Invacare Meteor
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3. 1 Dismantle the rear shroud see section 7 3 3 2 Unscrew the four plastic slotted screws out of the drive unit 3 Replace the carbon brushes located behind the plastic slotted screws 4 Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly 49
4. together in the upper or lower plug area When reassembling ensure that the locking device is correctly engaged Batteries If the Invacare amp Meteor needs to be laid on its side for the purpose of carrying out service work the batteries must be removed first Orientation Information about orientation such as left or right always relates to the view in the direction of travel whereby the observer is standing behind the Meteor Invacare Meteor Service Manual 2 4 Before operation after completion of service work A Caution Check all fixings for tight fit Check all parts for correct interlocking Only operate the wheelchair with correct tyre pressure 2 0 bar Always carry out a functional test of any components replaced in addition to a trial run after completing any service work 2 5 Tool list You will need a standard tool set with at least the following set of open and ring spanners set of Allen keys torque wrench commercial SOCket spanner set set of screwdrivers flat Phillips and Torx oblique pliers flat nosed pliers circle pliers pointed pliers cable lug pliers wooden or plastic hammer tyre repair kit commercial pressure indicator air pump valve removal tool internal remover and insertion or impact tool for ball bearings Multimeter with probes and various cable clips soldering iron 30 W pop riveting tool 10 Service Manua
5. 29 7 3 ul Ke U e Sia xw n Ev we TEE 30 7 3 1 Front shroud three wheeled version 30 7 3 2 Front shroud four wheeled version ccceecceceeeeeeeeeceeeeeceeeeeeaeeeeaaeseeeeeesaeeesaeseeeeeeaas 31 7 3 3 Rear shroud three and four wheeled versiorn ii 32 3 4 Lightbulbs Aya d Wa 32 7 4 Wheels ec etre CI EL REI e 33 7 5 Disc DI SE 13y yn Kaya n tan tete etin estet tete on n 33 75 1 Brake Bowden cable indeed eee rrr gg Desi cos 33 75 2 Brake Caliper x5 aei Pene kek wi wak ih BR nav k 34 5 3 Brake getrei edic i m e d edd ae d Leg diia 34 7 6 Front wheel suspension three wheeled version 35 yooh INE 21012182 En E 35 76 2 Front wheel 2 12 06 ay acing idee Lee dva Ed Abend 37 EE Shock absorber xii d adiecit ina pde 38 1 6 4 MIhaeeltork orici etit oet reed uto 39 7 7 Front wheel suspension four wheeled version 40 PEA 2021051 HE 40 Lilie SHOCK absorber da dir Gee ede ida do du dd dde dd dd d aqoa dad dia deed Ee 41 Invacare Meteor Service Manual FAs Steeringilinkage e tat dae abit wien ette de aj dua daa dede 42 Stub axle a xare di nya Ml EE sa diu Sane idus 44 7 7 5 Transverse control atM siseste A i dk edi dk xue Erka xi ke 44 L160 Eomncsteering tUDe i a ative E E 45 7 8
6. 44 0 1656 647 372 Fax Customer Service 44 0 1656 649 016 Invacare AS Invacare NEDERLAND Grensesvingen 9 0603 Oslo Norge Kundeservice 47 22 57 95 10 Fax Kundeservice 47 22 57 95 01 Celsiusstraat 46 NL 6716 BZ Ede The Netherlands a 31 0 318 69 57 57 Fax 431 0 318 69 57 58 Service Manual Invacare PORTUGAL Lda Rua Senhora de Campanha 105 4369 001 Porto PORTUGAL 352 225105946 Fax 352 225105739 Invacare S A Belgium Autobaan 14 8210 Loppem Brugge BELGIUM Kundeservice 32 50 831010 Fax Kundeservice 32 50 831011 Invacare Meteor Invacare AB Fagerstagatan 9 163 91 Spanga Sverige Kundtjanst 46 0 8 761 70 90 Fax Kundtjanst 46 0 8 761 81 08 sweden invacare com Service Invacare JARFALLA 46 0 8 621 08 44 Fax 46 0 8 621 08 45 Invacare jarfalla swipnet se MOLNDAL 46 0 31 86 36 00 Fax 46 0 31 86 36 06 invacare goteborg swipnet se LANDSKRONA 46 0 418 285 40 Fax 446 0 418 180 89 invacare la swipnet se OSKARSHAMN 46 0 491 101 40 Fax 46 0 491 101 80 invacare O hamn swipnet se e Alterations to the Meteor which occur as a result of incorrectly or improperly executed maintenance or overhaul work lead to the exclusion of all liability on the side of Invacare Invacare Meteor Service Manual
7. Dismantle the rear shroud see section 7 3 3 3 Remove foot mat 4 Loosen four Phillips screws 5 Remove front shroud Reassembly 1 Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly 31 Invacare Meteor 7 3 3 Rear shroud three and four wheeled version Service Manual The individual parts of the rear panel shroud are shown in the following drawing 7 3 4 32 Disassembly Dismantle seat see section 7 1 2 Loosen side Velcro fastenings Loosen cable connections Remove rear shroud Reassembly Reassembly 3 and 4 wheeled versions takes place in reverse order to disassembly Lightbulbs rear Disassembly Remove rear shroud see section 7 3 3 Unscrew the bulb together with bulb holder out of the rear shroud Replace the bulb Reassembly Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly Service Manual 7 4 v 7 5 7 5 1 10 11 Wheels NOTE Disassembly of wheels and repair of tyres is described in the operating manual Disc brake Brake Bowden cable Disassembly Dismantle the operating console see section 7 2 2 Dismantle the rear steering column shroud see section 7 2 3 Dismantle the rear shroud see section 7 3 3 Note down the Bowden cable route sketch Loosen the Bowden cable clamp Allen screw at the brake saddle Loosen the brake Bowden cable union nut Twist the Bowden cable nut out of the brake saddle Loosen the union nut on th
8. been removed Disassembly Pull the release lever upwards turn the seat a quarter turn to the left or right and raise the seat from the seat support Place the seat on a stable support Reassembly Place the seat on the seat support and lift the release lever upwards Allow the seat to slide within the seat support and 19 Invacare Meteor Service Manual 20 engage by turning slightly Let release lever go Release lever Caution Risk of crushing when working on slide rails adjustment levers and springs Disassembly Dismantle seat See section 7 1 2 Turn the seat round with the backrest folded down Loosen the release lever hex nut located under the seat support Disengage the torsion springs and replace release lever Reassembly Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly Seat rails Disassembly Caution Risk of crushing when working on slide rails adjustment levers and springs Dismantle seat See section 7 1 2 Turn the seat round with the backrest folded down Loosen the handwheel beneath the seat pull the armrest supports with the armrests out to the side Unscrew all four hex nuts from the seat support and remove the seat support Unscrew the Allen screws on the seat edge rails and replace the seat rails Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 1 10 Reassembly Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly Top seat tube Disassembly Dismantle
9. disassembly Drive regulator Disassembly Dismantle the operating console see section 7 2 1 Loosen the potentiometer fixing Remove the Phillips screws Loosen the Allen screws located on the side of the potentiometer Pull the drive regulator out downwards Reassembly Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 2 6 7 2 7 Potentiometer Disassembly Dismantle the operating console see section 7 2 1 Loosen the potentiometer fixing Remove the Phillips screws Loosen the Allen screws located on the side of the potentiometer Pull the potentiometer out downwards Strip the potentiometer cable of its insulation and de solder Dismantle the spring hex nut and U rail Reassembly Caution When reassembling ensure that the potentiometer or drive regulator is set to middle setting Risk of accidents The potentiometer has a standard value of around 5 kOhm You must ensure that the potentiometer for the right hand or left hand connection to middle setting has exactly the same value using a digital multimeter Reassembly takes place in reverse order and make sure you set the potentiometer to middle setting Lightbulbs front Disassembly Dismantle the control elements see section 7 2 1 Loosen the Phillips screw 27 Invacare Meteor Service Manual 7 2 8 7 2 9 28 Remove the headlight when it has been angled from bottom to top T
10. the batteries see also operating manual Checking the battery batteries cable and fuses Check the total voltage at the operating console charging socket using a multimeter Voltage below 24V charge batteries Voltage below 18V Check individual battery voltages Unclamp battery terminal Check voltage across battery terminals Voltage under 9V Charge batteries If the undervoltage cannot be rectified by charging replace affected battery Note If the individual voltages measured across the battery terminals are correct but the total voltage at the charging socket is not correct check the cable and strip fuse blocks Carefully unscrew the fuse holder Remove the 5AG80 A fuse Replace the damaged fuse Removing or refitting battery batteries Note Removal and refitting of the batteries is described in the operating manual Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 9 AN AN 7 9 1 7 9 2 Electronic box Caution Remove battery fuses Caution Before starting work lay the vehicle down on its side on a relatively firm underlay so that the chassis floor beneath the electronic box is easily accessible or put the vehicle on blocks Removing the electronic box Dismantle the rear shroud see section 7 3 3 Note Note down the position of the cable plugs on the electronic box Remove all cable plugs from the electronic box Loosen the electronic box bolted connection on the chassis floor
11. 2 Safety and assembly instructions The safety instructions are intended to prevent accidents at work and it is imperative that they are observed 2 1 Symbols used in these service instructions Y NOTE This symbol identifies notes on correct carrying out of service measures in addition to specialities and simplifications during disassembly and reassembly AN Caution The Caution symbol identifies potential hazards for the service technician or for the Invacare Meteor Always take careful note of any safety instructions identified through the use of this symbol Serious injury hazards or danger to life are additionally identified through the use of the Hazard symbol 2 2 Before any inspection or repair work AN Caution HAZARD Please note the high weight of some components This applies especially to removal of drive units and batteries Make sure that you are able to remove and deposit the components safely during the relevant disassembly work AN Caution HAZARD Danger of injury Remove any metal watches or rings or metal chains before carrying out any service work on the batteries Risk of short circuit at batteries or any cables or components directly connected with the batteries A short circuit can lead to serious injuries Please read this repair manual and the relevant operating manual carefully before carrying out any work and observe all information given Observe the minimum requirements for carrying out the wo
12. Batteries iat e t ee oen Lt a eR iR e HEN s 46 7 8 1 Checking the battery batteries cable and fuses sssnnssssnnessnnnnnrtnnneren nennen nnse ennenen 46 7 8 2 Removing or refitting battery 46 7 9 Lechon 47 7 9 1 Removing the electronic 47 7 9 2 Refitting the electronic box 47 r IPIE 48 7 10 1 Biza E 48 7 10 2 Heassembly in ln aere cit n KOL KEJ Ge ke NR KE KER EKA KA j de ER nO A 49 7 10 3 Replacing carbon DILSh6 S lt s ilc dnany kis ble k dila yal k c ak a wla 49 Service Manual Invacare Meteor 1 General information 1 1 Before you start This service manual contains information and servicing instructions which are necessary for the maintenance and overhaul of the Invacare Meteor All maintenance and overhaul work must be carried out in accordance with these repair instructions Information contained in the operating manual also applies to general maintenance and care work Observe the safety information You can find information about ordering spare parts in the spare parts catalogue 1 2 Qualifications for service technicians The Meteor may only be maintained and overhauled by qualified personnel Minimum requirements Relevant training such as bicycle or orthopaedics mechanic or suitable long term professional experience
13. SERVICE MANUAL Invacare Meteor This manual contains instructions about troubleshooting and repair Edition 02 05 2002 Invacare Meteor Service Manual Contents Chapter Page 1 2 5 1 1 Before sus ueste at E MER oe te leet decus 5 1 2 Qualifications for service techniclans eene nnns 5 1 3 Transport back to the manufacturer kak k kek KEKE entente 5 1 4 ee Hine ette bu d canis etme totae a bn a N drm 6 2 Safety and assembly instructions nenna 8 2 1 Symbols used in these service instructions 8 2 2 Before any inspection or repair work u Ek ener 8 2 3 During dismantling reassembly EN Kak a ke Keye l k 9 24 Before operation after completion of service work 10 2 5 TOON iSo WA Az Aaaa w ee 10 3 Overview of the Invacare Meteo 11 3 1 Scooter layout components displays and controle EEE kek kek 11 3 2 Scooter models colours and accessories nennen 11 3 2 1 Scooter models and colours cj k ak sud lkk lad kka kawdana ke nnne nns 11 ee EE 11 4 INSPOCHON kawana kaka kaka kaka naka kaka kaka RE 12 SEES E EE 13 5 1 EE 13 5 2 SU e 14 6 EleGtroniGC Pi Or CO
14. and the sleeve Remove the top nut two washers and the collar Pull the shock absorber with coil spring and collar off the top suspension Reassembly Place the collar on the top suspension Locate the shock absorber with coil spring collar and two washers Tighten the nut Insert the sleeve centrally in the bottom shock absorber spring holder Put one collar on each side of the sleeve Fit the shock absorber with the Allen screw with internal thread and the Allen screw and screw up tight Tighten the spring holders and tension the coil spring 41 Invacare Meteor Service Manual 7 7 3 Steering linkage Disassembly of the steering linkage 1 Dismantle the front shroud see section 7 3 2 2 Remove the nut washer and the stop 3 Remove the Allen screw 4 Remove the TO linkage to fork steering tube washer and FROM linkage to right hand wheel 5 Push the TO linkage upwards 6 Hold the ball pin axle up with flat nosed players between the FROM linkage and the stub axle 7 Loosen the nut and remove together with FROM linkage 8 Push the FROM linkage upwards 9 Hold the ball pin axle up with flat nosed players between the TO linkage and the fork steering tube 10 Loosen the nut and remove together with TO linkage 42 Service Manual Invacare Meteor Reassembly of steering linkage v NOTE When reassembling the steering linkage you must adjust it so that the steerin
15. charger If the battery charger is connected disconnect it from the Meteor The electronic system charges the batteries when running downhill and when braking This fault is caused when the battery voltage becomes too high during this process Switch the Meteor off and on again 4x Current delay Stops driving The maximum current has been exceeded exceeded for too long a period the motor is probably overloaded or has been running against an immovable obstacle for too long Switch the Meteor off wait a few minutes and then switch it on again The electronic system has determined a motor short circuit Check the wiring harness for short circuit and check the motor Brake failure Stops driving Ensure that the disengaging lever is pressed in Brake circuit interruption There is a defect in the braking coil or in the cabling Check magnetic brake and cabling for open or short circuit Meteor not in neutral Stops driving Drive lever is not in neutral when the when switched on keyswitch is turned Set the drive lever in neutral turn off and then turn on again It may be necessary to recalibrate the drive lever Fault in speed Stops driving The drive lever electronics could be faulty potentiometer or incorrectly connected Motor fault Stops driving The motor or its cabling is defective Internal faults Stops driving Check electronic box 16 Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 Repair and replacement 7 1 Seat unit AN Cauti
16. e Bowden cable at the handle Twist the Bowden cable nut out of the handle Mark the cable binder positions along the brake Bowden cable route and release them Remove brake Bowden cable Reassembly Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly Adjust brake Bowden cable Invacare Meteor 33 Invacare Meteor Service Manual 7 5 2 A 7 5 3 34 Brake calliper Caution Before starting work lay the vehicle down on its side on a relatively firm underlay or put the vehicle on blocks Disassembly Dismantle the brake Bowden cable see section 7 5 1 Loosen the Allen screws at the brake calliper and remove them together with washers Pull the brake calliper off the brake disc Reassembly Push the brake calliper back over the brake disc Bolt to the brake calliper to the chassis with Allen keys and washers Fit the brake cable and adjust Brake disc Caution Before starting work lay the vehicle down on its side on a relatively firm underlay or put the vehicle on blocks Disassembly Dismantle drive wheel see section 7 4 Dismantle brake calliper see section 7 5 1 Remove distance ring and brake disc from the axle Reassembly Fit the brake disc to the drive wheel on the right Fit the drive wheel see section 7 4 Fit the brake calliper see section 7 5 1 Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 6 Front wheel suspension three wheeled version AN Caution Bef
17. e the steering linkage see section 7 7 3 Dismantle the stub axle see section 7 7 4 Loosen the nut on the outside assembly eye Remove the nut and the Allen screw Loosen the nut on the inside assembly eye Remove the nut and the Allen screw Remove the transverse control arm Service Invacare Meteor 7 7 6 Reassembly of the transverse control arm Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly Fork steering tube Disassembly of the transverse control arm Dismantle the steering column see section 7 2 10 Dismantle the steering linkage see section 7 7 3 Unscrew the top union nut Remove the angled panel Unscrew the bottom union nut Pull the wheel fork out downwards Pull the bearing set out of the chassis bearing sleeve and then remove the wheel fork Reassembly Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly NOTE The bearing must be adjusted using the bottom union nut The bearing must not be allowed to have any play and the wheel fork must turn easily 45 Invacare Meteor Service Manual 7 8 AN 7 8 1 7 8 2 46 Batteries Caution Observe the safety information see chapt 2 Do not bridge battery terminals risk of short circuit Take care when removing batteries risk of crushing Take off all rings or metal jewellery worn on hands and wrists Always remove the negative battery terminal first and then the positive battery terminal Charging
18. error codes carry out the following test Turn the operating console and off several times The test checks whether the error can be automatically rectified by the electronics and if necessary deactivates the blinking status display at the operating console If this is not the case you can locate the fault using the error codes as follows Turn the operating console on and off Check which error code is showing by counting Wait for the error code pause approx 2 3 seconds Recount the error code just to make sure 6 2 Error code description Check the display the LED on the outside left of the battery charge display and the electronics operating console The following list is based on the error code Error code Consequence for Comments the Meteor Battery voltage too Continues to drive Battery voltage has dropped below 23 3 low V Charge battery as soon as possible Battery voltage too Stops driving Battery voltage has dropped below 16 5 low V Recharge battery If you switch the Meteor off for a few minutes the battery can often recharge itself to such a level that a short run is still possible Reduced driving Lifter is raised speed Completely lower lifter 15 Invacare Meteor Service Manual Error code Consequence for Comments the Meteor 3x Battery voltage too Stops driving The battery voltage has risen to over 32 high V due to running downhill too fast or defective battery
19. four Phillips screws with locknuts Refitting the electronic box Screw the electronic box to the chassis floor using four Phillips screws and locknuts Plug all the cable plugs into the electronic box again in the positions you noted earlier 47 Invacare Meteor Service Manual 7 10 AN 7 10 1 48 Drive Caution Make sure you put the vehicle up on blocks before working The ground clearance must be at least 150 mm in order to be able to remove the drive Please note the high drive unit weight risk of crushing Always carry out a functional test and trial run after service work on the drive Risk of accidents Caution Remove the battery fuses in accordance with the operating manual Disassembly NOTE Note down the position of the cable plugs on the electronic box Dismantle the rear shroud see section 7 3 3 Remove the drive cable plugs Dismantle the drive wheels see section 7 4 Loosen the axle fixing and bearing bolted connections Remove the Allen screws washers and nuts Remove the axle mounting bracket Remove the drive unit Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 10 2 Reassembly 1 Place the drive unit on the chassis 2 Place the axle mounting bracket on the drive unit 3 Screw the axle mounting bracket to the chassis using the Allen screws washers and nuts 4 Plug the drive cable plugs back in in the positions you noted previously 7 10 3 Replacing carbon brushes
20. g is located centrally and the tracking is parallel The stop must be adjusted when reassembling 1 Fit the FROM linkage to fork steering tube washer E and TO linkage to right hand wheel with the Allen d screw the left hand stub axle 2 Screw the stop washer and nut to the Allen screw below the stub axle 3 Fit the FROM linkage ball pin into the right hand stub axle and fit the washer and nut 4 Raise the FROM linkage 5 Hold the ball pin on the FROM linkage up with flat nosed pliers and tighten the nut 6 Fit the TO linkage ball pin into the fork steering tube and fit the washer and nut 7 Raise the linkage 8 Hold the ball pin on the TO linkage up with flat nosed pliers and tighten the nut 43 Invacare Meteor Service Manual 7 7 4 7 7 5 44 Stub Disassembly Dismantle the front shroud see section 7 3 2 Remove the front wheel see section 7 4 Dismantle the steering linkage see section 7 7 3 Remove the nut from the bolted connection Remove the nut collar and the hex bolt Remove the stub axle Reassembly Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly Transverse control arm NOTE When disassembling or reassembling a transverse control arm both control arms are affected when loosening or tightening the internal bolted connection Disassembly of the transverse control arm Dismantle the shock absorber see section 7 7 1 Dismantl
21. ighting Check cabling Replace cable if necessary e Check function Replace bulbs or cables if necessary Check functions in drive Replace drive units carbon and push modes brushes if necessary Chassis Check screw connections Tighten screws nuts and battery straps adjust or replace if necessary Batteries Damage to batteries Clean contacts replace corrosion on contacts batteries Check contacts terminal Tighten clean replace if clamps cables and strip necessary fuses Operating console 12 Service Manual Invacare Meteor 5 Operational faults 5 1 General The electronic system offers diagnostic information to support the technician during the recognition and rectification of faults within the system If a fault is present the status display the outside left LED of the battery charger display will blink in groups with small pauses The type of error is displayed by the number of blinks in each group which are also known as the error code or error code The electronic system reacts differently depending on the seriousness of the fault and its effect on user safety It can for example simply show the error code as a warning and allow both driving and operation to continue display the error code stop the Meteor and hold it at a standstill until the electronic system has been switched off and switched on again display the error code stop the Meteor and not permit further driving until the faul
22. l Invacare Meteor 3 Overview of the Invacare Meteor 3 1 Scooter layout components displays and controls The following picture shows the layout of a Meteor Removal and reassembly of spare parts is described in Chapter 7 Y NOTE The display arrangement and controls for the three or four wheel Meteor is the same The three wheel Meteor is used as an example in the following picture 1 Throttle lever 2 Tiller adjustment lever 3 Operating console 4 Brake lever 5 Keyswitch ON OFF 6 Sliding seat lever front right below seat 7 Release lever for rotating and removing seat right below seat 8 Disengaging lever 3 2 Scooter models colours and accessories 3 2 1 Scooter models and colours The Invacare Meteor is available as a three or four wheel version with the following options e Colour Ruby red Sapphire blue 3 2 2 Accessories The following accessories are available for the Invacare Meteor e Basket assy rear Cane holder assy e External mirror right and or left 11 Invacare Meteor Service Manual 4 Inspection plan Fen en Lid Wheels and e Check drive wheels for Adjust replace suspension tight fit and side play cosa units manual Check front wheels for Adjust replace wheel axle see tight fit float and side wheel bearing or fork operating play manual 7 6 7 7 Check front wheel forks Replace bearing Check tyres Fit new see operating manual L
23. layer keypad with a flat tool at any one location and pull off 8 Remove any adhesive remains from the self adhesive foil Reassembly 1 Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly 24 Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 2 3 7 2 4 Steering column shroud Disassembly Loosen the screw connections between front and rear steering column shroud Remove the Phillips screws Dismantle the rear steering column shroud Loosen the screw connections between front steering column shroud and the basket holder Remove the Allen screws and the basket holder Carefully remove the front steering column shroud Pull out the keyswitch complete with wiring harness from the control panel and remove front shroud Reassembly Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly Steering column adjustment Bowden cable Disassembly Dismantle the operating console see section 7 2 2 Dismantle the rear steering column shroud see section 7 2 3 Note down the Bowden cable route sketch Loosen the union nut on the Bowden cable at the handle Twist the Bowden cable nut out of the handle 25 Invacare Meteor Service Manual 7 2 5 26 Loosen the Phillips screw at the end of the Bowden cable out of the clamping sleeve and pull the Bowden cable out of the attachment Draw the clamping sleeve off the Bowden cable Remove the Bowden cable Reassembly Reassembly takes place in reverse order to
24. nd tension the coil spring Service Manual Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 6 4 Wheel fork Disassembly Dismantle the steering column see section 7 2 10 Dismantle the front shroud see section 7 3 1 Dismantle the front wheel see section 7 4 Dismantle the shock absorber see section 7 6 3 Unscrew the top union nut Remove the angled panel Unscrew the bottom union nut Pull the wheel fork out downwards Pull the bearing set out of the chassis bearing sleeve and then remove the wheel fork Reassembly Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly NOTE The bearing must be adjusted using the bottom union nut The bearing must not be allowed to have any play and the wheel fork must turn easily 39 Invacare Meteor Service Manual 7 7 Front wheel suspension four wheeled version AN Caution Before starting work lay the vehicle down on its side on a relatively firm underlay so that the front wheel is not loaded and is easily accessible from both sides or put the vehicle on blocks 7 7 1 General The individual parts for the front wheel suspension 4 wheeled version are shown in the following drawing 40 Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 7 2 Shock absorber front Disassembly Dismantle the front shroud see section 7 3 2 Loosen the spring holder turn collar and slacken coil spring Remove the bottom Allen screw the Allen screw with internal threads two collars
25. on Seat adjustments such as seat depth seat height backrest angle and distance between armrests or the steering column should be individually adjusted to suit the user The settings should be called up once again when service work is completed 7 1 1 General The seat unit individual parts are shown in the following drawing 1 p Invacare Meteor Service Manual 7 1 2 Armrests Disassembly 1 Loosen the handwheel under the armrest 2 Pull the armrest out upwards Reassembly 1 Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly 7 1 3 Armrest mountings Disassembly 1 Loosen handwheel beneath seat 2 Withdraw armrest mounting to the side Reassembly 1 Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly 7 1 4 Headrest 1 Pull out the headrest while keeping the release button below the headrest pressed down 2 Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly 18 Service Invacare Meteor 7 1 5 AN Seat belt Caution Only replace the complete seat belt in other words both the left hand and right hand part together Disassembly Loosen the Allen screw each side for the left hand and right hand seatbelt and remove together with the seatbelt and one washer each Reassembly Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly Seat Caution Fold the backrest completely forwards onto the seat area to avoid danger of tipping once the screws have
26. ore starting work lay the vehicle down on its side on a relatively firm underlay so that the front wheel is not loaded and is easily accessible from both sides or put the vehicle on blocks 7 6 1 General The individual parts front for the wheel suspension 4 wheeled version are shown in the following drawing 35 Service Manual Invacare Meteor Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 6 2 Front wheel axle Disassembly 1 Dismantle the front wheel see section 7 4 2 Remove the sleeve and collar from the left hand side of the wheel then the sleeve and collar from the right 3 Pull the axle out of the wheel Reassembly v NOTE The left hand side of the wheel is labelled with the word Invacare on the top wheel flange 1 Push the axle through the wheel 2 Fit the washer and sleeve over the axle right hand wheel side 3 Fit the collar and sleeve over the axle left hand wheel side 37 Invacare Meteor 7 6 3 38 Shock absorber front Disassembly Dismantle the front shroud see section 7 3 1 Loosen the spring holder turn collar and slacken coil spring Loosen nuts from top and bottom suspension Pull the shock absorbers with coil springs and washers from top and bottom suspension Reassembly Fit the shock absorbers with coil springs and washers onto the top and bottom suspension Place the nuts on the top and bottom suspension and screw tight Tighten the spring holders a
27. rk see chapter entitled General information The Invacare Meteor must be switched off before removal of voltage carrying components First remove the negative and then the positive terminal clamp from the battery and then remove the batteries Service Manual Invacare Meteor Use only undamaged tools in good condition When making measurements on voltage carrying components avoid short circuiting the contacts 2 3 During dismantling reassembly Mark all current settings for the wheelchair seat armrests backrest etc and the associated cable connecting plugs before any removal This makes reassembly easier As a basic rule all work is described for the process of disassembly If no other information is given regarding reassembly or reconstruction you should assume that reassembly is carried out in reverse order to the stages used in disassembly Any discrepancies to the actions used in disassembly or special information about reassembly can always be found at the end of the disassembly description A Caution Prop up the wheelchair with appropriate supports before starting the disassembly or assembly Never use normal nuts instead of self locking nuts Always use correctly dimensioned washers or spacers v Note Connecting plugs All plugs are fitted with a mechanical safety device which prevents release of the connecting plugs during operation To release the connecting plugs the locking device must be pressed
28. seat see section 7 1 2 Unscrew the hex bolts and nuts from the seat attachment and remove together with washers Pull the seat tube out and replace Reassembly Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly Seat plate Disassembly Dismantle seat See section 7 1 2 Dismantle the top seat tube see section 7 1 9 Remove the Allen screw together with washers and nuts Remove the seat plate Reassembly Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly 21 Invacare Meteor Service Manual 7 2 Handlebar operating console AN Caution Make sure you put the vehicle on blocks before working AN Caution Risk of accidents Always carry out a functional test and a trial run after service work on the drive lever or electronics 7 2 1 General The handlebar and steering column individual parts are shown in the following drawings oe C s Ng 22 Service Manual Invacare Meteor 23 Invacare Meteor Service Manual 7 2 2 Operating console and keypad Disassembly 1 Remove plastic caps 2 Loosen Allen screws and washers and remove 3 Carefully lift up operating console 4 Remove the caps from the turret and dismantle the turret 5 Unscrew the operating circuit board 6 Withdraw the conductor foil with plug 7 Raise the double
29. t has been rectified If faults occur in drive mode or power supply proceed as follows First assess the fault causes described in Section 5 2 Check the status display at the operating console and evaluate the error codes in accordance with Section 6 2 out the necessary testing repairs While doing this please note the references to the appropriate chapter in the manual or to the appropriate documentation 13 Invacare Meteor Service Manual 5 2 Fault causes Fault description Wheelchair will not start disengaging lever set to Rear push disengaging lever forwards motor disengaged operating unit status display has gone out batteries defective replace batteries completely discharge battery pre charge batteries power supply interrupted check battery fuse check voltage at operating console check voltage at batteries status display blinking on assess error code wheelchair Drive motor judders in drive mode Cannot charge batteries Warning horn defective Lighting defective 14 drive unit defective replace drive unit carbon brushes defective replace carbon brushes batteries defective replace battery charging device defective replace charging device check warning horn replace if necessary check lighting bulbs replace if necessary check cabling replace if necessary Service Manual Invacare Meteor 6 Electronic error codes 6 1 General Before assessing
30. urn bulb holder out together with bulb Replace bulb Reassembly Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly Headlights Disassembly Remove the bulbs see section 7 2 7 Remove headlights Reassembly Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly Handlebar Disassembly Disassembly of the handlebar is shown in the adjacent exploded drawing Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 2 10 Reassembly Reassembly takes place in the reverse order Steering column Disassembly Disassembly of the steering column takes place as shown in the adjacent exploded drawing Reassembly Reassembly takes place in the reverse order 29 Invacare Meteor Service Manual 7 3 Shrouds 7 3 1 Front shroud three wheeled version General The individual parts of the front panel shroud 3 wheeled version are shown in the following drawing Disassembly 1 Dismantle the steering column see section 7 2 10 2 Dismantle the rear shroud see section 7 3 3 3 Remove foot mat 4 Loosen four Phillips screws 5 Remove front shroud Reassembly 1 Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly 30 Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 3 2 Front shroud four wheeled version General The individual parts of the front panel shroud 4 wheeled version are shown in the following drawing Disassembly 1 Dismantle the steering column see section 7 2 10 2
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