Invacare Electric wheelchair manual General Safety Notes

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2 Safety Notes

• READ WELL BEFORE OPERATION!

2.1General Safety Notes

Danger of injury if wheelchair is used in any other way than the purpose described in this manual!

•Adhere strictly to the instructions in this User's Manual!

Danger of injury if the wheelchair is driven when ability to operate a vehicle is impaired by medication or alcohol!

•Never drive the wheelchair under the influence of medication or alcohol!

Danger of damage or injury if wheelchair is accidentally set into motion!

•Switch the wheelchair off before you get in, get out or handle unwieldy objects!

•Be aware that there are only the motor brakes to stop your wheelchair. When the motors are disengaged, these brakes are automatically deactivated. For this reason, pushing the wheelchair by an attendant is only recommended on flat surfaces, never on gradients. Never leave your wheelchair on a gradient with its motors disengaged. Always re-engage the motors immediately after pushing the wheelchair.

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Contents Invacare Typhoon Deutschland Danmark How can you get in touch with Invacare?Portugal Table of Contents Pushing the wheelchair by hand Adjusting the wheelchair to the users seating postureREM 24 SD Remote Electrical System Care and maintenance Repair InstructionsRepairing a flat tyre Dear user IntroductionPage This symbol warns you of danger Important symbols in this manualRequirements Permissable operating conditions Type Classification and Area of UseIndications General Safety Notes Safety NotesPage Page Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference Safety Information on Driving and Freewheel Mode Page Important if Your Wheelchair is Equipped with a Lifter Safety Information on Wheelchairs with a LifterMore than 15-45 Safety Information on Wheelchairs with Recaro SeatsStandstill Driving Key features Remove the standard armrest in order to side transfer Getting in and out of the wheelchairRemoving the armrest Removing the skirtguard optional to get on Swivel up armrestGetting out of the wheelchair Getting into the wheelchairBefore driving for the first time DrivingSureStep System Taking ObstaclesStability Lock System Maximum obstacle height Components of the SureStep and the Stability Lock systemSafety information when descending obstacles Safety information when ascending obstaclesAscending and descending Correct way to overcome obstaclesRight Wrong Parking and stationary Driving up and down gradientsManually disengaging conventional motors Pushing the wheelchair by handDisengaging motors Re-engaging motorsElectrically disengaging GB motors Manually disengaging GB motors emergency disengaging Upper side REM 24 SD RemoteLayout of the remote ControlsDisplays Rear panel UndersideON/OFF diode status display Battery charger displayActivating the immobilizer Activating / deactivating the immobilizerDeactivating the immobilizer Magnetic keyWhat is a Buddy button? Using the Buddy buttons with the remoteWill the wheelchair not drive after switching on? Controlling the wheelchair using the remoteCan the electronic system programming be adapted? Page Activating adjustment mode Operating the electric adjustment optionsInformation Selecting and operating the adjustment optionChanging back to driving mode Battery discharged. Please charge the battery Error diagnosisFlash Fault Immediate Measure Further Help Code Error codes and diagnostic codesFlash Fault Immediate Measure Further Help Code Recaro seats Adjusting the wheelchair to the users seating postureRecaro Seats Adapting the remote to the length of the user’s arm Adjusting the armrests and the joystick boxSetting the height of the remote Setting the height of the armrests Where to find the adjustment screws Setting the width of the armrestsDoing the adjustment Manually adjusting the seat tilt Page Adjusting the backrest using the gas pressure spring Manually adjusting the backrestAdjusting angle of the backrest Adjust the backrest using the perforated plate Flex and Contour Seats Please note Speed restriction LifterExplanation of symbols on lifter warning sticker Electric legrest LegrestsCompletely lowering electrical legrests as dismounting aid Adjusting the angle Prerequisites Adjustable legrestAdjusting the length of the legrest Prerequisites Adjusting the calf plate to the calf width of the user Adjusting the angle of the foot plate Prerequisites Electronics Protection System Electrical SystemMain fuse What you need to know about batteries BatteriesPage Charging the batteries Charging the batteries After contact with skin Removing and fitting batteriesAfter contact with eyes Removing the batteries Page Page Page Page Releasing the lifter locking mechanism Disposing of dead or damaged batteries correctly Cleaning the vehicle Care and maintenanceDisinfection Side part and armrest Maintenance Jobs Seat and backrest paddingLegrests TyresCleaning Maintenance JobsElectronics / Electrical System Repair Instructions Repairing a flat tyreRequirements Removing the wheel Repairing the flat tyre Explosion Hazard Disassembly Page Refurbishment Disposal Charging device Technical SpecificationsDimensions Standard Contour Recaro Flex Weight Without lifter With lifter Loading Inspections Performed English