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Invacare®

Orion

Scooter

Operating manual

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Page 1: ...Invacare Orion Scooter Operating manual Yes you can...

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Page 5: ...y notes 14 2 2 Safety information with regard to care and maintenance 17 2 3 Safety information on electromagnetic interference 18 2 4 Safety information on driving and freewheel mode 19 3 Key feature...

Page 6: ...armrest width 42 7 3 Adjusting the armrest height 43 7 4 Adjusting backrest angle 44 7 5 Disengaging the seat to rotate it or remove it 45 7 6 Adjusting the seat height manually 46 7 7 Postural belts...

Page 7: ...Repair Instructions 62 10 1 Repairing a flat tyre 62 10 1 1 Mending punctures pneumatic tyres of type 4 10 3 50 5 63 10 1 1 1 Repairing punctured tyres 64 11 Disposal 66 12 Technical specifications 6...

Page 8: ...quirements The decision whether the model is suitable for the user may only be taken by medical specialists with appropriate aptitude Invacare or their statutory representatives can accept no liabilit...

Page 9: ...at 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 alterat...

Page 10: ...ge to the product BURN HAZARD This symbol warns you of the danger of chemical burns for example due to the discharge of battery acids Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or dama...

Page 11: ...s 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 func...

Page 12: ...nces that could be harmful to the environment if disposed of in places landfills that are not appropriate according to legislation The crossed out wheelie bin symbol is placed on this product to encou...

Page 13: ...erman 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 res...

Page 14: ...er drive any vehicle under the influence of medication or alcohol Danger of damage or injury if the scooter is accidentally set into motion Switch the power system off before you get in get out or han...

Page 15: ...ter with the occupant seated in it Danger of injury if maximum permissible load is exceeded Do not exceed the maximum permissible load see Technical specifications on page 67 Danger of injury when lif...

Page 16: ...to electric devices being connected 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 aut...

Page 17: ...ained 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 b...

Page 18: ...recautions 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 wh...

Page 19: ...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...

Page 20: ...ive 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 h...

Page 21: ...circle may not necessarily comply with building standards Always be aware of the limitations of your scooter particularly the turning circle capabilities when entering a building or a lift Avoid drivi...

Page 22: ...s front right below seat 3 Unlocking lever for swivelling and removing seat left under the seat not visible in picture 4 Operating console 5 Brake lever right hand lever 6 Lever for adjusting steering...

Page 23: ...s can be swivelled upwards to assist getting in and out The seat can also be rotated to assist getting in and out Lift the detent lever 1 up Turn the seat to the side Information on turning the seat T...

Page 24: ...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...

Page 25: ...an obstacle Driving up over an obstacle 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 a...

Page 26: ...e 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 tryin...

Page 27: ...n 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 p...

Page 28: ...peed reduction during bend travel on and off 4 Horn 5 Left hand direction indicator switches itself off automatically after 30 seconds 6 Battery charge display 7 Speed reduction 8 Warning blinker 9 Ri...

Page 29: ...ink electronics beeps 3x battery reserve severely restricted driving range Recharge batteries immediately NOTE Overdischarge protection after a certain drive time on reserve battery power the electron...

Page 30: ...osition 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 af...

Page 31: ...rake quickly simply let go of the driving lever It will automatically return to the middle position The scooter will brake To brake in an emergency follow the above and pull the handbrake lever until...

Page 32: ...cular functions and a particular keystroke combination needs to be entered when switching on again After a signal for a particular function has been successfully activated deactivated a combination of...

Page 33: ...tion indicator left D1 D2 activated D3 deactivated Acoustic signal when direction indicators actuated Lighting direction indicator right D3 D4 activated D5 deactivated Acoustic signal when hazard lamp...

Page 34: ...nation and hold 3 Switch on the electronic system 4 Wait two seconds until the appropriate blink code is displayed on the battery charge display then release the keys Do not hold the keystroke combina...

Page 35: ...g round a bend It is primarily designed for inexperienced users who may feel unsure of the Scooter s dynamic driving behaviour in a bend If however you are an experienced user you may wish to deactiva...

Page 36: ...ntly depending on the seriousness of the fault and its effect on user safety It can for example simply show the blink code as a warning and allow both driving and normal operation to continue display...

Page 37: ...efore 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...

Page 38: ...teries 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 3 Battery voltage too high Stops driving The battery volt...

Page 39: ...rness for short circuit and check the motor Contact your Invacare dealer 5 Brake failure Stops driving Ensure that the disconnection lever is pressed in There is a defect in the braking coil or in the...

Page 40: ...correctly adjusted Put the potentiometer into the centre position 8 Motor voltage error Stops driving The motor or its cabling is defective Check the cabling for open or short circuited circuitry 9 M...

Page 41: ...or backwards The disengaging lever for adjusting the seat is located front right below the seat Pull the lever 1 to disengage the seat Slide the seat forwards or backwards into the required position L...

Page 42: ...the armrest width The hand wheels for releasing the armrests are located under the seat 1 Turn the hand wheels to loosen the fixing for the armrest Adjust the armrests to the required width Retighten...

Page 43: ...justing the armrest height Requirements Phillips screwdriver Use the screwdriver to loosen and remove the armrest fixing screw Adjust the armrests to the required height Reposition the screw and tight...

Page 44: ...7 4 Adjusting backrest angle The lever 1 for adjusting the backrest angle is located on the right of the seat Pull the lever and adjust the backrest to the required angle by leaning forwards or backwa...

Page 45: ...the scooter easier The seat is also easier to remove from this position The lever for disengaging the seat is located under the seat 1 on the left Pull the lever forwards to disengage the seat Turn t...

Page 46: ...manually Requirements 2x open ended spanners 17 mm Remove the seat Remove the battery and motor compartment cover Remove the seat pillar locking bolt using both open ended spanners Adjust the seat hei...

Page 47: ...f balance while sitting NOTE We recommend using the postural belt whenever the wheelchair is used The belt should be tight enough to ensure that you are sitting comfortably and that your body is in th...

Page 48: ...ve The belt should be adjusted so that you can fit a flat hand between the belt and your body The buckle should be positioned as centrally as possible In doing so please carry out adjustments on both...

Page 49: ...3 Fixing the containment belt to the scooter Requirements jaw spanner 12 mm jaw spanner 13 mm The fixing points 1 for attaching the belt are located under the seat the figure shows only the left hand...

Page 50: ...t in front of the hole in the fixing Position the bolt 1 screw the nut on from the other side and tighten with a jaw spanner Repeat the same procedure on the other side of the seat Check to ensure tha...

Page 51: ...witching 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 enou...

Page 52: ...ecifications starting on page 67 8 2 Batteries 8 2 1 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...

Page 53: ...n 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 ove...

Page 54: ...charger that has been approved by Invacare Danger of electric shock and damage to the battery charger if it is allowed to get wet Protect the battery charger from water Always charge in a dry environ...

Page 55: ...e Scooter Push the protective cap on the side of the charging socket to the side Connect the battery charger to the Scooter Connect the battery charger to the mains Disconnecting the battery charger f...

Page 56: ...tery type defined in the technical specifications see Technical specifications on page 67 Danger of fire and burns if battery terminals are short circuited DO NOT short circuit battery terminals with...

Page 57: ...Removing the batteries Requirements Open spanner 11 mm Remove the seat Remove the battery and motor compartment cover Open the battery retaining strap 1 Unplug the battery connecting plug 2 Remove the...

Page 58: ...the open ended spanner and remove the cable Loosen the red cable battery clamp on the positive battery terminal with the open ended spanner and remove the cable Repeat the procedure for the other bat...

Page 59: ...g water for several minutes consult a physician Always wear safety goggles and appropriate safety clothing when handling damaged batteries Place damaged batteries in an acid resistant receptacle immed...

Page 60: ...the following points Only use a damp cloth and gentle detergent Do not use any abrasive or scouring liquids Do not subject the electronic components to any direct contact with water Do not use high p...

Page 61: ...wobbling Electronics Electrical System Check all plug connections for condition and firm connection Have batteries been fully charged before the daily operation Before every trip Are all holders scre...

Page 62: ...in this connection please see the addresses and phone numbers in section How can you get in touch with Invacare on page 2 In case you require assistance please contact your Invacare Dealer 10 1 Repair...

Page 63: ...lace wooden blocks underneath to support it Remove the wheel locknut 1 with a 17 mm open ended spanner Remove the wheel by tapping it gently with the rubber hammer on the rear face to carefully loosen...

Page 64: ...en ended spanner 12 mm Remove valve cap De inflate the tyre by pressing in the centre valve pin Loosen the 4 bolts 1 with the socket spanner and remove them Remove both wheel rim halves out of the tyr...

Page 65: ...up the tyre lightly Reinsert the nuts and bolts which hold the wheel rim together and tighten fully Make sure that the tyre is properly located on the wheel rim Inflate the tyre up to the recommended...

Page 66: ...cling Electric components and printed circuit boards are disposed of as electronic scrap Exhausted or damaged batteries can be returned to your medical equipment supplier or Invacare Disposal must be...

Page 67: ...tor 6 km h S1 240 W Maxpeak 500 W 10 km h S1 240 W Maxpeak 600 W 12 km h S1 250 W Maxpeak 1200 W Batteries 2 x 12 V 40 Ah C20 leakproof gel 2 x 12 V 50 Ah C20 leakproof AGM Main fuse 70 A Charging dev...

Page 68: ...80 mm Turning diameter 3 wheel 2250 mm 4 wheel 2800 mm Drive range in accordance with ISO 7176 4 2008 42 km Dimensions Overall length 3 wheel 1270 mm 4 wheel 1290 mm Drive unit width 625 mm Overall w...

Page 69: ...nge 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...

Page 70: ...d in the Service Manual which is available through Invacare Delivery Inspection 1st Annual Inspection Stamp of authorised Dealer Date Signature Stamp of authorised Dealer Date Signature 2nd Annual Ins...

Page 71: ...esentante europeo Predstavni tvo u Europi K K advice Loswal 2 8433 HD Haulerwijk Netherlands Distribution Distribuci n Distribucija France Italia Espa a Portugal Invacare Poirier SAS Route de St Roch...

Page 72: ...Danmark Nederland Invacare REA V xj v gen 303 S 343 71 DI Sweden Tel 46 0 476 535 00 Fax 46 0 476 535 99 Deutschland Eastern Europe Invacare Deutschland GmbH Kleiststra e 49 32457 Porta Westfalica Deu...

Page 73: ...73 Order No of this Manual 1514695 DOC Release Date 2010 11 10 English...

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