Invacare Action 3 NG User Manual

Invacare®Action3NG
6.8Stabilityandbalancewhenseated
Someeverydayactivitiesandactionsrequireyoutolean
forwards,sidewaysorbackwardsoutofthewheelchair.This
hasamajoreffectonthewheelchair’sstability.T okeep
yourbalanceatalltimes,proceedasfollows:
Leaningforwards
WARNING!
Riskoffallingout
Ifyouleanforwardsoutofthewheelchairyou
couldfalloutofit.
–Neverbendtoofarforwardsanddonotshift
forwardsinyourseattoreachanobject.
–Donotbendforwardsbetweenyourkneesto
pickupsomethingofftheoor .
1.Pointthefrontwheelsforwards.(Todothis,moveyour
wheelchairforwardsslightlythenbackagain.)
2.Applybothparkingbrakes.
3.Whenleaningforwardsyourupperbodymustremain
overthefrontwheels.
Reachingbackwards
WARNING!
Riskoffallingout
Ifyouleantoofarbackwardsyoucouldtipyour
wheelchairover.
–Donotleanoutoverthebackrest.
–Useanantitipperdevice.
1.Pointthefrontwheelsforwards.(Todothis,moveyour
wheelchairforwardsslightlythenbackagain.)
2.Donotapplytheparkingbrakes.
3.Whenreachingbackwardsdonotreachsofarthatyou
havetochangeyoursittingposition.
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Invacare Action 3 NG Specifications

General

Frame Material	Aluminum
Weight Capacity	125 kg
Foldable	Yes
Crash Tested	Yes
Wheel Size	24 inches
Overall Width	58-70 cm
Front Casters	8 inches
Armrests	Optional
Footrests	Swing-away
Seat Width	380 - 530 mm
Seat Depth	40-50 cm
Seat Height	400 - 510 mm