Comet & Comet HD Scooter User Manual
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1. nnne nne nnns 36 Adjustment facilities 39 7 1 Moving the seat position forwards n 39 7 2 Adjusting the nennen nennen nennen nnne nnn 40 7 3 Adjusting the armrest 41 7 4 Adjusting backrest angle eene nnne nennen nnne nn nnne nn nnne nnn 42 7 5 Adjusting the lordosis supports Comet P DM 43 7 6 Disengaging the seat to rotate it or remove it eeeeeeerem ee 44 7 7 Adjusting the seat height manually esee nnne nnne nn 45 7 8 Actuate the seat lifter option nnnm 46 7 9 Postural cce E AT 7 9 1 Types of postural eese nennen serene nnne 47 7 92 Adjusting the postural belt 48 7 9 3 Fixing the containment belt to the me 49 7 10 Adjusting the suspensiOn De nean n 51 FAQ LET 51 7 10 2 Comet daran rd 51 Electrical system 56 8 1 Electronics protection nnne nnne nnne nn nnne nnns 56 m nad PRI mm 52. Frontwheels e Front wheels must spin smoothly e f wheels wobble do not spin easily adjust steering pivot pin orfront wheel bearing e Test wheel for fim seaton the axle drive shaft e Rear wheels must spin wthout wobbling Electronics Electrical System e Checkall plug connections for condition and firm connection e Have batteries been fully charged before the daily operation e Are all holders screws firmly fixed tight and safe e Are all electric bulbs of the lighting system if applicable in working Before order Cleaning e Clean all parts carefully When necessary Once a year you should have your vehicle inspected and serv iced by your authorised dealer A complete checklist of necessary maintenance work can be found in the Service Manual which can be obtained from Invacare lt gt 25 m 5 o lt 10 Repair Instructions The following are instructions on repairs that can be performed by the user For the spedfications of spare parts please see Technical specifications on page 72 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 Dealer 10 1 Repairing a flat tyre A WARNING Danger of damage or
3. Invacare Comet 8 Comet Scooter User manual 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 knowedge 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 following addresses and phone numbers Invacare Canada L P T 1 800 668 5324 570 Matheson Blvd East Fax 1 800 950 3176 Mississauga Ontario WWW WWW invacare ca 142 464 Table of Contents Chapter Page 1 Introduction 6 1 1 GU AP ANTEC EE DER et mele EE t eden 7 1 2 Important symbols in this ee ee nennen nnn nnn 8 1 3 Important symbols found on the 10 1 4 Type classification and permissible 11 1 5 11 2 Safety notes 12 2 1 General Safety notes ccczcecieisecesectelsceecistseceechcasncaceesscecscielyaecctesdcneccasazczccsasendzcteeencied 12 2 2 Safety information with regard to care and 15 2 3 Safety information on electromagnetic interference eee 1
4. not visible in picture 4 Operating console 5 Brake lever right hand lever 6 Lever for adjusting steering column indination left hand lever not visible in picture 7 Keyswitch ON OFF 20 4 Driving 4 1 Getting in and out The amrests can be swivelled upwards to assist getting in and out The seat can also be rotated to assist getting in and out Lift the detent lever 1 up e Turnthe seatto the side Information on turning the seat The detent automatically engages again after 45 21 4 2 Before driving for the first time Before you take your first trip you should familiarise yourself well with the operation of the vehide and with all operating elements Take yourtime to test all functions and driving modes NOTE If installed make sure to properly adjust and use the postural belt each time you use the wheelchair Sitting Comfortably Driving Safely Before each trip make sure that 22 You arewithin easy reach ofall operating controls The battery charge is sufficient for the distance intended to be covered The postural belt if installed is in perfect order The rear mirror if installed is adjusted so you can look behind at all times without having to bend forward or shift your seating position 4 3 Taking Obstacles A You can find information about maximum obstade heights in the chapter entitled Technical specifications from page 72 CAUTION Danger of Tip
5. 1975 This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser user of our products This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state Invacare warrants all electronics and electrical components excluding batteries transaxle and frame to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twenty four 24 months from the date of purchase from Invacare or a dealer Invacare warrants all batteries for a period of six 6 months from the date of purchase from Invacare or a dealer If within such warranty period any such product shall be proven to be defective such product shall be repaired or replaced at Invacare s option This warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any such product Invacare s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to such repair and or replacement For warranty service please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare product In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service please write directly to Invacare at the address on the bottom of the back cover Provide dealer s name address date of purchase indicate nature of the defect and if the product is serialized indicate the serial number Do not return products to our factory without our prior consent LIMITED WARRANTY CONTINUED LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIO
6. for example due to the discharge of battery acids e Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product BURN Risk This symbol warns of the risk of burns for example as a result of hot motor surfaces e Follow the instructions in order to avoid injury or damage to the product RISK OF CRUSHING This symbol warns of a risk of crushing caused by being careless with heavy components e Alwaysfollow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product Wear eye protection This symbol refers to the requirement for wearing eye protection for example when working with batteries e You rust wear safety goggles when this symbol is displayed Wear protective gloves This symbol indicates the requirement to wear protective gloves for example when working with batteries You must wear protective gloves when this symbol is displayed NOTE This symbol identifies general infomation 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 Please do not attempt carry out the work if you do not have the listed tools available READ WELL BEFORE OPERATION This symbol advises you to read information carefully 1 3 Important symbols found on the vehicle This product has been supplied from an environmentally a
7. 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 spedalist dealer Damages and errors caused by nonobservance of the operating manual oras a result of incorrect maintenance are exduded from all guarantees This manual contains copyrighted information It may not be reproduced copied in whole orin part without the prior written consent of Invacare orits authorised representative It may also contain information that pertains to models sold only in certain countries In this case the information will be dearly 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 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 sold 1 2 Important symbols in this manual A gt gt gt General risks This symbol warns you of general hazards 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 ina 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 the danger of chemical burns
8. shorten their life expectancy In case your vehide is not used fora longer period of time then the batteries must be charged at least once a month to maintain a full charge Alternatively the vehide 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 8 2 2 Charging the batteries A A e Make sure you read and understand the battery User s Manual if supplied 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 Protectthe 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 Do not use the battery chargerif it has been dropped or damaged Danger of fire and electric shock ifa damaged extension cable is used e Only ever use an extension cable if itis absolutely necessary In case you must use one make sure itis in good condition 59 60 The charging socket is l
9. the battery and motor compartment cover e Unplug the battery connecting plug 1 e Release the battery holder strap e Remove the batteries A WARNING 0793 REMOVE THIS LABEL The POSITIVE RED battery cable MUST connect to the POSITIVE battery terminal The NEGATIVE BLACK battery cable MUST connect to the NEGATIVE battery terminal DO NOT allow battery cables to contact the opposite battery terminal Replace cables IMMEDIATELY if cable insulation becomes damaged Failure to observe these warnings may result in an electrical short with serious personal injury and or damage to the electrical system See Owner s Manual P N 1154310 REVA 12 V Battery 12 V Battery e e FUSE 70 FUSE 70 Red Red res Power Module Power Module 62 e Loosen the blue cable on negative battery terminal with the open ended spanner and remove the cable e Loosen the red cable battery clamp on the positive battery terminal with the open ended spanner and remove the cable e Repeat the procedure for the other battery ated Lead Acid Battery Gc PORT AC NOTE Replacing new batteries takes place in reverse order 63 8 2 3 2 eor 64 How to handle damaged batteries correctly 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 Immediatel
10. 51 250 W 1200 W Batteries e 2x 12 V 70 Ah C20 Gel e 2x 12 V 75 Ah C20 AGM Main fuse e 100A Charging device Output current Output voltage e 24 V nominal 12 cells Input voltage e 200 250 V nominal Operating temperature e 25 50 surroundings Storage temperature e 40 65 C Tyres Tyre type 4 00 5 pneumatic Tyre pressure Driv ing Comet Comet characteristics Speed e 10 km h 10 km h 12 8 km h safe slope 3 wheel 10 dyn 4 wheel 10 dyn ERE T ION obstacle height Tuming radius e 3 wheel 1565 mm e 4 wheel 1630 mm Drive range in 10 km h 60 km e 50 km accordance with e 128 km h 55 km D Dimensions Comet length e 3 wheel 1450 mm 4 wheel 1475 mm 4 wheel 1475 mm Drive unit width e Overall width e 630 725 mm armrest adjustment range height ___ iz9mm S T Seatwidth ____ 610mm e 860 mm Seatdeph ____ 485mm 535mm Seatheight e 440 465 490 515 mm 957 120 1290 mm 73 74 Weight Comet Empty weight e 3 wheel 133 kg 4 wheel 148 kg e 4 wheel 136 kg Loading Comet e 160kg 220kg Axle loads Comet Comet Max front e 3 wheel 86 kg 4 wheel 110 kg load 4 wheel 87 kg e 3 4 load 4 wheel 209 kg Note The drive ra
11. 6 2 4 Safety information on driving and freewheel 17 3 Key features 20 4 Driving 21 4 1 Getting arid eerte acie 21 4 2 Before driv ing for the first 22 4 3 Taking ODS tac le RHEIN 23 44 Driving and down nnn nens 24 4 5 Parking and 24 5 Pushing the scooter by hand 25 5 1 Disengaging Motors inicie iei cuancietsanseccadvesencdnaxctrecesansinevanier 25 6 Operating Console 26 6 1 Operating Console Arrangement esee eene nennen nnn nn nnn nn nnn 26 27 0 12 Battery Charge Display oet eh EE sds main 27 6 2 Driving the Scooter 28 6 3 Activ ating and Deactivating Acoustic e 29 6 4 Activ ating and Deactivating Speed Reduction During Bend Trav el 33 6 5 Diagnosis and fault nnne nnn nnn 34 0 5 Eror digio IS bteec asi 35 6 6 Error Codes and Diagnostic
12. 7 8 2 2 E 57 11 12 13 8 2 1 What you need to know about batteries 8 22 Charging the 8 23 Removing and fitting 5 8 23 1 Removing the 8 23 2 How to handle damaged batteries Care and maintenance Repair Instructions 10 1 Repairing a flat tyre senem 10 1 1 Mending punctures pneumatic tyres of type 4 00 5 10 1 1 1 Repairing punctured Disposal Technical specifications Inspections Performed 1 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 Operation Care and maintenance Please take care to read the operating 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 statutory representatives can accept no liability in cases which mobility product has not been adapted to suit the user s handicaps Some
13. INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS NOTES S GL 80 LLOZ OOQHSIION3 LEAWOOD 3962 0 514 JO ON 19p10 80
14. NS THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO NEGLIGENCE ACCIDENT IMPROPER OPERATION MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE COMMERCIAL OR INSTITUTIONAL USE PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE OR TO A PRODUCT DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND INVACARE S CONTROL AND SUCH EVALUATION WILL BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS A CHANGE IN OPERATING NOISE PARTICULARLY RELATIVE TO MOTORS AND GEARBOXES DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FAILURE ALL SUCH DEVICES WILL EXHIBIT A CHANGE IN OPERATING NOISE DUE TO AGING THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THE SOLE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN THE APPLICATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR
15. Pump up the tyre lightly e Reinsert the nuts and bolts which hold the wheel rim together and tighten fully e Make sure that the tyre is properly located on the wheel rim e Inflate the tyre up to the recommended tyre pressure 40 psi e Checkto make sure that the tyre is still located properly on the wheel tim e Screw the valve cap back on e Locate the wheel on the drive shaft again e Apply handbrake and hold it there to centre the brake e Tighten the wheel locknut with the handbrake applied 11 Disposal e The equipment wrapping is potentally recydable e The metal parts are used for scrap metal recyding e plastic parts are used for plastic recycling e Electric components and printed circuit boards are disposed of as electronic scrap e Exhausted ordamaged batteries can be returned to your medical equipment supplier or Invacare 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 71 12 Technical specifications 72 Permissible operating and storage conditions Temperature range foroperation e 25 50 C according to 150 7176 9 Temperature range for storage e 40 465 C according to ISO 7176 9 Electrical system Comet e 10 km h 51 250 W 1200 W e 10 km h S1 650 W e 128 km h 51 250 W 1200 W MaXpeak 1800 W e 15 km h
16. cabling for open or short circuited circuitry Contact your Invacare dealer No neutral position Stops driving Drive lever is notin neutral when the when switching key switch was turned Put the drive lever Scooter on in neutral turn the power off and then turn on again It may be necessary to recalibrate the drive lever Contact your Invacare dealer 37 38 Consequence Comments for the Scooter Faultin speed Stops driving e The dive lever electronics could be potentiometer faulty or incorrectly connected Check the cabling for open or short circuited circuitry e Potentiometeris not correctly adjusted Put the potentiometer into the centre position Motor voltage error Stops driving e The motor orits cabling is defective Check the cabling for open or short circuited circuitry Miscellaneous Stops driving e Contact your Invacare dealer internal fault Push freewheel Stops driving e The Scooter has exceeded the mode error permissible maximum speed during pushing or freewheeling Switch the electronics sy stem off and on again 7 Adjustment facilities 7 1 Moving the seat position forwards or backwards The disengaging lever for adjusting the seatis located front tight below the seat Pull the lever 1 to disengage the seat Slide the seat forwards or backwards into the required position Let go the leveragain to lock the seat into its required position 39 7 2 Adjusting the armrest width Th
17. de is canoelled and the electronics are switched back on It will take approximately five minutes until the electronics have oooled 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 vehide driverallows 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 36 By switching off and back on again the error code is cancelled and electronics are switched back on 811 main fuse b 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 specialised dealer must perfom the replacement You can find information on the fuse type in chapter Technical specifications starting on page 72 8 2 Batteries 8 2 1 What you need to know about batteries Poweris supplied by two 12 V batteries The batteries are maintenance free and only need regular charging New batteries should always be fully charged once before theirfirst use New batteries will be at their full capacity after having run through approx 10 20 charging cycles How fa
18. e hand wheels for releasing the armrests are located underthe seat 1 Turnthe hand wheels to loosen the fixing for the armrest e Adjust the amrests to the required width e Retighten the handwheels 40 7 3 Adjusting the armrest height AM Requirements I e Phillips screwdriver e Use the screwdriver to loosen and remove the armrest fixing screw e Adjust the amrests to the required height e Reposition the screw and tighten again 41 7 4 Adjusting backrest angle The lever 1 for adjusting the backrest angle is located on the right of the seat e Pull the lever and adjust the backrest to the required angle by leaning forwards or backwards 42 7 5 Adjusting the lordosis supports Comet P only The lordosis support is the outward swell of the backrest which supports the lumbar region of the spine You can regulate the strength of the outward swell using an air pump to fit it individually Swelling the lordosis support more e Ensure that the air vent screw 1 is closed fully clockwise e Pump airinto the lordosis support using the rubber ball 2 The lordosis support will swell outwards more Swelling the lordosis support less e Undo the air vent screw 1 antidockwise and allowair to escape out of the lordosis support The lordosis support will swell outwards less 43 7 6 Disengaging the seat to rotate it or remove it The seat can be tumed to one side to make getting in and out of t
19. er on gradients Neverleave your vehicle on a gradient with its motors disengaged Always re engage the motors immediately after pushing the vehide 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 f you have to brake in an emergency simply pull the handbrake until the scooter comes to a halt Only switch the vehide 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 on page 72 Danger of injury when lifting heav y 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 If restraining systems are installed such as seat belts use them each time you drive the scooter 13 14 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 breaking down due to electric devices being connected e Do not con
20. erating Console actuated Arrangement on page 26 D4 D5 D6 31 32 Activ ating or deactivating an acoustic signal Please proceed as follows to activate or deactivate an acoustic signal for a particular function 1 Switch off the electronic system 2 Enter the keystroke combination and hold 3 Switch on the electronic system 4 Wait two seconds until the appropriate blink code is displayed on the battery charge display then release the keys Do not hold the keystroke combination down for more than five seconds 5 If LED D7 blinks five times subsequently the acoustic signal has been successfully activated 6 The electronic system will retum to normal operating status automatically 6 4 Activating and Deactivating Speed Reduction During Bend Travel Your Scooteris fitted wth automatic speed reduction which is activated as standard when the Scooteris switched on This function lowers the Scooter s speed as soon as you start driving round a bend Itis primarily designed forinexperienced users who may feel unsure of the Scooter s dynamic diving behaviourin a bend If however you are an experienced user you may wish to deactivate this function Deactivating speed reduction e Press key 1 for more than two seconds The LED 2 illuminates Speed reduction is deactivated Activ ating speed reduction e Press key 1 for more than two seconds The LED 2 goes out Speed reduction is activated again 33 6 5 Diagn
21. es cannot be activated This can lead to the vehicle rolling unintentionally e Please make sure that the drive leveris the middle position if the vehide is to remain stationary Switch the power supply on keyswitch The operating console display illuminates The Scooter is ready to drive NOTE If the Scooteris not ready to drive after switching on check the status display see Chapter Status Display on page 27 and Chapter Diagnosis and fault repair on page 34 e Set the required speed wth the speed controller e Pull the right hand drive lever carefully to travel forwards e Pull the left hand drive lever carefully to travel in reverse NOTE The control system is programmed with standard values in the works Your InvacareGdealer can carry out programming tailored to fit your requirements 28 6 3 CAUTION any changes to the drive program can affect the driving characteristics and the tipping stability of the vehicle Changes to the drive program may only be carried out by trained Invacare specialist dealers e Invacare supplies all mobility products with a standard drive program ex works Invacare can only give a warranty for safe vehicle driving behaviour especially the tipping stability for this standard drive program NOTE e Tobrake quickly simply let go of the driving lever It will automatically return to the middle position The scooter will brake e Tobrake in an emergency follow
22. he scooter easier The seat is also easier to remove from this position The lever for disengaging the seat is located under the seat 1 the left Pullthelever forwards to disengage the seat e Turn the seatto the side f you want to remove the seat hold it firmly by the backrest and front edge and remove it upwards 44 7 7 Adjusting the seat height manually AM Requirements AA e 2x open ended spanners 17 mm e Remove the seat e Remove the battery and motor compartment cover e Remove the seat pillarlocking bolt using both open ended spanners e Adjust the seat height e Reinsert the bolt and tighten S Ns 21 45 7 8 Actuate the seat lifter option The rocker switch 1 for adjusting the seat lifter is located on the steering column e Press the switch up or down The seat lifter will raise or lower 46 7 9 Postural belts A postural belt is an option which can either be fixed to the wheelchair ex works or be retrofitted by your specialist dealer If your wheelchairis fitted with a postural belt your specialist dealer will have informed you about fitting and usage The postural belt is used to help the wheelchairuser keep an optimum sitting position Correct use of the belt assists the user in sitting securely comfortably and well positioned in the wheelchair especially for such users who do not have such a good sense of balance while sitting NOTE We reco
23. injury if the vehicle is accidentally set into motion during repairs e Switch the poweroff ON OFF Button e Engage the motors e Secure the vehicle against rolling away by placing wedges under the wheels 67 10 1 1 Mending punctures pneumatic tyres of type 4 00 5 Requirements 1 e Open spanner 17 mm e Rubber hammer e Raise the vehicle and place wooden blocks undemeath to supportit e Remove the wheel locknut 1 wth a 17 mm open ended spanner e Remove the wheel by tapping it gently wth the rubber hammer on the rear face to carefully loosen it from the axle Problems when removing wheel It may be necessary to use a spedal tool Please ask your Invacare dealer to help you 68 101 11 Repairing punctured tyres M Requirements inner tube repair set or a newinner tube talcum powder open ended spanner 12 mm Remove valve cap De inflate the tyre by pressing in the centre valve pin Loosen the 4 bolts 1 with the socket spanner and remove them Remove both wheel rim halves out of the tyre and remove the inner tube Repair the inner tube and refit in the wheel or replace it with a new inner tube 69 70 Did the old inner tube get wet during the repair If you repaired the old inner tube and reused it and it became wet during repair itis much easier to refit it into the wheel if you powderit lightly with talcum powder e Refit the wheel tim parts from outside into the tyre e
24. lic roads with a suitable lighting unit in accordance with German StVZO regulations 1 5 Life expectancy We estimate a life expectancy of five years for this product provided itis used in strict accordance with the intended use as set out this document and all maintenance and service requirements are met The estimated life expectancy can be exceeded if the product is carefully used and propery maintained and provided technical and scientific advances do not result in technical limitations T he 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 11 2 Safety notes e READ WELL BEFORE OPERATION gt 2 1 General safety notes A 12 Danger of injury if this scooter is used in any other way than the purpose described in this manual e Adhere stictly 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 vehide 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 the motor brakes are automatically deactivated when the motors disengaged For this reason freewheel operation is only recommended on flat surfaces nev
25. lide with an obstacle when driving through narrow passages such as doorways and entrances e Drive through narrow passages in the lowest Driving Speed and with due caution CAUTION The centre of gravity for the scooter is higher than that of an electric wheelchair There is an increased tipping hazard when negotiating bends e Reduce speed before negotiating bends Only accelerate when you have come out of the bend CAUTION Danger of tipping Anti tip wheels stabilisers are only effective on firm ground They sink in on soft ground such as grass snow or mudif the electrical vehicle rests itself on them They lose their effect and the electrical vehicle can tip over e Only dive with extreme care on soft ground especially during uphill and downhill journeys In the process pay increased attention to tip stability of the electiic vehide CAUTION it may be difficult to turn in front of a lift or building entrance because the scooter turning circle may not necessarily comply with building standards e Always be aware ofthe limitations of your scooter particularly the tuming drcle capabilities when entering a building ora lift Avoid driving situations in which you would no longer be able to come out because you cannot tum your scooter around 19 3 Key features 1 Disengaging lever 2 Unlocking lever for sliding seat rails front right below seat 3 Unlocking lever for swivelling and removing seat eft under the seat
26. mmend using the postural belt whenever the wheelchair is used The belt should be tight enough to ensure that you are sitting comfortably and that your body is the correct sitting position 7 9 1 Types of postural belts Your wheelchair can be fitted with the following postural belt types ex works If your wheelchair has been fitted with a different belt to those listed below please ensure that you have received the manufacturer s documentation with regard to correct fitting and use Belt with metal buckle adjustable on one side The belt can only be adjusted on one side which can resultin the buckle not being in the middle of the waist A9 across pelvic area after adjustment has taken place 47 7 9 2 Adjusting the postural belt correctly 48 Ensure that you are sitting correctly which means that you are sitting right at the back of the seat your pelvis is positioned erect and as symmetrically as possible not to the front to the side oratone edge of the seat Position the postural belt so that your hipbones can be easily felt above the belt Adjust the belt length using one of the adjustment aids described above The belt should be adjusted so that you can fita flat hand between the belt and your body The buckle should be positioned as centrally as possible In doing so please carry out adjustments on both sides as much as possible Please check your belt every week to ensure that itis still in good working conditi
27. n can be quick y and simply adjusted using lever on the springs The position ofthe springs 1 is marked on the vehide with a yellow sticker The stickers also show in which direction the leverneeds to be tumed to adjust the suspension harder or softer 51 52 Front springs Rear springs Meanings of symbols on sticker 1 suspension harder 2 suspension softer 53 54 The works setting for the leveris the middle position 1 The suspension can be adjusted harderor softerin four levels Adj usting the suspension harder e Rotate the lever to the left to adjust the su spension harder e The fourth level 2 the hardest suspension Adjusting the suspension softer e Rotate the lever to the right to adjust the suspension softer e The fourth level 3 isthe softest suspension 55 8 Electrical system 8 1 Electronics protection system 56 The vehicle s electronics are equipped with an overload protection system If the motors are put under considerable strain fora longer period of time forexample when driving up a steep hill and espedally when the ambient temperature is high then the electronic system could overheat In this case the vehide s power is reduced gradually until itfinally comes to a halt The Status Display shows a corresponding error code see chapter Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes on page 36 By switching the power supply off and back on again the error co
28. nal standards as to its compliance with Electromagnetic Interference 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 vehides can generate a low level of electromagnetic interference which however wil remain within the tolerance pemitted by law For these reasons we ask you to please observe the following precautions WARNING Danger of malfunction due to electromagnetic interference e Do not switch on or operate portable transceivers or communication devices such as radio transceivers or cellularphones when the vehicle is switched on e Avoid getting near strong radio and television transmitters e Incase the vehicle should be set in motion unintentionally or the brakes are released switch it off immediately e 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 deternine the effect such modifications will have on the overall immunity of the electronic system e Reportall occurrences of unintentional movement of the vehide or release of the electric brakes to the manufacturer 2 4 Safety information on driving and freewheel mode A Danger of injury if the vehicle tips ov er Only ever negotiate gradients up to the maximum tilt resi
29. nect 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 unauthorised spare parts and components are used e Onlyuse original Invacare spare parts which have been approved for use with this vehide 2 2 Safety information with regard to care and maintenance A Danger of accidentand loss of guarantee if maintenance is insufficient For reasons of safety and in order to avoid accidents which result from unnoticed wear itis important that this electric mobility product 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 orin 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 mobility product is to be operated on public roads the vehicle diiveris responsible for ensuring that itis in an operationally reliable condition Inadequate or neglected care and maintenance of the mobility product will result in a limitation of the manufacturer s liability 15 2 3 Safety information on electromagnetic interfere 16 This electric vehicle was successfully tested in accordance with Intematio
30. nge ofan electric wheelchairis strongly influenced by external factors such as the charging state of batteries surrounding temperature local topography road surface characteristics tyre pressure weight of driver drive style and use of batteries for lighting servos etc Measured without seat cushion 13 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 propery perfomed The list of the inspection jobs to be perfomed can be found in the Service Manual which is available through Invacare Delivery Inspection 1 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 df authorised Dealer Date Signature Stamp of authorised Dealer Date Signature 75 Manufacturer CHIEN Tl ENTERPRISE CO LTD No 13 Lane 227 Fu Ying Road Hsin Chuang Taipei Taiwan R O C Distribution Canada Inv acare Canada L P 570 Matheson Blvd East Mississauga Ontario 142 464 Phone 1 800 668 5324 Fax 1 800 950 3176 76 LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4
31. ocated on the left of the steering column Connecting the battery charger e Switch off the Scooter e Push the protective cap on the side of the charging socket to the side e Connect the battery charger to the Scooter e Connect the battery charger to the mains Disconnecting the battery charger from the Scooter e First unplug the battery charger from the mains e Then unplug the battery charger from the Scooter 8 2 3 Removing and fitting batteries 4 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 batteries e Take into account the heavy weight of the batteries e Onlyever use the battery type defined in the technical specifications see Technical specifications on page 72 Danger of fire and burns if battery terminals are short circuited 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 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 61 8 2 3 1 Removing the batteries A Requirements n e Open spanner 11 mm e Remove the seat e Remove
32. on to ensure ithas no damage or wear and that itis fixed propery to the wheelchair If the belt is only fastened with a bolted connection ensure that the connection has not loosened or undone You can find more information about maintenance work on belts in the service manual whichis available from Invacare 7 9 3 Fixing the containment belt to the scooter wW Requirements jaw spanner 12 mm e jaw spanner 13 mm The fixing points 1 for attaching the belt are located under the seat the figure shows only the left hand side 49 50 Take hold of the belt mounting and hold itin front of the hole in the fixing Position the bolt 1 screw the nut on from the other side and tighten with a jaw spanner Repeat the same procedure on the other side of the seat Check to ensure that the is tightened propery on the bolt 7 10 Adjusting the suspension The Comet suspension can be individually adjusted These adjustments should only be out by trained spedalists Please contact your authorised Invacare spedalist dealer 7 10 1 Comet Adj usting the suspension harder e Rotate the adjustable spring plate 1 dockwise when viewed from belowin order to adjust the suspension harder Adjusting the suspension softer e Rotate the adjustable spring plate 1 antidockwise when viewed from below in order to adjust the suspension softer 7 10 2 Comet In the case of the Comet suspensio
33. onary If you park your vehicle or leave it at a standstill for a longer period e Switch off the power supply keyswitch 24 5 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 5 1 Disengaging Motors A Danger of the vehicle running away The lever for engaging and disengaging the motor is located on the right hand side at the rear Disengaging the drive Engaging the drive When the motors are disengaged for push operation whilst freewheeling the electromagnetic motor brakes are deactivated When the vehicle is parked the levers for engaging and disengaging the motors must without fail be locked firmy into the DRIVE position electromagnetic motor brakes activated Switch off the Scooter keyswitch Press the unlocking knob on the disengaging lever 1 Push the disengaging lever forwards The drive is now disengaged Pull the lever to the rear 25 6 Operating Console 61 Operating Console Arrangement 1 Status display 2 Speed controller 3 Switching speed reduction during bend travel on and off 4 Horn 5 Left hand direction indicator switches itself cff automatically after 30 seconds 6 Battery charge display 7 Speed reduction 8 Warning blinker 9 Right hand direction indica
34. osis and fault repair The electronic system offers diagnostic information to support the technician during the recognition and rectification of faults on the Soooter If there is a fault the status display blinks several times pauses then blinks again The type of fault is displayed by the number of blinks in each group which are also known as the blink code The electronic system reacts differently depending on the seriousness of the fault and its effect on user safety It can forexample e simply show the blink code as a warning and allow both driving and normal operation to continue e display the blink code stop the Scooter and prevent further travel until the electronic system has been switched off and switched on again e display the blink code stop the Scooter and not permit further travel until the fault has been rectified You can find detailed descriptions of individual blink codes induding possible causes and fault repair in the section entitled Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes on page 36 34 6 5 1 Error diagnosis If the Scooter shows a failure please use the following guide to locate the fault NOTE Before making any diagnosis ensure that the Scooterhas been switched on at the keyswitch If the status display is OFF check whether the keyswitch is SWITCHED ON Check whether all cables are correctly connected If the status bar indicator is BLINKING count the number of blinks and then p
35. ping Over e Never approach obstacles at an angle but at 90 degrees as shown below e Put your backrest into an upright position before dimbing an obstade Driv ing up over an obstacle Correct e Approach the kerb or obstacle dowy 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 Driving down off of an obstacle e Approach the kerb or obstacle sowy head on Before the front wheels touch the obstade reduce speed and keep it Incorrect until also the rear wheels have come down off of the obstacle 23 4 4 Driving up and down gradients For information concerning the maximum safe slope please see chapter Technical specifications starting on page 72 WARNING Danger of tipping over e Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2 305 of the top speed e Always retum the backrest of your seat to an upright position before ascending We recommend that you lean the backrest slightly to the rear before descending Sopes 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 indine ora gradient e Always drive ina straight direction along the road or path you are travelling on rather than attempting to zigzag e Never attempt to turn around on an indine or a dope 4 5 Parking and stati
36. roceed to the next section 35 6 6 Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes Blink Fault Consequence Comments code for the Scooter 1 Battery must be Continues to e The batteries are discharged Charge the charged drive battery as soon as possible Battery voltage too Stops driving e The batteries are depleted Charge batteries f you switch the Scooter off for a few minutes the battery can often recuperate to such a stage that a short journey is still possible Battery voltage too Stops driving e The battery voltage is too high If the battery chargeris connected disconnect it from the Soooter e electronic system charges the batteries when running downhill and when braking This faultis caused when the battery voltage becomes too high during this process Switch the Scooter off and on again 36 Fault Consequence Comments for the Scooter Power time Stops driving The maximum current was exceeded exceeded over too long a period probably because the motor was overloaded or has been working against an immovable resistance Switch the scooter off wait a few minutes and then switch on again The electronic system has determined a motor short circuit Check the wiring harness for short circuit and check the motor Contact your Invacare dealer Brake failure Stops driving Ensure that the disconnection leveris pressed in There 15 defectin the braking coil or in the cabling Check the magnetic brake and
37. st the batteries discharge depends 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 57 58 The batteries supplied with your electric vehide not hazardous goods This classification is based on the German GGVS Goods Road Transport Ordinances and the IATA DGR Hazardous Goods Rail Transport Air Transport Ordinances Batteries may be transported without restrictions whether by road rail orby 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 overnight 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 itis not absolutely necessary as this will strain the batteries unduly and
38. stant gradient and only with the backrest in an upright position and the seat lifterin the lowest position if installed Only ever drive downhill at a maximu mof 2 3ids 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 vehide especially on a gradient If driving on such surface is inevitable then always drive slowly and with the utmost caution Never attempt to overcome an obstade when on an uphill or downhill gradient Never attempt to drive up ordown 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 maximu m obstade height see Technical specifications on page 7 2 Avoid shifting your centre of gravity as well as abrupt changes of direction when the vehide is in molion 17 18 Danger of injury if the vehicle tips over Continued e Never use the vehicle to transport more than one person e Do not exceed the maximum permissible load e When loading the vehide always distribute the weight evenly Always try to keep the centre of gravity ofthe vehicle in the middle and as dose to the ground as possible e Note that the vehicle will brake or accelerate if you change the Driving Speed while it is in motion Danger of injury if you col
39. the above and pull the handbrake leveruntil the scooter comes to a halt Activating and Deactivating Acoustic Signals The Soooter electronic system can be programmed to emit an acoustic signal in the following situations battery capadtylow activated in delivery status e direction indicators actuated activated in delivery status e hazard lamps actuated activated in delivery status e Reverse gearactivated both reverse gear and the acoustic signal are activated in delivery status 29 30 The electronic system must be switched off in order to activate or deactivate an acoustic signal for particular functions and a particular keystroke combination needs to be entered when switching on again Aftera signal for a particular function has been successfully activated deactivated a combination of LEDs on the battery charge display will blink as a confirmation The LEDs are numbered as shown on the right 1 2 3 4 5 6 T The keystroke combinations and LED codes for various options are as follows Acoustic signal at Lighting direction deactivated low battery capacity indicator left activated Acoustic signal Lighting direction deactivated when direction indicator right indicators actuated activated Acoustic signal Lighting hazard lamps 05 deactivated when hazard lamps actuated 05 06 activated Acoustic signal Lighting Button 3 see D1 D2 D3 deactivated when reverse gear Op
40. tor switches itself off automatically after 30 seconds 10 Lighting 11 Drive lever 26 6 1 1 Status Display NOTE The ON OFF diode is used as a fault display status display Chapter Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes on page 36 oontains an explanation of the error codes Battery Charge Display All diodes illuminate maximum driving range Only red and yellow diodes illuminate reduced driving range Recharge the batteries at the end of yourjoumey Only red LEDs illuminate blink electronics beeps 3x battery reserve severely restricted driving range Recharge batteries immediately NOTE Overdischarge protection after a certain drive time on reserve battery power the electronics system switches the drive off automatically and brings the Soooter to a standstill If you do not drive your Scooter for a while the batteries will recuperate and allow a further but short journey However after a very brief journey the red diodes will illuminate again and the electronic system will beep three times This procedure leads to battery damage and should be avoided if possible 27 6 2 Driving the Scooter A WARNING Danger from the unintended rolling of the vehicle When stopping the v ehicle the drive lever needs to return entirely to the middle position to activ ate the electromagnetic brakes If there is any obstruction stopping the lev er from returning to the middle position the electromagnetic brak
41. ware manufacturer This product may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment if disposed of in places landfills thatare 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 at its end of life 10 1 4 Type classification and permissible use This vehide has been designed for people with a walking disability and for people who are unable to walk who are physically and mentally capable of controlling an electrical vehide It has been classified as a mobility product in Class C outdoors in with EN 12184 Itis therefore compact and manoeuvrable enough for use indoors but 15 also capable of overcoming many obstacles outdoors You can find detailed information about speed turning radius range maximum safe slope maximum obstacle height and permissible operating conditions in chapter Technical specifications on Page 72 You should observe all safety information contained in Chapter Safety notes from Page 12 The vehicle has been successfully safety tested to German and international standards It was also successfully tested to EN60529 IPX4 for splash waterinsensitivity and is therefore ideally suitable for typical central European weather conditions The vehide is suitable for use in traffic on pub
42. y wash affected area with lots of water After contactwith eyes e Immediately rinse eyes under running water for several minutes consult a physician e Always wear safety goggles and 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 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 diredly to Invacare 9 Care and maintenance NOTE Have your vehide checked once a year by an authorised Invacare dealerin order to maintain it s driving safety and roadworthiness Cleaning the vehicle When deaning the vehide pay attention to the following points e Onlyuse a damp cloth and gentle detergent 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 list of the current permitted disinfectants is available from the Robert Koch Institute at http www rki de 65 66 Maintenance Jobs Seatand backrest padding e Check for perfect condition e Have tyres checked for spedfied air pressure 2 5 bar
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