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General

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General

1.1

Introduction

Thank you for choosing an Invacare product.

This user manual contains important information about the

handling of the product. In order to ensure safety when

using the product, read the user manual carefully and follow

the safety instructions.

Before reading this manual, make sure you have the latest

version. You can find the latest version as a pdf on the

Invacare website (see back page of this manual). If you find

that the font size in the print version of the user manual

is difficult to read, you can download the pdf from the

website. The pdf can then be scaled on screen to a font size

that is more comfortable for you.

The decision whether the model is suitable for the user

may only be taken by medical specialists with appropriate

expertise.

Some maintenance and settings can be performed by the

user or his/her attendants. Certain adjustments do however

require technical training and may only be carried out by

your Invacare qualified service technician. Refer to the

Inspection checklists in

9 Maintenance, page 65

. Damages

and errors caused by nonobservance of the user manual

or as a result of incorrect maintenance are excluded from

all warranties.

For more information about the product, contact your local

Invacare representative. For address and website see the

end of this manual.

1.2

Symbols

Signal symbols and/or words are used in this manual and

apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in

personal injury or property damage. See the information

below for definitions of the signal words.

DANGER!

– Danger indicates an imminently hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, will result in

death or serious injury.

WARNING!

– Warning indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury.

CAUTION!

– Caution indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may result in

property damage or minor injury or both.

IMPORTANT

– Indicates a hazardous situation that could result

in damage to property if it is not avoided.

Gives useful tips, recommendations and information

for efficient, trouble-free use.

This symbol identifies a list of various tools,

components and items which you will need in order

to carry out certain work.

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Section	Page
User manual	4
1 General	5
1.1 Introduction	5
1.2 Symbols	5
1.3 Prescription Statement	6
1.4 Intended Use	6
1.5 Indication for Use	6
1.6 Regulations	6
1.7 Service Life	6
2 Safety	7
2.1 General Guidelines	7
2.1.1 Set Up	11
2.1.2 Stairways and Escalators	13
2.1.3 Repair and Service Information — Providers and/or Qualified Technicians	14
2.2 Safety and Handling	15
2.3 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants	17
2.4 Stability and Balance	18
2.4.1 Driving Surfaces	19
2.4.2 Safety Information When Approaching Obstacles	19
2.4.3 The Correct Way to Approach Obstacles	20
2.4.4 Negotiating Inclines	21
2.4.5 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward	22
2.4.6 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Backward	23
2.4.7 Transferring To and From Other Seats	23
2.5 Pinch Points	24
2.6 Footplates and Front Rigging	25
2.7 Storage	25
2.8 Electrical	25
2.9 Recycling Batteries	26
2.10 Weight Training and Other Activities	26
3 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Information	27
3.1 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Frequency Sources	27
3.2 Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)	27
3.3 Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Emissions	29
4 Components	30
4.1 Component Overview	30
4.2 Remotes	30
4.3 The Powered Seating System	30
4.4 Labels on the Product	31
5 Setup	39
5.1 Setup/Delivery Inspection	39
5.2 Adjusting Joystick Mount	39
6 Usage	41
6.1 Folding the Joystick Mount Up and Down	41
6.2 Pushing the Mobility Device in Freewheel Mode	41
6.2.1 Disengaging/Engaging the Motor Lock Levers	41
6.3 Disengaging/Engaging the Wheel locks	42
6.3.1 Engaging	42
6.3.2 Disengaging	42
7 Controls System	43
7.1 Controls Protection System	43
7.2 Batteries	43
7.2.1 General Information on Charging	43
7.2.2 General Instructions on Charging	43
7.2.3 How to Charge the Batteries	44
7.2.4 How to Disconnect the Mobility Device After Charging	46
7.2.5 Storage and Maintenance	46
7.2.6 Using the Proper Batteries	46
7.2.7 Instructions on Using the Batteries	48
7.2.8 Transporting Batteries	49
7.2.9 General Instructions on Handling the Batteries	49
7.2.10 How to Handle Damaged Batteries Correctly	49
7.2.11 General Information on Battery Installation	50
7.2.12 Removing the Batteries from the Wheelchair	51
7.2.13 Installing Batteries into the Wheelchair	52
7.2.14 Replacing Batteries and/or Battery Cables	54
7.2.15 Cleaning Battery Terminals	56
8 Transport	57
8.1 Wheelchair Transport Brackets (TRBKTS)	57
8.2 Transport Ready Option (TRRO)	57
8.3 Transport—General information	58
8.4 Transferring Mobility Device to Vehicle	59
8.5 Use of the Mobility Device as a Seat in a Vehicle	59
8.5.1 How the Mobility Device is Anchored in a Vehicle	61
8.5.2 How The User is Secured Within the Mobility Device	62
8.6 Transporting the Mobility Device Without Occupant	64
9 Maintenance	65
9.1 Wear and Tear Information	65
9.2 User/Attendant Inspection Checklists	65
9.2.1 Inspect/Adjust Weekly	66
9.2.2 Inspect/Adjust Monthly	66
9.2.3 Inspect/Adjust Periodically	66
9.3 Service Inspection	66
9.3.1 Six Month Inspection	67
9.3.2 Replace Every 18 Months	68
9.3.3 Replace Every 2 Years	68
9.4 Cleaning	68
9.5 Stability Lock	69
9.6 Removing/Installing the Shrouds	70
9.6.1 Removing the Rear Shroud	70
9.6.2 Installing the Rear Shroud	70
9.6.3 Removing/Installing the Front Shroud/Battery Retention Bracket	70
9.7 Wheels and Tires	71
10 After Use	73
10.1 Reconditioning	73
10.2 Disposal	73
11 Troubleshooting	74
11.1 Driving Performance	74
11.2 Control System	74
11.2.1 Battery and Charger Tips	75
12 Technical data	77
12.1 Technical Specifications	77
12.2 ISO 7176-15 Annex A	81
13 Warranty	84
13.1 Limited Warranty—US	84
13.2 Limited Warranty—Canada	84
13.3 Repair or Replacement	84
13.4 Limitations and Exclusions	85

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