Invacare User guide manual

1 Invacare ®Spectra Blitz TM User guide[...]

2 ISO 7176 PART 15 REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, DOCUMENTATION AND LABELLING MODEL DESIGNATION: Spectra BLITZ POWERCHAI R ISO TEST METHOD REQUIREMENT MIN MAX ISO TEST METHOD REQUIREMENT MIN MAX ISO 7176 Pt 5 Overall Length with Legrest 835mm 940mm ISO 7176 Pt 7 Seat Angle Plane minus 5.5° 60° ISO 7176 Pt 5 Overall Width 560mm 560mm ISO[...]

3 W arranty terms & conditions Standar d INV A CARE T erms This is to cer tify that your Spectra Blitz TM P owerchair is warr anted by INV A CARE Ltd., f or a period of 2 years. 1 . Only INV A CARE chairs purchased at full price are warranted against def ective workmanship and materials. 2. If a def ect or f ault is disco v ered the INV A CARE [...]

4 Limitation of liability This W arranty does not e xtend to the consequential costs resulting from f ault clearance , in par ticular freight and tra v el costs, loss of earnings, e xpenses etc. • natural wear and tear • inappropr iate or incorrect use • defectiv e assembly or setting-up b y the purchaser or third par ties • defectiv e or n[...]

5 Contacting In v acare F or questions or suppor t, please contact y our authorised INV A CARE Dealer . He has the necessary know-how and equipment, plus the special knowledge concerning your wheelchair which enables him to offer you an all-round satisfactory service. Should you wish to contact us directly , we are at y our service under the follow[...]

6 The Netherlands INV A CARE NEDERLAND Celsiusstraat 46 · NL-6716 BZ Ede T el : +31 - (0) 318 - 550 056 F ax: +31 - (0) 318 - 555 054 Sverge & Suomi INV A CARE AB F agerstagatan 9 · P .O . Box 66 · S-163 91 Spånga T el (K undjänst): 0583 -140 85 F ax (Kundjänst): 0583 -124 05 Spain INV A CARE S .A. c/Areny , s/n, P oligon Industrial de ce[...]

7 Contents ISO 7176-15: 1996 Requirements for Information Disclosure, Documentation and Labelling ......................................................................... 2 W arranty terms & conditions ........................................................................... 3 Standard INV A CARE T erm s .....................................[...]

8 5. 1 Installing/Removing Legrests ............................................................................................ 3 6 5. 2 Legrest height adjustment ................................................................................................. 3 7 5. 3 Adjusting Angle Adjustable Flip-up Footplates .................................[...]

9 10 Batteries .......................................................................................................... 61 10 .1 Removing/Installing batteries ............................................................................................ 6 1 10.2 Batteries and Battery Charging ........................................................[...]

10 13 T ransportation ................................................................................................ 94 14 T echnical Specifications ................................................................................ 97 15 Label locations ............................................................................................... [...]

11 1 Intr oduction Dear User , First of all we wish to thank you f or your confidence in our products. W e hope y ou will enjo y y our new P owerchair . This manual contains important hints and information on: • Safety , • Operation, • Care and maintenance. Please familiarise yourself thoroughly before making your first trip. The inf or matio[...]

12 The initial set up of this wheelchair must be performed by a qualified technician. Procedures other than those described in this manual must be performed by a qualified technician. NO TE: Not all of the components within this manual will necessarily be available with your Spectra Blitz TM power wheelchair . Any ref erences not applicable to y ou[...]

13 1.1 Impor tant symbols in this manual W ARNING: THIS SYMBOL W ARNS Y OU OF DANGER! • F ollo w the instructions to av oid injur y to the user or damage to the product! NO TE: This symbol indicates hints and suggestions which should help make oper ating the product easier and point out special functions. Requirements: • This symbol indicates a[...]

14 1.2 T ype Classification and Area of Use The Spectra Blitz TM is available with only one maximum speed option. • The 6kmph (4mph) model is a Class 2 / B vehicle. WARNING: • Under no circumstances must the top speed of the Class 2 / B Spectra Blitz TM be increased, to do so will infringe Road T r affic Act Regulations.[...]

15 2 . 1 Repair or Service Information Setup of the Electronic Control Unit is to be perf or med ONL Y by individuals cer tified b y In v acare. The final tuning adjustments of the controller ma y aff ect other activities of the wheelchair . Damage to the equipment could occur under these circumstances. If non-cer tified individuals perf orm any wo[...]

16 • Always stop before climbing an obstacle. Approach slowly until castors contact the obstacle. Apply power and driv e o ver the obstacle in a controlled manner . • DO NO T use parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorized by In v acare. • DO NO T stand on the fr ame of the wheelchair . • T ak e care when disengaging automat[...]

17 RAIN TEST • INV ACARE has tested it’ s power wheelchairs in accordance with ISO 7176 P ar t 9 “Rain T est”. This provides the end user or his/her attendant sufficient time to remo v e his/her pow er wheel- chair from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation. • DO NO T leave po wer wheelchair in a r ain storm of any kind. • DO NO [...]

18 2.3 Safety Inf ormation on Electr omagnetic Interf erence This electric vehicle was successfully tested in accordance with international standards as to its compliance with Electromagnetic Interf erence (EMI) regulations. How e v er , electromagnetic fields, such as those generated b y radio and tele vision transmitters , and cellular phones , c[...]

19 2 .4 Safety Precautions/Safe Operation IMPORT ANT W ARNING • The da y-to-da y activities and the more adv anced P owerchair techniques depend, on y our ph ysical capabilities and y our own specific circumstances. Our recommendations may occa- sionally diff er from those of y our Therapeutic Adviser or Physician, as the y ha v e a better unders[...]

20 SAFETY INDOORS • When using your powerchair indoors always consider the following potential hazards: • Beware of the fact that many of the premises where you are likely to use your powerchair may not hav e been designed with this consideration in mind. Y ou should therefore hav e an aware- ness f or saf ety when encountering the likes of nar[...]

21 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS • Use this inf ormation only as a “basic” guide. The techniques that are discussed on the f ollowing pages hav e been used successfully b y man y . • Individual wheelchair users often de v elop skills to deal with daily living activities that ma y diff er from those described in this manual. Inv acare recog[...]

22 SURF ACES AFFECTED BY HEA T • The wheelchair is made from metal and plastic materials and, as with all products made with such materials, it can absorb heat from the sun when used outdoors or exposed to sunlight through windows etc... This can result in the surfaces of the wheelchair becoming hot, so tak e care in using it and touching the sur[...]

23 3 Some Useful Tips Bef ore y ou v enture off on your first journey , ensure that ev er ything is adjusted to y our specific needs, read this manual to f amiliar ise y ourself with the product and its functions. DO NO T attempt to drive without an attendant on hand until you are fully proficient in using and manoeuvring your pow erchair . Ensure [...]

24 upright during normal use, so long as you do not move your centre of gravity outside the normal seating position. REA CHING - BENDING FOR W ARD • Ensure pow er is OFF . DO NOT lean y our body forward out of the pow erchair fur ther than the length of the armrests. • DO NO T attempt to pic k up objects from the floor by bending f orward and r[...]

25 TRANSFERRING T O AND FROM O THER SEA TS • AL W A YS tur n the wheelchair power OFF and engage the motor loc ks/clutches to pre v ent the wheels from moving BEFORE attempting to tr ansf er in or out of the wheelchair . Also , make sure e v er y precaution is tak en to reduce the gap distance b y turning both rear castors awa y from the object y[...]

26 NEGO TIA TING GRADIENTS/SLOPES • Never attempt to climb or descend an incline where the surface is rough, wet or slippery (gravel, loose chippings, grass, rain, black ice, snow etc.). • If you are in a situation where b y the P ow erchair f ails to climb a ramp and stalls midw a y through the manoeuvre, DO NO T attempt to tur n the P owercha[...]

27 YOU, YOUR PO WERCHAIR AND OTHERS • Powerchairs are strictly f orbidden on motorw a ys and their use is strongly discouraged on high- ways with fast moving traffic. • On the P a v ement, in P edestr ian Zones or in Supermar k ets it is ob vious that you m ust show as much consideration and common sense to others as you expect from them. • W[...]

28 4 Safety Inspection Chec klist Initial adjustments should be made to suit personal body structure/user capability and preference. Thereafter f ollow these maintenance procedures: inspect/ inspect/ inspect/ Item Initially adjust adjust adjust weekly monthly periodically General Wheelchair rolls straight (no e xcessiv e drag or pull to one side). [...]

29 inspect/ inspect/ inspect/ Item Initiall y adjust adjust adjust weekly monthl y periodicall y Seat and back upholstery Inspect for rips or sagging. X X Drive wheels Axle nut and wheel mounting nuts are secure. X X X No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun when disengaged (free-wheeling). X Castors Inspect wheel/f ork assembly [...]

30 inspect/ inspect/ inspect/ Item Initiall y adjust adjust adjust weekly monthl y periodicall y T yres Inspect f or flat spots and wear . X X If pneumatic tyres check for proper inflation. X X CA UTION: As with an y v ehicle, the wheels and tyres should be check ed periodically f or crac ks and wear , and should be replaced. CLEANING Clean upholst[...]

31 4 . 1 T roubleshooting - Mec hanical Chair V eer s Slug gish T urn/ Castors Squeaks Solutions Left/Right P erformance flutter and Rattles X X X If pneumatic, check tyres for correct and equal pressure. X X X X Check f or loose stem n uts/bolts. X X Check that both castors contact ground at the same time. Looseness In Chair Chair 3 Wheels Solutio[...]

32 4 .2 T roub leshooting - Electrical Symptom Batteries draw excessive current when charging. Batter y indicator flashes the charge le v el is low - immediately after recharge. Batter y indicator flashes the charge le v el is low , too soon after being recharged. Motor “chatters” or r uns irregular . Probable Cause Batter y f ailure . Electric[...]

33 Probable Cause Electrical malfunction. One motor lock is disengaged. Damaged motor coupling. Electrical malfunction. Controller programmed improperly . P oor batter y ter minal connection. Electrical malfunction. Blown / T r ipped Fuse Symptom Only one (1) drive wheel turns. Jo ystic k erratic or does not respond as desired. Wheelchair does not [...]

34 4.3 Checking Battery Charge Level The f ollo wing “Do’ s” and “Don’ts” are provided f or your con v enience and safety . Don’ts Don’t perf or m an y installation or maintenance without first reading this manual. Don’t make it a habit to discharge batteries to the lowest le v el. Don’t use randomly chosen batteries or chargers[...]

35 4 . 5 Product End of Life Even though y our P owerchair has been designed to pro vide a long and troub le free lif e it is ine vitab le that wear , tear and usage will ev entually render the product unusab le . • INV A CARE recommends that the a v erage usab le lif e of this product is fiv e y ears, pro viding the product has been correctly ma[...]

36 5 Legrest Maintenance WARNING: • After ANY adjustments, repair , or ser vice and BEFORE use, mak e sure that all scre ws, nuts and bolts are tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. • It is impor tant f or regular inspection to be carried out on the Ar mrests f or signs of visib le damage. If any repairs are required, thes[...]

37 5 .2 Legrest height adjustment 1. Remove any accessory from the legrest(s). 2. Remov e the legrest from the wheelchair . Refer to INST ALLING/REMO VING LEGRESTS in this section of the manual. NO TE: Lay the footrest on a flat surface to simplify this proce- dure. 3. Loosen the legrest height adjustment screw using a hex-wrench 4. Reposition the [...]

38 5 .3 Adjusting Angle Adjustable Flip-up Footplates 1. Locate the angle adjusting screw at the bottom of the legrest. 2. Loosen the screw with a hex wrench and adjust the foot plate to the desired angle and position. 3. Tighten the angle adjusting screw . 4. T o adjust foot plate height, ref er to LEGREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT in this section of the [...]

39 5 . 4 Adjusting / Replacing Foot Plate Heel Strap (if fitted) Adjusting 1. Undo the hook and loop fastening strip and separate the two sides. 2. Adjust to the desired position and fasten hook and loop strips back together . NOTE: When adjusting the heel strap be sure to check that your heel does not contact with the wheelchairs front castors. Re[...]

40 6. Armrests W ARNING • After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hard- ware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. • It is impor tant f or regular inspection to be carried out on the Ar mrests f or signs of visib le damage. If any repairs are required, these should be carrie[...]

41 Removing W ARNING • Ensure joystick unit is switched off and unplugged from wheelchair before removing armrest. • Alternatively , remov e jo ystic k mounting arm from the ar mrest f ollo wing instructions in section 12.3 JO YSTICK MOUNTING HARD W ARE before attempting to remo v e armrest. 1. T urn ar mrest remov al handwheel until loose . 2.[...]

42 6 . 2 Adjusting the Armrests W ARNING • Make sure the armrest release and height adjustment handwheels are in the locked position bef ore using the wheelchair . Height Adjustment 1. Release the armrest height adjustment handwheel. NO TE: If the handwheel is released a small amount, an audible click can be heard when adjusting the armrest heigh[...]

43 3. Tighten the armpad fixing screws. 4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for opposite armrest, if necessar y . Armrest Width Adjustment W ARNING • This adjustment should only be performed when the wheelchair is unoccupied. 1. Using a hex wrench, loosen the armrest width adjustment screws. 2. Adjust the armrest position to give the desired width by gently pull[...]

44 7 Backrest 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. • It is impor tant f or regular inspection to be carried out on the Backrest f or signs of visib le damage. If any repairs are required, these should be carried ou[...]

45 7 .2 Adjusting Bac kboar d P osition W ARNING • This adjustment should only be performed when the wheelchair is unoccupied. • T ake care not to damage an y accessories fitted to the backrest. The backboard can be adjusted both in height and width (see section 8 Seating). This can be useful if another type of back cushion is to be fitted. 1. [...]

46 7 .3 Adjusting Backpost Support Bracket CA UTION: • This adjustment should only be made by an attendant when the the chair is occupied. The backpost support brack et can be adjusted in width. This should be used when adjusting seat and backrest width (see section 8 Seating). 1. Release the set screws using a hex wrench. 2. Slide the seating an[...]

47 7 . 4 Installing / Removing or Adjusting Headrest (if fitted) CA UTION: • After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.. Installing 1. Ensure set screws are not protruding into headrest suppor t tube. 2. Inser t headrest assembly int[...]

48 The lateral position of the headrest may also be adjusted as follows 1. Loosen the lateral adjustment scre ws using a he x wrench and spanner . 2. Slide the headrest assembly to the desired position. 3. Re-tighten the lateral adjustment screws. NO TE: Ensure all headrest assembly adjustment screws, nuts and hand levers are tightened before using[...]

49 7 . 5 Installing / Removing or Adjusting T runk Suppor ts (if fitted) CA UTION: • After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.. Installing 1. Ensure the trunk suppor t fixing screws are loose. 2. Slide the trunk suppor t clamp over [...]

50 3. Loosen the clamping screws using a hex wrench. 4. Adjust to the desired position. 5. Tighten the clamp scre ws using a he x wrench and replace upholstered pad. Swing away function The trunk suppor ts fitted to your Spectr a Blitz TM ha ve a s wing awa y function to enable easier access or transfer to and from the wheelchair 1. Fir mly grip th[...]

51 7 . 6 Adjusting T ension Adjustable Back Upholstery (if fitted) CA UTION: • This adjustment should only be made when the the chair is unoccupied and the joystick unit switched off. 1. Remove backrest cushion by releasing the hook and loop fastening strips. 2. Adjust the tension of each belt by releasing the hook and loop fastening strips and r[...]

52 7 . 7 Installing / Removing Back Cushion CA UTION: • This adjustment should only be made when the the chair is unoccupied and the joystick unit switched off. Installing / Removing NO TE: The cushion inner may be removed from the fabric cover by sliding it out from the cover flap on the underside of the cushion. 1. Ensure the hook and loop f as[...]

53 7 .8 Adjusting Push Handles CA UTION: • After ANY adjustments make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. The push handles on your Spectra Blitz TM may be adjusted to a more convenient height to allow an attendant to push or maneuver your P owerchair if required 1. Loosen the adjustment [...]

54 8 Seating 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. • It is impor tant f or regular inspection to be carried out on the Ar mrests f or signs of visib le damage. If any repairs are required, these should be carried ou[...]

55 8.2 Lapbelt W ARNING • The standard lapbelt is NO T intended to be used as a v ehicle seat belt. A lapbelt is provided f or use while seated in the po wer chair . INV ACARE recommends that y ou k eep the lapbelt f astened at all times while seated in the chair . Buc kles are fitted to each side of the belt to allow for size adjustment. 8 . 3 A[...]

56 2. Using a hex wrench loosen the adjustment screws . 3. Gently pull/push the side of the seat, until it reaches the desired position. 4. Re-tighten the adjustment screws using a hex wrench 5. Repeat f or opposite side of chair . 6. Replace the seat cushion 8 . 4 Adjusting Seat Depth W ARNING • This adjustment should only be performed when the [...]

57 Seat Board Adjustment 1. Remove the seat cushion (see section 8.1). 2. Using a cross point screwdriver loosen the fixing screws. 3. Slide the seatboard until it reaches the desired position. 4. Re-tighten the fixing screws using a cross point screwdriv er . 5. Replace the seat cushion. 2. Using a hex wrench loosen the adjustment screws. 3. Gentl[...]

58 8 . 5 Installing / Removing Seat board W ARNING • This adjustment should only be performed when the wheelchair is unoccupied. • T ake care not to damage an y accessories fitted to the seat board. The seat board can be removed from the wheelchair seat frame. 1. Remove the seat cushion (see section 8.1). 2. Remov e the f our fixing scre ws usi[...]

59 Electrical Adjustment of Seat Angle If your Spectra Blitz TM power chair is fitted with an electrical seat angle adjustment refer to section 12 Controls and Operating y our P owerchair or see the seperate control system user guide 1. Seat angle adjustment is made by operating the control system. Manual Adjustment of Seat Angle If your Spectra Bl[...]

60 9 Anti Tipping Castors 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. • The Anti Tipping Castors are an impor tant saftey f eature of the Spectra Blitz TM wheelchair . DO NO T attempt to driv e the v ehicle if they ha v e[...]

61 1 0 Batteries W ARNING • Make sure power to the wheelchair is OFF before performing this procedure. • The use of rubber gloves and chemical goggles is recommended when working with batteries. • Invacare strongly recommends that battery installation and battery replacement always be done by a qualified technician. • After ANY adjustments,[...]

62 Removing W ARNING • NEVER allow an y of y our tools and/or batter y cab le(s) to contact BO TH battery ter minal(s)/ post(s) at the same time. An electr ical shor t ma y occur and serious personal injur y or damage ma y occur . • The use of rubber gloves and chemical goggles is recommended when working with batteries. NO TE: P erform this pr[...]

63 Front Battery Rear Battery P ositiv e (+) Negative (-) 6. Remov e the front battery cover . 7. Remove all connectors from the controller . 8. Remov e the screw that secures the NEGA TIVE (-) blac k battery cable to the negative battery terminal. 9. Remove the screw that secures the POSITIVE (+) red battery cable to the positive battery terminal.[...]

64 Installing W ARNING • NEVER allow an y of y our tools and/or batter y cab le(s) to contact BO TH battery ter minal(s)/ post(s) at the same time. An electr ical shor t ma y occur and serious personal injur y or damage ma y occur . • The use of rubber gloves and chemical goggles is recommended when working with batteries. CA UTION • When con[...]

65 6. Connect the motor , joystic k and actuator (if fitted) cables to the appropriate controller sock ets . 7. V er ify all cab les are correctly installed and securely tightened. 8. Slide terminal caps onto battery terminals. 9. Attach front cover and fasten with screws provided. 10. Carefully lower the seat and securely fasten the actuator in po[...]

66 10.2 Batteries and battery charging IMPORT ANT W ARNINGS • The batter y charger supplied with y our pow erchair is f or indoor use only , it must be protected from moisture and e xternal heat sources. • Handle the batter y charger with care, if it has been dropped or damaged, do not use it. • Do not use an e xtension lead f or connection f[...]

67 T o ensure long batter y lif e DO NO T allow y our batteries to become totally discharged. If your P ower- chair is not used for any length of time the batteries must receive a full charge once a month and remain fully charged during storage. F or replacement batteries contact your local INV ACARE supplier/dealer in order to ensure that the new [...]

68 CHARGING PROCEDURES IMPORT ANT • Before you attempt charging, ensure you read and understand the instruction manual supplied with the Batter y Charger . T o Charge Batteries: • Check that the ventilation slots on the charger are clean and unobstructed. • Plug the charger output lead into the socket on the joystick control box. When chargin[...]

69 NO TE An "Overvoltage" condition ma y occur tempor arily while you are descending a steep gradient with fully charged batteries, when the motors vir tually hav e the eff ect of a dynamo, adding to the batteries. NO TE F or fur ther inf ormation on the location of your nearest batter y recycling f acility please contact y our local gov [...]

70 1 1 Motor locks, Wheels and Brakes 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. CAUTION • As with any v ehicle , the wheels and tyres should be chec ked periodically f or crac ks and wear , and should be replaced. 11.1 [...]

71 11.2 Adjusting Front Castors 1. Remove the headtube cover from the castor headtube. 2. T o proper ly tighten castor journal system and guard against flutter , perform the following chec k: • Tip back the wheelchair to floor . • Pivot both forks and castors to top of their arc simultane- ously . • Let castors drop to bottom of arc (wheels s[...]

72 11.3 Drive Wheels Inflation. 1. Locate air valve and remove air cap. 2. Check the pressure r ating marked on the side of the tyre and inflate as necessary . CA UTION • Do not over inflate tyres. As with any vehicle, the wheels and tyres should be checked periodically for wear . Removal. 1. Release and remove the central screw using a hex wrenc[...]

73 11.4 Manual Parking Brakes T o Activ ate Brake. 1. Locate the brake grip handle. 2. Push the brake handle towards the rear of the chair until it engages 3. Repeat for opposite side of chair . T o De-Activate Brake. 1. Locate the brake grip handle. 2. Pull the brake handle towards the front of the chair until it disengages 3. Repeat for opposite [...]

74 1 2 Controls and operating y our power c hair NO TE Bef ore y ou star t using your P ow erchair you m ust boost the battery charge by carr ying out charg- ing procedures as described in "Battery Charging" and always check the following: 1. Freewheel is engaged in drive Position. 2. Adjustments hav e been made to suit your individual ne[...]

75 12.2 Shark Operation Seated in your P ow erchair . Press the ON/OFF Switch. All batter y gauge indicators will light briefly , then either the current battery charge or lock mode will be indicated. The user can adjust the chair’ s top speed to suit their pref erences and en vironment. The currently selected top speed is shown on the Speedomete[...]

76 1 . Whilst power is on, press and hold the power button for four (4) seconds. 2. The dispaly will turn off immediately 3. After f our (4) seconds all LED’ s will flash br iefly and the horn will sound a shor t beep. The power chair will then turn off. UNLOCK Function 1. Press the On button to turn the powerchair on. 2. All LED’ s will flash [...]

77 Adjusting Driving Speed There are five pre-set speeds already prog rammed into the Shark control. T o change speed, press the tor toise button to go slo wer or the hare b utton to go f aster . The current speed is indicated in the speedometer displa y . Actuator Adjustment T o adjust the seat angle of your P owerchair press the seat function b u[...]

78 This means..... Power is off Power is on Battery charge is low Charging or programming mode Out of neutral at power up detected. Fault mode, abnormal condi- tion on the chair Notes Less LEDs imply a reduced battery charge The batteries should be charged as soon as possible The steady LEDs indicate the current charge level of the batteries. Relea[...]

79 12.5 Pilot + Operation Seated in your P owerchair . Press the ON/OFF Switch. The batter y gauge will b link then turn on after second. Check the maximum speed control is set to a level which suits you. Push the joystick to control the speed and direction of the wheelchair . Please note that if you push the jo ystick bef ore or just after you swi[...]

80 12.6 Pilot + Controller Functions The Pilot + controller fitted to your Spectra Blitz TM power chair has several features and functions. The following procedure shows how to use these. Horn Button Press the button once to sound the intergrated horn. Mode Button Use the mode button to make speed adjustments or actuator movements as follows: • S[...]

81 This means..... Power is off Power is on Battery charge is low Charging or programming mode Control system has entered sleep mode a period of inac- tivity . Fault mode, abnormal condi- tion on the chair Notes Less battery gauge LEDs im- ply a reduced battery charge The batteries should be charged as soon as possible The steady LEDs indicate the [...]

82 12.7 VSI Operation Seated in your P owerchair . Press the ON/OFF Switch. The batter y gauge will b link then turn on after second. Check the maximum speed control is set to a level which suits you. Push the joystick to control the speed and direction of the wheelchair . Please note that if y ou push the jo ystic k bef ore or just after you switc[...]

83 CA UTION • F ree wheel operation is only intended f or shor t-ter m use in SPECIAL CIRCUMST ANCES, NO T as a regular or per manent mode of P ow erchair mov ement. In free wheel mode the P owerchair is NO T secured b y the electromagnetic br akes , as both brak e systems are out of action during this time. 12.8 VSI Controller Functions The VSI [...]

84 UNLOCK Function 1. Use the pow er button to s witch the control system on. The speed indicator will be rippling up and down. 2. Move the joystick forward until the joystick beeps, then move the joystick backward until the control system beeps. 3. Release the jo ystic k, the control system will beep . The control system is no w unloc ked. Adjusti[...]

85 This means..... Power is off Power is on Battery charge is low Charging or programming mode Control system has entered sleep mode a period of inac- tivity . Fault mode, abnormal condi- tion on the chair Notes Less battery gauge LEDs im- ply a reduced battery charge The batteries should be charged as soon as possible The steady LEDs indicate the [...]

86 12.9 Driving practice With the jo ystick y ou no w control speed and direction of the P owerchair . The more you mov e it f orward, the f aster you tra vel. T o rev erse , pull the jo ystic k backw ard. By moving the jo ystic k left or right (while the P ow erchair is mo ving f orward or bac kward) y ou steer the P owerchair . Push the jo ystick[...]

87 12.11 A CS Dual Contr ol Operation The P owerchair ma y be controlled by the user or b y an attendant. Press the ON/OFF Switch on the user control. All batter y gauge indicators will light briefly , then either the current batter y charge. The P owerchair can then be s witched between attendant or user control using the s witch located on the at[...]

88 12.12 Pilot + Dual Control Operation The P owerchair ma y be controlled b y the user or by an attendant. Press the ON/OFF Switch on the user control. Batter y gauge indicators will light briefly , then either the current batter y charge. The P owerchair can then be s witched between attendant or user control using the push b utton located on the[...]

89 12.13 Pilot + Attendant Control Press the ON/OFF Switch. The batter y gauge will b link then turn on after second. Chec k the maximum speed control is set to a level which suits you. Push the joystick to control the speed and direction of the wheelchair . Please note that if y ou push the jo ystic k bef ore or just after you s witch the control [...]

90 12.14 Pilot + Attendant Controller Functions The Pilot + controller fitted to your Spectra Blitz TM power chair has several features and functions. The following procedure shows how to use these. Mode Button Use the mode button to make speed adjustments or actuator movements as follows: • Speed adjustment - Press mode button once, the speed di[...]

91 This means..... Power is off Power is on Battery charge is low Charging or programming mode Control system has entered sleep mode a period of inac- tivity . Fault mode, abnormal condi- tion on the chair Notes Less battery gauge LEDs im- ply a reduced battery charge The batteries should be charged as soon as possible The steady LEDs indicate the [...]

92 12.15 User Joystick Mounting Hardware. 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. Fixed Joystick Mounting Arm. This type of mounting can mov e the jo ystic k position either a wa y from, or to wards the armpad. This can[...]

93 Installing / Removal. 1. T ur n off the controller and unplug the controller communication cab le (if applicab le) 2. Unscrew the small handwheel located on the underside of the armrest. 3. Slide the joystick mounting arm through / into the clamping tube until it comes away / is at the desired position. 4. If installing re-tighten small handwhee[...]

94 1 3 T ranspor tation CA UTION INV ACARE alwa ys advises that a P ow erchair secured in a v ehicle will not provide the equiv alent safety level and security as bespoke seating systems and recommends transfer to the vehicle seating, but also recognises that it is not always practical for the user to be transferred. In cases where transfer is not [...]

95 5 . When attaching the tie-downs to the P owerchair , it is imperativ e the y are fix ed onto the Tie-Down points only of the P owerchair and not onto any attachments or accessories, as sho wn below (wheels, castors, footrests, armrests, anti-tipping levers etc.). 6 . Y our Spectra Blitz TM P owerchair MUST be fitted with a headrest and metal bu[...]

96 8 . Inv acare recommend the Gemini System with 4-P oint Heavy Duty Web bing Tie-Down System with Karabiner should be used to secure your chair within the vehicle, these restraints are available from Unwin Safety Systems (based in UK T A12 6EY , T el: +44(0)1935 827740, http://www .unwin- saf ety .com). The following system is recommended for use[...]

97 1 4 T echnical Specifications Seat Width Range: 250mm to 390mm Seat Depth Range: 250mm to 380mm Back Height Range: 370mm to 440mm Back Angle Range: 85 o to 120 o Seatboard-to-Floor (approx.): 450mm @ 0 o Over all Width of Base: 560mm Overall Height: 910mm Overall Length: 940mm Weight Complete with Batteries: 79.5kg Drive Wheels/T yres: 335mm x 6[...]

98 Legrests: Swing-A wa y (Std), Angle Adjustment(Opt.), adjustable foot plates (Opt) Armrests: Adjustable Height, Removable. A.S.B.A.* Seat Angle Adjustment: 3 o Fixed A.S.B.A.* Back Angle Adjustment: 9 o Fixed (90 o to 125 o ) Optional A.S.B.A.* Seat Cushion: Cushion (Optional) A.S.B.A.* Chair Upholstery Options: Black Nylon, T wo Wa y Stretch Fa[...]

99 1 5 Label locations Battery Wiring Label (inside battery boxes) Serial Label Flammability Label (upholstery) Emergency free wheel device label (motors)[...]

100 Blitz-V-01-UK 12/06 1484781 European Headquarter: Invacare International Sàrl, Route de Cité-Quest 2, CH-1196 Gland T el: (41)(0)22 354 60 10, F ax (41)(0)22 354 60 11 hqeurope@invacare.com Sales Units: Belgium & Luxemburg: Inv acare nv , Autobaan 22, B-8210 Loppem T el: (32)(0)50 83 10 10, F ax: (32)(0)50 83 10 11 belgium@invacare.com Da[...]