Important symbols in this manual | Invacare MK6i instruction

1.1Important symbols in this manual

WARNING: This symbol warns you of danger!

•Follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product!

NOTE:

This symbol indicates hints and suggestions which should help make operating the product easier and point out special functions.

REQUIREMENTS:

•This symbol indicates a list of the different tools and other requirements you will need to do certain maintenance work.

1.2Type Classification and Area of Use

This wheelchair has been classified as class B (for indoor and outdoor areas). It has been successfully tested for its safety according to German and international standards. When equipped with an appropriate lighting system, the wheelchair is suitable to be driven on public roads.

WARNING: Danger of injury to occupant and damage to wheelchair if driver is not mentally and physically able to keep full control of the vehicle at all times!

•If necessary, operation of the Powerchair must be performed by an attendant!

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Invacare MK6i user manual Important symbols in this manual, Type Classification and Area of Use

Contents

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Portugal Table of Contents Horn38 Seating systems Footrests and Legrests Repair Instructions Lifter optionElectrical System 126 115118 121 Introduction Page Type Classification and Area of Use Important symbols in this manual General Safety Notes Safety NotesPage Page Safety information with regard to care and maintenance 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 Lifter Standstill Driving Safety Information on Wheelchairs with Recaro SeatsMore than 15-30 Most important components Getting out Getting In and OutGetting Before driving for the first time Driving Incorrect Taking ObstaclesDriving up over an obstacle Correct Driving down off of an obstacle Parking and stationary When parking your vehicleDriving up and down gradients Hand brake Re-engaging the motors Pushing the wheelchair by handDisengaging Motors Main parts of the Joystick Box Advanced Control System ACS On the bottom of the joystick box you will find Pilot lights Pilot Lights on theJoystick Box Meaning of the Display Battery Charge DisplayMain components of the Joystick Box ACS Joystick Box monitors the following functions Status DisplayMulti-Purpose Display Status Display For more information on the individual symbols see .4.2 on Socket for Programmer JoystickSocket for Programmer With the Joystick 6 you can Bus Cable Charging SocketConnection Socket for Supply Cable Bus Cable Operating the Joystick Box Switching the Joystick Box ON/OFFSwitching on Switching ON/OFF Switching OFF Drive Away Interlock Magnetic Key Drive Away InterlockActivating the drive-away lock Deactivating the Drive Away Interlock Lighting / Flashers Activating and deactivating the Hazard Flasher HornHazard Flashers Activating the Hazard Warning Flasher Driving Mode has 5 levels Selecting a Driving Mode Switching down from Driving Mode 5 Shifting up from Driving Mode 1 Switching Driving Modes Braking Driving and SteeringDriving forwards Forward and Backwards Driving backwards Turning on the spot Cornering Purpose Display Adjusting electric options using the JoystickJoystick and Multi Symbol Select symbols Select Adjustment Mode Select Adjustment Mode Both Right legrest Legrests Symbols of the Adjustment OptionsLegrest Select Select the option that needs to be adjustedSelect option that needs be adjusted Symbol on the Multi Adjust optionDeselect Adjustment Mode Adjust option Troubleshooting on the ACS Control System Flashes Error Codes Or 10 x flashes Flash code Meaning Direct remedy Further action s Flashes Swinging the Joystick Box out to the side option Adjustment Options of the Joystick BoxAdjusting the Joystick Box to length of the arm Adjusting the height of the armrests Adjusting the height of the Joystick Box option Standard and Kontur Seats Adjusting the seat tiltManual adjustment Seating systems Electric adjustment Backrest adjustment Page When driving, the backrest angle must never exceed Backrest with electric adjustment option Positioning the headrest Adjusting the headrestHeight adjustment Seat width adjustment Adjusting the height of the sideframes To position the pommel Adjusting the pommel Recaro Seats Recaro N-Joy and Miles mechanically adjustableBackrest adjustment Adjusting the height of the armrests Recaro Ergomed DS electrically adjustable Invacare Ultimate and Personal Special Seating Systems Invacare Special Seating System Manual adjustment Retainer plate Adjusting the height of the backSeat version Personal Lower slot Page Seat version Ultimate Adjusting the backrest angle Position of the metal Plate Letting air out Fine adjustment of the backrest angle Lower latching mechanism Removing the backrest Upper backrest holders Refitting the backrest Pull the levers Footrest standard With Pre-Adjusted Angle General InformationFootrests and Legrests Footrests Removing the Footrest Footrest Adjusting the Angle Footrest Adjusting the Angle of the Footplate Option Footrest Adjusting the Length Settable Legrest Option Legrests Removing the Legrest Settable legrest Adjusting the Angle Settable legrest Adjusting the Angle of the Footplate Settable legrest Adjusting the Length Manually Adjustable Legrest Removing the Legrest Height Adjustment for Ergonomic Length Compensation Manually adjustable legrest Angle Adjustment Manually adjustable legrest Adjusting the Length Electrically Adjustable Legrest Removing the Legrest Height Adjustment for Ergonomic Length Compensation Adjust left legrest Adjust right legrest Electrically adjustable legrest Angle AdjustmentFlashing symbol shows which legrest can be adjusted Legrest Adjusting the Angle of the Footplate Legrest Adjusting the Length Position of the clamping lever Width Adjustment of the Legrests Option Lifter option To adjust a Recaro Seat see Chap .2 of this manual Adjusting the seat tilt on a Storm with a Lifter Module Adjustment of the electric Lifter Module Speed of the Storm is reduced as follows Technical Specifications of the Lifter ModuleAutomatic speed reduction Electronics Protection System Electrical System What you need to know about batteries BatteriesPage Charging the batteries Charging Socket of the Joystick Box Charging the batteries After contact with eyes Removing and fitting batteriesAfter contact with skin Removing and refitting the 70 Ah batteries Requirements Page Page Removing and fitting the 55 Ah batteries old Storm model Disposing of dead or damaged batteries correctly Lighting Front flasher Repair InstructionsReplacing light bulbs Headlights Tail lights and rear flashers Remove the wheel Repairing a flat tyreRepairing a flat tyre pneumatic tyres type 200 x Repair the flat tyre Remove the front wheel Repairing a flat tyre pneumatic tyres type Repair the flat tyre Remove the wheel Repair the flat tyre Cleaning the wheelchair Care and maintenance Front wheel forks / Front wheels Maintenance Jobs Seat and backrest paddingSide part and armrest Tyres Electronics / Electrical System Maintenance JobsCleaning Securing the wheelchair for transport TransportTransferring the wheelchair to another vehicle Anchor ring, lateral Option Taxi Bar Crash Kit Option Technical Specifications Seats Electrical System Weight Driving attributes Inspections Performed English