Invacare Esprit Action 4NG User guide

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Invacare®EspritAction®4NG

enPowerWheelchair

UserManual

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©2020InvacareCorporation Allrightsreserved.Republication,duplicationormodicationinwholeorinpartisprohibited withoutpriorwrittenpermissionfromInvacare.T rademarksareidentiedby™and®.Alltrademarks areownedbyorlicensedtoInvacareCorporationoritssubsidiariesunlessotherwisenoted. Invacarereservestherighttoalterproductspecicationswithoutfurthernotice.

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Contents

1General.........................................5

1.1Introduction..................................5

1.2SymbolsinthisDocument........................5

1.3Compliance...................................5

1.3.1Product-SpecicStandards.....................6

1.4Usability.....................................6

1.5WarrantyInformation...........................6

1.6ServiceLife...................................6

1.7LimitationofLiability............................7

2Safety..........................................8

2.1Safetyinformation..............................8

2.2Safetyinformationontheelectricalsystem...........11

2.3SafetyInformationonElectromagneticInterference.....12

2.4Safetyinformationondrivingmode.................13

2.5Safetyinformationoncareandmaintenance..........16

2.6Safetyinformationonchangesandmodications.......17

2.7LabelsandSymbolsontheProduct.................18

3ProductOverview.................................20

3.1ProductDescription.............................20

3.2Intendeduse..................................20

3.3Indications...................................20

3.4TypeClassication..............................20

3.5MainPartsoftheWheelchair.....................21

3.6Controlunitadjustments.........................22

3.7Armrests.....................................23

3.7.1Armrestremovable,widthanddepthadjustable

witharmpadheightanddepthadjustable.........23

3.8Backrest.....................................24

3.8.1AdjustableBackrestCover.....................24

3.8.2Backrestcoverheight.........................25

3.8.3Foldingbackrest.............................25

3.8.4Angleadjustablebackrest(-15°/+15°).............25

3.8.5Recliningbackrest...........................26

3.9Standardbackbraceforthebackrest................27

3.10Legrests....................................28

3.10.1Swingawaylegrests........................28

3.10.2Swingaway,angleadjustablelegrests...........29

3.11Anti-tipperALBERandstandard...................32

3.12Seatcushion.................................33

4Options.........................................34

4.1Posturebelt..................................34

4.2Headrest.....................................35

4.3HeadrestJunior................................36

4.4Manualpropulsion(22”or24”wheels)..............37

4.4.1Parkingbrakes..............................38

4.5Comfortversion...............................39

4.6Tray........................................40

4.6.1Adjusting,removing,swingingthetray............40

4.7Caneholder..................................40

5Setup...........................................42

5.1Generalsetupinformation.......................42

5.2Controlunitsinformation........................43

6Usage..........................................44

6.1Driving......................................44

6.2Beforedrivingforthersttime....................44

6.3GettinginandoutofMobilityDevice...............44

6.3.1Removingthearmrestinordertosidetransfer......44

6.3.2Informationaboutgettinginandout.............44

6.4TakingObstacles...............................45

6.4.1MaximumObstacleHeight.....................45

6.4.2SafetyInformationWhenT akingObstacles.........45

6.4.3Thecorrectwaytotakeobstacles...............46

6.5Drivingupanddowngradients....................47

6.6Pushingthemobilitydevicein“free-wheeling”mode....47

6.6.1Disengaging,re-engagingmotors................48

7ControlsSystem...................................49

7.1Controlsprotectionsystem.......................49

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7.2Batterypack..................................49

8Transport........................................50

8.1Transport—Generalinformation...................50

8.2Liftingthewheelchairframe(part>10kg)...........50

8.3Disassemblingthewheelchairfortransport...........51

8.3.1Foldingandunfoldingthewheelchair.............51

8.4Removingandttingthepowered12”rearwheels.....52

8.5Reassemblingthewheelchair......................53

8.6TransportingMobilityDeviceWithoutOccupant........54

8.7Transportingtheoccupiedwheelchairinavehicle......54

9Maintenance.....................................60

9.1Safetyinformation..............................60

9.2InspectionChecks..............................60

9.2.1Beforeeachuseofthemobilitydevice............60

9.2.2Weekly...................................61

9.2.3Monthly...................................61

9.3CleaningandDisinfection........................62

9.3.1GeneralSafetyInformation.....................62

9.3.2CleaningIntervals............................63

9.3.3Cleaning..................................63

9.3.4Washing..................................63

9.3.5Disinfection................................64

10Troubleshooting..................................65

10.1Safetyinformation.............................65

10.2IdentifyingandRepairingFaults...................66

11AfterUse.......................................67

11.1Storage.....................................67

11.1.1Short-termstorage..........................67

11.1.2Long-termstorage..........................67

11.2Disposal....................................68

11.2.1DisposalElectricalVersion....................68

11.3Reconditioning...............................68

12T echnicalData...................................69

12.1Technicalspecications.........................69

12.2MaximumWeightofRemovableParts..............73

12.3Tyres.......................................73

12.4Materials....................................74

13Service.........................................75

13.1Inspectionsperformed..........................75

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General

1General

1.1Introduction

Thisusermanualcontainsimportantinformationaboutthe handlingoftheproduct.Toensuresafetywhenusingthe product,readtheusermanualcarefullyandfollowthe safetyinstructions.

Notethattheremaybesectionsinthisdocument,whichare notrelevanttoyourproduct,sincethisdocumentapplies toallavailablemodels(onthedateofprinting).Ifnot otherwisestated,eachsectioninthisdocumentreferstoall modelsoftheproduct.

Themodelsandcongurationsavailableinyourcountrycan befoundinthecountry-specicsalesdocuments.

Invacarereservestherighttoalterproductspecications withoutfurthernotice.

Beforereadingthisdocument,makesureyouhavethe latestversion.Y oundthelatestversionasaPDFonthe Invacarewebsite.

Ifyoundthatthefontsizeintheprinteddocumentis difculttoread,youcandownloadthePDFversionfromthe website.ThePDFcanthenbescaledonscreentoafont sizethatismorecomfortableforyou.

Formoreinformationabouttheproduct,forexample productsafetynoticesandproductrecalls,contactyour Invacaredistributor .Seeaddressesattheendofthis document.

Incaseofaseriousincidentwiththeproduct,youshould informthemanufacturerandthecompetentauthorityin yourcountry .

1.2SymbolsinthisDocument

Symbolsandsignalwordsareusedinthisdocumentand applytohazardsorunsafepracticeswhichcouldresultin personalinjuryorpropertydamage.Seetheinformation belowfordenitionsofthesignalwords.

WARNING Indicatesahazardoussituationthatcouldresult inseriousinjuryordeathifitisnotavoided.

CAUTION Indicatesahazardoussituationthatcouldresult inminororslightinjuryifitisnotavoided.

IMPORTANT Indicatesahazardoussituationthatcouldresult indamagetopropertyifitisnotavoided.

TipsandRecommendations Givesusefultips,recommendationsand informationforefcient,trouble-freeuse.

1.3Compliance

Qualityisfundamentaltothecompany’soperation,working withinthedisciplinesofISO13485.

ThisproductfeaturestheCEmark,incompliancewiththe MedicalDeviceRegulation2017/745ClassI.Thelaunchdate ofthisproductisstatedintheCEdeclarationofconformity .

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Wearecontinuouslyworkingtowardsensuringthatthe company’simpactontheenvironment,locallyandglobally , isreducedtoaminimum.

WeonlyuseREACHcompliantmaterialsandcomponents.

Wecomplywiththecurrentenvironmentallegislations WEEEandRoHS.

1.3.1Product-SpecicStandards

TheproducthasbeentestedandconformstoEN12184 (Electricallypoweredwheelchairsandtheirchargers)andall relatedstandards.Itincludestestingforammability.

Forfurtherinformationaboutlocalstandardsand regulations,contactyourlocalInvacaredistributor.See addressesattheendofthisdocument.

1.4Usability

Onlyuseamobilitydevicewhenitisinperfectworking order .Otherwise,youmightputyourselfandothersatrisk.

Thefollowinglistdoesnotclaimtobeexhaustive.Itisonly intendedtoshowsomeofthesituationsthatcouldaffect theusabilityofyourmobilitydevice.

Incertainsituations,youshouldimmediatelystopusing yourmobilitydevice.Othersituationsallowyoutousethe mobilitydevicetogettoyourprovider.

Youshouldimmediatelystopusingyourmobilitydeviceif itsusabilityisrestricteddueto:

•Unexpecteddrivingbehaviour

•brakefailure

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YoushouldimmediatelycontactanauthorisedInvacare provideriftheusabilityofyourmobilitydeviceisrestricted dueto:

•thelightingsystem(iftted)failingorbeingdefective

•reectorsfallingoff

•wornthreadorinsufcienttirepressure

•damagetothearmrests(e.g.tornarmrestpadding)

•damagetothelegresthangers(e.g.missingortorn heelstraps)

•damagetotheposturalbelt

•damagetothejoystick(joystickcannotbemovedinto theneutralposition)

•cablesthataredamaged,kinked,pinchedorhavecome loosefromthexation

•themobilitydevicedriftingwhenbraking

•themobilitydevicepullingtoonesidewhenmoving

•unusualsoundsdevelopingoroccurring

Orifyouhavethefeelingthatsomethingiswrongwith yourmobilitydevice.

1.5WarrantyInformation

Weprovideamanufacturer’swarrantyfortheproduct inaccordancewithourGeneralTermsandConditionsof Businessintherespectivecountries.

Warrantyclaimscanonlybemadethroughtheprovider fromwhomtheproductwasobtained.

1.6ServiceLife

Weestimateaservicelifeofveyearsforthisproduct, provideditisusedinstrictaccordancewiththeintended

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useassetoutinthisdocumentandallmaintenanceand servicerequirementsaremet.Theestimatedservicelifecan beexceedediftheproductiscarefullyusedandproperly maintained,andprovidedtechnicalandscienticadvances donotresultintechnicallimitations.Theservicelifecan alsobeconsiderablyreducedbyextremeorincorrectusage. Thefactthatweestimateaservicelifeforthisproductdoes notconstituteanadditionalwarranty.

1.7LimitationofLiability

Invacareacceptsnoliabilityfordamagearisingfrom:

•Non-compliancewiththeusermanual

•Incorrectuse

•Naturalwearandtear

•Incorrectassemblyorset-upbythepurchaserora thirdparty

•T echnicalmodications

•Unauthorisedmodicationsand/oruseofunsuitable spareparts

General

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2Safety

2.1Safetyinformation

Thissectioncontainsimportantsafetyinformationforthe protectionofthewheelchairuserandassistantandforsafe, trouble-freeuseofthepowerwheelchair .

WARNING! Riskofdeathorseriousinjury

Incaseofreorsmoke,wheelchairoccupants areatparticularriskofdeathorseriousinjury, whentheyarenotabletomoveawayfromthe sourceofreorsmoke.Lightedmatches,lighter andcigarettescancauseanopenameinthe wheelchairsurroundingsoronclothes.

–Avoidusingorstoringthewheelchairnear

openamesorcombustibleproducts.

–Donotsmokewhileusingthewheelchair .

WARNING! RiskofInjury ,DamageorDeath

Impropermonitoringormaintenancemaycause injury,damageordeathduetoingestionor chokingonpartsormaterials.

–Closelysupervisechildren,pets,orpeoplewith

physical/mentaldisabilities.

WARNING! RiskofDeath,SeriousInjuryorDamage

Improperroutingofcablesmaycauseatripping entanglementorstrangulationhazardthatmay resultindeath,seriousinjuryordamage.

–Ensureallcablesareroutedandsecured

properly.

–Ensuretherearenoloopsofexcesscable

extendingawayfromthewheelchair.

WARNING! Riskofinjuryifmobilitydeviceisusedinany otherwaythanthepurposedescribedinthis manual

–Onlyeverusethemobilitydeviceinaccordance

withtheinstructionsinthisusermanual.

–Paystrictattentiontothesafetyinformation.

WARNING! Riskofinjuryifthemobilitydeviceisdriven whenabilitytooperateavehicleisimpairedby medicationoralcohol

–Neverdrivethemobilitydeviceunderthe

inuenceofmedicationoralcohol.Ifnecessary, themobilitydevicemustbeoperatedbyan attendantwhoisphysicallyandmentallyable.

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WARNING! Riskofdamageorinjuryifmobilitydeviceis accidentallysetintomotion

–Switchthemobilitydeviceoffbeforeyouget

in,getoutorhandleunwieldyobjects.

–Whenthedriveisdisengaged,thebrakeinside

thedriveisdeactivated.Forthisreason, pushingthemobilitydevicebyanattendant isonlyrecommendedonatsurfaces,never ongradients.Neverleaveyourmobilitydevice onagradientwithitsmotorsdisengaged. Alwaysre-engagethemotorsimmediatelyafter pushingthemobilitydevice(refertoOperation chapter,ALBERespritusermanual).

WARNING! Riskofinjuryifthemobilitydeviceisswitched offwhiledriving,forexamplebypressingthe On/OffButtonordisconnectingacable,dueto itcomingtoanabrupt,sharpstop

–Ifyouhavetobrakeinanemergency,simply

releasethejoystickwhichwillbringyoutoa halt(refertoControlunitchapter,ALBEResprit usermanual).

WARNING! Riskofinjurywhentransferringmobilitydevice toavehiclefortransportwithouttheoccupant seatedinit

–Ifthemobilitydevicedoesneedtobeloaded

usingarampwhichexceedstheratedslope (referto12TechnicalData,page69),thenyou mustuseawinch.Theattendantcansafely monitorandassisttheloadingprocess.

–Asanalternativeyoucanuseaplatform

lift.Ensurethatthetotalweightofthe mobilitydevicedoesnotexceedthemaximum permissibleweightfortheplatformliftor winchifyouareusing.

WARNING! Riskoffallingoutofthemobilitydevice

–Donotslideforwardontheseat,donotlean

forwardbetweenyourknees,donotlean backwardsoutoverthetopofthebackrest,for exampletoreachanobject.

–Ifaposturebeltisinstalled,itshouldbe

correctlyadjustedandusedeachtimeyouuse themobilitydevice.

–Whentransferringtoadifferentseat,position

themobilitydeviceascloseaspossibletothe newseat.

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CAUTION! Riskofinjuryifmaximumuserweightis exceeded

–Donotexceedthemaximumuserweight(refer

to12TechnicalData,page69).

–Themobilitydeviceisonlydesignedforuse

byasingleoccupantwhosemaximumweight doesnotexceedthemaximumuserweightof thedevice.Neverusethemobilitydeviceto transportmorethanoneperson.

CAUTION! Riskofinjuryduetowrongliftingordropping ofheavycomponents

–Whenmaintaining,servicingorliftinganypart

ofyourmobilitydevice,takeintoaccountthe weightoftheindividualcomponentsespecially thebatteries.Besureatalltimestoadoptthe correctliftingpostureandaskforassistance ifnecessary.

CAUTION! Riskofinjurybymovingparts

–Makesurethatnoinjuryisincurredbymoving

partsofthemobilitydevice,likewheels especiallywhenchildrenarearound.

WARNING! Riskoffootinjury

Thereisariskthatyoucouldinjuredyourfeet whenopeningdoorswithfootplate.

–Donotopendoorswithpartsofthewheelchair.

CAUTION! Riskofinjuryfromhotsurfaces

–Donotleavethemobilitydeviceindirect

sunlightforprolongedperiods.Metalparts andsurfacessuchastheseatandarmrestscan becomeveryhot.

CAUTION! Riskofreorbreakingdownduetoelectric devicesbeingconnected

–Donotconnectanyelectricdevicestoyour

mobilitydevicethatarenotexpresslycertied byInvacareforthispurpose.Haveallelectrical installationsdonebyyourauthorizedprovider.

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2.2Safetyinformationontheelectricalsystem

WARNING! Riskofdeath,seriousinjuryordamage

Misuseofthemobilitydevicemaycausethe mobilitydevicetostartsmoking,sparking,or burning.Death,seriousinjury,ordamagemay occurduetore.

–DONOTusethemobilitydeviceotherthanits

intendedpurpose.

–Ifthemobilitydevicestartssmoking,sparking,

orburning,discontinueusingthemobility deviceandseekserviceIMMEDIATELY .

WARNING! Riskofdeath,seriousinjuryordamagewhen carryingalongoxygensystems

Textilesandothermaterialsthatnormallywould notburnareeasilyignitedandburnwithgreat intensityinoxygenenrichedair .

–Checktheoxygentubingdaily,fromthe

cylindertothedeliverysite,forleaksandhold awayfromelectricalsparksandanysourceof ignition.

WARNING! Riskofinjuryordamageduetoelectricalshorts

Connectorpinsoncablesconnectedtothepower modulecanstillbeliveevenwhenthesystem isoff.

–Cableswithlivepinsshouldbeconnected,

restrainedorcovered(withnon-conductive materials)sothattheyarenotexposedto humancontactormaterialsthatcouldcause electricalshorts.

–Whencableswithlivepinshavetobe

disconnected,forexample,whenremovingthe buscablefromtheremoteforsafetyreasons, makesuretorestrainorcoverthepins(with non-conductivematerials).

WARNING! Riskofdeath,seriousinjury,ordamage

Corrodedelectricalcomponentsduetowateror liquidexposurecanresultindeath,seriousinjury, ordamage.

–Minimizeexposureofelectricalcomponentsto

waterand/orliquids.

–Electricalcomponentsdamagedbycorrosion

MUSTbereplacedimmediately.

–Mobilitydevicesthatarefrequentlyexposed

towater/liquidsmayrequirereplacementof electricalcomponentsmorefrequently.

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WARNING! Riskofdeathorseriousinjury

Failuretoobservethesewarningscancausean electricalshortresultingindeath,seriousinjury , ordamagetotheelectricalsystem.

–ThePOSITIVE(+)REDbatterycableMUST

connecttothePOSITIVE(+)battery terminal(s)/post(s).TheNEGA TIVE(-)BLACK batterycableMUSTconnecttotheNEGA TIVE (-)batteryterminal(s)/post(s).

–NEVERallowanyofyourtoolsand/orbattery

cable(s)tocontactBOTHbatterypost(s)atthe sametime.Anelectricalshortmayoccurand seriousinjuryordamagemayoccur .

–Installprotectivecapsonpositiveandnegative

batteryterminals.

–Replacecable(s)immediatelyifcable(s)

insulationbecomesdamaged.

–DONOTremovefuseormountinghardware

fromPOSITIVE(+)redbatterycablemounting screw.

WARNING! Riskofdeathorseriousinjury

Electricshockcancausedeathorseriousinjury

–T oavoidelectricshock,inspectplugandcord

forcutsand/orfrayedwires.Replacecutcords orfrayedwiresimmediately.

Riskofdamagetothemobilitydevice

Afailureintheelectricsystemcanleadto unusualbehaviorsuchascontinuouslight,no light,ornoisesfromthemagneticbrakes.

–Ifafailureexists,switchoffthecontrolunit

andswitchitonagain.

–Ifafailurestillexists,thendisconnectthe

interfacefromthebatterypack(refertoBattery packchapter,ALBERespritusermanual).

–Inanycase,contactyourauthorizedprovider.

2.3SafetyInformationonElectromagnetic Interference

Thispoweredmobilitydevicewassuccessfullytestedin accordancewithInternationalstandardsastoitscompliance withElectromagneticInterference(EMI)regulations. However,electromagneticelds,suchasthosegeneratedby radioandtelevisiontransmitters,andcellularphonescan inuencethefunctionsofpoweredmobilitydevices.Also, theelectronicsusedinourmobilitydevicescangeneratea lowlevelofelectromagneticinterference,whichhowever willremainwithinthetolerancepermittedbylaw .For thesereasonsweaskyoutopleaseobservethefollowing precautions:

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WARNING! Riskofmalfunctionduetoelectromagnetic interference

–Donotswitchonoroperateportable

transceiversorcommunicationdevices(suchas radiotransceiversorcellularphones)whenthe mobilitydeviceisswitchedon.

–Avoidgettingnearstrongradioandtelevision

transmitters.

–Incasethemobilitydeviceshouldbeset

inmotionunintentionallyorthebrakesare released,switchitoffimmediately .

–Addingelectricalaccessoriesandother

componentsormodifyingthemobilitydevice inanywaycanmakeitsusceptibleto electromagneticinterference.Keepinmind thatthereisnosurewaytodeterminethe effectsuchmodicationswillhaveonthe overallimmunityoftheelectronicsystem.

–Reportalloccurrencesofunintentional

movementofthemobilitydevice,orreleaseof theelectricbrakestothemanufacturer .

2.4Safetyinformationondrivingmode

DANGER! Riskofdeath,seriousinjury,ordamage

Malfunctioningjoystickcouldcause unintended/erraticmovementresultingin death,seriousinjury ,ordamage

–Ifunintended/erraticmovementoccurs,stop

usingthewheelchairimmediatelyandcontact aqualiedtechnician.

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WARNING! Riskofinjuryifthemobilitydevicetipsover

–Inclinesanddeclinescanonlybetravelled

uptothemaximumsafeslope(referto12 TechnicalData,page69).

–Alwaysreturnthebackrestofyourseattoan

uprightpositionbeforeascendingslopes.We recommendthatyoupositiontheseatbackrest slightlytotherearbeforedescendingslopes.

–Onlyeverdrivedownhillatamaximumof2/3

ofthetopspeed.Avoidabruptbrakingor acceleratingongradients.

–Ifatallpossible,avoiddrivingonwet,slippery,

icy,oroilysurfaces(suchassnow ,gravel,ice etc.)wherethereisariskofyoulosingcontrol overthevehicle,especiallyonagradient. Thismayincludecertainpaintedorotherwise treatedwoodsurfaces.Ifdrivingonsucha surfaceisinevitable,thenalwaysdriveslowly andwiththeutmostcaution.

–Neverattempttoovercomeanobstaclewhen

onanuphillordownhillgradient.

–Neverattempttodriveupordownaightof

stepswithyourmobilitydevice.

–Whenovercomingobstacles,alwaysobserve

themaximumobstacleheight(referto12

TechnicalData,page69

andinformationabout overcomingobstaclesin6.4T akingObstacles, page45).

–Avoidshiftingyourcenterofgravityaswell

asabruptjoystickmovementsandchangesof directionwhenthemobilitydeviceisinmotion.

WARNING! Riskofinjuryifthemobilitydevicetipsover (continued)

–Neverusethemobilitydevicetotransport

morethanoneperson.

–Notethatthemobilitydevicewillbrakeor

accelerateifyouchangethedrivingmode whilstthemobilitydeviceisinmotion.

WARNING! Riskofseriousinjuryordamage

Improperpositioningwhileleaningorbending couldcausethewheelchairtotipforward resultinginseriousinjuryordamage

–T oassurestabilityandproperoperationofyour

mobilitydevice,youmustatalltimesmaintain properbalance.Yourpowerwheelchairhas beendesignedtoremainuprightandstable duringnormaldailyactivitiesaslongasyouDO NOTmovebeyondthecenterofgravity.

–DONOTleanforwardoutofthemobilitydevice

anyfurtherthanthelengthofthearmrests.

–DONOTattempttoreachobjectsifyouhave

tomoveforwardintheseatorpickthemup fromtheoorbyreachingdownbetweenyour knees.

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WARNING! Riskofbreakingdowninadverseweather conditions,i.e.extremecold,inanisolatedarea

–Ifyouareauserwithseverelylimitedmobility,

weadvisethatinthecaseofadverseweather conditionsDONOTattemptajourneywithout anaccompanyingattendant.

WARNING! Riskofinjuryifyourfootslidesoffthefootrest andgetscaughtunderneaththemobilitydevice whenitisinmotion

–Makesureeachtimebeforeyoudrivethe

mobilitydevicethatyourfeetaresquarelyand securelyinplaceonthefootplates,andthat bothlegrestsareproperlylockedintoplace.

WARNING! Riskofinjuryifyoucollidewithanobstacle whendrivingthroughnarrowpassagessuchas doorwaysandentrances

–Drivethroughnarrowpassagesinthelowest

drivingmodeandwithduecaution.

WARNING! Riskofinjury

Ifyourmobilitydevicehasbeenttedwith elevatinglegrests,thereisariskofpersonal injuryanddamagetothemobilitydeviceifyou drivethemobilitydevicewiththelegrestsraised.

–T oavoidunwanteddisplacementofthemobility

devicecenterofgravitytothefront(especially whentravellingdownhill)andinorderto avoiddamagetothemobilitydevice,elevating legrestsmustalwaysbeloweredduringnormal travelling.

WARNING! Riskoftipping

Anti-tippers(stabilizers)areonlyeffectiveonrm ground.Theysinkinonsoftgroundsuchas grass,snowormudifthemobilitydevicerests itselfonthem.Theylosetheireffectandthe mobilitydevicecantipover .

–Onlydrivewithextremecareonsoftground,

especiallyduringuphillanddownhilljourneys. Intheprocesspayincreasedattentiontothe tipstabilityofthemobilitydevice.

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WARNING! Tippinghazardifanti-tippersareremoved, damagedorchangedtoapositiondifferentto thefactorysettings

–Anti-tippersshouldonlyeverberemovedfor

dismantlingthemobilitydevicefortransportin avehicleorforstorage.

–Theanti-tippersmustalwaysbettedifthe

mobilitydeviceisbeingused.

WARNING! Riskoftipping

Thehangingofadditionalload(backpack orsimilaritems)ontoyourwheelchairback postscanaffecttherearwardstabilityofyour wheelchair.Thiscancausethechairtotip backwardscausinginjury.

–Alwaysmakesurethattheanti-tipperdeviceis

ttedcorrectlyoneachsidewhenusingyour backpostswithadditionalload(backpackor similaritems).

CAUTION! Riskofinjuryfromthebackrestfoldingover duringuse

Ifthefoldingbackresthasnotengagedproperly, itmayfoldbackwardsunexpectedlywhenloadis placedonitandyoumayfallfromthewheelchair .

–Beforeusingthewheelchair,makesurethat

thebackrestisfoldedupandthehingeshave engaged.

2.5Safetyinformationoncareandmaintenance

WARNING! Riskofdeath,seriousinjury,ordamage

Incorrectrepairand/orservicingofthismobility deviceperformedbyusers/caregiversor unqualiedtechnicianscanresultindeath, seriousinjury ,ordamage.

–DONOTattempttocarryoutmaintenance

workthatisnotdescribedinthisusermanual. Suchrepairand/orserviceMUSTbeperformed byaqualiedtechnician.Contactanauthorized provider .

CAUTION! Riskofaccidentandlossofwarrantyif maintenanceisinsufcient

–Forreasonsofsafetyandinordertoavoid

accidentswhichresultfromunnoticedwear,it isimportantthatthismobilitydeviceundergoes aninspectiononceeveryyearundernormal operatingconditions.

–Underdifcultoperatingconditionssuchas

dailytravelonsteepslopes,orinthecase ofuseinmedicalcarecaseswithfrequently changingmobilitydeviceusers,itwouldbe expedienttocarryoutintermediatecheckson theoptionsandrunninggear .

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2.6Safetyinformationonchangesand modications

WARNING! Riskofseriousinjuryordamage

Useofincorrectorimproperreplacement (service)partsmaycauseinjuryordamage

–ReplacementpartsMUSTmatchoriginal

Invacareparts.

–Alwaysprovidethewheelchairserialnumberto

assistinorderingthecorrectreplacementparts.

CAUTION! Riskofinjuriesanddamageduetounapproved componentsandoptionparts

Seatingsystems,additionsandoptionpartswhich havenotbeenapprovedbyInvacareforusewith thismobilitydevicecanaffectthetippingstability andincreasetippinghazards.

–Onlyeveruseseatingsystems,additionsand

optionpartswhichhavebeenapprovedby Invacareforthismobilitydevice.

Seatingsystemswhicharenotapprovedby Invacareforusewiththismobilitydevicedo not,undercertaincircumstances,complywith thevalidstandardsandcouldincreasethe ammabilityandtheriskofskinirritation.

–Onlyuseseatingsystemsthathavebeen

approvedbyInvacareforthismobilitydevice.

Electricalandelectroniccomponentswhichhave notbeenapprovedbyInvacareforusewiththis mobilitydevicecancauserehazardsandlead toelectromagneticdamage.

–Onlyeveruseelectricalandelectronic

componentswhichhavebeenapprovedby Invacareforthismobilitydevice.

Batterieswhichhavenotbeenapprovedby Invacareforusewiththismobilitydevicecan causechemicalburns.

–Onlyeverusebatterieswhichhavebeen

approvedbyInvacareforthismobilitydevice.

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CAUTION! Riskofinjuries,anddamage,ifunapproved backrestsareused

Aretrottedbackrestwhichisnotapprovedby Invacareforusewiththismobilitydevicemay overloadthebackresttubeandthusincreasethe riskofinjuriesandofdamagetothemobility device.

–Pleasecontactyourauthorizedproviderwho

willperformriskanalyses,calculations,stability checksetc.toensurethatthebackrestcanbe usedsafely .

CEmarkingofthemobilitydevice

–Theconformityassessment/CEmarkingwas

carriedoutinaccordancewithDirective93/42 EECandonlyappliestothecompleteproduct.

–TheCEmarkingisinvalidatedifcomponentsor

optionsarereplacedoraddedthathavenot beenapprovedforthisproductbyInvacare.

Manufacturer’saddress

Dateofmanufacture

Productdescription

Seatwidth

Referencenumber

–Inthiscase,thecompanythataddsorreplaces

Serialnumber

thecomponentsoroptionsisresponsiblefor theconformityassessment/CEmarkingorfor registeringthemobilitydeviceasaspecial designandfortherelevantdocumentation.

2.7LabelsandSymbolsontheProduct

Identicationlabel

Medicaldevice

Serialnumberbarcode

EAN/HMIbarcode

Maximumuserweight

Readusermanual

Theidenticationlabelisattachedtotheframeofyour powerwheelchairandgivesthefollowinginformation:

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Europeanconformity

“Crossedoutwheeliebin”

Readusermanual.Thissymbolappearson theidenticationlabel.

Readusermanual.Thissymbolappearson differentlabelsandpositions.

Indicatesahazardoussituationthatcould resultinseriousinjuryordeathifitisnot avoided.

WEEEConformity

Non-lockingsidepartswarninglabel

Donotliftthewheelchairbynon-locking sideparts.

Posturebeltinformationlabel

Recliningmechanicalbackrestinformationlabel

Pushonthebackrestcanes(1)before operatingthelevers(2),thisistorelease theauto-lockedsecuritysystem.Thislabelis attachedtotheupperpartofthebackrest cane(rightside).

Snaphooksymbols

Dependingontheconguration,somewheelchairsmaybe usedasaseatinamotorvehicle,somemaynot.

Tie-downpositionswheretherestraint systemstrapsmustbeplacedincaseof transportingtheoccupiedwheelchairina motorvehicle.Thissymbolisonlyattached tothewheelchairwhenitisorderedwith thetransportationkitoption.

WARNINGSymbol

Thispowerwheelchairisnotconguredfor passengertransportinamotorvehicle.This symbolisattachedtotheframeclosetothe identicationlabel.

Theposturebelthasthegoodlength,when there’sjustsufcientspaceforaathand betweenbodyandbelt.

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3ProductOverview

3.1ProductDescription

Thisisapoweredwheelchairwithcrossbarfolding mechanismandswing-awaylegrests.

IMPORTANT!

Thepoweredwheelchairismanufacturedand conguredindividuallytothespecicationsinthe order .Thespecicationmustbeperformedbya healthcareprofessionalaccordingtotheuser’s requirementsandhealthcondition.

–Consultahealthcareprofessionalifyouintend

toadaptthepoweredwheelchairconguration.

–Anyadaptationshouldbeperformedbya

qualiedtechnician.

3.2Intendeduse

Thepowerwheelchairisintendedasamobilityaidfor personstoprovidemobilitywhenlimitedtoasitting positionandmanualpropellingonaregularbasecannotbe executed.Theintendeduseristhewheelchairoccupant and/oranassistant.Thewheelchairisintendedforpersons, ages10andup(children,adolescentsandadults).This mobilitydevicewasdesignedforpersonswhoseabilityto walkisimpaired,butwhoarestillintermsoftheireyesight andphysicallyandmentallyabletooperateanelectric mobilitydevice.Theweightofthewheelchairoccupant shouldnotexceedthemaximumuserweightasstatedin theT echnicalDatasectionandontheidenticationlabel. Thepowerwheelchairshouldonlybeusedonlevelground

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andaccessibleterrain,aswellasindoorsoroutdoorswith limitedcrossingcapacities.

3.3Indications

Theuseofthispowerwheelchairisrecommendedforthe followingindications:

•Theinabilityoragreatlyrestrictedabilitytowalkwithin thescopeofthebasicrequirementtobeabletomove withinone’ sownfourwalls.

•Theneedtoleavethedwellingplaceinordertoget somefreshairduringashortwalkortoreachthose placesgenerallytobefoundatclosedistancetothe dwellingandwhereeverydaybusinessiscarriedout.

Provisionofpowerwheelchairsforinteriorandexterior areasisadvisableiftheuseofhand-operatedwheelchairsis nolongerpossibleonaccountofthedisability,yetproper operationofanelectromotivedriveunitisstillpracticable.

Contraindications

Therearenocontraindicationsknown.

3.4TypeClassication

ThisvehiclehasbeenclassiedaccordingtoEN12184asa classBmobilityproduct(forindoorandoutdoorareas).It isthereforecompactandagileenoughforindoorareas,but alsoabletoovercomemanyobstaclesinoutdoorareas.

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3.5MainPartsoftheWheelchair

Pushhandle

Backrest

Drivewheel

Parkingbrake(with22”/24”manualwheelsonly)

Frontforkwithcastor

Legrests,swiveling

Footrest

Frame

Seat

Armrest

Couplingring(bothwheels)

Controlunit

Joystick

Batterypack

The equipment of your powered wheelchair may differ from the diagram as each mobility device is manufactured individually to the specications i n the order.

The powered wheelchair must always be equipped with seat cushion and armrests.

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3.6Controlunitadjustments

CAUTION! Riskofinjury

Whenleaningonthecontrolunit,forexample, whentransferringintooroutofthewheelchair , thecontrolunitholdermaybreakandtheuser mayfalloutofthechair .

–Neverleanonthecontrolunitasasupportfor ,

forexample,transfer .

CAUTION! Riskofthecontrolunitbeingpushedbackwards duringanaccidentalcollisionwithanobstacle, suchasadoorframeortable,andthejoystick beingjammedagainstthearmpadiftheposition ofthecontrolunitisadjustedandallscrewsare notcompletelytightened

Thiswillcausethemobilitydevicetodrive forwarduncontrollablyandpotentiallyinjurethe mobilitydeviceuserandanypersonstandingin theway .

–Whenadjustingthepositionofthecontrolunit,

alwaysmakesuretotightenallscrewssecurely.

–Ifthisshouldaccidentallyhappen,immediately

switchthemobilitydeviceelectronicsOFFat thecontrolunit.

Adjustingthelength

1.LoosenwingscrewAor/andleverB.

2.Shiftthecontrolunitforwardsorbackwardstothe desireddistance.

3.RetightenthewingscrewAor/andleverB.

Adjustingtheheight

1.LoosenwingscrewsCor/andD.

2.Adjustthecontrolunittothedesiredheight.

3.RetightenthewingscrewsCor/andD.

Swivellingtotheside

Yourmobilitydeviceisttedwithaswing-awaycontrolunit holder,thenthecontrolunitcanbemovedawaytothe side,forexample,todriveupclosetoatable.

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3.7Armrests

WARNING! Riskofinjury

Thesiderestsarenotlockedandcanbeeasily pulledoutupwards.

–Donotliftortransferthewheelchairusingthe

siderests.

–Donotusethesiderestsfortransportation

whencarryingthewheelchairup-ordownstairs.

CAUTION! Riskofpinching

–Keepyourngersawayfrommovableparts

duringremoving,ttingoradjustingthe armrest.

3.7.1Armrestremovable,widthanddepthadjustable witharmpadheightanddepthadjustable

Removing

1.PreviouslypressonthelockingmechanismAlocated atthebottomofthearmrestverticalbracket(ifso equipped).

2.Pullthearmrestbythearmcushionoutoftheholder.

3.Toadjusthoweasyordifcultitistopullthearmrest outoftheholder ,changethedegreetowhichthe screwsDaretightened.

Fitting

1.Pushthearmrestintotheholder .

Adjustingthearmrestwidthanddepth(2positions)

1.LoosenthescrewFwith5mmAllenkeyatbottomof thearmrestbracket.

2.Movethearmrestsidewardsuntilyoureachthedesired width,whilekeepingscrewBinplace.

3.TightenthescrewF(8–9Nm).

4.TwodepthpositionsGarepossible,frontwardsor backwards.

5.Performthesettingonbothsides,ifnecessary .

Adjustingthearmpadheight

1.LoosenthescrewBwith5mmAllenkeyattopofthe armresttube.

2.Movethearmrestupwardsordownwardsuntilyou reachthedesiredheight,whilekeepingscrewBin place.

3.TightenthescrewB(5–6Nm).

4.Performthesettingonbothsides.

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Adjustingthearmpaddepth

1.Loosenthe2screwsCbelowthearmpadbracket.

2.Movethearmpadfrontwardsorrearwardsuntilyou reachthedesireddepth,whilekeepingscrewCin place.

3.Tightenthe2screwsC(1,5–2Nm).

4.Performthesettingonbothsides.

Adjustingthesideprotectionheight

1.Loosenthe2screwsofthesideprotectionclampsE.

2.Movethesideprotectionupwardsordownwardsuntil youreachthedesiredheight.

3.Tightenthe2screwsofthesideprotectclampsE (0,7–1,2Nm).

4.Performthesettingonbothsides.

3.8Backrest

Therearethreetypesofbackrest(Fixed,Foldingand Reclining)available.

WARNING! Riskofinjurytotheassistantanddamageto thewheelchair

Tiltingthechairwithaheavyusercanhurtthe assistant'sbackanddamagethechair .

–Makesuretobeabletosafelycontrolthe

wheelchairwithaheavyuserbeforeperforming atiltingmaneuver .

Adjustingthebackrestcover

1.RemovethebackrestcushionA.

2.LoosenthehookandloopstripsBontherearofthe backrestcoverbysimplypullingonthem.

3.Tightenorloosenthestripsasrequiredthenreattach them.

WARNING! Riskoftipping

Ifthebandsaresetveryloose,thetippingpoint ofyourwheelchairischangedfortheworse.

–Ensurethatthebandsaresetcorrectly .

IMPORTANT!

–Donotovertightenthebands;thisistoensure

thatthegeometryofthewheelchairisnot changed.

3.8.1AdjustableBackrestCover

Youcanadjustthetensionofthebackrestcoverasrequired.

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IMPORTANT!

–Onlyevertightenthebandswhenthe

wheelchairisunfolded.

3.8.2Backrestcoverheight

Theheightofthebackrestcovercanbeadjustedon therecliningbackpostsonly.Theadjustmentmust becarriedoutbyaqualiedtechnician.

3.8.3Foldingbackrest

Tosavespacefortransportingthewheelchair,thebackrest canbefolded.

Foldingandunfoldingthebackrest

1.OperateleverAbypullingitandfoldthetopofthe backrest.

2.Toreturntotheinitialposition,bringthetopinthe verticalposition;itlocksautomatically.

3.8.4Angleadjustablebackrest(-15°/+15°)

Theangleofthebackrestcanbeadjustedfrom–15°to +15°(stepless).

1.Adjustthebackrestanglethankstotheadjustablescrew A.

2.Turn5mmAllenkeyclockwisetoobtainanegative angle.

3.Alternatively,turn5mmAllenkeyunderclockwiseto obtainapositiveangle.

4.Ensurebothadjustmentstothedesiredangleareequal onbothsides.

Invacarerecommendsthatthebackrestangleadjustmentis carriedoutbyaqualiedtechnician.

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WARNING! Riskoftipping

Donotmovethewheelchairwhenthebackrest isinreclinedposition.

–Invacarestronglyrecommendtheuseof

anti-tippers(availableasanoption)whenthe backrestisinreclinedposition.

WARNING! Riskofinjury

–Invacarestronglyrecommendstheuse

ofanti-tippers(availableasanoption)in combinationwithallrearwheelpositionswhen youuseyourbackrestwithanangleof12° andmore

CAUTION! Riskofuncomfortableposture

Ananglelessthan90°betweentheseatandthe backrestisuncomfortableforcertainusers.

–Thisadjustmentmustbeperformedbya

qualiedtechnicianuponagreementbya prescribingphysician.Pleaseconsultwithyour provider .

3.8.5Recliningbackrest

Toachieveamorecomfortpositionfortheuser,thebackrest canbereclined.

WARNING! Riskoftipping

Donotmovethewheelchairwhenthebackrest isinreclinedposition.

–Invacarestronglyrecommendtheuseof

anti-tippers(availableasanoption)whenthe backrestisinreclinedposition.

Backrestangle

Theangleofthebackrestcanbeadjustedinfoursteps(0° to30°)withthemechanicalversion,andsteplesswiththe gasstrutsversion.

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WARNING! Riskofinjury

–Alwaysmaketheseadjustmentsbeforethe

usersettlesdowninthewheelchairtoprevent injuries.

–Invacarestronglyrecommendstheuse

ofanti-tippers(availableasanoption)in combinationwithallrearwheelpositionswhen youuseyourbackrestwithanangleof12° andmore

IMPORTANT!

–Pushonthebackrestcanesbeforeoperating

thelevers,thisistoreleasetheauto-locked securitysystem.

1.Releasetheauto-lockedsystembypushingonthe backrestcanes.

2.SimultaneouslypulltheleversAtoprovidesthesame angleonbothsides.

3.Releasetheleverswhenyoureachthedesiredangle.

3.9Standardbackbraceforthebackrest

Thebackbracelinksthetwopushhandles,providestension tothebackrestupholsteryandmustalwaysbeinposition onreclinerversions.

CAUTION!

–Donotusethebackbracetopushthe

wheelchair.Thebackbraceisnotapushbar!

–Donotattempttoliftthewheelchairusing

thebackbrace;itmaycomelooseanditcould break.

–Keepyourngersawayfrommovableparts

andsharpedgestopreventinjuries.

Foldingthebackbrace

1.SlightlyloosenthetwohandscrewsA,pullupthe backbraceBandswivelitdownwardsalongthe backrest(onrightorlefthand).

2.FoldthebackbraceBuntilitisinverticalposition.

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Unfoldingthebackbrace

1.FoldthebackbraceBupwards.

2.AlignthebackbraceBwiththepushhandleandpushit downonthehandscrewA.

3.FirmlytightenthehandscrewAandmakesurethat theTWOhandscrewsAareproperlytightened.

Itisimportanttoensurethatthebackbraceis correctlyttedandengagedatalltimeswhenthe chairisinuse.Itshouldnotbelefthangingloose (seelabelConthebackbrace).

3.10Legrests

WARNING! Riskofinjury

–Neverliftthewheelchairbythefootrest

supportsorlegrests.

CAUTION! Riskofpinchingorcrushingngers

Thereareswingmechanismswhereyoucould trapyourngers.

–Becarefulwhenusing,swinging,disassembling

oradjustingthesemechanisms.

IMPORTANT!

Riskofdamagetothelegrestmechanism

–Donotplaceanythingheavy,orletchildren

sitonthelegrest.

3.10.1Swingawaylegrests

Swingingoutwards

1.ActivatethereleaseleverAandswingthelegrests totheoutside.

Swingingforwards

1.Swingthelegrestforwardsuntilitengages.

Unhinging

1.ActivatethereleaseleverA.

2.Pullthelegrestupwards.

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Hinging

1.Hingethelegrestonthefrontoftheframeandswing itforwardsuntilitengages.

3.10.2Swingaway,angleadjustablelegrests

•Version(2)

1.Swingthelegrestforwardsuntilitengages.

Unhinging

•Version(1)

1.Pullthelegrestupwards.

•Version(2)

1.ActivatethereleaseleverA,swingthelegrest outwards.

2.Pullthelegrestupwards.

Hinging

•Version(1)

1.Hingethelegrestonthefrontoftheframeand swingit.

2.Sightlypushthelegrestdownwardsuntilit engages.

•Version(2)

1.Pushthelegrestdownintoitsreceiverandswing

Swingingoutwards

•Version(1)

Adjustingangle

itforwardsuntilitengages.

1.Withonehand,sightlypullthelegrestupwards(up to20mm)andswingthelegresttotheoutside.

•Version(2)

1.ActivatethereleaseleverAandswingtheleg reststotheoutside.

•Version(1)

1.RotatetheknobAwithonehandwhilesupporting thelegrestwithyourotherhand.

2.Whenasuitableangleisobtained,locktheknob Aintothedesiredposition.

Swingingforwards

•Version(1)

1.Swingthelegrestforwards.

2.Sightlypushthelegrestdownwardsuntilit engages.

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•Version(2)

Therearesixpresetpositionsavailableforangle adjustment.

1.RotatetheknobDwithonehandwhilesupporting thelegrestwithyourotherhand.

2.Whenasuitableangleisobtained,letgooffthe knobandthelegrestwilllockintothedesired position.

Swingingcalfpadandadjustments

•Version(1) ThecalfpadEswingsawayduringtransfersandhas heightadjustmentoptions.

1.AfterlooseningthexingscrewBadjusttothe

desiredheightandrmlytightenthexingscrew.

•Version(2)

–Swingingcalfpadforwards(1)orbackwards(2):

1.SwingcalfpadEforwards(1).

2.PullupthecalfpadEandswingitbackwards (2).

–Adjustingheightofcalfpad:

1.LoosenknobC.

2.Adjusttothedesiredheightandrmlytighten theknob.

–Adjustingdepthofcalfpad

Thecalfpadhasfourdepthadjustmentoptions:

1.RemovethexingscrewFwith5mmAllenkey.

2.Adjusttooneofthefourpositionsandrmly tightenthexingscrewF(3–5Nm).

Adjustingfootplate

Therearethreedifferentfootplatesavailable.

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•Heightadjustablefootplates,version(1)

1.LooseningthehandscrewC.

2.Adjustintooneofthepresetpositionsandtighten thehandscrewCintothedesiredposition.

•Standardheightadjustablefootplates,version(2)

1.LoosethexingscrewBwith5mmAllenkey.

2.Adjusttheheightandletthescrewcatchoneof therecessesonthefootplatetube.

3.TightenthexingscrewB(3–5Nm)inthedesired position.

Thedistancebetweenthelowestpartofthe footrestandthegroundmustbeatleast50mm.

•Depth-,Angle-(1)andWidth-(2)adjustablefootplates:

1.LoosenthexingscrewGorHwith5mmAllen key.

2.Adjustthedepthandanglepositionsandrmly tightenthexingscrewG(12Nm)orH(8–9Nm) inthedesiredposition.

•Width-adjustablefootplates(2):

1.LoosenthetwoxingscrewsIwith5mmAllen key.

2.Adjustthewidthpositionandrmlytightenthetwo xingscrewsI(3–5Nm)inthedesiredposition.

Invacarerecommendsthatfootplateadjustmentiscarried outbyaqualiedtechnician.

Toensureagoodpositionofthefeet,twotypes ofstrapscanbeprovided;theheelstrap(serial) andthecalfstrap(optional)attachedtothelegrest support.Bothadjustablebyhookandloopfasteners.

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3.11Anti-tipperALBERandstandard

Ananti-tipperpreventsthewheelchairfromtipping backwards. IfyourwheelchairisequippedwithALBERanti-tippers(with jack-upfunction),refertoAnti-tipperschapter,ALBEResprit usermanual.

WARNING! Riskofoverturning

Anti-tippersthatareincorrectlysetornolonger workingcanleadtooverturning.

–Alwayscheckthattheanti-tipperisworking

beforeusingthewheelchairandhaveitset orreadjustedbyaqualiedtechnicianwhen required.

WARNING! Riskofoverturning

Onunevenorsoftground,theanti-tippercansink intopotholesordirectlyintotheground,thereby curtailingoreliminatingitssafetyfunction.

–Onlyusetheanti-tipperwhentravellingon

evenandrmground.

Activatingtheanti-tipper

1.ReleasethespringbuttonAandswiveltheanti-tipper sidewardsuntilitengages.

2.EnsurefrontreleasebuttonAprotrudesfullythrough framehole.

WARNING! Riskoftipping

Anactivatedanti-tippercancatchwhen negotiatingasteporanedge.

–Alwaysdeactivatetheanti-tipperbeforedriving

overasteporkerb.

Deactivatingtheanti-tipper

1.ReleasethespringbuttonAandswiveltheanti-tipper sidewardsuntilitengages.

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WARNING! Riskofoverturning

–Alwaysadvisetheuserifyoudeactivatethe

anti-tippers.

Thereisalabelonthehousingoftheanti-tipper , thislabelshowswhentheanti-tipperisinactivated. Whentheanti-tipperiscorrectlyactivated,thelabel willbeconcealed.

Settingtheheight

WARNING! Riskofoverturning

–Theadjustmentsoftheanti-tippermustbe

carriedoutbyaqualiedtechnician.

Thisadjustmentisrequiredwithreferencetothe positionanddiameteroftherearwheelaswellas theuserconditionsandhisparticularsafetylimits.

Makesurethattheanti-tipperdeviceistted correctlyoneachside,thespringbuttonAand xationBmustbelockedintoposition.

3.12Seatcushion

Asuitablecushionisrecommendedtoprovideaneven pressuredistributionontheseat.

CAUTION! Riskofinstability

Addingacushiontotheseatwillraiseyourheight abovethegroundandcanaffectyourstabilityin alldirections.Ifacushionischangeditmayalso changetheuser’sstability .

–Ifthethicknessofthecushionischanged,a

completesetupofthewheelchairneedtobe donebyaqualiedtechnician.

–WerecommendtouseanInvacareorMatrx

cushionwithanti-slipbasecoverinorderto preventsliding.

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4Options

4.1Posturebelt

Thewheelchaircanbeequippedwithaposturebelt.It preventstheuserfromslidingdownwardinthewheelchair orfromfallingoutofthewheelchair .Theposturebeltis notapositioningdevice.

WARNING! Riskofseriousinjury/strangulation

Aloosebeltcanallowtheusertoslipdownand createariskofstrangulation.

–Theposturebeltshouldbemountedby

aqualiedtechnicianandttedbythe responsibleprescriber.

–Alwaysmakesurethattheposturebeltis

tightlyttedacrossthelowerpelvis.

–Eachtimetheposturebeltisused,checkifit

tsproperly.Changingtheseatand/orbackrest angle,thecushionandevenyourclothes inuencethetofthebelt.

WARNING! Riskofseriousinjuryduringtransport

Inavehicle,auserinhiswheelchairmustbe securedbyasafetybelt(3-pointbelt).Aposture beltonlyisnotsufcientasapersonalrestraint device.

–Usetheposturebeltasacomplement,butnot

asasubstitutetothe3-pointsafetybelt,when transportingthewheelchairuserinavehicle.

Closingandopeningtheposturebelt

Ensurethatyouaresittingfullybackintheseatandthat thepelvisisasuprightandsymmetricalaspossible.

1.Toclose,pushthecatchAintothebuckleclaspB.

2.Toopen,pushthePRESSbuttonCandpullthecatch AoutofthebuckleclaspB.

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Adjustingthelength

Theposturebelthasthegoodlength,whenthere’s justsufcientspaceforaathandbetweenbody andbelt.

Options

1.ThreadtheloopFthroughthexationonthechairG andthenthroughBOTHplasticbucklesH.

1.ShortenorextendtheloopDasrequired.

4.2Headrest

2.ThreadloopDthroughcatchAandplasticbuckleE untiltheloopisat.

Theheightandtheremovalareoperatedbythe handwheel.Thebarisequippedwithanadjustable

Ifthisadjustmentisnotsufcient,itmightberequiredto

stopblock.

re-ttheposturebeltatthexations.

Fittingtheposturebeltatthexations

Heightadjustment

CAUTION!

–Threadthebeltloopthroughbothplastic

bucklestoavoidthebeltfromloosening.

–Dotheadjustmentsonbothsidesequally ,

sothatthebuckleclaspremainsinacentral position.

–Makesurethatthebeltsdonotgetcaughtin

thespokesofarearwheel.

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1.LoosenthescrewinthestopblockB.

2.LoosenthehandwheelA.

3.Adjusttheheadresttothedesiredposition.

4.Re-tightenthehandwheelAdowntothetopofthe headrestattachment.

5.SlidethestopblockB.

6.Re-tightenthescrew.

Itisnowpossibletoremovetheheadrestand reinsertitinthedesiredpositionwithoutfurther adjustments.

Depth/angleadjustment

4.3HeadrestJunior

Theheight;depthandangleadjustmentsare operatedbythecombinationoftheheadrestscissor bracketsposition.

Height;depthandangleadjustment

1.LoosenthehandleA.

2.LoosenthescrewsBwith5mmAllenkey.

3.Adjusttheheight;depthandangleoftheheadrestby movingthescissorbracketstothedesiredposition.

4.Re-tightenthehandleAandthescrewsB(5–6Nm).

1.LoosenthehandleD.

2.LoosenthescrewsC.

3.Adjustthedepthandangleoftheheadrest.

4.Re-tightenthehandleandthescrews.

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4.4Manualpropulsion(22”or24”wheels)

Themanualpropulsionallowstodriveandsteerthe wheelchairbyusingthehandrims.

WARNING! Riskofoverturning

Iftheremovableaxleofarearwheelisnotfully engaged,thewheelcanbecomelooseduring use.Thiscanleadtooverturning.

–Alwaysensurethattheremovableaxlesare

fullyengagedwheneveryoutawheel.

Removingthecontrolunitandthepowered12”rear wheels

Thebatterypackonlyneedstoberemovedwhen thewheelchairrequiresfoldingfortransportation. Thebatterypackcanremainonthewheelchairin manualpropulsionmode.

1.Switchoffthepowerbuttonofthecontrolunit.

2.Removethecontrolunitfromitsarmrestbracket, looseningwingscrewA,referto3.6Controlunit adjustments,page22.

3.Disconnecttheplugfromthecontrolunit,referto Controlunitchapter ,ALBERespritusermanual.

4.Removethepowered12”rearwheels,referto8.4

Removingandttingthepowered12”rearwheels, page52.

5.Toretrotfrommanualpropulsionmodetopower mode,reversethisprocedure.

Options

Fittingtherearwheels

1.Releasethebrakes.

2.Withonehand,holdthewheelchairupright.

3.Withtheother,holdthewheelthroughtheexternal spokerimaroundthewheelhub.

4.Usingyourthumb,presstheremovableaxlebuttonA andholditdown.

5.PushtheaxleintotheadaptersleeveBuptothestop.

6.Releasetheremovableaxlebuttonandmakesurethat thewheelissecure.

Removingtherearwheels

1.Releasethebrakes.

2.Withonehand,holdthewheelchairupright.

3.Withtheother,holdthewheelthroughtheexternal spokerimaroundthewheelhub.

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4.Usingyourthumb,presstheremovableaxlebuttonA. Keepitpressedandpullthewheeloutoftheadapter sleeveB.

5.Keepitpressedandpullthewheeloutoftheadapter sleeveB.

4.4.1Parkingbrakes

Theparkingbrakesareusedtoimmobilizethewheelchair whenitisstationarytopreventitfromrollingaway .

WARNING! Riskofoverturningifyoubrakesharply

Ifyouengagetheparkingbrakeswhileyouare moving,thedirectionofmovementcanbecome uncontrollableandthewheelchairmaystop suddenly,whichcanleadtoacollisionortoyou fallingout.

–Neverengagetheparkingbrakeswhileyouare

moving.

WARNING! Riskduetowheelchairbeingoutofcontrol

–Theparkingbrakesmustbeoperated

simultaneously.

–Donotengagetheparkingbrakestoslow

downthewheelchair .

–Donotleanontheparkingbrakesforsupport

ortransfer.

WARNING! Riskofoverturning

Theparkingbrakeswillnotoperatecorrectly unlessthereissufcientairinthetyres.

–Ensurethecorrecttyrepressure,12.3Tyres,

page73.

CAUTION! Riskofpinchingorcrushing

Theremaybeaverysmallgapbetweentherear wheelandtheparkingbrakewiththeriskthat youcouldtrapyourngers.

–Keepyourngersawayfrommovableparts

whenusingthebrake,alwayskeepyourhand onthebrakelever .

Thedistancebetweenthebrakeshoeandthetire canbeadjusted.Theadjustmentmustbecarried outbyaqualiedtechnician.

Standardbrake

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1.Toengagethebrake,pushthebrakeleverforwardsas faraspossible.

2.Todisengagethebrake,pullthebrakeleverbackwards.

Theleverofthepushhandlecanbefoldedbackto facilitatetransfers.Todoso,pulluptheleverand folditbackwards.

WARNING! Riskduetowheelchairbeingoutofbraking control

Instiffslopesyoucanloosebrakingcontrolof yourwheelchairandoverturn.

–Donottakeslopesexceeding5°toensure

perfectbrakingcontrolofthewheelchair .

4.5Comfortversion

ItismadeupofarigidshellAandapreformedfoam cushionBwhichislockedinplacebyhookandloop fasteners.Thebackrestshellisremovabletoallowthe foldingofthewheelchair .Thecomfortversionisalways deliveredinpassiverearwheelpositionforabetterstability .

WARNING! Riskofinjury

–Neverliftthewheelchairbythebackrestshell.

CAUTION! Riskofpinching

–Keepyourngersawayfrommovableparts

duringfolding,disassemblingoradjustment.

Removethebackrestshell

1.SlightlyloosenthetwohandscrewsC.

2.SlidetheleversDinwardsuntiltheyareinopen position.

3.DisengagethehooksEfromtheirsupports.

Installthebackrestshell

1.EngagethehooksEintotheirsupports.

2.SlidetheleversDoutwardsuntiltheyareinlock position.

3.FirmlytightenthetwohandscrewsAandmakessure thattheTWOhandscrewsAareproperlytighten.

Itisrecommendedthatthisoperationbeperformed onlybytheattendant.Itisimportanttoensurethat thebackrestshelliscorrectlyttedandengaged atalltimeswhenthechairisinuse.Makesure thebackrestcushionhookandloopfastenersarein goodstateandwellpositioned.

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4.6Tray

CAUTION! Riskofinjuryormaterialdamageifamobility devicewhichisttedwithatrayistransported inavehicle

–Ifatrayistted,alwaysremoveitbefore

transportingthemobilitydevice.

4.6.1Adjusting,removing,swingingthetray

Swingingawaythetray

Thetraycanbeswivelledupandawaytothesidetoallow theusertogetinandoutofthemobilitydevice.

CAUTION! Riskofinjury!Whenthetrayisraiseditdoes notlockinplaceinthisposition!

–Donottiltthetrayupandleaveitleaningin

thisposition. –Neverattempttodrivewiththetraytiltedup. –Alwayslowerthetrayinacontrolledmanner .

4.7Caneholder

Adjustingwidthofthetray

1.Loosenwing-screwA.

2.Adjusttraytowardstheleftorright.

3.Re-tightenwing-screwA.

Adjustingdepth,removingthetray

1.Loosenwing-screwB.

2.Adjusttraytodesireddepth(orremoveitentirely).

3.Re-tightenwing-screwB.

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–Ensurethatthecaneholderdoesnotproject

beyondtheexternaldiameteroftherear

wheel.

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1.PlacethecaneintheholderB.

2.FixthetopofthecanetothebackrestA.

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5Setup

5.1Generalsetupinformation

CAUTION! Riskofinjury

–Beforeusingthewheelchair,checkits

generalconditionanditsmainfunctions,9 Maintenance,page60.

Yourauthorizedproviderwillsupplyyourwheelchairready foruse.Yourproviderwillexplainthemainfunctions andensurethatthewheelchairmeetsyourneedsand requirements.

Adjustmentsoftheaxlepositionandthecastorsupporters mustbecarriedoutbyaqualiedtechnician.

Ifyoureceiveyourwheelchairfolded,readsection8.3.1

Foldingandunfoldingthewheelchair ,page51

WARNING! Riskofdeath,seriousinjury,ordamage

Continueduseofthemobilitydevicethatisnot settothecorrectspecicationsmaycauseerratic behaviorofthemobilitydeviceresultingindeath, seriousinjury ,ordamage.

–Performanceadjustmentsshouldonlybemade

byprofessionalsofthehealthcareeldor

personsfullyconversantwiththisprocessand

thedriver'scapabilities. –Afterthemobilitydevicehasbeen

set-up/adjusted,checktomakesurethatthe

mobilitydeviceperformstothespecications

enteredduringtheset-upprocedure.If

themobilitydevicedoesnotperformto

specications,IMMEDIATELYturnthemobility

deviceOffandre-enterset-upspecications.

ContactInvacare,ifmobilitydevicestilldoes

notperformtocorrectspecications.

WARNING! Riskofdeath,seriousinjury,ordamage

Attachinghardwarethatislooselysecuredor missingcouldcauseinstabilityresultingindeath, seriouspersonalinjury,orpropertydamage.

–AfterANYadjustments,repairorservice

andbeforeuse,makesurethatallattaching

hardwareispresentandtightenedsecurely.

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WARNING! Riskofinjuryordamage

Incorrectsetupofthismobilitydeviceperformed byusers/caregiversorunqualiedtechnicianscan resultininjuryordamage.

–DONOTattempttosetupthismobilitydevice.

InitialsetupofthismobilitydeviceMUSTbe performedbyaqualiedtechnician.

–Adjustmentbytheuserisonlyrecommended

aftertheyhavebeengivenappropriate guidancebythehealthcareprofessional.

–DONOTattempttocarryouttheworkifyou

donothavetheappropriatetoolsavailable.

CAUTION! Damagetomobilitydeviceandaccidenthazard

Itispossiblethatcollisionscanoccurbetween mobilitydevicecomponentsduetovarious combinationsofadjustmentoptionsandtheir individualsettings

–Themobilitydeviceisttedwithanindividual,

multiplyadjustableseatingsystemincluding adjustablelegrests,armrests,aheadrestor otheroptions.Theseadjustmentoptionsare describedinthefollowingchapters.They areusedtoadapttheseattothephysical requirementsandtheconditionoftheuser . Whenadaptingtheseatingsystemandtheseat functionstotheuser,ensurethatnomobility devicecomponentscollide.

Initialsetupshouldalwaysbedonebyahealthcare professional.Adjustmentbytheuserisonly recommendedaftertheyhavebeengiven appropriateguidancebythehealthcareprofessional.

Electricaladjustmentoptions

RefertoControlunitchapter,ALBEResprituser manual,foryourcontrolunitonoperatingelectrical adjustmentoptions.Inanycase,contactyour authorizedprovider.

5.2Controlunitsinformation

Yourmobilitydevicemaybettedwithoneofseveral differentcontrolunits.Forinformationonthedifferent functionsandhowtooperateaparticularcontrolunit,refer toControlunitandControlunitforattendantschapters, ALBERespritusermanual.

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6Usage

6.1Driving

Themaximumuserweightthatisstatedinthe technicaldataonlystatesthatthesystemisdesigned forthisweightintotal.However,thisdoesnot meanthatonecansitapersonwiththisbody weightinthemobilitydevicewithoutrestrictions. Attentionmustbepaidtothebodyproportions, suchasheight,weightdistribution,abdominalbelt, legandcalfstrapandseatdepth.Thesefactorshave astronginuenceondrivingfeaturessuchastilt stabilityandtraction.Itmaypossiblybenecessary tocarryoutadaptationstotheseatsystem.

6.2Beforedrivingforthersttime

Beforeyoutakeyourrsttrip,youshouldfamiliarizeyourself wellwiththeoperationofthemobilitydeviceandwithall operatingelements.T akeyourtimetotestallfunctions anddrivingmodes.

Ifinstalled,makesuretoproperlyadjustandusethe posturebelteachtimeyouusethemobilitydevice.

Sittingcomfortably=Drivingsafely

6.3GettinginandoutofMobilityDevice

–Thearmrestmustberemovedorswiveled

upinordertogetintooroutofthemobility

devicefromtheside.

6.3.1Removingthearmrestinordertosidetransfer

1.PulltheplugAofthecontrolunitsockettodisconnect thecontrolunit.

2.PressonthelockingmechanismBlocatedatthe bottomofthearmrestverticalbracket.

3.Pullthearmrestbythearmcushionoutoftheholder.

6.3.2Informationaboutgettinginandout

Beforeeachtrip,makesurethat:

•Y ouarewithineasyreachofalloperatingcontrols.

•Thebatterychargeissufcientforthedistanceintended tobecovered.

•Theposturebeltisinperfectorder .

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WARNING! Riskofseriousinjuryordamage

Impropertransfertechniquesmaycauseserious injuryordamage

–Beforeattemptingtransfers,consulta

healthcareprofessionaltodetermineproper transfertechniquesfortheuserandtypeof wheelchair.

–Followtheinstructionsbelow .

Ifyoudonothavesufcientmusclestrength,you shouldaskotherpersonsforhelp.Useasliding board,ifpossible.

Gettingintothemobilitydevice:

1.Positionyourmobilitydeviceascloseaspossibleto yourseat.Thismighthavetobedonebyanattendant.

2.Aligncastersparalleltothedrivewheelstoimprove stabilityduringtransfer .

3.Alwaysswitchyourmobilitydeviceoff .

4.Alwaysengagebothmotorin“PowerDriven”modeto preventthewheelsfrommoving.

5.Removethearmrest.

6.Nowslideintothemobilitydevice.

Gettingoutofthemobilitydevice:

1.Positionyourmobilitydeviceascloseaspossibleto yourseat.

2.Aligncastersparalleltothedrivewheelstoimprove stabilityduringtransfer .

3.Alwaysswitchyourmobilitydeviceoff .

4.Alwaysengagebothmotorin“PowerDriven”modeto preventthewheelsfrommoving.

5.Removethearmrest.

6.Nowslideontoyournewseat.

6.4TakingObstacles

6.4.1MaximumObstacleHeight

Youcanndinformationaboutmaximumobstacleheightsin thechapterentitled12T echnicalData,page69.

6.4.2SafetyInformationWhenT akingObstacles

CAUTION! Riskoftippingover

–Neverapproachobstaclesatananglebutat90

degreesasshownbelow .

–Approachobstaclesfollowedbyagradientwith

caution.Ifunsurewhetherthegradientistoo steepornot,moveawayfromtheobstacleand ifpossibletrytondanotherlocation.

–Neverapproachobstaclesonanunevenand/or

looseground. –Neverdrivewithtoolowtirepressure. –Putyourbackrestintoanuprightposition

beforeascendinganobstacle.

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CAUTION! Riskoffallingoutofthemobilitydeviceand damagetothemobilitydevicesuchasbroken casters

–Neverapproachobstaclesthatarehigherthan

themaximumclimbableobstacleheight.

–Neverletthefootrest/legresttouchtheground

whendescendinganobstacle.

–Ifunsurewhethertakinganobstacleispossible

ornot,moveawayfromtheobstacleandif possiblendanotherlocation.

Ascending

1.Approachtheobstacleorthecurbslowly ,head-onand

Fig.6-1RightFig.6-2Wrong

atarightangle.

6.4.3Thecorrectwaytotakeobstacles

WARNING! Riskofinjuryordamage

Tiltingthewheelchairbygrippingthebackrest canesmaycauseinjuryordamage

–Nevertiltthewheelchairbygrippingthe

backrestcanes,thebackrestcanescouldbend orbreakduringthismanoeuvre.

2.Dependingonthewheeldrivetype,stopinoneofthe followingpositions: a.Inthecaseofcentrallydrivenmobilitydevices:5-

10cmbeforetheobstacle.

b.Forallotherdrives:approx.30-50cminfrontof

theobstacle.

3.Checkthepositionofthefrontwheels.Theymustbein drivingdirectionandatrightanglestotheobstacle.

4.Approachslowlyandkeepataconsistentspeeduntil therearwheelshavealsopassedovertheobstacle.

Thefollowinginstructionshowtotakeobstaclesalso applyforattendantsifthemobilitydeviceistted withanattendantcontrol.

Descending

Theapproachtodescendanobstacleisthesameasto ascenditwiththedifferencethatyouneednottostop beforedescending.

1.Descendtheobstaclewithmediumspeed.

Whendescendinganobstacletooslowlyitcould happenthattheanti-tippersgetstuckandlift thedrivewheelsofftheground.Drivingthe mobilitydeviceisthennolongerpossible.

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6.5Drivingupanddowngradients

Forinformationconcerningthemaximumsafeslope,refer to12T echnicalData,page69.

CAUTION! Riskoftippingover

–Onlyeverdrivedownhillatamaximumof2/3

ofthetopspeed.Avoidsuddenchangesof directionorabruptbrakingwhendrivingon slopes.

–Alwaysreturnthebackresttoanupright

positionbeforeascendingslopes.We recommendthatyoupositiontheseatbackrest slightlytotherearbeforedescendingslopes.

–Neverattempttoascendordescendaslope

onslipperysurfacesorwherethereisariskof skidding(suchaswetpavement,iceetc).

–Avoidtryingtogetoutofthevehicleonan

inclineoragradient.

–Alwaysdrivestraightinthedirectionthe

roadorpathyouareongoes,ratherthan attemptingtozigzag.

–Neverattempttoturnaroundonaninclineor

aslope.

CAUTION! Brakingdistanceismuchlongeronadownhill slopethanoneventerrain

–Neverdrivedownaslopethatexceedsthe

ratedslope(referto12T echnicalData,page

69).

6.6Pushingthemobilitydevicein

“free-wheeling”mode

Themotorsofthemobilitydeviceareequippedwith automaticbrakes,preventingthatthemobilitydevice startsrollingoutofcontrolwhenthecontrolunitis switchedoff .Whenusingthemobilitydevicemanually whilst“free-wheeling”mode,themagneticbrakesmustbe disengaged.

WARNING! Riskofinjuryordamage

Tiltingthewheelchairbygrippingthebackrest canesmaycauseinjuryordamage

–Nevertiltthewheelchairbygrippingthe

backrestcanes,thebackrestcanescouldbend orbreakduringthismanoeuvre.

Theintendeduseofthe“free-wheeling”modeisto maneuverthemobilitydeviceovershortdistances. Thepushhandlessupportthisfunction,butbeaware thattheremightbesomeimpairmentbetweenthe feetoftheassistantandtherearpartofthemobility device.

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6.6.1Disengaging,re-engagingmotors

CAUTION! Riskofthemobilitydevicerunningaway

–Whenthemotorsaredisengaged(for

pushoperationwhilstfreewheeling),the electromagneticmotorbrakesaredeactivated. Whenthemobilitydeviceisparked,the couplingringsforengaginganddisengagingthe motorsmustwithoutfailbelockedrmlyinto the"POWERDRIVEN"mode(electromagnetic motorbrakesactivated).

Themotorsmayonlybedisengagedbyanattendant, notbytheuser .

Thisensuresthatthemotorsareonlydisengaged ifanattendantisavailabletosecurethemobility deviceandpreventunintendedrolling.

Thecouplingringsfordisengagingthemotorsarelocated onthepowereddrivewheels,refertoWheelsandDriving chapters,ALBERespritusermanual.

Disengagingmotor

1.Switchoffcontrolunit.

2.RotatecouplingringAclockwiseasfarasitwillgo.

3.ReleasecoverBprotrudesbeyondthecouplingring and“0”isdisplayedinthewindowC. Thepowereddrivewheelisnowdisengaged.Wheelis in“free-wheeling”mode.

4.Performstep2to3onbothsides.

Re-engagingmotor

1.RotatecouplingringAuntilitreachesthemiddlestop.

2.ReleasecoverBisushwiththecouplingringand“1” isdisplayedinthewindowC. Themotorisnowre-engaged.Wheelisin”Power Driven”mode.

3.Performstep1to2onbothsides.

4.Switchoncontrolunit.

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7ControlsSystem

7.1Controlsprotectionsystem

Thewheelchaircontrolssystemisttedwithanoverload protection.

Ifthedriveisseverelyoverloadedoveralongperiodoftime (forexample,whendrivingupasteephill)andespecially whentheambienttemperatureishigh,thecontrolssystem couldoverheat.Inthiscase,thewheelchairperformanceis graduallyreduceduntilitcomestoahalt.Thestatusdisplay showsacorrespondingerrorcode(refertoControlunitand Quickassistanceonsystemfailurechapters,ALBEResprit usermanual).Byswitchingthepowersupplyoffandback onagain,theerrorcodeisclearedandthecontrolssystem isswitchedbackon.Itcanhowevertakeuptoveminutes untilthecontrolssystemhascooleddownenoughforthe drivetorestorefullperformanceagain.

Ifthedriveisstalledbyaninsurmountableobstacle,for example,acurborsimilarwhichistoohigh,andthedriver attemptsdrivingformorethan20secondsagainstthis obstacle,thecontrolssystemautomaticallyswitchesoffto preventthemotorsfrombeingdamaged.Thestatusdisplay showsacorrespondingerrorcode(refertoControlunitand Quickassistanceonsystemfailurechapters,ALBEResprit usermanual).Byswitchingoffandbackonagain,theerror codeisclearedandthecontrolssystemisswitchedbackon.

Adefectivemainfusemaybereplacedonlyafter checkingtheentirecontrolssystem.Y ourauthorized dealermustperformthereplacement.Youcannd informationonthefusetypein12TechnicalData, page69.

7.2Batterypack

Powerissuppliedby12Vbatterypack.Thebatteriesare maintenance-freeandonlyneedregularcharging.

Youcanndinformationonhowtocharge,handle, transport,store,maintain,andusebatteries,refertoBattery packchapter,ALBERespritusermanual.

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8Transport

8.1Transport—Generalinformation

WARNING! Riskofinjuryifthemobilitydeviceisnot properlysecured

Intheeventofanaccident,brakingmanoeuvre, etc.youmaysufferseriousinjuriesfromying powerwheelchairparts.

–Alwaysremovecomponentsnotstrongly

assembledwhentransportingthepower wheelchair.

–Firmlysecureallpowerwheelchaircomponents

inthemeansoftransporttopreventthem fromcominglooseduringthejourney .

WARNING! Riskofdeathorseriousinjurytothemobility deviceuserandpotentiallyanyothernearby occupantofthevehicle,ifamobilitydevice issecuredusinga4-pointtie-downsystem availablefromathirdpartysupplierandthe unladenweightofthemobilitydeviceexceeds themaximumweightforwhichthetie-down systemiscertied

–Makesuretheweightofthemobilitydevice

doesnotexceedtheweightforwhichthe tie-downsystemiscertied.Consultthe tie-downmanufacturer'sdocumentation.

–Ifyouareunsurehowmuchyourmobility

deviceweighs,thenyoumusthaveitweighed usingcalibratedscales.

CAUTION! Riskofinjuryormaterialdamageifamobility devicewhichisttedwithatrayistransported inavehicle

–Ifatrayistted,alwaysremoveitbefore

transportingthemobilitydevice.

8.2Liftingthewheelchairframe(part>10kg)

IMPORTANT!

–Neverliftthewheelchairbyremovableparts

(armrests,footrests).

–Ensurethebackrestpostsaresecurelyinplace.

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1.Foldthewheelchair ,seechapter8.3.1Foldingand unfoldingthewheelchair,page51.

2.Alwaysliftthewheelchairbygrippingtheframeat pointsA.

8.3Disassemblingthewheelchairfortransport

Todisassembleandfoldthewheelchairtogetherfor transport,proceedasfollows:

1.Removethelegrests,referto3.10Legrests,page28.

2.Removethebatterypack,refertoBatterypackchapter, ALBERespritusermanual.

3.Foldthewheelchairtogetherandloadit,referto8.3.1 Foldingandunfoldingthewheelchair ,page51.

Transport

8.3.1Foldingandunfoldingthewheelchair

Foldingthewheelchair

1.Removetheseatcushion,ifpresent.

2.Foldthebackbrace,ifpresent.

3.Foldthefootplatesupwards.

4.Pulltheseatcoverupwards.

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Unfoldingthewheelchair

CAUTION! Riskofgettingngerscaught

Thereisariskofgettingyourngerscaught betweentheseatedgeandtheframe.

–Neverclasptheseatedgewithyourngers.

4.Putthewheelchairbackcompletelyontheoorand checkthattheseatedgesonbothsidesareintheguide components.

5.Foldthefootplatesdown.

6.Unfoldingthebackbrace,ifpresent.

8.4Removingandttingthepowered12”rear

wheels

CAUTION! Riskofoverturning

Iftheremovableaxleofarearwheelisnotfully engaged,thewheelcanbecomelooseduring use.Thiscanleadtooverturning.

–Alwaysensurethattheremovableaxlesare

fullyengagedwheneveryoutawheel.

Therearwheelsmayonlyberemovedbyan attendant,notbytheuser .

Thisensuresthattherearwheelsareonlyremoved ifanattendantisavailabletosecurethemobility deviceandpreventriskofoverturning.

Thecouplingringsfordisengagingthemotorsarelocated onthepowereddrivewheels,refertoWheelsandDriving chapters,ALBERespritusermanual.

1.Positionthewheelchairnexttoyou.

2.Tiltthewheelchair ,ifpossible,gentlytowardsyou.

3.Withyourhandat,presstheseatedgeclosesttoyou, sothattheseatsurfaceattensout.

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Removingtherearwheels

1.Switchoffcontrolunit.

2.ReleasecoverBispressedbeyondthecouplingring.

3.SimultaneouslyrotatecouplingringAcounterclockwise asfarasan“X”isdisplayedinthewindowC. Thepowereddrivewheelisnowdisengaged.Wheel canbettedorremoved.

4.Performstep2to3onbothsides.

Transport

Fittingtherearwheels

1.Engagetherearwheelcompletelyintotheadapter sleeveandensurethatthetorqueplugissimultaneously pushedintothetorquesocket.

2.RotatecouplingringAuntilitreachesthemiddlestop.

3.ReleasecoverBisushwiththecouplingringand“1” isdisplayedinthewindowC. Themotorisnowre-engaged.Wheelisin”Power Driven”mode.

4.Performstep1to2onbothsides.

5.Switchoncontrolunit.

8.5Reassemblingthewheelchair

Reassemblyofthewheelchairtakesplaceinreverseorder todisassembly.Proceedasfollows:

1.Unfoldthewheelchairtogetherandloadit,referto

8.3.1Foldingandunfoldingthewheelchair,page51.

2.Installthebatterypack,refertoBatterypackchapter, ALBERespritusermanual.

3.Installthelegrests,referto3.10Legrests,page28.

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CAUTION! Riskofinjury

–Ifyouareunabletofastenyourmobility

devicesecurelyinatransportvehicle,Invacare recommendsthatyoudonottransportit.

Yourmobilitydevicemaybetransportedwithoutrestrictions, whetherbyroad,railorbyair .Individualtransport companieshave,however ,guidelineswhichcanpossibly restrictorforbidcertaintransportprocedures.Pleaseask thetransportcompanyregardingeachindividualcase.

•Beforetransportingyourmobilitydevice,makesurethe motorsareengagedandthattheremoteisswitchedoff. Invacarestronglyrecommendsthatyouadditionally disconnectorremovethebatteries.RefertoRemoving thebatteries.

•Invacarestronglyrecommendssecuringthemobility devicetotheoorofthetransportingvehicle.

8.7Transportingtheoccupiedwheelchairina vehicle

Evenwhenthewheelchairisproperlysecuredandthe followingrulesaremet,injuriestopassengersmayoccur inacollisionorsuddenstop.ThereforeInvacarestrongly recommendstransferringthewheelchairusertothevehicle seatwiththeseatbelton.Donotmakealterationsor substitutionstopointsofthewheelchair(structure,frameor parts)withoutthewrittenconsentofInvacareCorporation. Thewheelchairhasbeensuccessfullytestedaccordingto therequirementsofISO7176–19(Frontalimpact).

WARNING! Riskofseriousinjuryordeath

Tousethewheelchairasaseatinavehiclethe backrestheightminimummustbeatleast400 mm.

Totransportthewheelchairwithuserinavehicle,a restraintsystemmustbeinstalledinthevehicle.Wheelchair tie-downsandoccupantrestraintsystemsmustbeapproved accordingtoISO10542-2.ContactyourlocalInvacare authorizedproviderformoreinformationongettingand installinganapprovedandcompatiblerestraintsystem.

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WARNING!

If,forsomereason,itisimpossibletotransferthe wheelchairusertoavehicleseat,thewheelchair canbeusedasaseatinavehicleifthefollowing proceduresandregulationsarefollowed.A transportationkit(optional)havetobettedon thechairforsuchapurpose.

–Thewheelchairmustbesecuredinthevehicle

witha4-pointwheelchairrestraintsystem.

–Theusermustweara3-pointpassenger

restraintsystemsecuredtothevehicle.

–Theusercouldbeadditionallysecuredwitha

posturebeltinthewheelchair.

WARNING!

Safetyrestraintdevicesmustonlybeusedwhen thewheelchairuser'sweightis22kgormore (ISO-7176-19).

–Donotusethewheelchairasaseatinavehicle

whentheuserweightislowerthan22kg.

WARNING!

–Beforejourneycontacttransporterandrequest

informationaboutthecapabilityforthebelow requiredequipment.

–Makesurethereissufcientfreespacearound

thewheelchairandusertoavoidtheuser makingcontactwithothervehicleoccupants, unpaddedpartsofthevehicle,wheelchair optionsoranchorpointsoftherestraint system.

WARNING!

–Makesurethetie-downpointsatthe

wheelchairarenotdamaged.

–It’srecommendedtousepuncture-prooftyres

duringtransporttoavoidstabilityproblems duetoreducedtyrepressure.

WARNING!

Injuryordamagemayoccurfromwheelchair componentsoroptionsloosenedduringa collisionorsuddenstop.

–Ensureallremovableordetachablecomponents

andoptionsareremovedfromthewheelchair andsecurelystoredinthevehicle.

–Itisessentialtohaveyourwheelchairchecked

byaqualiedtechnicianafteranaccident, collisionetc.

WARNING!

Beforetransportingyourmobilitydevice,make surethemotorsareengagedandthattheremote isswitchedoff. Injuryordamagemayoccurfrombatterypack loosenedduringacollisionorsuddenstop:

–Disconnect,removeandsecurelystorethe

batteriesinthevehicle. –Inserttheinterfaceintothebatterybag. –Fortheaboveprocedure,refertoparagraph

3.2Removingthebatterypack,Alberesprit

usermanual.

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RampsandSlopes:

WARNING! Riskofinjury

Thewheelchaircanmoveforward/backward uncontrollablybymistake.

–Neverleavetheuserunattendedwhen

transportingthewheelchairupordownramps orslopes.

ThereforeInvacarestronglyrecommendstransferring thewheelchairusertothevehiclewiththeposture belton.

IMPORTANT!

–Refertotheusermanualssuppliedwiththe

restraintsystems.

–Thefollowingillustrationsmaydifferdepending

ontherestraintsystemsupplier .

Thechoiceofwheelchairconguration(seatwidth anddepth,wheelbase)inuencesmaneuverability andaccesstomotorvehicles.

Securingthewheelchairwitha4-pointrestraintsystem

WARNING!

–Placethewheelchairwiththeuser

forward-facingindirectionofvehicletravel. –Makesurethemotorsareengagedandthat

theremoteisswitchedoff . –Activateanti-tipper .

Thewheelchairtie-downpositionswheretherestraint systemstrapsmustbeplacedaremarkedwithsnaphook symbols(seefollowingguresandsection2.7Labelsand SymbolsontheProduct,page18).

1.Usingthefrontandrearstrapsofthe4-pointrestraint system,securethewheelchairtothevehiclemounted rails.Refertotheusermanualsuppliedwith4-point restraintsystem.

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Frontsidetie-downpositionsforsnaphooks:

Transport

1.Attachthesnaphooksabovethecastorsupporters asshowninthegureabove(seelocationofthe attachmentlabels).

2.Attachfrontstrapstotherailsystemreferringtobest practicerecommendedinstructionsfromthesafetybelt manufacturer .

3.Tightenthestraps.

1.Attachthesnaphookstotheorangeringsasshownin thetwoguresabove(seelocationoftheattachment labels).

2.Attachrearstrapstotherailsystemreferringtobest practicerecommendedinstructionsfromthesafetybelt manufacturer .

3.Tightenthestraps.

Rearsidetie-downpositionsforsnaphooks:

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IMPORTANT!

–Makesurethatthesnaphooksarecovered

withslipresistantmaterialtoavoidlaterally slippingontheaxle.

IMPORTANT!

–Checktheplungersarefullyengagedonboth

sidesandlocatedinthesamepositionofthe cut-outsectionoftherail.

–Makesurethattheanglebetweentherailsand

thestrapsliesbetween40°and45°.

Fitposturebelt

WARNING!

Theposturebeltcouldbeusedinadditiontobut neverasasubstituteforanapprovedpassenger restraintsystem(3-pointbelt).

1.Adjustposturebelttotthewheelchairoccupant,see section4.1Posturebelt,page34.

Fasteningthe3-pointpassengerrestraintsystem

IMPORTANT!

Theillustrationabovemaydifferdependingon thewheelchairandtherestraintsystemsupplier .

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30°

75°

WARNING!

–Ensurethe3-pointpassengerrestraintsystem

tsastightlyacrosstheuser'sbodyaspossible withoutdiscomfortandnopartistwisted.

–Ensurethe3-pointpassengerrestraintsystemis

notheldawayfromtheuser'sbodybypartsof thewheelchairsuchasarmrestsorwheelsetc.

–Ensuretheuserrestrainthasaclearpath

fromtheusertotheanchorpointwithout interferencebyanypartofthevehicle, wheelchair,seatingoroption.

–Ensuretheposturebelttssnuglyoverthe

occupant’spelvisandisnotallowedtorideup intotheabdominalarea.

–Ensuretheuserisabletoreachtherelease

mechanismunaided.

IMPORTANT!

–Applythepelvicbeltrestraintofthe3-point

beltrestraintlowacrossthepelvissothatthe angleofthepelvicbeltiswithinthepreferred zone(A)of30°to75°tothehorizontal.A steeperangleispreferred,butneverexceeding 75°.

1.Attachthe3-pointpassengerrestraintsystemreferring totheusermanualsuppliedwithyour3-pointrestraint system.

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9Maintenance

9.1Safetyinformation

WARNING!

Somematerialsdeterioratenaturallyovertime. Thiscouldresultindamagetowheelchair components.

–Y ourwheelchairshouldbecheckedbyan

authorisedprovideratleastonceayearorifit hasnotbeenusedforalongperiod.

YourInvacareauthorisedprovidercanprovide helpincarryingoutregularmaintenance.To ndanauthorisedprovidernearyou,contactthe Invacaredistributorforyourcountry(seeendofthis document).

Packagingforreturn Thewheelchairshallbesenttotheauthorised providerinanappropriatepackagingtoavoid damageduringtheshipment.

trainedandauthorisedservicetechnicians,anddescribes taskswhicharenotintendedtobeperformedbytheuser .

9.2.1Beforeeachuseofthemobilitydevice

ItemInspectioncheck

SignalhornCheckforcorrectfunction.

Batteries

Makesurethebatterypack ischarged.Seetheuser manualprovidedwithyour remoteforadescriptionof theBatteryChargeIndicator.

9.2InspectionChecks

Thefollowingtableslistinspectionchecksthatshouldbe performedbytheuserandtheirintervals.Ifthemobility devicefailstopassoneoftheinspectionchecks,referto thechapterindicatedorcontactyourauthorisedInvacare provider .Amorecomprehensivelistofinspectionchecks andinstructionsformaintenanceworkcanbefoundinthe servicemanualforthisdevice,whichcanbeobtainedfrom Invacare.Thatmanual,however ,isintendedtobeusedby

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Contactyour authorized provider .

Chargethe batterypack (referto Batterypack chapter, ALBER esprituser manual).

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9.2.2Weekly

ItemInspectioncheck

Armrests/side parts

Checkthat armrestsare rmlyattachedin theirholdersand donotwobble.

Tyres (pneumatic)

Checkthat thetyresare undamaged.

Checkthatthe tyresareinated tothecorrect pressure.

Solidtyres (punctureproof)

Anti-tippers

Checkthat thetyresare undamaged.

Checkthat anti-tippersare rmlyattached anddonot wobble.

Ifinspectionisnot passed

Tightenthescrewsthat holdsthearmrest(see chapter3.7.1Armrest

removable,widthand depthadjustablewith armpadheightand depthadjustable,page 23

Contactyour authorizedprovider .

Inatethetyretothe correctpressure(see chapter12.3Tyres, page73).

Contactyour authorizedprovider .

9.2.3Monthly

ItemInspectioncheck

All

Checkfordamageandwear. upholstered parts

Manually angle adjustable backrest

Istheratchetmechanism

oftheangleadjustment

undamagedandingood

workingorder?

Dothedifferentadjustment

functionsworkwithoutany

problem?

Removable legrests

Checkwhethertheleg

restscanbexedsecurely

andwhethertheloosening

mechanismisproperly

operable.

Checkthatalladjustment

optionsfunctionproperly .

Casters

Checkthatcastersrotate

andswivelfreely .

Ifinspection isnotpassed

Contactyour authorized provider .

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ItemInspectioncheck

Drive wheels

Electronics and connectors

Checkthatthedrivewheels rotatewithoutwobbling.

Checkallcablesfordamage andallconnectingplugsfor snugt.

9.3CleaningandDisinfection

9.3.1GeneralSafetyInformation

CAUTION! RiskofContamination

–T akeprecautionsforyourselfanduse

appropriateprotectiveequipment.

Ifinspection isnotpassed

Contactyour authorized provider .

IMPORTANT!

Wronguidsormethodscanharmordamage theproduct.

–Allcleaningagentsanddisinfectantsusedmust

beeffective,compatiblewithoneanotherand mustprotectthematerialstheyareusedto clean.

–Neverusecorrosiveuids(alkalines,acidetc.)

orabrasivecleaningagents.Werecommend anordinaryhouseholdcleaningagentsuchas dishwashingliquid,ifnotspeciedotherwisein thecleaninginstructions.

–Neveruseasolvent(cellulosethinner ,acetone

etc.)thatchangesthestructureoftheplastic ordissolvestheattachedlabels.

–Alwaysmakesurethattheproductis

completelydriedbeforetakingitintouseagain.

Forcleaninganddisinfectioninclinicalorlong-term careenvironments,followyourin-houseprocedures.

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9.3.2CleaningIntervals

IMPORTANT!

Regularcleaninganddisinfectionenhances smoothoperation,increasestheservicelifeand preventscontamination. Cleananddisinfecttheproduct

–regularlywhileitisinuse, –beforeandafteranyserviceprocedure, –whenithasbeenincontactwithanybody

uids,

–beforeusingitforanewuser .

9.3.3Cleaning

IMPORTANT!

Dirt,sandandseawatercandamagethebearings andsteelpartscanrustifthesurfaceisdamaged.

–Onlyexposethewheelchairtosandand

seawaterforshortperiodsandcleanitafter everytriptothebeach.

–Ifthewheelchairisdirty,wipeoffthedirtas

soonaspossiblewithadampclothanddry itcarefully .

1.Removeanyoptionstted(onlyoptionswhichdonot requiretools).

2.Wipedowntheindividualpartsusingaclothorsoft brush,ordinaryhouseholdcleaningagents(pH=6-

8)andwarmwater .

3.Rinsethepartswithwarmwater .

4.Thoroughlydrythepartswithadrycloth.

Carpolishandsoftwaxcanbeusedonpaintedmetal surfacestoremoveabrasionsandrestoregloss.

Cleaningupholstery

Forcleaningupholsteryrefertotheinstructionsonthe labelsoftheseat,cushionandbackrestcover.

Ifpossible,alwaysoverlaphookandloopstrips(the self-grippingparts)whenwashing,tominimizelint andthreadbuild-uponhookstripsandprevent damagetoupholsteryfabricbythese.

9.3.4Washing

1.Removealllooseandremovablecoversandwash theminawashingmachineaccordingtothewashing instructionsforeachcover .

2.Removeallpaddedpartssuchasseatcushions, armrests,headrestorneckrestwithxedpaddedparts, calfpadsandsoonandcleanthemseparately.

Thepaddedpartscannotbecleanedwitha high-pressurecleanerorwaterjet.

3.Spraythewheelchairchassiswithdetergent,forexample acar-cleaningagentwithwax,andleaveontowork.

4.Rinsethewheelchairchassiswithahigh-pressure cleaningorordinaryjetofwaterdependingonhowdirty thewheelchairis.Donotaimthejettowardsbearings anddrainingholes.Ifthewheelchairchassisiswashed inamachinethewatermustnotbehotterthan60ºC.

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Onlyusewaterandsoftsoaptocleanthetable.

5.Leavethewheelchairtodryinadryingcabinet.Remove partswherewaterhascollectedforexampleinend tubes,ferrulesetc.Ifthewheelchairhasbeenwashed inamachine,blow-dryingwithcompressedairis recommended.

Polyurethane-coatedfabric

Lighterstainsonthefabricmaybeneutralizedwithasoft dampclothandsomeneutraldetergent.Toneutralize larger,morepersistentstains,wipethefabricwithalcohol orturpentinesubstitutes,andwashwithhotwateranda neutraldetergent.

Thefabriccanbewashedattemperaturesupto60ºC. Normaldetergentscanbeused.

Allpartsofthewheelchairwithpolyurethane-coated fabricupholstery,suchasarmrestpads,calfpads, headrestorneckrest,shouldbecleanedaccording totheinstructionabove.

Electricalversion

Important!

–Thewheelchairwithelectricalbackrestortilt

isprotectedaccordingtoIPX6.Thismeans thattheproductcanbewashedwithabrush andwater.Thewatercanbeunderpressure (gardenhoseorequivalent),buthighpressure watermustnotbesprayeddirectlytowardsthe

electricalsystem. –Maxwashingtemperature20ºC. –Donotuseasteamcleaner . –Beforecleaning,makesurethatthepowerplug

isnotconnected. –Interconnectedcablesmustremainpluggedin

whencleaningtheproduct. –Retracttheactuatortotheinnermostposition

whencleaningtoavoiddegreasingofthe

pistonrod.

9.3.5Disinfection

Thewheelchairmaybedisinfectedbysprayingorwiping withtested,approveddisinfectants.

Sprayasoftcleaninganddisinfectingproduct (bactericidalandfungicidemeetingtheEN1040 /EN1276/EN1650standards)andfollowthe instructionsgivenbythemanufacturer .

1.Wipedownallgenerallyaccessiblesurfaceswithasoft clothandordinaryhouseholddisinfectant.

2.Allowtheproducttoair-dry.

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10.1Safetyinformation

Faultsmayariseasaresultofdailyuse,adjustmentsor changingdemandsonthewheelchair .Thetablebelow showshowtoidentifyandrepairfaults.

Someoftheactionslistedmustbecarriedoutbyaqualied technician.Theseareindicated.Werecommendthatall adjustmentsarecarriedoutbyaqualiedtechnician.

CAUTION!

–Ifyounoticeafaultwithyourwheelchair ,e.g.

asignicantchangeinhandling,stopusing yourwheelchairimmediatelyandcontactyour provider .

Troubleshooting

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10.2IdentifyingandRepairingFaults

FaultPossiblecauseAction

Thewheelchairdoesnot travelinastraightline

Thewheelchairtips backwardstooeasily

Thebrakesaregripping poorlyorasymmetrically

Rollingresistanceisvery high

Thefrontwheelswobble whenmovingfast

Thefrontwheelisstiffor stuck

Incorrecttyrepressureononerearwheel

Oneormorespokesbroken

SpokestightenedunevenlyTightenloosespokes,→qualiedtechnician

FrontwheelbearingsaredirtyordamagedCleanthebearingsorreplacethefrontwheel,

RearwheelsaremountedtoofarforwardsMounttherearwheelsfurtherback,→qualied

BackangletoolargeReducethebackrestangle,→qualiedtechnician

SeatangletoolargeMountthefrontwheelupperonthefrontfork,

Incorrecttyrepressureinoneorbothrear tyres

BrakesettingincorrectCorrectthebrakesetting,→qualiedtechnician

Tyrepressureinreartyresistoolow

RearwheelsnotparallelEnsuretherearwheelsareparallel,→qualied

Toolittletensioninfrontwheelbearing block

FrontwheelhaswornsmoothChangefrontwheel,→qualiedtechnician

BearingsaredirtyorfaultyCleanthebearingsorreplacethefrontwheel,

Correcttyrepressure,→12.3Tyres,page73

Replacefaultyspoke(s),→qualiedtechnician

→qualiedtechnician

technician

→qualiedtechnician

Correcttyrepressure,→12.3Tyres,page73

technician

Tightenthenutonthebearingblockaxleslightly, →qualiedtechnician

→qualiedtechnician

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11AfterUse

11.1Storage

IMPORTANT!

Riskofdamagetotheproduct

–Donotstoretheproductnearheatsources. –Neverstoreotheritemsontopofthe

wheelchair.

–Storethewheelchairindoorsinadry

environment.

–Refertotemperaturelimitationinthechapter

entitled12TechnicalData,page69.

Afterlong-termstorage(morethanfourmonths)the wheelchairmustbeinspectedinaccordancetochapter9 Maintenance,page60.

11.1.1Short-termstorage

Incaseaseriousfaultisdetected,anumberofsafety mechanismsarebuiltintoyourmobilitydeviceandwill protectit.Thepowermodulepreventsyourmobilitydevice fromdriving.

Whenthemobilitydeviceisinsuchaconditionandwhile waitingforrepair:

1.Switchoffpower.

2.Disconnectthebatterypack. Refertothecorrespondingchapteraboutdisconnecting thebatterypack,ALBERespritusermanual.

3.Contactyourauthorizedprovider.

11.1.2Long-termstorage

Incaseyourmobilitydeviceisnotusedforalongerperiod oftime,youneedtoprepareitforstoragetoensurea longerlifeforyourmobilitydeviceandbatterypack.

Storingmobilitydeviceandbatterypack

•Werecommendtostorethemobilitydeviceata temperatureof15°to25°C,avoidhotandcold extremeswhenstoringtoensurealongservicelifeof theproductandbatterypack.

•Thecomponentsaretestedandapprovedforgreater temperaturerangesasdetailedbelow: –Allowabletemperaturerangetostorethemobility

deviceis-40°upto65°C.

–Allowabletemperaturerangetostorebatteriesis

-25°upto65°C.

•Evennotbeingused,batterypackdischargethemselves. Bestpracticeistodisconnectthebatterysupplyfrom thepowermoduleifstoringthemobilitydevicelonger thantwoweeks.Refertothecorrespondingchapter aboutdisconnectingthebatterypack,ALBEResprituser manual.Ifindoubtwhichcabletodisconnect,contact yourauthorizedprovider .

•Batterypackshouldalwaysbefullychargedbefore storing.

•Ifstoringthemobilitydevicelongerthanfourweeks, checkthebatterypackonceamonthandrechargeas needed(beforegaugereadshalffull)toavoiddamage.

•Storeinadry,well-ventilatedenvironmentprotected fromouterinuences.

•Slightlyoverinatepneumatictyres.

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•Positionthemobilitydeviceonooringthatisnot discoloredbycontactwithtyrerubber .

Preparingmobilitydeviceforuse

•Re-connectthebatterysupplytothepowermodule.

•Thebatterypackmustbechargedbeforeuse.

•Havethemobilitydevicecheckedbyanauthorized Invacareprovider .

11.2Disposal

Beenvironmentallyresponsibleandrecyclethisproduct throughyourrecyclingfacilityatitsendoflife.

Disassembletheproductanditscomponents,sothedifferent materialscanbeseparatedandrecycledindividually.

Thedisposalandrecyclingofusedproductsandpackaging mustcomplywiththelawsandregulationsforwaste handlingineachcountry.Contactyourlocalwaste managementcompanyforinformation.

11.2.1DisposalElectricalVersion

WARNING! EnvironmentalHazard

Devicecontainsbatteries.Thisproductmay containsubstancesthatcouldbeharmfultothe environmentifdisposedofinplaces(landlls) thatarenotappropriateaccordingtolegislation.

–DONOTdisposeofbatteriesinnormal

householdwaste.

–BatteriesMUSTbetakentoaproperdisposal

site.Thereturnisrequiredbylawandfree

ofcharge. –Doonlydisposedischargedbatteries. –Coverterminalsoflithiumbatteriespriorto

disposal.

11.3Reconditioning

Thisproductissuitableforreuse.T oreconditiontheproduct foranewuser ,carryoutthefollowingactions:

•Inspection

•Cleaninganddisinfection

•Adaptationtothenewuser

Fordetailedinformation,see9Maintenance,page60and theservicemanualforthisproduct.

Makesurethattheusermanualishandedoverwiththe product.

Ifanydamageormalfunctionisdetected,donotreuse theproduct.

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12TechnicalData

12.1Technicalspecications

Alldimensionanweightspecicationsrefertoawiderangeofthewheelchairinastandardconguration.Dimensionand weight(basedonISO7176–1/4/5/7)mayalteraccordingtodifferentcongurations.

–Insomecongurations,theoveralldimensionsofthepowerwheelchairwhenitisreadyforuseexceedthe

authorizedlimits,theaccesstoemergencyescaperoutesisnotpossible.

–Insomecongurations,thepowerwheelchairexceedthesizerecommendedfortravellingbytrainintheEU.

Permissibleoperatingandstorageconditions

TemperaturerangeforoperationaccordingtoISO7176-9:

Recommendedstoragetemperature:

TemperaturerangeforstorageaccordingtoISO7176-9:•-25°–+65°Cwithbatterypack

Relativehumidity:

Atmosphericpressure:•850hPa–1060hPa

Electricalsystem

Motors

Batterypack

•2x150W

•2x12V/12Ah,leakproof/gel

•2x12V/17Ah,leakproof/gel

Mainfuses•3Aand25A

Degreeofprotection

IPX4

•-25°–+50°C

•+15°-+25°C

•-40°–+65°Cwithoutbatterypack

•20%–75%

TechnicalData

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Chargingdevice

Outputcurrent•2.5A

Outputvoltage

•240V/24V

DimensionsaccordingtoISO7176–15

Overalllengthwithlegrests

Overallwidth

Foldedlength

Foldedwidth

Foldedheight

Totalmass

•900mm–1115mm(1245mm)

•475mm–775mm(810mm)

•900mm–1100mm(1230mm)

•340mm

•915mm–1020mm

•42kg–45kg

Massoftheheaviestpart•15kg

Staticstabilitydownhill Staticstabilityuphill Staticstabilitysideways

•15°

Drivingcharacteristics

Energyconsumption(km)

•16km(12Ahbatterypack)

•32km(17Ahbatterypack)

Dynamicstabilityuphill

Obstacleclimbing

Maximumspeedforward

Minimumbrakingdistancefrommaximum

•0°–11.5°(20.24%)with125kgmaximumuserweight

•50mm(Standard)—30mm(Junior)

•6km/h

•1000mm

speed

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DimensionsaccordingtoISO7176–15

Ratedslope

Theoreticcontinuousdrivingdistancein accordancewithISO7176-4

Maximumheightofkerb

Seatplaneangle

•6°(10.5%)with125kgmaximumuserweight

•16km(12Ah)

•32km(17Ah)

•50mm(Standard)/30mm(Junior)

•0°–3°

Effectiveseatdepth•415mm–530mm,inincrementsof25mm

Effectiveseatwidth•385mm–620mm,inincrementsof25mm

Seatsurfaceheightatfrontedge

Seatsurfaceheightatrearedge

•460mm–485mm,inincrementsof25mm

•435mm–460mm

•inincrementsof25mm

Backrestangle(Range) Backrestangle(Fixed) Backrestangle(Recliner)

Backrestheight

Footresttoseatdistance

Legtoseatsurfaceangle

Armresttoseatheight

Frontlocationofarmreststructure

Handrimdiameter

Horizontallocationofaxle

Minimumturningradius

•0°/+30°

•0°–7°

•0°/+30°,inincrementsof10°

•430mm–510mm

•350mm–565mm

•0°–90°

•210mm–290mm

•250mm–350mm

•520mm–540mm

•—40mm–+40mm

•420mm

TechnicalData

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DimensionsaccordingtoISO7176–15

Reversingwidth

Pivotwidth

Stowagewidth

Stowageheight

Stowagelength

Overalllengthwithoutlegrests

Overallheight

Maximumuserweight

Maximumslopeanglebrake

IPX4classicationmeansthattheelectricalsystemisprotectedagainstspraywater .

MeasurementwithManualPropulsionwheels

Thetotalweightdependsonthettingsyourmobilitydevicehasbeensuppliedwith.

Note:Thedriverangeofamobilitydeviceisstronglyinuencedbyexternalfactors,suchasthespeedsettingofthe wheelchair,thechargingstateofthebatteries,surroundingtemperature,localtopography,roadsurfacecharacteristics, tirepressure,weightofuser ,drivestyle,... ThespeciedvaluesaretheoreticalmaximumachievablevaluesmeasuredaccordingtoISO7176-4.

Measuredwithoutseatcushion

Horizontaldistanceofwheelaxlefromintersectionofloadedseatandbackrestreferenceplanes

•930mm(Standard)/760mm(Junior)

•1160mm–1960mm

•260mm–305mm

•760mm–930mm

•1050mm–1150mm

•640mm–970mm

•915mm–1280mm

•125kg(Standard)/80kg(Junior)

•11.5°

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12.2MaximumWeightofRemovableParts

Maximumweightofremovableparts

Part:

Legrestangleadjustable

Maximumweight:

3,2kg

withcalfpadandfootrest

Armrest

Rearwheel600mm(24”)

2,0kg

2,5kg solidwithhandrimand spokeguard

Headrest/Neckrest/Cheek

1,4kg support

Trunksupport0,8kg

Backrestcushion2,0kg

Seatcushion1,9kg

Tabletray3,9kg

12.3Tyres

Theidealpressuredependsonthetyretype:

TyreMax.pressure

Solidtyre: 317mm(121/2”)

Pneumaticproledtyre: 560mm(22”);610mm(24”)

---

4.5

450kPa

bar

65psi

TyreMax.pressure

Solidtyre:

---

560mm(22”);610mm(24”)

Solidtyre:

---

175mm(7”);200mm(8”)

Pneumatictyre: 175mm(7”);200mm(8”)

2.5

250kPa

bar

Thecompatibilityofthetyreslistedabovedepends onthecongurationand/ormodelofyour wheelchair.

Incaseofatyrepunctureconsultasuitable workshop(e.g.bikerepairshop,bicycledealer...)to havethetubereplacedbyaskilledperson.

Thesizeofthetyreismentionedonthesidewallof thetyre.Thechangeofappropriatetyresmustbe carriedoutbyaqualiedtechnician.

CAUTION!

–Thetyrespressurehavetobeequalinboth

wheelstoavoidalessdrivingcomfort,tokeep thebrakesefciencyandaneasypropellingof thewheelchair .

36psi

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12.4Materials

Frame/backresttubes

Upholstery(seatandbackrest)

Aluminum,Steel

FoamPUR,FabricNylon andPolyester

Pushhandles

Plasticpartslikebrakehandles, clothesguards,footplates, armpadsandpartsofmost accessories

Foldingmechanism/vertical

PVC

Thermoplastic(e.g. PA,PP ,ABSandPUR) accordingtomarking ontheparts

Aluminum,Steel brace/clampingparts/castor forks

Screws,washersandnutsSteel

Allmaterialsusedareprotectedagainstcorrosion. WeuseonlyREACHandRoHScompliantmaterials andcomponents.

Theftandmetaldetectionsystems:inseldomcases thematerialsusedinthemobilitydevicemay activatetheftandmetaldetectionsystems.

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13.1Inspectionsperformed

Itisconrmedbystampandsignaturethatalljobslistedintheinspectionscheduleoftheserviceandrepairinstructions havebeenproperlyperformed.Thelistoftheinspectionjobstobeperformedcanbefoundintheservicemanualwhichis availablethroughInvacare.

DeliveryInspection1stAnnualInspection

StampofauthorizedInvacareprovider/Date/SignatureStampofauthorizedInvacareprovider/Date/Signature

2ndAnnualInspection3rdAnnualInspection

Service

StampofauthorizedInvacareprovider/Date/SignatureStampofauthorizedInvacareprovider/Date/Signature

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4thAnnualInspection5thAnnualInspection

StampofauthorizedInvacareprovider/Date/SignatureStampofauthorizedInvacareprovider/Date/Signature

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Invacaredistributors

UnitedKingdom:

InvacareLimited PencoedT echnologyPark,Pencoed BridgendCF355AQ Tel:(44)(0)1656776222 Fax:(44)(0)1656776220 uk@invacare.com www.invacare.co.uk

Ireland:

InvacareIrelandLtd, Unit5SeatownBusinessCampus SeatownRoad,Swords,CountyDublin Tel:(353)18107084 Fax:(353)18107085 ireland@invacare.com www.invacare.ie

Australia:

InvacareAustraliaPty .Ltd. 1LentonPlace,NorthRocksNSW2151 Australia Phone:1800460460 Fax:1800814367 orders@invacare.com.au www.invacare.com.au

NewZealand:

InvacareNewZealandLtd 4WesteldPlace,MtWellington1060 NewZealand Phone:0800468222 Fax:0800807788 sales@invacare.co.nz www.invacare.co.nz

Asia:

InvacareAsiaLtd. 1LentonPlace,NorthRocksNSW2151 Australia Phone:(61)(02)88395333 Fax:(61)(02)88395343 asiasales@invacare.com www.invacare.com

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MakingLife’sExperiencesPossible®

Invacare Esprit Action 4NG User guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1General

1.1Introduction

1.2SymbolsinthisDocument

1.3Compliance

1.4Usability

1.5WarrantyInformation

1.6ServiceLife

1.7LimitationofLiability

2Safety

2.1Safetyinformation

2.2Safetyinformationontheelectricalsystem

2.3SafetyInformationonElectromagnetic Interference

2.4Safetyinformationondrivingmode

2.5Safetyinformationoncareandmaintenance

2.7LabelsandSymbolsontheProduct

3ProductOverview

3.1ProductDescription

3.2Intendeduse

3.3Indications

3.5MainPartsoftheWheelchair

3.6Controlunitadjustments

3.7Armrests

3.7.1Armrestremovable,widthanddepthadjustable witharmpadheightanddepthadjustable

3.8Backrest

3.8.1AdjustableBackrestCover

3.8.2Backrestcoverheight

3.8.3Foldingbackrest

3.8.4Angleadjustablebackrest(-15°/+15°)

3.8.5Recliningbackrest

3.9Standardbackbraceforthebackrest

3.10Legrests

3.10.1Swingawaylegrests

3.10.2Swingaway,angleadjustablelegrests

3.11Anti-tipperALBERandstandard

3.12Seatcushion

4Options

4.1Posturebelt

4.2Headrest

4.3HeadrestJunior

4.4Manualpropulsion(22”or24”wheels)

4.4.1Parkingbrakes

4.5Comfortversion

4.6Tray

4.6.1Adjusting,removing,swingingthetray

4.7Caneholder

5Setup

5.1Generalsetupinformation

5.2Controlunitsinformation

6Usage

6.1Driving

6.3GettinginandoutofMobilityDevice

6.3.1Removingthearmrestinordertosidetransfer

6.3.2Informationaboutgettinginandout

6.4TakingObstacles

6.4.1MaximumObstacleHeight

6.4.2SafetyInformationWhenT akingObstacles

6.4.3Thecorrectwaytotakeobstacles

6.5Drivingupanddowngradients

6.6.1Disengaging,re-engagingmotors

7ControlsSystem

7.1Controlsprotectionsystem

7.2Batterypack

8Transport

8.1Transport—Generalinformation

8.2Liftingthewheelchairframe(part>10kg)

8.3Disassemblingthewheelchairfortransport

8.3.1Foldingandunfoldingthewheelchair

8.5Reassemblingthewheelchair

8.6TransportingMobilityDeviceWithout Occupant

8.7Transportingtheoccupiedwheelchairina vehicle

9Maintenance

9.1Safetyinformation

9.2.1Beforeeachuseofthemobilitydevice

9.2InspectionChecks

9.2.2Weekly

9.2.3Monthly