Invacare®Pronto®AirPersonal
Transporterw/MyBody™
Seating
ENPersonalTransporter
UserManual
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Contents
1General......................................5
1.1Symbols..................................5
1.2GeneralGuidelines..........................5
OperationInformation.....................6
1.3GlobalLimitedWarranty(ExcludingCanada).......8
CanadaLimitedWarranty...................10
2SafetyHandling................................12
2.1Safety/Handling............................12
ANotetoPersonalTransporterAssistants......13
StabilityandBalance.......................13
CopingwithEverydayObstacles..............14
PinchPoints.............................15
Footplate...............................16
Reaching,LeaningandBending-Forward........16
Reaching,Bending-Backward................17
TransferringToandFromOtherSeats.........17
Storage................................18
Electrical-GroundingInstructions.............19
Electrical-Batteries.......................19
Electrical-ChargingBatteries................19
WeightTraining..........................20
WeightLimitation........................20
ElectromagneticInterference(EMI)FromRadio
WaveSources...........................20
PersonalTransporterElectromagnetic
Interference(EMI)........................21
3LabelLocations................................23
3.1ProntoAirPersonalTransporter...............23
4TechnicalData................................24
4.1TypicalProductParameters...................24
OverallDimensions.......................24
Seat...................................24
Wheels................................24
Battery................................24
Footrests...............................24
Weight................................24
5WheelchairOperation..........................25
5.1PersonalTransporterUsage...................25
5.2SPJ™+JoystickSwitchesandIndicators...........25
On/OffButton..........................25
Speedometer...........................25
SpeedControlButton.....................25
Joystick................................26
Charger/ProgrammingInput.................26
ServiceIndicator.........................26
InformationGaugeDisplay..................26
5.3UsingtheJoysticktoDrivetheChair............26
5.4Disengaging/EngagingMotorLockLevers..........27
5.5Removing/InstallingtheBatteryBoxFrom/Intothe
PersonalTransporter........................28
5.6Removing/InstallingtheSeatAssembly............29
Removing...............................29
Installing...............................29
5.7UsingtheFoldingBackAssembly................29
5.8TransportingthePersonalTransporter...........30
5.9ChargingBatteries..........................30
DescriptionandUseofBatteryChargers........31
6SetupandMaintenance.........................32
6.1PreparingthePersonalTransporterforUse........32
6.2Setup/DeliveryInspection.....................32
6.3User/AttendantInspectionChecklists............33
Inspect/AdjustWeekly.....................33
Inspect/AdjustMonthly.....................33
Inspect/AdjustPeriodically..................33
6.4ServiceInspection..........................33
6.5Joystick..................................34
InstallingtheJoystick.......................34
Disconnecting/ConnectingtheJoysticks.........35
AdjustingtheJoystickDepth.................36
6.6SeatandBack.............................36
AdjustingtheSeatAssemblyHeight............36
SeatPanDepth..........................37
BackAngleAdjustment.....................37
AdjustingtheHeadrestHeight...............37
6.7ArmrestAssemblies.........................38
AdjustingArmWidth......................38
AdjustingtheArmHeight...................38
AdjustingtheArmPadDepth................39
AdjustingtheArmrestPadAngle(Leftor
Right).................................39
AdjustingtheArmpadAngle(UporDown)......40
6.8Footboard................................40
Removing/InstallingtheFootboardorAdjusting
theFootboardDepth......................40
AdjustingtheFootboardHeight...............41
AdjustingtheFootboardAngle...............41
6.9CushionCovers............................42
Removing/InstallingtheSeatCushion
Cover.................................42
Removing/InstallingtheBackCushionCover
......................................42
CleaningtheCushionCovers................42
6.10AdjustingForks............................42
6.11Batteries.................................43
UsingtheProperBatteries..................43
ReplacingtheBatteries.....................44
Disconnecting/ConnectingtheBattery
Cables.................................45
CleaningBatteryTerminals..................46
ResettingtheCircuitBreaker................46
7Troubleshooting...............................47
7.1DrivingPerformance........................47
7.2Electrical.................................48
InformationGaugeDiagnostics...............48
7.3CheckingBatteryChargeLevel.................49
7.4UsabilitySurvey............................50
General
1General
1.1Symbols
Signalwordsareusedinthismanualandapplytohazardsorunsafe
practiceswhichcouldresultinpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.
Seetheinformationbelowfordefinitionsofthesignalwords.
DANGER!
–Dangerindicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,willresultindeathorserious
injury.
WARNING!
–Warningindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,couldresultindeathorserious
injury.
CAUTION!
–Cautionindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,mayresultinpropertydamage
orminorinjuryorboth.
IMPORTANT
–Indicatesahazardoussituationthatcouldresultin
damagetopropertyifitisnotavoided.
Givesusefultips,recommendationsandinformationfor
efficient,trouble-freeuse.
1.2GeneralGuidelines
Thissectioncontainsimportantinformationforthesafeoperation
anduseofthisproduct.
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WARNING!
–Donotusethisproductoranyavailableoptional
equipmentwithoutfirstcompletelyreadingand
understandingtheseinstructionsandanyadditional
instructionalmaterialsuchastheusermanual,service
manualsorinstructionsheetssuppliedwiththis
productoroptionalequipment.Ifyouareunableto
understandthewarnings,cautionsorinstructions,
contactahealthcareprofessional,dealerortechnical
personnelbeforeattemptingtousethisequipmentotherwise,injuryordamagemayoccur.
–Proceduresotherthanthosedescribedinthismanual
mustbeperformedbyaqualifiedtechnician.
–Invacareproductsarespecificallydesignedand
manufacturedforuseinconjunctionwithInvacare
accessories.Accessoriesdesignedbyother
manufacturershavenotbeentestedbyInvacareand
arenotrecommendedforusewithInvacareproducts.
–DONOTconnectanymedicaldevicessuchas
ventilators,lifesupportmachines,etc.directlytothe
batteriesusedtopowerthepersonaltransporter.
Thiscouldcauseunexpectedfailureofthedeviceand
thepersonaltransporter.
THEINFORMATIONCONTAINEDINTHISDOCUMENT
ISSUBJECTTOCHANGEWITHOUTNOTICE.
Checkallpartsforshippingdamageandtestbeforeusing.
Incaseofdamage,DONOTuse.ContactInvacare/Carrier
forfurtherinstruction
Insomegeneralizedwarnings/cautions,the
termpersonaltransporterwillbereferredtoas
wheelchair.
Pronto®AirPersonalTransporterw/MyBody™Seating
Asamanufacturerofwheelchairs,Invacareendeavorsto
supplyawidevarietyofwheelchairstomeetmanyneeds
oftheenduser.However,finalselectionofthetypeof
wheelchairtobeusedbyanindividualrestssolelywiththe
userandhis/herhealthcareprofessionalcapableofmaking
suchaselection.Invacarehighlyrecommendsworkingwith
acertifiedrehabtechnologysupplierand/oramemberof
NRRTSorRESNA.
OperationInformation
WARNING!
Setup
–AqualifiedtechnicianMUSTperformtheinitialset
upofthispersonaltransporter.Also,aqualified
technicianMUSTperformallproceduresintheservice
manual.
–Performanceadjustmentsshouldonlybemadeby
professionalsofthehealthcarefieldorpersons
fullyconversantwiththisprocessandthedriver's
capabilities.Incorrectsettingscouldcauseinjury
tothedriver,bystanders,damagetothepersonal
transporterandtosurroundingproperty.
–Afterthepersonaltransporterhasbeen
set-up/adjusted,checktomakesurethatthe
personaltransporterperformstothespecifications
enteredduringtheset-upprocedure.Ifthepersonal
transporterdoesnotperformtospecifications,turn
thepersonaltransporterOffimmediatelyandreenter
set-upspecifications.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthe
personaltransporterperformstospecifications.
WARNING!
Transport
–DONOToperateonroads,streetsorhighways.
–DONOTtransportanoccupiedpersonaltransporter
inamovingvehicle.
–Asofthisdate,theDepartmentofTransportationhas
notapprovedanytie-downsystemsfortransportation
ofauserwhileinawheelchair,inamovingvehicle
ofanytype.ItisInvacare’spositionthatusersof
wheelchairsshouldbetransferredintoappropriate
seatinginvehiclesfortransportationandusebe
madeoftherestraintsmadeavailablebytheauto
industry.Invacarecannotanddoesnotrecommend
anywheelchairtransportationsystems.
MovingUnoccupiedPersonalTransporters
–Toavoidinjuryorpropertydamagewhenmovingan
unoccupiedpersonaltransporterdownanincline,
performthefollowing:
–Engagemotorlocklevers.
–Turnpoweronandadjustspeedtominimalsetting.
–Drivepersonaltransporterforwarddownincline.
WARNING!
StairwaysandEscalators
–DONOTattempttomoveanoccupiedpersonal
transporterbetweenfloorsusingastairway.Usean
elevatortomoveanoccupiedpersonaltransporter
betweenfloors.
–Theweightofthepersonaltransporterwithoutthe
userisapproximately155lbs.Useproperlifting
techniques(liftwithyourlegs)toavoidinjury.
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WARNING!
StairwaysandEscalators
–Ifmovingthepersonaltransporterbetweenfloorsby
meansofastairway,theoccupantMUSTberemoved
andtransportedindependentlyofthepersonal
transportercomponents.
–TheseatMUSTberemovedfromthepersonal
transporterbasebeforemovingitupordownthe
stairs.Noupwardforceshouldbeappliedtotheseat
tomovethechair.
–Thepersonaltransporterbaseweighs100lbswiththe
batteryboxinstalled.Invacarerecommendsremoving
thebatteryboxandtransportingitindependently
fromthebase.
–Invacarerecommendsusingtwoassistantsandmaking
thoroughpreparations.MakesuretouseONLY
secure,non-detachablepartsforhand-holdsupports.
–DONOTuseanescalatortomoveapersonal
transporterbetweenfloors.Seriousbodilyinjurymay
occur.
–DONOTattempttoliftthepersonaltransporterby
anyremovable(detachable)parts.Liftingbymeans
ofanyremovable(detachable)partsofapersonal
transportermayresultininjurytotheuserordamage
tothepersonaltransporter.
Followthisprocedureformovingthepersonaltransporterbetween
floorswhenanelevatorisNOTavailable:
Whenusingastairwaytomovethepersonaltransporterand
anyaccessories,moveallpersonaltransportercomponents
awayfromthestairwaypriortoreassembly.
1.Removetheoccupantfromthepersonaltransporter.
2.Removethenseat.Referto5.6Removing/InstallingtheSeat
Assembly,page29.
3.Removethebatteryboxfrompersonaltransporter.Referto
5.5Removing/InstallingtheBatteryBoxFrom/IntothePersonal
Transporter,page28
.
4.Bendyourkneesandkeepyourbackstraight.
5.Foldthefootplateupagainstthefrontofthepersonal
transporter.
6.Usingthefootplatehandholdandthebasehandlelocatedatthe
rearofthepersonaltransporter,liftthepersonaltransporteroff
ofthegroundandtransferthepersonaltransporterupordown
thestairs.
7.Thepersonaltransportershouldnotbelowereduntilthelast
stairhasbeennegotiatedandthepersonaltransporterhasbeen
carriedawayfromthestairway.
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Pronto®AirPersonalTransporterw/MyBody™Seating
WARNING!
RepairorServiceInformation
–PERSONALTRANSPORTERUSERS:DONOT
serviceoroperatethisequipmentwithoutfirst
readingandunderstanding(1)theowner’soperator
andmaintenancemanualand(2)theseatingsystem’s
manual(ifapplicable).Ifyouareunabletounderstand
thewarnings,cautions,andinstructions,contact
Invacaretechnicalsupportbeforeattemptingto
serviceoroperatethisequipment-otherwiseinjury
ordamagemayresult.
–DEALERSANDQUALIFIEDTECHNICIANS:DO
NOTserviceoroperatethisequipmentwithoutfirst
readingandunderstanding(1)theowner’soperator
andmaintenancemanual,(2)theservicemanual(if
applicable)and(3)theseatingsystem’smanual(if
applicable).Ifyouareunabletounderstandthe
warnings,cautionsandinstructions,contactInvacare
technicalsupportbeforeattemptingtoserviceor
operatethisequipment-otherwise,injuryordamage
mayresult.
–Set-upoftheElectronicsControlUnitistobe
performedonlybyaqualifiedtechnician.Thefinal
adjustmentsofthecontrollermayaffectother
activitiesofthepersonaltransporter.Damageto
theequipmentand/orunintendedusecouldoccurif
improperlyset-uporadjusted.
WARNING!
RepairorServiceInformation
–PersonalTransportersshouldbeexaminedduring
maintenanceforsignsofcorrosion(waterexposure,
incontinence,etc.).Ifcorrosionisfound,contact
Invacareoryourdealer.Electricalcomponents
damagedbycorrosionshouldbereplaced
IMMEDIATELY.
–Personaltransportersthatareusedbyincontinent
usersand/orarefrequentlyexposedtowatermay
requirereplacementofelectricalcomponentsmore
frequently.
–DONOTovertightenhardwareattachingtothe
frame.Thiscouldcausedamagetotheframetubing.
–Transportreadypackagesarenotretrofittableto
existingmodelsandarenotfieldserviceable.
–Exceptforprogramming,DONOTserviceoradjust
thepersonaltransporterwhileoccupied,unless
otherwisenoted.
–Beforeadjusting,repairingorservicingthepersonal
transporter,alwaysturnthepersonaltransporter
powerOff,otherwise,injuryordamagemayoccur.
1.3GlobalLimitedWarranty(ExcludingCanada)
PLEASENOTE:THEWARRANTYBELOWHAS
BEENDRAFTEDTOCOMPLYWITHFEDERALLAW
APPLICABLETOPRODUCTSMANUFACTUREDAFTER
JULY4,1975.
Thiswarrantyisextendedonlytotheoriginalpurchaserwho
purchasesthisproductwithinanycountryexcludingCANADA
whennewandunusedfromInvacareoradealer.Thiswarrantyis
notextendedtoanyotherpersonorentityandisnottransferable
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orassignabletoanysubsequentpurchaserorowner.Coverage
underthiswarrantywillenduponanysuchsubsequentsaleorother
transferoftitletoanyotherperson.Forproductpurchasedin
Canada,pleaserefertotheCanadaLimitedWarranty.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrightsandyoumayalsohave
otherlegalrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
Invacarewarrantsthebaseframetobefreefromdefectsinmaterials
andworkmanshipforaperiodoffive(5)yearsfromthedateof
purchasefromInvacareoradealer,withacopyoftheseller’sinvoice
requiredforcoverageunderthiswarranty.Invacarewarrantsall
electronicsandelectricalcomponents(excludingbatteries),motors,
poweredseatingactuatorsandgearboxestobefreefromdefectsin
materialsandworkmanshipforaperiodofone(1)yearfromthe
dateofpurchasefromInvacareoradealer,withacopyoftheseller’s
invoicerequiredforcoverageunderthiswarranty.Invacarewarrants
allbatteriestobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipfor
aperiodofsix(6)monthsfromthedateofpurchasefromInvacare
oradealer,withacopyoftheseller’sinvoicerequiredforcoverage
underthiswarranty.Invacarewarrantsallremainingcomponents
(excludingallupholsteredmaterials,paddedmaterials,tiresand
wheels)tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipfora
periodofone(1)yearfromthedateofpurchasefromInvacareor
adealer,withacopyoftheseller’sinvoicerequiredforcoverage
underthiswarranty.Ifwithinsuchwarrantyperiodsanysuch
productcomponentshallbeproventobedefective,theproduct
componentshallberepairedorreplaced,atInvacare'soption.This
warrantydoesnotincludeanylabororshippingchargesincurredin
replacementpartinstallationorrepairofanysuchproduct.Invacare's
soleobligationandyourexclusiveremedyunderthiswarrantyshall
belimitedtosuchrepairand/orreplacement.
Forwarrantyservice,pleasecontactthedealerfromwhomyou
purchasedyourInvacareproduct.Intheeventyoudonotreceive
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satisfactorywarrantyservice,pleasewritedirectlytoInvacareat
theaddressonthebottomofthebackcover.Providedealer's
nameaddress,dateofpurchase,indicatenatureofthedefectand,if
theproductisserialized,indicatetheserialnumber.Donotreturn
productstoourfactorywithoutourpriorconsent.
LimitationsandExclusions:Theforegoingwarrantyshallnotapply
toserialnumberedproductsiftheserialnumberhasbeenremoved
ordefaced,productssubjecttonegligence,accident,improper
operation,maintenanceorstorage,commercialorinstitutional
use,productsmodifiedwithoutInvacare'sexpresswrittenconsent
(including,butnotlimitedto,modificationthroughtheuseof
unauthorizedpartsorattachments);productsdamagedbyreason
ofrepairsmadetoanycomponentwithoutthespecificconsent
ofInvacare,ortoaproductdamagedbycircumstancesbeyond
Invacare'scontrol,andsuchevaluationwillbesolelydetermined
byInvacare.Thewarrantyshallnotapplytoproblemsarising
fromnormalwearandtearorfailuretoadheretotheproduct
instructions.Achangeinoperatingnoise,particularlyrelativeto
motorsandgearboxesdoesnotconstituteafailureordefectand
willnotberepaired;alldeviceswillexhibitchangesinoperating
noiseduetoaging.
Theforegoingexpresswarrantyisexclusiveandinlieuofanyother
warrantieswhatsoever,whetherexpressorimplied,includingthe
impliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandfitnessforaparticular
purpose,andthesoleremedyforviolationsofanywarranty
whatsoever,shallbelimitedtorepairorreplacementofthedefective
productpursuanttothetermscontainedherein.theapplication
ofanyimpliedwarrantywhatsoevershallnotextendbeyondthe
durationoftheexpresswarrantyprovidedhereinandInvacareshall
notbeliableforanyconsequentialorincidentaldamageswhatsoever;
SOMESTATESDONOTALLOWTHEEXCLUSIONOR
LIMITATIONOFINCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGE,
Pronto®AirPersonalTransporterw/MyBody™Seating
ORLIMITATIONOFHOWLONGANIMPLIEDWARRANTY
LASTS,SOTHEABOVEEXCLUSIONANDLIMITATIONMAY
NOTBEAPPLICABLE.
THISWARRANTYSHALLBEEXTENDEDTOCOMPLYWITH
STATE/PROVINCIALLAWSANDREQUIREMENTS.
CanadaLimitedWarranty
Thiswarrantyisextendedonlytotheoriginalpurchaserwho
purchasesthisproductwithinCanadawhennewandunused
fromInvacareoradealer.Thiswarrantyisnotextendedtoany
otherpersonorentityandisnottransferableorassignabletoany
subsequentpurchaserorowner.Coverageunderthiswarrantywill
enduponanysuchsubsequentsaleorothertransferoftitletoany
otherperson.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrightsandyoumayalsohave
otherlegalrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
Invacarewarrantsthebaseframetobefreefromdefectsinmaterials
andworkmanshipforaperiodoffive(5)yearsfromthedateof
purchasefromInvacareoradealer,withacopyoftheseller’sinvoice
requiredforcoverageunderthiswarranty.Invacarewarrantsall
electronicsandelectricalcomponents(excludingbatteries),powered
seatingactuators,2-polemotorsandgearboxestobefreefrom
defectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipforaperiodoftwo(2)years
fromthedateofpurchasefromInvacareoradealer,withacopy
oftheseller’sinvoicerequiredforcoverageunderthiswarranty.
Invacarewarrantsallbatteriestobefreefromdefectsinmaterials
andworkmanshipforaperiodofsix(6)monthsfromthedateof
purchasefromInvacareoradealer,withacopyoftheseller’sinvoice
requiredforcoverageunderthiswarranty.Invacarewarrantsall
remainingcomponents(excludingallupholsteredmaterials,padded
materials,tiresandwheels)tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsand
workmanshipforaperiodofone(1)yearfromthedateofpurchase
fromInvacareoradealer,withacopyoftheseller’sinvoicerequired
forcoverageunderthiswarranty.Ifwithinsuchwarrantyperiodsany
suchproductcomponentshallbeproventobedefective,theproduct
componentshallberepairedorreplaced,atInvacare'soption.This
warrantydoesnotincludeanylabororshippingchargesincurredin
replacementpartinstallationorrepairofanysuchproduct.Invacare's
soleobligationandyourexclusiveremedyunderthiswarrantyshall
belimitedtosuchrepairand/orreplacement.
Forwarrantyservice,pleasecontactthedealerfromwhomyou
purchasedyourInvacareproduct.Intheeventyoudonotreceive
satisfactorywarrantyservice,pleasewritedirectlytoInvacareat
theaddressonthebottomofthebackcover.Providedealer's
nameaddress,dateofpurchase,indicatenatureofthedefectand,if
theproductisserialized,indicatetheserialnumber.Donotreturn
productstoourfactorywithoutourpriorconsent.
LimitationsandExclusions:Theforegoingwarrantyshallnotapply
toserialnumberedproductsiftheserialnumberhasbeenremoved
ordefaced,productssubjecttonegligence,accident,improper
operation,maintenanceorstorage,commercialorinstitutional
use,productsmodifiedwithoutInvacare'sexpresswrittenconsent
(including,butnotlimitedto,modificationthroughtheuseof
unauthorizedpartsorattachments);productsdamagedbyreason
ofrepairsmadetoanycomponentwithoutthespecificconsent
ofInvacare,ortoaproductdamagedbycircumstancesbeyond
Invacare'scontrol,andsuchevaluationwillbesolelydetermined
byInvacare.Thewarrantyshallnotapplytoproblemsarising
fromnormalwearandtearorfailuretoadheretotheproduct
instructions.Achangeinoperatingnoise,particularlyrelativeto
motorsandgearboxesdoesnotconstituteafailureordefectand
willnotberepaired;alldeviceswillexhibitchangesinoperating
noiseduetoaging.
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Theforegoingexpresswarrantyisexclusiveandinlieuofanyother
warrantieswhatsoever,whetherexpressorimplied,includingthe
impliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandfitnessforaparticular
purpose,andthesoleremedyforviolationsofanywarranty
whatsoever,shallbelimitedtorepairorreplacementofthedefective
productpursuanttothetermscontainedherein.theapplication
ofanyimpliedwarrantywhatsoevershallnotextendbeyondthe
durationoftheexpresswarrantyprovidedhereinandInvacareshall
notbeliableforanyconsequentialorincidentaldamageswhatsoever;
SOMESTATESDONOTALLOWTHEEXCLUSIONOR
LIMITATIONOFINCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGE,
ORLIMITATIONOFHOWLONGANIMPLIEDWARRANTY
LASTS,SOTHEABOVEEXCLUSIONANDLIMITATIONMAY
NOTBEAPPLICABLE.
THISWARRANTYSHALLBEEXTENDEDTOCOMPLYWITH
STATE/PROVINCIALLAWSANDREQUIREMENTS.
General
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Pronto®AirPersonalTransporterw/MyBody™Seating
2SafetyHandling
2.1Safety/Handling
“SafetyandHandling”ofthepersonaltransporterrequiresthe
closeattentionofthepersonaltransporteruseraswellasthe
assistant.Thismanualpointsoutthemostcommonproceduresand
techniquesinvolvedinthesafeoperationandmaintenanceofthe
personaltransporter.Itisimportanttopracticeandmasterthese
safetechniquesuntilyouarecomfortableinmaneuveringaroundthe
frequentlyencounteredarchitecturalbarriers.
Usethisinformationonlyasa“basic”guide.Thetechniquesthatare
discussedonthefollowingpageshavebeenusedsuccessfullybymany.
UsersandassistantsMUSTbeawarethatthehandlingand
maneuverabilitycharacteristicsofrearwheeldrivepersonal
transportersareinherentlydifferentfromcenterandfrontwheel
drivewheelchairs.Handlingandmaneuverabilitydifferenceswillbe
mostnoticeablewhentravelingupordownrampsandslopesorover
obstaclesandroughterrainasthismayshifttheuserscenterofmass
resultingindecreasedstability.ALWAYSreducespeedandwearthe
seatpositioningstrapwhendrivingundertheseconditions.
Individualpersonaltransporterusersoftendevelopskillstodealwith
dailylivingactivitiesthatmaydifferfromthosedescribedinthis
manual.Invacarerecognizesandencourageseachindividualtotry
whatworksbestforhim/herinovercomingarchitecturalobstacles
thattheymayencounter.Howeverallwarningsandcautionsgiven
inthismanualMUSTbefollowed.Techniquesinthismanualarea
startingpointforthenewpersonaltransporteruserandassistant
with“safety”asthemostimportantconsiderationforall.
Invacarestronglyrecommendsthatinitialuseofthepersonal
transporterbesupervisedbyanassistant.
WARNING!
–Ifpersonaltransporterstartssmoking,sparking,or
burning,discontinueusingthepersonaltransporter
andseekserviceIMMEDIATELY.
–ALWAYSwearyourseatpositioningstrap.Theseat
positioningstrapisapositioningbeltonly.Itisnot
designedforuseasasafetydevicewithstandinghigh
stressloadssuchasautooraircraftsafetybelts.
Ifsignsofwearappear,beltMUSTbereplaced
IMMEDIATELY.
–DONOTleavethepowerbuttonOnwhenentering
orexitingthepersonaltransporter.
–DONOTgoupordownrampsortraverseslopes
greaterthan6°.
–NEVERleaveanunoccupiedpersonaltransporter
unattendedonanincline.
–DONOTattempttomoveupordownaninclinewith
water,iceoroilfilm.
–Dodetermineandestablishyourparticularsafety
limitsbypracticingbending,reachingandtransferring
activitiesinthepresenceofaqualifiedhealthcare
professionalbeforeattemptingactiveuseofthe
personaltransporter.
–DONOTattempttoreachobjectsifyouhaveto
moveforwardinyourseat.
–ALWAYSshiftyourweightinthedirectionyou
areturning.DONOTshiftyourweightinthe
oppositedirectionoftheturn.Shiftingyourweight
intheoppositedirectionoftheturnmaycausethe
insidedrivewheeltolosetractionandthepersonal
transportertotipover.
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SafetyHandling
WARNING!
–DONOTshiftyourweightorsittingpositiontoward
thedirectionyouarereachingasthepersonal
transporterand/orseatingsystem(ifany)maytip
over.
–ALWAYSkeephandsandfingersclearofmovingparts
toavoidinjury.
–DONOTusewithabrokenormissingjoystickknob.
–DONOTuseifjoystickdoesnotspringbacktothe
neutralpositionorbecomesstickyorsluggish.
–DONOTuseifjoystickbootistornordamaged.
–DONOTengageordisengagethemotorlocksuntil
thepowerisintheoffposition.
ANotetoPersonalTransporterAssistants
Whenassistancetothepersonaltransporteruserisrequired,
remembertousegoodbodymechanics.Keepyourbackstraightand
bendyourkneeswhenevertiltingpersonaltransporterortraversing
curbsorotherimpediments.
WARNING!
–Also,beawareofdetachablepartssuchasarms,
legrests,ortheseat.TheseMUSTNEVERbeusedto
movethepersonaltransporterorasliftingsupports,
astheymaybeinadvertentlyreleased,resultingin
possibleinjurytotheuserand/orassistant(s)
Whenlearninganewassistancetechnique,haveanexperienced
assistanthelpyoubeforeattemptingitalone.
StabilityandBalance
WARNING!
–ALWAYSwearyourseatpositioningstrap.Theseat
positioningstrapisapositioningbeltonly.Itisnot
designedforuseasasafetydevicewithstandinghigh
stressloadssuchasautooraircraftsafetybelts.
Ifsignsofwearappear,beltMUSTbereplaced
IMMEDIATELY.
–DONOTuseoninclinesgreaterthan6°.
–DONOTuseoninclineswithwet,slippery,icyor
oilysurfaces.Thismayincludecertainpaintedor
otherwisetreatedwoodsurfaces.
–DONOTtraversedownrampsathighspeed.Doing
sowillreducetractionandincreasestoppingdistance.
–ALWAYStraversedownrampsatareduced,constant
speedtomaintainstabilityandtoavoidhardbraking
orsuddenstops.
–Theenduser’sweightcanmateriallyaffecttraction
onslopedsurfaces.Greatcareshouldbetakenwhen
traversingsuchslopes.
–ALWAYSreducespeedwhentravelingupordownan
inclineoroverobstaclesandroughterrain.Traveling
undertheseconditionsmayshifttheusersweight
forwardresultinginreducedstability.
–Exercisecautionandavoidsuddenstopswhen
travelingupordownaninclineoroverobstaclesand
roughterrain.Ifstoppingbecomesnecessaryunder
thesedrivingconditions,releasethejoystickandallow
thepersonaltransportertocometoafullstop.Then
proceedataslowerspeed
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WARNING!
–Todetermineandestablishyourparticularsafety
limits,practiceuseofthisproductonvarioussloping
surfacesinthepresenceofaqualifiedhealthcare
providerbeforeattemptingactiveuseofthispersonal
transporter.Othergeneralwarningslistedwithinthis
documentalsoapply.
–Beawarethatcarryingheavyobjectsonyourlapor
ontheaccessoryhookswhileoccupyingthepersonal
transportermayadverselyaffectthestabilityofthe
personaltransporter,resultinginseriousbodilyinjury
totheuser,damagetothepersonaltransporterand
surroundingproperty.
–Thispersonaltransporterhasbeendesignedto
accommodateoneindividual.Ifmorethanone
individualoccupiesthepersonaltransporterthis
mayadverselyaffectthestabilityofthepersonal
transporter,resultinginseriousbodilyinjurytothe
userandpassengeranddamagetothepersonal
transporterandsurroundingproperty.
–Dodetermineandestablishyourparticularsafety
limitsbypracticingbending,reachingandtransferring
activitiesinthepresenceofaqualifiedhealthcare
professionalbeforeattemptingactiveuseofthe
personaltransporter.
WARNING!
–Manyactivitiesrequirethepersonaltransporter
usertoreach,bendandtransferinandoutofthe
personaltransporter.Thesemovementswillcausea
changetothenormalbalance,centerofgravity,and
weightdistributionofthepersonaltransporter.To
determineandestablishyourparticularsafetylimits,
practicebending,reachingandtransferringactivities
inseveralcombinationsinthepresenceofaqualified
healthcareprofessionalbeforeattemptingactiveuse
ofthepersonaltransporter.
–DONOTstandonanywhereonthepersonal
transporter(frame,footboard,etc..).
Toassurestabilityandproperoperationofyourpersonal
transporter,youmustatalltimesmaintainproperbalance.Your
personaltransporterhasbeendesignedtoremainuprightandstable
duringnormaldailyactivitiesaslongasyouDONOTmovebeyond
thecenterofgravity.DONOTleanforwardoutofthepersonal
transporteranyfurtherthanthelengthofthearmrests.
CopingwithEverydayObstacles
Copingwiththeirritationofeverydayobstaclescanbesomewhat
alleviatedbylearninghowtomanageyourpersonaltransporter.
Keepinmindyourcenterofgravitytomaintainstabilityandbalance.
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Whilethepersonaltransporterisdesignedforuseprimarilyin
andaroundthehome,theprovidershoulddeterminewhetherthis
personaltransporterissuitablefortheactualenvironmentinwhich
thepersonaltransporterwillbeused.
WARNING!
–DONOTattempttodriveovercurbsorobstacles
greaterthan2inches(50mm).Doingsomaycause
yourpersonaltransportertoturnoverandcause
bodilyharmordamagetothepersonaltransporter.
Alwaysstopbeforeclimbinganobstacle.Approach
slowlyuntilcasterscontacttheobstacle.Slowlyapply
poweranddriveoverobstacle.
CAUTION!
–Beawareoftheconditionoftheramp.Tractionwill
bediminished/nonexistentonaslipperysurface.
Proceedwithcaution.
DONOTgodownarampatfullspeed.Someseat/back
positionswillcausethepersonaltransportertofeelunstable.
PinchPoints
WARNING!
–DONOTstoreorplaceitemsundertheseat.
–Pinchpointmayoccurwhenadjustingthearmangle
position(Detail“A”).
–Pinchpointmayoccurwhenrotatingthefootboard
assembly(Detail“B”).
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Footplate
Reaching,LeaningandBending-Forward
WARNING!
–Ifthepersonaltransporterdipsforwardandthe
footplatestouchthegroundwhilethepersonal
transporterisinmotion,pleasecontactyourdealer
foraninspectionandavoiduseofthepersonal
transporterifpossible.Otherwisetheusercouldbe
injured.
–DONOTusethefootplateasaplatform.When
gettinginoroutofthepersonaltransporter,make
surethatthefootplateisintheupwardposition.
WARNING!
–DONOTattempttoreachobjectsifyouhaveto
moveforwardintheseatorpickthemupfromthe
floorbyreachingdownbetweenyourknees.
–Properpositioningisessentialforyoursafety.
Improperpositioningwhileleaningorbendingcould
causethepersonaltransportertotipforwardonto
anti-tippers.
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1.Engagemotorlocksandturnpoweroffbeforereaching,leaning
orbendingonlyasfarasyourarmwillextendwithoutchanging
yoursittingposition.
2.Engagewheellocks/motorlocks/clutches.
Reaching,Bending-Backward
WARNING!
–DONOTleanoverthetopoftheseatback.Thiswill
changeyourcenterofgravityandmaycauseyouto
tipover.
–Properpositioningisessentialforyoursafety.When
reaching,leaning,bendingorbendingbackward,itis
importanttousethecastersasatooltomaintain
stabilityandbalance.
1.Positionpersonaltransporterascloseaspossibletothedesired
object.
2.Engagethemotorlocksandturnpoweroff.
3.Reachbackonlyasfarasyourarmwillextendwithoutchanging
yoursittingposition.
TransferringToandFromOtherSeats
WARNING!
–AlwaysturnthepersonaltransporterpowerOFF
andengagethemotorlocks/clutchestopreventthe
wheelsfrommovingbeforeattemptingtotransferin
oroutofthepersonaltransporter.Also,makesure
everyprecautionistakentoreducethegapdistance.
Alignbothcastersparallelwiththeobjectyouare
transferringonto.
Adequatemobilityandupperbodystrengthisrequiredto
performthisactivityindependently.
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1.Positionthepersonaltransportertominimizethegapdistance
betweenthepersonaltransporterseatandtheseattowhich
youaretransferring.
2.Ensurethecastersarealignedparallelwiththeobject.
3.Ensurefootrestisinupposition.
4.Unlessbeingusedforsupport,placearmrestsinverticalposition.
5.Engagemotorlocks.
6.Shiftbodyweightintoseatwithtransfer.
Duringindependenttransfer,littleornoseatplatform
willbebeneathyou.Useatransferboardifatall
possible.
Storage
WARNING!
–Avoidstoringorusingthepersonaltransporternear
openflameorcombustibleproducts.Seriousinjuryor
damagetopropertymayresult.
–Invacarehastesteditspersonaltransportersin
accordancewithRESNAWC—2:2009,Section9
Part7.3“RainTest”.Thisprovidestheenduseror
his/herattendantsufficienttimetoremovehis/her
personaltransporterfromarainstormandretain
personaltransporteroperation.
–DONOTleavepersonaltransporterinarainstorm
ofanykind.
–DONOTusepersonaltransporterinashower.
–DONOTleavepersonaltransporterinadamparea
foranylengthoftime.
–Directexposuretorainordampnesswillcausethe
personaltransportertomalfunctionelectricallyand
mechanically;maycausethepersonaltransporterto
prematurelyrustormaydamagetheupholstery.
–Checktoensurethatthebatterycoversaresecured
inplace,joystickbootisNOTtornorcrackedwhere
watercanenterandthatallelectricalconnectionsare
secureatalltimes.
WARNING!
–DONOTuseifthejoystickbootistornorcracked.If
thejoystickbootbecomestornorcracked,replace
IMMEDIATELY.
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Electrical-GroundingInstructions
WARNING!
–DONOTunderanycircumstancescutorremovethe
–DONOT,underanycircumstances,cutorremove
roundgroundingplugfromthechargerACcableplug
ortheextensioncordplug.
theroundgroundingprongfromanyplugusedwith
orforInvacareproducts.Somedevicesareequipped
withthree-prong(grounding)plugsforprotection
againstpossibleshockhazards.Whereatwo-prong
wallreceptacleisencountered,itisthepersonal
responsibilityandobligationofthecustomerto
contactaqualifiedelectricianandhavethetwo-prong
receptaclereplacedwithaproperlygrounded
three-prongwallreceptacleinaccordancewiththe
NationalElectricalCode.Ifyoumustuseanextension
cord,useonlyathree-wireextensioncordhaving
thesameorhigherelectricalratingasthedevice
beingconnected.Inaddition,Invacarehasplaced
RED/ORANGEwarningtagsonsomeequipment.DO
NOTremovethesetags.
Electrical-Batteries
WARNING!
–Thewarrantyandperformancespecifications
containedinthismanualarebasedontheuseof
deepcycleAGMcellbatteries.Invacarestrongly
recommendstheiruseasthepowersourceforthis
unit.
–Carefullyreadbattery/batterychargerinformation
priortoinstalling,servicingoroperatingyourpersonal
transporter.
Electrical-ChargingBatteries
DANGER!
–Whenusinganextensioncord,useanextensioncord
havingatleast16AWG(AmericanWireGauge)wire
andthesameorhigherelectricalratingasthedevice
beingconnected.Useofimproperextensioncord
couldresultinariskoffireandelectricshock.
–NEVERattempttorechargethebatteriesbyattaching
cablesdirectlytothebatteryterminals.
–DONOTattempttorechargethebatteriesand
operatethepersonaltransporteratthesametime.
–DONOToperatepersonaltransporterwithextension
cordattachedtotheACcable.
–DONOTattempttorechargethebatterieswhenthe
personaltransporterhasbeenexposedtoanytype
ofmoisture.
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WARNING!
–DONOTattempttorechargethebatterieswhenthe
personaltransporterisoutside.
–DONOTsitinthepersonaltransporterwhile
chargingthebatteries.
WARNING!
–READandCAREFULLYfollowthemanufacturer’s
instructionsforeachcharger(suppliedorpurchased).
Ifcharginginstructionsarenotsupplied,consulta
qualifiedtechnicianforproperprocedures.
–Ensurethepinsoftheextensioncordplugarethe
samenumber,size,andshapeasthoseonthecharger.
–DONOTunderanycircumstancescutorremovethe
roundgroundingplugfromthechargerACcableplug
ortheextensioncordplug.
WeightTraining
InvacareDOESNOTrecommendtheuseofitspersonaltransporters
asaweighttrainingapparatus.Invacarepersonaltransportershave
NOTbeendesignedortestedasaseatforanykindofweight
training.Ifoccupantusessaidpersonaltransporterasaweight
trainingapparatus,InvacareshallNOTbeliableforbodilyinjuryand
thewarrantyisvoid.
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WeightLimitation
WARNING!
–Referto4.1TypicalProductParameters,page24
determinetheweightlimit(totalcombinedweight
ofuserandanyattachments)ofyourpersonal
transportermodel.Donotexceedthelimitotherwise,injuryordamagemayresult.
–Themaximumweightlimitfortheaccessoryhooksis
40lbs.Exceedingthe40lbweightlimitationonthe
accessoryhooksmayadverselyaffectthestabilityof
thepersonaltransporter,resultinginseriousbodily
injurytotheuser,damagetothepersonaltransporter
andsurroundingproperty.
ElectromagneticInterference(EMI)FromRadio WaveSources
Personaltransportersmaybesusceptibletoelectromagnetic
interference(EMI),whichisinterferingelectromagneticenergy
(EM)emittedfromsourcessuchasradiostations,TVstations,
amateurradio(HAM)transmitters,twowayradios,andcellular
phones.Theinterference(fromradiowavesources)cancausethe
personaltransportertoreleaseitsbrakes,movebyitself,ormovein
unintendeddirections.Itcanalsopermanentlydamagethepersonal
transportercontrolsystem.TheintensityoftheinterferingEM
energycanbemeasuredinvoltspermeter(V/m).Eachpersonal
transportercanresistEMIuptoacertainintensity.Thisiscalled
its“immunitylevel.”Thehighertheimmunitylevel,thegreaterthe
protection.Atthistime,currenttechnologyiscapableofachievingat
leasta20V/mimmunitylevel,whichwouldprovideusefulprotection
fromthemorecommonsourcesofradiatedEMI.
Thereareanumberofsourcesofrelativelyintenseelectromagnetic
fieldsintheeverydayenvironment.Someofthesesourcesare
to
SafetyHandling
obviousandeasytoavoid.Othersarenotapparentandexposure
isunavoidable.However,webelievethatbyfollowingthewarnings
listedbelow,yourrisktoEMIwillbeminimized.
ThesourcesofradiatedEMIcanbebroadlyclassifiedintothreetypes:
1.HandheldPortabletransceivers(transmittersreceiverswiththe
antennamounteddirectlyonthetransmittingunit.Examples
include:citizensband(CB)radios,“walkietalkie”,security,fire
andpolicetransceivers,cellulartelephones,andotherpersonal
communicationdevices).
Somecellulartelephonesandsimilardevicestransmit
signalswhiletheyareON,evenwhennotbeingused.
2.Mediumrangemobiletransceivers,suchasthoseusedinpolice
cars,firetrucks,ambulancesandtaxis.Theseusuallyhavethe
antennamountedontheoutsideofthevehicle;and
3.Longrangetransmittersandtransceivers,suchascommercial
broadcasttransmitters(radioandTVbroadcastantennatowers)
andamateur(HAM)radios.
Othertypesofhandhelddevices,suchascordless
phones,laptopcomputers,AM/FMradios,TVsets,CD
players,cassetteplayers,andsmallappliances,suchas
electricshaversandhairdryers,sofarasweknow,
arenotlikelytocauseEMIproblemstoyourpersonal
transporter.
PersonalTransporterElectromagneticInterference (EMI)
BecauseEMenergyrapidlybecomesmoreintenseasonemoves
closertothetransmittingantenna(source),theEMfieldsfrom
handheldradiowavesources(transceivers)areofspecialconcern.
ItispossibletounintentionallybringhighlevelsofEMenergyvery
closetothepersonaltransporter'scontrolsystemwhileusing
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thesedevices.Thiscanaffectpersonaltransportermovementand
braking.Therefore,thewarningslistedbelowarerecommendedto
preventpossibleinterferencewiththecontrolsystemofthepersonal
transporter.
Electromagneticinterference(EMI)fromsourcessuchasradioand
TVstations,amateurradio(HAM)transmitters,two-wayradios,and
cellularphonescanaffectthepersonaltransporter.
Followingthewarningslistedbelowshouldreducethechanceof
unintendedbrakereleaseorpersonaltransportermovementwhich
couldresultinseriousinjury.
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WARNING!
PersonalTransporterElectromagnetic
Interference(EMI)
–DONOToperatehandheldtransceivers(transmitters
receivers),suchascitizensband(CB)radios,orturn
ONpersonalcommunicationdevices,suchascellular
phones,whilethepersonaltransporteristurnedON;
–Beawareofnearbytransmitters,suchasradioorTV
stations,andtrytoavoidcomingclosetothem;
–Ifunintendedmovementorbrakereleaseoccurs,turn
thepersonaltransporterOFFassoonasitissafe;
–Beawarethataddingaccessoriesorcomponents,or
modifyingthepersonaltransporter,maymakeitmore
susceptibletoEMI(Note:Thereisnoeasywayto
evaluatetheireffectontheoverallimmunityofthe
personaltransporter);and
–Reportallincidentsofunintendedmovementorbrake
releasetothepersonaltransportermanufacturer,and
notewhetherthereisasourceofEMInearby.
ImportantInformation
–20voltspermeter(V/m)isagenerallyachievableand
usefulimmunitylevelagainstEMI(asofMay1994)(the
higherthelevel,thegreatertheprotection);
–Thisdevicehasbeentestedtoaradiatedimmunity
levelof20voltspermeter.
–Theimmunityleveloftheproductisunknown.
–Modificationofanykindtotheelectronicsofthis
scooterasmanufacturedbyInvacaremayadversely
affecttheEMIimmunitylevels.
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3.1ProntoAirPersonalTransporter
LabelLocations
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4TechnicalData
4.1TypicalProductParameters
Alldimensionsare±.50inchesunlessotherwiseindicated.
OverallDimensions
BaseWidth(WithoutJoystick):23.5inches
BaseLength:
OverallHeight:BasewithSeat:42-48inches,
Seat
Seat-to-FloorHeight:21to25inchesin1inch
SeatDepth18to20inchesdeep
BackHeight:
BackAngleAdjustment:22°RangeofAdjustment±5°
Armrests:AdjustableWidth,Angle,
Wheels
Caster:6x2inchUrethanewith
CasterForks:Twosidedfork
37.8inches(WithFootplate)
BaseOnly:15-19inches,
increments
21inches(withoutHeadRest)
HeightsandDepth
PrecisionSealedBearings
DriveWheel/Tires:12x2.5inchesUrethane
DriveAxle:
Non-adjustable
Battery
BatteryRequirements:
17AH
Footrests
Footboard:
Footboard(1inchadjustable
height,1.5inchadjustable
depth)
Weight
Weight(BaseOnly)
WithoutBatteries:
SeatWeight(withArms)
Batteries
*MaximumWeightLimitations:
*Weightlimitationistotalweight(userweightplusany
additionalitemsthattheusermayrequire[backpack,etc.]).
Example:Ifweightlimitationofthepersonaltransporteris
250lbsandadditionalitemsequal25lbs,subtract25lbs
from250lbsthismeansthemaximumweightlimitationof
theuseris225lbs.
105lbs
75lbs
55lbs
30lbstotal(15lbseach)
Upto250lbs
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5WheelchairOperation
5.1PersonalTransporterUsage
WARNING!
–AfterANYadjustments,repairorserviceandbefore
use,makesurethatallattachinghardwareistightened
securely-otherwiseinjuryordamagemayresult.
–Set-up/programmingoftheElectronicControlUnit
istobeperformedonlybyaqualifiedtechnician.
Thefinetuningadjustmentsofthecontrollermay
affectotheractivitiesofthepersonaltransporter.
Damagetotheequipmentcouldoccurunderthese
circumstances.Ifunqualifiedindividualsperformany
workontheseunits,thewarrantyisvoid.
Thepersonaltransportershipsintwocartons.Itisnecessary
toinstalltheseatontothepersonaltransporterbase,install
thejoystickandmakeanynecessaryadjustmentstofitthe
personaltransportertotheuser.Referto6.1Preparingthe
PersonalTransporterforUse,page32
Setupofthepersonaltransportershouldbeperformedby
dealerattimeofdelivery.
5.2SPJ™+JoystickSwitchesandIndicators
On/OffButton
Theon/offbuttonAislocatedatthefrontofthejoystickhousing.It
isusedtoturnthepersonaltransporteronandoff,toremovethe
joystickfromsleepmode(ifprogrammed)andtolockorunlockthe
joystick(ifprogrammed).
.
Speedometer
ThespeedometerBisusedtoshowthemaximumspeed.The
right-mostLEDindicatescurrentmaximumspeedsetting.
SpeedControlButton
ThespeedcontrolbuttonsCarelocatedonthefaceofthejoystick
housing.Thesebuttonsareusedforcontrollingthespeedand
accelerationofthepersonaltransporter.
Thespeedcontrolbuttons[tortoisebutton()andhare
button()]areusedtosetandadjustthemaximumspeed.
1.Toadjustthespeed,performoneofthefollowing:
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•AdjustSpeedin20%Increments(5SpeedMode)-
Pressthetortoisebutton()orharebutton()to
decrease/increasethespeedin20%increments.Thelarger
barsinthespeedometerwilllight.
•AdjustSpeedinSmallerIncrements(VSPMode)-Perform
thefollowingsteps:
a.Pressandholdboththetortoisebutton()andhare
button()untilthejoystickbeeps.
b.Performoneofthefollowing:
–Pressthetortoisebutton()orharebutton()
todecrease/increasethespeedin20%increments.
Thelargerbarsinthespeedometerwilllight.
–Pressandholdthetortoisebutton(
button()todecrease/increasethespeedin
smallerincrements.Thesmallerbarsinthe
speedometerwilllight.
•
Joystick
ThejoystickDhasproportionaldrivecontrol,meaningthatfurther
thejoystickispushedfromtheupright(neutral)position,thefaster
thepersonaltransportermoves.Yourtopspeed,however,islimited
bytheprogrammedsettings.
Toslowthepersonaltransportertoastop,simplyreleasethe
joystick.Thepersonaltransporterhasautomaticspeedanddirection
compensationtominimizecorrections.
Charger/ProgrammingInput
Thecharger/programminginputEislocatedatthefrontof
thejoystickhousing.Thisprovideseasyaccessforchargingthe
personaltransporterbatteries.ThisportalsoservesastheRemote
ProgrammerCommunicationconnection.Drivingispreventedwhile
thesystemischarging.
ServiceIndicator
TheAMBERserviceindicatorFwilllightwhenanerrororfault
occurs.RefertoDiagnosticCodesinElectronicsmanual1110532for
alistingoftheflashcodesandwhattheyindicate.
InformationGaugeDisplay
TheInformationGaugeDisplayGislocatedonthefrontof
thejoystickhousing,itprovidesthefollowinginformationto
theuseronthestatusofthepersonaltransporter
1.Powerison.
)orhare
2.Truestate-of-battery-charge,includingnotificationofwhenthe
batteryrequirescharging:
a.GreenLEDsarelit,indicatingwellchargedbatteries.
b.AmberLEDsarelit,indicatingbatteriesaremoderately
charged.Rechargebatteriesbeforetakingalongtrip.
c.RedLEDsarelit,indicatingbatteriesarerunningoutof
charge.Rechargebatteriesassoonaspossible.
TheInformationGaugedisplayalsoservesasasystem
diagnosticdevicewhenafaultisdetectedbythecontrol
module.AspecificnumberofflashesoftheLEDsindicate
thetypeoffaultdetected.Referto7.2Electrical,page48
5.3UsingtheJoysticktoDrivetheChair
Thejoystickislocatedonthejoystickhousingandprovidessmooth
controlofspeedanddirection.Itisequippedwith360degrees
ofmobilityforeaseofoperation.Thejoystickisspring-loaded,
andautomaticallyreturnstotheupright(neutral)positionwhen
released.Pushingthejoystickinagivendirectioncausesthe
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personaltransportertomoveinthatdirection.Thejoystickhas
proportionaldrivecontrol,meaningthatthefurtheritispushedfrom
theupright(neutral)position,thefasterthepersonaltransporter
moves.Themaximumspeed,however,islimitedbythesettingof
thespeed-controlknob.Toslowthepersonaltransportertoastop,
simplyreleasethejoystick.Thepersonaltransporterhasautomatic
speedanddirectioncompensationtominimizecorrections.When
firstlearningtodrive,selectaslowspeedandtrytodrivethe
personaltransporterasslowlyaspossiblebypushingthejoystick
slightlyforward.Thisexercisewillhelpyoulearntoutilizethefull
potentialoftheproportionalcontrolandallowyoutostartand
stopsmoothly.
Todrivethepersonaltransporter,performthefollowing
1.Adjustspeedcontrolknobtotheappropriatesetting.
2.TurnthepowerOn.
3.Maneuverthejoystickinthefollowingmanner:
MOVEMENTACTION
FORWARDPushjoystickforward,towards
thefrontofthepersonal
transporter.
REVERSE
Pulljoystickback,towards
therearofthepersonal
transporter.
TurnRIGHT
Movejoysticktowardtheright
sideofthepersonaltransporter.
TurnLEFT
Movejoysticktowardtheleft
sideofthepersonaltransporter.
STOP
Releasethejoystickandthe
personaltransporterwillslow
toastop.
5.4Disengaging/EngagingMotorLockLevers
WARNING!
–DONOTengageordisengagemotorlocksuntilthe
powerisintheOFFposition.
CAUTION!
–Ensurebothmotorreleaseleversarefullyengaged
beforedrivingthepersonaltransporter.
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Motorlockdisengagement/engagementallowsfree-wheeling
orjoystickcontrolledoperation.Free-wheelingallowsan
assistanttomaneuverthepersonaltransporterwithout
power.Motorlockleversarelocatedoneachfender
betweenthedrivewheelandthepersonaltransporterbase
frame.
1.Performoneofthefollowing:
1.Ensurepersonaltransporterpoweristurnedoff.
2.Removetheseat.Referto5.6Removing/InstallingtheSeat
Assembly,page29.
3.GraspthebatteryboxhandleAandsqueezethereleasetrigger
B.
4.LiftthebatteryboxCuptodisconnectthebatterybox
connectorsDandremovethebatteryboxfromthepersonal
transporterbase.
5.ReverseSTEPS3-4toreinstallthebatterybox.
•Engage(DRIVE)-PushmotorlockfootleverAdown,
towardstheground/floor.
•Disengage(PUSH)-PullmotorlockfootleverAup
towardstheseat.
5.5Removing/InstallingtheBatteryBox From/IntothePersonalTransporter
CAUTION!
–Placethepersonaltransporterinawellventilatedarea
whereworkcanbeperformedwithoutriskingdamage
tocarpetingorfloorcovering.
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5.6Removing/InstallingtheSeatAssembly
Removing
1.Disconnectthejoystick.RefertoDisconnecting/Connectingthe
Joysticks,page35.
2.Folddowntheseatback.Referto5.7UsingtheFoldingBack
Assembly,page29.
3.LifttheseatleverAuptoreleasetheseat.
4.Whileholdingtheseatlever,lifttherearoftheseatassembly
Btotilttheseatassemblyup.
WARNING!
–DONOTusearmreststoliftseat,otherwise
injuryordamagemayoccur.Useliftinglocations
showninillustration.
5.Pullseatupwardtowardstherearofthepersonaltransporter
andremovetheseatassemblyfromtheseatpostmountingpins.
Installing
1.PlacetheseatmountingbracketContotheseatmountingpins
andslidetheseatassemblyforwarduntilthefrontseatmounting
pinDengagesthefrontslotintheseatmountingbracket.
2.LowertherearoftheseatuntiltherearseatmountingpinE
clicksandlocksintotheseatmountbracket.
3.Pulltheseatassemblyuptoensurethatitislockedinplace.
4.Unfoldtheback.Referto5.7UsingtheFoldingBackAssembly,
page29.
5.Connectthejoystick.RefertoDisconnecting/Connectingthe
Joysticks,page35.
5.7UsingtheFoldingBackAssembly
•Tofoldthebackassemblydown,performthefollowing:
1.Holdbothsidesofthebackandpullup.
2.Pushthebackforwardtowardstheseat,whilemaintaining
upwardtensiononback.
•Tounfoldthebackassembly,performthefollowing:
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1.Holdingbothsidesoftheback,andwhileliftingup,rotate
thebackassemblyintotheuprightposition.
2.Lowerthebackassemblydown,ensuringthebackengages
thelockingpinsandwillnotfoldifpushedforward.
5.8TransportingthePersonalTransporter
1.Removetheoccupantfromthepersonaltransporter.
2.Ifinstalled,removeanyaccessoriesfromthepersonal
transporter.
3.Removetheseat.Referto5.6Removing/InstallingtheSeat
Assembly,page29
4.Removethebatteriesfrompersonaltransporter.Referto5.5
Removing/InstallingtheBatteryBoxFrom/IntothePersonal
Transporter,page28
5.Foldthefootboardupagainstthefrontofthepersonal
transporter.
6.Bendyourkneesandkeepyourbackstraight.
7.Usingthefootboardhandholdandthebasehandlelocatedat
therearofthepersonaltransporter,liftthepersonaltransporter
offofthegroundandtransferthepersonaltransporterintothe
vehicle.
.
8.Transferseatassembly,batteryboxandaccessoriesintothe
vehicle.
9.Afterreachingthedestination,reverseSTEPS2-7toreassemble
thepersonaltransporter.
5.9ChargingBatteries
WARNING!
–NEVERattempttorechargethebatteriesbyattaching
cablesdirectlytothebatteryterminalsorclamps.
Alwaysusetherechargingpluglocatedonthefront
ofthejoystick.
–DONOTsitinthepersonaltransporterwhile
chargingthebatteries.
–DONOTattempttorechargethebatteriesand
operatethepowerpersonaltransporteratthesame
time.
–Duringuseandcharging,unsealedbatterieswill
venthydrogengaswhichisexplosiveintheright
concentrationwithair.
CAUTION!
–ALWAYSchargenewbatteriesbeforeinitialuseor
batterylifewillbereduced.
NewbatteriesMUSTbefullychargedpriortoinitialuseof
thepersonaltransporter.Asageneralrule,batteriesshould
berechargeddailytoassurethelongestpossiblelifeand
minimizetherequiredchargingtime.Plantorechargethe
batterieswhenitisanticipatedthepersonaltransporterwill
notbeusedforalongperiodoftime.
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WheelchairOperation
Therangeperbatterychargeusingrecommendedbatteriesshould
beapproximately5to9hoursoftypicaloperation.Extensiveuseon
inclinesmaysubstantiallyreduceperchargemileage.
DescriptionandUseofBatteryChargers
Thechargerautomaticallyreducesthechargefromaninitiallyhigh
ratetoazeroreadingatafullychargedcondition.Ifleftunattended,
thechargershouldautomaticallyshut-offwhenfullchargeisobtained
orenteratricklechargemodetomaintainthebatteriesdepending
onchargermodel.
Therearesomebasicconceptswhichwillhelpyouunderstandthis
automaticprocess.Theyare:
Oncethechargerhasbeenconnectedtothepersonaltransporter
andwalloutletand,ifnecessary,thechargerhasbeenturnedon,the
batterychargerindicatorlightswillflashandlighttoshowthebattery
chargerstatusandconditionofbatteriestobecharged.Referto
owner’smanualshippedwithbatterycharger.
WARNING!
–NEVERleavethechargerunattendedwhenthe
breakerhastripped.Afaultconditionexists.Unplug
anddiscontinueusingimmediately.Contactan
Invacaredealer.
Ifperformingthechargingprocedures,READand
CAREFULLYfollowtheindividualinstructionsforeach
charger(suppliedorpurchased).
Ifcharginginstructionsarenotsupplied,consultaqualified
servicetechnicianforproperprocedures.
TOOLQUANTITYCOMMENTS
BatteryCharger1Supplied
1.AttachthebatterychargerconnectortothechargerportA
onthejoystick.
2.Plugthecharger’sACpowercord,orextension,intothe
grounded120VACwalloutlet.
3.Waituntilchargingiscomplete.
Alloweighthoursfornormalcharging.Largerbatteries
(greaterthan55ampere-hours)orseverelydischarged
batteriesmayrequireuptosixteenhourstobeproperly
chargedandequalized.
Itisadvantageoustorechargefrequentlyratherthanonly
whennecessary.Infact,abattery’slifeisextendedifthe
chargelevelismaintainedwellabovealowcondition.
Ifthebatteriesneedtobechargedmoreoftenortake
longertochargethannormal,theymayneedtobereplaced.
ContactanInvacaredealerforservice.
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6SetupandMaintenance
6.1PreparingthePersonalTransporterforUse
Setupofthepersonaltransportershouldbeperformedby
dealerattimeofdelivery.
Performthefollowingchecklisttopreparethepersonaltransporter
foruse.
qCheckallpartsforshippingdamage.Incaseofdamage,DO
NOTuse.
qInstalltheseatontothepersonaltransporterbase.
qInstalltheJoystick.
qAsnecessary,adjusttheseatassemblyheight,seatpan
depth,backangleandtheheadrestheighttofitthepersonal
transportertotheuser.
qAsnecessary,adjustthearmrestwidth,armrestheight,arm
paddepthandarmpadangletofitthepersonaltransporter
totheuser.
qAsnecessary,adjustthefootboarddepth,footboardheightand
footboardangletofitthepersonaltransportertotheuser.
qEnsureBatteriesarefullycharged.
6.2Setup/DeliveryInspection
Setup/deliveryinspectionshouldbeperformedbydealerat
timeofdelivery/setup.
Initialadjustmentsshouldbemadetosuityourpersonal
bodystructureneedsandpreference.Thereafterweekly,
monthlyandperiodicinspectionsshouldbeperformedby
user/attendantbetweenthesixmonthserviceinspections.
Referto6.3User/AttendantInspectionChecklists,page33
Everysixmonths,andasnecessary,takeyourpersonal
transportertoaqualifiedtechnicianforathorough
inspectionandservicing.Referto6.4ServiceInspection,
.
page33
qEnsurepersonaltransporterrollsstraight(noexcessivedragor
pulltooneside).
qEnsureadjustableheightarmsoperate.
qEnsuredrivewheelmountinghardwareisproperlysecure.
qEnsurecasterwheelsarefreeofdebris,andallmounting
hardwareissecureandnotdamaged/missing.
qCheckthatcablesareroutedandsecuredproperlytoensure
thatcablesdoNOTbecomeentangledanddamagedduring
normaloperationofseatingsystem.
qEnsureproperoperationofpowereddrivefunctions.
.
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SetupandMaintenance
6.3User/AttendantInspectionChecklists
Everysixmonths,andasnecessary,takeyourpersonal
transportertoaqualifiedtechnicianforathorough
inspectionandservicing.Referto6.4ServiceInspection,
.
page33
Weekly,monthlyandperiodicinspectionsshouldbe
performedbyuser/attendantbetweenthesixmonthservice
inspections.
Regularcleaningwillreveallooseorwornpartsandenhance
thesmoothoperationofyourpersonaltransporter.To
operateproperlyandsafely,yourpersonaltransporter
mustbecaredforjustlikeanyothervehicle.Routine
maintenancewillextendthelifeandefficiencyofyour
personaltransporter.
CAUTION!
–Aswithanyvehicle,thewheelsandtiresshouldbe
checkedperiodicallyforcracksandwear,andshould
bereplaced.
Inspect/AdjustWeekly
qEnsurethatthecastersarefreeofdebris.
qInspecttiresforflatspotsandwear.
qInspectallfasteners.
qEnsureproperoperationofpowereddrivefunctions.
Inspect/AdjustMonthly
qCleanupholsteryandarmrests.
qCleandirtandlintfromaxles.
qCleandirtandlintfrombearings.
qEnsurethatthecastersarefreeofdebris.
qInspectseatpositioningstrapforanysignsofwear.Ensure
bucklelatches.Verifyhardwarethatattachesstraptoframeis
secureandundamaged.Replaceifnecessary.
Inspect/AdjustPeriodically
qEnsurepersonaltransporterrollsstraight(noexcessivedragor
pulltooneside).
qInspectallfasteners.
qEnsureupholsterydoesnothaveanyripsortears.
qEnsurethatthecastersarefreeofdebris.
qCheckthatalllabelsarepresentandlegible.Replaceifnecessary.
6.4ServiceInspection
Everysixmonthstakeyourpersonaltransportertoa
qualifiedtechnicianforathoroughinspectionandservicing.
ServiceinspectionsMUSTbeperformedbyaqualified
technician.
WARNING!
–AfterANYadjustments,repairorserviceandbefore
use,makesurethatallattachinghardwareistightened
securely-otherwiseinjuryordamagemayresult.
CAUTION!
–Aswithanyvehicle,thewheelsandtiresshouldbe
checkedperiodicallyforcracksandwear,andshould
bereplaced.
Thefollowingarerecommendeditemstoinspectduringregular
serviceinspectionsperformedbyaqualifiedtechnician.Actualitems
tobeinspectedduringtheserviceinspectionmayvaryaccordingto
thespecificpersonaltransporter:
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qCleanupholsteryandarmrests.
qCleandirtandlintfromaxles.
qCleandirtandlintfrombearings.
qCheckthatalllabelsarepresentandlegible.Replaceifnecessary.
qEnsureupholsterydoesnothaveanyripsortears.
qInspectseatpositioningstrapforanysignsofwear.Ensure
bucklelatches.Verifyhardwarethatattachesstraptoframeis
secureandundamaged.Replaceifnecessary.
qEnsurepersonaltransporterrollsstraight(noexcessivedragor
pulltooneside).
qEnsurethatthereisnoexcessivesidemovementorbinding
whendrivewheelsareliftedandspunwhendisengaged
(free-wheeling).
qEnsuredrivewheelmountinghardwareisproperlysecure.
qInspecttiresforflatspotsandwear.
qEnsurethatthecastersarefreeofdebris.
qEnsurewheels/castershavepropertensionwhenwheels/casters
arespun(whenfree-wheeling).Wheels/castersshouldcome
toagradualstop.
qLoosen/tightencasterlocknutifwheelwobblesnoticeablyor
bindstoastop.
qEnsureallcaster/wheel/fork/headtubefastenersaresecureand
notdamaged/missing.
qCheckthatcablesareroutedandsecuredproperlytoensure
thatcablesdoNOTbecomeentangledanddamagedduring
normaloperationofseatingsystem.
qEnsureproperoperationofpoweredfunctions(drive,seating,
legrests,ect...).
qInspectelectricalcomponentsforsignsofcorrosion.Replaceif
corrodedordamaged.
qInspectbatteryterminalsforloosecableconnection.Tightenif
necessary.
qInspectallfasteners.
6.5Joystick
InstallingtheJoystick
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Thepersonaltransporterisshippedwiththejoystick
mountinghardwarereadytoinstallthejoystickontheright
sideofthepersonaltransporter.
Joystickisshownmountedtotherightsidearmrest
assembly.
SetupandMaintenance
e.Removethetwomountingscrewssecuringtheleftarmrest
padtotheleftsidearmrestassembly.
f.UsingthetwomountingscrewsG,securetherightarmrest
padHtotherightarmrestassemblyI.
g.ProceedtoSTEP3.
2.Remove,thetwolongmountingscrewsusedtosecuretheright
armrestpadtotherightsidearmrestassembly.
3.Positionthejoystickmountunderthearmrestassembly.
4.Usingthetwolongmountingscrews,securethejoystickmount
tothearmrestassemblyandarmrestpad.Handtightenthe
mountingscrews.
5.Movethejoystickmountforwardorbackwardtoachievethe
desiredposition.
6.Securelytightenthetwolongmountingscrews.
7.Connectthejoystickcable.
8.UsingtiewrapsJ,securethejoystickcabletothearmrest
assemblyasshown,ensuringthereisenoughslackinthejoystick
cabletoallowthearmresttoflipback.
1.Ifnecessary,performthefollowingtomountthejoysticktothe
Disconnecting/ConnectingtheJoysticks
leftsideofthepersonaltransporter:
a.RemovethetwomountingscrewsAsecuringthejoystick
BtothejoystickmountC.
b.Repositionthejoysticktotheleftsideposition.
c.Usingthetwomountingscrews,securethejoysticktothe
joystickmount.
Notethepositionandorientationofthearmrest
padbeforeremovingthetwomountingscrews
securingthearmrestassembly..
d.RemovethetwolongmountingscrewsDsecuringtheright
Thejoystickconnectorislocatedattherearoftheseat
frame.
armrestpadEtotherightsidearmrestassemblyF.
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Disconnecting
1.HoldthelightgreycollarAportionofthejoystickconnectorB
withonehandandthecontrollerconnectorConthepersonal
transporterintheotheranddisconnectthembypullingthem
apart.
Connecting
CAUTION!
–Thejoystickconnectorandcontrollerconnectorfit
togetherinonewayonly.DONOTforcethem
together.Otherwise,damagewilloccur.
1.Holdthelightgreycollarportionofthejoystickconnector
withonehandandthecontrollerconnectoronthepersonal
transporterintheotherandalignthem.
2.Lightlypushtoengagethejoystickconnectorandthecontroller
connector.
1.Loosen,butdonotremove,thetwomountingscrewsAusedto
securethejoystickmountBtothearmrestassemblyC.
2.Movethejoystickmountforwardorbackwardtoachievethe
desiredposition.
3.Securelytightenthetwomountingscrews.
6.6SeatandBack
AdjustingtheSeatAssemblyHeight
AdjustingtheJoystickDepth
1.RemovetheseatassemblyA.Referto5.6Removing/Installing
theSeatAssembly,page29.
2.RemovethemountingscrewBandlocknutCthatsecuresthe
seatpostDtothesupporttubeE.
3.Adjusttheseatposttooneoffivemountingposition.
4.Reinstallmountingscrewandlocknut.Torque40ft/lbs±10%.
Thesamemountingscrewsusedtosecurethejoystick
mounttothearmrestassemblyarealsousedtosecurethe
armpadtothearmrestassembly.
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5.Reinstalltheseatassembly.Referto5.6Removing/Installingthe
SeatAssembly,page29.
Theseatheightadjustmentisbetween19to23inchesin1
inchincrements
SetupandMaintenance
SeatPanDepth
Theseatpandepthadjustmentisbetween17to20inches.
1.LoosenbutdonotremovethefourlocknutsAsecuringtheseat
panBtotheseatmountingbracketC.
2.Movetheseatpanforwardorbackwardtodesiredposition.
3.Securelytightenthefourlocknuts.
BackAngleAdjustment
1.Performoneofthefollowingtoadjustthebackangle:
•LoweringtheBack-RotatebackangleadjustmentknobsA
atthebaseofthebackBtowardsthefrontofthepersonal
transporter.
•RaisingtheBack-Rotatebackangleadjustmentknobs
atthebaseofthebacktowardstherearofthepersonal
transporter.
AdjustingtheHeadrestHeight
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1.LoosentheheadrestknobA.
2.RaiseorlowertheheadrestBtoaligntheheadrestknobwith
oneofsixmountingpositions.
3.Tightentheheadrestknob.
6.7ArmrestAssemblies
AdjustingArmWidth
Botharmrestshouldbeadjustedtothesamedistanceaway
fromthearmsupporttube.
Itisrecommendedtokeeparmrestsadjustedasnarrowas
possibleforimprovedmaneuverability.
1.Loosenthetwolockknobsthatsecurethearmrestassemblies
tothearmsupporttubes.
2.Repositionarmresttoalignthelockknobswithoneofthe
mountingpositions.
3.Securelytightenthetwoadjustmentknobsthatsecurethe
armrestassemblytothearmsupporttube.
AdjustingtheArmHeight
Armrestheightadjustmentholesarein1inchincrements
1.RemovethemountingscrewAandlocknutBsecuringthe
armrestassemblyCtothearmtubeD.
2.Adjustthearmresttooneoffourheightadjustmentholes.
3.Usingthemountingscrewandlocknut,securethearmrest
assemblytothearmtube.
4.RepeatSTEPS1–3toadjusttheheightoftheoppositearmrest.
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AdjustingtheArmPadDepth
ArmrestwithJoystick:Thesamemountingscrewsusedto
securethejoystickmounttothearmrestassemblyarealso
usedtosecurethearmpadtothearmrestassembly.
1.LoosenbutdonotremovethetwomountingscrewsAsecuring
thearmrestpadBtothearmassemblyC.
2.Movethearmrestpadforwardorbackwardtoachievethe
desiredposition.
3.Securelytightenthetwomountingscrewssecuringthearmrest
padtothearmassembly.
4.RepeatSTEPS1-3torepositiontheoppositearmrestpad.
AdjustingtheArmrestPadAngle(LeftorRight)
ArmrestwithJoystick:Thesamemountingscrewsusedto
securethejoystickmounttothearmrestassemblyarealso
usedtosecurethearmpadtothearmrestassembly.
1.LoosenbutdonotremovetherearmountingscrewAsecuring
thearmpadBtothearmrestassemblyC.
2.RemovethefrontmountingscrewDsecuringthearmpadto
thearmrestassembly.
3.Shiftthearmpadtotherightorlefttooneofthreemounting
positions.
4.Usingthefrontmountingscrew,securethearmpadtothe
armrestassembly.
Adjustingthearmrestpadanglemaychangethearmrest
paddepth.Ifnecessary,adjustthearmrestpaddepth.
RefertoAdjustingtheArmPadDepth,page39.
5.RepeatSTEPS1-4torepositiontheoppositearmpad.
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AdjustingtheArmpadAngle(UporDown)
1.Raisethearmrestassemblyverticallyasshown.
2.Loosenthelocknutontheangleadjustmentscrew.
3.Performoneofthefollowing:
•Turntheangleadjustmentscrewclockwisetolowerthe
armrestangle.
•Turntheangleadjustmentscrewcounterclockwisetoraise
thearmrestangle.
4.Tightenthelocknutontheangleadjustmentscrew.
5.Lowerthearmresttothehorizontalposition.
6.8Footboard
WARNING!
–AfterANYadjustments,repairorserviceandbefore
use,makesurethatallattachinghardwareistightened
securely-otherwiseinjuryordamagemayresult.
–Beforeperforminganymaintenance,adjustmentor
service,verifythatON/OFFswitchonthejoystickis
intheOFFposition.
–DONOTstandontheflip-upfootboard.When
gettinginoroutofthepersonaltransporter,make
surethattheflip-upfootboardisintheupward
position.
–LimitedClearanceBetweenFootboardandCaster-
Theuser’sfeetmustremainonthefootboardwhile
operatingthepersonaltransporter.Iftheuser’sfeet
areallowedtorestoffthesideofthefootboardthey
maycomeincontactwiththecasterpossiblyresulting
ininjury.
Removing/InstallingtheFootboardorAdjustingthe FootboardDepth
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SetupandMaintenance
1.Removethebatterybox.Referto5.5Removing/Installingthe
BatteryBoxFrom/IntothePersonalTransporter,page28
2.RemovethehexheadscrewlocknutA,locatedontheunderside
ofthepersonaltransporterbaseframeB,thatsecuresthe
footboardCtothefootboardtubeD.
3.Removethefootboardfromthefootboardtube.
Ifadjustingthefootboarddepthisnecessary,alignone
ofthreemountingholesinthefootboardassemblywith
themountingholeinthefootboardtube.
4.ReverseSTEPS1-2toinstall/adjustthedepthofthefootboard
assembly.
AdjustingtheFootboardHeight
1.RemovethesocketheadscrewA,threewashersB,spacerC
andlocknutDthatsecuresthefootboardEtothefootboard
supportF.
2.Removethefootboardfromthefootboardsupport.
3.Positionthefootboardontothefootboardsupportsothatthe
mountingholesinthepersonaltransporterframealignwiththe
desiredmountingholesinthefootboardsupport.
4.Usingthesocketheatscrew,threewashers,spacerandlocknut
securethefootboardtothefootboardsupport.
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AdjustingtheFootboardAngle
.
1.LoosenthejamnutAandsetscrewBlocatedontherearof
thefootboardC.
2.Adjustthesetscrewinorouttoobtainthedesiredfootboard
angle.
3.Threadthejamnutuntilitisflushwiththefootboardbracket.
4.Securelytightenthejamnutagainstthefootboardtosecure
thesetscrewinplace.
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6.9CushionCovers
Removing/InstallingtheSeatCushionCover
1.PullinguptoreleasethehookandloopstripsA,removethe
seatcushionBtotheseatpanC.
2.Openthefoldalongthebottomoftheseatcushion.
3.Removetheseatcushioncoverfromtheseatcushion.
4.ReverseSTEPS1-3toreinstalltheseatcushioncover.
Removing/InstallingtheBackCushionCover
1.PullingthebackcushionDtowardsthefrontofthepersonal
transportertoreleasethehookandloopstripsE,removethe
backcushionfromthebackpanF.
2.Openthefoldalongthebottomofthebackcushion.
3.Removethebackcushioncoverfromthebackcushion
4.ReverseSTEPS1-4toreinstallthebackcushioncover.
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CleaningtheCushionCovers
CAUTION!
–Machinewashcold.Gentlecycle.Milddetergent.No
fabricsoftenersorbleach.
–DONOTmachinedry.AirdryONLYoutofsun.
6.10AdjustingForks
Thisproceduremustbeperformedbyaqualifiedtechnician.
ThisprocedureappliestobothForks.
1.RemovetheheadtubecoverAfromthecasterheadtubeB.
2.Toproperlytightencasterjournalsystemandguardagainst
flutter,performthefollowingcheck:
a.Tipthepersonaltransporterforward,towardthefloor.
b.PivotbothforksCandcasterstotopoftheirarc
simultaneously.
c.Letcastersdroptobottomofarc(wheelsshouldswingonce
toone-side,thenimmediatelyrestinastraightdownward
position).
d.AdjustlocknutsDaccordingtofreedomofcasterswing.
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3.Testpersonaltransporterformaneuverability.
4.Readjustlocknutsifnecessary,andrepeatSTEPS1-3until
correct.
5.Snapheadtubecoverintothecasterheadtube.
6.11Batteries
WARNING!
–Invacarestronglyrecommendsthatbatteryinstallation
andbatteryreplacementalwaysbedonebyaqualified
technician.
–Theuseofrubberglovesisrecommendedwhen
workingwithbatteries.
–AfterANYadjustments,repairorserviceandbefore
use,makesureallattachinghardwareistightened
securely-otherwiseinjuryordamagemayresult.
–17AHbatteriesweigh15poundseach.Useproper
liftingtechniques(liftwithyourlegs)toavoidinjury.
–DONOTremovethecircuitbreakerfromthewiring
assembly.
–Unlessotherwiseindicated,makesurepowertothe
personaltransporterisOFFbeforeperformingthese
procedures.
–DONOTtipthebatteries.Keepthebatteriesinan
uprightposition.
–ALWAYSuseabatteryhandle/liftingstrapwhenlifting
abattery.Itisthemostconvenientmethodand
assuresthatthebatteryacidwillnotspill.
–Whentighteningtheclamps,alwaysuseaboxwrench.
Plierswill“roundoff”thenuts.NEVERwigglethe
batteryterminal(s)/post(s)whentightening.The
batterymaybecomedamaged.
WARNING!
–NEVERallowanyofyourtoolsand/orbatterycable(s)
tocontactBOTHbatterypost(s)atthesametime.
Anelectricalshortmayoccurandseriouspersonal
injuryordamagemayoccur.
–ThePOSITIVE(+)REDbatterycableMUSTconnect
tothePOSITIVE(+)batteryterminal(s)/post(s),
otherwiseseriousdamagewilloccurtotheelectrical
system.
Ifthereisbatteryacidinthebottomofthebatteryboxor
onthesidesofthebattery(ies),applybakingsodatothese
areastoneutralizethebatteryacid.Beforereinstallingthe
existingornewbattery(ies),cleanthebakingsodafrom
thebatterytrayorbattery(ies)beingsuretoavoidcontact
withskinandeyes.Determinesourceofcontamination.
NEVERinstall/reinstallabatterywithacrackedorotherwise
damagedcase.
UsingtheProperBatteries
WARNING!
–Use17AHbatteriesonly.Batterieswithterminal
configuration(positiveontheleftandnegativeonthe
right)asshownbelowMUSTbeused.Batteriesthat
havethereverseterminalconfigurationMUSTnotbe
used-otherwiseinjuryanddamagemayoccur.
–Terminalsmusthaveacrossholeinthemasshown
belowinDetail“A”.
1.Positionbatteryonground/flatsurfaceasshownbelow.
2.Visuallyinspectthebatterytoensureproperpolarity:
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PROPERBATTERYTERMINALCONFIGURATIONTOUSE
DONOTUSETHISTYPEOFBATTERYTERMINAL
CONFIGURATION
DETAIL“A”
ReplacingtheBatteries
TOOLQTYCOMMENTS
5/16-inch(6pt)Box
Wrench
DiagonalCutters1NotSupplied
1NotSupplied
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SetupandMaintenance
Disconnecting/ConnectingtheBatteryCables
WARNING!
–Theuseofrubberglovesisrecommendedwhen
workingwithbatteries.
–NEVERallowanyofyourtoolsand/orbatterycables
tocontactbothbatteryterminalsatthesametime.
Anelectricalshortmayoccurandseriouspersonal
injuryordamagemayoccur.
–Thepositive(+)batterycablemustconnecttothe
positive(+)batteryterminal,otherwiseserious
damagewilloccurtotheelectricalsystem.
–ProperbatteryterminalconfigurationMUSTbeused.
RefertoUsingtheProperBatteries,page43
.Batteries
thathavetheterminalconfigurationreversedMUST
NOTbeused-otherwiseseriousinjuryordamage
mayoccur.
1.Removethebatteryboxfromthepersonaltransporter.Refer
to5.5Removing/InstallingtheBatteryBoxFrom/IntothePersonal
Transporter,page28
2.Removethe10mountingscrewsAsecuringthebatterybox
coverBthebatteryboxC.
3.RemovethetwohexheadmountingscrewsDandlocknutsE
securingthecircuitbreakerwiringharnessEtothenegative
terminalGoftheleftsidebatteryandthepositivebattery
terminalHoftherightsidebattery.
4.Performthefollowingtodisconnectthebatteryconnector
wiringharnessIfromthetwobatteries:
a.Removethehexheadmountingscrewandnutsecuringthe
BLACKnegativebatterycableJfromthenegativeterminal
oftheleftsidebattery.
b.Removethehexheadmountingscrewandnutsecuring
theREDpositivebatterycableKfromthepositivebattery
terminaloftherightsidebattery.
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5.Removethetwobatteriesfromthebatterybox.
6.ReverseSTEPS1-4toinstallthenewbatteries.Referto5.5
Removing/InstallingtheBatteryBoxFrom/IntothePersonal
Transporter,page28
.
NewbatteriesMUSTbefullychargedbeforeusing,
otherwisethelifeofthebatterieswillbereduced.
7.Ifnecessary,chargethebatteries.
CleaningBatteryTerminals
WARNING!
–Mostbatteriesarenotsoldwithinstructions.
However,warningsarefrequentlynotedonthecell
caps.Readthemcarefully.
WARNING!
–DONOTallowtheliquidinthebatterytocomein
contactwithskin,clothesorotherpossessions.The
liquidisacidicandharmfulordamagingburnsmay
result.Shouldtheliquidtouchyourskin,washthe
areaIMMEDIATELYandthoroughlywithcoolwater.
Inseriouscasesorifeyecontactismade,seekmedical
attentionIMMEDIATELY.
1.Examinebatteryterminalsforcorrosion.
2.Cleanterminalsbyusingabatterycleaningtool,wirebrush,or
mediumgradesandpaper.
Uponcompletion,areasshouldbeshiny,notdull.
ResettingtheCircuitBreaker
WARNING!
–NEVERdefeatorbypassthecircuitbreaker.Only
replacewithacircuitbreakerofthesamerating.
1.Removethebatteryboxfromthepersonaltransporterbase.
Referto5.5Removing/InstallingtheBatteryBoxFrom/Intothe
PersonalTransporter,page28.
2.Toreset-pressthecircuitbreakerresetbuttonlocatedonthe
frontofthebatterybox.
3.Reinstallthebatterybox.Referto5.5Removing/Installingthe
BatteryBoxFrom/IntothePersonalTransporter,page28
.
3.Carefullydustoffallmetalparticles.
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Troubleshooting
7Troubleshooting
7.1DrivingPerformance
PERSONAL
TRANSPORTER
VEERS
LEFT/RIGHT
XXX
XXXXX
XXXXX
SLUGGISH
TURNAND/OR
PERFORMANCE
CASTERS
FLUTTER
SQUEAKSAND
RATTLES
LOOSENESS
INPERSONAL
TRANSPORTER
PERSONAL
TRANSPORTER
3WHEELS
SOLUTIONS
Checkforloose
stemnuts/bolts,
bearingsorsigns
ofwear.
Checkforuneven
tirewear,bent
fork/frameor
loosehardware.
Ifpneumatic,
checktiresfor
correctandequal
pressure.
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7.2Electrical
Foradditionaltroubleshootinginformationandexplanationoferrorcodes,refertotheindividualElectronicsManualsuppliedwith
eachpersonaltransporter.
InformationGaugeDiagnostics
Thejoystickinformationgaugeactsasaserviceindicatortogive
indicationsofthetypeoffaultorerrordetectedbythecontrol
module.Whenafaultisdetected,thepersonaltransportermay
stopandnotdrive.TheLEDsontheinformationgaugewillflash
rapidly.Thenumberofflashesindicatesthenatureoftheerror.If
multipleerrorsarefound,onlythefirsterrorencounteredbythe
controlmodulewillbedisplayed.
NUMBEROF
FLASHES
1
2
3LeftMotorFaultContactInvacare/Dealerforservice.
4RightMotorFault
5
6
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ERRORCODEDESCRIPTION
LeftParkBrakeFault
RightParkBrakeFault
UserFault
BatteryFault
Releasejoysticktoneutralandtryagain.
Chargethebatteries.
ContactInvacare/Dealerforservice.
Ensurebrakeleverisinthedrivepositionbeforeturningonthepersonal
transporter.Ensuremotorcableispluggedintothecontroller.
ContactInvacare/Dealerforservice.
Ensurebrakeleverisinthedrivepositionbeforeturningonthepersonal
transporter.Ensuremotorcableispluggedintothecontroller.
ContactInvacare/Dealerforservice.
POSSIBLESOLUTION
Troubleshooting
7RemoteFault
Checktomakesurejoystickisconnectedproperly.TurnJoystickoffthenon.
ContactInvacare/Dealerforservice.
8ControllerFaultContactInvacare/Dealerforservice.
Checkjoystickcableconnections.Checkjoystickcableandconnectorsfor
9CommunicationsFault
damage.
ContactInvacare/Dealerforservice.
10GeneralFaultContactInvacare/Dealerforservice.
11
IncompatibleorincorrectRemote
Wrongtypeofremoteconnected.ContactInvacare/Dealerforservice.
7.3CheckingBatteryChargeLevel
Thefollowing“Dos”and“Don’ts”areprovidedforyourconvenienceandsafety.
DON’TDO
Don’tperformanyinstallationormaintenancewithoutfirstreading
thismanual.
Don’tperforminstallationormaintenanceofbatteriesinanareathat
couldbedamagedbybatteryspills.
Don’tmakeitahabittodischargebatteriestothelowestlevel.Rechargeasfrequentlyaspossibletomaintainahighchargeleveland
Don’tusechargersorbatteriesthatarenotappropriateforthechair.
Don’tputnewbatteriesintoservicebeforecharging.Fullychargeanewbatterybeforeusing.
Don’ttiportiltbatteries.
Don’ttaponclampsandterminalswithtools.Pushbatteryclampsontheterminals.Spreadclampswiderifnecessary.
Don’tmismatchyourbatteryandchargers.UseonlyaAGMchargerforaAGMbattery.
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Readandunderstandthismanualandanyserviceinformationthat
accompaniesabatteryandchargerbeforeoperatingthepersonal
transporter.
Movethepersonaltransportertoaworkareabeforecleaning
terminals,oropeningbatterybox.
extendbatterylife.
Followrecommendationsinthismanualwhenselectingabatteryor
charger.
Useacarryingstraptoremove,moveorinstallabattery.
Pronto®AirPersonalTransporterw/MyBody™Seating
7.4UsabilitySurvey
Pleasecompletethesurveybelowtoevaluatethismanual.
Yourparticipationintheevaluationassistsinthedevelopment
ofeffectiveandusablemanualsforourcustomers.
Thesurveyisalsoavailableonline:
http://www.invacare.com/TechnicalDocumentSurvey
1.Pleaseindicateyourprimaryinvolvementwiththeproduct(chooseone):
qProductUser/Owner
qUserAssistant
qProductDealer
2.Pleaseindicatewhichproductmanualyouareevaluating:
____________________________________________________________
3.Evaluatethecontent:
Afterreadingthisdocument,doyouhaveabetter
understandingofhowtousetheproduct?
Doyouhaveabetterunderstandingofanylimitations
ontheuseofthisproduct?
Isthereanyirrelevantinformation?
IstheTableofContentsuseful?
Doesanyinformationseeminaccurate/misleading?
Doyouunderstandthatmisuseoftheproductcancause
injuryordamage?
Explain:
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
4.EvaluatetheWarnings/Cautions:
Arethereanywarnings/cautionsthatyoudonot
understand?
Aretheretoomanywarnings/cautions?
Aretherewarnings/cautionsthatyoufeeldonotapply
tothisproduct?
qProductServiceTechnician
qHealthCareProvider
qOther(pleasespecify):
____________________________
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Explain:
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5.Evaluatethestyle:
YESNO
Isanythinghardtolocate/follow?
Areanyheadingsmissing/confusing?
Aretheretoomanyheadings?
Shouldanymaterialbeabulletedlistorchecklistinstead
ofnumberedstepsoraparagraph?
Istherematerialthatmightbeclarifiedbyavisual?
Explain:
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
6.Evaluatetheillustrations:
Aretheillustrationsuseful?
Dotheillustrationsneedmoreorlessdetail?
Isthenumber/sizeofillustrationsadequate?
Explain:
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
7.Doyouhavesuggestionsforotherwaysofmakingthisdocumenteasiertouse?
Explain:
____________________________________________
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ThankYou!Thankyouforcompletingthissurvey.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorwemaybeof
assistancetoyou,pleasefeelfreetocontactus.
SendyoursurveytoInvacareTechnicalWritingDepartment:TechnicalWriting@invacare.com
orInvacareCorporation:OneInvacareWay,Elyria,Ohio44035FAX:440–329–6975
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Notes
USAOneInvacareWay,Elyria,OhioUSA,44036–2125,800–333–6900
Canada570MathesonBlvdEUnit8,MississaugaOntario,L4Z4G4Canada,800–668–5324
www.invacare.com
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