Invacare Arrow, Torque SP Replacing Batteries, INSTALLING/REMOVING Group 24 Battery Boxes Figure

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PROCEDURE 9

BATTERIES

 

 

It is advantageous to recharge frequently rather than only whennecessary.Infact,abattery’slifeisextendedifthecharge level is maintained well above a low condition.

BREPLACING BATTERIES

ANOTE:Invacarerecommendsthatbothbatteriesbereplaced

Tif one (1) battery is defective.

TRecommended Battery Types

E

 

WARNING

R

The warranty and performance specifi-

I

cations contained in this manual are

Ebased on the use of deep cycle gel cell S or sealed lead acid batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use as the

power source for this unit.

Failure to use the correct battery size and/ or voltage may cause damage to your wheelchair and give you unsatisfactory performance.

BATTERYSIZE

 

 

 

 

POWERCHAIR

QTY

VOLTS

Standard

Optional

Arrow

 

 

 

 

w/ motor/gearbox

2

12

Group24

Group22

w/ G/B motor

2

12

Group22

Group24

Torque

 

 

 

 

with motor/gearbox

2

12

Group22

Group24

with G/B motor

2

12

Group22

Group24

Torque SP

 

 

 

 

with motor/gearbox

2

12

Group22

N/A

with G/B motor

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Storm X

 

 

 

 

with motor/gearbox

2

12

Group22

Group24

with G/B motor

2

12

Group22

Group24

NOTE: G/B denotes gearless/brushless.

NOTE: Both battery sizes are deep cycle batteries.

NOTE: Charge batteries daily. It is critical not to let them run low at any time.

1.Remove the battery box(es) from the wheelchair. Re- fertoINSTALLING/REMOVINGGROUP24BATTERY BOXESorINSTALLING/REMOVINGGROUP22BAT- TERY BOX in this procedure of the manual.

2.Removetheexistingbatteriesfromthebatterybox(es). RefertoINSTALLING/REMOVINGBATTERIESINTO/ FROM BATTERY BOX(ES) in this procedure of the manual.

3.Clean the new battery terminals. Refer to CLEANING BATTERYTERMINALSinthisprocedureofthemanual.

4.Install the new batteries into the battery box(es). Refer toINSTALLING/REMOVINGBATTERIESINTO/FROM BATTERY BOX(ES) in this procedure of the manual.

Cleaning Battery Terminals

WARNING

Most batteries are not sold with instructions. However, warnings are frequently noted on the cell caps. Read them carefully.

DO NOT allow the liquid in the battery to come in contact with skin, clothes or other possessions. It is a form of acid and harmful or damaging burns may result. Should the liquid touch your skin, wash the area IM- MEDIATELY and thoroughly with cool wa- ter. In serious cases or if eye contact is made, seek medical attention IMMEDIATELY.

1.Examine the battery clamps and terminals for corrosion.

2.Verifyplasticcapsareinplaceoverthebatterycellholes.

3.Clean the terminals and inside the battery clamps by usingabatterycleaningtool,wirebrush,ormediumgrade sand paper.

NOTE: Upon completion, these areas should be shiny, not dull.

4. Carefully dust off all metal particles.

INSTALLING/REMOVING GROUP 24 BATTERY BOXES (FIGURE 8)

NOTE: To remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair, reversethefollowingprocedure.

Installing

NOTE: FWD wheelchairs only - Remove the counter- weightbeforeperformingthisprocedure.RefertoREMOV- ING/INSTALLING COUNTERWEIGHT in PROCE- DURE 16 of this manual.

1.Verify that the ON/OFF switch on the joystick is in the OFF position.

2.Placetwo(2)connectorbatteryboxontothebatterysub- frame assembly with guide pins facing the inside of the wheelchair.

3.Slide the two (2) connector battery box along the sub- frameuntilitsguidepinsareengagedinthesub-frame connector.

4.Securethebatteryboxcarryingstraptothelidofthetwo

(2) connector battery box.

NOTE: Visually inspect to ensure the connection is prop- erly made. Connectors MUST be fully engaged.

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Contents Storm Series Wheelchairs 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 Connector Digital Voltmeter 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/lbsPneumatic with Flat-Free Pneumatic Wheel HalvesTorque to 156 in/lbs 1020 in/lbs Torque to 156 in/lbs Torque to 160 in/lbs LoctiteTorque to 360 in/lbs Torque to 156 in/lbs Arms Procedure This Procedure Includes the FollowingReplacing Captains VAN Seat Armrest Plate Figure Replacing Armrest Pads Captains VAN Seats FigureReplacing Seat Positioning Strap Captains VAN Seats Figure Replacing Back Upholstery FigureH O L S T E R Y Van Seat Frame Seat Positioning StrapΥSPREADER BAR ΥSPREADER BAR InchesΥHeight of Spreader Bar from Bottom of Back Canes to Top of Spreader Bar ClampM E REMOVING/INSTALLING Standard Seat Frame Subassembly Figure Seat Frame ProcedureReplacing Exact Same Size Standard Seat Frame RemovingAdjustable Seat Frame Figure Seat FrameInches Inch Inch deep InchesA T M E Torque toChanging Seat Depth Between 12 and 15- Inches Figure Changing Seat Width Standard and Adjustable Seat Frame Brackets, note the Back Angle for reinstallationWheelchair to hold the insert in place Mounting Screws Torque to 75-inch poundsSeat Width Side Spacers CenterComponent Replacement Mounting ScrewsCoved Washer Center FrameINSTALLING/REMOVING Captains VAN Seat Assembly Figure Installing Captains Van SeatRemoving Captains Van Seat Torque to 75-inchRemove the captains van seatAssembly. Refer to Adjustable FramesPerform one 1 of the following sections Perform the instructions outlined in PreparaREMOVING/INSTALLING Seat PAN Figure InstallingRemove the seat cushion from the seat pan Seat Angle Adjustment Installation OrientationSeat Dump Mount Base Frame Procedure Replacing Seat Mounting Plates FigureReplacing Seat Support Brackets Figure S E M EProcedure Base Frame Replacing Seat Support Bracket T-NUTS FigureReplacing Battery Charger Bracket and T-NUT Battery Charger Connector MountRWD and MWD Models Figure Arrow FWD Model FigureREMOVING/INSTALLING Seat Stop Screws Figure Mounting Screw Battery Charger Connector Bracket Base FrameSeat Support Bracket Base Frame Stop Screw Front Seat Stop ScrewREMOVING/INSTALLING CJ Back Brackets Figure Back Frame ProcedureC K CJ Bracket mounts Front Holes on Back Angle Detail a PlatesProcedure Back Frame Remove the back assembly from the wheelchairHeavy Duty Models Mine if new back upholstery is neededSteps 2 Steps 6,11Steps 6,17 Steps 4,8Back Angle Adjustment Figure Batteries Procedure T T EConnecting Battery Cables Procedure 9BATTERIEST T E R I E S Group 24 BatteriesBattery Box Bottom Detail aGroup 22 Battery Base Frames Figure Remove battery terminal caps from batteryTerminals ends. Refer to Detail a in Figure Single Battery Bottom Tery Cable Rear Jumper BatteryFront BoxBattery Discharge Indicator BDI in LCD Readout Battery Discharge Indicator BDIDescription and Use of Battery Chargers Charging Batteries FigureRequired 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 REMOVING/INSTALLING the E Wiring Harness Figure Procedure Wiring HarnessThis manual 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 Replacing Pneumatic TiresTubes Drive WHEELS/CASTERS WHEELS/ MotorsREMOVING/INSTALLING Drive Wheel HUB Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING Casters Figure Installing CastersReplacing Forks Figure WHEELS/MOTORSMotor Connector Coupling Allen Locknut SpacerWasher Shock Remove 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 Base Frame SpacerMounting Screw Shock Positioning Limit Switch Figure Switch Washers Actuator OvertightenRecliner C L I N E RReplacing Recliner Cable Assemblies Figure Gas CylinderRod Measures 21/32-inches Mounting Screws and Washers Do not Over-Tighten Gas Cylinder ActuatorREPLACING/ADJUSTING GAS Cylinders Figure Replacing Gas CylinderProcedure Recliner Adjusting Gas CylinderChanging Back Height Recliner Procedure Seat Pan Removal/Replacement ProceduresChanging Seat Depth Figure Changing Seat WidthPlate Inside Suspension Arm Assembly Remove seat pan on reclinerSpacer Base Frame Seat Mount REMOVING/INSTALLING Group REMOVING/INSTALLING Group 22 Battery BOX Tray FigureBattery BOX SUB-FRAME Figure MWD Wheelchairs ProcedureProcedure MWD Wheelchairs Front Locknuts Battery MountInstalling Group 24 Components Figure Frame Rear LocknutsShock Replacement Battery BoxGroup 24 Battery Base Frames Figure StepsShock Battery Box Sub-Frame Retainer Clip Top of Shock Mounting Screw Spring WasherBase Frame Mounting Shock Screw Inner Link Spacer Suspension ArmShock Spring Replacement Figure Battery Mount Bracket Base FrameMounting Screw Suspension Arm Spring Washer Shock LocknutReplacing Stabilizer Fork Assembly Figure Replacing Stabilizer Wheels FigureShock Spring Base Adjusting Weight Distribution MWD WheelchairsprocedureReplacing Stabilizer Cylinder Spring FigureAdjusting Stabilizers Figure Height AdjustmentAdjusting 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 ArmTubular End Suspension Arm Steps 6,10Bracket End Suspension Arm Inner Link Spacer Mounting Screw REMOVING/INSTALLING Group 22 Battery BOX Tray Figure Shock ReplacementAnti-Tipper Wheel Replacement Age may resultProcedure RWD Wheelchairs Battery TrayRubber ElementShock Replacement Figure RWD Wheelchairs ProcedureSpacer Retainer Clip Or Rubber ElementSpacer Top Shock Retainer BarShock Mounting Screw Suspension Arm Locknut Shock Mounting Screw Suspension ArmRWD Wheelchairsprocedure Battery BOX or INSTALLING/REMOVINGSpacer Clip is against the battery box retainer This manual Shock Eyelet Assembly Retainer Spring BaseRubber Element Replacement Figure Shock Hex Screw Battery Mount BracketBase Frame Mounting Screw REMOVING/INSTALLING Gearbox Adjusting Weight Distribution FigureAdjustment Options 16-18 2-inch 4-inchAssembly Adjusting Weight Distribution ProcedureRepositioning the MOTOR/ Gearbox Figure Mounting Screws Washer Seat Support Bracket Base FrameRepositioning the GEARLESS/BRUSHLESS Motor ,14 Standard Position Lengthens the wheelInch Rearward Lengthens the wheelbase Brushless Motor in this procedure of theW Manual Batterybase Frames in Procedure 9 This manualSecurely tighten adjustment screw Suspension Arm Mounting Washer ScrewsANTI-TIPPER Wheel Replacement Figure InstructionsCharger cable to the suspension arm Anti-Tipper Wheel Spacer LocknutREMOVING/INSTALLING ANTI-TIP Assembly Anti-TipLower Washers LocknutsREMOVING/INSTALLING Front Shroud Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Shroud FigureREMOVING/INSTALLING Side Shroud Assembly Figure FWD Wheelchairs ProcedureREMOVING/INSTALLING Counterweight Figure FWD WheelchairsReplacing Group 24 Battery BOX SUB-FRAME Figure Handle Outside LowerEdgeCounterweightMounting Bracket Counterweight Bottom Shoulder Screw Bottom Shoulder Screw Bottom Slot in Mounting BracketREMOVING/INSTALLING Shocks Figure Procedure FWD WheelchairsTIE ROD Replacement Figure Adjusting/InstallingIng tie rods Sensor Cable Assembly Replacement Figure Battery wiring harness Detail CRemove the Existing sensor cable assembly Socket Suspension Screw ArmSHORT Motor GearboxBattery Box Sub Frame Sensor Washer Tie Wrap CREMOVING/INSTALLING Wiring Harness Figure Replacing the Suspension ARMChargerporttothemountingbracketDETAILA.Se CurelyTightenTie Wrap B Tie Wrap aAdjusting Weight Distribution For New Seat Depth Mounting Screws Seat Support Brackets Front14 to 16 inches Inches 17 to 18 inches 19 to 20 inches Footboard ADJUSTMENTS- DEPTH/HEIGHT/ANGLE Figure DepthAngle HeightFootrest Angle Adjustments Flat ScrewsMounting Positions Hub CapFWD Wheelchairs Procedure RightHorizontal Position Cam Front Shroud Footrest105 106 Limited Warranty Limtied Warranty
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