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Invacare® LiNX IDC
en Remote
User Manual

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  • Page 1 Invacare® LiNX IDC en Remote User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
  • 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 General ......... 4 1.1 About this manual.
  • Page 4: General

    Invacare representative. Before reading this manual, make sure you have the latest version. You find the latest version on the Invacare website. For address and website see back page of this manual. 1.2 Intended use The IDC can be used to assign control of the power wheelchair from the occupant to an attendant.
  • Page 5: Safety

    – When cables with live pins have to be are fitted too tightly or replaced by hardware not disconnected, for example, when removing the approved by Invacare, IDC internal parts might bus cable from the remote for safety reasons, get damaged. This could lead to an unintended...
  • Page 6: Components

    Invacare® LiNX IDC 3 Components F Status LED G “Forwards or reverse” push button 3.1 Top side H Steering handle 3.2 Bottom side A Trigger lever for driving/emergency stop B Bus cable A “Reverse activated” LED B “Wheelchair occupant in control” LED C Speed potentiometer D “Attendant in control”...
  • Page 7: Labels On Product

    Components 3.3 Labels on product Product label containing: • Invacare logo • The product's serial number • The product's reference number • WEE symbol • Applied part symbol • Symbol of user manual 1643411-A...
  • Page 8 Invacare® LiNX IDC Explanation of symbols on labels This is the WEEE symbol (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive). This product has been supplied from an environmentally aware manufacturer. This product may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment if disposed of in places (landfills) that are not appropriate according to legislation.
  • Page 9: Setup

    Setup Removing the IDC 4 Setup 4.1 Installing/Removing the IDC IMPORTANT! Risk of damage If an IDC is installed it will increase the footprint of the wheelchair. When driving without attendant, the IDC could get damaged, for example, when driving backwards against an obstacle. 1.
  • Page 10: Connecting Idc To Controls System

    It is imperative that the wheelchair occupant himself is not allowed to use the IDC. Fitting should only be carried out by an Invacare provider. When fitting, ensure that the bus cable is routed and fixed correctly to avoid damage to the bus cable.
  • Page 11: Usage

    Usage 5.2 Switching control between attendant and 5 Usage occupant 5.1 Starting up IDC The remote that powers up the mobility device is in control of the wheelchair. Pressing the power button on a remote not in control returns control from attendant to occupant and vice versa, unless other settings have been made.
  • Page 12: Controlling The Wheelchair With Idc

    Invacare® LiNX IDC 5.4 Controlling the wheelchair with IDC 1. Press power button on IDC to switch on the wheelchair. The display on the remote illuminates. The wheelchair is ready to drive. 2. Set driving speed (speed potentiometer — see 5.3 Setting the speed, page 11).
  • Page 13: Information On The "Emergency Stop" Function

    Usage 5.5 Information on the “Emergency Stop” function When using Emergency stop function while driving, the wheelchair brakes harder, than when you just let go of the trigger lever. There are three ways to emergency stop the mobility device. If the wheelchair needs to be stopped immediately due to a hazard situation, pull the trigger lever (1) firmly as far as possible.
  • Page 14: Fault Diagnosis

    Invacare® LiNX IDC Ensure that the drive electronics system is powered up before starting any diagnosis. If the status display is OFF: • Check whether the drive electronics system is powered Or, press the power button. The wheelchair needs to power up, before you can drive the wheelchair again.
  • Page 15 Usage Flash code Fault description Possible action Remote fault • Check cables and connectors. • Check other remotes, if installed. • Contact your provider. Network or configuration fault • Restart wheelchair. • Check cables and connectors. • Recharge the batteries. •...
  • Page 16 Invacare® LiNX IDC Configuration of the motors depending on the wheelchair model The attendant in control LED is green when IDC is in charge. If there is a fault detected by the LiNX system, the attendant in control LED flashes green.
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    The following table lists inspection checks that should be performed by the user and their intervals. If the mobility device fails to pass one of the inspection checks, refer to the chapter indicated or contact your authorized Invacare provider. A more comprehensive list of inspection checks and instructions for maintenance work can be found in the service manual for the corresponding wheelchair, which can be obtained from Invacare.
  • Page 18 Invacare® LiNX IDC Before each use of the power wheelchair with IDC Item Inspection check If inspection is not passed Electronics and connectors Check all cables for damage and all Contact your provider. connecting plugs for snug fit. Housing Check IDC housing for loose parts.
  • Page 19 Notes...
  • Page 20 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...

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