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Invacare® Topan
Powerchair
User's Manual
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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 +43 - 6232 - 55 35 0 Herzog Odilostrasse 10
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Invacare® SA : +34 - (0)972 - 49 32 00 c/ Areny, s/n Fax: +34 - (0)972 - 49 32 20 Poligon Industrial de Celrà @: contactsp@invacare.com 17460 Celrà (Girona) WWW: www.invacare.es ESPAÑA Invacare® Poirier SAS : +33 - (0)247 - 62 64 66 Route de St Roch Fax : +33 - (0)247 - 42 12 24 F-37230 Fondettes @: contactfr@invacare.com France WWW: www.invacare.fr Invacare® Ltd (Customer Service): +44 - (0)1656 - 664 321 South Road Fax (Customer Service): +44 - (0)1656 - 667 532 Bridgend In
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Invacare® PORTUGAL Lda : +351-225105946 Rua Senhora de Campanhã 105 Fax: +351-225105739 P-4369-001 Porto @: portugal@invacare.com PORTUGAL WWW: www.invacare.pt Återförsäljare: (Kundtjänst): +46 - (0) 8 761 70 90 Invacare® AB Fax (Kundtjänst): +46 - (0) 8 761 81 08 Fagerstagatan 9 @: sweden@invacare.com S-163 91 Spånga @: finland@invacare.com Sverige WWW: www.invacare.se MÖLNDAL Tillverkare: +46 - (0) 31 – 86 36 00 Invacare® Deutschland GmbH Fax: +46 - (0) 31 – 86 36 06
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Table of Contents Chapter Page 1 Introduction 9 1.1 Important symbols in this manual .........................................................................................11 1.2 Important symbols found on the vehicle ..............................................................................12 1.3 Type classification and permissible use...............................................................................13 1.4 Indications...............................................
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5.4 Driving up and down gradients..............................................................................................28 6 Pushing the wheelchair by hand 29 6.1 Disengaging Motors ................................................................................................................29 7 The Shark II Remote 30 7.1 Assembly of the remote..........................................................................................................30 7.2 Battery charging display...
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8.3 Adjusting the trunk supports .................................................................................................52 8.3.1 Adjusting the width........................................................................................................52 8.3.2 Adjusting the height ......................................................................................................53 8.3.3 Adjusting the depth...........................................................................
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9.2.1 What you need to know about batteries .......................................................................74 9.2.2 Charging the batteries ..................................................................................................76 9.2.3 Removing and fitting batteries ......................................................................................78 9.2.3.1 Removing the batteries............................................................................................7
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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
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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. 10
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1.1 Important symbols in this manual WARNING! This symbol warns you of danger! • Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product! EXPLOSION HAZARD! This symbol warns you of an explosion hazard, which 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
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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 possibl
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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 cl
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1.4 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 in
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2 Safety Notes • READ WELL BEFORE OPERATION! 2.1 General Safety Notes Danger of injury if wheelchair is used in any other way than the purpose described in this manual! • Only ever use the wheelchair in accordance with the instructions in this User's Manual! • Pay strict attention to the safety information! Danger of injury if the wheelchair is driven when ability to operate a vehicle is impaired by medication or alcohol! • Never drive the wheelchair under the influence of me
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Danger of injury if the wheelchair 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! Danger of injury when transferring wheelchair to another vehicle for transport with the occupant seated in it! • It is always better to transfer the wheelchair to another vehicle without the occupant seated in
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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 wheelchair, 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 wheelchair. • Do not slide forward on the seat, do not lean forward between your knees, do not lean backwards out over the top of the ba
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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 ho
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2.3 Safety Information on Driving and Freewheel Mode Danger of injury if the wheelchair tips over! • Only ever negotiate gradients up to the maximum tilt-resistant gradient (see Technical Specifications) and only with the backrest and seat tilt (if fitted) in an upright position! • Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2/3 of the top speed! Avoid abrupt braking or accelerating on gradients! • If at all possible, avoid driving on slippery surfaces (such as snow, gravel, ice etc.)
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Danger of breaking down in adverse weather conditions, i.e. extreme cold, in an isolated area! • If you are a user with severely limited mobility, we advise that in the case of adverse weather conditions DO NOT attempt a journey without an accompanying attendant! Danger of injury if your foot slides off the footrest and gets caught underneath the wheelchair when it is in motion! • Make sure each time before you drive the wheelchair that your feet are squarely and securely in place
