How To Handle Damaged Batteries Correctly; Replacing Remote; Drive Program Selection After Component; Replacement - Invacare Fox Service Manual

8.8.5 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.

8.8.6 Replacing remote

Replacing remote is very easy and is not described
in detail. However, when replacing a remote in
connection with power module, take into account
the final selection of drive program. See 8.8.7 Drive
Program Selection After Component Replacement,
page 23.

8.8.7 Drive Program Selection After Component

Replacement

The drive program is saved in the remote, and also in the
power module. If one of these two components is replaced,
the system must be told which of the components has not
been replaced so that it knows which contains the current
controller profile.
The system allows normal usage of the mobility
device after component replacement only if the
profile is selected afterwards.
For details, see corresponding remote manual.

8.8.8 Updating driving program

CAUTION!
Every alteration to the drive program can
influence handling and tipping stability of
mobility device.
– Alterations to drive program must only be
carried out by trained Invacare® providers.
– Invacare® can only assume a warranty for safe
handling of mobility device – in particular
tipping stability - for unaltered standard drive
programs.
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8.8.9 Checking Cables

1. Turn off power.
2. Remove rear shroud. See 8.7.1 Rear Shroud, page 20.
3. Check all cables for visible damage, crushing points or
abrasion points.
4. Replace damaged cables.
5. Pull on each plug carefully. The plug must not come out
of its socket when pulled on lightly.
6. If a plug is loose, apply slight pressure to push the plug
into the socket. The plug must snap in place securely.
7. Check that plug is firmly attached to its socket.
8. Remove batteries. See 8.8.2 Batteries, page 21.
9. Check battery cables for visible damage, crushing points
or abrasion points.
10. Replace damaged cables.
11. Install parts in reverse order.
12. Test all functions.

8.8.10 Resetting Circuit Breaker

If the mobility device cannot be turned on, check whether
the safety cutout has triggered. The safety cutout is reset by
pressing the knob inwards.
See user manual.

8.9 Wheels

8.9.1 General Warning Information on Wheel Replacement
WARNING!
Risk of injury
If a tire with one or more damaged rim threads is
inflated, rim could burst and cause serious injury.
– Do not inflate tire if one or more rim threads
are damaged.
– Immediately replace rim with damaged threads.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury from wheels coming loose
If wheels are insufficiently secured during
mounting, they can come loose when driving.
– When mounting wheels tighten bolts with
prescribed torque.
– Secure all bolts using a suitable blocker.
– Never use normal nuts instead of self-locking
nuts.
– Always use new nuts and bolts with an
undamaged coating.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to uncontrolled movement of
mobility device
– Turn power off.
– Engage motors.
– Secure mobility device against rolling away by
placing wedges under wheels.
Risk of damage to rim threads
Incorrectly tightened screws can cause damage
to rim threads.
– Tighten rim screws with recommended
tightening torque.
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