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SECTION 2—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting

NOTE: For additional troubleshooting information and explanation of error codes, refer to the
individual electronics manual supplied with each wheelchair.

Wheels

General

Motor/Gearbox/Brake

WHEELCHAIR VEERS

LEFT/RIGHT

SLUGGISH

TURN/

PERFORMANCE

CAST

ERS

FLUTTER

SQUEAK

S AND

RATTLES

LOOSENESS

IN WHEELCHAIR

WHEELCHAIR 3

WHEELS

SOLUTIONS

If pneumatic, check tires for correct and equal pressure.

Check for loose stem nuts/bolts.

Check that casters contact ground at the same time.

SYMPTOM

PROBABLE CAUSE

SOLUTIONS

E28 Error code.

Charger still plugged in when user
tries to drive the wheelchair.

Unplug charger to drive wheelchair.

SYMPTOM

PROBABLE CAUSE

SOLUTIONS

Erratic perfor-
mance of wheel-
chair (driving uphill,
increase in braking
distance).

Low tire pressure.

Inflate tires to the proper tire pressure.

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Page 1: ...Manual DEALER Keep this manual The procedures in this manual MUST be performed by a qualified technician For more information regarding Invacare products parts and services please visit www invacare c...

Page 2: ...EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING 1 THE OWNER S OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 2 THE SERVICE MANUAL IF APPLICABLE AND 3 THE SEATING SYSTEM S MANUAL IF APPLICABLE IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO...

Page 3: ...in Test 12 Weight Training 13 Weight Limitation 13 SECTION 2 SAFETY INSPECTION TROUBLESHOOTING 14 Checklist 14 Troubleshooting 15 Wheels 15 General 15 Motor Gearbox Brake 15 Troubleshooting Battery 18...

Page 4: ...nstalling Seat Upholstery 29 Removing 29 Installing 30 Replacing the Seat Latches 31 SECTION 6 ARMS 32 Removing Installing Arm Pads 32 Removing 32 Installing 32 Replacing Clothing Guard 33 Removing In...

Page 5: ...esetting the Circuit Breaker 44 SECTION 9 MOTORS 45 Engaging Disengaging the Motors 45 Removing Installing Motor Shroud 46 Removing 46 Installing 46 Removing Installing the Base Plate 46 Removing 46 I...

Page 6: ...At m 6 Part No 1125078 SECTION 11 ANTI TIPPERS 56 Removing Installing the Anti Tippers 56 Removing 56 Installing 56 SECTION 12 TRANSPORTING THE WHEELCHAIR 57 LIMITED WARRANTY 60...

Page 7: ...ehicle of any type It is Invacare s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by...

Page 8: ...LABEL LOCATION At m 8 Part No 1125078 LABEL LOCATION NOTE Warning label 1125068 is also located on the opposite side NOTE Warning label 1125069 is also located on the opposite side...

Page 9: ...NG JOYSTICK 25 inches OVERALL HEIGHT FOR 16 INCHES WIDE FOR 18 INCHES WIDE 38 inches 41 inches OVERALL LENGTH INCLUDING ANTI TIPPERS 35 inches WEIGHT BASE W O BATTERY PACK SEAT BATTERY PACK 34 lbs 14...

Page 10: ...ulting in serious injury to the user and or damage to the surrounding property If any individual other than a qualified technician performs any work on these units the warranty is void After any adjus...

Page 11: ...the wheelchair Before performing any maintenance adjustment or service verify that on off switch on the joystick is in the off position Avoid storage or use near external flame or combustible products...

Page 12: ...grounding plugs for protection against possible shock hazards and fire Where a two prong wall receptacle is encountered it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qu...

Page 13: ...ight training apparatus Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus Invacare shall n...

Page 14: ...is secured to wheelchair frame Ensure seat release latches are functional Replace if necessary Inspect seat upholstery for rips or sagging Ensure no excessive side movement or binding occurs when dri...

Page 15: ...AND RATTLES LOOSENESS IN WHEELCHAIR WHEELCHAIR 3 WHEELS SOLUTIONS X X X X X If pneumatic check tires for correct and equal pressure X X X X Check for loose stem nuts bolts X X Check that casters cont...

Page 16: ...aged Contact Invacare for service Engage motor engagement handle Joystick erratic or does not respond as desired Electrical malfunction Controller programmed improperly Contact Invacare for service Re...

Page 17: ...d replace if necessary Motor fails to start after initial installa tion Battery voltage is too low Bad connection Check batteries and recharge if necessary Check connector Only one 1 drive wheel turns...

Page 18: ...ace charger Contact Invacare Batteries won t charge Tripped breaker or damaged cables Batteries sat discharged too long Check cables for damage or replace battery wiring harness Replace batteries Shor...

Page 19: ...the wheelchair If the breaker is tripped determine the cause and correct it prior to resetting the breaker Charger not plugged into outlet Make sure charger is plugged into the outlet No AC power at t...

Page 20: ...Invacare recommends that ONLY a qualified technician perform this test 1 Ensure that power is OFF 2 Make sure battery is fully charged An extremely discharged battery will exhibit the same symptoms a...

Page 21: ...vy load on the batteries as they try to push through the stationary object If the wheels spin have two 2 individuals one 1 on each arm apply as much downward pressure as possible on the arms of the wh...

Page 22: ...very high reading i e MEG ohms or O L out of limit indicates a shorted brake or an open connection respectively If either condition exists send the motor to Invacare Technical Service for inspection...

Page 23: ...n from the more common sources of radiated EMI There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoi...

Page 24: ...ULT IN SERIOUS INJURY 1 Do not operate hand held transceivers transmitters receivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn ON personal communication devices such as cellular phones while the powered...

Page 25: ...ssibly resulting in injury Removing Installing the Footboard Assembly NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 4 1 Removing 1 Remove the two 2 mounting bolts that mount the footboard assembly to the ba...

Page 26: ...ch release cord with the other hand and lift the seat assembly off and away from the wheelchair base Refer to Detail B of FIGURE 5 1 5 Fold the seat assembly Refer to Detail C of FIGURE 5 1 Installing...

Page 27: ...ing the Seat DETAIL A SEAT TILTED BACK DETAIL B SEAT REMOVED DETAIL C FOLDED SEAT Folded Seat Assembly Front Seat Release Loop Rear Latch Release Cord Seat Assembly Seat Assembly Front Crossbrace Fron...

Page 28: ...ut that secures one 1 seat positioning half strap to the wheelchair frame NOTE DO NOT remove the mounting screw 2 Slide the seat positioning half strap away from the wheelchair frame 3 Position one 1...

Page 29: ...Installing Seat Upholstery NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 5 4 NOTE Ensure that the wheel locks are engaged and the chair is locked into place Removing 1 Remove the seat Refer to Removing Inst...

Page 30: ...RE 5 4 2 Insert the back frame into the upholstery and secure the hook and loop fastening strap Refer to Detail C of FIGURE 5 4 3 Secure the back frame to the seat frame using the two 2 brackets and f...

Page 31: ...3 Perform one 1 of the following For Rear Seat Latches untie the release cord from the latch For Front Seat Latches remove the front seat release loop 4 Remove mounting bolt and locknut that secures t...

Page 32: ...washers two 2 locknuts and steel washers that secure the arm bracket to the front and rear seat tubes Detail A 3 Lift up arm tube 4 Under the arm tube remove the two 2 mounting screws and washers that...

Page 33: ...back seat tubes NOTE The mesh side of the clothing guard should face out 6 Lower the arm tube 7 Align the mounting holes in the arm bracket with those in the front and rear seat tubes 8 Secure the arm...

Page 34: ...at for other arm tube if necessary Installing 1 Secure the arm tube to the rear seat tube with the mounting bolt two 2 nylon spacers three 3 coved washers locknut and washer Securely tighten 2 Install...

Page 35: ...Off button is in the Off position before disconnecting the joystick connector 1 Pull the light GREY collar portion of the joystick connector and disengage the grey collar from the controller connecto...

Page 36: ...k release pins that mount the joystick to the arm 6 Remove the joystick and mounting bracket assembly Installing 1 Align the mounting bracket assembly with the mounting holes on the arm 2 Install the...

Page 37: ...nting bracket assembly on the opposite arm NOTE Route the joystick cable under the basket upholstery to prevent it from interfering with wheelchair motion 3 Install the joystick Refer to Removing Inst...

Page 38: ...h battery posts at the same time An electrical short may occur and serious personal injury or damage may occur The POSITIVE RED battery cable MUST connect to the POSITIVE battery terminal otherwise se...

Page 39: ...controller connector 3 Using the battery pack handle lift the battery pack up and away from the wheelchair base Installing 1 Verify the joystick on off button is in the off position and disconnect the...

Page 40: ...rom the battery pack Installing 1 Install the batteries into the battery pack in the orientation shown in FIGURE 8 3 2 Connect the wiring harness to the batteries in the following order A NEGATIVE BLA...

Page 41: ...ir while recharging the batteries CAUTION New batteries MUST be fully charged prior to initial use of the wheelchair ALWAYS charge new batteries before initial use or battery life will be reduced As a...

Page 42: ...pplied or purchased If charging instructions are not supplied consult a qualified technician for proper procedures CAUTION Only use a charger approved by Invacare when charging through the joystick on...

Page 43: ...ED and BLACK connector on the battery pack 4 Plug the charger s AC power cord into the grounded 110 volt wall outlet 5 When charging is complete turn charger off 6 Disconnect the charger jumper cable...

Page 44: ...alling the Battery Pack on page 39 2 Open the battery pack by performing the following A Grasp the side flaps and pull up B Grasp the front flap and pull up 3 To reset press the circuit breaker reset...

Page 45: ...isengaging the motor allows free wheeling the wheelchair or operating it by a joystick Free wheeling allows an attendant to maneuver the wheelchair without power NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGUR...

Page 46: ...plate with three 3 mounting screws Securely tighten 3 Install the seat Refer to Removing Installing the Seat on page 26 4 Install the battery pack Refer to Removing Installing the Battery Pack on pag...

Page 47: ...and locknuts Securely tighten 4 Install the battery pack Refer to Removing Installing the Battery Pack on page 39 5 Install the seat Refer to Removing Installing the Seat on page 26 6 Connect the joy...

Page 48: ...r B The battery connector C The right motor connector D The left motor connector 3 Install the motor shroud Refer to Removing Installing Motor Shroud on page 46 4 Install the seat Refer to Removing In...

Page 49: ...otor shroud Refer to Removing Installing Motor Shroud on page 46 6 Unplug the motor from the controller 7 Remove the two 2 mounting bolts coved bracket two 2 washers and two 2 locknuts that secure the...

Page 50: ...Shroud on page 46 5 Remove the motor from the base frame Refer to Removing Installing the Motors on page 49 6 Remove the swing arm screw 7 Remove the swing arm bracket screw 8 Remove the two 2 shroud...

Page 51: ...fer to Removing Installing Motor Shroud on page 46 22 Install the battery pack Refer to Removing Installing the Battery Pack on page 39 23 Install the seat Refer to Removing Installing the Seat on pag...

Page 52: ...o follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm The recommended tire pressure is listed on the side wall of the tire Keep fingers and clothing clear of drive wheels CAUT...

Page 53: ...emove the headtube caps from the caster headtubes 2 To properly tighten the caster journal system and guard against flutter perform the following check A Remove battery pack from wheelchair Refer to R...

Page 54: ...er to Engaging Disengaging the Motors on page 45 2 Push and hold the quick release button on the drive axle and pull the drive wheel out of the wheelchair frame 3 Repeat STEPS 1 2 for the other drive...

Page 55: ...er to FIGURE 10 4 1 Remove the drive wheel Refer to Removing Installing the Drive Wheels on page 54 2 Depress the quick release button on the drive axle and remove the axle from the tire 3 Insert the...

Page 56: ...such surfaces NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 11 1 Removing 1 Disconnect the joystick Refer to Disconnecting Connecting the Joystick on page 35 2 Remove the battery pack Refer to Removing Ins...

Page 57: ...supports CAUTION Extra care in regards to the joystick should be used when transporting and or stor ing the wheelchair otherwise damage may occur NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 12 1 1 Remove...

Page 58: ...SECTION 12 TRANSPORTING THE WHEELCHAIR At m 58 Part No 1125078 NOTES...

Page 59: ...SECTION 12 TRANSPORTING THE WHEELCHAIR Part No 1125078 59 At m NOTES...

Page 60: ...ALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO NEGLIGENCE ACCIDENT IMPROPER OPERATION MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE COMMERCIAL OR INSTITUTIONAL...

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