Safety And Assembly Instructions - Invacare STORM Service Manual

1.0 Safety and assembly instructions

The safety instructions are provided in the interests of working safety and must under all circumstances be
complied with.
Prior to all inspection and repair work:
• Read this service manual and the appertaining User’s Manual.
• Ensure that minimum qualifications for performing relevant work are fulfilled (see chapter entitled “General
information”).
CAUTION:
• Note that some components are heavy. You should take this into account above all when removing
the motors and/or the batteries.
• The power supply for the wheelchair must be switched off before any conductive parts are removed.
Remove the batteries.
• When performing tests on conductive parts, ensure that the contacts are not short-circuited.
• Only use tools which are in perfect working order and are not damaged.
During disassembly and assembly:
• Mark the current settings of the wheelchair (seat, armrests, back etc.) and the combination of cable connec-
tions before carrying out disassembly work. This will make assembly easier afterwards.
CAUTION:
• Support the raised wheelchair with suitable supports before you begin disassembly or re-assembly.
• Never use “normal” nuts instead of self-locking nuts.
• Always use correctly-sized washers or separators.
NOTE:

• All plug connections are fitted with clips that prevent them from accidentally slipping apart
when the wheelchair is in operation.
• To release connectors, the clips must be pressed in.
• When carrying out assembly work, make sure that the clips latch in securely.
Prior to initial use / after repair work:
CAUTION:
• Check to make sure all screws are securely tightened.
• Check that all parts are properly locked in place.
• Make sure the tyre pressure is at the recommended
• Always perform a test-drive after repair work.
> Danger of fire and injury from burns <
2.5 bar
before driving the powerchair.
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