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Invacare® Kite Series
en Power Wheelchair
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  • Page 1 Invacare® Kite Series en Power Wheelchair Service Manual PROVIDER: 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 6.9.9 Replacing Tyres ......42 6.9.10 Replacing Steering Head Bearings on Castors ..43 6.9.11 Replacing Drive Wheel Hub .

  • Page 4: General

    Invacare reserves the right to alter product specifications without further notice. Before reading this document, make sure you have the latest version. You find the latest version as a PDF on the Invacare website. For pre-sale and user information, see the user manual.

  • Page 5: Images In This Manual

    General Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for efficient, trouble-free use. Identifies required tools, components and items which are needed to carry out certain work. 1.5 Images in This Manual The detailed images in this manual are given marks to identify various components. Component marks in text and operational instructions always relate to the image directly above.

  • Page 6: Safety

    Invacare® Kite Series 2 Safety 2.1 Safety information WARNING! The procedures in this service manual, must be performed by a specialized dealer or qualified service technician. – Do not handle this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as user manuals, installation manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment.
  • Page 7 – Changes to the drive program may only be carried out by trained Invacare providers. – Invacare supplies all mobility devices with a standard drive program ex-works. Invacare can only give a warranty for safe mobility device driving behavior - especially tipping stability - for this standard drive program.

  • 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

    To adapt the mobility device optimally to the requirements of the user, we recommend that you ask your authorised Invacare provider to adjust the seat depth individually. Adapting the seat to the user's seating position depends on which seat has been fitted, and should be carried out in the following sequence.

  • Page 10: Adjusting Centre Of Gravity Of The Seat

    Invacare® Kite Series There are two kinds of seat angle adjustment: Fig. 4-2 A = 12° — Seat angle adjustment (Max seat) B = 20° — Seat angle adjustment (Modulite seat, Max seat) 4.6 Adjusting Centre of Gravity of the Seat The centre of gravity of the seat can be adjusted by mounting the seat frame farther towards the front or the rear of the chassis.

  • Page 11: Modulite Seat

    Setup Fig. 4-5 CAUTION! Risk of damage due to collisions of the legrests with other parts of the mobility device. – Set legrests to smallest angle before adjusting seat centre of gravity. – Pay attention with adjusting the seat centre of gravity that the legrests do not touch any other parts of the wheelchair.

  • Page 12: Telescopic Seat Frame

    Invacare® Kite Series Fig. 4-7 4.6.2 Telescopic Seat Frame • 6 mm Allen key Fig. 4-8 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.
  • Page 13 Setup Fig. 4-9 This picture is an example. 1. Remove seat plate. 2. Loosen screws (2) left and right – DO NOT remove. 3. Shift position of seat frame. 4. Tighten screws. 5. Install seat plate. 1552415-K...

  • Page 14: Testing

    4. If there is a defect, replace motor and send it to Invacare Service for inspection or repair. Fig. 5-2 DuraWatt motor serves as an example. 5.3 Rain test •...

  • Page 15: Field Load Test

    Testing 5.4 Field Load Test Old batteries loose their ability to store and release power due to increased internal resistance. In this procedure, batteries are tested under load using a digital voltmeter to check battery charge level at the charger connector. The charger connector is located on the remote.

  • Page 16: Checking Actuator

    Invacare® Kite Series DON’T Don’t use chargers or batteries that are not appropriate Follow recommendations in this manual when selecting for the chair. a battery or charger. Don’t put new batteries into service before charging. Fully charge a new battery before using.

  • Page 17: Service

    The power modules used are described in the corresponding controls manual. The tables for rectification of operational faults listed in the following chapters are only an excerpt from the original manufacturer's manuals. You can obtain the original manuals from Invacare. 1552415-K...

  • Page 18: Drive Fault Diagnosis

    Invacare® Kite Series 6.3.2 Drive Fault Diagnosis Documentation Problem Other symptoms Possible cause Solution Mobility device will The remote status Drive motors Engage drive motors See corresponding disengaged not start display illuminates remote manual normally and shows an error code.
  • Page 19 Service Component Notes Check Remedy Clothing guard Damage to clothing Replace clothing guard guard, if damaged Clothing guard fixings Tighten screws Seat lock Seat lock defective Replace seat lock Tilt Check bolt for correct Replace bolt, if necessary Power recline (if fitted) Damage to backrest Replace parts if damaged Seams...

  • Page 20: Overview Components

    Invacare® Kite Series Component Notes Check Remedy Remote Remote, status LED Evaluate error/flash flashing code Fixings Check fixings for tight fit, replace if necessary Cables and connecting Check connecting plugs plugs for tight fit, replace if necessary Joystick function Replace joystick, if...

  • Page 21: Shrouds

    Service Underneath Seat Fig. 6-2 Actuator module for lifter or powered elevating legrests 6.6 Shrouds 6.6.1 Rear Shroud Fig. 6-3 Removing Rear Shroud 1. Loosen and remove left and right screws (1) on rear shroud (2). 2. Carefully pull rear shroud backwards and off. 3.

  • Page 22: Side Shroud

    Invacare® Kite Series 6.6.3 Side Shroud • 4 mm Allen wrench Fig. 6-5 Removing Side Shroud 1. Loosen screw (1). 2. Remove shroud (2). Installing Side Shroud 1. Install parts in reverse order. 6.6.4 Front Shroud • 4 mm Allen wrench •...

  • Page 23: Replacing Fender (Double-Sided Fork)

    Service CAUTION! Risk of Uncontrolled Movement of Mobility Device – Turn off power supply (ON/OFF key). – Engage drive. – Before raising mobility device, secure wheels by blocking them with wedges. – Prevent the mobility device tipping by propping it up on a wooden block which is long and wide enough under the battery case.

  • Page 24: Replacing Rear Fender

    Invacare® Kite Series Fig. 6-9 Drill open rivet C. Fig. 6-10 Drift out rivet with drift pin and hammer. 5. Replace fender. Fig. 6-11 Rivet fender to front fork. Fig. 6-12 Install starlock washer with wrench and hammer. 6.6.7 Replacing Rear Fender •...

  • Page 25: Chassis

    Service 1. Loosen and remove screws (1) and washers. 2. Remove fender (2). Installing Fender 1. Replace fender. 2. Install parts in reverse order. 6.7 Chassis 6.7.1 Replacing Tube Frame • 4 mm Allen wrench • 5 mm Allen wrench •...

  • Page 26: Replacing Rubber Shock Absorbers

    Invacare® Kite Series Removing Double Bearing of Dual Swing Technology (D.S.T.) 1. Remove both batteries. See 6.11 Batteries, page 49. 2. Remove middle shroud. See 6.6.2 Middle shroud, page 21. 3. Remove both lateral shrouds. See 6.6.3 Side Shroud, page 22.

  • Page 27: Replacing Battery Tray

    Service CAUTION! Risk of accidents The specifications of the crane or pulley and belts must be sufficient for the weight of the wheelchair. – Pay attention to the maximum load capacity of the crane and the breaking strength of the belts. –...

  • Page 28: Drive Components

    Invacare® Kite Series 6.8 Drive Components 6.8.1 Replacing Motor-Gearbox Unit CAUTION! Risk of Crushing to Hands and Feet by Weight of Mobility Device – Pay attention to hand and feet. – Use proper lifting techniques. CAUTION! Risk of Uncontrolled Movement of Mobility Device –...

  • Page 29: Ring

    Service Fig. 6-22 Use scale to align motor to centre axis (1): • 2-pole motors: – Left: 200° – Right: 280° • 4-pole motors and DuraWatt motors: – Left: 280° – Right: 280° 6. Make sure that motor cable cannot be pinched or bent, and that it is not exposed to chafing in any place. 7.

  • Page 30: Replacing Motor-Gearbox Coupling

    Invacare® Kite Series 6.8.3 Replacing Motor-Gearbox Coupling CAUTION! Risk of crushing The motor-gearbox unit is very heavy. Risk of injury to hands. – Pay attention to the heavy weight. • 10 mm socket wrench Removing Motor-Gearbox Coupling 1. Remove motor-gearbox unit. See Replacing Motor-Gearbox Unit.
  • Page 31 Service DuraWatt motors are service-free due to lifetime brushes. CAUTION! Risk of Crushing to Hands and Feet by Weight of Mobility Device – Pay attention to hand and feet. – Use proper lifting techniques. • 6 mm Allen key • 10 mm socket wrench •...

  • Page 32: Replacing Engaging Turn Knob

    Invacare® Kite Series 10. Allow motors to run for an hour in reverse direction. 11. Lift mobility device off wooden blocks. 6.8.5 Replacing Engaging Turn Knob When replacing the engaging turn knob, you must ensure that the correct fitting position is used during assembly.

  • Page 33: Wheels

    Risk of damage to rim and tyre when tyre pressure is exceeded – Observe recommended tyre pressure. For recommended tyre pressure see inscription on tyre, rim, or contact Invacare. Compare table below for conversion. 6.9.2 Tyre Types There are three different types of tyres or inner tubes, and specific points must be observed for the replacement of each type.

  • Page 34: Specific Tightening Torques

    Invacare® Kite Series • Puncture-protected tyres have red valve caps. • Puncture-proof tyres have no valves. There are five chapters about tyre repair and wheel replacement: • 6.9.5 Replacing Drive Wheel (5–Screw Installation), page 36 • 6.9.6 Replacing Drive Wheel (1-Bolt Installation), page 37 •...
  • Page 35 Service Models Drive wheels 10” x 3” 12 1/2” x 2 1/4” 14” 4–Spoke 3–Spoke 5–Spoke 5–Spoke 3–Spoke 5–Spoke 5–Spoke 5–Spoke Solid Rim Plas- Rim for (5–screw (1–Bolt (1–Bolt (1–Bolt tic Rim (1–Bolt (1–Bolt (5–Screw True installa- Installa- Installa- Installa- (1–Bolt Installa- Installa-...

  • Page 36: Replacing Drive Wheel (5-Screw Installation)

    Invacare® Kite Series Models Castor Wheels 6” 8” 9” 10” Single- Double-Sided Fork Single- Double- Single- Double- Single- Sided/ Sided/ Sided Sided/ Sided Sided Double- Double- Fork Double- Fork Fork Sided Sided Sided Fork Fork Fork TDX SP2 Storm Series...

  • Page 37: Replacing Drive Wheel (1-Bolt Installation)

    Service • 6 mm Allen key • 13 mm wrench • Torque wrench • Oblong wooden block (at least 12 x 12 x 30 cm) for propping up mobility device • Torx wrench with TX 40 bit • Torque wrench •...
  • Page 38 Invacare® Kite Series • 19 mm wrench • Flat screwdriver • Tightening kit • Oblong wooden blocks (at least 14 x 14 x 30 cm) Removing Wheel Fig. 6-33 1. Remove plastic cap E. 2. Loosen and remove nut D and washer C.

  • Page 39: Replacing Castor Wheel On Double-Sided Fork

    Service 6.9.7 Replacing Castor Wheel on Double-Sided Fork • 5 mm Allen key • 13 mm wrench • Oblong wooden block (at least 14 x 14 x 30 cm) • 13 mm wrench (2x) • Oblong wooden block (at least 14 x 14 x 30 cm) •...
  • Page 40 Invacare® Kite Series Replacing Castor Wheel (Aviva RX and Storm Max) • 5 mm Allen key (up to August 2016) • TX40 Torx key (starting August 2016) • Oblong wooden block (at least 14 x 14 x 30 cm) Removing Wheel 1.

  • Page 41: Replacing Castor Wheels On Single-Sided Fork

    Service Installing Wheel 1. Install parts in reverse order. 2. When installing wheel, pay attention to correct direction of rotation. 3. Tighten nut to prescribed torque. See 6.9.3 Specific Tightening Torques, page 34. 6.9.8 Replacing Castor Wheels on Single-Sided Fork •...

  • Page 42: Replacing Tyres

    Invacare® Kite Series 6.9.9 Replacing Tyres Repairing Pneumatic and Puncture-Protected Tyres • 6 mm Allen key • Tightening kit • Oblong wooden block (at least 12 x 12 x 30 cm) for propping up mobility device • Repair kit for tyre repair or a new inner tube •...

  • Page 43: Replacing Steering Head Bearings On Castors

    Service 12. Make sure that tyre is contacting wheel rim directly. 13. Inflate tyre to prescribed pressure. 14. Make sure that tyre is still closely contacting wheel rim. 15. Screw valve cap on. 16. Install wheels according to instruction. See respective chapter. Repairing Solid Tyre •...
  • Page 44 Invacare® Kite Series • 19 mm socket wrench • Torque wrench • Flat large screwdriver • Oblong wooden block (at least 12 x 12 x 30 cm) for propping up mobility device • Parallel Pin Punches (6/8) • Hammer (300 g - 500 g) •...

  • Page 45: Replacing Drive Wheel Hub

    Service CAUTION! Incorrect reassembly can damage bearings and cause castors to come off Single-row angular ball bearing rings are not identical on both sides. There is only one correct way to insert them. – Bearings must always be installed so that narrow borders of the ball bearings are facing each other (inside). –...

  • Page 46: Electronics

    Any changes to drive program can affect driving characteristics and tipping stability of mobility device. – Changes to drive program may only be carried out by qualified technicians. – Invacare can only give a warranty for safe mobility device driving behaviour - especially tipping stability - for unaltered standard drive programs.

  • Page 47: Replacing Actuator Module

    Service Fig. 6-47 Remove plugs A from power module. 5. Loosen and remove screws B. 6. Remove power module. Installing Power Module 1. Replace power module. 2. Install parts in reverse order. For details on cable routing, see LiNX service manual. 3.

  • Page 48: Replacing Operating Hour Counter

    Invacare® Kite Series Fig. 6-48 Removing G-Trac Sensor 1. Turn off electronics on remote. 2. Remove rear shroud. See 6.6.1 Rear Shroud, page 21. 3. Take exact note of positions of all cables and the sockets that they are connected to. Mark the connectors and sockets or take a photograph with a digital camera.

  • Page 49: Updating Software

    Service 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. CAUTION! Risk of Damage Property damage can result if counter is wrongly connected. If plus and minus wires are connected the wrong way, it will damage electronic components of operating hour counter.

  • Page 50: General Instructions On Handling Batteries

    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. 6.11.3 Replacing Batteries •...

  • Page 51: Checking And Replacing Main Fuse

    Service Fig. 6-52 Disconnect battery cable from power module. 4. Loosen and remove screws (4). 5. Loosen and remove screws (2). 6. Turn rear shroud (1) down along with power modules. Fig. 6-53 Pull foam block (3) backwards out of battery box. 8.
  • Page 52 Invacare® Kite Series Fig. 6-54 Correct sequence of fitting original strip fuse Strip fuse Ring terminal DIN 6923 nut • 8 mm socket wrench • 11 mm socket wrench • 80 A strip fuse • Flat screwdriver • Torque wrench 0-20 Nm (or similar) If the fuse holder is damaged, you can replace it completely with the battery cables.

  • Page 53: Checking Cables

    Service Installing Main Fuse 1. Replace strip fuse. 2. Install parts in reverse order. Make sure to press two parts of fuse holder shroud together until it snaps. If older fuse holder is used, lock fuse holder with UL94V0 cable tie. 3.

  • Page 54: Replacing Front Lamp Holder (Led Light)

    Invacare® Kite Series 6.12.2 Replacing Front Lamp Holder (LED Light) • 7 mm wrench • 3 mm Allen key • TX25 screwdriver • Oblique pliers • Tie wraps Fig. 6-58 Loosen nut (2) and remove. 2. Remove front headlight (1) from lamp holder (3) and place it carefully to the side.

  • Page 55: Replacing Light Bulbs

    Service Installing Rear Light 1. Install parts in reverse order. 2. Pay attention to markings on plugs of rear light cable, rear light and direction indicator. 3. Test all functions. 6.12.4 Replacing Light Bulbs (Conventional Lighting System) • Size 2 Phillips screwdriver Fig.

  • Page 56: Replacing Lamp Holder

    Invacare® Kite Series 6.12.6 Replacing Lamp Holder (Conventional Lighting System) • TX25 Torx wrench • Size 2 Phillips screwdriver Removing Lamp Holder Fig. 6-63 Loosen both screws (1). 2. Detach headlight (2) from lamp holder. 3. Carefully put headlight aside on cable.

  • Page 57: Replacing Rear Light

    Service Installing Rear Bulb 1. Install glass and tighten the Phillips screw finger-tight. 2. Test all functions. 6.12.8 Replacing Rear Light (Conventional Lighting System) • 8 mm socket wrench Removing Rear Light 1. Turn off electronics on remote. 2. Remove rear shroud. See 6.6 Shrouds, page 21. 3.

  • Page 58: Seating

    Invacare® Kite Series 4. Loosen screw (6). 5. Remove screw. Pay attention to distance washer (4) and distance tube (3). 6. Replace lamp bracket (1). Installing Front Lamp Holder 1. Install parts in reverse order. 2. Test all functions. 6.13 Seating This chapter deals with the replacement of interface components between the base of the mobility device and the corresponding seating system.
  • Page 59 Service • 5 mm Allen key • 6 mm Allen key • 6 mm wrench • Side cutting pliers • Tie wraps Take careful note of exact position of seat. Mark position it is mounted in, angle and so on. If necessary, make photographs with a digital camera.
  • Page 60 Invacare® Kite Series Fig. 6-71 Loosen four screws (1). 19. Lift lifter/tilt module out of frame. Installing tilt module 1. Install tilt module in reverse order. Make sure that seat tilt mounting brackets are affixed with screws to the top holes in the seat frame brackets.
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  • Page 64 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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