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1. Do not switch on or operate portable transceivers or communication devices such as radio transceivers or cellular phones when the vehicle is switched on Avoid getting near strong radio and television transmitters In case the vehicle should be set in motion unintentionally or the brakes are released switch it off immediately Adding electrical accessories and other components or modifying the vehicle 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 Report all occurrences of unintentional movement of the vehicle or release of the electric brakes to the manufacturer Safety Information on Driving and Freewheel Mode Danger of injury if the wheelchair tips over Inclines and declines can only be travelled up to the maximum safe slope see chapter Technical Specifications from page 174 Always return the backrest of your seat or the seat tilt to an upright position before ascending slopes We recommend that you position the seat backrest and the seat tilt if fitted slightly to the rear before descending slopes Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2 3 of the top speed Avoid abrupt braking or accelerating on gradients If at all possible avoid driving on slippery surfaces such as snow gravel ice etc where there is a danger of you losing control over th
2. Now slide into the wheelchair Getting out of the wheelchair Drive your wheelchair as close as possible to your seat Switch your wheelchair off Apply the manual wheel lock of your wheelchair if existing Detach the skirt guard of your wheelchair or swivel it up Now slide onto your new seat NOTE If you do not have sufficient muscle strength you should ask other persons for help Use a sliding board if possible LU 5 1 Driving NOTE The maximum load capacity that is stated in the technical data only states that the system is designed for this mass in total However this does not mean that one can sit a person with this body weight in the wheelchair without restrictions Attention must be paid to the body proportions such as height weight distribution abdominal girth leg and calf girth and seat depth These factors have a strong influence on driving features such as tilt stability and traction The permissible axle loads in particular must be adhered to see chapter Technical Specifications as from page 174 It may possibly be necessary to carry out adaptations to the seat system Before driving for the first time Before you take your first trip you should familiarise yourself well with the operation of the vehicle and with all operating elements Take your time to test all functions and driving modes NOTE If installed make sure to properly adjust and use the posture belt each tim
3. e Use the end of the magnetic key Invacare Logo to move over the sensor area 1 on the remote key symbol The horn will sound briefly once The remote shuts down automatically The immobilizer is activated Deactivating the immobilizer e Switch on the remote The status display will flash red slowly e Use the end of the magnetic key Invacare Logo to move over the sensor area 1 on the remote key symbol Immobilizer P a E F Laan Using the Buddy buttons with the remote What is a Buddy button A Buddy button is an additional sensing device that can be used to activate a remote function The sockets for Buddy buttons are to be found at the rear of the remote 1 Socket 1 corresponds to the Activate scroll through drive mode button 2 Socket 2 corresponds to the ON OFF button 3 Socket 3 corresponds to the Activate scroll through adjustment mode button 45 7 6 Controlling the wheelchair using the remote e Switch on the remote ON OFF button The displays on the remote will illuminate The wheelchair is ready to drive e Set the drive level drive level button see Layout of the remote on page 40 e Speed stage 1 slow to 5 fast is shown on the drive level display The electronic controller is programmed with standard values during manufacture Your Invacare dealer can carry out programming tailored to fit your requirements WARNING Any alterati
4. Pre requisites e 1x5 mm Allen key e Use the spanner to loosen the screw 1 e Adjust to the desired length e Re tighten the screw 0 H NA 107 9 2 2 Manually height adjustable legrest 90 0 9 2 2 1 Swivelling the legrest outward and or removing The small unlocking button is located on the upper section of the legrest When the legrest is unlocked it can be swivelled inward or outward when getting into wheelchair as well as being removed completely e Press the unlocking button 1 and swivel the legrest outward e Remove the legrest in an upward direction 108 9 2 2 2 Setting the angle A PLEASE NOTE Danger of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the footrests and legrests e Before and during every journey it is imperative to ensure that neither the legrests nor the steering wheels contact the ground e Disengage the release handle 1 e Adjust to the desired angle e Re tighten the release handle 109 9 2 2 3 Setting the end stop of the legrest L Pre requisites da e 1x 10 mm open ended spanner The end position of the legrest is determined by means of a rubber stop A The rubber stop can be screwed in or out A or pushed up or down B 110 Disengage the release handle 1 and swivel the legrest upward in order to access the rubber stop Use the open ended spanner to loosen the counternut 1 111 e Move the rubber stop to the desired position
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6. e Press key 1 A peep tone will sound for about one second The motors remain disengaged until a key is pressed if you cannot hear the peep tone or the peep tone stops after around one second there is an error In this case please contact your dealer Re engaging motors e Release key 1 again The motors are now re engaged 38 6 3 Manually disengaging gearless motors emergency disengaging 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 A Danger of the vehicle running away The lever for disengaging the motors is located behind the right hand drive wheel Disengaging the motors e Switch off the remote e Pull the locking pin 1 out and pull the engaging lever 2 backwards The motor is disengaged Engaging the motors e Push the coupling lever 1 to the front The motor is engaged 39 40 The REM 24 SD Remote Layout of the remote Upper side P A dal Controls 1 Immobilizer B 2 Activate scroll through drive mode button z 3 Horn 4 Left hand indicator Baw 5 Joystick 6 Activate adjustment mode button 7 ON OFF button 8 Light 9 Right hand indicator 10 Hazard warning signal flasher
7. e Raising Pull the legrest upward until the desired angle has been achieved iS 120 e Lowering Keep the legrest in the foot plate area pull the lateral adjusting lever 1 and lower the legrest slowly 121 9 2 3 3 Adjusting the length of the legrest A PLEASE NOTE Danger of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the footrests and legrests e Before and during every journey it is imperative to ensure that neither the legrests nor the steering wheels contact the ground YI Pre requisites v e 1x5 mm Allen key e Use the spanner to loosen the screw 1 e Adjust to the desired length e Re tighten the screw 0 H NA 122 9 2 3 4 Adjusting the depth of the calf plate The depth of the calf plate can be adjusted via the holding plate The holding plate hole combinations allow 5 different depth settings le Pre requisites uv e 1x 10 mm open ended spanner e Use the open ended wrench to loosen the nut 1 and remove e Adjust to the desired depth Please observe that the round holes are intended for the calf plate retaining screw and the oblong holes for the aglet without thread e Screw the nut back on and tighten 123 9 2 3 5 Adjusting the height of the calf plate L Pre requisites da e 1x 4 mm Allen key e Use the Allen key to loosen the screws 1 e Adjust to the desired position e Re tighten the screws 124 9 2 3 6 Unlocking and swivelling the calf
8. e Re tighten the counternut e Move the footrest to the desired position e Re tighten the release handle 112 9 2 2 4 Adjusting the length of the legrest A PLEASE NOTE Danger of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the footrests and legrests e Before and during every journey it is imperative to ensure that neither the legrests nor the steering wheels contact the ground YI Pre requisites e 1x 6mm Allen key e Use the spanner to loosen the screw 1 e Adjust to the desired length e Re tighten the screw 0 H NA 113 9 2 2 5 Adjusting the depth of the calf plate The depth of the calf plate can be adjusted via the holding plate The holding plate hole combinations allow 5 different depth settings le Pre requisites uv e 1x 10 mm open ended spanner e Use the open ended wrench to loosen the nut 1 and remove e Adjust to the desired depth Please observe that the round holes are intended for the calf plate retaining screw and the oblong holes for the aglet without thread e Screw the nut back on and tighten 114 9 2 2 6 Adjusting the height of the calf plate L Pre requisites da e 1x 4 mm Allen key e Use the Allen key to loosen the screws 1 e Adjust to the desired position e Re tighten the screws 115 9 2 2 7 Unlocking and swivelling the calf plate backward when alighting e Press the calf plate straight down e Unlock the legrest and swivel
9. A CAUTION The wheelchair can tip over to the front when descending from an obstacle that is too high as there can be spring deflection of the front swivel wheels e Please pay particular attention to tilt resistance when driving down off an obstacle s favailable please set your seat tilt to a greater value than normal e The maximum obstacle height refers to ascent as well as descent Never descend from obstacles that are higher than those you may ascend 33 5 2 7 The correct way to overcome obstacles A 34 CAUTION If the lifter is raised the drive wheels can lose ground contact when descending from obstacles or driving on an uneven surface The Stability Lock prevents Walking Beam spring deflection when the lifter is raised e Never descend from obstacles when the lifter is raised or drive on an uneven surface s Inthe event of the drive wheels losing ground contact the lifter must be lowered so that the drive wheels come into contact with the ground again Ascending and descending Right The same approach applies to both ascending and descending obstacles E if a 1 e Approach the obstacle or the kerb slowly and at a right angle N Ei gt e Stop shortly before the front wheels come into contact with the obstacle e Check the position of the front wheels They must be in driving direction Wrong and at right angles to the obstacle Bas e Approach slowly and keep at a consistent speed until the rear whee
10. disengaged gearless electronics down and then motors switch on again 7 Battery totally e Charge battery Contact your dealer or discharged wheelchair provider 8 Battery voltage too Contact your dealer or high wheelchair provider 9or10 Faulty data Contact your dealer or transmission between modules wheelchair provider 53 54 FLASH FAULT IMMEDIATE MEASURE FURTHER HELP CODE 11 Motors overstressed e Switch remote off andon e again 12 Compatibility e Contact your dealer or problems between the modules wheelchair provider Adjusting the wheelchair to the user s seating posture CAUTION Wheelchair damage and risk of accident Collisions can occur between the legrest and the chassis or between the foot plates and the ground in the event of varying adjustment option combinations This occurs in particular on wheelchairs with lifter and a seat angle adjustment range of 10 to 35 e When adjusting seat angle lifter and legrest please ensure that the legrest does not collide with the wheelchair chassis or the foot plates with the ground Recaro seats Recaro Seats For more information on a Recaro seat please see the separate User Guide that comes with the Recaro seat 55 8 2 Adjusting the armrests and the joystick box 8 2 1 Adapting the remote to the length of the user s arm yA Requirements da e Alen key 3mm e Loosen the s
11. make replacement easier by sprinkling the inner tube with a little talcum powder NOTE i Ensure that the tyre is replaced on the same side and in the same travel direction as it was previously mounted 160 Repair inner tube and replace or insert new Replace the inner tube in the tyre Insert the wheel rim halves once again Insert the screws and tighten slightly Pump a little air into the inner tube Tighten the screws to 25 Nm Ensure that the tyre outer is seated correctly Pump the wheel up to its prescribed air pressure see Technical Specifications on page 174 Check that the tyre is seated correctly once again Screw the valve cap back on 161 13 Transport A CAUTION Injury hazard or material damage if an electric wheelchair which is fitted with a table is transported in a vehicle e Ifa table is fitted always remove it before transporting the wheelchair 13 1 Transferring the wheelchair to a vehicle A WARNING Danger of tipping over if the wheelchair is transferred to a vehicle using a ramp that exceeds the maximum safe slope or if the backrest is not in an upright position during transfer e Ifthe wheelchair has to be transferred to a vehicle using a ramp that exceeds the maximum safe slope see chapter Technical Specifications starting on page 174 then a winch must be used An attendant can then safely oversee and assist the transfer process e Ifno winch is installed then
12. 2 4 6 Unlocking and swivelling the calf plate backward when alighting e Press the calf plate straight down e Unlock the legrest and swivel outward The calf plate swivels backward on its own 133 e Lift leg over the heel strap and place on the ground 9 2 4 7 Adjusting the angle adjustable foot plate We Pre requisites iv e 1x 5mm Allen key e Use the Allen key to loosen both set screws on the foot plate e Adjust to the desired angle e Re tighten the screws 134 9 2 4 8 Adjusting the angle and depth adjustable foot plate le Pre requisites ad e 1x 5mm Allen key e Use the Allen key to loosen the set screw on the foot plate 1 e Adjust the foot plate to the desired angle or depth e Re tighten the screw 135 10 10 1 136 Electrical System 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 vehicle 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 52 By switching the power supply off and back on again the error code is cancelled and the electronics are switched back on It
13. 53 39 cm cm cm e 43 44 e 43cm 48 cm 44 48 s 48 49 cm 53 cm Seat depth e 41 46 e 41 46 e 46 51 e 41 46 e 32 35 51cm 51cm cm 51cm 38 41 cm Backrest height e 48 54 e 64cm e 77 83 e 55cm e 38 43 cm cm 46 cm Seat cushion thickness e 5cm e 7cm e 7cm e 7cm Backrest angle e 10 0 je s 0 445 le e 5 35 7 5 10 445 10 445 man 15 electr e 2 30 22 5 electr 30 Armrest height e 25 35 29 39 cm e 28cm 176 Dimensions Standard Contour Recaro Flex Junior Leg support lengths e Short for leg length 32 38 e 29 5 35 5 cm cm e Medium for leg length e 35 5 41 5 cm 38 44 cm e Long for leg length 44 50 e 41 5 47 5 cm cm Seat angle electronic e 0 15 adjustment wheelchair without lifter Seat angle manual e 0 15 e 0 20 adjustment wheelchair without lifter Seat angle electronic e 0 35 e 0 35 adjustment wheelchair with e 10 35 lifter Weight Without lifter With lifter Weight empty with standard seat s 140 kg e 160 kg and conventional motors Weight empty with standard seat e 160 kg e 180 and GB motors Loading Standard Contour Recaro Flex Junior Max load e 150 kg e 90kg Approximate Width adjustable for side panel adjustment 177 Note The drive range of an el
14. Lifter raised or e f lifter is raised lower in e lowered too far seat stages until the status not at driving height display stops flashing If lowered too far raise lifter in stages until the status display stops flashing If at all possible only drive when the seat is at driving height Accessory error e Contact your dealer or wheelchair provider 3 Connection on the left e Check plug in e Contact your dealer or motor loose defective connections wheelchair provider Left motor defective e Check replace motor e Contact your dealer or wheelchair provider 4 Connection on the e Check plug in e Contact your dealer or right motor connections wheelchair provider loose defective FLASH FAULT IMMEDIATE MEASURE FURTHER HELP CODE Right motor defective e Check replace motor Contact your dealer or wheelchair provider 5 Fault brake fault on e Check plug in Contact your dealer or left hand motor connections wheelchair provider Connection loose defective or motor defective Left motor disengaged e Engage motor Shut gearless motors electronics down and then switch on again Both motors e Engage motors Shut S disengaged standard electronics down and then motors switch on again 6 Fault brake fault on e Check plug in Contact your dealer or right hand motor connections wheelchair provider Connection loose defective or motor defective Right motor e Engage motor Shut S
15. The headrest optionally supplied for this mobility device by Invacare is perfectly suitable for use during transport e The headrest must be adjusted to the user s ear height 168 Seat belts may not be held at a distance from the user s body using parts of the wheelchair such as armrests or wheels The pelvic belt should be positioned in the area between the user s pelvis and thighs so that it is unobstructed and not too loose The ideal angle of the pelvic belt to the horizontal is between 45 and 75 The maximum permissible angle is between 30 and 75 The angle should never be less than 30 169 170 The safety belt installed in the transporting vehicle should be applied as shown in the illustration at right 1 Centre line of the body 2 Centre of the sternum 13 3 Securing the wheelchair for transport without passengers A CAUTION Injury hazard e Ifyou are unable to fasten your electric wheelchair securely in a transport vehicle we recommend that you do not transport it e Before transporting your wheelchair make sure the motors are engaged and that the Joystick Box is switched off e We urgently recommend securing the wheelchair to the floor of the transporting vehicle 171 14 Refurbishment The product is suitable for refurbishment Actions to be carried out e Cleaning and disinfection Please see chapter Care and maintenance on page 151 e Inspection according to service
16. angle by leaning forward or backward e Release the lever again The backrest is locked at the desired angle NOTE i If the lever is pulled upwards and inwards at the same time it will latch into a notch at the top Push the lever out of the notch to release it and allow it to be moved down again 65 8 4 1 1 Adjust the backrest using the perforated plate The angle of the backrest has six positions from 10 to 30 e Unscrew the hand screws 1 on both sides e The backrest is adjusted by choosing a combination of one of the two bore holes in the backrest frame and one of the six bore holes in the fixing plate e Re position the screws and tighten 66 8 4 2 Flex and Contour seats e Set the angle by turning the hand wheel 1 67 8 5 8 5 1 68 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 wheelchair is fitted with a postural belt your specialist dealer will have informed 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 We recommend using the postural belt whenever the wheelchair is used The belt should be tigh
17. both sides as much as possible Please check your belt every week to ensure that it is still in good working condition to ensure it has no damage or wear and that it is fixed properly to the wheelchair If the belt is only fastened with a bolted connection ensure that the connection has not loosened or undone You can find more information about maintenance work on belts in the service manual which is available from Invacare 8 6 The Lifter The electric lifter is operated via the remote Please see chapter Operating the electric adjustment options on page 48 Information regarding operation of the lifter at temperatures of less than 0 C Invacare mobility aids are fitted with safety mechanisms that prevent capacity overload of the electronic components At operating temperatures below freezing point this can in particular lead to the lifter actuator being shut down after approx 1 second operating time The lifter can be raised or lowered gradually by repeatedly operating the joystick In many cases this generates sufficient heat for the actuator to operate as normal A CAUTION There is a risk of injury if the wheelchair is used as a vehicle seat while the lifter is raised e By raising the lifter the geometry of the wheelchair is changed in particular the centre of gravity Raising the lifter also adversely affects head clearance and other requirements For this reason if the wheelchair is to be used as a vehicle se
18. into the correct position by lowering the lifter or by means of a negative seat angle tilted slightly to the front 93 9 1 1 1 94 Lowering the electric legrest completely to assist getting out of the wheelchair Warning Misuse may destroy the legrest e Please read and carefully follow the instructions below e Now you can get in out of the wheelchair Getting in out of the wheelchair e Set the lifter and tilt to a comfortable position e Put your feet on the footplate and pull the lever 1 The footplates will move smoothly down to the floor Lifting up the footplates e You are sitting in the wheelchair e Put your feet beside the footplates e Pull the lever 1 The footplates rise up automatically e Let go the lever 1 and put your feet on the footplates Taa 95 90 Warning Danger of damage to the legrest Always make sure that the footplates are fully raised to the uppermost position before adjusting the angle of the legrest Disregarding this advice will cause damage to your legrest Adjusting the legrest Now you can adjust the angle of the legrest 9 1 2 Adjustable legrest 9 1 2 1 Adjusting the angle U Prerequisites IV e 1x 10 mm open ended spanner e Use the open ended spanner to loosen the counternut 1 s Move the legrest to the desired position by turning the spindle 2 e Tighten the counternut 97 9 1 2 2 Adjusting the leng
19. plan Please consult service instructions available from Invacare e Adaptation to the user Please see chapter Adjusting the wheelchair to the user s seating posture on page 55 172 15 Disposal e The equipment wrapping is potentially recyclable e The metal parts are used for scrap metal recycling e The plastic parts are used for plastic recycling e Electric components and printed circuit boards are disposed of as electronic scrap e Exhausted or damaged batteries can be returned to your medical equipment supplier or Invacare e Disposal must be carried out in accordance with the respective national legal provisions e Ask your city or district council for details of the local waste management companies 173 16 Technical Specifications Permissible Operating and Storage Conditions Temperature range for operation e 25 50 C according to ISO 7176 9 Temperature range for storage s 40 65 C according to ISO 7176 9 Electrical system 6 km h version 10 km h version GB version Motors e 2x400W e 2x400W e 2x500W Batteries e 2x12V 60Ah e 2x12V 60Ah e 2x12V 60 Ah Main fuse e SOA e 50A e 80A Output current 8A 8 Output voltage 24V nominal 12 cells Input voltage 200 250V nominal Operating temperature 25 50 C surroundings Storage temperature 40 65 C Tyre pressure e 2 8 bar Driving 6 km h version 10 km
20. plate backward when alighting e Press the calf plate straight down e Unlock the legrest and swivel outward The calf plate swivels backward on its own 125 e Lift leg over the heel strap and place on the ground 9 2 3 7 Adjusting the angle adjustable foot plate le Pre requisites iv e 1x 5mm Allen key e Use the Allen key to loosen both set screws on the foot plate e Adjust to the desired angle e Re tighten the screws 126 9 2 3 8 Adjusting the angle and depth adjustable foot plate L Pre requisites ad e 1x 5mm Allen key e Use the Allen key to loosen the set screw on the foot plate 1 e Adjust the foot plate to the desired angle or depth e Re tighten the screw 127 9 2 4 Electrically height adjustable legrest 80 0 with ergonomic length adjustment 9 2 4 1 Swivelling the legrest outward and or removing The small unlocking button is located on the upper section of the legrest When the legrest is unlocked it can be swivelled inward or outward when getting into wheelchair as well as being removed completely e Press the unlocking button 1 and swivel the legrest outward e Remove the legrest in an upward direction 128 9 2 4 2 Setting the angle PLEASE NOTE Danger of crushing s Do not reach inside the swivelling range of the legrest A PLEASE NOTE Danger of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the footrests and legrests e Before and durin
21. safety goggles and appropriate safety clothing when handling damaged batteries e Place damaged batteries in an acid resistant receptacle immediately after removing them e Only ever transport damaged batteries in an appropriate acid resistant receptacle e Wash all objects that have come into contact with acid 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 11 Care and maintenance NOTE Have your vehicle checked once a year by an authorised Invacare dealer in order to maintain it s driving safety and roadworthiness Cleaning the vehicle When cleaning the vehicle pay attention to the following points e Only use 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 devices 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 151 152 Maintenance Jobs When Delivered Weekly Monthly Seat and backrest padding Check for perfect condition Side part and armrest Are all fastening elements installed Can armrests side parts be removed and installed without too much physical effor
22. the wheelchair must not be transferred to a vehicle using a ramp that exceeds the maximum safe slope e Alternatively a tail lift installed in the vehicle may be used e Only ever transfer the wheelchair to a vehicle with the backrest in an upright position Ensure that the total weight of the mobility aid including the user does not exceed the highest permissible weight for the platform lift e Only ever run the wheelchair with the seat back in the upright position seat lifter lowered and the seat tilting in the upright position into the transport vehicle please refer to chapter Driving up and down gradients on page 35 162 13 2 Use of the wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle WARNING Danger of death or serious injury to the wheelchair user and potentially any other nearby occupant of the vehicle if a wheelchair is secured using a 4 point tie down system available from a third party supplier and the unladen weight of the wheelchair exceeds the maximum weight for which the system is certified e The actual weight of this wheelchair can exceed 140 kg A suitably strong and proven 4 point tie down system is available from Unwin Safety Systems Please contact Unwin for more information on how to obtain such a system in your country Unwin Safety Systems Phone 44 0 1935 827740 Email sales unwin safety co uk Web www unwin safety com e An alternative way to safely use this wheelchair as a vehicle seat may be by using th
23. towards the left or right e Re tighten wing screw 73 8 7 2 8 7 3 74 Adjusting the depth of the tray removing the tray e Loosen the wing screw 1 e Adjust the table to the desired depth or remove it entirely e Re tighten the screw Swinging the tray away to the side CAUTION Risk of injury When the tray is raised it does not lock in place in this position s Do not tilt the tray up and leave it leaning in this position e Never attempt to drive with the tray tilted up e Always lower the tray in a controlled manner The tray can be swivelled upwards and pushed to the side as illustrated to enable getting on and off 75 8 8 8 8 1 8 8 1 1 76 Child seat option The child seat consists of the actual seat a headrest and a laterally mounted footrest The following describes how these options can be adapted to the sitting posture of the user The headrest of the child seat Adjusting the angle depth of the headrest e Loosen the release handle 1 2 or 3 4 e Move the headrest to the desired position e Tighten the release handle 8 8 1 2 Adjusting the height of the headrest e Loosen the clamping screw 1 e Move the headrest to the desired height e Tighten the clamping screw 77 8 8 2 The armrests setting the angle YS Pre requisites sl e 13 mm open ended spanner The adjusting screw for adjusting the angle of the armrest is to be found
24. 145 e Use the 5mm Allen key to loosen and remove the screws 1 on both sides e Pull the holding plate to the front and remove e Pull out the actuator or spindle on manual seat angle adjustment 1 to the front 146 e Release and remove the battery cable on the battery poles e Remove batteries by pulling to the front 147 y NOTE Installation of new batteries is carried out in reverse order When installing new batteries make sure there are no cables between the front batteries and the actuator of the lifter They could get damaged when the lifter is operated RIGHT 148 Releasing the lifter locking mechanism If lifter is fitted raise the piston rod of the actuator carefully on the remote until the piston head 1 interlocks in the retainer track 2 The lifter is now supported by the actuator The engaging mechanism 1 must be released for unlocking For this purpose pull the seat firmly upward Press the engaging mechanism to the rear The seat can be lowered again 149 10 2 3 2 How to handle damaged batteries correctly A 150 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 s Immediately rinse eyes under running water for several minutes consult a physician e Always wear
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26. 4 Key features 1 Headrest adjustment clamping lever is located behind the headrest 2 Slide grip 3 Backrest 4 Knob for adjusting armrest angle 5 Disengaging lever 6 Drive wheel 7 Armrest 8 Remote 9 Legrests 25 A Getting in and out of the wheelchair Important information when side transferring in and out of the wheelchair In order to side transfer it is necessary for the armrest to either be raised or removed completely depending on the model A skirtguard can be installed as an option in connection with the parallel sliding armrest This is attached in the same way as the standard armrest and must also be removed when transferring 4 1 Remove the standard armrest in order to side transfer Removing the armrest e Loosen remote cable 1 from remote e Loosen clamping lever 2 e Remove the side panel from the receptacle 26 4 2 Raise the parallel sliding armrest remove the skirtguard optional Swivel up armrest e Swivel armrest up to access from the side Removing the skirtguard optional to get on e Loosen clamping lever 1 e Remove the skirtguard from the receptacle 27 28 Getting into the wheelchair Position your wheelchair as close as possible to your seat This might have to be done by an attendant Switch your wheelchair off Apply the manual wheel lock of your wheelchair if existing Detach the skirt guard of your wheelchair or swivel it up
27. 5 4 Parking and Stationary sseee esser essere essere essere essere esser eser renee nnn ennn ene Pushing the wheelchair in freewheel mode 6 1 Manually disengaging Conventional MOtOTS ssssee esse esser esser essse resse eres serres serrer es 6 2 Electrically disengaging gearless motors sees esseee esse essere essere essere essere enner enne 6 3 Manually disengaging gearless motors emergency disengaging s eceseeee The REM 24 SD Remote 7 1 Layout of the remote cesceecseseeeeeeesseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeseseseeeseseseeeseseseeeseesesnaesesesnenseseenaees 7 2 ON OFF diode Status diseplavl sseeeesseeeesseeeesseee resserrer ennenen renee rnr 7 3 Battery charger display scce esser esser essere esser esser renne renne rner nre nre rne 7 4 Activating deactivating the immobilizer ssseeesseee esser essere esser essere esser essere renne 7 5 Using the Buddy buttons with the remote ssssssseee esser essere essere essere ennenen 7 6 Controlling the wheelchair using the remote sseee essere cesser essere essere esser eser enner 7 6 1 How a wheelchair with Indirect Steering reacts to joystick movements 7 7 Operating the electric adjustment options sseee esser essere essere essere essere esser essere enner 7 7 1 Activating adjustment 1 es TTT 7 7 2 Selecting and operating the adjustment option sse eee eee eee eee 7 7 3 Changing back to driving MOE TTT 7 8 Error diagnosis oe aaan hain aI haa ia 7 8 1 Error codes and diagnostic co
28. Adjusting the height of the calf plate eee eee 9 2 4 6 Unlocking and swivelling the calf plate backward when alighting 0 9 2 4 7 Adjusting the angle adjustable foot plate 9 2 4 8 Adjusting the angle and depth adjustable foot plate sese Electrical System 10 1 Electronics Protection System seer esser eeseeeesse ee esse rere sr ereer ennenen renne nenen 1AA heman USC TET 10 2 Batteries coset a E E E EAE E E E EA OTE 10 2 1 What you need to know about batteries sss eee eee ee eee eee 10 2 2 Charging the batteries sese ee seer ee sees e esser rere e neee ennenen 10 2 3 Removing and fitting batteries sese eee eee 10 2 3 1 Removing the batteries erres esse ereer essere ereer 10 2 3 2 Howto handle damaged batteries Correctly sees Care and maintenance Repair Instructions 13 14 15 16 17 10 12 1 Repairing aflat reese ne aa N R aaa aaa RE A a e AN 154 12 1 1 Repairing punctures drive wheel with conventional motor and pneumatic tyres 155 12 1 2 Repairing punctures drive wheel with GB motor and pneumatic tyres 159 Transport 162 13 1 Transferring the wheelchair to a vehicle sseee essere essere esser essere nre 162 13 2 Use of the wheelchair as a Seat in a vehicle ssseee esser essere essere reenn rennes 163 13 2 1 Using the Invacare Docking Station to anchor an electric wheelchair in a transport Q e knit cies E E he tee es dened deeds ei vik A iene Bai 165 13 2 2 How the wheelchair is anchored
29. Allen screw 1 on the left end of the footrest e Open the belt with Velcro fastener 2 e Swivel the footrest upward 82 Press the release button 1 and swivel the legrest outward Remove the legrest in an upward direction 83 8 8 4 3 Adjusting the width of the legrest We Pre requisites iv e Flat screwdriver s 5 mm Allen key s 3mm Allen key e 13mm open ended spanner e Swivel the footrest upward and dismantle the legrest see section Swivelling the footrest upward on page 82 e The footrest has a non slip rubber mat that is fastened at the corners by means of four plastic studs 1 The screws for adjusting the width of the footrest are to be found underneath the rubber mat 84 Remove the plastic studs carefully using a flat screwdriver Remove the rubber mat 85 86 Remove the screws 1 using the 3 mm Allen key Adjust the footrest bracket 2 to the desired width Re position and tighten the screws If the width of the footrest has been altered the width of the legrest brackets 1 on the wheelchair frame must be adapted appropriately Loosen the four screws 2 using the 13 mm open ended spanner 87 88 Swivel the footrest slightly upward so that the legrest halves can be turned inward without colliding Hang the legrest halves on the left and right and turn inward until the locking mechanisms on both sides lock in place Swivel the footrest
30. CE Invacare Typhoon Electric wheelchair Operating manual How can you get in touch with Invacare If you have any questions or need support please contact your authorised Invacare Dealer who has the necessary know how and equipment plus the special knowledge 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 at the following addresses and phone numbers CAT Mobitec Mobilitatshilfen GmbH a 43 6232 55 35 0 L A Herzog Odilostrasse 101 Fax 43 6232 55 35 4 7 A 5310 Mondsee office mobitec austria com Austria austria invacare com WWW www mobitec austria com Invacare n v T 32 0 50 83 10 10 Autobaan 22 Fax 32 0 50 83 10 11 B 8210 Loppem Brugge belgium invacare com Belgium WWW www invacare be Mobitec Rehab AG a 41 0 61 48 77 080 Benkenstrake 260 Fax 41 0 61 48 77 08 1 CH 4108 Witterswil office mobitec rehab ch Switzerland switzerland invacare com WWW www mobitec rehab ch Invacare Aquatec a 0 75 62 7 00 251 AlemannenstraRe 10 Fax 08 00 6 73 81 72 88316 Isny info invacare aquatec de Deutschland WWW www invacare aquatec de Invacare A S Sdr Ringvej 39 DK 2605 Br ndby Danmark Kundeservice Fax Kundeservice WWW 45 0 36 90 00 00 45 0 36 90 00 01 denmark invacare com www invacare dk D Invacare SA EE
31. Lock System If your wheelchair is fitted with a lifter and this is raised this will restrict the function of the SureStep system due to the Stability Lock The Stability Lock increases the tilt stability of the wheelchair and prevents front wheel spring deflection on the Walking Beams when braking or when descending slopes 31 5 2 3 The components of the SureStep and the Stability Lock system The diagram below shows the components in the SureStep system with the side panels removed 1 Anti Dive Spring 2 Walking Beam and 3 Stability Lock 5 2 4 Maximum obstacle height Your wheelchair can overcome obstacles and kerbs with the following heights only applies to driving forward e Up to 10 cm 32 5 2 5 Safety information when ascending obstacles A CAUTION Danger of Tipping Over e Never approach obstacles at an angle but at 90 degrees as shown below e Put your backrest into an upright position before climbing an obstacle A CAUTION The wheelchair can be damaged if an obstacle is approached at excessive speed e Always approach obstacles at low speed As soon as the front wheels come into contact with the obstacle stop for a short period before driving over the obstacle Wheelchairs fitted with centre drive have a special mechanism Walking Beam for overcoming obstacles Approaching at speed can actually lead to mechanical damage 5 2 6 Safety information when descending obstacles
32. Textmarke nicht definiert Notify your authorised dealership immediately if it is not working properly Danger of injury by moving parts e Never let objects get caught in the space underneath a raised lifter e Make sure that neither you nor anyone else is injured by placing hands feet other body extremities under the raised seat Danger of malfunction of the Lifter Module e Inspect the lifter module at regular intervals to make sure there are no foreign objects or visible damage and to make sure the electric plugs are firmly inserted into their sockets A WARNING Danger of injuries and damage to the wheelchair can result if the wheelchair is lifted up or carried by the seat The lifter motor can slip out of its fixation under the seat e Never attempt to lift the wheelchair by the seat only by its frame 23 Safety Information on Wheelchairs with Recaro Seats A Danger of injury if the wheelchair tips over The centre of gravity of a Recaro seat is higher than that of other seats The Recaro seat is also heavier than other seating systems The backrests of RECARO seats can be leaned back 90 For these reasons there is an increased risk of tipping over e Never lean the backrest backward more than 30 degrees and never exceed 15 when driving the wheelchair a D E T Ae par N Ar a i ra N is L 4 STOP ee J A rat lye _ 04 L Pe hig More than 30 15 30 0 15 NEVER Standstill Driving 2
33. Upper side Displays 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Battery charger display Status display in key symbol j Drive mode display oo Fe See Left hand indicator display Hazard warning signal flasher display Light display Right hand indicator display e E 41 42 Underside 1 Charger socket 2 Programming socket Rear panel 1 Socket for Buddy button 1 corresponds to Activate scroll through drive mode button 2 Socket for Buddy button 2 corresponds to ON OFF button 3 Socket for Buddy button 3 corresponds to Activate scroll through adjustment mode button 4 Socket for bus cable 7 2 7 3 ON OFF diode status display INFORMATION The ON OFF diode in key symbol also serves as status or error message display For error codes please see chapter Error codes and diagnostic codes on page 52 Battery charger display All diodes illuminated Full range Battery charger display Only red diodes illuminated Reduced range Both red diodes flashing Very low range Only one red diode flashing Battery on reserve Charge batteries straight away INFORMATION Protection against total discharge The electronic system automatically shuts actuation down after a certain travel time on reserve battery and the wheelchair comes to a standstill 43 7 4 44 Activating deactivating the immobilizer Activating the immobilizer e Switch on the remote
34. acactesyacaies des dies ieee cine sgasieesseas G 70 8 6 1 Explanation of symbols on lifter warning sticker eee eee eee 72 Adjusting and removing the tray ssseeeesseee esse essere essere essere esser esser eenn nern nre nre 73 8 7 1 Laterally adjusting the tayer aen e EEE EERE aA EREE E ARE ERAR iA 73 8 7 2 Adjusting the depth of the tray removing the Pay sese eee eee eee 74 8 7 3 Swinging the tray away to the side sss sees ee seee eree esse serere enrere nenen 74 Child Se at Option si cccesesecec csseccnceseecseeteneceleeanceteisevecctiestvecenessseuciessnsucneranaatertavaseciecansccniesestiness 76 8 8 1 The headrest of the Child seat sss esse e sees enrere nnn nenen nenn 76 8 8 1 1 Adjusting the angle depth of the headrest ee eee 76 8 8 1 2 Adjusting the height of the headrest sees eee eee 77 8 8 2 The armrests setting the angle sss eee sese ee eese rees ereer nner 78 9 6 3 THE Dackes Inep nanei ae A e elt beet recdevitae rua vlaa tees Mote deta EA 79 8 8 3 1 Adjusting the height of the sliding handles opOnl sees eee eee 79 8 8 3 2 Adjusting the angle of the backrest electrically eee eee 80 8 8 3 3 Adjusting the angle of the backrest manually eee eee eee 80 8 8 4 The legrest of the Child seat eee resserrer nenen 81 8 8 4 1 Setting the angle of the footrest ee sese ee eee essere reer 81 8 8 4 2 Swivelling the footrest upward removing the legrest sese eee eee eee eee 82 8 8 4 3 Adjusting the width of the l
35. at then the lifter must be lowered completely 70 Please note Speed restriction The lifter is equipped with sensors that reduce the drive speed of the wheelchair as soon as the lifter is raised or lowered above a certain point This is in order to guarantee the tilt stability of the wheelchair or in order to avoid damage to the legrests When speed restriction is activated an appropriate blinking code is displayed on the remote Please see chapter ON OFF diode status display on page 43 and chapter Error codes and diagnostic codes on page 52 In order to revert to normal drive speed move the lifter to drive height Raise the lifter slowly if the lifter has been lowered If the lifter has been raised lower the lifter until the status display stops blinking 71 8 6 1 72 Explanation of symbols on lifter warning sticker Do not lean out Do not drive up Do not allow any Never drive with when the lifter is or down slopes body parts to get two people raised when the lifter is under a raised raised seat Never drive over uneven surfaces when the lifter is raised 8 7 Adjusting and removing the tray A CAUTION Injury hazard or material damage if an electric wheelchair which is fitted with a table is transported in a vehicle e Ifa table is fitted always remove it before transporting the wheelchair 8 7 1 Laterally adjusting the tray e Loosen the wing screw 1 e Adjust the tray
36. at the rear end of the armrest A e Loosen the counternut 1 using the open ended spanner e Adjust the limit stop angle of the armrest by turning the adjusting screws 2 e Tighten the counternut 78 8 8 3 8 8 3 1 The backrest Adjusting the height of the sliding handles option e Loosen the hand wheel 1 or 2 e Move the sliding handle to the desired position e Tighten the hand wheel 79 8 8 3 2 Adjusting the angle of the backrest electrically As an option the backrest can be adjusted via an electric actuator Please see chapter Operating the electric adjustment options on page 48 8 8 3 3 Adjusting the angle of the backrest manually e Loosen the hand wheel 1 e Move the backrest into the desired position e Tighten the hand wheel 80 8 8 4 The legrest of the child seat 8 8 4 1 Setting the angle of the footrest bai Pre requisites LM e 5 mm Allen key e Loosen the Allen screws at both ends of the footrest 1 only one side is shown in the illustration e Move the footrest to the desired position e Re tighten the screws 81 8 8 4 2 Swivelling the footrest upward removing the legrest In order to simplify getting into the vehicle and alighting the footrest can be swivelled upward The footrest must also be swivelled upward so that the width of the legrest can be adjusted or the legrest dismantled lf Pre requisites Uu e 5mm Allen key e Loosen the
37. chnical Specifications on page 174 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 Repairing a flat tyre WARNING Danger of damage or injury if the vehicle is accidentally set into motion during repairs e Switch the power off ON OFF Button e Engage the motors e Secure the vehicle against rolling away by placing wedges under the wheels CAUTION Risk of damage to the vehicle Collisions can be caused if shim rings are removed from the drive wheels during installation work e Shim rings are frequently placed between the drive shaft and the wheel hub to compensate tolerances Collisions can be caused if these shim rings are removed and not re installed Please install all shim rings in exactly the same positions they were in before dismantling CAUTION Risk of injury if maintenance and repair work is not carried out in exact accordance with the instructions including utilizing any special tools specified e Ifyou do not have access to all the required tools then you should NOT attempt to perform the work 12 1 1 Repairing punctures drive wheel with conventional motor and pneumatic tyres A Ve Injury hazard If the wheel has been insufficiently tightened during assembly it can become loosened d
38. des ss ssss es essees sees eese ernes reenn nner nnn nne Adjusting the wheelchair to the user s seating posture 8 1 RECaro Seats ii A E eve ose waked inne a A ete etd ven Sad eta cette 8 2 8 3 8 4 8 5 8 6 8 7 8 8 Adjusting the armrests and the joystick bon sseee esse esse esser essere renne 56 8 2 1 Adapting the remote to the length of the users arm eee eee eee ee eee 56 8 2 2 Setting the height of the remote esse sese erres ee eeee eee eee enrere neee 57 8 2 3 Setting the height of the armrests ee seer esse eee eee enrere neee 58 8 2 4 Setting the height of the parallel sliding amresta sse eee eee eee ee 59 8 2 5 Adjusting the angle of the armpad on the parallel sliding armrests c ceeeeees 60 8 2 6 Adjusting the width of the armrests sees eee eee eee 61 Manually adjusting the Seat tilt ss sseeeesseee esse essere essere essere eser ennenen neee 63 Manually adjusting the backrest ssseeeesseee esser essere essere ennenen renne rnnnrenrr 65 8 4 1 Adjusting the backrest using the gas pressure Spring eee eee eee eee 65 8 4 1 1 Adjust the backrest using the perforated plate 66 34 2 Flexdnd Contour seats 0i2it kia Wasted sieht eae 8 67 Postural Belts iaiia E A E a A 68 3 0 1 Types of postural belts 2 2 2524 s edi ates hen eons aon asthe diene adie 68 8 5 2 Adjusting the postural belt COrreCtly cece eee 69 WG EMON enaa cdc dacnccces cache es cacen canexstscenatccxnuacetsass
39. downward The footrest locking mechanism must fit exactly 1 For this adapt the width of the legrest brackets 2 Tighten the screw 1 Re close the belt with the Velcro fastener 2 89 8 8 4 4 Adjusting the length of the legrest Wi Pre requisites LM s 5 mm Allen key e Loosen the screw 1 e Adjust the lower leg length e Tighten the screw K 90 Adjusting the angle of the legrest Pre requisites e 6mm Allen key s Metal pin 3 mm approx 10 cm long e Hammer e Loosen the screw 1 e Insert the metal pin into the hole 2 and knock lightly with the hammer in order to loosen the halves of the plastic jacket e Adjust the angle e Tighten the screw 91 92 Loosen the screw 1 Insert the metal pin into the hole 2 and knock lightly with the hammer in order to loosen the halves of the plastic jacket Adjust the angle Tighten the screw Loosen the screw 1 Insert the metal pin into the hole 2 and knock lightly with the hammer in order to loosen the halves of the plastic jacket Adjust the angle Tighten the screw 9 1 9 1 1 Adjusting footrests and legrests Centre mounted legrests Electric legrest The electric legrest is operated via the remote Please see chapter Operating the electric adjustment options on page 48 The electric legrest can be lowered completely to assist getting out of the wheelchair To do so move your seat
40. e Invacare Docking Station system if the wheelchair is compatible with that system available separately Please contact Invacare if you require the details WARNING Danger of injury or damage to the wheelchair or to the transporting vehicle if the legrests are in a raised position while the wheelchair is used as a vehicle seat e Always completely lower height adjustable legrests if fitted 163 164 Caution There is a danger of injury if the wheelchair is not properly secured during use as a vehicle seat If possible the user should always leave the wheelchair to use a vehicle seat and the safety belts provided with the vehicle The wheelchair should always be anchored facing in the transport vehicle s intended direction of travel The wheelchair must always be secured in accordance with the wheelchair and anchoring system manufacturers operating manual Always remove and secure any accessory parts fixed to the wheelchair such as chin controls or tables If your wheelchair is equipped with an angle adjustable backrest then it must be placed in an upright position Fully lower elevated legrests if fitted Fully lower the seat lifter if fitted WARNING Danger of injury exists if a powerchair that is not equipped spill proof batteries is transported in a vehicle Only ever use spill proof gel batteries 13 2 1 Please note In order to use a wheelchair as a motor vehicle seat it needs to b
41. e equipped with attachment points to enable anchoring in the motor vehicle These accessories may be included in the standard scope of wheelchair order and delivery in some countries UK for example but may also be obtained from Invacare as an option in other countries This electric wheelchair complies with the requirements of ISO 7176 19 2001 and may be used as a vehicle seat in connection with an anchoring system that has been checked and approved in accordance with ISO 10542 The wheelchair has undergone a crash test in which it was anchored in the transporting vehicle s direction of travel Other configurations were not tested The crash test dummy was secured using pelvic and upper body safety belts Both types of safety belt should be used in order to minimise the risk of injuries to head or upper body It is imperative that the wheelchair is inspected by an authorised dealer before being used again after being involved ina crash Alterations to the wheelchair anchoring points may not be carried out without the manufacturer s permission Using the Invacare Docking Station to anchor an electric wheelchair in a transport vehicle Please see the Docking Station instruction manual for information about anchoring an electric wheelchair in a transport vehicle using the Invacare Docking Station 165 13 2 2 How the wheelchair is anchored in a vehicle for use as a vehicle seat with the symbol shown on the right Snap hooks or belt loops ca
42. e vehicle especially on a gradient If driving on such a surface is inevitable then always drive slowly and with the utmost caution Never attempt to overcome an obstacle when on an uphill or downhill gradient Never attempt to drive up or down a flight of steps with your wheelchair When overcoming obstacles always observe the maximum obstacle height see chapter Technical Specifications from page 174 and information about overcoming obstacles in chapter Taking Obstacles from page 31 Avoid shifting your centre of gravity as well as abrupt joystick movements and changes of direction when the wheelchair is in motion Never use the wheelchair to transport more than one person Do not exceed the overall maximum permissible load or the maximum load per axle see chapter Technical Specifications on page 174 Note that the wheelchair will brake or accelerate if you change the Driving Mode whilst the wheelchair is in motion 21 22 Danger of breaking down in adverse weather conditions i e extreme cold in an isolated area e Ifyou are a user with severely limited mobility we advise that in the case of adverse weather conditions DO NOT attempt a journey without an accompanying attendant Danger of injury if your foot slides off the footrest and gets caught underneath the wheelchair when it is in motion e Make sure each time before you drive the wheelchair that your feet are squarely and securely in place on the footp
43. e you use the wheelchair Sitting Comfortably Driving Safely Before each trip make sure that You are within easy reach of all operating controls The battery charge is sufficient for the distance intended to be covered The posture belt if installed is in perfect order 29 30 The gearless wheelchair has very dynamic performance Please observe that gearless motors have very high performance For this reason a wheelchair with a gearless drive has greater dynamic performance than wheelchairs fitted with conventional motors The top speed is also higher Please therefore drive carefully until you have become accustomed to the driving features of the wheelchair 5 2 5 2 1 5 2 2 Taking Obstacles The SureStep System This electric wheelchair is fitted with SureStep technology When climbing over obstacles the front steering wheels are raised using the torque generated by the drive wheels This technology provides excellent obstacle climbing ability when driving forward but it is not designed for driving backward The maximum obstacle height is considerably reduced when driving backward For this reason we recommend you always mount obstacles driving forward Please note that the techniques required for overcoming obstacles for wheelchairs fitted with central drives and SureStep technology is completely different to that required for models with front wheel or rear wheel drive The Stability
44. ectric wheelchair is strongly influenced by external factors such as the charging state of the batteries surrounding temperature local topography road surface characteristics tyre pressure weight of driver drive style and use of batteries for lighting servos etc Measured without seat cushion The actual kerb weight depends on the fittings your mobility aid has been supplied with Every Invacare mobility aid is weighed when leaving the works Please refer to the nameplate for the kerb weight including batteries measured 178 17 Inspections Performed It is confirmed by stamp and signature that all jobs listed in the inspection schedule of the Service and Repair Instructions have been properly performed The list of the inspection jobs to be performed can be found in the Service Manual which is available through Invacare Delivery Inspection 177 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 179 ys i u4 GU L L ZL 94e q seaj y DOA 8SOGEP IEeNUEeN SIU JO ON 19p10 180
45. egdrest sse eee 84 8 8 4 4 Adjusting the length of the legrest sse eee eee eee 90 8 8 4 5 Adjusting the angle of the leQrest sese eee eee 91 9 Adjusting footrests and legrests 93 9 1 Centre mounrted legrests sssessseee essere essere essere essere ennenen renne nenen eenn neee 93 Ost Blectric legrest si T 93 9 1 1 1 Lowering the electric legrest completely to assist getting out of the wheelchair 94 9 1 2 Adjustable legrest 2 2 i cn ivek setden alti ide ten eg tar eat eee te awe 97 9 1 2 1 Adjusting the angle es SETE ETag etir e ee tse ieee ie od 97 9 1 2 2 Adjusting the length of the legrest sse eee eee eee 98 9 1 2 3 Adjusting the calf plate to the calf width of the user eee eee 99 9 1 2 4 Adjusting the angle of the foot plate sss eee ee sese enen nne nnn nenen 100 9 2 Laterally Mounted legdreste scceesseeeessseeeesseee essere esser essere ennenen rennes 101 9 2 1 Standard footrest with pre set andle sees 101 9 2 1 1 Swivelling the footrest outward and or removing sss ee eee eee eee eee 101 9 2 1 2 Setting the ANGIE 22s etaar T A a A 102 9 2 1 3 Setting the end stop of the footrest asses ee eect esser sees ereenn ennenen 104 9 2 1 4 Adjusting the length of the footrest sese esse ee seee ereenn reenn nenen 107 9 2 2 Manually height adjustable legrest 90 0P sese 108 9 2 2 1 Swivelling the legrest outward and or removing sss eee eee eee ee 108 9 2 2 2 Setting Te 109 9 2 2 3 Setting the end stop o
46. ely necessary In case you must use one make sure it is in good condition Charging the batteries Switch off the wheelchair at the Joystick Box Connect the battery charger to the Joystick Box the charging socket is located on the bottom of the Joystick Box 1 Connect battery charger to the mains outlet and switch on if necessary After charging is complete first disconnect the battery charger from the mains supply then disconnect from the Joystick Box 141 10 2 3 Removing and fitting batteries A 142 WARNING Danger of injury if the batteries are not handled correctly during assembly and maintenance work e New batteries should be installed by authorised technicians e Observe the warnings on the batteries e Take into account the heavy weight of the batteries e Only ever use the battery type defined in the technical specifications see Technical Specifications on page 174 Danger of fire and burns if battery terminals are short circuited e DO NOT short circuit 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 s Immediately wash affected area with lots of water After contact with eyes e Immediately rinse eyes under running water for several minutes consult a physician 10 2 3 1 Removing the batteries A A Vi CAUTION Risk of f
47. es preventing that the wheelchair starts rolling out of control when the joystick box is switched off When pushing the wheelchair manually whilst freewheeling the magnetic brakes must be disengaged Manually disengaging conventional motors Danger of the powerchair running away e When the motors are disengaged for push operation the electromagnetic motor brakes are deactivated The vehicle may be difficult to stop Always exercise utmost care when push operating a powerchair e Never attempt to push operate a powerchair on a slope e 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 disengaging the motors is on the rear right side on the wheelchair chassis Disengaging motors Switch off remote Pull the locking pin 1 downwards Pull the engaging lever 2 to the rear The motors are now disengaged Re engaging motors Push the engaging lever 1 forwards The motors are now re engaged 37 6 2 Electrically disengaging gearless motors A CAUTION Danger of the wheelchair rolling away e The motor brakes do not function in disengaged condition push mode The pushbutton for disengaging the motors must never be fixed in its pushed in position using adhesive tape etc The pushbutton for disengaging the motors is located on the push handle Disengaging motors
48. es from outside into the tyre Pump a little air into the inner tube Insert the cylinder head screws in the rim and tighten to 10 Nm Make sure the inner tube does not get pinched between the rims halves Ensure that the tyre outer is seated correctly Pump the tyre up to the prescribed pressure Check that the tyre is seated correctly once again Screw the valve cap back on Refit the wheel 12 1 2 Repairing punctures drive wheel with GB motor and pneumatic tyres A EXPLOSION HAZARD The wheel will explode if you do not let the air out of the tyre before removing the wheel Always let the air out of the tyre before removing it press in the pin in the middle of the valve A Injury hazard If the wheel has been insufficiently tightened during assembly it can become loosened during driving When reassembling the drive wheels tighten the Allen screws at a torque of 25 Nm 1 Requirements Open ended spanner 6 mm Torque wrench Repair kit for tyre repair or a new inner tube Talcum powder Screw blocker Loctite e g Loctite 243 159 Disassembly e Block up the vehicle place wooden blocks under frame e Unscrew valve cap e Depressurise tyre by pressing in the pin in the valve 1 e Unscrew 5 screws 2 s Remove the wheel rim halves e Remove the inner tube from the tyre NOTE i If the old inner tube is to be repaired and re used and has become wet during repair you can
49. f the legrest ect ee ee 110 9 2 2 4 Adjusting the length of the legrest sse eee eee eee 113 9 2 2 5 Adjusting the depth of the calf late eee eee 114 9 2 2 6 Adjusting the height of the calf plate eee eee 115 9 2 2 7 Unlocking and swivelling the calf plate backward when alighting sees eee 116 9 2 2 8 Adjusting the angle adjustable foot plate sese 117 9 2 2 9 Adjusting the angle and depth adjustable foot plate sese 118 10 11 12 9 2 3 Manually height adjustable legrest 80 0 with ergonomic length adjustment 9 2 3 1 Swivelling the legrest outward and or removing sss eee eee eee ee 9 2 3 2 Setting the angle eroari selec ace beetle del EET Matinee deb ereet ar 9 2 3 3 Adjusting the length of the legrest sse eee eee eee 9 2 3 4 Adjusting the depth of the calf late eee eee 9 2 3 5 Adjusting the height of the calf plate eee eee 9 2 3 6 Unlocking and swivelling the calf plate backward when alighting 0 9 2 3 7 Adjusting the angle adjustable foot plate eee 9 2 3 8 Adjusting the angle and depth adjustable foot plate sese 9 2 4 Electrically height adjustable legrest 80 0 with ergonomic length adjustment 9 2 4 1 Swivelling the legrest outward and or removing sss eee eee eee ee 9 2 4 2 Setting the angles 35acieie tei redes Ea ie ree ce eee aed 9 2 4 3 Adjusting the length of the legrest sese es sese esse ee esse ereer e neee 9 2 4 4 Adjusting the depth of the calf late eee eee 9 2 4 5
50. g every journey it is imperative to ensure that neither the legrests nor the steering wheels contact the ground The electrically height adjustable legrest is operated via the remote Please see chapter Operating the electric adjustment options on page 48 129 9 2 4 3 Adjusting the length of the legrest A PLEASE NOTE Danger of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the footrests and legrests e Before and during every journey it is imperative to ensure that neither the legrests nor the steering wheels contact the ground le Pre requisites as e 1x 10 mm open ended spanner e Use the spanner to loosen the screw 1 e Adjust to the desired length e Re tighten the screw 130 9 2 4 4 Adjusting the depth of the calf plate The depth of the calf plate can be adjusted via the holding plate The holding plate hole combinations allow 5 different depth settings le Pre requisites uv e 1x 10 mm open ended spanner e Use the open ended wrench to loosen the nut 1 and remove e Adjust to the desired depth Please observe that the round holes are intended for the calf plate retaining screw and the oblong holes for the aglet without thread e Screw the nut back on and tighten 131 9 2 4 5 Adjusting the height of the calf plate L Pre requisites da e 1x 4 mm Allen key e Use the Allen key to loosen the screws 1 e Adjust to the desired position e Re tighten the screws 132 9
51. h version GB version characteristics Speed s 6 km h s 10 km h e 12 km h 174 Driving 6 km h version 10 km h version GB version Characteristics Max hill climbing ability without overturning 20 e 20 s 20 Max climbable obstacle height only applies to driving forward 10 cm e 10cm e 10cm Turning radius 60 cm e 60cm e 60cm Drive range in accordance with ISO 7176 30 km e 30km e 52 km Dimensions Standard Contour Total height e 94 e 105 e 124 e 98 e 86cm Width of chassis e 63cm Overall width of the seat e 72cm E with standard armrests e Seat width 39 cm e 60cm e 60cm e 60cm z e Seat width 43 cm e 64cm e 64cm e 64cm e Seat width 48 cm e 69cm e 69cm e 69cm Overall width of the seat with parallel sliding armrests e Seat width 39 cm e 64cm e 64cm E e 64cm e Seat width 43 cm e 68cm e 68cm e 68cm e Seat width 48 cm e 73cm e 73cm e 73cm S Seat width e 30 35 38 cm 175 Dimensions Standard Contour Recaro Flex Junior Overall length incl standard e 116 cm legrest Seat height s 40 cm 30 cm with lifter e 47cm s 47 cm 30 cm with lifter 30 cm e 45cm with lifter e 47cm e 45cm e 47cm Seat width Adjustable e 43cm e 48cm e 36cm e 38cm armrest area in brackets 44 48 49 53 49
52. imate a life expectancy of five years for this product provided it is used in strict accordance with the intended use as set out in this document and all maintenance and service requirements are met The estimated life expectancy can be exceeded if the product is carefully used and properly 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 N Safety Notes READ WELL BEFORE OPERATION General Safety Notes Danger of injury if mobility device is used in any other way than the purpose described in this manual e Only ever use the mobility device in accordance with the instructions in this User s Manual see chapter Type classification and permissible use on page 15 e Pay strict attention to the safety information Danger of injury if the mobility device is driven when ability to operate a vehicle is impaired by medication or alcohol e Never drive the mobility device under the influence of medication or alcohol If necessary the mobility device must be operated by an attendant who is physically and mentally able Danger of damage or injury if mobility device is accidentally set into motion e Switch the mobility device off before you get in get out or handle unwieldy objects e When the dr
53. in a vehicle for use as a vehicle seat eee 166 13 2 3 How the user is secured within the wheelchair eee eee 167 13 3 Securing the wheelchair for transport without passengers essere essere essere essere esser essere 171 Refurbishment 172 Disposal 173 Technical Specifications 174 Inspections Performed 179 Introduction Dear user First we would like to thank you for purchasing our product We hope that you will have a great deal of pleasure with your new power chair This operating manual contains important information and notes about Safety 6 Operation Care and maintenance Please take care to read the operating manual thoroughly before starting out on your first journey This wheelchair has been constructed for a large circle of users with different requirements The decision whether the model is suitable for the user may only be taken by medical specialists with appropriate expertise Invacare or their statutory representatives can accept no liability in cases in which the wheelchair has not been adapted to suit the users handicaps Some maintenance and settings can be performed by the user or his hers attendants Certain adjustments do however require technical training and may only be carried out by your Invacare specialist dealer Damages and errors caused by nonobservance of the operating manual or as a result of incorrect maintenance are excluded from all guarantees 11 12 This manual contains copy
54. ing mode last used ml The driving mode display indicates the drive level B S D l id i d 50 7 8 Error diagnosis In the event that the electronics should show signs of failure please consult the following troubleshooting guide in order to locate the error ab INFORMATION Before beginning with the diagnosis please ensure that the drive electronics are switched on If the status display is OFF Please check whether the drive electronics are SWITCHED ON Please check whether all cables have been connected correctly Please ensure that the batteries are not discharged If the status display is FLASHING Please count the number of flashing sequences and move on to the next section If the red diodes on the battery charger display and the status display are FLASHING Drive mode display shows a horizontal bar Battery discharged Please charge the battery 51 7 8 1 52 Error codes and diagnostic codes The drive electronics are capable of rectifying some errors automatically In this case the status display will cease to flash Please switch the remote on and off several times Wait approx 5 seconds each time before switching the remote on again If this does not rectify the error locate the error using the flash codes shown below FLASH FAULT IMMEDIATE MEASURE FURTHER HELP CODE 1 Module defective e Contact your dealer or wheelchair provider 2
55. ipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 CE 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 environmentally responsible and recycle this product through your recycling facility at its end of life This wheelchair may be used as a vehicle seat but only if it is equipped with the headrest that has been approved by Invacare for this purpose e Please always make sure that the wheelchair is equipped with the headrest available from Invacare before using it as a vehicle seat If the electric wheelchair is fitted with a table it is imperative that it is removed and safely stowed when transporting the wheelchair in a vehicle 14 1 3 1 4 Type classification and permissible use This vehicle was designed for persons whose ability to walk is impaired but who are still physically and mentally able to operate an electric vehicle It has been classified according to EN 12184 asa class B mobility product for indoor and outdoor areas It is therefore compact and agile enough for indoor areas but also able to overcome many obstacles in outdoor areas You can find exact information on speed turning radius range safe climbing ability maximum obstacle height and permissible operati
56. ire and burns if battery poles are bridged e When replacing the batteries the battery poles MUST NOT come into contact with metal parts of the wheelchair causing bridging e Be sure to replace the battery pole caps after the batteries have been replaced WARNING Risk of fire and burns due to damage to the battery cables e The battery cables and other cables are positioned in a cable duct above the batteries The cable duct protects the cables against crushing and other damage It may not be removed Requirements e 6mm Allen key s 5 mm Allen key e Needle nosed pliers PLEASE NOTE If your wheelchair is fitted with a lifter the seat unit must be pulled upward in order to access the batteries This work should be carried out by at least two people 143 144 If a lifter is available the seat unit must be pulled in an upward direction To do this the piston head on the actuator must be released and pulled out of its guideway in the lifter unit e Pull the actuator piston head forward in order to release the piston head at the same time pulling the lifter upward until the engaging mechanism 1 is heard to lock in place e Use the 6mm Allen key to loosen and remove the screws 1 on both sides e Pull cover to the front and remove e Remove the locking clip 1 using the needle nosed pliers and pull out the retaining pin of the actuator or spindle retainer on manual seat angle adjustment 2
57. ive is disengaged the brake inside the drive is deactivated For this reason pushing the mobility device by an attendant is only recommended on flat surfaces never on gradients Never leave your mobility device on a gradient with its motors disengaged Always re engage the motors immediately after pushing the mobility device see chapter Pushing the wheelchair in freewheel mode on page 36 17 18 Danger of injury if the mobility device is switched off while driving for example by pressing the On Off Button or disconnecting a cable due to it coming to an abrupt sharp stop e Ifyou have to brake in an emergency simply release the joystick which will bring you to a halt refer to the joystick operating manual for more information Danger of injury when transferring mobility device to a vehicle for transport with the occupant seated in it s Itis always better to transfer the mobility device to a vehicle without the occupant seated in it e Ifthe mobility device needs to be loaded up a ramp together with its driver ensure that the ramp does not exceed the maximum safe slope see chapter Technical Specifications from page 174 e Ifthe mobility device does need to be loaded using a ramp which exceeds the maximum safe slope see chapter Technical Specifications from page 174 then you must use a winch An attendant can safely monitor and assist the loading process e As an alternative you can use a platform lift Ensure
58. lates and that both legrests are properly locked into place 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 mode and with due caution If your electric wheelchair has been fitted with angle adjustable legrests there is a danger of personal injury and damage to the wheelchair if you drive the wheelchair with the legrests raised s To avoid unwanted displacement of the wheelchair centre of gravity to the front especially when travelling downhill and in order to avoid damage to the wheelchair angle adjustable legrests must always be lowered during normal travelling 2 4 Safety Information on Wheelchairs with a Lifter A IMPORTANT IF YOUR WHEELCHAIR IS EQUIPPED WITH A LIFTER Danger of injury if the wheelchair tips over e Never exceed the maximum permissible load see chapter Technical Specifications from page 174 e Avoid dangerous driving situations when the lifter is in a raised position such as trying to overcome obstacles like kerbs or driving up or down steep gradients e Never lean out of the seat when the lifter is raised e Inspect the lifter module at least once a month to make sure the automatic speed reduction function which reduces the speed of the wheelchair when the lifter is raised is working properly see chapter Fehler Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden from page Fehler
59. ls have ES Pe also passed over the obstacle K i 5 3 Driving up and down gradients For information concerning the maximum safe slope please see chapter Technical Specifications starting on page 174 A WARNING Danger of tipping over e Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2 3 of the top speed Avoid sudden changes of direction or abrupt braking when driving on slopes e Always return the backrest of your seat or the seat tilt if adjustable seat tilt is available to an upright position before ascending slopes We recommend that you position the seat backrest or the seat tilt slightly to the rear before descending slopes e Always lower the lifter if fitted to its lowest position before ascending or descending a slope e 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 e Avoid trying to get out of the vehicle on an incline or a gradient e Always drive straight in the direction the road or path you are on goes rather than attempting to zigzag e Never attempt to turn around on an incline or a slope 5 4 Parking and stationary When parking your vehicle or if your vehicle is stationary for a prolonged period e Switch the vehicle s power system off ON OFF key e Activate your anti theft lock if existing 35 A 36 Pushing the wheelchair in freewheel mode The motors of the wheelchair are equipped with automatic brak
60. mode s Press the activate adjustment mode button A The remote switches to the adjustment mode last used The driving mode display B switches to the appropriate symbol one of the symbols shown below The factory setting for controls is to display all symbols irrespective of whether certain adjustment o options are available or not Your dealer can carry out individual SS modification of this setting 3 Seat tilt Backrest Left legrest Right legrest Both legrests Lifter 48 Information i When using the REM 24 SD remote it is not necessary as on previous remote versions to push the joystick forward in order to access the adjustment mode It is sufficient to operate the adjustment mode button just once If the remote has been programmed appropriately further modes can be accessed by repeatedly pressing the adjustment mode button i e light mode or ECU mode environment control unit The standard REM 24 SD programming only supports the adjustment function Please speak to your Invacare dealer if you have any questions in this respect 7 7 2 Selecting and operating the adjustment option e Move the joystick to the left or right Select adjustment option on the submenu A e Move the joystick forward backward Operate adjustment option B 49 7 7 3 Changing back to driving mode e Briefly press the Activate scroll through driving mode button By A The remote switches back to the driv
61. n be used for The electric wheelchair is fitted with four anchoring points which are labelled A fixation e Secure the wheelchair at the front 1 and at the rear 2 with the anchoring system belts e Secure the wheelchair by tensioning the belts in accordance with the anchoring system manufacturer s operating manual 166 13 2 3 How the user is secured within the wheelchair CAUTION There is a danger of injury if the user is not properly secured within the wheelchair Even if the wheelchair is fitted with a postural belt this is no substitute for a proper safety belt which complies with ISO 10542 in the transport vehicle Always use the safety belt installed in the transport vehicle Safety belts must be in contact with the user s body They must not be held at a distance from the user s body using parts of the wheelchair such as armrests or wheels Refer to the illustration on page 169 Safety belts must be pulled as tightly as possible without causing the user discomfort Refer to the illustration on page 169 Safety belts must not be positioned while twisted Ensure that the third seatbelt anchorage point is not fixed directly to the vehicle floor but to one of the vehicle uprights 167 A CAUTION Injury hazard during use of the mobility aid as a vehicle seat if a headrest is wrongly adjusted or not installed This can cause the neck to be hyperextended during collisions e A headrest must be installed
62. ng conditions in chapter Technical Specifications starting from page 174 Please also pay attention to all safety information in chapter Safety Notes starting from page 17 The vehicle was successfully tested according to German and international standards as to its safety 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 vehicle is suitable for use on public roads Guarantee The terms and conditions of the guarantee are part of the general terms and conditions particular to the individual countries in which this product is sold 15 1 5 1 6 16 Indications The use of this mobility product is recommended for the following indications The inability or a greatly restricted ability to walk within the scope of the basic requirement to be able to move within one s own four walls The need to leave the dwelling place in order to get some fresh air during a short walk or to reach those places generally to be found at close distance to the dwelling and where everyday business is carried out Provision of electric wheelchairs for interior and exterior areas is advisable if the use of hand operated wheelchairs is no longer possible on account of the disability yet proper operation of an electromotive drive unit is still practicable Life expectancy We est
63. nterference eser essere essere essere essere essere essere essere 20 2 3 Safety Information on Driving and Freewheel Mode ssssee esse esseeeesseee essere essere enner 21 2 4 Safety Information on Wheelchairs with a Lifter ss esseee esser esse eree se ee eese ereer ennenen nre 23 2 5 Safety Information on Wheelchairs with Recaro Seats essere esser essere esser essere eee rr enner 24 3 Key features 25 4 Getting in and out of the wheelchair 26 4 1 Remove the standard armrest in order to Side transfer ssseeesseee esse eesseee essere esser essere 26 4 2 Raise the parallel sliding armrest remove the skirtguard optional s ccessseeees 27 5 Driving 29 5 1 Before driving for the first Hme sssssssee esse esser essere esser essere ennenen nenen enr 29 5 2 Taking Obstacles cre s ccisicesies cteseadin cee site ceeeccil cans setn ceeeace tees steesees sete seeesdis vere steecae site cansteoeceesdeeees 31 52A Whe SUlESlEP SYSLEM niat A RE TAA RO R E 31 5 2 2 The Stability Lock SySteM 0 reez ys Oan iai e zeot eT ir hna 5 2 3 The components of the SureStep and the Stability Lock System 5 2 4 Maximum obstacle height sese eee 5 2 5 Safety information when ascending obstacles sese eee eee ee 5 2 6 Safety information when descending obstacles sese eee eee 5 2 7 The correct way to overcome obstacles eee 5 3 Driving UP ANd down Gradients eeeeccceseeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeseseeeseseeneesnsesneeseseseensenseeenens
64. ocket head screw 1 e Set remote to the desired length by pushing forward or backward e Tighten screw 56 8 2 2 Setting the height of the remote Loosen one or both of the wing screws 1 and 2 that allow height adjustment of the joystick box Adjust the joystick box to the desired height Re tighten the screw s 57 8 2 3 Setting the height of the armrests e Loosen the bolt 1 e Set the armrest at the desired height e Retighten the bolt 58 8 2 4 CDe Setting the height of the parallel sliding armrests Requirements e Allen key 2 mm e Loosen the screws 1 on both sides of the handle using the Allen key 2 mm e Turn the spindle in a clockwise direction A The armrest will be raised e Turn the spindle in an anti clockwise direction B The armrest will be lowered e Tighten screws again 59 8 2 5 Adjusting the angle of the armpad on the parallel sliding armrests L Requirements Uu e Allen key 4mm e Open end spanner 10 mm e Loosen the screw 1 on the inner side of the armrest which allows adjustment of the angle of the armpad while countering the nut 2 outer side of the armrest with the open end spanner if necessary e Adjust the angle of the armpad e Re tighten the screw 1 while countering the nut 2 60 8 2 6 W Adjusting the width of the armrests The distance between the side sections can be adjusted by 5 5 cm on bo
65. on to the drive programme can influence vehicle handling and the tipping stability of the electric vehicle e Alterations to the drive programme may only be carried out by trained Invacare dealers e Invacare supplies all electric vehicles from the factory with a standard drive programme Invacare can only assume a warranty for the safe vehicle handling of the electric vehicle in particular tipping stability for this standard drive programme i Can the electronic system programming be adapted Will the wheelchair not drive after switching on Check the drive away lock see chapter Activating deactivating the immobilizer on page 44 and the status bar indicator see chapter ON OFF diode status display on page 43 46 7 6 1 How a wheelchair with Indirect Steering reacts to joystick movements Indirect Steering occurs by individually applying power to the drive wheels and is found on wheelchairs with front rear and middle wheel drive Travel direction The further the joystick is moved in a particular direction the more dynamically the wheelchair reacts Note To brake quickly simply let go of the joystick It will then automatically return to the middle position The wheelchair will brake 47 7 7 Operating the electric adjustment options Electric adjustment options like electric legrests or an electric backrest are operated by using the joystick 7 7 1 Activating adjustment
66. ontact the ground L Pre requisites e 1x 6 mm Allen key e Loosen the screw 1 using the Allen key e f the footrest cannot be moved after loosening the screw position a metal pin in the designated borehole 2 and use a hammer to knock on this lightly The clamping mechanism in the interior of the footrest will be released by this Repeat the procedure from the other side of the footrest if necessary 102 e Loosen the screw 1 using the Allen key e Set the desired angle e Re tighten the screw 103 9 2 1 3 Setting the end stop of the footrest L Pre requisites ee 1x 6 mm Allen key e 1x 10 mm open ended spanner The end position of the footrest is determined by means of a rubber stop 1 The rubber stop can be screwed in or out A or pushed up or down B 104 e Use the Allen key to loosen the screw 1 and swivel the footrest upward in order to access the rubber stop e Use the open ended spanner to loosen the counternut 1 105 e Move the rubber stop to the desired position e Re tighten the counternut e Move the footrest to the desired position e Re tighten the screw 106 9 2 1 4 Adjusting the length of the footrest A PLEASE NOTE Danger of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the footrests and legrests e Before and during every journey it is imperative to ensure that neither the legrests nor the steering wheels contact the ground YI
67. outward The calf plate swivels backward on its own 116 Lift leg over the heel strap and place on the ground 9 2 2 8 Adjusting the angle adjustable foot plate UG Pre requisites e 1x 5mm Allen key Use the Allen key to loosen both set screws on the foot plate Adjust to the desired angle Re tighten the screws 117 9 2 2 9 Adjusting the angle and depth adjustable foot plate L Pre requisites ad e 1x 5mm Allen key e Use the Allen key to loosen the set screw on the foot plate 1 e Adjust the foot plate to the desired angle or depth e Re tighten the screw 118 9 2 3 9 2 3 1 Manually height adjustable legrest 80 0 with ergonomic length adjustment Swivelling the legrest outward and or removing The small unlocking button is located on the upper section of the legrest When the legrest is unlocked it can be swivelled inward or outward when getting into wheelchair as well as being removed completely e Press the unlocking button 1 and swivel the legrest outward e Remove the legrest in an upward direction 119 9 2 3 2 Setting the angle A PLEASE NOTE Danger of crushing e Do not reach inside the swivelling range of the legrest A PLEASE NOTE Danger of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the footrests and legrests e Before and during every journey it is imperative to ensure that neither the legrests nor the steering wheels contact the ground
68. pecially when children are around Danger of fire or breaking down due to electric devices being connected s Do not connect any electric devices to your mobility device that are not expressly certified by Invacare for this purpose Have all electrical installations done by your authorised Invacare Dealer 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 especially during uphill and downhill journeys In the process pay increased attention to the tip stability of the electric vehicle 19 2 2 20 Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference This electric vehicle was successfully tested in accordance with International 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 will remain within the tolerance permitted by law For these reasons we ask you to please observe the following precautions WARNING Danger of malfunction due to electromagnetic interference
69. rged batteries if it is not absolutely necessary as this will strain the batteries unduly and shorten their life expectancy In case your vehicle is not used for a longer period of time then the batteries must be charged at least once a month to maintain a full charge Alternatively the vehicle can stay connected to the charger The batteries 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 139 10 2 2 Charging the batteries A A 140 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 Protect the battery charger from water s Always charge in a dry environment Danger of short circuit and electric shock if the battery charger has been damaged s Do not use the battery charger if it has been dropped or damaged Danger of fire and electric shock if a damaged extension cable is used e Only ever use an extension cable if it is absolut
70. righted information This manual may not be reproduced or reprinted either partly or completely without previous written consent from Invacare or its statutory representatives We reserve the right to make any necessary alterations on the grounds of technical improvements 1 1 VW Important symbols in this manual WARNING This symbol warns you of danger e Always follow these instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product EXPLOSION HAZARD This symbol warns you of an explosion hazard which for example can be caused by excessive tyre pressure in a pneumatic tyre e Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product BURN HAZARD This symbol warns you of burns due for example to leaking battery acid e Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product NOTE This symbol identifies general information 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 READ WELL BEFORE OPERATION This symbol advises you to read information carefully 13 1 2 Important symbols found on the vehicle This product has been supplied from an environmentally aware manufacturer that complies with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equ
71. s will be at their full capacity after having run through approx 10 20 charging cycles How fast the batteries will be discharged will depend on many circumstances such as ambient temperature condition of the surface of the road tyre pressure weight of the driver way of driving and utilisation of lighting etc NOTE The batteries supplied with your electric vehicle 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 without 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 batteries when the Battery Charge Indicator shows that battery charge is low We recommend charging the batteries 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 discha
72. t d Are armrests secured in their positions Legrests Do legrests lock into place without any problem Only applies to detachable legrests Do the different adjustment functions work without any problem Tyres Have tyres checked for specified air pressure 2 5 bar Front wheel forks Front wheels Front wheels must be running smoothly Check fork bearing for firm seat Rear wheels Test wheel for firm seat on the axle drive shaft Rear wheels must turn without wobbling 9 2 Maintenance Jobs When Delivered Weekly Monthly Electronics Electrical System Check all plug connections for condition and firm seat ff Have all batteries been fully charged before the daily operation Are all holders screws firmly fixed tight and safe Are all electric bulbs of the lighting system if applicable in working order Cleaning Clean all parts carefully When necessary Before every trip val Before each trip Have your vehicle inspected and serviced once a year by your authorised dealer A complete checklist of necessary maintenance work can be found in the Service Manual which can be obtained from Invacare 153 12 154 Repair Instructions The following are instructions on repairs that can be performed by the user For the specifications of spare parts please see Te
73. t enough to ensure that you are sitting comfortably and that your body is in the correct sitting position Types of postural belts Your wheelchair can be fitted with the following 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 with regard to correct fitting and use Belt with metal buckle adjustable one side Belt can only be adjusted on one side which can result in the buckle not sitting centrally 8 5 2 Belt with metal buckle adjustable both sides Belt can be adjusted on both sides This means that the buckle can be centrally positioned Belt with Velcro fastening Ra Adjustments are made using the Velcro fastening For this reason no buckle is required on this belt Adjusting the postural belt correctly 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 or at one edge of the 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 In doing so please carry out adjustments on
74. th of the legrest U Prerequisites iy e 1x 5mm socket head spanner e Use the socket head spanner to loosen the fastening screws 1 e Slide the foot support to the desired height e Tighten the fastening screws 98 9 1 2 3 Adjusting the calf plate to the calf width of the user The calf plate of the legrest can be adapted to the user s calf width by bending apart or together e Bending the calf plate to the desired width 99 9 1 2 4 Adjusting the angle of the foot plate Wd Prerequisites LU e 1x 5mm socket head spanner e Fold up the foot plates in order to access the adjusting screws e Use the socket head spanner to adjust the adjusting screws 1 e Fold the foot plate down again 100 9 2 9 2 1 9 2 1 1 Laterally mounted legrests Standard footrest with pre set angle Swivelling the footrest outward and or removing The small unlocking button is located on the upper section of the footrest When the footrest is unlocked it can be swivelled inward or outward when getting into the wheelchair as well as being removed completely e Press the unlocking button 1 and swivel the footrest outward e Remove the footrest in an upward direction 101 9 2 1 2 Setting the angle A PLEASE NOTE Danger of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the footrests and legrests e Before and during every journey it is imperative to ensure that neither the legrests nor the steering wheels c
75. th sides 11 cm in total Requirements e Allen key 8 mm Where to find the adjustment screws The picture below shows the position of the screws 1 that permit adjustment to the width of the armrests only the left side is visible in the picture 61 62 Doing the adjustment Loosen screw 1 Set the armrest to the desired position Tighten the screw Repeat the procedure for the other armrest 8 3 Manually adjusting the seat tilt The manual seat angle adjustment has an adjustable range of 0 to 20 The seat angle is adjusted by means of a spindle which is to be found at the front underneath the seat frame When adjusting the seat angle it should be ensured that at least 1cm of the threaded bolt always remains inside the spindle and is not completely unscrewed from the spindle NOTE It is easier to adjust the angle of the seat when there is nobody sitting in the wheelchair The picture on the right shows the position of the spindle 1 for manual adjustment of the seat angle 63 64 Loosen the counternut 1 on the spindle Set the seat angle by turning the spindle 2 Tighten the counternut 8 4 Manually adjusting the backrest 8 4 1 Adjusting the backrest using the gas pressure spring The lever for adjusting the backrest is located on the opposite side from the Joystick Box under the armrest Adjusting angle of the backrest e Pull lever 1 upward e Adjust backrest
76. that the total weight of the mobility device including the user does not exceed the maximum permissible weight for the platform lift or winch if you are using Danger of injury if maximum permissible load is exceeded s Do not exceed the maximum permissible load see chapter Technical Specifications from page 174 e The mobility device is only designed for use by a single occupant whose maximum weight does not exceed the maximum permissible load of the chair Never use the mobility device to transport more than one person Danger of injury due to wrong lifting or dropping of heavy components e When maintaining servicing or lifting any part of your mobility device take into account the weight of the individual components especially the batteries Be sure at all times to adopt the correct lifting posture and ask for assistance if necessary Danger of falling out of the mobility device s Do not slide forward on the seat do not lean forward between your knees do not lean backwards out over the top of the backrest for example to reach an object s Ifa posture belt is installed it should be correctly adjusted and used each time you use the mobility device e When transferring to a different seat position the mobility device as close as possible to the new seat Danger of injury by moving parts e Make sure that no injury is incurred by moving parts of the mobility device like wheels or one of the Lifter Modules if fitted es
77. uring driving When reassembling the drive wheels tighten the Allen screws at a torque of 30 Nm Secure all screws using a suitable blocker e g Loctite 243 Requirements Open ended spanner 5 mm Torque wrench Repair kit for tyre repair or a new inner tube Talcum powder Screw blocker Loctite e g Loctite 243 155 Removing the wheel e Block up the vehicle place wooden blocks under frame e Unscrew 4 screws 1 e Remove the wheel from the hub NOTE Re assembly is done in reverse order Ensure that the tyre is replaced on the same side and in the same travel direction as it was previously mounted 156 Repairing the flat tyre A EXPLOSION HAZARD The wheel will explode if the pressure is not released from the tyre before disassembling the wheel rim e Always make sure to completely release the air pressure by pressing the pin in the centre of the valve e Unscrew valve cap e Let the air out of the tyre completely by pressing the pin in the centre of the valve in e Remove the 5 cylinder head screws back of the wheel 2 e Remove the rim halves from the tyre e Remove the inner tube from the tyre e Repair inner tube and replace or insert new NOTE i If the old inner tube is to be repaired and re used and has become wet during repair you can make replacement easier by sprinkling the inner tube with a little talcum powder 157 158 Insert the wheel rim halv
78. 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 obstacle such as a high kerb and the vehicle 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 The Status Display shows a corresponding error code see chapter Error codes and diagnostic codes on page 52 By switching off and back on again the error code is cancelled and the electronics are switched back on 10 1 1 The main fuse NOTE A defective main fuse may be replaced only after checking the entire electric system An Invacare specialised dealer must perform the replacement You can find information on the fuse type in chapter Technical Specifications starting on page 174 All electrical equipment fitted to the wheelchair is protected against overload by the main fuse The main fuse is located beneath the rear central panel to the left of the power module In order to access the main fuse you must first remove the rear central panel 137 10 2 Batteries 10 2 1 What you need to know about batteries 138 Power is supplied by two 12V batteries The batteries are maintenance free and only need regular charging New batteries should always be fully charged once before their first use New batterie

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