Invacare XP6500 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair. USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference. XP6500 XP6520[...]

2 Part No. 1123839  WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. TH[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No. 11238 39 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 6 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................... 8 LABEL LOCATIONS ........................................................................... 9 SECTION 1—GENERAL G[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 Part No. 112383 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION ........................................... 28 Joystick Switches and Indicators ......................... ..................................................................................28 Multi Function Charger Port ..........................................[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No. 11238 39 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 11—BATTER IES ................................................................ 46 When to Charge Batteries ................................... ........................... ...................... ................... ..............46 Charging Batteries ....................... ..........[...]

6 Part No. 1123839 SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. Refer to the table below for definitions of the signal words. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEELCHAIR USER As[...]

SPECIAL NOTES Part No. 1123839 7  WARNING ProBasics products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with ProBasics accessori es. A ccessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Pr oBasics and are not recommended for use with ProBasics products. Wheelchairs should be examined during mainten ance for[...]

8 Part No. 1123839 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS *NOTE: V alues for range are cal culated for maximum chair weigh t rating using lar gest batteries applicable (U1), per test pr ocedures described in ANSI/RESNA WC/V OL2-1998 Section 4 and meet federal r eimbursement requir ements for this product. While con sider ed typical, [...]

LABEL LOCATIONS Part No. 1123839 9 LABEL LOCATIONS Crossmember Lower Frame Tube WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE ANTI-TIP TUBES INSTALLED. REV. 5/98 P/N 60106X144 Refer to Owner's Man ual for proper anti-tipper setting. 1085379 W ARNING IMPOR T ANT NOTICE The wheel locks on this wheelchair have been pre-set at the factory to comply with the [...]

10 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES  WARNING This section contains impo rtant informatio n for the safe op erati on and use of this product. DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipmen t without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructio[...]

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1123839 11 DO determine and establish your particular safety limits by practicing bending, reaching and transferring activities in the presen ce of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair . DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you hav e to move forw ard in the seat. DO[...]

12 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES DO NOT stand on the front riggings, otherw ise damage may occur . When getting in or out of the wheelchair , make sure that the footplates on th e front riggings are in the upw ard position or moved out of the w ay . AL W A YS w ear your seat positioning strap. The seat positioning strap is a posit[...]

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1123839 13 If wet cell b atteries are used, follow all manufacturer guidelines and instructions for installation and maintenance. Regardless of b attery type, proper battery footprint and use of battery terminal caps as defined in Batteries on page 46 must be followed. Carefully read battery/battery charger i[...]

14 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Grounding Instructions  DANGER When using an extension cord having at least 16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or higher electrical rating as the device being conn ected. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. Three prong adapters can result[...]

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1123839 15 Weight Training ProBasics DOES NOT recomme nd the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. ProBasics wheelchairs hav e not been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training. If occupant uses s aid wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, ProBasics shall NOT be liable[...]

16 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION  WARNING CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT T HAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE E FFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCH AIR. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources Powered wheelchairs and motor ized scooter s (in[...]

SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION Part No. 1123839 17  WARNING Powered Wheelchair Electromagn etic Interference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fields from hand -held radio wave sources (transceivers) are of special concern. It is possible to unintentionally bring hi[...]

18 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. This m anual point s out the most common procedures and techniques involv ed in the safe operation and maintenance of the [...]

SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1123839 19 DO NOT go down ramp at full speed. Some se at/back positions will cause wheelchair to feel unstable. CAUTION Be aware of condition of ramp. Tractio n will be diminished/nonexist ent on a slippery surface. Proceed with caution. A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheel[...]

20 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS  WARNING DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant. Roll the wheelchair forw ard and SLOWL Y lower the wheelchair in one continuous movem ent. Push the wheelchair forw ard unt il the rear wheels roll up and over the [...]

SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1123839 21 5. Using non-removable (non-detachable) parts of t he wheelchair , lift the wheelchair off the ground and transfer the wheelchair up or down the stairs. 6. The wheelchair should not be low ered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been carried aw ay from the s[...]

22 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Percentage of Weight Distribution  WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees. Proper positioning is essential for yo ur safety. When reaching, leaning, bending or bending forward,[...]

SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1123839 23 FIGURE 3.2 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward Reaching and Bending - Backward  WARNING DO NOT lean over the top of the back upho lstery. This will change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over. NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 3.3. 1. P osition wheelchair[...]

24 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTIO N/TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Every six months or as necessary take your wheelchair to a qualifie d dealer for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair . T o operat[...]

SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPEC TION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1123839 25 ❑ Inspect tires for flat spots and wear . If t ires are pneumatic, check for proper inflation. ❑ Seat and/or back upholstery have no rips and do not sag. Replace if necessary . Inspect/Adjust Weekly ❑ Seat is secured to wheelchair frame. ❑ Seat release latch is not worn and [...]

26 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTIO N/TROUBLESHOOTING ❑ Ensure seat and/or back upholstery hav e no rips and do not sag. R eplace if necessary . ❑ Ensure seat release latch is not w orn. Replace if necessary . ❑ Seat and/or back upholstery have no rips and do not sag. Replace if necessary . ❑ Clean upholstery and armrests. ❑ [...]

SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPEC TION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1123839 27 NOTE: For additional troubleshoot ing information and explanatio n of error codes, r efer to the Electronics Manual (P/N 1 123804) s upplied with each wheelchair . Checking Battery Charge Level Wheelchair does not respond to commands. Power on, battery indicat or flashes. One or bot[...]

28 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION  WARNING After ANY adjustment s, repair or serv ice and before use, m ake sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may r esult. Set-up of Ele ctronics Control Unit is to be performed only by a qualified technician. The[...]

SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No. 1123839 29 FIGU RE 5.1 Joystick Switches and Indicators Information Gauge Display The Information Gauge Display is located on the front of the joystick housing. It provides the following information to the user on the status of the wheelchair - 1. P ower is on. 2. T rue state-of-battery-charge, including no[...]

30 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION DISPLAY DESCRIPTION DEFINITION COMMENTS All LEDs are off. Power is Off. All LEDs are on. Power is On. Fewer than three LEDs on implies reduced battery charge. Left RED LED is fla shing. Battery charge is low. The batteries should be charged as soon as possi- ble. Left to Right “cha se” alter-[...]

SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No. 1123839 31 Operating the Wheelchair NOTE: For this procedur e, r efer to FIGURE 5.2 on page 32. Turning the Power On/Off 1. T o turn the power On, press the On/Off button. NOTE: After turning power On, all indicators will l ight briefly and the display gauge will indicate one of the following: A. The Curren[...]

32 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 3. Move the joystick in the following manner: NOTE: The joystick MUST be in the NEUTRAL position for an accur ate reading of batt ery charge. FIGURE 5.2 Using the Joystick to Drive the Chair MOVEMENT ACTION FORWARD Push forward on the joystick. REVERSE Pull back on the joystick. Turn RIGHT Move t[...]

SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No. 1123839 33 SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS  WARNING After ANY adjustment s, repair or serv ice and before use, m ake sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may r esult. Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that On/Off switch on the joystick is [...]

34 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Removing 1. Push the footrest release lever inw ard. 2. Rotate swingaw ay footrest assembly outward. 3. Lift the swingaw ay footrest assembly off of the hinge pins. Using 1. T o move the footrest out of the w ay witho ut removing, push the footrest release lever inw ard, rotate footrest outward. 2. T o[...]

SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No. 1123839 35 Replacing the Heel Loop NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 6.3. 1. Pull the cam lock lever up to the unlocked position. 2. Push in the release buttons and remove the low er footrest assembly . 3. Remove the mounting screw , spacer and lo cknut that secure the heel loop to the footrest. 4. Remov[...]

36 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 6.4. 1. T o raise the elev ating legrest, the assistant should hold the support tube and raise elev ating legrests until the desired height is obtained. 2. T o lower the elev ating legres t, perform the following: A. Support user leg with one hand. B. Push rel[...]

SECTION 7—ARMS Part No. 1123839 37 SECTION 7—ARMS  WARNING After ANY adjustment s, repair or serv ice and before use, m ake sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may r esult. Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that On/Off switch on the joystick is in the Off position [...]

38 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 7—ARMS Swing-Back Arms  WARNING Make sure the armrest rele ase lever is in the locked position before using the wheelchair. NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 7.2. 1. Unlock the swing-back arms by rotating the armrest release lever towards the outside of the wheelchair . 2. Pull the front of the swing-back a[...]

SECTION 8—SEAT AND BACK Part No. 1123839 39 SECTION 8—SEAT AND BACK  WARNING After ANY adjustment s, repair or serv ice and before use, m ake sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may r esult. Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that On/Off switch on the joystick is in[...]

40 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 8—SEAT AND BACK Replacing the Back Upholstery NOTE: For the following procedur e, refer to FIGURE 8.2. 1. Flip swing back arms up and out of the w ay . Refer to Swing-Back Arms on page 38. 2. Remove the six mounting screws and w ashers that secure the existing back upholstery to the back canes. 3. Cut the tie wraps th [...]

SECTION 8—SEAT AND BACK Part No. 1123839 41 Adjusting the Back Height NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 8.3. NOTE: Back canes must be adjusted to the same height. 1. Remove t he tw o mounting screws a nd locknut s that secure the tw o back canes to the wheelchair frame. 2. Reposition the back canes to the d esired height adjustment posit[...]

42 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 8—SEAT AND BACK Replacing Seat Positioning Strap NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 8.4. 1. If necessary , remove the seat cus hion from the seat upholstery . 2. Remove the tw o rear phillips screws and w as hers that secure the seat upholstery and seat positioning strap to the crossbraces. 3. Remove the tw o h[...]

SECTION 9—JOYSTICK Part No. 1123839 43 SECTION 9—JOYSTICK  WARNING After ANY adjustment s, repair or serv ice and before use, m ake sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may r esult. Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that On/Off switch on the joystick is in the Off p[...]

44 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 9—JOYSTICK Repositioning the Joystick NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 9.2. NOTE: Before starting this pr ocedure, it may be necessary to snip the tie-wraps (not s hown in FIGURE 9.2) securing the joystick control cord to t he wheelchair . Before snipping the tie-wraps, note the way the cord is secur ed to th[...]

SECTION 10—CASTERS Part No. 1123839 45 SECTION 10—CASTERS  WARNING After ANY adjustment s, repair or serv ice and before use, m ake sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may r esult. Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that On/Off switch on the joystick is in the Off p[...]

46 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 11—BATTERIES SECTION 11—BATTERIES  WARNING After ANY adjustment s, repair or serv ice and before use, m ake sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may r esult. The use of rubber gloves is recommended when working with batteries. Before performing any maintenance, adjust[...]

SECTION 11—BATTERIES Part No. 1123839 47 Charging Batteries  WARNING Never attempt to recharge the batterie s by a ttaching cables directly to the battery terminals or clamps. Use th e recharging plu g located on the front of the joystick. DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries and operate the power wheelchair at the sam e time. During use a[...]

48 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 11—BATTERIES Connecting the Battery Charger NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 1 1.2. 1. Attach the battery charger connector to the charger port on the joystick. 2. Plug the charger ’ s AC power cord, or extension, into the grounded 120 V AC w all o utlet. 3. W ait until charging is complete. N O T E : I f t[...]

SECTION 11—BATTERIES Part No. 1123839 49 2. Remove the existing b atteries from the battery boxes. Refer to Installing/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery Boxes on page 51. 3. Clean the new battery terminals. 4. Install the new batteries into the battery boxes. Refer to I nstalling/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery Boxes on page 51. 5. Instal[...]

50 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 11—BATTERIES 4. Place rear battery box onto the battery t r a y a n d c o n n e c t t h e r e a r b a t t e r y b o x t o the front battery box. 5. Connect the front battery box to the controller .  WARNING The battery box retaining strap MUST be fastened securel y and adjusted prop- erly to hold battery boxes in pl[...]

SECTION 11—BATTERIES Part No. 1123839 51 Installing/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery Boxes  WARNING Make sure power to the wheelchair is O ff before perform ing this procedure. The use of rubber gloves is recommended when working with batteries. ProBasics strongly recommends that battery installation and battery replacement ALWAYS be done [...]

52 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 11—BATTERIES CAUTION Some battery manufacturers mold a carrying strap and/or hold down flan ges directly i nto the battery case. Batteries which interfere with the battery b ox cann ot be used for these applications. Attemptin g to “ wedge” a battery into a battery box may damage the box an d/or th e battery. 3. Pl[...]

SECTION 11—BATTERIES Part No. 1123839 53 NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 1 1.7 on page 54. 1. Install battery terminal cap (s) onto battery cable(s): A. ORANGE battery terminal cap onto RED battery cable. B. GREY battery terminal cap onto BLACK battery cable. CAUTION When connecting the battery cables to the battery(ies), the battery c[...]

54 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 11—BATTERIES FIGURE 11.7 Connecting Battery Cables Replacing Battery Box Retaining Strap  WARNING The battery box retaining strap MUST be fastened securely and adjusted prop erly to hold battery boxes in place before using the wheelchair. NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 1 1.8 on page 55. 1. Remove the bat[...]

SECTION 11—BATTERIES Part No. 1123839 55 3. Feed the existing battery box retaining strap through t he adjustable end of the b attery box retaining strap buckle. 4. Feed the existing battery box retaining strap through the slots in the battery box tray . 5. Install the new battery box retainin g strap by reversing STEPS 3 and 4. 6. Reinstall the [...]

56 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 12—CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK SECTION 12—CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK  WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherw ise injury or damage may result. Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches  WARNING DO NOT engage or disengage the clutches until the p ower[...]

SECTION 13—WHEEL LOCKS Part No. 1123839 57 SECTION 13—WHEEL LOCKS  WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherw ise injury or damage may result. Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel Locks NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 13.1 on page 58. Installing/[...]

58 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 13—WHEEL LOCKS FIGURE 13.1 Installing/Adjusting/Using the W heel Locks Using The wheelchair is equipped with a pair of independently operated wheel locks located just in front of the rear wheels. 1. T o engage the wheel locks, g rip the handle and push forward to the lock position. 2. T o release, reverse STEP 1. CAUTI[...]

SECTION 14—ANTI-TIPPERS Part No. 1123839 59 SECTION 14—ANTI-TIPPERS  WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherw ise injury or damage may result. Installing/Removing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 14.1 on page 60. Installin[...]

60 Part No. 1123839 SECTION 14—ANTI-TIPPERS FIGURE 14.1 Installing/Removing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers 1½ to 2-inch Clearance Anti-tipper Adjustment Holes Release Button Anti-tipper Release Button Wheelchair Frame[...]

SECTION 15—TRANSPORTING Part No. 11238 39 61 SECTION 15—TRANSPORTING  WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may result. Transporting the Wheelchair  WARNING The weight of the wheelchair without the user and batteries is approxim[...]

62 Part No. 1123839 TRANSPORTING FIGURE 15.1 Transporting the Wheelchair Refer to Removing/Installing the Battery Boxes on page 49 and Installing/Removing Battery Tray on pa ge 50. Refer to Installing/Removing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers on page 59. Refer to Installing/Removing/Using the Footrest/Legrest on page 33.[...]

LIMITED WARRANTY Part No. 1123839 63 LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE W ARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERA L LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUC TS MANUFACT URED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the orig inal purchaser/user of our products. This warranty gives you specif ic lega l rights and you may also have other lega[...]

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