PROCEDURE 10

WIRING HARNESS

This Procedure includes the following:

WRemoving/Installing the Wiring Harness

IAdjusting Limit Switch

R

IWARNING

NAfter ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE-

GFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware

His tightened securely - otherwise injury or dam-

Aage may result.

R

NREMOVING/INSTALLING THE E WIRING HARNESS (FIGURE 1)

S

NOTE: This procedure is for the FWD and MWD

Smodels ONLY. For the removing and installing the wir- ing harness on the Arrow FWD refer to REMOVING/ INSTALLING WIRING HARNESS in PROCEDURE

17of this manual.

Removing

1.Removethebatterybox(es).RefertoINSTALLING/RE- MOVINGGROUP 24 BATTERYBOXESorINSTALL- ING/REMOVINGGROUP24 BATTERYBOXinPRO- CEDURE 9 of this manual.

2.Perform one (1) of the following:

For Group 24 Batteries - remove the two mounting screws and locknuts that secure the wiring harness bracket to the base frame (DETAIL “A”).

For Group 22 Batteries - cut the tie wrap that se- cures the rear portion of the wiring harness and joy- stick cable to the rear of the seat frame (DETAIL “B”).

3.Perform one (1) of the following sections:

4.Disconnect the battery harness/charger cable(BLUE) from the controller connector (BLUE).

5.Remove the two mounting screws that secure the charger cable to the mounting bracket.

6.Remove the wiring harness.

Installing

1.For Group 24 Batteries Only - Install NEW wir- ing harness w/bracket to the rear of the sub-frame and torque mounting screws to 160-inch pounds (DETAIL “A”).

2.For Group 22 and Group 24 Batteries - Secure the charger cable to the mounting bracket with the two (2) mounting screws. Securely tighten (DE- TAIL “C” OR “D”).

3.For Group 22 and Group 24 Batteries - Con- nect the battery harness/charger cable (BLUE) to the controller connector (BLUE) (DETAIL “C” or “D”).

4.Perform one (1) of the following sections:

SECOND GENERATION WHEELCHAIRS WITH MOTOR/GEARBOX ASSEMBLY

A.For Group 22 and Group 24 Batteries - Group the two (2) motor/controller connections together along with the controller/wiring har- ness connection (BLUE) and secure with TIE- WRAPS A and B (DETAIL “C”).

B.For Group 22 and Group 24 Batteries - Se- cure the Wiring Harness Cable, Battery Charger Cable, Controller Connector Cable, and Motor Connector Cable to the suspension arm with TIE-WRAP C (DETAIL “C”).

SECOND GENERATION WHEELCHAIRS WITH MOTOR/GEARBOX ASSEMBLY

A.Cut tie-wraps A and B that secure the two (2) motor/controller connections and the controller/ wiring harness connection (BLUE connectors) together (DETAIL “C”).

B.Cut tie-wrap C that secures the battery charger cable, motor connector cable, controller connec- tor cable, and wiring harness cable to the base frame (DETAIL “C”).

SECOND GENERATION WHEELCHAIRS WITH GEARLESS/BRUSHLESS MOTOR

A.Cut tie-wrap A that secures the battery charger cable to the base frame (DETAIL “B”).

NOTE: For STEPS 4-6 refer to Detail “C” or “D”.

SECOND GENERATION WHEELCHAIRS WITH GEARLESS/BRUSHLESS MOTOR OPTION:

A.For Group 22 and Group 24 Batteries - Se- cures the battery charger cable to the base frame with TIE-WRAP A (DETAIL “D”).

5.For Group 22 Batteries Only - Tie-wrap NEW wir- ing harness and joystick cable to the rear of the seat frame (DETAIL “B”).

6.Reinstall the battery box(es). Refer to INSTALLING/ REMOVING GROUP 24 BATTERY BOXES or IN-

STALLING/REMOVING GROUP 22 BATTERYBOX in PROCEDURE 9 of this manual.

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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.

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