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Invacare Ranger II Storm Series RWD R2250-S Owner's Manual

Invacare Ranger II Storm Series RWD R2250-S Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Special Notes

    WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS Invacare recommends that wheelchair users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any type.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS The following procedures refer to R2 SPECIAL NOTES ... 2 SPECIFICATIONS ... 4 PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES ... 5 REPAIR OR SERVICE INFORMATION ... 5 OPERATING INFORMATION ... 5 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ... 6 PROCEDURE 2 - SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST/TROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: All specifications are approximate. Seat Width Range: Seat Depth Range: Back Height Range: Back Angle Range: Seat-to-Floor: Overall Width (No joystick): Overall Height: Overall Length (with 93 front riggings): * Weight W/O Batteries: W/ Batteries (Gel Cell): Shipping: Rear Wheels/Tires: (Foam Filled or Pneumatic) Casters w/Precision Sealed...

  • Page 5: Procedure 1 - General Guidelines

    DO NOT engage or disengage the motor locks/clutches until the power is in the OFF position. Wheel locks are an OPTION on this wheelchair, (you may order with or without wheel locks). Invacare strongly recommends ordering the wheel locks as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.

  • Page 6: Safety/Handling Of Wheelchairs

    RAIN TEST INVACARE has tested it’s power wheelchairs in accordance with ISO 7176 Part 9 “Rain Test”. This provides the end user or his/her assistant sufficient time to remove his/her power wheelchair from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation.
  • Page 7 GENERAL GUIDELINES Stability and Balance WARNING ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. To assure stability and proper operation of your wheel- chair, you must at all times maintain proper balance. Your wheelchair has been designed to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as you do not move beyond the center of gravity.
  • Page 8 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 prepa- rations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non-de- tachable parts for hand-hold supports.
  • Page 9 GENERAL GUIDELINES NOTE: This activity may be performed independently pro- vided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. 1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the rear casters parallel to it. 2.
  • Page 10 May 1994) (the higher the level, the greater the protection); 2) The MKIV-RII has an unknown immunity level. Modification of any kind to the electronics of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may ad- versely affect the RFI immunity levels.

  • Page 11: Procedure 2 - Safety Inspection Checklist/Troubleshooting

    *Wheel locks are an OPTION on this wheelchair, (you may order with or without wheel locks). 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.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting - Mechanical

    NOTE: For additional troubleshooting information and explanation of error codes, refer to the individual CONTROLLER MANUAL supplied with each wheelchair. CHECKING BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL (FIGURE 1) Invacare recommends that the following procedures be performed by a qualified service technician. The following “Do’s” and “Don’ts” are provided for your convenience and safety. DON’T Don’t perform any installation or maintenance...
  • Page 13 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING DON’T Don’t tip or tilt batteries. Don’t use ordinary tap water. Don’t overfill cells. Don’t use uneven levels of distilled water in cells. Don’t tap on clamps or terminals with tools. Don’t mismatch your battery and chargers. NOTE: The following test can also be performed through the controller of the wheelchair along with a remote pro- grammer.

  • Page 14: Motor Testing

    FIGURE 2 - USING HYDROMETER TO CHECK BATTERY CELLS (LEAD ACID) SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING MOTOR TESTING (FIGURE 3) Invacare recommends that the following proce- dures be performed by a qualified service tech- nician. 1. On the 4-pin motor connector, locate the two (2) con- tacts in the red and black housings.

  • Page 15: Motor Brush Inspection

    MEG ohms or O.L. (out of limit) indicates a shorted brake or an open connection respectively. If either condition exists, it is recommended that the motor be sent to Invacare Technical Service for inspec- tion/repair. CAUTION A short circuited brake will damage the brake output section in the controller.

  • Page 16: Procedure 3 - Assembly/Transporting

    94 lbs. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury. Extreme cau- tion is advised when it is necessary to move an UNOCCUPIED power wheelchair. Invacare rec- ommends using two (2) assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable parts for hand-hold sup- ports.

  • Page 17: Procedure 4 - Front Riggings

    FRONT RIGGINGS This Procedure Includes the Following: Installing/Removing Footrests Adjusting Footrest Height Replacing Heel Loops Installing/Removing Elevating Legrests Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests and/or Adjusting Calfpads Adjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Support WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

  • Page 18: Replacing Heel Loops

    PROCEDURE 4 P93M Model Footrests (FIGURE 3) 1. Loosen, but do not remove the lug bolt and locknut that secure the lower footrest to the footrest support. 2. Reposition the lower footrest to the desired height. 3. Securely tighten the lug bolt and locknut that secure the lower footrest to the footrest support.

  • Page 19: Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests And/Or Adjusting Calfpads

    FRONT RIGGINGS RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING LEGRESTS AND/OR ADJUSTING CALFPADS (FIGURE 6) Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests 1. Perform one (1) of the following: RAISING - Pull back on the release lever until the leg is at the desired height. LOWERING - Support leg with one (1) hand and push release lever downward with other hand.

  • Page 20: Procedure 5 - Arms

    PROCEDURE 5 This Procedure Includes the Following: Adjusting Armrest Height, Removing or Replacing Armrests Installing/Removing Flip Back Armrests - Non- Recliner Wheelchairs Built After 10/2000 ONLY Adjusting Flip Back Armrests - Non-Recliner Wheelchairs Built After 10/2000 ONLY WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or dam- age may result.

  • Page 21: Adjusting Flip Back Armrests

    ARMS LOCKED (DOWN - Quick Release Pin Flip Back Armrest Release Lever Flip Back Armrest Front Arm Socket Wheelchair Frame Rear Flip Back Armrest Socket FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING/REMOVING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS - NON-RECLINER WHEELCHAIRS BUILT AFTER 10/2000 ONLY ADJUSTING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS - NON-RECLINER WHEELCHAIRS BUILT AFTER 10/2000 ONLY (FIGURE 3)

  • Page 22: Positioning Strap

    PROCEDURE 6 This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing Seat Upholstery Replacing Seat Positioning Strap Replacing Back Upholstery WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
  • Page 23 UPHOLSTERY/POSITIONING STRAP NOTE: The insert in the back cane will slide out of the back cane. NOTE: Remove only ONE (1) back cane from the wheel- chair. 6. Slide the back cane out of the spreader bar and the existing back upholstery. NOTE: Make sure the clamp on the spreader bar is loose before removing the back cane from the wheelchair, oth- erwise the back cane can be scratched.
  • Page 24 PROCEDURE 6 Wheelchairs Built After 10/2000 (FIGURE 4) 1. Flip the armrests up and out of the way. Refer to USING/ADJUSTING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS in PROCEDURE 5 of this manual. 2. Cut the tie-wraps that secure the bottom of the exist- ing back upholstery to the wheelchair frame.

  • Page 25: Procedure 7 - Frame

    FRAME This Procedure Includes the Following: Adjusting Seat Width Adjusting Seat Depth Installing Back Assembly - Wheelchairs Before 10/2000 ONLY Changing Back Height Changing Back Angle Replacing Back Canes - Wheelchairs Built After 10/2000 ONLY WARNING The following procedures should only be per- formed by a qualified technician.

  • Page 26: Adjusting Seat Depth

    PROCEDURE 7 7. Remove the hex screw, coved spacers, washers and locknut that secure the two (2) existing crossbraces together. NOTE: Note coved spacer, washer and locknut order for reinstallation. 8. Assemble the two (2) new crossbraces together. Re- fer to FIGURE 1 for hardware orientation. 9.

  • Page 27: Changing Back Height

    FRAME 8. Install the two (2) UPPER hex bolts and washers through the back cane mounting plate, back cane and insert at the position determined in STEP 4. WARNING The back canes MUST be fastened securely to the mounting plates BEFORE using the wheelchair. Use Loctite 242 and torque to 75-inch pounds.
  • Page 28 PROCEDURE 7 13. Line up the mounting holes in the back canes with the mounting holes in the mounting plate. NOTE: If a reference for the proper mounting holes for the back angle required is needed, or if changing the original back angle, refer to CHANGING BACK ANGLE in this procedure of the manual.

  • Page 29: Changing Back Angle

    FRAME Wheelchairs Built After 10/2000 (FIGURE 5) 1. Remove the two (2) hex bolts, washers and locknuts that secure the top half of the back cane to the bottom half of the back cane. 2. Reposition the back cane to one (1) of five (5) pairs of height adjustment holes: HOLE PAIR # Back Height (in inches)

  • Page 30: Replacing Back Canes - Wheelchairs

    FRAME BACK CANE BACK MOUNTING ANGLE HOLES 2nd from Bottom Bottom FIGURE 7 - CHANGING BACK ANGLE - WHEELCHAIRS BUILT BEFORE 10/2000 REPLACING BACK CANES - WHEELCHAIRS BUILT AFTER 10/ 2000 ONLY (FIGURE 8) Top Half of Back Canes 1. Flip the armrests up and out of the way. Refer to US- ING/ADJUSTING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS in PRO- CEDURE 5 of this manual.
  • Page 31 FRAME 8. Use Loctite 242 on the hex bolts and torque into the back canes to 75-inch pounds. 9. While holding the hex bolt, reinstall the locknut and torque to 75-inch pounds. 10. Repeat STEP 9 for the other hex bolt and locknut. 11.

  • Page 32: Procedure 8 - Batteries

    PROCEDURE 8 This Procedure includes the following: Installing/Removing Batteries into/From Battery Boxes Connecting Battery Cables When to Charge Batteries Charging Batteries Replacing Batteries Installing/Removing Battery Tray Removing/Installing Battery Boxes WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
  • Page 33 BATTERIES CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES WARNING NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cable(s) to contact BOTH battery terminal(s)/post(s) at the same time. An electrical short may occur and serious personal injury or damage may occur. The use of rubber gloves and safety glasses is rec- ommended when working with batteries.
  • Page 34 PROCEDURE 8 DETAIL “A” DUAL U1 BATTERIES 1/4-20 x 7/8-Inch Hex Flange Screw Battery Positive (+) Battery Terminal/Post CONNECT BATTERY CABLE(S) RING TERMINAL(S) TO THIS SIDE OF BATTERY TERMINAL(S)/ POST(S) DUAL U1 BATTERIES Gray Battery POSITIVE Terminal (+) Battery Terminal/ Post Tie- Wrap...
  • Page 35 BATTERIES BATTERY CLAMP METHOD (FIGURES 4, 5 AND 6). CAUTION The battery clamp of the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post MUST be mounted in the posi- tion shown in FIGURE 5, otherwise the battery box top cannot be installed properly. 1. Perform one (1) of the following: A.
  • Page 36 PROCEDURE 8 9. Install the battery box(es) into the wheelchair. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOX(ES) in this procedure of the manual. NOTE: New Battery(ies) MUST be fully charged BEFORE using, otherwise the life of the battery(ies) will be reduced. CONNECTING BATTERY CABLE(S) TO BATTERY(IES) TERMINAL(S)/POST(S) POSITIVE (+) Battery Terminal/ Post and Battery Clamp Fuse Box placement...

  • Page 37: When To Charge Batteries

    BATTERIES WHEN TO CHARGE BATTERIES (FIGURE 5) It is advantageous to recharge frequently rather than only when necessary. In fact, a battery’s life is extended if the charge level is maintained well above a low condition. MKIV RII Joystick BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR (BDI) is located at the front of the joystick housing and provides information on the remaining charge in the batteries.

  • Page 38: Replacing Batteries

    Read them carefully, otherwise injury or damage can occur. NOTE: Invacare recommends that both batteries be re- placed if one (1) battery is defective. Recommended Battery Types The waranty and performance specifications...

  • Page 39: Installing/Removing Battery Tray

    BATTERIES 1. Examine battery clamps and terminals for corrosion. 2. Verify plastic caps are in place over battery cell holes. 3. Clean the terminals and inside the battery clamps by using a battery cleaning tool, wire brush, or me- dium grade sand paper. NOTE: When done, areas should be shiny, not dull.

  • Page 40: Procedure 9 - Electronics

    PROCEDURE 9 This Procedure includes the following: Preparing MKIV Joystick for Use Disconnecting/Connecting MKIV Controller Motor and Battery Leads Repositioning MKIV Joystick Removing/Installing MKIV Controller WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

  • Page 41: Removing/Installing Mkiv Controller

    ELECTRONICS 7. Secure the joystick mounting bracket to the two (2) half clamps with the remaining two (2) hex screws. 8. Slide tube through bracket to the desired position. 9. Slide the adjustment lock over the end of the tube and secure the adjustment lock to the tube by turning the lever on the adjustment lock.

  • Page 42: Procedure 10 - Retaining Strap

    PROCEDURE 10 This Procedure includes the following: Replacing Battery Box Retaining Strap WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. REPLACING BATTERY BOX RETAINING STRAP (FIGURE 1) 1.

  • Page 43: Procedure 11 - Wiring Harness

    REPLACING WIRING HARNESS (FIGURE 1) WARNING The following procedure should be performed only by an authorized Invacare dealer or quali- fied technician. Disassembly 1. Remove the battery boxes. Refer to INSTALLING/ REMOVING BATTERY BOXES in PROCEDURE 8 of this manual.

  • Page 44: Procedure 12 - Wheels/Anti-Tipper

    PROCEDURE 12 This Procedure includes the following: Disengaging/Engaging Motors With Motor Locks Disengaging/Engaging Motors With Clutches Using/Installing/Adjusting Wheel Locks Replacing Pneumatic Tires and Tubes - Front Casters and Rear Wheels Installing/Replacing Rear Wheels Installing/Replacing Front Casters Replacing Front Fork Installing/Removing Anti-Tippers Installing Optional Clutch Extension Handles - Motors With Clutches Only WARNING...

  • Page 45: Using/Installing/Adjusting Wheel Locks

    (you may order with or without wheel locks). Trans- fer to and from the wheelchair in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional to determine individual safety limits. Invacare strongly recom- mends ordering the wheel locks as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.

  • Page 46: Replacing Pneumatic Tires And Tubes - Front Casters And Rear Wheels

    PROCEDURE 12 8. Disengage the following: MOTORS w/MOTOR LOCKS - Motor locks. Refer to DISENGAGING/ENGAGING MOTORS WITH MOTOR LOCKS in this procedure of the manual. MOTORS w/CLUTCHES - Clutches. Refer to DISEN- GAGING/ENGAGING MOTORS WITH CLUTCHES in this procedure of the manual. 9.

  • Page 47: Installing/Replacing Front Casters

    WHEELS/ANTI-TIPPER NOTE: Tighten hex screw only. DO NOT loosen hex screw to make one of the tabs on the locking washer parallel. 10. Bend the parallel tab of locking tab washer up tight against flat of the hex screw (FIGURE 6). INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT CASTERS (FIGURE 7) 1.

  • Page 48: Installing Optional Clutch Extension Handles - Motors With Clutches Only

    PROCEDURE 12 INSTALLING OPTIONAL CLUTCH EXTENSION HANDLES - MOTORS WITH CLUTCHES ONLY (FIGURE 10) 1. Turn the power to the wheelchair to the OFF position. 2. Position the clutch extension handle by the clutch handle on the motor as shown in FIGURE 10. NOTE: If the clutch handle on the motor is equipped with a rubber tip, remove the rubber tip before installing the clutch extension handle.

  • Page 49: Procedure 13 - Motor/Gearbox

    MOTOR/GEARBOX This Procedure includes the following: Replacing Motor/Gearbox WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. REPLACING MOTOR/GEARBOX (FIGURE 1) WARNING The following procedure should only be per- formed by a qualified technician.

  • Page 50: Procedure 14 - Recliner

    PROCEDURE 14 This Procedure Includes the Following: Recliner Operation Replacing Back or Headrest Upholstery Adjusting Back or Headrest Upholstery Replacing Limit Switch/Actuator Adjusting Limit Switch Replacing Recliner Cable Assemblies Replacing/Adjusting Gas Cylinders Changing Back Height RECLINER OPERATION (FIGURE 1) WARNING ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is stable BEFORE using the recliner option.

  • Page 51: Adjusting Back Or Headrest Upholstery

    RECLINER NOTE: If the back upholstery HEIGHT is being changed, the back canes must also be changed. Refer to CHANG- ING BACK HEIGHT in this procedure of the manual. NOTE: If the back upholstery HEIGHT is being changed, it may be necessary to replace the recliner cable assem- blies as well.

  • Page 52: Adjusting Limit Switch

    PROCEDURE 14 CAUTION DO NOT over tighten the phillips screws that se- cure the actuator to the pivot block. Damage to the actuator will occur. 8. Secure the NEW actuator to the pivot block with the two (2) phillips screws and washers. CAUTION DO NOT over tighten the phillips screws that se- cure the limit switch to the chair frame.

  • Page 53: Replacing/Adjusting Gas Cylinders

    RECLINER 4. Remove the socket screw, washer, nylon washers and locknut that secure the TOP of the gas cylinder to the mounting bracket on the back cane. 5. Unscrew the gas cylinder from the operator of the existing recliner cable assembly but do not remove the gas cylinder from the pivot block.
  • Page 54 PROCEDURE 14 CAUTION DO NOT force the gas cylinder rod into the operator of the recliner cable assembly. DO NOT cross thread the operator of the recliner cable assembly with the gas cylinder. If a space EQUAL to or LESS THAN 1/16-inch be- tween the operator of the cable assembly and the pivot block is not obtainable, DO NOT use the recliner cable assembly.

  • Page 55: Changing Back Height

    RECLINER CHANGING BACK HEIGHT (FIGURE 8) 1. Press the push pins on the headrest extension tubes in and remove the headrest extension from the back canes. 2. Remove the existing recliner back upholstery from the wheelchair. Refer to REPLACING BACK OR HEAD- REST UPHOLSTERY in this procedure of the manual.

  • Page 56: Limited Warranty

    If within such warranty period any product shall be proven to be defective, such product shall be repaired or replaced, at Invacare's option. This warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any such product.

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