Invacare RWD, MWD Retention STRAP/RETAINER, Replacing Retainer Bar, Replacing Retainer Clip

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RETENTION STRAP/RETAINER

PROCEDURE 11

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Replacing Battery Box Retainer Bar/ Retainer Clip -Group 24 Battery Base Frames

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or dam- age may result.

B.FWD MODEL - Reinstall the mounting screw, washer,spacer,andlocknutthatsecuretheretainer clip to the battery box sub-frame. Use Loctite 242 and torque to 160-inch pounds.

5.Reinstall the battery boxes. Refer to INSTALLING/RE-

MOVING BATTERY BOXES - GROUP 24 BATTERY BASE FRAMES in PROCEDURE 9 of this manual.

Replacing Retainer Bar

R E T E N T I O N

REPLACING BATTERY BOX RETAINER BAR/RETAINER CLIP - GROUP 24 BATTERY BASE FRAMES (FIGURE 1)

1.Remove the battery box. Refer to INSTALLING/RE- MOVING GROUP 24 BATTERY BOXES in PROCE- DURE 9 of this manual.

Replacing Retainer Clip

1.Perform one (1) the following:

A.RWD AND MWD MODELS - Remove the mounting screw that secures the retainer clip and shock (or rubber element) to the base frame.

B.FWD MODEL - Remove the mounting screw, washer, spacer, and locknut that secure the re- tainer clip to the battery box sub-frame.

2.Remove the existing retainer clip.

3.Perform one (1) the following:

A.RWD AND MWD MODELS - Position the NEW retainer clip between the shock (or rubber ele- ment) and the battery box sub-frame as shown in FIGURE 1. Make sure the angled end of the retainer clip is facing up.

B.FWD MODEL - Position the NEW retainer clip between the spacer and the battery box sub- frame as shown in FIGURE 1. Make sure the angled end of the retainer clip is facing upwards.

WARNING

The Battery Box Retainer Bar/Retainer Clip MUST be fastened securely in place before using the wheelchair. Use Loctite 242 and torque to 160- inch pounds.

4.Perform one (1) the following:

A.RWD AND MWD MODELS -Reinstallthemount- ing screw that secures the retainer clip and shock (or rubber element) to the base frame. Use Loctite 242 and torque to 160-inch pounds.

1.Perform one (1) the following:

A.RWD AND MWD MODELS -Remove the two (2) mounting screws and spacers that secure the bat- tery box retainer bar to the base frame.

B.FWD MODELS - Remove the two (2) mounting screws, spacers, washers, and locknuts that se- cure the retainer bar to the battery box sub-frame.

2.Pull up on the battery box retainer bar to remove it from the base frame.

3.Installthetwo(2)existingspacersthroughthemounting holes in the NEW battery box retainer bar.

WARNING

TheBatteryBoxRetainerBar/RetainerClipMUSTbe fastened securelyinplacebeforeusingthewheel- chair. Use Loctite 242 and torque to 160-inch pounds.

4.Perform one (1) the following:

A.RWD AND MWD MODELS - Line up the NEW batteryboxretainerbarandspacerswiththemount- ing holes in the battery box sub frame and the base frame.

B.FWD MODELS - Line up the NEW battery box retainer bar and spacers with the mounting holes in the battery box sub frame.

5.Perform one (1) the following:

A.RWD AND MWD MODELS - Reinstall the mount- ing screws that secure the battery box retainer bar betweenbatteryboxsubframeandthebaseframe. Use Loctite 242 and torque to 160-inch pounds.

B.FWD MODELS - Reinstall the mounting screws that secure the battery box retainer bar onto battery box sub frame. Use Loctite 242 and torque to 160- inch pounds.

6.Reinstall the both battery boxes. Refer to INSTALLING/ REMOVING GROUP 24 BATTERY BOXES in PRO- CEDURE 9 of this manual.

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Contents Storm Series Wheelchairs E C I a L T E S R N I N GTable of Contents Table of Contents Limited Warranty Specifications Specification SArrow FWD has a 400 lb. rating SpecificationsRepair or Service Information Procedure General GuidelinesMOTOR/GEARBOX General Guidelines ProcedureFWD Models MWD ModelsSuspension Arm Located on insideTroubleshooting Procedure Using Hydrometer to Check Battery Cells Lead Acid FigureBattery Charger Field Load Test FigureProcedure Troubleshooting Motor Testing FigureNumber of Floating Balls Will Vary According to ChargeOhmmeter Motor Connector ELECTRO-MECHANICAL Parking Brake Testing FigureCap Motor Pin Motor Connector Cap Motor Pin Motor Connector OhmmeterStandard Seat Frame Hardware Torque SpecificationsHardware Torque Specifications Procedure Adjustable Seat FrameCaptains VAN Seat Loctite and Torque to 75 in/lbs Torque to 156 in/lbsWheel Halves Inch WheelsPneumatic with Flat-Free Wheel Halves Torque to Pneumatic Wheel Halves 8 inch Torque to 18 in/lbsPneumatic with Flat-Free Inch Wheels Wheel HalvesWheel Halves Torque to In/lbs Torque to 156 in/lbs 1020 in/lbsTorque to 156 in/lbs Torque to 160 in/lbs Loctite Torque to 360 in/lbs Torque to 156 in/lbsThis Procedure Includes the Following Arms ProcedureReplacing Armrest Pads Captains VAN Seats Figure Replacing Captains VAN Seat Armrest Plate FigureReplacing Back Upholstery Figure Replacing Seat Positioning Y Strap Captains VAN SeatsH O L S T E R Y M E Seat Frame Procedure REMOVING/INSTALLING Standard Seat Frame Subassembly FigureReplacing Exact Same Size Standard Seat Frame Mounting ScrewsSeat Frame Adjustable Seat Frame FigureInches Inch Inch deep InchesChanging Seat Depth Between 12 and 15- Inches Figure A T M ETorque to Standard Seat Frame Changing Seat Width Standard and Adjustable Seat FrameMounting Screws Torque to 75-inch pounds Side Spacers Center Seat WidthPounds Component ReplacementCoved Washer Center FrameInstalling Captains Van Seat INSTALLING/REMOVING Captains VAN Seat Assembly FigureRemoving Captains Van Seat Torque to Inch poundsCaptains Van Seat Adjustable FramesInstalling REMOVING/INSTALLING Seat PAN FigureRemove the seat cushion from the seat pan Locknut Quick Release PinSeat Dump Seat Angle AdjustmentInstallation Orientation Replacing Seat Mounting Plates Figure Base Frame ProcedureReplacing Seat Support Brackets Figure S E M EReplacing Seat Support Bracket T-NUTS Figure Procedure Base FrameMounting Screws Washer Seat Support Bracket BaseT-Nut Frame Channel Cover Seat Support Mounting ScrewBattery Charg er Charger Connector Mount Replacing Battery Charger Bracket and T-NUTRWD and MWD Models Figure Arrow FWD Model FigureMounting Screw Battery Charger Connector REMOVING/INSTALLING Seat Stop Screws FigureReplace the battery charger mount bracket and se Tightensecurely Reverse A, 3B or 3CBack Frame Procedure REMOVING/INSTALLING CJ Back Brackets FigureC K M E CJ Bracket MountsChanging Back Height Figure Procedure Back FrameHeavy Duty Models Mine if new back upholstery is neededSteps 6,11 Steps 2Steps 6,17 Steps 4,8Wheelchair to hold the insert in place Back Angle Adjustment FigureT T E R I E S Batteries ProcedureGroup 24 Batteries Connecting Battery CablesProcedure 9BATTERIES Battery Box Bottom TWO 2 Connector Batteryboxone 1 Connector BatteryboxRemove battery terminal caps from battery Group 22 Battery Base Frames FigureBattery terminal ends Bottom Tery Cable Rear Jumper Battery Single BatteryFront BoxBattery Discharge Indicator BDI in LCD Readout When to Charge Batteries FigureBattery Discharge Indicator BDI Description and Use of Battery ChargersRequired Items If one 1 battery is defective INSTALLING/REMOVING Group 24 Battery Boxes FigureRecommended Battery Types Cleaning Battery TerminalsINSTALLING/REMOVING Group 22 Battery BOX Figure This manual REMOVING/INSTALLING the E Wiring Harness FigureProcedure Wiring Harness R N E S S Recline Angle 4 inches 61o Adjusting Limit Switch FigureReplacing Retainer Bar Retention STRAP/RETAINERReplacing Retainer Clip Perform one 1 the followingSpacer Locknuts Mounting Screws Battery Box Sub-Frame ProcedureSpacer Retainer Retainer ClipDrive Wheel Assembly Wheel Hub Four 4 Beveled Hex Nuts REMOVING/INSTALLING Drive Wheels FigureReplacing Pneumatic TIRES/ Tubes Drive WHEELS/CASTERS WHEELS/ MotorsApply Loctite 242 to the two 2 mounting screws WHEELS/MOTORSRepeat Steps 1-4 for opposite wheel lock bracket Gearbox SuspensionInstalling Casters REMOVING/INSTALLING Casters FigureReplacing Forks Figure Removing CastersMotor Connector Coupling Allen Easier access to the motor/controller connectionLocknut Spacer Washer ShockRemove motor with motor lock lever from suspen- sion arm Brake Release Shaft REMOVING/INSTALLING Motor GEARLESS/BRUSHLESSRepositioning Mkiv Joystick VAN Seat Models Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING Mkiv Controller FigureElectronics E C T R O N I C SArrow Fwd Model Switch Actuator Overtighten Sensor Washers Positioning Limit Switch FigureRecliner C L I N E RGas Cylinder Replacing Recliner Cable Assemblies FigureRod Measures 3-21/32-inches Mounting Screws and Washers Do not Over-Tighten Gas Cylinder ActuatorReplacing Gas Cylinder REPLACING/ADJUSTING GAS Cylinders FigureChanging Back Height Procedure ReclinerAdjusting Gas Cylinder Seat Pan Removal/Replacement Procedures Recliner ProcedureChanging Seat Depth Figure Changing Seat WidthInstallbatteryboxes.Referto INSTALLING/REMOV Plate Inside Suspension Arm AssemblyRemove seat pan on recliner Spacer Base Frame Seat MountBattery BOX Tray Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING GroupBattery BOX SUB-FRAME Figure MWD Wheelchairs ProcedureFront Locknuts Battery Mount Procedure MWD WheelchairsInstalling Group 24 Components Figure Frame Rear Lockn utsSteps Shock ReplacementGroup 24 Battery Base Frames Figure Large wheel assembly Shock Battery Box Sub-Frame Retainer Clip Top of ShockInstall the NEW shock Secure the top of shock between battery mountBattery Mount Bracket Base Frame Shock Spring Replacement FigureFlat Washer Mounting Screw Suspension Arm Spring WasherShock Spring Base Replacing Stabilizer Fork Assembly FigureReplacing Stabilizer Wheels Figure MWD Wheelchairsprocedure Adjusting Weight DistributionReplacing Stabilizer Cylinder Spring FigureHeight Adjustment Adjusting Stabilizers FigureAdjusting Spring Compression Replacing Suspension ARM Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING Gearbox Figure16-18 x 1-1/4-inch Mounting Screws 16-18 x 2-1/2-inch Motor Gearbox Suspension ArmTubular End Suspension Arm Entation. Bracket End of Suspension ArmSteps 6,10 Bracket End Suspension Arm Inner Link SpacerShock Replacement Removing/Installing Group 22 Battery Box TrayAnti-Tipper Wheel Replacement Sub-FrameBattery Tray Procedure RWD WheelchairsILocknutsBolts Rubber ElementRWD Wheelchairs Procedure Shock Replacement FigureMounting Wiring Harness Screws BracketShock Retainer Bar Spacer TopShock Mounting Screw Suspension Arm Locknut Shock Mounting Screw Suspension ArmGroup 24 Batteries only Apply Loctite RWD WheelchairsprocedureShock Hex Screw Battery Mount Bracket Rubber Element Replacement FigureTorque and Storm X wheelchairs Base Frame Mounting ScrewAdjusting Weight Distribution Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING GearboxAdjustment Options 16-18 2-inch 4-inchRepositioning the MOTOR/ Gearbox Figure Adjusting Weight Distribution ProcedureMounting Screws Washer Seat Support Bracket Base Frame Move gearbox to the position determine in StepStandard Position Lengthens the wheel Repositioning the GEARLESS/BRUSHLESS Motor ,14Suspension Arm Mounting Washer Screws Install the new suspension arm onto the base frame ANTI-TIPPER Wheel Replacement FigureAnti-Tip REMOVING/INSTALLING ANTI-TIP AssemblyLower Washers LocknutsREMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Shroud Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING Front Shroud FigureREMOVING/INSTALLING Side Shroud Assembly Figure FWD Wheelchairs ProcedureMounting Screw Washer Side Shroud Bracket Suspension Arm REMOVING/INSTALLING Counterweight FigureProcedure FWD Wheelchairs Handle Outside Lower EdgeCounterweight Replacing Group 24 Battery BOX SUB-FRAME FigureMounting Bracket Counterweight Bottom Shoulder Screw Bottom Shoulder Screw Bottom Slot in Mounting BracketBracket Mounting Screw REMOVING/INSTALLING Shocks FigureMounting Bracket Only Screw One 1 Shown For ClarityTIE ROD Replacement Figure Complete revolution on the TOP TWO 2 tie rods Locknut Arm Small Washer Large Mounting Screw Suspension ArmBattery wiring harness Detail C Sensor Cable Assembly Replacement FigureRemove the Existing sensor cable assembly Socket Suspension Screw ArmSHORT Motor GearboxTie Wrap C Battery Box Sub Frame Sensor Washer Left Motor SensorReinstall the battery boxes. Refer to Installing Replacing the Suspension ARM REMOVING/INSTALLING Wiring Harness FigureTie Wrap a Procedure FWD WheelchairsTie Wrap B 14 to 16 inches Inches 17 to 18 inches 19 to 20 inches Adjusting Weight Distribution For New Seat DepthDepth Footboard ADJUSTMENTS- DEPTH/HEIGHT/ANGLE FigureAngle HeightFootrest Angle Adjustments Right FWD Wheelchairs ProcedureHorizontal Position Cam Front Shroud Footrest105 106 Limtied Warranty Limited WarrantyOne InvacareWay ChedworthWay
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