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Invacare Storm4 Series User Manual

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en Power Wheelchair
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  • Page 1 Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series Storm⁴, Storm⁴ X-plore, Storm⁴ True Track® Plus en Power Wheelchair User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, this manual MUST be read and saved for future reference.
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Trademarks are identified by ™ and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 4.1.2 Adjusting Posture Belt Correctly ....30 4.2 Using Cane Holder ......30 4.3 Using KLICKfix Adapter .
  • Page 4 5.7.2 Adjusting Joysticks and Switches on Linkage ..46 5.14.1 Adjusting Tray Laterally..... . . 68 5.7.3 Adjusting Height of Linkage Switch .
  • Page 5 5.21.3 Setting the end stop of the legrest ....82 6.5.2 Safety Information When Taking Obstacles ..96 5.21.4 Adjusting the length of the legrest ....85 6.5.3 Correct Way to Take Obstacles .
  • Page 6 9.4 Short-Term Storage ......123 9.5 Long-Term Storage ......123 9.6 Opening Rear Shroud .

  • Page 7: General

    General For more information about the product, for example 1 General product safety notices and product recalls, contact your Invacare distributor. See addresses at the end of this 1.1 Introduction document. This user manual contains important information about the In case of a serious incident with the product, you should handling of the product.

  • Page 8: Compliance

    (Not applicable for all manuals) For further information about local standards and UK Responsible Person regulations, contact your local Invacare distributor. See Indicates if a product is not manufactured in addresses at the end of this document. the UK.

  • Page 9: Warranty Information

    1.7 Limitation of Liability • damage to the postural belt • damage to the joystick (joystick cannot be moved into Invacare accepts no liability for damage arising from: the neutral position) • cables that are damaged, kinked, pinched or have come •...

  • Page 10: Safety

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series 2 Safety WARNING! Risk of Injury, Damage or Death Improper monitoring or maintenance may cause 2.1 General Safety Notes injury, damage or death due to ingestion or choking on parts or materials. WARNING! – Closely supervise children, pets, or people with Risk of Serious Injury or Damage physical/mental disabilities.
  • Page 11 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Risk of injury if the mobility device is driven Risk of injury if the mobility device is switched when ability to operate a vehicle is impaired by off while driving, for example by pressing the medication or alcohol On/Off Button or disconnecting a cable, due to –...

  • Page 12: Safety Information On The Electrical System

    CAUTION! mobility device that are not expressly certified Risk of injury due to wrong lifting or dropping by Invacare for this purpose. Have all electrical of heavy components installations done by your authorized Invacare – When maintaining, servicing or lifting any part provider.
  • Page 13 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Risk of death or serious injury Risk of death, serious injury, or damage Electric shock can cause death or serious injury Corroded electrical components due to water or – To avoid electric shock, inspect plug and cord liquid exposure can result in death, serious injury, for cuts and/or frayed wires.

  • Page 14: Safety Information On Electromagnetic Interference

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series 2.3 Safety Information on Electromagnetic WARNING! Interference Risk of injury or damage due to electrical shorts Connector pins on cables connected to the power This powered mobility device was successfully tested in module can still be live even when the system accordance with International standards as to its compliance is off.

  • Page 15: Safety Information On Driving And Freewheel Mode

    Safety 2.4 Safety information on driving and freewheel WARNING! mode Risk of malfunction due to electromagnetic interference DANGER! – Do not switch on or operate portable Risk of death, serious injury, or damage transceivers or communication devices (such as Malfunctioning joystick could cause radio transceivers or cellular phones) when the unintended/erratic movement resulting in mobility device is switched on.
  • Page 16 Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series WARNING! WARNING! Risk of injury if the mobility device tips over Risk of injury if the mobility device tips over – Inclines and declines can only be travelled up (continued) to the rated slope (refer to 11 Technical Data, –...
  • Page 17 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Risk of breaking down in adverse weather Risk of serious injury or damage conditions, i.e. extreme cold, in an isolated area Operating the mobility device with a ground – If you are a user with severely limited mobility, clearance of less than 76 mm between the we advise that in the case of adverse weather footplate and ground/floor may cause serious...

  • Page 18: Safety Information With Regard To Care And Maintenance

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series WARNING! WARNING! Risk of injury Risk of injury or damage If your mobility device has been fitted with Operating the wheelchairs outdoors or in areas elevating legrests, there is a risk of personal of poor lighting may cause injury or damage.

  • Page 19: Safety Information Regarding Changes And Modifications To The Mobility Device

    Seating systems, additions and accessory parts for ensuring that it is in an operationally reliable which have not been approved by Invacare for condition. Inadequate or neglected care and use with this mobility device can affect the maintenance of the mobility device will result tipping stability and increase tipping hazards.
  • Page 20 Electrical and electronic components which have product. not been approved by Invacare for use with this – The CE marking is invalidated if components or mobility device can cause fire hazards and lead accessories are replaced or added that have to electromagnetic damage.

  • Page 21: Safety Information On Wheelchairs With A Lifter

    Safety 2.7 Safety Information on Wheelchairs with a CAUTION! Lifter Damage to wheelchair caused by one-sided loading on lifter pillar WARNING! – One-sided loading occurs if the seat is raised Risk of injury by moving parts and/or tilted. Always return your seat backrest –...

  • Page 22: Safety Information On Wheelchairs With Recaro Seats And Aj Optimist Seats

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series Important information regarding speed reduction with raised lifter More than 30° – If the lifter has been raised above a certain point, the drive electronics considerably NEVER!! reduces the speed of the wheelchair. If speed reduction has been activated, drive mode can only be used to carry out minor movements of the wheelchair and not for regular driving.

  • Page 23: Product Overview

    Product Overview 3.4 Labels on Product 3 Product Overview 3.1 Intended Use This mobility device was designed for adults and adolescents whose ability to walk is impaired, but who are still in terms of their eyesight and physically and mentally able to operate an electric mobility device.
  • Page 24 Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series If the mobility device Warning regarding the use is fitted with a tray, of the lifter it is imperative that it For details see below is removed and safely stowed when transporting The color of the the mobility device in a rectangles and vehicle.
  • Page 25 Product Overview Warning not to use the Indication of pinch points cable loop as an tie-down that could occur on the point. mobility device The color of The color of the circle with the symbol diagonal bar is red background is on product labels.
  • Page 26 Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series Medical device Do not lean out when the lifter is raised! Serial number Do not drive up or down slopes when the lifter is raised! WEEE Conformity Do not allow any body parts to get under a...

  • Page 27: Main Parts Of The Wheelchair

    Product Overview This symbol indicates the “Push” position Armrest of the coupling lever. In this position the Battery case (rear) motor is disengaged and the motor brakes are not operational. The mobility device can Drive wheel be pushed by an attendant and the wheels Drive motor (with engaging lever) turn freely.
  • Page 28 Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series Information regarding operation of the lifter at temperatures of less than 0 °C • Invacare mobility devices are fitted with safety mechanisms that prevent capacity overload of the electronic components. At operating temperatures below freezing point this can, in particular, lead to the lifter actuator being shut down after approx.

  • Page 29: Accessories

    Accessories 4 Accessories 4.1 Posture Belts A posture belt is an option which can either be fixed to the mobility device ex-works or can be retrofitted by your specialist provider. If your mobility device is fitted with a Belts can only be adjusted on one side which can result in posture belt, your specialist provider will have informed you the buckle not sitting centrally.

  • Page 30: Adjusting Posture Belt Correctly

    Invacare, which you can use to transport your cellphone, wear, and that it is fixed properly to mobility device. If sports glasses etc.

  • Page 31: Adjusting Or Removing The Luggage Carrier

    Please refer to the installation instructions which are available from your Invacare provider or directly from Invacare. 1. Open the clamp levers (1) of the luggage carrier bracket. More information on the KLICKfix system is available at 2.

  • Page 32: Setup

    Off and re-enter set-up specifications. – The mobility device is fitted with an individual, Contact Invacare, if mobility device still does multiply adjustable seating system including not perform to correct specifications. adjustable legrests, armrests, a headrest or other options.

  • Page 33: Adjustment Possibility For Remote

    Setup 5.2 Adjustment Possibility for Remote IMPORTANT! The mobility device is manufactured and The following information is valid for all seating systems. configured individually to the specifications of the order. The assessment must be performed by a CAUTION! healthcare professional according to the user’s Risk of the remote being pushed backwards requirements and health conditions.

  • Page 34: Adjusting Remote For Length Of User's Arm

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series 5.2.1 Adjusting Remote for Length of User's Arm • 3 mm Allen key Fig. 5-3 Fig. 5-1 1. Loosen screw A. 1. Loosen wing screw A. 2. Adjust component to desired position. 2. Adjust component to desired position.

  • Page 35: Swivelling Remote To Side

    Setup 1. Loosen screws A. Swing-Away Remote Holder 2. Adjust component to desired position. 3. Tighten screws. Swing In/Out Remote Holder • 10 mm wrench Fig. 5-6 Fig. 5-5 1. Push remote to swivel remote holder to the side. 1. Loosen nut A. 2.

  • Page 36: Adjusting Standard Armrests (Until April 2017)

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series 5.3 Adjusting Standard Armrests (Until April 2017) 5.3.1 Changing the arm support position Tools: • 1 x Allen key 3 mm The arm support has 12 possible positions. 1. Loosen screw A. 2. Adjust armrest to desired height.

  • Page 37: Adjusting Parallel Sliding Armrests (Until April 2017)

    Setup 5.4 Adjusting Parallel Sliding Armrests (Until April 2017) 5.4.1 Setting the height of the parallel sliding armrests The height of the parallel sliding armrest is set using the armrest angle. Release the knob to adjust the armrest angle (1). Depending on the side, the screw is accessible from the front or the rear.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Width Of The Parallel Sliding

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series Loosen screws (1). Undo the bolts on both sides of the backrest cover (1). The photograph only shows the bolts on the left-hand side. 2. Remove the backrest cover (2). Set angle for armrest. 3. Re-tighten screws. Make sure that Nordlock washers used are re-inserted.

  • Page 39: Armrests

    Setup Tools: • 5 mm Allen key Adjust the armrest width. The possible positions for the armrest are predefined by the drill-holes in the torque support and the armrest axel. 6. Insert the locating pin. 7. Retighten the screw. 8. Repeat the procedure for the other armrest. 1.
  • Page 40 Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series Put the armrest in the vertical position. Position the armrest horizontally. 2. Release the interior bolts (1) with the Allen key. 4. Re-tighten the bolts. Make sure that the Nordlock washers used are re-inserted. 1529686-AA...

  • Page 41: Adjustment Possibilities For Nucleus Midline Holder

    Setup 5.5 Adjustment Possibilities for Nucleus Midline 1. Loosen lever A. 2. Shift midline holder to desired position. Holder 3. Tighten lever. WARNING! 5.5.2 Adjusting Height of Nucleus Midline Holder Risk of Injury or Death Loose small parts can lead to choking hazard that You can adjust the height of the nucleus midline holder in may result in injury or death.
  • Page 42 Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series Fig. 5-9 Example of DLX-REM400 adjustment. DLX-REM110, DLX-REM211 and DLX-REM216 are adjusted the same way. 1. Loosen screws A. Fig. 5-11 2. Position remote on nucleus. 3. Tighten screws. 1. Loosen screw A. 2. Position display on nucleus.

  • Page 43: Adjusting Manual Chin Control

    Setup • 4 mm Allen key • 8 mm wrench Fig. 5-15 Graphic serves as an example. 1. Loosen screw A. Fig. 5-13 2. Position joystick on nucleus. 1. Loosen screw A (not shown in picture). 3. Tighten screw. 2. Rotate remote in clamp to desired position. 3.

  • Page 44: Adjusting Extremity Control Joystick

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series 5.6.1 Adjusting Extremity Control Joystick Adjusting Joystick Orientation The joystick can be turned through 360 degrees. A slot on the side allows you to angle the joystick at 90 degrees. Fig. 5-17 1. Loosen screws A. 2. Position joystick on holder.

  • Page 45: Adjusting Swing-Away Mechanism

    Setup • PROTON wings of head array • Extremity control joystick for chin control • Egg switch • 5/32 inch Allen key Fig. 5-18 1. Loosen nut A. 2. Adjust egg switch orientation. 3. Tighten nut. Adjusting Depth and Height Refer to 5.6.3 Adjusting Swing-Away Mechanism, page 45.

  • Page 46: Adjusting Powered Chin Control

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series 5.7 Adjusting Powered Chin Control • 4 mm Allen key WARNING! Risk of Injury or Death Small parts can lead to choking hazard that may result in injury or death. – Do not remove any small parts.
  • Page 47 Setup Fig. 5-20 1. Loosen screw C. 2. Move holder to desired position. Fig. 5-21 3. If necessary, loosen nut D. 1. Loosen screws A (height adjustment) or B (depth 4. Adjust holder orientation. adjustment). 5. Tighten screw C and nut D. 2.

  • Page 48: Adjusting Height Of Linkage Switch

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series 1. Loosen clamping lever A. • 19 mm wrench (2x) 2. Adjust height of linkage switch. 3. Tighten clamping lever. 5.8 Adjustment Options for Modulite Seat Unit 5.8.1 Adjusting Armrest Height Fig. 5-22 1. Loosen ball joint A.

  • Page 49: Adjusting Armrest Depth

    Setup WARNING! • 8 mm Allen key Serious injury hazard if one of the armrests falls out of its bracket because they have been adjusted to a width which exceeds the permissible value – The width adjustment is fitted with red markings A and the word "STOP".

  • Page 50: Adjusting Armrest Height (Flip-Up Armrest)

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series 5.8.5 Adjusting Armrest Height (Following Armrest) Tools: • 5 mm Allen key • 13 mm wrench Fig. 5-26 1. Loosen screws A . 2. Adjust component to desired position. 3. Tighten screws. 5.8.4 Adjusting Armrest Height (Flip-Up Armrest) Fig.

  • Page 51: Adjusting Arm Pad Angle

    Setup 1. Loosen screws A. Tools: • 5 mm Allen key Do not remove screws A. 2. Adjust component to desired position. 3. Tighten screws. 5.8.8 Adjusting Arm Pad Position (Flip-Up Armrest) • 5 mm Allen key Fig. 5-29 1. To make armrest easier to move, loosen screw A. 2.

  • Page 52: Adjusting Hip Support

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series Removing Hip Support Fig. 5-33 Fig. 5-32 1. Pull lever A upwards. 2. Remove hip support from holder. Adjust component to desired position. 4. Tighten screws. Inserting Hip Support Make sure Nordlock washers used are re-inserted. 1. Insert hip support in holder.
  • Page 53 Setup Fig. 5-34 Fig. 5-35 1. Loosen screw A. 1. Loosen screws A. 2. Adjust component to desired position. Do not remove screw A. You can adjust the width only smaller than the seat width but not wider. 2. Adjust component to desired position. 3.
  • Page 54 Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series 1. Loosen screws A. 2. Adjust component to desired position. 3. Tighten screws. Adjusting Hip Pad Height You can adjust the hip pad height in two ways: • Via its mounting slots. • Via its bracket. Via Mounting Slots Tools Fig.
  • Page 55 Setup Via Bracket Tools • 5 mm Allen key Fig. 5-39 Loosen screws A. Fig. 5-41 Remove upper screw and friction cap A. 2. Remove small friction link B. Fig. 5-40 Remove hip pad bracket from mounting slot via cut-out 3.

  • Page 56: Adjusting Seat Width

    The description of how the width is adjusted is contained in the service manual for this mobility device. The service manual can be ordered from Invacare. However, they contain instructions for specially trained service technicians and describe operations that are not intended for the end user.

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Seat Angle

    Setup 1. On both sides, loosen the bottom backrest screw A. Do not remove the screws! 2. Move the backrest to the required seat depth. You can adjust the seat depth steplessly. Use scale B on the seat as a guide for this purpose. Ensure that the same seat depth is set on both sides.

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Back Seat Angle On The Easy-Adapt

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series 5.10.1 Adjusting the back seat angle on the Easy-Adapt seating system 1. Adjust the angle by turning the hand wheel (1). Fig. 5-43 5.10.2 Adjusting Backrest Height 1. Loosen screws A and B. The following section describes the procedures for adjusting Do not remove screws A and B.

  • Page 59: Adjusting Backrest Angle

    The service manual can 3. Adjust component to desired position. be ordered from Invacare. However, they contain 4. Insert screw A. instructions for specially trained service technicians 5. Tighten screws.

  • Page 60: Adjusting Tension Adjustable Backrest

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series Width-Adjustable Backrest • 6 mm Allen key Fig. 5-46 1. Loosen and remove middle backrest screw A on both Fig. 5-45 sides. 2. Adjust desired backrest angle in 7.5° steps. 1. Loosen and remove upper backrest screw A on both Ensure that you set same angle on both sides.
  • Page 61 Setup 1. Open hook–and–loop straps on left-hand side of backrest cushion. Fig. 5-47 Fig. 5-48 Open individual snap buckles (1) on adjustment straps. Remove backrest cushion (attached with hook–and–loop 3. Adjust strap tension as desired. Close snap buckle. straps) by pulling it up and off to access adjustment 4.

  • Page 62: Adjusting Rea Headrest

    This can cause the neck to be hyperextended during collisions. – A headrest must be installed. The headrest optionally supplied for this mobility device by Invacare is perfectly suitable for use during transport. – The headrest must be adjusted to the user's ear height.

  • Page 63: Adjusting Height Of Rea Headrest Or Neckrest

    Setup 1. Loosen the screws A , B or the clamping lever C. 5.11.3 Adjusting Cheek Supports 2. Adjust the headrest or neckrest to the required position. 3. Retighten screws and clamping lever. 4. Loosen the Allen screw D. 5. Slide the headrest left or right to the required position. 6.

  • Page 64: Adjusting Elan Headrest Hardware

    This can cause the neck to be hyperextended during collisions. – A headrest must be installed. The headrest optionally supplied for this mobility device by Invacare is perfectly suitable for use during transport. – The headrest must be adjusted to the user's ear height.
  • Page 65 Setup Installing • 2.5 mm Allen key • 4 mm Allen key • 5 mm Allen key Fig. 5-53 Upper multi-angle • 360° rotation • 80° tilt rotational pivot Fig. 5-54 Upper linkage • 180° rotation 1. Using hardware provided, align and install headrest clamp assembly into existing mounting holes in backrest Middle linkage •...

  • Page 66: Adjusting Trunk Supports

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series 4. Slide vertical mounting post B into clamp assembly 1. Loosen screws and clamping levers of dual link and adjust overall height of headrest pad to desired adjustment assembly A and screws of upper and lower position. Tighten knob D.

  • Page 67: Adjusting The Depth

    Setup 1. Open the zip. 2. Undo the screws (1) for the depth adjustment. 3. Adjust the trunk support to the required position. 4. Retighten the screws. 5. Close the zip again. 5.14 Adjusting/Removing Tray WARNING! Risk of Injury or Damage If the mobility device is fitted with a tray or other auxiliary equipment this could break free during transfer to a vehicle and cause damage or injury...

  • Page 68: Adjusting Tray Laterally

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series 5.14.1 Adjusting Tray Laterally 1. Loosen wing screw A. 2. Adjust component to desired position (or remove it entirely). 3. Tighten wing screw. 5.14.3 Swinging Tray Away to Side The tray can be swivelled up and away to the side to allow the user to get in and out of the mobility device.

  • Page 69: Adjusting The Seat Depth

    Setup 6. Pull or push the seat support plate (2) the required width. A scale (3) has been fitted to the bottom part of the seat support. Use this scale to read off the seat width in centimeters. 7. Repeat these operations on the other side of the seat. 8.

  • Page 70: Adjusting The Seat Depth Without Replacing The Seat Support Plate

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series - If the seat support plate does need to be replaced, please refer to chapter 5.15.4 Adjusting the seat depth with replacing the seat support plate, page 71. 5.15.3 Adjusting the seat depth without replacing the seat support plate...

  • Page 71: Adjusting The Seat Depth With Replacing The Seat

    Setup 5. Repeat these operations on the other side of the seat. 5.15.4 Adjusting the seat depth with replacing the seat 6. Undo and remove the two Allen screws (5) including support plate washers. Assembly 1. Pull the seat support to the required length so that the Allen screws (5) can be inserted in the holes in accordance with the table (see above).

  • Page 72: Backrest Unit With Ergonomic Length Compensation (Easy-Adapt)

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series 7. Remove the cover plates (1). 7. Fit the two Allen screws (9) at the front of the seat 8. Undo the two Allen screws (9) at the front on the seat support plate. support plate and remove them.

  • Page 73: Adjusting The Suspension And The Shock Absorbance

    These adjustments should only be carried out Softer Harder by trained specialists. Contact your authorized Invacare specialist dealer. It is easier to adjust the suspension and shock Adjusting the suspension harder absorbance if there is no-one sitting in the chair.

  • Page 74: Disabling The Suspension And Shock Absorbance

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series 5.17.2 Disabling the suspension and shock absorbance • If you set the shock absorbance harder, you get a more direct response to the ground for more sportive driving You can disable the suspension and shock absorbance so with a less swinging chassis.

  • Page 75: Center-Mounted Legrests - Electric Legrest

    Setup Adjusting the shock absorbance harder The electric legrest can be lowered completely to assist getting out of the wheelchair. To do so, move your seat into the correct position by lowering the lifter or by means of a negative seat angle (tilted slightly to the front). 5.18.1 Lowering the electric legrest completely to assist getting out of the wheelchair Misuse may destroy the legrest...

  • Page 76: Center-Mounted Legrests - Adjustable Legrest

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series Lifting up the footplates Adjusting the legrest 1. You are sitting in the wheelchair. Risk of damage to the legrest – Always make sure that the footplates are fully raised to the uppermost position before adjusting the angle of the legrest.

  • Page 77: Adjusting The Length Of The Legrest

    Setup 5.19.3 Adjusting the calf pad to the calf width of the user The calf pad of the legrest can be adapted to the user’s calf width by bending apart or together. 1. Loosen the counternut (1). 2. Move the legrest to the desired position by turning the spindle (2).

  • Page 78: Vari-F Footrest

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series 1. Fold up the foot plates in order to access the adjusting 5.20.2 Setting the angle screws. CAUTION! 2. Adjust the adjusting screws (1). Risk of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the 3. Fold the foot plate down again.

  • Page 79: Setting The End Stop Of The Footrest

    Setup Fig. 5-63 The end position of the footrest is determined by means of a rubber stop (1). Loosen the screw (1) using the Allen key. 4. Set the desired angle. 5. Re-tighten the screw. 5.20.3 Setting the end stop of the footrest •...
  • Page 80 Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series Fig. 5-67 Move the rubber stop to the desired position. 6. Re-tighten the counternut. Fig. 5-65 Use the Allen key to loosen the screw (1) and swivel the footrest upward in order to access the rubber stop.

  • Page 81: Adjusting The Length Of The Footrest

    Setup 5.20.4 Adjusting the length of the footrest it can be swivelled inward or outward when getting into the wheelchair as well as being removed completely. CAUTION! Risk of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the footrests and legrests – Before and during every journey it is imperative to ensure that the legrests contact neither the castor wheels nor the ground.

  • Page 82: Setting The End Stop Of The Legrest

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series Set the desired angle. Loosen the locking knob (1) counter-clockwise at least one turn. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten it. 5.21.3 Setting the end stop of the legrest • 10 mm wrench Hit the knob to release the locking mechanism.
  • Page 83 Setup The end position of the legrest is determined by means of a rubber stop (1). Loosen the locking knob (1) counter-clockwise at least one turn. The rubber stop can be screwed in or out A or pushed up or down B. Hit the knob to release the locking mechanism.
  • Page 84 Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series Move the rubber stop to the desired position. 8. Re-tighten the counternut. Swivel the legrest upward in order to access the rubber stop. Use the wrench to loosen the counternut (1). Move the legrest to the desired position.

  • Page 85: Adjusting The Length Of The Legrest

    Setup 5.21.4 Adjusting the length of the legrest • 10 mm wrench CAUTION! Risk of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the footrests and legrests – Before and during every journey it is imperative to ensure that the legrests contact neither the castor wheels nor the ground.

  • Page 86: Unlocking And Swivelling The Calf Pad Backward

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series Unlock the legrest and swivel outward. 1. Use the Allen key to loosen the screws (1). The calf pad swivels backward on its own. 2. Adjust to the desired position. 3. Re-tighten the screws. 5.21.7 Unlocking and swivelling the calf pad backward when alighting Lift leg over the heel strap and place on the ground.

  • Page 87: Adjusting The Angle- And Depth-Adjustable Foot

    Setup 5.22 Powered elevating legrests (ADE legrests) 5.22.1 Swivelling the legrest outward and/or removing The small unlocking button is located on the upper section of the legrest. When the legrest is unlocked, it can be swivelled inward or outward when getting into wheelchair as well as being removed completely.

  • Page 88: Adjusting The Length Of The Legrest

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series 1. Use the wrench to loosen the screw (1). CAUTION! 2. Adjust to the desired length. Risk of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the 3. Re-tighten the screw. footrests and legrests – Before and during every journey it is imperative 5.22.4 Adjusting the depth of the calf pad...

  • Page 89: Adjusting The Height Of The Calf Pad

    Setup 5.22.5 Adjusting the height of the calf pad • 4 mm Allen key Unlock the legrest and swivel outward. The calf pad swivels backward on its own. 1. Use the Allen key to loosen the screws (1). 2. Adjust to the desired position. 3.

  • Page 90: Adjusting The Angle- And Depth-Adjustable Foot

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series 5.23 Angle-adjustable footboard Tools: • T25 Torx spanner • 5 mm Allen key 1. Use the Allen key to loosen both set screws on the foot plate. 2. Adjust to the desired angle. 3. Re-tighten the screws.

  • Page 91: Adjusting The Width Of Side-Mounted Legrests

    Setup 6. Adjust the footboard to the required angle. IMPERIAL METRIC 7. Retighten the bolts. inch 5.24 Adjusting the width of side-mounted 1.9844 5/64 legrests 2.3813 3/32 Tools: 2.7781 7/64 • 13 mm wrench 3.1750 3.5719 9/64 3.9688 5/32 4.3656 11/64 4.7625 3/16...
  • Page 92 Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series IMPERIAL METRIC IMPERIAL METRIC inch inch 9.5250 17.0656 43/64 9.9219 17.4625 25/64 11/16 10.3188 17.8594 13/32 45/64 10.7156 18.2563 27/64 23/32 11.1125 18.6531 7/16 47/64 11.5094 19.0500 29/64 11.9063 19.4469 15/32 49/64 12.3031 19.8438 31/64 25/32 12.7000 20.2406...

  • Page 93: Usage

    Usage 6.2 Before Driving for First Time 6 Usage Before you take your first trip, you should familiarise yourself 6.1 Driving well with the operation of the mobility device and with all operating elements. Take your time to test all functions CAUTION! and driving modes.

  • Page 94: Removing Standard Armrest In Order To Side

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series 6.4.1 Removing Standard Armrest in Order to Side WARNING! Transfer Risk of serious injury or damage Improper transfer techniques may cause serious injury or damage – Before attempting transfers, consult a healthcare professional to determine proper transfer techniques for the user and type of wheelchair.

  • Page 95: Swivelling Nucleus Midline Holder To Side

    Usage 6.4.3 Swivelling Nucleus Midline Holder to Side 6.4.5 Swivelling Chin Control to Side 1. Push button A and swivel up or down nucleus. 6.4.4 Swivelling Swing-Away Display Holder to Side Press locking device C (behind headrest) and swivel joystick or egg switch inwards or outwards until it clicks The swing-away display holder only locks in place in place.

  • Page 96: Safety Information When Taking Obstacles

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series 6.5.2 Safety Information When Taking Obstacles CAUTION! Risk of tipping over – Never approach obstacles at an angle but at 90 Fig. 6-4 Right Fig. 6-5 Wrong degrees as shown below. – Approach obstacles followed by a gradient with Ascending caution.

  • Page 97: Driving Up And Down Gradients

    Usage Descending CAUTION! Risk of tipping over The approach to descend an obstacle is the same as to – Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2/3 ascend it with the difference that you need not to stop of the top speed. Avoid sudden changes of before descending.

  • Page 98: Using Foldable Antitippers

    (see the figure lighting system. Additional modifications may be required below). depending on the country. – Make sure that the locking pin is fully engaged. Contact your Invacare provider if you have any questions. 1529686-AA...

  • Page 99: Pushing The Mobility Device In Freewheel Mode

    Usage 6.9 Pushing the mobility device in freewheel CAUTION! mode Risk of the mobility device running away – When the motors are disengaged (for The motors of the mobility device are equipped with push operation whilst freewheeling), the automatic brakes, preventing that the mobility device starts electromagnetic motor brakes are deactivated.

  • Page 100: Disengaging The Motors (True Track® Plus Motors)

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series 1. Switch off remote. CAUTION! 2. Turn the engaging turn knob A clockwise. Risk of the mobility device running away The motor is disengaged. – When the motors are disengaged (for push operation whilst freewheeling), the Engaging the motor: electromagnetic motor brakes are deactivated.
  • Page 101 Usage Disengaging the motor 1. Switch off remote. Pull the locking pin A out and push the engaging lever B forwards. The motor is now disengaged. Engaging the motor Pull the engaging lever A to the rear. The motor is now engaged. Note that both motors must always be engaged before driving.

  • Page 102: Control System

    When the battery indicator reached the red LED range, checking the entire controls system. A specialised charge the batteries for 16 hours minimum, neglecting Invacare provider must perform the replacement. the charge complete display! You can find information on the fuse type in 11 •...

  • Page 103: Charging Batteries

    WARNING! chargers may be left unattended during charging. All Risk of short circuit and electric shock if the charging devices which are supplied by Invacare comply battery charger has been damaged with these requirements. – Do not use the battery charger if it has been •...

  • Page 104: Disconnecting Mobility Device After Charging

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series • Gel and AGM batteries are maintenance-free. Any WARNING! performance issues should be handled by a properly Risk of injury if using the mobility device during trained mobility device technician. charging – DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries and 7.2.6 Instructions on Using Batteries...

  • Page 105: Transporting Batteries

    Control System • Be aware that for temperatures below 20 °C, the restrictions, whether by road, rail or by air. Individual nominal battery capacity starts to decline. For example, transport companies have, however, guidelines which can at -10 °C the capacity is reduced to about 50 % of the possibly restrict or forbid certain transport procedures.
  • Page 106 • Wash all objects that have come into contact with acid with lots of water. Disposing of Dead or Damaged Batteries Correctly Dead or damaged batteries can be given back to your provider or directly to Invacare. 1529686-AA...

  • Page 107: Transport

    Transport 8 Transport WARNING! Risk of Injury or Damage If the mobility device is fitted with a tray or other 8.1 Transport — General Information auxiliary equipment this could break free during transfer to a vehicle and cause damage or injury WARNING! to users in the event of a collision.

  • Page 108: Transferring Mobility Device To Vehicle

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series 8.2 Transferring Mobility Device to Vehicle WARNING! Risk of injury and damage to mobility device WARNING! and vehicle Mobility device is at risk of tipping over if Risk of tipping over or uncontrolled movements transferred to a vehicle while user is still seated...
  • Page 109 (UK for example), but may also be obtained and vehicle type. For information concerning from Invacare as an option in other countries. the curb weight, refer to 11 Technical Data, page 128 .

  • Page 110: How The Mobility Device Is Anchored In A Vehicle

    If it is considered necessary to make these – Fully lower elevated legrests, if fitted. kinds of alterations, Invacare shall be consulted. – Fully lower the seat lifter, if fitted. – Only use spill-proof sealed batteries approved by Invacare.

  • Page 111: Securing User In Mobility Device

    Transport 1. Secure the mobility device with the tie-down system belts at the following locations: a. All Mobility Devices — four tie-down points on mobility device base (two at front (1) and two at rear (2)). b. Systems with Lifter and Ultra Low Maxx Seating — two additional tie down points B on either side of the seat at the front of the seat rails.
  • Page 112 Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series CAUTION! CAUTION! Risk of injury if the user is not properly secured Risk of injury if the user is not properly secured within the mobility device within the mobility device (continued) – Safety restraint devices must only be used –...
  • Page 113 Transport Fig. 8-4 The pelvic belt should be positioned in the area between the user's pelvis and thighs so that it is unobstructed and not Fig. 8-5 too loose. The ideal angle of the pelvic belt to the horizontal is between 45° and 75°. The maximum permissible angle The safety belt installed in the transporting vehicle should is between 30°...

  • Page 114: Transporting Mobility Device Without Occupant

    Invacare strongly recommends that you additionally Invacare is perfectly suitable for use during disconnect or remove the batteries. Refer to Removing transport. the batteries.
  • Page 115 Dahl Engineering can provide vehicle specific installation device. The service manual can be ordered from instructions for a large range of vehicles, which must be Invacare. respected by the fitter. Please contact Dahl Engineering for further information about approved vehicles and fitting For more information about spare parts, accessory positions.
  • Page 116 Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series Components of Dahl Docking System Positioning the occupant restraint when using it with the Dahl Docking system only 300 mm 10-60 mm 10-60 mm When using mobility device with a Dahl Docking system, the floor anchorage points for the occupant restraint system should be located 10 –...
  • Page 117 Transport Dahl Engineering offers two Dockings systems, the MK II 1. Maneuver mobility device slowly and in straight (Dahl No. 501750), and a power height adjustable called direction over Dahl Docking station (1). Dahl VarioDock (Dahl No. 503600). View from back Locking in Dahl Docking Station WARNING! Risk of Death, Serious Injury or Damage...
  • Page 118 Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series 1. Move mobility device forward to release pressure on Always check before moving the vehicle if lock plate locking pin. is properly engaged in the Dahl Docking station by 2. Push manual emergency release lever (8) to one side trying to reverse the mobility device out of the Dahl and hold it there, while mobility device moves away.
  • Page 119 Transport Fig. 8-11 Push emergency release tool and mobility device forward until locking pin has been forced down. 4. Move mobility device away from Dahl Docking station. 1529686-AA...

  • Page 120: Maintenance

    Invacare. That manual, however, is intended to be used by trained and authorised service technicians, and describes tasks which are not intended to be performed by the user.

  • Page 121: Before Each Use Of Mobility Device

    Maintenance 9.2.1 Before Each Use of Mobility Device Item Inspection Check If Inspection is not Passed Screwed connections Check all connections, such as backrests and wheels, for tight Contact your provider. fit. Horn Check of correct mode of operation. Contact your provider. Lighting unit Check of correct operating mode for all lights such as Contact your provider.

  • Page 122: Monthly

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series Item Inspection check If inspection is not passed Check that the tires are inflated to the Inflate the tire to the correct pressure (see chapter correct pressure. 11 Technical Data, page 128 ). Contact your provider to have it repaired.

  • Page 123: Short-Term Storage

    The power module prevents your mobility device For recommended tyre pressure see inscription on tyre/rim from driving. or contact Invacare. Compare table below for conversion. When the mobility device is in such a condition and while waiting for repair: 1.

  • Page 124: Opening Rear Shroud

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series Storing Mobility Device and Batteries • Have the mobility device checked by an authorised Invacare provider. • We recommend to store the mobility device at a temperature of 15 °C, avoid hot and cold extremes 9.6 Opening Rear Shroud when storing to ensure a long service life of the product and batteries.

  • Page 125: Disconnect The Power Module

    Maintenance 9.7 Disconnect the power module CAUTION! Risk of electric shock and product damage – Switch off the device and disconnect from mains, if applicable. – When cleaning electronic components consider their protection class regarding water ingress. – Make sure that no water splashes to the plug or the wall outlet.

  • Page 126: Cleaning Intervals

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series 9.8.2 Cleaning Intervals 1. Remove any installed optional equipment (only optional equipment which does not require tools). NOTICE! 2. Wipe down the individual parts using a cloth or soft Regular cleaning and disinfection enhance smooth brush, ordinary household cleaning agents (pH = 6 - operation, increases the service life and prevents 8) and warm water.

  • Page 127: After Use

    • Inspection according to service plan. See service in places (landfills) that are not appropriate according to legislation. manual, available from Invacare. • Cleaning and disinfection. Refer to 9 Maintenance, – DO NOT dispose of batteries in normal page 120 .

  • Page 128: Technical Data

    Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series 11 Technical Data 11.1 Technical Specifications The technical information provided hereafter applies to a standard configuration or represents maximum achievable values. These can change if accessories are added. The precise changes to these values are detailed in the sections for the respective accessories.
  • Page 129 Technical Data Drive Wheel Tyres Tyre Type • 3.00 - 8 inch pneumatic, puncture-protected • Trelleborg 8x3.00 pneumatic or or puncture-proof puncture-protected Tyre Pressure The recommended maximum tyre pressure in bar or kpa is marked on the side wall of the tyre or the rim.
  • Page 130 Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series Driving Characteristics • 1770 mm Turning Diameter Turning Width • 1100 mm Pivot Width • 1500 mm Drive Range in Accordance With ISO • 37 km (Storm , 6 km/h) 7176-4 • 28 km (Storm , 10 km/h) •...
  • Page 131 Technical Data Dimensions in Accordance With ISO 7176–5 Seat Type Standard Easy-Adapt Ultra Low Maxx • 910 mm • 1020 mm Total Length (Without Standard Legrests) Stowage Length • 1025 mm • 915 mm • 1015 mm • 650 mm •...
  • Page 132 Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series Dimensions in Accordance With ISO 7176–5 Seat Type Standard Easy-Adapt Ultra Low Maxx — • 540 mm With Tilt Module and 5° Posterior Tilt — • 540 mm - 840 mm With Lifter/Tilt Module and 5° Posterior Tilt •...
  • Page 133 Technical Data Dimensions in Accordance With ISO 7176–5 Seat Type Standard Easy-Adapt Ultra Low Maxx — Back Cane Heights Fixed angle setting only: • 18° - 24° (straight back canes) • 20° - 24° (angled back canes) • 650 mm •...
  • Page 134 Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series Dimensions in Accordance With ISO 7176–5 Seat Type Standard Easy-Adapt Ultra Low Maxx Armrest Height Recline Armrest Height • 250-340/290-380 mm • 240 mm - 330 mm/320 mm - 405 mm (backpost mounted flip back cantilever armrest) •...
  • Page 135 Technical Data Dimensions in Accordance With ISO 7176–5 Seat Type Standard Easy-Adapt Ultra Low Maxx Powered Tilt With Lifter • 0° - 25° • 0° ... 45° (standard mount) • –5° ... 40° (with 5° fixed anterior mount) • –10° ... 35° (with 10° fixed anterior mount) •...
  • Page 136 Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series Dimensions in Accordance With ISO 7176–15 Seat Type RECARO Optimist Modulite • 725 mm • 705 mm Stowage Width • 960 mm • 1130 mm Stowage Height • 65 mm • 65 mm Ground Clearance Seat-to-Floor Height (With Lifter) •...
  • Page 137 Technical Data Dimensions in Accordance With ISO 7176–15 Seat Type RECARO Optimist Modulite Armrest Height Telescopic seat frame: • 250-340/290-380 mm • 245 - 310/295 - 360 mm (T-armrest) • 230 – 360 mm (flip-up armrest) • 230 – 300/300 – 360 mm (following armrest) One piece seat plate: •...
  • Page 138 Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series Footrests and Legrests • 290 mm - ADE (Powered) Length 460 mm Angle • 80° - 0° ADM (Manual) Length • 290 mm - 460 mm • 80° - 0° Angle Pivot Plus Length • 365 mm -...
  • Page 139 Technical Data Component Weights Batteries • approx. 24.5 kg per battery Payload Seat Type Standard, Easy Adapt, Recaro, Optimist, Modulite Ultra Low Maxx Max. Payload • 150 kg • 136 kg • 100 kg (Storm Series seat depth 405 mm) •...
  • Page 140 Dependent on the seat dimensions. See the manufacturer's data on www.ajstole.dk The actual kerb weight depends on the fittings your mobility device has been supplied with. Every Invacare mobility device is weighed when leaving the works. Refer to the nameplate for the kerb weight (including batteries) measured.

  • Page 141: Service

    It is confirmed by stamp and signature that all jobs listed in the inspection schedule of the service and repair instructions have been properly performed. The list of the inspection jobs to be performed can be found in the service manual which is available through Invacare. Delivery Inspection...
  • Page 142 Invacare® Storm®⁴ Series Stamp of authorised provider / Date / Signature Stamp of authorised provider / Date / Signature 4th Annual Inspection 5th Annual Inspection Stamp of authorised provider / Date / Signature Stamp of authorised provider / Date / Signature...
  • Page 143 Notes...
  • Page 144 Australia: Canada: Ireland: New Zealand: Invacare Australia Pty. Ltd. Invacare Canada L.P. Invacare Ireland Ltd, Invacare New Zealand Ltd Unit 18/12 Stanton Road, 570 Matheson Blvd East, Unit 8 Unit 5 Seatown Business Campus 4 Westfield Place, Mt Wellington 1060 Seven Hills, NSW 2147, CDN Mississauga, On.

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