Invacare Action 3 User Manual

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f. Armpad
Make sure that the armpads are in good condition.
g. Seat and backrest upholstery
Make sure that the upholstery is in good condition.
h. Rear wheels
Make sure that the wheel nuts and precision bearings are
tight.
Make sure that the wheels are parallel to the frame.
i. Handrims
Check for rough patches.
j. Spokes
Make sure that the spokes are not distorted, loose or bro-
ken.
k. Castors
Make sure that the axle is tight by turning the wheel the
wheel must gradually come to a stop.
l. Fork/steering tube
Make sure that all the ttings are well tightened.
m. Pneumatic and solid tyres
Check the pressure of the pneumatic tyres (value indicated
on the side) check the wear of the solid tyre tread.
n. Maintenance
Do not use any product to clean parts except for the
upholstery which can be washed with soap and water only.
Make sure you dry the wheelchair if it is wet (e.g. after
washing it or going out in the rain).
Avoid riding on wet areas as well as gravel, grass, etc. (war-
ning: sand and sea water particularly damage ball bearings).
When using the wheelchair inside, we recommend using
solid tyre castors, especially when riding on carpet.
Do not expose the wheelchair to a temperature higher than
40°C (e.g. in a vehicle).
4. Transportation
Transport of wheelchairs in vehicles
The Invacare® Action
3
has been tested for safety in colli-
sions according to ISO-7176-19:2001, Invacare® Action
3
can
be used for transport in vehicles that have been specially
adapted for this purpose. The wheelchair must be securely
fastened in the vehicle according to the methods described
on the following pages.
Remember that the best solution is always to move
the user from the wheelchair into a normal car seat.
4.1 Test report from dynamic safety restraint test
(ISO-7176-19)
Test no : P500846A (xed backrest) & P5000846B (recliner
backrest), Customer : Invacare Rea AB, Date : 2005-01-21
Testing to be carried out
Pulse specication : ISO-7176-19
Wheelchair Manufacturer :
Invacare France Opération SAS
Model : Action
3
Weight : 14.5 kg (xed) 16,5 kg (recliner)
Conguration : Forward facing

Invacare Action 3 Specifications

General

Brand	Invacare
Model	Action 3
Category	Wheelchair
Language	English