Invacare Action 3 NG User manual

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Invacare
®
Action
®
³ NG & Action
®
XT
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 ......................................................................................................4
Tightened Torques .............................................................................................................5
Suggested Maintenance Procedures ................................................................................5
Stability Warning .................................................................................................................6
SECTION 2—FRONT HANGERS ............................................................................................7
Adjusting Footrest Height ...................................................................................................7
Replacing Heel Strap ......................................................................................................... .8
Installing Calf Strap ........................................................................................................... .8
Installing Angle Adjustable Footplate ............................................................................... .9
Adjusting the Legrest Angle ............................................................................................... .9
Adjusting the Footplate Height........................................................................................... .9
Adjusting Calfpad Height ...................................................................................................10
Adjusting Calfpad Depth ....................................................................................................10
SECTION 3—ARMRESTS ......................................................................................................11
Removing/Installing Removable Armrest (n°1 & n°4) ......................................................11
Adjusting Removable Armrest Height ..................................................................................11
Removing/Installing Swing Away Armrest (n° 2 & n°3) .........................................................12
Replacing Armrest Arm Pad ................................................................................................13
SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK ........................................................................................................14
Removing Standard Back Canes .........................................................................................14
Removing Angle Adjustable Back Canes .............................................................................15
Removing/Installing Seat Upholstery ...................................................................................15
Removing/Installing Standard Back Upholstery ...................................................................16
Contour (Adjustable) Back Upholstery .................................................................................17
Installing/Replacing Contour (Adjustable) Back Upholstery .................................................17
Adjusting the Height Adjustable Back ..................................................................................19
Adjusting the Angle Adjustable Backrest ..............................................................................19
Installing/Replacing Fixed/Folding backrest .........................................................................21
Installing/Replacing Recliner backrests ...............................................................................21
Installing/Replacing Comfort backrests ................................................................................22
Removing/Installing/Adjusting the Back Cane Bracket .........................................................23
Installing/Removing Seat Posture Belt .................................................................................24
Installing/Removing the Standard Back Brace .....................................................................25
Installing/Removing the Folding Back Brace ........................................................................26

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SECTION 5—REAR WHEELS/FRONT CASTERS ...................................................................27
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels ........................................................................................27
Fixed Axles, Transit version..................................................................................................27
Quick-Release Axles ...........................................................................................................29
Adjusting Quick-Release Axles ............................................................................................30
Replacing Handrims ............................................................................................................30
Adjusting the Wheelbase Length .........................................................................................31
Adjusting Rear Wheel Height ...............................................................................................33
Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel & Front CasterTire/Tube ..................................................34
Adjusting Fork Rotation .......................................................................................................35
Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster Assemblies ..................................................36
Adjusting Caster Angle ........................................................................................................36
Adjusting Caster Assembly Position ....................................................................................37
SECTION 6—SEAT-TO-FLOORHEIGHT……………………………………………………………...38
Seat Angle .......................................................................................................................... 38
Measuring Seat-to-Floor Height .........................................................................................39
Changing Seat-to-Floor Height ..........................................................................................40
SECTION 7—WHEEL BRAKES ................................................................................................ 41
Adjusting Wheel Brakes .....................................................................................................42
Replacing Wheel Lock Handle ...........................................................................................42
Installing/Adjusting Hub Brakes .........................................................................................43
SECTION 8—OPTIONS ............................................................................................................ 44
Installing/Adjusting Dual Handrim (DHR) ...........................................................................45
Installing/Adjusting Headrest ..............................................................................................46
SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS ................................................................................................... 47
Installing/Adjusting Simple Anti-Tippers ............................................................................47
Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers with tipping Aid................................................................48
Adjusting Anti-Tippers .........................................................................................................48
SECTION 10—PERIODIC MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES ........................................................ 50
Initially................................................................................................................................. 50
Weekly/Monthly/Annually .................................................................................................. 51

SECTION 1— MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
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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.
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 on 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, casters 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 on section 5.
8. Periodically check caster 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 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 center of gravity and
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.
CASTER SIZE
CASTE
R 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
Adjusting Footrest Height
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.1.
1. Remove calf strap, if so equipped.
2. Unscrew locking screw.
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 5 mm
minimum, adjust footrest tube accordingly.
5. Using the locking screw (M6), secure the footrest tube to the footrest support.
Securely tighten.
6. If necessary, repeat STEPS 2-5 to adjust remaining footrest.
7. Reinstall the calf strap, if so equipped.
FIGURE 2.1 Adjusting Footrest Height
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 manuals.
A 50 mm clearance between the bottom of the footplate and the ground/floor MUST
be maintained at all times.
50 mm mini
Locking
screw (M6)

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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.
Installing Calf Strap
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.3.
1. Secure the optional calf strap around the hanger hook.
FIGURE 2.3 Installing Calf Strap
Hanger Hook
Calf Strap
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 H version (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 D securing 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 B securing 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 C securing 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 E to 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.
Removing/Installing and Adjusting Removable Armrests (n°1 & n°4)
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.1.
Removing/Installing removable armrest (n°1 & n°4)
NOTE: To remove the removable armrest, reverse this procedure.
1. Previously press on the locking mechanism A located at the bottom of the armrest
vertical bracket.
2. Pull /Push the armrest by the arm cushion
out of the holder.
3. To adjust how easy or difficult it is to
pull/push the armrest out of the holder,
change the degree to which the 4 screws
D (M6) are tightened.
Adjusting removable armrest Height
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.1.
1. Remove the removable armrest. Refer to
Removing/Installing removable armrest
paragraph.
2. Loosen the screw B (M6) in the groove C of
the armrest tube.
3. Move the armrest upwards or downwards
until you reach the desired height, while
keeping screw B (M6) in place (at the top
edge of the holder).
4. Tighten firmly the screw B (M6).
5. Perform the setting on both sides.
6. Reinstall the removable armrest. Refer to
Removing/Installing removable armrest
paragraph.
FIGURE 3.1 Removable Armrest

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SECTION 3—ARMRESTS
Removing/Installing Swing Away Armrests (n° 2 & n° 3)
Removing/Installing Swing Away Armrest (n° 2 & n° 3)
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.2.
Removing Swing Away Armrest
1. Unlock existing armrest assembly by operate the push bracket .
2. Swing back on the existing armrest to remove from the front arm socket.
3. Pull up on the existing armrest to remove 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 push bracket .
Make sure that the dog point is properly engaged in its housing.
4. Repeat STEPS 1 - 3 for opposite side, if necessary.
FIGURE 3.2 Removing/Installing Swing Away Armrest
Push Bracket
Rear pivot
socket
Dog point

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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 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 3.3 Replacing Armrest Arm Pad
Armrest assembly
Mounting screw (M5)
Armpad

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SECTION 4—SEAT/ BACK
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 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. 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
Removing Standard Back Canes
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.1 A.
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 A Removing Standard Back Canes

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SECTION 4—SEAT/ BACK
Removing Angle Adjustable Back Canes
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.1 B.
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.
Removing/Installing Seat Upholstery
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.2, next page.
Remov ing Seat Upholste ry
NOTE: To install the seat upholstery, reverse this procedure.
Mounting
screw (M6)
Locknut (M6)
Back cane
bracket
Backrest
upholstery
Back cane
FIGURE 4.1 B Removing Angle Adjustable Back Canes

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SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK
1. Fold the wheelchair.
2. Remove the mounting screws (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
DETAI L “A”
D ET AI L “ 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 through corresponding anchor loops and adjust the back
upholstery. Secure with the fastening strips.
5. Secure the back-upholstery cover (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.

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Replacing
1. Lift up on the existing back-upholstery cover and 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 the back-canes.
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.
6. Slip adjuster strips through corresponding anchor loops and adjust the back-
upholstery. Secure with the fastening strips.
7. Secure the new back-upholstery cover (fastening strap) to the back of the new
adjustable back-upholstery (fastening strap).
8. 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.
9. Lay the front portion of the new back-upholstery cover on the seat upholstery.
10.Adjust the slack in the new back-upholstery cover and then secure to the seat
upholstery.
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.
NOTE: To prevent accidental removal of a back cane, the spring button lock will engage
at the full extension of the back cane. To disengage the button, press the button located
below the height adjustment, under the upholstery, on the back cane (Detail “A”).
FIGURE 4.5 Adjusting the Height Adjustable Backrest cane
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
Knob
D E T A I L “ A ” - S N A P
B U T T O N L O C K
Location of Snap
button lock
(under Upholstery)

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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 canes should be set to the same adjustment hole.
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
+
--
+
--