Invacare Lynx L-4 manual General Guidelines

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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.

DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with water, ice or oil film.

Avoid operating the scooter in dark or poorly lit areas.

DO NOT climb and/or go UP or DOWN ramps or traverse slopes greater than 8°.

When negotiating ramps, if the throttle control lever is released while in the forward motion, the powered scooter will roll back approximately one foot before the brake engages. If the throttle control lever is released while in the reverse motion, the powered scooter will roll back approximately three feet before the brake engages.

DO NOT attempt to drive over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your powered scooter to turn over and cause bodily harm and/or damage to the scooter.

DO NOT use an escalator to move a powered scooter between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.

Powered scooter with batteries and seat weighs between 103 and 112 lbs. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury.

Before attempting to sit in or exit the powered scooter, remove the key from the ignition. This will ensure that the power is off and the powered scooter will not drive.

DO NOT remove the key or shut off while the powered scooter is in motion.

Remove the key from the ignition while the powered scooter is not in use so as to avoid injury and/or damage to the scooter and surrounding areas.

DO NOT attempt to lift the powered scooter by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a powered scooter may result in injury to the user or damage to the powered scooter.

DO NOT attempt to lift the powered scooter by its tiller, seat or shrouds.

DO NOT stand on the frame of the powered scooter.

DO NOT stand on the shroud(s) of the powered scooter.

DO NOT operate the powered scooter without the rear shroud installed, to avoid injury and/or damage to scooter.

Before use, ensure that the locking pins are fully inserted through the front and rear frame assemblies. Make sure the detent balls of the locking pins are fully released beyond the outer edge of the front and rear frame assemblies before operating the scooter. Otherwise, injury and/or damage may result.

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching between your knees.

DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you, as this may cause the powered scooter to tip over.

DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the powered scooter may tip over.

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Contents LynxL-3 & Lynx L-4 Dealer This manual Must be given to the user of the scooterLynxL-3 & Lynx L-4 Table of Contents Register Your Product Product Registration Form Fold here Cut Along Line Signal Word Meaning Special NotesTIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Restraints Seat Positioning StrapSpecial Notes Typical Product Parameters Lynx L-3 Lynx L-4Label Locations Serial Number LabelRepair or Service Information General GuidelinesOperation Information ImmediatelyGeneral Guidelines Electrical Weight Training Weight LimitationBatteries Rain TestEMI Information EMI InformationEMI Information SAFETY/HANDLING of Powered Scooters Stability and BalanceStairways EscalatorsSafety Inspection Safety Inspection ChecklistsInspect/Adjust Initially Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust MonthlyInspect/Adjust Periodically Maintenance and Troubleshooting Suggested Maintenance ProceduresTroubleshooting Symptom Probable Cause SolutionService Indicator Error Codes Number of Flashes Problem SolutionResetting the Circuit Breaker Resetting the Circuit BreakerOperation of the Powered Scooter Control PanelOperating the Scooter Control PanelOperation of the Powered Scooter Engaging/Disengaging the Brake Release Lever Engaging/Disengaging the Brake Release LeverRemoving/Installing the Seat InstallingSeat and Arms RemovingAdjusting Seat Height Adjusting Seat HeightAdjusting 90 Seat Swivel Adjusting the Arm WidthAdjusting the Arm Width Replacing Armrest PadsTiller Adjustment Adjusting the Tiller AngleRemoving/Installing the Drive Wheels Wheels and CastersRemoving/Installing the Front Wheel Removing/Installing the Drive WheelsRecommended Battery Type BatteriesRemoving/Installing the Battery Box Recommended Battery TypeRemoving/Installing the Batteries Removing/Installing the Battery BoxRemoving/Installing the Batteries Charging the Batteries Charging the Batteries Transporting Transporting the ScooterDisassembling AssemblingTransporting the Scooter Accessories Installing/Removing the Accessory TubeInstalling/Removing the Crutch/Cane Holder Installing/Removing the Crutch/Cane HolderInstalling/Removing the Safety Flag Installing/Removing/Using the Walker HolderInstalling/Removing the Walker Holder Using the Walker HolderInstalling/Removing the Rear Mounted Basket Installing/Removing the Rear Mounted BasketAccessories Limited Warranty Product Made Taiwan Distributed by Invacare