® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Spectra Blitz These instructions contain information about: Testing work Repair Instructions This manual is part of the instructions for use. Service addresses Invacare Austria GmbH +43 6232 5 53 50 Herzog Odilostrasse 101 Fax: +43 6232 5 53 54 A-5310 Mondsee info@invacare-austria.com...
® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Spectra Blitz Contents Chapter Page Introduction Policy Notes on Transport Information Symbols Safety and Assembly Instructions Before any inspection or repair work ..................8 During dismantling / reassembly ..................... 8 Before operation / after completion of work ................9...
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® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Spectra Blitz 22.4 Pilot Plus Control System....................... 52 22.4.1 Inspection ........................52 22.4.2 Disassembly ......................... 52 22.4.2.1 Remote ........................52 22.4.2.2 Power Module and ALM ..................53 22.4.3 Assembly ........................53 22.4.4 Pilot Plus Power Module Connector Orientation ............53 22.4.5 Schematic Diagram - Pilot Plus Control System (Including dual and attendant...
· Alterations to the wheelchair which occur as a result of incorrectly or improperly executed maintenance or overhaul work lead to the exclusion of all liability on the side of INVACARE. · We reserve the right to make any alterations on the grounds of technical improvements.
® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Spectra Blitz Notes on Transport If the wheelchair has to be shipped back to the manufacturer for major repairs, you should always use the original packaging for transport. You should also include as accurate a fault description as possible.
® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL NOTE: All plugs are fitted with mechanical latches which prevent release of the connecting plugs during operation. To release the connecting plugs the latches must be pressed in. When reassembling, ensure that the latches are correctly engaged.
® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Spectra Blitz Tools Required The following list gives the basic tools required to perform the maintenance procedures as illustrated in this manual. Requirements: · 1 - Open ended spanner (7 mm) · 1 - Open ended spanner (8 mm) ·...
® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Spectra Blitz Disassembly · Remove screws (1) and remove seat/back board. Assembly · Place seat/back board in correct position and replace screws. Tighten until finger tight. · Check the position of the seat/back board and then tighten screws securely.
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® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL · Remove the plastic caps. · Loosen the screws and the associated nuts with a 17 mm open end spanner and a 17 mm socket spanner. · Lift the seat upwards.
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® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Spectra Blitz · Pull the loops of the postural belt over the bars of the rear seat mounting. · Tighten the screws and the associated nuts. · Refit the plastic caps.
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® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL · Make sure to put the postural belt between the seat and the perforated plates.
® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Spectra Blitz How to Install the Postural Belt with Mounting Eyelets Requirements: · Crosspoint screwdriver (No. 2) · 2x M5x16 screws · Screw the eyelets of the postural belt to the bars of the rear seat mounting.
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® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL · Make sure to put the postural belt between the seat and the perforated plates...
® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL 10.2.1 Armrest Top Assembly · Remove the hand wheel (6). · Release the bolts (4) with a 4mm hex wrench to remove the armpad. 10.2.2 Armrest Lower Assembly · Remove hand wheel (6).
® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Spectra Blitz Requirements: · No 2 cross point screwdriver · hex wrench (4mm) · 10 mm open ended spanner · Mallet 11.1 Inspection · Check that the footplate fits securely and operates correctly. · Check the operation of the footplate extension, clamping and adjustment screw (12).
® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL 13.2 Disassembly · Ensure the weight of the chair assembly is supported. When the actuator is removed the chair will fall forward. · Remove wire protecting sleeve and disconnect actuator. · Remove screws (2) using 4mm hex wrench.
® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL · Start at the bottom and place the threaded end of the fork stem (3) through both bearings (2) and into the castor fork socket. · Locate fork stem nut (1) on the threaded end of the stem and tighten with a 19mm spanner just enough to allow the fork to swivel freely.
® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Spectra Blitz Requirements: · 5mm hex wrench · Mallet · Pressure Gauge · Pump · Vice · Valve Remover · Flat Bladed screwdriver · Torque Wrench 16.1 Inspection · Check wheel is not buckled or physically damaged. Replace if required.
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® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL · Locate the other half of the Wheel Rim (3) in position, insert Socket Cap Screws (4) in position and proceed to tighten the screws. Ensure the inner tube is not trapped between the Wheel Rim halves.
® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL Requirements: · 8 mm open ended spanner x 2 · 10 mm open ended spanner x 2 · 13 mm open ended spanner x 2 · 17 mm open ended spanner x 2 ·...
® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Spectra Blitz · Remove the Plastic Cover from the rear of the chassis. The cover is attached with hook and loop fasteners. Pull firmly rearwards and slightly upwards to detach. · Using the Cross point screwdriver, remove the 2 screws holding the front plastic cover. Remove the plastic cover by sliding upwards.
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® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL · With an ammeter or a multimeter set to amp (range 10 A) test the charging current. NOTE: Ammeters must be connected in series with the battery circuit. The current reading should read approximately 7 A at charge start and 0.2 A at complete charge.
® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Spectra Blitz 19.5 Battery Wiring Diagram The following label is fitted inside the rear plastic battery cover for future service reference.
® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL Motor Assembly Description: Electro Magnetic Brake Brush Connector Motor Complete Commutator Motor End Cap Requirements: · No 1 cross point screwdriver · Flat Headed screwdriver · Soldering Iron · Multimeter · 3mm hex wrench 20.1...
SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Spectra Blitz · Remove the motor end (6) via the two cross point screws using a No 1 cross point screw driver. · Remove the two/three electro magnetic brake (1) fixing screws and remove the brake.
® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL · Check that the output shaft of the gearbox is not damaged or bent. Remove the rear wheel and inspect the key (8) and keyway for wear and correct fitting. 21.2 Disassembly Caution: ·...
® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Spectra Blitz Requirements: · 7 mm open ended spanner · 8 mm open ended spanner · No 2 cross point screwdriver 22.1.1 Inspection · Check for any physical damage to the outer case of remote (1).
® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL 22.1.4 Shark Power Module Connector Orientation Position: M2 Motor Cable (LH Motor) Battery Cable M1 Motor Cable (RH Motor) DCI / Shark Port. Shark Remote Cable All connectors are polarized and can only be fitted in one possible position.
® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Spectra Blitz 22.2 ACS Control System Description: 1 ACS Remote 2 Joystick Knob 3 ACS Power Module 4 Actuator Module 5 Bus Cable Requirements: · 7 mm open ended spanner · 8 mm open ended spanner ·...
® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL · Remove the joystick knob (2) by firmly pulling upwards (if required). To access the gaiter. 22.2.2.2 Power Module and Clam · Gain access to the power module as described in the Battery section of this manual ·...
® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL 22.3 ACS2 Control System Description: 1 ACS Remote 2 Joystick Knob 3 ACS Power Module 4 Actuator Module 5 Bus Socket 6 Keypad Requirements: · 7 mm open ended spanner · 8 mm open ended spanner ·...
® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Spectra Blitz 22.3.2 Disassembly Caution: · Before any work is carried out on the control system, ensure the power module (3) is unplugged from the batteries, and the batteries are disconnected. 22.3.2.1 Remote · Unplug the ACS remote (1) from the power module (3) removing bus cable (5).
® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL 22.3.4 Overview of the Electronic Modules Power module PMA 70 Battery cable with ACT module circuit breaker To the M1 motor (LH) Attendant control Remote Battery cable Actuator Bus cable Battery Bus cable...
® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Spectra Blitz 22.4 Pilot Plus Control System Description: 1 Pilot + Remote 4 ALM Module 2 Joystick Knob 5 Bus Cable 3 Pilot + Power Module Requirements: · 7 mm open ended spanner · 8 mm open ended spanner ·...
® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL · Depending on the type of control arm bracket fitted to the wheelchair, remove the screws using the cross point screwdriver. Remove remote · Remove the joystick knob (2) by firmly pulling upwards (if required). To access the gaiter.
® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL 22.5 VSI Control System Requirements: · 8 mm open ended spanner · No 2 cross point screwdriver · Flat blade screwdriver 22.5.1 Inspection · Check for any physical damage to the outer case of Joystick remote (1).
22.6 Attendant / Dual Control Units The control systems used on the Spectra Blitz may be configured and supplied with an attendant / dual control option. Occasionally, the master remote is mounted at the rear and used as an attendant only configuration.
® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL 3 User / Attendant Switch 4 External Speed Pot Requirements: · 10 mm open ended spanner · 8 mm open ended spanner · No 2 cross point screwdriver · Flat blade screwdriver 22.6.1 Inspection ·...
® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Spectra Blitz 22.6.3 Assembly · To re-assemble reverse the above steps, ensuring that all fixing holes are aligned. Take care not to over tighten the fixing screws. NOTE: When fitting the joystick remote screws (2) be sure not to use a torque in excess of 2 Nm.
® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL Fault Diagnostics 23.1 General and Electrical Related Drive Faults Wheelchair will not start Drive motors Engage Motors Section 15 disengaged No display on Batteries Replace Section 14 joystick remote defective Flat Batteries Charge...
® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Spectra Blitz 23.3 Shark Remote Battery Gauge Diagnostics Display Description This Means That ….. Notes All LED’s off Power is off All LED’s on steady Power is ON Less LED’s imply a reduced battery charge/...
® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL 23.5 Hand Held Programmer (HPP) Diagnostics Fault Description Notes Code Code User Fault Possible stall timeout or user error Release the joystick and try again Battery fault Batteries are too low to drive with or voltage is...
® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Spectra Blitz Software fault Power up testing fault Relay fault or Pre-charge fault Bridge fault or Disable all fault Electronics fault Calibration settings fault Shark Communications Loss of communications between remote and Fault power module...
® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL has been corrupted. Try re- programming the system or replace the master remote. 23.7 Pilot Plus Remote Battery Gauge Diagnostics Display Description This Means That ….. Notes All LED’s off Power is off All LED’s on steady...
® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Spectra Blitz Replace the Joystick unit Power Module Trip Check all connections are secure and wiring is correct. Replace the power module Parking Brake Fault Check the parking brake and motor connections. Make sure the control system connections are secure.
® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL 7110 Joystick Trip / Fault. Check for faulty bus cable or joystick 7111 Joystick Trip / Fault. Check for faulty bus cable or joystick 7113 Communications Error. Possibly Bus cable fault 7114 Joystick Trip / Fault. Check for faulty bus cable or joystick 7115 Joystick Trip / Fault.
® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Spectra Blitz reduced battery charge/ Battery Gauge LED’s Battery charge is low Charge batteries as soon flash slowly as possible. Battery Gauge LED’s step Charging or programming The steady LED’s indicate upwards mode the current level of battery charge.
® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL For further details and in depth information refer to the VSI Technical Guide SK76145/3. 23.12 VSI Hand Held Programmer Diagnostic Codes The following table should be used in conjunction with the Penny and Giles Hand Held Program unit.
® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Spectra Blitz Servicing Requirements INVACARE recommends that routine servicing be carried out at six monthly intervals. The routine service consists of the following: ü 24.1 Motors Inspect plugs for physical damage. · Inspect insulation for cracks and splits.
® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL ü 24.6 Actuator / Seat Tilt Check Function of set tilt · Check Actuator wiring. · ü 24.7 Batteries Check batteries and terminals for any signs of physical damage, · cracks or corrosion.
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® Invacare - Dragon Vertic SERVICE MANUAL Order number of this manual: 1534221-SPECTRABLITZ-SERVICEMANUAL-REV002.02-ENGLISH.DOC Release date: 12.04.2012 English...