PROCEDURE 9 | RWD WHEELCHAIRS |
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This Procedure Includes the Following:
Assembling Power 9000
When to Charge Batteries
Charging Batteries
Replacing Batteries
Installing/Removing Battery Boxes
Battery Tray
Changing Seat Width
Adjusting
Disconnecting/Connecting MKIV Controller, Motor and Battery Leads
Removing/Installing MKIV Controller
Replacing Wiring Harness
Replacing Motor/Gearbox
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
Refer to INSTALLING/ REMOVING BATTERY BOXES and BATTERY TRAY in this procedure of the manual.
Refer to INSTALLING
ASSEMBLING POWER 9000 (FIGURE 1)
WARNING
The weight of the wheelchair without the user and batteries is approximately 82 lbs. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury. Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an UNOCCUPIED power wheelchair. Invacare recommends using two (2) assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use ONLY secure,
Unfolding/Folding the Wheelchair
WARNING
Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoidinjury.
UNFOLDING.
1.Push down on the seat rails until the seat rails are positioned in the seat guides.
2.Assemble the wheelchair. Refer to FIGURE 1.
FOLDING.
1.Remove the batteries and footrests/legrests from the wheelchair. Refer to FIGURE 1.
2.Lift the battery tray UP and out of the way. Refer to FIGURE 1.
3.Lift up on the seat rails of the wheelchair.
Refer to PREPARING MKIV JOYSTICK FOR USE in PROCEDURE 5 of this manual.
Seat
Rails
Seat
Guides
Refer to INSTALLING/REMOV-
ING FOOTRESTS or INSTALL-
ING/REMOVING ELEVATING LEGRESTS in PROCEDURE 3 of the owners manual, part num- ber 1080737.
FIGURE 1 - ASSEMBLING POWER 9000
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