Invacare Esprit Action User manual

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Invacare® Esprit Action®
S E R V I C E M A N U A L
( M A I N T E N A N C E A N D A D J U S T M E N T )
The procedures in this manual MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
SECTION 1—TROUBLESHOOTING A N D M A I N T E N A N C E ......................................... 4
General information ............................................................................................................4
Troubleshooting. ..................................................................................................................4
Maintenance Guidelines ......................................................................................................5
Tightened Torques ..............................................................................................................6
Suggested Maintenance Procedures .................................................................................6
Stability Warning .................................................................................................................6
SECTION 2—FRONT HANGERS ............................................................................................7
Adjusting Footrest Height ...................................................................................................7
Replacing Heel Strap ......................................................................................................... .8
Installing Angle Adjustable Footplate ............................................................................... .9
Adjusting the Legrest Angle ............................................................................................... .9
Adjusting the Footplate Height .......................................................................................... 10
Adjusting Calf Pad Depth ..................................................................................................10
SECTION 3—ARMRESTS ......................................................................................................11
Removing/Installing/Adjusting Removable and Multi-adjustable Armrest .............................11
Replacing Armrest Arm Pad ................................................................................................13
SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK ........................................................................................................14
Removing Back-canes .........................................................................................................14
Removing/Installing Seat Upholstery ...................................................................................14
Removing/Installing Standard Back Upholstery ...................................................................15
Contour (adjustable) Back-upholstery...................................................................................16
Adjusting the Height Adjustable Back ..................................................................................18
Adjusting the Angle Adjustable Backrest .............................................................................18
Removing/Installing different type of backrests ....................................................................19
Removing/Installing/Adjusting the Back-cane Bracket .........................................................22
Installing/Removing Seat Posture Belt .................................................................................23
Installing/Removing the Back-brace ....................................................................................24
SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS ...................................................................25
Removing/Fitting the Powered Rear Wheel ........................................................................25
Adjusting Rear Wheel Height ..............................................................................................26
Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel & Front Caster Tyre/Tube ..............................................26
Adjusting Fork Rotation ......................................................................................................27
Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster Assemblies .................................................28

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SECTION 6—SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT.................................................................................. 29
Measuring Seat-to-Floor Height .......................................................................................... 29
Changing Seat-to-Floor Height ........................................................................................... 30
SECTION 7—OPTIONS ............................................................................................................ 31
Installing/Adjusting Headrest ............................................................................................... 31
SECTION 8—ANTI-TIPPERS ................................................................................................... 32
Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers ......................................................................................... 32
SECTION 9—PERIODIC MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES .......................................................... 33
Initially ................................................................................................................................. 33
Weekly/Monthly/Annually .................................................................................................. 34

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SECTION 1—MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
S E C T I O N 1 — T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
A N D M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E L I N E S
General Information
User manual and pre-sales information:
For pre-sales information and user manual related to this wheelchair, please consult the
www.invacare.eu.com website.
Esprit Action Junior specific options:
Refer to Action³ Junior Service Manual for specific options (adjustable cross brace, back-
brace, headrest, …) dedicated to the Junior version.
Please consult the www.invacare.eu.com website.
Electrical and Electronical equipment; maintenance and adjustment:
Refer to ALBER Esprit E34z Service Manual for electrical and electronical maintenance
and adjustment. Please consult the www.alber.de website.
NOTE: Please recommend the user to follow the rules mentioned in the User Manual
about Maintenance Schedule, Cleaning and Troubleshooting sections.
Troubleshooting:

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C A U T I O N
It is compulsary to use original Invacare spare parts which you can obtain from any
Invacare subsidiaries. A list of spare parts is available at www.invacare.eu.com
W A R N I N G
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
C A U T I O N
DO NOT over tighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to
could cause damage to the frame tubing.
Tightening torques
The tightening torques stated in the following table are dependent on the thread diameters for
the nuts and bolts for which no special values are determined. All values apply to dry and
grease-free threads.
Thread
M4 M5 M6 M8 M10/12
Tightening torque
in Nm mini/max
1,5/3 Nm 3/6 Nm 7/12 Nm 10/20 Nm 20/30 Nm
Caution: All other nuts not noted here must be tightened FINGERTIGHT!
Suggested Maintenance Procedures
1. Before using your wheelchair, make sure all nuts and bolts are tight. Check all parts
for damage or wear and replace. Check all parts for proper adjustment.
2. Keep quick release axles free of dirt and lint to ensure positive locking and proper
operation. Refer to Adjusting Quick Release Axles, in section 5.
W A R N I N G
DO NOT use WD-40, 3-in- 1 oil, or other penetrating lubricants on quick-release
axles. Otherwise, binding and/or damage to the wheelchair may occur.
3. Clean quick release axles once a week with a Teflon
®
lubricant.
W A R N I N G
DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tyre pressure (BAR, KPa or P.S.I.).
DO NOT over inflate the tyres. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the
tyre to explode and cause bodily harm. The recommended tyre pressure is on the
sidewall of the tyre.
4. Recommended tyre pressure is listed on the sidewall of the tyre (BAR, KPa or P.S.I.).
C A U T I O N
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tyres should be checked periodically for cracks
and wear and should be replaced if damaged.

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5. The wheels, castors and tyres should be checked periodically for cracks and wear; and
should be replaced when necessary.
6. Periodically check castor wheel bearings to make sure they are clean and free from
moisture. Use a Teflon
®
lubricant if necessary.
7. Check upholstery for sagging, rips or tears.
8. Clean upholstery with mild soap and water.
Stability Warning
The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating system/upholstery, position of the rear
wheels, position of the front casters, seating options (e.g. headrest, back bag, …) as well
as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair.
Any change to one or any combination of these factors changes the centre of gravity and
may cause the wheelchair to increase/decrease in stability.
NOTE: When changes to the left-
hand column occur, follow across
the chart and refer to the X
procedure to maintain the proper
stability, safety and handling of the
wheelchair.
SEAT HEIGHT SEAT DEPTH BACK ANGLE
SEATING SYSTEM/
UPHOLSTERY
CASTER POSITION REAT WHEEL POSITION USER CONDITION WHEEL BRAKES ANTI-TIPPERS
SEAT HEIGHT -- X X X X X N/A N/A N/A
SEAT DEPTH X -- X X X X N/A N/A N/A
BACK ANGLE X X -- X X X N/A N/A N/A
SEATING SYSTEM/ UPHOLSTERY X X X -- X X X N/A N/A
CASTER POSITION X N/A X N/A -- X N/A X X
REAT WHEEL POSITION X N/A X N/A X -- N/A X X
USER CONDITION X X X X X X -- N/A N/A
Seat-to-floor heights have specific positions depending on rear wheel position and front
caster position.

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S E C T I O N 2 — F R O N T H A N G E R S
W A R N I N G
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all
attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may
occur. To adjust the leg rest, refer to dedicated paragraphs in user manual.
A 50 mm clearance between the bottom of the footplate and the ground/floor MUST
be maintained always.
Adjusting Footrest Height
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.1.
1. Remove calf strap, if so equipped.
2. Unscrew locking screw (5 mm Allen Key).
3. Position the footrest assembly to the desired height.
NOTE: A 50 mm clearance between the bottom of the footplate and the ground/floor
MUST be maintained always.
4. If the distance between the bottom of footplate and the ground/floor is not 50 mm
minimum, adjust footrest tube accordingly.
5. Using the locking screw (M6) with a 5 mm Allen Key, secure the footrest tube to the
footrest support.
6. Securely tighten (5 Nm).
7. If necessary, repeat STEPS 2-5 to adjust remaining footrest.
8. Reinstall the calf strap, if so equipped.
FIGURE 2.1 Adjusting Footrest Height
Locking
Screw (M6)
50 mm mini

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Replacing Heel Strap
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.2.
1. Remove the locking screw that secure the footrest tube to the footrest support.
2. Remove the lower footrest assembly.
3. Remove the mounting screw, strap pin
that secure the heel strap to the footplate.
4. Slide heel strap over footrest tube.
NOTE: When securing the heel strap to the
footrest assembly, tighten the mounting
screw and strap pin until they are secure.
5. Using the mounting screw, strap pin,
secure the heel strap to the footplate.
6. Using the locking screw (M6), secure the
footrest tube to the footrest support.
Locking Screw (M6)
Strap Pin
Mounting Screw
Heel Strap
FIGURE 2.2 Replacing Heel Strap

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Installing Angle Adjustable Footplate
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.4.
NOTE: This procedure is for individual Angle and Depth Adjustable Footrests standard
version (1) and new version (2) only.
1. Position the angle adjustable footplate on the footrest support tube at the desired
height.
2. Using the locking screw, loosely secure the angle adjustable footplate to the
footrest support tube.
NOTE: Refer to Adjusting Footrest Height paragraph on page 9.
3. Using the mounting screw, adjust to the desired angle by rotating the footplate and
depth by sliding the footplate into the tooth plates support.
4. Using the mounting screw G version (1) or Hversion (2),secure the Angle
Adjustable Footplate to the footrest tube. Securely tighten.
5. If necessary, repeat STEPS 1-4 to adjust remaining Angle Adjustable Footplate.
FIGURE 2.4 Installing Angle Adjustable Footplate
Adjusting Elevating Legrest Angle, Height and Calf
pad Height/Depth
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.5.
Adjusting the Legrest Angle
1. Loosen locking knob Dsecuring the rotating axle of the elevating legrest.
2. Adjust to desired angle, securely engage the locking knob F.
3. If necessary, repeat STEPS 1-2 to adjust remaining elevating legrest angle.
Adjusting the Footplate Height
1. Loosen locking screw Bsecuring the slide tube to the elevating legrest.

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2. Reposition footplate to desired height, securely tighten locking screw B.
3. If necessary, repeat STEPS 1-2 to adjust remaining footplate height.
Adjusting Calf pad Height
1. Loosen the locking button C that secure the calf pad bracket to the elevating legrest
assembly.
2. Slide the calf pad bracket up or down until the desired calf pad height is obtained.
3. Tighten the locking button Csecuring the calf pad bracket to the elevating legrest
assembly.
4. If necessary, repeat STEPS 1-3 to adjust remaining calf pad bracket.
Adjusting Calf pad Depth
1. Remove the mounting screw F that secure the calf pad Eto the calf pad bracket.
2. Insert mounting screw F through one of four calf pad bracket mounting holes.
3. Using the mounting screw F, secure the calf pad to the calf pad bracket.
4. If necessary, repeat STEPS 1-3 to adjust remaining calf pad assembly.
FIGURE 2.5 Adjusting Elevating Legrest Height and Calf pad Height/Depth

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SECTION 3—ARMRESTS
S E C T I O N 3 — A R M R E S T S
W A R N I N G
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur. To adjust
the armrest, refer to dedicated paragraphs in user manual.
Removing/Installing/Adjusting, Removable and Multi-
adjustable Armrest
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.1.
NOTE: To remove the multi-adjustable armrest, reverse this procedure.
1. Pull or Push the armrest by the arm cushion out of the armrest holder C or D .
2. To adjust how easy or difficult it is to pull/push the armrest out of the holder, change
the degree to which the handle B is tightened.
Adjusting removable armrest width
1. Loosen the screw G (M6) with 5 mm Allen key at bottom of the armrest bracket.
2. Move the armrest sideward until you reach the desired width, while keeping
screw G in place.
3. Tighten firmly (8-9 Nm) the screw G (M6) with 5 mm Allen key.
4. Perform the setting on both sides, if necessary.
Adjusting the armrest height
1. Loosen the screw A (M6) with 5 mm Allen key at bottom of the armrest bracket.
2. Move the armrest upwards or downwards until you reach the desired height,
while keeping screw A in place.
3. Tighten firmly (5-6 Nm) the screw A (M6) with 5 mm Allen key.
4. Perform the setting on both sides, if necessary.
Adjusting the armrest depth (2 positions)
1. Loosen the screw G with 5 mm Allen key of the armrest bracket.
2. Move the armrest holder until in the desired position, frontwards F or
backwards E (move screw G if necessary).
3. Tighten firmly (8-9 Nm) the screw G with 5 mm Allen key.
4. Perform the setting on both sides, if necessary.
Adjusting the side protection height
1. Loosen the 2 screws (inside location) of the side protection with 4 mm Allen
key or Pozidriv screwdriver.

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2. Move the side protection upwards or downwards until you reach the desired
height.
3. Tighten the 2 screws of the side protect (0,7–1,2 Nm) with 4 mm Allen key or
Pozidriv screwdriver.
4. Perform the setting on both sides.
Adjusting the Depth and Height of the Control Unit
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.2.
1. Loosen lever Aand shift the control unit forwards or backwards to the desired depth.
2. Retighten the lever A.
3. Loosen the two screws Bwith a 10 mm spanner of the armrest bracket.
4. Move the control unit holder in the desired depth (+ 20 mm) frontwards.
5. Tighten firmly (8-9 Nm) the 2 screws Bwith 10 mm spanner.
6. The height of the armrest can be adjusted thanks to screw C. Refer to
Adjusting the armrest height previous paragraph.
FIGURE 3.1 Removable and Multi-adjustable Armrest
FIGURE 3.2 Adjusting the Depth and Height of the Control Unit

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SECTION 3—ARMRESTS
Replacing Armrest Arm pad
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.3.
1. Remove the mounting screws (M5) that secure the arm pad to the armrest assembly.
2. Replace arm pad and securely tighten with the existing mounting screws (M5).
3. Repeat STEPS 1-2 for the opposite side if necessary.
Armrest Assembly
Mounting Screw (M5)
Armpad
FIGURE 3.3
Replacing Armrest Arm Pad

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S E C T I O N 4 — S E A T / B A C K
W A R N I N G
The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, size/position of the rear
wheels, size/position of the front castors, seating options (e.g. headrest, back bag,
…) as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any
change to one or any combination of the nine may cause the wheelchair to decrease
in stability. Refer to table in paragraph Stability Warning, page 6.
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
Removing Back-canes
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.1.
1. Remove the mounting screw and locknut (M6) that secures the back cane to the
back-cane bracket.
2. Repeat STEP 1 for the other back cane.
3. Remove the back canes out of the back-cane brackets.
FIGURE 4.1 Removing Back-canes
Removing/Installing Seat Upholstery
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.2, next page.
Removing Seat Upho lster y
NOTE: To install the seat upholstery, reverse this procedure.

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1. Fold the wheelchair.
2. Remove the mounting screw (Torx) that secures the seat upholstery to the front and back
seat rails.
3. Remove the end caps from the front of the seat rails.
4. Slide the seat upholstery out of the seat rails.
FIGURE 4.2 Removing/Installing Seat Upholstery
Removing/Installing Standard Back Upholstery
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.3.
Removing Back Upholstery
NOTE: To Install the Back Upholstery, reverse this procedure.
1. Remove the back-canes. Refer to Removing Back Canes paragraph.
2. Remove the mounting screw that secures the back upholstery to the back-canes.
Refer to Detail “A”.
3. Remove the back upholstery from the back-canes. Refer to Detail “B”.
FIGURE 4.3 Removing/Installing Standard Back Upholstery
Back-cane
DET
AIL “A”
DET AIL “ B”
Upholstery

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Contour (adjustable) Back-Upholstery
Contour (adjustable) Tension Strips
The adjuster strips can be adjusted at various levels of tension to accommodate
individual end users. In a typical scenario, the bottom two strips can be adjusted tightly to
support and/or assist the extensor muscles.
Installing/Replacing Adjustable Back-Upholstery
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.4, next page.
Installing
1. Remove the existing back-upholstery from the wheelchair. Refer to
Removing/Installing Standard Back-Upholstery paragraph.
2. Slide each section (anchor loop/adjuster strap) of the adjustable back-upholstery with
the grommet hole facing the rear of the wheelchair.
3. Secure the adjustable back-upholstery to the back-canes with the two mounting
screws.
NOTE: Clean the upholstery with warm water and mild detergent to remove superficial
soil.
W A R N I N G
Ensure that the wheelchair is fully opened, the back brace is fitted, and the seat rails
properly located. The fastening straps MUST be securely fastened before applying the
back-upholstery cover. The Contour (adjustable) back should be checked whenever
entering the wheelchair to ensure that the fastening strips are securely fastened.
4. Slip adjuster straps Bthrough corresponding anchor loops and adjust the
back upholstery. Secure with the fastening strips.
5. Secure the back-upholstery cover B(fastening strap) to the back of the adjustable
back-upholstery (fastening strap).
6. Flip the back-upholstery cover over the adjustable back-upholstery and secure the
fastening strips to the front of the adjustable back-upholstery.
7. Lay the front portion of the back-upholstery cover on the seat upholstery.
8. Adjust the slack in the back-upholstery cover and then secure to the seat upholstery.
Replacing
1. Lift up on the existing back-upholstery cover Band remove the cover from the
wheelchair.
2. Remove the two mounting screws and washers that secure the existing
adjustable back-upholstery to the back-canes.
3. Slide each section (anchor loop/adjuster strap) of the existing adjustable
back-upholstery off from the back-canes.

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4. Slide each section (anchor loop/adjuster strap) of the new adjustable back-upholstery
with the grommet hole facing the rear of the wheelchair.
5. Secure new adjustable back-upholstery to the back-canes with the two mounting
screws and washers.
W A R N I N G
Ensure that the wheelchair is fully opened, the back brace is fitted, and the seat
rails properly located. The fastening strips MUST be securely fastened before
applying the back-upholstery cover. The Contour (adjustable) back should be
checked whenever entering the wheelchair to ensure that the fastening strips are
securely fastened.
1. Slip adjuster strips B through corresponding anchor loops and adjust the
back-upholstery. Secure with the fastening strips.
2. Secure the new back-upholstery cover (fastening strap) to the back of the new
adjustable back-upholstery (fastening strap).
3. Flip the new back-upholstery cover over the new adjustable back-upholstery and
secure the fastening strips to the front of the new adjustable back-upholstery.
4. Reinstall the backrest cover Aas shown for high backrest (height = 510 mm)
5. Reinstall the backrest cover Aas shown for low backrest (height = 430 mm).
Fastening Straps
FIGURE 4.4 Installing/Replacing Contour (adjustable) Back Upholstery
Fastening Straps
Mounting Screw
Back-Cane
Back-upholstery
Anchor Loop
Back-upholstery Cover
Back-upholstery
Adjuster Strap
Adjustable Back-upholstery

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Adjusting the Height Adjustable Back
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.5.
1. Loosen, but DO NOT remove, the height adjustment knobs.
2. Reposition the back canes to the desired height.
NOTE: Both back canes should be adjusted to the same height.
NOTE: DO NOT raise push handles to maximum height when tilting the chair.
3. Tighten the height adjustment knobs.
Adjusting the Angle Adjustable Backrest
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.6, next page.
NOTE: This procedure applies to adjustable angle backs only (refer to detail “A”).
NOTE: The backrest angle adjusts from - 15° to +15° (step less).
1. Adjust the back angle thanks to the adjustable screw A .
2. Turn Allen key (5 mm) clockwise to obtain a negative angle.
3. Alternatively, turn Allen key (5 mm) under clockwise to obtain a positive angle.
4. Ensure both adjustment to the desired angle are equal on each side of the
Back Cane Bracket. Refer to Detail “B” of FIGURE 4.6
NOTE: Both backrest angle should be set to the same position.
Back-
cane
Backrest
Upholstery
Height Adjustment
Kno
b
FIG
URE
4.
5
Adjusting the Height Adjus
ta
ble Backrest cane

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.
Removing/Installing different type of Backrests
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.7, next page
Folding backrest
NOTE: To Install the Fixed/Folding backrest, reverse this procedure from STEP 3 to 1.
1. Remove the back-cane bracket. Refer to Removing Back-cane Bracket paragraph.
2. Pull up on the seat upholstery.
3. Remove the two mounting screws and locknuts (M6) that secure the back-cane
bracket to the wheelchair frame.
4. Install the new set including the appropriate backrest upholstery
NOTE: Both back-cane brackets should be set to the same adjustment holes.
DETAIL « A »
Backrest Adjustable
-15°/+15°
DETAIL « B »
Step Less Adjustment
-15°/+15°
FIGURE 4.6 Adjusting the Angle Adjustable Backrest
Allen Key 5 mm
+
--
+
--

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Removing/Installing different type of Backrests
Recliner backrest (Mechanical and Gas strut versions)
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.8.
To Install the Recliner backrest; reverse this procedure from STEP 1 to 3.
1. Remove the back-cane bracket. Refer to Removing Back-cane Bracket paragraph.
2. Pull up on the seat upholstery.
3. Remove the two mounting screws and locknuts that secure the back-cane bracket
to the wheelchair frame.
4. Install the new set including the appropriate backrest upholstery
NOTE: Both back-cane brackets should be set to the same adjustment holes.
FIGURE 4.
8
Recliner Backrests
Back cane
Back-cane
Bracket
Mounting
Screw
s
FIGURE 4.7 Fixed/Folding Backrests
Mounting
Screw
s
Back-cane
Bracket
Backrest Cane