Invacare A-Series User Manual
Invacare A-Series User Manual

Invacare A-Series User Manual

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Yes, you can.®
Invacare® A-Series
Remote
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  • Page 1 Yes, you can.® Invacare® A-Series Remote User manual...
  • Page 3 How can you get in touch with Invacare®? If you have any questions or need support, please contact your authorised Invacare® Dealer, who has the necessary know-how and equipment plus the special knowledge concerning your Invacare® product, and can offer you all-round satisfactory service. Should you wish to contact Invacare® directly, you can reach us in Europe at the following addresses and phone numbers.
  • Page 4 +44 (0)1656 77 62 20 Pencoed uk@invacare.com Bridgend CF35 5AQ WWW: www.invacare.co.uk United Kingdom Invacare Mecc San s.r.l. +39 0445 38 00 59 Via dei Pini, 62 Fax: +39 0445 38 00 34 I - 36016 Thiene (VI) italia@invacare.com ITALIA WWW: www.invacare.it...
  • Page 5 +46 (0)8 761 81 08 Fagerstagatan 9 sweden@invacare.com S-163 91 Spånga finland@invacare.com Sverige WWW: www.invacare.se Tillverkare: MÖLNDAL Invacare® Deutschland GmbH  : +46 (0)31 86 36 00 Kleiststraße 49 Fax: +46 (0)31 86 36 06 D-32457 Porta Westfalica ginvacare@invacare.com Deutschland LANDSKRONA ...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter Page The A-Series remote Remote construction.........................7 Battery charge display ......................9 Flexible speed settings ......................10 1.3.1 5-gear mode .........................10 1.3.2 VSP mode (Variable Speed Programming)..............10 1.3.3 Speed display .......................11 1.3.4 Setting the maximum speed ..................11 Status display ..........................12 Activating / deactivating the drive disabler ................12...
  • Page 7: The A-Series Remote

    The A-Series remote Remote construction Top side (standard) Battery charge display ON/OFF key Driving speed display Decrease driving speed Horn Status display Increase driving speed Drive lever...
  • Page 8 Bottom 1) Combined charging socket / programming socket...
  • Page 9: Battery Charge Display

    Battery charge display • Battery charge display All diodes illuminate: maximum driving range! • Only yellow and red diodes illuminate: Decreased driving range! Charge batteries before starting long journeys! • Only red diodes illuminate: Very low driving range! Charge the batteries as soon as possible! •...
  • Page 10: Flexible Speed Settings

    Flexible speed settings The A-series remote has two modes. • 5-gear mode incremental adaptation of maximum speed. • VSP mode - both incremental and infinitely variable adaptation of maximum speed. The user can change between the two modes by simultaneously pressing and holding (approx. 2 seconds) the "Increase speed"...
  • Page 11: Speed Display

    1.3.3 Speed display The speed display shows the actual speed of the mobility aid compared with the maximum possible speed. The LED on the right shows the maximum speed currently available, which can be changed by pressing the "Increase speed" or "Decrease speed" keys. 1.3.4 Setting the maximum speed The maximum speed of the wheelchair can be set by the user...
  • Page 12: Status Display

    Status display The status display is used for showing error messages. Error codes see Chapt. "Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes", page16 for operation of the electrical leg supports. Activating / deactivating the drive disabler Activating the drive disabler Activating • Press the ON/OFF button (1) and hold it down for 4 seconds while the remote is switched on.
  • Page 13: Steering The Wheelchair With The Remote

    • Invacare® supplies all electric vehicles from the factory with a standard drive programme. Invacare® can only assume a warranty for the safe vehicle handling of the electric vehicle – in particular tipping stability - for this standard drive programme! Will the wheelchair not drive after switching on? Check the drive-away lock (see chapter "Activating / deactivating the drive disabler"...
  • Page 14: How A Wheelchair With "Indirect Steering" Reacts To Joystick Movements

    1.6.1 How a wheelchair with "Indirect Steering" reacts to joystick movements. "Indirect Steering" occurs by individually applying power to the drive wheels, and is found on wheelchairs with front, rear and middle wheel drive. Travel direction The further the joystick is moved in a particular direction, the more dynamically the wheelchair reacts.
  • Page 15: Error Diagnosis

    Error diagnosis If the electronic system shows a failure, please use the following guide to locate the fault. NOTE: Ensure that the drive electronics system is switched on before starting any diagnosis. If the status display is OFF: Check whether the drive electronics system is SWITCHED ON. Check whether all cables are correctly connected.
  • Page 16: Error Codes And Diagnostic Codes

    Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes BLINK Fault EFFECT Comments CODE User error or drive Stops driving • Ensure that the joystick is in the neutral overloaded central position (release joystick) and switch on again. • Drive overloaded. Switch electronics off and on again.
  • Page 17 BLINK Fault EFFECT Comments CODE Error in remote. Stops driving • Check remote bus cable and all connecting plugs. • Replace remote. Error in remote Stops driving • Check remote bus cable and all connecting plugs. • Replace remote. Communication Stops driving •...

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