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Invacare REM 41 Remote User Manual

Invacare REM 41 Remote User Manual

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  • Page 1 Yes, You Can.® ® Invacare REM 41 Tray/centre joystick Remote User manual...
  • Page 2 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 3 +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 4 +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 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter Page Introduction ..................7 Important symbols in this manual ..................7 Fittings .....................9 The remote..........................9 Operating and control panel ....................11 2.2.1 Vehicle functions......................11 2.2.2 Electronic adjustment ......................12 Quick reference ................12 Displays on the operating and control panel......15 Battery charging display .....................15 Drive mode and drive mode display ...................16 Displaying status information....................17 Switches on the operating and control panel......18...
  • Page 6 Connection sockets ..............28 Charging socket........................28 Programming socket......................29 Connection socket for BUS cable (supply cable) ...............29 Operation of electrically adjustable options.......30 Electrical seat, backrest and legrest adjustment with the remote control ....................34 Battery, charging and maintenance..........35 10.1 Notes on charging batteries....................35 10.2 Charging the batteries ......................36 10.3...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    • You should read the operating manual supplied with your mobility aid thoroughly. • Damaged and errors caused by the nonobservance of the operating manual are excluded from the guarantee. • Please contact your INVACARE specialist dealer if you have questions or if anything is unclear. Important symbols in this manual...
  • Page 8 NOTE: This symbol identifies general information which is intended to simplify working with your product and which refers to special functions.

  • Page 9: Fittings

    Fittings The remote The remote is used for checking and controlling the mobility aid functions. It is divided into the following sections (Figures 1 & 2): Fig. 1: Remote area • Operating and control panel (1) • Drive lever (2) •...
  • Page 10 Fig. 2: In addition to checking and control, the ACS remote Operating and control panel (ACS = Action Control System) carries out the following monitoring functions: • monitoring of drive system • monitoring of power supply If there is a fault or an electrical equipment component breaks down, the fault will be shown by the status display (1) blinking.

  • Page 11: Operating And Control Panel

    Operating and control panel 2.2.1 Vehicle functions ON/OFF Left-hand indicator Switching drive mode Hazard lamps Light Signal horn Drive mode display Right-hand indicator Battery charge display...

  • Page 12: Electronic Adjustment

    2.2.2 Electronic adjustment Lifter Legrest, left Backrest adjustment Seat inclination adjustment Legrest, right Quick reference • Unlock the remote lock.
  • Page 13 • Switch the remote on with the ON/OFF (1) button. Operating panel • Use the drive mode switching (2) to select the required drive level. • Use the drive lever to make all steering and driving commands: Steering and driving 1) forward 2) right 3) backward...

  • Page 15: Displays On The Operating And Control Panel

    Displays on the operating and control panel Battery charging display The battery charging display shows you the current battery charging condition. It is divided into 10 colour-coded diodes (3 x red, 4 x yellow, 3x green). If an individual diode goes out, this shows the reduced battery charging condition and therefore the reducing driving range of the mobility device.

  • Page 16: Drive Mode And Drive Mode Display

    two red diodes blinking battery reserve = charge batteries immediately! The driving range including battery reserve is extremely low. After a certain drive time the electronics system switches the drive off automatically and brings the mobility device to a standstill = overdischarge protection.

  • Page 17: Displaying Status Information

    NOTE: The ACS controller electronics is programmed with standard values in our works. Your INVACARE® dealer can carry out programming tailored to fit your requirements. Displaying status information The ON/OFF LED is designed as an error message display = status display (1) If this display blinks, it means there is a fault in the electric equipment.

  • Page 18: Switches On The Operating And Control Panel

    Switches on the operating and control panel ON/OFF button You can use this button to switch the entire electronics and therefore the mobility device ON or OFF. Switching on: • Press the ON/OFF button (1) once briefly. The following displays will illuminate: - green LED above switch character - the battery charging display shows the current charging status - the drive mode display shows the drive level you have set...

  • Page 19: Activating / Deactivating The Immobilizer

    Immobilizer • Switch on the remote. • Use the end of the magnetic key (Invacare® Logo) to move over the sensor area (1) on the remote (key symbol). The horn will sound briefly once. The remote shuts down automatically. The immobilizer is activated.

  • Page 20: Drive Mode Switching

    Drive mode switching The selection of drive modes takes place using the keypad (2) located to the left of the drive mode display (1). Switching between drive modes 1 and 5: • Press the keypad (2) as often as required to select the required drive mode.

  • Page 21: Indicators

    Indicators The buttons for the right-hand (1) and left-hand (2) indicators are located on the upper section of the remote. Display: Green LEDs (3) to the side of the buttons. Switching the indicators on: • Press the button for the required indicator direction. The appropriate LED blinks.

  • Page 22: Hazard Lamps

    Hazard lamps Display: Red LED (1) above button (2). Switching the hazard lamps on: • Switch the remote on. • Press the hazard lamp button (2) once. The LED (1) will blink. NOTE: If you wish to leave the mobility device with the hazard lamps blinking, you can now switch the remote off and lock it.

  • Page 23: Lighting

    NOTE: • If the remote is not switched off, you only need to press the button once to switch the hazard lamps off. • If you want to stop the status display blinking, you can do so by switching the remote off and on again.

  • Page 24: Horn

    Horn • Press the button (1) to activate the signal horn. This will remain active as long as you keep the button pressed.

  • Page 25: Joystick

    Joystick General info All steering and driving commands are entered using the drive Drive lever lever. The driving speed and steering deflection is dependent on the deflection of the drive lever. Regulation of the speed and steering deflection is infinitely variable. Complete drive lever deflection = Highest possible speed for selected drive mode or largest possible steering deflection.

  • Page 26: Steering And Driving Commands

    CAUTION! Accident hazard! • Drive down inclines or hills with maximum 2/3 maximum speed. CAUTION! Tipping hazard! • Only ever drive up inclines with the backrest upright and the lowest possible seat inclination. Steering and driving commands Driving = Move the drive lever forwards (1). Forward and reverse forwards The deflection of the drive lever determines...
  • Page 27 Braking = Return the drive lever to the centre position. Braking NOTE: If you let go of the drive lever, it will automatically return to the centre position. The mobility device will then brake automatically. Driving around = While you are driving forwards or backwards (1), Driving around bends bends move the drive lever to the required drive...

  • Page 28: Connection Sockets

    Connection sockets All connection sockets are located on the front of the remote. (1) Charging socket (2) Socket for BUS cable (3) Programming socket Charging socket The charging socket is used to connect the battery charger. A cap safeguards it against dirt and water entry.

  • Page 29: Programming Socket

    NOTE: The ACS controller electronics is programmed with standard values in our works. Your INVACARE® dealer can carry out programming tailored to fit your requirements. Connection socket for BUS cable (supply cable) The bus cable (2) is used to provide power to the remote and also for data transport between the remote and the power module.

  • Page 30: Operation Of Electrically Adjustable Options

    Operation of electrically adjustable options The electrically adjustable options include the seat, backrest and legrest adjustment in addition to the lifter. Not every wheelchair has all the options. You can only select the options that are actually available on the wheelchair. Selection of the options is made using the buttons on the operating and control panel (1).
  • Page 31 The components are adjusted using the drive lever on the remote. A remote control independent of the remote on the mobility device, which can operate electrical components, is available as an option. Select option: • Press the keypad with the appropriate symbol. The LEDs above the symbol then illuminate.
  • Page 32 Adjusting options: • Adjust the selected option by moving the drive lever forwards or backwards. Drive lever forwards = raise option (1) Drive lever to rear = lower option (2)
  • Page 33 Switching back to drive mode: • Press the keypad with the appropriate symbol again. The LEDs above the symbol then goes out. The drive mode display shows the drive mode selected. (1) Drive mode display (2) Lifter (3) Legrest, right (4) Seat adjustment (5) Backrest adjustment (6) Legrest, left...

  • Page 34: Electrical Seat, Backrest And Legrest Adjustment With The Remote Control

    Electrical seat, backrest and legrest adjustment with the remote control All adjustable components are shown on the remote control with symbols (see photo). Buttons for adjusting the components are located next to the symbols. Left-hand button row = raise option (1) Right-hand button row =lower option (2) (3) Seat inclination (4) Backrest...

  • Page 35: Battery, Charging And Maintenance

    Battery, charging and maintenance 10.1 Notes on charging batteries Always observe the battery charger operating manual and the information printed on the front and back of the battery charger. Batteries can be charged overnight because the battery charger is fitted with automatic switch-off. This prevents the batteries being overcharged.

  • Page 36: Charging The Batteries

    10.2 Charging the batteries • First plug the battery charger charging plug (1) into the remote charging socket (2). • Now you can plug the battery charger into the mains. Battery charger displays: Red and yellow LEDs illuminate = start of charging process. Red and green LEDs illuminate = end of charging process.

  • Page 37: Battery Maintenance

    10.3 Battery maintenance The batteries in your mobility device must be charged every month if the device is at a standstill for longer periods (4 weeks or more). This ensures that the full charge is retained and that the batteries are not damaged by self- discharge.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Mobility device does not drive or becomes slower Status display in Batteries defective Replace battery Contact your remote has gone dealer Battery completely Pre-charge battery Contact your discharged dealer Power supply Check plug Mobility device interrupted connections operating manual Check battery fuse Contact your dealer...
  • Page 39 Status display blinking, after 4 seconds the point in the drive mode display blinks as well Drive lever was not in neutral Turn remote OFF and then ON Mobility device position when switched on again operating manual Remote defective Replace remote Contact your dealer Red LED in battery charging display and status display is blinking, drive mode display...
  • Page 40 Hazard lamp display is blinking (only for 10 km/h TÜV version) Connecting plug between light Check plug connections Mobility device module and remote is loose operating manual Light module defective Check light module Contact your dealer Programming wrong Check programming Contact your dealer...

  • Page 41: Error Code List

    Error code list Before assessing the error codes, carry out the following test: • Turn the remote on and off several times. Wait approx. 15 seconds before switching on. The test sequence checks whether the fault can be repaired automatically by the electronics system, and the status display stops blinking.
  • Page 42 Remote status display blink codes 1 x blink Module defective Contact your dealer 2 x blink Fault in lighting Bulb defective Replace bulb Mobility device unit operating manual Short-circuit in Check lighting unit Contact your dealer lighting unit Fault on light, servo or adjustment Check plug connections Mobility device module...
  • Page 43 3 x blink Fault on right- Connection Check plug connections Mobility device hand motor loose/defective operating manual Motor defective Contact your dealer Motor disengaged, only for G40 Engage motors* Mobility device electric mobility devices operating manual * Deactivate blink code by switching off and then on again.
  • Page 44 4 x blink Fault on left-hand Connection Check plug Mobility device motor; motor fault on G loose/defective connections operating manual 40 electric mobility devices Motor defective Contact your dealer 5 x blink Motors Engage motors* Mobility device disengaged operating manual Brake fault in right-hand motor Contact your dealer Fault on motor...
  • Page 45 6 x blink Brake fault in left-hand motor Contact your dealer Fault on motor Connection loose Check plug connections Mobility device operating manual 7 x blink Completely discharge battery Contact your dealer 8 x blink Battery voltage too high Contact your dealer 9 x blink Faulty data transmission between modules Contact your dealer...
  • Page 46 11 x blink Overloaded Turn remote OFF and then ON again Mobility device motors operating manual 12 x blink Compatibility problems between modules Contact your dealer...

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