Procedure 13 - Fwd Wheelchairs; Assembling Ranger Ii Fwd - Invacare Ranger II Basic Service Manual

PROCEDURE 13
This Procedure Includes the Following:

Assembling Ranger II FWD

F
When to Charge Batteries
W
D Charging Batteries
Replacing Batteries
W
H Installing/Removing Battery Boxes
E
Battery Tray
E
Replacing Wiring Harness
L
Repositioning Motors
C
Replacing Clutch Handles - R2
H
Replacing Motor/Gearbox - R2
A
I
Replacing Motor/Gearbox - R2
R
S
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE-
FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is
tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage
may result.
Install the electronics. Refer to
PREPARING MKIV JOYSTICK
FOR USE in PROCEDURE 7
of this manual.
Determine the proper motor
mounting position. Refer to RE-
POSITIONING MOTORS -
FWD WHEELCHAIRS ONLY in
this procedure of the manual.
BASIC
BASIC
STANDARD
WARNING
FIGURE 1 - ASSEMBLING RANGER II FWD- INTEGRATED SLING SEATS
ASSEMBLING RANGER II FWD-
Integrated Sling Seats (FIGURE 1)
WARNING
The weight of the wheelchair without the user and
batteries is still between 83 and 100 lbs. Use proper
lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury.
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to
move an UNOCCUPIED power wheelchair. Invac-
are recommends using two (2) assistants and mak-
ing thorough preparations. Make sure to use ONLY
secure, non-detachable parts for hand-hold sup-
ports.
Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to
avoid injury.
The overall performance of the wheelchair WILL
be affected by the front wheel mounting posi-
tion. Refer to REPOSITIONING MOTORS - FWD
WHEELCHAIRS in this procedure of the manual
BEFORE operating the wheelchair.
UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR.
1. Push down on the seat rails until the seat rails are
positioned in the seat guides.
2. Assemble the wheelchair. Refer to FIGURE 1.
FOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR.
1. Remove the batteries and footrests/legrests from the
wheelchair. Refer to FIGURE 1.
2. Lift the battery tray UP and out of the way. Refer to
FIGURE 1.
3. Lift up on the seat rails of the wheelchair.
Install the footrests/legrests. Refer to
Seat
INSTALLING/REMOVING FOOT-
Rails
RESTS or INSTALLING ELEVAT-
Seat
ING LEGRESTS in PROCEDURE
Guides
3 of the owner's manual, part num-
ber 1080722.
Position the battery tray for use. Re-
fer to BATTERY TRAY in this pro-
cedure of the manual.
Install the batteries. Refer to INSTALL-
ING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES
in this procedure of the manual.
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FWD WHEELCHAIRS