Invacare PANTHER MX-4, PANTHER LX-4, LYNX LX-3PLUS, LYNX SX-3 owner manual Special Notes

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WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE, INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.

SPECIAL NOTES

WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property dam- age.

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

WARNING

As a manufacturer of powered scooters, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of powered scooters to meet the many needs of the user. However, final selection of the type of powered scooter to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.

TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS Invacare recommends that powered scooter users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in a powered scooter. As of this date, the Depart- ment of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transpor- tation of a user while in a powered scooter, in a moving vehicle of any type.

It is the position of Invacare that users of powered scooters should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any powered scooter transportation systems.

AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAP - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER, THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEAT POSITIONING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A POWERED SCOOTER.

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Contents Invacare Scooters Special Notes Table of Contents Procedure 10 Transport Specifications SpecificationsSpecifications Operating Information General Guidelines ProcedureGeneral Warnings General GuidelinesElectrical Procedure General GuidelinesRamps Batteries Weight LimitationGeneral Warnings Grounding Instructions Rain TestGeneral Guidelines Important Information Stability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLINGPercentage of Weight Distribution Always wear your seat positioning strapStairways ESCALATORS? SorryDelta Tiller Standard TillerSafety INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE Safety INSPECTION/ MaintenanceSafety INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE Procedure MaintenanceSuggested Maintenance Procedures Lubrication Points Figure Detail aTroubleshooting Guide Procedure Safety INSPECTION/MAINTENANCEALL Scooter Models Control Panel FeaturesOperation Procedure With Delta or Standard Tillers FigureDelta Procedure Operation Detail aZOOM-3 Tiller Panther MX-4 WDetail F Panther MX-4 Scooters onlyWith Delta Tillers Figure Procedure Operation Operation of the Scooter FiguresBrake ARM Using the Hand Brake LEVER/BRAKE ARM FigureHand Brake Lever Delta TillersPanther MX-4 only Figure Brake Release LeverALL Models Except Panther MX-4 Figure Circuit Breaker Reset Circuit BREAKER/FUSE Replacement FigureFuse Replacement Removing REMOVING/INSTALLING the Batteries with Cables FigureProcedure BATTERIES/CHARGING BATTERIES/CHARGINGReplacing the Batteries Figure Recommended Battery TypesBATTERIES/CHARGING Procedure BATTERIES/CHARGING Cleaning Battery Terminals DiatelyModel Battery Charger Power Cord Charging the BatteriesRemote Battery Charger Figure ON-BOARD Battery Charger FigureBattery Charger Operation Figure Battery Charger Operation Remote and ON-BOARDDetermining Seat Post Type Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING the SeatSeat Procedure SeatRemoving Figure Installing FigureProcedure Seat Adjusting the Seat Height Solid Seat Post FigureAdjustable Height Seat Post Figure Detail aALL Models Except ZOOM-3 Figure Adjusting the Seat DepthAdjustment Using the Adjustable Seat Slide Figure Adjusting the Seat DepthREMOVING/INSTALLING the Seat UPHOLSTERY/ Cushion Figure InstallingBack Figure REMOVING/INSTALLINGFOLDING/UNFOLDING Back CUSHION/UPHOLSTERY FigureBack Procedure Adjusting the Back ReclineAdjusting the Headrest ALL Models Except ZOOM-3, SX-3 and LX-3 FigureArmrest Width Armrest Angle AdjustmentAdjustment Height Figure Armrest DEPTH/HEIGHT AdjustmentALL Models Except ZOOM-3 Figure Depth Procedure Tiller Adjustment Tiller Angle AdjustmentTiller Adjustment Fold Down Tiller ZOOM-3 FigurePosition ALL Other Models FigureFive Models Built AfterALL Models REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Shroud FigureProcedure SHROUD/WHEELS Turn Power OFF and remove key from ignition REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels FigureSHROUD/WHEELS Procedure REMOVING/INSTALLING the Front Wheels Figure SHROUD/WHEELSDo not USE TOP Models ZOOM-3 and Lynx SX-3Models Lynx LX-3 and LX-3 Plus Mounting HoleDisassembling the Scooter Procedure TransportTransporting the Scooter Figures 1 TransportDetail B Models Built with Delta Tillers Transporting the Scooter for ALL Models Except ZOOM-3Transport Procedure Cable Side ViewALL Models Except ZOOM-3 Steps 8 and 9 for ALL Models Except ZOOM-3Disassembled View Procedure OPTIONS/REPLACEMENT Parts REMOVING/INSTALLING the Front Basket FigureOPTIONS/REPLACEMENT Parts OPTIONS/REPLACEMENT Parts Procedure REMOVING/INSTALLING the Floor Basket FigureREMOVING/INSTALLING the Seat Positioning Strap Figure OPTIONS/REPLACEMENT REMOVING/INSTALLING the CRUTCH/CANE Holder FigureREMOVING/INSTALLING the Safety Flag Figure PartsANTI-TIPPER Wheel Assembly ANTI-TIPPER WheelsReplacing Seat Lever Figure Replacing Seat LeverModels Lynx LX-3 and Panther LX-4 Figure Replacing Tiller Angle Adjustment Lever FigureReplacing Headlight Lightbulbs Lynx LX-3 and Panther LX-4Detail a Back View of Headlight Assembly Model Panther MX-4 FigureReplacing ON-BOARD Battery Charger Figure Replacing ON-BOARD Battery ChargerInvacare Scooters Part No Rev F Limited Warranty Limited W ArrantyOne InvacareWay