Invacare® Action³®

B. DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR1. PRESENTATION1.1 IntroductionYour wheelchair has been factory set before you purchasedit. However, it must be specifically adapted to your needs.The following detailed paragraphs describe the variousfunctions and possible adjustments as well as availableoptions. You can make some adjustments yourself, whileothers can be made only by your dealer.Important: based upon the selected model or options, yournew Action3 wheelchair may be equipped with all of thecomponents or options which are described in thefollowing pages.! This is a warning symbol ; you mustimperatively follow the instructions thatare provided in these paragraphs toprevent personal injuries as well asinjuries to people around you !1.2 General description (see photo)Your wheelchair is made of various parts and this manualdescribes only the main parts. We recommend that youbecome acquainted with the following terms in order tobetter understand your wheelchair operation : The seat consists of the seat and backrest upholstery,the backrest and armrests. This unit is designed to provideoptimal comfort. The swing-away footrest support or legrest : thisis the supporting part between the frame and the footrestwhich swivels to facilitate transfers and can be removedduring transport. The footrest consists of an adjustable tube and thefootplate which supports the foot. The folding frame consists of side frames and a foldingsystem including the seat rails. These parts constitute theframe, which is the supporting component of the wheelchairand its strength is well tested (checked at 125 kg). The steering tube is the connection between frame andcastors ; it allows the adjustment of the seat angle. The rear wheel consists of the wheel, axle and handrim.The rear wheels ensure the rear stability and allow thepropulsion of the wheelchair using the handrims. They aremounted on the multiple adjustment wheel support brackets.15