Invacare 220 manual

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. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com HMV ™ Highly Maneuverable Vehicle 220[...]

220 2 Part No. 1125053  WARNING POWERED SCOOTER USERS: DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOU T FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THE OWNER’S OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SE RVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMEN[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No. 1125053 3 220 TABLE OF CONTENTS REGISTER YOUR PRO DUCT ............................................................... 6 SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 9 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................. 1 0 LABEL LOCATIONS .......[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No. 1125053 4 220 TABLE OF CONTENTS Removing/Installing/Adjusting the Padded Seat ................................... ............................... ...............2 9 Removing ................ ......................................................................................................................... ......29 I[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS 220 5 Part No. 1125053 TABLE OF CONTENTS Removing/Installing the Batt eries ............... ...........................................................................................42 Removing ................ ........................................................................................................................[...]

REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT 220 6 Part No. 1125053 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT The benefits of registering: 1. Safeguard you r investment. 2. Ensure long term maintenance and servicing of your purchase. 3. Receive updates with pro duct information, maintenance tips, and industry news. 4. Invacare can contact you or your provide r, if servicing is needed on you[...]

Name _______________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City ___________________ State/Province __________ Zip/Postal Code ________ Email ___________________________________ Phone No. _________________ Invacare Model No. ______________________ Serial No. ____________[...]

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SPECIAL NOTES Part No. 1125053 9 220 SPECIAL NOTES W ARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. As a manufacturer of powered scooters, Invacare end eavors to supply [...]

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS 220 10 Part No. 1125053 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS 220 OVERALL DIM ENSIONS BASE LEN GTH: BASE WI DTH: STEP HEIGHT (Floor Pan t o Ground): SEAT HEIGHT (Floor Pan t o Seat Cushion) Deluxe Seat: Padded Seat: 39 inches 19.5 inc hes 3.25 inches 16-18 inches 15-17 inches SEAT DIM ENSIONS WIDTH: DEPTH: BACK HEI GHT: 15 inches 15[...]

LABEL LOCATIONS Part No. 1125053 11 220 LABEL LOCATIONS DO NOT operate the scooter unless the tiller is in the loc ked position. DO NOT lean against or pull f orward on the tiller while mounting or dismounting the scooter. Otherwise, injury may occur . -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DO N[...]

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES 220 12 Part No. 1125053 SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES  WARNING SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product. DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understandin g these instructions and any ad [...]

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1125053 13 220 DO NOT climb and/or go UP or DOWN ramps or traverse slopes greater than 8°. When negotiating ram ps, if the throttle co ntrol lever is released while in the FORW ARD motion, the pow ered scooter will roll back a pproximately one (1) foot before the brake engages. If the throttle control leve r[...]

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES 220 14 Part No. 1125053 Ensure that the seat is properly locked before use. Otherwise the user may fall from the scooter resulting in bodily h arm. Attempting unsafe trans fers may cause t he user to fall, resulting in serious injury . Ensure that th e seat is lock ed in the forward position before and du ring the ope[...]

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1125053 15 220 Batteries The w arranty and performance specifications contained in this manual are based on the use of deep cycle gel cell batteries. Inv acare strongly recommends their use as t he pow er source for this unit. Carefully read battery/battery charger info rmation prior to installing, servicing [...]

SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION 220 16 Part No. 1125053 SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION  WARNING CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT T HAT YOU READ THIS INFOR MATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE E FFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCH AIR. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources Powered wheelchairs and motorized sco oters[...]

SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION Part No. 1125053 17 220  WARNING Powered Wheelchair Electromagn etic Interference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves close r to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fields from hand-held radio wave sources (transceivers) are of special concern. It is possible to unintentionally brin[...]

SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF POWERED SCOOTERS 220 18 Part No. 1125053 SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF POWERED SCOOTERS “Safety and Handling” of the powered scoot er requires the close attention of the user . This manual points o ut the most common proce dures and techniques involv ed in the safe operation and maintenance. It is important to pr[...]

SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF POWERED SCOOTERS Part No. 1125053 19 220 Stairways  WARNING DO NOT attempt to move an occupied powered scooter between floors using a stairway. Use an elevator to move an occup ied powered scooter between floors. If moving a powered scooter between floors by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be removed and tra[...]

SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION 220 20 Part No. 1125053 SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION NOTE: Every six (6) months take your power ed scooter to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your power ed scooter . T o operate prope r ly and safely , [...]

SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION Part No. 1125053 21 220 ❑ Tighten locknut if the fro nt wheel wobbles noticeably or loosen locknut if the wheel binds to a stop. ❑ Ensure that the fork ste m bearing set is tight. ❑ Ensure that wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture. ❑ Ensure that the bolts and fasten ers on the caster assemblies are tig[...]

SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION 220 22 Part No. 1125053 Inspect/Adjust Periodically ❑ Ensure that the powered scooter drives straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side). ❑ Check frame for damage and corrosion. ❑ Ensure that the brake release lev er is easy to engage/disengage. ❑ Inspect for no excessive side mov ement or binding when the[...]

SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1125053 23 220 SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING  WARNING After ANY adjustmen ts, repair or serv ice and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - oth erwise, injury or damage may occur. Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service, tur n p[...]

SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 220 24 Part No. 1125053 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION LIMITED D RIVING DISTANCE. Battery not charged long enough. Batteries weak, w on’t hold charge. Charge batteries overnight or en sure eight (8) hours of charge between use. Replace batteries. R efer to Removing/ Installing the B att[...]

SECTION 6—OPERATION OF THE POWERED SCOOTER Part No. 1125053 25 220 SECTION 6—OPERATION OF THE POWERED SCOOTER Control Panel NOTE: For the following inf ormation, r efer to FIGURE 6.1. 1. Speed Control Knob - The speed control kno b is located on the top face of the control panel. The T urtle icon represents the slowest speed and the Rabbit icon[...]

SECTION 6—OPERATIO N OF THE POWERED SCOOTER 220 26 Part No. 1125053 Operating the Scooter  WARNING After ANY adjustmen ts, repair or serv ice and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. DO NOT make sharp turns in the for war d or reverse direction at excessive speed. Fail[...]

SECTION 6—OPERATION OF THE POWERED SCOOTER Part No. 1125053 27 220  WARNING ALWAYS depress the throttle control lever gradually. This will ensur e smooth safe starts. NOTE: Throttle contr ol levers operate such that m oving one (1) will also move the opposite side throttle contr ol lever . 9. T o operate the scooter , depress the throt tle con[...]

SECTION 6—OPERATIO N OF THE POWERED SCOOTER 220 28 Part No. 1125053 1. T o engage - Push do wn the brake release lev er . 2. T o disengage - Pull up the brake release lever . FIGU RE 6.2 Engaging/Disengaging the Brake Release Lever Resetting the Circuit Breaker  WARNING NEVER def eat or b ypass th e cir cuit breaker. ONLY replace with a circui[...]

SECTION 7—SEAT AND ARMS Part No. 1125053 29 220 SECTION 7—SEAT AND ARMS  WARNING After ANY adjustmen ts, repair or serv ice and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service, tur n power off a nd remove key from ignitio[...]

SECTION 7—SEAT AND ARMS 220 30 Part No. 1125053 Folding/Unfolding the Back - Padded Seat Only  WARNING Before use, ensure that the seat back is in the locked position. Otherwise bodily injury and/or damage to the scooter may occur. NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 7.2. Folding 1. Pull up the back to unlock it from the back mounting t[...]

SECTION 7—SEAT AND ARMS Part No. 1125053 31 220 Removing/Installing the Deluxe Seat  WARNING Before use, ensure that the seat is in the locked position. The seat lever MUST be pulled up to the 90° position to allow th e seat t o drop into the locked position. Oth- erwise, a fall from the scooter could occur causing bodily injury and/or dam ag[...]

SECTION 7—SEAT AND ARMS 220 32 Part No. 1125053 Adjusting Seat Height - Deluxe Seat Only NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 7.4. 1. Remov e the seat. Refer to Remo ving/Installing the Deluxe Seat on page 31. 2. Remov e the quick-release pin that sec ures the seat post to the frame tube. 3. Align the frame tube mounting hole with one (1) o[...]

SECTION 7—SEAT AND ARMS Part No. 1125053 33 220 NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 7.5. 1. Slightly pull up on the seat lock lev er . NOTE: The seat locks in position at 90° intervals . The seat is locked when an audible “click” is heard. 2. Rotate the seat to the desired position. 3. Release the seat lock lever to lock the seat in t[...]

SECTION 7—SEAT AND ARMS 220 34 Part No. 1125053 FIGURE 7.6 - Removi ng/Insta lling the Arms - Deluxe Seat Only Replacing Armrest Pads - Deluxe Seat Only NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 7.7. 1. Slide the armrest pad from arm tube and discard. 2. Slide new armrest pad on to the arm tube. 3. Repeat STEPS 1-2 to replace the other armrest p[...]

SECTION 8—TILLER ADJUSTMENT Part No. 1125053 35 220 SECTION 8—TILLER ADJUSTMENT Adjusting the Tiller Angle  WARNING Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service, tur n power OFF and remove key from ignition. Ensure that tiller is properly ad justed before driving the scooter. After making ANY tiller angle adjustments and BEFORE u[...]

SECTION 9—WHEELS AND CASTERS 220 36 Part No. 1125053 SECTION 9—WHEELS AND CASTERS  WARNING After ANY adjustmen ts, repair or serv ice and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service, tur n power OFF and remove key fro[...]

SECTION 9—WHEEL S AND CASTERS Part No. 1125053 37 220 FIGURE 9.1 Removing/Installi ng the Drive Wheels Removing/Installing the Front Wheel NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 9.2. NOTE: T ake note of position and orientation o f wheel and mounting hard war e before r emoving. Removing 1. T urn power off and remove the key from the ignition[...]

SECTION 9—WHEELS AND CASTERS 220 38 Part No. 1125053 Removing/Installing the Fork NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 9.3. Removing 1. T urn the power off and remove the key from the ignition. 2. Remov e the seat. Refer to Rem oving/Installing/Adjusting the P added Seat o n page 29 or Removing/Installing the Deluxe Seat on page 31. 3. Remo[...]

SECTION 9—WHEEL S AND CASTERS Part No. 1125053 39 220 Removing/Installing the Caster Assemblies NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 9.4. Removing 1. Remov e the dust cap (not shown). 2. Using a wrench, turn the hex nut on the cast er assembly counter-clockwise to loosen it. 3. Remov e the caster wheel. 4. Repeat STEPS 1-2 to remov e the ot[...]

SECTION 10—BATTERIES 220 40 Part No. 1125053 SECTION 10—BATTERIES  WARNING Before performing any maintenance adju stment or service, turn power off and remove key from ignition. NEVER allow any of your tools and/or batter y cable(s) to contact BOTH batter y terminal(s)/post(s) at t he same time. An electrical short may occur and serious pers[...]

SECTION 10—BATTERIES Part No. 1125053 41 220 The 220 powered scooter is designed to use two (2) 12 v olt, 12 Amp-hour (12AH) batteri es. NOTE: Recommended bat tery type is spill proof and r equires no maintenance except rout ine charging. NOTE: Charge batteries daily . DO NOT allow batteries to completely dischar ge. NOTE: Invacare r ecommends th[...]

SECTION 10—BATTERIES 220 42 Part No. 1125053 Removing/Installing the Batteries NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 10.3. Removing 1. Remov e the seat. Refer to Rem oving/Installing/Adjusting the P added Seat o n page 29 or Removing/Installing the Deluxe Seat on page 31. 2. Remov e the battery box from the scooter . Refer to Removing/Instal[...]

SECTION 10—BATTERIES Part No. 1125053 43 220 FIGURE 10.3 Removing/Installing the Batteries Charging the Batteries  WARNING NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to the battery terminals o r clamps. DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteri es and operate the powered scooter at the sam e time. Only use the provided c[...]

SECTION 10—BATTERIES 220 44 Part No. 1125053  WARNING If the circuit breaker t rips repeatedly , IMMEDIATELY unplug charger and contact dealer or a qualified technician. NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 10.4. NOTE: The powered scooter is designed with an ele ctrical lockout to pr event it from being driven while the charger is plugge[...]

SECTION 11—TRANSPORTING Part No. 1125053 45 220 SECTION 11—TRANSPORTING  WARNING After ANY adjustmen ts, repair or serv ice and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service, tur n power off a nd remove key from ignitio[...]

SECTION 11—TRANSPORTING 220 46 Part No. 1125053 4. Grasp the front frame assembly on either side and slide the front frame assembly onto the rear frame assembly . NOTE: Lifting the front frame assembly slightly may help slide the front and rear frame assemblies together . 5. Flip down the frame lock pin to the horizontal, locked position. 6. Inst[...]

SECTION 12—SCOO TER ACCESSORIES Part No. 1125053 47 220 SECTION 12—SCOOTER ACCESSORIES  WARNING After ANY adjustmen ts, repair or serv ice and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service, tur n power off a nd remove k[...]

SECTION 12—SCOO TER ACCESSORIES 220 48 Part No. 1125053 FIGURE 12.1 Installing/Removing the Crutch/Cane Holder Installing/Removing the Safety Flag NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 12.2.  WARNING The installation of the safety flag on to the back of the scooter seat significantly increases the length of the scooter. When turning the s[...]

SECTION 12—SCOO TER ACCESSORIES Part No. 1125053 49 220 Installing/Removing/Using the Walker Holder  INSTALLATION WARNINGS After ANY adjustmen ts, repair or serv ice and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely. The installation of the walker holder on to the back of the scooter seat significantly increases the l[...]

SECTION 12—SCOO TER ACCESSORIES 220 50 Part No. 1125053 Installing/Removing the Rear Mounted Basket NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 12.5.  WARNING The rear mounted basket is rated for a m aximum capacity of ten (10) lbs. After ANY adjustmen ts, repair or serv ice and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened sec[...]

LIMITED WARRANTY Part No. 1125053 51 220 LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOT E: THE WARRANTY BE LOW HAS BE EN DRAFT ED TO CO MPLY WITH FEDERAL L AW APPLICABLE TO PROD UCTS MANUFACT URED AFTE R JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the orig inal purchaser/user of our products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have oth[...]

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