Invacare TORNADO Operating Instructions Manual

Invacare® Tornado

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Operating Instructions

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How can you get in touch with Invacare®?

If you have any questions or need support, please contact your authorised Invacare® Dealer, who has the

necessary know-how and equipment plus the special knowledge concerning your Invacare® product, and

can offer you all-round satisfactory service. Should you wish to contact Invacare® directly, you can reach us

in Europe at the following addresses and phone numbers.

Mobitec Mobilitätshilfen GmbH

Herzog Odilostrasse 101

A-5310 Mondsee

Austria

 +43 - 6232 - 55 35 0

Fax: +43 - 6232 - 55 35 4

@: [email protected]

WWW: www.mobitec-austria.com

Invacare® n.v.

Autobaan 22

B-8210 Loppem (Brugge)

Belgium

 +32 - (0)50 - 83 10 10

Fax: +32 - (0)50 - 83 10 11

@: [email protected]

WWW: www.invacare.be

Mobitec Rehab AG

Benkenstraße 260

CH-4108 Witterswil

Switzerland

 +41 - (0)61 - 48 77 08 0

Fax: +41 - (0)61 - 48 77 08 1

@: [email protected]

WWW: www.mobitec-rehab.ch

Invacare Aquatec

Alemannenstraße 10

88316 Isny

Deutschland

 0 75 62 / 7 00 - 251

Fax 08 00 / 6 73 81 72

@: [email protected]

WWW: www.invacare-aquatec.de

Invacare® A/S

Sdr. Ringvej 39

DK-2605 Brøndby

Danmark

 (Kundeservice): +45 - (0)36 - 90 00 00

Fax (Kundeservice): +45 - (0)36 - 90 00 01

@: [email protected]

WWW: www.invacare.dk

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Invacare® SA

c/ Areny, s/n

Poligon Industrial de Celrà

17460 Celrà (Girona)

ESPAÑA

 : +34 - (0)972 - 49 32 00

Fax: +34 - (0)972 - 49 32 20

@: [email protected]

WWW: www.invacare.es

Invacare® Poirier SAS

Route de St Roch

F-37230 Fondettes

France

 : +33 - (0)247 - 62 64 66

Fax : +33 - (0)247 - 42 12 24

@: [email protected]

WWW: www.invacare.fr

Invacare® Ltd

South Road

Bridgend Industrial Estate

Mid Glamorgan - CF31-3PY

United Kingdom

 (Customer Service): +44 - (0)1656 - 664 321

Fax (Customer Service): +44 - (0)1656 - 667 532

@: [email protected]

WWW: www.invacare.co.uk

Invacare Mecc San s.r.l.

Via Dei Pini, 62

I - 36016 Thiene (VI)

ITALIA

 +39 - 0445 - 38 00 59

Fax: +39 - 0445 - 38 00 34

@: [email protected]

WWW: www.invacare.it

Invacare Ireland Ltd.

Unit 5 Seatown Business Campus

Seatown Rd, Swords

County Dublin

Ireland

 +353 - 18 10 70 84

Fax: +353 - 18 10 70 85

@: [email protected]

Invacare® AS

Grensesvingen 9

Postboks 6230

N-0603 Oslo

Norge

 (Kundeservice): +47 - (0)22 57 95 10

Fax (Kundeservice): +47 - (0)22 57 95 01

@: [email protected]

WWW: www.invacare.no

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Invacare® B.V.

Celsiusstraat 46

NL-6716 BZ Ede

Nederland

 : +31 - (0)318 - 69 57 57

Fax: +31 - (0)318 - 69 57 58

@: [email protected]

WWW: www.invacare.nl

Invacare Portugal, Lda

Rua Estrada Velha, 949

4465-784 Leça do Balio

Portugal

 : +351-225105946

Fax: +351-225105739

@: [email protected]

WWW: www.invacare.pt

Återförsäljare:

Invacare® AB

Fagerstagatan 9

S-163 91 Spånga

Sverige

Tillverkare:

Invacare® Deutschland GmbH

Kleiststraße 49

D-32457 Porta Westfalica

Deutschland

 (Kundtjänst): +46 - (0) 8 761 70 90

Fax (Kundtjänst): +46 - (0) 8 761 81 08

@: [email protected]

WWW: www.invacare.se

MÖLNDAL

 +46 - (0) 31 – 86 36 00

Fax: +46 - (0) 31 – 86 36 06

@: [email protected]

LANDSKRONA

 +46 - (0) 418 – 285 40

Fax: +46 - (0) 418 – 180 89

@: [email protected]

OSKARSHAMN

 +46 - (0) 491 – 101 40

Fax: +46 - (0) 491 – 101 80

@: [email protected]

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Table of Contents

Chapter Page

1 Introduction 11

1.1 Important symbols in this manual .........................................................................................13

1.2 Important symbols found on the vehicle ..............................................................................14

1.3 Type classification and permissible use...............................................................................15

1.4 Guarantee.................................................................................................................................15

1.5 Indications................................................................................................................................16

1.6 Life expectancy........................................................................................................................16

2 Safety Notes 17

2.1 General Safety Notes ..............................................................................................................17

2.2 Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference...........................................................20

2.3 Safety Information on Driving and Freewheel Mode............................................................21

2.4 Safety Information on Wheelchairs with a Lifter..................................................................23

2.5 Safety Information on Wheelchairs with Recaro Seats .......................................................24

3 Key features 25

4 Getting in and out of the wheelchair 26

4.1 Remove the standard armrest in order to side transfer ......................................................26

4.2 Raise the parallel sliding armrest / remove the skirtguard (optional) ...............................27

5 Driving 29

5.1 Before driving for the first time..............................................................................................29

5.2 Taking Obstacles.....................................................................................................................30

5.2.1 The ”SureStep“ System ................................................................................................30

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5.2.2

The ”Stability Lock“ System..........................................................................................30

5.2.3 The components of the "SureStep" and the "Stability Lock" system............................31

5.2.4 Maximum obstacle height.............................................................................................31

5.2.5 Safety information when ascending obstacles .............................................................32

5.2.6 Safety information when descending obstacles ...........................................................33

5.2.7 The correct way to overcome obstacles .......................................................................34

5.3 Driving up and down gradients..............................................................................................35

5.4 Parking and stationary............................................................................................................36

6 Pushing the wheelchair in freewheel mode 37

6.1 Disengaging Motors................................................................................................................37

7 The REM 24 SD Remote 38

7.1 Layout of the remote...............................................................................................................38

7.2 ON/OFF diode (status display)...............................................................................................41

7.3 Battery charger display...........................................................................................................41

7.4 Activating / deactivating the immobilizer..............................................................................42

7.5 Using the Buddy buttons with the remote............................................................................43

7.6 Controlling the wheelchair using the remote .......................................................................44

7.6.1 How a wheelchair with "Indirect Steering" reacts to joystick movements.....................45

7.7 Operating the electric adjustment options ...........................................................................46

7.7.1 Activating adjustment mode..........................................................................................46

7.7.2 Selecting and operating the adjustment option ............................................................47

7.7.3 Changing back to driving mode ....................................................................................48

7.8 Error diagnosis ........................................................................................................................49

7.8.1 Error codes and diagnostic codes ................................................................................50

8 The G80i remote (optional) 52

9 Adjusting the wheelchair to the user's seating posture 53

9.1 Recaro® seats..........................................................................................................................53

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9.2

Adjusting the armrests and the joystick box........................................................................54

9.2.1 Adapting the remote to the length of the user’s arm ....................................................54

9.2.2 Setting the height of the remote ...................................................................................55

9.2.3 Setting the height of the armrests.................................................................................56

9.2.4 Adjusting the width of the armrests ..............................................................................57

9.3 Manually adjusting the seat tilt ..............................................................................................59

9.4 Manually adjusting the backrest............................................................................................61

9.4.1 Adjusting the backrest using the gas pressure spring..................................................61

9.4.1.1 Adjust the backrest using the perforated plate ........................................................62

9.4.2 Flex and Contour seats.................................................................................................63

9.5 The Lifter ..................................................................................................................................64

9.5.1 Explanation of symbols on lifter warning sticker...........................................................65

9.6 Adjusting and removing the tray ...........................................................................................66

9.6.1 Laterally adjusting the tray............................................................................................66

9.6.2 Adjusting the depth of the tray / removing the tray.......................................................67

9.6.3 Swinging the tray away to the side ...............................................................................67

9.7 Child seat (option) ...................................................................................................................69

9.7.1 The headrest of the child seat ......................................................................................69

9.7.1.1 Adjusting the angle / depth of the headrest.............................................................69

9.7.1.2 Adjusting the height of the headrest........................................................................70

9.7.2 The armrests / setting the angle ...................................................................................71

9.7.3 The backrest .................................................................................................................72

9.7.3.1 Adjusting the height of the sliding handles (option).................................................72

9.7.3.2 Adjusting the angle of the backrest electrically .......................................................73

9.7.3.3 Adjusting the angle of the backrest manually..........................................................73

9.7.4 The legrest of the child seat..........................................................................................74

9.7.4.1 Setting the angle of the footrest...............................................................................74

9.7.4.2 Swivelling the footrest upward / removing the legrest.............................................75

9.7.4.3 Adjusting the width of the legrest.............................................................................77

9.7.4.4 Adjusting the length of the legrest ...........................................................................83

9.7.4.5 Adjusting the angle of the legrest ............................................................................84

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10 Adjusting footrests and legrests 85

10.1 Centre-mounted legrests........................................................................................................85

10.1.1 Electric legrest ..............................................................................................................85

10.1.1.1 Lowering the electric legrest completely to assist getting out of the wheelchair.....86

10.1.2 Adjustable legrest .........................................................................................................89

10.1.2.1 Adjusting the angle ..................................................................................................89

10.1.2.2 Adjusting the length of the legrest ...........................................................................90

10.1.2.3 Adjusting the calf plate to the calf width of the user ................................................91

10.1.2.4 Adjusting the angle of the foot plate ........................................................................92

10.2 Laterally mounted legrests.....................................................................................................93

10.2.1 Standard footrest with pre-set angle.............................................................................93

10.2.1.1 Swivelling the footrest outward and/or removing.....................................................93

10.2.1.2 Setting the angle......................................................................................................94

10.2.1.3 Setting the end stop of the footrest .........................................................................96

10.2.1.4 Adjusting the length of the footrest..........................................................................99

10.2.2 Manually height adjustable legrest 90° - 0° ................................................................100

10.2.2.1 Swivelling the legrest outward and/or removing....................................................100

10.2.2.2 Setting the angle....................................................................................................101

10.2.2.3 Setting the end stop of the legrest.........................................................................102

10.2.2.4 Adjusting the length of the legrest .........................................................................105

10.2.2.5 Adjusting the depth of the calf plate ......................................................................106

10.2.2.6 Adjusting the height of the calf plate .....................................................................107

10.2.2.7 Unlocking and swivelling the calf plate backward when alighting .........................108

10.2.2.8 Adjusting the angle adjustable foot plate...............................................................109

10.2.2.9 Adjusting the angle and depth adjustable foot plate .............................................110

10.2.3 Manually height adjustable legrest 80° - 0° with ergonomic length adjustment.........111

10.2.3.1 Swivelling the legrest outward and/or removing....................................................111

10.2.3.2 Setting the angle....................................................................................................112

10.2.3.3 Adjusting the length of the legrest .........................................................................114

10.2.3.4 Adjusting the depth of the calf plate ......................................................................115

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10.2.3.5

Adjusting the height of the calf plate .....................................................................116

10.2.3.6 Unlocking and swivelling the calf plate backward when alighting .........................117

10.2.3.7 Adjusting the angle adjustable foot plate...............................................................118

10.2.3.8 Adjusting the angle and depth adjustable foot plate .............................................119

10.2.4 Electrically height adjustable legrest 80° - 0° with ergonomic length adjustment ......120

10.2.4.1 Swivelling the legrest outward and/or removing....................................................120

10.2.4.2 Setting the angle....................................................................................................121

10.2.4.3 Adjusting the length of the legrest .........................................................................122

10.2.4.4 Adjusting the depth of the calf plate ......................................................................123

10.2.4.5 Adjusting the height of the calf plate .....................................................................124

10.2.4.6 Unlocking and swivelling the calf plate backward when alighting .........................125

10.2.4.7 Adjusting the angle adjustable foot plate...............................................................126

10.2.4.8 Adjusting the angle and depth adjustable foot plate .............................................127

11 Electrical System 128

11.1 Electronics Protection System ............................................................................................128

11.1.1 The main fuse .............................................................................................................129

11.2 Batteries .................................................................................................................................130

11.2.1 What you need to know about batteries .....................................................................130

11.2.2 Charging the batteries ................................................................................................132

11.2.3 Removing and fitting batteries ....................................................................................134

11.2.3.1 Removing the batteries..........................................................................................135

11.2.3.2 How to handle damaged batteries correctly ..........................................................142

12 Care and maintenance 143

13 Repair Instructions 146

13.1 Repairing a flat tyre ...............................................................................................................146

13.1.1 Repairing punctures (drive wheel with conventional motor and pneumatic tyres) .....147

14 Transport 151

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14.1

Transferring the wheelchair to a vehicle.............................................................................151

14.2 Use of the wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle.......................................................................153

14.2.1 How the wheelchair is anchored in a vehicle for use as a vehicle seat .....................155

14.2.2 How the user is secured within the wheelchair...........................................................156

14.3 Securing the wheelchair for transport without passengers .............................................159

15 Refurbishment 160

16 Disposal 161

17 Technical Specifications 162

18 Inspections Performed 166

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1 Introduction

Dear user,

First we would like to thank you for purchasing our product! We hope that you will have a great deal

of pleasure with your new power chair.

This operating manual contains important information and notes about:

• Safety

• Operation

• Care and maintenance

Please take care to read the operating manual thoroughly before starting out on your first

journey.

This wheelchair has been constructed for a large circle of users with different requirements.

The decision whether the model is suitable for the user may only be taken by medical specialists

with appropriate expertise.

Invacare® or their statutory representatives can accept no liability in cases in which the wheelchair

has not been adapted to suit the users’ handicaps.

Some maintenance and settings can be performed by the user or his/hers attendants. Certain

adjustments do however require technical training and may only be carried out by your Invacare®

specialist dealer. Damages and errors caused by nonobservance of the operating manual or as a

result of incorrect maintenance are excluded from all guarantees.

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This manual contains copyrighted information. This manual may not be reproduced or reprinted

either partly or completely without previous written consent from Invacare® or its statutory

representatives. We reserve the right to make any necessary alterations on the grounds of

technical improvements.

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1.1 Important symbols in this manual

WARNING!

This symbol warns you of danger!

• Always follow these instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product!

EXPLOSION HAZARD!

This symbol warns you of an explosion hazard, which, for example, can be caused by

excessive tyre pressure in a pneumatic tyre!

• Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product!

BURN HAZARD!

This symbol warns you of burns due, for example, to leaking battery acid!

• Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product!

NOTE:

This symbol identifies general information which is intended to simplify working with your product

and which refers to special functions.

Requirements:

• This symbol identifies a list of various tools, components and items which you will need in

order to carry out certain work.

READ WELL BEFORE OPERATION!

This symbol advises you to read information carefully.

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1.2 Important symbols found on the vehicle

This product has been supplied from an environmentally aware manufacturer that

complies with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive

2002/96/CE. This product may contain substances that could be harmful to the

environment if disposed of in places (landfills) that are not appropriate according to

legislation.

• The 'crossed out wheelie bin' symbol is placed on this product to encourage you to

recycle wherever possible.

• Please be environmentally responsible and recycle this product through your recycling

facility at its end of life.

If the electric wheelchair is fitted with a table, it is

imperative that it is removed and safely stowed

when transporting the wheelchair in a vehicle!

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1.3 Type classification and permissible use

This vehicle was designed for persons whose ability to walk is impaired, but who are still physically

and mentally able to operate an electric vehicle. It has been classified according to EN 12184 as a

class B mobility product (for indoor and outdoor areas). It is therefore compact and agile enough

for indoor areas, but also able to overcome many obstacles in outdoor areas.

You can find exact information on speed, turning radius, range, safe climbing ability, maximum

obstacle height and permissible operating conditions in chapter "Technical Specifications"

starting from page 162.

Please also pay attention to all safety information in chapter "Safety Notes" starting from page 17.

The vehicle was successfully tested according to German and international standards as to its

safety. It was also tested successfully according to EN60529 IPX4 as to its resistance to spray

water, and is therefore well suited for typical middle European weather conditions. When equipped

with an appropriate lighting system, the vehicle is suitable for use on public roads.

1.4 Guarantee

The terms and conditions of the guarantee are part of the general terms and conditions particular to

the individual countries in which this product is sold.

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1.5 Indications

The use of this mobility product is recommended for the following indications:

The inability or a greatly restricted ability to walk within the scope of the basic requirement to be

able to move within one’s own four walls. The need to leave the dwelling place in order to get some

fresh air during a short walk or to reach those places generally to be found at close distance to the

dwelling and where everyday business is carried out.

Provision of electric wheelchairs for interior and exterior areas is advisable if the use of hand-

operated wheelchairs is no longer possible on account of the disability, yet proper operation of an

electromotive drive unit is still practicable.

1.6 Life expectancy

We estimate a life expectancy of five years for this product, provided it is used in strict accordance

with the intended use as set out in this document and all maintenance and service requirements

are met. The estimated life expectancy can be exceeded if the product is carefully used and

properly maintained, and provided technical and scientific advances do not result in technical

limitations. The life expectancy can also be considerably reduced by extreme or incorrect usage.

The fact that we estimate a life expectancy for this product does not constitute an additional

warranty.

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2 Safety Notes

READ WELL BEFORE OPERATION!

2.1 General Safety Notes

Danger of injury if mobility device is used in any other way than the purpose described in

this manual!

• Only ever use the mobility device in accordance with the instructions in this User's Manual

(see chapter "Type classification and permissible use" on page 15).

• Pay strict attention to the safety information.

Danger of injury if the mobility device is driven when ability to operate a vehicle is

impaired by medication or alcohol!

• Never drive the mobility device under the influence of medication or alcohol. If necessary, the

mobility device must be operated by an attendant who is physically and mentally able.

Danger of damage or injury if mobility device is accidentally set into motion!

• Switch the mobility device off before you get in, get out or handle unwieldy objects.

• When the drive is disengaged, the brake inside the drive is deactivated. For this reason,

pushing the mobility device by an attendant is only recommended on flat surfaces, never on

gradients. Never leave your mobility device on a gradient with its motors disengaged. Always

re-engage the motors immediately after pushing the mobility device (see chapter "Pushing the

wheelchair in freewheel mode" on page 37).

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Danger of injury if the mobility device is switched off while driving, for example by

pressing the On/Off Button or disconnecting a cable, due to it coming to an abrupt, sharp

stop!

• If you have to brake in an emergency, simply release the joystick which will bring you to a halt.

(refer to the joystick operating manual for more information).

Danger of injury when transferring mobility device to a vehicle for transport with the

occupant seated in it!

• It is always better to transfer the mobility device to a vehicle without the occupant seated in it.

• If the mobility device needs to be loaded up a ramp together with its driver, ensure that the

ramp does not exceed the maximum safe slope (see chapter "Technical Specifications" from

page 162).

• If the mobility device does need to be loaded using a ramp which exceeds the maximum safe

slope (see chapter "Technical Specifications" from page 162), then you must use a winch. An

attendant can safely monitor and assist the loading process.

• As an alternative you can use a platform lift. Ensure that the total weight of the mobility device

including the user does not exceed the maximum permissible weight for the platform lift or

winch if you are using.

Danger of injury if maximum permissible load is exceeded!

• Do not exceed the maximum permissible load (see chapter "Technical Specifications" from

page 162).

• The mobility device is only designed for use by a single occupant whose maximum weight

does not exceed the maximum permissible load of the chair. Never use the mobility device to

transport more than one person.

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Danger of injury due to wrong lifting or dropping of heavy components!

• When maintaining, servicing or lifting any part of your mobility device, take into account the

weight of the individual components especially the batteries. Be sure at all times to adopt the

correct lifting posture and ask for assistance if necessary.

Danger of falling out of the mobility device.

• Do not slide forward on the seat, do not lean forward between your knees, do not lean

backwards out over the top of the backrest, for example to reach an object.

• If a posture belt is installed, it should be correctly adjusted and used each time you use the

mobility device.

• When transferring to a different seat, position the mobility device as close as possible to the

new seat.

Danger of injury by moving parts!

• Make sure that no injury is incurred by moving parts of the mobility device, like wheels or one

of the Lifter Modules (if fitted), especially when children are around.

Danger of fire or breaking down due to electric devices being connected!

• Do not connect any electric devices to your mobility device that are not expressly certified by

Invacare® for this purpose. Have all electrical installations done by your authorised Invacare®

Dealer.

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2.2 Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference

This electric vehicle was successfully tested in accordance with International standards as to its

compliance with Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Regulations. However, electromagnetic fields,

such as those generated by radio and television transmitters, and cellular phones, can influence

the functions of electric vehicles. Also, the electronics used in our vehicles can generate a low level

of electromagnetic interference, which however will remain within the tolerance permitted by law.

For these reasons we ask you to please observe the following precautions:

WARNING: Danger of malfunction due to electromagnetic interference!

• Do not switch on or operate portable transceivers or communication devices (such as radio

transceivers or cellular phones) when the vehicle is switched on.

• Avoid getting near strong radio and television transmitters.

• In case the vehicle should be set in motion unintentionally or the brakes are released, switch

it off immediately.

• Adding electrical accessories and other components or modifying the vehicle in any way can

make it susceptible to electromagnetic interference. Keep in mind that there is no sure way to

determine the effect such modifications will have on the overall immunity of the electronic

system.

• Report all occurrences of unintentional movement of the vehicle, or release of the electric

brakes to the manufacturer.

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