Invacare R2250-S manual

Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual DEALER: THIS MANU AL MUST BE GIVEN T O THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR. USER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR, READ THIS MANU AL AND SA VE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Ranger II Storm Series ® Wheelchair s RW D R2 B ASIC R2 ST ANDARD R2 250-S[...]

2 W A R N I N G SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING DO NOT OPERA TE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERST ANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERST AND THE W ARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONT ACT A HEAL THCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE A TTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHER WISE INJU[...]

3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S TABLE OF CONTENTS PROCEDURE 8 - BA TTERIES ............................ 3 2 INST ALLING /REMOVING BA TTERIES IN T O/FROM BA TTERY BOXES .................... 3 2 CONNECTING BA TTERY CABLES ................. 3 2 WHEN T O CHARGE BA TTERIES ..................... 3 7 CHARGING BA TTERIES ................[...]

4 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICA TIONS S P E C I F I C A T I O N S NOTE: All specifications are approximate. RANGER II STORM SERIES Seat Width Range: Seat Depth Range: Back Height Range: Back Angle Range: Seat-to-Floor: Overall Width (No joystick): Overall Height: Overall Length (with 93 front riggings): * Weight W/O Batteries: W/ Batteries (Gel Cell): S[...]

5 This Procedure Includes the Following: Repair or Service Information Operating Information Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs REP AIR OR SER VICE INFORMA TION Set-up of the Electr onic Control Unit is to be per formed ONL Y by qualified technicians. The final tuning adjustments of the contr oller may af fect other activities of the wheelchair . Damag[...]

6 G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N E S GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL W ARNINGS (CONTINUED) Grounding Instructions: DO NOT, under any cir cumstances, cut or remove the round gr ounding pr ong fr om any plug used with or for Invacare pr oducts. Some devices are equipped with thr ee-prong (gr ounding) plugs for pr otection against possible shock[...]

7 Stability and Balance W ARNING AL W A YS wear your seat positioning strap. T o assure stability and proper operation of your wheel- chair , you must at all times maintain proper balance. Y our wheelchair has been designed to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as you do not move beyond the center of gravity . DO NOT l[...]

8 GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N E S Stairways W ARNING DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using a stairway. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheel- chair between floors. If moving a power wheel- chair between floors by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be removed and trans[...]

9 W ARNING CAUTION: IT IS VER Y IMPOR T ANT THA T YOU READ THIS INFORMA TION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR. Electr omagnetic Inter ference (EMI) From Radio W ave sour ces Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in this text, both will be referr ed to as powered wheel- chairs) may be su[...]

10 WARNING Ther e are a number of sour ces of relatively intense electr omagnetic fields in the everyday environ- ment. Some of these sour ces are obvious and easy to avoid. Others ar e not apparent and exposur e is unavoidable. However, we believe that by following the warnings listed below, your risk to EMI will be minimized. The sour ces of radi[...]

11 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 2 S A F E T Y I N S P E C T I O N This Procedure Includes the Following: Safety Inspection Checklist Troubleshooting - Mechanical Troubleshooting - Electrical Checking Battery Charge Level Motor T esting Motor Brush Inspection Motor Lock T esting SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIS[...]

12 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 2 S A F E T Y I N S P E C T I O N TROUBLESHOOTING - ELECTRICAL NOTE: For additional troubleshooting information and explanation of error codes, refer to the individual CONTROLLER MANUAL supplied with each wheelchair . SYMPTOM Batteries draw excessive current when charging.[...]

13 Don’t tip or tilt batteries. Don’t use ordinary tap water . Don’t overfill cells. Don’t use uneven levels of distilled water in cells. Don’t tap on clamps or terminals with tools. Don’t mismatch your battery and chargers. Use a carrying strap to remove, move or install a battery . ONL Y use distilled water to refill. Keep the liquid [...]

14 W ARNING Most batteries are not sold with instructions. How- ever, warnings are frequently noted on the cell caps. Read them carefully. 1. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair . Re- fer to INST ALLING/REMOVING BA TTER Y BOXES in PROCEDURE 8 of this manual. 2. Remove the battery caps from the battery . 3. Squeeze the air from the hydromet[...]

15 MOTOR BRUSH INSPECTION (FIGURE 4) W ARNING Invacare recommends that the following pr oce- dures be per formed by a qualified service tech- nician. There are two (2) contact brushes on t he motors located under the brush caps on the motor housing. If these caps are hard to remove they are either overtighened or the motor has become very hot. Let [...]

16 PROCEDURE 3 ASSEMBL Y/TRANSPORTING A S S E M B L Y This Procedure Includes the Following: Assembling/Transporting FIGURE 1 - ASSEMBLING/TRANSPORTING Unfolding/Folding Wheelchair W ARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury. UNFOLDING. 1. Push down on the seat rails until the seat rails are positioned in the seat guides. [...]

17 F R O N T R I G G I N G S FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 4 Hinge Plate Footrest Release Lever Hinge Pins Removing 1. Push the footrest release lever inward and rotate the footrest outward. 2. Lift up on the footrest and remove from the wheel- chair . 3. Repeat STEPS 1-2 for the opposite side of the wheel- chair . ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT All Footrest[...]

18 F R O N T R I G G I N G S FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 4 Hinge Pins Legrest Hinge Plates Legrest Release Handle FIGURE 5- INST ALLING/REMOVING ELEV A TING LEGRESTS REPLACING HEEL LOOPS (FIGURE 4 ) 1. Note the position the hex bolt, coved washers and lock- nut for reinstallation. 2. Remove the hex bolt, coved washers and locknut that secure the lower[...]

19 Wheelchair Frame Socket Screws H-Block Phillips Screw Front Socket Screw Positions (in inches deep): 18 17 16 T elescoping Front Rigging Support DO NOT USE WITH FRONT SOCKET SCREW Locknuts RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING LEGRESTS AND/OR ADJUSTING CALFPADS (FIGURE 6) Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests 1. Perform one (1) of the following: RAISING - Pu[...]

20 PROCEDURE 5 ARMS A R M S This Procedure Includes the Following: Adjusting Armrest Height, Removing or Replacing Armrests Installing/Removing Flip Back Armrests - Non- Recliner Wheelchairs Built After 10/2000 ONL Y Adjusting Flip Back Armrests - Non-Recliner Wheelchairs Built After 10/2000 ONL Y FIGURE 1 - ADJUSTING ARMREST HEIGHT, REMOVING OR RE[...]

21 FIGURE 3- ADJUSTING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS - NON- RECLINER WHEELCHAIRS BUIL T AFTER 10/2000 ONL Y LOCKED (DOWN - VERTICAL) Height Adjustment Lever Flip Back Armrest Release Lever Flip Back Armrest UNLOCKED (UP- HORIZONT AL) T op of the Flip Back Armrest Front Arm Socket FIGURE 2 - INST ALLING/REMOVING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS - NON-RECLINER WHEELCHAIRS BU[...]

22 PROCEDURE 6 UPHOLSTER Y/POSITIONING STRAP This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing Seat Upholstery Replacing Seat Positioning Strap Replacing Back Upholstery P O S I T I O N I N G S T R A P U P H O L S T E R Y FIGURE 1 - REPLACING SEA T UPHOLSTERY Seat Upholstery Phillips Screws REPLACING SEAT POSITIONING STRAP (FIGURE 2) 1. Remove the s[...]

23 U P H O L S T E R Y FIGURE 3- REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTER Y - WHEELCHAIRS BEFORE 10/2000 NOTE: The insert in the back cane will slide out of the back cane. NOTE: Remove only ONE (1) back cane from the wheel- chair . 6. Slide the back cane out of the spreader bar and the existing back upholstery . NOTE: Make sure the clamp on the spreader bar is loo[...]

24 P O S I T I O N I N G S T R A P PROCEDURE 6 UPHOLSTER Y/POSITIONING STRAP U P H O L S T E R Y Hex Bolts (Apply Loctite 242 and torque to 75-inch pounds) Locknuts Back Upholstery Washer Phillips Screw Tie Wrap Mounting Holes Washers FIGURE 4 - REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY - WHEELCHAIRS BUIL T AFTER 10/2000 Back Cane 10 . Use Loctite 242 on the hex b[...]

25 This Procedure Includes the Following: Adjusting Seat Width Adjusting Seat Depth Installing Back Assembly - Wheelchairs Before 10/2000 ONL Y Changing Back Height Changing Back Angle Replacing Back Canes - Wheelchairs Built After 10/2000 ONL Y FRAME PROCEDURE 7 F R A M E 2. Remove the existing back and seat upholstery from the wheelchair . Refer [...]

26 FRAME PROCEDURE 7 F R A M E INSTALLING BACK ASSEMBLY - WHEELCHAIRS BUILT BEFORE 10/2000 ONLY (FIGURE 3) 1. Position the back assembly on the seat upholstery with the back canes and spreader bar facing UP . 2. Locate the two (2) back canes between the two (2) back cane mounting plates. NOTE: The back canes will fit tightly between the back cane m[...]

27 CHANGING BACK HEIGHT Wheelchairs Built Before 10/2000 (FIGURE 4) NOTE: If changing the back height, new back upholstery may be needed as well. Refer to the following chart to determine if new back upholstery is needed: BACK UPHOLSTER Y HEIGHT RANGES 16-17-INCHES OR 18-20-INCHES If the back height required is within the range of the origi- nal ba[...]

28 FRAME PROCEDURE 7 F R A M E ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ Spreader Bar Locknut Locknut Insert Back Cane Hex Bolts Washer Hex Bolt Mounting Plate - Refer to CHANGING BACK ANGLE in this procedure of the manual. NOTE: Back upholstery not shown for clarity . Refer to REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTER Y in PROCE- DURE 4 of this manual. FIGURE 4 - CHANGING BACK HEIGHT -[...]

29 Locknuts Hex Bolts (Apply Loctite 242 and torque to 75-inch pounds) Bottom Half of Back Cane T op Half of Back Cane HOLE P AIR # 5 4 3 2 1 FIGURE 5 - CHANGING BACK HEIGHT - WHEELCHAIRS BUIL T AFTER 10/2000 Wheelchairs Built After 10/2000 (FIGURE 5) 1. Remove the two (2) hex bolts, washers and locknuts that secure the top half of the back cane to[...]

30 BACK CANE MOUNTING BACK MOUNTING PLA TE ANGLE HOLES HOLES FIGURE 7 - CHANGING BACK ANGLE - WHEELCHAIRS BUIL T BEFORE 10/2000 85 o To p 2nd from T op FRONT Bottom 2nd from Bottom 90 o To p Bottom T op FRONT Bottom 95 o To p 2nd from Bottom FRONT Bottom Bottom 100 o To p T op REAR Bottom Bottom 105 o To p Bottom REAR 2nd from Bottom Bottom PROCEDU[...]

31 8. Use Loctite 242 on the hex bolts and torque into the back canes to 75-inch pounds. 9. While holding the hex bolt, reinstall the locknut and torque to 75-inch pounds. 10 . Repeat STEP 9 for the other hex bolt and locknut. 1 1 . Securely tighten back upholstery to the new top half of the back cane with the phillips screw and washer . 12 . Repea[...]

32 PROCEDURE 8 BA TTERIES B A T T E R I E S This Procedure includes the following: Installing/Removing Batteries into/From Battery Boxes Connecting Battery Cables When to Charge Batteries Charging Batteries Replacing Batteries Installing/Removing Battery Tray Removing/Installing Battery Boxes FIGURE 1 - INST ALLING/REMOVING BA TTERIES INTO/ FROM BA[...]

33 PROCEDURE 8 BA TTERIES B A T T E R I E S CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES W ARNING NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cable(s) to contact BOTH battery terminal(s)/post(s) at the same time. An electrical short may occur and serious personal injury or damage may occur. The use of rubber gloves and safety glasses is rec- ommended when working wi[...]

34 FIGURE 3 - CONNECTING BA TTER Y CABLES - DIRECT MOUNT METHOD Orange Battery T erminal Cap POSITIVE (+) Battery T erminal/ Post U-1 Battery Gray Battery T erminal Cap Tie- Wrap NEGA TIVE (-) Battery T erminal/ Post Tie- Wrap 1/4-20 Hex Flange Locknut Negative (-) Battery T erminal/ Post 1/4-20 x 7/8-Inch Hex Flange Screw Positive (+) Battery T er[...]

35 Battery Cable Battery Clamp Cover 2. Install battery clamp covers onto battery cables as follows: (FIGURE 5) A . RED battery clamp cover onto RED battery cable. B. BLACK battery clamp cover onto BLACK bat- tery cable. NOTE: Only one (1) battery cable and battery clamp cover are shown for clarity . Both battery clamp covers install in the same ma[...]

36 9. Install the battery box(es) into the wheelchair . Refer to INST ALLING/REMOVING BA TTER Y BOX(ES) in this procedure of the manual. NOTE: New Battery(ies) MUST be fully charged BEFORE using, otherwise the life of the battery(ies) will be reduced. 1 0 . If necessary , charge the battery(ies). Refer to CHARGING BA TTERIES in this procedure of th[...]

37 Battery Gauge Display FIGURE 5 - WHEN TO CHARGE BA TTERIES CHARGING BATTERIES (FIGURE 6) W ARNING Never attempt to rechar ge the batteries by at- taching cables directly to the battery terminals or clamps. Use the recharging plug located on either the side of the wheelchair frame or on the fr ont of the joystick. DO NOT attempt to rechar ge the [...]

38 PROCEDURE 8 BA TTERIES B A T T E R I E S REPLACING BATTERIES W ARNING Most batteries are not sold with instructions. How- ever, warnings are frequently noted on the cell caps. Read them carefully, otherwise injury or damage can occur. NOTE: Invacare recommends that both batteries be re- placed if one (1) battery is defective. Recommended Battery[...]

39 B A T T E R I E S PROCEDURE 8 BA TTERIES 1. Examine battery clamps and terminals for corrosion. 2. V erify plastic caps are in place over battery cell holes. 3. Clean the terminals and inside the battery clamps by using a battery cleaning tool, wire brush, or me- dium grade sand paper . NOTE: When done, areas should be shiny , not dull. 4. Caref[...]

40 E L E C T R O N I C S ELECTRONICS PROCEDURE 9 This Procedure includes the following: Preparing MKIV Joystick for Use Disconnecting/Connecting MKIV Controller Motor and Battery Leads Repositioning MKIV Joystick Removing/Installing MKIV Controller PREPARING MKIV JOYSTICK FOR USE (FIGURE 1) NOTE: The MKIV joystick is factory installed on the right [...]

41 7. Secure the joystick mounting bracket to the two (2) half clamps with the remaining two (2) hex screws. 8. Slide tube through bracket to the desired position. 9. Slide the adjustment lock over the end of the tube and secure the adjustment lock to the tube by turning the lever on the adjustment lock. REMOVING/INSTALLING MKIV CONTROLLER (FIGURE [...]

42 REPLACING BATTERY BOX RETAINING STRAP (FIGURE 1) 1. Remove the battery boxes. Refer to INST ALLING/ REMOVING BA TTER Y BOXES in PROCEDURE 8 of this manual. W ARNING The retaining strap MUST be fed thr ough the ad- justable end of the battery box retaining strap clip as shown in FIGURE 1. 2. Feed the existing battery box retaining strap through t[...]

43 This Procedure includes the following: Replacing Wiring Harness 3. Remove the four (4) phillips screws that secure the battery connectors and battery connector spacers to the wheelchair frame. 4. Remove the two (2) phillips screws, washers and lock- nuts that secure the charger cable to the charger cable mounting bracket. 5. Cut the tie wrap tha[...]

44 W H E E L S / A N T I - T I P P E R PROCEDURE 12 WHEELS/ANTI-TIPPER FIGURE 1 - DISENGAGING/ENGAGING MOTORS WITH MOTOR LOCKS T owards Outside of Wheelchair Motor Locks DISENGAGED (Free Wheel Position) Motor Locks ENGAGED (Drive Position) This Procedure includes the following: Disengaging/Engaging Motors With Motor Locks Disengaging/Engaging Motor[...]

45 Wheel Lock Shoe FIGURE 5 - INST ALLING/ADJUSTING WHEEL LOCKS Rear Wheel Hex Screw Wheelchair Frame 5/32 to 5/16-inch FIGURE 3 - DISENGAGING/ENGAGING MOTORS WITH CLUTCHES Wheel Lock Handle FIGURE 4 - USING WHEEL LOCKS 1. Confirm that the tabs on the battery box connectors are assembled as shown in FIGURE 2. NOTE: If tab on the battery box connect[...]

46 FIGURE 6 - INST ALLING/REPLACING REAR WHEELS Motor Driveshaft Washer Locking T ab Washer Keyway Keystock Chamfered Side of Wheel Hub Hex Screw (Apply Loctite 242 and use a T orque Wrench only to T orque to 90-inch pounds) TIGHTEN Hex Screw if Locking T ab is not Parallel with Flat on Head (STEP 9) Flat on Head of Hex Screw Locking Ta b Locking T[...]

47 FIGURE 9 - INST ALLING/REMOVING ANTI-TIPPERS 1-1/2 to 2-inch Clearance Release Buttons Release Buttons Support T ube Anti-tipper INSTALLING/REMOVING ANTI-TIPPERS (FIGURE 9) W ARNING Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged and spring buttons fully pr otruding out of adjustment holes. 1. Press the release buttons IN and insert the anti-tip- pers with t[...]

48 NOTE: Make sure vertical portions of both handles are in line. Set Screw FIGURE 10 - INST ALLING OPTIONAL CLUTCH EXTENSION HANDLES - MOTORS WITH CLUTCHES ONL Y Clutch Extension Handle Motor Remove Rubber Tip if Equipped Clutch Handle INSTALLING OPTIONAL CLUTCH EXTENSION HANDLES - MOTORS WITH CLUTCHES ONLY (FIGURE 10) 1. T urn the power to the wh[...]

49 This Procedure includes the following: Replacing Motor/Gearbox MOTOR/GEARBOX PROCEDURE 13 M O T O R / G E A R B O X FIGURE 1 - REPLACING MOTOR/GEARBOX Wheelchair Frame Long Socket Screws (Apply Loctite 242 and torque to 60- inch pounds) Alignment Hole Motor Mount Plate Short Socket Screws (Apply Loctite 242 and torque to 60-inch pounds) DET AIL [...]

50 R E C L I N E R PROCEDURE 14 RECLINER This Procedure Includes the Following: Recliner Operation Replacing Back or Headrest Upholstery Adjusting Back or Headrest Upholstery Replacing Limit Switch/Actuator Adjusting Limit Switch Replacing Recliner Cable Assemblies Replacing/Adjusting Gas Cylinders Changing Back Height RECLINER OPERATION (FIGURE 1)[...]

51 NOTE: If the back upholstery HEIGHT is being changed, the back canes must also be changed. Refer to CHANG- ING BACK HEIGHT in this procedure of the manual. NOTE: If the back upholstery HEIGHT is being changed, it may be necessary to replace the recliner cable assem- blies as well. Refer to REPLACING RECLINER CABLES in this procedure of the manua[...]

52 R E C L I N E R PROCEDURE 14 RECLINER CAUTION DO NOT over tighten the phillips scr ews that se- cure the actuator to the pivot block. Damage to the actuator will occur. 8. Secure the NEW actuator to the pivot block with the two (2) phillips screws and washers. CAUTION DO NOT over tighten the phillips scr ews that se- cure the limit switch to the[...]

53 RECLINER PROCEDURE 14 9. Position the operator of the recliner cable assembly on the inside of recliner seat frame. 10 . Place cable operator into pivot block. 1 1 . Thread cylinder rod into cable operator ONL Y to the point where there is no slack in cable, no angular move- ment in cable operator , and recliner cable operator assembly is no mor[...]

54 R E C L I N E R RECLINER PROCEDURE 14 CAUTION DO NOT for ce the gas cylinder rod into the operator of the recliner cable assembly. DO NOT cross thread the operator of the recliner cable assembly with the gas cylinder. If a space EQUAL to or LESS THAN 1/16-inch be- tween the operator of the cable assembly and the pivot block is not obtainable, DO[...]

55 R E C L I N E R PROCEDURE 14 RECLINER Headrest Extension T ube Back Cane Spreader Bar CHANGING BACK HEIGHT (FIGURE 8) 1. Press the push pins on the headrest extension tubes in and remove the headrest extension from the back canes. 2. Remove the existing recliner back upholstery from the wheelchair . Refer to REPLACING BACK OR HEAD- REST UPHOLSTE[...]

LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE W ARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPL Y WITH FEDERAL LA W APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUF ACTURED AFTER JUL Y 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original pur chaser/user of our products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary fr om state to sta[...]