Invacare® Pegasus
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1. 46 13 Fixing the containment belt to the scooter 47 Electrical system 49 8 1 Electronics protection system senenn eee 49 O H TNS 1 All TS uuu u a ak AS es adh dee a kupa bA AER masa Qua ah u aS 50 8 2 Batterie S u S Qs Sas k bu ka kunek na ku ka an aC e a u as m usus 50 8 2 1 What you need to know about batteries 50 8 22 Charging the e i i ll u u m ua AN ba bun n An 428 Aa a xa hak ka e y a k ay d 52 8 25 Remong and fiting batlerl6es uuruuu x uu u uuu luu a ded A a D ou sa 54 8 2 3 1 REMOMING NG Dall f S uu uuu a blln nedin cark abba bala bl wen alba sala y nn Ae a 93 8 2 3 2 How to handle damaged batteries correcltly 57 11 12 13 Care and maintenance Repair Instructions TOA R pa rif q a flat til 3 y klar c u Qa nan SORA n na la E an NAMA V k EE keka E xay SE S ka 10 1 1 Mending punctures pneumatic tires of type 4 10 3 50 5 10 1 1 1 Repairing punctured tires Disposal Technical specifications Inspections Performed 58 60 60 62 64 65 68 1 Introduction Dear user First we would like to thank you for purchasing our product We hope you will enjoy your new Scooter This manual contains impo2. Disengaging the drive e Switch off the Scooter keyswitch e Press the unlocking knob on the disengaging lever 1 e Push the disengaging lever forwards The drive is now disengaged Engaging the drive e Pull the lever to the rear 25 6 Operating Console 6 1 Operating Console Arrangement 1 Status display 2 Speed controller 3 Switching speed reduction during bend travel on and off 4 Horn 5 Left hand direction indicator switches itself off automatically after 30 seconds 6 Battery charge display 7 Speed reduction 8 Warning blinker 9 Right hand direction indicator switches itself off automatically after 30 seconds 10 Lighting 11 Drive lever 26 6 1 1 Status Display NOTE The ON OFF diode is used as a fault display status display Chapter Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes on page 26 contains an explanation of the error codes 6 1 2 Battery Charge Display e All diodes illuminate maximum driving range e Only red and yellow diodes illuminate reduced driving range Recharge the batteries at the end of your journey e Only red LEDs illuminate blink electronics beeps 3x battery reserve severely restricted driving range Recharge batteries immediately i NOTE Overdischarge protection after a certain drive time on reserve battery power the electronics system switches the drive off automatically and brings the Scooter to a standstill If you do not drive your Scoot
3. 7176 Dimensions Overall length 3 wheel 12 cm 4 wheel 129 m Drive unit width Overall width armrest ETET e 63 72 5 cm range Weight Empty weight e 3 wheel 103 kg e 4 wheel 110 kg Loading 136 kg Axle loads Max front axle load e 3 wheel 67 kg e 4 wheel 5 ko Max rear axle load e 3 wheel 171 kg e 4 wheel 170 ko Note The drive range ofan electric wheelchairis strongly influenced by external factors such as the charging state of the batteries surrounding temperature local topography road surface characteristics tire pressure weight of driver drive style and use of batteries for lighting servos etc Measured without seat cushion 67 13 Inspections Performed 68 It is confirmed by stamp and signature that all jobs listed in the inspection schedule of the Service and Repair Instructions have been properly perfomed The list of the inspection jobs to be perfomed can be found in the Service Manual which is available through Invacare Delivery Inspection 1 Annual Inspection Stamp of authorised Dealer Date Signature Stamp of authorised Dealer Date Signature 2 Annual Inspection 3 Annual Inspection Stamp of authorised Dealer Date Signature Stamp of authorised Dealer Date Signature 4 Annual Inspection 5 Annual Inspection Stamp of authorised Dealer Date Signature Stamp of authorised Dealer Date Signature Manufacturer CHIEN TI ENTERPRISE G
4. hammer e Raise the vehicle and place wooden blocks underneath to supportit e Remove the wheel locknut 1 wth a 17 mm open ended spanner e Remove the wheel by tapping it gently with the rubber hammer on the rear face to carefully loosen it from the axle Problems when removing wheel It may be necessary to use a speqal tool Please ask your Invacare dealer to help you 61 10 1 1 1 Repairing punctured tires U 62 Requirements inner tube repair set or a new inner tube talcum powder open ended spanner 12 mm Remove valve cap De inflate the tire by pressing in the centre valve pin Loosen the 4 bolts 1 with the socket spanner and remove them Remove both wheel rim halves out of the tire and remove the inner tube Repair the inner tube and refit in the wheel or replace it with a new inner tube Did the old inner tube get wet during the repair If you repaired the old inner tube and reused it and it became wet during repair it is much easier to refit it into the wheel if you powder it lightly with talcum powder e Refit the wheel rim parts from outside into the tire e Pump up the tire lightly e Reinsert the nuts and bolts which hold the wheel rim together and tighten fully e Make sure that the tire is propery located on the wheel rim e Inflate the tire up to the recommended tire pressure 40 psi e Checkto make sure that the tire is still located properly on the wheel im e Screw the v
5. of the electnc vehide CAUTION it may be difficult to turn in front of a lift or building entrance because the scooter turning circle may not necessarily comply with building standards e Always be aware of the limitations of your scooter particulary the turning circle capabilities when entering a building ora lift Avoid driving situations in which you would no longer be able to come out because you cannot turn your scooter around 3 Key features 20 1 2 3 4 9 6 f Disengaging lever Unlocking lever for sliding seat rails front right below seat Unlocking lever for swivelling and removing seat eft under the seat not visible in picture Operating console Brake lever right hand lever Lever for adjusting steering column indination left hand lever not visible in picture Keyswitch ON OFF 4 Driving 4 1 Getting in and out The amresis can be swivelled upwards to assist getting in and out The seat can also be rotated to assist getting in and out e Lift the detent lever 1 up e Turn the seatto the side Information on turning the seat The detent automatically engages again after 45 21 4 2 Before driv ing for the first time Before you take your first trip you should familiarise yourself well with the operation of the vehide and with all operating elements Take your time to test all functions and driving modes NOTE If installed make sure to pr
6. or the brakes are released switch it off immediately e Adding electrical accessones and other components or modifying the vehide in any way can make it susceptible to electromagnetic interference Keep in mind that there is no sure way to determine the effect such modifications will have on the overall immunity of the electronic system e Report all occurrences of unintentonal movement of the vehide or release of the electric brakes to the manufacturer 2 4 Safety information on driving and freewheel mode AN Danger of injury if the vehicle tips ov er Only ever negotiate gradients up to the maximum tilt resistant gradient and only with the backrest in an upright position and the seat lifterin the lowest position if installed Only ever drive downhill at a maximu m of 2 3rds ofthe top speed Avoid abrupt braking or accelerating on gradients If at all possible avoid diving on Slippery surfaces Such as snow gravel ice etc where there is a danger of you losing control over the vehide especially on a gradient If driving on sucha surface is inevitable then always drive slowly and with the utmost caution Never attempt to overcorre an obstacle when on an uphill or downhill gradient Never attempt to drive up or down a flight of steps Always approach obstacles straight on Ensure that the front wheels and rear wheels move over the obstacle in one stroke do not stop halfway Do not exceed the maximumobstade height see T
7. O LTD No 13 Lane 227 Fu Ying Foad Hsin Chuang T aipei T aiwan R O C Distribution Canada Invacare Canada L P 570 Matheson Blvd East Mississauga Ontario L4Z 4G4 Canada Phone 1 800 668 5324 Fax 1 800 950 3176 69 LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4 1975 This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser user of our products This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state Invacare warrants all electronics and electrical components excluding batteries transaxle and frame to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twenty four 24 months from the date of purchase from Invacare or a dealer Invacare warrants all batteries for a period of six 6 months from the date of purchase from Invacare or a dealer If within such warranty period any such product shall be proven to be defective such product shall be repaired or replaced at Invacare s option This warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any such product Invacare s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to such repair and or replacement For warranty service please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare product In the event you d
8. TY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THE SOLE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN THE APPLICATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS 71 usiibud E E SL 80 L LOZ 9 eq sgejeJ JOG HSIIDNA SNSVODAd 9Z76Z 0L JeENUe SIU JO ON JEpPJO
9. Yes Y ou Can Invacore Pegasus Scooler Operating manual C How can you get in touch with Invacare If you have any questions or need support please contact your authorised lnvacare Dealer who has the necessary know how and equipment plus the spedal knowedge concerning your Invacare product and can offer you all round satisfactory service Should you wish to contact Invacare directly you can reach us in Europe atthe followng addresses and phone numbers Invacare Au stralia Pty Ltd a 1800 460 460 1 Lenton Place PO Box5002 Fax 02 8839 5353 North Rocks NSW 2151 sales invac are c om au Australia WWW www invac are com au Invacare NewZealand a 0508 468 222 4 Westfiel d Place PO Box 62 1 24 Fax 0508 807 788 Mt Wellington Auckland sales in vac are c o nz New Zealand WWW WWW IN vac are co nz Invacare CanadaL P a 1 800 668 5324 570 Matheson BI wd East Fax 1 800 950 3176 Mississauga Ontario WWW Www invac are ca L4Z 4G4 Canada Table of Contents Chapter Page 1 Introduction 6 1 1 G lar A SO vo sc lal anya E ee Q erb ee E awek a E We au lea eroy erek Wet 7 1 2 Important symbols in this manual u 8 1 3 Important symbols found on the v ehicle 10 1 4 Type classification and permissible use 11 1 5 E
10. aler internal fault Push freewheel Stops driving e The Scooter has exceeded the mode error kas permissible maximum speed during pushing or freewheeling Switch the electronics system off and on again 1 Adjustment facilities 7 1 Moving the seat position forwards or backwards The disengaging lever for adjusting the seatis located front right below the seat e Pull the lever 1 to disengage the seat e Slide the seat forwards or backwards into the required position e Letgo the leveragain to lock the seat into its required position 39 7 2 Adjusting the armrest width The hand wheels for releasing the armrests are located under the seat 1 e Turnthe hand wheels to loosen the fixing for the armrest e Adjust the amrests to the required width e Retighten the handwheels 40 7 3 Adjusting the armrest height Y Requirements L e Phillips screwdriver e Use the screwdriver to loosen and remove the armrest fixing screw e Adjust the amrests to the required height e Reposition the screw and tighten again 41 7 4 Adjusting backrest angle The lever 1 for adjusting the backrest angle is located on the right of the seat e Pull the lever and adjust the backrest to the required angle by leaning forwards or backwards 42 7 5 Disengaging the seat to rotate it or remove it The seat can be turned to one side to make getting in and out of the scooter easier The seat is also easier to remov
11. alve cap back on e Locate the wheel on the drive shaft again e Apply the handbrake and hold it there to centre the brake e Tighten the wheel locknut with the handbrake applied 63 11 Disposal 64 The equipment wrapping is potentially recydable The metal parts are used for scrap metal recyding The plastic parts are used for plastic recycling Electric components and printed crcuit boards are disposed of as electronic scrap Exhausted or damaged batteries can be returned to your medical equipment supplier or Invacare Disposal must be carried out in accordance with the respective national legal provisions Ask your city or district council for details of the local waste management companies 12 Technical specifications Permissible operating and storage conditions Temperature range for operation e 25 50 C according to ISO 7176 9 Electrical system Motor e 6 km h S1 240 W MaX eak 500 W e 10 km h S1 240 W MaXpeak 600 W e 12 km h S1 250 W Max 1200 W Batteries e 2x 12V 40 Ah C20 Gel e a evi s an 620 AGM Charging dev ice e sa ___ yiy yjyxpj jrssS yr DRB LFb bLk E temperature e 25 50 C surroundings Storage temperature e 40 65 C Tires e 4 10 3 50 5 pneumatic 65 66 Driv ing characteristics Speed e 6 km h 10 km h 12 km h Max safe slope e 3 wheel 8 4 wheel 12 Turning radius e 3 wheel 112 5 cm O awesta _ _ ISO
12. any other way than the purpose described in this manual e Adhere strictly to the instructions in this user manual Danger of injury if the scooter is driven when your ability to drive is impaired by medication or alcohol e Never drive any vehide under the influence of medication or alcohol Danger of damage or injury if the scooter is accidentally set into motion e Switch the power system off before you getin get out or handle awkward objects e Be aware thatthe motor brakes are automatically deactivated when the motors are disengaged For this reason freewheel operation is only recommended on flat surfaces never on gradients Neverleave your vehicle on a gradient with its motors disengaged Always re engage the motors immediately after pushing the vehide 12 Danger of injury if the On Off Button is pressed while the vehicle is in motion due to it coming to an abrupt sharp stop e Jf you have to brake in an emergency simply pull the handbrake until the scooter comes to a halt Only switch the vehicle off while in motion as a last resort Danger of injury if the scooter is transported in another vehicle with the occupant seated in it e Never transport the scooter with the occupant seated in it Danger of injury if maximum permissible load is exceeded e Do not exceed the maximum permssible load see Technical Specifications on page 65 Danger of injury when lifting heavy components e When maintaining servicing or l
13. arge PsSPIBYV uuu ele mua aa bnr aa uum sas E aqa he la ka 27 6 2 Dr V Ing a AS elel el gt EV u uu a ete a aaa 28 6 3 Activ ating and Deactivating Acoustic Signals 29 6 4 Activ ating and Deactivating Speed Reduction During Bend Trav e 33 6 5 Diagnosis and fault te Pale ayuy uu u l E a sss g D a Esas 34 65 1 Enordiagno SES u a upa nu Sua rr 35 6 6 Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes 36 Adjustment facilities 39 7 1 Moving the seat position forwards or backwarcds 39 7 2 Adj sti g th armmestWIdihiuuuuu u l kn wa GEN Hek Kun Ek EW EE k 40 7 3 Adjusting ThE arinr st height gi uy ai ul si eee a akata k a kund a kak Kan xa k wakawan uk kan 41 7 4 Adus ung Da K I St all Ol xy oyi xay un nuyu WU e wan Sasa Wun E ear teees ecru 42 7 5 Disengaging the seat to rotate it or remove it 43 7 6 Adjusting the seat height manually cesse sese sese sese sees enen eee ee kk 44 7 1 EOSTI eT s esna ak e da nak y NERG HED SA HED DR ENE RE E 45 TAA Eypesof bosl fal DellS yay yanl ky Wak an aka ee eee ted Wa danas VA N CAK W RA R 45 7 1 2 Adjusting the postural belt correcltly
14. e battery charger to the mains Disconnecting the battery charger from the Scooter e Firstunplug the battery charger from the mains e Then unplug the battery charger from the Scooter 53 8 2 3 Removing and fitting batteries kO A 54 WARNING Danger of injury if the batteries are not handled correctly during assembly and maintenance work e New batteries should be installed by authonsed technicians e Observe the warnings on the battenes e Take into account the heavy weight of the battenes e Only ever use the battery type defined in the technical specifications see Technical Specifications on page 65 Danger of fire and burns if battery terminals are short circuited e DO NOT short crcuit battery terminals with a tool WARNING Corrosion and burns from acid leakage if batteries are damaged e Remove clothes that have been soiled by acid immediately After contact with skin e Immediately wash affected area with lots of water After contact with eyes e Immediately nnse eyes under running water for several minutes consult a physician 8 2 3 1 UG N Removing the batteries Requirements Open spanner 11 mm Remove the seat Remove the battery and motor compartment cover Open the battery retaining strap 1 Unplug the battery connecting plug 2 Remove the battenes A WARNING Bees R The POSITIVE RED battery cable MUST connect to the POSITIVE bat
15. e from this position The lever for disengaging the seat is located under the seat 1 on the left e Pull the lever forwards to disengage the seat e Turnthe seat to one side e f you want to remove the seat hold it firmly by the backrest and front edge and remove it upwards 43 7 6 Adjusting the seat height manually V4 Requirements L e 2x open ended spanners 17 mm e Remove the seat e Remove the battery and motor compartment cover e Remove the seat pillarlocking bolt using both open ended spanners e Adjust the seat height e Reinsert the bolt and tighten 44 7 1 Postural belts A postural belt is an option which can either be fixed to the wheelchair ex works or can be retrofitted by your specialist dealer If your wheelchairis fitted with a postural belt your specialist dealer will have infommed you about fitting and usage The postural belt is used to help the wheelchair user keep an optimum sitting position Correct use of the belt assists the user in sitting securely comfortably and well positioned in the wheelchair especially for such users who do not have such a good sense of balance while sitting NOTE 1 We recommend using the postural belt whenever the wheelchair is used The belt should be tight enough to ensure that you are sitting comfortably and that your body is in the correct sitting position 7 1 1 Types of postural belts Your wheelchair can be fitted wth the following
16. echnical Specifications on page 65 Avoid shifting your centre of gravity as well as abrupt changes of direction when the vehide is in motion 18 Danger of injury if the vehicle tips over Continued e Never use the vehicle to transport more than one person e Do not exceed the maximum permssible load e When loading the vehide always distribute the weight evenly Always try to keep the centre of gravity of the vehicle in the middle and as dose to the ground as possible e Note that the vehicle will brake or accelerate if you change the Driving Speed while it is in motion Danger of injury if you collide with an obstacle when driving through narrow passages such as doorways and entrances e Drive through narrow passages in the lowest Driving Speed and with due caution CAUTION The centre of gravity for the scooter is higher than that of an electric wheelchair There is an increased tipping hazard when negotiating bends e Reduce speed before negotiating bends Only accelerate when you have come out of the bend CAUTION Danger of tipping Anti tip wheels stabilisers are only effective on firm ground They sink in on soft ground such as grass snow or mud if the electrical vehicle rests itself on them They lose their effect and the electrical vehicle can tip over e Only drive with extreme care on soft ground esoeaally during uphill and downhill journeys In the process pay increased attention to the tip stability
17. er for a while the batteries will recuperate and allow a further but short journey However after a very brief journey the red diodes will illuminate again and the electronic system will beep three times This procedure leads to battery damage and should be avoided if possible 27 6 2 Driving the Scooter A 28 WARNING Danger from the unintended rolling of the vehicle When stopping the v ehicle the drive lever needs to return entirely to the middle position to activ ate the electromagnetic brakes If there is any obstruction stopping the lev er from returning to the middle position the electromagnetic brakes cannot be activated This can lead to the vehicle rolling unintentionally e Please make sure that the drive leveris in the middle position if the vehide is to remain stationary e Switch the power supply on keyswitch The operating console display illuminates The Scooter is ready to drive NOTE If the Scooteris not ready to drive after switching on check the status display see Chapter Status Display on page 27 and Chapter Diagnosis and fault repair on page 34 e Settherequired speed wth the speed controller e Pull the righthand drive lever carefully to travel forwards e Pull the left hand drive lever carefully to travel in reverse NOTE The control system is programmed with standard values in the works Your Invacare dealer can carry out programming tailored to fit your requirement
18. es cannot be overcharged with the specified charger Please use only charging devices in Class 2 This class of chargers may be left unattended during charging All charging devices which are supplied by Invacare comply with these requirements 51 8 2 2 Charging the batteries A amp 52 e Make sure you read and understand the battery charger s User s Manual if supplied as well as the safety notes on the front and rear panels of the charger WARNING Danger of explosion and destruction of batteries if the wrong battery charger is used e Only ever use the battery charger supplied with your vehicle or a charger that has been approved by Invacare Danger of electric shock and damage to the battery charger if it is allowed to get wet e Protectthe battery cha ger from water e Always charge in a dry environment Danger of short circuit and electric shock if the battery charger has been damaged e Do not use the battery charger if it has been dropped or damaged Danger of fire and electric shock ifa damaged extension cable is used e Onlyeveruse an extension cable if it is absolutely necessary In case you must use one make sure it is in good condition The charging socket is located on the left of the steering column Connecting the battery charger e Switch off the Scooter e Push the protective cap on the side of the charging socket to the side e Connect the battery charger to the Scooter e Connect th
19. fe OX Ne CTA NC yup ca um a Ok kan H sey ENA kwe T He VOR aaa T 11 2 Safety notes 12 2 1 E EA Vil Ol uu dikiyan a da ba ek Sua asua aan xa kya ea alan kk danke ya naa awk kad xu aa 12 2 2 Safety information with regard to care and maintenance 15 2 3 Safety information on electromagnetic interference 16 2 4 Safety information on driving and freewheel mode 17 3 Key features 20 4 Driving 21 4 1 SO TING nand OU SUDE MN SEN SR m u SO asa Sa Sa u u a a uku a usa 21 4 2 Before driving for the first time 22 4 3 TAKING ODS ACES viii sikke cgi kun deine k b ya mua Sasi Sup usa Ke be ue k ee Ae y b KA E BN 23 4 4 Driv ing up and down gradients U 24 4 5 Parking and S BHIODQA Y c a kuu uum ka Kek ea Au a Ak a nala kbk hal Wa k eee 24 5 Pushing the scooter by hand 25 5 1 DISengaging MM OTO Sc s sk a xol au kak kk aaa k a u ka kw kan kk staan Ue kad ak an n aa ad ans wak kl ake 25 6 Operating Console 26 6 1 Operating Console Arrangemenrt kk kk kaka kk kk kk AKA KAKA AKA KK AK KK KK KK KK kk 26 Ol Stats Display iyya e Sri n ye anl ya lan uD u rs ari eee e yana am iu D A veces anes 27 0 12 Baten Ch
20. hed on This function lowers the Scooter s speed as soon as you start driving round a bend Itis primarily designed for inexperienced users who may feel unsure of the Scooter s dynamic driving behaviourin a bend If however you are an experienced user you may wish to deactivate this function Deactivating speed reduction e Press key 1 for more than two seconds The LED 2 illuminates Speed reduction is deactivated Activ ating speed reduction e Press key 1 for more than two seconds The LED 2 goes out Speed reduction is activated again 33 6 5 Diagnosis and fault repair The electronic system offers diagnostic information to support the technician during the recognition and rectification of faults on the Scooter If there is a fault the status display blinks several times pauses then blinks again The type of fault is displayed by the number of blinks in each group which are also known as the blink code The electronic system reacts differently depending on the seriousness of the fault and its effect on user safety It can forexample e simply show the blink code as a warning and allow both driving and normal operation to continue e display the blink code stop the Scooterand prevent further travel until the electronic system has been switched off and switched on again e display the blink code stop the Scooter and not permit further travel until the fault has been rectified You can find detailed descri
21. hich is available from Invacare 7 1 3 Fixing the containment belt to the scooter V Requirements ded e jaw spanner12 mm e jaw spanner13 mm The fixing points 1 for attaching the belt are located under the seat the figure shows only the left hand side j _ i BR Ip al F Pa E a 47 48 Take hold of the belt mounting and hold it in front of the hole in the fixing Position the bolt 1 screw the nut on from the other side and tighten with a jaw spanner Repeat the same procedure on the other side of the seat Check to ensure that the nut is tightened prope ly on the bolt 8 Electrical system 8 1 Electronics protection system The vehicle s electronics are equipped with an overload protection system If the motors are put under considerable strain for a longer period of time for example when driving up a steep hill and especially when the ambient temperature is high then the electronic system could overheat In this case the vehide s power is reduced gradually until it finally comes to a halt The Status Display shows a corresponding error code see chapter Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes on page 36 By switching the power supply off and back on again the error code is cancelled and the electronics are switched back on It will take approximately five minutes until the electronics have cooled down enough for the motors to restore full power again When the motors are stalled by an insurmountable
22. ifting any part of your scooter take into account the weight of the individual components especially the battenes Be sure at all times to adopt the correct lifting posture and ask for assistance if necessary Danger of injury if you fall off the scooter e Jf restraining systems are installed such as seat belts use them each time you drive the scooter 14 Danger of inj ury by mov ing parts e Make sure that no injury is incurred by moving parts of the scooter like wheels or a Seat Lifter especially when children are around Danger of fire or breaking down due to electric dev ices being connected e Do not connect any electric devices to your vehide that are not expressly certified by Invacare for this purpose Have all electrical installations done by yourauthonsed Invacare Dealer Danger of technical failure and injury if unauthorised spare parts and components are used e Only use original Invacare spare parts which have been approved for use with this vehide 2 2 Safety information with regard to care and maintenance A Danger of accidentand loss of guarantee if maintenance is insufficient For reasons of safety and in order to avoid accidents which result from unnoticed wear itis important that this electric mobility product undergoes an inspection once every year under normal operating conditions see inspection plan contained in service instructions Under dificult operating conditions such as daily tra
23. information on speed turning radius range safe climbing ability maximum obstacle height and pemissible operating conditions in chapter Technical Specifications starting from page 46 Please also pay attention to all safety information in chapter Safety Notes starting from page 12 The vehicle was successfully tested according to Geman and international standards as to its safety It satisfies the requirements according to DIN EN 12184 induding EN 1021 1 2 It was also tested successfully according to EN60529 IPX4 as to its resistance to spray water and is therefore well suited for typical middle European weather conditions When equipped with an appropriate lighting system the vehide is suitable for use on public roads 1 5 Life expectancy We estimate a life expectancy of five years for this product provided it is used in strict accordance with the intended use as set outin this document and all maintenance and service requirements are met The estimated life expectancy can be exceeded if the productis carefully used and propery maintained and provided technical and scientific advances do not result in technical limitations The life expectancy can also be considerably reduced by extreme or incorrect usage The fact that we estimate a life expectancy for this product does not constitute an additional warranty 2 Safety notes READ WELL BEFORE OPERATION 2 1 General safety notes N Danger of injury if this scooter is used in
24. m of 2 3rds ofthe top speed Always return the backrest of your seat to an upright position before ascending slopes We recommend that you lean the backrest slightly to the rear before descending slopes Never attempt to ascend or descend a slope on slippery surfaces or where there is a danger of skidding such as wet pavement ice etc Avoid trying to get out of the vehide on an indine ora gradient Always drive ina straight direction along the road or path you are travelling on rather than attempting to zigzag Never attempt to turn around on an indine or a slope 4 5 Parking and stationary If you park your v ehicle or leave it at a standstill for a longer period 24 switch off the power supply keyswitch 5 Pushing the scooter by hand The motors of the scooter are equipped with automatic brakes preventing the scooter from rolling away out of control when the power supply is switched off When pushing the scooter the magnetic brakes must be disengaged 5 1 Disengaging Motors amp Danger of the vehicle running aw ay e When the motors are disengaged for push operation whilst freewheeling the electromagnetic motor brakes are deactivated When the vehicle is parked the levers for engaging and disengaging the motors must without fail be locked firmly into the DRIVE position electromagnetic motor brakes activated The lever for engaging and disengaging the motor is located on the right hand side at the rear
25. o not receive satisfactory warranty service please write directly to Invacare at the address on the bottom of the back cover Provide dealer s name address date of purchase indicate nature of the defect and if the product is serialized indicate the serial number Do not return products to our factory without our prior consent 70 LIMITED WARRANTY CONTINUED LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO NEGLIGENCE ACCIDENT IMPROPER OPERATION MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE COMMERCIAL OR INSTITUTIONAL USE PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE OR TO A PRODUCT DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND INVACARE S CONTROL AND SUCH EVALUATION WILL BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS A CHANGE IN OPERATING NOISE PARTICULARLY RELATIVE TO MOTORS AND GEARBOXES DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FAILURE ALL SUCH DEVICES WILL EXHIBIT A CHANGE IN OPERATING NOISE DUE TO AGING THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILI
26. obstacle such as a high kerb and the vehide driver allows the motors to strain against this hindrance for more than 20 seconds without moving then the electronics will automatically switch off to prevent the motors from being damaged T he Status Display shows a corresponding error code see chapter Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes on page 36 By switching off and back on again the error code is cancelled and the electronics are switched back on 49 8 1 1 The main fuse The entire electric system is protected against overload by two master fuses The master fuses are mounted on the positive battery cables NOTE A defective main fuse may be replaced only after checking the entire electric system An Invacare specialised dealer must perfom the replacement You can find information on the fuse type in chapter Technical Specifications starting on page 65 8 2 Batteries 8 2 1 What you need to know about batteries 50 Poweris supplied by two 12 V batteries The batteries are maintenance free and only need regular charging New batteries should always be fully charged once before their first use New batteries will be at their full capacity after having run through approx 10 20 charging cycles How fast the batteries discharge depends on many circumstances such as ambient temperature condition of the surface of the road tire pressure weight of the driver way of driving and utilisation of lighting NOTE The ba
27. ope ly adjust and use the postural belt each time you use the wheelchair Sitting Comfortably Driving Safely Before each trip make sure that 22 You arewithin easy reach ofall operating controls The battery charge is sufficient for the distance intended to be covered The postural belt if installed is in perfect order The rear mirror if installed is adjusted so you can look behind at all times without hav ing to bend forward or shift your seating position 4 3 Taking Obstacles Your Scooter can cimb obstacles and kerbs of up to 6 cm in height amp CAUTION Danger of Tipping Ov er e Never approach obstacles at an angle but at 90 degrees as shown below e Put your backrest into an up ight position before dimbing an obstad e Driv ing up over an obstacle Correct e Approach the kerb or obstacle slowy head on Shortly before the front wheels touch the obstacle increase the speed and reduce only after the rear wheels have also climbed the obstacle Driving down off of an obstacle e Approach the kerb or obstacle slowy head on Before the front wheels touch the obstade reduce speed and keep it Incorrect until also the rear wheels have come down off of the obstacle 23 4 4 Driving up and down gradients For information concerning the maximum safe slope please see chapter Technical Specifications starting on page 65 N WARNING Danger of tipping over Only ever drive downhill at a maximu
28. ops driving exceeded Brake failure Stops driving No neutral position Stops driving when switching Scooter on Comments The maximum current was exceeded over too long a period probably because the motor was ove oaded or has been working against an immovable resistance Switch the scooter off wait a few minutes and then switch on again The electronic system has determined a motor short circuit Check the wiring harness for short circuit and check the motor Contact your Invacare dealer Ensure that the disconnection leveris pressed in There is a defect in the braking coil or in the cabling Check the magnetic brake and cabling for open or short circuited circuitry Contact your Invacare dealer Drive lever is notin neutral when the key switch was turned Put the drive lever in neutral turn the power off and then turn on again It may be necessary to recalibrate the drive lever Contact your Invacare dealer 37 38 Fault Consequence Comments for the Scooter Faultin speed Stops driving e The drive lever electronics could be potentiometer faulty or incorrectly connected Check the cabling foropen or short circuited circuitry e Potentiometeris not correctly adjusted Put the potentiometer into the centre position otor voltage error Stops driving e The motor orits cabling is defective Check the cabling for open or short circuited circuitry Miscellaneous Stops driving e Contact your Invacare de
29. played NOTE This symbol identifies general infomation which is intended to simplify working with your product and which refers to special functions Requirements e This symbol identifies a list of various tools components and items which you will need in order to carry out certain work Please do not attempt to carry out the work if you do not have the listed tools available READ WELL BEFORE OPERATION This symbol advises you to read infomation carefully 1 3 Important symbols found on the vehicle This product has been supplied from an env ironmentally aware manufacturer This product may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment if disposed of in places landfills that are not appropriate according to legislation e The crossed out wheelie bin symbol is placed on this product to encourage you to recycle wherever possible e Please be envitonmentally resoonsble and recycle this product through your recyding facility at its end of life 10 1 4 Type classification and permissible use This vehide was designed for persons whose ability to walk is impaired but who are still in terms of their eyesight and physically and mentally able to operate an electric vehicle lt has been dassified according to EN 12184 as a class B mobility product for indoor and outdoor areas Itis therefore compact and agile enough for indoor areas but also able to overcome many obstacles in outdoorareas You can find exact
30. postural belt types ex works If your wheelchair has been fitted with a different belt to those listed below please ensure that you have received the manufacturer s documentation wth regard to correct fitting and use Belt with metal buckle adjustable on one side The belt can only be adjusted on one side which can resultin the buckle not being in the middle of the waist across pelvic area after adjustment has taken place 45 7 1 2 Adjusting the postural belt correctly 46 Ensure that you are sitting correctly which means that you are sitting right at the back of the seat your pelvis is positioned erect and as symmetrically as possible not to the front to the side oratone edge ofthe seat Position the postural belt so that your hipbones can be easily felt above the belt Adjust the belt length using one of the adjustment aids described above The belt should be adjusted so that you can fit a flat hand between the belt and your body The buckle should be positioned as centrally as possible ln doing so please carry out adjustments on both sides as much as possible Please check your belt every week to ensure that itis still in good working condition to ensure it has no damage or wear and that itis fixed propery to the wheelchair If the belt is only fastened with a bolted connection ensure that ihe connection has not loosened or undone You can find more information about maintenance work on belts in the service manual w
31. ptions of individual blink codes induding possible causes and fault repair in the section entitled Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes on page 36 34 6 5 1 Error diagnosis If the Scooter shows a failure please use the following guide to locate the fault NOTE Before making any diagnosis ensure that the Scooter has been switched on at the keyswitch If the status display is OFF check whether the keyswitch is SWITCHED ON Check whether all cables are correctly connected If the status bar indicator is BLINKING count the number of blinks and then proceed to the next section 35 6 6 Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes Blink Fault Consequence Comments code for the Scooter Battery must be Continues to e The batteries are discharged Charge the charged drive battery as soon as possible Battery voltage too Stops driving e The batteries are depleted Charge batteries e f you switch the Scooter off for a few minutes the battery can often recuperate to such a stage that a short journey is still possible Battery voltage too Stops driving e The battery voltage is too high If the battery chargeris connected disconnect it fom the Scooter e The electronic system charges the batteries when running downhill and when braking T his fault is caused when the battery voltage becomes too high during this process Switch the Scooter off and on again 36 Fault Consequence for the Scooter Power time St
32. rtant hints and information on Safety Operation Care and maintenance Please take care to read the operating manual thoroughly before starting out on your first journey This product has been designed to fit the needs of different types of users with different requirements The deqsion whether the model is suitable for the user may only be taken by medical speqalists with appropriate aptitude Invacare or their statutory representatives can accept no liability in cases in which the mobility product has not been adapted to suit the users handicaps Some maintenance and settings can be carried out by the user Certain adjustments do however require technical training and may only be carried out by your Invacare speqalist dealer Damages and errors caused by nonobservance ofthe operating manual oras a result of incorrect maintenance are exduded from all guarantees This manual contains copyrighted information lt may not be reproduced or copied in whole orin part without the prior written consent of Invacare or its authorised representative It may also contain information that pertains to models sold only in certain countries In this case the information will be dearly marked as pertaining to a particular country specific version We reserve the right to make any alterations on the grounds of technical improvements 1 1 Guarantee The terms and conditions of the guarantee are part of the general terms and conditions partic
33. s CAUTION any changes to the drive program can affect the driving characteristics and the tipping stability of the v ehicle Changes to the drive program may only be carried out by trained Invacare specialist dealers e Invacare supplies all mobility products with a standard drive program ex works Invacare can only give a warranty for safe vehide driving behaviour especially the tipping stability for this standard drive program NOTE e To brake quickly simply let go of the driving lever It will automatically return to the middle position The scooter will brake e To brakein an emergency follow the above and pull the handbrake lever until the scooter comes to a halt 6 3 Activating and Deactivating Acoustic Signals The Soooter electronic system can be programmed to emit an acoustic signal in the following situations e battery capaqty low activated in delivery status e direction indicators actuated activated in delivery status e hazard lamps actuated activated in delivery status e Reverse gear activated both reverse gear and the acoustic signal are activated in delivery status 29 30 The electronic system must be switched off in order to activate or deactivate an acoustic signal for particular functions and a particular keystroke combination needs to be entered when switching on again Aftera signal for a particular function has been successfully activated deactivated a combination of LED
34. s on the battery charge display will blink as a confirmation The LEDs are numbered as shown on the right The keystroke combinations and LED codes for various options are as follows Acoustic signal at Lighting direction D deactivated low battery capaqty indicator left Acoustic signal Lighting direction D3 when direction indicator right aans indicators actuated D3 D4 1 Acoustic signal Lighting hazard lamps D5 deactivated when hazard lamps Acoustic signal Lighting Button 3 see D1 D2 D3 deactivated when reverse gear Operating Console actuated Arrangement on page D4 D5 D6 26 31 32 Activ ating or deactivating an acoustic signal Please proceed as follows to activate or deactivate an acoustic signal for a particular function 1 Switch off the electronic system 2 Enter the keystroke combination and hold 3 Switch on the electronic system 4 Wait two seconds until the appropn ate blink code is displayed on the battery charge display then release the keys Do not hold the keystroke combination down for more than five seconds 5 If LED D7 blinks five times subsequently the acoustic signal has been successfully activated 6 The electronic system will retum to normal operating status automatically 6 4 Activating and Deactivating Speed Reduction During Bend Travel Your Scooter is fitted wth automatic speed reduction which is activated as standard when the Scooter is switc
35. t damaged battenes in an appropriate add resistant receptacle e Wash all objects that have come into contact wt acd with lots of water Disposing of dead or damaged batteries correctly Dead or damaged batteries can be given back to your dealer or directly to Invacare 57 9 Care and maintenance 58 NOTE Have your vehide checked once a year by an authorised Invacare dealerin order to maintain it s driving safety and roadworthiness Cleaning the vehicle When deaning the vehicle pay attention to the following points e Onlyuse a damp cloth and gentle detergent e Do not use any abrasive or scouring liquids e Do not subject the electronic components to any direct contact with water e Do not use high pressure cleaning devces Disinfection Spray or wipe disinfection using a tested and recognised product is permitted A list of the current permitted disinfectants is available from the Robert Koch Institute at http www rki de Maintenance Jobs Seatand backrest padding e Check for perfect condition Have tires checked for spedfied air pressure 2 5 bar Front wheels ktr zZu 9 K Ta5S5SZS5S966 WR JWLIIIYBM J 3SMW JWWMWMA Zo9MJ W J 9z Front wheels must spin smoothly If wheels wobble or do not spin easily adjust steering pivot pin or front wheel bearing x Test wheel for fim seat on the axle drive shaft Rear wheels must spin without wobbling Electronics Electrical S
36. tery terminal The NEGATIVE BLACK battery cable MUST connect to the NEGATIVE battery terminal DO NOT allow battery cables to contact the opposite battery terminal Replace cables IMMEDIATELY if cable insulation becomes damaged Failure to observe these warnings may result in an electrical short with serious personal injury and or damage to the electrical system See Owner s Manual P N 1154310 REVA 12 V Battery 12 V Battery e e 9 O G O FUSE 70A FUSE 70A Black Power Module 55 e Loosen the blue cable on the negative battery N terminal with he open ended spanner and remove the cable e Loosen the red cable battery clamp on the positive battery teminal with the open ended spanner and remove the cable e Repeat the procedure for the other battery NOTE Replacing new battenes takes place in reverse order 56 8 2 3 2 How to handle damaged batteries correctly WARNING Corrosion and burns from acid leakage if batteries are damaged e Remove clothes that have been soiled by acid immediately After contact with skin e immediately wash affected area with lots of water After contact with eyes e Immediately nnse eyes under running water for several minutes consult a physician e Always wear safety goggles and appropnate safety clothing when handling damaged batteries e Place damaged batteries in an acid resistant receptacle immediately after removing them e Only ever transpor
37. tteries supplied with your electric vehide are not hazardous goods This classification is based on the German GGVS Hazardous Goods Road Transport Ordinances and the IATA DGR Hazardous Goods Rail Transport Air Transport Ordinances Batteries may be transported wthout restrictions whether by road rail or by air Individual transport companies have however guidelines which can possibly restrict or forbid certain transport procedures Please ask the transport company regarding each individual case Pay attention to the Battery Charge Indicator Make sure to charge the battenes when the Battery Charge Indicator shows that battery charge is low We recommend charging the battenes after each trip as well as each night over night Depending on the level of discharge it can take up to 12 hours until the batteries are fully charged again Protect your charger from sources of heat such as heaters and direct sunlight If the battery charger overheats charging current will be reduced and the charging process delayed To avoid damaging the batteries never allow them to be fully discharged Do not drive on heavily discharged battenes if itis not absolutely necessary as this will strain the batteries unduly and shorten their life expectancy In case your vehicle is not used fora longer period of time then the battenes must be charged at least once a month to maintain a full charge Alternatively the vehide can stay connected to the charger The batteri
38. ular to the individual counties in which this product is sold 1 2 Important symbols in this manual A 8 General risks This symbol warns you of general hazards e Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product EXPLOSION HAZARD This symbol warns you of an explosion hazard which can be caused by excessive tire pressure ina pneumatic tire e Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product BURN HAZARD This symbol warns you of the danger of chemical burns forexample due to the discharge of battery acids e Always follow the instructons to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product BURN Risk This symbol warns of the risk of burns for example as a result of hot motor surfaces e Follow the instructions in order to avoid injury or damage to the product RISK OF CRUSHING This symbol warns of a risk of crushing caused by being careless with heavy components e Always follow the instructons to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product Wear eye protection This symbol refers to the requirement for w earing eye protection for example w hen w orking w ith batteries e You must wear safety goggles when this symbol is displayed Wear protective gloves This symbol indicates the requirement to wear protective gloves for example w hen w orking w ith batteries You must wear protective gloves when this symbol is dis
39. vel on steep slopes orin the case of use in medical care cases with frequently changing wheelchair users it would be expedient to carry out intermediate checks on the brakes accessories and unning gear If the mobility product is to be operated on public roads the vehicle d iveris responsible for ensuing that it is in an operationally reliable condition Inadequate or neglected care and maintenance of the mobility product will result in a limitation of the manufacturer s liability 2 3 Safety information on ele ctromagnetic interference 16 This electric vehicle was successfully tested in accordance with Intemational standards as to its compliance with Electromagnetic Interference EMI Regulations However electromagnetic fields such as those generated by radio and television transmitters and cellular phones can influence the functions of electric vehicles Also the electronics used in our vehicles can generate a low level of electromagnetic interference which however wil remain within the tolerance pemitted by law For these reasons we ask you to please observe the following precautions WARNING Danger of malfunction due to electromagnetic interference e Do not switch on or operate portable transceivers or communication devices Such as radio transceivers or cellular phones when the vehicle is switched on e Avoid getting near strong radio and television transmitters e n case the vehide should be setin motion unintentionally
40. ystem e Checkall plug connections for condition and firm connection e Have batteries been fully charged before the daily operation Before every trip e Are all holders screws firmly fixed tight and safe lw e Are all electric bulbs of the lighting system if applicable in working Before each trip order Cleaning TT e Clean all parts carefully Once a year you should have your vehicle inspected and serv iced by your authorised dealer A complete checklist of necessary maintenance work can be found in the Service Manual which can be obtained from Invacare When Delivered S LI STIT TRT 59 10 Repair Instructions The following are instructions on repairs that can be perfomed by the user For the specifications of spare parts please see Technical Specifications on page 65 or consult the Service Manual available from Invacare in this connection please see the addresses and phone numbers in section How can you get in touch with Invacare on page 2 In case you require assistance please contact your Invacare Dealer 10 1Repairing a flat tire N WARNING Danger of damage or injury if the vehicle is accidentally set into motion during repairs Switch the power off ON OFF Button Engage the motors Secure the vehicle against rolling away by placing wedges under the wheels 60 10 1 1 Mending punctures pneumatic tires of type 4 10 3 50 5 AW Requirements 114 e Open spanner 17 mm e Rubber
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