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If you have any questions or need support, please contact your authorised Invacare® Dealer, who has the
necessary know-how and equipment plus the special knowledge concerning your Invacare® product, and
can offer you all-round satisfactory service. Should you wish to contact Invacare® directly, you can reach us
in Europe at the following addresses and phone numbers.

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Table of Contents

Chapter Page

1 The G80i remote 5

1.1 Layout of the Remote................................................................................................................5

1.2 ON/OFF diode (status bar indicator) .......................................................................................7

1.3 Battery charge display..............................................................................................................7

1.4 Activate / deactivate drive-away lock......................................................................................8

1.5 Steering the wheelchair with the remote. ...............................................................................9

1.5.1 How a wheelchair with "Indirect Steering" reacts to joystick movements.....................10

1.5.2 How a wheelchair with "Direct Steering" reacts to joystick movements.......................11

1.6 Operating the electrical adjustment options........................................................................12

1.6.1 Activating light/setting mode.........................................................................................12

1.6.2 Selecting and actuating adjustment options.................................................................13

1.6.3 Switch back to drive mode............................................................................................13

1.7 Troubleshooting on the electronic control system..............................................................14

1.7.1 Error Codes ..................................................................................................................15

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1 The G80i remote

1.1 Layout of the Remote

Top side

1) Battery charge display

2) ON/OFF key

3) Drive-away lock (key symbol)

4) Horn

5) Direction indicator right (press briefly) /
hazard lamp (press for longer)

6) Joystick

7) Direction indicator left (press briefly) /
lights (press for longer)

8) Drive level/setting mode

9) Drive mode display (drive and adjust
mode)

10) ON/OFF diode (status bar indicator)

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Bottom

1) Charging socket

2) Socket for programming device

Rear side

1) Socket for Buddy Button drive mode

2) Socket for Buddy Button ON/OFF

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1.2 ON/OFF diode (status bar indicator)

NOTE:

The ON/OFF diode also serves as a status and error message display. For more information on
error codes see Chapt. Error Codes on page 15.

1.3 Battery charge display

• All diodes illuminate: Maximum driving range!

• Only red diodes illuminate:

Battery charge display

Decreased driving range!

• Both red diodes blink:

Very low driving range!

• Only one red diode blinks:

Battery reserve = charge batteries immediately!

NOTE:

Total discharge protection: After a certain drive time on reserve battery power the electronics
switches the drive off automatically and the wheelchair will be immobile.

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1.4 Activate / deactivate drive-away lock

Activate drive-away lock

• Switch on remote.

• Run the end of the magnetic key (Invacare® Logo) over the sensor

area (1) on the remote (key symbol). The signal horn will sound
once briefly. The remote switches off automatically. The drive-away
lock is activated.

Deactivating the drive-away lock

• Switch on remote. The status bar indicator blinks slowly in red.

• Run the end of the magnetic key (Invacare® Logo) over the sensor

area (1) on the remote (key symbol).

Drive disabler

Magnetic key

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1.5 Steering the wheelchair with the remote.

• Switch on remote (ON/OFF key). The displays on the remote illuminate. The wheelchair is
ready to drive.

• Set the drive level ("Drive level/setting mode" button - see section "Layout of the Remote" on
page 5).

• The drive level display shows speed 1 (slow) up to 5 (fast).

Can the electronic system programming be adapted?

The electronic controller is programmed with standard values during manufacture. Your
Invacare® dealer can carry out programming tailored to fit your requirements.

Will the wheelchair not drive after switching on?

Check the drive-away lock (see chapter "Activate / deactivate drive-away lock" on page 8)
and the status bar indicator (see chapter "ON/OFF diode (status bar indicator)" on page 7.).

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1.5.1 How a wheelchair with "Indirect Steering" reacts to joystick movements.

"Indirect Steering" occurs by individually applying power to the drive wheels, and is found on
wheelchairs with front, rear and middle wheel drive.

Travel direction

Note:

To brake quickly, simply let go of the joystick. It will then automatically return to the middle
position. The wheelchair will brake.

The further the joystick is moved in a
particular direction, the more
dynamically the wheelchair reacts.

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1.5.2 How a wheelchair with "Direct Steering" reacts to joystick movements.

Steering is operated by means of a servo motor.

Travel direction

Note:

To brake quickly, simply let go of the joystick. It will then automatically return to the middle
position. The wheelchair will brake.

The further the joystick is moved in a
particular direction, the more
dynamically the wheelchair reacts.

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1.6 Operating the electrical adjustment options

Electrical adjustment options, such as electrical leg supports or an electrical backrest, are operated
by the joystick.

1.6.1 Activating light/setting mode

• Press the "Drive level/Setting mode" button (A) until the drive
mode display (B) shows one of the symbols shown below.

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Light Seat tip Backrest Left-hand leg

support

Right-hand
leg support

Lifter

1.6.2 Selecting and actuating adjustment options

• Move joystick to left or right = select adjustment option
(A).

• Move joystick forwards / backwards = carry out
adjustment option (B).

1.6.3 Switch back to drive mode

• Press the "Change up drive mode" button (A) briefly. The
remote will switch back to drive mode. The drive mode display
shows the drive level (B).

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1.7 Troubleshooting on the electronic control system

Wheelchair slows down or doesn't move

Check: Possible cause: Direct remedy: Further action (s):

Status display on

joystick box
extinguished?

Status display on

joystick box flashing?

Red LED in battery charge display and status display flashing, driving mode display
showing a horizontal bar.

Check: Possible cause: Direct remedy: Further action (s):

• Power supply
interrupted.

• Check plug
connection at

• Contact authorised
dealer.

joystick box.

• Battery fully
discharged.

• Charge battery. • See operating
instructions of
charger.

• Battery defective. • Replace battery. • Contact authorised
dealer.

• Various causes. • Check error code. • See Chapter 1.7.1

• Battery

discharged.

• Charge battery. • See operating
instructions of
charger.

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1.7.1 Error Codes

The drive electronics system is capable of clearing some faults automatically. In this case, the
status display will stop flashing. To achieve this, switch the joystick box off and on again several
times. Wait each time for about 5 seconds before switching the joystick box on again. If that does
not eliminate the fault, identify the error by means of the flash codes listed below.

Flash codes of status display on joystick box:

Flash code:
1 x flash

2 x flashes

Meaning: Direct remedy: Further action (s):

Module defective. ­Error in accessories. -

Lifter is elevated.

3 x flashes

Right motor error.
Connection
loose/defective.

4 x flashes

Left motor error.
Connection
loose/defective.

• Lower lifter

completely.

• Check plug-and-

socket
connections.

• Check plug-and-

socket
connections.

• Contact authorised
dealer.

• Contact authorised
dealer.

-

• Contact authorised
dealer.

• Contact authorised
dealer.

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Flash code: Meaning: Direct remedy: Further action (s):
5 x flashes

Error/brake error in
right motor.
Connection

• Check plug-and­socket
connections.

• Contact authorised
dealer.

loose/defective or
motor defective.
Motors disengaged.

• Engage motors.

-

Switch joystick box
off and on again.

6 x flashes

Error/brake error in left
motor. Connection
loose/defective or

• Check plug-and­socket
connections.

• Contact authorised
dealer.

motor defective.

7 x flashes
8 x flashes
9 or 10 x flashes
11 x flashes

Battery fully
discharged.

Battery potential too
high.

Error in data transfer
between modules.

Motors overloaded.

• Re-charge battery. • Contact authorised
dealer.

-

• Contact authorised
dealer.

-

• Contact authorised
dealer.

• Switch joystick box

-

off and on again.

12 x flashes

Compatibility problems
between modules.

-

• Contact authorised
dealer.

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Order No. of this Manual: 1434985.DOC

Release Date: 13.04.04

English

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