Invacare Fox Service Manual
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- Page 1 Invacare® Fox en Power Wheelchair Service Manual DEALER: Keep this manual. The procedures in this manual MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
- Page 2 All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Trademarks are identified by ™ and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2 Safety ......... . 5 8.10.2 Replacing Seat Frame (Fox Seat) ....27 2.1 Safety and fitting instructions . -
Page 4: General
If the mobility device has to be shipped back to the manufacturer for major repairs, you should always use Find the user manual on Invacare’s website or contact your the original packaging for transport. Invacare representative. See addresses at the end of this •... -
Page 5: Safety
Safety 2 Safety CAUTION! Injury hazard if the vehicle starts moving unintentionally during repair work 2.1 Safety and fitting instructions – Switch the power supply off (ON/OFF key). – Engage the drive. These safety instructions are intended to prevent accidents –... - Page 6 To release the dealers. connecting plugs the safety devices must be pressed – Invacare supplies all mobility devices with a in. When reassembling ensure that these safety standard drive program ex-works. Invacare can devices are correctly engaged.
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Page 7: Hygiene
Use saturated Cleaning and reconditioning disinfectant wipes disinfection and clean* the device surface. *Invacare uses detergent "Nücosept special" 1.5% in water ml/ml Disinfection tools • One way wipes (fleece) • Brushes to clean difficult to access areas Further information For more information contact your Invacare Service department. -
Page 8: Components
Invacare® Fox 4 Components Special Features 4.1 Overview Mobility Device Under Rear Shroud Fig. 4-3 F: Scissor system G: Swinging axle Fig. 4-1 H: Kerb climber A: Drive units Modulite Seat Options B: Power module Under Seat Fig. 4-2 Fig. 4-4 C: Manual wheel lock J: Actuator module (ACT200) under seat plate. -
Page 9: Accessories
Swing-away tray, left-hand mounted • Swing-away tray, right-hand mounted • Oxygen bottle holder • Caster lock levers • Toolkit (including bit holder, bits and fork wrenches) The installation instructions for accessories are available at your provider or directly from Invacare. 1577880-C... -
Page 10: Setup
4. Check that swivel casters can move freely. 5. Repeat steps two to four, if necessary. 6.1.1 Adjusting lower leg length Invacare offers a range of legrests which can be adjusted individually. See user manual. 6.2 Adjusting Seat Depth 1. Disconnect cable connections. -
Page 11: Adjusting Seat Height
Setup 6.4 Adjusting Seat Height 1. Remove seat from chassis. See 8.10.1 Moving Seat Into Service Position / Removing Seat, page 26. 2. Loosen and remove four bolts B on both sides, including 6.4.1 Adjusting Seat Height via Centre Column washers C and nuts D. -
Page 12: Adjusting Safety Latch
Invacare® Fox 1. Remove seat. See 8.10.1 Moving Seat Into Service WARNING! Position / Removing Seat, page 26. Risk of damage due to collisions of legrests with 2. Loosen and remove four bolts B, washers C and nuts other parts of the mobility device D on both sides. -
Page 13: Testing
3. Connect digital multimeter to central motor plug contacts (3) and measure resistance between contacts. WARNING! 4. If there is a defect, replace motor and send it to Invacare – When performing the remaining steps, ensure Service for inspection or repair. -
Page 14: Checking Battery Charge Level
Invacare® Fox 7. Carefully push the remote forward, trying to drive the mobility device through the stationary object. The load should draw between 30 to 40 amps from the batteries for 0.3 seconds. Performing this step puts a heavy load on the batteries as they try to push through the stationary object. -
Page 15: Service
Service 8.2 Tightening torques 8 Service CAUTION! Risk of damage to mobility device due to 8.1 General warning information on installation improperly tightened screws, nuts or plastic work connections. – Always tighten screws, nuts etc. to the stated CAUTION! tightening torque. Risk of damage to vehicle –... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Invacare® Fox Component Notes Check Remedy Drive units, coupling Check functions in Replace motor if mechanism drive and push modes necessary Check coupling Tighten screws / nuts, mechanism adjust or replace if necessary Legrests Check welded seams, Tighten, replace if... -
Page 17: Drive Fault Diagnosis
The the original manufacturer's manuals. You can obtain power modules used are described in the corresponding the original manuals from Invacare®. controls manual. 8.4.2 Drive fault diagnosis Problem... -
Page 18: Replacing / Reversing Swinging Axle
Invacare® Fox 3. Adjust centre column. WARNING! Risk of injury due to uncontrolled movement of • Long wheelbase mobility device Adjustment of centre column A on chassis – Turn off power. → Scale B is at front. – Engage motors. -
Page 19: Replacing Rubber Foot
Service 8.5.4 Replacing Rubber Foot 1. Pull front part of old rubber foot B off kerb climber A in forward direction. 2. Place rear part of new rubber foot over kerb climber. 3. Push front part of new rubber foot over kerb climber. 8.5.5 Replacing Rubber Stopper We recommend to replace all rubber stoppers as soon as one needs replacing. -
Page 20: Drive Components
Invacare® Fox 8.6 Drive components Note labelling on motor plug. 8.6.1 Replacing Motor/Gearbox Unit 1. Install parts in reverse order. CAUTION! 2. Connect motor cable B to power module. Risk of injury due to uncontrolled movement of 3. Make sure that motor cable cannot be pinched or bent, mobility device. -
Page 21: Electrical Components
– Only use battery versions stated in the – Changes to the drive program may only be specifications. carried out by trained providers. – Invacare can only give a warranty for safe mobility device driving behaviour - especially CAUTION! the tipping stability - for unaltered standard Fire and burns hazard if battery terminal is drive programs. -
Page 22: Replacing Batteries
Invacare® Fox Removing Batteries CAUTION! Risk of crushing 1. Turn off power. Batteries can be extremely heavy. This results in 2. Bring seat into service position. See 8.10.1 Moving Seat injury hazards to your hands. Into Service Position / Removing Seat, page 26. -
Page 23: How To Handle Damaged Batteries Correctly
– Alterations to drive program must only be Incorrectly tightened screws can cause damage carried out by trained Invacare® providers. to rim threads. – Invacare® can only assume a warranty for safe – Tighten rim screws with recommended handling of mobility device – in particular tightening torque. -
Page 24: Replacing Drive Wheels (Wheel Size 12½ X 2¼")
Invacare® Fox 8.9.2 Replacing Drive Wheels (Wheel Size 12½ x 2¼") 8.9.4 Replacing Manual Wheel Lock • 19 mm wrench • 5 mm Allen key • Flat screwdriver • Oblong wooden blocks (approx. 14 x 14 x 30 cm) Fig. 8-7 Removing Manual Wheel Lock 1. -
Page 25: Replacing Caster Locks
Service Fig. 8-10 Removing Caster Lock 1. Remove legrests and other parts that are in the way. 2. Unlock caster locks C for front wheels on swinging axle A. 3. Remove front fork. See 8.9.6 Replacing Front Fork, page 4. Loosen and remove screws F, locking plate E and spring—loaded thrust pins D. -
Page 26: Replacing Steering Head Bearings On Steering Wheels
Invacare® Fox Installing Anti-Tipper Wheel Installing Steering Head Bearings 1. Install parts in reverse order. • Insert new steering head bearing precisely. See 2. Tighten nut B just tight enough that wheel can still 8.9.10 Installing Ball Bearings, page 26. -
Page 27: Replacing Seat Frame (Fox Seat)
Installing Seat 1. Place seat vertically onto its holder again. 2. Fold seat forward. 3. Make sure safety latches A on centre post engage. 8.10.2 Replacing Seat Frame (Fox Seat) • Phillips screwdriver, size 2 • 5 mm Allen key •... -
Page 28: Replacing Fabric Seat (Stretched)
Do not tighten screws completely. 1. Remove seat frame. See 8.10.2 Replacing Seat Frame 4. Tighten textile seat using a large screwdriver or a similar (Fox Seat), page 27. tool, by pressing the screwdriver in the flap against 2. Loosen adjusting nut B. -
Page 29: Headrest / Neckrest
Service Installing safety latch Removing bracket 1. Install parts in reverse order. Not all bolts and washers are shown in illustration. 2. Screw in safety latch A and adjust it. See 6.7 Adjusting Safety Latch, page 12. 1. Loosen and remove bolts E including washers F, mounting plate D and bottom side of bracket C. -
Page 30: Armrests
Invacare® Fox Removing armrest 1. Loosen two screws B. 2. Pull armrest C out of the holder. Installing armrest 1. Install parts in reverse order. 2. Test all functions. Fig. 8-21 8.13.2 Installing Inrigged Armrest (Wooden Seat Plate) Removing Backrest Holder •... -
Page 31: Replacing Foot Plate / Heel Strap Of Legrest
Service Removing Holder 1. Loosen screw B. 2. Pull holder C out of seat frame A. 3. Replace holder. Installing Holder 1. Install parts in reverse order. 2. Test all functions. 8.14 Replacing Foot Plate / Heel Strap of Legrest Fig. - Page 32 Invacare Sales Companies Australia: Canada: Ireland: New Zealand: Invacare Australia PTY. Ltd. Invacare Canada LP Invacare Ireland Ltd, Invacare New Zealand Ltd 1 Lenton Place, North Rocks NSW 570 Matheson Blvd E. Unit 8 Unit 5 Seatown Business Campus 4 Westfield Place, Mt Wellington 1060...