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Invacare® Modulite Supplement to power wheelchair service manual, Pronto M41, Bora/Spectra XTR Series, Kite Series, TDX SP2 Series, Storm⁴ Series, FDX, Fox en Seating System Service Manual PROVIDER: Keep this manual. The procedures in this manual MUST be performed by a qualified...
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If the mobility device has to be shipped back to the manufacturer for major repairs, you should always Find the user manual on Invacare’s website or contact use the original packaging for transport. your Invacare representative. See addresses at the end •...
Safety 2 Safety CAUTION! Injury hazard if the mobility device starts moving unintentionally during repair work 2.1 Safety and Fitting Instructions – Switch the power supply off (ON/OFF key). – Engage the drive. These safety instructions are intended to prevent accidents –...
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Invacare providers. connecting plugs during operation. To release the – Invacare supplies all mobility devices with a connecting plugs the safety locks must be pressed standard drive program ex-works. Invacare in.
Use saturated Cleaning and reconditioning disinfectant wipes disinfection and clean* the device surface. *Invacare uses detergent "Nücosept special" 1.5% in water ml/ml Disinfection Tools • Disposable wipes (fleece) • Brushes to clean areas difficult to access Further Information For more information contact your Invacare service department.
• 550 mm. The seat width of 550 mm cannot be retrofitted. Contact Invacare for more information. When switching between the different seat width ranges, several parts of the seat such as legrest fixation or screwed connections must be replaced. Contact your provider or check the spare parts catalogue.
1. Install parts in reverse order. 2. Test all functions. 4.1.2 Adjusting Backrest Width The backrest width of 550 mm cannot be retrofitted. Contact Invacare for more information. Backrest width is adjusted by performing the following tasks: 1. Adjusting backrest posts.
Invacare® Modulite Screw position Backrest width 550 mm (optional) 530 mm* 480 mm 430 mm 380 mm * Back posts for Flex3 seat only adjust up to a seat width setting of 480 mm. The remaining 50 mm are adjusted via the backrest plates.
Setup Fig. 4-11 Loosen and remove screws (3). 2. Remove front lateral plates (2 and 4) from backrest (1). Fig. 4-12 Remove both Phillips screws A on middle plate. 4. Shift position of rear plate halves (three settings are possible using drill holes). •...
Invacare® Modulite 1. Loosen screw in position A or B. 2. Adjust recline to desired angle. 3. Tighten screws in position A or B. 4.1.6 Adjusting Matrx Backrests See corresponding manual. 4.1.7 Adjusting Flex3 tension adjustable backrest For adjustment of Flex3 tension adjustable backrest, see user manual.
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Setup Insert four screws A. 5. Tighten four screws. 1604311-G...
Invacare® Modulite 5 Service IMPERIAL METRIC inch 15.4781 39/64 5.1 Imperial to metric conversion chart 15.8750 You can use this chart as an orientation to find the right 16.2719 41/64 tool size. 16.6688 21/32 IMPERIAL METRIC 17.0656 43/64 inch 17.4625 11/16 1.9844...
Tension adjustable Flex 3 backrest plates Flex 3 Tension Adjustable 5.3.3 Backrest frames Modulite is available with different backrest frames. For remote brackets that can be mounted to the backrest, see 5.3.5 Remote Brackets and Headrest Adapters, page 16. 1604311-G...
Installation follows the same defined order of steps for all backrests. 5.3.4 Armrest styles Modulite seat is available with different armrest styles. For remote brackets that can be mounted to armrest, see 5.3.5 Remote Brackets and Headrest Adapters, page 16.
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Remotes for the wheelchair user are mounted at a slot at the armrest or on nucleus midline holder. Modulite with nucleus midline holder can carry additional brackets, remotes and switches. An adapter is needed to mount nucleus midline holder to slot at the armrest. See 5.8.1 Replacing Nucleus Midline Holder, page 25.
Attendant remote bracket for primary remotes Attendant remote bracket for e.g. Attendant Control Unit (ACU) Remote bracket can be mounted in a variety of positions. 5.3.6 Support options Modulite seat is available with different support options. Hip Support Lateral support with extended arm 1604311-G...
Seat frame adapters interface the seat frame to the seat support of the chassis, respectively a module (lifter & tilt or tilt). It contains slots for the CoG adjustment. Example Bora 5.3.8 Overview seat interfaces Modulite seat is available for different seat interfaces depending on the model of the mobility device. 1604311-G...
Invacare® Modulite Pronto M41 Kite Series TDX SP2 Storm4 Example Bora/ Series/ FDX Series SpectraXTR Fixed, manual adjustable or settable angle Powered tilt, fixed pivot point Powered tilt with center of gravity shift Lifter with powered tilt and center of...
Service Installing backrest unit Removing Bracket 1. Install parts in reverse order. 2. To conclude, carry out a trial run to test vehicle functions. 5.4.2 Replacing Flex3 tension adjustable backrest Tools: • 5 mm Allen key • 6 mm Allen key Push handles are on hinges, fastened from below with two screws.
– To dismount, use small Allen key or paperclip to disengage locking clips on inside while pulling parts apart. – Mount parts completely to headrest mounting and ensure that parts engage with audible click. • Rubber mallet • Elan headrest adapter(s) for Modulite 1604311-G...
Service 1. Loosen and remove handscrew A. Curved side of adapter must face away from backrest frame. Install adapter: • Backrest plates: Insert adapter B into slot of backrest plate C. • Tension-adjustable backrest: Insert upper adapter B and lower adapter E into slot until it clicks. 3.
Invacare® Modulite Removing H-belt 1. Remove protective cap (2). 2. Loosen and remove screw (6), associated washers (5) and nuts (4) (in front of the/behind the gripper clamp (3)) with a 5 mm Allen key and a 13 mm socket wrench.
Service 1. Remove cover. Tools: • 8 mm Allen key Loosen screw A that allows angle adjustment of lateral supports. 3. Adjust supports to desired angle. 4. Replace cover. 5. Re-tighen screws. 1. If necessary, disconnect joystick. 2. Loosen screw A . 3.
Invacare® Modulite Installing Holder 1. Install parts in reverse order. Tighten screw B to 6 Nm. 2. Test all functions. 5.8.2 Replacing remote bracket for attendant Removing • 3 mm Allen key • 4 mm Allen key Tighten screws C and nuts A.
Service Loosen screws B on gripper clamp A. 4. Remove gripper clamp A. Installing 1. Install parts in reverse order. 5.8.4 Mounting DLX-REM500 to Swing-Away Remote Holder • 3 mm Allen key • 4 mm Allen key • Medium-strength thread locking adhesive (Loctite 243 or similar) Fig.
Invacare® Modulite 1. Mount remote C to bracket B with screws A. 2. Pull bracket B over nucleus E. 3. Tighten bracket to nucleus with screw D. 5.9 Chin Control 5.9.1 Maintenance • Keep all electronic components free of dust, dirt and liquids.
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Service 1. Remove end caps. 1. Remove top linkage. See Replacing Linkage, page 29. 2. Loosen screws A. It is possible to remove this component 3. Remove joystick / switch from linkage. without removing any parts installed on the 4. Install parts in reverse order. component such as joysticks and switches.
Invacare® Modulite 1. Remove actuator including top linkage and bracket. See Replacing Actuator, page 29. It is possible to remove this component without removing any parts installed on the component such as joysticks and switches. When removing, take care of cable connections and installed parts.
2. Test all functions of mobility device. 5.10.4 Replacing LNX powered center-mounted legrest with telescoping footboard Replacing the complete legrest must be done by Invacare. There are several settings to observe to ensure correct functioning. Contact Invacare for details. Replacing legrest actuator...
Invacare® Modulite 1. Switch off power wheelchair. Replacing footboard 2. Unplug actuator from actuator module. 3. Remove screws and nuts at top A and bottom B of • 8 mm Allen key actuator. 4. Replace actuator with new one. 5. Re-insert screws and nuts and tighten.
Service Removing calf plate 1. If possible, raise lifter to highest position. 2. If possible, tip wheelchair with tilt module as far backwards as it will go. 3. Switch controls system off. 4. Use 1/64 inch Allen key to loosen and remove both screws (2).
Invacare® Modulite 5.12 Replacing actuators Making tilt actuator accessible 5.12.1 Replacing actuator — powered tilt with fixed pivot point Tools: • Small screwdriver • Wooden block Example TDX SP2 Remove legrests 2. Release seat (1) and tilt forwards. 3. Disconnect remote bus cable from power module or ACT.
Service Installing actuator 1. Reinsert fixing bolts and SL retainer clips. Fix SL retainer clips securely to fixing bolt with the hammer. 2. Secure actuator cable to the frame with cable ties. The cable must be routed so that it does not rub or get trapped.
Invacare® Modulite When removing, take care of small parts such as screws and washers. Put all small parts down so that they can be installed in correct sequence. 1. Remove legrests. 2. Turn OFF electronics. 3. Disconnect actuator cable from cable harness.
Service 13. Plug in actuator cable. 14. Install cable ties. 15. Test lifting function. 5.12.6 Setting Limits of Actuator (Type NL) The actuators of type NL are fitted with two end switches. The switches allow to change both end positions of the actuator in a range of approximately 3 mm.
5.12.9 Recline actuator - removing adapter Risk of crushing The seat is very heavy. Risk of injury to hands The Modulite seat is shipped ex works with an adapter on and feet. the backrest actuator, which allows a backrest angle of 75 –...
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Service Removing seat 1. Switch off mobility device. 2. Remove front shroud and rear shroud, as described in the service manual of the mobility device “Opening front shroud” “Opening rear shroud”. 3. Take exact note of the positions of all cables and sockets that they are connected to.
Invacare® Modulite 3. Loosen and remove screws (4) incl. washers and nuts with a 6 mm Allen key and a 13 mm wrench. 4. Remove seat adapter (3). The dismantling of the seat support on the chassis is described under “Seat support” of the corresponding service manual.
Service CAUTION! Risk of crushing The seat is very heavy. Danger of injury to hands and feet. – Use proper lifting techniques. • 5 mm Allen key (Pronto M41) • TX30 Torx key (TDX SP2 Low-Rider) • 10 mm wrench (all other models) The procedures are the same for all mobility devices and type of modules.
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Invacare® Modulite Fig. 5-37 Loosen and remove screws (2) including washers. 4. Replace module (1). 5. Install parts in reverse order. 6. If required, update configuration of mobility device. See LiNX service manual. 7. Test all functions. 1604311-G...
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