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WARNING WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO W A UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND R N INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, I DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE N G ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. SPECIAL NOTES WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damag
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS The following procedures refer to R2 , R2 and R2 except where specified. STANDARD BASIC 250-S T SPECIAL NOTES ............................................... 2 PROCEDURE 8 - BATTERIES ............................32 A SPECIFICATIONS............................................... 4 INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERIES B INTO/FROM BATTERY BOXES ....................32 PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES ........... 5 L CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES .................32 REPAIR
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: All specifications are S approximate. RANGER II STORM SERIES P R2 R2 and R2 250-S BASIC STANDARD E ADULT FRAME LOW FRAME C Seat Width Range: 16, 18 or 20-in. 14, 16, 18 or 20-in. 16, 18 or 20-in. I F Seat Depth Range: 16, 17 or 18-in. 16, 17 or 18-in. (17 and 18-inch by extension) (17 and 18-inch by extension) I C Back Height Range: 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20-in. 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20-in. A o o o o o o Back Angle Range: 90 to 105 - in 5 increments 90 to 105 - in 5
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GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 This Procedure Includes the Following: Repair or Service Information G Operating Information E N Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs E R REPAIR OR SERVICE INFORMATION A Set-up of the Electronic Control Unit is to be performed ONLY by qualified technicians. The final tuning L adjustments of the controller may affect other activities of the wheelchair. Damage to the equipment G could occur under these circumstances. If any individual other than a qualified technician per
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PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED) Grounding Instructions: G DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from any plug used with or E for Invacare products. Some devices are equipped with three-prong (grounding) plugs for protection N against possible shock hazards. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal E responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified electrician and have the two-prong R re
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GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 Stability and Balance WARNING Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When WARNING G reaching, leaning, bending or bending forward, ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. E it is important to use the rear casters as a tool to N maintain stability and balance. To assure stability and proper operation of your wheel- E chair, you must at all times maintain proper balance. Your R Functional Reach From a Wheelchair wheelchair has been designed to remain uprig
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PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES 5. After the wheelchair has been tilted back to the bal- Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired ance point, one assistant (in the rear) backs the wheel- object. Point rear casters rearward to create the longest chair up against the first step, while securely grasping possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your arm G a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheel- will extend without changing your sitting position. E chair for leverage. N
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GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 NOTE: This activity may be performed independently pro- TILTING - CURBS. vided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. After mastering the techniques of tilting the wheelchair, use this procedure to tackle curbs, short stairs, etc. G 1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side E the seat to which you are transferring, with the rear This procedure requires two (2) assistants. The second N casters parallel to it. assistant should be positio
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PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES WARNING There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environ- G ment. Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid. Others are not apparent and exposure is E unavoidable. However, we believe that by following the warnings listed below, your risk to EMI will be N minimized. E The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types: R A 1) Hand-held Portable transceivers (transmitters-receivers with
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SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 2 This Procedure Includes the Following: Safety Inspection Checklist S Troubleshooting - Mechanical A Troubleshooting - Electrical F E Checking Battery Charge Level T Motor Testing Y Motor Brush Inspection I N Motor Lock Testing S P SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST E Initial adjustments should be made to suit personal body structure and preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: C T INITIALLY INSPECT/ INSPECT/ INSPECT/ ITEM ADJUST ADJUST A
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PROCEDURE 2 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING - MECHANICAL CHAIR VEERS SLUGGISH TURN/ CASTERS SQUEAKS AND LOOSENESS CHAIR 3 SOLUTIONS LEFT/RIGHT PERFORMANCE FLUTTER RATTLES IN CHAIR WHEELS S A X X X X If pneumatic, check tires for cor- F rect and equal pressure. E X X X X X Check for loose stem nuts/bolts. T X X Check that both casters contact Y ground at the same time. I TROUBLESHOOTING - ELECTRICAL N S SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS P Batteries draw excessive current Battery
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SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 2 DON’T DO Don’t tip or tilt batteries. Use a carrying strap to remove, move or install a battery. S Don’t use ordinary tap water. ONLY use distilled water to refill. A Don’t overfill cells. Keep the liquid level in the cells at the “split ring” level. F Don’t use uneven levels of distilled water in cells. Maintain the liquid in all cells at the “split ring” level. E T Don’t tap on clamps or terminals with tools. Push battery clamps onto terminals. Spr
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PROCEDURE 2 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING MOTOR TESTING (FIGURE 3) Most batteries are not sold with instructions. How- S ever, warnings are frequently noted on the cell WARNING A caps. Read them carefully. Invacare recommends that the following proce- F dures be performed by a qualified service tech- 1. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Re- E nician. fer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES T in PROCEDURE 8 of this manual. Y 1. On the 4-pin motor connector, locate the two
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SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 2 MOTOR BRUSH INSPECTION MOTOR LOCK TESTING (FIGURE 5) (FIGURE 4) WARNING S A Invacare recommends that the following proce- WARNING F dures be performed by a qualified service tech- Invacare recommends that the following proce- E nician. dures be performed by a qualified service tech- T nician. 1. On the four-pin motor connector, locate the side Y by side connectors in the black housings. I There are two (2) contact brushes on the motors located N unde
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PROCEDURE 3 ASSEMBLY/TRANSPORTING Unfolding/Folding Wheelchair This Procedure Includes the Following: WARNING Assembling/Transporting Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to WARNING avoid injury. After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- A FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is S UNFOLDING. tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage S 1. Push down on the seat rails until the seat rails are may result. E positioned in the seat guides. M 2. Assemble the wheelchair. Refer
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FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 4 Removing This Procedure Includes the Following: 1. Push the footrest release lever inward and rotate Installing/Removing Footrests F the footrest outward. Adjusting Footrest Height R 2. Lift up on the footrest and remove from the wheel- O Replacing Heel Loops chair. N Installing/Removing Elevating Legrests 3. Repeat STEPS 1-2 for the opposite side of the wheel- T Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests and/or chair. R Adjusting Calfpads I ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT Adjustin
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PROCEDURE 4 FRONT RIGGINGS P93M Model Footrests (FIGURE 3) NOTE: When securing the heel loop to the lower footrest, tighten the phillips screw and locknut until the spacer is 1. Loosen, but do not remove the lug bolt and locknut secure. that secure the lower footrest to the footrest support. F R 2. Reposition the lower footrest to the desired height. INSTALLING/REMOVING O 3. Securely tighten the lug bolt and locknut that secure ELEVATING LEGRESTS (FIGURE 5) N the lower footrest to the footrest s
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FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 4 3. Remove the two (2) locknuts and socket bolts that RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING secure the support assembly to the wheelchair. LEGRESTS AND/OR ADJUSTING CALFPADS (FIGURE 6) Adjusting F Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests R 1. Position the support assembly to the desired depth. O 1. Perform one (1) of the following: NOTE: The two (2) support assemblies may be positioned N RAISING - Pull back on the release lever until at different depths depending on the need of the use
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PROCEDURE 5 ARMS This Procedure Includes the Following: Height Adjustment Adjusting Armrest Height, Removing or Replacing Lever Armrests Locked Installing/Removing Flip Back Armrests - Non- Recliner Wheelchairs Built After 10/2000 ONLY Adjusting Flip Back Armrests - Non-Recliner Armrest A Wheelchairs Built After 10/2000 ONLY Release R Lever M WARNING S After ANY adjustments, repair or service and Unlocked BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or da
