Auriga User Manual
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1. 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 Canada at the following addresses and phone numbers Invacare Canada LP 570 Matheson Blvd Unit 8 Mississauga ON L4Z 4G4 Tel 800 668 5324 Fax 800 668 5478 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Important symbols in this manual cesses 1 2 Important symbols found on the vehicle uses 1 3 Type classification and permissible use eeecssssss 2 Safety Notes 2 1 General Safety Notes sesenta 2 2 Safety information with regard to care and maintenance 2 3 Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference 2 4 Safety Information on Driving and Freewheel Mode 3 Keyfeatures 4 Driving 4 1 Before driving for the first titme ccccceceeeeeseeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeaneeeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 4 2 Taking Obstacles ierit eerte erret tren cree errante enun UE 4 3 Driving up and down gradients eene nnn 4 4 Par2. 1 E Requirements M e Safety goggles e Acid resistant gloves e 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 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 correctly Dead or damaged batteries can be given back to your dealer or directly to Invacare 47 Care and maintenance NOTE Have your vehicle checked once a year by an authorised Invacare Canada 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 e Do not use high pressure cleaning devices Disinfection Spray or wipe disinfection using a tested and recognised product is permitted 48 49 Maintenance Jobs E 2 Ss t 2 3 Seat and backrest padding e Check for perfect condition m Tyres e Have tires checked for specified air pressure 2 5 bar v if Front wheels e Front wheels must spin smoothly ff e
3. Only ever negotiate gradients up to the maximum tilt resistant gradient and only with the backrest in an upright position and the seat lifter in the lowest position if installed Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2 3rds of the top speed Avoid abrupt braking or accelerating on gradients If at all possible 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 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 pg 60 Avoid shifting your centre of gravity as well as abrupt changes of direction when the vehicle is in motion 16 17 Danger of injury if the vehicle tips over Continued Never use the vehicle to transport more than one person Do not exceed the maximum permissible load When loading the vehicle always distribute the weight evenly Always try to keep the centre of gravity of the vehicle in the middle and as close to the ground as possible Note that the vehicle will brake or accelerate if you change the Driving Spee
4. e Engage the motors e Secure the vehicle against rolling away by placing wedges under the wheels 50 10 1 1 Repairing a flat tire pneumatic tires type 260 x 85 10 1 1 1 Removing a rear wheel 1 l S Requirements ih e Wrench 19 mm e Rubber hammer e Jack the vehicle up and place a block of wood underneath it to prop it up e Remove the nut that secures the wheel 1 using the 19 mm spanner e Remove the wheel using the rubber hammer to coax it off of the axle by gently hitting it on the rear side E v Having trouble removing the wheel You might need to use a special tool Please ask your authorized Invacare Canada Dealer for assistance v Re assembly Re assembly is done in reverse order Make sure that the wheel is put back on the same side it was on and that it runs in the same direction it did before it was removed 10 1 1 2 Removing a front wheel 4 Wheel Version 1 Requirements i e Allen key 6 mm e Rubber hammer Jackthe vehicle up and place a block of wood underneath it to prop it up e Remove the nut that secures the wheel 1 using the 6 mm Allen key e Remove the wheel using the rubber hammer to coax it off of the axle by gently hitting it on the rear side v Re assembly Re assembly is done in reverse order Make sure that the wheel is put back on the same side it was on and that it runs in the same direction it did before it was removed 52
5. are travelling on rather than attempting to zigzag e Never attempt to turn around on an incline or a slope 21 4 4 4 4 1 Parking and stationary When parking your vehicle or if your vehicle is stationary for a prolonged period e Switch the vehicle s power system off key switch e Activate the parking brake if available Activating and de activating the parking brake option Activating the brake e Pull brake lever 1 and hold it e While holding the brake lever press the latching pin 2 down The brake lever is latched in place Releasing the brake e Pull the brake lever briefly and let it go The latching pin pops up The brake lever is released 22 5 1 23 Pushing the scooter by hand The motors of the scooter are equipped with automatic brakes preventing the scooter from rolling away out of control when the power supply is switched off When pushing the scooter 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 engaging and disengaging the motor is located on the right at the rear of the scooter Disengaging the motor e Make sure the
6. at its end of life 1 3 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 Because of its size it is less suitable for use in indoor environments but has a longer driving range and the ability to overcome larger and more difficult obstacles in outdoor settings 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 61 Please also pay attention to all safety information in chapter Safety Notes starting from page 14 10 2 Safety Notes e READ WELL BEFORE OPERATION 2 1 General Safety Notes A Danger of injury if this scooter is used in any other way than the purpose described in this manual e Adhere strictly to the instructions in this user manual Danger of injury if the scooter is driven when your ability to drive is impaired by medication or alcohol e Never drive any vehicle under the influence of medication or alcohol Danger of damage or injury if the scooter is accidentally set into motion e Switch the power system off before you get in get out or handle awkward objects e Be aware that there are only the motor brakes to stop your scooter When the motors are disengaged these brakes are automatically deactivated For this reason free
7. between any moving parts To release the drive unit first you need to remove the securing pin that prevents the release lever from opening accidentally e Remove the pin 1 that secures the latching mechanism e Release the drive Unit by pressing the Release Lever 2 forward and downward 58 12 59 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 13 Technical Specifications TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Auriga 3 Aurigad L Seat height measured from the chassis manuallyadjustable 18 20 18 20 Backrest height w o headrest Backrest height with headrest Backrest angle manually adjustable 0 10 15 30 0 10 15 30 9 9 32 km 20 miles 32 km 20 miles ength w o bumpers and anti tippers 60 14 62 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 Inv
8. each burst also referred to as the Flash Code Depending on the severity of the fault and impact on user safety the electronic system will react differently It may e Simply display the Flash Code as a warning and allow normal driving and operation e Display the Flash Code stop the scooter and prevent driving until the electronic system has been turned off and then back on again e Display the Flash Code stop the scooter and prevent driving until the fault has been fixed For detailed descriptions of what each Flash Code means and the probable cause and remedy see Section Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes on page 30 28 6 3 1 Diagnosing Faults Use the following troubleshooting guide if the scooter fails to operate T d NOTE Turn the key switch on before beginning any diagnostics If the Status Light is OFF Check that the key switch is turned ON Check that all cables are connected correctly If only the leftmost diode of the battery charge display is PERMANENTLY ON Contact your authorised Invacare Dealer If the leftmost diode of the battery charge display is FLASHING Count the number of flashes and refer to the next section 29 6 4 Battery needs charging Will drive Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes Battery charge is running low Recharge the batteries as soon as possible Battery voltage too low Drive inhibited Battery charge is empty Rech
9. marked as pertaining to a particular country specific version We reserve the right to make any alterations on the grounds of technical improvements 1 1 Important symbols in this manual WARNING This symbol warns you of danger e Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product EXPLOSION HAZARD This symbol warns you of an explosion hazard which can be caused by excessive tyre pressure in a pneumatic tire 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 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 placed on this product to encourage you to recycle wherever possible e Please be environmentally responsible and recycle this product through your recycling facility
10. the batteries 11 2 2 Removing the Drive Unit Disposal Technical Specifications Inspections Performed Introduction Dear user First we would like to thank you for purchasing our product We hope you will enjoy your new Scooter This manual contains important hints and information on Safety e Operation e Care and maintenance Please take care to read the user manual thoroughly before starting out on your first journey This product has been designed to fit the needs of different types of users with different requirements The decision whether the model is suitable for the user may only be taken by medical specialists with appropriate aptitude Invacare or their representatives can accept no liability in cases in which the mobility product has not been adapted to suit the user s handicaps Some maintenance and settings can be carried out by the user 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 It may not be reproduced or copied in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Invacare or its authorized representative It may also contain information that pertains to models sold only in certain countries In this case the information will be clearly
11. 10 1 1 3 Removing a front wheel 3 Wheel Version 1 S Requirements ihe e 2 wrenches 17 mm e Tilt the scooter over on it s side e Remove the bolts that hold the wheel 1 using the two spanners then remove the wheel from the fork v Re assembly Re assembly is done in reverse order Make sure that the wheel runs in the same direction it did before it was removed 53 10 1 1 4 Repairing the flat tire AM Requirements General i e Repair kit for inner tubes or an new inner tube e Talcum powder e Socket wrench 13 mm Requirements 3 Wheel Version front wheel e Allen key 6 mm e Remove the valve cap e Let the air out of the tyre by pressing the pin in the centre of the valve in e Remove the 4 nuts 1 from the rear of the wheel using the 13 mm spanner 3 Wheel Version front wheel counter the bolts from the other side using the 6 mm Allen key e Remove the rim halves from the tire and take out the inner tube e Repair the inner tube and re fit or replace it with a new one 54 of Did the old inner tube get wet during repair In case the old inner tube is to be repaired and used again and it gets wet during repair then it is easier to re fit it if you powder it lightly with talcum powder e Place the rim halves in the tire from the outside e Pump up the tire a little e Re position the screws and nuts that hold the rim together and tighten them firmly e Check to m
12. If wheels wobble or do not spin easily adjust steering pivot pin or front A wheel bearing Rear wheels e Test wheel for firm seat on the axle drive shaft ut e Rear wheels must spin without wobbling A Electronics Electrical System e Check all plug connections for condition and firm connection s e Have batteries been fully charged before the daily operation Before every trip e Are all holders screws firmly fixed tight and safe d e Are all electric bulbs of the lighting system if applicable in working Before each trip order Cleaning e Clean all parts carefully When necessary Once a year you should have your vehicle 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 Canada 10 Repair Instructions The following are instructions on repairs that can be performed by the user For the specifications of spare parts please see Technical Specifications on page 60 or consult the Service Manual available from Invacare in this connection please see the addresses and phone numbers in section How can you get in touch with Invacare on page 2 In case you require assistance please contact your Invacare Canada Dealer 10 1 Repairing a flat tire AN WARNING Danger of damage or injury if the vehicle is accidentally set into motion during repairs e Switch the power off ON OFF Button
13. acare Delivery Inspection 1 Annual Inspection Stamp of authorized Dealer Date Signature Stamp of authorized Dealer Date Signature 2 Annual Inspection 3 Annual Inspection Stamp of authorized Dealer Date Signature Stamp of authorized Dealer Date Signature 4 Annual Inspection 5 Annual Inspection Stamp of authorized Dealer Date Signature Stamp of authorized Dealer Date Signature usiBu3 90 6c 0 9jeq esee es OOQ 89Yv8Lv Jenue N SIU Jo ON Wo4 63
14. ake sure that the tire is squarely in place on the rim e Pump up the tyre to the recommended tire pressure 2 5 bar or 40 psi e Check to make sure that the tire is still squarely and snugly in place on the rim e Screw the valve cap back on e Refitthe wheel 55 11 Dismantling the scooter for transport To dismantle the scooter for transport proceed as follows e Remove the seat Remove the batteries e Remove the drive unit The scooter is re assembled in reverse order Removing the seat The lever for releasing the seat so that it can be rotated and removed is located under the seat on the right 1 e Push the lever forward to release the seat e Rotate the seat to the side e Firmly grip the seat by the backrest and the front edge and pull upwards to remove it 56 11 2 Removing the batteries and the Drive Unit e After removing the seat proceed to remove the cover from the battery and motor compartment Cover It is held in place with Velcro strips so you only need to pull it upwards to remove it 11 2 1 Removing the batteries For instructions on how to remove the batteries see chapter Removing and fitting batteries on page 45 57 11 2 2 Removing the Drive Unit A WARNING Danger of injury by moving parts e The release lever for the drive unit is under tension When releasing the drive unit be very careful not to get your hands or feet caught underneath the chassis of the scooter or in
15. arge the batteries If the scooter is left off for a few minutes battery charge may recover sufficiently to allow driving for a short period of time You should only ever do this in an emergency as this deep discharges the batteries Lifter raised Driving speed reduced Lower lifter completely Battery voltage too high Drive inhibited Battery charge is too high If a charger is plugged in unplug it The electronic system charges the batteries when travelling down slopes or decelerating Excessive charging in this manner may cause this fault Turn the scooter power off and then back on again Turn on the lighting system to use power 30 31 Number of flashes 4 Fault Current Limit Time Out Impact on Scooter Drive inhibited Notes The scooter has drawn too much current for too long possibly because the motor has been over worked jammed or stalled Turn the scooter power off leave it off for a few minutes and then turn the power back on again The controller has detected a short circuited motor Check the cable harness for short and check the motor Contact your authorized Invacare Canada Dealer Brake Fault Drive inhibited Check that the declutching lever is in the engaged position The park brake coil or wiring is faulty Check the park brake and wiring for open or short circuits Contact your authorized Invacare Canada Dealer Out Of Neutral At Powe
16. 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 and comply with these requirements 8 2 2 Charging the batteries A e Make sure you read and understand the battery charger s User s Manual as well as the safety notes on the front and rear panels of the charger WARNING 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 e Do not use the battery charger if it has been dropped or damaged Danger of fire and electric shock if a damaged extension cable i
17. cal 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 e Immediately rinse eyes under running water for several minutes consult a physician 8 2 3 1 uU v Removing the batteries Requirements e Wrench 11 mm e Remove the seat e Remove the battery and motor compartment cover e Disconnect the main cable harness e Open the belts that hold the batteries in place 1 e Loosen battery clamp of the blue cable at the negative pole of the battery with the wrench and remove cable e Loosen the battery clamp of the red cable at the positive pole of the battery with the wrench and remove cable e Repeat procedure on the other side NOTE Fitting of new batteries is done in reverse order 46 8 2 3 2 How to handle damaged batteries correctly A WARNING Corrosion and burns from acid leakage if batteries are damaged 222 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 e Immediately rinse eyes under running water for several minutes consult a physician
18. ctric 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 used 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 vehicle tips over
19. d while it is in motion Danger of injury if you collide with an obstacle when driving through narrow passages such as doorways and entrances Drive through narrow passages in the lowest Driving Speed and with due caution Key features 1 De clutching lever 2 Release lever for swivelling and removing seat under the seat on the right 3 Release lever for seat sliding rail adjustment under the seat on the right in the front 4 Primary Charging Socket 5 Key switch ON OFF 6 Throttle 7 Control panel 8 Lever for adjusting the angle of the steering column 9 Handbrake parking brake if installed Auriga 3 Wheel Scooter 18 19 Driving Before driving for the first time Before you take your first trip you should familiarize yourself well with the operation of the vehicle and with all operating elements Take your time to test all functions and driving modes NOTE If installed use the restraining systems seat belts each time you use the vehicle 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 The restraining belt if installed is in perfect order 4 2 Taking Obstacles Your Invacare Auriga 3 amp 4 Wheel scooter can overcome obstacles and curbs of up to 8 cm CAUTION Danger of Tipping Over e Never approach ob
20. ed to know about batteries 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 tire pressure weight of the driver way of driving and utilization of lighting etc 40 41 Note Regarding Batteries Please Read Gel batteries are not hazardous goods 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 regarding 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
21. ipped 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 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 By switching off and back on again the error code is cancelled and the electronics are switched back on 8 2 8 2 1 The main fuse The entire electric system is protected against overload by two master fuses The master fuses are mounted on the positive battery cables NOTE A defective main fuse may be replaced only after checking the entire electric system An Invacare Canada specialized or authorized dealer must perform the replacement Batteries What you ne
22. king and stationary eese nennen nnns 4 4 1 Activating and de activating the parking brake option 5 Pushing the scooter by hand 5 1 Disengaging Motors ueeseeseesssieseeeseeseeee ennt nennen nnne nnne tnnt 6 The Control Panel 6 1 Control Panel layout eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee enne nnne rien 6 1 1 Seat Lifter Button Not Available on Canadian Model 25 6 1 2 Status display nido ted e turba edna LU Re Used bee 25 6 1 3 Battery charge display ssssssssssseseeee enm eene meer n nennen 26 6 2 Driving the Scooter seriata iie eec aaa AE e eee dedecus 27 6 3 Diagnostics and Trouble Shooting eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeenene nennen nennen nennen nennen 28 06 3 1 Diagnosing Faults 2 eL Letti ai eA d Le ed n onde 29 6 4 Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes esee enne nnne nnn 30 Adjustment Options 33 7 1 Adjusting the angle of the backrest sescenti 33 7 2 Adjusting the position of the seat from front to back eene 34 7 3 Adjusting the width of the armrests ueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenene eren nnne nnne nnn rines 35 7 4 Releasing the seat so that it may rotated and or removed eee 36 7 5 Adjusting the height of the seat eseeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeneneenennnn
23. king down due to electric devices being connected e Do not connect any electric devices to your vehicle that are not expressly certified by Invacare for this purpose Have all electrical installations done by your authorised Invacare Dealer Danger of technical failure and injury if unauthorized spare parts and components are used e Only use original Invacare spare parts which have been approved for use with this vehicle 2 2 A 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 14 2 3 15 Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference This ele
24. nd of journey Only red diodes lit flashing battery reserve very low drive range Charge batteries immediately NOTE Total discharge protection After a certain drive time on reserve battery power the electronics switches off the drive automatically and the scooter will be immobile 26 6 2 Driving the Scooter e Switch on the power supply key switch The displays on the Control Panel light up The scooter is ready to drive NOTE v If the scooter does not respond after switching on check the status display see chapter Status display on page 26 and chapter Diagnostics and Trouble Shooting on page 29 e Set the driving speed with the speed adjustment knob e Gently pull the right driving lever towards you to drive forwards e Gently pull the left driving lever towards you to drive backwards NOTE v The controller is programmed with standard values ex works Your Invacare Dealer can program it to fit your requirements NOTE v To brake quickly simply let go of the driving lever It will automatically return to the middle position The scooter will brake 27 6 3 Diagnostics and Trouble Shooting The electronics system provides diagnostics information to assist technicians to diagnose and correct faults within the scooter system The existence of a fault will cause the status light to flash in bursts separated by a pause The nature of the fault is indicated by the number of flashes in
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26. power supply is switched off key switch e Push lever 1 forwards Engaging the motor e Pull lever backwards The Control Panel Control Panel layout 1 Seat Lifter button if installed 2 Battery charge indicator 3 Hazard flashers 4 Horn 5 Right turn signal 6 Driving speed adjustment 7 Throttle lever 8 Plug for external charger 9 Reduced Speed Mode 10 Left turn signal 11 Lights 24 6 1 2 25 Seat Lifter Button Not Available on Canadian Model e Press the button to activate the Seat Lifter if installed The LED above the button lights up e Raise or lower the seat using the throttle lever e Press the button once again to de activate the Seat Lifter The throttle lever reverts back to driving mode NOTE If the Seat Lifter is not lowered entirely then the speed of the scooter is automatically reduced to lower the risk of tipping over This is indicated by the LED just above the Reduced Speed Mode button flashing Lower the Lifter completely to restore speed to it s normal level The LED will go out Status display NOTE The leftmost diode of the battery charge display serves as an error message display status display For an explanation of the Error Codes please see chapter Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes on page 30 Battery charge display All diodes lit full driving range Only red and yellow diodes lit decreased drive range Charge batteries at e
27. r Up Drive inhibited Throttle is not in neutral position when turning key switch on Return throttle to neutral turn power off and back on again Throttle may need to be re calibrated Contact your authorized Invacare Canada Dealer Speed Pot Error Drive inhibited The throttle or its wiring may be faulty or incorrectly set up Contact your authorized Invacare Canada Dealer Motor Volts Error Drive inhibited The motor or its wiring is faulty Contact your authorized Invacare Canada Dealer Number of Fault Impact on flashes Other Internal Errors Scooter Drive inhibited Contact your authorized Invacare Canada Dealer 32 33 WW Adjustment Options Adjusting the angle of the backrest The backrest is held in place by a metal plate on each side Each plate has 4 holes that are used to set the backrest to different angles This is done by selecting different combinations of holes Requirements e Allen key 4 mm e Wrench 10 mm e Remove the screws on both sides of the seat that hold the backrest 1 using the spanner and Allen key e Adjust the backrest to the desired angle e Reposition the screws and tighten 7 2 Adjusting the position of the seat from front to back The lever for adjusting the seat back and forth is located under the seat in the front on the right side e Pull the lever 1 to release the seat e Slide the seat for
28. s 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 Note The Invacare amp Auriga 3 Wheel 4 Wheel can be charged using an internal or an external charger Although it is not inherently dangerous to use both simultaneously we recommend using only one at a time On board charger not available on Canadian models 42 43 How can tell when the batteries are fully charged LED ACTIVITY goes out again LED lights contantly Start LED dims and flickers 90 Finished LED go out flickers for a few seconds Finished The Invacare Auriga 3 Wheel 4 Wheel are charged by using an external charger The charging socket is on rear edge of the Control Panel 1 Connecting the charger e Switch off the Scooter e Connect the battery charger to the Scooter e Connect the battery charger to the main Disconnecting the charger e First disconnect the battery charger from the main power supply e Then disconnect the battery charger from the scooter 44 8 2 3 45 Removing and fitting batteries 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 Only ever use the battery type defined in the techni
29. stacles at an angle e Put your backrest into an upright position before climbing an obstacle Driving up over an obstacle Correct e Approach the curb or obstacle slowly head on Shortly before the front wheels touch the obstacle increase the speed and reduce only after the rear wheels have also climbed the obstacle lil Driving down off of an obstacle e Approach the curb or obstacle slowly head on Before the front wheels touch the obstacle reduce speed and keep it Incorrect until also the rear wheels have come down off of the obstacle 20 4 3 Driving up and down gradients The maximum tilt resistant climbing ability for the Invacare Auriga Auriga depends on the version and the load capacity e 4 Wheel Version up to 150 kg or 330lbs payload 12 e 3 Wheel Version up to 120 kg or 265lbs payload 12 e 3 Wheel Version up to 150 kg or 330lbs payload 10 AN WARNING Danger of tipping over e Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2 3rds of the top speed e Always return the backrest of your seat to an upright position before ascending slopes We recommend that you lean the backrest slightly to the rear before descending slopes e 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 e Avoid trying to get out of the vehicle on an incline or a gradient e Always drive in a straight direction along the road or path you
30. ward or backward to the desired position e Release the lever to lock the seat in place 34 7 3 35 Adjusting the width of the armrests The knobs to release the armrests are located in the back under the seat 1 e Turn the knobs to release the armrests e Adjust the armrests to the desired width e Retighten the knobs 7 4 Releasing the seat so that it may rotate and or be removed The seat can be rotated to the side to ease getting on and off of the scooter In this position the seat can also be removed The lever for releasing the seat so that it can be rotated is located under the seat on the right 1 e Push the lever forward to release the seat e Rotate the seat to the side e f desired firmly grip the seat by the backrest and the front edge and pull upwards to remove it 36 7 5 uu iW 37 Adjusting the height of the seat The height of the seat can be adjusted to 16 17 18 or 19 Requirements e 2Wrenches 17 mm e Remove the cover from the battery and motor e Remove the bolt that hold the seat post using the two e Remove the seat compartment wrenches NOTE Do not use the uppermost hole In this position the seat is too low and does not have enough clearance above the cowling e Adjust the seat height e Reposition the bolt and tighten 38 39 Electrical System Electronics Protection System The vehicle s electronics are equ
31. wheel operation is only recommended on flat surfaces never on gradients Never leave your vehicle on a gradient with its motors disengaged Always re engage the motors immediately after pushing the vehicle 11 Danger of injury if the On Off Button is pressed while the vehicle is in motion due to it coming to an abrupt sharp stop e Ifyou have to brake in an emergency simply release the drive lever which will bring you to a halt Only switch the vehicle off while in motion as a last resort Danger of injury if the scooter is transported in another vehicle with the occupant seated in it e Never transport the scooter with the occupant seated in it Danger of injury if maximum permissible load is exceeded e Do not exceed the maximum permissible load see technical specifications Danger of injury when lifting heavy components e When maintaining servicing or lifting any part of your scooter 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 injury if you fall off the scooter e frestraining systems are installed such as seat belts use them each time you drive the scooter 12 13 Danger of injury by moving parts e Make sure that no injury is incurred by moving parts of the scooter like wheels or a Seat Lifter especially when children are around Danger of fire or brea
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