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  • Page 1 Yes, You Can.® Invacare® Leo Scooter Operating 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 Bridgend Industrial Estate uk@invacare.com Mid Glamorgan - CF31-3PY eire@invacare.com United Kingdom WWW: www.invacare.co.uk 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...
  • Page 4 +31 - (0)318 - 69 57 57 Celsiusstraat 46 Fax: +31 - (0)318 - 69 57 58 NL-6716 BZ Ede csede@invacare.com The Netherlands WWW: www.invacare.nl Invacare® PORTUGAL Lda +351-225105946 Rua Senhora de Campanhã 105 Fax: +351-225105739 P-4369-001 Porto portugal@invacare.com PORTUGAL WWW: www.invacare.pt...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter Page Introduction Guarantee ...........................9 Important symbols in this manual ..................10 Important symbols found on the vehicle ................11 Type classification and permissible use................12 Life expectancy........................12 Safety Notes General Safety Notes ......................13 Safety information with regard to care and maintenance ...........16 Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference............17 Safety Information on Driving and Freewheel Mode............18 Key features...
  • Page 6 Operating console arrangement ....................26 6.1.1 Status display .......................27 6.1.2 Battery charge display ....................27 Driving the Scooter .........................28 Activating and deactivating acoustic signals...............29 Diagnosis and fault repair .....................32 6.4.1 Error diagnosis......................33 Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes..................34 Adjustment facilities Moving the seat position forwards or backwards..............37 Adjusting the armrest width ....................38 Disengaging the seat to rotate it or remove it ..............39 Adjusting the seat height......................40...
  • Page 7 11 Dismantling the Scooter for transport 11.1 Removing the seat........................57 11.2 Removing the battery and drive unit ..................58 11.2.1 Removing the batteries....................58 11.2.2 Removing the drive unit ....................58 12 Disposal 13 Technical Specifications 14 Inspections Performed...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    The decision whether the model is suitable for the user may only be taken by medical specialists with appropriate aptitude. Invacare® or their statutory representatives can accept no liability in cases in which the mobility product has not been adapted to suit the user's handicaps.

  • Page 9: Guarantee

    This manual contains copyrighted information. It may not be reproduced or copied in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Invacare® or its authorised representative. It may also contain information that pertains to models sold only in certain countries. In this case the information will be clearly marked as pertaining to a particular country-specific version.

  • Page 10: Important Symbols In This Manual

    Important symbols in this manual WARNING! This symbol warns you of danger! • Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product! EXPLOSION HAZARD! This symbol warns you of an explosion hazard, which can be caused by excessive tyre pressure in a pneumatic tyre! •...

  • Page 11: Important Symbols Found On The Vehicle

    Important symbols found on the vehicle This product has been supplied from an environmentally aware manufacturer that complies with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/CE. This product may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment if disposed of in places (landfills) that are not appropriate according to legislation.

  • Page 12: Type Classification And Permissible Use

    Type classification and permissible use This vehicle was designed for persons whose ability to walk is impaired, but who are still physically and mentally able to operate an electric vehicle. It has been classified according to EN 12184 as a class B mobility product (for indoor and outdoor areas).

  • Page 13: Safety Notes

    Safety Notes • READ WELL BEFORE OPERATION! General Safety Notes Danger of injury if this scooter is used in any other way than the purpose described in this manual! • Adhere strictly to the instructions in this user manual! Danger of injury if the scooter is driven when your ability to drive is impaired by medication or alcohol! •...
  • Page 14 Danger of injury if the On/Off Button is pressed while the vehicle is in motion, due to it coming to an abrupt, sharp stop! • If you have to brake in an emergency, simply release the drive lever, which will bring you to a halt! Only switch the vehicle off while in motion as a last resort! Danger of injury if the scooter is transported in another vehicle with the occupant seated in it!
  • Page 15 Invacare® for this purpose! Have all electrical installations done by your authorised Invacare® Dealer! Danger of technical failure and injury if unauthorised spare parts and components are used! • Only use original Invacare® spare parts, which have been approved for use with this vehicle!

  • Page 16: Safety Information With Regard To Care And Maintenance

    Safety information with regard to care and maintenance Danger of accident and loss of guarantee if maintenance is insufficient! • For reasons of safety and in order to avoid accidents which result from unnoticed wear, it is important that this electric vehicle undergoes an inspection once every year under normal operating conditions (see inspection plan contained in service instructions)! •...

  • Page 17: Safety Information On Electromagnetic Interference

    Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference This electric vehicle was successfully tested in accordance with International standards as to its compliance with Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Regulations. However, electromagnetic fields, such as those generated by radio and television transmitters, and cellular phones, can influence the functions of electric vehicles.

  • Page 18: Safety Information On Driving And Freewheel Mode

    Safety Information on Driving and Freewheel Mode Danger of injury if the vehicle tips over! • Only ever negotiate gradients up to the maximum tilt-resistant gradient and only with the backrest in an upright position, and the seat lifter in the lowest position (if installed)! •...
  • Page 19 Danger of injury if the vehicle tips over! (Continued) • Never use the vehicle to transport more than one person! • Do not exceed the maximum permissible load! • When loading the vehicle, always distribute the weight evenly! Always try to keep the centre of gravity of the vehicle in the middle, and as close to the ground as possible! •...

  • Page 20: Key Features

    Key features Disengaging lever Unlocking lever for sliding seat rails (front right below seat) Unlocking lever for swivelling and removing seat (left below seat) Operating console Lever for adjusting steering column inclination Keyswitch (ON/OFF)

  • Page 21: Driving

    Driving Before driving for the first time... Before you take your first trip, you should familiarise yourself well with the operation of the vehicle and with all operating elements. Take your time to test all functions and driving modes. NOTE: If installed, use the restraining systems (seat belts) each time you use the vehicle.

  • Page 22: Taking Obstacles

    Taking Obstacles Your Scooter can climb obstacles and kerbs of up to 5 cm in height. CAUTION: Danger of Tipping Over! • Never approach obstacles at an angle! • Put your backrest into an upright position before climbing an obstacle! Driving up over an obstacle Correct •...

  • Page 23: Driving Up And Down Gradients

    Driving up and down gradients Your Scooter has a maximum hill-climbing ability without overturning of 6.8° (12 %) WARNING: Danger of tipping over! • Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2/3rds of the top speed! • Always return the backrest of your seat to an upright position before ascending slopes! We recommend that you lean the backrest slightly to the rear before descending slopes! •...

  • Page 24: Pushing The Scooter By Hand

    Pushing the scooter by hand The motors of the scooter are equipped with automatic brakes, preventing the scooter from rolling away out of control when the power supply is switched off. When pushing the scooter, the magnetic brakes must be disengaged. Disengaging Motors Danger of the vehicle running away! •...
  • Page 25 The lever for engaging and disengaging the motor is located on the right-hand side at the rear. Disengaging the drive • Switch off the Scooter (keyswitch). • Press the unlocking knob on the disengaging lever (1). • Push the disengaging lever forwards. The drive is now disengaged.

  • Page 26: Operating Console

    Operating console Operating console arrangement Battery charge display Speed controller Horn Left-hand direction indicator (switches itself off automatically after 30 seconds) Lighting Status display Warning blinker Right-hand direction indicator (switches itself off automatically after 30 seconds) Drive lever...

  • Page 27: Status Display

    6.1.1 Status display NOTE: The ON/OFF diode is used as a fault display (status display). Chapter "Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes" on page 34 contains an explanation of the error codes. 6.1.2 Battery charge display • All diodes illuminate: maximum driving range •...

  • Page 28: Driving The Scooter

    Caution: any changes to the drive program can affect the driving characteristics and the tipping stability of the vehicle! • Changes to the drive program may only be carried out by trained Invacare® specialist dealers! • Invacare® supplies all mobility products with a standard drive program ex-works. Invacare®...

  • Page 29: Activating And Deactivating Acoustic Signals

    NOTE: To brake quickly, simply let go of the drive lever. It will then automatically return to the middle position. The Scooter will brake. Activating and deactivating acoustic signals The Scooter electronic system can be programmed to emit an acoustic signal in the following situations: •...
  • Page 30 The keystroke combinations and LED codes for various options are as follows: Function: Keystroke combination LED(s) Condition Acoustic signal at "Lighting" + "direction deactivated low battery capacity indicator left" D1+D2 activated Acoustic signal "Lighting" + "direction deactivated when direction indicator right" indicators actuated D3+D4 activated...
  • Page 31 Activating or deactivating an acoustic signal Please proceed as follows to activate or deactivate an acoustic signal for a particular function: 1) Switch off the electronic system. 2) Enter the keystroke combination and hold. 3) Switch on the electronic system 4) Wait two seconds until the appropriate blink code is displayed on the battery charge display, then release the keys.

  • Page 32: Diagnosis And Fault Repair

    Diagnosis and fault repair The electronic system offers diagnostic information to support the technician during the recognition and rectification of faults on the Scooter. If there is a fault, the status display blinks several times, pauses, then blinks again. The type of fault is displayed by the number of blinks in each group, which are also known as the "blink code".

  • Page 33: Error Diagnosis

    6.4.1 Error diagnosis If the Scooter shows a failure, please use the following guide to locate the fault. NOTE: Before making any diagnosis, ensure that the Scooter has been switched on at the keyswitch. If the status display is OFF: check whether the keyswitch is SWITCHED ON.

  • Page 34: Error Codes And Diagnostic Codes

    Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes Blink FAULT Consequence Comments code for the Scooter Battery must be Continues to • The batteries are discharged. Charge the charged drive battery as soon as possible. Battery voltage too Stops driving • The batteries are depleted. Charge batteries.
  • Page 35 • The electronic system has determined a motor short-circuit. Check the wiring harness for short-circuits and check the motor: Contact your Invacare® dealer. Brake failure Stops driving • Ensure that the disengaging lever is in the engaged position.
  • Page 36 FAULT Consequence Comments code for the Scooter Motor voltage error Stops driving • The motor or its cabling is defective Contact your Invacare® dealer. Miscellaneous Stops driving • Contact your Invacare® dealer. internal fault Push mode / free Continues to •...

  • Page 37: Adjustment Facilities

    Adjustment facilities Moving the seat position forwards or backwards The disengaging lever for adjusting the seat is located front right below the seat • Pull the lever (1) to disengage the seat. • Slide the seat forwards or backwards into the required position.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Armrest Width

    Adjusting the armrest width The hand wheels for releasing the armrests are located under the seat (1). • Turn the hand wheels to loosen the fixing for the armrest. • Adjust the armrests to the required width. • Retighten the handwheels...

  • Page 39: Disengaging The Seat To Rotate It Or Remove It

    Disengaging the seat to rotate it or remove it The seat can be turned to one side to make getting in and out of the scooter easier. The seat is also easier to remove from this position. The lever for disengaging the seat is located under the seat (1) on the right.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Seat Height

    Adjusting the seat height The seat height can be adjusted to 43, 45, 47, or 49 cm. CAUTION! Hazards due to unintentional disengaging of drive! • Do not use the top drill hole! The seat is too low in this position and is not at a sufficient distance from the enclosure or disconnection lever! Requirements: •...
  • Page 41 • Adjust the seat height. • Reinsert the bolt and tighten.

  • Page 42: Electrical System

    Electrical System Electronics Protection System The vehicle's electronics are equipped with an overload-protection system. If the motors are put under considerable strain for a longer period of time (for example, when driving up a steep hill) and especially when the ambient temperature is high, then the electronic system could overheat.

  • Page 43: The Main Fuse

    NOTE A defective main fuse may be replaced only after checking the entire electric system. An Invacare® specialised dealer must perform the replacement. You can find information on the fuse type in chapter "Technical Specifications" starting on page 61. Batteries 8.2.1...
  • Page 44 The batteries cannot be overcharged with the specified charger. Please use only charging devices in Class 2. This class of chargers may be left unattended during charging. All charging devices which are supplied by Invacare® and comply with these requirements.

  • Page 45: Charging The Batteries

    Danger of explosion and destruction of batteries if the wrong battery charger is used! • Only ever use the battery charger supplied with your vehicle, or a charger that has been approved by Invacare®! Danger of electric shock and damage to the battery charger if it is allowed to get wet! •...
  • Page 46 The charging socket is located on the left of the steering column Connecting the battery charger • Switch off the Scooter. • Push the protective cap on the side of the charging socket to the side. • Connect the battery charger to the Scooter. •...

  • Page 47: Removing And Fitting Batteries

    8.2.3 Removing and fitting batteries WARNING: Danger of injury if the batteries are not handled correctly during assembly and maintenance work! • New batteries should be installed by authorised technicians! • Observe the warnings on the batteries! • Take into account the heavy weight of the batteries! •...

  • Page 48: Removing The Batteries

    8.2.3.1 Removing the batteries Requirements: • Open spanner, 11 mm. • Remove the seat. • Remove the battery and motor compartment cover. • Unplug the battery connecting plug (1). • Release the battery holder strap. • Remove the batteries.
  • Page 49 • Loosen the blue cable on the negative battery terminal with the open-ended spanner, and remove the cable. • Loosen the red cable battery clamp on the positive battery terminal with the open-ended spanner, and remove the cable. • Repeat the procedure for the other battery NOTE: Replacing new batteries takes place in reverse order.

  • Page 50: How To Handle Damaged Batteries Correctly

    Only ever transport damaged batteries in an appropriate acid-resistant receptacle. • 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 dealer or directly to Invacare®.

  • Page 51: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance NOTE: Have your vehicle checked once a year by an authorised Invacare® dealer in order to maintain it's driving safety and roadworthiness. Cleaning the vehicle When cleaning the vehicle, pay attention to the following points: • Only use a damp cloth and gentle detergent.
  • Page 52 • Clean all parts carefully. Once a year you should have your vehicle inspected and serviced by your authorised dealer. A complete checklist of necessary maintenance work can be found in the Service Manual, which can be obtained from Invacare®.

  • Page 53: Repair Instructions

    "Technical Specifications" on page 61, or consult the Service Manual, available from Invacare® (in this connection please see the addresses and phone numbers in section "How can you get in touch with Invacare®?" on page 2). In case you require assistance, please contact your Invacare® Dealer.

  • Page 54: Mending Punctures (Pneumatic Tyres Of Type 3.00 - 4)

    Remove the wheel by tapping it gently with the rubber hammer on the rear face to carefully loosen it from the axle. Problems when removing wheel? It may be necessary to use a special tool Please ask your Invacare® dealer to help you.

  • Page 55: 10.1.1.1 Repairing Punctured Tyres

    10.1.1.1 Repairing punctured tyres Requirements • inner tube repair set or a new inner tube • talcum powder • open-ended spanner, 13 mm • jaw spanner 13 mm • Remove valve cap. • De-inflate the tyre by pressing in the centre valve pin.
  • Page 56 Did the old inner tube get wet during the repair? If you repaired the old inner tube and reused it, and it became wet during repair, it is much easier to refit it into the wheel if you powder it lightly with talcum powder. •...

  • Page 57: Dismantling The Scooter For Transport

    Dismantling the Scooter for transport Please proceed as follows to dismantle the Scooter for transport: • Remove the seat • Take out batteries • Remove the drive unit Please proceed in reverse order to reassemble the Scooter. 11.1 Removing the seat The lever for releasing the seat so that the seat can be rotated and removed is located on the left under the seat (1).

  • Page 58: Removing The Battery And Drive Unit

    11.2 Removing the battery and drive unit • Once you have removed the seat, remove the battery and motor compartment cover panel. The cover panel is secured using a velcro band, so you only need to pull it upwards to remove 11.2.1 Removing the batteries Please see chapter "Removing and fitting batteries"...
  • Page 59 • Pull the disengaging lever (A) to the rear. The drive unit lock is now released. • Lift up the chassis with the seating tube. The drive unit can now be released from the chassis.

  • Page 60: Disposal

    Disposal • The equipment wrapping is potentially recyclable. • The metal parts are used for scrap metal recycling. • The plastic parts are used for plastic recycling. • Electric components and printed circuit boards are disposed of as electronic scrap. •...

  • Page 61: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Permissible Operating and Storage Conditions Temperature range for operation • -25 … +50 °C according to ISO 7176-9: Temperature range for storage • -40 … +65 °C according to ISO 7176-9: Electrical system Motors • 1 x 240 W Batteries •...
  • Page 62 Driving characteristics Max. hill-climbing ability without • 17.5% (10°) overturning Max. climbable obstacle height • 6 cm Turning radius • 65.5 cm Drive range in accordance with • 36 km ISO 7176 *** Dimensions Overall length • 122 cm Drive unit width •...
  • Page 63 *** Note: The drive range of an electric wheelchair is strongly influenced by external factors, such as the charging state of the batteries, surrounding temperature, local topography, road surface characteristics, tyre pressure, weight of driver, drive style and use of batteries for lighting, servos etc.

  • Page 64: Inspections Performed

    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 65 Loswal 2 8433 HD Haulerwijk Netherlands Distribution/Distribución: France, Italia, España, Portugal Invacare® Poirier SAS Route de St Roch F-37230 Fondettes France Tel: (33) (0) 247 - 62 64 66, Fax: (33) (0) 247 - 42 12 24 United Kingdom, Ireland Invacare®...
  • Page 66 S-33421 Anderstorp Sweden Tel: (46) (0) 371 - 58 84 00, Fax: (46) (0) 371 - 170 90 Deutschland, Eastern Europe Invacare Deutschland GmbH Kleiststraße 49 32457 Porta Westfalica Deutschland Tel: (49) (0) 5731 - 754 0, Fax: (49) (0) 5731 - 754 52 191...

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