Procedure 8 - Limit Switch; Disconnecting/Connecting Limit Switch; Adjusting Limit Switch - Invacare Ranger II Basic Service Manual

LIMIT SWITCH
This Procedure Includes the Following:

Disconnecting/Connecting Limit Switch

Adjusting Limit Switch

WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service
and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - other-
wise injury or damage may result.
DISCONNECTING/CONNECTING
LIMIT SWITCH (FIGURE 1)
NOTE: The following procedure is for High Back Captain's
seat model wheelchairs only.
CAUTION
Disconnect limit switch BEFORE removing
seat or damage to switch may occur.
1. Perform one (1) of the following:
DISCONNECTING -
NOTE: When the limit switch is unplugged the wheel-
chair will NOT operate.
CONNECTING -
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Limit Switch
Phono Plug
Body
Limit Switch
Phono Jack
FIGURE 1 - DISCONNECTING/CONNECTING
LIMIT SWITCH
While holding the body of the
limit switch phono plug, lift up
gently.
Plug limit switch plug into
the limit switch phono jack.
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ADJUSTING LIMIT SWITCH
(FIGURE 2)
NOTE: The following procedure is for High Back Captain's
seat model wheelchairs only.
WARNING
NEVER operate the wheelchair while in
any recline position over 114
TO THE SEAT FRAME. If the limit switch does
not stop the wheelchair from operating
in a recline position greater than 114
RELATIVE TO THE SEAT FRAME, DO NOT op-
erate the wheelchair. Adjust the limit
switch or have the wheelchair serviced
by a dealer or qualified technician, oth-
erwise injury or damage may occur.
1. Place the wheelchair on a level surface.
2. Recline the captain's seat back to a 24
o
the 114 angle relative to the seat frame. Refer to AD-
JUSTING CAPTAIN'S SEAT in PROCEDURE 5 of
the owner's manual, part number 1080722.
NOTE: The captain's seat frame is at a 5
to the ground. When the back angle is adjusted to 114
relative to the seat, it will measure 61
NOTE: To determine 114
frame, place a magnetic protractor (available at any hard-
ware store) on the back as shown in FIGURE 3 and ad-
just the back until the magnetic protractor reads 61
3. Turn the wheelchair power switch on the joystick to
the ON position.
NOTE: The wheelchair should not operate.
4. IF wheelchair operates, proceed to the following steps
to adjust the actuator on the upper limit switch bracket:
A. Fully recline the back. Refer to ADJUSTING
CAPTAIN'S SEAT in PROCEDURE 5 of the
owner's manual, part number 1080722.
NOTE: This will make access to the limit switch easier.
B. Loosen, but do not remove, the two (2) phillips
screws, washers and locknuts that secure the
actuator to the upper limit switch bracket.
C. Slide the actuator UP (towards the top of the wheel-
chair).
CAUTION
DO NOT over tighten the phillips screws
that secure the actuator to the upper limit
switch bracket. Damage to the actuator
may occur.
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PROCEDURE 8
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