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Invacare Wheelchair Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Invacare Wheelchair Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 2: Special Notes

    As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES ... 41 BATTERY TRAY ... 41 ENGAGING/DISENGAGING CLUTCHES ... 41 USING/INSTALLING/ADJUSTING WHEEL LOCKS ... 42 INSTALLING/REMOVING ANTI-TIPPERS ... 43 INSTALLING OPTIONAL CLUTCH EXTENSION HANDLES ... 44 LIMITED WARRANTY ... 47 TABLE OF CONTENTS wheelchair s except where specified.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Shipping: Armrests: Upholstery: NOTE: 18-in. wide x 16-in. deep wheelchair with MKIV RII electronics. ª NOTE: Low and High Back Types have an Infinite adjustment. Low Backs with Solid Seat have no adjustment. Overall Length With 8-in. rear casters and 93 front riggings: With 8-in.
  • Page 5 Anti-Tippers: Footrest/Legrest: Armrests: Upholstery: Battery/Size (Not Supplied) Two (2) Required: NOTE: 18-inch wide x 16-inch deep wheelchair with MKIV RII electronics. PERFORMANCE Speed (M.P.H.): Turning Radius: * Range (variable): ** Weight Limitation: *NOTE: Range will vary with battery conditions, surface, terrain and operators weight.

  • Page 6: Procedure 1 General Guidelines

    DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair. DO NOT use the footplates as a platform. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are in the upward position or swing footrests towards the outside of the chair.
  • Page 7 DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a rain storm of any kind. DO NOT use power wheelchair in a shower or leave it in a damp bathroom while taking a shower. DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a damp area for any length of time.

  • Page 8: Safety/Handling Of Wheelchairs

    SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. This manual points out the most common procedures and tech- niques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair.
  • Page 9 5. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been car- ried away from the stairway.
  • Page 10 The approximate reach-limit values shown in the accom- panying graphs were derived on the basis of a sample of 91 male and 36 female wheelchair users. Note the differ- ence between the maximum and the comfortable reach limits, a subjective but important consideration in design.
  • Page 11 The interference (from radio wave sources) can cause the pow- ered wheelchair to release its brakes, move by itself, or move in unintended directions. It can also perma- nently damage the powered wheelchair's control system. The intensity of the interfering EM energy can be measured in volts per meter (V/m).
  • Page 12 ON; Be aware of nearby transmitters, such as radio or TV stations, and try to avoid coming close to them; If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn the powered wheelchair OFF as soon as it is safe;...

  • Page 13: Procedure 2 - Safety Inspection Checklist/Troubleshooting

    Clean upholstery and armrests. NOTE: Every six (6) months take your wheelchair to a qualified dealer for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. To operate properly and safely, your wheelchair must be cared for just like any other vehicle.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide - Electrical

    Read and understand this manual and any service information that accompa- nies a battery and charger before operating the wheelchair. Move the wheelchair to a work area before checking the fluid level, adding dis- tilled water, cleaning terminals, or opening battery box.
  • Page 15 Most batteries are not sold with instructions. How- ever, warnings are frequently noted on the cell caps. Read them carefully. 1. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer to one (1) of the following: FWD WHEELCHAIRS - INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES in PROCEDURE 10 of this manual.

  • Page 16: Procedure 3 - Front Riggings

    3. Push the footrest towards the inside of the wheelchair until it locks into place. NOTE: The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair when locked in place. 4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for opposite side of wheelchair.

  • Page 17: Adjusting Footrest Height

    Pins Plates FIGURE 5- INSTALLING/REMOVING ELEVATING LEGRESTS 3. Rotate legrest toward the inside of the wheelchair until it locks in place. NOTE: The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair when locked in place. 4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the opposite legrest.

  • Page 18: Procedure 4 - Arms

    5. Repeat STEPS 1-4 for opposite armrest, if necessary. Removing Armrests 1. Unlock the armrest by flipping the armrest release le- ver located on the side rail to the UP (HORIZONTAL) position. 2. Remove the armrest from the wheelchair. Height Adjustment Lever Armrest Release Lever...

  • Page 19: Procedure 5 - Upholstery/Positioning Strap

    UPHOLSTERY/POSITIONING STRAP This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing Seat Upholstery Replacing Seat Positioning Strap WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 1) 1.

  • Page 20: Procedure 6 - Electronics

    NOTE: The MKIV joystick is factory installed on the right side of the wheelchair. To reposition the MKIV joystick onto the left side of the wheelchair, perform one (1) of the follow- ing: INTEGRATED SLING SEAT WHEELCHAIRS - RE- POSITIONING MKIV JOYSTICK in this procedure of the...

  • Page 21: Procedure 7 - Retaining Strap

    Strap Battery Box Tray NOTE: Tray shown by itself for clarity. There is no need to remove the tray from the wheelchair if the retaining strap is being replaced. FIGURE 1 - REPLACING BATTERY BOX RETAINING STRAP - RWD WHEELCHAIRS 3.

  • Page 22: Procedure 8 Casters

    1. Remove the dust cover from the caster headtube. 2. To properly tighten caster journal system and guard against flutter, perform the following check: a. Tip back the wheelchair to floor. b. Pivot both forks and casters to top of their arc simultaneously.

  • Page 23: Procedure 9 - Batteries

    Installing/Removing Batteries into/From Battery Boxes Connecting Battery Cables WARNING Make sure power to the wheelchair is OFF be- fore performing this procedure. The use of rubber gloves and safety glasses is rec- ommended when working with batteries. Invacare strongly recommends that battery in- stallation and battery replacement ALWAYS be done by a qualified technician.

  • Page 24: Connecting Battery Cables

    NOTE: It will be necessary to trim excess tie-wrap in order to install the battery box top(s). 7. Install the battery box top(s). 8. Install the battery box(es) into the wheelchair. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOX(ES) in the PROCEDURE 10 - FWD MODELS or PROCE- DURE 11 - RWD MODELS of this manual.
  • Page 25 BATTERIES DETAIL “A” DUAL U1 BATTERIES 1/4-20 x 7/8-Inch Hex Flange Screw Battery Positive (+) Battery Terminal/Post CONNECT BATTERY CABLE(S) RING TERMINAL(S) TO THIS SIDE OF BATTERY TERMINAL(S)/ POST(S) DUAL U1 BATTERIES Gray Battery POSITIVE Terminal (+) Battery Terminal/ Post Tie- Wrap Orange Battery...
  • Page 26 PROCEDURE 9 BATTERY CLAMP METHOD (FIGURES 4, 5 AND 6). WARNING The battery clamp of the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post MUST be mounted in the posi- tion shown in FIGURE 5, otherwise the battery box top cannot be installed properly. 1.
  • Page 27 BATTERIES 9. Install the battery box(es) into the wheelchair. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOX(ES) in the PROCEDURE 10 - FWD MODELS or PROCE- DURE 11 - RWD MODELS of this manual. NOTE: New Battery(ies) MUST be fully charged BEFORE using, otherwise the life of the battery(ies) will be reduced.

  • Page 28: Procedure 10 - Fwd Wheelchairs

    3. Lift the battery tray UP and out of the way. Refer to BATTERY TRAY in this procedure of the manual. 4. Lift up on the seat rails of the wheelchair. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING FOOTRESTS or IN- STALLING/REMOVING ELEVATING LEGRESTS in PROCEDURE 3 of this manual.

  • Page 29: Adjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Support

    H-block to the wheelchair frame. 3. Remove the two (2) locknuts and socket bolts that secure telescoping front rigging support to wheelchair. 4. If necessary, remove the hex bolt and locknut that secures the battery charger connector bracket to the wheelchair.

  • Page 30: Adjusting Flip-Up Removable Footboard

    3. Insert the rear socket bolt through the wheelchair frame and the telescoping front rigging support and securely tighten with the locknut. 4. Resecure the front H-block to the wheelchair with the phillips bolt and locknut. 5. If necessary, resecure the battery charger con- nector bracket to the wheelchair with the two (2) hex bolts and locknuts.

  • Page 31: Removing/Installing Captain's Seat

    Captain's Seat to the wheelchair frame. 5. Remove the Captain's Seat from the wheelchair. Installing 1. Push the Captain's Seat down on the wheelchair frame at the position shown in FIGURE 6. 2. Line up the mounting holes in the Captain's Seat and the wheelchair frame.

  • Page 32: Removing/Installing Shrouds

    Refer to FIGURE 8 for phillips screw and washer locations. 5. Remove the side shroud and filler from the wheelchair. 6. Repeat STEPS 4-5 for the opposite side of the wheel- chair, if necessary.

  • Page 33: Repositioning Battery Charger Connector

    FWD WHEELCHAIRS Installing Side Shrouds and Fillers 1. Position the side shroud and filler on the wheelchair frame. 2. Line up the mounting holes in the side shroud and filler with the mounting holes in the wheelchair frame. CAUTION DO NOT overtighten the phillips screws and phil-...

  • Page 34: Charging Batteries

    Plan to recharge the batteries when it is anticipated the wheelchair will not be used for a long period of time. The range per battery charge using recommended bat- teries should be approximately 5 to 9 hours of typical operation.

  • Page 35: Replacing Batteries

    CHAIR SEAT WIDTH 16,18, 20-inches 1. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Re- fer to REMOVING/INSTALLING BATTERY BOXES Three (3) in this procedure of the manual. Pronged Plug 2.

  • Page 36: Installing/Removing Battery Boxes

    6. Position retaining straps around each battery box as shown in FIGURE 12, clip retaining strap together and adjust if necessary. NOTE: If wheelchair is equipped with shrouds, refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING SHROUDS in this procedure of the manual before connecting retaining strap together.

  • Page 37: Engaging/Disengaging Clutches

    DO NOT engage or disengage the clutches until the power is in the OFF position. CAUTION Ensure both clutches are fully engaged BEFORE driving the wheelchair. 1. Locate the clutch handles on motors. 2. Perform one (1) of the following: A. ENGAGE (FIGURE 15) - 1.

  • Page 38: Procedure 11 - Rwd Wheelchairs

    1. Remove the batteries and footrests/legrests from the wheelchair. Refer to FIGURE 1. 2. Remove the battery tray from the wheelchair. Refer to FIGURE 1. 3. Lift up on the seat rails of the wheelchair. FIGURE 1 - TRANSPORTING POWER 9000 RWD WHEELCHAIRS WARNING...

  • Page 39: When To Charge Batteries

    Plan to recharge the batteries when it is anticipated the wheelchair will not be used for a long period of time. The range per battery charge using recommended bat- teries should be approximately 5 to 9 hours of typical operation.

  • Page 40: Replacing Batteries

    CHAIR SEAT WIDTH 14-inches 16,18, 20-inches 1. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Re- fer to REMOVING/INSTALLING BATTERY BOXES in this procedure of the manual. Three (3) 2. Remove the existing batteries from the battery boxes.

  • Page 41: Installing/Removing Battery Boxes

    Unplug the battery cables by pull- ing on the connector ONLY. Otherwise injury or damage may result. NOTE: To remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair, reverse the following procedure. 1. Verify that the ON/OFF switch on the joystick is in the OFF position.

  • Page 42: Using/Installing/Adjusting Wheel Locks

    Connector FIGURE 6 - BATTERY BOX CONNECTOR TABS NOTE: If the wheelchair is equipped with clutch extension handles, refer to STEP 1 below. If wheelchair is not equipped with clutch extension handles, proceed to STEP 2. WARNING The tabs on the battery box connectors MUST be assembled as shown in FIGURE 6.

  • Page 43: Installing/Removing Anti-Tippers

    3. Make sure wheel lock is disengaged from rear wheel. 4. Measure the distance between the WHEEL LOCK SHOE and the REAR WHEEL. 5. Slide the wheel lock along the wheelchair until the mea- surement is between 5/32 and 5/16-inches. 6. Tighten the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame.

  • Page 44: Installing Optional Clutch Extension Handles

    PROCEDURE 11 INSTALLING OPTIONAL CLUTCH EXTENSION HANDLES (FIGURE 11) 1. Turn the power to the wheelchair to the OFF position. 2. Position the clutch extension handle by the clutch handle on the motor as shown in FIGURE 11. NOTE: If the clutch handle on the motor is equipped with a rubber tip, remove the rubber tip before installing the clutch extension handle.
  • Page 45 NOTES NOTES...
  • Page 46 NOTES NOTES...

  • Page 47: Limited Warranty

    Invacare warrants the side frames and crossbraces to be free from defects in materials and workman- ship for a period of five (5) years from date of purchase; electronics for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase;...

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