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Contents
1General......................................5
1.1Symbols..................................5
1.2GeneralGuidelines..........................5
1.2.1OperationInformation.......................6
1.3GlobalLimitedWarranty(ExcludingCanada).......11
1.3.1CanadaLimitedWarranty.....................12
2SafetyHandling................................14
2.1Safety/Handling............................14
2.1.1ANotetoPersonalTransporterAssistants........15
2.1.2StabilityandBalance.........................16
2.1.3CopingwithEverydayObstacles................17
2.1.4PinchPoints...............................18
2.1.5Footplate.................................18
2.1.6Reaching,LeaningandBending-Forward.........19
2.1.7Reaching,Bending-Backward..................19
2.1.8TransferringToandFromOtherSeats...........20
2.1.9Storage..................................21
2.1.10Electrical-GroundingInstructions..............21
2.1.11Electrical-Batteries.........................21
2.1.12Electrical-ChargingBatteries..................21
2.1.13WeightTraining............................22
2.1.14WeightLimitation..........................22
2.1.15ElectromagneticInterference(EMI)FromRadio
WaveSources.............................22
2.1.16PersonalTransporterElectromagneticInterference
(EMI)....................................23
3LabelLocations................................25
3.1ProntoAirPersonalTransporter...............25
4TechnicalData................................26
4.1TypicalProductParameters...................26
4.1.1OverallDimensions.........................26
4.1.2Seat....................................26
4.1.3Wheels..................................26
4.1.4Battery..................................26
4.1.5Footrests.................................26
4.1.6Weight..................................26
5WheelchairOperation..........................27
5.1PersonalTransporterUsage...................27
5.2SPJ™+JoystickSwitchesandIndicators...........27
5.2.1On/OffButton............................27
5.2.2Speedometer.............................27
5.2.3SpeedControlButton.......................28
5.2.4Joystick.................................28
5.2.5Charger/ProgrammingInput...................28
5.2.6ServiceIndicator...........................28
5.2.7InformationGaugeDisplay....................28
5.3UsingtheJoysticktoDrivetheChair............29
5.4Disengaging/EngagingMotorLockLevers..........29
5.5Removing/InstallingtheBatteryBoxFrom/Intothe
PersonalTransporter........................30
5.6Removing/InstallingtheSeatAssembly............31
5.6.1Removing................................31
5.6.2Installing.................................31
5.7UsingtheFoldingBackAssembly................31
5.8TransportingthePersonalTransporter...........32
5.9ChargingBatteries..........................32
5.9.1DescriptionandUseofBatteryChargers..........33
6SetupandMaintenance.........................34
6.1PreparingthePersonalTransporterforUse........34
6.2Setup/DeliveryInspection.....................34
6.3User/AttendantInspectionChecklists............35
6.3.1Inspect/AdjustWeekly.......................35
6.3.2Inspect/AdjustMonthly.......................35
6.3.3Inspect/AdjustPeriodically....................35
6.4ServiceInspection..........................35
6.5Joystick..................................36
6.5.1InstallingtheJoystick........................36
6.5.2Disconnecting/ConnectingtheJoysticks...........38
6.5.3AdjustingtheJoystickDepth...................38
6.6SeatandBack.............................39
6.6.1AdjustingtheSeatAssemblyHeight..............39
6.6.2SeatPanDepth............................39
6.6.3BackAngleAdjustment......................40
6.6.4AdjustingtheHeadrestHeight.................40
6.7ArmrestAssemblies.........................40
6.7.1AdjustingArmWidth........................40
6.7.2AdjustingtheArmHeight.....................41
6.7.3AdjustingtheArmPadDepth..................41
6.7.4AdjustingtheArmrestPadAngle(Leftor
Right)...................................42
6.7.5AdjustingtheArmpadAngle(UporDown)........42
6.8Footboard................................43
6.8.1Removing/InstallingtheFootboardorAdjustingthe
FootboardDepth...........................43
6.8.2AdjustingtheFootboardHeight................43
6.8.3AdjustingtheFootboardAngle.................44
6.9CushionCovers............................44
6.9.1Removing/InstallingtheSeatCushionCover.......44
6.9.2Removing/InstallingtheBackCushionCover.......44
6.9.3CleaningtheCushionCovers..................45
6.10AdjustingForks............................45
6.11Batteries.................................45
6.11.1UsingtheProperBatteries....................46
6.11.2ReplacingtheBatteries.......................47
6.11.3Disconnecting/ConnectingtheBatteryCables......47
6.11.4CleaningBatteryTerminals....................48
6.11.5ResettingtheCircuitBreaker..................49
7Troubleshooting...............................50
7.1DrivingPerformance........................50
7.2Electrical.................................51
7.2.1InformationGaugeDiagnostics.................51
7.3CheckingBatteryChargeLevel.................52
7.4UsabilitySurvey............................53
General
1General
1.1Symbols
Signalwordsareusedinthismanualandapplytohazardsorunsafe
practiceswhichcouldresultinpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.
Seetheinformationbelowfordefinitionsofthesignalwords.
DANGER!
–Dangerindicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,willresultindeathorserious
injury.
WARNING!
–Warningindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,couldresultindeathorserious
injury.
CAUTION!
–Cautionindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,mayresultinpropertydamage
orminorinjuryorboth.
IMPORTANT
–Indicatesahazardoussituationthatcouldresultin
damagetopropertyifitisnotavoided.
Givesusefultips,recommendationsandinformationfor
efficient,trouble-freeuse.
1.2GeneralGuidelines
Thissectioncontainsimportantinformationforthesafeoperation
anduseofthisproduct.
WARNING!
Riskofinjuryordamage
Useofnon-Invacareaccessoriesmayresultininjuryor
damage.
–Invacareproductsarespecificallydesignedand
manufacturedforuseinconjunctionwithInvacare
accessories.Accessoriesdesignedbyother
manufacturershavenotbeentestedbyInvacareand
arenotrecommendedforusewithInvacareproducts.
–DONOTusenon-Invacareaccessories.
–ToobtainInvcareaccessories,contactInvacareby
phoneoratwww.invacare.com
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WARNING!
–Donotusethisproductoranyavailableoptional
equipmentwithoutfirstcompletelyreadingand
understandingtheseinstructionsandanyadditional
instructionalmaterialsuchastheusermanual,service
manualsorinstructionsheetssuppliedwiththis
productoroptionalequipment.Ifyouareunableto
understandthewarnings,cautionsorinstructions,
contactahealthcareprofessionalordealerbefore
attemptingtousethisequipment-otherwise,injury
ordamagemayoccur.
–Proceduresotherthanthosedescribedinthismanual
mustbeperformedbyaqualifiedtechnician.
–DONOTconnectanymedicaldevicessuchas
ventilators,lifesupportmachines,etc.directlytothe
batteriesusedtopowerthepersonaltransporter.
Thiscouldcauseunexpectedfailureofthedeviceand
thepersonaltransporter.
THEINFORMATIONCONTAINEDINTHISDOCUMENT
ISSUBJECTTOCHANGEWITHOUTNOTICE.
Checkallpartsforshippingdamageandtestbeforeusing.
Incaseofdamage,DONOTuse.ContactInvacare/Carrier
forfurtherinstruction
Insomegeneralizedwarnings/cautions,the
termpersonaltransporterwillbereferredtoas
wheelchair.
Asamanufacturerofwheelchairs,Invacareendeavorsto
supplyawidevarietyofwheelchairstomeetmanyneeds
oftheenduser.However,finalselectionofthetypeof
wheelchairtobeusedbyanindividualrestssolelywiththe
userandhis/herhealthcareprofessionalcapableofmaking
suchaselection.Invacarehighlyrecommendsworkingwitha
qualifiedrehabtechnologyprovider,suchasATP,(Assisstive
TechnologyProfessional)
1.2.1OperationInformation
Setup
WARNING!
–AqualifiedtechnicianMUSTperformtheinitialset
upofthispersonaltransporter.Also,aqualified
technicianMUSTperformallproceduresintheservice
manual.
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WARNING!
Riskofinjuryordamage
Continueduseofthepersonaltransporterthatisnotset
tothecorrectspecificationsmaycauseerraticbehavior
ofthewheelchairresultingininjuryordamage.
–Performanceadjustmentsshouldonlybemadeby
professionalsofthehealthcarefieldorpersons
fullyconversantwiththisprocessandthedriver's
capabilities.
–Afterthepersonaltransporterhasbeen
set-up/adjusted,checktomakesurethatthe
personaltransporterperformstothespecifications
enteredduringtheset-upprocedure.Ifthepersonal
transporterdoesnotperformtospecifications,turn
thepersonaltransporterOffimmediatelyandreenter
set-upspecifications.ContactInvacare,ifwheelchair
stilldoesnotperformtocorrectspecifications.
WARNING!
Riskofinjuryordamage
Movingtheseatingsystemfromthefactorysettingmay
reducedrivercontrol,wheelchairstability,tractionand
increasecasterwear.
–MovetheseatingsystemONLYwhennecessarytofit
thewheelchairtotheuser.
–Iftheseatingsystemmustbemoved,ALWAYSInspect
thewheelchairtoensurethefrontriggingDOESNOT
interferewiththefrontcasters.
–Iftheseatingsystemmustbemoved,ALWAYS
InspecttoensurethewheelchairDOESNOTeasily
tipforwardorbackward.
WARNING!
Riskofinjuryordamage
Operatingthewheelchairsoutdoorsorinareasofpoor
lightingmaycauseinjuryordamage.
Operatingthewheelchairnearmotorvehiclesmaycause
injuryordamage.
–DONOToperateonroads,streetsorhighways.
–Usecautionwhenoperatingthewheelchairoutdoors
atnightorinareaswithpoorlighting.
–ALWAYSbeawareofmotorvehicleswhenusingthe
wheelchair.
Transport
WARNING!
–DONOToperateonroads,streetsorhighways.
–DONOTtransportanoccupiedpersonaltransporter
inamovingvehicle.
–Asofthisdate,theDepartmentofTransportationhas
notapprovedanytie-downsystemsfortransportation
ofauserwhileinawheelchair,inamovingvehicle
ofanytype.ItisInvacare’spositionthatusersof
wheelchairsshouldbetransferredintoappropriate
seatinginvehiclesfortransportationandusebe
madeoftherestraintsmadeavailablebytheauto
industry.Invacarecannotanddoesnotrecommend
anywheelchairtransportationsystems.
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WARNING!
MovingUnoccupiedPersonalTransporters
–Toavoidinjuryorpropertydamagewhenmoving
anunoccupiedpersonaltransporterdownanincline,
performthefollowing:
–Engagemotorlocklevers.
–Turnpoweronandadjustspeedtominimalsetting.
–Drivepersonaltransporterforwarddownincline.
StairwaysandEscalators
WARNING!
StairwaysandEscalators
–DONOTattempttomoveanoccupiedpersonal
transporterbetweenfloorsusingastairway.Usean
elevatortomoveanoccupiedpersonaltransporter
betweenfloors.
–Theweightofthepersonaltransporterwithoutthe
userisapproximately155lbs.Useproperlifting
techniques(liftwithyourlegs)toavoidinjury.
–Ifmovingthepersonaltransporterbetweenfloorsby
meansofastairway,theoccupantMUSTberemoved
andtransportedindependentlyofthepersonal
transportercomponents.
–TheseatMUSTberemovedfromthepersonal
transporterbasebeforemovingitupordownthe
stairs.Noupwardforceshouldbeappliedtotheseat
tomovethechair.
–Thepersonaltransporterbaseweighs100lbswiththe
batteryboxinstalled.Invacarerecommendsremoving
thebatteryboxandtransportingitindependently
fromthebase.
WARNING!
StairwaysandEscalators
–Invacarerecommendsusingtwoassistantsandmaking
thoroughpreparations.MakesuretouseONLY
secure,non-detachablepartsforhand-holdsupports.
–DONOTuseanescalatortomoveapersonal
transporterbetweenfloors.Seriousbodilyinjurymay
occur.
–DONOTattempttoliftthepersonaltransporterby
anyremovable(detachable)parts.Liftingbymeans
ofanyremovable(detachable)partsofapersonal
transportermayresultininjurytotheuserordamage
tothepersonaltransporter.
Followthisprocedureformovingthepersonaltransporterbetween
floorswhenanelevatorisNOTavailable:
Whenusingastairwaytomovethepersonaltransporterand
anyaccessories,moveallpersonaltransportercomponents
awayfromthestairwaypriortoreassembly.
1.Removetheoccupantfromthepersonaltransporter.
2.Removethenseat.Referto5.6Removing/InstallingtheSeat
Assembly,page31
.
3.Removethebatteryboxfrompersonaltransporter.Referto
5.5Removing/InstallingtheBatteryBoxFrom/IntothePersonal
Transporter,page30.
4.Bendyourkneesandkeepyourbackstraight.
5.Foldthefootplateupagainstthefrontofthepersonal
transporter.
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6.Usingthefootplatehandholdandthebasehandlelocatedatthe
rearofthepersonaltransporter,liftthepersonaltransporteroff
ofthegroundandtransferthepersonaltransporterupordown
thestairs.
7.Thepersonaltransportershouldnotbelowereduntilthelast
stairhasbeennegotiatedandthepersonaltransporterhasbeen
carriedawayfromthestairway.
RepairandService
WARNING!
–PERSONALTRANSPORTERUSERS:DONOT
serviceoroperatethisequipmentwithoutfirst
readingandunderstanding(1)theowner’soperator
andmaintenancemanualand(2)theseatingsystem’s
manual(ifapplicable).Ifyouareunabletounderstand
thewarnings,cautions,andinstructions,contact
Invacaretechnicalsupportbeforeattemptingto
serviceoroperatethisequipment-otherwiseinjury
ordamagemayresult.
–DEALERSANDQUALIFIEDTECHNICIANS:DO
NOTserviceoroperatethisequipmentwithoutfirst
readingandunderstanding(1)theowner’soperator
andmaintenancemanual,(2)theservicemanual(if
applicable)and(3)theseatingsystem’smanual(if
applicable).Ifyouareunabletounderstandthe
warnings,cautionsandinstructions,contactInvacare
technicalsupportbeforeattemptingtoserviceor
operatethisequipment-otherwise,injuryordamage
mayresult.
–Set-upoftheElectronicsControlUnitistobe
performedonlybyaqualifiedtechnician.Thefinal
adjustmentsofthecontrollermayaffectother
activitiesofthepersonaltransporter.Damageto
theequipmentand/orunintendedusecouldoccurif
improperlyset-uporadjusted.
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WARNING!
–PersonalTransportersshouldbeexamined
duringmaintenanceforsignsofcorrosion(water
exposure,incontinence,etc.).Ifcorrosionis
found,contactInvacareoryourdealer.Electrical
componentsdamagedbycorrosionshouldbereplaced
IMMEDIATELY.
–Personaltransportersthatareusedbyincontinent
usersand/orarefrequentlyexposedtowatermay
requirereplacementofelectricalcomponentsmore
frequently.
–DONOTovertightenhardwareattachingtothe
frame.Thiscouldcausedamagetotheframetubing.
–Transportreadypackagesarenotretrofittableto
existingmodelsandarenotfieldserviceable.
–Exceptforprogramming,DONOTserviceoradjust
thepersonaltransporterwhileoccupied,unless
otherwisenoted.
–Beforeadjusting,repairingorservicingthepersonal
transporter,alwaysturnthepersonaltransporter
powerOff,otherwise,injuryordamagemayoccur.
WARNING!
Riskofinjuryordamage
Useofincorrectorimproperreplacement(service)
partsmaycauseinjuryordamage.
–ReplacementpartsMUSTmatchoriginalInvacareparts
–Alwaysprovidethewheelchairserialnumbertoassist
inorderingthecorrectreplacementparts.
WARNING!
Riskofinjuryordamage
Incorrectrepairand/orservicingofthiswheelchair
performedbyusers/caregiversorunqualifiedtechnicians
canresultinjuryordamage.
–Users/Caregivers—DONOTattempttorepair
and/orservicethiswheelchair.
–Repairand/orserviceofthiswheelchairMUSTbe
performedbyaqualifiedtechnician.Contactadealer
orInvacaretechnician.
RainTest
CAUTION!
Riskofdamage
Operatingthepersonaltransporterinrainordampness
willcausethepersonaltransportertomalfunction
electricallyandmechanically;maycausethepersonal
transportertoprematurelyrustormaydamagethe
upholstery.
–DONOTleavepersonaltransporterinarainstorm
ofanykind.
–DONOTusepersonaltransporterinashower.
–DONOTleavepersonaltransporterinadamparea
foranylengthoftime.
–Checktoensurethatthebatterycoversaresecured
inplace,joystickbootisNOTtornorcrackedwhere
watercanenterandthatallelectricalconnectionsare
secureatalltimes.DONOTuseifthejoystickboot
istornorcracked.Ifthejoystickbootbecomestorn
orcracked,replaceIMMEDIATELY.
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Invacarehastesteditspersonaltransportersinaccordance
withRESNAWC—2:2009,Section9Part7.3“RainTest”.
Thisprovidestheenduserorhis/herattendantsufficient
timetoremovehis/herpersonaltransporterfromarain
stormandretainpersonaltransporteroperation.
1.3GlobalLimitedWarranty(Excluding
Canada)
PLEASENOTE:THEWARRANTYBELOWHAS
BEENDRAFTEDTOCOMPLYWITHFEDERALLAW
APPLICABLETOPRODUCTSMANUFACTUREDAFTER
JULY4,1975.
Thiswarrantyisextendedonlytotheoriginalpurchaserwho
purchasesthisproductwithinanycountryexcludingCANADA
whennewandunusedfromInvacareoradealer.Thiswarrantyis
notextendedtoanyotherpersonorentityandisnottransferable
orassignabletoanysubsequentpurchaserorowner.Coverage
underthiswarrantywillenduponanysuchsubsequentsaleorother
transferoftitletoanyotherperson.Forproductpurchasedin
Canada,pleaserefertotheCanadaLimitedWarranty.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrightsandyoumayalsohave
otherlegalrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
Invacarewarrantsthebaseframetobefreefromdefectsinmaterials
andworkmanshipforaperiodoffive(5)yearsfromthedateof
purchasefromInvacareoradealer,withacopyoftheseller’sinvoice
requiredforcoverageunderthiswarranty.Invacarewarrantsall
electronicsandelectricalcomponents(excludingbatteries),motors,
poweredseatingactuatorsandgearboxestobefreefromdefectsin
materialsandworkmanshipforaperiodofone(1)yearfromthe
dateofpurchasefromInvacareoradealer,withacopyoftheseller’s
invoicerequiredforcoverageunderthiswarranty.Invacarewarrants
allbatteriestobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipfor
aperiodofsix(6)monthsfromthedateofpurchasefromInvacare
oradealer,withacopyoftheseller’sinvoicerequiredforcoverage
underthiswarranty.Invacarewarrantsallremainingcomponents
(excludingallupholsteredmaterials,paddedmaterials,tiresand
wheels)tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipfora
periodofone(1)yearfromthedateofpurchasefromInvacareor
adealer,withacopyoftheseller’sinvoicerequiredforcoverage
underthiswarranty.Ifwithinsuchwarrantyperiodsanysuch
productcomponentshallbeproventobedefective,theproduct
componentshallberepairedorreplaced,atInvacare'soption.This
warrantydoesnotincludeanylabororshippingchargesincurredin
replacementpartinstallationorrepairofanysuchproduct.Invacare's
soleobligationandyourexclusiveremedyunderthiswarrantyshall
belimitedtosuchrepairand/orreplacement.
Forwarrantyservice,pleasecontactthedealerfromwhomyou
purchasedyourInvacareproduct.Intheeventyoudonotreceive
satisfactorywarrantyservice,pleasewritedirectlytoInvacareat
theaddressonthebottomofthebackcover.Providedealer's
nameaddress,dateofpurchase,indicatenatureofthedefectand,if
theproductisserialized,indicatetheserialnumber.Donotreturn
productstoourfactorywithoutourpriorconsent.
LimitationsandExclusions:Theforegoingwarrantyshallnotapply
toserialnumberedproductsiftheserialnumberhasbeenremoved
ordefaced,productssubjecttonegligence,accident,improper
operation,maintenanceorstorage,commercialorinstitutional
use,productsmodifiedwithoutInvacare'sexpresswrittenconsent
(including,butnotlimitedto,modificationthroughtheuseof
unauthorizedpartsorattachments);productsdamagedbyreason
ofrepairsmadetoanycomponentwithoutthespecificconsent
ofInvacare,ortoaproductdamagedbycircumstancesbeyond
Invacare'scontrol,andsuchevaluationwillbesolelydetermined
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byInvacare.Thewarrantyshallnotapplytoproblemsarising
fromnormalwearandtearorfailuretoadheretotheproduct
instructions.Achangeinoperatingnoise,particularlyrelativeto
motorsandgearboxesdoesnotconstituteafailureordefectand
willnotberepaired;alldeviceswillexhibitchangesinoperating
noiseduetoaging.
Theforegoingexpresswarrantyisexclusiveandinlieuofanyother
warrantieswhatsoever,whetherexpressorimplied,includingthe
impliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandfitnessforaparticular
purpose,andthesoleremedyforviolationsofanywarranty
whatsoever,shallbelimitedtorepairorreplacementofthedefective
productpursuanttothetermscontainedherein.theapplication
ofanyimpliedwarrantywhatsoevershallnotextendbeyondthe
durationoftheexpresswarrantyprovidedhereinandInvacareshall
notbeliableforanyconsequentialorincidentaldamageswhatsoever;
SOMESTATESDONOTALLOWTHEEXCLUSIONOR
LIMITATIONOFINCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGE,
ORLIMITATIONOFHOWLONGANIMPLIEDWARRANTY
LASTS,SOTHEABOVEEXCLUSIONANDLIMITATIONMAY
NOTBEAPPLICABLE.
THISWARRANTYSHALLBEEXTENDEDTOCOMPLYWITH
STATE/PROVINCIALLAWSANDREQUIREMENTS.
1.3.1CanadaLimitedWarranty
Thiswarrantyisextendedonlytotheoriginalpurchaserwho
purchasesthisproductwithinCanadawhennewandunused
fromInvacareoradealer.Thiswarrantyisnotextendedtoany
otherpersonorentityandisnottransferableorassignabletoany
subsequentpurchaserorowner.Coverageunderthiswarrantywill
enduponanysuchsubsequentsaleorothertransferoftitletoany
otherperson.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrightsandyoumayalsohave
otherlegalrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
Invacarewarrantsthebaseframetobefreefromdefectsinmaterials
andworkmanshipforaperiodoffive(5)yearsfromthedateof
purchasefromInvacareoradealer,withacopyoftheseller’sinvoice
requiredforcoverageunderthiswarranty.Invacarewarrantsall
electronicsandelectricalcomponents(excludingbatteries),powered
seatingactuators,2-polemotorsandgearboxestobefreefrom
defectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipforaperiodoftwo(2)years
fromthedateofpurchasefromInvacareoradealer,withacopy
oftheseller’sinvoicerequiredforcoverageunderthiswarranty.
Invacarewarrantsallbatteriestobefreefromdefectsinmaterials
andworkmanshipforaperiodofsix(6)monthsfromthedateof
purchasefromInvacareoradealer,withacopyoftheseller’sinvoice
requiredforcoverageunderthiswarranty.Invacarewarrantsall
remainingcomponents(excludingallupholsteredmaterials,padded
materials,tiresandwheels)tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsand
workmanshipforaperiodofone(1)yearfromthedateofpurchase
fromInvacareoradealer,withacopyoftheseller’sinvoicerequired
forcoverageunderthiswarranty.Ifwithinsuchwarrantyperiodsany
suchproductcomponentshallbeproventobedefective,theproduct
componentshallberepairedorreplaced,atInvacare'soption.This
warrantydoesnotincludeanylabororshippingchargesincurredin
replacementpartinstallationorrepairofanysuchproduct.Invacare's
soleobligationandyourexclusiveremedyunderthiswarrantyshall
belimitedtosuchrepairand/orreplacement.
Forwarrantyservice,pleasecontactthedealerfromwhomyou
purchasedyourInvacareproduct.Intheeventyoudonotreceive
satisfactorywarrantyservice,pleasewritedirectlytoInvacareat
theaddressonthebottomofthebackcover.Providedealer's
nameaddress,dateofpurchase,indicatenatureofthedefectand,if
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theproductisserialized,indicatetheserialnumber.Donotreturn
productstoourfactorywithoutourpriorconsent.
LimitationsandExclusions:Theforegoingwarrantyshallnotapply
toserialnumberedproductsiftheserialnumberhasbeenremoved
ordefaced,productssubjecttonegligence,accident,improper
operation,maintenanceorstorage,commercialorinstitutional
use,productsmodifiedwithoutInvacare'sexpresswrittenconsent
(including,butnotlimitedto,modificationthroughtheuseof
unauthorizedpartsorattachments);productsdamagedbyreason
ofrepairsmadetoanycomponentwithoutthespecificconsent
ofInvacare,ortoaproductdamagedbycircumstancesbeyond
Invacare'scontrol,andsuchevaluationwillbesolelydetermined
byInvacare.Thewarrantyshallnotapplytoproblemsarising
fromnormalwearandtearorfailuretoadheretotheproduct
instructions.Achangeinoperatingnoise,particularlyrelativeto
motorsandgearboxesdoesnotconstituteafailureordefectand
willnotberepaired;alldeviceswillexhibitchangesinoperating
noiseduetoaging.
Theforegoingexpresswarrantyisexclusiveandinlieuofanyother
warrantieswhatsoever,whetherexpressorimplied,includingthe
impliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandfitnessforaparticular
purpose,andthesoleremedyforviolationsofanywarranty
whatsoever,shallbelimitedtorepairorreplacementofthedefective
productpursuanttothetermscontainedherein.theapplication
ofanyimpliedwarrantywhatsoevershallnotextendbeyondthe
durationoftheexpresswarrantyprovidedhereinandInvacareshall
notbeliableforanyconsequentialorincidentaldamageswhatsoever;
SOMESTATESDONOTALLOWTHEEXCLUSIONOR
LIMITATIONOFINCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGE,
ORLIMITATIONOFHOWLONGANIMPLIEDWARRANTY
LASTS,SOTHEABOVEEXCLUSIONANDLIMITATIONMAY
NOTBEAPPLICABLE.
THISWARRANTYSHALLBEEXTENDEDTOCOMPLYWITH
STATE/PROVINCIALLAWSANDREQUIREMENTS.
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2SafetyHandling
2.1Safety/Handling
“SafetyandHandling”ofthepersonaltransporterrequiresthe
closeattentionofthepersonaltransporteruseraswellasthe
assistant.Thismanualpointsoutthemostcommonproceduresand
techniquesinvolvedinthesafeoperationandmaintenanceofthe
personaltransporter.Itisimportanttopracticeandmasterthese
safetechniquesuntilyouarecomfortableinmaneuveringaroundthe
frequentlyencounteredarchitecturalbarriers.
Usethisinformationonlyasa“basic”guide.Thetechniquesthatare
discussedonthefollowingpageshavebeenusedsuccessfullybymany.
UsersandassistantsMUSTbeawarethatthehandlingand
maneuverabilitycharacteristicsofrearwheeldrivepersonal
transportersareinherentlydifferentfromcenterandfrontwheel
drivewheelchairs.Handlingandmaneuverabilitydifferenceswillbe
mostnoticeablewhentravelingupordownrampsandslopesorover
obstaclesandroughterrainasthismayshifttheuserscenterofmass
resultingindecreasedstability.ALWAYSreducespeedandwearthe
seatpositioningstrapwhendrivingundertheseconditions.
Individualpersonaltransporterusersoftendevelopskillstodealwith
dailylivingactivitiesthatmaydifferfromthosedescribedinthis
manual.Invacarerecognizesandencourageseachindividualtotry
whatworksbestforhim/herinovercomingarchitecturalobstacles
thattheymayencounter.Howeverallwarningsandcautionsgiven
inthismanualMUSTbefollowed.Techniquesinthismanualarea
startingpointforthenewpersonaltransporteruserandassistant
with“safety”asthemostimportantconsiderationforall.
Invacarestronglyrecommendsthatinitialuseofthepersonal
transporterbesupervisedbyanassistant.
WARNING!
Riskofinjuryordamage
Misuseofthepersonaltransportermaycausethe
personaltransportertostartsmoking,sparking,or
burning.
–DONOTusethepersonaltransporterotherthanits
intendedpurpose.Ifthepersonaltransporterstarts
smoking,sparking,orburning,discontinueusingthe
personaltransporterandseekserviceIMMEDIATELY.
WARNING!
–ALWAYSwearyourseatpositioningstrap.Theseat
positioningstrapisapositioningbeltonly.Itisnot
designedforuseasasafetydevicewithstandinghigh
stressloadssuchasautooraircraftsafetybelts.
Ifsignsofwearappear,beltMUSTbereplaced
IMMEDIATELY.
–DONOTleavethepowerbuttonOnwhenentering
orexitingthepersonaltransporter.
–DONOTgoupordownrampsortraverseslopes
greaterthan6°.
–NEVERleaveanunoccupiedpersonaltransporter
unattendedonanincline.
–DONOTattempttomoveupordownanincline
withwater,iceoroilfilm.
–Dodetermineandestablishyourparticularsafety
limitsbypracticingbending,reachingandtransferring
activitiesinthepresenceofaqualifiedhealthcare
professionalbeforeattemptingactiveuseofthe
personaltransporter.
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WARNING!
–DONOTattempttoreachobjectsifyouhaveto
moveforwardinyourseat.
–ALWAYSshiftyourweightinthedirectionyou
areturning.DONOTshiftyourweightinthe
oppositedirectionoftheturn.Shiftingyourweight
intheoppositedirectionoftheturnmaycausethe
insidedrivewheeltolosetractionandthepersonal
transportertotipover.
WARNING!
–DONOTshiftyourweightorsittingposition
towardthedirectionyouarereachingasthepersonal
transporterand/orseatingsystem(ifany)maytipover.
–ALWAYSkeephandsandfingersclearofmovingparts
toavoidinjury.
–DONOTusewithabrokenormissingjoystickknob.
–DONOTuseifjoystickdoesnotspringbacktothe
neutralpositionorbecomesstickyorsluggish.
–DONOTuseifjoystickbootistornordamaged.
–DONOTengageordisengagethemotorlocksuntil
thepowerisintheoffposition.
2.1.1ANotetoPersonalTransporterAssistants
Whenassistancetothepersonaltransporteruserisrequired,
remembertousegoodbodymechanics.Keepyourbackstraightand
bendyourkneeswhenevertiltingpersonaltransporterortraversing
curbsorotherimpediments.
WARNING!
–Also,beawareofdetachablepartssuchasarms,
legrests,ortheseat.TheseMUSTNEVERbeusedto
movethepersonaltransporterorasliftingsupports,
astheymaybeinadvertentlyreleased,resultingin
possibleinjurytotheuserand/orassistant(s)
Whenlearninganewassistancetechnique,haveanexperienced
assistanthelpyoubeforeattemptingitalone.
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2.1.2StabilityandBalance
WARNING!
–ALWAYSwearyourseatpositioningstrap.Theseat
positioningstrapisapositioningbeltonly.Itisnot
designedforuseasasafetydevicewithstandinghigh
stressloadssuchasautooraircraftsafetybelts.
Ifsignsofwearappear,beltMUSTbereplaced
IMMEDIATELY.
–DONOTuseoninclinesgreaterthan6°.
–DONOTuseoninclineswithwet,slippery,icyor
oilysurfaces.Thismayincludecertainpaintedor
otherwisetreatedwoodsurfaces.
–DONOTtraversedownrampsathighspeed.Doing
sowillreducetractionandincreasestoppingdistance.
–ALWAYStraversedownrampsatareduced,constant
speedtomaintainstabilityandtoavoidhardbraking
orsuddenstops.
–Theenduser’sweightcanmateriallyaffecttraction
onslopedsurfaces.Greatcareshouldbetakenwhen
traversingsuchslopes.
–ALWAYSreducespeedwhentravelingupordownan
inclineoroverobstaclesandroughterrain.Traveling
undertheseconditionsmayshifttheusersweight
forwardresultinginreducedstability.
–Exercisecautionandavoidsuddenstopswhen
travelingupordownaninclineoroverobstaclesand
roughterrain.Ifstoppingbecomesnecessaryunder
thesedrivingconditions,releasethejoystickandallow
thepersonaltransportertocometoafullstop.Then
proceedataslowerspeed
WARNING!
–Todetermineandestablishyourparticularsafety
limits,practiceuseofthisproductonvarioussloping
surfacesinthepresenceofaqualifiedhealthcare
providerbeforeattemptingactiveuseofthispersonal
transporter.Othergeneralwarningslistedwithinthis
documentalsoapply.
–Beawarethatcarryingheavyobjectsonyourlapor
ontheaccessoryhookswhileoccupyingthepersonal
transportermayadverselyaffectthestabilityofthe
personaltransporter,resultinginseriousbodilyinjury
totheuser,damagetothepersonaltransporterand
surroundingproperty.
–Thispersonaltransporterhasbeendesignedto
accommodateoneindividual.Ifmorethanone
individualoccupiesthepersonaltransporterthis
mayadverselyaffectthestabilityofthepersonal
transporter,resultinginseriousbodilyinjurytothe
userandpassengeranddamagetothepersonal
transporterandsurroundingproperty.
–Dodetermineandestablishyourparticularsafety
limitsbypracticingbending,reachingandtransferring
activitiesinthepresenceofaqualifiedhealthcare
professionalbeforeattemptingactiveuseofthe
personaltransporter.
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WARNING!
–Manyactivitiesrequirethepersonaltransporter
usertoreach,bendandtransferinandoutofthe
personaltransporter.Thesemovementswillcausea
changetothenormalbalance,centerofgravity,and
weightdistributionofthepersonaltransporter.To
determineandestablishyourparticularsafetylimits,
practicebending,reachingandtransferringactivities
inseveralcombinationsinthepresenceofaqualified
healthcareprofessionalbeforeattemptingactiveuse
ofthepersonaltransporter.
–DONOTstandonanywhereonthepersonal
transporter(frame,footboard,etc..).
WARNING!
Riskofinjury
Improperpositioningwhileleaningorbendingcould
causethewheelchairtotipforwardresultingininjury.
–Toassurestabilityandproperoperationofyour
personaltransporter,youmustatalltimesmaintain
properbalance.Yourpersonaltransporterhasbeen
designedtoremainuprightandstableduringnormal
dailyactivitiesaslongasyouDONOTmovebeyond
thecenterofgravity.DONOTleanforwardoutof
thepersonaltransporteranyfurtherthanthelength
ofthearmrests.
–DONOTattempttoreachobjectsifyouhaveto
moveforwardintheseatorpickthemupfromthe
floorbyreachingdownbetweenyourknees.
2.1.3CopingwithEverydayObstacles
Copingwiththeirritationofeverydayobstaclescanbesomewhat
alleviatedbylearninghowtomanageyourpersonaltransporter.
Keepinmindyourcenterofgravitytomaintainstabilityandbalance.
Whilethepersonaltransporterisdesignedforuseprimarilyin
andaroundthehome,theprovidershoulddeterminewhetherthis
personaltransporterissuitablefortheactualenvironmentinwhich
thepersonaltransporterwillbeused.
WARNING!
–DONOTattempttodriveovercurbsorobstacles
greaterthan2inches(50mm).Doingsomaycause
yourpersonaltransportertoturnoverandcause
bodilyharmordamagetothepersonaltransporter.
Alwaysstopbeforeclimbinganobstacle.Approach
slowlyuntilcasterscontacttheobstacle.Slowlyapply
poweranddriveoverobstacle.
CAUTION!
–Beawareoftheconditionoftheramp.Traction
willbediminished/nonexistentonaslipperysurface.
Proceedwithcaution.
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DONOTgodownarampatfullspeed.Someseat/back
positionswillcausethepersonaltransportertofeelunstable.
2.1.4PinchPoints
WARNING!
–DONOTstoreorplaceitemsundertheseat.
–Pinchpointmayoccurwhenadjustingthearmangle
position(Detail“A”).
–Pinchpointmayoccurwhenrotatingthefootboard
assembly(Detail“B”).
2.1.5Footplate
WARNING!
Riskofinjuryordamage.
Operatingthewheelchairwithagroundclearanceofless
than3inchesbetweenthefootplateandground/floor
maycauseinjuryorequipment/propertydamage.
–ALWAYSmaintainaminimumof3inchesbetween
thebottomofthefootplateandground/floorto
ensurepropergroundclearancewhilethepersonal
transporterisinmotion.Ifnecessary,adjustthe
footplateheighttoachievepropergroundclearance.
Afterfootplateheightadjustment,ifthepersonal
transporterdipsforwardandthefootplatestouch
thegroundwhileinmotion,pleasecontactyour
dealerforaninspectionandavoiduseofthe
personaltransporterifpossible.Otherwise,injuryor
equipment/propertydamagemayoccur.
Riskofinjuryordamage
Usingthefootplateasaplatformmaycauseinjuryor
damage.
–DONOTusethefootplateasaplatform.When
gettinginoroutofthepersonaltransporter,make
surethatthefootplateisintheupwardposition.
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2.1.6Reaching,LeaningandBending-Forward
WARNING!
–DONOTattempttoreachobjectsifyouhaveto
moveforwardintheseatorpickthemupfromthe
floorbyreachingdownbetweenyourknees.
–Properpositioningisessentialforyoursafety.
Improperpositioningwhileleaningorbendingcould
causethepersonaltransportertotipforwardonto
anti-tippers.
1.Engagemotorlocksandturnpoweroffbeforereaching,leaning
orbendingonlyasfarasyourarmwillextendwithoutchanging
yoursittingposition.
2.Engagewheellocks/motorlocks/clutches.
2.1.7Reaching,Bending-Backward
WARNING!
Riskofinjury
Leaningbackwardoverthetopoftheseatbackwill
changeyourcenterofgravityandmaycauseyoutotip
overresultingininjury.
–Properpositioningisessentialforyoursafety.DO
NOTleanoverthetopoftheseatback.
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1.Positionpersonaltransporterascloseaspossibletothedesired
object.
2.Engagethemotorlocksandturnpoweroff.
3.Reachbackonlyasfarasyourarmwillextendwithoutchanging
yoursittingposition.
2.1.8TransferringToandFromOtherSeats
WARNING!
RiskofInjuryorDamage
Impropertransfertechniquesmaycauseinjuryor
damage
–Beforeattemptingtransfers,consultahealthcare
professionaltodeterminepropertransfertechniques
fortheuser.
–Reducegapbetweentransfersurfaceandpersonal
transporterseattotheminimumdistancenecessary
toperformtransfer.
–Aligncasterparalleltothedrivewheelstoimprove
stabilityduringtransfer.
–ALWAYSturnpersonaltransporterpoweroff.
–ALWAYSengagebothmotorlocks/clutchesandfree
wheelhubs(ifequipped)topreventthewheelsfrom
movingbeforetransferringintoorfromthepersonal
transporter.
Adequatemobilityandupperbodystrengthisrequiredto
performthisactivityindependently.
1.Positionthepersonaltransportertominimizethegapdistance
betweenthepersonaltransporterseatandtheseattowhich
youaretransferring.
2.Ensurethecastersarealignedparallelwiththeobject.
3.Ensurefootrestisinupposition.
4.Unlessbeingusedforsupport,placearmrestsinverticalposition.
5.Engagemotorlocks.
6.Shiftbodyweightintoseatwithtransfer.
Duringindependenttransfer,littleornoseatplatform
willbebeneathyou.Useatransferboardifatall
possible.
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