Invacare SRX-20SP Owners Manual - Page 32

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WARNING!

Risk of Injury or Damage

Using the wrong battery charger may cause

explosion and destruction of batteries. To

avoid injury or damage:

-Only use the battery charger supplied with

your mobility device, or a charger that has

been approved by Invacare.

WARNING!

Risk of Injury, Damage or Death

Improper charging may cause injury or

damage.

-Charge battery in a cool, dry and well-

ventilated area.

-DO NOT attempt to charge the battery

by attaching cables directly to the

battery terminals.

-DO NOT attempt to charge the battery and

operate the wheelchair at the same time.

-DO NOT attempt to charge the battery when

the wheelchair has been exposed to any type

of moisture.

-DO NOT sit in the wheelchair while charging

the battery.

-DO NOT leave the charger unattended

when the breaker has tripped. Unplug

and discontinue use immediately. Contact

a qualified service technician or Invacare

for service.

WARNING!

Risk of Injury or Damage

Explosive gases can be generated while

charging. To avoid flammable gas buildup

and injury or damage due to explosion:

-During charging, keep the wheelchair and

battery charger away from sources of

ignition, such as flames and sparks.

-Charge the wheelchair in a space at least

twice the volume of the wheelchair.

WARNING!

Risk of short circuit and electric shock if the

battery charger has been damaged

-Do not use the battery charger if it has been

dropped or damaged.

WARNING!

Risk of Injury, Damage or Death

Improper routing of cord(s) may cause

tripping, entanglement or strangulation

hazard that may result in injury,

damage or death.

-Ensure all cord(s) are routed and positioned

properly while charging.

-Avoid positioning cord(s) across areas of

high foot traffic (i.e. aisles, doorways,

hallways, etc.) while charging.

-Close supervision and attention is needed

when operating the wheelchair near children,

pets or people with physical/mental

disabilities.

1. Perform one of the following

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Charging NEW batteries—Ensure the mobility

device power is ON.

The wheelchair power must be on to

ensure that accurate battery charge

levels display on the remote. New

batteries must be charged fully. This

includes on initial delivery and after

battery replacement. The Battery

Synchronization Procedure MUST be

performed within 24 hours of powering

on the wheelchair. The Battery

Synchronization Procedure can be

found in the LiNX service manual and

must be performed by a provider or

qualified technician.

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Charging existing batteries—Switch off the

mobility device.

2. Connect the battery charger to the charger socket.

The charger connector pins are identified

in the following ways:

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Pin 1

A

— Battery

Plus (+)

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Pin 2

B

— Battery (-)

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Pin 3

C

— Inhibit

3. Connect the battery charger to the power supply.

Invacare® AVIVA® Storm RX

Section	Page
1 General	4
1.1 Introduction	4
1.2 Symbols in This Manual	4
1.3 Type of Use	4
1.3.1 Prescription Statement	4
1.4 Intended Use	4
1.5 Indication for Use	4
1.6 Shelf Life	4
1.7 Service Life	5
2 Safety	6
2.1 General Guidelines	6
2.2 Pinch Points	8
2.3 Footplates and Front Rigging	8
2.4 Storage	8
2.5 Travel Information	8
3 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Information	11
3.1 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Frequency Sources	11
3.2 Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)	11
3.3 Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Emissions	12
3.4 EMI Tables	12
4 Components	15
4.1 Component Overview	15
4.2 Remotes	15
4.3 The Powered Seating System	15
4.4 Labels on the Product	15
4.4.1 Symbols on the Labels	19
5 Setup	21
5.1 Setup/Delivery Inspection Information	21
6 Usage	22
6.1 Safety and Handling	22
6.1.1 A Note to Wheelchair Attendants	23
6.1.2 Stairways and Escalators	23
6.2 Stability and Balance	24
6.2.1 Driving Surfaces	25
6.2.2 Safety Information When Approaching Obstacles	26
6.2.3 The Correct Way to Approach Obstacles	26
6.2.4 Negotiating Inclines	27
6.2.5 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward	28
6.2.6 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Backward	28
6.2.7 Transferring To and From Other Seats	28
6.3 Weight Training and Other Activities	29
6.4 Pushing the Mobility Device in Freewheel Mode	29
6.4.1 Anti-Rollaway	29
6.4.2 Disengaging/Engaging the Motor Locks	29
7 Controls System	30
7.1 Electrical	30
7.2 Controls Protection System	30
7.3 Using the Battery Isolation Switch	30
7.4 Batteries	31
7.4.1 General Information on Charging	31
7.4.2 General Instructions on Charging	31
7.4.3 How to Charge the Batteries	31
7.4.4 How to Disconnect the Mobility Device After Charging	33
7.4.5 Storage and Maintenance	33
7.4.6 Using the Proper Batteries	33
7.4.7 Instructions on Using the Batteries	34
7.4.8 Transporting Batteries	34
7.4.9 General Instructions on Handling the Batteries	34
8 Transport - ISO 7176-19	35
8.1 Wheelchair Transport Brackets (TRBKTS)	35
8.2 Transport Ready Option (TRRO)	35
8.3 Transport—General information	36
8.4 Transferring Mobility Device to Vehicle	36
8.5 Use of the Mobility Device as a Seat in a Vehicle	36
8.5.1 How the Mobility Device is Anchored in a Vehicle	38
8.5.2 How The User is Secured Within the Mobility Device	38
8.6 Transporting the Mobility Device Without Occupant	39
8.7 Use of transportation docking stations	39
9 Maintenance	40
9.1 Wear and Tear Information	40
9.2 User/Attendant Inspection Checklists	40
9.2.1 Inspect/Adjust Weekly	40
9.2.2 Inspect/Adjust Monthly	40
9.2.3 Inspect/Adjust Periodically	41
9.3 Service Inspection Information	41
9.4 Cleaning	42
9.5 Wheels and Tires	42
9.5.1 Damaged Wheels	42
9.5.2 Pneumatic Tires	42
10 Service	44
10.1 Safety Information	44
10.1.1 Set Up	44
10.1.2 Repair and Service Information — Providers and/or Qualified Technicians	45
10.2 Setup/Delivery Inspection	46
10.3 Service Inspection	46
10.3.1 Six Month Inspection	46
10.3.2 Replace Every 18 Months	47
10.4 Removing/Installing the Shrouds	47
10.4.1 Removing/Installing the Rear Shroud Assembly	47
10.5 Battery Service	48
10.5.1 General Instructions on Handling the Batteries	48
10.5.2 How to Handle Damaged Batteries Correctly	48
10.5.3 General Information on Battery Installation	48
10.5.4 Removing the Batteries from the Wheelchair	49
10.5.5 Installing Batteries into the Wheelchair	50
10.5.6 Replacing Battery Cables	51
10.5.7 Cleaning Battery Terminals	52
10.5.8 Recycling Batteries	52
11 After Use	53
11.1 Reuse	53
11.2 Disposal	53
12 Troubleshooting	54
12.1 Driving Performance	54
12.2 Control System	54
12.2.1 Battery and Charger Tips	55
13 Technical Data	56
13.1 Technical Specifications	56
13.2 ISO 7176-15 Annex A	59
13.2.1 AVIVA Storm RX with LiNX and Ultra Low Maxx Seat	59
14 Warranty	61
14.1 Limited Warranty—US, Australia, and New Zealand	61
14.2 Limited Warranty—Canada	61
14.3 Repair or Replacement	61
14.4 Limitations and Exclusions	61

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