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SECTION 4—SEAT/BACK 

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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 

A

 as shown for high backrest (height = 510 mm)

5. Reinstall the backrest cover 

A

 as 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 

Summary of Contents for Esprit Action

Page 1: ...60129701 A February 2021 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...

Page 2: ...stable 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 B...

Page 3: ...asuring 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...

Page 4: ...er to Action 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 Electro...

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: ...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 col...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...n 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 s...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...btained 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 R...

Page 11: ...et 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 necess...

Page 12: ...Loosen lever A and shift the control unit forwards or backwards to the desired depth 2 Retighten the lever A 3 Loosen the two screws B with a 10 mm spanner of the armrest bracket 4 Move the control un...

Page 13: ...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 i...

Page 14: ...ph 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...

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: ...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...

Page 17: ...y 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 bac...

Page 18: ...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 adjus...

Page 19: ...er 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...

Page 20: ...r 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...

Page 21: ...k 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 ap...

Page 22: ...e the two mounting screws and locknuts that secure the back cane bracket to the wheelchair frame 4 Remove the back cane bracket by sliding it off the back of the wheelchair frame 5 Install the new bac...

Page 23: ...e 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 new seat posture belt to the...

Page 24: ...edure 1 Remove the end caps from the back canes 2 Remove the handles from the back canes Cut the handle lengthwise thanks to an appropriate sharp tool 3 Install the inserts into the canes fixed back c...

Page 25: ...n user manual Removing the powered rear wheels NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 5 1 1 Release cover C is pressed beyond the coupling ring 2 Simultaneously rotate coupling ring A counterclockwis...

Page 26: ...bracket to the axle plate 45 50 Nm at the desired height with the locknut washer and the connector bracket 3 screws M4 to 1 2 Nm 5 Install the rear wheel Refer to Removing Fitting Rear Wheels paragrap...

Page 27: ...he wheelchair to floor B Pivot caster fork assemblies in rear position C Push caster to initiate clockwise movement D Let caster fork assembly rotate freely if not change the upper specific bearing 3...

Page 28: ...r 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 4 Removing Front Wheel 1 Remove the mountin...

Page 29: ...seat to floor heights are approximate to 6 5 mm due to tyre wear and air pressure Measuring Front Seat to Floor Height Front Seat to Floor Height Measure the distance between the front of the seat uph...

Page 30: ...er table on page 6 Always check caster vertical axis is to 90 1 from the ground NOTE For this procedure refer to the table to determine adjustment s necessary to achieve desired front seat to floor he...

Page 31: ...r to Installing removing the back brace 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 tu...

Page 32: ...alling Adjusting Anti Tippers NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 8 1 1 Remove the axle bracket Refer to Adjusting Rear Wheel Height paragraph 2 Remove the anti tippers by dismounting the fixing s...

Page 33: ...absence of visual damage Armrest armpad sits flush against arm tube Seat and or back upholstery have no rips Inspect adjustable angle back attaching hardware is securely tightened Ensure hand grips ar...

Page 34: ...essary Loosen tighten locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop Wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture Ensure all caster wheel fork head tube fasteners are secure see pages 5 27 En...

Page 35: ...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 ea...

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