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Invacare Bora Service Manual

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Invacare® Bora/Spectra XTR

SERVICE MANUAL

Edition: 11.09.2013

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  • Page 1: Service Manual

    Invacare® Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL Edition: 11.09.2013...
  • Page 2 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR These instructions contain information about: Testing work Repair Instructions This manual is part of the instructions for use. Service addresses Invacare Austria GmbH +43 6232 5 53 50 Herzog Odilostrasse 101 Fax: +43 6232 5 53 54 A-5310 Mondsee info@invacare-austria.com...
  • Page 3 ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL ( (Customer services): Invacare® Ltd +44 (0)1656 77 62 22 Pencoed Technology Park Fax (Customer services): +44 (0)1656 77 62 20 Pencoed uk@invacare.com Bridgend CF35 5HZ WWW: www.invacare.co.uk United Kingdom Invacare Mecc San s.r.l.
  • Page 4 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR ( (Kundtjänst): Återförsäljare: +46 (0)8 761 70 90 Invacare® AB Fax (Kundtjänst): +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...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL Contents Chapter Page Introduction General information ........................9 Notes on transport ........................9 Definition and representation of information and safety information in this manual ..10 Hazard symbols and symbols used ..................11 Images in this manual ......................
  • Page 6 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR Operational faults Drive fault diagnosis ....................... 29 REM24 remote: Error codes and diagnostic codes ............. 31 VR2 remote: Error codes and diagnostic codes ..............33 Shark II remote Error codes and diagnostic codes ............. 35 R-NET remote: Error codes and diagnostic codes ..............
  • Page 7 ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 7.12.3 Replacing a defective locking spring ................80 7.13 Replacing the steering head bearings on the steering wheels .......... 81 7.14 Repairing punctures ........................ 84 7.14.1 Repairing the rear tyre (wheel size 3.00-8") ..............84 7.14.2 Repairing a flat tyre (wheel size 280/250-4) ..............
  • Page 8 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR Adjusting the seating position Adjusting the lower leg length and seat depth..............123 9.1.1 Adjusting the lower leg length ..................123 9.1.2 Adjusting the seat depth ..................... 123 Adjusting the center of gravity of the seat ................. 125 9.2.1...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    · You can find information about ordering spare parts in the spare parts catalogue. · Only use original Invacare® spare parts. The guarantee will become invalid if other spare parts are used! · We reserve the right to make any alterations on the grounds of technical improvements.

  • Page 10: Definition And Representation Of Information And Safety Information In This Manual

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR Definition and representation of information and safety information in this manual Different types of information and signal words are used throughout this manual. HAZARD! The signal word "HAZARD!" refers to immediate hazards. · The following lines in italics refer to actions which serve to avoid such hazards.

  • Page 11: Hazard Symbols And Symbols Used

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL Hazard symbols and symbols used Different types of hazard symbols and symbols are used throughout this manual. General hazards This symbol warns you of general hazards! · Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product!

  • Page 12: Images In This Manual

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR Requirements: · This symbol identifies a list of various tools, components and items which you will need in order to carry out certain work. Please do not attempt to carry out the work if you do not have the listed tools available.

  • Page 13: Safety And Fitting Instructions

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL Safety and fitting instructions These safety instructions are intended as prevention of accidents at work and it is imperative that they are observed. Before any inspection or repair work · Read and observe this repair manual and the associated operating manual! ·...
  • Page 14 Danger of injury due to improper retrofitting of electric adjustment options. Retrofitting electric adjustment options is a fundamental change to the configuration and can have a negative impact on the driving characteristics and tipping stability of the electric wheelchair. · Retrofitting may only be performed by trained Invacare® dealers.
  • Page 15 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 devices with a standard drive program ex-works. Invacare®...

  • Page 16: Tightening Torques

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR Tightening torques The tightening torques stated in the following list are based on the thread diameter for the nuts and bolts for which no specific values have been determined.All values assume dry and de-greased threads.

  • Page 17: Layout Of Components And Componentry

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL Layout of components and componentry Overview 4.1.1 Wheelchair without lifter Underneath the seat: 1) Seat disengager 2) Electronics module The electronics modules used are described in Chapter 4.2. Power seat tilting 3) Adjusting motor...
  • Page 18 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR Actuator module 4) Actuator module The actuator module is fitted under the seat support. G-Trac sensor 5) G-Trac sensor The optional G-Trac sensor is located in the front, next to the battery connector.

  • Page 19: Wheelchair With Lifter

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 4.1.2 Wheelchair with lifter In front of the batteries under the plastic cover: 1) Electronics module 2) Lighting PCB (optional) 3) Plastic cover The electronics modules used are described in Chapter 4.2. Actuator module...
  • Page 20 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR Electric lifter 8) Lifter motor G-Trac sensor 9) G-Trac sensor The optional G-Trac sensor is located in the front, next to the battery connector. Operation hour counter 10) Operation hour counter The optional operation hour counter is...

  • Page 21: Electronics Modules

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL Electronics modules A variety of electronics modules can be fitted to the mobility device. Before you connect any mobility device components such as adjusting motors/actuators or motors to the electronics modules, you should first ensure that you know exactly which electronics module has been fitted.
  • Page 22 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR Electronics module Designation Joystick boxes Notes Shark Shark II remote Shark with lighting The lighting PCB is optional. ACT actuator The actuator module module is optional. R-NET ISM lighting The module is and actuator optional.

  • Page 23: Acs 1 60A Electronics Module

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 4.2.1 ACS 1 60A electronics module Connections 1) Motor M2 2) Battery 24V 3) Bus cable (to remote or ACT) 4) Bus cable (to remote or ACT) 5) Motor M1 4.2.2 ACS 2 PMB70 / ACS 2 PMB70L electronics module...

  • Page 24: R-Net Electronics Module

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR 4.2.5 R-Net electronics module Connections 1) Bus 2) Lock (INHIBIT 2) 3) Actuator 1 4) Actuator 2 5) On-board battery charger 6) Motor M1 7) Battery 24V 8) Motor M2 4.2.6 Shark electronics module 4.2.6.1...

  • Page 25: Act 2 Actuator Module

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 4.2.7.1 ACT 2 actuator module Connections 1) ACI* 2) Bus cable (to remote or ACT) 3) Bus cable (to remote or ACT) 4) Adjusting motor/actuator - Channel 2 5) Adjusting motor/actuator - Channel 1...

  • Page 26: Lighting Pcb

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR Connections 1) Bus cable (to remote or ACT) 2) Light left 3) Adjusting motor/actuator - Channel 1 4) Adjusting motor/actuator - Channel 3 5) Adjusting motor/actuator - Channel 5 6) INH 4* 7) INH 5*...

  • Page 27: Maintenance Plan (1X Annually)

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL Maintenance plan (1x annually) CAUTION! Danger of injury and damage to property, if the maximum speed reduction on a wheelchair with a lifter does not function correctly! The wheelchair’s control unit must reduce the maximum possible speed as soon as the lifter is raised.
  • Page 28 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR ü Component Check Remedy Notes · Check functions in · Replace motor if Drive units, drive and push necessary. coupling modes mechanism · Tighten · Check coupling screws/nuts, mechanism adjust or replace if necessary ·...

  • Page 29: Operational Faults

    The tables for rectification of operational faults listed in the following chapters are only an excerpt from the original manufacturer's manuals. You can obtain the original manuals from Invacare®. If you have problems with the mobility device, please proceed as follows: ·...
  • Page 30 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR Problem Other Possible Solution Documentation Symptoms Cause Replace carbon See chapter 7.2.4. brushes Batteries None Batteries Replace batteries See chapter 7.7. not being defective charged LEDs blinking Charging unit Replace charging See charging unit...

  • Page 31: Rem24 Remote: Error Codes And Diagnostic Codes

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL REM24 remote: Error codes and diagnostic codes The drive electronics can automatically rectify some faults. In this case the status display will stop blinking. Switch the remote on and off again several times. Wait around 5 seconds each time before switching the remote on again.
  • Page 32 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR Blink Code Possible Cause Solution Documentation 11 x blink Drive motors overloaded / Switch remote on and off overheated / wait if necessary 12 x blink Compatibility problems Remove incorrect module See chapter 7.2.9.

  • Page 33: Vr2 Remote: Error Codes And Diagnostic Codes

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL VR2 remote: Error codes and diagnostic codes Evaluate the cause using the following blink codes. The following figure shows which LEDs are located on the remote. 1) Battery display 2) Profile indicator 3) Adjusting motors...
  • Page 34 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR Error code Possible Cause Solution Documentation 9 LED battery display The parking Check parking brake brake is not Check cable. See chapter 7.9. working correctly. 10 LED battery display Power surges in Check cable to batteries See chapter 7.9.

  • Page 35: Shark Ii Remote Error Codes And Diagnostic Codes

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL Shark II remote Error codes and diagnostic codes The drive electronics can automatically rectify some faults. In this case the status display will stop blinking. Switch the remote on and off again several times. Wait around 5 seconds each time before switching the remote on again.

  • Page 36: R-Net Remote: Error Codes And Diagnostic Codes

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR R-NET remote: Error codes and diagnostic codes Evaluate the cause using the following blink codes. The following figure shows which LEDs are located on the remote. 1) Battery display 2) Actuators 3) Profile indicator...
  • Page 37 ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL Error code Possible Cause Solution Documentation 10 LED battery display Power surges in Check cable to batteries See chapter 7.9. the control box, e.g. due to bad connection with batteries. 7 LED Battery display...

  • Page 38: Repair Work

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR Repair work General warning information about fitting work CAUTION! Danger of damage to vehicle! Collisions can be caused if the adjusting washers are removed during fitting work to the drive wheels! Adjusting washers are often fitted between the drive shaft and the wheel hub to even out tolerances.
  • Page 39 ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL Note When disassembling, take care of small parts such as screws and washers. Put all small parts down so that they can be reassembled in the right sequence. · Remove legrests. · Release seat (1) and tilt forwards.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Complete Drive Unit

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR 7.2.1 Replacing the complete drive unit · Loosen the six drive unit screws with the 6 mm Allen key. 3 screws are located on the outside of the drive unit as shown in the figure.

  • Page 41: Replacing The Motor

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 7.2.2 Replacing the motor · Loosen the motor screw (1) with the 5 mm Allen key. · Remove the motor from the transmission. · The motor is reassembled in reverse order to disassembly.

  • Page 42: Replacing The Jaw Clutch

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR 7.2.3 Replacing the jaw clutch · Loosen the motor screw (1) with the 5 mm Allen key. · Remove the motor from the transmission. · Remove the clutch (2) from the motor (1) using the screwdriver ·...

  • Page 43: Replace Carbon Brushes

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 7.2.4 Replace carbon brushes Note The carbon brushes are located under plastic caps outside each motor. This makes them easily accessible so that they can be replaced without removing the motor. Always replace the carbon brushes on both motors.

  • Page 44: Replacing The Motor / Gearbox Unit (Ssd Motor)

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR 7.2.5 Replacing the motor / gearbox unit (SSD motor) ATTENTION: Danger of crushing to the hands and feet by the weight of the wheelchair! · Pay attention to the hand and feet. · Use proper lifting techniques.
  • Page 45 ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL · Use a 13 mm open-end wrench and a 13 mm socket wrench to loosen and remove the three hexagon socket head screws (1). · Remove the screws together with the washers. ·...

  • Page 46: Replacing Or Rotating The Motor / Gearbox Unit Sealing Ring

    SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR · Make sure that the motor cable cannot be pinched or bent, and that it is not exposed to chafing in any place. The coupling lever must be able to move to the positions "Driving" as well as "Pushing".

  • Page 47: Replacing The Motor / Gearbox Coupling (Ssd Motor)

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 7.2.7 Replacing the motor / gearbox coupling (SSD motor) CAUTION: Danger of crushing! The motor / gearbox unit is very heavy. Danger of injury to the hands! · Pay attention to the heavy weight.
  • Page 48 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR Installing the motor / gearbox coupling: · Place the new clutch (7) on the motor axle. Pay attention to the position of the groove. · Position the locking ring (5) on the motor (4) or the gearbox (1).

  • Page 49: Replacing The Carbon Brushes (Ssd Motor)

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 7.2.8 Replacing the carbon brushes (SSD motor) Note The wheelchair can be equipped with 2- or 4-pole motors. Always replace all carbon brushes on both motors at the same time. Use only the same type of carbon brushes.
  • Page 50 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR · Loosen and remove all four plastic caps (3) using a blade screwdriver. · Note the fixing position and location of the carbon brushes. Note Used carbon brushes need to the refitted exactly in the same position from which they were taken in order to guarantee optimum contact to the collector.

  • Page 51: Replacing The Drive Wheel Hub (Ssd Motor)

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 7.2.9 Replacing the drive wheel hub (SSD motor) CAUTION! Possible material damage to mobility device! Collisions can be caused if the adjusting washers are removed during fitting work to the drive wheels! · Adjusting washers are often fitted between the drive shaft and the wheel hub to even out tolerances.
  • Page 52 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR Installing a drive wheel hub: ATTENTION: Danger of injury if the wheels come off! If the drive wheels are insufficiently attached during assembly, they can come off during driving. · Tighten the nuts to 70 Nm when mounting the drive wheel hubs.

  • Page 53: Replacing The Electronics

    Any changes to the drive program can affect the driving characteristics and the tipping stability of the mobility device! · Changes to the drive program may only be carried out by trained Invacare® specialist dealers! · Invacare® can only give a warranty for safe mobility device driving behaviour - especially the...
  • Page 54 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR · Remove all plugs (1) from the electronics module. · Mark the positions of individual plugs for later reassembly. · Loosen the screws (1) on both sides of the electronics module with the Phillips screwdriver and remove them.

  • Page 55: Replacing The G-Trac Sensor

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL Replacing the G-Trac sensor Requirements: · 5 mm Allen key · 10 mm socket wrench · Switch the electronics OFF. · Remove the legrests. · Release the seat (1) and tilt forward. · Disconnect the remote bus cable from the electronics module or ACT.
  • Page 56 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR · Installation of the G-Trac sensor is done in reverse order. · The G-Trac sensor must be installed with the cable pointing upwards. The sensor has a guide (2) that must fit exactly into the G-Trac sensor holder (1).

  • Page 57: Operating Hours Counter

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL Operating hours counter 7.5.1 Replacing the operating hours counter Requirements: · Philipps screwdriver, size 2 · 10 mm open-end wrench · Switch the electronics OFF. · Remove the legrests. · Release the seat (1) and tilt forward.
  • Page 58 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR CAUTION! Property damage can result if the counter is wrongly connected. If the plus and minus wires are connected the wrong way, it will damage the electronic components of the operating hours counter.

  • Page 59: Replacing The Connecting Cable Of The Operating Hours Counter

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 7.5.2 Replacing the connecting cable of the operating hours counter Requirements: · Philipps screwdriver, size 2 · Side cutters · Cable ties · Switch the electronics OFF. · Remove the legrests. · Release the seat (1) and tilt forward.
  • Page 60 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR CAUTION! Property damage can result if the counter is wrongly connected. If the plus and minus wires are connected the wrong way, it will damage the electronic components of the operating hours counter.

  • Page 61: Updating Software

    Any changes to the drive program can affect the driving characteristics and the tipping stability of the mobility device! · Changes to the drive program may only be carried out by trained Invacare® specialist dealers! · Invacare® can only give a warranty for safe mobility device driving behaviour - especially the...

  • Page 62: Replacing Batteries

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR Replacing batteries ATTENTION! Injury hazard and possible material damages if batteries are handled improperly! · The installation of new batteries may only be carried out by authorised specialists. · Observe the warning information on the batteries.

  • Page 63: Removing The Battery Cases

    · Bear in mind that the batteries are sometimes very heavy! · Please handle the batteries with care. Note A spare fuse is located behind the Invacare logo on the rear battery. · Pull the rear battery case backwards using the belt. The locking device opens automatically when doing so.
  • Page 64 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR · Pull the front battery case backwards using the belt and pull it out using the handles.

  • Page 65: Removing The Batteries

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 7.7.2 Removing the batteries ATTENTION! Fire and burns hazard if battery terminal is bypassed! · Please take great care to ensure that the battery terminals are never short-circuited with tools or mechanical mobility device parts! ·...
  • Page 66 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR · Pull the battery case socket / plug out of the guide. · The rear battery is only fitted with a battery case socket at the front. · The front battery is fitted with a battery case socket at the front (flange central) and with a battery case plug at the rear (flange flush).
  • Page 67 ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL · Loosen the battery terminal clamps (1) with the Phillips screwdriver. · First undo the screw on the negative terminal (black cable) with the Phillips screwdriver. · After this, undo the bolt on the positive terminal (red cable).
  • Page 68 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR · The battery needs to be inserted tightly into the battery case. Use the foam sections supplied to ensure this. · To complete, check all vehicle functions.

  • Page 69: Correct Handling Of Damaged Batteries

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 7.7.3 Correct handling of damaged 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. What to do if acid is discharged: ·...

  • Page 70: Checking And Replacing The Main Fuse

    · socket spanner, 8 mm · torque wrench 0-20 Nm (or similar) Note A spare fuse is located behind the Invacare logo on the rear battery. Note If the fuseholder is damaged, you can replace this complete with the battery cables.
  • Page 71 ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL · The fuseholder (1) is located on top of the batteries. · Open the fuseholder cover. · If the strip fuse has blown, you must first ascertain and rectify the cause of the fault.

  • Page 72: Checking The Cable

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR Checking the cable The following images show checking the cable using the Shark controller as an example. The plug positions are different for both the DX2 and VR2 controllers. The procedure for checking is otherwise identical.
  • Page 73 ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL · Check all battery cables for visible damage and crushing. Replace damaged cables. · Reassembly takes place in the reverse order. · To complete, check all vehicle functions.

  • Page 74: Differences When Replacing The Rem24 Remote

    Any changes to the drive program can affect the driving characteristics and the tipping stability of the mobility device! · Changes to the drive program may only be carried out by trained Invacare® specialist dealers! · Invacare® can only give a warranty for safe mobility device driving behaviour - especially the...

  • Page 75: Lighting Unit

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 7.11 Lighting unit 7.11.1 Replacing front headlight completely (LED lighting unit) Note Replacing an individual LED is not possible. If there is a defect, replace the entire front headlight. Requirements: · Jaw spanner 7 mm ·...

  • Page 76: Replacing The Front Bulb Holder (Led Lighting Unit)

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR 7.11.2 Replacing the front bulb holder (LED lighting unit) Requirements: · Jaw spanner 7 mm · Allen key 3 mm · TX25 torx screwdriver · oblique pliers · cable binder · Loosen the nut (2) with a 7 mm jaw spanner and a 3 mm Allen key and remove.

  • Page 77: Replacing The Rear Light Completely (Led Lighting Unit)

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 7.11.3 Replacing the rear light completely (LED lighting unit) Note Replacing an individual LED is not possible. If there is a defect, replace the entire rear light. Requirements: · Phillips screwdriver · TX40 torx screwdriver ·...

  • Page 78: Anti-Tipping Mechanism

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR 7.12 Anti-tipping mechanism 7.12.1 Replacing the anti-tipping mechanism with screw CAUTION! Danger of tipping over if the anti-tipping mechanism is incorrectly installed. · Always install the anti-tipping mechanism in the first drill hole (long adjustment) on a wheelchair with a lifter.

  • Page 79: Replacing The Anti-Tipping Mechanism With Locking Spring

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 7.12.2 Replacing the anti-tipping mechanism with locking spring CAUTION! Danger of tipping over if the anti-tipping mechanism is installed using a locking spring on a chair with a lifter. · Always install the anti-tipping mechanism using a screw in the first drill hole (long adjustment) on a chair with a lifter, as described in chapter 7.12.1.

  • Page 80: Replacing A Defective Locking Spring

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR 7.12.3 Replacing a defective locking spring CAUTION! Danger of tipping over due to defective locking springs. Defective locking springs can lead to loss or failure of the anti-tipping mechanism! · Check carefully that the locking springs are intact.

  • Page 81: Replacing The Steering Head Bearings On The Steering Wheels

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 7.13 Replacing the steering head bearings on the steering wheels ATTENTION: Danger of crushing to the hands and feet by the weight of the wheelchair! · Pay attention to the hand and feet.
  • Page 82 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR · Loosen the 19 mm nut (1) with the socket spanner and remove it. Hold the wheel so that it does not rotate when the nut is being removed. · Pull the steering head shaft upwards out of the steering head tube.
  • Page 83 ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL The illustrations show the wide border of the ball bearing on the outside of the ball race (A) and the narrow ball bearing edge on the inside (B). After assembly, the steering wheels should rotate freely but the bearings should have no play.

  • Page 84: Repairing Punctures

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR 7.14 Repairing punctures WARNING: Injury hazard if the vehicle starts moving unintentionally during repair work! · Switch the power supply off (ON/OFF key). · Engage the drive. · Before raising the vehicle, secure the wheels by blocking them with wedges.
  • Page 85 ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL Repairing the tyre: ATTENTION: Explosion hazard! The wheel will explode if you do not let the air out of the tyre before removing the wheel rim! · Always allow the air to escape completely from the wheel before you remove the rim.

  • Page 86: Repairing A Flat Tyre (Wheel Size 280/250-4)

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR 7.14.2 Repairing a flat tyre (wheel size 280/250-4) Requirements: · Allen key 6m · jaw spanner 13 mm · 2 x small ring spanners or flat screwdrivers (for pulling off tyres) · Repair kit for tyre repair or a new inner tube.
  • Page 87 ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL Repairing the flat tyre: ATTENTION: Explosion hazard! There is considerable pressure in the tyre. Danger of injury! Parts can be thrown out and injure you if you do not evacuate all the air from the tyre.

  • Page 88: Replacing A Drive Wheel

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR 7.15 Replacing a drive wheel ATTENTION: Danger of crushing to the hands and feet by the weight of the wheelchair! · Pay attention to the hand and feet. · Use proper lifting techniques.
  • Page 89 ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL · Under the 4 bolts which secure the wheel (1) using the Torx TX40 spanner. · Remove the wheel from the hub. · Reassembly takes place in the reverse order. ATTENTION: Danger of injury if the wheels come off! If the drive wheels are insufficiently attached during assembly, they can come off during driving.

  • Page 90: Replacing The Splash Guard

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR 7.16 Replacing the splash guard ATTENTION: Danger of crushing to the hands and feet by the weight of the wheelchair! · Pay attention to the hand and feet. · Use proper lifting techniques.
  • Page 91 ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL · A further reinforcing plate (1) is located under the splash guard. · Reassembly takes place in the reverse order. When reassembling, ensure that screw (1) is shorter than screw (2).

  • Page 92: Seat System

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR 7.17 Seat system 7.17.1 Checking an adjusting motor Requirements: · Multimeter · Remove legrests. · Release seat (1) and tilt forwards. · Remove the adjusting motor plug from the electronics module or ACT (see Chapter 4.2).

  • Page 93: Replacing The Seat Tilting (Wheelchair Without Lifter)

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 7.17.2 Replacing the seat tilting (wheelchair without lifter) Note When an electrical adjustment option is retrofitted, then this option needs to be activated in the driving program as well if you have an ACS 2 remote.
  • Page 94 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR · Remove the SL fuse (2) on the bottom fixing bolt (1) with the screwdriver. · Pull the fixing bolt (1) out. · Remove the SL fuse (2) on the top fixing bolt (1) with the screwdriver.

  • Page 95: Replacing The Lifter

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 7.17.3 Replacing the lifter Note When an electrical adjustment option is retrofitted, then this option needs to be activated in the driving program as well if you have an ACS 2 remote. Requirements: ·...
  • Page 96 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR · Use the Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screws (1). · Remove the power supply chain (2). · Use the Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screws (4). · Additionally the sensor (5) is secured with nuts.

  • Page 97: Backrest Unit

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 7.18 Backrest unit 7.18.1 Replacing the standard backrest Requirements: · 5 mm Allen key · open-ended spanner, 10 mm · open-ended spanner, 13 mm Dismantling the backrest unit: · Remove the backrest cushion.

  • Page 98: Adjusting Backrest Former

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR Refitting the backrest unit: · Replace the parts in the reverse order. · To conclude, you should always carry out a trial run to test the vehicle functions. 7.18.2 Adjusting backrest former The backrest former can be individually adapted to the user's back shape.

  • Page 99: Seat System Modulite

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 7.19 Seat system Modulite 7.19.1 Replacing the tilt actuator Note Replacing the actuator for the seat angle adjustment in the lifter / seat tilt adjustment module is also described. Requirements: · Screwdriver, flat, width 6 mm ·...

  • Page 100: Replacing The Lifter Actuator

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR 7.19.2 Replacing the lifter actuator Requirements: · Screwdriver flat, width 6 mm · Large screwdriver · Flat screwdriver · Remove legrests. · Run the lifter up to if possible. · Switch the electronics OFF on the remote.

  • Page 101: Replacing The Lifter / Seat Angle Adjustment Module

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 7.19.3 Replacing the lifter / seat angle adjustment module Note Replacement of the seat angle adjustment module is performed in the same manner. ATTENTION: Danger of crushing! The seat is very heavy. Danger of injury to hands and feet! ·...
  • Page 102 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR · Remove the seat frame by removing the screws (1) with a T40 Torx wrench. · Disconnect the actuator cable and microswitch cable from the cable harness.
  • Page 103 ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL · Loosen and remove the screws (2) incl. the washers with a 5 mm Allen key. · Lift the module of the seat angle adjustment (1) from the adapter and replace it. ·...

  • Page 104: Replacing The Angle Sensor

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR 7.19.4 Replacing the angle sensor Voraussetzungen: · 5 mm Allen wrench · PH1 Phillips screwdriver Dismantling the angle sensor: · Remove the plug (3) from the sensor (1). · Open the cover of the sensor box by loosening and removing both Phillips screws (4).

  • Page 105: Replacing The Backrest Actuator

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 7.19.5 Replacing the backrest actuator Requirements: · 8 mm Allen key · open-ended spanner, 10 mm · open-ended spanner, 13 mm Dismantling the backrest actuator: · Pull the cable off directly where it is connected to the actuator (2).

  • Page 106: Backrest Actuator - Removing The Adapter

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR 7.19.6 Backrest actuator - Removing the adapter The Modulite seat is shipped ex works with an adapter on the backrest actuator, which allows a backrest angle of 75 to 105 degrees. This is done for safety reasons, in order to ensure tipping stability in cases of heavy user weight or tall users with a corresponding shift in their center of gravity.

  • Page 107: Backrest Modulite

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 7.20 Backrest Modulite 7.20.1 Replacing the standard backrest Requirements: · 5 mm Allen key Dismantling the backrest unit: · Remove the backrest cushion. · Loosen the fixation lever (2) of the backrest tube.

  • Page 108: Replacing The Backrest Mounting Bracket

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR 7.20.2 Replacing the backrest mounting bracket Requirements: · 5 mm Allen key Dismantling the backrest unit: · Remove the backrest cushion. · Loosen the fixation levers (2) of the corresponding backrest tube (1), depending on the version.

  • Page 109: Replacing The Backrest Mounting Bracket For Sb 53

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 7.20.3 Replacing the backrest mounting bracket for SB 53 Requirements: · 5 mm Allen key Dismantling the backrest unit: · Remove the backrest cushion. · Loosen the fixation levers (2) of the corresponding backrest tube (1), depending on the version.

  • Page 110: Adjusting The Seat Width/ Backrest Width (Modulite)

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR 7.21 Adjusting the seat width/ backrest width (Modulite) 7.21.1 Adjusting the seat width You can only adjust the seat width for the adjustable seat plate or for the adjustable sling seat. The sling seat is available in two widths: for a seat width of 38-43 cm and for a seat width of 48-53 cm.
  • Page 111 ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL · Loosen and remove the screws of the seat frame adjustment (A) with a T40 Torx wrench. · Loosen and remove the screws of the fixation of the legrest mounting brackets (B). · Adjust the seat frame and the legrest fixation to the desired width according to the following...

  • Page 112: Adjusting The Backrest Width

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR 7.21.2 Adjusting the backrest width The backrest width is adjusted by performing the following tasks: · Adjust the backrest tube. · Adjust the backrest: - Sling backrest, as described in chapter 7.18.2. - Flex3 backrest, as described in chapter 7.21.3.
  • Page 113 ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL · Remove the backrest cushion. · Loosen the straps of the sling backrest or remove the Flex3 backrest. · Loosen and remove both screws (5) of the actuator fixation bracket. · Remove the cover of the actuator fixation bracket.

  • Page 114: Adjusting The Flex3 Backrest

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR 7.21.3 Adjusting the Flex3 backrest Requirements: · Phillips screwdriver · 5 mm Allen key · Remove the front lateral plates (2 and 4) from the backrest (1) by loosening and removing the five hexagon socket head screws (3).

  • Page 115: Installing Accessories

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL Installing accessories Replacing the holding strap 8.1.1 Standard seat & Flex2 Requirements: · open-ended spanner, 13 mm · 5 mm Allen key Note A nut is fixed between the two washers (2) and (4) as a spacer so that the belt mounting can rotate freely.

  • Page 116: Fixed Seat Unit

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR 8.1.2 Fixed seat unit Requirements: · open-ended spanner, 13 mm · 13 mm jaw spanner · Loosen the bolt (1) with a 13 mm socket spanner. Hold the nut using a 13 mm jaw spanner to prevent rotation (not visible in figure).

  • Page 117: Replacing Seat Belts (Modulite Seat)

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL Replacing seat belts (Modulite seat) 8.2.1 Installation on the backrest mounting bracket (simple backrest) Requirements: · Socket spanner,13 mm · 5 mm Allen key · The seat belts are attached via the drill hole (1) at the top right.

  • Page 118: Installation On The Backrest Mounting Bracket (Adjustable Seat)

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR 8.2.2 Installation on the backrest mounting bracket (adjustable seat) Requirements: · 5 mm Allen key · Loosen the screw (1) with an 5 mm Allen key. · Remove the screw (1), the corresponding washer (2) and the seat belt and belt winder (3) from the backrest mounting bracket (4).

  • Page 119: Installation On The Seat Frame Profile (Adjustable Seat)

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 8.2.3 Installation on the seat frame profile (adjustable seat) Requirements: · 5 mm Allen key · Loosen the screw (1) with an 5 mm Allen key. · Remove the screw (1), the washer (2), the seat belt, the sliding bushing (3) and the sliding block (4) from the seat frame profile (5).

  • Page 120: Luggage Carrier

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR Luggage carrier Requirements: · 5 mm Allen wrench · 10 mm open-ended wrench · Loosen and remove both hexagon socket head screws (4) together with the washer. The screws are located on the wheelchair.

  • Page 121: Further Accessories

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL Further accessories Note The installation instructions for additional accessories are available at your Invacare® specialist supplier or directly from Invacare®.

  • Page 122: Adjusting The Seating Position

    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 devices with a standard drive program ex-works. Invacare®...

  • Page 123: Adjusting The Lower Leg Length And Seat Depth

    - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL Adjusting the lower leg length and seat depth 9.1.1 Adjusting the lower leg length Invacare® offers a range of legrests which can be adjusted individually. See operation manual. 9.1.2 Adjusting the seat depth A: Seat depth...
  • Page 124 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR Flex2 seat The Flex2 seat is fixed directly to the base frame. · Rear drillholes (1) · Front drillholes (2) To adjust the seat depth, proceed as follows: · Loosen screws (3) · Push the front seat section forwards or backwards ·...

  • Page 125: Adjusting The Center Of Gravity Of The Seat

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL Adjusting the center of gravity of the seat The center of gravity of the seat can be adjusted by mounting the seat frame farther towards the front or the rear on the seat.
  • Page 126 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR Note The user weight and seat depth have strong influences on the choice of the Center of gravity of the seat. If the user is heavy and the seat depth is greater, the focus should be the farther back.

  • Page 127: Standard Seat

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 9.2.1 Standard seat Requirements: · 4 mm Allen wrench · 5 mm Allen wrench · 13 mm open-ended wrench · Flat screwdriver · Smal hammer WARNING: Danger of crushing! The seat is very heavy. Danger of injury to hands and feet! ·...
  • Page 128 ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR The picture shows where the drillholes for fixing the seat frame (3) are located on the base frame. · Rear drillholes (1) · Front bolts (2) The seat frame can only be fixed in one position on the base frame.

  • Page 129: Flex2 Seat

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 9.2.2 Flex2 seat Requirements: · 4 mm Allen wrench · 5 mm Allen wrench · 13 mm open-ended wrench · Flat screwdriver · Smal hammer WARNING: Danger of crushing! The seat is very heavy. Danger of injury to hands and feet! ·...

  • Page 130: Modulite Seat

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR 9.2.3 Modulite seat The Modulite seat is available in two versions: · Adjustable seats (plate and strap): Adjustment of the center of gravity via the lateral profiles, as described in chapter 9.2.3.1. · Simple seat: Adjustment of the center of gravity via the oblong holes of the seat adaptor, as described in chapter 9.2.3.2.
  • Page 131 ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL Note The front edge of the seat frame profile should be located 38 to 40 mm in front of the steering heads of the castors. If you decrease this value, make sure that ·...

  • Page 132: Adjustable Seats

    ® SERVICE MANUAL Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR 9.2.3.1 Adjustable seats Requirements: · 6 mm Allen key · Remove the seat plate or sling seat (1), see chapter 7.21.1. · Loosen the socket head screws (2) in the front and rear, left and right – DO NOT remove.

  • Page 133: Simple Seat

    ® Invacare - Bora/Spectra XTR SERVICE MANUAL 9.2.3.2 Simple seat Requirements: · 6 mm Allen key · Remove the seat plate (1) or the sling seat, see chapter 7.21.1. · Loosen the socket head screws (2) in the front and rear, left and right – DO NOT remove.

  • Page 134: Check The Tipping Stability

    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 devices with a standard drive program ex-works. Invacare®...

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