Invacare Comet Series ALPINE Plus User Manual Download

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Invacare®

Comet

Series

Comet

PRO

Comet

ULTRA

Scooter

User Manual

This manual MUST be given to the user of the product.
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Summary of Contents for Comet Series ALPINE Plus

Page 1: ...nvacare Comet Series CometPRO CometALPINE CometULTRA en Scooter User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product BEFORE using this product read this manual and save for future referenc...

Page 2: ...e or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare Trademarks are identified by and All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless ot...

Page 3: ...3 4 7 Adjusting the lordosis support CometULTRA only 24 4 8 Adjusting the headrest 24 4 9 Disengaging the seat to rotate or remove it 25 4 10 Moving the seat lifter option 25 4 11 Adjusting the angle...

Page 4: ...s 44 7 2 8 General instructions on handling the batteries 44 7 2 9 Removing the batteries 44 7 2 10 How to handle damaged batteries correctly 44 8 Transport 46 8 1 Transport General information 46 8 2...

Page 5: ...ct your local Invacare representative For address and website see back page of this manual 1 2 Symbols in this manual In this manual hazard statements are indicated by symbols The symbols are accompan...

Page 6: ...uct is sold 1 7 Service life We estimate a service life 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 an...

Page 7: ...peration is only recommended on flat surfaces never on gradients Never leave your mobility device on a gradient with its motors disengaged Always re engage the motors immediately after pushing the mob...

Page 8: ...Risk of injury from hot surfaces 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 CAUTION Risk of f...

Page 9: ...jury or damage Corroded electrical components due to water or liquid exposure can result in death serious injury or damage Minimize exposure of electrical components to water and or liquids Electrical...

Page 10: ...omagnetic 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 generat...

Page 11: ...the maximum obstacle height refer to 12 Technical data page 55 Avoid shifting your center of gravity as well as abrupt changes of direction when the mobility device is in motion WARNING Risk of injury...

Page 12: ...ily 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 driving situations in which...

Page 13: ...Invacare parts Always provide the serial number of the mobility device to assist in ordering the correct replacement parts CAUTION Risk of injuries and damage to mobility device due to unapproved comp...

Page 14: ...levant documentation Important information about maintenance work tools Some maintenance work which is described in this manual and can be carried out by the user without problems require the correct...

Page 15: ...7176 19 Explanation of symbols on labels Date of manufacture This product complies with Directive 93 42 EEC concerning medical devices The launch date of this product is stated in the CE declaration...

Page 16: ...engaged and the motor brakes are operational You can drive the mobility device This symbol indicates the Push position of the coupling lever In this position the motor is disengaged and the motor bra...

Page 17: ...Brake lever right hand lever G Operating console LED or LCD H Lever for adjusting steering column angle 3 2 Operating console LED version Arrangement A Status display B Switching on off curve control...

Page 18: ...rive time on reserve battery power the electronic 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 rec...

Page 19: ...n indicator switches itself off automatically after 30 seconds H Lighting I Low speed mode J Setting K Drive lever Status display A Speed indication B Fault indication C Curve control indication D Mai...

Page 20: ...o 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 battery reserve symbol will illum...

Page 21: ...NING Risk of injury or damage Incorrect set up of this mobility device performed by users caregivers or unqualified technicians can result in injury or damage DO NOT attempt to set up this mobility de...

Page 22: ...osition 4 3 Adjusting the armrest width WARNING Serious injury If one of the armrests is adjusted to a width which exceeds the permissible value the armrest falls out of its brackets which could lead...

Page 23: ...the screw B until the desired setting angle of the armrest has been achieved 4 Re tighten the counternut 4 6 Adjusting backrest angle Comfort seat 5 mm Allen key 10 mm wrench 1 Remove screw A on one s...

Page 24: ...ngth of the outward swell using an air pump to fit it individually Swelling the lordosis support more 1 Ensure that the air vent screw 1 is closed fully clockwise 2 Pump air into the lordosis support...

Page 25: ...asier to remove from this position The seat lever is located under the seat on the left Rotating the seat 1 Pull the lever A to disengage the seat 2 Turn the seat to the side Removing the seat 1 Pull...

Page 26: ...steering column can be adjusted to your personal requirements to ensure a good seating position while driving the scooter 1 Push the lever A downwards to adjust the steering column 2 Hold the lever a...

Page 27: ...dle of the waist across pelvic area after adjustment has taken place 5 1 2 Adjusting the posture belt correctly The belt should be tight enough to ensure that you are sitting comfortably and that your...

Page 28: ...n be fitted with an optional rollator bracket Only the following rollators which have been approved by Invacare can be transported using this bracket Dolomite Jazz 600 Dolomite Legacy 600 Invacare Ban...

Page 29: ...ning the rear reflector CAUTION Risk of accident due to poor visibility If you wish to use your mobility device on public roads and a rear reflector is required by national legislation then the rollat...

Page 30: ...the colored shrouds It is possible to change the color of your scooter by replacing the colored shrouds 1 Remove the existing shrouds carefully 2 Place the plastic nose A into the intended holes B an...

Page 31: ...Accessories Change the front side shroud Change the rear side shroud 1603455 A 31...

Page 32: ...6 Usage 6 1 Getting in and out The armrest can be swivelled upwards to assist getting in and out The seat can also be rotated to assist getting in and out 1 Pull the detent lever A 2 Turn the seat to...

Page 33: ...seating position 6 3 Taking Obstacles 6 3 1 Maximum obstacle height You can find information about maximum obstacle heights in the chapter entitled 12 Technical data page 55 6 3 2 Safety information w...

Page 34: ...e it idle or unattended for a longer period 1 Switch off the power supply keyswitch and remove key 6 6 Use on public roads The wheels may bear the note Not For Highway Use However the mobility device...

Page 35: ...after switching on check the status display refer to 3 3 Operating console LCD version page 19 and 11 1 Diagnosis and fault repair page 52 2 Set the required speed with the speed controller 3 Pull the...

Page 36: ...lay if fitted illuminate According to the setup an acoustic signal sounds 6 12 Using the horn 1 Press the horn key An acoustic signal sounds 6 13 Switching the low speed mode on and off Your scooter i...

Page 37: ...ays the total distance driven by the scooter TRIP mode Displays the distance driven since the last reset TEMP mode Displays the temperature TIME mode Displays the time Switching between modes 1 Press...

Page 38: ...ic signal for particular 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 deactivat...

Page 39: ...controls return to normal operating status automatically LCD display If your scooter is fitted with an LCD display you can either activate deactivate or change the volume of the acoustic signals 1 Sw...

Page 40: ...indicator keys A or B to adjust the backlight intensity 2 Press Setting mode key E for saving and enter the next setup page Adjusting time setup only LCD display 1 Press the indicator keys A or B to a...

Page 41: ...fter checking the entire electrical system A specialized Invacare provider must perform the replacement You can find information on the fuse type in 12 Technical data page 55 7 2 Batteries Power is su...

Page 42: ...rger supplied with your vehicle or a charger that has been approved by Invacare WARNING Risk of electric shock and damage to the battery charger if it gets wet Protect the battery charger from water A...

Page 43: ...cator Charge the batteries when the Battery Charge Indicator shows that battery charge is low How fast the batteries discharge depends on many circumstances such as ambient temperature condition of th...

Page 44: ...ompany regarding each individual case 7 2 8 General instructions on handling the batteries Never mix and match different battery manufactures or technologies or use batteries that do not have similar...

Page 45: ...nt receptacle immediately after removing them Only ever transport damaged batteries in an appropriate acid resistant receptacle Wash all objects that have come into contact with acid with lots of wate...

Page 46: ...you must have it weighed using calibrated scales 8 2 Transferring the mobility device to a vehicle WARNING The mobility device is at risk of tipping over if it is transferred to a vehicle while the us...

Page 47: ...jury If you are unable to fasten your mobility device securely in a transport vehicle Invacare recommends that you do not transport it Your mobility device may be transported without restrictions whet...

Page 48: ...fectants is available from the Robert Koch Institute at http www rki de 9 3 Inspection checks The following tables list inspection checks that should be performed by the user within the indicated inte...

Page 49: ...heck If inspection is not passed Drive wheels Check that the drive wheels rotate without wobbling It is easiest to have someone stand behind the mobility device and observe the drive wheels as you dri...

Page 50: ...o 65 C Even not being used batteries discharge themselves Best practice is to disconnect the battery supply from the power module if storing the mobility device longer than two weeks Depending on the...

Page 51: ...page 21 10 2 Disposal The equipment wrapping is potentially recyclable The metal parts are used for scrap metal recycling The plastic parts are used for plastic recycling Electric components and prin...

Page 52: ...dividual error codes including possible causes and fault repair in 11 1 2 Error codes and diagnostic codes page 53 11 1 1 Error diagnosis If the scooter shows a failure use the following guide to loca...

Page 53: ...om 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...

Page 54: ...ve lever controls could be faulty or incorrectly connected Check the cabling for open or short circuited circuitry Potentiometer is not correctly adjusted and must be replaced Contact your Invacare pr...

Page 55: ...rage conditions Temperature range for operation according to ISO 7176 9 25 50 C Recommended storage temperature 15 C Temperature range for storage according to ISO 7176 9 25 65 C with batteries 40 65...

Page 56: ...proof AGM Main fuse 100 A 100 A Degree of protection IPX41 Driving characteristics CometPRO CometULTRA CometALPINE Speed 10 km h 12 8 km h 15 km h 10 km h Min braking distance 1800 mm 10 km h 3300 mm...

Page 57: ...mm Stowage width 655 mm 665 mm Stowage height 710 mm Seat width 510 mm Seat depth Comfort and Deluxe seat 470 mm Premium seat 460 mm Seat height4 seatbase to floor pan distance 440 465 490 515 mm Sea...

Page 58: ...hat the electrical system is protected against spray water 2 Static stability according to ISO 7176 1 15 26 8 Dynamic stability according to ISO 7176 2 10 17 6 3 Note The drive range of a mobility dev...

Page 59: ...med The list of the inspection jobs to be performed can be found in the service manual which is available through Invacare Delivery Inspection 1st Annual Inspection Stamp of authorized provider Date S...

Page 60: ...Invacare Comet Series 4th Annual Inspection 5th Annual Inspection Stamp of authorized provider Date Signature Stamp of authorized provider Date Signature 60 1603455 A...

Page 61: ...Notes...

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Page 64: ...tfield Place Mt Wellington 1060 New Zealand Phone 0800 468 222 Fax 0800 807 788 sales invacare co nz www invacare co nz United Kingdom Invacare Limited Pencoed Technology Park Pencoed Bridgend CF35 5A...

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