PROCEDURE 13

ELECTRONICS

Arrow Fwd Model

REMOVING.

E1. Remove the front shroud. Refer to REMOVING/IN-

L

STALLING FRONT SHROUD in PROCEDURE 17 of

this manual.

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C2. Remove the counterweight. Refer to REMOVING/IN-

TSTALLING COUNTERWEIGHT in PROCEDURE 17

Rof this manual.

O3. Remove the battery box(es). Refer toINSTALLING/RE-

NMOVING GROUP 24 BATTERY BOXES in PROCE-

IDURE 9 of this manual.

C4. Disconnect the joystick cable from the top of the control-

Sler.

5.Disconnectthebatterywiringharnessandcontrollercon- nection.

6.Remove the two (2) mounting screws, spacers, wash- ers, and locknuts that secure the MKIV controller to the base frame. Set MKIV controller onto ground/floor.

7.Removethemountingscrewandspacerthatsecurethe top of right shock to the base frame.

8.Loosen, DO NOT remove, the mounting screw that se- curethebottomoftherightshocktothesuspensionarm.

9.Rotate top of right shock toward inside of the wheelchair.

10.Disconnect right hand motor/controller connection.

11.Rotate top of right shock back into position.

12.Loosely install mounting screw through top of shock and into base frame. DO NOT tighten at this point.

13.To disconnect left hand motor/controller connection, per- form STEPS 5-8 for opposite side of controller.

INSTALLING.

1.Connect left hand motor/controller connection of NEW controller.

2.Rotate top of left shock into position.

3.Secure top of left shock to base frame with washer and mounting screw. Torque to 360 - inch pounds.

4.Removemountingscrewandwasherthatsecurethetop of the right shock to the base frame.

5.Rotate shock toward inside of wheelchair.

6.Connect right hand motor/controller connection.

7.Rotate shock back into position.

8.Secure top of right shock to base frame with washer and mounting screw. Torque to 156 - inch pounds.

9.Torquethebottommountingscrewofeachshockto 160 - inch pounds.

10.Secure the MKIV controller to the base frame with the two(2)existingmountingscrews,spacers,washers, and locknuts.

11.Connect the joystick cable to the top of the controller.

12.Connect the battery wiring harness and controller con- nection.

13.Installthebatterybox(es).RefertoINSTALLING/REMOV- ING GROUP 24 BATTERY BOXES in PROCEDURE 9 of this manual.

14.Installthecounterweight.RefertoREMOVING/INSTALL- ING COUNTERWEIGHT in PROCEDURE 17 of this manual.

15.Install the front shroud. Refer to REMOVING/IN- STALLING FRONT SHROUD in PROCEDURE 17 of this manual.

Top Mounting

Locknut

Base Frame

Shock

Screw and

Washer

Spacer Washer

Mounting

Screw

Bottom Mounting

Controller

Screw

 

FIGURE 2 - REMOVING/INSTALLING MKIV CONTROLLER - ARROW FWD MODEL

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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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