Invacare® Meteor Scooter User Manual
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1. eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeernennnns 56 Introduction Dear User Thank you for purchasing an Invacare product We hope you will enjoy your new Scooter This manual contains important hints and information on Safety Operation Care and maintenance Please familiarise yourself thoroughly before making your first trip Some of the necessary maintenance and adjustments can be carried out by the user Some adjustments however require technical training and are only allowed to be performed by your Invacare specialised dealer Any damage or defects caused by non observance of the operating instructions or by poor maintenance are excluded from liability The instructions contain information which is protected by copyright They may not be reproduced or copied in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Invacare or its authorised representative Invacare reserves the right to alter specification without prior notice 1 1 Important symbols in this manual ity WARNING This symbol warns you of danger e Follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product NOTE v This symbol indicates hints and suggestions which should help make operating the product easier and point out special functions V A REQUIREMENTS Lr e This symbol indicates a list of the different tools and other requirements you will need to do certain maintenance work 1 2 Type Classificatio2. 15 4 1 Before driving for the first time men nennen nennen 15 4 2 Taking Obstacles onore e m TTT 16 4 3 Driving up and down gradients sss sss ss esse eee neee 17 4 4 Parking and e TT 18 4 4 1 Using the handbrake as a parking brake Option see 18 Pushing the scooter by hand serene 19 5 1 Disengaging h Motots ente ne ennemis ense nennen trn antreten amane 19 The Control Panel nasi cata sioe u irn run E Ca aan nuuc a x du dd iras 20 6 1 Gontrol PanellayOUt iiie ect oo Ra e s V e betae 20 6 1 1 SeatLifter B ttoniss eet etr etu tede a Fe e ee ad ete eerte 21 6 1 2 Status display a mue tite e eee ir d die t e ig edt ati a a 21 6 1 3 Battery charge display eicit ete cate cedo ba Diaz cate aaa ala 22 6 2 Driving the SCOOLBGFE pe folic es saeco ated me dee a a a a Fen a 3 0 ord To oae Roe cn 23 6 3 Diagnostics and Trouble Shooting en nea ana nn enne 24 6 8 1 Diagnosing Faults wails distr cie pr i aa esee diete Ant aae ete ia Coda E nt ah 25 11 12 6 4 Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes sese 26 IHE Let TTT 29 Adjusting the backrest angle cccce nenea eee anemie manea mana manea mana 29 2 Moving the seat position forwards or bacwarda sese ee eee ee ee eee 30 7 3 Disengaging the seat to rotate it or remove Ls eect essere sees eee ereenn emen 31 7 4 Adjusting the armrest width TTT 32 7 5 Adjus
3. 3 wheeler version 4 wheeler version Travelling performance Speed 15 km h 15 km h Safe climbing of inclines 10 km h version up to 175 kg operating load 15 26 up to 200 kg operating load 15 26 15 km h version up to 150 kg operating load up to 150 kg operating load 12 21 12 21 e upto 175 kg operating load e upto 200 kg operating load 10 17 10 17 Maximum obstacle height e 11cm e 11cm Tightest turning radius e 130cm e 161cm Drive range in accordance with ISO 7176 15 km h version 50 Ah batteries e 35km e 35km 60 Ah batteries e 45km e 45km 70 Ah batteries e 50km e 50km Approximate values Note The scooter drive range is heavily dependent on various factors such as the battery charger status the environmental temperature the flatness of the route chosen the state of the roads the tyre pressure the driver s weight driving style and use of batteries for lighting actuators etc 12 56 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 1 Annual Inspection Stamp of authorised Dealer Date Signature St
4. as the Flash Code Depending on the severity of the fault and impact on user safety the electronic system will react differently It may e Simply display the Flash Code as a warning and allow normal driving and operation e Display the Flash Code stop the scooter and prevent driving until the electronic system has been turned off and then back on again e Display the Flash Code stop the scooter and prevent driving until the fault has been fixed For detailed descriptions of what each Flash Code means and the probable cause and remedy see Section Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes on page 26 6 3 1 Diagnosing Faults Use the following troubleshooting guide if the scooter fails to operate NOTE Turn the key switch on before beginning any diagnostics If the Status Light is OFF Check that the key switch is turned ON Check that all cables are connected correctly If only the leftmost diode of the battery charge display is PERMANENTLY ON Contact your authorised Invacare Dealer If the leftmost diode of the battery charge display is FLASHING Count the number of flashes and refer to the next section 25 6 4 26 Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes Battery needs charging Will drive Battery charge is running low Recharge the batteries as soon as possible Battery voltage too low Drive inhibited Battery charge is empty Recharge the batteries If the scoo
5. main fuse The entire electric system is protected against overload by two master fuses The master fuses are mounted on the positive battery cables NOTE A defective main fuse may be replaced only after checking the entire electric system An Invacare specialised dealer must perform the replacement Batteries What you need to know about batteries Power is supplied by two 12V gel batteries The batteries are maintenance free and only need regular charging New batteries should always be fully charged once before their first use New batteries will be at their full capacity after having run through approx 10 20 charging cycles How fast the batteries 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 37 38 NOTE Gel batteries 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 Gel 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 batterie
6. neutral position when turning key switch on Return throttle to neutral turn power off and back on again Throttle may need to be re calibrated Contact your authorised Invacare Dealer Speed Pot Error Drive inhibited The throttle or its wiring may be faulty or incorrectly set up Contact your authorised Invacare Dealer Motor Volts Error Drive inhibited The motor or its wiring is faulty Contact your authorised Invacare Dealer 27 28 Number of flashes Fault Other Internal Errors Impact on Scooter Drive inhibited Contact your authorised Invacare Dealer W Adjustment features Adjusting the backrest angle The backrest is held firm by a metal plate on both sides Both plates have four holes which allow the backrest to be adjusted for various angles You can do this by selecting various combinations for the holes Requirements Allen key 4 mm e Engineer s spanner 10 mm e Loosen the bolts 1 which hold the backrest on both sides using the engineer s spanner and the Allen key e Move the backrest into the required position e Reinsert the bolts and tighten 7 2 30 Moving the seat position forwards or backwards The disengaging lever for adjusting the seat is located front right below the seat e Pull the lever 1 to disengage the seat e Slide the seat forwards or backwards into the required position s Let go the lev
7. rear 19 6 6 1 20 The Control Panel Control Panel layout 1 Seat Lifter button if installed 2 Battery charge indicator 3 Hazard flashers 4 Horn 5 Right turn signal 6 Driving speed adjustment 7 Throttle lever 8 Plug for external charger 9 Reduced Speed Mode 10 Left turn signal 11 Lights Seat Lifter Button e Press the button to activate the Seat Lifter if installed The LED above the button lights up e Raise or lower the seat using the throttle lever e Press the button once again to de activate the Seat Lifter The throttle lever reverts back to driving mode NOTE If the Seat Lifter is not lowered entirely then the speed of the scooter is automatically reduced to lower the risk of tipping over This is indicated by the LED just above the Reduced Speed Mode button flashing Lower the Lifter completely to restore speed to it s normal level The LED will go out Status display NOTE The leftmost diode of the battery charge display serves as an error message display status display For an explanation of the Error Codes please see chapter Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes on page 26 21 22 Battery charge display All diodes lit full driving range Only red and yellow diodes lit decreased drive range Charge batteries at end of journey Only red diodes lit flashing battery reserve very low drive range Charge batteries immediately NOTE Total
8. seat height e Reinsert the bolt and tighten Adjusting the suspension The Meteor suspension can be individually adjusted These adjustments should only be carried out by trained specialists Please contact your authorised Invacare specialist dealer 35 36 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 By switching the power supply off and back on again the error code is cancelled and the electronics are switched back on It will take approximately five minutes until the electronics have cooled down enough for the motors to restore full power again When the motors are stalled by an insurmountable 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 By switching off and back on again the error code is cancelled and the electronics are switched back on 8 2 8 2 1 The
9. 17 4 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 key switch e Activate the parking brake if available 4 4 4 Activating and de activating the parking brake option Activating the brake e Pull the handbrake lever 1 and hold it e While holding the handbrake lever press the latching pin 2 down The brake lever is latched in place Releasing the brake e Pull the handbrake lever briefly and let it go The latching pin pops up The brake lever is released 5 1 Pushing the scooter by hand The motors of the scooter are equipped with automatic brakes preventing the scooter from rolling away out of control when the power supply is switched off When pushing the scooter the magnetic brakes must be disengaged Disengaging Motors Danger of the vehicle running away s When the motors are disengaged for push operation the electromagnetic motor brakes are deactivated When the vehicle is parked the levers for engaging and disengaging the motors must without fail be locked firmly into the DRIVE position electromagnetic motor brakes activated The lever for engaging and disengaging the motor is located on the right hand side at the rear Disengaging the motor e Make sure that the power supply is turned off keyswitch e Press the lever 1 forwards Engaging the motor s Pullthe lever to the
10. Invacare Meteor Scooter User Manual Invacare advises that you need to check the road and traffic laws in your state regarding the use of scooters and power wheelchairs CE How can you get in touch with Invacare amp If you have any questions or need support please contact your authorised Invacare Dealer first They have the necessary know how and equipment plus the special knowledge concerning your Invacare product which enables them to offer you all round satisfactory service Should you wish to contact us directly you can reach us at the following Invacare Australia Pty Ltd 1 Lenton Place North Rocks NSW 2151 Australia Phone 61 2 8839 5333 Fax 61 2 8839 5353 Phone Free 1800 460 460 Email sales invacare com au Invacare amp NewZealand 4 Westfield Place Mt Wellington New Zealand Phone 64 9 917 3939 Fax 64 9 917 3957 Phone Free 0508 468 2227 Email sales invacare co nz Table of Contents Chapter 1 Page Ts sls R eil T em PT 6 1 1 Important symbols in this manual ec cece eee teeter eee eee eee 7 1 2 Type Classification and Area of Use sese 7 Safety le 8 2 1 General Safety Notes sasea he ia acid Pe etd Da a da a a ata hee 8 2 2 Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference sse 11 2 3 Safety Information on Driving and Freewheel Mode sss sese eee eee eee 12 Key features e 14 DFU VUNG E
11. LE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTA DAMAGES WHATSO EVER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH SIATE PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS Invacare Australia Pty Ltd www nvacare com au Wvacare Yes you can Lynx and Panther are registered trademarks of Invacare Corporation Teflon is a registered trademark of E l DU Pont Nemours and Tea you can Company 2001 Invacare Corparation Form No 99 154 Part No 1090132 Rev E 1 04 01 Yes you can Invacare Australia 1 Lenton Place North Rocks NSW 2151 Australia www invacare com au email sales invacare com au Phone 1800 460 460 Fax 02 8839 5311
12. Remove clothes that have been soiled by acid immediately After contact with skin e Immediately wash affected area with lots of water After contact with eyes e Immediately rinse eyes under running water for several minutes consult a physician V A Requirements jur e Safety goggles e Acid resistant gloves e Acid resistant receptacle for transportation e Always wear 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 44 O 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 s Do not subject the electronic components to any direct contact with water e Do not use high pressure cleaning devices 45 46 Maintenance Jobs c9 gt gt 29 t 79 2 3 Seat and backrest p
13. a last resort Danger of injury if the scooter is transported in another vehicle with the occupant seated in it e Never transport the scooter with the occupant seated in it Danger of injury if maximum permissible load is exceeded e Do not exceed the maximum permissible load see technical specifications Danger of injury when lifting heavy components e When maintaining servicing or lifting any part of your scooter 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 injury if you fall off the scooter e f restraining systems are installed such as seat belts use them each time you drive the scooter Danger of injury by moving parts e Make sure that no injury is incurred by moving parts of the scooter like wheels or a Seat Lifter especially when children are around Danger of fire or breaking down due to electric devices being connected e Do not connect any electric devices to your vehicle that are not expressly certified by Invacare for this purpose Have all electrical installations done by your authorised Invacare Dealer Danger of technical failure and injury if unauthorized spare parts and components are used e Only use original Invacare spare parts which have been approved for use with this vehicle 2 2 Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference This e
14. adding e Check for perfect condition f Tyres e Have tyres checked for specified air pressure 2 5 bar VA d Front wheels e Front wheels must spin smoothly Vi e f wheels wobble or do not spin easily adjust steering pivot pin or front E wheel bearing Rear wheels e Test wheel for firm seat on the axle drive shaft uf e Rear wheels must spin without wobbling X Electronics Electrical System e Check all plug connections for condition and firm connection i e Have batteries been fully charged before the daily operation Before every trip e Are all holders screws firmly fixed tight and safe i e Are all electric bulbs of the lighting system if applicable in working Before each trip order Cleaning e Clean all parts carefully When necessary Once a year you should have your vehicle inspected and serviced by your authorised dealer A complete checklist of necessary maintenance work can be found in the Service Manual which can be obtained from Invacare 10 10 1 Repair Instructions The following are instructions on repairs that can be performed by the user For the specifications of spare parts please see Technical specifications on page 53 or consult the Service Manual available from Invacare 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 r
15. amp 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 LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERA LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER J ULY 4 1975 This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser user of our products This warranty gives you specific legal nights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state Invacare warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of eighteen 18 months on electrical and transaxle and three 3 years on frame from date of purchase If within such warranty period any such product shall be proven to be defective such product shall be repaired or replaced at Invacare s option This waranty does not include any labor or shipping charge incured in replacement part installation or repair of any such product Invacare s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this waranty shall be limited to such repair and or replacement For warranty service please contact the dealer from whom you purchased you Invacare product In the event you do not receive satisfactory wananty servic
16. discharge protection After a certain drive time on reserve battery power the electronics switches off the drive automatically and the scooter will be immobile 6 2 Driving the Scooter e Switch on the power supply key switch The displays on the Control Panel light up The scooter is ready to drive NOTE v If the scooter does not respond after switching on check the status display see chapter Status display on page 21 and chapter Diagnostics and Trouble Shooting on page 24 e Setthe driving speed with the speed adjustment knob e Gently pull the right driving lever towards you to drive forwards e Gently pull the left driving lever towards you to drive backwards NOTE v The controller is programmed with standard values ex works Your Invacare amp Dealer can program it to fit your requirements NOTE v To brake quickly simply let go of the driving lever It will automatically return to the middle position The scooter will brake To brake in an emergency follow the above and pull the handbrake lever until the scooter comes to a halt 23 6 3 24 Diagnostics and Trouble Shooting The electronics system provides diagnostics information to assist technicians to diagnose and correct faults within the scooter system The existence of a fault will cause the status light to flash in bursts separated by a pause The nature of the fault is indicated by the number of flashes in each burst also referred to
17. e please write directly to Invacare at the address on the back cover provide dealers name address date of purchase indicate nature of the defect and if the product is serialized indicate the serial number Do not retum products to our factory witho our prior consent LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFAC ED PRODUCTS SUBJ ECTED TO NEGLIGENCE ACCIDENT IMPROPER OPERATION MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE PRODUCTS MODIHED WITHOUT INVACARE S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MODIHCATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATIACHMENTS PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT O INVACARE OR TO A PRODUCT DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND INVACARE CONTROL AND SUCH EVALUATION WILL BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRE WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF ANY INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FATNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN AND THE REM EDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLAC EMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIAB
18. epairs 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 47 10 1 1 Repairing punctures pneumatic tyres of type 4 00 5 10 1 1 1 Removing the rear wheel U Requirements ir e Open spanner 19 mm e Rubber hammer e Jack the scooter up and place a wooden block or similar under it to support it e Remove the wheel locknut 1 with a 19 mm open ended spanner e Remove the wheel It may be necessary to carefully free the wheel off the axle by tapping lightly with the rubber hammer on the rear face of the wheel Problems when removing wheel It may be necessary to use a special tool Please ask your Invacare dealer to help you Reassembly Reassembly takes place in reverse order Make sure that you refit the wheel on the same side and for the same direction of travel as previously NN 48 10 1 1 2 Removing the front wheel 4 wheeler version U A Requirements Ea e Open spanner 17 mm e Rubber hammer e Jack the scooter up and place a wooden block or similar under it to support it e Remove the wheel locknut 1 with a 17 mm open ended spanner e Remove wheel It may be necessary to carefully free the wheel off the axle by tapping lightly with the rubber hammer on the rear face of the wheel Reassembly Reassembly takes place in reverse order Make sure that you refit the w
19. er again to lock the seat into its required position 7 3 Disengaging the seat to rotate it or remove it The seat can be turned to one side to make getting in and out of the scooter easier The seat is also easier to remove from this position The lever for disengaging the seat is located under the seat 1 on the right e Pull the lever forwards to disengage the seat e Turn the seat to one side e f you want to remove the seat hold it firmly by the backrest or front edge and remove it upwards 31 7 4 Adjusting the armrest width The hand wheels for adjusting the armrests are located under the seat 1 e Turn the hand wheels to loosen the fixing for the armrest e Adjust the armrests to the required width e Retighten the handwheels 32 7 5 Adjusting the armrest height The hand wheels for adjusting the armrest height are located on the armrests 1 Turn the hand wheels to loosen the fixing for the armrest 1 Adjust the armrests to the required height Retighten the handwheels 33 7 6 Adjusting the seat height The seat height can be adjusted to the following heights measured from chassis floor 46 64 cm 48 66 cm 49 68 cm 51 71 cm U a Requirements I e 2x open ended spanners 17 mm e Removing the seat e Remove the battery and motor compartment cover e Remove the seat pillar locking bolt 1 using both open ended spanners 34 7 7 e Adjust the
20. heavy weight of the batteries e Only ever use the battery type defined in the technical specifications 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 e 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 41 8 2 3 1 Fi 42 Removing the batteries Requirements 2x open ended spanners 11 mm Remove seat see chapter Releasing seat for turning or removal on page 31 Remove the battery and motor compartment covers by pulling on the rear edge Disconnect the two battery cable plug connections 1 v Release the battery holder strap Removing the batteries Loosen the black cable battery clamp on the negative battery terminal with the open ended spanner and remove the cable Loosen the red cable battery clamp on the positive battery terminal with the open ended spanner and remove the cable Repeat the procedure for the other battery NOTE Replacing new batteries takes place in reverse order 43 8 2 3 2 How to handle damaged batteries correctly A WARNING Corrosion and burns from acid leakage if batteries are damaged e
21. heel on the same side and for the same direction of travel as previously 49 10 1 1 3 Removing the front wheel 3 wheeler version U A Requirements ur e 2x open ended spanners 17 mm e Carefully tip the scooter onto one side e Remove the wheel locknuts 1 using both open ended spanners then remove the wheel from the fork Reassembly Reassembly takes place in reverse order Make sure that the wheels are reassembled to give the same direction of travel as previously 50 10 1 1 4 Repairing punctured tyres VA a tu Requirements general inner tube repair set or a new inner tube talcum powder open ended spanner 13 mm Remove valve cap De inflate the tyre by pressing in the centre valve pin Remove the four nuts 1 on the rear of the wheel using the 13 mm open ended spanner Remove both wheel rim halves out of the tyre and remove the inner tube Repair the inner tube and refit in the wheel or replace it with a new inner tube 51 Did the old inner tube get wet during the repair If you repaired the old inner tube and reused it and it became wet during repair it is much easier to refit it into the wheel if you lightly powder it with talcum powder e Refit the wheel rim parts from outside into the tyre e Pump up the tyre lightly e Reinsert the nuts and bolts which hold the wheel rim together and tighten fully e Make sure that the tyre is properly located on the whee
22. icle tips over Only ever negotiate gradients of up to the maximum defined in the Technical Specifications and only with the backrest in an upright position and the seat lifter in the lowest position if installed Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2 3rds 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 the 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 Always approach obstacles straight on Ensure that the front wheels and rear wheels move over the obstacle in one stroke do not stop halfway Do not exceed the maximum obstacle height see Technical Specifications Avoid shifting your centre of gravity as well as abrupt changes of direction when the vehicle is in motion Danger of injury if the vehicle tips over Continued e Never use the vehicle to transport more than one person e Do not exceed the maximum permissible load s When loading the vehicle always distribute the weight evenly Always try to keep the centre of gravity of the vehicle in the middle and as close to the ground as possible e Note that the vehicle will brake or accelerate if y
23. l rim e Inflate the tyre up to the recommended tyre pressure 3 5 bar or 50 psi e Check to make sure that the tyre is still located properly on the wheel rim e Screw the valve cap back on e Reassemble the wheel 52 11 Technical specifications Electrical system Motor 15 km h e 400W 400 W Batteries e 2x50AH 2 x 50 AH e 2x60 AH 2 x 60 AH Main fuses 10 e 60A 60A km h Main fuses 15 e GOA 60 A km h Weight Without batteries e 60 kg 65 kg without seat Without batteries e 80kg 85 kg With 70 Ah e 127kg 132 kg batteries Weight of e 21 4kg 25 kg heaviest part Maximum load e 175kg 200 kg operating load 53 54 3 wheeler version 4 wheeler version headrest Dimensions Height e 123 cm e 123 cm Width e 65 5 cm e 65 5 cm Length with bumper and e 141 cm e 146 Cm anti tip device Seat height measured e 46 64 Cm e 46 64cm from chassis from floor e 48 66 cm e 48 66 Gm manually adjustable e 49 68 cm e 49 68cm e 51 71 cm e 51 71 Gm Backrest height without e 44 cm e 44 cm headrest Backrest height with e 63cm e 63cm Backrest angle manually 0 10 15 30 0 10 15 30 adjustable Seat width e 44 55 cm e 44 55 cm Seat depth e 44 cm e 44cm Armrest height e 24 30 cm e 24 30 cm Tyres Tyre pressure 2 5 bar 40 psi 2 5 bar 40 psi
24. le Correct e Approach the kerb or obstacle slowly head on Shortly before the front wheels touch the obstacle increase the speed and reduce only after the rear wheels have also climbed the obstacle Driving down off of an obstacle e Approach the kerb or obstacle slowly head on Before the front wheels touch the obstacle reduce speed and keep it until also the rear wheels have come down off of the obstacle 4 3 Driving up and down gradients The Invacare Meteor can safely climb the following inclines 10 km h versions e 3 wheeler up to 175 kg load 15 26 e 4 wheeler up to 200 kg load 15 26 15 km h versions e 3 and 4 wheeler up to 150 kg load 12 21 e 3 wheeler up to 175 kg load 10 1796 e 4 wheeler up to 200 kg load 10 17 WARNING Danger of tipping over Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2 3rds of the top speed Always return the backrest of your seat to an upright position before ascending slopes We recommend that you lean the backrest slightly to the rear before descending slopes Never attempt to ascend or descend a slope on slippery surfaces or where there is a danger of skidding such as wet pavement ice etc Avoid trying to get out of the vehicle on an incline or a gradient Always drive in a straight direction along the road or path you are travelling on rather than attempting to zigzag Never attempt to turn around on an incline or a slope
25. lectric 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 e Do not switch on or operate portable transceivers or communication devices such as radio transceivers or cellular phones when the vehicle is switched on e Avoid getting near strong radio and television transmitters e Incase the vehicle should be set in motion unintentionally or the brakes are released switch it off immediately e 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 e Report all occurrences of unintentional movement of the vehicle or release of the electric brakes to the manufacturer 11 Safety Information on Driving and Freewheel Mode Danger of injury if the veh
26. n and Area of Use This vehicle has been classified as Mobility Product for indoor and outdoor areas It has been successfully tested for its safety according to international standards e navcare recommends you check the road and traffic laws in your state regarding the use of scooters Safety Notes e READ WELL BEFORE OPERATION General Safety Notes Danger of injury if this scooter is used in any other way than the purpose described in this manual e Adhere strictly to the instructions in this user manual Danger of injury if the scooter is driven when your ability to drive is impaired by medication or alcohol e Never drive any vehicle under the influence of medication or alcohol Danger of damage or injury if the scooter is accidentally set into motion e Switch the power system off before you get in get out or handle awkward objects e Be aware that the motor brakes are automatically deactivated when the motors are disengaged For this reason freewheel operation is only recommended on flat surfaces never on gradients Never leave your vehicle on a gradient with its motors disengaged Always re engage the motors immediately after pushing the vehicle Danger of injury if the On Off Button is pressed while the vehicle is in motion due to it coming to an abrupt sharp stop e f you have to brake in an emergency simply pull the handbrake until the scooter comes to a halt Only switch the vehicle off while in motion as
27. ou change the Driving Speed while it is in motion Danger of injury if you collide with an obstacle when driving through narrow passages such as doorways and entrances e Drive through narrow passages in the lowest Driving Speed and with due caution 13 Key features 1 Driving lever 2 Lever for adjusting steering column inclination 3 Control panel 4 Handbrake wheel lock 5 Keyswitch ON OFF 6 Release lever for sliding seat rails front right below seat 7 Release lever for swivelling and removing seat right below seat 8 Disengaging lever Driving 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 use the restraining systems seat belts each time you use the vehicle 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 seatbelt is in perfect order 15 4 2 Taking Obstacles Your Invacare Meteor can climb obstacles and kerbstones up to 11 cm in height ity CAUTION Danger of Tipping Over e Never approach obstacles at an angle e Put your backrest into an upright position before climbing an obstacle Driving up over an obstac
28. s 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 discharged 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 and comply with these requirements 8 2 2 Charging the batteries A 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 bat
29. ter is left off for a few minutes battery charge may recover sufficiently to allow driving for a short period of time You should only ever do this in an emergency as this deep discharges the batteries Lifter raised Driving speed reduced Lower lifter completely Battery voltage too high Drive inhibited Battery charge is too high If a charger is plugged in unplug it The electronic system charges the batteries when travelling down slopes or decelerating Excessive charging in this manner may cause this fault Turn the scooter power off and then back on again Turn on the lighting system to use power Number of flashes 4 Fault Current Limit Time Out Impact on Scooter Drive inhibited Notes The scooter has drawn too much current for too long possibly because the motor has been over worked jammed or stalled Turn the scooter power off leave it off for a few minutes and then turn the power back on again The controller has detected a short circuited motor Check the cable harness for short and check the motor Contact your authorised Invacare Dealer Brake Fault Drive inhibited Check that the declutching lever is in the engaged position The park brake coil or wiring is faulty Check the park brake and wiring for open or short circuits Contact your authorised Invacare Dealer Out Of Neutral At Power Up Drive inhibited Throttle is not in
30. tery 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 e 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 absolutely necessary In case you must use one make sure it is in good condition 39 40 The Meteor has two sockets for charging the batteries One is located on the rear edge of the operating console 1 maximum charge current 8A The other is located on the front side of the battery and motor compartment 2 maximum charge current 15A Connecting the battery charger e First connect the battery charger to the scooter e Then connect the battery charger to the mains Disconnecting the battery charger from the scooter e First disconnect the battery charger from the mains e Then unplug the battery charger from the scooter 8 2 3 Removing and fitting batteries 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
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