Invacare XTERRA GT User Manual Download

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Not all of the components within this manual will necessarily be available with your XTERRA GT
power wheelchair. This manual is a multinational operator’s manual and any references not appli-
cable to your product should be ignored.

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Page 1: ...Invacare XTERRA GT Power Chair User Manual...

Page 2: ...peed Forward 11 8km 11 8km ISO 7176 Pt 3 Minimum Braking Distance from Maximum Speed 2260mm 2260mm ISO Test Method Requirement Min Max ISO 7176 Pt 7 Seat Plane Angle 5deg 5deg ISO 7176 Pt 7 Effective...

Page 3: ...s obtained should be notified immediately 3 The manufacturer will not accept responsibility for damage caused by misuse or non observance of the instructions set out in the users manual 4 During the p...

Page 4: ...s resulting from fault clearance in particular freight and travel costs loss of earnings expenses etc natural wear and tear inappropriate or incorrect use defective assembly or setting up by the purch...

Page 5: ...ctly we are at your service under the following addresses and phone numbers United Kingdom INVACARE Ltd South Road Bridgend Mid Glamorgan CF31 3PY Tel Customer Service 01656 647 327 Fax Customer Servi...

Page 6: ...163 91 Sp nga Spain INVACARE SA c Areny s n Poligon Industrial de celr 17460 Celr girona Espa a Tel 0972 49 32 00 Fax 0972 49 32 20 Italy Mecc San S R L Via Dei Pini 35 I 36016 Thiene VI Italia Tel 04...

Page 7: ...bols in this manual 12 1 2 Type classification and area of use 13 2 Safety Notes 14 2 1 Repair or service information 14 2 2 General safety notes 14 2 3 Safety information on electromagnetic interfere...

Page 8: ...e flip up footplate alignment and or angle adjustment 43 5 8 Composite articulating footplate heel loop replacement 44 5 9 Installing removing elevating legrests 45 5 10 Raising lowering elevating leg...

Page 9: ...your Power Chair 77 11 1 Operation 77 12 Troubleshooting 80 12 1 Power chair will not drive ON OFF light does not come on when ON OFF switch is pressed 80 12 2 Power chair pulls to one side 80 12 3 Po...

Page 10: ...subject to change without notice As a manufacturer of wheelchairs Invacare endeavours to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user However final selection of the type of...

Page 11: ...the components within this manual will necessarily be available with your XTERRA GT power wheelchair This manual is a multinational operator s manual and any references not appli cable to your product...

Page 12: ...injury to the user or damage to the product NOTE This symbol indicates hints and suggestions which should help make operating the product easier and point out special functions Requirements This symb...

Page 13: ...model setting 5 gives the additional top speed WARNING Under no circumstances must the top speed of the Class 2 XTERRA GT be increased to do so will infringe Road Traffic Act Regulations The Class 3...

Page 14: ...s capabilities Incorrect settings could cause injury to the driver bystanders damage to the chair and to surrounding property After the wheelchair has been setup check to make sure that the wheelchai...

Page 15: ...re pressure P S I DO NOT overinflate the tyres Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tyre to explode and cause bodily harm The recommended tyre pressure is listed on the side wall of the t...

Page 16: ...l cause the chair to malfunction electrically and me chanically and may cause the chair to rust prematurely Check to ensure that the battery covers are secured in place DO NOT use the joystick if the...

Page 17: ...ecautions 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 whe...

Page 18: ...nce when descending or ascending steep gradients Never attempt to negotiate stairs Never use an escalator to move a power chair between floors Due to both the weight of a power chair and its occupant...

Page 19: ...etly generally travel faster than the average walking pace and are low to the ground Always consider these factors when using your powered Wheelchair in busy pedestrian areas COPING WITH EVERYDAY OBST...

Page 20: ...y living activities that may differ from those described in this manual Invacare recognises and encourages each individual to try what works best for him her in overcoming environmental obstacles that...

Page 21: ...ging from forward to reverse and vice versa you must stop failure to do so will cause severe damage to the electronics DO NOT use your power chair beyond its limitations Due to both the weight of a po...

Page 22: ...nding forward and reaching between your knees DO NOT attempt to reach objects by sliding forward to the edge of the power chair seat REACHING BENDING BACKWARDS Again ensure power is switched OFF DO NO...

Page 23: ...rself as far back as possible in the seat This will prevent broken screws damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward Note This activity may be performed independently pro...

Page 24: ...through the manoeuvre DO NOT attempt to turn the power chair to drive back down in a forward facing direction always reverse slowly in a steady flowing action and DO NOT brake harshly as this will up...

Page 25: ...es in a fully charged condition we can only repeat this warning at this stage If you do suffer a breakdown for whatever reason you should immediately seek the assistance of a passer by Explain where t...

Page 26: ...t adjust adjust weekly monthly periodically General Wheelchair rolls straight no excessive drag or pull to one side X X Motor brushes motor gearbox coupling X Clothing guards Ensure all fasteners are...

Page 27: ...r binding when lifted and spun when disengaged free wheeling X Castors Inspect wheel fork assembly for proper tension by spinning castor castor should come to a gradual stop X X Loosen tighten locknut...

Page 28: ...for cracks and wear and should be replaced CLEANING Clean upholstery and armrests X X NOTE Every six 6 months take your wheelchair to a qualified dealer for a thorough inspection and servicing Regula...

Page 29: ...ter and Rattles X X X If pneumatic check tyres for correct and equal pressure X X X X Check for loose stem nuts bolts X X Check that both castors contact ground at the same time Looseness In Chair Cha...

Page 30: ...tery failure Malfunctioning battery charger Electrical malfunction Batteries not charged Weak batteries Electrical malfunction Solutions Check batteries for shorted cell Replace if necessary PROCEDURE...

Page 31: ...chair does not respond to commands power indicator OFF even after recharging Solutions Contact Dealer Invacare for Service Engage motor lock PROCEDURE 9 Contact Dealer Invacare for Service Contact Dea...

Page 32: ...charging Don t tap on clamps and terminals with tools Don t mismatch your battery and chargers Do s Read and understand this manual and any service information that accompanies a battery and charger b...

Page 33: ...ntain its driving safety and roadworthiness Cleaning the vehicle When cleaning the vehicle pay attention to the following points Only use a damp cloth and gentle detergent Do not use any scrubbing age...

Page 34: ...ir 2 Install the hinge plates on the footrest onto the hinge pins on the wheelchair frame 3 Push the footrest towards the inside of the wheelchair until it locks into place NOTE The footplate will be...

Page 35: ...e wheelchair until it locks into place NOTE The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair when locked in place 4 Repeat STEPS 1 3 for the other footrest assembly 5 To remove the footrest push...

Page 36: ...support 4 Reposition the lower footrest to the desired height 5 Reinstall the mounting washers and locknut that secure the lower footrest to the footrest support and tighten securely 6 Repeat STEPS 1...

Page 37: ...he mounting screw and coved spacer that secures the lower footrest assembly 4 Position the footrest assembly to the desired height 5 Secure lower footrest assembly with existing mounting screw and cov...

Page 38: ...g support to one 1 of three 3 depth positions Remove existing telescopic front rigging support and install NEW telescopic front rigging support 3 Secure telescopic front rigging at desired depth with...

Page 39: ...te hinge to the footrest support until the footplate hinge remains in the UP position 5 Check the up and down motion of the footplate hinge to make sure the user of the wheelchair can operate the foot...

Page 40: ...t screws that secure the footplate to the half clamp 3 Adjust the footplates to the necessary angle and depth for the user Refer to ADJUSTING ADJUSTABLE FLIP UP FOOTPLATES in this procedure of the man...

Page 41: ...f clamp on the footplate hinge 180 3 Retighten the two 2 flat screws washers and locknuts NOTE The settings for positioning the articulating footplates on the half clamps may vary for each footplate 4...

Page 42: ...to the footplate hinge 2 Position the articulating footplate to the necessary angle to accommodate the user 3 Retighten the two 2 flat screws washers and locknuts Nylon Adjustment Screw Footplate Hin...

Page 43: ...iver through the half clamp on the articulating footplate 2 Slowly turn nylon adjustment screw in or out until articulating footplate is aligned to the footrest assembly or the desired angle is obtain...

Page 44: ...t that secure the heel loop to the footrest 4 Slide heel strap over cane of footrest assembly Articulating 1 Remove the two 2 mounting screws that secure the heel loop to the articulating footplate Re...

Page 45: ...ge pins on the wheelchair frame 3 Rotate legrest toward the inside of the wheel chair until it locks in place NOTE The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair when locked in place 4 Repeat S...

Page 46: ...handle toward the inside of the wheelchair facing the front of the wheelchair and swing the legrest to the outside of the wheelchair 2 Lift up on the legrest and remove from the wheelchair 3 Repeat ST...

Page 47: ...n the calfpad towards the outside of the wheelchair 2 Slide the calfpad up or down until the desired position is obtained NOTE If one 1 of the top two 2 calfpad adjust ment positions is being used the...

Page 48: ...ting tubes to desired depth and reinstall mounting screws Securely tighten 4 To install slide footrest into seat assembly to desired depth and reinstall mounting screws Securely tighten 5 Reinstall cu...

Page 49: ...49 Mounting Screws Spacers Locknuts Mounting Screw Tube Clamp Locknut Upright Tube Anti Rattle Slide Tube Footrest...

Page 50: ...s WARNING Make sure the flip back armrest release and height adjustment levers are in the locked position before using the wheelchair NOTE Flip back armrest release lever must be in the unlocked UP HO...

Page 51: ...rest by pressing the flip back armrest release lever into the VERTICAL position 5 Repeat STEPS 1 4 for the opposite flip back armrest Removing 1 Unlock the flip back armrest by positioning the flip ba...

Page 52: ...position WARNING Armrest release lever must remain in the horizontal position during transfer otherwise injury may result 2 Pull up on the flip back armrest and remove the armrest from the front arm s...

Page 53: ...ase lever into the VERTICAL position 4 Lift up on flip back armrest to make sure the armrest is locked in place 5 Repeat STEPS 1 4 for opposite flip back armrest if necessary Adjusting 1 Unlock top of...

Page 54: ...ve the two 2 mounting screws quick release pin tabs spacers and locknuts that secure the seat pan and seat positioning straps to the seat frame 4 Remove the two 2 halves of the seat positioning strap...

Page 55: ...55 Seat Positioning Strap Seat Pan Locknut Mounting Screw Quick Release Pin Tab Spacer Front of Seat Frame Rear of Seat Frame Seat Rail...

Page 56: ...and BEFORE use make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely otherwise injury or damage may result This procedure MUST be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied 8 1 Removing installing...

Page 57: ...the front of the seat to disengage 4 Tilt seat backward and lock seat in upward position with seat prop 5 Disconnect the battery wiring harness from the front battery 6 Disconnect battery wiring harn...

Page 58: ...nect the battery wiring harness to the front battery WARNING When lowering the seat ensure that hands and fingers are clear from underneath seat before lowering otherwise injury may result After lower...

Page 59: ...59 Front Battery Rear Battery...

Page 60: ...secures the lid to the battery 2 Lift up on battery box lid to expose underlying cables 3 Cut the tie wraps that secure the battery covers to the termi nals 4 Perform one 1 of the following Direct Mou...

Page 61: ...ures the POSITIVE red battery cable to the positive battery terminal post Battery Clamp Method Remove the hex screw that secures the NEGATIVE black battery cable to the battery clamp of the positive b...

Page 62: ...he following Remove the hex screw and locknut that secures the battery clamp to the negative battery terminal post Remove battery clamp Remove the hex screw and locknut that secures the battery clamp...

Page 63: ...nting holes in the battery terminal s post s Use direct mount method For group 22 NF Batteries that do not have mounting holes in the battery terminal s post s Use battery clamp method Direct Mount me...

Page 64: ...tery type 4 Verify all battery cable s ring terminal s are correctly installed and securely tightened 5 Slide terminal cap s down battery cable s and onto battery clamps 6 Secure each terminal cap in...

Page 65: ...ex Flange Locknut BLACK BatteryTerminal Cap POSITIVE Battery Terminal Post 50Ah Battery RED Battery Terminal Cap Tie Wrap NEGATIVE Battery Terminal Post Tie Wrap Connect battery cable to battery termi...

Page 66: ...SITIVE battery terminal post CAUTION When tightening the clamps always use a box wrench Pliers will round off the nuts NEVER wiggle the battery terminal s post s when tightening The battery may become...

Page 67: ...battery clamp covdr are shown for clarity Both battery clamp covers install in the same manner NEGATIVE Battery Terminal Post and Battery Clamp POSITIVE Battery Terminal Post Note position of battery...

Page 68: ...and battery clamp battery clamp of POSITIVE battery terminal post 4 Secure the battery cable s ring terminal s to the battery clamp s BLACK to NEGATIVE and RED to POSITIVE with existing hex screws Se...

Page 69: ...rminal Post EXPLODED VIEW TOP VIEW POSITIVE Battery Terminal Post and Battery Clamp NEGATIVE Battery Terminal Post and Battery Clamp Positive RED Battery Cable Negative BLACK Battery Cable 22NF Batter...

Page 70: ...70 RED Battery Clamp Cover NEGATIVE Battery Terminal Post Tie Wrap BLACK Battery Clamp Cover Tie Wrap POSITIVE Battery Terminal Post...

Page 71: ...opt the correct lifting posture to avoid injury Ask for assistance if necessary Batteries Your power chair is equipped with GEL type batteries Acid free which require only regular charg ing To ensure...

Page 72: ...lay We strongly advise you however not to wait until this critical point has been reached but to charge the batteries as early and as often as possible after you have used your power chair If you igno...

Page 73: ...power supply cable to the mains socket and switch the power on The red Mains ON and the yellow Charging lights on the charger will come on It is recommended the charger is left connected as described...

Page 74: ...onnected to the power chair and to the mains This will keep the batteries 100 charged and compensate for self discharging over a long period You cannot overcharge your batteries If you experience char...

Page 75: ...10 1 Disengaging engaging motor lock levers WARNING DO NOT engage or disengage motor locks until the power switch is in the OFF position NOTE Motor lock disengagement engagement allows free wheeling o...

Page 76: ...rc simultaneously Let castors drop to bottom of arc wheels should swing once to one side then immediately rest in a straight downward position Adjust locknuts according to freedom of castor swing 3 Te...

Page 77: ...peration When seated in your power chair press the ON OFF Switch The light switch will come on and should be steady All ten lights of the Battery Charge Indicator are also on confirming that batter ie...

Page 78: ...electromagnetic brakes as both brake systems are out of action during this time Before you attempt to drive the chair ensure that BOTH declutch levers are FULLY returned to normal operating position...

Page 79: ...ntly locked by the electromagnetic parking brakes so that it is perfectly safe while it is stationary even on an incline Shutdown Parking For security shutdown parking indicator lighting and the adjus...

Page 80: ...pressed 1 power cable from battery boxes not properly connected to power Module Check and make proper connection 2 Batteries completely flat Charge batteries If they do not accept charge contact your...

Page 81: ...ic system This flashing occurs in bursts of flashes separated by a two second pause The number of flashes in each of these bursts indicates the nature and location of the fault Faults which affect the...

Page 82: ...as been crash tested and has met all pass requirements of ISO7176 Part19 and is suitable for transportation with an occupant in a vehicle 2 Seek confirmation from the Transporter that the vehicle is s...

Page 83: ...estraint in all directions 8 If your power chair has a headrest it should always be used during transportation if not ask the transporter if a universal headrest is available that will fit onto your p...

Page 84: ...o 435mm 17in 0o Overall Width of Base 635mm w o joystick 25in Overall Height 920mm 361 4in Overall Length 36 1 2 inches std 40 inches max Weight 4 Pole Motor Without Batteries 81kg 179 lbs With Batter...

Page 85: ...tment Adjustable 80o to 115o in 5o increments A S B A Seat Cushion Cushion Optional A S B A Chair Upholstery Options Nylon and Vinyl VAN Cloth and Vinyl OperatingTemperature 0 122 degrees F StorageTem...

Page 86: ...86 15 Label Locations Battery removing installing label Seat prop label Pinch point label Note Located on the Opposite side of seat prop label Pinch point label Pinch point label...

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