Invacare RWD, MWD, Arrow FWD Procedure General Guidelines, Repair or Service Information

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G E N E R A L

G U I D E L I N E S

PROCEDURE 1

GENERAL GUIDELINES

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Repair or Service Information

Operating Information

REPAIR OR SERVICE INFORMATION

Set-up of the Electronic Control Unit is to be performed ONLY by individuals certified by Invacare. The final tuning adjustments of the controller may affect other activities of the wheelchair. Damage to the equipment could occur under these circumstances. If non-certified individuals perform any work on these units, the warranty is void.

OPERATING INFORMATION

GENERAL WARNINGS

Performance adjustments should only be made by professionals of the healthcare field or persons fully conversant with this process and the driver's capabilities. Incorrect set- tings could cause injury to the driver, bystanders, damage to the chair and to surrounding property.

After the wheelchair has been set-up, check to make sure that the wheelchair performs to the specifications entered during the set-up procedure. If the wheelchair does NOT perform to specifications, turn the wheelchair OFF immediately and reenter set-up speci- fications. Repeat this procedure until the wheelchair performs to specifications.

DO NOT use parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorized by Invacare.

TIRE PRESSURE

DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (P.S.I.). DO NOT overin- flate the tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm. The recommended tire pressure is listed on the side wall of the tire.

ELECTRICAL

Grounding Instructions:

DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from any plug used with or for Invacare products. Some devices are equipped with three-prong (grounding) plugs for protection against possible shock hazards. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified electrician and have the two-prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle in accordance with the National Elec- trical Code. If you must use an extension cord, use ONLY a three-wire extension cord having the same or higher electrical rating as the device being connected. In addition, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE WARNING TAGS on some equipment. DO NOT re- move these tags. Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to installing, servicing or operating your wheelchair.

BATTERIES

The warranty and performance specifications contained in this manual are based on the use of deep cycle gel cell or sealed lead acid batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use as the power source for this unit.

Battery connecting cables are NOT interchangeable. Battery connecting cables with single fuse setup MUST only be used on wheelchairs with conventional motor/gearbox assembly. Otherwise, damage may result. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERIES INTO/FROM BATTERY BOX(ES) in PROCEDURE 9 of this manual.

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Contents Storm Series Wheelchairs R N I N G E C I a L T E STable of Contents Table of Contents Limited Warranty Specification S SpecificationsSpecifications Arrow FWD has a 400 lb. ratingProcedure General Guidelines Repair or Service InformationGeneral Guidelines Procedure MOTOR/GEARBOXMWD Models FWD ModelsSuspension Arm Located on insideUsing Hydrometer to Check Battery Cells Lead Acid Figure Troubleshooting ProcedureBattery Charger Field Load Test FigureMotor Testing Figure Procedure TroubleshootingNumber of Floating Balls Will Vary According to ChargeELECTRO-MECHANICAL Parking Brake Testing Figure Ohmmeter Motor ConnectorCap Motor Pin Motor Connector Cap Motor Pin Motor Connector OhmmeterHardware Torque Specifications Standard Seat FrameAdjustable Seat Frame Hardware Torque Specifications ProcedureCaptains VAN Seat Loctite and Torque to 75 in/lbs Torque to 156 in/lbsInch Wheels Wheel HalvesPneumatic with Flat-Free Wheel Halves Torque to Pneumatic Wheel Halves 8 inch Torque to 18 in/lbsInch Wheels Wheel Halves Pneumatic with Flat-FreeTorque to 156 in/lbs 1020 in/lbs Wheel Halves Torque to In/lbsTorque to 156 in/lbs Torque to 160 in/lbs Loctite Torque to 360 in/lbs Torque to 156 in/lbsArms Procedure This Procedure Includes the FollowingReplacing Armrest Pads Captains VAN Seats Figure Replacing Captains VAN Seat Armrest Plate FigureReplacing Seat Positioning Y Strap Captains VAN Seats Replacing Back Upholstery FigureH O L S T E R Y M E REMOVING/INSTALLING Standard Seat Frame Subassembly Figure Seat Frame ProcedureReplacing Exact Same Size Standard Seat Frame Mounting ScrewsAdjustable Seat Frame Figure Seat FrameInches 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 Seat Width Side Spacers CenterComponent Replacement PoundsCoved Washer Center FrameINSTALLING/REMOVING Captains VAN Seat Assembly Figure Installing Captains Van SeatRemoving Captains Van Seat Torque to Inch poundsAdjustable Frames Captains Van SeatREMOVING/INSTALLING Seat PAN Figure InstallingRemove the seat cushion from the seat pan Locknut Quick Release PinSeat Dump Seat Angle AdjustmentInstallation Orientation Base Frame Procedure Replacing Seat Mounting Plates FigureReplacing Seat Support Brackets Figure S E M EProcedure Base Frame Replacing Seat Support Bracket T-NUTS FigureMounting Screws Washer Seat Support Bracket BaseT-Nut Frame Channel Cover Seat Support Mounting ScrewReplacing Battery Charger Bracket and T-NUT Battery Charg er Charger Connector MountRWD and MWD Models Figure Arrow FWD Model FigureREMOVING/INSTALLING Seat Stop Screws Figure Mounting Screw Battery Charger ConnectorReplace the battery charger mount bracket and se Tightensecurely Reverse A, 3B or 3CREMOVING/INSTALLING CJ Back Brackets Figure Back Frame ProcedureC K M E CJ Bracket MountsProcedure Back Frame Changing Back Height FigureHeavy Duty Models Mine if new back upholstery is neededSteps 2 Steps 6,11Steps 6,17 Steps 4,8Back Angle Adjustment Figure Wheelchair to hold the insert in placeBatteries Procedure T T E R I E SGroup 24 Batteries Connecting Battery CablesProcedure 9BATTERIES TWO 2 Connector Batteryboxone 1 Connector Batterybox Battery Box BottomRemove battery terminal caps from battery Group 22 Battery Base Frames FigureBattery terminal ends Single Battery Bottom Tery Cable Rear Jumper BatteryFront BoxWhen to Charge Batteries Figure Battery Discharge Indicator BDI in LCD ReadoutBattery Discharge Indicator BDI Description and Use of Battery ChargersRequired Items INSTALLING/REMOVING Group 24 Battery Boxes Figure If one 1 battery is defectiveRecommended 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 Adjusting Limit Switch Figure Recline Angle 4 inches 61oRetention STRAP/RETAINER Replacing Retainer BarReplacing Retainer Clip Perform one 1 the followingProcedure Spacer Locknuts Mounting Screws Battery Box Sub-FrameSpacer Retainer Retainer ClipREMOVING/INSTALLING Drive Wheels Figure Drive Wheel Assembly Wheel Hub Four 4 Beveled Hex NutsReplacing Pneumatic TIRES/ Tubes Drive WHEELS/CASTERS WHEELS/ MotorsWHEELS/MOTORS Apply Loctite 242 to the two 2 mounting screwsRepeat Steps 1-4 for opposite wheel lock bracket Gearbox SuspensionREMOVING/INSTALLING Casters Figure Installing CastersReplacing Forks Figure Removing CastersEasier access to the motor/controller connection Motor Connector Coupling AllenLocknut Spacer Washer ShockRemove motor with motor lock lever from suspen- sion arm REMOVING/INSTALLING Motor GEARLESS/BRUSHLESS Brake Release ShaftREMOVING/INSTALLING Mkiv Controller Figure Repositioning Mkiv Joystick VAN Seat Models FigureElectronics E C T R O N I C SArrow Fwd Model Positioning Limit Switch Figure Switch Actuator Overtighten Sensor WashersRecliner C L I N E RReplacing Recliner Cable Assemblies Figure Gas CylinderRod Measures 3-21/32-inches Mounting Screws and Washers Do not Over-Tighten Gas Cylinder ActuatorREPLACING/ADJUSTING GAS Cylinders Figure Replacing Gas CylinderChanging Back Height Procedure ReclinerAdjusting Gas Cylinder Recliner Procedure Seat Pan Removal/Replacement ProceduresChanging Seat Depth Figure Changing Seat WidthPlate Inside Suspension Arm Assembly Installbatteryboxes.Referto INSTALLING/REMOVRemove seat pan on recliner Spacer Base Frame Seat MountREMOVING/INSTALLING Group Battery BOX Tray FigureBattery BOX SUB-FRAME Figure MWD Wheelchairs ProcedureProcedure MWD Wheelchairs Front Locknuts Battery MountInstalling Group 24 Components Figure Frame Rear Lockn utsSteps Shock ReplacementGroup 24 Battery Base Frames Figure Shock Battery Box Sub-Frame Retainer Clip Top of Shock Large wheel assemblyInstall the NEW shock Secure the top of shock between battery mountShock Spring Replacement Figure Battery Mount Bracket Base FrameFlat Washer Mounting Screw Suspension Arm Spring WasherShock Spring Base Replacing Stabilizer Fork Assembly FigureReplacing Stabilizer Wheels Figure Adjusting Weight Distribution MWD WheelchairsprocedureReplacing Stabilizer Cylinder Spring FigureHeight Adjustment Adjusting Stabilizers FigureAdjusting Spring Compression REMOVING/INSTALLING Gearbox Figure Replacing Suspension ARM Figure16-18 x 1-1/4-inch Mounting Screws 16-18 x 2-1/2-inch Motor Gearbox Suspension ArmEntation. Bracket End of Suspension Arm Tubular End Suspension ArmSteps 6,10 Bracket End Suspension Arm Inner Link SpacerRemoving/Installing Group 22 Battery Box Tray Shock ReplacementAnti-Tipper Wheel Replacement Sub-FrameProcedure RWD Wheelchairs Battery TrayILocknutsBolts Rubber ElementShock Replacement Figure RWD Wheelchairs ProcedureMounting Wiring Harness Screws BracketSpacer Top Shock Retainer BarShock Mounting Screw Suspension Arm Locknut Shock Mounting Screw Suspension ArmRWD Wheelchairsprocedure Group 24 Batteries only Apply LoctiteRubber Element Replacement Figure Shock Hex Screw Battery Mount BracketTorque and Storm X wheelchairs Base Frame Mounting ScrewREMOVING/INSTALLING Gearbox Adjusting Weight Distribution FigureAdjustment Options 16-18 2-inch 4-inchAdjusting Weight Distribution Procedure Repositioning the MOTOR/ Gearbox FigureMounting Screws Washer Seat Support Bracket Base Frame Move gearbox to the position determine in StepRepositioning the GEARLESS/BRUSHLESS Motor ,14 Standard Position Lengthens the wheelSuspension Arm Mounting Washer Screws ANTI-TIPPER Wheel Replacement Figure Install the new suspension arm onto the base frameREMOVING/INSTALLING ANTI-TIP Assembly Anti-TipLower Washers LocknutsREMOVING/INSTALLING Front Shroud Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Shroud FigureREMOVING/INSTALLING Side Shroud Assembly Figure FWD Wheelchairs ProcedureMounting Screw Washer Side Shroud Bracket Suspension Arm REMOVING/INSTALLING Counterweight FigureProcedure FWD Wheelchairs Replacing Group 24 Battery BOX SUB-FRAME Figure Handle Outside Lower EdgeCounterweightMounting Bracket Counterweight Bottom Shoulder Screw Bottom Shoulder Screw Bottom Slot in Mounting BracketREMOVING/INSTALLING Shocks Figure Bracket Mounting ScrewMounting Bracket Only Screw One 1 Shown For ClarityTIE ROD Replacement Figure Locknut Arm Small Washer Large Mounting Screw Suspension Arm Complete revolution on the TOP TWO 2 tie rodsSensor Cable Assembly Replacement Figure Battery wiring harness Detail CRemove 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 REMOVING/INSTALLING Wiring Harness Figure Replacing the Suspension ARMTie Wrap a Procedure FWD WheelchairsTie Wrap B Adjusting Weight Distribution For New Seat Depth 14 to 16 inches Inches 17 to 18 inches 19 to 20 inchesFootboard ADJUSTMENTS- DEPTH/HEIGHT/ANGLE Figure DepthAngle HeightFootrest Angle Adjustments FWD Wheelchairs Procedure RightHorizontal Position Cam Front Shroud Footrest105 106 Limited Warranty Limtied WarrantyOne InvacareWay ChedworthWay
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Arrow FWD, RWD, MWD specifications

Invacare is a renowned name in the field of mobility technologies, consistently innovating and enhancing the mobility devices market. Among its outstanding offerings are the Invacare MWD (Mid Wheel Drive), RWD (Rear Wheel Drive), and Arrow FWD (Front Wheel Drive) wheelchairs. Each of these models serves unique user needs, featuring distinct designs and functionalities.

The Invacare MWD is engineered for exceptional maneuverability. Its mid-wheel drive technology provides a centralized drive wheel, allowing for tight turns and easy navigation in confined spaces. This makes the MWD particularly suitable for indoor use, where space can be limited. The MWD also features advanced suspension systems, offering superior shock absorption. This results in a smoother ride over various terrains, enhancing user comfort and stability.

On the other hand, the Invacare RWD focuses on robust outdoor performance. With its rear-wheel drive configuration, this model has excellent traction and provides powerful acceleration. The RWD is designed for versatility, equipped with larger wheels that can handle uneven terrain while providing a stable ride. Its durable construction ensures enhanced longevity, making it an ideal choice for users who lead an active lifestyle and require reliable mobility solutions on rugged ground.

The Arrow FWD wheelchair brings another dimension with its front-wheel drive system. This design allows users to easily navigate obstacles as the front wheels can pivot over them. The Arrow FWD is particularly suited for both indoor and outdoor use, as it combines the agility of the MWD with the stability seen in the RWD. It features a compact design, making it easier for users to position themselves in various settings and social situations.

All three models utilize Invacare's cutting-edge technologies, such as advanced control systems and customizable seating options, enabling users to find their optimal comfort and support levels. The customizable features also cater to individual user needs, promoting enhanced independence.

In summary, Invacare’s MWD, RWD, and Arrow FWD wheelchairs represent an impressive blend of functionality, durability, and user-centric design. Each model presents its own unique technologies and attributes, allowing users to make informed choices based on their specific mobility requirements, lifestyle, and preferences. Whether navigating tight indoor spaces or tackling outdoor challenges, Invacare’s range of wheelchairs ensures that users can experience mobility with confidence and ease.
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