Invicta IPC-S, IPC-T Instructions For Use Manual
Powered Wheelchairs
Instructions for Use
Models IPC-S and IPC-T
Edition Two Feb.2013
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CONTENTS
General Information
Forward 6
Intended Use 6
Application 6
Responsibility 7
Warranty Terms and Conditions 7
Service Information 8
CE Declaration 8
Safety
General Safety Instructions 9
Electromagnetic Compatibility 10
Environmental Conditions 10
Transferring to and from the Wheelchair 11
Reaching and Leaning in the Wheelchair 11
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Main Component Identification and Location
Angle Adjustable Backrest Fig.1 12
Depth Adjustable Seat Fig.1 12
Height Adjustable Anti-Tippers Fig.1 12
Height Adjustable Armrests Fig.1 12
Manual Parking Brakes Fig.1 12
P & G VR2 Remote Controller Fig.1 12
Transportation Tie-down Points Fig.1 12
Battery Boxes Fig.2 12
Drive / Freewheel Selector Fig.2 12
Puncture-Proof Tyres Fig.2 12
Rear Suspension Fig.2 12
Width Adjustable Seat Frame Fig.2 12
Footrest Hangers and Footrests Fig.3a 13
Lock Mechanism for Seat Base Fig.3a 13
Retaining Lap Belt Fig.3a 13
Seat Board and Cushion Fig.3a 13
Tension Adjustable Backrest Fig.3a 13
Serial Number Plate Location Fig.3b 13
Transportation
Transportation of the occupant, in a suitably
adapted motor vehicle, when seated in their
wheelchair. 14
Seating Adjustments
Seat
Seat Width 15
Seat Depth 16
Backrest Adjustments
Backrest Angle 17
Tension-adjustable Backrest 18-19
Footrests Adjustments
Footrest Hangers and Footrests 20-21
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Batteries
Remove and Refitting 22-23
Battery Gauge 24
Battery Charging 25
Used Battery Disposal 25
Remote Control Operation
General
Functions
Operation
Fault Diagnosis and Error Codes 28-31
Positioning adjustment for Comfort 29
Getting Ready to Drive 29
Driving Technique 30
Maintenance
Intervals 31-32
Parking Brake Adjustment 33
Inspection and Security of Drive Wheels 33
Inspection and Security of Front Castors 34
Inspection of Drive Motor Brushes 34
Anti-tip Device Adjustment 35
Standard Lap Belt Adjustment 35
Wheelchair Cleaning
Cleaning the Wheelchair 36
Cleaning the Upholstery 36
Wheelchair Disposal 37
Technical Data/Specifications 38-39
Wheelchair Accessory List 40
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Rehabilitation Manufacturing Services Limited would like to thank you for your
confidence in choosing an Invicta Powered Wheelchair. We hope you will enjoy
driving your new wheelchair and that it gives you many years of pleasurable
service.
The details contained in this manual, are intended to offer the User and Carer/
Attendants, sufficient information and instruction to enable the Invicta IPC-S and
IPC-T model wheelchairs to be used in a practical, supportive and safe way.
Following these instructions carefully, is an essential part of ensuring that this
electrically powered device is used correctly and safely.
Time should be taken to thoroughly read all sections of the manual and the User
should be given the necessary assistance and training to ensure that they are
totally familiar with the operational capabilities of the Invicta P17 wheelchair.
To assist the reader, pictorial examples accompany the text wherever possible.
In most cases, the name Rehabilitation Manufacturing Services Limited, will be
referred to in this manual as RMS Ltd.
Invicta IPC-S and IPC-T wheelchairs are intended for indoor use, with limited
outdoor use and is therefore classified as (Class B according to BS EN 12184).
They are intended for use by children and young adults who are unable to walk,
or have a walking impediment cased by paralysis, loss of limbs, limb defect/
deformity or joint contractures/joint damage.
Appropriate training of Users and Carers by suitably qualified personnel, is
essential to ensure correct and safe operation of the wheelchair.
Invicta IPC-S and IPC-T models must only be used in conjunction with approved
accessories, manufactured or supplied by RMS Ltd.
RMS Ltd. will accept no liability for personal injury, or damage to property,
where non-approved products have been used in association with any Invicta
wheelchair.
FORWARD
INTENDED USE
APPLICATION
The versatile Invicta IPC-S and IPC-T wheelchairs, have been designed specifically
for younger users with a range of disabilities. However, consideration must always
be given to certain aspects of powered wheelchair use, to ensure correct and safe
operation.
The user’s age, their physical and psychological capabilities and their physical
weight, i.e. Max.100Kg where no vehicular transportation is required, or 50Kg
where the occupant is to be transported in their wheelchair, in a suitably adapted
motor vehicle.
The use of a powered wheelchair is not recommended for persons with
strong balance disorders, severe limitations in cognitive abilities or reduced
or inadequate eyesight
The environment where the wheelchair is to be used also plays a large part in the
safe use of the wheelchair, serious consideration must be given to aspects such as
transferring to and from the wheelchair, general wheelchair access and facilities
within the home and school.
A suitably trained Carer may also take over driving control of the wheelchair, by
means of an optional attendant controller which can be mounted at the rear of the
wheelchair. (Part number IPC-4-01 price on application).
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Rehabilitation Manufacturing Services Limited, can only accept responsibility for the
safety, reliability and suitability, of the Invicta wheelchairs to which this document
relates, providing the device has been driven, used and maintained as
recommended in this “Instructions for Use” manual provided with the wheelchair.
Invicta powered wheelchair models, IPC-S and IPC-T together with any associated
approved accessories, are supplied with a warranty by RMS Ltd, against faulty
materials or workmanship under the following terms, conditions and periods:-
Chassis and Seat Frames — 24months
Drive components, Seating and Footrest components,
Electrical system and Batteries,
Accessories — 12months
As rates of wear and possible affects on the wheelchair by the user’s clinical
condition, are beyond the manufacturer’s control, items such as Upholstery and
Tyres will be classed as consumable items and will only be considered for repair
or replacement under warranty, where a failure is clearly identified as being a
direct result of a manufacturing or material defect.
The warranty will not cover any components or materials, which have been, in
the opinion of the manufacturer or his appointed agent, subjected to mis-use,
abuse, lack of maintenance as recommended in this manual, or conditions
beyond those for which the device was intended.
The warranty period will commence from the date of dispatch from RMS Ltd.
In the unlikely event of any parts becoming genuinely defective through faulty
materials or workmanship, during the warranty period, these will be replaced
without charge, by RMS Ltd. or their appointed agent.
Any displaced parts resulting from a warranty repair MUST be returned to RMS
Ltd. for inspection unless otherwise directed.
This warranty does not extend to any consequential costs from fault clearance,
carriage or travel costs, loss of earnings or expenses.
RESPONSIBILITY
WARRANTY Terms and Conditions
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SERVICE INFORMATION
CE DECLARATION of CONFORMITY
Any servicing or repairs on Invicta powered wheelchairs, should be carried out by
approved agents of RMS Limited or the supplying Wheelchair Service.
The RMS Technical Help-line can be contacted on 01634 578881 during normal
office hours, to give technical assistance in the event of a query or problem proving
difficult to resolve.
Please refer to Recommended Maintenance Checks and Adjustments on pages
31 to 35
To order genuine replacement parts or accessories for your Invicta wheelchair,
please contact sales at RMS Limited on 01634 578881 or sales@rms-kent.co.uk
Rehabilitation Manufacturing Services Limited confirms that:
Invicta Powered Wheelchair models IPC-S and IPC-T, marketed in the UK
solely by Rehabilitation Manufacturing Services Limited, conform to Class 1
requirements of Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14th June 1993 concerning
medical devices.
Are in conformity with the provisions of that Directive and, where such is the
case, with the National Standards, transposing Harmonised Standards as noted
within the RMS Technical Data File No.39.
The requirements of Annex 1, Annex VII, Annex IX have been followed for Class
1 devices and the registration requirements of RMS Ltd as a manufacturer/
supplier of class 1 medical devices as Article 14, have been notified to the UK
Competent Authority.
In support of these requirements, RMS Ltd follows a quality management
system to ISO 9001:2008
The Declaration covers all Invicta Powered Wheelchair models IPC-S and IPC-T
placed on the market on or after 1st February 2011 and until such time as a
renewed conformity declaration is raised.
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
These Instructions for Use should be available to the User, or their
representative at all times.
In order for the User to gain maximum advantage from the Invicta wheelchair and
for it to be used as safely as possible, it is essential that the initial setting-up and
adjustment of the wheelchair components, together with the tuning characteristics
of the power drive controller, are carried out by suitably qualified personnel who will
ensure that the wheelchair is set to meet your individual requirements.
Where the User is taking medication, the prescribing doctor / physician should be
consulted to confirm that it is safe to drive the wheelchair whilst taking the
medication.
The wheelchair should never be driven by anyone under the influence of alcohol or
illegal drugs.
As the maximum speed of the Invicta IP models is 4mph they are therefore suitable
only for indoor use and for limited outdoor use on footpaths and designated
pedestrian areas. They are NOT suitable use on the public highway except for the
purpose of crossing the road at pedestrian crossings or wheelchair suitable points
where the kerbs have been lowered.
Wherever possible, traversing driveways, slopes and ramps should be avoided.
The maximum slope / ramp angle for driving up or down is 10°.
The maximum obstacle climbing height, is 50mm (2 inches).
To exceed either of these limits could severly affect the overall stability of the
wheelchair, causing it to tip and lead to possible injury to the User.
Do NOT exceed the maximum User weight limits of 100Kg (15.7stones) for nonvehicle transportable Users, or 50Kg (7.8 stones) for Users who are transported in
their wheelchair in a motor vehicle.
It is recommended that new powered wheelchair Users, take time to build up their
driving skills. Patience and Practice will be required by both Users and their
experienced Assistants, while learning various manoeuvres.
Navigating day to day obstacles with confidence, will be achieved with appropriate
training and practice.
The User should also be aware that, as the powered wheelchair operates very
quietly and is capable of travelling faster than some walking speeds, these aspects
could create a hazard to others especially in congested pedestrian areas.
Users of the IPC-T model Invicta with Power Tilt, should also be aware of the
following potential risks:-
1. There is a possibility of fingers being trapped, between the Sidearm Mounting
Bracket and Chassis Frame when the Seat is being lowered from a tilted
position. A Warning Label is applied to the Chassis Frame in this area to
warn of the risk.
2. There is also a potential risk of finger trapping at the rear of the Seat where the
Seat mounting brackets run on the actuator guides. A Warning Label is applied
to the Chassis Frame in this area to warn of the risk.
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Electro-Magnetic Interference
The Invicta IPC-S and IPC-T model wheelchairs have been successfully tested in
accordance with international standards as to their compatibility with (EMI)
regulations. However, electromagnetic fields, such as those generated by radio and
television transmitters and cellular phones, can influence electrically powered
vehicles.
To reduce the danger of Malfunction due to Electromagnetic Interference, the
following points should be noted:-
Portable communication devices such as Radio Transceivers, Cellular Phones
and “Walkie-Talkie” devices should not be operated in close proximity to the
wheelchair, whilst the wheelchair is “Swiched On”
Avoid getting into close range of powerful radio and television transmitters.
Should the wheelchair be set into unintentional motion, or the electro magnetic
brakes released unexpectedly, “SWITCH OFF” the wheelchair immediately.
By adding electrical accessories to your wheelchair or modifying the original
equipment electrical system could change the wheelchair’s susceptibility to EMI.
Both Invicta models are currently able to provide an immunity level of 20V/m
which should protect against common sources of EMI.
Any occurances of unintentional movement of the wheelchair, including
uncontrollable directional control, or unexpected release of the electromagnetic
brakes, should be reported to your wheelchair supplier as soon as possible.
Environmental Conditions
Environmental conditions may affect the safety and performance of your power
wheelchair. Water and extreme temperatures are the main elements that can cause
damage and affect the power drive performance.
Rain, Sleet and Snow — If exposed to water, the power drive system is
susceptible to damage to electrical or mechanical components. Water ingress
can cause electronic malfunction or promote premature corrosion of electrical
components.
DO NOT leave the wheelchair parked outside in the rain.
DO NOT park the wheelchair in a washroom/bathroom while taking a shower.
Temperature — Some parts of the power wheelchair are susceptible to changes
in temperature. The Controller can only operate within a temperature range
between 18°F (-8°C) and 122°F (50°C).
At extreme low temperatures, the batteries could freeze and the wheelchair may
not be able to operate. In extreme high temperatures it may operate at slower
speeds due to a safety feature within the Controller that prevents damage to the
drive motors and other electrical components.
Care must also be taken in hot weather. DO NOT leave the wheelchair parked
where it will be exposed to the sun, as the surfaces of the wheelchair can absorb
the heat and therefore become very hot to touch.
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Transferring to and from the Wheelchair.
Before attempting to transfer into the wheelchair, the following points should be
noted:-
To reduce the efforts sometimes required, to complete the transfer into a
wheelchair, it should be positioned as close as possible to the User’s position.
The power must be “Turned Off”.
The Free Wheel Lever set to the “Drive” (Forward) position and both Parking
Brakes applied. See Figs. 1 and 2.
Remove Armrests if required.
Raise both Footplates or swing-away both hangers. See Figs. 1 and 3.
Stability of the stationary wheelchair can be improved by pointing both Castor
Wheels towards the direction of transfer.
NOTE: Never use the wheelchair footplates to stand on during transfers.
Reaching and Leaning when seated in the Wheelchair.
The Pelvic Belt (Lap Belt) supplied with the wheelchair, should be the first thing
to be secured after entering the Wheelchair.
The User should never attempt to reach upwards or outwards for any object
which would require lifting their body weight off the wheelchair seat as this would
change the centre of gravity and could therefore affect the wheelchair stability.
Leaning forwards by the User, in an attempt to reach something on the floor in
front of the wheelchair, can also create a serious instability situation and must not
be attempted.
Excessive leaning sideways should also be avoided as this can affect the overall
lateral stability of the wheelchair, which could result in injury to the User, either by
tipping the wheelchair or becoming an obstacle to other people in congested
areas.
NOTES:
1. Do not hang heavy loads on the wheelchair backrest frames or push-handles
as this can seriously affect the rearward stability, especially when taking up
the drive on an incline (dynamic stability).
2. Correct use of the height adjustable rear Anti-Tippers, supplied as standard
with Invicta IPC-S and IPC-T models, is very important and these should be
positioned according to the environmental conditions where the wheelchair is
to be driven. (See page 35 relating to positioning Anti-Tippers)
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MAIN COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
P&G VR2
Remote Controller with
Depth Adjustable
L or R Mounting
Manual
Parking
Brakes
Height Adjustable
Anti-Tippers
Height and Depth
Adjustable
Armrests
Rear Transportation
Tie-down Brackets
Angle Adjustable
Backrest
90° to 135°
Front Transportation
Tie-down Brackets
Puncture-Proof
Tyres Front & Rear
Two—31Amp/hr
Gel Batteries
Rear
Suspension
Adjustable Seat
Depth
Width Adjustable
Seat Frame
90°
135°
Fig.1
Fig.2
Release catch for
Swing-away
Footrest Hangers
Sidearm retaining
Thumb-screw
Move Drive Selector Lever
Forwards for Drive.
Push Lever inwards, then
Rearwards for Freewheel.
Serial Number Location
The Serial Number of your
Invicta wheelchair, is located on
the inner face of the right-hand
Chassis member.
Always quote both numbers, in
any communication with RMS
Limited to enable us to identify
your specific model.
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MAIN COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
Fig.3a
Tension Adjustable
Backrest
Retaining Lap
Belt
Seat Board with
Velcro attached
Contoured Cushion
Lock Mechanism
for
Removable Seat
Swing-away Footrest Hangers with Flip-up,
Height and Angle Adjustable Footrests
Serial Number Located
on Inner face of RH
Chassis Member
Fig.3b
Height Adjustment
Armrests
Swing-away
Footrest Hangers
then lift to remove
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Transportation of the Occupant, in a suitably adapted motor vehicle, when seated in
their wheelchair. Models IPC-S and IPC-T
Both Invicta models, IPC-S (Tested as
P17R) and IPC-T (Tested as P17RT) have
been successfully tested, in the forward
facing mode, to ISO 7176 part 19, on the
1st September 2010, at the Transport
Research Laboratory, Berkshire, UK.
The tests were carried out using fixed 4point wheelchair restraint systems and
fixed 3-point occupant restraint systems,
tested to ISO 10542 and supplied by
Q-Straint.
The front and rear wheelchair restraint tiedown points, are clearly marked on the
chassis by standard Karabiner signs and
these are the only positions to be used in
transportation.
Under No circumstances should the wheelchair Lap or Pelvic Belt be used as the sole
method of occupant restraint.
The safe occupant weight limit for
transportation in the Invicta is 50Kg.
Although the Invicta Wheelchair “Crash
Tests” were carried out without using
Headrests, the use of these devices should
be optional, with the decision as to whether
it is necessary, being made by a suitably
qualified person following an individual risk
assessment.
The Wheelchair with Occupant should be positioned forward facing, centrally, over the tiedown tracks located on the transporting vehicle floor. Both Parking Brakes should be applied
and the Drive Selector Lever set to the “Drive” (forward position), as indicated in Fig.5
The WTORS (wheelchair tie-down and occupant restraint system) should be connected and
used in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations, see Fig.4 as an example.
TRANSPORTING THE INVICTA WHEELCHAIR
Tie-down Points
Apprx.45°
Apprx.35°
Fig.4
Fig.5
Drive
Apply
Brake
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