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This manual MUST be given to the wheelchair user.
Please read this user manual BEFORE using this wheelchair, and keep it in a safe
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Invacare® Pronto M41 with SureStep®
Invacare® Pronto M41 with SureStep®
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  • Page 1 Invacare® Pronto M41 with SureStep® Invacare® Pronto M41 with SureStep® Power wheelchair Power wheelchair User manual User manual This manual MUST be given to the wheelchair user. Please read this user manual BEFORE using this wheelchair, and keep it in a safe...
  • Page 3 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 4 +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 5 +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 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter Page Introduction Important symbols in this manual ..................11 Important symbols found on the vehicle ................13 Type classification and permissible use................15 Indications..........................15 Usability............................16 Warranty ...........................17 Life expectancy........................17 A note to wheelchair assistants.....................17 Safety notes General safety notes .......................18 Safety information with regard to care and maintenance ...........21 Safety information on electromagnetic interference ............22 Safety information on driving and freewheel mode.............23...
  • Page 7 Reaching objects Reaching, leaning and bending - forward................33 Reaching and bending - backward ..................34 Driving Before driving for the first time....................35 Taking Obstacles........................36 7.2.1 The ”SureStep“ System ....................36 7.2.2 Maximum obstacle height .....................36 7.2.3 Safety information when ascending obstacles .............36 7.2.4 The correct way to overcome obstacles ...............37 Driving up and down gradients....................38...
  • Page 8 10.2.2 Adjusting the tension adjustable backrest upholstery ..........48 10.3 Adjusting the headrest......................49 10.3.1 Adjusting the position of the headrest or neckrest ............49 10.3.2 Adjusting the height of the headrest or neckrest ............51 10.4 Postural belts ...........................52 10.4.1 Types of postural belts....................52 10.4.2 Adjusting the postural belt correctly................53 11 Adjusting footrests and legrests 11.1...
  • Page 9 13 Maintenance 13.1 Cleaning the mobility device ....................68 13.2 Inspection checks ........................69 13.2.1 Before each use of the mobility device.................69 13.2.2 Weekly ..........................70 13.2.3 Monthly .........................71 14 Transport 14.1 Transferring the wheelchair to a vehicle................73 14.2 Use of the wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle.................74 14.2.1 How the wheelchair is anchored in a vehicle for use as a vehicle seat .......76 14.2.2 How the user is secured within the wheelchair.............77 14.3...

  • Page 10: Introduction

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

  • Page 11: Important Symbols In This Manual

    This manual contains copyrighted information. This manual may not be reproduced or reprinted either partly or completely without previous written consent from Invacare® or its statutory representatives. We reserve the right to make any necessary alterations on the grounds of technical improvements.
  • Page 12 RISK OF CRUSHING! This symbol warns of a risk of crushing caused by being careless with heavy components. • Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product. Wear eye protection This symbol refers to the requirement for wearing eye protection, for example when working with batteries.

  • Page 13: Important Symbols Found On The Vehicle

    Important symbols found on the vehicle This product has been supplied from an environmentally aware manufacturer. 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 14 This wheelchair may not be used as a vehicle seat! • This wheelchair does not satisfy the requirements of ISO 7176-19:2001 and may not under any circumstances be used as a vehicle seat or to transport the user in a vehicle. •...

  • Page 15: 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 in terms of their eyesight and physically and mentally able to operate an electric vehicle. It has been classified according to EN 12184 as a class A mobility product (internal use).

  • Page 16: Usability

    • You should immediately stop using your power wheelchair if its usability is restricted due to: - brake failure • You should immediately contact an authorised Invacare® dealer if the usability of your power wheelchair is restricted due to: - the lighting system failing or being defective...

  • Page 17: Warranty

    - unusual sounds developing or occurring Or if you have the feeling that something is wrong with your wheelchair. Warranty The terms and conditions of the warranty are part of the general terms and conditions particular to the individual countries in which this product is sold. Life expectancy We estimate a life expectancy of five years for this product, provided it is used in strict accordance with the intended use as set out in this document and all maintenance and service requirements...

  • Page 18: Safety Notes

    Safety notes READ WELL BEFORE OPERATION! General safety notes Danger of injury if mobility device is used in any other way than the purpose described in this manual! • Only ever use the mobility device in accordance with the instructions in this User's Manual (see chapter "Type classification and permissible use"...
  • Page 19 Danger of injury if the mobility device is switched off while driving, for example by pressing the On/Off Button or disconnecting a cable, due to it coming to an abrupt, sharp stop! • If you have to brake in an emergency, simply release the joystick which will bring you to a halt. (refer to the joystick operating manual for more information).
  • Page 20 Danger of fire or breaking down due to electric devices being connected! • Do not connect any electric devices to your mobility device that are not expressly certified by Invacare® for this purpose. Have all electrical installations done by your authorised Invacare® Dealer.

  • Page 21: 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 mobility product undergoes an inspection once every year under normal operating conditions (see inspection plan contained in service instructions).

  • Page 22: 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 23: Safety Information On Driving And Freewheel Mode

    Safety information on driving and freewheel mode Danger of injury if the wheelchair tips over! • Inclines and declines can only be travelled up to the maximum safe slope (see chapter "Technical specifications" from page 91). • Always return the backrest of your seat or the seat tilt to an upright position before ascending slopes.
  • Page 24 Danger of breaking down in adverse weather conditions, i.e. extreme cold, in an isolated area! • If you are a user with severely limited mobility, we advise that in the case of adverse weather conditions DO NOT attempt a journey without an accompanying attendant! Danger of injury if your foot slides off the footrest and gets caught underneath the wheelchair when it is in motion! •...

  • Page 25: Safety Information Regarding Changes And Modifications To The Mobility Device

    EEC / MPG (Medical Devices Act) and only applies to the complete product. The CE marking is invalidated if components or accessories are replaced or added that have not been approved for this product by Invacare. In this case, the company that adds or replaces the components or accessories is responsible for the conformity assessment/ CE marking or for registering the wheelchair as a special design and for the relevant documentation.
  • Page 26 • Only use seating systems that have been approved by Invacare® for this power wheelchair. Electrical and electronic components which have not been approved by Invacare® for use with this mobility aid can cause fire hazards and lead to electromagnetic damage! •...

  • Page 27: Key Features

    Key features 1) Armrest 2) Drive wheel 3) Levers for disengaging the motors 4) Front 5) Rear...

  • Page 28: The Position Of The Labels On The Product

    The position of the labels on the product...

  • Page 29: Getting In And Out Of The Wheelchair

    Getting in and out of the wheelchair Important information for getting into and out of the wheelchair from the side! The armrest must be removed in order to get into or out of the wheelchair from the side. Removing the armrests to get in The armrest is either fixed with a locking pin or a locking screw, depending on the version.

  • Page 30: Information About Getting In And Out

    Information about getting in and out Getting into the wheelchair: • Position your wheelchair as close as possible to your seat. This might have to be done by an attendant. • Switch your wheelchair off. • Apply the manual wheel lock of your wheelchair (if existing). •...

  • Page 31: Turning The Seat To Get In And Out

    5.2.1 Turning the seat to get in and out If you prefer to get in and out of your mobility device via the front side of the seat, you can turn the seat to assist getting in and out. CAUTION! Risk of injury and damage to the mobility device if the seat does not face the driving direction while driving.
  • Page 32 • Lift the detent lever (1) up. • Turn the seat to the side. The detent automatically engages again after 90°.

  • Page 33: Reaching Objects

    Reaching objects Reaching, leaning and bending - forward WARNING! Risk of tipping over! Moving forward in the seat changes your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over. • DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.

  • Page 34: Reaching And Bending - Backward

    Reaching and bending - backward WARNING! Risk of tipping over! Leaning backward over the backrest changes your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over. • DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. • Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object.

  • Page 35: Driving

    Driving NOTE The maximum load capacity that is stated in the technical data only states that the system is designed for this mass in total. However, this does not mean that one can sit a person with this body weight in the wheelchair without restrictions. Attention must be paid to the body proportions, such as height, weight distribution, abdominal girth, leg and calf girth and seat depth.

  • Page 36: Taking Obstacles

    • The rear mirror (if installed) is adjusted so you can look behind at all times without having to bend forward or shift your seating position. • The front side of the seat faces the driving direction. See "Key features" on page 26. Taking Obstacles 7.2.1 The ”SureStep“...

  • Page 37: The Correct Way To Overcome Obstacles

    ATTENTION: Risk of falling out of the chair and damage to the power wheelchair such as broken castors! • Never approach obstacles that are higher than the maximum climbable obstacle height. For the maximum climbable obstacle height, see "Technical specifications" on page 91. •...

  • Page 38: Driving Up And Down Gradients

    Driving up and down gradients For information concerning the maximum safe slope, please see chapter "Technical specifications" starting on page 91. WARNING: Danger of tipping over! • Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2/3 of the top speed. Avoid sudden changes of direction or abrupt braking when driving on slopes.

  • Page 39: Use On Public Roads

    If you wish to use your wheelchair on public roads and lighting is required by national legislation, then your wheelchair needs to be equipped with an appropriate lighting system. Please contact your Invacare ® dealer if you have any questions. Pushing the mobility device in freewheel mode The motors of the wheelchair are equipped with automatic brakes, preventing that the wheelchair starts rolling out of control when the joystick box is switched off.
  • Page 40 NOTE: The motors may only be disengaged by an attendant, not by the user! This ensures that the motors are only disengaged if an attendant is available to secure the wheelchair and prevent unintended rolling. The levers for disengaging the motors are located on each motor. Disengaging the motor: •...

  • Page 41: Remotes

    Remotes Your wheelchair may be equipped with one of several different remotes. For information on the different functions and how to operate a particular remote, please see its corresponding User Manual (enclosed). Adjusting the wheelchair to the user's seating posture CAUTION: Damage to wheelchair and accident hazard! It is possible that collisions can occur between wheelchair components due to various combinations of adjustment options and their individual settings!

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Armrests And The Control Panel

    10.1 Adjusting the armrests and the control panel CAUTION: Danger of the control panel being pushed backwards during an accidental collision with an obstacle, such as a doorframe or table, and the joystick being jammed against the armpad if the position of the control panel is adjusted and all screws are not completely tightened! This will cause the mobility device to drive forward uncontrollably and potentially injure the mobility device user and any person standing in the way! •...

  • Page 43: Setting The Height Of The Remote

    10.1.2 Setting the height of the remote 10.1.2.1 High-End remote holder Pre-requisites: • 1x 6 mm Allen key • Loosen the Allen screw (1). • Adjust the remote to the desired height. • Re-tighten the Allen screw.

  • Page 44: Swivelling The Remote To The Side

    10.1.3 Swivelling the remote to the side If your wheelchair is fitted with a swing-away remote bracket, then the remote can be moved away to the side, for example to drive up close to a table.

  • Page 45: Setting The Height Of The Armrests

    10.1.4 Setting the height of the armrests • Loosen the wing screw (1). • Set the armrest to the desired height. • Re-tighten wing screw.

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Width Of The Armrests

    10.1.5 Adjusting the width of the armrests WARNING! 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 small stickers with markings and the word "STOP"! The armrests must never be pulled out further than the point at which the word "STOP"...

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Backrest

    10.2 Adjusting the backrest CAUTION! Adjusting the seat tilt or the backrest angle changes the geometry of the mobility device and directly influences its dynamic stability! • For details regarding dynamic stability, negotiating gradients and obstacles and the correct adjustment of seat tilt or backrest angle, please see chapters "Taking Obstacles" on page 36 and "Driving up and down gradients"...

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Tension Adjustable Backrest Upholstery

    10.2.2 Adjusting the tension adjustable backrest upholstery • Remove the backrest cushion (attached with Velcro strips) by pulling it up and off to access the adjustment straps. • Adjust the tension of the individual straps as desired. • Replace the backrest cushion.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Headrest

    This can cause the neck to be hyperextended during collisions! • A headrest should 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 50 • Loosen the screws (1, 2) or the clamping lever (3). • Adjust the headrest or neckrest to the required position. • Retighten screws and clamping lever. • Loosen the Allen screw (4). • Slide the headrest left or right to the required position.

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Height Of The Headrest Or Neckrest

    10.3.2 Adjusting the height of the headrest or neckrest The adjustment of the height is the same for all headrests and neckrests. • Loosen the thumb screw (1). • Adjust the headrest or neckrest to the required height. • Retighten thumb screw.

  • Page 52: Postural Belts

    10.4 Postural belts A postural belt is an option which can either be fixed to the wheelchair ex-works or can be retrofitted by your specialist dealer. If your wheelchair is fitted with a postural belt, your specialist dealer will have informed you about fitting and usage. The postural belt is used to help the wheelchair user keep an optimum sitting position.

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Postural Belt Correctly

    If the belt is only fastened with a bolted connection, ensure that the connection has not loosened or undone. You can find more information about maintenance work on belts in the service manual, which is available from Invacare®.

  • Page 54: Adjusting Footrests And Legrests

    Adjusting footrests and legrests 11.1 Center-mounted footboard WARNING! 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 verify that on/off switch on the joystick is in the off position.
  • Page 55 Removing • Remove the quick release pin (3) that secures the footboard assembly (1) to the wheelchair frame by depressing the button while sliding the pin out. • Remove the footboard assembly from the wheelchair frame. Installing • Position the footboard assembly onto the wheelchair frame so that the mounting hole in the wheelchair Detail "A": frame (4) aligns with the desired mounting hole in the...

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Footboard Assembly

    11.1.2 Adjusting the Footboard Assembly 11.1.2.1 Angle • Loosen the jam nut and set screw (1) located underneath on the backside of the footplate (2). • Adjust the set screw in or out to obtain the desired footboard assembly angle. •...
  • Page 57 • Remove the quick release pin (3) that secures the footboard assembly (1) to the wheelchair frame. • Adjust footboard to one of three mounting positions (6). • Install the quick release pin. Make sure the detent balls (2) are engaged with the outer edge of the tube (5) (Detail “A”).

  • Page 58: Height

    11.1.2.3 Height • Remove the quick release pin that secures the footboard assembly to the wheelchair frame. • Remove the mounting bolt (1), sleeve (4), and locknut (3) that secures the footboard (2) to footboard support bracket (6). • Align the footbard to one of the mounting holes (5) on the footboard support bracket.

  • Page 59: Electrical System

    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 91.

  • Page 60: Batteries

    12.2 Batteries Power is supplied by two 12 V batteries. The batteries are maintenance-free and only need regular charging. In the following, you find information on how to charge, handle, transport, store, maintain, and use batteries. 12.2.1 Charging the batteries 12.2.1.1 General information on charging New batteries should always be fully charged once before their first use.

  • Page 61: How To Charge The Batteries

    10 °C. • 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® comply with these requirements.

  • Page 62: How To Disconnect The Batteries After Charging

    Risk 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®. Risk of electric shock and damage to the battery charger if it gets wet! •...

  • Page 63: Storage And Maintenance

    12.2.2 Storage and Maintenance Follow the instructions listed below to ensure safe use and longevity of the batteries: • Always store the batteries fully charged. • Do not leave the batteries in a low state of charge for an extended length of time. Charge a discharged battery as soon as possible.
  • Page 64 The last 3 LED (two red and one orange) mean a remaining capacity of about 15 %. • Driving with blinking red LED’s means an extreme stress for the battery and should be avoided under normal circumstances. • When only one red LED is blinking, the Battery Safe feature is enabled. From this time, speed and acceleration is reduced drastically.

  • Page 65: Transporting Batteries

    • Under normal operation, once a month the battery should be discharged until all green and orange LED are off. This should be done within one day. A 16 hour charge afterwards is necessary as reconditioning. 12.2.4 Transporting batteries The batteries supplied with your electric vehicle are not hazardous goods. This classification is based on the German GGVS Hazardous Goods Road Transport Ordinances, and the IATA/DGR Hazardous Goods Rail Transport / Air Transport Ordinances.
  • Page 66 • 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 67: Use The Correct Batteries

    12.2.6 Use the correct batteries WARNING: Risk of injury and risk of damage to the batteries if incorrect batteries are used! • Only use batteries that have a teminal configuration like that described below. Use this configuration Do not use NOTE Use only batteries of the same type...

  • Page 68: Maintenance

    Maintenance encompasses different areas, such as everyday care and cleaning, inspection checks, repair tasks and refurbishment. NOTE: Have your vehicle checked once a year by an authorised Invacare® dealer in order to maintain it's driving safety and roadworthiness. 13.1...

  • Page 69: Inspection Checks

    Service Manual for this device, which can be obtained from 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 70: Weekly

    13.2.2 Weekly Item Inspection check Action Armrests/side parts • • Check that armrests are Tighten the screw or clamping lever firmly attached in their that holds the armrest (see chapter holders and do not wobble. "Adjusting the armrests and the " on page 42).

  • Page 71: Monthly

    13.2.3 Monthly Item Inspection check Action All upholstered parts • • Check for damage and wear. Contact your dealer. Removable legrests • • Check whether the legrests can be fixed Contact your dealer. securely and whether the loosening mechanism is properly operable (see chapter "Adjusting footrests and legrests"...

  • Page 72: Transport

    Transport CAUTION: Danger of death or serious injury to the mobility device user and potentially any other nearby occupant of the vehicle, if a mobility device is secured using a 4-point tie-down system available from a third party supplier and the unladen weight of the mobility device exceeds the maximum weight for which the tie-down system is certified! •...

  • Page 73: Transferring The Wheelchair To A Vehicle

    14.1 Transferring the wheelchair to a vehicle WARNING: The wheelchair is in danger of tipping over if it is transferred to a vehicle while the driver is still seated in the wheelchair! • Transfer the wheelchair without the driver whenever possible! •...

  • Page 74: Use Of The Wheelchair As A Seat In A Vehicle

    (UK for example), but may also be obtained from Invacare® as an option in other countries. This power wheelchair complies with the requirements of ISO 7176-19:2001 and may be used as a vehicle seat in connection with an anchoring system that has been checked and approved in accordance with ISO 10542.
  • Page 75 Caution: There is a danger of injury if the wheelchair is not properly secured during use as a vehicle seat! • If possible, the user should always leave the wheelchair to use a vehicle seat and the safety belts provided with the vehicle. •...

  • Page 76: How The Wheelchair Is Anchored In A Vehicle For Use As A Vehicle Seat

    14.2.1 How the wheelchair is anchored in a vehicle for use as a vehicle seat The power wheelchair is fitted with four anchoring points, which are labelled with the symbol shown on the right. Snap hooks or belt loops can be used for fixation.

  • Page 77: How The User Is Secured Within The Wheelchair

    14.2.2 How the user is secured within the wheelchair CAUTION: There is a danger of injury if the user is not properly secured within the wheelchair! • Even if the wheelchair is fitted with a postural belt, this is no substitute for a proper safety belt which complies with ISO 10542 in the transport vehicle.
  • Page 78 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 79 Seat belts may not be held at a distance The pelvic belt should be positioned in the from the user's body using parts of the area between the user's pelvis and thighs wheelchair such as armrests or wheels. so that it is unobstructed and not too loose. The ideal angle of the pelvic belt to the horizontal is between 45°...
  • Page 80 The safety belt installed in the transporting vehicle should be applied as shown in the illustration at right. 1) Centre line of the body 2) Centre of the sternum...

  • Page 81: Securing The Wheelchair For Transport Without Passengers

    CAUTION: Injury hazard! ® • If you are unable to fasten your electric wheelchair securely in a transport vehicle, Invacare recommends that you do not transport it! • Before transporting your wheelchair, make sure the motors are engaged and that the Joystick Box is switched off.

  • Page 82: Removing/Installing The Seat

    14.3.1 Removing/Installing the seat Removing the seat: • Disconnect the remote. • Pull the seat lever (2) up and lift the seat assembly (1) up and away from the seat post (3). Installing the seat: • Align the seat pivot ((4), hidden from view) with the seat post (3).

  • Page 83: Removing/Installing The Top Cover

    14.3.2 Removing/Installing the top cover NOTE The top cover cannot be completely removed from the wheelchair without disconnecting the remote cable. Removing the top cover: • Remove the seat. Refer to "Removing/Installing the seat" on page 82. • Remove the four mounting screws (1) that secure the top cover (2) to the wheelchair frame.

  • Page 84: Removing/Installing The Batteries

    14.3.3 Removing/Installing the batteries WARNING! Fire and burn hazard due to short circuit at battery poles! • DO NOT short-circuit the battery poles with a tool or metal parts of the wheelchair! • Make sure that the battery pole caps are attached at all times when you are not working on the battery poles.
  • Page 85 Removing the batteries: • Disconnect the remote. • Remove the seat. Refer to "Removing/Installing the seat" on page 82. • Remove the top cover. Refer to "Removing/Installing the top cover" on page 83. Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 86 • Disconnect the right battery (1) from the controller (BLACK connector (2)). • Disconnect the left battery (3) from the right battery (RED (4) and BLACK (5) connectors). • Lift left and right battery out of the battery tray using the battery handles. Installing the batteries: NOTE Ensure that both batteries are properly seated and resting on the battery tray.

  • Page 87: Lifting/Stairways

    • Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. • Use only secure, nondetachable parts for hand-hold supports.
  • Page 88 When using a stairway to move the wheelchair, seat and any accessories, move all wheelchair components away from the stairway prior to reassembly. This procedure needs two assistants to lift the wheelchair to transport it. • Remove the occupant from the wheelchair. •...

  • Page 89: Refurbishment

    • Cleaning and disinfection. Please see chapter "Maintenance" on page 68. • Inspection according to service plan. Please consult service instructions, available from Invacare®. • Adaptation to the user. Please see chapter "Adjusting the wheelchair to the user's seating posture" on page 41.

  • Page 90: Disposal

    • Electric components and printed circuit boards are disposed of as electronic scrap. • Exhausted or damaged batteries can be returned to your medical equipment supplier or Invacare®. • Disposal must be carried out in accordance with the respective national legal provisions.

  • Page 91: Technical Specifications

    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. Permissible operating and storage conditions Temperature range for operation according to ISO 7176-9: •...
  • Page 92 Driving characteristics Speed • 6.4 km/h Min. braking distance • 1080 mm Max. safe slope ******: • 7° (12.3 %) according to manufacturer’s specifications with 136 kg payload, 5° seat angle, 20° backrest angle Max. climable obstacle height • 50 mm Turning diameter •...
  • Page 93 **** Measured without seat cushion ***** The actual kerb weight depends on the fittings your mobility aid has been supplied with. Every Invacare® mobility aid is weighed when leaving the works. Please refer to the nameplate for the kerb weight (including batteries) measured.

  • Page 94: 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 95 Notes...

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