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  • Page 1 Invacare® Electra Scooter User Manual...
  • Page 2 How can you get in touch with Invacare®? If you have any questions or need support, please contact your authorised Invacare® Dealer, who has the necessary know-how and equipment plus the special knowledge concerning your Invacare® product, and can offer you all-round satisfactory service. Should you wish to contact Invacare® directly, you can reach us in Europe at the following addresses and phone numbers.
  • Page 3 +31 - (0) 318 - 69 57 57 Fax (Kundeservice): +47 - 22 57 95 01 Fax: +31 - (0) 318 - 69 57 58 Invacare® PORTUGAL Lda Invacare® AB Rua Senhora de Campanhã, 105 Fagerstagatan 9 4369-001 Porto 163 91 Spånga...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter Page Introduction ..................6 Important symbols in this manual ..................7 Type Classification and Area of Use ..................8 Safety Notes..................9 General Safety Notes ......................9 Safety information with regard to care and maintenance ...........12 Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference ............13 Safety Information on Driving and Freewheel Mode ............14 Key features ...................16 Driving ....................17...
  • Page 5 Adjustment options...............29 Adjust armrest width ......................29 Loosen seat for turning and/or removal................30 Electrical System................31 Electronics Protection System ....................31 8.1.1 The main fuse ........................32 Batteries..........................32 8.2.1 What you need to know about batteries ................32 8.2.2 Charging the batteries .....................34 8.2.3 Removing and fitting batteries ..................36 8.2.3.1 Removing the batteries....................37 8.2.3.2...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    This document contains information which is protected by copyright. It may not be reproduced or copied in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Invacare® or its authorised representative. It may also contain information that pertains to models sold only in certain countries.

  • Page 7: Important Symbols In This Manual

    Important symbols in this manual WARNING! This symbol warns you of danger! Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product! EXPLOSION HAZARD! This symbol warns you of an explosion hazard, which can be caused by excessive tyre pressure in a pneumatic tyre! Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product! BURN HAZARD!

  • Page 8: Type Classification And Area Of Use

    Type Classification and Area of Use This vehicle has been classified as a Class A Mobility Product (for indoor areas). It has been successfully tested for its safety according to German and international standards.

  • Page 9: Safety Notes

    Safety Notes READ WELL BEFORE OPERATION! General Safety Notes Danger of injury if this scooter is used in any other way than the purpose described in this manual! Adhere strictly to the instructions in this user manual! Danger of injury if the scooter is driven when your ability to drive is impaired by medication or alcohol! Never drive any vehicle under the influence of medication or alcohol! Danger of damage or injury if the scooter is accidentally set into motion!
  • Page 10 Danger of injury if the On/Off Button is pressed while the vehicle is in motion, due to it coming to an abrupt, sharp stop! If you have to brake in an emergency, simply release the drive lever, which will bring you to a halt! Only switch the vehicle off while in motion as a last resort! Danger of injury if the scooter is transported in another vehicle with the occupant seated in it!
  • Page 11 Invacare® for this purpose! Have all electrical installations done by your authorised Invacare® Dealer! Danger of technical failure and injury if unauthorized spare parts and components are used! Only use original Invacare® spare parts, which have been approved for use with this vehicle!

  • Page 12: Safety Information With Regard To Care And Maintenance

    Safety information with regard to care and maintenance Danger of accident and loss of guarantee if maintenance is insufficient! For reasons of safety and in order to avoid accidents which result from unnoticed wear, it is important that this electric vehicle undergoes an inspection once every year under normal operating conditions (see inspection plan contained in service instructions)! Under difficult operating conditions such as daily travel on steep slopes, or in the case of use in medical care cases with frequently changing wheelchair users, it would be expedient to...

  • Page 13: Safety Information On Electromagnetic Interference

    Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference This electric vehicle was successfully tested in accordance with International standards as to its compliance with Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Regulations. However, electromagnetic fields, such as those generated by radio and television transmitters, and cellular phones, can influence the functions of electric vehicles.

  • Page 14: Safety Information On Driving And Freewheel Mode

    Safety Information on Driving and Freewheel Mode Danger of injury if the vehicle tips over! Only ever negotiate gradients of up to the maximum defined in the Technical Specifications and only with the backrest in an upright position, and the seat lifter in the lowest position (if installed)! Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2/3rds of the top speed! Avoid abrupt braking or accelerating on gradients!
  • Page 15 Danger of injury if the vehicle tips over! (Continued) Never use the vehicle to transport more than one person! Do not exceed the maximum permissible load! When loading the vehicle, always distribute the weight evenly! Always try to keep the centre of gravity of the vehicle in the middle, and as close to the ground as possible! Note that the vehicle will brake or accelerate if you change the Driving Speed while it is in motion!

  • Page 16: Key Features

    Key features 1) Height adjustment of the backrest 2) Width adjustment of the armrests (2x) 3) Drive clutch lever 4) Lock handle to turn and remove the seat 5) Tiller angle adjustment (Quick fastener) 6) Carrying handle 7) Throttle control lever 8) Key switch (ON/OFF)

  • Page 17: Driving

    Driving Before driving for the first time... Before you take your first trip, you should familiarise yourself well with the operation of the vehicle and with all operating elements. Take your time to test all functions and driving modes. NOTE: If installed, use the restraining systems (seat belts) each time you use the vehicle.

  • Page 18: Taking Obstacles

    Taking Obstacles Your Invacare® Electra can handle obstructions and kerbs up to 5 cm in height. CAUTION: Danger of Tipping Over! Never approach obstacles at an angle! Put your backrest into an upright position before climbing an obstacle! Driving up over an obstacle Correct Approach the kerb or obstacle slowly head-on.

  • Page 19: Driving Up And Down Gradients

    Driving up and down gradients The Invacare® Electra can safely handle gradients of up to 8.5° (15%). WARNING: Danger of tipping over! Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2/3rds of the top speed! Always return the backrest of your seat to an upright position before ascending slopes! We...

  • Page 20: Pushing The Scooter By Hand

    Pushing the scooter by hand The motors of the scooter are equipped with automatic brakes, preventing the scooter from rolling away out of control when the power supply is switched off. When pushing the scooter, the magnetic brakes must be disengaged. Disengaging Motors Danger of the vehicle running away! When the motors are disengaged (for push operation), the electromagnetic motor brakes are...

  • Page 21: Control Console

    Control console Control console layout Speed controller Battery charge indicator Status indicator (ON/OFF and error codes) Throttle control lever, right side Key switch (ON/OFF) Charger jack (located underneath the key switch) Horn Throttle control lever, left side...

  • Page 22: Status Indicator

    6.1.1 Status indicator The status indicator flashes constantly if the scooter is switched on. If the drive electronics recognise an error, the status indicator displays a corresponding identify flash code. NOTE A description of the identify flash codes can be found in chapter "Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes"...

  • Page 23: Driving The Scooter

    NOTE The control is programmed ex works with standard values. An individual programming to suit you can be carried out by your Invacare®-appointed retailer. NOTE: Simply release throttle control lever to brake quickly. This will automatically return to the middle...

  • Page 24: Diagnosis And Error Management

    Diagnosis and error management The electronic system offers diagnostic information to support the service technicians in detecting and managing errors within the scooter system. The status indicator flashes repeatedly if an error occurs, then pauses and flashes again. The type of error is indicated by the number of flashes in each sequence, also called 'identify flash code'.

  • Page 25: Error Diagnosis

    Check if all cables are connected correctly. If only the outer left diode of the battery charge indicator is blinking CONSTANTLY: Contact your Invacare®-appointed retailer If the outer left diode of the battery charge indicator is BLINKING: Count the number of blinks and move on to the next section.

  • Page 26: Error Codes And Diagnostic Codes

    Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes Number of Fault Impact on Notes flashes Scooter Battery needs Will drive Battery charge is running low. Recharge charging the batteries as soon as possible. Battery voltage Drive inhibited Battery charge is empty. Recharge the too low batteries.
  • Page 27 The controller has detected a short- circuited motor. Check the cable harness for short and check the motor: Contact your authorised Invacare® Dealer. Brake Fault Drive inhibited Check that the declutching lever is in the engaged position.
  • Page 28 Number of Fault Impact on Notes flashes Scooter Other Internal Drive inhibited Contact your authorised Invacare® Errors Dealer.

  • Page 29: Adjustment Options

    Adjustment options Adjust armrest width The hand wheels to release the armrests can be found underneath the seat at the back (1). Turn the hand wheels to loosen the attachment of the armrests. Adjust armrests to the desired width. Retighten the hand wheels.

  • Page 30: Loosen Seat For Turning And/Or Removal

    Loosen seat for turning and/or removal The seat can be turned sideways to ease mounting and dismounting the scooter. The seat can also be removed in this position. The lever to release the seat for turning can be found underneath the seat on the right (1). Pull up lever to release the seat.

  • Page 31: Electrical System

    Electrical System Electronics Protection System The vehicle's electronics are equipped with an overload-protection system. If the motors are put under considerable strain for a longer period of time (for example, when driving up a steep hill) and especially when the ambient temperature is high, then the electronic system could overheat.

  • Page 32: The Main Fuse

    NOTE A defective main fuse may be replaced only after checking the entire electric system. An Invacare® specialised dealer must perform the replacement. Batteries 8.2.1 What you need to know about batteries Power is supplied by two 12V gel batteries.
  • Page 33 The batteries cannot be overcharged with the specified charger. Please use only charging devices in Class 2. This class of chargers may be left unattended during charging. All charging devices which are supplied by Invacare® and comply with these requirements.

  • Page 34: Charging The Batteries

    Danger of explosion and destruction of batteries if the wrong battery charger is used! Only ever use the battery charger supplied with your vehicle, or a charger that has been approved by Invacare®! Danger of electric shock and damage to the battery charger if it is allowed to get wet!
  • Page 35 Connect charger The charging jack is found underneath the control console (1). Switch off the Scooter at the operating console. Connect the battery charger to the Scooter. Connect the battery charger to the mains. Disconnect charger from scooter First disconnect the charger from the power supply.

  • Page 36: Removing And Fitting Batteries

    8.2.3 Removing and fitting batteries WARNING: Danger of injury if the batteries are not handled correctly during assembly and maintenance work! New batteries should be installed by authorised technicians! Observe the warnings on the batteries! Take into account the heavy weight of the batteries! Only ever use the battery type defined in the technical specifications! Danger of fire and burns if battery terminals are short-circuited! DO NOT short-circuit battery terminals with a tool!

  • Page 37: Removing The Batteries

    8.2.3.1 Removing the batteries Remove seat (see chapter "Loosen seat for turning and/or removal" on page 30). Release quick fastener of the seat tube fastening (1) Pull out seat tube. Remove quick fastener. Pull covers of battery and motor compartments upward to remove (held by Velcro strips).
  • Page 38 Separate connection to the main cable harness (1) (The main cable harness is labeled with a sticker carrying a capital "C"). Open battery bag. Use a screwdriver to loosen the battery clamp of the red cable at the battery’s positive terminal and remove cable.
  • Page 39 Loosen connector of the battery cable. Replace batteries. NOTE The batteries are inserted in reversed order. Take care that the battery cables are reconnected in the same way as before.

  • Page 40: How To Handle Damaged Batteries Correctly

    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 dealer or directly to Invacare®.

  • Page 41: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance NOTE: Have your vehicle checked once a year by an authorised Invacare® dealer in order to maintain it's driving safety and roadworthiness. Cleaning the vehicle When cleaning the vehicle, pay attention to the following points: Only use a damp cloth and gentle detergent.
  • Page 42 You should have your vehicle checked and maintained by an appointed retailer once a year. A complete checklist of the required maintenance work can be found in the maintenance manual, which you can obtain from Invacare®.

  • Page 43: Disassemble The Scooter For Transport

    Disassemble the scooter for transport Follow these steps to disassemble the scooter for transport: Remove seat Turn down steering column The scooter is reassembled in reversed order. 10.1 Remove seat The lever to release the seat so that this can be turned over and taken out is located underneath the seat on the right (1).

  • Page 44: 10.1.1 Turn Down Steering Column

    10.1.1 Turn down steering column The lock lever to adjust the steering (1) can be found underneath the basket on the steering column. Remove basket, if present. Release lock lever. The steering column can be turned down. If the lock lever is pulled out, it can turn freely. Assembly The assembly is carried out in reversed order.

  • Page 45: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Electrical system Motor 120 W Batteries 2 x 12V / 8 Ah Main fuse 40 A Handling characteristics Speed 6 km/h Max. climbing capacity 15% (8.5°) Max. surmountable obstacle 5 cm height (without kerb climber) Turning radius 87.5 cm Range acc.
  • Page 46 Weight Empty weight Complete: 35 kg Without seat / basket: 26.4 kg Without batteries / seat / shroud / basket: 18.0 kg Batteries: 5.8 kg Load Max. load 115 kg * Width can be adjusted with the side part adjustment. ** Note: The range of an electro-scooter strongly depends on external factors such as battery charge, ambient temperature, local topography, road surface conditions, tire pressure, weight of the driver, way of driving and the use of the batteries for lights, servos etc..

  • Page 47: Inspections Performed

    It is confirmed by stamp and signature that all jobs listed in the inspection schedule of the Service and Repair Instructions have been properly performed. The list of the inspection jobs to be performed can be found in the Service Manual which is available through Invacare®. Delivery Inspection...

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