Invacare Action Vertic Manuals

Invacare® Action Vertic en Manual wheelchair medium active Service Manual DEALER: Keep this manual. The procedures in this manual MUST be performed by a qualified technician. Contents 1 Trouble Shooting and Maintenance Guidelines ..................................................... 4 1.1 Trouble Shooting........................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 Tightening Torques ....................................................................................................................... 5 1.3 Suggested Maintenance Procedures .......................................................................................... 5 1.4 Stability Warning ........................................................................................................................... 6 2 Front Hangers ............................................................................................................ 7 2.1 Adjusting Footrest Height ........................................................................................................... 7 2.2 Adjusting Calf Strap Tension ...................................................................................................... 8 2.3 Adjusting One-piece Footplate .................................................................................................. 9 3 Armrests................................................................................................................... 10 3.1 Adjusting Armrests Height........................................................................................................ 10 3.2 Armpad Foam Replacement ..................................................................................................... 10 4 Seat and Back .......................................................................................................... 11 4.1 Adjusting Seat Depth .................................................................................................................. 11 4.2 Adjusting Seat Upholstery Tension ......................................................................................... 12 4.3 Adjusting Backrest Upholstery ................................................................................................. 12 4.3.1 Adjusting Backrest Height .................................................................................................... 12 4.3.2 Adjusting Backrest Upholstery Tension ............................................................................ 13 4.4 Adjusting Straps and Supports ................................................................................................. 13 4.4.1 Adjusting Chest Strap ............................................................................................................ 12 4.4.2 Adjusting Knee Support ........................................................................................................ 14 4.4.3 Installing/Removing Seat Posture Belt ................................................................................ 13 5 Rear Wheels and Front Casters ............................................................................ 15 5.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels ............................................................................................ 15 5.1.1 Removing Rear Wheels ......................................................................................................... 15 5.1.2 Installing Rear Wheels ........................................................................................................... 16 5.2 Adjusting Quick-Release Axles ................................................................................................ 17 5.3 Replacing Handrims .................................................................................................................... 17 5.4 Adjusting Wheelbase Length .................................................................................................... 18 5.5 Change Rear Wheel Size ........................................................................................................... 19 5.6 Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel & Front CasterTire/Tube .............................................. 19 3 5.7 Adjusting Forks ............................................................................................................................ 20 5.8 Removing/Installing Caster Assemblies .................................................................................. 21 5.8.1 Removing Front Wheels ....................................................................................................... 21 5.8.2 Installing Front Wheels ......................................................................................................... 21 6 Wheel Brakes........................................................................................................... 22 6.1 Adjusting Wheel Brakes ............................................................................................................ 22 6.1.1 Adjusting Wheel Brake Position ......................................................................................... 22 6.1.2 Adjusting Wheel Brake Tension ......................................................................................... 22 6.2 Replacing Wheel Brake Handle................................................................................................ 23 7 Options ..................................................................................................................... 24 7.1 Installing/Adjusting Push Handles ............................................................................................. 25 8 Anti-Tippers ............................................................................................................. 24 8.1 Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers .............................................................................................. 25 9 Periodic Maintenance Guidelines .......................................................................... 24 9.1 Inspect/Adjust Initially ................................................................................................................ 25 9.2 Inspect/Adjust Weekly ............................................................................................................... 27 9.3 Inspect/Adjust Monthly .............................................................................................................. 25 9.4 Inspect/Adjust Annually ............................................................................................................. 25 9.5 Lubrication Points Weekly/Monthly/Annually 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Invacare ® Action ® Vertic User guide Yes, you ca Foreword The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Some information is submitted under copyright – all rights reserved. Any infor- mation in this document cannot be photocopied or duplicated without prior written authorization by Invacare. As the European and world leader manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavours to supply a wide range of wheelchairs to meet all the needs of the user in everyday life. Final selection of the Action Vertic is based upon prior trial in order to obtain part or full reimbursement. The user, with the assistance of a multi- disciplinary team of qualified health advisors as well as a registered distributor, will find out if the product is perfectly adapted. - Your wheelchair is especially designed to be used inside. It is intended for active adults who wish to position themselves vertically during the day for medical or professional reasons. This product complies with the European CE EN93/42 directives relative to medical products of Class 1, EMC (NF EN6060-2 et CEI 60335-2) and meets the NF mark standard (NF EN ISO 14971 & NF EN 12182). - The Action Vertic is designed to be used for short periods as well as permanently, in everyday life or at work. - It is important that you comply with the vertical positioning protocol (duration, frequency, posture, maximum verticality angle,…) which has been prescribed by your physical therapist. Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference This electric vehicle was successfully tested in accordance with International standards as to its compliance with Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Regula- tions. However, electromagnetic fields, such as those generated by radio and television transmitters, and cellular phones, can influence the functions of electric vehicles. Also, the electronics used in our vehicles can generate a low level of electromagnetic interference, which however will remain within the tolerance permitted by law. For these reasons we ask you to please observe the following precautions: WARNING: Danger of malfunction due to electromagnetic interference! − Do not switch on or operate portable transceivers or communication devices (such as radio transceivers or cellular phones) when the vehicle is switched on! − Avoid getting near strong radio and television transmitters! − In case the vehicle should be set in motion unintentionally, switch it off immediately! − Adding electrical accessories and other components or modifying the vehicle in any way can make it susceptible to electromagnetic interference. Keep in mind that there is no sure way to determine the effect such modifications will have on the overall immunity of the electronic system! − Report all occurrences of unintentional movement of the vehicle, or release of the electric brakes to the manufacturer! Stamp of the Distributor Introduction Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing an Invacare wheelchair. This model was designed to provide you with all the benefits and features to meet your needs. Only quality components were selected for your wheelchair based upon rigorous inspections during the entire manufac- turing 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 specific technical training and, therefore, must be performed by your distributor. ! Please read carefully the operating instructions in this user guide before first use of your wheelchair . This product was supplied by Invacare ® manufacturer with respect to the environment. It is in conformity with 2002/96/CE directive relative to electric and electronic equipment waste management. This product may contain substances which might damage the environment if they are disposed of in inap- propriate places and places non conform to national regulation. The symbol showing a crossed out waste bin is affixed on this product in order to encourage you to recycle it at selective collection structures (please contact your municipal authorities / local government). Please be ecologically responsible and recycle this product at the end of use. 2 A. GENERAL GUIDELINES Page 1. Safety and operating limits 1.1. Reaching an object from the chair 3 1.2. Transferring to other seats 5 1.3. Tilting 6 1.4. Tilting, Kerbs 6 1.5. Slopes 7 1.6. Stairways 7 1.7. Vertical positioning 7 2. Operating instructions 2.1. Folding and Unfolding the wheelchair 8 3. Safety inspection and maintenance 3.1. Performance control 10 3.2. General inspection 10 4. Battery recharging 11 5. Transportation 11 6. Summary of warranty terms 14 5.1. Standard terms 14 5.2. Limitation of liability 14 7. Operating instructions for optimal safety 14 B. DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR Page 1. Presentation 1.1. Introduction 15 1.2. General description 15 2. Adjustments 2.1. Seat elements 16 2.1.1 Depth adjustable seat 16 2.1.2 Tension adjustable seat upholstery 17 2.1.3 Height adjustable backrest 19 2.1.4 Tension adjustable backrest upholstery 20 2.1.5 footrests 21 2.1.6 Armrests 21 2.1.7 Straps and posture belts 21 2.2. Frame 23 2.2.1 Side frame 23 2.2.2 Stand up mechanism 23 2.3. Rear wheel 23 2.3.1 Wheels 23 2.3.2 Handrims 24 2.3.3 Quick release axles 25 2.4. Castors 25 2.4.1 Wheels 25 2.5. Brakes 26 2.5.1 Manual brakes 26 2.6. Options and accessories 27 2.6.1 Push handle 27 2.6.2 Anti-tippers 28 2.6.3 Work tray 29 2.7. Table of light/sound signals signification 27 2.8. Specifications and tools 27 2.8.1 Standard wheelchair specification 27 2.8.2 Tools for adjustment (not supplied) 28 2.8.3 After sale and disposal 29 2.9. Dimensions (ISO) 31 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Invacare® Action Vertic en Medium active wheelchair User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, this manual MUST be read and saved for future reference. ©2019 Invacare Corporation All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare Corporation. Trademarks are identified by ™and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Contents 1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.2 Symbols in this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.3 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.4 Limitation of Liability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.5 Standards and Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.6 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.7 Service life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.1 Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.2 Safety information on electromagnetic interference . . . . . 9 2.3 Safety information on changes and modifications. . . . . . . 10 2.4 Safety devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2.5 Labels and symbols on the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 3 Components and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 3.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 3.2 Parking brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 3.3 Backrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3.3.1 Backrest cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3.4 Armrests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3.4.1 Tubular armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 3.5 Leg rests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 3.5.1 One piece footboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 3.6 Chest and Knee cushions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 3.7 Anti-tipper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 3.8 Push handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 3.9 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 3.10 Seat cushion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 4 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 4.1 Posture belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 4.2 Table tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 4.3 Air pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 4.4 Passive illumination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 5 Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 5.1 Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 6 Using the wheelchair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 6.1 Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 6.2 Braking during use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 6.3 Move to/from the wheelchair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 6.4 Driving and steering the wheelchair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 6.5 Negotiating steps and kerbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 6.6 Going up and down stairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 6.7 Negotiating ramps and slopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 6.8 Stability and balance when seated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 6.9 Vertical positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 6.10 Battery charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 7 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 7.1 Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 7.2 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 7.3 Lifting the wheelchair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 7.4 Removing and fitting the rear wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 8.1 Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 8.2 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 8.3 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 8.4 Disinfection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 9.1 Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 9.2 Identifying and repairing faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 10 After Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 10.1 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 10.2 Re-use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 10.3 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 11 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 11.1 Dimensions and weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49