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5 SPE C I F I C A T I O N S SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE RANGER II BASIC RANGER II 250 SERIES RANGER II STANDARD Speed (M.P.H.): 0 to 3.8 0 to 3.6 0 to 4.0 Turning Radius: > 26-inches > 25.8-inches > 26-inches Range (variable) 3 : 17-22 miles 12-14 miles 12-16 miles v Weight Limitation 4 : 25...

6 SPECIFICATIONS RANGER II FWD - RANGER II JR INTEGRATED SLING SEAT 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...

7 This Procedure Includes the Following: Repair or Service Information Operating Information Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs Warning/Caution Label Location - MWD Models Warning/Caution Label Location - FWD Models WARNING CONTROLLER SETTINGS FOR RANGER II JR Set-up of the Electronic Control Unit is to...

9 SAFETY/HANDLING OFWHEELCHAIRS “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the closeattention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant.This manual points out the most common procedures andtechniques involved in the safe operation and maintenanceof the wheelchair. It is important to prac...

10 GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 G E N E RA L G U I D E L I N ES Percentage of Weight Distribution WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have tomove forward in the seat or pick them up from thefloor by reaching down between your knees. Many activities require the wheelchair user to reach,b...

11 SEAT WIDTH *14 161820 SEAT DEPTH 16 REAR MIDDLEMIDDLEMIDDLE 17 REAR MIDDLEMIDDLEMIDDLE 18 REAR MIDDLEMIDDLEMIDDLE FACTORY SETTINGS - MOTOR MOUNTING POSITIONS (MOTORS WITH CLUTCHES) SEAT WIDTH *14 161820 SEAT DEPTH 16 N/A FRONTFRONTFRONT 17 N/A FRONTFRONTFRONT 18 N/A FRONTFRONTFRONT FACTORY SETTIN...

12 GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 G E N E R A L GU I D E L I N ES Reaching, Bending - Backward WARNING DO NOT lean over the top of the back uphol-stery. This will change your center of gravityand may cause you to tip over. Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desiredobject. Point rear cas...

13 WARNING Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna(source), the EM fields from hand-held radio wave sources (transceivers) are of special concern. It ispossible to unintentionally bring high ...

14 WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION - MWD MODELS (RANGER II BASIC /RANGER II STANDARD /RANGER II 250 SERIES ) CAUTION HIGH BACK CAPTAIN'SSEATS ONLY - Discon-nect limit switch BE-FORE removing seat -damage to seat canoccur. Push Bracket Crossbrace GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 G E N E R A L GU I D E L...

15 1074142 Push Bracket Crossbrace WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION - FWD MODELS (RANGER II BASIC /RANGER II STANDARD /RANGER II 250 SERIES ) WARNING Replacement con-troller MUST be SAMEpart number. Motor Assembly Controller (Back View) CAUTION Repositioning the motors WILL affect thestability and/or ...

16 WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION - FWD MODELS (RANGER II JR ) WARNING Replacement con-troller MUST be SAMEpart number. Motor Assembly Controller (Back View) CAUTION Repositioning the motors WILL affect thestability and/or performance of thewheelchair. Refer to PERCENTAGE OFWEIGHT DISTRIBUTION in th...

17 GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 G ENERA L G U I DE L I NE BATTERY BOX SHIPPING INSERTS REMOVING BATTERY BOXSHIPPING INSERTS (RANGER II 250 SERIES ONLY) (FIGURE 1) NOTE: Wheelchairs ordered with batteries installedhave shipping inserts which must be removed beforeusing the wheelchair. 1. Remove the...

18 This Procedure Includes the Following: Troubleshooting Checking Battery Charge Level Safety Inspection Checklist SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 2 T R O UB L ES H OO T I N G SA F ETY I N SPE C T I O N TROUBLESHOOTING - ELECTRICAL NOTE: For additional troubleshooting information and ex...

19 5. Draw up sufficient acid to cover float balls. 6. Tap lightly to remove air bubbles. 7. Number of floating balls indicates charge. NUMBER OF FLOATING BALLS 0 Discharged 1 25% Charged 2 50% Charged 3 75% Charged 4 100% Charged * 5 Overcharged * Check charging system. 8. Flush the liquid back int...

20 PROCEDURE 2 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING T R O UB L ES H OO T I N G S A FETY I N SPE C T I O N SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST Initial adjustments should be made to suit personal body structure and preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: ITEM GENERAL (MECHANICAL TROUBLESHOOTI...

21 F R O N T R I GG I N G S PROCEDURE 3 FRONT RIGGINGS This Procedure Includes the Following: Installing/Removing Footrests Adjusting Footrest Height Replacing Heel Loops Installing/Removing Elevating Legrests Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests and/orAdjusting Calfpads Adjusting/Replacing Telescopi...

22 FIGURE 5- INSTALLING/REMOVING ELEVATING LEGRESTS INSTALLING/REMOVINGELEVATING LEGRESTS (FIGURE 5) NOTE: On RANGER II JR Models, the Elevating Legrests MUST be elevated to install/remove fromthe wheelchair. Installing 1. Turn the legrest to the side (open footplate is perpen- dicular to wheelchair...

23 F R O N T R I GG I N G S PROCEDURE 3 FRONT RIGGINGS RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATINGLEGRESTS AND/OR ADJUSTINGCALFPADS (FIGURE 6) Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests 1. Perform one (1) of the following: RAISING - Pull back on the release leveruntil the leg is at the desiredheight. LOWERING - Support leg...

24 Replacing NOTE: Observe the position of the current telescopingfront rigging support before removal to ensure correctposition of new support assembly. 1. Remove the existing telescoping front rigging sup- port from the wheelchair. 2. Install the new telescoping front rigging support into the whee...

25 F R O N T R I GG I N G S PROCEDURE 3 FRONT RIGGINGS FWD WHEELCHAIRS ONLY ADJUSTING FOOTBOARD MOUNTINGBRACKET ANGLE - FWD MODELS ONLY(FIGURE 10). NOTE: This procedure applies to FWD wheelchair mod-els only. NOTE: Angle availability is limited when the motorsare in the forward-most position. 1. Rem...

28 Positioning Flip Back Armrests for Use 1. Make sure the flip back armrest release lever is in the UP (HORIZONTAL) position. 2. Install the flip back armrest into the front arm socket. 3. Lock flip back armrest by pressing flip back armrest release lever into the DOWN (VERTICAL) position. 4. Lift ...

29 ADJUSTING CAPTAIN'S SEAT(FIGURE 2) Low Back Captain's Seats 1. Lift up on the release handle and move the back to the desired position. High Back Captain's Seats ANGLE. WARNING HIGH BACK CAPTAIN'S SEATS ONLY - NEVER oper-ate the wheelchair while in any recline positionover 114 o RELATIVE TO THE S...

31 This Procedure Includes the Following: Preparing MKIV Joystick for Use Repositioning MKIV Joystick Disconnecting/Connecting Limit Switch Repositioning Battery Charger Connector Fuse Replacement PREPARING MKIV JOYSTICK FORUSE (FIGURE 1) NOTE: The MKIV joystick is factory installed on the rightside...

32 E L E C T R O N I C S PROCEDURE 6 ELECTRONICS REPOSITIONING BATTERYCHARGER CONNECTOR (FIGURE 4) NOTE: The following procedure applies to FWD wheel-chairs that are equipped with MKIV controllers ONLY. 1. Fold the wheelchair. Refer to TRANSPORTING RANGER II FWD in PROCEDURE 11 of this manual. 2. If...

33 FIGURE 5 - FUSE REPLACEMENT Fuse Fuse Holder Battery WiringHarness FUSE REPLACEMENT NOTE: Fuse found on battery wiring harness for RANGERII JR only. 1. Remove the front shroud. Refer to REMOVING/IN- STALLING THE SHROUDS in PROCEDURE 9 ofthis manual. 2. Remove the front battery. Refer to REMOVING/...

34 REPLACING BATTERY BOXRETAINING STRAP All MWD Models and FWD Model RANGER II JR (FIGURE 1) 1. If necessary, remove the front and rear shrouds. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING SHROUDS in PROCE-DURE 9 of this manual. 2. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer to one (1) of the following: FW...

35 Battery Tray Hex Bolt FIGURE 2 - REPLACING BATTERY BOX RETAINING STRAP - ALL FWD MODELS EXCEPT RANGER II JR All FWD Models Except RANGER II JR (FIGURE 2) 1. If necessary, remove the front and rear shrouds. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING SHROUDS in PROCE-DURE 9 of this manual. 2. Remove the battery ...

37 FIGURE 3 - ENGAGING/DISENGAGING MOTORS WITH MOTOR LOCKS Towards Outside of Wheelchair Motor Locks DISENGAGED (Free Wheel Position) Motor Locks ENGAGED (Drive Position) Dust Cover Locknut Nylon Washer Fork ADJUSTING FORKS (FIGURE 4) 1. Remove the dust cover from the caster headtube. 2. To properly...

38 S HR O UD S PROCEDURE 9 SHROUDS This Procedure Includes the Following: Removing/Installing Shrouds REMOVING/INSTALLING SHROUDS MWD Wheelchairs (FIGURE 1) REMOVING FRONT SHROUD. 1. Turn the two (2) 1/4-turn bolts that secure front shroud to the two (2) side shrouds COUNTERCLOCKWISE. 2. Remove the ...

40 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 t...

42 PROCEDURE 10 BATTERIES BA TT E R I ES This Procedure includes the following: Installing/Removing Batteries into/From BatteryBoxes Connecting Battery Cables WARNING Make sure power to the wheelchair is OFF be-fore performing this procedure. The use of rubber gloves and safety glasses is rec-ommend...

43 PROCEDURE 10 BATTERIES BA TT E R I ES CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES WARNING NEVER allow any of your tools and/or batterycable(s) to contact BOTH battery terminal(s)/post(s)at the same time. An electrical short may occurand serious personal injury or damage may occur. The use of rubber gloves and safe...

45 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 coverare shown for clarity. B...

46 9. Install the battery box(es) into the wheelchair. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOX(ES) inthe PROCEDURE 11 - FWD MODELS or PROCE-DURE 12 - MWD MODELS of this manual. NOTE: New Battery(ies) MUST be fully charged BEFOREusing, otherwise the life of the battery(ies) will be reduced. 10. If n...

47 FIGURE 1 - TRANSPORTING RANGER II FWD - INTEGRATED SLING SEATS This Procedure Includes the Following: Transporting Ranger II FWD When to Charge Batteries Charging Batteries Replacing Batteries Installing/Removing Battery Boxes Battery Tray WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE-F...

48 PROCEDURE 11 FWD WHEELCHAIRS F W D W H EE L CHA I R S Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVINGBATTERY BOXES in this procedureof the manual. FIGURE 2 - TRANSPORTING RANGER II FWD - CAPTAIN'S SEATS Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING FOOTRESTS orINSTALLING/REMOVING ELEVATING LEGRESTSor PREPARING REMOVABLE FOOTBOARD F...

49 PROCEDURE 11 FWD WHEELCHAIRS F W D W H EE L CHA I R S B. For Model RANGER II 250 SERIES - the battery charger rate decreases to a "trickle charge". NOTE: If performing the charging procedures indepen-dently, READ and CAREFULLY follow the individual in-structions for each charger (supplied...

52 BATTERY TRAY WARNING Pinch point exists between battery tray and bat-tery bracket. Folding Battery Tray for Transport (FIGURE 7) 1. If necessary, remove the front shroud. Refer to REMOV- ING/INSTALLING SHROUDS - FWD WHEELCHAIRSin PROCEDURE 9 of this manual. 2. Remove the battery boxes from the wh...

54 PROCEDURE 12 MWD WHEELCHAIRS M W D W H EE L CHA I R S This Procedure Includes the Following: Transporting Ranger II MWD When to Charge Batteries Charging Batteries Replacing Batteries Installing/Removing Battery Boxes Battery Tray Refer to BATTERY TRAY andINSTALLING/REMOVINGBATTERY BOXES in this ...

55 Battery Gauge Display (BGD) MKIV- RII JOYSTICK Battery Discharge Indicator (BDI) MKIV X, A OR A+ JOYSTICK FIGURE 3 - WHEN TO CHARGE BATTERIES NOTE: MKIV X Shown. 2. Remove the Captain's Seat. Refer to REMOVING/ INSTALLING CAPTAIN'S SEAT in PROCEDURE 5of this manual. 3. Remove the shrouds. Refer t...

57 REPLACING BATTERIES WARNING Most batteries are not sold with instructions. How-ever, warnings are frequently noted on the cellcaps. Read them carefully, otherwise injury ordamage can occur. NOTE: Invacare recommends that both batteries be re-placed if one (1) battery is defective. Recommended Bat...

58 PROCEDURE 12 MWD WHEELCHAIRS M W D W H EE L CH A I R S 1. Examine battery clamps and terminals for corrosion. 2. If applicable, verify that the plastic caps are in place over the battery cell holes. 3. Cut the tie wraps around the terminal caps/covers. 4. Slide the terminal cap/cover up the wire ...

59 PROCEDURE 12 MWD WHEELCHAIRS M W D W H EE L CHA I R S BATTERY TRAY (FIGURE 7) Installing Battery Tray 1. If necessary, remove the shrouds. Refer to REMOV- ING/INSTALLING SHROUDS - MWD WHEEL-CHAIRS in PROCEDURE 9 of this manual. 2. Turn the battery tray slightly to one (1) side. NOTE: Make sure th...

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