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Invacare Wheelchair manual

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    Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual DEALER: THIS MANU AL 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. EXCEL and PO WER 9000[...]

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    2 W A R N I N G W ARNING SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING 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 - OTHER [...]

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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 SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................................................................................ 2 SPECIFICA TIONS ........................................................................................................[...]

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    4 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S SPECIFICA TIONS SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: All specifications are approximate. EXCEL Seat Width Range: Seat Depth Range: Back Height Range Std.: Opt. Headrest: Opt. Backrest Ext.: Back Angle Range: Seat-to-Floor: Overall Width (No joystick): Overall Height: ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ W eight W/O Batteries: W/Batteries (Gel Cell): S[...]

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    5 *NOTE: Range will vary with battery conditions, surface, terrain and operators weight. **NOTE: Includes seating systems and accessories. SPECIFICATIONS Speed (M.P .H.): T urning Radius: * Range (variable): ** Weight Limitation: 0 to 4 35-inches 12-14 miles with U1 batteries 18-22 miles with 22NF batteries 250 lbs. PERFORMANCE ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ [...]

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    6 GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N E S This Procedure Includes the Following: Repair or Service Information Operating Information Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs REP AIR OR SERVICE INFORMA TION Set-up of the Electr onic Control Unit is to be per formed ONL Y by individuals certified by Invacare. The final tuning adjustmen[...]

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    7 GENERAL W ARNINGS (CONTINUED) ELECTRICAL EXTREME care should be exer cised when using oxygen in close pr oximity to electric cir cuits. Contact your oxygen supplier for instruction in the use of oxygen. Grounding Instructions: DO NOT, under any cir cumstances, cut or remove the round gr ounding prong from any plug used with or for Invacare produc[...]

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    8 GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N E S 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 wheelchai[...]

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    9 Stairways W ARNING DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using a stairway. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors. If moving a power wheelchair be- tween floors by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be removed and transported independently of the power wheelchair. Extreme caution is ad[...]

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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 FIGURE 1 shows the motor mounting positions. NOTE: The front motor mounting holes are reserved for future applications. Functional Reach From a Wheelchair The approximate reach-limit values shown in the accom- panying graphs were derived on the basis of a sample of 91 male and 36 f[...]

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    11 W ARNING CAUTION: IT IS VER Y IMPOR T ANT THA T YOU READ THIS INFORMA TION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR. Electr omagnetic Interference (EMI) Fr om Radio W ave sour ces Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in this text, both will be referred to as powered wheel- chairs) may be su[...]

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    12 W ARNING The sour ces of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types: 1 ) Hand-held Portable transceivers (transmitters-receivers with the antenna mounted directly on the transmitting unit. Examples include: citizens band (CB) radios, "walkie talkie", security, fire and police transceivers, cellular telephones, and other pe[...]

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    13 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 SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST This Procedure Includes the Following: Safety Inspection Checklist Troubleshooting - Mechanical Troubleshooting - Electrical Initial adjustments should be made to suit personal body structure and preference. The[...]

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    14 S A F E T Y I N S P E C T I O N SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 2 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G TROUBLESHOOTING - ELECTRICAL NOTE: For additional troubleshooting information and explanation of error codes, refer to the individual CONTROLLER MANUAL supplied with each wheelchair . SYMPT OM Batteries draw excessive current when charging[...]

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    15 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 this step until all cells have been properly read. A shorted or dead cell can be detected when it is the only cell that doesn’t char[...]

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    16 F R O N T R I G G I N G S FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 3 93M Model Footrests (FIGURE 3) 1. Loosen, but do not remove the lug bolt and locknut that secure the lower footrest to the footrest support. 2. Reposition the lower footrest to the desired height. 3. Securely tighten the lug bolt and locknut that secure the lower footrest to the footrest suppo[...]

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    17 FIGURE 5- INST ALLING/REMOVING ELEV A TING LEGRESTS INSTALLING/REMOVING ELEVATING LEGRESTS (FIGURE 5) Installing 1. Turn legrest to side (open footplate is perpendicular to wheelchair) and position mounting holes in the legrest hinge plates with hinge pins on the wheelchair frame. 2. Install the legrest hinge plates onto the hinge pins on the wh[...]

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    18 This Procedure Includes the Following: Adjusting Armrest Height, Removing or Replacing Armrests Adjusting Captain's Seat Armrests A R M S ARMS PROCEDURE 4 ADJUSTING ARMREST HEIGHT, REMOVING OR REPLACING ARMRESTS (FIGURE 1) W ARNING Make sure the height adjustment lever and arm- rest release lever are secured before using the wheelchair. Adj[...]

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    19 Seat Upholstery Washer Crossbrace FIGURE 2 - REPLACING SEA T POSITIONING STRAP Rear Phillips Screw Seat Positioning Strap REPLACING SEAT POSITIONING STRAP (FIGURE 2) 1. If necessary , remove the seat cushion from the seat upholstery . 2. Remove the two (2) rear phillips screws and washers that secure the seat upholstery and seat positioning stra[...]

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    20 E L E C T R O N I C S PROCEDURE 6 ELECTRONICS This Procedure Includes the Following: Preparing MKIV Joystick for Use Repositioning MKIV Joystick 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 joystick onto the left side of the wheelchair , perf[...]

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    21 This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing Battery Box Retaining Strap R E T A I N I N G S T R A P PROCEDURE 7 RET AINING STRAP W ARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching har dware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. NOTE: T ray shown by itself for clarity . There is[...]

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    22 C A S T E R S PROCEDURE 8 CASTERS This Procedure Includes the Following: Adjusting Forks W ARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching har dware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. CAUTION As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks a[...]

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    23 PROCEDURE 9 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- fore performing this procedure. The use of rubber gloves and safety glasses is rec- ommended when working with batteries. Invacare st[...]

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    24 PROCEDURE 9 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 terminal(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 rec- ommended when working wi[...]

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    25 PROCEDURE 9 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 He[...]

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    26 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 ma[...]

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    27 9. Install the battery box(es) into the wheelchair . Refer to INST ALLING/REMOVING BA TTER Y BOX(ES) in the PROCEDURE 10 - FWD MODELS or PROCE- DURE 1 1 - 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. 1 0. If necessary , charge the battery(ies). Refer[...]

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    28 W ARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching har dware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. This Procedure Includes the Following: Transporting Excel Adjusting/Replacing T elescoping Front Rigging Support Adjusting Flip-up Removable Footboard Adjusting Captain's Seat R[...]

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    29 PROCEDURE 10 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 EXCEL - CAPT AIN'S SEA TS Refer to INST ALLING/RE- MOVING FOOTRESTS or INST ALLING/REMOVING ELEV A TING LEGRESTS in PROCEDURE 3 of this manual. CAUTION HIGH BACK CAPT AIN'S SEA[...]

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    30 NOTE: The two (2) support assemblies may be posi- tioned at different depths depending on the need of the user . 2. Insert front socket bolt into wheelchair frame and mounting hole in the telescoping front rigging sup- port determined in STEP 1 and securely tighten with the locknut. 3. Insert the rear socket bolt through the wheelchair frame and[...]

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    31 1. Lift up on the release handle and move the back to the desired position. 2. Check the angle of the back RELA TIVE T O THE SEA T FRAME. 3. If necessary , have the limit switch adjusted. Contact an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified technician. LUMBAR. 1. Rotate the knob on the side of the high back Captain's Seat COUNTERCLOCKWISE unt[...]

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    32 REMOVING/INSTALLING SHROUDS (FIGURE 8) 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 FI[...]

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    33 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- lips bolt that secure the side shroud to the wheel- chair frame - otherwise damag[...]

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    34 FIGURE 10- WHEN TO CHARGE BA TTERIES CHARGING BATTERIES (FIGURE 11) W ARNING Never attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to the battery termi- nals or clamps. Use the rechar ging plug lo- cated on either the side of the wheelchair frame or on the fr ont of the joystick. DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries and operat[...]

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    35 FIGURE 11- CHARGING BA TTERIES From Battery Charger Battery Charger Connector (on side of Wheelchair) NOTE: Position of Battery Charger Connector may vary depending on wheelchair options. REPLACING BATTERIES W ARNING Most batteries ar e not sold with instructions. How- ever, warnings are frequently noted on the cell caps. Read them carefully, ot[...]

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    36 BATTERY TRAY Folding Battery Tray for Transport (FIGURE 13) 1. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair . Refer to INST ALLING/REMOVING BA TTER Y BOXES in this procedure of the manual. 2. Lift up on the pin side of the battery tray and rotate UP towards the battery tray pivot. 3. Fold the wheelchair . Refer to TRANSPORTING EX - CEL i n this [...]

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    37 ENGAGING/DISENGAGING CLUTCHES (FIGURES 15 AND 16) 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. ENGAGE (FIGURE 15) - 1. Push the clutch handle IN.[...]

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    38 This Procedure Includes the Following: T ransporting Power 9000 When to Charge Batteries Charging Batteries Replacing Batteries Installing/Removing Battery Boxes Battery Tray Engaging/Disengaging Clutches Using/Installing/Adjusting Wheel Locks Installing/Removing Anti-Tippers Installing Optional Clutch Extension Handles Refer to INST ALLING/RE- [...]

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    39 Wheelchairs Equipped With MCC-Mark IV Joystick (Detail "A" of FIGURE 3) 1. Attach the battery charger connector to the charger cable/battery harness. 2. Plug the charger ’ s AC power cord, or extension, into the grounded 120 V AC wall outlet. 3. W ait until charging is complete. NOTE: Allow eight (8) hours for normal charging. Larger[...]

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    40 REPLACING BATTERIES W ARNING Most batteries are not sold with instructions. However, warnings are frequently noted on the cell caps. Read them carefully, 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 formanc[...]

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    41 1. Examine battery clamps and terminals for corrosion. 2. V erify that the plastic caps are in place over the bat- tery cell holes. 3. Clean the terminals and inside the battery clamps by using a battery cleaning tool, wire brush, or medium grade sand paper . NOTE: When done, these areas should be shiny , not dull. 4. Carefully dust off all meta[...]

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    42 FIGURE 8 - USING WHEEL LOCKS Wheel Lock Handle Clutch Handle FIGURE 7 - ENGAGING/DISENGAGING CLUTCHES NEVER Force clutch handles in these directions ENGAGED (T owards rear of wheelchair) Clutch Handle DISENGAGED (T owards rear wheels) TOP VIEW OF WHEELCHAIR USING/INSTALLING/ADJUSTING WHEEL LOCKS* W ARNING *Wheel locks are an OPTION on R WD wheel[...]

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    43 Installing/Adjusting Wheel Locks (FIGURE 9 ) NOTE: Before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock as- semblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to the recom- mended psi on the side wall of tire. 1. Position the wheel lock on the wheelchair frame. 2. Loosely install the hex screw that secures the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame. 3. Make sure [...]

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    44 INSTALLING OPTIONAL CLUTCH EXTENSION HANDLES (FIGURE 11) 1. T urn 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 1 1 . NOTE: If the clutch handle on the motor is equipped with a rubber tip, remove the rubber tip before installing the clutch extension h[...]

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    45 NOTES NOTES N O T E S[...]

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    46 NOTES NOTES N O T E S[...]

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    47 LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE W ARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPL Y WITH FEDERAL LA W APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUF ACTURED AFTER JUL Y 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original pur chaser/user of our products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary fr om state to [...]

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