Invacare IISTANDARD, IIJR, IIBASIC manual Troubleshooting Mechanical, Troubleshooting Electrical

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S A F E T Y

I

N S P E C T I O N

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

PROCEDURE 2

SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

 

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Troubleshooting

Checking Battery Charge Level

Safety Inspection Checklist

TROUBLESHOOTING - MECHANICAL

CHAIR VEERS

SLUGGISH TURN/

CASTERS

SQUEAKS AND

LOOSENESS

CHAIR 3

SOLUTIONS

LEFT/RIGHT

PERFORMANCE

FLUTTER

RATTLES

IN CHAIR

WHEELS

 

X

X

X

 

 

X

If pneumatic, check tires for cor-

 

 

 

 

 

 

rect and equal pressure.

X

X

X

X

X

 

Check for loose stem nuts/bolts.

X

 

X

 

 

 

Check that both casters contact

 

 

 

 

 

 

ground at the same time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING - ELECTRICAL

SYMPTOM

PROBABLE CAUSE

SOLUTIONS

Battery won't charge

Blown Fuse. (RANGER IIJR ONLY)

Replacefuse(PROCEDURE6).(RANGERIIJR ONLY)

Batteries draw excessive current

Battery failure.

Check batteries for shorted cell. Replace if nec-

when charging.

 

essary (FWD-PROCEDURE 11, MWD-PROCE-

 

 

DURE 12).

 

Electrical malfunction.

Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.

Battery indicator flashes the charge

Battery failure.

Check batteries for shorted cell. Replace if nec-

level is low—immediately after re-

 

essary (FWD-PROCEDURE 11, MWD-PROCE-

charge.

 

DURE 12).

 

Malfunctioning battery charger.

Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.

 

Electrical malfunction.

Poor connections between charger and wheel-

 

 

chair. Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.

 

 

 

Battery indicator flashes the charge

Batteries not charged.

Have charger checked.

level is low—too soon after being

Weak batteries.

Replace batteries if necessary (FWD-PROCE-

recharged.

 

DURE 11, MWD-PROCEDURE 12).

 

 

 

Electrical malfunction.

Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.

Motor “chatters” or runs irregular.

Electrical malfunction.

Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.

Wheelchair does not respond to

One (1) or both motor locks/clutches

Engage motor locks/clutches (PROCEDURE 8).

commands. Power "ON", battery

disengaged.

 

indicator flashes.

 

 

Only one (1) rear wheel turns.

Electrical malfunction.

Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.

 

One (1) motor lock/clutch is disengaged.

Engage motor lock/clutch (PROCEDURE 8).

 

 

 

Joystick erratic or does not re-

Electrical malfunction.

Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.

spond as desired.

Controller Programed improperly.

Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.

 

 

 

 

Wheelchair does not respond to

Poor battery terminal connection.

Clean terminals (FWD-PROCEDURE 11, MWD-

commands. Power indicator

 

PROCEDURE 12).

OFF—even after recharging.

Electrical malfunction.

Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.

 

 

 

 

NOTE: For additional troubleshooting information and explanation of error codes, refer to the individual CONTROL- LER MANUAL supplied with each wheelchair.

CHECKING BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL

The following “Do’s” and “Don’ts” are provided for your convenience and safety.

DON’T

DO

Don’t perform any installation or maintenance

Read and understand this manual and any service information that accompa-

without first reading this manual.

nies a battery and charger before operating the wheelchair.

Don’t perform installation or maintenance of

Move the wheelchair to a work area before checking the fluid level, adding

batteries in an area that could be damaged by

distilled water, cleaning terminals, or opening battery box.

battery spills.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents MWD/FWD R N I N G Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Positioning StrapsTable of Contents Specification S Integrated Sling Seat CaptainsseatPerformance Performance SpecificationsRain and operators weight ElectronicsProcedure 1 of this manual Integrated Sling SeatProcedure General GuidelinesProcedure General GuidelinesStairways SAFETY/HANDLING WheelchairsStability and Balance Coping With Everyday ObstaclesRII MWD Wheelchairs only Shift body weight into seat with transferMinimize GAP Distance RII FWD Model Wheelchairs only FigureFunctional Reach From a Wheelchair Reaching, Leaning, Bending and Bending ForwardReaching, Bending Backward General Guidelines Crossbrace Push BracketGeneral Guidelinesprocedure Ranger II BASIC/RANGER II STANDARD/RANGER II 250 SeriesController Part number Motor Assembly BatterySide Frame Back ViewShipping Insert Installed Shipping Insert Battery BoxShipping Insert Removed Checking Battery Charge Level Troubleshooting MechanicalTroubleshooting Electrical Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGNumber of Floating Balls Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGUsing Hydrometer to Check Battery Cells Lead Acid Figure Number of Floating Balls Will Vary According to ChargeSafety Inspection Checklist Arms ProcedureFront Riggings INSTALLING/REMOVING Footrests FigureAdjusting Footrest Height O N T I N G SLug Bolt Footrest Support Locknut Lower Procedure Front RiggingsP93M Model Footrests Figure Model FootrestsAdjusting Calfpads AdjustingRaising/Lowering Elevating Legrests Replacing Adjusting Removable FootboardAdjusting Footboard Angle ALL Models Figure Depth All Models FigureBattery Tray Front Hex ScrewFootboard Pivot Caplug Assemblies WasherInstalling The Removable Footboard Plate Removing The Removable Footboard PlateArms INSTALLING/REMOVING Flip Back Armrests FigureAdjusting Flip Back Armrests Figure M SPositioning Flip Back Armrests for Use Adjusting Captains Seat ArmrestsProcedure Arms Height FigureUPHOLSTERY/CAPTAINS SEAT/POSITIONING Strap Adjusting Captains Seat FigureReplacing Seat Upholstery Figure H O L S T E R Y P T a I N S A TUPHOLSTERY/CAPTAINS SEAT/POSITIONING Strap REMOVING/INSTALLING Captains Seat FigureReplacing Seat Positioning Strap Integrated Sling Seat Models FigureRepositioning Mkiv Joystick Mkiv Joystick Adjustment JoystickLock MountingTubePreparing Mkiv Joystick for USE Figure ElectronicsSwitch ElectronicsPerform one 1 of the following Fuse Replacement Battery FuseWiringHarness HolderRetaining Strap Replacing Battery BOX Retaining StrapT a I N I N G All MWD Models and FWD Model Ranger Iijr FigureT a I N I N G R a P Hex Bolt Battery Tray Tray Support LocknutRetaining Strap All FWD Models Except Ranger Iijr FigureWheels ENGAGING/DISENGAGING Motors with Motor Locks FigureE E L S Outside of Wheelchair Front of WheelchairRemove the dust cover from the caster headtube Adjusting Forks FigureWheels Dust Cover Locknut Nylon Washer Caster Headtube ForkREMOVING/INSTALLING Shrouds R O U D SShrouds REMOVING/INSTALLING Shrouds MWD Wheelchairs ShroudsInstalling Rear Shroud FWD Wheelchairs FigureRemoving Rear Shroud Battery Box Rear Shroud Inch wide chairs ClipClip Retaining Strap T T E R I E S BatteriesDirect Mount Method , 3 Connecting Battery CablesBatteries Dual U1 BatteriesConnect Battery Cables Ring Terminals to This Side Posts Connect Battery Cable to Battery Terminal AS ShownBattery Clamp Method Figures 4, 5 Installing Battery Clamp CoversE R I E S RED Battery Clamp CoverNegative Battery Terminal/Post Tie-Wrap Group 22NF Battery Fuse BoxE E L C H a I R S Transporting Ranger II FWDFWD Wheelchairs UnfoldingMkiv RII Joystick When to Charge Batteries FigureFWD Wheelchairs MCC-MKIV X, a or A+ JoystickCharging Batteries Figure Description and Use of Battery ChargersShutoff Procedure Replacing BatteriesINSTALLING/REMOVING Battery Boxes Recommended Battery TypesCleaning Battery Terminals ALL Models Except Ranger Iijr Rear BatteryJoystick Cable Ranger Iijr FigureFolding Battery Tray for Transport Figure Battery TrayProcedure 11FWD Wheelchairs Unfolding Battery Tray for Use FigureHanger Bracket Pins Mounting Battery Tray Slots Pins Pivot Battery TrayNotch Battery Tray Ranger Iibasic and Ranger IistandardMWD Wheelchairs Transporting Ranger II MWDE E L C H a I R Unfolding/Folding Integrated Sling Seats FigureRefer to Disconnect Battery Discharge Indicator BDI Battery Gauge Display BGDMWD Wheelchairs Push Brackets CrossbracesA I R S Prong plug, 15 ampere current rating industrial typeIf necessary, remove the rear shroud. Refer to RE Detail a INSTALLING/REMOVING Battery Boxes Figure Retaining Front Battery Box Strap Rear Strap ClipLeads Additional Adjustments for User Preference Detail B Adjusting the Stabilizer FigureBattery Tray Figure Installing Battery TrayLimited Warranty
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