Invacare IISTANDARD manual

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    Ranger II  Storm Series ® Wheelchair s MWD/FWD Ranger II B ASIC Ranger II ST ANDARD Ranger II JR Ranger II 250 SERIES Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual DEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN T O THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR. USER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR, READ THIS MANU AL AND SA VE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.[...]

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    2 W A R N I N G W ARNING WARNING DO NOT OPERA TE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERST ANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERST AND THE W ARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONT ACT A HEAL THCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE A TTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJUR Y O R DAMAGE MA [...]

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    3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S TABLE OF CONTENTS The following procedures refer to RANGER II MWD - RANGER II BASIC ,RANGER II ST ANDARD and RANGER II 250 SERIES RANGER II FWD - RANGER II BASIC and RANGER II ST ANDARD and RANGER II 250 Series . SPECIAL NOTES .......................................... 2 SPECIFICA TIONS ...........[...]

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    4 SPECIFICA TIONS S P E C I F I C A T I O N S SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE RANGER II BASIC RANGER II 250 SERIES RANGER II ST ANDARD Speed (M.P .H.): 0 to 3.8 0 to 3.6 0 to 4.8 T urning Radius: > 23-inches > 23-inches > 23-inches Range (variable) 4 : 18-22 miles 12-14 miles 18-22 miles v Weight Limitation 5 : 250 lbs. 250 lbs. 300 lbs. v NOTE[...]

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    5 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S SPECIFICA TIONS PERFORMANCE RANGER II BASIC RANGER II 250 SERIES RANGER II ST ANDARD Speed (M.P .H.): 0 to 3.8 0 to 3.6 0 to 4.0 T urning Radius: > 26-inches > 25.8-inches > 26-inches Range (variable) 3 : 17-22 miles 12-14 miles 12-16 miles v Weight Limitation 4 : 250 lbs. 250 lbs. 300 lbs. v NOTE: Refer to PE[...]

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    6 SPECIFICATIONS RANGER II FWD - RANGER II JR INTEGRA TED SLING SEA T Seat Width Range: 14-inches Seat Depth Range: 16 to 18-inches - In 1-inch increments (17 and 18-inch by extension) Back Height Range: 16 to 20-inches - In 1-inch increments Back Angle Range: 90 o to 105 o - in 5 o increments Seat-to-Floor: 18-1/2-inches Overall Width (No joystick[...]

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    7 This Procedure Includes the Following: Repair or Service Information Operating Information Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs Warning/Caution Label Location - MWD Models Warning/Caution Label Location - FWD Models W ARNING CONTROLLER SETTINGS FOR RANGER II JR Set-up of the Electronic Control Unit is to be per for med ONL Y b y a qualified technician.[...]

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    8 GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL W ARNINGS (CONTINUED) ELECTRICAL EXTREME care should be exercised when using oxygen in close pr oximity to electric cir cuits. Contact your oxygen supplier for instruction in the use of oxygen. BA TTERIES The warranty and per f ormance specifications contained in this manual are based on the use of deep cycl[...]

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    9 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 techniques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair . It is important to practice and master these safe techniques un[...]

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    10 GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N E S Percentage of Weight Distribution W ARNING DO NOT attempt to r each objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by r eaching down between your knees. Many activities require the wheelchair user to r each, bend and transfer in and out of the wheelc[...]

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    11 SEAT WIDTH *14 16 18 20 SEAT DEPTH 16 REAR MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE 17 REAR MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE 18 REAR MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE FACTORY SETTINGS - MOTOR MOUNTING POSITIONS (MOTORS WITH CLUTCHES) SEA T WIDTH *14 16 18 20 SEAT DEPTH 16 N/A FRONT FRONT FRONT 17 N/A FRONT FRONT FRONT 18 N/A FRONT FRONT FRONT FACTORY SETTINGS - MOTOR MOUNTING POSITIONS (MO[...]

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    12 GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N E S Reaching, Bending - Backward W ARNING DO NOT lean over the top of the back uphol- stery. This will change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over . Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object. Point rear casters rearward to create the longest possibl[...]

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    13 W ARNING Power ed Wheelchair Electromagnetic Inter ference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (sour ce), the EM fields from hand-held radio wave sources (transceivers) are of special concern. I t i s possible to unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very close to the powe[...]

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    14 WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION - MWD MODELS (RANGER II BASIC /RANGER II STANDARD /RANGER II 250 SERIES ) CAUTION HIGH BACK CAPTAIN'S SEATS ONLY - Discon- nect limit switch BE- FORE removing seat - damage to seat can occur. Push Bracket Crossbrace GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N E S 1074126 1076575 1074142[...]

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    15 1074142 Push Bracket Crossbrace WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION - FWD MODELS (RANGER II BASIC /RANGER II STANDARD /RANGER II 250 SERIES ) W ARNING Replacement con- t roller MUST be SAME part number . Motor Assembly Controller (Back View) CAUTION Repositioning the motors WILL af fect the stability and/or per f or mance of the wheelchair . Refer to[...]

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    16 WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION - FWD MODELS (RANGER II JR ) W ARNING Replacement con- t roller MUST be SAME part number . Motor Assembly Controller (Back View) CAUTION Repositioning the motors WILL af fect the stability and/or per f or mance of the wheelchair . Refer to PERCENT AGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION in the Owner's Manual BEFORE r eposi[...]

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    17 GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N E BATTERY BOX SHIPPING INSERTS REMOVING BATTERY BOX SHIPPING INSERTS (RANGER II 250 SERIES ONLY) (FIGURE 1) NOTE: Wheelchairs ordered with batteries installed have shipping inserts which must be removed before using the wheelchair . 1. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair . Ref[...]

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    18 This Procedure Includes the Following: Troubleshooting Checking Battery Charge Level Safety Inspection Checklist SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 2 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G S A F E T Y I N S P E C T I O N TROUBLESHOOTING - ELECTRICAL NOTE: For additional troubleshooting information and explanation of error codes, refer to the ind[...]

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    19 5. Draw up sufficient acid to cover float balls. 6. T ap lightly to remove air bubbles. 7. Number of floating balls indicates charge. NUMBER OF FLOA TING BALLS 0 Discharged 1 25% Charged 2 50% Charged 3 75% Charged 4 100% Charged * 5 Overcharged * Check charging system. 8. Flush the liquid back into the same cell after reading the float. Repeat [...]

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    20 PROCEDURE 2 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G S A F E T Y I N S P E C T I O N SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST Initial adjustments should be made to suit personal body structure and preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: ITEM GENERAL (MECHANICAL TROUBLESHOOTING) l Wheelchair rolls straight (no excess[...]

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    21 F R O N T R I G G I N G S PROCEDURE 3 FRONT RIGGINGS This Procedure Includes the Following: Installing/Removing Footrests Adjusting Footrest Height Replacing Heel Loops Installing/Removing Elevating Legrests Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests and/or Adjusting Calfpads Adjusting/Replacing T elescoping Front Rigging Support Adjusting Removable Fo[...]

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    22 FIGURE 5- INST ALLING/REMOVING ELEV A TING LEGRESTS INSTALLING/REMOVING ELEVATING LEGRESTS (FIGURE 5) NOTE: On RANGER II JR Models, the Elevating Legrests MUST be elevated to install/remove from the wheelchair . Installing 1. Turn the legrest to the side (open footplate is perpen- dicular to wheelchair) and position the mounting holes in the leg[...]

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    23 F R O N T R I G G I N G S PROCEDURE 3 FRONT RIGGINGS RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING LEGRESTS AND/OR ADJUSTING CALFPADS (FIGURE 6) Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests 1. Perform one (1) of the following: RAISING - Pull back on the release lever until the leg is at the desired height. LOWERING - Support leg with one (1) hand and push release lever dow[...]

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    24 Replacing NOTE: Observe the position of the current telescoping front rigging support before removal to ensure correct position of new support assembly . 1. Remove the existing telescoping front rigging sup- port from the wheelchair . 2. Install the new telescoping front rigging support into the wheelchair . 3. Adjust the telescoping front riggi[...]

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    25 F R O N T R I G G I N G S PROCEDURE 3 FRONT RIGGINGS FWD WHEELCHAIRS ONL Y ADJUSTING FOOTBOARD MOUNTING BRACKET ANGLE - FWD MODELS ONLY (FIGURE 10). NOTE: This procedure applies to FWD wheelchair mod- els only . NOTE: Angle availability is limited when the motors are in the forward-most position. 1. Remove the caplug cap. 2. Remove the front hex[...]

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    26 PREPARING REMOVABLE FOOTBOARD FOR WHEELCHAIR TRANSPORTATION (FIGURE 12 ) Removing The Removable Footboard Plate 1. Depress the push pins on the two (2) support tubes on the removable footboard plate. 2 . While performing STEP 1, grasp the removable footboard plate and pull it away from the two (2) sup- port tubes on the removable footboard mount[...]

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    27 This Procedure Includes the Following: Installing/Removing Flip Back Armrests Adjusting Flip Back Armrests Adjusting Captain's Seat Armrests FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS LOCKED (DOWN - V ERTICAL) Height Adjustment Lever Flip Back Armrest Release Lever Flip Back Armrest UNLOCKED (UP- HORIZONT AL) T op of the Flip Back Armrest Fron[...]

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    28 Positioning Flip Back Armrests for Use 1. Make sure the flip back armrest release lever is in the UP (HORIZONT AL) position. 2. Install the flip back armrest into the front arm socket. 3. Lock flip back armrest by pressing flip back armrest release lever into the DOWN (VERTICAL) position. 4. Lift up on flip back armrest to make sure the armrest [...]

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    29 ADJUSTING CAPTAIN'S SEAT (FIGURE 2) Low Back Captain's Seats 1. Lift up on the release handle and move the back to the desired position. High Back Captain's Seats ANGLE. W ARNING HIGH BACK CAPT AIN'S SEA TS O NL Y - NEVER oper- ate the wheelchair while in any recline position over 114 o RELA TIVE TO THE SEA T FRAME. If the li[...]

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    30 Seat Upholstery Washer Crossbrace FIGURE 4 - REPLACING SEA T POSITIONING STRAP - INTEGRA TED SLING SEA T MODELS Phillips Screw Seat Positioning Strap REMOVING/INSTALLING CAPTAIN'S SEAT (FIGURE 3) Removing 1. Turn the adjustment lock lever to release the joystick mounting tube from the armrest. 2. Remove the joystick from the wheelchair . 3.[...]

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    31 This Procedure Includes the Following: Preparing MKIV Joystick for Use Repositioning MKIV Joystick Disconnecting/Connecting Limit Switch Repositioning Battery Charger Connector Fuse Replacement PREPARING MKIV JOYSTICK FOR USE (FIGURE 1) NOTE: The MKIV joystick is factory installed on the right side of the wheelchair . T o reposition the MKIV joy[...]

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    32 E L E C T R O N I C S PROCEDURE 6 ELECTRONICS REPOSITIONING BATTERY CHARGER CONNECTOR (FIGURE 4) NOTE: The following procedure applies to FWD wheel- chairs that are equipped with MKIV controllers ONL Y. 1 . Fold the wheelchair . Refer to TRANSPOR TING RANGER II FWD in PROCEDURE 1 1 of this manual. 2. If necessary , remove the battery charger cov[...]

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    33 FIGURE 5 - FUSE REPLACEMENT Fuse Fuse Holder Battery WiringHarness FUSE REPLACEMENT NOTE: Fuse found on battery wiring harness for RANGER II JR only . 1. Remove the front shroud. Refer to REMOVING/IN- ST ALLING THE SHROUDS in PROCEDURE 9 of this manual. 2. Remove the front battery . Refer to REMOVING/IN- ST ALLING THE BA TTERIES in PROCEDURE 9 o[...]

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    34 REPLACING BATTERY BOX RETAINING STRAP All MWD Models and FWD Model RANGER II JR (FIGURE 1) 1. If necessary , remove the front and rear shrouds. Refer to REMOVING/INST ALLING SHROUDS in PROCE- DURE 9 of this manual. 2. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair . Refer to one (1) of the following: FWD WHEELCHAIRS - INST ALLING/REMOVING BA TTER [...]

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    35 Battery T ray Hex Bolt FIGURE 2 - REPLACING BA TTERY BOX RET AINING STRAP - ALL FWD MODELS EXCEPT RANGER II JR All FWD Models Except RANGER II JR (FIGURE 2) 1. I f necessary , remove the front and rear shrouds. Refer to REMOVING/INST ALLING SHROUDS in PROCE- DURE 9 of this manual. 2 . Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair . Refer INST ALL[...]

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    36 W H E E L S PROCEDURE 8 WHEELS ENGAGING/DISENGAGING MOTORS WITH CLUTCHES (FIGURES 1 AND 2) W ARNING 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. ENGAGING[...]

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    37 FIGURE 3 - ENGAGING/DISENGAGING MOTORS WITH MOTOR LOCKS T owards Outside of Wheelchair Motor Locks DISENGAGED (Free Wheel Position) Motor Locks ENGAGED (Drive Position) Dust Cover Locknut Nylon Washer Fork ADJUSTING FORKS (FIGURE 4) 1. Remove the dust cover from the caster headtube. 2. T o properly tighten caster journal system and guard against[...]

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    38 S H R O U D S PROCEDURE 9 SHROUDS This Procedure Includes the Following: Removing/Installing Shrouds REMOVING/INSTALLING SHROUDS MWD Wheelchairs (FIGURE 1) REMOVING FRONT SHROUD. 1. T urn the two (2) 1/4-turn bolts that secure front shroud to the two (2) side shrouds COUNTERCLOCKWISE. 2. Remove the front shroud from the wheelchair . INSTALLING F[...]

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    39 FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INST ALLING SHROUDS - MWD WHEELCHAIRS Front Shroud 1/4-T urn Bolts Rear Storage Compartment Rear Shroud Wheelchair Frame PROCEDURE 9 SHROUDS S H R O U D S NOTE: Side shrouds are exploded away for clarity . There is no need to remove side shrouds.[...]

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    40 FWD Wheelchairs (FIGURE 2) REMOVING FRONT SHROUD. 1. Unclip the retaining strap securing the front shroud and battery box to the wheelchair . 2. Feed the retaining strap through the front shroud. 3. Remove the front shroud from the wheelchair . INSTALLING FRONT SHROUD. 1. Feed the retaining strap through the front shroud as shown in FIGURE 2. 2.[...]

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    41 S H R O U D S PROCEDURE 9 SHROUDS FIGURE 2 - REMOVING/INST ALLING SHROUDS - FWD WHEELCHAIRS Front Shroud Rear Shroud 16, 18, and 20-inch wide chairs Wheelchair Frame Retaining Strap Retaining Strap Battery Box Battery T ray Clip Clip Rear Shroud 14-inch wide chairs. Pull this end of retaining strap to secure battery box in place Pull this end of[...]

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    42 PROCEDURE 10 BA TTERIES B A T T E R I E S This Procedure includes the following: Installing/Removing Batteries into/From Battery Boxes Connecting Battery Cables W ARNING Make sure power to the wheelchair is OFF be- fo re p er f or ming this pr ocedure . The use of rubber gloves and safety glasses is re c- ommended when working with batteries. In[...]

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    43 PROCEDURE 10 BA TTERIES B A T T E R I E S CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES W ARNING NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cable(s) to contact BOTH battery ter minal(s)/post(s) at the same time. An electrical short may occur and serious personal injury or damage may occur . The use of rubber gloves and safety glasses is re c- ommended when workin[...]

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    44 PROCEDURE 10 BA TTERIES B A T T E R I E S FIGURE 3 - CONNECTING BA TTERY CABLES - DIRECT MOUNT METHOD Orange Battery T erminal Cap POSITIVE (+) Battery T erminal/ Post U-1 Battery Gray Battery T erminal Cap Tie- Wrap NEGA TIVE (-) Battery T erminal/ Post Tie- Wrap 1/4-20 Hex Flange Locknut Negative (-) Battery T erminal/ Post 1/4-20 x 7/8-Inch H[...]

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    45 Battery Cable Battery Clamp Cover 2. Install battery clamp covers onto battery cables as follows: (FIGURE 5) A. RED battery clamp cover onto RED battery cable. B. BLACK battery clamp cover onto BLACK bat- tery cable. NOTE: Only one (1) battery cable and battery clamp cover are shown for clarity . Both battery clamp covers install in the same man[...]

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    46 9. Install the battery box(es) into the wheelchair . Refer to INST ALLING/REMOVING BA TTER Y BOX(ES) in the PROCEDURE 1 1 - FWD MODELS or PROCE- DURE 12 - MWD MODELS of this manual. NOTE: New Battery(ies) MUST be fully charged BEFORE using, otherwise the life of the battery(ies) will be reduced. 1 0. If necessary , charge the battery(ies). Refer[...]

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    47 FIGURE 1 - TRANSPORTING RANGER II FWD - INTEGRA TED SLING SEA TS This Procedure Includes the Following: Transporting Ranger II FWD When to Charge Batteries Charging Batteries Replacing Batteries Installing/Removing Battery Boxes Battery T ray W ARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching har dware i [...]

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    48 PROCEDURE 1 1 FWD WHEELCHAIRS F W D W H E E L C H A I R S Refer to INST ALLING/REMOVING BA TTER Y BOXES in this procedure of the manual. FIGURE 2 - TRANSPORTING RANGER II FWD - CAPT AIN'S SEA TS Refer to INST ALLING/REMOVING FOOTRESTS or INST ALLING/REMOVING ELEV A TING LEGRESTS or PREP ARING REMOV ABLE FOOTBOARD FOR WHEELCHAIR TRANSPORT A [...]

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    49 PROCEDURE 1 1 FWD WHEELCHAIRS F W D W H E E L C H A I R S B. For Model RANGER II 250 SERIES - the battery charger rate decreases to a "trickle charge". NOTE: If performing the charging procedures indepen- dently , READ and CAREFULL Y follow the individual in- structions for each charger (supplied or purchased). NOTE: If charging instru[...]

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    50 Recommended Battery Types W ARNING The warranty and per fo rmance specifications contained in this manual are based on the use of deep cycle gel cell or sealed lead acid bat- teries. Invacare strongly recommends their use as the power source for this unit. CAUTION Failure t o use the correct battery size and/or volt- age may cause damage to the [...]

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    51 Retaining Strap Clip Battery Connections on Side of Wheelchair Frame Retaining Strap NOTE: Wheelchair Frame not shown for clarity . FIGURE 5 - INST ALLING/REMOVING BA TTERY BOXES ALL MODELS EXCEPT RANGER II JR Front Battery Box Front of the Wheelchair Rear Battery Box PROCEDURE 1 1 FWD WHEELCHAIRS F W D W H E E L C H A I R S RANGER II JR (FIGURE[...]

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    52 BATTERY TRAY W ARNING P inch point exists between battery tray and bat- tery bracket. Folding Battery Tray for Transport (FIGURE 7 ) 1. If necessary , remove the front shroud. Refer to REMOV- ING/INST ALLING SHROUDS - FWD WHEELCHAIRS in PROCEDURE 9 of this manual. 2. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair . Refer to INST ALLING/REMOVING BA[...]

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    53 Mounting Slots Hanger Bracket Battery T ray FIGURE 9 - BA TTER Y TRA Y - FOLDING BA TTER Y T RA Y FOR TRANSPORT Pins Battery T ray Pivot Pins PROCEDURE 1 1 FWD WHEELCHAIRS F W D W H E E L C H A I R S RANGER II BASIC AND RANGER II S T ANDARD RANGER II JR RANGER II BASIC AND RANGER II S T ANDARD RANGER II JR Battery T ray Notch FIGURE 10 - BA TTER[...]

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    54 PROCEDURE 12 MWD WHEELCHAIRS M W D W H E E L C H A I R S This Procedure Includes the Following: Transporting Ranger II MWD When to Charge Batteries Charging Batteries Replacing Batteries Installing/Removing Battery Boxes Battery T ray Refer to BA TTER Y TRA Y and INST ALLING/REMOVING BA TTER Y BOXES in this pro- cedure of the manual. FIGURE 1 - [...]

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    55 Battery Gauge Display (BGD) MKIV- RII JOYSTICK Battery Discharge Indicator (BDI) MKIV X, A OR A+ JOYSTICK FIGURE 3 - WHEN TO CHARGE BA TTERIES NOTE: MKIV X Shown. 2. Remove the Captain's Seat. Refer to REMOVING/ INST ALLING CAPT AIN'S SEA T in PROCEDURE 5 of this manual. 3. Remove the shrouds. Refer to REMOVING/IN- ST ALLING SHROUDS in[...]

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    56 CHARGING BATTERIES (FIGURE 4) W ARNING Never attempt to r echarge the batteries by at- taching cables dir ectly to the battery ter minals or clamps. Use the r echarging plug located ei- ther on the side/rear of the wheelchair frame or on the fr ont of the joystick. DO NOT attempt to rechar ge the batteries and operate the power wheelchair at the[...]

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    57 REPLACING BATTERIES W ARNING Most batteries are not sold with instructions. How- ever , war nings are f r equently noted on the cell caps. Read them car efully, otherwise injury or damage can occur . NOTE: Invacare recommends that both batteries be re- placed if one (1) battery is defective. Recommended Battery Types W ARNING The waranty and per[...]

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    58 PROCEDURE 12 MWD WHEELCHAIRS M W D W H E E L C H A I R S 1. Examine battery clamps and terminals for corrosion. 2. If applicable, verify that the plastic caps are in place over the battery cell holes. 3. Cut the tie wraps around the terminal caps/covers. 4. Slide the terminal cap/cover up the wire to expose the battery terminal. 5. Clean the ter[...]

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    59 PROCEDURE 12 MWD WHEELCHAIRS M W D W H E E L C H A I R S BATTERY TRAY (FIGURE 7 ) Installing Battery Tray 1. If necessary , remove the shrouds. Refer to REMOV- ING/INST ALLING SHROUDS - MWD WHEEL- CHAIRS in PROCEDURE 9 of this manual. 2. T urn the battery tray slightly to one (1) side. NOTE: Make sure the end of the battery tray labeled " F[...]

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    In vacare C orporation w ww .invacare .com USA Canada Invacar e and Storm Series are register ed trademarks of One Invacare W a y 5970 Chedwo r th W ay Invacare Corporation. Elyria, Ohio USA Mississauga, Ontario Y es, you can. and Ranger II are trademarks of Invacare 44036-2125 L5R 3T9, Canada Cor porat ion. 800-333-6900 905-890-8838 © 2001 Invaca[...]