User Manual - Gerald Simonds
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1. 70 Use the Allen key to loosen the screw 1 and swivel the footrest upward in order to access the rubber stop Use the open ended spanner to loosen the counternut 1 71 72 Move the rubber stop to the desired position Re tighten the counternut Move the footrest to the desired position Re tighten the screw 9 2 1 4 Adjusting the length of the footrest A PLEASE NOTE Danger of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the footrests and legrests e Before and during every journey it is imperative to ensure that there is an adequate distance between the legrests and the steering wheels or the ground YI Pre requisites v e 1x 5mm Allen key e Use the spanner to loosen the screw 1 e Adjust to the desired length e Re tighten the screw 0 H NA 73 9 2 2 Manually height adjustable legrest 90 0 9 2 2 1 Swivelling the legrest outward and or removing The small unlocking button is located on the upper section of the legrest When the legrest is unlocked it can be swivelled inward or outward when getting into wheelchair as well as being removed completely e Press the unlocking button 1 and swivel the legrest outward e Remove the legrest in an upward direction 74 9 2 2 2 Setting the angle A PLEASE NOTE Danger of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the footrests and legrests e Before and during every journey it is imperative to ensure that there is an a2. Invacare SA a 34 0 972 49 32 00 K c Areny s n Fax 34 0 972 49 32 20 g Poligon Industrial de Celr contactsp invacare com 17460 Celr Girona WWW www invacare es ESPA A E Invacare Poirier SAS T 33 0 247 62 64 66 LE Route de St Roch Fax 33 0 247 42 12 24 E F 37230 Fondettes contactfr invacare com France WWW www invacare fr r B Invacare Ltd T Customer Service 44 0 1656 664 321 South Road Fax Customer Service 44 0 1656 667 532 Bridgend Industrial Estate uk invacare com Mid Glamorgan CF31 3PY eire invacare com United Kingdom WWW www invacare co uk T5 Invacare Mecc San s r l a 39 0445 38 00 59 lt E Via Dei Pini 62 Fax 39 0445 38 00 34 7 36016 Thiene VI italia invacare com ITALIA WWW www invacare it IE Invacare Ireland Ltd a 353 18 10 70 84 t M Unit 5 Seatown Business Campus Fax 353 18 10 70 85 p Seatown Rd Swords eire invacare com County Dublin Ireland Invacare AS Grensesvingen 9 Postboks 6230 N 0603 Oslo Norge T Kundeservice Fax Kundeservice 47 0 22 57 95 10 47 0 22 57 95 01 norway invacare com WWW www invacare no NL Invacare B V 31 0 318 69 57 57 LNL Celsiusstraat 46 Fax 31 0 318 69 57 58 NL 6716 BZ Ede csede invacare com The Netherlands WWW www invacare nl po Invacare PORTUGAL Lda a 351 225105946 l EO Rua Senhora de Campanh
3. Warning Danger of damage to the legrest Always make sure that the footplates are fully raised to the uppermost position before adjusting the angle of the legrest Disregarding this advice will cause damage to your legrest Adjusting the legrest Now you can adjust the angle of the legrest 9 1 2 Adjustable legrest 9 1 2 1 Adjusting the angle U Prerequisites IV e 1x 10 mm open ended spanner e Use the open ended spanner to loosen the counternut 1 e Move the legrest to the desired position by turning the spindle 2 e Tighten the counternut 63 9 1 2 2 Adjusting the length of the legrest U Prerequisites iy e 1x 5mm socket head spanner e Use the socket head spanner to loosen the fastening screws 1 e Slide the foot support to the desired height e Tighten the fastening screws 64 9 1 2 3 Adjusting the calf plate to the calf width of the user The calf plate of the legrest can be adapted to the user s calf width by bending apart or together e Bending the calf plate to the desired width 65 9 1 2 4 Adjusting the angle of the foot plate Wd Prerequisites LU e 1x 5mm socket head spanner e Fold up the foot plates in order to access the adjusting screws e Use the socket head spanner to adjust the adjusting screws 1 e Fold the foot plate down again 66 9 2 9 2 1 9 2 1 1 Laterally mounted legrests Standard footrest with pre set ang
4. Yes You Can Invacare TDX SP Electric wheelchair Operating manual C How can you get in touch with Invacare If you have any questions or need support please contact your authorised Invacare Dealer who has the necessary know how and equipment plus the special knowledge concerning your Invacare product and can offer you all round satisfactory service Should you wish to contact Invacare directly you can reach us in Europe at the following addresses and phone numbers CAT Mobitec Mobilitatshilfen GmbH a 43 6232 55 35 0 L A Herzog Odilostrasse 101 Fax 43 6232 55 35 4 7 A 5310 Mondsee office mobitec austria com Austria austria invacare com WWW www mobitec austria com Invacare n v a 32 0 50 83 10 10 Autobaan 22 Fax 32 0 50 83 10 11 B 8210 Loppem Brugge belgium invacare com Belgium WWW www invacare be Mobitec Rehab AG a 41 0 61 48 77 080 Benkenstrake 260 Fax 41 0 61 48 77 08 1 CH 4108 Witterswil office mobitec rehab ch Switzerland switzerland invacare com WWW www mobitec rehab ch Invacare Aquatec a 0 75 62 7 00 251 Alemannenstrafe 10 Fax 08 00 6 73 81 72 88316 Isny info invacare aquatec de Deutschland WWW www invacare aquatec de Invacare A S Sdr Ringvej 39 DK 2605 Br ndby Danmark Kundeservice Fax Kundeservice WWW 45 0 36 90 00 00 45 0 36 90 00 01 denmark invacare com www invacare dk CE
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6. 93 10 10 1 94 Electrical System Electronics Protection System The vehicle s electronics are equipped with an overload protection system If the motors are put under considerable strain for a longer period of time for example when driving up a steep hill and especially when the ambient temperature is high then the electronic system could overheat In this case the vehicle s power is reduced gradually until it finally comes to a halt The Status Display shows a corresponding error code see chapter Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes on page 46 By switching 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 enough for the motors to restore full power again When the motors are stalled by an insurmountable obstacle such as a high kerb and the vehicle driver allows the motors to strain against this hindrance for more than 20 seconds without moving then the electronics will automatically switch off to prevent the motors from being damaged The Status Display shows a corresponding error code see chapter Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes on page 46 By switching off and back on again the error code is cancelled and the electronics are switched back on 10 1 1 The main fuse NOTE A defective main fuse may be replaced only after checking the entire electric system An Invacare specialised d
7. 3 2 Setting the angle coot raad yra eden derdar Ey eridar raii a 9 2 3 3 Adjusting the length of the legrest sse eee eee eee 9 2 3 4 Adjusting the depth of the calf late eee eee 9 2 3 5 Adjusting the height of the calf plate eee eee 9 2 3 6 Unlocking and swivelling the calf plate backward when alighting 9 2 3 7 Adjusting the angle adjustable foot plate 9 2 3 8 Adjusting the angle and depth adjustable foot plate sese Electrical System 10 1 Electronics Protection System seer esser eese cesser esse erres ereer nre nre LOMA ENO MAIN USE TTT 10 2 Batteries E sce E E dace cate ee tecnica dked ace stace dete cneberie seca cere scueeis Seaccesuseebereaseeesesievescess 10 2 1 What you need to know about batteries sss esse eee eee eee 10 22 Charging the batteries s 222 0202 0 siecdens saad E ETA O E E TAO 10 2 3 Removing and fitting batteries sssses sese ee sese es esse essen ereenn nenn nene 10 23 Removing the batteries 2 5 26s s 2e nia sadeegs 0 rz Eaa Tarz rrie 10 2 3 2 Howto handle damaged batteries Correctly sees Care and maintenance Transport 12 1 Transferring the wheelchair to a vehicle sseee esser essere esser essere ennenen renr 12 2 Use of the wheelchair as a Seat in a vehicle css ss vss sese ss essen eenn nnn 12 2 1 How the wheelchair is anchored in a vehicle for use as a vehicle seat 12 2 2 How the user is secured within the wheelchair e 12 3 Securing the wheelchair for t
8. depth of the calf plate can be adjusted via the holding plate The holding plate hole combinations allow 5 different depth settings le Pre requisites uv e 1x 10 mm open ended spanner e Use the open ended wrench to loosen the nut 1 and remove e Adjust to the desired depth Please observe that the round holes are intended for the calf plate retaining screw and the oblong holes for the aglet without thread e Screw the nut back on and tighten 89 9 2 3 5 Adjusting the height of the calf plate L Pre requisites da e 1x 4 mm Allen key e Use the Allen key to loosen the screws 1 e Adjust to the desired position e Re tighten the screws 90 9 2 3 6 Unlocking and swivelling the calf plate backward when alighting e Press the calf plate straight down e Unlock the legrest and swivel outward The calf plate swivels backward on its own 91 e Lift leg over the heel strap and place on the ground 9 2 3 7 Adjusting the angle adjustable foot plate le Pre requisites iv e 1x 5mm Allen key e Use the Allen key to loosen both set screws on the foot plate e Adjust to the desired angle e Re tighten the screws 92 9 2 3 8 Adjusting the angle and depth adjustable foot plate L Pre requisites ad e 1x 5mm Allen key e Use the Allen key to loosen the set screw on the foot plate 1 e Adjust the foot plate to the desired angle or depth e Re tighten the screw
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10. in case the suspension is adjusted without the immobilisation mechanism of the front anti tippers being re adjusted e When the hardness of the suspension is adjusted the immobilisation mechanism of the front anti tippers must without fail be checked and if necessary also re adjusted 23 3 Key features 1 Push handle 2 Armrest 3 Lever for disengaging a motor only visible on right hand side of picture 4 Drive wheel 5 Remote 6 Legrests 24 3 4 A 4 1 Getting in and out of the wheelchair Important information when side transferring in and out of the wheelchair In order to side transfer it is necessary for the armrest to either be raised or removed completely depending on the model A skirtguard can be installed as an option in connection with the parallel sliding armrest This is attached in the same way as the standard armrest and must also be removed when transferring Remove the standard armrest in order to side transfer Removing the armrest e Loosen remote cable 1 from remote e Loosen clamping lever 2 e Remove the side panel from the receptacle 25 4 2 26 Raise the parallel sliding armrest remove the skirtguard optional Swivelling the armrest up 7 e Swivel the armrest up to access from the side Removing the skirtguard optional to get on e Release wing nut 1 e Remove the skirtguard from the receptacle 0 Getting into
11. indicator 15 LED for light activated Lower side 1 Combined charging socket programming socket 35 7 2 36 Battery charging display All diodes illuminated full range Battery charging display Only the yellow and red diodes are illuminated Reduced range Charge batteries before a longer trip Only the red diodes are illuminated Very low range Charge batteries as soon as possible Only one red diode flashing Battery on reserve Charge batteries immediately INFORMATION Protection against total discharge after a certain journey time with the battery on reserve the electronic system will automatically shut down actuation and the wheelchair will come to a stop Total discharge reduces the service life of the batteries considerably PLEASE NOTE Danger of battery destruction After a certain journey time with the battery on reserve the electronic system will automatically shut down actuation and the wheelchair will come to a stop By waiting a few minutes the batteries can recover to such a degree that the electronic system can be switched on again Short continuation of the journey is possible until the wheelchair comes to a stop again If this procedure is repeated several times the batteries will be destroyed e Please always ensure that the batteries are charged sufficiently for the planned journey s f possible do not drive until the batteries are empty 7 3 7 4 A
12. 1 Adjusting the armrests and the joystick bon sseeeesseee esse esser essere renne 49 8 1 1 Adapting the remote to the length of the users arm eee eee eee ee eee 49 8 1 2 Setting the height of the remote sss sees erres es essere ereer seer erren rner nnn nern 50 8 1 3 Setting the height of the armes sese eres ee eeee eee eee resse ereer nner 51 8 1 4 Setting the height of the parallel sliding amrestig sese eee eee 52 8 1 5 Adjusting the angle of the armpad on the parallel sliding armrests c cceeeeeees 53 8 1 6 Setting the width of the side sections sese eee eee 54 8 2 Manually adjusting the Seat tilt ss sseeeesseee esse essere essere essere eser ennenen neee 56 8 3 Manually adjusting the backrest ssseeeesseee esser essere essere ennenen renne neee 57 8 3 1 Adjusting backrest using perforated plate 57 8 3 2 Flex and Contour TTT 58 Adjusting footrests and legrests 59 9 1 Centre mounted legrest sse ssseee essere essere essere essere ennenen renne nenen renee nre 59 DEL S L Yea L s L T 59 9 1 1 1 Lowering the electric legrest completely to assist getting out of the wheelchair 60 9 1 2 Adjustablelegresti ourora aenean ae a ee a ee ena ee 63 9 1 2 1 Adjusting the angles serseri stag neath cdeed seteceeetiaaietesstencetscvcteaeatestietagaipacatsaaipeesiesacetd 63 9 1 2 2 Adjusting the length of the legrest sss es sese esse ee eeee eree eee ennenen nenen 64 9 1 2 3 Adjusting the calf plate to the calf width of the user sse
13. 8 49 53 cm cm Seat depth e 41 46 51cm je 41 46 51cm_ e 41 46 51cm Backrest height e 48 54 cm e 64cm e 55cm Seat cushion thickness e 5cm e T Gm e 7cm Dimensions Standard Contour Flex Backrest angle e 10 0 7 5 e 10 45 e 10 45 15 22 5 electr 30 Armrest height e 25 35 29 39 cm e 25 35 29 39 Gms 25 35 29 39 cm Legrest lengths e Short for leg length 32 38 cm e 29 5 35 5cm e 29 5 35 5cm je 29 5 35 5cm e Medium for leg length 38 44 e 35 5 41 5cm e 35 5 41 5cm je 35 5 41 5cm cm e Long for leg length 44 50 cm e 41 5 47 5cm e 41 5 475cm e 41 5 47 5cm Seat angle electronic adjustment e 0 52 e 0 52 e 0 52 Seat angle manual adjustment e 0 8 e 0 8 e 0 8 angle adjuster Empty weight with fixed seat e 138 kg angle Empty weight with electric seat e 165kg Max load e 180 kg Axle loads Max front axle load e 106 kg Max rear axle load e 97kg Max centre axle load e 217 kg Approximate Width adjustable for side panel adjustment 121 Note The drive range 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 weight of driver drive style and use of batteries for lighting servos etc Measur
14. G Danger of explosion and destruction of batteries if the wrong battery charger is used e Only ever use the battery charger supplied with your vehicle or a charger that has been approved by Invacare Danger of electric shock and damage to the battery charger if it is allowed to get wet e Protect the battery charger from water e Always charge in a dry environment Danger of short circuit and electric shock if the battery charger has been damaged s Do not use the battery charger if it has been dropped or damaged Danger of fire and electric shock if a damaged extension cable is used e Only ever use an extension cable if it is absolutely necessary In case you must use one make sure it is in good condition Charging the batteries Switch off the wheelchair at the Joystick Box Connect the battery charger to the Joystick Box the charging socket is located on the bottom of the Joystick Box 1 Connect battery charger to the mains outlet and switch on if necessary After charging is complete first disconnect the battery charger from the mains supply then disconnect from the Joystick Box 99 10 2 3 Removing and fitting batteries A 100 WARNING Danger of injury if the batteries are not handled correctly during assembly and maintenance work e New batteries should be installed by authorised technicians e Observe the warnings on the batteries e Take into account the heavy weight of the batteries e
15. Only ever use the battery type defined in the technical specifications Danger of fire and burns if battery terminals are short circuited e DO NOT short circuit battery terminals with a tool WARNING Corrosion and burns from acid leakage if batteries are damaged e Remove clothes that have been soiled by acid immediately After contact with skin e Immediately wash affected area with lots of water After contact with eyes s Immediately rinse eyes under running water for several minutes consult a physician 10 2 3 1 Removing the batteries A CAUTION Risk of fire and burns if battery poles are bridged 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 A WARNING Risk of fire and burns due to damage to the battery cables e The battery cables and other cables are positioned in a cable duct above the batteries The cable duct protects the cables against crushing and other damage It may not be removed 1 A Requirements iM e Allen key 1 4 inch e jaw spanner 11 mm 101 e Remove the side mounted legrests if fitted A centrally fitted manually adjustable legrest should be put in its top position by turning the spindle 1 e Remove the screws on the panelling 1 using the 1 4 Allen key 102 e Remove the panelling e Pull the
16. aced on this product to encourage you to recycle wherever possible e Please be environmentally responsible and recycle this product through your recycling facility at its end of life 13 1 3 1 4 14 Type classification and permissible use This vehicle was designed for persons whose ability to walk is impaired but who are still physically and mentally able to operate an electric vehicle It has been classified according to EN 12184 asa class B mobility product for indoor and outdoor areas It is therefore compact and agile enough for indoor areas but also able to overcome many obstacles in outdoor areas You can find exact information on speed turning radius range safe climbing ability maximum obstacle height and permissible operating conditions in chapter Technical Specifications on page 119 Please also pay attention to all safety information in chapter Safety Notes starting from page 16 The vehicle was successfully tested according to German and international standards as to its safety It was also tested successfully according to EN60529 IPX4 as to its resistance to spray water and is therefore well suited for typical middle European weather conditions When equipped with an appropriate lighting system the vehicle is suitable for use on public roads Guarantee The terms and conditions of the guarantee are part of the general terms and conditions particular to the individual countries in which this product is
17. batteries forwards out of the slide 103 e Remove the terminal cover from the battery terminals 1 e First undo the bolt on the negative terminal black cable with the 11 mm jaw spanner e After this undo the bolt on the positive terminal red cable A CAUTION Danger of crushing e The batteries are extremely heavy Please ensure that they do not fall to the ground when they are removed from the chassis e Installation takes place in reverse order s Check all vehicle functions e Check the new battery status and charge completely 104 10 2 3 2 How to handle damaged batteries correctly A Vi WARNING Corrosion and burns from acid leakage if batteries are damaged e Remove clothes that have been soiled by acid immediately After contact with skin e Immediately wash affected area with lots of water After contact with eyes s Immediately rinse eyes under running water for several minutes consult a physician Requirements e Safety goggles s Acid resistant gloves s Acid resistant receptacle for transportation e Always wear appropriate safety clothing when handling damaged batteries e Place damaged batteries in an acid resistant receptacle immediately after removing them e Only ever transport damaged batteries in an appropriate acid resistant receptacle e Wash all objects that have come into contact with acid with lots of water Disposing of dead or damaged batteries c
18. be operated via the control unit for the accompanying person e Press the adjustment mode button Adjustment mode is activated e Move the joystick forward or backward Operate E adjustment option A e Move the joystick to the left or right Change adjustment option B e Press the adjustment mode button again to return to drive mode 7 10 Error diagnosis If the electronic system shows a failure please use the following guide to locate the fault NOTE Ensure that the drive electronics system is switched on before starting any diagnosis If the status display is OFF Check whether the drive electronics system is SWITCHED ON Check whether all cables are correctly connected Ensure that the batteries are not discharged If the battery charge display diodes are FLASHING Count the number of flashes and then proceed to the next section 45 7 11 46 Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes FLASH CODE 1 FAULT User error or drive motors overloaded EFFECT Stops driving Comments Ensure that the joystick is in the neutral central position simply release the joystick and switch on again Drive motors overloaded Shut electronics down and then switch on again If the driving power is still reduced wait a few minutes 2 Battery error Stops driving e Check battery and supply cable e Charge batteries If you switch the wheelc
19. cidents With some combinations of adjustment options collisions can occur between the legrest and the chassis or between the foot plates and the ground This occurs in particular on wheelchairs with a lifter e When adjusting seat angle lifter and legrest please ensure that the legrest does not collide with the wheelchair chassis or the foot plates with the ground 8 1 8 1 1 V Adjusting the armrests and the joystick box Adapting the remote to the length of the user s arm Requirements e Allen key 3mm e Loosen the socket head screw 1 e Set remote to the desired length by pushing forward or backward e Tighten screw 49 8 1 2 Setting the height of the remote 50 Loosen one or both of the wing screws 1 and 2 that allow height adjustment of the joystick box Adjust the joystick box to the desired height Re tighten the screw s 8 1 3 Setting the height of the armrests e Loosen the bolt 1 e Set the armrest at the desired height e Retighten the bolt 51 Ws 52 Setting the height of the parallel sliding armrests Requirements e Allen key 2mm e Loosen the screws 1 with the 2 mm Allen key on both sides of the spindle e Turn the spindle clockwise A The armrest is raised e Turn the spindle anticlockwise B The armrest is lowered e Retighten the wing nuts 8 1 5 re oo Adjusting the angle of the armpad on the parallel sliding armre
20. dequate distance between the legrests and the steering wheels or the ground e Disengage the release handle 1 e Adjust to the desired angle e Re tighten the release handle 75 9 2 2 3 Setting the end stop of the legrest lA Pre requisites dad e 1x 10 mm open ended spanner The end position of the legrest is determined by means of a rubber stop A The rubber stop can be screwed in or out A or pushed up or down B 76 Disengage the release handle 1 and swivel the legrest upward in order to access the rubber stop Use the open ended spanner to loosen the counternut 1 77 78 Move the rubber stop to the desired position Re tighten the counternut Move the footrest to the desired position Re tighten the release handle 9 2 2 4 Adjusting the length of the legrest A PLEASE NOTE Danger of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the footrests and legrests e Before and during every journey it is imperative to ensure that there is an adequate distance between the legrests and the steering wheels or the ground YI Pre requisites v e 1x6mm Allen key e Use the spanner to loosen the screw 1 e Adjust to the desired length e Re tighten the screw 0 H NA 79 9 2 2 5 Adjusting the depth of the calf plate The depth of the calf plate can be adjusted via the holding plate The holding plate hole combinations allow 5 different depth settings le Pre requ
21. des The backrest is adjusted by choosing a combination of one of the two bore holes in the backrest frame and one of the six bore holes in the fixing plate Re position the screws and tighten 57 8 3 2 Flex and Contour Seats e Set the angle by turning the hand wheel 1 58 9 1 9 1 1 Adjusting footrests and legrests Centre mounted legrests Electric legrest The electric legrest is operated via the remote Please see chapter Operating the electric adjustment options on page 42 The electric legrest can be lowered completely to assist getting out of the wheelchair To do so move your seat into the correct position by lowering the lifter or by means of a negative seat angle tilted slightly to the front 59 9 1 1 1 60 Lowering the electric legrest completely to assist getting out of the wheelchair Warning Misuse may destroy the legrest e Please read and carefully follow the instructions below e Now you can get in out of the wheelchair Getting in out of the wheelchair e Set the lifter and tilt to a comfortable position e Put your feet on the footplate and pull the lever 1 The footplates will move smoothly down to the floor Lifting up the footplates e You are sitting in the wheelchair e Put your feet beside the footplates e Pull the lever 1 The footplates rise up automatically e Let go the lever 1 and put your feet on the footplates Taa 61 62
22. djusting speed The user can adjust the chairs top speed to suit their preferences and environment The currently selected top speed is shown on the Speedometer and can be adjusted using the Increase Speed 2 and Reduce Speed 1 buttons Using the speedometer Each of the speedometer s 6 large LEDs typically represent 0 20 40 60 80 and 100 of the chairs maximum speed The Speedometer is used to gauge the relative speed of the chair in comparison to the maximum speed possible The right most LED indicates current maximum speed which can be adjusted using the Increase Decrease Speed button If the bottom left most GREEN LED is flashing SHARK is in SPEED LIMIT mode which limits the drive speed to a pre programmed value typically when a seat is raised or tilted and driving too fast may be dangerous 37 7 5 38 5 Speed and VSP modes Shark Il supports 2 modes of top speed adjustment 5 Speed and VSP modes In the 5 Speed mode pressing the Increase Speed and Decrease Speed buttons steps between one of the 5 top speeds 20 to 100 In the VSP mode a quick single press of the Increase Speed and Decrease Speed buttons also steps between one of the 5 speeds 20 to 100 However pressing and holding the Increase Speed Decrease Speed Button ramps the top Speed up down in fine steps allowing practically any top speed to be selected This can be particularly use
23. down a slope that exceeds the maximum tilt resistant climbing ability Pushing the wheelchair by hand The motors of the wheelchair are equipped with automatic brakes preventing that the wheelchair starts rolling out of control when the joystick box is switched off When pushing the wheelchair the magnetic brakes must be disengaged Disengaging motors Danger of the vehicle running away e When the motors are disengaged for push operation 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 position electromagnetic motor brakes activated The lever for disengaging the motors is located behind the motors Disengaging motors e Switch off remote e Push the engaging lever down 1 The motors are now disengaged Re engaging motors e Pull the engaging lever 1 upwards The motors are now re engaged 33 7 The Shark II Remote 7 1 Assembly of the remote Top side standard 1 Battery charging display 2 ON OFF button 3 Activate connect through deactivate adjusting mode 4 Reduce travel speed 5 Travel speed display 6 Horn 7 Increase travel speed 8 LED for control unit activated for accompanying person 9 Status display 10 Joystick 34 Top side including light option 11 Warning indicator 12 Left hand indicator 13 Light 14 Right hand
24. e avoid driving on slippery surfaces such as snow 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 Never attempt to overcome an obstacle when on an uphill or downhill gradient Never attempt to drive up or down a flight of steps with your wheelchair Always approach obstacles straight on Ensure that the front wheels and rear wheels move over the obstacle in one stroke do not stop halfway Do not exceed the maximum obstacle height see Technical Specifications Avoid shifting your centre of gravity as well as abrupt joystick movements and changes of direction when the wheelchair is in motion Never use the wheelchair to transport more than one person Do not exceed the overall maximum permissible load or the maximum load per axle please see chapter Technical Specifications on page 119 Note that the wheelchair will brake or accelerate if you change the Driving Mode whilst the wheelchair is in motion 21 22 Danger of breaking down in adverse weather conditions i e extreme cold in an isolated area e Ifyou are a user with severely limited mobility we advise that in the case of adverse weather conditions DO NOT attempt a journey without an accompanying attendant Danger of injury if your foot slides off the footrest and gets caught underneath the wheelchair whe
25. ealer must perform the replacement You can find information on the fuse type in chapter Technical Specifications starting on page 119 All electrical equipment fitted to the wheelchair is protected against overload by the main fuse The main fuse is located beneath the rear central panel to the left of the power module In order to access the main fuse you must first remove the rear panel 95 10 2 Batteries 10 2 1 What you need to know about batteries 96 Power is supplied by two 12V gel batteries The batteries are maintenance free and only need regular charging New batteries should always be fully charged once before their first use New batteries will be at their full capacity after having run through approx 10 20 charging cycles How fast the batteries will be discharged will depend on many circumstances such as ambient temperature condition of the surface of the road tyre pressure weight of the driver way of driving and utilisation of lighting etc NOTE Gel batteries are not hazardous goods This classification is based on the German GGVS Hazardous Goods Road Transport Ordinances and the IATA DGR Hazardous Goods Rail Transport Air Transport Ordinances Gel batteries may be transported without restrictions whether by road rail or by air Individual transport companies have however guidelines which can possibly restrict or forbid certain transport procedures Please ask the transport company rega
26. ed without seat cushion 122 16 Inspections Performed It is confirmed by stamp and signature that all jobs listed in the inspection schedule of the Service and Repair Instructions have been properly performed The list of the inspection jobs to be performed can be found in the Service Manual which is available through Invacare Delivery Inspection 177 Annual Inspection Stamp of authorised Dealer Date Signature Stamp of authorised Dealer Date Signature 2 Annual Inspection 3 Annual Inspection Stamp of authorised Dealer Date Signature Stamp of authorised Dealer Date Signature 4 Annual Inspection 5 Annual Inspection Stamp of authorised Dealer Date Signature Stamp of authorised Dealer Date Signature 123 ysijbuz 80 90 20 9 e q se j y DOA PIVLCS ENUEN SIU JO ON 100 00 124
27. eee eee 65 9 1 2 4 Adjusting the angle of the foot plate sss sese e sese ereenn ennenen DD 9 2 Laterally mounted legreste sccessseee essere eesseee essere essere essere ennenen ennenen nenen 67 9 2 1 Standard footrest with pre set andle sese 67 9 2 1 1 Swivelling the footrest outward and or removing sss sees eee eee eee eee 67 9 2 1 2 SONG HhEANGIC CST Te T TLEER T TEE aii 68 9 2 1 3 Setting the end stop of the footrest asses es essere sese ee esser sees errer enne ennenen nenn 70 9 2 1 4 Adjusting the length of the footrest sese esse ee seee ereenn erenn nenn nenn 73 9 2 2 Manually height adjustable legrest 90 0 oo sese 74 9 2 2 1 Swivelling the legrest outward and or removing sese eee eee eee eee eee 74 9 2 2 2 Setting the angle arga sence cseeie cde vadidcck RST CNES ds nk TV ge REONE NA 75 9 2 2 3 Setting the end stop of the legdrest sees eee eee eee 76 9 2 2 4 Adjusting the length of the legrest sse eee eee eee 79 9 2 2 5 Adjusting the depth of the calf plate oo ee eee 80 9 2 2 6 Adjusting the height of the Calf late eee eee 81 9 2 2 7 Unlocking and swivelling the calf plate backward when alighting sese eee eee 82 10 11 12 9 2 2 8 Adjusting the angle adjustable foot plate 9 2 2 9 Adjusting the angle and depth adjustable foot plate sese 9 2 3 Manually height adjustable legrest 80 0 with ergonomic length adjustment 9 2 3 1 Swivelling the legrest outward and or removing sese eee eee eee eee 9 2
28. er Technical Specifications starting on page 119 then a winch must be used An attendant can then safely oversee and assist the transfer process s fno winch is installed then the wheelchair must not be transferred to a vehicle using a ramp that exceeds the maximum safe slope e Alternatively a tail lift installed in the vehicle may be used e Only ever transfer the wheelchair to a vehicle with the backrest in an upright position e Drive or push your wheelchair into the transport vehicle using a suitable ramp 109 12 2 110 Use of the wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle Please note In order to use a wheelchair as a motor vehicle seat it needs to be equipped with attachment points to enable anchoring in the motor vehicle These accessories are not included in the standard scope of wheelchair order and delivery but can be obtained from Invacare as an option This electric wheelchair complies with the requirements of ISO 7176 19 2001 and may be used as a vehicle seat in connection with an anchoring system that has been checked and approved in accordance with ISO 10542 The wheelchair has undergone a crash test in which it was anchored in the transporting vehicle s direction of travel Other configurations were not tested The crash test dummy was secured using pelvic and upper body seatbelts Both types of seatbelt should be used in order to minimise the risk of injuries to head or upper body It is imperative that the whee
29. for this purpose Have all electrical installations done by your authorised Invacare Dealer 2 2 Safety information with regard to care and maintenance Danger of accident and loss of guarantee if maintenance is insufficient For reasons of safety and in order to avoid accidents which result from unnoticed wear it is important that this electric vehicle undergoes an inspection once every year under normal operating conditions see inspection plan contained 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 be expedient to carry out intermediate checks on the brakes accessories and running gear If the vehicle is to be operated on public roads the vehicle driver is responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is in an operationally reliable condition Inadequate or neglected care and maintenance of the vehicle will result in a limitation of the manufacturer s liability 19 2 3 20 Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference This electric vehicle was successfully tested in accordance with International standards as to its compliance with Electromagnetic Interference EMI Regulations However electromagnetic fields such as those generated by radio and television transmitters and cellular phones can influence the functions of electric vehicles Also the electronics u
30. for transport without passengers A CAUTION Injury hazard e Ifyou are unable to fasten your electric wheelchair securely in a transport vehicle we recommend that you do not transport it e Before transporting your wheelchair make sure the motors are engaged and that the Joystick Box is switched off s We urgently recommend securing the wheelchair to the floor of the transporting vehicle 116 13 Refurbishment The product is suitable for refurbishment Actions to be carried out e Cleaning and disinfection Please see chapter Care and maintenance on page 106 e Inspection according to service plan Please consult service instructions available from Invacare e Adaptation to the user Please see chapter Adjusting the wheelchair to the user s seating posture on page 48 117 14 118 Disposal e The equipment wrapping is potentially recyclable e The metal parts are used for scrap metal recycling e The plastic parts are used for plastic recycling e Electric components and printed circuit boards are disposed of as electronic scrap e Disposal must be carried out in accordance with the respective national legal provisions e Ask your city or district council for details of the local waste management companies 15 Technical Specifications Permissible Operating and Storage Conditions according to ISO 7176 9 Temperature range for operation e 25 50 C according to ISO 7176 9 Tem
31. ful for matching the chair speed to the walking speed of an accompanying pedestrian VSP is an extremely powerful feature allowing both fast stepping between fixed top speeds by using quick presses or finer control using long presses The VSP feature can be enabled or disabled Users can toggle between the VSP and 5 Speed Modes by holding down both the Increase Speed and Decrease Speed Buttons for approximately 2 seconds while the unit is powered up The control unit will beep when the mode has been changed 7 6 7 7 Status display The status display serves to display error messages For error codes see chapter Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes on page 46 Activate de activate the immobiliser Activate the immobiliser Activate e Whilst the remote is switched on press and hold the ON OFF button 1 for 4 seconds The remote will switch off immediately After 4 seconds the battery charging display will illuminate briefly and the horn will be heard twice The immobiliser is activated De activate the immobiliser e Whilst the immobiliser is activated switch on the remote using the ON OFF button 1 The diodes of the battery charging display will illuminate briefly once from left to right A slow countdown will then be displayed from right to left e Press the horn button 2 twice before the countdown is completed You have about 10 seconds to do this The immobiliser is de activated 0 A 0 40 Using t
32. hair off for a few minutes the batteries can often recharge to such an extent that a short run is still possible However you should only do this in an emergency as this causes the batteries to discharge excessively e Replace batteries 3 Fault on left hand Stops driving e Check motor cable and connecting plugs motor M2 e Check motor 4 Fault on right hand Stops driving e Check motor cable and connecting plugs motor M1 e Check motor 5 Error on left hand Stops driving e Check cable and connecting plugs M2 wheel lock e Check brake 6 Error on right hand Stops driving e Check cable and connecting plugs M1 wheel lock e Check brake FLASH FAULT EFFECT Comments CODE 7 Error in Shark Stops driving e Check remote bus cable and all remote connecting plugs e Replace remote 8 Error in Shark Stops driving e Check all cables and connecting plugs in power module the Shark system e Replace power module 9 Communication Stops driving e Check all cables and connecting plugs in error in Shark the Shark system system e Replace remote 10 Unknown error Varying e Check all cables and connecting plugs e Talk to your dealer 11 Incompatible Stops driving e The wrong remote type is connected remote Ensure that the power module type code matches the remote type code 47 48 Adjusting the wheelchair to the user s seating posture WARNING Danger of damage to the wheelchair and of ac
33. he remote to control the wheelchair e Switch on the remote ON OFF button The displays on the remote will illuminate The wheelchair is ready to start s Set the travel speed buttons for adjusting travel speed see section on Assembly of the remote on page 34 Can the electronic system programming be adapted The electronic controller is programmed with standard values during manufacture Your Invacare dealer can carry out programming tailored to fit your requirements WARNING Any alteration to the drive programme can influence vehicle handling and the tipping stability of the electric vehicle e Alterations to the drive programme may only be carried out by trained Invacare dealers e Invacare supplies all electric vehicles from the factory with a standard drive programme Invacare can only assume a warranty for the safe vehicle handling of the electric vehicle in particular tipping stability for this standard drive programme Will the wheelchair not drive after switching on Check the drive away lock see chapter Activate de activate the immobiliser on page 39 and the status bar indicator see chapter Battery charging display on page 36 7 8 1 How a wheelchair with Indirect Steering reacts to joystick movements Indirect Steering occurs by individually applying power to the drive wheels and is found on wheelchairs with front rear and middle wheel drive Travel direction The f
34. he small unlocking button is located on the upper section of the legrest When the legrest is unlocked it can be swivelled inward or outward when getting into wheelchair as well as being removed completely e Press the unlocking button 1 and swivel the legrest outward e Remove the legrest in an upward direction 85 9 2 3 2 Setting the angle A PLEASE NOTE Danger of crushing L Do not reach inside the swivelling range of the legrest A PLEASE NOTE Danger of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the footrests and legrests e 86 Before and during every journey it is imperative to ensure that there is an adequate distance between the legrests and the steering wheels or the ground e Raising Pull the legrest upward until the desired angle has been achieved iS Lowering Keep the legrest in the foot plate area pull the lateral adjusting lever 1 and lower the legrest slowly 87 9 2 3 3 Adjusting the length of the legrest A PLEASE NOTE Danger of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the footrests and legrests e Before and during every journey it is imperative to ensure that there is an adequate distance between the legrests and the steering wheels or the ground YI Pre requisites v e 1x 5mm Allen key e Use the spanner to loosen the screw 1 e Adjust to the desired length e Re tighten the screw 0 H NA 88 9 2 3 4 Adjusting the depth of the calf plate The
35. heelchair by hand 33 6 1 Disengaging MOTOTS T 33 The Shark II Remote 34 7 1 Assembly of the remote scee esse essere essere essere esser esse enne ennenen nenen ennenen een 34 7 2 Battery charging displays ssseee esser essere essere essere enner neee 36 7 3 Adjusting Speed sianie iiare eninin eves sceeeeeestuedeeesiedtceeridieeenededeeenedteeeseedtenenteere nies 37 7 4 Using the speedometer vcve essere esse esse essere essere essere esser essere neee ennenen renee 37 7 5 5 Speed and VSP MOOS ccceccccesceccceces ececcuseeccecsetere cveds estate ceevevecsnestcecees eteecevvetanadiredecuerte 38 7 6 Status Gis Play weicececsseccectecteceeeseescevesese eae aa EE EA DRA RAALTE DAA aa aa aa Daa aE h Siara 39 7 7 Activate de activate the immobiliser ssseee essere essere essere essere esser ennenen renen 39 7 8 Using the remote to control the wheelchair ssssee esse essere essere esser essere enrere enr 40 7 8 1 How a wheelchair with Indirect Steering reacts to joystick movements 0 41 7 8 2 Operating the electric adjustment options sese 42 7 9 Control unit for an accompanying person Option sse esseee essere essere essere essere essere essere essere ees 43 LO Layout of the remotes TTT TT 43 7 9 2 Operating the electric adjustment options sese 44 I0 Eror diagnosis TTT 45 7 11 Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes sseeeesseeeesseeeeesseeeessreeessrre essere nner 46 Adjusting the wheelchair to the user s seating posture 48 8
36. isites uv e 1x 10 mm open ended spanner e Use the open ended wrench to loosen the nut 1 and remove e Adjust to the desired depth Please observe that the round holes are intended for the calf plate retaining screw and the oblong holes for the aglet without thread e Screw the nut back on and tighten 80 9 2 2 6 Adjusting the height of the calf plate L Pre requisites da e 1x 4 mm Allen key e Use the Allen key to loosen the screws 1 e Adjust to the desired position e Re tighten the screws 81 9 2 2 7 Unlocking and swivelling the calf plate backward when alighting e Press the calf plate straight down e Unlock the legrest and swivel outward The calf plate swivels backward on its own 82 Lift leg over the heel strap and place on the ground 9 2 2 8 Adjusting the angle adjustable foot plate UG Pre requisites e 1x 5mm Allen key Use the Allen key to loosen both set screws on the foot plate Adjust to the desired angle Re tighten the screws 83 9 2 2 9 Adjusting the angle and depth adjustable foot plate L Pre requisites ad e 1x 5mm Allen key e Use the Allen key to loosen the set screw on the foot plate 1 e Adjust the foot plate to the desired angle or depth e Re tighten the screw 84 9 2 3 9 2 3 1 Manually height adjustable legrest 80 0 with ergonomic length adjustment Swivelling the legrest outward and or removing T
37. lchair is inspected by an authorised dealer before being used again after being involved in a crash Alterations to the wheelchair anchoring points may not be carried out without the manufacturer s permission Caution There is a danger of injury if the wheelchair is not properly secured during use as a vehicle seat e If possible the user should always leave the wheelchair to use a vehicle seat and the seatbelts provided with the vehicle e The wheelchair should always be anchored facing in the transport vehicle s direction of travel if possible e The wheelchair must always be secured in the anchoring system in accordance with the manufacturer s operating manual e Always remove and secure any accessory parts fixed to the wheelchair such as chin controls or tables s f your wheelchair is equipped with an angle adjustable backrest then it must be placed in an upright position e Fully lower elevating legrests if fitted s A seat lifter must be fully lowered WARNING Danger of injury exists if a powerchair that is not equipped spill proof batteries is transported in a vehicle s Only ever use Sspill proof gel batteries 111 12 2 1 How the wheelchair is anchored in a vehicle for use as a vehicle seat 112 The electric wheelchair is fitted with four anchoring points which are labelled EN with the symbol shown on the right Snap hooks or belt loops can be used for Al fixation LS e Secure the wheelchair at the fr
38. le Swivelling the footrest outward and or removing The small unlocking button is located on the upper section of the footrest When the footrest is unlocked it can be swivelled inward or outward when getting into the wheelchair as well as being removed completely e Press the unlocking button 1 and swivel the footrest outward e Remove the footrest in an upward direction 67 9 2 1 2 Setting the angle A PLEASE NOTE Danger of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the footrests and legrests e Before and during every journey it is imperative to ensure that there is an adequate distance between the legrests and the steering wheels or the ground L Pre requisites da e 1x 6 mm Allen key e Loosen the screw 1 using the Allen key e If the footrest cannot be moved after loosening the screw position a metal pin in the designated borehole 2 and use a hammer to knock on this lightly The clamping mechanism in the interior of the footrest will be released by this Repeat the procedure from the other side of the footrest if necessary 68 Loosen the screw 1 using the Allen key Set the desired angle Re tighten the screw 69 9 2 1 3 Setting the end stop of the footrest L Pre requisites ee 1x 6 mm Allen key e 1x 10 mm open ended spanner The end position of the footrest is determined by means of a rubber stop 1 The rubber stop can be screwed in or out A or pushed up or down B
39. longed period e Switch the vehicle s power system off ON OFF key e Activate your anti theft lock if existing Taking Obstacles The SureStep System This electric wheelchair is fitted with SureStep technology When climbing over obstacles the front steering wheels are raised using the torque generated by the drive wheels Maximum obstacle height You can find information about maximum obstacle heights in the chapter entitled Technical Specifications from page 119 29 5 3 3 Safety information when ascending obstacles A A 30 CAUTION Danger of Tipping Over e Never approach obstacles at an angle e Put your backrest into an upright position before climbing an obstacle CAUTION The wheelchair can be damaged if an obstacle is approached at excessive speed e Always approach obstacles at low speed As soon as the front wheels come into contact with the obstacle stop for a short period before driving over the obstacle Wheelchairs fitted with centre drive have a special mechanism Walking Beam for overcoming obstacles Approaching at speed can actually lead to mechanical damage 5 3 4 The correct way to overcome obstacles Ascending and descending Right The same approach applies to both ascending and descending obstacles if ae Approach the obstacle or the kerb slowly and at a right angle Ui i 2 k e e Stop shortly before the front wheels come into contact with the obstacle Check the positi
40. n it is in motion e Make sure each time before you drive the wheelchair that your feet are squarely and securely in place on the footplates and that both legrests are properly locked into place Danger of injury if you collide with an obstacle when driving through narrow passages such as doorways and entrances e Drive through narrow passages in the lowest Driving Mode and with due caution If your electric wheelchair has been fitted with angle adjustable legrests there is a danger of personal injury and damage to the wheelchair if you drive the wheelchair with the legrests raised e To avoid unwanted displacement of the wheelchair centre of gravity to the front especially when travelling downhill and in order to avoid damage to the wheelchair angle adjustable legrests should always be lowered during normal travelling Information on models with electric seat angle adjuster If your wheelchair is fitted with an electric seat angle adjuster it is also fitted with a safety mechanism which automatically switches the drive off as soon as the seat area angle exceeds around 20 This can be triggered by adjustment of the seat angle by travelling up an incline or a combination of both factors To reactivate the drive please readjust the seat angle to bring it into an almost vertical position 2 5 Safety information on maintenance work and alterations to the wheelchair A WARNING Danger of injuries and damage to the wheelchair
41. on of the front wheels They must be in driving direction Wrong i L and vertical to the obstacle Bees Approach slowly and keep at a consistent speed until the rear wheels have Ea gt also passed over the obstacle K a ee l 31 5 4 32 Driving up and down gradients For information concerning the maximum safe slope please see chapter Technical Specifications starting on page 119 WARNING Danger of tipping over Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2 3 of the top speed Avoid sudden changes of direction or abrupt braking when driving on slopes Always return the backrest of your seat or the seat tilt if adjustable seat tilt is available to an upright position before ascending slopes We recommend that you position the seat backrest or the seat tilt slightly to the rear before descending slopes If the lifter if installed is raised drive mode is only used for positioning and not for regular drive operation Lower the lifter before ascending a slope 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 trying to get out of the vehicle on an incline or a gradient Always drive straight in the direction the road or path you are on goes rather than attempting to zigzag Never attempt to turn around on an incline or a slope Braking distance is much longer on a downhill slope than on even terrain Never drive
42. ont 1 and at the rear 2 with the anchoring system belts e Secure the wheelchair by tensioning the belts in accordance with the anchoring system manufacturer s operating manual 12 2 2 How the user is secured within the wheelchair Caution there is a danger of injury if the user is not properly secured within the wheelchair e Even if the wheelchair is fitted with a securing belt this is no substitute for a proper seatbelt in a travelling vehicle Always use the transport vehicle seatbelt Seatbelts must be in contact with the user s body They must not be held at a distance from the user s body using parts of the wheelchair such as armrests or wheels Seatbelts must be pulled as tightly as possible without causing the user discomfort e Seatbelts must not be positioned while twisted 113 114 Seat belts may not be held at a distance from the user s body using parts of the wheelchair such as armrests or wheels The pelvic belt should be positioned in the area between the user s pelvis and thighs so that it is unobstructed and not too loose The ideal angle of the pelvic belt to the horizontal is between 45 and 75 The maximum permissible angle is between 30 and 75 The angle should never be less than 30 The safety belt of the transporting vehicle should be applied as shown in the illustration at right 1 Centre line of the body 2 Centre of the sternum 115 12 3 Securing the wheelchair
43. orrectly Dead or damaged batteries can be given back to your dealer or directly to Invacare 105 11 106 Care and maintenance NOTE Have your vehicle checked once a year by an authorised Invacare dealer in order to maintain it s driving safety and roadworthiness Cleaning the vehicle When cleaning the vehicle pay attention to the following points e Only use a damp cloth and gentle detergent e Do not use any abrasive or scouring liquids e Do not subject the electronic components to any direct contact with water s Do not use high pressure cleaning devices Disinfection Spray or wipe disinfection using a tested and recognised product is permitted A list of the current permitted disinfectants is available from the Robert Koch Institute at http www rki de Maintenance Jobs 5 2e P zg Seat and backrest padding Check for perfect condition of Side part and armrest Are all fastening elements installed of Fi Can armrests side parts be removed and installed without too much if physical effort Are armrests secured in their positions N Legrests Do legrests lock into place without any problem only applies to of detachable legrests Do the different adjustment functions work without any problem ff Tyres Have tyres checked for specified air pressure see Technical Fi Fi Specifications An
44. perature range for storage e 40 65 C Electrical system Motors e 2x 340W Batteries e 2x 12V 73 6 Ah C20 leakproof gel Main fuse e 80A Charging device Output current e 8A 8 Output voltage e 24V nominal 12 cells Input voltage e 200 250V nominal Operating temperature e 25 50 C surroundings Storage temperature e 40 65 C Tyre type Drive wheel tyres 3 00 8 puncture proof Speed Driving characteristics 8 km h Max safe slope 15 8 9 119 120 Driving characteristics Max climbable obstacle height e 7 5cm Turning radius e 56cm Drive range in accordance with e 58km ISO 7176 Dimensions ITS TG Contour at Total height e 94cm e 105cm e 98 cm Drive unit width e 64cm e 64cm e 64cm Total seat width with standard armrests Seat width 39 cm e 60cm e 60cm e 60cm Seat width 43 cm e 64cm e 64cm e 64cm Seat width 48 cm e 69cm e 69cm e 69cm Total seat width with travelling armrests Seat width 39 cm e 64cm e 64cm e 64cm Seat width 43 cm e 68cm e 68cm e 68cm Seat width 48 cm e 73cm e 73cm e 73cm Total length incl standard e 116cm e 116 cm e 116cm legrests Seat height e 45cm e 45cm e 45cm Seat width armrest adjustment e 43cm 44 48 e 48cm 49 53 e 38cm 39 range in brackets cm cm s 43 44 48 cm e 430m 44 48 e 4
45. purpose described in this manual e Only ever use the wheelchair in accordance with the instructions in this User s Manual e Pay strict attention to the safety information Danger of injury if the wheelchair is driven when ability to operate a vehicle is impaired by medication or alcohol e Never drive the wheelchair under the influence of medication or alcohol If necessary the wheelchair must be operated by an attendant who is physically and mentally able Danger of damage or injury if wheelchair is accidentally set into motion e Switch the wheelchair off before you get in get out or handle unwieldy objects e When the drive is disengaged the brake inside the drive is deactivated For this reason pushing the wheelchair by an attendant is only recommended on flat surfaces never on gradients Never leave your wheelchair on a gradient with its motors disengaged Always re engage the motors immediately after pushing the wheelchair Danger of injury if the wheelchair is switched off while driving for example by pressing the On Off Button or disconnecting a cable due to it coming to an abrupt sharp stop e Ifyou have to brake in an emergency simply release the joystick which will bring you to a halt Danger of injury when transferring wheelchair to a vehicle for transport with the occupant seated in it s Itis always better to transfer the wheelchair to a vehicle without the occupant seated in it s In case the wheelchair doe
46. ransport without passengers esec esser esse rees sse eree se e Refurbishment 14 Disposal 118 15 Technical Specifications 119 16 Inspections Performed 123 10 Introduction Dear user First we would like to thank you for purchasing our product We hope that you will have a great deal of pleasure with your new power chair This operating manual contains important information and notes about Safety 6 Operation Care and maintenance Please take care to read the operating manual thoroughly before starting out on your first journey This wheelchair has been constructed for a large circle of users with different requirements The decision whether the model is suitable for the user may only be taken by medical specialists with appropriate expertise Invacare or their statutory representatives can accept no liability in cases in which the wheelchair has not been adapted to suit the users handicaps Some maintenance and settings can be carried out by the user or his attendants Certain adjustments do however require technical training and may only be carried out by your Invacare specialist dealer Damages and errors caused by nonobservance of the operating manual or as a result of incorrect maintenance are excluded from all guarantees This manual contains copyrighted information This manual may not be reproduced or reprinted either partly or completely without previous written consent from Invacare or its statutory
47. rding each individual case Pay attention to the Battery Charge Indicator Make sure to charge the batteries when the Battery Charge Indicator shows that battery charge is low We recommend charging the batteries after each trip as well as each night over night Depending on 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 overheats charging current will be reduced and the charging process delayed To avoid damaging the batteries never allow them to be fully discharged Do not drive on heavily discharged batteries if it is not absolutely necessary as this will strain the batteries unduly and shorten their life expectancy In case your vehicle is not used for a longer period of time then the batteries must be charged at least once a month to maintain a full charge Alternatively the vehicle can stay connected to the charger The batteries cannot be overcharged with the specified charger Please use only charging devices in Class 2 This class of chargers may be left unattended during charging All charging devices which are supplied by Invacare comply with these requirements 97 10 2 2 Charging the batteries A A 98 s Make sure you read and understand the battery charger s User s Manual if supplied as well as the safety notes on the front and rear panels of the charger WARNIN
48. representatives We reserve the right to make any necessary alterations on the grounds of technical improvements 11 1 1 Un 12 Important symbols in this manual WARNING This symbol warns you of danger e Always follow these instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product EXPLOSION HAZARD This symbol warns you of an explosion hazard an example of 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 Requirements e This symbol identifies a list of various tools components and items which you will need in order to carry out certain work 1 2 Important symbols found on the vehicle This product has been supplied from an environmentally aware manufacturer that complies with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 CE This product may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment if disposed of in places landfills that are not appropriate according to legislation e The crossed out wheelie bin symbol is pl
49. s need to be transferred to a vehicle using a ramp with the occupant seated in it always have an attendant stand behind the wheelchair during transfer to ensure it does not tip over backwards Danger of injury if maximum permissible load is exceeded s Do not exceed the maximum permissible load see technical specifications 17 18 Danger of injury due to wrong lifting or dropping of heavy components s When maintaining servicing or lifting any part of your wheelchair take into account the weight of the individual components especially the batteries Be sure at all times to adopt the correct lifting posture and ask for assistance if necessary Danger of falling out of the wheelchair s Do not slide forward on the seat do not lean forward between your knees do not lean backwards out over the top of the backrest for example to reach an object s Ifa posture belt is installed it should be correctly adjusted and used them each time you drive the wheelchair e When changing over to a new seat position the wheelchair as close as possible to the new seat Danger of injury by moving parts e Make sure that no injury is incurred by moving parts of the wheelchair like wheels or one of the Lifter Modules if fitted especially when children are around Danger of fire or breaking down due to electric devices being connected s Do not connect any electric devices to your wheelchair that are not expressly certified by Invacare
50. sed in our vehicles can generate a low level of electromagnetic interference which however will remain within the tolerance permitted by law For these reasons we ask you to please observe the following precautions 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 when the vehicle is switched on Avoid getting near strong radio and television transmitters In case the vehicle should be set in motion unintentionally or the brakes are released switch it off immediately Adding electrical accessories and other components or modifying the vehicle in any way can make it susceptible to electromagnetic interference Keep in mind that there is no sure way to determine the effect such modifications will have on the overall immunity of the electronic system Report all occurrences of unintentional movement of the vehicle or release of the electric brakes to the manufacturer Safety Information on Driving and Freewheel Mode Danger of injury if the wheelchair tips over Only ever negotiate gradients up to the maximum safe slope see chapter Technical Specifications starting on page 119 and only with the backrest and seat tilt if fitted in an upright position Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2 3 of the top speed Avoid abrupt braking or accelerating on gradients If at all possibl
51. sold 1 5 1 6 Indications The use of this mobility product is recommended for the following indications The inability or a greatly restricted ability to walk within the scope of the basic requirement to be able to move within one s own four walls The need to leave the dwelling place in order to get some fresh air during a short walk or to reach those places generally to be found at close distance to the dwelling and where everyday business is carried out Provision of electric wheelchairs for interior and exterior areas is advisable if the use of hand operated wheelchairs is no longer possible on account of the disability yet proper operation of an electromotive drive unit is still practicable Life expectancy We estimate a life expectancy 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 and service requirements are met The estimated life expectancy can be exceeded if the product is carefully used and properly maintained and provided technical and scientific advances do not result in technical limitations The life expectancy can also be considerably reduced by extreme or incorrect usage The fact that we estimate a life expectancy for this product does not constitute an additional warranty 15 16 Safety Notes e READ WELL BEFORE OPERATION General Safety Notes Danger of injury if wheelchair is used in any other way than the
52. sts Requirements e Allen key 4mm e Open end spanner 10 mm e Loosen the screw 1 on the inner side of the armrest which allows adjustment of the angle of the armpad while countering the nut 2 outer side of the armrest with the open end spanner if necessary e Adjust the angle of the armpad e Re tighten the screw 1 while countering the nut 2 53 8 1 6 Setting the width of the side sections The distance between the side sections can be adjusted by 5 5 cm on both sides 11 cm in total yA Requirements 9 e Allen key 8mm Where to find the adjustment screws The figure below shows the position of the screws 1 which allow armrest width adjustment only the left side is shown in the illustration 54 Doing the adjustment e Loosen screw 1 e Adjust armrest to required position e Retighten the screw e Repeat this procedure for the second armrest 55 8 2 W 56 Manually adjusting the seat tilt The seat angle is adjusted using two perforated plates which are located right and left under the seat frames Requirements e 1x jaw spanner 1 2 inch The figure to the right shows the position of the bolts 1 for manual seat angle adjustment e Loosen all bolts on both sides s Set the required angle e Retighten the bolts 8 3 8 3 1 Manually adjusting the backrest Adjusting backrest using perforated plate Unscrew the hand screws 1 on both si
53. the wheelchair Position your wheelchair as close as possible to your seat This might have to be done by an attendant Switch your wheelchair off Apply the hand brake of your wheelchair if existing Detach the side part of your wheelchair or swivel it up Now slide into the wheelchair Getting out of the wheelchair Drive your wheelchair as close as possible to your seat Switch your wheelchair off Apply the hand brake of your wheelchair if existing Detach the side part of your wheelchair or swivel it up Now slide onto your new seat NOTE If you do not have sufficient muscle strength you should ask other persons for help Use a sliding board if possible 27 5 Driving 5 1 Before driving for the first time Before you take your first trip you should familiarise yourself well with the operation of the vehicle and with all operating elements Take your time to test all functions and driving modes NOTE i If installed make sure to properly adjust and use the posture 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 battery charge is sufficient for the distance intended to be covered e The posture belt if installed is in perfect order 28 5 2 5 3 5 3 1 5 3 2 Parking and stationary When parking your vehicle or if your vehicle is stationary for a pro
54. ti tippers Check the anti tippers for smoothness of operation Immobilisation mechanism of the anti tippers Check the immobilisation mechanism of the anti tippers for correct function Front wheel forks Front wheels Front wheels must be running smoothly of Check fork bearing for firm seat af Rear wheels 107 108 Test wheel for firm seat on the axle drive shaft g Rear wheels must turn without wobbling of Electronics Electrical System Check all plug connections for condition and firm seat af Have all batteries been fully charged before the daily operation Before every trip Are all electric bulbs of the lighting system if applicable in working order Before every trip Cleaning Clean all parts carefully When necessary Once a year you should have your wheelchair inspected and serviced by your authorised dealer A complete checklist of necessary maintenance work can be found in the Service Manual which can be obtained from Invacare 12 12 1 Transport Transferring the wheelchair to a vehicle WARNING Danger of tipping over if the wheelchair is transferred to a vehicle using a ramp that exceeds the maximum safe slope or if the backrest is not in an upright position during transfer s Ifthe wheelchair has to be transferred to a vehicle using a ramp that exceeds the maximum safe slope see Chapt
55. urther the joystick is moved in a particular direction the more dynamically the wheelchair reacts Note To brake quickly simply let go of the joystick It will then automatically return to the middle position The wheelchair will brake 41 7 8 2 Operating the electric adjustment options Electric adjustment options are operated using the joystick e Press the adjustment mode button once in order to activate the first adjustment option Press the adjustment mode button twice in order to activate the second adjustment option s Move the joystick to the left or right change adjustment option B e Move the joystick forward or backward operate selected adjustment option A How far the joystick is moved in any direction determines the motion speed of the actuator Press the adjustment mode button in order to return to drive mode 42 7 9 Control unit for an accompanying person option The control unit for an accompanying person enables the control of the wheelchair to be handled by an accompanying person 7 9 1 Layout of the remote 1 Joystick 2 Change over control unit to accompanying person occupant 3 Activate connect through deactive adjustment mode 4 Set travel speed 7 9 2 44 Operating the electric adjustment options Electric adjustment options are operated by means of the joystick The control unit must be switched over to accompanying person for the adjustment options to
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