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SPECIAL NOTES Part No.1106644 9 Nutron® Series SPECIAL NOTES WARNING/CAUTION   notices   as   used   in   this   manual   apply   to   hazards   or   unsafe   practices   which   could   result   in   personal   injury   or   property   damage. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SU...

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Nutron® Series 10 Part No.1106644 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS *NOTE:   Range   will   vary   with   battery   conditions,   surface,   terrain   and   operating   weight. **NOTE:   Includes   seating   system   and   accessories. NUTRON R32, R32LX SEAT WIDTH RANGE 14, 16, 1...

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No.1106644 11 Nutron® Series SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Repair or Service Information Set ‐ up   of   the   Electronic   Control   Unit   is   to   be   performed   ONLY   by   individuals   certified   by   Invacare.   The   final   adjustments   of   the   contr...

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Nutron® Series 12 Part No.1106644 DO   NOT   attempt   to   lift   the   wheelchair   by   lifting   on   any   removable   (detachable)   parts.   Lifting   by   means   of   any   removable   (detachable)   parts   of   a   wheelchair   may   result   in   injury   to ...

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No.1106644 13 Nutron® Series Grounding Instructions DO   NOT,   under   any   circumstances,   cut   or   remove   the   round   grounding   prong   from   any   plug   used   with   or   for   Invacare   products.   Some   devices   are   equipped   with   three ‐ ...

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Nutron® Series 14 Part No.1106644 Ensure   the   pins   of   the   extension   cord   plug   are   the   same   number,   size,   and   shape   as   those   on   the   charger. DO   NOT   under   any   circumstances   cut   or   remove   the   round   grounding   plug   ...

SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION Part No.1106644 15 Nutron® Series SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION WARNING CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR.Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sour...

SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION Nutron® Series 16 Part No.1106644 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 spec...

SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No.1106644 17 Nutron® Series SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs “Safety   and   Handling”   of   the   wheelchair   requires   the   close   attention   of   the   wheelchair   user   as   well   as   the   assistant....

SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Nutron® Series 18 Part No.1106644 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When   assistance   to   the   wheelchair   user   is   required,   remember   to   use   good   body   mechanics.   Keep   your   back   straight   and   bend   your   knees   whenever   tilti...

SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No.1106644 19 Nutron® Series WARNING DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant.Anti-tippers MUST BE used at all times. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or gravel surfaces, anti-tippers ...

SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Nutron® Series 20 Part No.1106644 6. The   wheelchair   should   not   be   lowered   until   the   last   stair   has   been   negotiated   and   the   wheelchair   has   been   carried   away   from   the   stairway. Escalators WARNING DO NOT use an escalat...

SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No.1106644 21 Nutron® Series Percentage of Weight Distribution WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.Proper positioning is essential for your saf...

SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Nutron® Series 22 Part No.1106644 Reaching and Bending - Backward WARNING DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. This will change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over. NOTE:   For   this   procedure,   refer   to   FIGURE 3.3. 1. Pos...

SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No.1106644 23 Nutron® Series SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE:   Every   six   (6)   months   or   as   necessary   take   your   wheelchair   to   a   qualified   technician   for   a   thorough   inspection   and   servicing.   Regul...

SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Nutron® Series 24 Part No.1106644 Inspect/Adjust Monthly ❑ Ensure   arm   pivot   points   are   free   of   wear   and   looseness. ❑ Ensure   wheel   mounting   bolts   are   secure   on   drive   wheels. ❑ Ensure   no   excessive   side   movement   or ...

SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No.1106644 25 Nutron® Series Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS Batteries draw excessive current when charging. Battery failure. Electrical malfunction. Have batteries checked for shorted cell. Replace if necessary. Contact Dealer/...

SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Nutron® Series 26 Part No.1106644 Checking Battery Charge Level The   following   “Do’s”   and   “Don’ts”   are   provided   for   your   convenience   and   safety. DON’T DO Don’t perform any installation or maintenance without first reading this manual. ...

SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No.1106644 27 Nutron® Series SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.Set-up/programming of the Electronic Co...

SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Nutron® Series 28 Part No.1106644 Using the Joystick to Drive the Chair NOTE:   For   this   procedure,   refer   to   FIGURE 5.2.   The   joystick   is   located   at   the   front   of   the   joystick   housing   and   provides   smooth   control   of   speed   and ...

SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No.1106644 29 Nutron® Series SPJ™ Joystick Switches and Indicators NOTE:   For   the   following   information,   refer   to   FIGURE 5.3. Multi-Function Charger Port Located   at   the   front   of   the   joystick   housing.   This   provides   easy   access   f...

SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No.1106644 31 Nutron® Series SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS WARNING 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/Removing the Footrests NOTE:   For   th...

SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Nutron® Series 32 Part No.1106644 Adjusting the Footrest Height Model PW93, PW93E, and PW93ST Footrests NOTE:   For   this   procedure,   refer   to   FIGURE 6.2. 1. Remove   any   accessory   from   the   footrest(s). 2. Remove   the   footrest   from   the   wheelchair.   ...

SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Nutron® Series 34 Part No.1106644 Installing/Removing Elevating Legrests NOTE:   For   this   procedure,   refer   to   FIGURE 6.5. Installing 1. Turn   legrest   to   side   (open   footplate   is   perpendicular   to   wheelchair)   and   position   mounting   holes   in  ...

SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No.1106644 35 Nutron® Series Adjusting Calfpads 1. Turn   calfpad   towards   the   outside   of   the   wheelchair. 2. Slide   calfpad   up   or   down   until   desired   position   is   obtained. NOTE:   If   one   (1)   of   the   top   two   (2)   calfpad   adjustm...

SECTION 7—ARMS Part No.1106644 37 Nutron® Series SECTION 7—ARMS WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. Adjusting Armrest Height NOTE:   For   this   procedure,   refer   to   FIG...

SECTION 7—ARMS Nutron® Series 38 Part No.1106644 Using Swing-Back Arms WARNING Make sure the armrest release lever is in the locked position before using the wheel- chair. NOTE:   For   this   procedure,   refer   to   FIGURE 7.2. 1. Unlock   the   swing ‐ back   arms   by   rotating   the   armrest...

SECTION 8—BACK Nutron® Series 40 Part No.1106644 SECTION 8—BACK WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. Adjusting the Back Height NOTE:   For   this   procedure,   refer   to   FI...

SECTION 9—UPHOLSTERY/SEAT POSITIONING STRAP Part No.1106644 41 Nutron® Series SECTION 9—UPHOLSTERY/SEAT POSITIONING STRAP WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. Replacing Seat Up...

SECTION 9—UPHOLSTERY/SEAT POSITIONING STRAP Nutron® Series 42 Part No.1106644 4. Pull   the   loose   back   canes   out   of   the   existing   back   upholstery. 5. Slide   the   loose   back   canes   into   the   new   back   upholstery. 6. Secure   the   back   canes   to   the   wheelchair   f...

SECTION 10—JOYSTICK Nutron® Series 44 Part No.1106644 SECTION 10—JOYSTICK WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. Preparing the Joystick For Use NOTE:   For   this   procedure,   ...

SECTION 10—JOYSTICK Part No.1106644 45 Nutron® Series Repositioning the Joystick NOTE:   For   this   procedure,   refer   to   FIGURE 10.2. 1. Turn   the   adjustment   lock   lever   to   release   the   joystick   mounting   tube   from   the   mounting   bracket. 2. Remove   the   joystick   fro...

SECTION 11—CASTERS Nutron® Series 46 Part No.1106644 SECTION 11—CASTERS WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify...

SECTION 12—BATTERIES Part No.1106644 47 Nutron® Series SECTION 12—BATTERIES Warnings for Handling and Replacing Batteries WARNINGS After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.Make sure po...

SECTION 12—BATTERIES Nutron® Series 48 Part No.1106644 FIGURE 12.1 Using the Proper Batteries Recommended Battery Types WARNING The warranty and performance specifications contained in this manual are based on the use of deep cycle gel cell batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use as the po...

SECTION 12—BATTERIES Part No.1106644 49 Nutron® Series 2. Remove   the   existing   batteries   from   the   battery   boxes.   Refer   to   Installing/Removing   the   Batteries   Into/From   the   Battery   Boxes   on   page 51. 3. Clean   the   new   battery   terminals.   Refer   to   Cleaning  ...

SECTION 12—BATTERIES Nutron® Series 50 Part No.1106644 FIGURE 12.2 Installing/Removing the Battery Boxes Installing/Removing the Battery Tray NOTE:   For   these   procedures,   refer   to   FIGURE 12.3. NOTE:   To   remove   the   battery   tray   from   the   wheelchair,   reverse   the   followin...

SECTION 12—BATTERIES Part No.1106644 53 Nutron® Series Connecting Battery Cables WARNING The use of rubber gloves and chemical goggles or face shields is recommended when working with batteries.NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cable(s) to contact BOTH battery terminal(s)/post(s) at the s...

SECTION 12—BATTERIES Nutron® Series 54 Part No.1106644 CAUTION When connecting the battery cables to the battery(ies), the battery cable(s) MUST be connected to the battery terminal(s)/post(s) as shown in Detail “A” or Detail “B” of FIGURE 12.6 (depending on battery type). Otherwise, damage to the b...

SECTION 12—BATTERIES Nutron® Series 56 Part No.1106644 Battery Clamp Method WARNING The battery clamp of the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post MUST be mounted in the position shown in FIGURE 12.7, otherwise the battery box top cannot be installed properly. NOTE:   For   this   procedure,   refer   ...

SECTION 12—BATTERIES Part No.1106644 59 Nutron® Series Replacing the Battery Box Retaining Strap NOTE:   For   this   procedure,   refer   to   FIGURE 12.10. WARNING The battery box retaining strap MUST be fastened securely and adjusted properly to hold battery boxes in place before using the wheelc...

SECTION 12—BATTERIES Nutron® Series 60 Part No.1106644 FIGURE 12.10 Replacing the Battery Box Retaining Strap Cleaning Battery Terminals WARNING Most batteries are not sold with instructions. However, warnings are frequently displayed on the cell caps. Read them carefully.DO NOT allow the liquid in ...

SECTION 12—BATTERIES Part No.1106644 61 Nutron® Series Charging Batteries When To Charge Batteries NOTE:   For   this   procedure,   refer   to   FIGURE 12.11. Recharge   the   batteries   frequently.   Do   not   wait   until   the   battery   charge   is   low   to   recharge.   A   battery’s   li...

SECTION 12—BATTERIES Nutron® Series 62 Part No.1106644 The   range   per   battery   charge   using   recommended   batteries   should   be   approximately   5   to   9   hours   of   typical   operation.   Extensive   use   on   inclines   may   substantially   reduce   per   charge   mileage. Desc...

SECTION 13—CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK Part No.1106644 63 Nutron® Series SECTION 13—CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches WARNING DO NO...

SECTION 14—WHEEL LOCKS Part No.1106644 65 Nutron® Series SECTION 14—WHEEL LOCKS WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise, injury or damage may result. NOTE:   For   this   procedure,   refer   to   FIGURE 14.1....

SECTION 14—WHEEL LOCKS Nutron® Series 66 Part No.1106644 FIGURE 14.1 Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel Locks Using The   wheelchair   is   equipped   with   a   pair   of   independently   operated   wheel   locks   located   just   in   front   of   the   rear   wheels. 1. To   engage   the   wh...

SECTION 15—ANTI-TIPPERS Part No.1106644 67 Nutron® Series SECTION 15—ANTI-TIPPERS WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. Installing/Removing the Anti-Tippers WARNING Anti-tippers...

SECTION 16—TRANSPORTING Part No.1106644 69 Nutron® Series SECTION 16—TRANSPORTING WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. Transporting the Nutron WARNING The weight of the wheelch...

LIMITED WARRANTY Part No.1106644 71 Nutron® Series LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products.This warranty gives you...