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Invacare® Kite Series
en Power Wheelchair
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  • Page 1 Invacare® Kite Series 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 6.9.3 Replacing G-Trac Sensor ..... . . 30 6.9.4 Replacing Operating Hour Counter ....31 6.9.5 Updating Software .

  • Page 4: General

    Invacare. Find the user manual on Invacare’s website or contact • If you have any problems or questions contact your your Invacare representative. See addresses at the end provider.

  • Page 5: Safety

    Safety 2 Safety CAUTION! Injury hazard if the mobility device 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 Mechanical locks which prevent release of the carried out by trained Invacare providers. connecting plugs during operation. To release – Invacare supplies all mobility devices with a the connecting plugs the safety devices must be standard drive program ex-works. Invacare pressed in.

  • Page 7: Testing

    Testing 3 Testing 3. Remove rear shroud. See 6.8 Shrouds, page 28. 4. Take exact note of positions of all cables and sockets that they are connected to. Mark connectors and sockets or take a photograph with a digital camera. 3.1 Testing Motor •...

  • Page 8: 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 • Disposable wipes (fleece) • Brushes to clean areas difficult to access Further Information For more information contact your Invacare service department.

  • Page 9: Setup

    5.2 Adjusting Lower Leg Length adjustment setting can negatively influence the stability of the mobility device. Invacare offers a range of legrests which can be adjusted – You must perform an individual risk analysis individually. See user manual. every time you change the centre of gravity of the seating position to ensure the safety 5.3 Adjusting Seat Depth...

  • Page 10: Modulite Seat

    Invacare® Kite Series A: Seat depth Seat Systems B: Centre of gravity of the seat For details on • Standard seat The user weight and seat depth have strong • Flex2 seat influences on the choice of the centre of gravity •...
  • Page 11 Setup 1. Remove seat plate or sling seat (1). See Modulite service manual, “Adjusting seat width/ backrest width” chapter. 2. Loosen screws (2) in front and rear, left and right – DO NOT remove. 3. Shift position of seat. 4. Re-tighten screws. 5.

  • Page 12: Service

    – Only tighten screws or nuts which are not from the original manufacturer's manuals. You can listed here fingertight. obtain the original manuals from Invacare. The tightening torques stated in the following list are based on the thread diameter for the nuts and bolts for 6.3.2 Drive Fault Diagnosis...

  • Page 13: Service Plan (Once A Year)

    Service Documentation Problem Other symptoms Possible cause Solution None See 6.10 Batteries, Mobility device Batteries defective Replace batteries page 32 judders in drive mode (unstable voltage) See 6.6 Drive Drive motor(s) Replace motor(s) Components, page defective Replace carbon brushes Batteries not being None Batteries defective Replace batteries...
  • Page 14 Invacare® Kite Series Component Notes Check Remedy Wheel suspension and Check drive wheels for Adjust, replace wheel 6.7.11 Replacing Drive wheels tight fit and side play hubs Wheel Hub, page 27 Check castors for tight Replace wheels, wheel 6.7.10 Replacing...

  • Page 15: Overview Components

    Service Component Notes Check Remedy Drive program Check drive controls Update software, See LiNX manual or program version if newer version revision 9 of this available service manual. Screws Check screws for tight Tighten screws if necessary 6.4 Overview Components 6.5 Chassis 6.4.1 Overview Mobility Device 6.5.1 Replacing Tube Frame...

  • Page 16: Replacing Double Bearing Of Dual Swing Technology (D.s.t.)

    Invacare® Kite Series 6.5.2 Replacing Double Bearing of Dual Swing 14. Pull off double bearing (3) of bearing bolt. Technology (D.S.T.) • 4 mm Allen wrench • 5 mm Allen wrench • 10 mm Allen wrench • 11 mm socket wrench •...

  • Page 17: Replacing Battery Tray

    Service Installing Rubber Shock Absorbers CAUTION! Risk of Uncontrolled Movement of Mobility 1. Install parts in reverse order. Device 2. Tighten rubber shock absorbers and nuts hand-tight. – Turn off power supply (ON/OFF key). – Engage drive. 6.5.4 Replacing Battery Tray –...

  • Page 18: Replacing Or Rotating Motor-Gearbox Unit Sealing

    Invacare® Kite Series Installing Sealing Ring 1. Install sealing ring so that square hole for carriage bolt is on inside of mobility device. 2. Insert carriage bolt through sealing ring. 3. Install washer and self-locking nut. 4. Do not tighten self-locking nut completely, as the motor orientation must be adjusted during installation.

  • Page 19: Replacing Carbon Brushes

    Service 3. Carefully insert motor into gearbox. Pay attention to 6. Make a marking on motor and carbon brushes to position of groove in axle of gearbox. If necessary, guarantee correct refitting. rotate motor and gearbox to correct position. 7. Remove carbon brushes completely from mounting (2). 4.

  • Page 20: Wheels

    Invacare® Kite Series For recommended tyre pressure see inscription on tyre, rim, or contact Invacare. Compare table below for conversion. Fig. 6-18 Check that screw joint (4) is positioned precisely in engaging turn knob. 4. Place nonwoven fabric (3) in rotary knob (rear side (1).

  • Page 21: Specific Tightening Torques

    Service 6.7.3 Specific Tightening Torques Drive wheels 14” 12 1/2” x 2 1/4” 70 Nm 33 Nm 35 Nm 70 Nm 33 Nm 60 Nm 25 Nm Wheel fixation 25 Nm 10 Nm 25 Nm 25 Nm 10 Nm 25 Nm 25 Nm Rim halves Castor Wheels...
  • Page 22 Invacare® Kite Series Models Drive wheels 12 1/2” x 2 1/4” 14” 3–Spoke 5–Spoke 5–Spoke 3–Spoke 5–Spoke Rim 5–Spoke Rim 5–Spoke Rim Rim (1–Bolt Rim (1–Bolt Plastic Rim Rim (1–Bolt (1–Bolt In- (5–Screw for True Installation) Installation) (1–Bolt Installation) stallation)*...

  • Page 23: Replacing Drive Wheel (5-Screw Installation)

    Service Models Castor Wheels 6” 8” 9” 10” Single- Double-Sided Fork Double- Double- Single- Sided/ Sided Fork Sided Fork Sided Fork Double- Sided Fork Mirage Dragon * For wheelchair-specific mounting instruction, see respective manual. 6.7.5 Replacing Drive Wheel (5–Screw • 6 mm Allen key Installation) •...

  • Page 24: Replacing Castor Wheel On Double-Sided Fork

    Invacare® Kite Series CAUTION! • 13 mm wrench Risk of Crushing to Hands and Feet by Weight (2x) of Mobility Device • Oblong wooden – Pay attention to hand and feet. block (at – Use proper lifting techniques. least 14 x 14 x 30...

  • Page 25: Replacing Castor Wheels On Single-Sided Fork

    Service Installing Wheel 1. Remove wheel as described in respective chapter in this manual. 1. Install parts in reverse order. 2. When installing wheel, pay attention to correct CAUTION! direction of rotation. Risk of Damage by Gel When Repairing 3. Tighten nut to prescribed torque. See 6.7.3 Specific Puncture-Protected Tyres With Red Valve Caps Tightening Torques, page 21.

  • Page 26: Replacing Steering Head Bearings On Castors

    Invacare® Kite Series Risk of Damage to Rim Threads CAUTION! Incorrectly tightened screws can cause damage Incorrect reassembly can damage bearings and to rim threads. cause castors to come off. – Tighten rim screws with prescribed tightening The single-row angular ball bearing rings are torque.

  • Page 27: Replacing Drive Wheel Hub

    Service 1. Clean and degrease inner surface of housing and outer diameter of new bearing. Shaft retaining compound can cause damage to varnish and bearing parts – Apply only a small trace of shaft retaining compound. – Make sure shaft retaining compound does not touch varnished parts or sealing Fig.

  • Page 28: Shrouds

    Invacare® Kite Series 5. Pull wheel hub (4) off of axle (2). Installing Middle Shroud 6. Remove shim ring (3). 1. Push shroud into mobility device from rear. 7. Remove feather key (1) from axle. 2. Make sure that cables that run from battery box to...

  • Page 29: Replacing Front Fender (Single-Sided Fork)

    Service 6.8.5 Replacing Front Fender (Single-Sided 1. Place fork in vice. Fork) CAUTION! Risk of Crushing to Hands and Feet by Weight of Mobility Device – Pay attention to hand and feet. – Use proper lifting techniques. CAUTION! Fig. 6-37 Risk of Uncontrolled Movement of Mobility Device Pry off starlock washer A with flat screwdriver B.

  • Page 30: Controls

    – Changes to drive program may only be carried out by qualified technicians. 1. Turn off electronics on remote. – Invacare can only give a warranty for safe 2. Remove rear shroud. See 6.8 Shrouds, page 28. mobility device driving behaviour - especially 3.

  • Page 31: Replacing Operating Hour Counter

    Service Fig. 6-46 Disconnect plugs (+) and (-). 5. Remove nut (4) including locking washer. 6. Pull operating hour counter (6) forwards out of shroud (1). Pay attention to mounting bracket (5) and retaining frame (7). 7. Replace operating hour counter. Fig.

  • Page 32: Batteries

    Invacare® Kite Series For details, see corresponding remote manual. 6.10 Batteries CAUTION! Injury hazard and possible material damages if batteries are handled improperly The installation of new batteries may only be carried out by authorised specialists. – Observe the warning information on the batteries.

  • Page 33: How To Handle Damaged Batteries Correctly

    Dead or damaged batteries can be given back to your Pry open snap hook B with screwdriver C. Fuse provider or directly to Invacare. holder shroud A is open. 5. If strip fuse has blown, you must first ascertain and rectify the cause of the fault.

  • Page 34: Lighting Unit

    Invacare® Kite Series 4. Check all cables for visible damage, crushing points or abrasion points. 5. Replace damaged cables. 6. Pull on each plug carefully. The plug must not come out of its socket when pulled on lightly. 7. If a plug is loose, apply slight pressure to push plug into socket.

  • Page 35: Replacing Light Bulbs

    Service 6.11.4 Replacing Light Bulbs (Conventional 3. Tighten screws hand-tight. 4. Test all functions. Lighting System) 5. Perform an approximate adjustment of the headlight using the ratchet plate as a guide. The final adjustment • Size 2 Phillips screwdriver can be performed by the user according to user manual.

  • Page 36: Replacing Rear Light

    Invacare® Kite Series Removing Rear Bulb Removing Rear Light 1. Turn off electronics on remote. 2. Remove rear shroud. See 6.8 Shrouds, page 28. 3. Take exact note of positions of all cables and sockets that they are connected to. Mark connectors and sockets or take a photograph with a digital camera.

  • Page 37: Replacing Rear Lamp Holder (Conventional Lighting System Starting 08/2014)

    Service Removing Rear Lamp Holder • 10 mm Allen wrench • 13 mm open-ended wrench 1. Remove complete rear light. • 24 mm open-ended wrench 2. Loosen and remove screw on seat frame that goes • 24 mm box wrench through drill hole of light bracket.
  • Page 38 Invacare® Kite Series 7. Pull cable out of power supply chain. Take careful note of exact position of seat. Mark 8. Loosen screws A that connect seat and module B. position it is mounted in, angle and so on. If 9.

  • Page 39: Accessories

    Fender for rear wheels • Swing-away tray • Hour counter • Toolkit (incl. bit holder, bits and fork spanners) • Curb climber The installation instructions for additional accessories are available at your Invacare specialist provider or directly from Invacare. 1552415-J...
  • Page 40 Invacare Sales Companies Australia: Canada: Ireland: New Zealand: Invacare Australia Pty. Ltd. Invacare Canada L.P. Invacare Ireland Ltd, Invacare New Zealand Ltd 1 Lenton Place, North Rocks NSW 570 Matheson Blvd East, Unit 8 Unit 5 Seatown Business Campus 4 Westfield Place, Mt Wellington 1060 2151 CDN Mississauga, On.

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