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Service Manual
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3G Storm Series
Wheelchairs
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Arrow RWD
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Torque SP RWD
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Ranger X RWD
DEALER: KEEP THIS MANUAL. THE PROCEDURES
IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE PERFORMED BY A
QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
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Part No. 1104849 1 3G Storm Series Wheelchairs
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WARNING WARNING BEFORE INITIAL USE A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. ALSO, QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM ALL PROCEDURES IN THE SERVICE MANUAL. WHEELCHAIR USERS: DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING (1) THE OWNER’S OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL (2) THE SEATING SYSTEMS MANUAL (IF APPLICABLE). IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE AT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE: The information in this owner's manual applies to the ARROW, TORQUE SP, RANGER X, and the RECLINER wheelchairs except where specified. SPECIAL NOTES ............................................................................... 2 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS ...................................................6 ARROW ...........................................................................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 6 - SEAT FRAME SECTION 6 - SEAT FRAME SECTION 6 - SEAT FRAME SECTION 6 - SEAT FRAME SECTION 6 - SEAT FRAME ............................................................. ............................................................. ............................................................. ............................................................. ............................................................. 29 29 29 29 29 PREPARATION FOR REMOVING/INSTALLING SEAT F
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 12 - WHEELS/MOTORS ..................................................... 83 REPLACING PNEUMATIC TIRES/TUBES - DRIVE WHEELS/CASTERS ............................... 83 REMOVING/INSTALLING DRIVE WHEELS.................................................................................... 83 REMOVING/INSTALLING DRIVE WHEEL HUB ........................................................................... 85 REMOVING/INSTALLING GB MOTOR SPACER ...................
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TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS - ARROW TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS - ARROW SEAT WIDTH RANGE: Standard: 12 to 24-inches Recliner: 14 to 24-inches SEAT DEPTH RANGE: Standard: 12 to 24-inches Recliner: 14 to 24-inches BACK HEIGHT RANGE: Standard: 12 to 24-inches Recliner: 18½ to 26-inches BACK ANGLE RANGE: o o Standard: 80 to 100 o o Recliner: 90 to 170 SEAT-TO-FLOOR (approximate) Standard: 17½-inches Optional: 19¾-inches 21-inches OVERALL WIDTH OF BASE: (w/o joystick) 25-inches Overall Height: Standard
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TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS - ARROW TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS - ARROW TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS - ARROW PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS CASTERS W/PRECISION SEALED BEARINGS SEMI-PNEUMATIC: Standard: 8 X 2¼-inches Option: 6 X 2-inches (w/ shock fork) PNEUMATIC OR FOAM FILLED: Standard: 8 X 2-inches Option: 9 X 2¾-inches ANTI-TIPPERS (3-INCH WHEELS): Standard CASTER FORKS: Standard, Shock Fork (Optional) FOOTRESTS: Telescoping Front Rigging Supports, Swing-Away (Std), Heavy Duty (Opt.), 2-in. and 4-in. longer
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TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS - TORQUE SP TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS - TORQUE SP SEAT WIDTH RANGE: Standard: 12 to 22-inches Recliner: 14 to 22-inches SEAT DEPTH RANGE: Standard: 12 to 22-inches Recliner: 16 to 22-inches BACK HEIGHT RANGE: Standard: 12 to 24-inches Recliner: 18½ to 26-inches BACK ANGLE RANGE: o o Standard: 80 to 100 o o Recliner: 90 to 170 SEAT-TO-FLOOR (approximate) Standard: 17½-inches Optional: 19¾-inches or 21-inches OVERALL WIDTH OF BASE (w/o joystick): 25-inches Overall Heigh
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TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS - TORQUE SP TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS - TORQUE SP TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS - TORQUE SP PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS CASTERS W/PRECISION SEALED BEARINGS SEMI-PNEUMATIC: Standard: 8 x 1¼-inches Option: 6 x 2-inches (w/ shock fork) PNEUMATIC OR FOAM FILLED: Standard: 8 x 2-inches Option: 9 x 2¾-inches ANTI-TIPPERS (3-INCH WHEELS): Standard CASTER FORKS: Standard, Shock Fork (Optional) FOOTRESTS: Telescoping Front Rigging Supports, Swing-Away, Heavy Duty, 4-in. long Pivot Slide
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TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS - RANGER X TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS - RANGER X SEAT WIDTH RANGE: Standard: 12 to 22-inches Recliner: 14 to 22-inches SEAT DEPTH RANGE: Standard: 12 to 22-inches Recliner: 14 to 22-inches BACK HEIGHT RANGE: Standard: 12 to 24-inches Recliner: 18½ to 26-inches BACK ANGLE RANGE: o o Standard: 80 to 100 o o Recliner: 90 to 170 SEAT-TO-FLOOR (approximate) Standard: 17½-inches Optional: 19¾-inches 21-inches OVERALL WIDTH OF BASE (w/o joystick): 25-inches Overall Height: St
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TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS - RANGER X TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS - RANGER X TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS - RANGER X PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS CASTERS W/PRECISION SEALED BEARINGS SEMI-PNEUMATIC: Standard: 8 X 2-1/4-inches Option: 6 X 2-inches (w/ shock fork) PNEUMATIC OR FOAM FILLED: Standard: 8 X 2-inches Option: 9 X 2-3/4-inches ANTI-TIPPERS (3-INCH WHEELS): Standard CASTER FORKS: Standard, Shock Fork (Optional) FOOTRESTS: Telescoping Front Rigging Supports, Swing-Away (Std.), Heavy Duty (Opt.), 4-in.
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SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES This Section Includes the Following: Repair or Service Information Operating Information Label Location Warning/Caution Label Location Shipping Tie Down Restraints REPAIR OR SERVICE INFORMATION Setup of the Electronic Control Unit is to be performed ONLY by individuals certified by Invacare. The final tuning adjustments of the controller may affect other activities of the wheelchair. Damage to the equipment could occur under these circumstances. If non-certified indi
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GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES BATTERIES The warranty and performance specifications contained in this manual are based on the use of deep cycle gel cell batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use as the power source for this unit. Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to installing, servicing or operating your wheelchair. RAIN TEST INVACARE has tested its power wheelchairs in accordance with ISO 7176 “Rain Test”. This provides the end user or his/her a
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SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES CAUTION For safe product function, material compatibility, proper installation, operation and maintenance, you must only use parts, accessories and adapters manufactured or supplied by Invacare. DO NOT use any other parts, accessories, or adapters. Otherwise, the warranty is void. DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair. DO NOT use the footplates as a platform. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are in the upward position or
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GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 TIRE PRESSURE WARNING The recommended tire pressure is listed on the side wall of each tire. DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure. (P.S.I.). DO NOT overinflate the tires. A qualified technician MUST perform replacement of a pneumatic tire or tube. Failure to follow these warnings may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm. CAUTION: WEIGHT LIMITATION Please refer to TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS to determine the
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SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION SUSPENSION ARM USED WITH CONVENTIONAL MOTOR/GEARBOX ASSEMBLY SUSPENSION ARM USED NOTE: WARNING LABEL also WITH GEARLESS/ found on side frame near the BRUSHLESS MOTOR rear of the chair. MUST 1070497 SHIPPING TIE DOWN RESTRAINTS Invacare recommends that wheelchair users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportatio
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TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 2 This Section Includes the Following: Field Load Test Motor Testing Motor Brush Inspection Electro-Mechanical Parking Brake Testing FIELD LOAD TEST (FIGURE 1) NOTE: The following test can also be performed through the controller of the wheelchair along with a remote programmer. Refer to the ELECTRONICS MANUAL supplied with each wheel- chair. Old batteries lose their ability to store and release power, due to increased internal resistance. This means that
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SECTION 2 TROUBLESHOOTING MOTOR TESTING (FIGURE 2) NOTE: This procedure should only be performed on wheelchairs with the conventional motor/gearbox assembly. For gearless/brushless motors, there are no serviceable parts. Return motor to manufacturer for testing. 1. On the 4-pin motor connector, locate the two (2) contacts in the red and black housings. 2. Set the digital multimeter to measure ohms (Ω ). 3. Measure the resistance between the Ohmmeter Ohmmeter two (2) motor contacts. NOTE: A norma
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TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 2 Once the motor brush caps have been removed, pull the brushes out of the motor. The end of the brushes should be smooth and shiny and the spring should not be damaged or discolored. If one or both of the brushes are damaged, only the damaged or worn brushes need be replaced. It is very important that any time a brush is replaced, it must be “burned in”. This is accomplished by running the motor for one hour in each direction with a half hour break in-bet
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SECTION 3 HARDWARE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS HARDWARE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS STANDARD SEAT FRAME *Torque to 60 in-lbs *Loctite and ® *Loctite and Torque to Torque to 75 in-lbs 75 in-lbs Torque to 156 in-lbs **Torque to 156 in-lbs **Torque to 156 in-lbs NOTE: * These torque specifications also apply to the ASBA assembly. ** These torque specifications also apply to the van seat and ASBA assemblies. ® 3G Storm Series Wheelchairs 20 Part No. 1104849 HARDWARE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
