Invacare Action 1NG User manual

1638511-A December 2016
Invacare
®
Action
®
1 NG
SE RV ICE MANUAL
( 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 MAI NT ENAN CE..................................... 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
Adjusting the Legrest Angle ................................................................................................8
Adjusting the Footplate Height...................................................................................9
Adjusting Calfpad Depth ...................................................................................................…9
SECTION 3—ARMRESTS ......................................................................................................10
Removing/Installing Swing Away Armrest.............................................................................10
Replacing Armrest Arm Pad ................................................................................................11
SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK ........................................................................................................12
Removing Back Canes ........................................................................................................12
Removing/Installing Seat Upholstery ...................................................................................12
Removing/Installing Standard Back Upholstery ...................................................................13
Installing/Removing Seat Posture Belt .................................................................................14
Installing/Removing the Back brace .....................................................................................15
SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS ...................................................................16
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels .......................................................................................16
Fixed Axles, Transit version ................................................................................................16
Quick-Release Axles ..........................................................................................................17
Adjusting Quick-Release Axles ...........................................................................................18
Replacing Handrims ...........................................................................................................18
Adjusting Rear Wheel Height ..............................................................................................19
Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel & Front Caster Tire/Tube ...............................................19
Removing/Installing the Caster Assemblies ........................................................................20

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SECTION 6—SEAT-TO-FLOORHEIGHT ……………………………………………………………..21
Seat Angle ..........................................................................................................................21
Measuring Seat-to-Floor Height ..........................................................................................22
Changing Seat-to-Floor Height ...........................................................................................22
SECTION 7—WHEEL BRAKES ................................................................................................24
Adjusting Wheel Brakes .....................................................................................................24
Replacing Wheel Lock Handle ............................................................................................25
SECTION 8—OPTIONS ............................................................................................................26
Installing/Adjusting Headrest...............................................................................................26
SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS ...................................................................................................27
Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers .........................................................................................27
Adjusting Anti-Tippers.........................................................................................................28
SECTION 10—PERIODIC MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES ........................................................29
Initially.................................................................................................................................29
Weekly/Monthly/Annually ..................................................................................................30

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SECTION 1—MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
SECTION 1—TROUBLESHOOTING
A N D M A IN T E N A N CE GUIDELINES
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.
NOTE: Please recommend the user to follow the rules mentioned in the User Manual
about Maintenance Schedule, Cleaning and Troubleshooting sections.
Troubleshooting:

SECTION 1— MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
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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
Ti
ghtening 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 tire pressure (BAR, KPa or P.S.I.).
DO NOT over inflate the tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the
tire to explode and cause bodily harm. The recommended tire pressure is on the
sidewall of the tire.
4. Recommended tire pressure is listed on the sidewall of the tire (BAR, KPa or P.S.I.).
C A U T I O N
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks
and wear, and should be replaced if damaged.

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5. The wheels, castors and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and
should be replaced when necessary.
6. Regularly check for loose spokes in the rear wheels. If loose, have them adjusted.
7. Periodically check handrims to ensure they are secured to the rear wheels. Refer to
Replacing Handrims paragraph, in section 5.
8. Periodically check castor wheel bearings to make sure they are clean and free from
moisture. Use a Teflon
®
lubricant if necessary.
9. Check upholstery for sagging, rips or tears.
10.Clean upholstery with mild soap and water.
Stability Warning
The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating system/upholstery, 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
increase/decrease in stability.
Seat-to-floor heights have specific positions depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel
position, front caster size/position and seat-to-floor angle.
CASTOR SIZE
CASTOR POSITION

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SECTION 2—FRONT HANGERS
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.
A 50 mm clearance between the bottom of the footplate and the ground/floor MUST
be maintained at all times.
Adjusting Footrest Height
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.1.
1. Remove calf strap, if so equipped.
2. Unscrew locking bolt (5 mm Allen key and 10 mm Spanner).
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 at all times.
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 bolt with 5 mm Allen key and 10 mm Spanner, secure the footrest
tube to the footrest support.
6. Securely tighten (5 Nm).
7. If necessary, repeat STEPS 2 - 6 to adjust remaining footrest.
8. Reinstall the calf strap, if so equipped.
FIGURE 2.1 Adjusting Footrest Height
Locking
Bolt (M6)
50 mm mini

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Replacing Heel Strap
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.2.
1. Remove the locking bolt (5 mm Allen key and 10 mm Spanner) 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 bolt with 5 mm Allen key
and 10 mm Spanner, secure the footrest tube to
the footrest support.
7. Securely tighten (5Nm).
Adjusting Elevating Legrest Angle, Height and Calf
pad Height/Depth
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.3.
Adjusting the Legrest Angle
There are nine pre-set positions available for angle adjustment.
1. Loosening the knob and pull it up with one hand while supporting the leg rest with your
other hand.
2. Adjust into one of nine pre-set positions, downwards the knob into the desired position
and firmly tighten the knob.
3. If necessary, repeat STEPS 1-2 to adjust remaining elevating legrest angle.
Adjusting the Footplate Height
1. Unscrew locking bolt (5 mm Allen key and 10 mm Spanner).
2. Position the footrest assembly to the desired height.
Locking bolt (M6)
Strap pin
Mounting screw
Heel strap
FIGURE 2.2 Replacing Heel Strap

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NOTE: A 50 mm clearance between the bottom of the footplate and the ground/floor
MUST be maintained at all times.
3. If the distance between the bottom of footplate and the ground/floor is not 50 mm
minimum, adjust footrest tube accordingly.
4. Using the locking bolt with 5 mm Allen key and 10 mm Spanner, secure the
footrest tube to the footrest support. Securely tighten (5 Nm).
5. If necessary, repeat STEPS 2 - 4 to adjust remaining footrest.
Adjusting Calf pad Depth
4. Remove the Locking Screw B that secure the calf pad to the calf pad bracket.
5. Insert Locking Screw B through one of three calf pad bracket mounting holes.
6. Using the Locking Screw B secure the calf pad to the calf pad bracket.
7. If necessary, repeat STEPS 1 - 3 to adjust remaining calf pad assembly.
FIGURE 2.3 Adjusting Elevating Legrest Height and Calf pad Height/Depth
Calf pad
Knob
Locking Screw B
(M6)
Locking Bolt A
(M6)
50 mm mini

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S EC T IO N 3 — AR M R ES 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.
Removing/Installing Swing Away Armrests
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.1.
Removing Swing Away Armrest
1. Unlock existing armrest assembly by operate the release lever .
2. Swing back on the existing armrest to remove from the front arm socket.
3. Push on the rear locking pin to remove it from the rear pivot socket.
4. Repeat STEPS 1 - 3 for opposite side of wheelchair, if necessary.
Installing Swing Away Armrest
1. If necessary, remove existing armrest assembly as describe above .
2. Install new/existing armrest assembly, first into the rear pivot socket and
into the front arm socket.
3. Lock new/existing armrest assembly by operate the release lever .
Make sure that the dog point is properly engaged in its housing.
4. Repeat STEPS 1 - 3 for opposite side, if necessary.
FIGURE 3.1 Removing/Installing Swing Away Armrest
Rear pivot
socket
Release lever
Dog point
Front arm
socket

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SECTION 3—ARMRESTS
Replacing Armrest Arm pad
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.2.
1. Remove the mounting screws 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.
FIGURE 3.2 Replacing Armrest Arm Pad
Armrest assembly
Arm pad
Mounting screws (M5)

SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK
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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 on 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 Upholstery
NOTE: To install the seat upholstery, reverse this procedure.
Back Cane
Upholstery
Back Cane bracket
Mounting screw
Locknut

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SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK
1. Fold the wheelchair.
2. Removethe heightmountingscrews and washers that secure the existing seat upholstery
to the cross braces.
3. Removethe existing seat upholsteryfrom the cross braces.
4. Install new seat upholstery by reversing STEPS 1-3.
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
DETAIL “A”
DETAIL “B”
Upholstery
FIGURE 4.2 Removing/Installing Seat Upholstery

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Installing/Removing Seat Posture Belt
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.4.
1. Remove seat cushion from wheelchair, if necessary.
2. Remove the mounting screw and locknut that secures the seat posture belt half to the
back cane.
3. Repeat STEP 2 for opposite side, if necessary.
4. Do one of the following:
•To install the seat posture belt, proceed to STEP 6.
•Remove the existing seat posture belt from the wheelchair.
5. Engage the two halves of the new seat posture belt.
6. Align the mounting holes on the wheelchair frame and one end of the new seat
posture belt.
7. Secure the new seat posture belt to the backrest cane with one mounting screw
and washer. Tighten securely.
8. Repeat STEPS 6 and 7 for the opposite side of the seat posture belt.
9. Reinstall seat cushion onto wheelchair, if necessary.
NOTE: Seat upholstery removed for clarity.
FIGURE 4.4 Installing/Removing Seat Posture Belt
Seat Posture
belt Half
Backrest
cane
Mounting
screw
Mounting
screw
Seat Posture
belt Half

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Installing/Removing the Back brace
W A R N I N G
If a back brace is already installed, you don’t have to re-install the back cane
inserts (for fixed backrest canes only).
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.5.
NOTE: To remove the back brace, reverse this procedure.
1. Remove the end caps from the back canes.
2. Remove the handles from the back canes.
3. Install the inserts into the canes (fixed backrest canes only).
4. Secure the inserts with mounting screws (fixed backrest canes only).
5. Install the handles on the back canes.
6. Align the back brace ends with the handles of the back canes.
7. Secure the back brace to the back canes with the mounting bolts.
Mounting Bolts
Handle
Back brace
Back Canes
FIGURE 4.5 Installing/Removing the Back brace

SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS
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SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS
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 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 the nine may cause
the wheelchair to decrease in stability.
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all
attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may
occur.
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
W A R N I N G
If changing the size of the rear wheel or the seat-to-floor height, refer to
the table in the next page.
Fixed Axles, Transit version
Removing rear wheels
1. 12”; remove the fixed axle, washers and locknut that secure rear wheel to the axle
bracket. Remove existing rear wheel from the wheelchair.
2. Install new/existing rear wheel onto wheelchair. Refer to Installing Transit Kit
paragraph, see STEPS 3-6 only.
3. 24” or 22”; remove the complete wheel and the axle bracket from the side frame.
Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels paragraph.
Installing Transit Kit
1. Always make sure that the axle plate is in the passive position on both sides, refer to
Adjusting the Wheel Base Length paragraph.
2. Install the axle bracket with the Axle brackets Hardware
3. Install fixed axle through washer, new/existing rear wheel and axle bracket.
4. Securely tighten with the existing fixed axle locknut. Torque to 25 Nm.
5. Fixed and adjust the transit brake with its brake hardware, adjust the distance
between the brake shoe and the wheel, see Adjusting Wheel Brake paragraph.
6. If necessary, repeat STEPS 1 - 5 for opposite rear wheel.
NOTE: Both Axle brackets should be set at the same position. Head of bottom mounting
screws needs to be on the outside position.

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SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS
Quick-Release Axles
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1.
Removing
1. Hold the centre of the rear wheel and push in the tip of the quick release axle.
2. Pull the quick release axle and rear wheel out of the axle bracket on the wheelchair
frame.
3. Push in the tip of the quick release axle again and pull the quick release axle out of
the existing rear wheel.
4. Install new/existing rear wheel onto wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear
Wheels paragraph.
W A R N I N G
Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quick-release axle are fully
released before operating the wheelchair.
The locking pins MUST be protruding past the inside of rear wheel hub for a
positive lock.
Keep locking pins clean. Always make sure that the spacer is in place.
Invacare recommends inserting quick-release axles with the head end to the
inside of the wheelchair to prevent accidental release during contact leisure
activities.
Installing
1. Install the existing quick release axle
through the new/existing rear wheel.
2. Install the new/existing rear wheel and
quick release axle into the axle bracket
on the wheelchair frame.
3. Refer to Adjusting Quick Release Axles
paragraph if the locking pins are not
protruding past the inside of the axle
bushing or there is too much movement
of the rear wheel assembly in a back
and forth position.
FIGURE 5.2 Removing/Installing Rear
Wheels
Wheelchair
frame
Spacer
Rear wheel
Quick-Release
Axle

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Adjusting Quick-Release Axles
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.3.
1. Remove rear wheel and quick release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels paragraph.
2. Depress detent pin in the quick release axle and slide the quick release axle through
the rear wheel hub.
3. Release detent pin to ensure that the locking pins are fully released.
4. Increase or decrease end play by adjusting the locknut on the end of the quick release axle.
W A R N I N G
Make sure the detent pin of the
quick release axle is fully released
BEFORE operating the wheelchair.
Keep locking pins clean.
5. Reinstall rear wheel onto the
wheelchair. Refer to
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
paragraph.
6. Repeat STEPS 4 - 5 until the quick
release axle detent pins are fully
released past the wheelchair frame.
Replacing Handrims
NOTE: for this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.4.
NOTE: To replace the handrim, use 8 new mounting pre-glued screws (M5).
1. Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear
Wheels paragraph.
2. Remove the mounting screws that secure the
existing handrim to the rear wheel.
3. Remove the existing handrim.
4. Install the new handrim and secure to
the rear wheel with the new mounting
pre-glued screws (M5).
5. The space between the rim and
handrim can be adjusted thanks to the
different length of the plastic spacers.
6. Reinstall the wheel to the wheelchair.
Refer to section 5, page 23.
Quick-Release
Axle
FIGURE 5.3 Adjusting Quick-Release Axles
Locknut
Wheelchair Frame
Quick-Release
Axle Bracket
Plastic
spacers
Handrim
Mounting
screw (M5)
FIGURE 5.4 Replacing Handrims

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SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTORS
Adjusting Rear Wheel Height
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.5.
1. Remove the rear wheel. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels paragraph.
2. Install the rear wheel.to the other position Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
paragraph.
3. Repeat STEPS 1 to 2 for the other rear wheel.
NOTE: Both rear wheels should be set at the same position.
Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel & Front Caster
Tire/Tube
C A U T I O N
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks
and wear, and should be replaced when necessary.
FIGURE 5.5 Adjusting Rear Wheel Height
Rear Wheel
Positions
Wheelchair
Frame

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Removing/Installing the Caster Assemblies
NOTE: If replacing a front caster note the mounting position of the existing front
castor for installation of the new front caster.
NOTE: If repositioning front casters or replacing the existing front caster with a caster
of a different size, refer to Changing Front Seat - to - Floor Height paragraph to determine
the front caster position needed for the required front seat-to - floor height.
NOTE: Both front casters MUST be the same size and adjusted to the same height.
For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.6.
Removing Front Wheel
1. Remove the mounting bolt and locknut that secure the front wheel to the fork.
2. Remove the wheel from the fork.
Installing Front Wheel
1. Using the mounting bolt and locknut, secure
the wheel to the desired wheel mounting position.
2. Ensure fork stem is perpendicular to the flat surface.
FIGURE 5.6 Removing/Installing the front wheel
Front Fork
Wheel
Mounting Bolt
Locknut