Invacare®Meteor Service Manual
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1. 45 Invacare Meteor Service Manual 46 Reassembly of steering linkage NOTE When reassembling the steering linkage you must adjust it so that the steering is located centrally and the tracking is parallel The stop must be adjusted when reassembling Fit the FROM linkage to fork steering tube washer and TO linkage to right hand wheel with the Allen screw in the left hand stub axle Screw the stop washer and nut to the Allen screw below the stub axle Fit the FROM linkage ball pin into the right hand stub axle and fit the washer and nut Raise the FROM linkage Hold the ball pin on the FROM linkage up with flat nosed pliers and tighten the nut Fit the TO linkage ball pin into the fork steering tube and fit the washer and nut Raise the TO linkage Hold the ball pin on the TO linkage up with flat nosed pliers and tighten the nut Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 7 4 7 7 5 Stub axle Disassembly Dismantle the front panelling 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 disas sembly Transverse control arm NOTE When disassembling or reassembling a transverse control arm both control arms are af fected when loosening or tightening the internal2. 31 0 318 69 57 57 Fax 31 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 446 0 8 621 08 45 Invacare jarfalla 9 swipnet se M LNDAL 46 0 31 86 36 00 Fa x 46 0 31 86 36 06 invacare goteborg swipnet se LANDSKRONA 2 446 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 2 Safety and assembly instructions The safety instructions are intended as prevention of accidents at work and it is imperative that they are observed 2 1 Symbols used in these service instructions v NOTE This symbol identifies notes on correct carrying out of ser
3. 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 cable connecting plugs associated before any removals 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 disas sembly 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 mechanical safety devices which prevent release of the connecting plugs during operation To release the connecting plugs the locking devices must be pressed in In order to remove the connecting plugs these locking devices must be pressed together in the upper or lower plug area When reassembling ensure that these locking devices are correctly engaged Batteries If the Invacare Meteor needs to be lai
4. Place the seat on the seat support and left the re lease 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 seat see section 7 1 2 Unscrew the hex bolts and nuts from the seat at tachment and remove together with washers Pull the seat tube out and replace Reassembly Reassembly takes place in reverse
5. again when service work is completed 7 1 1 General The seat unit individual parts are shown in the following drawing 17 Invacare Meteor Service Manual Thier 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 receptacles Disassembly 1 Loosen handwheel beneath seat 2 Withdraw armrest receptacle 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 but ton below the headrest pressed down 2 Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disas sembly 18 Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 1 5 AN Seat belt Caution Only replace the seat belt complete 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 dan ger of tipping once the screws have been removed Disassembly Pull the release lever upwards turn the seat a quar ter turn to the left or right and raise the seat from the seat support Place the seat on a stable support Reassembly
6. 2 Loosen the spring holder turn collar and slacken coil spring Remove the bottom Allen screw the Allen screw with internal threads two collars 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 Place the shock absorber with coil spring collar and two washers Tighten the nut Insert the sleeve centrally in the bottom shock ab sorber 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 Service Manual gt WI Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 7 3 10 Steering linkage Disassembly of the steering linkage Dismantle the front panelling see section 7 3 2 Remove the nut washer and the stop Remove the Allen screw Remove the TO linkage to fork steering tube washer and FROM linkage to right hand wheel Push the TO linkage upwards Hold the ball pin axle up with flat nosed players between the FROM linkage and the stub axle Loosen the nut and remove together with FROM linkage Push the FROM linkage upwards Hold the ball pin axle up with flat nosed players between the TO linkage and the fork steering tube Loosen the nut and remove together with TO link age
7. 2 5 Drive regulator Disassembly 1 Dismantle the operating console see section 7 2 1 2 Loosen the potentiometer fixing 3 Remove the Phillips screws 4 Loosen the Allen screws located on the side of the potentiometer 5 Pull the drive regulator out downwards Reassembly 1 Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly 27 Invacare Meteor Service Manual 7 2 6 7 2 7 28 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 stan dard 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 mid dle setting Lightbulbs front Disassembly Dismantle the control elements see section 7 2 1 Loosen the Phillips screw Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 2 8 7 2 9 Remove the headlight when it has been angled from bottom to
8. Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 6 Front wheel suspension three 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 acces sible from both sides or block up the vehicle securely 7 6 1 General The front wheel suspension individual parts for the 4 wheeled version are shown in the following draw ing 37 Service Manual Invacare Meteor 38 Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 6 2 Front wheel axle Disassembly Dismantle the front wheel see section 7 4 Remove the sleeve and collar from the left hand side of the wheel then the sleeve and collar from the right Pull the axle out of the wheel Reassembly NOTE The left hand side of the wheel is labelled with the word Invacare on the top wheel flange Push the axle through the wheel Fit the washer and sleeve over the axle right hand wheel side Fit the collar and sleeve over the axle left hand wheel side 39 Invacare Meteor 7 6 3 40 Shock absorber front Disassembly Dismantle the front panelling 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 suspens
9. in drive and push modes Check screw connections and battery straps Chassis Batteries Damage to batteries corrosion on contacts Check contacts terminal clamps cables and strip fuses Operating con sole 12 Replace cable if necessary Replace bulbs or cables if necessary Replace drive units carbon brushes if necessary Tighten screws nuts ad just or replace if necessary Clean contacts replace batteries Tighten clean replace if necessary 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 an 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 folders displayed by the number of blinks in each group which are also known as the blink 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 blink code as a warning and allow both driving and operation to continue display the blink code stop the Meteor and hold it at a standstill until the electronic system has been switched off and switched on again display the blink code stop the Meteor and not permit further driving until the fault has been recti fied If faul
10. on the 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 disas sembly Adjust brake Bowden cable Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 5 2 AN 7 5 3 Brake calliper Caution Before starting work lay the vehicle down on its side on a relatively firm underlay or block up the frame so that the steering wheels are not loaded 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 disk 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 block up the frame so that the steering wheels are not loaded Disassembly Dismantle drive wheel see section 7 4 Dismantle brake calliper see section 7 5 1 Remove distance ring and brake disk from the axle Reassembly Fit the brake disk to the drive wheel on the right 35 Invacare Meteor 2 Fit the drive wheel see section 7 4 3 Fit the brake calliper see section 7 5 1 36 Service Manual
11. the rear panelling see section 7 3 3 Remove foot mat Loosen four Phillips screws Remove front panelling Reassembly Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disas sembly Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 3 3 Rear panelling three and four wheeled version The rear panelling individual parts are shown in the following drawing 7 3 4 Disassembly Dismantle seat see section 7 1 2 Loosen side Velcro fastenings Loosen cable connections Remove rear panelling Reassembly Reassembly 3 and 4 wheeled versions takes place in reverse order to disassembly Lightbulbs rear Disassembly Remove rear panelling see section 7 3 3 Unscrew the bulb together with bulb holder out of the rear panelling Replace the bulb Reassembly Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly 33 Invacare Meteor Service Manual 7 4 v 7 5 7 5 1 10 11 34 Wheels NOTE Disassembly of wheels and repair of tyres is described in the operating manual Disk brake Brake Bowden cable Disassembly Dismantle the operating console see section 7 2 2 Dismantle the rear steering column panelling see section 7 2 3 Dismantle the rear panelling 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
12. top Turn bold holder out together with bulb Replace bulb Reassembly Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly Headlights Disassembly Dismantle 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 adja cent exploded drawing 29 Invacare Meteor 7 2 10 30 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 Service Manual Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 3 Panelling 7 3 1 Front panelling three wheeled version General The front panelling individual parts 3 wheeled version are shown in the following drawing Disassembly 1 Dismantle the steering column see section 7 2 10 2 Dismantle the rear panelling see section 7 3 3 3 Remove foot mat 4 Loosen four Phillips screws 5 Remove front panelling Reassembly 1 Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disas sembly 31 Invacare Meteor 7 3 2 Front panelling four wheeled version General Service Manual The front panelling individual parts 4 wheeled version are shown in the following drawing 32 Disassembly Dismantle the steering column see section 7 2 10 Dismantle
13. Removing the electronics 0 50 7 9 2 Refitting the electronics ix xa uc x ka E kun k REW yak Ke Kad nnne nns 50 Drive 51 7 10 1 DISASSEMBLY n t a asla delek r ey e babs testante tea era hs lady etes deyek l wa 51 7 10 2 Ee E 52 7 10 3 Replacing carbon DrUS S ii il aka kaka ak kk KAKA kK KAKA AA KAK AA KA 52 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 main tenance 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 Safe handling of electrical measurement instruments multimeter 1 3 Transport back to the manufacturer If the Meteor has to be shipped back to the manufacturer for major repairs you should always use the
14. SERVICE MANUAL Invacare Meteor This manual contains instructions about troubleshooting repair C Edition 02 05 2002 p INVACARE A Invacare Meteor Service Manual Contents Chapter Page 1 General information oni ccicesdcsscessccdiecdsssssendenccierdsacduandecadiendersduentusndtaddewodeendeencuan 5 1 1 Botore Vostal iiu ei e etate kwa Kar A W Ka 5 1 2 Qualifications for service technicians nnne 5 1 3 Transport back to the manutachurer kk kek kk kk kk KA KAKE KAKA KA A KA KA 5 1 4 LEE 6 2 Safety and assembly instructions 8 2 1 Symbols used in these service instructions sse 8 2 2 Before any inspection or repair work 8 2 3 During dismantling reassembly AA 9 2 4 Before operation after completion of service work 10 2 5 iru 10 3 Thelnvacare Meteor in overview eerte nnns 11 3 1 Layout of modules components and displays and controls 11 3 2 Module composition variations aCCessorles 11 3 2 1 Module composition variations liui Ek kk kk kak ka KA KAKA A KAKA A KA 11 3 2 2 AGCCOSSOIIGS Schuman ni mi ebe 11 4 Inspection EE 12 5 gt e 13 5 1 EE 13 5 2 Fault Causes 14 6 Electronics error Codes s
15. bolted connection Disassembly of the transverse control arm Dismantle the shock absorber see section 7 7 1 Dismantle 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 47 Invacare Meteor Service Manual 7 7 6 48 Reassembly of the transverse control arm Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disas sembly 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 disas sembly NOTE The bearing must be adjusted using the bottom un ion nut The bearing must not be allowed to have any play and the wheel fork must be easily turned Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 8 AN 7 8 1 7 8 2 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
16. d 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 direc tion 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 op erate 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 spanner set of Allen keys torque wrench commercial socket spanner set Set of screwdrivers flat Phillips and Torx oblique pliers 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 popriveting tool 10 Service Manual Invacare Meteor 3 Meteor in overview 3 1 Layout of modules components and displays and controls The following figures show the layout o
17. e any adhesive remains from the self adhesive foil Reassembly 1 Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly 25 Invacare Meteor Service Manual 7 2 3 Steering column panelling Disassembly 1 Loosen the screw connections between front and ji rear steering column panelling 2 Remove the Phillips screws 3 Dismantle the rear steering column panelling 4 Loosen the screw connections between front steer ing column panelling and the basket holder 5 Remove the Allen screws and the basket holder 6 Carefully remove the front steering column panel ling 7 Pull out the keyswitch complete with wiring harness from the control panel and remove front panelling Reassembly 1 Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly 7 2 4 Steering column adjustment Bowden cable Disassembly 1 Dismantle the operating console see section 7 2 2 2 Dismantle the rear steering column panelling see section 7 2 3 3 Note down the Bowden cable route sketch 4 Loosen the union nut on the Bowden cable at the handle 5 Twist the Bowden cable nut out of the handle 26 Service Manual Invacare Meteor 6 Loosen the Phillips screw at the end of the Bowden cable out of the clamping sleeve and pull the Bow den cable out of the attachment r Draw the clamping sleeve off the Bowden cable 8 Remove the Bowden cable Reassembly 1 Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly 7
18. e blinking status display at the operating console If this is not the case you can locate the fault using the blink codes as follows Turn the operating console on and off Check which blink code is showing by counting Wait for the blink 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 oper ating console The following list is based on the blink code Blink Code Consequence for Comments the Meteor Battery must be Continues to drive Battery voltage has sunk below 23 3 V charged Charge battery as soon as possible Battery voltage too Stops driving Battery voltage has sunk below 16 5 V low 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 Blink Code Fault Consequence for Comments the Meteor Battery voltage too Stops driving The battery voltage has risen to over 32 i V due to running downhill too fast or defective battery charger If the battery charger is connected dis connect it from the Meteor The electronic system charges the batter ies when running downhill and when braking This fault is caused when the battery voltage becomes to
19. ecco nie nacre kake deke keka ade LEVE xake kaka dake aera cS TCI 15 6 1 CHIEN ERREICHEN 15 6 2 Error code description EE 15 7 Repair and EE E GE 17 7 1 sco EE 17 17 71 2 Ecc 18 E453 AKMPreSt TEC DIRO OS 18 71 4 1 18 Service Manual Invacare Meteor 1 155 Seat Delt svi coton torpet aec ER 19 451 0 aeta aatis 19 HAY Beleaselever usi rae nnn r e 20 AB Seatralls aine oido esi 20 7 1 97 en et tete e v e e HR ea 21 7 1 10 Seat Plate ME EE 21 7 2 Handlebar operating console AA 23 42241 General xcci ELLA tc t cree 23 7 2 2 Operating console and kevpad entente KE KA KA KAKA A KA A ennt 25 7 2 3 Steering column panelling eene nennen 26 7 2 4 Steering column adjustment Bowden cable sse 26 729 Drive regulator inicie etat ini et Pee Pi e 27 1 2 6 PoteritioITieler aide A k e KERA Hevd Ku H lan te te ben h E kap n NA 28 2 74 ghtbulbs front i eae xo EE Za 28 7 2 8 elle TC 29 2 9 Handlebars iih em ien ie SE EET DEC aid 29 7 2 10 Steering Olm xa te E nen cetero tat oie RE teni nen ede 30 7 3 N DD tette tei o 31 7 3 4 Front panelling three wheeled ve
20. f Meteor modules Removal and reassembly of spare parts is described in Chapter 7 v NOTE The arrangement of displays and controls for the three or four wheel Meteor is the same The three wheel Meteor is used as an example in the following figures 1 Drive lever 2 Lever for steering column inclination adjustment 3 Operating console 4 Handbrake lever 5 Keyswitch ON OFF 6 Unlocking lever for moving seat rails front right below seat 7 Release leader for turning and removing seat right below seat 8 Disengaging lever 3 2 Module composition variations accessories 3 2 1 Module composition variations The Invacare Meteor is available as a three or four wheel variation 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 e Cane holder assy e External mirror right and or left 11 Invacare Meteor 4 Inspection plan Service Manual Check drive wheels for tight fit and side play Wheel suspen e sion and wheels e Check front wheels for tight fit float and side play Adjust replace see oper ating manual Adjust replace wheel axle see oper wheel bearing or fork ating manual 7 6 7 7 e Check front wheel forks Replace bearing 7 6 7 7 E Check tyres Fitnew see oper ating manual Lighting Check cabling Check function Check functions
21. ion Place the nuts on the top and bottom suspension and screw tight Tighten the spring holders and 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 panelling 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 disas sembly NOTE The bearing must be adjusted using the bottom un ion nut The bearing must not be allowed to have any play and the wheel fork must be easily turned 41 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 acces sible from both sides or block up the vehicle securely 7 7 1 General The front wheel suspension individual parts for the 4 wheeled version are shown in the following draw ing 42 Invacare Meteor Service Manual 43 Invacare Meteor 7 7 2 44 Shock absorber front Disassembly Dismantle the front panelling see section 7 3
22. ng bracket to the chassis using the Allen screws washers and nuts Plug the drive cable plugs back in in the positions you noted previously Replacing carbon brushes Dismantle the rear panelling see section 7 3 3 Unscrew the four plastic slotted screws out of the drive unit Replace the carbon brushes located behind the plastic slotted screws Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disas sembly
23. o high during this process Switch the Meteor off and on again Current delay ex Stops driving The maximum current has been ex ceeded for too long a period the motor is probably overloaded or has been running against an immovable obstacle for too long Switch of the meteor wait a few minutes and then switch it on again The electronic system has determined a motor short circuit Check the wiring har ness for short circuit and check the mo tor Brake failure Stops driving Ensure that the disengaging lever is pressed in Brake circuit inter ruption There is a defect in the braking coil or in the cabling Check magnetic brake and cabling for open or short circuited 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 po Stops driving The drive lever electronics could be faulty tentiometer or incorrectly connected Motor fault Stops driving The motor or its cabling is defective Internal faults Stops driving Check electronics box 16 Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 Repair and replacement 7 1 Seat unit A CAUTION seat adjustments such as seat depth seat height backrest angle and distance between armrests or the steering column should be individu ally adjusted to suit the user The settings should be called up once
24. of the cable plugs on the electronics box Remove all cable plugs from the electronics box Loosen the electronics box bolted connection on the chassis floor four Phillips screws with locknuts Refitting the electronics box Screw the electronics box to the chassis floor using four Phillips screws and locknuts Plug all the cable plugs into the electronics box again in the positions you noted earlier Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 10 AN 7 10 1 Drive CAUTION Make sure you have blocked the vehicle up securely 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 crush ing 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 electronics box Dismantle the rear panelling 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 connec tions Remove the Allen screws washers and nuts Remove the axle mounting bracket Remove the drive unit 51 Invacare Meteor Service Manual 7 10 2 7 10 3 52 Reassembly Place the drive unit on the chassis Place the axle mounting bracket on the drive unit Screw the axle mounti
25. 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 with together washers and nuts Remove the seat plate 21 Invacare Meteor Reassembly 1 Reassembly takes place in reverse order to disassembly 22 Service Manual Service Manual Invacare Meteor 7 2 Handlebar operating console A CAUTION Make sure you have blocked the vehicle up securely 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 23 Invacare Meteor SC AEE gt lt B gt ce SA VA 8 N 24 Service Manual Service Manual Invacare Meteor 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 layer keypad with a flat tool at any one location and pull off 8 Remov
26. original packaging for transport You should also include as accurate a fault description as possible Invacare Meteor 1 4 Invacare service Service Manual If you have problems or questions please contact Invacare service Invacare Deutschland GmbH Dehmer Str 66 D 32549 Bad Oeynhausen Deutschland Invacare A S Sdr Ringvej 39 2605 Brendby Danmark Kundendienst 49 0 5731 754 580 Kundeservice 45 0 3690 0000 Technische Hotline 49 0 5731 754 570 Fax Kundeservice 445 0 3690 0001 Fax Kundendienst 49 0 5731 754 216 Fax Technische Hotline 49 0 5731 754 208 Invacare SA Invacare POIRIER c Areny s n Les Roches Poligon Industrial de Celr F 37230 Fondettes 17460 Celra Girona France ESPANA Service Apr s Vente 33 0 2 47 62 64 15 a 34 0 972 49 32 00 Fax Service Apr s Vente 33 0 2 47 62 64 64 Fax 34 0 972 49 32 20 Invacare Ltd Mecc San S R L South Road Via Dei Pini 35 Bridgend 36016 Thiene VI Mid Glamorgan CF31 3PY ITALIA United Kingdom T 39 0 445 380059 T Customer Service 44 0 1656 647 372 Fax 39 0 445 380034 Fax Customer Service 44 0 1656 649 016 Invacare AS Invacare NEDERLAND Grensesvingen 9 0603 Oslo Norge T Kundeservice 47 22 57 95 10 Fax Kundeservice 47 22 57 95 01 Celsiusstraat 46 NL 6716 BZ Ede The Netherlands
27. rsion 31 7 3 2 Front panelling four wheeled version 32 7 3 8 Rear panelling three and four wheeled version 33 1 9 4 Belge 33 7 4 VV GO S eea a EE 34 7 5 Bis mp EH 34 foal Brake Bowden cable dee hi Rede neta ea eben sie edes 34 7 5 2 Brake caliper c 5 eniin BID gian PEU 35 7 5 3 Brake disc Lade p Euer Dun doris 35 7 6 Front wheel suspension three wheeled version 37 EINE 37 7 6 2 aX 39 LeS Shock absorber TOME 553 235 ror rre irte Kara W ZE eee as eva Seeche NE hoses 40 TOA Wheel fork Etat ee a aee a etn dn CEWA eren 41 7 7 Front wheel suspension four wheeled version 42 K He rep 42 77 2 Shockabsorber ir qe le e tu tei do das etu e de dde e Tu ny div ud 44 Invacare Meteor Service Manual 7 4 9 Steering etate roit dedos 45 St b axle ce Me d dud greet 47 7 7 5 Transverse control arm nuire eda een e agn ds 47 7 7 6 elt ie Ale 48 7 8 Batteries cxi cea tueatur teet gt late D 49 7 8 1 Checking the battery batteries battery cable and 49 7 8 2 Removing or refitting battery batteries 49 7 9 Electronics DOR sicat beet mte ut 50 7 9 1
28. ts 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 consoled and evaluate the error codes in accordance with Section 6 2 Carry out the necessary testing repairs While doing this please note the references to the ap propriate chapter in the manual or to the appropriate documentation 13 Invacare Meteor Service Manual 5 2 Fault causes Fault description regen Fault remedy Wheelchair will not start disengaging lever set to Rear push disengaging lever forwards motor disengaged operating unit status display has gone out 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 drive unit defective replace drive unit mode check warning horn replace if necessary lighting defective check lighting bulbs re place if necessary check cabling replace if necessary Warning horn defective 14 Service Manual Invacare Meteor 6 Electronics error codes 6 1 General Before assessing error codes carry out the following test Turn the operating console on and off several times The test checks whether the error can be automatically rectified by the electronics and if necessary deactivates th
29. vice measures in addition to spe cialities and simplifications during disassembly and reassembly AN Caution The Caution symbol identifies potential hazards for the service technician or for the Invacare amp 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 Read this repair manual and the relevant operating manual carefully through before carrying out any work and observe all information given there Observe the minimum requirements for carrying out the work 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 bat teries
30. worn on hands and wrists Always remove first the negative battery terminal and then the positive battery terminal Charging the batteries see also operating manual Checking the battery batteries battery 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 volt ages Unclamp battery terminal Check voltage across battery terminals Voltage under 9V Charge batteries If the under voltage cannot be rectified by charging replace af fected battery Note If the individual voltages measured across the bat tery 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 49 Invacare Meteor Service Manual 7 9 AN AN 7 9 1 7 9 2 50 Electronics 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 electronics box is easily accessible or block up the vehicle securely Removing the electronics box Dismantle the rear panelling see section 7 3 3 Note Note down the position
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