Invacare Action 3 User Manual

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User guide
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Invacare Action 3 Specifications

General

Type	Manual Wheelchair
Crash Tested	Yes
Foldable	Yes
Weight Capacity	125 kg
Seat Depth	40 cm, 42 cm, 44 cm, 46 cm
Frame Material	Aluminum
Wheel Size	24 inches
Front Casters	8 inches
Armrests	Optional
Footrests	Optional

Summary

GENERAL GUIDELINES

1. Safety and operating limits

Parameters for safe operation, stability, balance, and weight distribution.

1.1 Reaching an object from the chair

Guidelines for reaching objects, body position, and center of gravity.

1.1.1 Leaning forward

1.1.2 Leaning backward

1.2 Sideways transferring to other seats

1.3 Tilting (balancing on the rear wheels)

1.4 Tilting, Kerbs

1.5 Stairways

1.6 Slopes

Operating instructions

2.1 Unfolding and Folding the wheelchair

Step-by-step guide for unfolding the wheelchair, including checking brakes.

2.1.2 Folding the chair

2.2 Wheelchair propulsion

Safety inspection and maintenance

3.1 Performance control

Table of symptoms and preliminary checks for operational defects.

3.2 General inspection

Recommendations for yearly inspection by a dealer and regular checks by users.

3.2 General inspection (continued)

Transportation

4.1 Test report from dynamic safety restraint test

Details of a safety restraint test report for the wheelchair.

4.2 Observations before transport of wheelchairs in vehicles

Recommendations for users during vehicle transport, securing the wheelchair.

4.3 Restraint methods

Summary of warranty terms

5.1 Standard Invacare terms and conditions

Details of the Invacare warranty period, conditions, and exclusions.

5.2 Limitation of liability

Information on what the warranty does not cover, such as consequential costs.

6. Summary of operating instructions for optimal safety

Key safety instructions for optimal wheelchair operation and user well-being.

DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR

1. PRESENTATION

Introduction to the wheelchair, its adaptation to needs, and manual overview.

1.1 Introduction

Overview of the wheelchair's factory setup and potential adjustments.

1.2 General description

Description of main wheelchair parts like seat, footrest, frame, steering tube, and rear wheel.

1.2 General description (continued)

Adjustments

2.1 Seat

Details on seat adjustments and upholstery options.

2.1.1 Seat upholstery

Information on standard seats, padded seats, and importance of Velcro fasteners.

2.1.1 Seat upholstery (continued)

2.1.2 Type of backrests

2.1.2 Type of backrests (continued)

2.1.2 Type of backrests (continued)

2.1.3 Backrest upholstery

2.1.4 Footrest supports

2.1.4 Footrest supports (continued)

2.1.5 Armrests

2.1.5 Armrests (continued)

Frame

2.2.1 Sides

Description of side frames, wheel mountings, and positional options.

2.2.2 Folding system

Information about the frame's folding system and reference to unfolding/folding instructions.

2.2.3 Steering tubes

Explanation of steering tubes, seat dump angles, and adjustment recommendations.

Rear wheels

2.3.1 Wheels

Details on 24" and 22" rear wheels, tyre types, and spoke guards.

2.3.1 Wheels (continued)

2.3.2 Handrims

2.3.2 Handrims (continued)

2.3.3 Axles

Castors

2.4.1 Wheels

Details on front wheel sizes, widths, and tyre types.

2.4.2 Forks

Information on fork positions and advice on replacing forks or castors.

Brakes

2.5.1 Manual brakes

Instructions for operating manual brakes, adjustments, and safety warnings.

2.5.2 Hub brakes

Details on hub brakes for slowing down and safety, including adjustments.

Options

2.6.1 Seating options

Information on anatomic headrests and back braces, including adjustments and warnings.

2.6.2 Propulsion options

2.6.2 Propulsion options (continued)

2.6.3 Safety options

2.6.3 Safety options (continued)

2.6.4. Other option

Specifications and tool

3.1. Standard wheelchair specifications

Table listing standard specifications like user weight, dimensions, and components.

Tools for adjustments and regular maintenance

Dimensions

3.3. Dimensions (continued)