Replacing Controls - Invacare Mirage Service Manual

• The batteries reach their end of life when the drive
range is significantly smaller than usual. Contact your
provider or service technician for details.
• Always have your batteries installed by a properly
trained mobility device technician or a person with
adequate knowledge. They have the necessary training
and tools to do the job safely and correctly.
How to handle damaged batteries correctly
CAUTION!
Corrosion and burns from acid leakage if
batteries are damaged
– 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:
– Immediately rinse eyes under running water for
several minutes; consult a physician.
• Always wear safety goggles and appropriate safety
clothing when handling damaged batteries.
• Place damaged batteries in an acid-resistant receptacle
immediately after removing them.
• 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
provider or directly to Invacare.
Replacing Batteries and Battery Boxes
1. Remove battery from chassis. See corresponding user
manual.
2. Remove battery box strap D.
3. Loosen and remove battery box lid A.
4. Pull battery out of battery box C.
5. Remove batter box insert B.
6. Replace batteries and/or other parts.
7. Install parts in reverse order.
8. Test all functions.

5.9.2 Replacing Controls

Removing Remote
• 5 mm Allen key
• 8 mm wrench
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Fig. 5-16
1. Unplug remote (1) from power module (4).
2. Remove remote.
3. Depending on type of remote holder installed to mobility
device, remove screws (2) using either a 5 mm Allen
key or 8 mm wrench.
4. If required, remove joystick knob (8) by firmly pulling
upwards.
Removing Power Module
• 3 mm Allen key
• 5 mm Allen key
• 7 mm wrench
• 10 mm wrench
1. Unplug remaining connectors from power Module.
2. Loosen and remove both screws (7), washer and nuts
(not shown). Remove power module.
3. If necessary, remove screw (6) washers and nut (not
shown) to replace power module bracket (5).
Installing Controls
When installing joystick remote screws be sure not
to use a torque in excess of 2 Nm.
1. Install parts in reverse order. Take care not to
overtighten screws.
2. Test all functions.
Fig. 5-17
Fig. 5-18
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