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Invacare PT2000 Owner's Manual

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Invacare PT2000 Powered Wheelchair
• Introduction
• Commissioning Your Power Chair
• Unfolding Your Power Chair
• Fitting Your Controller – Control System
• Fitting Anti Tippers, Fitting Batteries
• Setting Armrest Height, Fitting and Leg rest Adjustment
• Gear Selection, Brakes
• Folding and Transportation – Care & Maintenance
• Service & Repair
• Battery Wiring Diagram
• Battery Charging, Battery Tips
• Electrical Troubleshooting guide & Controller Diagnostics
• Controller Lock Feature
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Driving Tips
• Accessories Available
• Warranty
• General Guidelines – Safety
• Electromagnetic Interference
• Safety Inspection/Troubleshooting
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  • Page 1 Invacare PT2000 Powered Wheelchair OWNERS MANUAL INDEX PAGE • Introduction • Commissioning Your Power Chair • Unfolding Your Power Chair • Fitting Your Controller – Control System • Fitting Anti Tippers, Fitting Batteries • Setting Armrest Height, Fitting and Leg rest Adjustment •...

  • Page 2: Please Read This Manual

    ♦ With reasonable care & regular minimal maintenance we are sure your new PT2000 powered wheelchair will serve you reliably for many years. ♦ To ensure the quality of Invacare NZ product, and for your safety, all Invacare products are built to strict standards.

  • Page 3: Commissioning Your Power Chair

    Owner’s manual Battery Charger Two battery boxes Joystick Speed Controller Horn Anti tippers Shark Controller One pair of leg rests Battery Tray If you require assistance in commissioning your Powerchair, ring Invacare New Zealand on Free phone 0508 468 2227...

  • Page 4: Unfolding Your Power Chair

    UNFOLDING YOUR POWERCHAIR 1. Move to one side of the Powerchair 2. Take hold of the push handle grip nearest you 3. Lean the chair slightly towards you and push down on the seat edge nearest to you. 4. As the set descends the chair will open, push down on both seat rails until they sit in the U shaped saddles.

  • Page 5: Control System

    CONTROL SYSTEM Fitting The Shark Control System The Shark Controller should be mounted on the Powerchair using the bracketry supplied and connected to the Powerchair electrical system. The Shark Controller on your Powerchair determines which side you would like the Controller located.
  • Page 6 Fitting the Anti Tippers 1. With both anti tippers move to the rear of the chair. 2. Taking the non-wheel end, insert anti tipper into the chair frame directly behind the motors. 3. Squeeze the spring clip domes protruding from the surface of the anti tip until they are inside the frame.
  • Page 7 Setting Armrest Height Your chair is supplied with swing back height adjust armrests, as standard. 1. To release the swing back arms, depress the clip on armrest frame found at the front of the armrest at the base on the outside, once depressed the arm can be swung back and out of position to aid transferring.
  • Page 8 NOT be able to control the wheelchair on a steep sloping surface. Gear Lever in Drive mode. Brakes The PT2000 is fitted with three braking systems: 1. Dynamic braking for slowing and stopping the wheelchair. This is automatic and controlled by the movement of the joystick.
  • Page 9 FOLDING AND TRANSPORTATION The removal of each item follows this simple procedure: Controller The controller can be left in place with the controller cable connected to the power module. Footrests Unless specifically requested, legrests are all swing-away and removable. Flip up footplates and depress clip at the leg rest mounting point, swing leg rest to the rear lift and remove.

  • Page 10: Battery Wiring Diagram

    BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM BLACK CONNECTOR TO WHEELCHAIR CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BREAKER RED WIRE TO + VE TERMINAL BLACK WIRE TO - VE TERMINAL RED CONNECTOR BATTERY 'A' CONNECT TOGETHER BATTERY 'B' RED CONNECTOR RED WIRE TO + VE TERMINAL BLACK WIRE TO - VE TERMINAL CIRCUIT BREAKER BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM...

  • Page 11: Battery Charger

    These turn ON automatically) ♦ It is not necessary to turn your controller on. ♦ Charge for 24 hours before use. Your “PT2000” distributor may have already done this. Check battery indicator on controller ♦ Charging should only be done between 0deg.C – 40deg.C.

  • Page 12: Controller Diagnostics

    ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE & CONTROLLER DIAGNOSTICS. ♦ Ensure cables are routed in such a way to avoid pinching, excessive bending or other abrasive damage from moving parts of the wheelchair. ♦ Replace damaged cables immediately. ♦ Always disconnect power supply before removal and reconnection of any wiring cables. Electrical Troubleshooting Guide No power to controller.
  • Page 13 A faults latch disabling the controller and require the controller to be turned off then on again even if the source of the fault is removed. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND ALL OTHER MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS ARE CARRIED OUT BY “Invacare” AN AUTHORISED DISTRIBUTOR, OR SERVICE AGENT...

  • Page 14: Controller Lock Feature

    CONTROLLER LOCK FEATURE Shark controllers may be supplied factory programmed with a Lock feature that prevents unauthorised people from turning the controller on. The Lock feature may be turned on or off. To Lock: While the power button is ON, press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds. The display will turn off immediately.

  • Page 15: Driving Tips

    ALWAYS FOLLOW RESTRAINT MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Invacare New Zealand recommends that users should not be transported in vehicles whilst sitting in their chair, users should be transferred to approved seating.

  • Page 16: Accessories Available

    Personal back plus Personal back plus tall Dual flex small Dual flex medium Dual flex large Infinity visco foam Electronics Commands Controller DL Controller EUROPA Controller Chin Controller Tray Controller Attendant Controller Contact your therapist or Invacare supplier for assistance...

  • Page 17: Manufacturer's Warranty

    Invacare Powerchair To validate the warranty of your Invacare Powerchair, please fill in the your warranty card that comes with this manual and post it back to Invacare NZ Ltd. Please keep the above warranty for you own information. 4 Westfield Place...

  • Page 18: General Guidelines

    THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEELCHAIR USE As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.

  • Page 19: Repair Or Service Information

    Set-up of the Electronic Control Unit is to be performed ONLY by individuals certified by Invacare. The final tuning adjustments of the controller may affect other activities of the wheelchair. Damage to the equipment could occur in these circumstances. If non-certified individuals perform any work on these units, the warranty is void.

  • Page 20: Weight Training

    GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED) RAIN TEST INVACARE has tested its power wheelchairs in accordance with ISO 7176 Part 9 “Rain Test”. This provides the end user or his/her attendant sufficient time to remove his/her power wheelchair from a rainstorm and retain wheelchair operation.

  • Page 21: Stability And Balance

    Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with daily living activities that may differ from those described in this manual. Invacare recognises and encourages each individual to try what works best for him/her in overcoming architectural obstacles that they may encounter, however, ALL WARNINGS and CAUTIONS given in this manual MUST be followed.

  • Page 22: Tilting - Curbs

    Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an UNOCCUPIED power wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two (2) assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable parts for hand-hold supports.

  • Page 23: Transferring To And From Other Seats

    GENERAL GUIDELINES STAIRWAYS WARNING DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is NOT available: WARNING The weight of the wheelchair without the user and batteries is between 30 and 40 kgs.

  • Page 24: Percentage Of Weight Distribution

    GENERAL GUIDELINES NOTE: This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the casters pointing parallel to it. Engage clutches.

  • Page 25: Reaching, Bending - Backward

    Transfer to and from the wheelchair in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional to determine individual safety limits. Invacare strongly recommends ordering the wheel locks as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. REACHING, BENDING – BACKWARD WARNING DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery.

  • Page 26: Electromagnetic Interference

    ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE WARNING CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave sources Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in this text, both will be referred to as powered wheelchairs) may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two way radios, and cellular phones.
  • Page 27 May 1994) (the higher the level, the greater the protection); 2) The Dynamic controller for this application has at least 20 v/m immunity level. Modification of any kind to the electronics of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may adversely affect the RFI immunity levels.

  • Page 28: Safety Inspection/Troubleshooting

    SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLE SHOOTING This Procedure Includes the Following: Safety Inspection Checklist Troubleshooting – Electrical Troubleshooting - Mechanical Checking Battery Charge Level SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST Initial adjustments should be made to suit personal body structure and preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: ITEM INITIALLY...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting - Electrical

    Batteries draw excessive current Battery failure. Check batteries for shorted cell. Replace if when charging. necessary. Electrical malfunction. Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service. Battery indicator flashes the Battery failure Check batteries for shorted cell. Replace if charge level is low – immediately necessary.
  • Page 30 Invacare NZ Ltd P O Box 62124 Mt Wellington Auckland New Zealand...

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