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1. u 18 2 4 Safety information on driving and freewheel mode een 19 3 Key features 21 4 The position of the labels on the product 22 5 Driving 24 5 1 Before driving for the first time UU U U U nennen nennen nennen u 24 5 2 Taking R i eee Ine ect na ec y Ku R YAY K w cures KOK A R k xw KEK Ad e ade ER rear 25 5 3 Driving up and down gradients cesses u AKA KEKE uu KAKA nnn 26 5 4 Parking and stationar yeei A en 26 6 Pushing the scooter by hand 27 6 1 Ne Et Uer 27 10 11 Operating console 28 7 1 Operating console arrangement U U U nn nnn nnne nnne nn nn 28 PEN Status display sits esi tub trt beer et te E MI Cru EA 29 7 1 2 Battery charge display uu a uu ata ha av yek daray si ea ek Hel 29 7 2 Driving the Scooter L M 30 7 3 Diagnosis and fault repair cernere entrent nre nnn KA WWW WARA 32 Za Error diagnosis eet tee EP ER o Pe e Mp ep ERIS 33 7 4 Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes eese nennen nennen nnn 34 Adjustment facilities 37 8 1 Adjusting the armrest width U UU U U nnn innen uu KAKA KAWA 37 8 2 Disengaging the seat to rotate it or remove it 1 1 UU U uu uu nnn 38 8 3 Adjusting the seat height UU U U U U U uuu u 39 Electrical system 41 9 1 Electroni
2. The terms and conditions of the warranty are part of the general terms and conditions particular to the individual countries in which this product is sold Life expectancy We estimate a life expectancy of five years for this product provided it is used in strict accordance with the intended use as set 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 13 N 14 Safety notes 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
3. Yes you can Invacare Lynx Scooter User manual C 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 AO Invacare Austria GmbH 43 6232 5 53 50 A Herzog Odilostrasse 101 Fax 43 6232 5 53 54 ji A 5310 Mondsee info invacare austria com Austria WWW www invacare at CER Invacare n v T 32 0 50 83 10 10 ER Autobaan 22 Fax 32 0 50 83 10 11 B 8210 Loppem Brugge 9 belgium ginvacare com K 3 Belgium WWW www invacare be m Invacare AG 41 0 61487 70 80 GA Benkenstra e 260 Fax 41 0 61487 70 81 7 CH 4108 Witterswil switzerland invacare com Switzerland WWW www invacare ch CD Invacare GmbH a 49 0 7562 70 00 X Alemannenstra e 10 Fax 49 0 7562 7 00 66 88316 Isny kontakt invacare com Deutschland WWW www invacare de m z Invacare A S Kundeservice 45 0 36 90 00 00 DK Sdr Ringvej 37 Fax Kundeservice 45 0 36 90 00 01 i DK 2605 Br ndby denmark invacare com Danmark WWW www invacare dk CE Invacare SA 34 0 972 49 32 00 t A c Areny s n Fax 34 0 972 49 32 20 ji Pol gon Industrial de
4. 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 amp comply with these requirements 43 9 2 2 Charging the batteries A A 44 WARNING Risk 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 Risk of electric shock and damage to the battery charger if it gets wet e Protect the battery charger from water e Always charge in a dry environment Risk of short circuit and electric shock if the battery charger has been damaged e Do not use the battery charger if it has been dropped or damaged Risk of electric shock and damage to the batteries e NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to the battery terminals Risk 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 Risk of injury if using the wheelchair during charging e DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries and operate the wheelchair at the same time e DO NOT sit in the wheelchair while charging the batteries The charging socket is located under the seat Connect the scooter to t
5. be performed by the user Inspection work to be carried out by user P FEAE e SIE GS s Horn Check function Please contact your dealer in case of failure Y Tyres Check for foreign bodies glass splinters nails and damage Replace outer tyre if Zx necessary Batteries electrical system Check battery charging status Charge batteries if necessary see Charging the wi batteries on page 44 Checked all connecting plugs for condition and stable connections Press v connecting plugs firmly together if necessary Wheel lock if fitted Check wheel lock function Please contact your dealer if the brake is defective v 52 11 Dismantling the Scooter for transport Please proceed as follows to dismantle the Scooter for transport Remove the seat Take out batteries Remove the drive unit Please proceed in reverse order to reassemble the Scooter Removing the seat The lever for releasing the seat so that the seat can be rotated and removed is located on the left under the seat 1 e Pull the lever upwards to disengage the seat e Turn the seat to the side e Toremove the seat hold it firmly by the backrest and the front edge and pull it upwards 53 11 2 11 2 1 11 2 2 54 Removing the battery and drive unit Removing the batteries Please see chapter Removing and fitting batteries on page 46 for information on removing the batteries R
6. from hot surfaces e Do not leave the mobility device in direct sunlight for prolonged periods Metal parts and surfaces such as the seat and armrests can become very hot 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 amp Dealer Danger of technical failure and injury if unauthorised spare parts and components are used e Only use original Invacare spare parts which have been approved for use with this vehicle 2 2 AN Safety information with regard to care and maintenance Danger of accident and loss of guarantee if maintenance is insufficient For reasons of safety and in order to avoid accidents which result from unnoticed wear it is important that this electric mobility product undergoes an inspection once every year under normal operating conditions see inspection plan contained in service instructions Under difficult operating conditions such as daily travel on steep slopes or in the case of use in medical care cases with frequently changing wheelchair users it would be expedient to carry out intermediate checks on the brakes accessories and running gear If the mobility product is to be operated on public roads the vehicle driver is responsible for ensuring that it is in an operationally reliable conditi
7. representatives can accept no liability in cases in which the mobility product has not been adapted to suit the user s handicaps Some maintenance and settings can be carried out by the user Certain adjustments do however require technical training and may only be carried out by your Invacare specialist dealer Damages and errors caused by nonobservance of the operating manual or as a result of incorrect maintenance are excluded from all guarantees gt b b Bs This manual contains copyrighted information It may not be reproduced or copied in whole or in part without the prior written consent of InvacareQ or its authorised representative It may also contain information that pertains to models sold only in certain countries In this case the information will be clearly marked as pertaining to a particular country specific version We reserve the right to make any alterations on the grounds of technical improvements Important symbols in this manual General risks This symbol warns you of general hazards e Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product EXPLOSION HAZARD This symbol warns you of an explosion hazard which can be caused by excessive 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 the danger of chemical burns for example due to the discharge of battery
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9. This product has been supplied from an environmentally aware manufacturer This product may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment if disposed of in places landfills that are not appropriate according to legislation e The crossed out wheelie bin symbol is placed on this product to encourage you to recycle wherever possible e Please be environmentally responsible and recycle this product through your recycling facility at its end of life Type classification and permissible use This vehicle was designed for persons whose ability to walk is impaired but who are still in terms of their eyesight and physically and mentally able to operate an electric vehicle It has been classified according to EN 12184 as a class A mobility product internal use You can find precise information about speeds turning radius driving range maximum safe slope maximum obstacle height and permissible operating conditions in chapter Technical specifications on page 56 Please also pay attention to all safety information in chapter Safety notes from page 14 The vehicle was successfully tested according to German and international standards as to its safety It satisfies the requirements according to DIN EN 12184 including EN 1021 1 2 It was also tested successfully according to EN60529 IPX4 as to its resistance to spray water and is therefore well suited for typical middle European weather conditions 1 4 1 5 Warranty
10. acids e Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product BURN Risk This symbol warns of the risk of burns for example as a result of hot motor surfaces e Follow the instructions in order to avoid injury or damage to the product so 0 p and n 9 RISK OF CRUSHING This symbol warns of a risk of crushing caused by being careless with heavy components e Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product Wear eye protection This symbol refers to the requirement for wearing eye protection for example when working with batteries e You must wear safety goggles when this symbol is displayed Wear protective gloves This symbol indicates the requirement to wear protective gloves for example when working with batteries You must wear protective gloves when this symbol is displayed 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 Please do not attempt to carry out the work if you do not have the listed tools available READ WELL BEFORE OPERATION This symbol advises you to read information carefully 11 1 2 1 3 12 Important symbols found on the vehicle
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13. cs protection system I U U u uuu uuu KWA KAWA 41 ILE Thema RIS Dr 42 9 2 B tteries 2 2 20 ee 42 9 2 1 What you need to know about batteries AA 42 9 2 2 Charging the E EE 44 9 2 3 Removing and fitting batteries emm aka yak en 46 9 2 3 1 Removing tlie battere n eidem ER eR RD Pe EE De 47 9 2 3 2 How to handle damaged batteries correctly iiui ik 50 Care and maintenance 51 10 1 Cleaning the mobility device U nennen nennen nnne nennen nennen nnn 51 EN Ee E e Re EE 52 Dismantling the Scooter for transport 53 11 1 Removing the Seat aasawa nn a me iio aba ga ENEE 53 12 13 14 11 2 Removing the battery and drive unit 11 2 1 Removing the batteries eze 11 2 2 Removing the drive unt Disposal Technical specifications Inspections Performed Introduction Dear user First we would like to thank you for purchasing our product We hope you will enjoy your new Scooter This manual contains important hints and information on Safety Operation Care and maintenance Please take care to read the operating manual thoroughly before starting out on your first journey This product has been designed to fit the needs of different types of users with different requirements The decision whether the model is suitable for the user may only be taken by medical specialists with appropriate aptitude Invacare or their statutory
14. dical device is in good working order and ready for use as intended Maintenance encompasses different areas such as everyday care and cleaning inspection checks repair tasks and refurbishment 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 mobility device When cleaning the mobility device pay attention to the following points e Only use a damp cloth and gentle detergent e Do not use any abrasive or scouring agents e Do not subject the electronic components to any direct contact with water e Do not use any 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 51 10 2 Inspection checks The following table lists inspection checks that should be performed by the user and their intervals If the mobility device fails to pass one of the inspection checks please refer to the chapter indicated or contact your authorised Invacare dealer A more comprehensive list of inspection checks and instructions for maintenance work can be found in the Service Manual for this device which can be obtained from Invacare That Manual however is intended to be used by trained and authorised service technicians and describes tasks which are not intended to
15. e The electronic system reacts differently depending on the seriousness of the fault and its effect on user safety It can for example e simply show the blink code as a warning and allow both driving and normal operation to continue e display the blink code stop the Scooter and prevent further travel until the electronic system has been switched off and switched on again e display the blink code stop the Scooter and not permit further travel until the fault has been rectified You can find detailed descriptions of individual blink codes including possible causes and fault repair in the section entitled Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes on page 34 32 7 3 1 Error diagnosis If the Scooter shows a failure please use the following guide to locate the fault NOTE eo Before making any diagnosis ensure that the Scooter has been switched on at the keyswitch If the status display is OFF check whether the keyswitch is SWITCHED ON Check whether all cables are correctly connected If the status bar indicator is BLINKING count the number of blinks and then proceed to the next section 33 7 4 34 Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes Blink code 1 FAULT Battery must be charged Consequence for the Scooter Comments Continues to drive The batteries are discharged Charge the battery as soon as possible 2 Battery voltage too low Stops drivi
16. e 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 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
17. egrees as shown below e Put your backrest into an upright position before climbing an obstacle Driving up over an obstacle 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 Incorrect until also the rear wheels have come down off of the obstacle 25 5 3 Driving up and down gradients For information concerning the maximum safe slope please see chapter Technical specifications starting on page 56 A 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 5 4 Parking and stationary If you park your vehicle or leave it at a s
18. emoving the drive unit e Pull the disengaging lever A to the rear The drive unit lock is now released e Liftup the chassis with the seating tube The drive unit can now be released from the chassis 12 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 55 13 56 Technical specifications The technical information provided hereafter applies to a standard configuration or represents maximum achievable values These can change if accessories are added The precise changes to these values are detailed in the sections for the respective accessories Permissible operating and storage conditions Temperature range for operation according to ISO 7176 9 e 25 50 C Temperature range for storage according to ISO 7176 9 e 40 65 C Electrical system Motor e 1x150W Batteries e 2x 12 V 12 Ah C20 leakproof AGM Main fuse e 40A Battery charger internal Output current e 2A Output vo
19. er 22 2 Identification label sticker on the seat support tube EUER 208 5 Ti gt o 3 Manufacturer label on the seat support tube 4 Distributor label on the chassis at the rear i Frame Feosamg ar asimaa KARL Les makes H TI Freien Ahaoe 10 DINI ke erden Dahm AB ov E gen INE Anny UR Face LR Led Saurk Rat d 5 Drive unit warning sign label The symbols on the labels are explained in section Important symbols found on the vehicle on page 12 23 5 Driving 5 1 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 eo If installed make sure to properly adjust and use the postural belt each time 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 postural belt if installed is in perfect order The rear mirror if installed is adjusted so you can look behind at all times without having to bend forward or shift your seating position 24 5 2 Taking Obstacles Your Scooter can climb obstacles and kerbs of up to 3 cm in height CAUTION Danger of Tipping Over e Never approach obstacles at an angle but at 90 d
20. 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 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 on page 56 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 Ifrestraining systems are installed such as seat belts use them each time you drive the scooter 15 16 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 Risk of injury
21. fter switching on check the status display see Chapter Status display on page 29 and Chapter Diagnosis and fault repair on page 32 Set the required speed with the speed controller Pull the right hand drive lever carefully to travel forwards Pull the left hand drive lever carefully to travel in reverse NOTE The control system is programmed with standard values in the works Your Invacare dealer can carry out programming tailored to fit your requirements Caution any changes to the drive program can affect the driving characteristics and the tipping stability of the vehicle e Changes to the drive program may only be carried out by trained Invacare specialist dealers e Invacare supplies all mobility products with a standard drive program ex works Invacare can only give a warranty for safe vehicle driving behaviour especially the tipping stability for this standard drive program NOTE To brake quickly simply let go of the drive lever It will then automatically return to the middle position The Scooter will brake 31 7 3 Diagnosis and fault repair The electronic system offers diagnostic information to support the technician during the recognition and rectification of faults on the Scooter If there is a fault the status display blinks several times pauses then blinks again The type of fault is displayed by the number of blinks in each group which are also known as the blink cod
22. ging the seat is located under the seat 1 on the right e Pull the lever upwards 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 and front edge and remove it upwards Adjusting the seat height The seat height can be adjusted to 39 41 or 43 cm Requirements e 2x open ended spanners 17 mm e Remove the seat e Remove the battery and motor compartment cover e Withdraw the securing bolts 1 on the ring e Loosen the handwheel 2 39 40 Adjust the seat height Replace the securing bolts Retighten the handwheel 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 34 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 insurmou
23. he mains supply to charge e Switch off the Scooter Fold up the charging socket protective cap e Connect the mains cable to the scooter e Connect the mains cable to the power supply Disconnecting the scooter from the power supply e Disconnect the mains cable from the power supply e Disconnect the mains cable from the Scooter 45 9 2 3 oP 46 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 heavy weight of the batteries e Only ever use the battery type defined in the technical specifications see Technical specifications on page 56 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 9 2 3 1 Ve Removing the batteries Requirements e Phillips screwdriver e Remove the seat e Remove the battery and motor compartment cover e Remove the battery pack e Turn
24. its Contact your Invacare dealer No neutral position when switching Scooter on Stops driving Drive lever is not in neutral when the keyswitch was turned Put the drive lever in neutral turn the power off and then turn on again It may be necessary to recalibrate the drive lever Contact your Invacare dealer Fault in speed potentiometer Stops driving The drive lever electronics could be faulty or incorrectly connected Contact your Invacare dealer 35 36 Blink FAULT Consequence Comments code for the Scooter 8 Motor voltage error Stops driving e The motor or its cabling is defective Contact your Invacare dealer 9 Miscellaneous Stops driving e Contact your Invacare dealer internal fault 10 Push mode free Continues to e The Scooter has exceeded the maximum running drive speed for push mode free running Switch the electronics system off and on again Adjustment facilities Adjusting the armrest width The hand wheels for releasing 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 37 8 2 38 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 disenga
25. le 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 you change the Driving Speed while it is in motion Danger of injury if you collide with an obstacle when driving through narrow passages such as doorways and entrances e Drive through narrow passages in the lowest Driving Speed and with due caution CAUTION The centre of gravity for the scooter is higher than that of an electric wheelchair There is an increased tipping hazard when negotiating bends e Reduce speed before negotiating bends Only accelerate when you have come out of the bend CAUTION Danger of tipping Anti tip wheels stabilisers are only effective on firm ground They sink in on soft ground such as grass snow or mud if the mobility device rests itself on them They lose their effect and the mobility device 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 mobility device Key features 1 Disengaging lever 2 Unlocking lever for swivelling and removing seat left below seat 3 Operating console 4 Lever for adjusting steering column inclination 21 4 The position of the labels on the product 1 Voltage warning sign label Battery label under the cov
26. ltage e 24 V nominal 12 cells Input voltage e 200 250 V nominal Operating temperature e 25 50 C surroundings Storage temperature e 40 65 C Tyres Tyre type e 200 x 50 puncture proof Driving characteristics ISO 7176 4 2008 Speed dependent on country e 6 km h please ask your dealer which e 8 km h speed is available in your country Min braking distance e 1000 mm 6 km h e 1500 mm 8 km h Max safe slope e 8 14 96 Max climbable obstacle height e 50mm Turning diameter e 1270 mm Drive range in accordance with e 16km Overall length e 1010 mm Total width e 505mm Total height e 886 mm Seat width e 430mm Kerb weight e 49 3 kg Max load e 135kg Axle loads Max front axle load e 60kg Max rear axle load e 130 kg 57 58 Note The drive range of an electric 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 The specified values are theoretical maximum achievable values measured according to ISO 7176 4 2008 Measured without seat cushion Static stability according to ISO 7176 1 9 15 8 96 Dynamic stability according to ISO 7176 2 6 10 5 96 14 Inspections Performed It i
27. ng The batteries are depleted Charge batteries If you switch the Scooter off for a few minutes the battery can often recuperate to such a stage that a short journey is still possible You should only do this in emergency however because this causes the batteries to become excessively discharged Battery voltage too high Stops driving The battery voltage is too high If the battery charger is connected disconnect it from the Scooter The electronic system charges the batteries when running downhill and when braking This fault is caused when the battery voltage becomes too high during this process Switch the Scooter off and on again Switch on the lights to use up some power Blink code FAULT Power time exceeded Consequence for the Scooter Stops driving Comments The Scooter has used up too much power for a long period probably because the motor has been overloaded or the Scooter has attempted to work against insurmountable resistance Switch off the Scooter wait a few minutes and then switch it on again The electronic system has determined a motor short circuit Check the wiring harness for short circuits and check the motor Contact your Invacare dealer Brake failure Stops driving Ensure that the disengaging lever is in the engaged position There is a defect in the braking coil or in the cabling Check the wheel lock and cabling for open or short circuited circu
28. ntable 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 34 By switching off and back on again the error code is cancelled and the electronics are switched back on 41 9 2 9 2 1 42 The main fuse The entire electric system is protected against overload by two master fuses The master fuses are mounted on the positive battery cables NOTE A defective main fuse may be replaced only after checking the entire electric system An Invacare specialised dealer must perform the replacement You can find information on the fuse type in chapter Technical specifications starting on page 56 Batteries What you need to know about batteries Power is supplied by two 12 V batteries The batteries are maintenance free and only need regular charging New batteries should always be fully charged once before their first use New batteries will be at their full capacity after having run through approx 10 20 charging cycles How fast the batteries discharge depends on many circumstances such as ambient temperature condition of the surface of the road tyre pressure weight of the driver way of driving and utilisation of lighting NOTE Th
29. ointer in green area maximum driving range Pointer in yellow area reduced driving range Recharge the batteries at the end of your journey Pointer in red area battery reserve severely restricted driving range Recharge batteries immediately NOTE Overdischarge protection after a certain drive time on reserve battery power the electronics system switches the drive off automatically and brings the Scooter to a standstill If you do not drive your Scooter for a while the batteries will recuperate and allow a further but short journey However after a very brief journey the red diodes will illuminate again and the electronic system will beep three times This procedure leads to battery damage and should be avoided if possible 29 d d 30 Driving the Scooter WARNING Danger from the unintended rolling of the vehicle When stopping the vehicle the drive lever needs to return entirely to the middle position to activate the electromagnetic brakes If there is any obstruction stopping the lever from returning to the middle position the electromagnetic brakes cannot be activated This can lead to the vehicle rolling unintentionally e Please make sure that the drive lever is in the middle position if the vehicle is to remain stationary Switch the power supply on keyswitch The operating console display illuminates The Scooter is ready to drive NOTE If the Scooter is not ready to drive a
30. on Inadequate or neglected care and maintenance of the mobility product will result in a limitation of the manufacturer s liability 17 2 3 18 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 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 Rep
31. ort 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 vehicle tips over Only ever negotiate gradients up to the maximum tilt resistant gradient 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 on page 56 Avoid shifting your centre of gravity as well as abrupt changes of direction when the vehicle is in motion 19 20 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 e When loading the vehic
32. s 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 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 59 Hersteller Manufacturer Fabricante Proizvodac CHIEN TI ENTERPRISE CO LTD No 13 Lane 227 Fu Ying Road Hsin Chuang Taipei Taiwan R O C Inverkehrbringer European Representative Representante europeo Predstavnistvo u Europi EMERGO EUROPE Molenstraat 15 2513 BH The Hague The Netherlands Distribution Distribuci n Distribucija France Italia Espana Portugal Invacare Poirier SAS Route de St Roch F 37230 Fondettes France Tel 33 0 247 62 64 66 Fax 33 0 247 42 12 24 United Kingdom Ireland Invacare Ltd Pencoed Technology Park Pencoed Bridgend CF35 5AQ United Kingdom 60 Tel 44 0 1656 77 62 22 Fax 44 0 1656 77 62 20 Sweden D
33. tandstill for a longer period 26 switch off the power supply keyswitch 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 e When the motors are disengaged for push operation whilst freewheeling the electromagnetic motor brakes are deactivated When the vehicle is parked the levers for engaging and disengaging the motors must without fail be locked firmly into the DRIVE position electromagnetic motor brakes activated The lever for engaging and disengaging the motor is located on the right hand side at the rear Disengaging the drive e Switch off the Scooter keyswitch e Push the disengaging lever forwards The drive is now disengaged Engaging the drive e Pull the lever to the rear 27 28 Operating console Operating console arrangement 2 3 4 5 6 Battery charge display Horn Status display Keyswitch ON OFF Speed controller Drive lever V SA k 9 Kies d Status display NOTE The ON OFF diode is used as a fault display status display Chapter Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes on page 34 contains an explanation of the error codes Battery charge display P
34. the battery pack round e The position of the retaining bolts is shown in figure on the right e Unscrew the bolts 48 The battery pack can now be opened Remove the connecting plugs on the battery terminal d The batteries are held by clips which are fixed by screws Remove the screws and pull the clips out to the side The batteries can now be removed and replaced NOTE Replacing new batteries takes place in reverse order 49 9 2 3 2 GEI 50 How to handle damaged batteries correctly WARNING Corrosion and burns from acid leakage if batteries are damaged e Remove clothes that have been soiled by acid immediately After contact with skin e Immediately wash affected area with lots of water After contact with eyes e Immediately rinse eyes under running water for several minutes consult a physician e Always wear 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 10 10 1 Care and maintenance The term Maintenance means any task performed to ensure that a me

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