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Before reading this document, make sure you have the latest greyscale. For your information, the safety messages have the version. You find the latest version as a PDF on the Invacare following colour coding according to ANSI Z535.6: Danger (Red), website.
Risk of Death, Serious Injury, or Damage service technician. Lighted cigarettes dropped onto an upholstered — Invacare expects that the qualified technician is seating system can cause a fire resulting in death, familiar with the product, with good technical serious injury, or damage. scooter occupants are at...
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— Changes to the drive program may only be carried out by trained Invacare providers. — Invacare supplies all scooters with a standard drive program ex-works. Invacare can only give a warranty for safe scooter driving behavior - especially tipping stability - for this standard drive program.
*The detergent "Nüscosept Spezial" has been tested on product surfaces. Disinfection Tools Disposable wipes (fleece) Brushes to clean areas difficult to access Further Information For more information contact your Invacare service department. 1509707-F...
Covers: Storage cover (Full scooter cover), Seat Cover (Rain & Dirt protection) Lockable storage box, rear, incl. clutch holder bracket Rear basket The installation instructions for additional accessories / options are available at your Invacare provider or directly from Invacare. 4.4 Troubleshooting 4.4.1 Operational Faults Proceed as follows if you have any problems: 1.
4 Service 4.4.2 Drive Fault Diagnosis Problem Other Symptoms Possible Cause Solution Documentation Batteries defective Replace batteries See user manual Completely Pre-charge batteries discharged battery Power supply to See user manual for main operating console Check main fuse fuse position Status display on interrupted operating console does Operating console Check cable between See 8.3.1 Replacing Power...
Stops driving It may be necessary to replace the drive lever. Contact your Invacare switching scooter provider. The drive lever controls could be faulty or incorrectly connected.
4 Service 4.4.4 Service Plan Component Check Remedy Notes Check welded seams, fixings Tighten screws, replace and upholstery parts if damaged Seat Grease the spring See 5.2 Replacing Seat Suspension, page Check seat suspension generously, replace parts if damaged Check fixings, welded seams Tighten screws, replace Frames (chassis) / ...
Invacare® Leo 5 Seat System 5.1 Removing the Seat 1. Pull up the seat lock lever A. 2. Turn the seat assembly B to one side. 3. Lift the seat assembly up and away from the seat post. 4. Install parts in reverse order. Make sure the seat is in a locked position before use.
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5 Seat System 17 mm open wrenches 1. Remove seat, see 5.1 Removing the Seat, page 11. 2. Remove bolt G, nut and washers. 3. Remove seat support tube B from receptacle tube A. 4. Remove concertina type shroud C including spring E and plastic end pieces D and F. 5.
Invacare® Leo 6 Shrouds 6.1 Replacing Front Shroud 10 mm socket wrench 1. Remove steering column, see 8.6.1 Replacing Steering Column, page 33. Remove caps A. Loosen and remove screws B. 4. Take off front shroud. 5. Install parts in reverse order. 6.2 Replacing Front Bumper Cover WARNING! Risk of accidents...
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6 Shrouds Phillips screwdriver 1. Remove seat, see 5.1 Removing the Seat, page 11. 2. Remove batteries, see 8.1.2 Replacing the Batteries, page 20. 3. Disconnect rear frame assembly, see 8.2 Disconnecting Rear Frame Assembly, page 22. 4. Place chassis upright on its seat adapter A. 5.
Invacare® Leo 6. Remove screws D and cable tie E from underneath the front shroud. 7. Pull headlight out to replace it. 8. Install parts in reverse order. 9. Test function. 7.2 Replacing Rear Stoplight CAUTION! Risk of burning if power cable is shorted — Turn off the power completely before removing any power supply components of the scooter. Therefore take out the batteries.
7 Lighting Unit 4. Remove bolts B on both sides of rear bumper cover. 5. Lift the rear bumper cover upwards and disconnect plug C. 6. Remove screws D. 7. Replace rear stoplight. 8. Install parts in reverse order. 9. Test all functions. 7.3 Replacing Rear Lights / Direction Indicators CAUTION! Risk of burning if power cable is shorted...
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Invacare® Leo 4. Remove bolts B on both sides of rear bumper cover. 5. Fold the rear bumper cover upwards to have access to the rear lights. Replacing Light Bulb 1. Pull light bulb holder out. 2. Replace light bulb. 3. Install parts in reverse order.
8 Drive Components 8 Drive Components 8.1 Batteries CAUTION! Injury hazard and possible material damages if batteries are handled improperly — Observe the warning information on the batteries. — Only use battery versions stated in the specifications. CAUTION! Fire and burns hazard if battery terminal is bypassed — Take great care to ensure that the battery terminals are never short-circuited with tools or mechanical scooter parts.
Invacare® Leo 8.1.3 Handling Damaged Batteries Correctly WARNING! Risk of burns — Never touch or remove overheating batteries. Only unplug the charger. — Never touch leaking batteries. WARNING! Burn hazard Injury hazard due to discharged acid. — Always wear acid-proof protective gloves when handling batteries. — Always wear protective goggles when handling batteries.
8 Drive Components 8.2 Disconnecting Rear Frame Assembly WARNING! Risk of injury or damage — After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. — Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service, turn power off and remove key from ignition. —...
CAUTION! Any changes to the drive program can affect the driving characteristics and the tipping stability of the scooter. — Changes to drive program may only be carried out by trained Invacare providers. — Invacare can only give a warranty for safe scooter driving behavior - especially tipping stability - for unaltered standard drive programs. CAUTION! Risk of injury or damage if the scooter is accidentally set into motion during repairs Unintended movement or rolling away of the scooter can lead to accidents or damage of the property.
8 Drive Components 5. Remove all plugs C from power module. 6. Remove screws D on both sides of power module. 7. Replace power module. 8. Load drive program onto power module. See controls software description. Please check the Dynamic Controls website for updates of the controls software, to make sure you have the latest version available.
Invacare® Leo 5. Remove screws C below operating console. 6. Pull operating console upwards out of front fixing D. 7. Remove all plugs E from operating console. 8. Remove screws F to disconnect circuit board from operating console. NOTICE! Risk of damaging circuit board by electrostatic discharge —...
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8 Drive Components CAUTION! Risk of damage to operating console by instant high current/voltage — Unplug battery cable before removing/installing operating console. — Make sure all pins are correctly connected. CAUTION! Risk of accidents Wrong potentiometer setting can result in dangerous driving situations. — Connect potentiometer to drive lever mounting. NOTICE! Risk of damaging circuit board by electrostatic discharge —...
Invacare® Leo 6. Pull operating console upwards out of front fixing D. 7. Disconnect potentiometer plug E from operating console. 8. Remove screws F on drive lever to remove drive lever. 9. Remove screws G on potentiometer. 10. Replace potentiometer.
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8 Drive Components 10 mm open spanner Phillips screwdriver 17 mm open spanner Jacking device Oblique pliers 17 mm self-locking nut Rubber hammer 1. Secure scooter against rolling away. 2. Place jacking device under the frames at battery holder height. 3.
Invacare® Leo 8.5 Wheels 8.5.1 Replacing Front Wheels CAUTION! Risk of accident When parking the scooter on antitippers, it is no longer slowed by the motor brake. The scooter can roll away out of control. — Place scooter’s rear frame on a jacking device before you remove wheels.
8 Drive Components 8.5.2 Replacing the Rear Wheels Take note of position and orientation of wheel and mounting hardware before removing. 17 mm spanner 17 mm safety nut Rubber hammer Jacking device Screwdriver Removing the Rear Wheels 1. Turn power off. 2. Remove seat, see 5.1 Removing the Seat, page 11. 3.
8 Drive Components 8.5.5 Repairing Tyre Punctures (Pneumatic Tyres of Type 10”) Inner tube repair set or a new inner tube Talcum powder 13 mm socket spanner 13 mm open-ended spanner 1. Remove valve cap. 2. De-inflate the tyre by pressing in the center valve pin. 3. Loosen the four bolts A with the socket spanner and remove them. 4.
Invacare® Leo 8.6 Steering 8.6.1 Replacing Steering Column WARNING! Risk of accidents Accidents may result from standing the chassis upright on its end. — Secure chassis against falling over. NOTICE! The plastic cover can be damaged if you attempt to lift the scooter by its shroud.
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8 Drive Components 8. Remove screws F from rear cover of steering column. 9. Remove screws G of front basket holder. 10. Disconnect cables H from cable loom. 11. Remove screws I to remove front cover of steering column. 12. Slide rubber sleeve upwards. 13.
Invacare® Leo 8.6.2 Replacing Steering Head (4-Wheel Version) 13 mm wrench 32 mm wrench 1. Remove seat, see 5.1 Removing the Seat, page 11. 2. Remove rear shroud, see 6.3 Replacing Rear Shroud, page 15. 3. Remove batteries, see 8.1.2 Replacing the Batteries, page 20.
8 Drive Components 8.6.3 Replacing the Fork (3-Wheel Version) Take note of position and orientation of wheel and mounting hardware before removing. 13 mm wrench 32 mm wrench 1. Remove seat, see 5.1 Removing the Seat, page 11. 2. Remove rear shroud, see 6.3 Replacing Rear Shroud, page 15. 3.
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