuario ES

Manuale d'uso IT

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User Manual EN1 - EN30

Manuel d'utilisation FR1 - FR33

Gebruiksaanwijzing NL1 - NL31

Manual de Utilizacão PT1 - PT30

Manual del usuario ES1 - ES30

Manuale d'uso IT1 - IT29

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Foreword

The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Some information is submitted

without prior written authorization by Invacare.

As the European and world's leading manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavours to supply a wide

range of wheelchairs to meet all the needs of the user in everyday life. However, nal selection of the

wheelchair rests solely with the user and his/her qualied health advisor.

Proper and efcient use of the wheelchair that you have chosen is based upon the medical prescription

which was issued for you on the basis of your pathology and the nature of your disability.

Your wheelchair is especially designed to be used indoors, and with certain restrictions outdoor.

(Please look at paragraphs ; part A General Guidelines). Please comply with the trafc regulation.

Stamp of the Distributor

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Introduction

Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing an Invacare wheelchair.

This model was designed to provide you with all the benets and features to meet your needs. Only quality

components were selected for your wheelchair based upon rigorous inspections during the entire manufacturing

process.

This manual describes the operating limits of your wheelchair, maintenance operations and adjustments that you

or your assistant can make. However, all the repairs (except for inner tubes) as well as some adjustments, require

specic technical training and, therefore, must be performed by your distributor.

Complies with Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices.

The launch date of this product is stated in the EC declaration of conformity.

Intended use

The Invacare® Action®

1 NG is designed for both indoor and outdoor use with the purpose of helping people who

are not able to walk over a long distance. The wheelchair should only be used on level ground and accessible

terrain, as well as indoors.

Any other or incorrect use of the wheelchair could lead to hazardous situations.

Service life

Even though your Invacare® wheelchair has been designed to provide a long and trouble free life it is inevitable that

wear, tear and usage will eventually render the product unusable. Invacare® recommends that the average usable life

of this product is ve years, providing the product has been correctly maintained according to the manufacturer's

recommendations.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. GENERAL GUIDELINES

Page

1. Safety and operating limits

1.1. Reaching an object from the chair 4

1.2. Transferring to other seats 6

1.3. Tilting 7

1.4. Tilting, Kerbs 7

1.5. Stairways 8

1.6. Slopes 8

2. Operating instructions

2.1. Folding and Unfolding the wheelchair 9

2.2. Wheelchair propulsion 10

3. Safety inspection and maintenance

3.1. Performance control 11

3.2. General inspection 11

4. Transportation 12

4.1. Observations before transport

of wheelchairs in vehicles 13

4.2. Restraint systems 13

5. Summary of warranty terms 15

5.1. Standard terms 15

5.2. Limitation of liability 15

6. Operating instructions for optimal safety 15

B. DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR

Page

1. Presentation

1.1. Introduction 16

1.2. General description 16

2. Adjustments

2.1. Seat elements 17

2.1.1 Seat upholstery 17

2.1.2 Type of backrest 18

2.1.3 Backrest upholstery 19

2.1.4 Footrest supports 20

2.1.5 Armrests 21

2.2. Frame 22

2.2.1 Side frame 22

2.2.2 Folding system 22

2.2.3 Seat height adjustment 22

2.3. Rear wheel 23

2.3.1 24" wheels 23

2.3.2 Handrims 24

2.3.3 Axles 24

2.4. Castors 25

2.4.1 8" wheels 25

2.5. Brakes 25

2.5.1 Manual brakes 25

2.5.2 Hub brakes 25

2.6. Seating options 26

2.6.1 Seat options 26

2.6.2 Propulsion options 28

2.6.3 Safety equipment and options 29

2.6.4 Other options 30

3. Specication and tool

3.1.

Standard wheelchair specifications

3.2.

Tools for adjustments and regular maintenance

(Not supplied)

3.3. Dimensions and labelling 31

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A GENERAL GUIDELINES

1. Safety and operating limits

For a safe operation of your wheelchair, the following

parameters should be observed :

- Stability and balance

Your wheelchair has been designed to provide the stability

you need during normal daily activities.

Any movement in the wheelchair will have an impact on

the position of the centre of gravity, which may lead to the

wheelchair tipping and a fall.

To improve your safety when you move a lot or you transfer

your weight from one place to another, we recommend using

seat belts.

- Weight distribution (gure 1)

Many actions cause the user of a wheelchair to reach out,

lean over or move about within the wheelchair and outside

it. Any movement you make whilst sat in your wheelchair

will move the combined centre of gravity (Gc) of you and

the wheelchair (Gw). You will remain stable in the wheelchair

whilst the line of your combined centre of gravity lies within

the points of contact of the forward and rear wheels with the

ground.

- Weight Limit

The maximum recommended weight of the user is 127 kg.

However, the level of activity is an essential factor.

For example, an active user who weighs 75 kg may subject the

wheelchair to more stress than user who weighs 100 kg. To

this purpose, we recommend that you consult your retailer

when choosing the model of wheelchair based upon your

daily life style.

1.1. Reaching an object from the chair

The limitations on reaching out from a wheelchair indicated

in the following diagrams have been calculated based on a

representative sample of wheelchair users:

- Only the arms should be extended beyond the seat of the

wheelchair. (gure 2).

- In any case the body and head shouldn't remain without the

boundaries of the seat. (gure 3).

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1.1.1 Leaning forward

Do not extend your chest beyond the armrest (gure 4).

In order to reach an object in front of you, you must lean and

bend down ; therefore, you must use the castors as a tool

(pointing them forward) to maintain stability and balance. An

accurate alignment of the wheels is essential for your safety

(gure 5).

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1.1.2 Leaning backward

Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object

so that you can simply pick it up by stretching your arm while

sitting in the chair in a normal position (gure 6). In any case,

do not lean backwards because you may cause the chair to tip

(gure 7).

Warning :

The hanging of additional load (back pack or similar items)

onto your chair backposts can affect the rearward stability of

your chair.

This can cause the chair to tip backwards causing injury.

Therefore, Invacare® strongly recommend the use of anti-

tippers (available as an option) when using your backposts

with additional load (back pack or similar items).

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1.2. Transferring to other seats

1.2.1 Sideways transfer

This may be done without assistance provided that you are

sufciently mobile and have a strong enough torso.

- Move the wheelchair as close as possible to the seat to

which you would like to sit, with the castors pointed forward.

Lock the rear wheels by applying the brakes.

Fold both footplate up and push the footrest/legrest to the

side, remove / swing away the armrest to facilitate the transfer.

Shift your body towards the place where you want to sit

while distributing your weight to the arms and hands

(gures 8 & 8A).

- While moving from the wheelchair to the seat, your body

will have little or no support. Where possible use a transfer

board during transfers.

1.2.2 Front transfer (gure 9)

If you are more or less able to stand up and if your upper

body is strong and mobile enough, you can transfer forward

to another seat.

If you nd this movement difcult, we recommend that you

obtain some assistance from an attendant or carer to ensure

the transfer is as smooth and safe as possible.

Lock both brakes and ensure both castor wheels are facing

the forward position.

Please note that the brakes should not be used in any case as

support for transfers. Fold the footplate up, then grip rmly

the armrest handle, take care of your nails on the skirt-guard

edges.

Push on your arms to easily lift yourself up and the attendant

can help you to nalise the transfer to the place where you

wish to sit.

Warning :

- Position yourself as close as possible to the place where you

wish to sit.

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- When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible

in the seat to prevent breaking screws, damaging the seat

upholstery or causing the wheelchair to tip forward.

- Lock the two brakes ; they should not be used in any case as

support for transfers.

- Never stand on the footrests when you are getting in or

out of the wheelchair (gure 10).

1.3. Tilting (balancing on the rear wheels)

For greater safety, this operation must be performed by an

attendant. The attendant should be aware of the required

physical effort and use appropriate positioning in order to

relieve the strain on his/her back (keep a straight back and

bend your knees during this operation).

To tilt the wheelchair, the attendant must rmly grab the

handles making sure both are properly xed. Warn the

occupant in the wheelchair before tilting it and remind him

/ her to lean backwards and make sure that both feet and

hands of the user are clear of the wheels.

Place a foot on the footstep tube and move continuously

until the chair reaches the equilibrium point. At this stage, the

assistant will feel a difference in weight distribution, which

usually occurs at approximately 30°. At this point, the

wheelchair can get over the obstacle easily.

Finally, the attendant slowly and gradually lowers the front

down to the ground, while rmly holding the handles.

Warning :

- Be aware of detachable parts such as armrests or legrests :

they must NEVER be used as lifting supports as they may be

inadvertently released, resulting in possible injury to the user

and / or attendant.

- Do not lower the wheelchair suddenly, even if it is several

centimetres from the ground, as this may result in injury of

the user.

1.4. Tilting, Kerbs

To get on the pavement :

- Method 1 (gure 11)

The attendant positions the wheelchair in front of the

pavement facing forward. Press down on the lower tube of

the frame as well as pulling on the push handles. Attendant

tilts the wheelchair backwards until the castors reach the

pavement; attendant pushes the wheelchair forward until

the rear wheels are against the kerb and again pushes the

wheelchair until the rear wheels climb over the kerb.

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