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
under copyright – all rights reserved. Any information in this document cannot be photocopied or duplicated
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 qualied health advisor.
Proper and efcient 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 trafc 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 benets 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
specic 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
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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
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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. Specication and tool
3.1.
Standard wheelchair specifications
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3.2.
Tools for adjustments and regular maintenance
(Not supplied)
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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
sufciently 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 difcult, 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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