Invacare Ranger II250 SERIES manual

Ranger II Storm Series ® Wheelchair s MWD/FWD Ranger II B ASIC Ranger II ST ANDARD Ranger II JR Ranger II 250 SERIES Ser vice Man ual DEALER: THIS MANUAL 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.[...]

2 W ARNING/SPECIAL NOTES W A R N I N G SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING THE PROCEDURES IN THIS MANUAL SHOULD ONL Y BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. DO NOT SER VICE OR OPERA TE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERST ANDING THIS MANUAL AND THE OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLIED WITH THE WHEELCHAIR. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERST AND THE W ARNI[...]

3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ................................................ 2 SPECIFICA TIONS ............................................... 4 PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES .......... 7 REP AIR OR SERVICE INFORMA TION ................. 7 OPERA TING INFORMA TION ............................[...]

4 SPECIFICA TIONS S P E C I F I C A T I O N S SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE R2 BASIC R2 250 series R2 ST ANDARD Speed (M.P .H.): 0 to 3.8 0 to 3.6 0 to 5.8 T urning Radius: > 23-inches > 23-inches > 23-inches Range (variable) 4 : 18-22 miles 12-14 miles 18-22 miles L Weight Limitation 5 : 250 lbs. 250 lbs. 300 lbs. L NOTE: Refer to PERCENT AG[...]

5 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S SPECIFICA TIONS PERFORMANCE R2 BASIC R2 250 SERIES R2 ST ANDARD Speed (M.P .H.): 0 to 3.8 0 to 3.6 0 to 4.0 T urning Radius: > 25.8-inches > 25.8-inches > 25.8-inches Range (variable) 3 : 17-22 miles 12-14 miles 12-16 miles L Weight Limitation 4 : 250 lbs. 250 lbs. 300 lbs. L NOTE: Refer to PERCENT AGE OF WEIG[...]

6 SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: All specifications are approximate. RANGER II FWD - R2 JR INTEGRA TED SLING SEA T Seat Width Range: 14-inches Seat Depth Range: 16 to 18-inches - In 1-inch increments (17 and 18-inch by extension) Back Height Range: 16 to 20-inches - In 1-inch increments Back Angle Range: 90 o to 105 o - in 5 o increments Seat-to-Floor: 18-1/[...]

7 GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N E S W ARNING CONTROLLER SETTINGS FOR R2 JR Set-up of the Electronic Contr ol Unit is to be performed ONL Y by qualified technicians. Factory setting of the controller MUST be used for daily activities. Reprogramming the controller to reflect aggressive settings (i.e. increased accelerat[...]

8 GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N E S WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION - MWD MODELS (R2 BASIC /R2 STANDARD /R2 250 SERIES ) CAUTION HIGH BACK CAPT AIN'S SEA TS ONL Y - Disconnect limit switch BEFORE re- moving seat - damage to seat can occur. Push Bracket Crossbrace Wiring Harness for Battery Box Lid Stabilizers may [...]

9 Push Bracket Crossbrace WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION - FWD MODELS (R2 BASIC /R2 STANDARD /R2 250 SERIES ) W ARNING Replacement con- troller MUST be SAME part number. Motor Assembly Controller (Back View) CAUTION HIGH BACK CAPT AIN'S SEA TS ONL Y - Disconnect limit switch BEFORE removing seat - dam- age to seat can occur. NOTE: Caution Labe[...]

10 WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION - FWD MODELS (R2 JR ) W ARNING Replacement con- troller MUST be SAME part number. Motor Assembly Controller (Back View) CAUTION Repositioning the motors WILL af- fect the stability and/or per for- mance of the wheelchair. Refer to PERCENT AGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBU- TION in the Owner's Manual BEFORE repositioning [...]

11 BATTERY WARNING LABEL LOCATION W ARNING This POSITIVE (+) RED Battery Cable MUST connect to the POSITIVE (+) Battery T e rminal(s)/Post(s), otherwise serious damage will occur to the electrical sys- tem. Refer to the Owner ’ s Manual. DO NOT remove this label. 1095558 W ARNING This NEGA TIVE (+) BLACK Battery Cable MUST connect to the NEGA TIV[...]

12 (+) (-) FIGURE 1 - FIELD LOAD TEST Battery Charger Connector Digital V oltmeter FIELD LOAD TEST (FIGURE 1) NOTE: The following test can also be performed through the controller of the wheelchair along with a remote pro- grammer . Refer to the individual CONTROLLER MANUAL supplied with each wheelchair . Old batteries lose their ability to store a[...]

13 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 2 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G W ARNING ONL Y use distilled water when topping of f the battery cells. Most batteries are not sold with instructions. However, warnings are frequently noted on the cell caps. Read them carefully. 1. Remove the battery box(es). Refer to one (1) of the fol- lowing: FWD WHEELCHAIRS - INST A[...]

14 ELECTRO-MECHANICAL PARKING BRAKE TESTING (FIGURE 5) 1 . On the four-pin motor connector , locate the side by side connectors in the black housings. 2 . Set the digital multimeter to read ohms ( Ω ). 3 . Measure the resistance between the two (2) brake contacts. A normal reading is 100 ohms ( Ω ). A read- ing of 0 ohms ( Ω ) or a very high [...]

15 This Procedure Includes the Following: Adjusting Flip-Up Removable Footboard Adjusting the Removable Footboard W ARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. PROCEDURE 3 F R O N T R I G G I N G S FRONT RIGGINGS Flip Up Footboar[...]

16 Footplate Clamps Removable Footboard ADJUSTING DEPTH Mounting Positions Flat Head Screws Barrel Nut Barrel Nut DET AIL "A" Proper Footplate Clamp Position for MWD Wheelchairs Proper Footplate Clamp Position for FWD Wheelchairs ADJUSTING THE REMOVABLE FOOTBOARD NOTE:This footboard assembly is available on models built AFTER 3/1/00. Refe[...]

17 4. Remove the nut, flat washer and that secure the threaded arm on the height adjustment bracket to the footboard bracket. Refer to DET AIL “ B ” . 5. Perform one (1) of the following: A. MWD WHEELCHAIRS - Move the height adjust- ment bracket to one (1) of seven (7) height positions. B. FWD WHEELCHAIRS - Move the height adjustment bracket to[...]

18 A R M S ARMS PROCEDURE 4 REPLACING ARMREST PADS (FIGURE 1) 1 . Remove the mounting screws that secures the front of the armrest pad to the armrest plate. 2 . Remove the mounting screw that secures the rear of the armrest pad and armrest insert to the armrest plate. 3 . Remove the existing armrest pad and position the new armrest pad on the armre[...]

19 PROCEDURE 5 SEA T/BACK S E A T / B A C K Hex Bolts (Apply Loctite 242 and torque to 75-inch pounds) Locknuts Back Upholstery Washer Phillips Screw Tie Wrap Mounting Holes 7 . Reinstall the Captain's seat onto the wheelchair . Re- fer to REMOVING/INST ALLING CAPT AIN'S SEA T in PROCEDURE 5 of the owner's manual, part number 1080722[...]

20 8 . Slide the loose top half of the back cane through the new back upholstery . 9 . Using the mounted back cane as a guide, reinstall the two (2) hex bolts that secure the top half of the back cane to the bottom half of the back cane. NOTE: Make sure the back canes are mounted to the same height. W ARNING The top and bottom half of the back cane[...]

21 PROCEDURE 6 SEA T FRAME 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 2 - ADJUSTING BACK HEIGHT FIGURE 1 - ADJUSTING SEA T DEPTH Phillips Screws Washer Plug Button Crossbrace Seat Extension T ube ADJUSTING SEAT DEPTH (FIGURE 1) 1 . Remove the exis[...]

22 FIGURE 3 - CHANGING BACK ANGLE CHANGING BACK ANGLE (FIGURE 3) 1 . Flip the armrests up and out of the way . Refer to US- ING/ADJUSTING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS in PRO- CEDURE 4 of the owner's manual, part number 1080722. 2 . Remove the TOP hex bolt, two (2) washers and lock- nut that secure the back cane to the mounting plate on the wheelchair fr[...]

23 FIGURE 4 - REPLACING BACK CANES 1 1. Securely tighten back upholstery to the new top half of the back cane with the phillips screw and washer . 1 2. Repeat STEPS 2-1 1 for the opposite side of the wheel- chair , if necessary . Bottom Half of Back Canes 1 . Flip the armrests up and out of the way . Refer to US- ING/ADJUSTING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS in[...]

24 ELECTRONICS FIGURE 1 - REPOSITIONING MKIV JOYSTICK - CAPT AIN ’ S SEA T S Adjustment Lock Hex Bolts (STEPS 3, 16) Spacers (STEPS 3, 17) Locknuts (STEPS 3, 17) Phillips Screw (STEPS 4, 14) Armrest Insert Phillips Screw (STEPS 5, 13) Armrest Pad Armrest Plate Lug Bolt (STEPS 7, 9) Washers (STEPS 7, 9) Locknuts (STEPS 7, 9) Seat Frame Assembly Th[...]

25 MKIV Controller Locknuts FIGURE 2 - REMOVING/INST ALLING MKIV CONTROLLER - 16,18, 20-INCH WIDE MODELS Mounting Stud on Wheelchair Frame Washer Washer - MWD Only 14-inch Wide Models (FIGURE 3) REMOVING. 1 . Remove the front and rear shrouds. Refer to RE- MOVING/INST ALLING SHROUDS in PROCEDURE 10 of this manual. 2. Remove the battery boxes. Refer[...]

26 FIGURE 3 - REMOVING/INST ALLING MKIV CONTROLLER - 14-INCH WIDE MODELS Left Hand Motor/Controller Connection Battery Wiring Harness and Controller Connection (BLUE) T ie-Wrap Wire Connector Support T ie-W rap Left Hand Motor Cable Controller Cable MKIV Controller Slot MKIV Controller Locknuts Mounting Stud on Wheelchair Frame Washer E L E C T R O[...]

27 PROCEDURE 8 LIMIT SWITCH L I M I T S W I T C H DISCONNECTING/CONNECTING LIMIT SWITCH (FIGURE 1) NOTE: The following procedure is for High Back Captain's seat model wheelchairs only . CAUTION Disconnect limit switch BEFORE removing seat or damage to switch may occur. 1 . Perform one (1) of the following: DISCONNECTING - While holding the bod[...]

28 FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING LIMIT SWITCH 5 o Seat Angle 24 o Back Recline Angle 61 o Magnetic Protractor - (Will read 61 o when back recline angle is at 1 14 o relative to the seat frame) Upper Limit Switch Bracket Phillips Screws, Washers and Lock- nuts Actuator 11 4 o 5-3/4 inches PROCEDURE 8 LIMIT SWITCH L I M I T S W I T C H D. Only tighten the two[...]

29 W H E E L S PROCEDURE 9 WHEELS REPLACING PNEUMATIC TIRES/ TUBES - DRIVE WHEELS/CASTERS W ARNING DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT over- inflate the tires. Failure to follow these sug- gestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm. If tires are pneumatic, replacement of tire or tube [...]

30 6 . Examine the head of the hex screw and the locking tab washer . Make sure one (1) of the tabs on the locking tab washer is parallel with one (1) of the flats on the head of the hex screw . 7 . If one (1) of the tabs on the locking tab washer is NOT parallel with one (1) of the flats on the head of the hex screw (FIGURE 1), TIGHTEN the hex scr[...]

31 2 . Apply a thin film of anti-seize compound one (1) inch in length to the end of the drive shaft. 3 . Reinstall drive wheel hub onto the gearbox drive shaft. NOTE: While installing the drive wheel hub onto the drive shaft, spin the drive wheel hub to evenly distribute the anti- seize compound over the entire drive shaft. 4 . Install the washer [...]

32 REPLACING CASTERS (FIGURE 4) 1. Remove the hex screw , washers and locknut that secure the caster to the fork. 2. Remove the caster from the fork. 3. Install Loctite 242 onto the hex screw . 4. Replace caster and reverse STEPS 1-3. 5. T orque the locknut to 120-inch pounds. 6. Loosen the locknut 1/8 of a turn. 7. Move the caster side to side. NO[...]

33 2. Remove rear shroud and rear storage compartment (if equipped) from the wheelchair . Refer to REMOVING/ INST ALLING REAR SHROUD AND REAR ST ORAGE COMP AR TMENT in this procedure of the manual. 3 . Perform one (1) of the following: A . INTEGRA TED SLING SEA T MODELS - Fold the wheelchair . Refer to TRANSPOR TING RANGER II MWD - INTEGRA TED SLIN[...]

34 8 . Reinstall the front shroud onto the wheelchair . Refer to REMOVING/INST ALLING FRONT SHROUD in this procedure of the manual. FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INST ALLING SHROUDS - MWD WHEELCHAIRS Front Shroud 1/4-T urn Bolts Phillips Screws Washers Rear Storage Compartment Rear Shroud Side Shroud Side Shroud Phillips Bolts Locknut Wheelchair Frame WHEELC[...]

35 PROCEDURE 10 SHROUDS S H R O U D S FWD Wheelchairs (FIGURE 2) REMOVING FRONT SHROUD. 1 . Unclip the retaining strap securing the front shroud and battery box to the wheelchair . 2 . Feed the retaining strap through the front shroud. 3 . Remove the front shroud from the wheelchair . INSTALLING FRONT SHROUD. 1 . Feed the retaining strap through th[...]

36 S H R O U D S SHROUDS PROCEDURE 10 FIGURE 2 - REMOVING/INST ALLING SHROUDS - FWD WHEELCHAIRS Front Shroud Phillips Screws Washers Rear Shroud 16,18,20-inch wide chairs. Side Shroud Phillips Bolts Locknut Wheelchair Frame Filler Retaining Strap Retaining Strap Battery Box Battery T ray Phillips Screws Battery Charger Cover Phono Jack Nut Phono Ja[...]

37 ADJUSTING SEAT WIDTH - INTEGRATED SLING SEATS (FIGURE 1) 1 . If necessary remove the shrouds. Refer to REMOV- ING/INST ALLING SHROUDS in PROCEDURE 10 of this manual. 2 . Perform one (1) of the following: FWD WHEELCHAIRS - A . Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair . INST ALLING/REMOVING BA TTER Y BOXES in PROCEDURE 13 of this manual. B. Fo[...]

38 C R O S S B R A C E S MWD WHEELCHAIRS - A . Reinstall the battery tray onto the wheelchair . Re- fer to INST ALLING/REMOVING BA TTER Y TRA Y in PROCEDURE 14 of this manual. B. Reinstall the battery boxes onto the wheelchair . INST ALLING/REMOVING BA TTER Y BOXES in PROCEDURE 14 of this manual. Locknut (STEPS 4, 13) Hex Bolt (STEPS 4, 13) Locknut[...]

39 PROCEDURE 1 1 CROSSBRACES REPLACING CROSSBRACES - CAPTAIN'S SEATS (FIGURE 2 ) 1 . Remove the captain's seat from the wheelchair . Refer to REMOVING/INST ALLING CAPT AIN'S SEA T in PRO- CEDURE 5 of the owner's manual, part number 1080722. 2 . Remove the shrouds. Refer to REMOVING/INST ALL- ING SHROUDS in PROCEDURE 10 of this m[...]

40 PROCEDURE 1 1 CROSSBRACES C R O S S B R A C E S FIGURE 2 - REPLACING CROSSBRACES - CAPT AIN'S SEA TS Front of Wheelchair Note orientation of hex bolt, washers, coved washers and locknut for installation of new crossbraces. Front of Wheelchair DET AIL "A" - (STEPS 9, 12) MWD WHEELCHAIRS FWD WHEELCHAIRS Wheelchair Frame Locknut (STE[...]

41 B A T T E R I E S PROCEDURE 12 BA TTERIES This Procedure includes the following: Installing/Removing Batteries into/From Battery Boxes Connecting Battery Cables W ARNING Make sure power to the wheelchair is OFF be- fore per forming this procedur e. The use of rubber gloves and safety glasses is rec- ommended when working with batteries. Invacare[...]

42 PROCEDURE 12 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 w[...]

43 PROCEDURE 12 BA TTERIES B A T T E R I E S FIGURE 3 - CONNECTING BA TTERY 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 H[...]

44 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[...]

45 9. Install the battery box(es) into the wheelchair . Refer to INST ALLING/REMOVING BA TTER Y BOX(ES) in the PROCEDURE 13 - FWD MODELS or PROCE- DURE 14 - MWD MODELS of this 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 [...]

46 Install the batteries. Refer to INST ALL- ING/REMOVING BA TTER Y BOXES in this procedure of the manual. Position the battery tray for use. Re- fer to BA TTER Y TRA Y in this pro- cedure of the manual. Install the electronics. Refer to PREP ARING MKIV JOYSTICK FOR USE in PROCEDURE 7 of this manual. Install the footrests/legrests. Refer to INST AL[...]

47 FIGURE 2 - TRANSPORTING RANGER II FWD - CAPT AIN'S SEA TS Unfolding/Folding - Captain's Seat (FIGURE 2) UNFOLDING. 1. Push down on the push brackets until they are flush with the pivot links on the crossbraces. 2. Assemble the wheelchair . Refer to FIGURE 2. 3. Install the shrouds. Refer to REMOVING/INST ALL- ING SHROUDS in PROCEDURE 9[...]

48 WHEN TO CHARGE BATTERIES (FIGURE 5) NOTE: As a general rule, batteries should be recharged daily to assure longest possible life and minimize required charging time. In fact, a battery ’ s life is extended if the charge level is maintained well above a low condition. Plan to recharge batteries when it is anticipated wheel- chair will not be us[...]

49 FIGURE 6 - CHARGING BA TTERIES Required Items: TOOL QUANTITY COMMENTS Battery Charger 1 Supplied ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ Extension Cord 1 Not Supplied ✪ 3-prong plug, 15 ampere current rating; industrial type 1. Attach the battery charger connector to the charger cable/battery harness. 2. Plug the charger ’ s AC power cord, or extension, into th[...]

50 INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES W ARNING NEVER unplug the battery cables by pullling on the wires. Unplug the battery cables by pulling on the connector ONL Y. Otherwise, injury or dam- age may occur. NOTE: T o remove the battery boxes, reverse the follow- ing procedure. NOTE: Motors should be in the engaged position when removing/installing b[...]

51 Rear Shroud Front Battery Box Rear Battery Box Retaining Strap Front Shroud Battery Connections on Side of Wheelchair Frame Slot FIGURE 8 - INST ALLING/REMOVING BA TTERY BOXES R2 JR Battery T ray DET AIL "A" Retaining Strap Joystick Cable Tie-Wrap Retaining Strap Rear Battery Box Pull this end of retaining strap to secure battery box i[...]

52 Mounting Slots Hanger Bracket Battery T ray Pins Battery T ray Pivot Pins R2 BASIC AND R2 ST ANDARD R2 JR R2 BASIC AND R2 ST ANDARD R2 JR Battery T ray Notch Notch Battery T ray Stop l Battery Bracket FIGURE 9 - BA TTER Y TRA Y - FOLDING BA TTER Y TRA Y FOR TRANSPORT FIGURE 10 - BA TTER Y TRA Y - UNFOLDING BA TTERY TRA Y FOR USE Battery T ray Pi[...]

53 INSTALLING (FIGURE 12). 1 . Line up mounting holes in the new /existing battery tray with the mounting holes in the battery tray hanger bracket. 2 . Position one (1) of the washers between the battery hanger bracket and the new /existing battery tray . 3 . Reinstall one (1) of the hex bolts and washers through the new/existing battery tray , was[...]

54 B. WHEELCHAIR NOT EQUIPPED WITH FLIP-UP REMOV ABLE FOOTBOARD - Remove the front hex screw that secures the existing left battery tray bracket to the wheelchair frame. 4. Remove the locknut that secures existing left battery tray hanger bracket and MKIV controller from the wheelchair . 5. Remove the existing left battery tray hanger bracket from [...]

55 FOR MODEL R2 JR (FIGURE 17 ). NOTE: Right and left is determined by sitting in wheel- chair . 1. Remove the footrests. Refer to INST ALLING /RE- MOVING FOOTRESTS in PROCEDURE 3 of the Owner's Manual, part number 1080722. 2. Remove the front and rear shrouds. Refer to RE- MOVING/INST ALLING SHROUDS in PROCE- DURE 10 in this manual. 3. Remove[...]

56 C. Connect the limit switch. Refer to DISCONNECT- ING/CONNECTING LIMIT SWITCH in this PRO- CEDURE 8 of this manual. 17 . Reinstall the battery boxes. Refer to INST ALLING/ REMOVING BA TTER Y BOXES in this procedure of the manual. 18 . If necessary , install the front and rear shrouds. Refer to REMOVING/INST ALLING SHROUDS in PROCE- DURE 10 of th[...]

57 14-inch Wide Models (FIGURE 19) 1. Remove the shrouds. Refer to REMOVING/INST ALL- ING SHROUDS in PROCEDURE 10 of this manual. 2. Remove the battery boxes. Refer to REMOVING/IN- ST ALLING THE BA TTER Y BOXES in PROCEDURE 12 of this manual. 3. Cut the tie wrap that secure the following connections to the wire connector support: A. The right hand [...]

58 FIGURE 19 - REPLACING WIRING HARNESS - 14-INCH WIDE MODELS Left Hand Motor and Controller Connection Battery Wiring Harness and Controller Connection (BLUE) Wire Connector Support MKIV Controller Slot Charger Cable Mounting Bracket Wiring Harness T o Controller Phillips Screws Locknuts Phillips Screws T ie-W rap Phillips Bolts Spacer Spacer Rear[...]

59 1. Remove the battery boxes. Refer to INST ALLING/ REMOVING BA TTER Y BOXES in this procedure of the manual. 2. Perform one (1) of the following: A. WHEELCHAIR EQUIPPED WITH FLIP-UP RE- MOV ABLE FOOTBOARD - Remove the hex screws and spacers that secure the battery tray hanger bracket and footboard mounting bracket to the wheelchair frame. B. WHE[...]

60 REAR MOTOR MOUNTING POSITION MIDDLE MOTOR MOUNTING POSITION FRONT MOTOR MOUNTING POSITION FIGURE 20 - REPOSITIONING MOTORS Wheelchair Frame LONG Socket Screws (Apply Loctite 242 and torque to 60-inch pounds) (STEPS 6, 8) Motor/ Gearbox SHORT Socket Screws (Apply Loctite 242 and torque to 60- inch pounds) (STEPS 6, 8) 8. Use Loctite 242 and tight[...]

61 FIGURE 21 - REPLACING CLUTCH HANDLES - RANGER II FWD BASIC Tip (STEPS 2, 6, 8) Outside of Wheelchair Motor/ Gearbox Clutch Handle (STEPS 4, 7) Clutch Handle (STEP 9) Pin (STEPS 3, 10) Detent Ball Motor/Gearbox DET AIL "A" 5. Perform one (1) of the following: A. WHEELCHAIR EQUIPPED WITH FLIP-UP RE- MOV ABLE FOOTBOARD - Remove the hex sc[...]

62 1 9 . Perform one (1) of the following: A. WHEELCHAIR EQUIPPED WITH FLIP-UP RE- MOV ABLE FOOTBOARD - Reinstall the hex screws and spacers that secure the battery tray hanger bracket and footboard mounting bracket to the wheelchair frame. Use Loctite 242 and torque to 156-in/lbs. B. WHEELCHAIR NOT EQUIPPED WITH FLIP-UP REMOV ABLE FOOTBOARD - Rein[...]

63 FIGURE 23 - REPLACING MOTOR/GEARBOX - RANGER II FWD - ST ANDARD Wheelchair Frame LONG Socket Screws (Apply Loctite 242 and torque to 60- inch pounds) (STEPS 8, 10) Motor/ Gearbox STEPS 4, 6, 13,14,15 Spacers Battery T ray Hanger Bracket Hex Screws Footboard Mounting Bracket Dust Cover (Not Shown) SHOR T Socket Screws (Apply Loctite 242 and torqu[...]

64 This Procedure Includes the Following: Assembling Ranger II MWD When to Charge Batteries Charging Batteries Replacing Batteries Installing/Removing Battery Boxes Battery Tray Replacing Wiring Harness Stabilizer Identification Adjusting Stabilizer Springs Adjusting Stabilizer for User Preference Replacing Stabilizer Cylinders Replacing Stabilizer[...]

65 MWD WHEELCHAIRS M W D W H E E L C H A I R S PROCEDURE 14 Install the battery tray and batteries. Refer to INST ALLING/REMOVING BA TTER Y TRA Y and INST ALLING/ REMOVING BA TTER Y BOXES in this procedure of the manual. FIGURE 2 - ASSEMBLING RANGER II MWD - CAPT AIN'S SEA TS Install the electronics. Refer to REPOSITIONING MKIV JOY- STICK in P[...]

66 Battery Gauge Display MKIV X, A OR A+ JOYSTICK FIGURE 5 - WHEN TO CHARGE BA TTERIES NOTE: MKIV X Shown. WHEN TO CHARGE BATTERIES (FIGURE 5 ) It is advantageous to recharge daily rather than only when necessary . In fact, a battery ’ s life is extended if the charge level is maintained well above a low condition. NOTE: As a general rule, batter[...]

67 REPLACING BATTERIES W ARNING The following pr ocedure should be per formed only by aqualified technician. 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) batte[...]

68 INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES (FIGURE 7) Installing NOTE: T o remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair , reverse the following procedure. W ARNING If the wheelchair is equipped with the removable footboard AND it is installed in the heighest posi- tion, it is necessary to remove the footboard plate BEFORE removing the battery boxes. Othe[...]

69 Retaining Strap Clip Battery Connections on Side of Wheelchair Frame Retaining Strap FIGURE 7 - INST ALLING/REMOVING BA TTERY BOXES Front Battery Box Front of the Wheelchair Rear Battery Box Battery Box Leads 6. If necessary , reinstall the removeable footboard. Refer to REMOVING THE REMOV ABLE FOOTBOARD ASSEMBL Y FROM THE WHEEL- CHAIR in PROCED[...]

70 Battery T ray Hanger Bracket Battery T ray Pins "FRONT" Label FIGURE 8 - BA TTER Y TRA Y BA TTERY TRA Y FOR WHEELCHAIRS NOT EQUIPPED WITH WEIGHT SHIFT BASIC TIL T BA TTERY TRA Y FOR WHEELCHAIRS EQUIPPED WITH WEIGHT SHIFT BASIC TIL T Battery T ray Pins Battery T ray Hanger Bracket Mounting Slots Mounting Slots M W D W H E E L C H A I R [...]

71 Changing Width of Battery Tray (FIGURE 9) NOTE: This procedure is only necessary when changing the width of the wheelchair . 1. Remove the battery tray from the wheelchair . Refer to INST ALLING/REMOVING BA TTER Y TRA Y in this procedure of the manual. 2. Remove the hex bolt and locknut that secure one (1) of the battery tray pins to the battery[...]

72 FIGURE 10 - REPLACING WIRING HARNESS Charger Cable Mounting Bracket Wiring Harness T o Controller (STEPS 3, 15) MKIV Joystick Controller Phillips Screws (STEPS 4, 1 1) Phillips Bolts (STEPS 6, 13) Locknuts (STEPS 6, 13) Spacers (STEPS 4, 1 1) Locknuts (STEPS 5, 12) DET AIL "A" Phillips Bolts (STEPS 5, 12) (STEPS 7, 14) Phono Jack Nut P[...]

73 STABILIZERS FIGURE 12 - ADJUSTING ST ABILIZERS - SPRINGS Measure This Height Stabilizer NOTE: If the user's approximate weight is not listed above, use the HIGHEST listed approximate weight closest to user's weight as a starting point to adjust the stabilizer spring. Adjustment Nut Spring HEIGHT MEASURED (APPROXIMA TE - IN INCHES) 4-3/[...]

74 ADJUSTING STABILIZER FOR USER PREFERENCE Adjusting Type A Stabilizer Assembly for User Preference (FIGURE 13) NOTE: Refer to ST ABILIZER INDENTIFICA TION in the beginning of this section to determine correct sta- bilizer assembly . 1. While the user is in the wheelchair , measure the dis- tance between the bottom of the stabilizer wheel and the [...]

75 Adjusting Type C Stabilizer Assembly for User Preference (FIGURE 15) NOTE: Refer to ST ABILIZER INDENTIFICA TION in the beginning of this section to determine correct sta- bilizer assembly . 1. Rotating the locknut that is located on top of the lower spring provides one (1) of the following: A. Rotating the locknut CLOCKWISE - provides more resi[...]

76 Replacing Stabilizer Cylinders for Type C Stabilizer Assemblies (FIGURE 17) NOTE: Refer to ST ABILIZER INDENTIFICA TION in the beginning of this section to determine correct stabilizer assembly . 1. Place a 1/2-inch block underneath drive wheel. 2. Remove the top mounting screw and locknut that se- cures the top of the stabilizer cylinder to the[...]

77 FIGURE 18 - REPLACING ST ABILIZER WHEEL FOR TYPE A AND TYPE B ST ABILIZER ASSEMBLIES Stabilizer Wheel Hex Bolt Locknut Spacers Mount Stabilizer Wheel in TO P Mounting Hole Only Stabilizer Plates 2. Remove existing stabilizer wheel from the wheelchair . 3. Position the new stabilizer wheel and spacers between the stabilizer plates. 4 . Reinstall [...]

78 15 . Repeat STEPS 2-14 for the opposite side of the wheel- chair , if necessary . 16 . Tighten the jamnut on the stabilizer cylinder . W ARNING Stabilizers MUST be adjusted BEFORE use, oth- erwise they will NOT operate properly. 17. Adjust the front stabilizer(s). Refer to ADJUSTING ST ABILIZERS in this procedure of the manual. 18 . If necessary[...]

79 FIGURE 22 - REPLACING MOTOR/GEARBOX - RANGER II MWD BASIC Wheelchair Frame LONG Socket Screws (Apply Loctite 242 and torque to 60-inch pounds) (STEPS 1 1, 13) Battery T ray Mounting Bracket Motor/ Gearbox Clutch Handle (STEP 9) Dust Cover Hex Bolt Washer Crossbrace Locknut Pin (STEP 14) Detent Ball Motor/Gearbox (STEP 14) DET AIL "B" C[...]

80 NOTE: Make sure the detent ball on the pin is fully visible. 16 . Repeat STEPS 3-15 for the opposite side of the wheel- chair , if necessary . 17 . Reinstall the drive wheels onto the wheelchair . Refer to REMOVING/INST ALLING DRIVE WHEELS in PROCEDURE 9 of this manual. 18 . Reinstall the hex bolt, washers, locknuts and covers that secure the bo[...]

81 FIGURE 23 - REPLACING MOTOR/GEARBOX - RANGER II MWD ST ANDARD LONG Socket Screws (Apply Loctite 242 and torque to 60-inch pounds) (STEPS 9, 1 1) Dust Cover Hex Bolt Washer Crossbrace Locknut STEPS 5, 6 AND 14 Wheelchair Frame SHORT Socket Screws (Apply Loctite 242 and torque to 60-inch pounds) (STEPS 9, 1 1 ) Motor/Gearbox Tie Wrap (STEPS 3, 16)[...]

82 NOTES NOTES N O T E S[...]

83 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 [...]

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