Invacare® Typhoon SERVICE MANUAL
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3. e Check connecting See Checking Connection plugs the cables on loose defective or motor e Check motor page 40 defective See Replacing a conventional drive motor on page 18 and Replacing and calibrating a GB drive motor on page 22 5 x flashes Fault brake fault on right e Check connecting See Checking the cables on page 40 See Replacing a conventional drive motor on page 18 and Replacing and calibrating a GB drive motor on page 22 Flash code Meaning Solution Notes lower battery voltage Check battery charger 6 x flashes Fault brake fault on left e Check connecting See Checking hand motor Connection plugs the cables on loose defective or motor page 40 defective See Replacing a conventional drive motor on page 18 and Replacing and calibrating a GB drive motor on page 22 7 x flashes Completely discharge e Pre charge battery See User Manual battery 8 x flashes Battery voltage too high e Switch lights on to See User Manual of battery charger 9 or 10 x flashes 11 x flashes Faulty data transmission between modules Motors overloaded overheated Switch remote on and off wait if necessary Remove all electronic modules except the Power Module and the Remote Re attach modules one by one to determine which one is causing the fault See Replacing components of the electronics on page 31 12 x flashes Module used has compatibili
4. necessary check this value with a torque wrench This is necessary to pull the rim up flush with the rotor casing ina straight manner not crooked Position two of the original M8 x 25 screws mm at positions 2 and 4 and tighten them by hand max 8 Nm Remove the temporary M8 x 30 mm screw at Position 5 Re position the original M8 x 25 mm screw and tighten by hand max 8 Nm Remove the temporary M8 x 30 mm screw at Position 1 Re position the original M8 x 25 mm screw and tighten by hand max 8 Nm Remove the temporary M8 x 30 mm screw at Position 3 Re position the original M8 x 25 mm screw and tighten by hand max 8 Nm Tighten all screws to 25 Nm 7 2 2 Calibrating GB motors The following sections explain the calibration process with the handheld programming device AN Injury hazard The wheelchair starts to move in an uncontrolled manner if one or both of the drive wheels is touching the ground during calibration e Itis absolutely imperative to get BOTH drive wheels off the ground before calibrating not just on one side A 4 Requirements ony e Dynamic DX HHP handheld programming device e Prop up the wheelchair with wooden blocks The drive wheels must not be touching the floor or the work surface e Connect the programming device Programming device displays The programming device You should enter this shows the following DX HHp V1 20 GB Select a language GB D NL S TECH
5. remove the entire upper half of the walking beam to replace the motor To do this you need to remove one of the pins 1 that hold the walking beam The pins are secured with snap rings from the inside e Use the circlip pliers or alternatively the small screwdriver to open and remove the snap ring that secures the pin e Use the two combination wrenches to loosen the bolts that hold the mounting plate for the headlight 1 e Remove the headlight with the mounting plate and tuck it up under the seat to get it out of the way The bolt that holds the upper arm of the walking beam at it s pivotal point 1 is secured with Loctite so you will not be able to remove it simply by inserting an Allen key and turning It will need some subtle persuasion with a hammer and chisel e Use the hammer and chisel to get the bolt started turning After it has turned one or two revolutions then it can be removed the rest of the way using the 5mm Allen key The illustration at the right shows how to position the chisel 1 on the head of the screw 2 to get it started turning Use the small screwdriver to carefully remove the clip that holds the emergency declutching latch 2 in place Remove the bolts that hold the motor on the mounting plate using the combination wrench 13mm The drive unit is re assembled in the reverse order The original bolt that held the walking beam at the pivot point will probably be severely da
6. se 46 0 491 101 40 46 0 491 101 80 invacare O hamn swipnet se Table of Contents Chapter Page 1 INTRODUCTION 5 1 1 General information 5 1 2 Notes on transport 5 1 3 Important symbols in this manual 5 2 SAFETY AND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 7 2 1 Before any inspection or repair work 7 2 2 General safety information and notes on assembly disassembly 7 3 TIGHTENING TORQUES 8 4 LAYOUT OF COMPONENTS AND MODULES 9 5 SERVICE PLAN 1X ANNUALLY 10 6 TROUBLESHOOTING THE TYPHOON 12 6 1 Troubleshooting the Typhoon with ACS 12 6 1 1 Diagnosing driving faults 12 6 1 2 Diagnosing problems with electric actuators 15 6 1 3 REM24 Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes 16 7 REPAIR WORK 18 7 14 Replacing a conventional drive motor 18 7 2 Replacing and calibrating a GB drive motor 22 7 2 1 Replacing the motor 22 7 2 1 1 Disassembling the tyre and rim on a vehicle with pneumatic tyres 23 7 2 1 2 Disassembling the rim and the tyre on a vehicle with puncture proof tyres 24 7 2 1 3 Proceed with removing the motor 24 7 2 1 4 Reassembling the rim and the tyre on a vehicle with pneumatic tyres 27 7 2 1 5 Reassembling the rim and the tyre on a vehicle with puncture proof tyres 27 7 2 2 Calibrating GB motors 29 7 3 Replacing components of the electronics 31 7 4 Replacing the batteries 33 7 5 Replacing the main fuse 38 7 6 Checking the cables 40 7 7 Replacing the remote 7 8 Testing an actuator motor 7 9 Adjusting and replacing the speed reduction
7. switch 7 10 Replacing the steering head bearings on the front or rear castor wheels 7 10 1 Front Castor Wheels 7 10 2 Rear Castor Wheels 7 11 Replacing the Anti Dive Spring 7 12 Repairing a flat tyre conventional motor 7 13 Repairing a flat tyre GB motor 7 14 Replacing a drive wheel 41 42 43 44 45 47 49 51 53 1 1 sch GA E KR D Introduction General information These repair instructions contain all the information necessary for maintenance and overhaul of the wheelchair e All maintenance and overhaul work must be carried out in accordance with these repair instructions e Please observe all safety instructions e Information about operation or about general maintenance and care work should be taken from the wheelchair Operating Manual e You can find information about ordering spare parts in the spare parts catalogue e Use only genuine Invacare spare parts Using parts from any other source will void the warranty e We reserve the right to make any alterations on the grounds of technical improvements e The wheelchair may only be maintained and overhauled by qualified personnel e The minimum requirement for service technicians is relevant training such as in the cycle or orthopaedic mechanics fields or suitably long term job experience Experience and knowledge of electrical measuring devices Multimeter is also a requirement Special Invacare training sessions are recomme
8. the remote on the wheelcha ir fora different one to eliminate the possibilit y that the remote may be the cause REFERENCE See Replacing the remote on page 41 Status display on remote is flashing Various causes e Identify the error code See REM24 Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes on page 16 Status display on remote flashes 2x drive mode display shows JU Speed reduction switch on the lifter may be defective or disconnected e Replace cable or switch See Adjusting and replacing the speed reduction switch on page 43 PROBLEM OTHER POSSIBLE SOLUTION REFERENCE SYMPTOMS CAUSE Wheelchai None Batteries may e Replace See Replacing the r does not be defective the batteries on page 33 drive voltage not batteries smoothly stable Drive motor s e Replace See Replacing a may be the drive conventional drive defective motor s motor on page 18 and Replacing and calibrating a GB drive motor on page 22 Batteries None Batteries may e Replace See Replacing the cannot be be defective the batteries on page 33 charged batteries LEDs on the Charger may e Replace See User Manual of the charger are be defective the charger flashing charger Wheelchai Status display Seat lifter is not e Return See User Manual r drives on remote in driving seat lifter too slowly flashes 2x position either to driving drive mode too high or too position
9. Invacare Typhoon SERVICE MANUAL This document contains information on Troubleshooting Maintenance Repair Version 09 06 06 6 Mobitec Mobilitatshilfen GmbH a 43 6232 5535 0 TN Herzog Odilostrasse 101 Fax 43 6232 5535 4 8 5310 Mondsee office mobitec austria com Austria WWW www mobitec austria com ph Invacare n v a 32 50 831010 k L Autobaan 14 Fax 32 50 831011 8 B 8210 Loppem Brugge WWW www invacare be Belgium mi Mobitec Rehab AG a 41 56 401 52 00 CH Bahnhofstrasse 3 Fax 41 56 401 52 01 7 5436 W renlos office mobitec rehab ch Switzerland WWW www mobitec rehab ch Cp K Invacare Deutschland GmbH Technische Hotline 01 80 5 26 22 64 _ KleiststraRe 49 Fax Technische Hotline 01 80 5 26 22 75 8 32457 Porta Westfalica WWW www invacare de Deutschland DK Invacare A S Kundeservice 45 0 3690 0000 wk Sdr Ringvej 39 Fax Kundeservice 45 0 3690 0001 J 2605 Br ndby WWW www invacare dk Danmark r ED Invacare SA a 34 0 972 49 32 00 t ka c Areny s n Fax 34 0 972 49 32 20 j Poligon Industrial de Celr WWW www invacare es 17460 Celra Girona ESPANA E Invacare Poirier SAS Service Apr s Vente 33 0 2 47 62 64 66 tai 2 Route de St Roch Fax Service Apr s Vente 33 0 2 47 42 12 24 7 F 37230 Fondettes WWW www invacare fr France GB Invacare Ltd T Customer Service 44 0 1656 647 327
10. anelling carefully on vehicles with a lighting system as the light circuit board is attached to it Hold on to the panelling until you have marked and released all connectors e Unscrew the screws 1 and 2 on both sides of the vehicle using a 5 or 6mm hexagon socket e Remove the front panelling to the front and hold with one hand or lay aside carefully e Mark the connectors on the light circuit board using a water resistant marker so that they can be re fitted in the right position e Remove the five connectors e Lay the front panelling aside e Open the plug in connection on the regulating motor cable e Pull the nest together with the regulating motor slightly to the front 1 and then lift 2 Now remove the regulating motor and the nest completely e Press in the retaining clips 1 and in doing so pull the electronic panelling upward and to the rear applying slight pressure to the handle 2 AN CAUTION Electronics can be damaged e Disconnect all electronic components from the batteries before commencing work on the batteries e Disconnect all plugs from the electronic components AN CAUTION Fire hazard Cables can be pinched and chafed e Please pay attention to the cable routing during dismantling so that the cables can be re fitted in this position The cable binders may only then be opened e Remove all pole caps from the poles e Unscrew the screws 1 on the minus poles us
11. burnt out If it is less than 1Q then motor has a short circuit In either case the motor needs to be replaced 7 9 Adjusting and replacing the speed reduction switch Find out here how you can adjust and replace the switch that reduces the speed when in the upper lifter position yA Pre requisites ES e Small pliers e Move the lifter to the upper and lower position several times In doing so check whether the contact switches e If the contact does not switch bend the plate 1 slightly e If the contact is faulty replace the entire cable harness e Check all vehicle functions 7 10 A W Replacing the steering head bearings on the front or rear castor wheels CAUTION Incorrect reassembly can damage the bearings or cause the steering wheels to fall out e The single row angular ball bearing races are not the same on both sides For this reason there is only one correct way to fit them It is imperative that you observe the reassembly information Requirements e Small flat bladed screwdriver e Allen key 3mm e Socket wrench 19mm e Torque wrench 7 10 1 Front Castor Wheels e Prop up the wheelchair by lifting it up on the side that you want to work on and then placing the wooden block underneath the battery box on that side e Carefully remove the black plastic cap 1 that covers the end of the steering head tube using the small flat bladed screwdriver e Loosen and remove th
12. crew blocker Loctite e g Loctite 243 Note Pay attention to small pieces and the order in which the components are disassembled Arrange them in an orderly fashion so they can easily be assembled again in the right order e Prop up the wheelchair by lifting it up on the side that you want to work on and then placing the wooden block underneath the battery box on that side e Unscrew the 4 bolts that hold the wheel 1 using the 5mm Allen key e Remove the wheel from the hub lt 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 a new one NOTE 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 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 e Insert the wheel rim halves from outside into the tyre e Pump a little air into the inner tube e Insert the cylinder head screws in the rim and tighten the wheel rims firmly Make sure the inner tube does not get pinched between the rims halves e Ensure that the tyre outer is seat
13. d be on the shaft IMPORTANT REASSEMBLY INFORMATION A and the narrow rim on the inside B The bearings must always be assembled so that the narrow rims are facing each other inwards The steering head bolt and the nut must always press against the wide rims from the outside Otherwise the bearings will be forced out apart by the pressure of the bolt The steering wheels should swivel freely after assembly but there should be no play in the bearings e First tighten the nut to 20 Nm 2 Nm e Loosen the nut a little e Retighten to 15 Nm 1 5 Nm 7 11 Replacing the Anti Dive Spring CAUTION Danger of the wheelchair tipping over or rolling away Secure the wheelchair from tipping over by propping it up with a wooden block under the battery box that is long and wide enough Using a wooden block that is too short or too high could cause the wheelchair to tip over Switch the wheelchair off at the remote Requirements e SmmAllen key e Circlip pliers or a small flat bladed screwdriver if you don t have these special pliers Note Pay attention to small pieces and the order in which the components are disassembled Arrange them in an orderly fashion so they can easily be assembled again in the right order Prop up the wheelchair by lifting it up on the side that you want to work on and then placing the wooden block underneath the battery box on that side 1 To access the spring you
14. de play hubs drive wheel on suspension page 53 and wheels Check steering wheels Replace wheels wheel See Replacing for tight fit float and side fork or wheel bearings the steering head play bearings on the front or rear castor wheels on page 44 Check pneumatic tyres Repair or replace if See Repairing a on the drive wheels damaged flat tyre conventional Ge on page 49 Drive units Check functions in drive Replace motor if disengager and push modes necessary Check disengager Tighten screws nuts adjust or replace if necessary e Check welded seams Tighten replace if interlocking screws necessary Electrical Check cabling Replace cable if footrest Check contacts necessary Check functions ee e Check cabling Replace bulbs or cables damage necessary SE on page ee Component Remote electronics Pa H Check e Check contacts and terminals for corrosion e Remote status display blinking Fixing Cable connecting plug Joystick function Power supply Walking Beam e Check spring for damage gt Replace if damaged Check correct function Check function of the Stability Lock Action Clean contacts and terminals Evaluate flash code gt Tighten replace gt Replace Replace joystick Replace cable connector plug or console IESSE Notes See Replacing the batteries on page 33 for Safety Information on working with batteries See Replacin
15. display shows low and has U activated the automatic speed reduction Speed e Adjust See Adjusting and reduction the replacing the speed micro switch on micro reduction switch on the seat lifter switch page 43 None may be badly adjusted Remote may e Replace See Replacing the be defective the remote on page 41 remote Batteries may e Replace See Replacing the be defective the batteries on page 33 batteries 6 1 2 Diagnosing problems with electric actuators In case an electric actuator will not function identify the source of the problem using the following table PROBLEM OTHER Electric Actuator does not function SYMPTOMS Remote displays a flashing E status diode on the CLAM does not go out even if the remote is switched off or disconnected POSSIBLE CAUSE CLAM is defective SOLUTION e Replace the CLAM REFERENCE See Replacing components of the electronics on page 31 None Cable may be disconnected or damaged e Check that the cable is not disconne cted or damaged If necessar y replace the cable See Checking the cables on page 40 Electric actuator may be defective e Test the actuator See Testing an actuator motor on page 42 Remote may be defective e Exchang e the remote on the wheelcha irfora different one to eliminate the possibilit y that the remote may be the caus
16. e See Replacing the remote on page 41 REM24 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 hand motor Connection loose defective or motor defective plugs Flash code Meaning Solution Notes 1 x flash Module defective Replace defective See Replacing module components of the electronics on page 31 2 x flashes Accessory error e g e Check accessory See Testing an actuator short circuit connections check actuator motor on accessories page 42 Lifter raised or lowered e f lifter is raised See User Manual too far seat not at driving lower in stages until height the status 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 3 x flashes Fault in right hand motor e Check connecting See Checking Connection plugs the cables on loose defective or motor e Check motor page 40 defective See Replacing a conventional drive motor on page 18 and Replacing and calibrating a GB drive motor on page 22 4 x flashes Fault in left hand motor
17. e 19 mm nut using the socket wrench Hold the wheel so it does not rotate while removing the nut e Pull the steering head shaft down and out of the steering head tube e Remove the washer and the bearing race from the top of the tube The other bearing race should be on the shaft IMPORTANT REASSEMBLY INFORMATION The pictures show the wide rim on the outside of the bearing race A and the narrow rim on the inside B The bearings must always be assembled so that the narrow rims are facing each other inwards The steering head bolt and the nut must always press against the wide rims from the outside Otherwise the bearings will be forced out apart by the pressure of the bolt The steering wheels should swivel freely after assembly but there should be no play in the bearings e First tighten the nut to 20 Nm 2 Nm e Loosen the nut a little e Retighten to 15 Nm 1 5 Nm 7 10 2 Rear Castor Wheels e Use the Allen key 3mm remove the screws that hold the clear plastic cap of the rear light e Carefully remove the black plastic cap 1 that covers the end of the steering head tube using the small flat bladed screwdriver e Loosen and remove the 19 mm nut using the socket wrench Hold the wheel so it does not rotate while removing the nut e Paull the steering head shaft down and out of the steering head tube e Remove the washer and the bearing race from the top of the tube The other bearing race shoul
18. e 8mm open jawed or ring wrench e Press in the retaining clips 1 and in doing so pull the electronic panelling upward and to the rear applying slight pressure to the handle 2 e Remove all connectors from the module to be replaced e In order to remove the power module loosen both nuts 1 using an 8mm open jawed or ring wrench e Press in the retaining clip 1 using a small crosstip screwdriver and slide the Clam from the electronic carrier in the direction of the arrow e The drive unit is installed in reverse order e To allow the electronic carrier to lock into place correctly increase the distance between the chassis and the battery using a large crosstip screwdriver 7 4 Vd Replacing the batteries Find out here how to replace the Typhoon batteries CAUTION Risk of chemical burns e Please look out for damaged batteries or ensure that you do not damage the batteries Leaking acid can cause chemical burns to the skin and eyes e If acid should come into contact with the skin rinse immediately using plenty of fresh water e f acid should get into the eyes rinse immediately using plenty of fresh water and consult a physician CAUTION Danger of crushing e Secure the lifter against unintentional folding by using the mechanism intended for this purpose The great weight of the lifter can cause serious injuries if it drops down e Check whether the battery belts are damaged and lift t
19. ed correctly e Pump the tyre up to the prescribed pressure e Check that the tyre is seated correctly once again e Screw the valve cap back on e Refit the wheel 7 13 Vd Repairing a flat tyre GB motor CAUTION Danger of the wheelchair tipping over or rolling away e Secure the wheelchair from tipping over by propping it up with a wooden block under the battery box that is long and wide enough Using a wooden block that is too short or too high could cause the wheelchair to tip over e Switch the wheelchair off at the remote EXPLOSION HAZARD The wheel will explode if you do not let the air out of the tyre before removing the wheel e Always let the air out of the tyre before removing it press in the pin in the middle of the valve Injury hazard If the wheel has been insufficiently tightened or if the threaded holes in the rim have been damaged during assembly by excessive tightening then the wheel can loosen when driving e When reassembling the drive wheels position the screws in their holes by hand e Do not use electrical or pneumatic screw drivers e Tighten the Allen screws at a torque of 25 Nm e Make sure the Nordlock washers are replaced exactly the way they were removed Requirements e Allen key 6 mm e Torque wrench e Repair kit for tyre repair or a new inner tube e Talcum powder e Screw blocker Loctite e g Loctite 243 Note Pay attention to small pieces and
20. g the Anti Dive Spring on page 47 v 6 1 1 Troubleshooting the Typhoon Troubleshooting the Typhoon with ACS If a problem occurs with the wheelchair then please proceed as follows e Identify the possible cause of the fault by using the troubleshooting tables below e Check the Status Display on the remote Identify the error code if it is flashing e Perform the necessary checks and repairs as recommended in the table below Note For more information on troubleshooting the Typhoon with GB motors please see the Dynamic DX GB AS Power Module Installation Manual Order Nr 1441533 Diagnosing driving faults PROBLEM OTHER Wheelchai r will not drive POSSIBLE SOLUTION REFERENCE SYMPTOMS CAUSE Status display Drive motors e Engage See User Manual on remote may be the drive lights up disengaged motors normally and does not show an error code Status display Batteries may e Replace See Replacing the on remote be defective the batteries on page 33 does not light batteries up Batteries may e Charge See User Manual be completely the discharged batteries Power supply e Check See Replacing the main to the remote the main fuse on page 38 may be fuse interrupted e Check See Checking the cables cables on page 40 between modules for loose connecti ons or damage PROBLEM OTHER SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE Remote may be defective SOLUTION e Exchang e
21. h no special values are determined All values apply to dry and grease free threads Thread M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 Tightening torque 3 Nm 6 Nm 10 Nm 25 Nm 49Nm 80 Nm 120 Nm 180 Nm in Nm 10 Caution All other nuts or plastic connectors not noted here must be tightened FINGERTIGHT 4 Layout of components and modules The following image shows the Typhoon from above rear with the seat lifter raised and the rear cowling removed Seat tilt actuator Seat frame rear cowling anti collision switch Speed reduction switch Power module CLAM Combined Light and Actuator Module OO P GO A 1 Lifter actuator 5 Service plan 1x annually Component Check Armrest damage and Tighten screws replace fastening padding if damaged Side panel damage and Tighten screws replace fixing side panels if damaged Cushion Replace covers Check seat angle upholstery if damaged adjustment Replace parts if damaged Armrests and side panels Seat unit seat angle adjustment Damage and seams Replace parts if damaged Fixings Tighten screws Check cabling Replace cable or motor if Check function necessary Backrest unit mechanical Backrest unit electrical Check fixings welded gt Tighten screws replace prame seams and battery box components chassis battery box Wheel Check drive wheels for Adjust replace wheel See Replacing a tight fit and si
22. he batteries carefully CAUTION Risk of fire and burns if battery poles are short circuited 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 CAUTION Environmental contamination e Used batteries should not be disposed of with domestic waste and outdoors Please dispose of the batteries professionally by giving them to your local harmful substance point of acceptance Pre requisites e 11mm open jawed wrench 5mm and 6mm hexagon sockets Diagonal nosed cutting pliers Water resistant marker Cable binder Replacement battery ies Optional new battery belts Please note It is easier to carry out a few work steps with the assistance of another person in particular when lifting the lifter and unlocking the retaining mechanism e Move the lifter to the uppermost position e Raise the lifter further by pulling the piston rod of the actuator towards the front to unfasten the piston rod head from its socket and simultaneously pulling the seat upwards so that the retaining mechanism 1 locks into place e Check whether the retaining mechanism 1 is fully locked into place e Move the regulating motor to the lowest position The regulating motor slides out of the upper guiding device AN CAUTION Cables can pull off e Remove the front p
23. ing an 11mm open jawed wrench e Unscrew the screws 2 on the plus poles using an 11mm open jawed wrench AN CAUTION Danger of crushing e The batteries are very heavy Please ensure that they do not hit the ground when being removed from the chassis lt e Pull the battieres out to the front using the carrying belt e Remove the battery inserter and carrying belt from the battery CAUTION Fire hazard Cables can be pinched and chafed e Please ensure correct cable layout They may not protrude into the lifter area Use cable binders if necessary e Installation is carried out in the reverse order Please note The battery inserters can be inserted between the battery and the carrying belt They are thus easier to install Please note The battery poles on the rear battery must point backward and those on the front battery to the front The batteries cannot be connected in any other fitting direction e Assemble in accordance with this installation sequence e Push the batteries 3 together with the Bien carrying belt 5 and battery inserter 4 into 3 the chassis Le e Push the regulating motor 2 together with the nest into the chassis and allow to lock into place in the bottom plate Secure using lateral Allen screws e Insert the connectors on the light circuit 4 board in the correct order Apply the front panelling 1 and secure using lateral Allen screws Please no
24. maged so use a new one Use some Loctite 243 on the new bolt Tighten the wheel screws to 25 Nm 7 2 1 4 7 2 1 5 Reassembling the rim and the tyre on a vehicle with pneumatic tyres e Re position the inner tube in the tyre e Re fit the rim half e Position the screws and tighten them a little e Fill the inner tube with a little air e Tighten the screws that hold the rim e Check to make sure the tyre is fitted snugly to the rim e Pump up the tyre to 3 Bar air pressure e Check again to make sure the tyre fits rim correctly e Screw on the valve cap Reassembling the rim and the tyre on a vehicle with puncture proof tyres e To reassemble a tyre with a puncture proof core you will need to coat the inner and outer edges of the tyre 1 and 3 and the inner surface of the puncture proof inlay 2 with tyre lubrication e Push the tyre with the puncture proof inlay onto the motor rotor casing Position the rim half in the tyre The holes for the screws in the rim half and the ones in the rotor casing need to be aligned with each other It can be helpful to align the notch in the rim half and the one in the rotor casing where the valve would usually be using them as a positioning guide Insert the three M8 x 30mm screws at positions 1 3 and 5 and tighten them by hand Tighten screws 1 3 and 5 one turn one after the other going from screw to screw in a clockwise direction until 8 Nm are attained if
25. nd re assembly will be different You can recognise puncture proof tyres by the fact that they do not have a valve Replacing the motor CAUTION Danger of the wheelchair tipping over or rolling away e Secure the wheelchair from tipping over by propping it up with a wooden block under the battery box that is long and wide enough Using a wooden block that is too short or too high could cause the wheelchair to tip over e Switch the wheelchair off at the remote EXPLOSION HAZARD On a vehicle with pneumatic tyres the wheel will explode if you do not let the air out of the tyre before removing the wheel e Always let the air out of the tyre before removing it press in the pin in the middle of the valve Injury hazard The wheelchair will drive erratically if the GB Motors are not calibrated after being replaced e Make sure to calibrate the GB Motors after replacing them Injury hazard If the bolts that hold the wheel have been insufficiently tightened or if the threaded holes in the rim have been damaged during assembly by excessive tightening then the wheel can loosen when driving e When reassembling the drive wheels position the screws in their holes by hand e Do not use electrical or pneumatic screwdrivers e Tighten the Allen screws at a torque of 25 Nm e Make sure the Nordlock washers are replaced exactly the way they were removed NOTE CONCERNING WARRANTY ON GB MOTORS If within such warrant
26. nded e Alterations to the wheelchair which occur as a result of incorrectly or improperly executed maintenance or overhaul work lead to the exclusion of all liability on the part of INVACARE e If you have any problems or questions please contact INVACARE SERVICE Notes on transport e If the wheelchair has to be shipped back to the manufacturer for major repairs you should always use the original packaging for transport e You should also include as accurate a fault description as possible Important symbols in this manual WARNING This symbol warns you of danger 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 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 1 Requirements e e This symbol identifies a list of various tools components and items which you will need in order to carry out certain work 2 1 2 2 A A A Safety and assembly instructions These safe
27. nnector lightly It may not come away from the bush e lf aconnector is loose use slight pressure to press the connector into the bush It must lock into place e Check whether the connector is fitted firmly If not please repeat the work step e Press in the retaining clips 1 and in doing so close the electronic panelling applying slight pressure from the top e Check all vehicle functions 7 7 W Replacing the remote Pre requisites e Crosstip screwdriver e Wizard software or hand programming device Please note All remotes are supplied with a standard drive programme This does not enable lighting and regulating motors to function If you do not wish to re adjust all parameters preferably save the current drive programme before replacing the remote e Switch off the remote e Pull the bus cable 1 out of the remote e Loosen the thumb screw 2 e Pull the remote and the remote holder out of the guiding device e Unscrew both remote holder screws 1 using the crosstip screwdriver e Installation of the remote is carried out in reverse order e Adapt the drive programme using the hand programming device or Wizard software or transcribe the copy onto the new remote e Check all vehicle functions 7 8 Testing an actuator motor Al Requirements e Multimeter e Check the electrical resistance of the actuator If it is close to infinite then the motor is likely to be
28. o not let the air out of the tyre before removing the wheel e Always let the air out of the tyre before removing it press in the pin in the middle of the valve e Unscrew valve cap e Depressurise tyre by pressing in the pin in the valve 1 e Unscrew 5 screws 2 using the 6mm Allen key e Remove the wheel rim half with the inner tube 7 2 1 2 Disassembling the rim and the tyre on a vehicle with puncture proof tyres AN WARNING Danger of damage to the motor if the screws are not loosened and removed in the correct sequence e Make sure you loosen and remove the screws in the correct sequence Screws 1 to 5 must be loosened and removed in a particular sequence in relation to each other There is no pre defined numbering for the screws There is for example no screw with the pre defined number 1 For this reason you can start with any screw This will then be number 1 Number 2 is then the screw next to it in a clockwise direction 3 is the next and so on e Loosen and remove screws 1 and 3 using the 6mm Allen key e Loosen screws 2 4 and 5 a single turn each one after the other going from screw to screw in a clockwise direction until they have all been completely loosened and removed e Remove the rim half and the puncture proof inlay from the wheel 7 2 1 3 Proceed with removing the motor e Remove the three screws that hold the fender using the 4mm Allen key You will need to
29. plying slight pressure to the handle 2 e Remove the fuse holder 1 from the electronics holder 2 For this purpose press in the plastic clips 3 lightly using a small flat screwdriver WARNING Danger of fire exists if the fuse is incorrectly assembled e Only ever assemble the fuse in the order shown in the illustration at right e Always tighten nuts to between 3 3 and 3 5 Nm Until 03 2004 After 03 2004 1 Fuse 1 Fuse 2 Fuse compartment 2 Fuse compartment 3 Washer 3 Nut DIN 6923 4 Nut M5 Open the cover on the fuse holder If the strip fuse 2 has burnt out look for the cause and remedy The main fuse may only be replaced when the fault has been remedied Use an 8mm open jawed or ring wrench to unscrew the nuts 1 on the strip fuse 2 Insert a new strip fuse 2 and secure using both nuts 1 Close the cover on the fuse holder Lock the fuse holder into place in the electronics holder until you hear a click Close the electronic panelling Check all vehicle functions 7 6 Checking the cables Find out here how you can check the plug connections on the Typhoon electronics bai Pre requisites IN e None e Move the lifter to the uppermost position e Press in the retaining clips 1 and in doing so pull the electronic panelling upward and to the rear applying slight pressure to the handle 2 e Check all cables for signs of damage and crushing e Pull each co
30. rench to loosen the wheel nut 1 e Pull the complete wheel from the wheel hub AN CAUTION Danger of injury e The open end of the Bowden cable can injure your hands After this work step you can for example protect the end by lagging it with insulating tape Pi Please note It is easy to lose the small uncoupling parts It is wise to keep these in a safe place until they are required for reassembly e Cut off the end cap on the Bowden cable 1 using diagonal nosed cutting pliers In doing so please leave the Bowden cable as long as possible e Loosen the check screw 2 e Loosen the counternut 3 e Remove the tapped bush 4 e Pull the entire Bowden cable through both lugs on the drive unit e Press in the retaining clips 1 and in doing so pull the electronic panelling upward and to the rear applying slight pressure to the handle 2 e Pull the motor connector 1 out of the electronics 2 e The motor connector for the left hand drive unit is to be found in the electronics on the far left side Please note A great number of turns are required in order to unscrew the bolt e Secure the drive unit against falling out by placing a wooden block or styrofoam block underneath e Unscrew the bolt 1 in the drive unit suspension using a 10 mm hexagon socket A A Please note Make a note of the number of turns needed to loosen the nut This number of turns determines the
31. repairing flat tyres
32. te The pole caps jam to a certain extent This is intentional so that water cannot reach the poles thus causing a short circuit e Screw the battery cable onto the plus and minus pole Slide the pole caps over the poles e Plug all cables into the electronic components e Check that all connectors are fitted firmly e Check the cable routing No cable should be able to protrude into the lifter area AN CAUTION Danger of crushing e Please ensure that the regulating motor slides into the upper guiding device e Move the regulating motor to the uppermost position and ensure that it slides into the upper guiding device 1 e Raise the lifter slightly and unlock the retaining mechanism 1 The entire lifter load is now on the regulating motor again e Test all vehicle functions e Check the charge status of the new batteries and charge fully if necessary 7 5 A Replacing the main fuse CAUTION Fire hazard e Only ever use an original strip fuse and permissible strength of current e Inthe event that the main fuse has burnt out remedy the cause before fitting a new fuse Pre requisites e 8mmring or open jawed wrench e Replacement fuse e Small flat screwdriver Please note In case the fuse holder is damaged this can be replaced completely together with the battery cables e Press in the retaining clips 1 and in doing so pull the electronic panelling upward and to the rear ap
33. the order in which the components are disassembled Arrange them in an orderly fashion so they can easily be assembled again in the right order e Prop up the wheelchair by lifting it up on the de side that you want to work on and then K placing the wooden block underneath the battery box on that side lt e Unscrew valve cap e Depressurise tyre by pressing in the pin in the valve 1 e Unscrew 5 screws 2 e Remove the wheel rim halves e Remove the inner tube from the tyre NOTE 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 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 e Repair inner tube and replace or insert new e Replace the inner tube in the tyre e Insert the wheel rim halves once again e Insert the screws and tighten slightly e Pump alittle air into the inner tube e Tighten the wheel screws to 25 Nm e Ensure that the tyre outer is seated correctly e Pump the wheel up to its prescribed pressure e Check that the tyre is seated correctly once again e Screw the valve cap back on 7 14 Replacing a drive wheel Note Ze For information on how to remove a drive wheel on a Typhoon with either standard or GB motors please see the sections on
34. ting maintenance work and before operating the vehicle make sure all fixations are correctly secured Check all parts for correct interlocking1 e Only operate wheelchair with correct tyre pressure see Technical Specifications e Check electrical components for correct functioning incorrect polarity of cables can result in damage to the electronics e Asa last check always carry out a test drive Notes Mark all current settings for the wheelchair seat armrests backrest etc and the cable connecting plugs associated before any removals This makes reassembly easier All plugs are fitted with mechanical safety devices which prevent release of the connecting plugs during operation To release the connecting plugs the safety devices must be pressed in When reassembling ensure that these safety devices are correctly engaged WARNING Any alteration to the drive programme can influence vehicle handling and the tipping stability of the wheelchair e Alterations to the drive programme may only be carried out by trained Invacare dealers e Invacare supplies all wheelchairs from the factory with a standard drive programme Invacare can only assume a warranty for the safe vehicle handling of the wheelchair in particular tipping stability for this standard drive programme Tightening torques The tightening torques stated in the following table are dependent on the thread diameters for the nuts and bolts for whic
35. ty instructions are intended to prevent accidents during work and it is imperative that they are observed Before any inspection or repair work e Read and observe this repair manual and the associated operating manual e Observe the minimum requirements for carrying out the work see chapter entitled General information General safety information and notes on assembly disassembly Danger of injury by crushing e Please note the heavy weight of some components This applies especially to removal of drive units and batteries e Prop up the lifted wheelchair with appropriate supports before starting the disassembly or assembly Danger of fire and burns due to electrical short circuit e The wheelchair must be switched off before removal of voltage carrying components To do this disconnect the batteries or remove them e When making measurements on voltage carrying components avoid short circuiting the contacts Danger of fire and combustion Danger of injury and damage to the vehicle can result from incorrect or incomplete maintenance Only ever use tools which are undamaged in good condition Some moving parts have Teflon bushings These parts must never be lubricated with grease Never use standard nuts instead of self locking nuts Always use correctly dimensioned washers or spacers Cable binders which have been cut off during disassembly should be replaced with new ones during reassembly e After comple
36. ty problems Remove incorrect module See Replacing components of the electronics on page 31 Repair Work AN 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 7 141 Replacing a conventional drive motor Find out here how to replace the conventional Typhoon drive units AN CAUTION Danger of tipping over and crushing e Secure the vehicle with wedges and a jack up device to prevent it rolling and tilting as it tends to do this following removal of a drive wheel A A Pre requisites wi e Small screwdriver 17 and 19mm ring wrenches 8mm and 13mm open jawed wrenches 5mm and 10mm hexagon sockets Diagonal nosed cutting pliers Hammer Material for jacking up the vehicle End cap for the Bowden cable Self securing M12 nut wi Please note Please pay attention to the plain washers during dismantling Put small parts aside in such a way that they can be re fitted in the correct order e Jack up the vehicle for instance by placing a block of wood under the chassis e Loosen the wheel cap carefully using a small screwdriver e Use a19mm ring w
37. wheel camber Incorrect wheel camber leads to one sided wheel wear and can reduce driving power e Insert a 17mm box wrench from the top through the opening in the chassis 1 e Loosen the nut e Remove the entire drive unit from the suspension in a downward direction e Remove the guiding lug for Bowden cables 1 using a 5mm hexagon socket Unscrew the four screws 1 on the bedding plate using a 13mm open jawed or ring wrench CAUTION Fire hazard Cables can be pinched and chafed Please ensure correct cable layout The motor cable must be secured on the panelling by means of a plastic ring and may not protrude into the lifter area CAUTION Risk of accident Use a new Self securing wheel nut and tighten it applying 60 Nm Please note Only tighten the suspension nut using the noted number of turns This sets the wheel camber Incorrect wheel camber leads to one sided wheel wear and can reduce driving power e The drive unit is installed in the reverse order 7 2 7 2 1 Replacing and calibrating a GB drive motor The next two sections describe how to replace a GB motor and then calibrate the new one We recommend reading through the instructions once before beginning work NOTE First check whether the vehicle is equipped with puncture proof tyres or pneumatic tyres Depending on whether the vehicle is equipped with puncture proof tyres or pneumatic tyres the process of disassembly a
38. will need to remove the lower pin 2 that holds the walking beam The pin is secured with a snap ring from the inside 1 You will need to use the circlip pliers or alternatively the small screwdriver to open and remove the snap ring that secures the pin e Push the lower half of the walking beam down so that the tension on the spring 1 is released e Remove the upper end of the spring from the hole in walking beam e Use the Allen key 5mm to remove the bolt 1 that holds the retainer plate that secures the lower end of the spring e The spring can now be replaced e Reassembly is done in reverse order 7 12 W Repairing a flat tyre conventional motor CAUTION Danger of the wheelchair tipping over or rolling away e Secure the wheelchair from tipping over by propping it up with a wooden block under the battery box that is long and wide enough Using a wooden block that is too short or too high could cause the wheelchair to tip over e Switch the wheelchair off at the remote CAUTION Injury hazard If the wheel has been insufficiently tightened during assembly it can become loosened during driving e When reassembling the drive wheels tighten the Allen screws at a torque of 30 Nm e Secure all screws using a suitable blocker e g Loctite 243 Requirements e Allen key spanner 5 mm e Torque wrench e Repair kit for tyre repair or a new inner tube e Talcum powder e S
39. y period motors are proven to be defective the motors will be repaired or replaced at Invacare s absolute discretion This warranty does not include labour or shipping charges Neither does the warranty apply to physical damage nor unauthorised repairs Invacare s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty is limited to such repair and or replacement VW 7 2 1 1 Requirements e Wooden block to prop up the vehicle Allen key 6mm Allen key 4mm Small flat bladed screwdriver Circlip pliers Loctite 243 2x combination wrench 13mm Hammer Chisel Torque wrench One new hexagonal dome headed bolt M8 20mm long 5mm key size Additional parts and tools for working on puncture proof tyres e Tyre lubrication soap based e 3 screws M8 x 30 mm for preliminary positioning of the rim during assembly Note Pay attention to small pieces and the order in which the components are disassembled Arrange them in an orderly fashion so they can easily be assembled again in the right order e Prop up the wheelchair by lifting it up on the side that you want to work on and then placing the wooden block underneath the battery box on that side e Use the small flat bladed screwdriver to loosen the screws that hold the motor cable connection and disconnect the cable Disassembling the tyre and rim on a vehicle with pneumatic tyres EXPLOSION HAZARD On a vehicle with pneumatic tyres the wheel will explode if you d
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