Invacare Action 2NG, User Manual

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Product Overview
The lever of the push handle can be folded back to
facilitate transfers. To do so, pull up the lever and
fold it backwards.
An assistant’s brake (drum brake) is available as an
option, the assistant can brake the wheelchair while
it is moving, please read section
6.2 Braking during
use, page 33 .
3.5 Backrest
There are three types of backrest (Fixed, Folding and
Reclining) available.
WARNING!
Risk of injury to the assistant and damage to
the wheelchair
Tilting the chair with a heavy user can hurt the
assistant's back and damage the chair.
– Make sure to be able to safely control the
wheelchair with a heavy user before performing
a tilting maneuver.
3.5.1 Standard Backrest Cover
A standard backrest cover is available for all backrest
types. These covers are not adjustable.
WARNING!
Risk of tipping
If the standard backrest cover become slack, the
tipping point of your wheelchair is changed for
the worse.
– Slack standard backrest cover must be replaced
by a qualified technician.
3.5.2 Backrest cover height
The backrest cover height can be adjusted for all three
types of backrest.
WARNING!
Risk of tipping
The hanging of additional load (back pack
or similar items) onto your wheelchair back
posts can affect the rearward stability of your
wheelchair. This can cause the chair to tip
backwards causing injury.
– Therefore, Invacare strongly recommend the
use of anti-tippers (available as an option)
when using your back posts with additional
load (back pack or similar items).
The height of the backrest cover can be adjusted on
the back posts. The adjustment must be carried out
by a qualified technician.
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