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SECTION 3—ARMRESTS 

 

  

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Removing/Installing Swing Away Armrests (n° 2) 

 

Removing/Installing Swing Away Armrest (n° 2) 

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.2. 

Removing Swing Away Armrest 

1. 

Unlock existing armrest assembly by operate the push pin

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 pin

.

 

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 pin 

Rear pivot 
socket 

Dog point 

Summary of Contents for Action2 NG

Page 1: ...1638510 E November 2021 Invacare Action NG 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...

Page 2: ...tplate Height 10 Adjusting Calfpad Depth 10 SECTION 3 ARMRESTS 11 Removing Installing Removable Armrest n 1 11 Adjusting Removable Armrest Height 11 Removing Installing Swing Away Armrest n 2 12 Repla...

Page 3: ...wheelchairs built before 2017 08 10 refer to Service Manual version B Adjusting Castor Height Position 30 IMPORTANT Note that for wheelchairs built before 2017 08 10 refer to Service Manual version B...

Page 4: ...eral 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 use...

Page 5: ...ightened 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 ad...

Page 6: ...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 uph...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...rap 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 mountin...

Page 9: ...g the mounting screw M6 secure the Angle Adjustable Footplate to the footrest tube Securely tighten 12 Nm 5 If necessary repeat STEPS 1 4 to adjust remaining Angle Adjustable Footplate FIGURE 2 4 Inst...

Page 10: ...t 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 R...

Page 11: ...rest 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 remova...

Page 12: ...ve 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...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...ble 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 proce...

Page 15: ...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 Re...

Page 16: ...e Backrest cane Removing Installing different type of Backrests NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 4 6 next page Folding backrest NOTE To Install the Fixed Folding backrest reverse this procedure...

Page 17: ...efer 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...

Page 18: ...locknuts that secure the back cane bracket to the wheelchair frame 7 Do one of the following To Remove the back cane bracket by sliding it off the back of the wheelchair frame To Adjust slide the bac...

Page 19: ...g seat posture belt from the wheelchair 5 Engage the two halves of the new seat posture belt 6 Align the mounting holes on the back cane bracket and one end of the new seat posture belt 7 Secure the n...

Page 20: ...ocedure 1 Remove the end caps from the back canes 2 Remove the handles from the back canes Cut the handle lengthwise thanks to a sharp tool 3 Install the inserts into the canes fixed backrest canes on...

Page 21: ...le 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 parag...

Page 22: ...ing Repositioning the Castor Assemblies paragraph Changing the fork size or adding removing height adjustment spacers Refer to Adjusting Forks paragraph Changing the rear height positioning and or the...

Page 23: ...erating the wheelchair The locking pins MUST be protruding past the inside of rear wheel hub for a positive lock Keep locking pins clean Invacare recommends inserting quick release axles with the head...

Page 24: ...h 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 us...

Page 25: ...The four or two mounting screws need to be four or two adjustment holes apart to maintain frame integrity Respect factory settings related to backrest type Standard A for Fixed Passive B for Recliner...

Page 26: ...a short turning radius Conversely by moving the rear wheels axis backwards the wheelchair is more stable and tilts less easily but its maneuverability is reduced Depending on the user s abilities and...

Page 27: ...e plate 4 Secure the axle bracket to the axle plate at the desired height with the locknut and washer if needed 5 Install the rear wheel Refer to Removing Installing Rear Wheels paragraph 6 Repeat STE...

Page 28: ...ten castor journal system and guard against flutter perform the following check A Tip back the wheelchair to floor B Pivot castor fork assemblies in rear position C Push castor to initiate clockwise m...

Page 29: ...sition 2 Ensure fork stem is perpendicular to the flat surface Refer to Adjusting Castor Angle paragraph Adjusting Castor Angle if so equipped IMPORTANT Fixing screws may only be used once Always use...

Page 30: ...e 2 mounting pre glued screws 13 14 Nm that secure the castor housing assembly to the wheelchair frame 5 Repeat STEPS 1 to 4 for the other castor housing assembly 6 IMPORTANT Wait 24 hours before usin...

Page 31: ...unting pre glued screws M6x37mm and 2 attachment plates 2 Move the castor housing assembly to one of two positions Refer to Detail A of FIGURE 5 11 Always check that the plastic insert is present befo...

Page 32: ...han the front seat to floor height Otherwise a forward seat angle can occur Subtract the rear seat to floor height measurement from the front seat to floor height measurement to determine the amount o...

Page 33: ...rom the measurement Rear Seat to Floor Height Measure distance between the rear of the seat upholstery and the ground floor Changing Seat to Floor Height W A R N I N G The seat height seat depth back...

Page 34: ...anging the castor size and or mounting position on the fork and or seat angle Refer to Removing Installing Repositioning the Castor Assemblies paragraph Changing the rear height positioning Refer to A...

Page 35: ...e inflated to the recommended BAR KPa P S I on the side wall of the tire Adjusting Wheel Brake Position NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURES 7 1 7 2 1 Remove the two mounting screws that secures t...

Page 36: ...ighten the set of screws bolts Detail A 5 Repeat STEPS 1 4 for the opposite wheel brake 6 Engage the wheel brakes and push against the wheelchair to determine if the wheel brakes engage the rear wheel...

Page 37: ...ake Handle NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 7 4 1 Remove the mounting screw and locknut that secures the wheel brake handle to the wheel brake assembly Handle 2 Remove the wheel brake handle an...

Page 38: ...he side wall of the tire Installing Hub Brakes NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 7 5 1 Remove the rear wheel Refer to Removing Installing Rear Wheels paragraph 2 Remove the locknut and washer th...

Page 39: ...cure the cable to the lever of the brake shoes support by tightening the cable bolt 3 Adjust the cable tension to desire brake effort by screw unscrew the tensional bolt situated on the brake shoes su...

Page 40: ...paragraph 2 Set the Headrest bracket mounting bolts headrest bracket and the hand wheel A in the fixing holes on the back brace tube 3 Introduce the vertical tube that support the headrest cushion in...

Page 41: ...mounting hole Installing Adjusting simple Anti Tippers Installing Anti Tippers NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 9 1 1 Press release buttons in and insert anti tippers with the anti tipper whee...

Page 42: ...anti tippers with the mounting set screw washer and locking nut to the wheel chair frame 3 Measure the distance between the bottom of the anti tipper wheels and the ground floor 4 NOTE A 30 to 50 mm...

Page 43: ...ocated outside the rear wheel volume Failure to maintain proper spacing may result in the chair tipping over backward causing serious injury or property damage 1 Press the release buttons on the wheel...

Page 44: ...rest canes Sealed bearings and axle nut tension are correct No excessive side movement or binding when rear wheels are lifted and spun Quick release axles lock properly see page 27 Inspect handrims fo...

Page 45: ...ling Wheel brake pivot point are free of wear and looseness Ensure all castor wheel fork head tube fasteners are secure see pages 6 33 Ensure all hardware is tight see page 6 Ensure hand grips are sec...

Page 46: ...tension when caster is spun Caster should come to a gradual stop Loosen tighten locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop Wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture Wheel brakes are e...

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