Invacare Auriga10 - Manual

9 1.1 Important symbols in this manual WARNING! This symbol warns you of danger! • Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product ! EXPLOSION HAZARD! This symbol warns you of an explosion hazard, which can be caused by excessive tyre pressure in a pneumatic tyre!...

10 1.2 Type Classification and Area of Use This vehicle has been classified as a mobility product in class C (for outdoor use). It has been successfully tested for its safety according to German and international standards. When equipped with an appropriate lighting system, the vehicle is suitable t...

11 2 Safety Notes • READ WELL BEFORE OPERATION! 2.1 General Safety Notes Danger of injury if this scooter is used in any other way than the purpose described in this manual! • Adhere strictly to the instructions in this user manual! Danger of injury if the scooter is driven when your ability to driv...

12 Danger of injury if the On/Off Button is pressed while the vehicle is in motion, due to it coming to an abrupt, sharp stop! • If you have to brake in an emergency, simply release the drive lever, which will bring you to a halt! Only switch the vehicle off while in motion as a last resort! Danger ...

13 Danger of injury by moving parts! • Make sure that no injury is incurred by moving parts of the scooter, like wheels or a Seat Lifter, especially when children are around! Danger of fire or breaking down due to electric devices being connected! • Do not connect any electric devices to your vehicl...

14 2.2 Safety information with regard to care and maintenance Danger of accident and loss of guarantee if maintenance is insufficient! • For reasons of safety and in order to avoid accidents which result from unnoticed wear, it is important that this electric vehicle undergoes an inspection once eve...

15 2.3 Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference This electric vehicle was successfully tested in accordance with International standards as to its compliance with Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Regulations. However, electromagnetic fields, such as those generated by radio and televisio...

16 2.4 Safety Information on Driving and Freewheel Mode Danger of injury if the vehicle tips over! • Only ever negotiate gradients of up to the maximum defined in the Technical Specifications and only with the backrest in an upright position, and the seat lifter in the lowest position (if installed)...

18 3 Key features 1) De-clutching lever 2) Release lever for swivelling and removing seat (under the seat on the right) 3) Release lever for seat sliding rail adjustment (under the seat on the right in the front) 4) Primary Charging Socket 5) Key switch (ON/OFF) 6) Throttle 7) Control panel 8) Lever...

19 4 Driving 4.1 Before driving for the first time... Before you take your first trip, you should familiarise yourself well with the operation of the vehicle and with all operating elements. Take your time to test all functions and driving modes. NOTE: If installed, use the restraining systems (seat...

20 4.2 Taking Obstacles Your Invacare® Auriga/Auriga 10 can overcome obstacles and kerbs of up to 8 cm. CAUTION: Danger of Tipping Over! • Never approach obstacles at an angle! • Put your backrest into an upright position before climbing an obstacle! Driving up over an obstacle • Approach the kerb o...

21 4.3 Driving up and down gradients The Invacare® Auriga/Auriga 10 can safely climb the following gradients: • 4-Wheel Version (up to 150 kg payload): 12° • 3-Wheel Version (up to 120 kg payload): 12° • 3-Wheel Version (up to 150 kg payload): 10° WARNING: Danger of tipping over! • Only ever drive d...

22 4.4 Parking and stationary When parking your vehicle or if your vehicle is stationary for a prolonged period: • Switch the vehicle's power system off (key switch). • Activate the parking brake (if available). 4.4.1 Activating and de-activating the parking brake (option) Activating the brake • Pul...

23 5 Pushing the scooter by hand The motors of the scooter are equipped with automatic brakes, preventing the scooter from rolling away out of control when the power supply is switched off. When pushing the scooter, the magnetic brakes must be disengaged. 5.1 Disengaging Motors Danger of the vehicle...

24 6 The Control Panel 6.1 Control Panel layout 1) Seat Lifter button (if installed) 2) Battery charge indicator 3) Hazard flashers 4) Horn 5) Right turn signal 6) Driving speed adjustment 7) Throttle lever 8) Plug for external charger 9) Reduced Speed Mode 10) Left turn signal 11) Lights

25 6.1.1 Seat Lifter Button • Press the button to activate the Seat Lifter (if installed). The LED above the button lights up. • Raise or lower the seat using the throttle lever. • Press the button once again to de-activate the Seat Lifter. The throttle lever reverts back to driving mode. NOTE If th...

26 6.1.3 Battery charge display • All diodes lit: full driving range • Only red and yellow diodes lit: decreased drive range. Charge batteries at end of journey. • Only red diodes lit / flashing: battery reserve = very low drive range! Charge batteries immediately! NOTE Total discharge protection: A...

27 6.2 Driving the Scooter • Switch on the power supply (key switch). The displays on the Control Panel light up. The scooter is ready to drive. NOTE If the scooter does not respond after switching on, check the status display (see chapter "Status display" on page 25 and chapter "Diagnos...

28 6.3 Diagnostics and Trouble Shooting The electronics system provides diagnostics information to assist technicians to diagnose and correct faults within the scooter system. The existence of a fault will cause the status light to flash in bursts, separated by a pause. The nature of the fault is in...

29 6.3.1 Diagnosing Faults Use the following troubleshooting guide if the scooter fails to operate. NOTE Turn the key switch on before beginning any diagnostics. If the Status Light is OFF Check that the key switch is turned ON. Check that all cables are connected correctly. If only the leftmost dio...

33 7 Adjustment Options 7.1 Adjusting the angle of the backrest The backrest is held in place by a metal plate on each side. Each plate has 4 holes that are used to set the backrest to different angles. This is done by selecting different combinations of holes. Requirements: • Allen key, 4 mm • Span...

34 7.2 Adjusting the position of the seat from front to back The lever for adjusting the seat back and forth is located under the seat in the front on the right side. • Pull the lever (1) to release the seat. • Slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. • Release the lever to lock t...

35 7.3 Adjusting the width of the armrests The knobs to release the armrests are located in the back, under the seat (1). • Turn the knobs to release the armrests. • Adjust the armrests to the desired width. • Retighten the knobs.

36 7.4 Releasing the seat so that it may rotated and/or removed The seat can be rotated to the side to ease getting on and off of the scooter. In this position, the seat can also be removed. The lever for releasing the seat so that it can be rotated is located under the seat on the right (1). • Push...

37 7.5 Adjusting the height of the seat The height of the seat can be adjusted to 43, 45, 47, or 49 cm. Requirements: • 2 Spanners, 17 mm • Remove the seat • Remove the cover from the battery and motor compartment. • Remove the bolt that hold the seat post, using the two spanners.

39 8 Electrical System 8.1 Electronics Protection System The vehicle's electronics are equipped with an overload-protection system. If the motors are put under considerable strain for a longer period of time (for example, when driving up a steep hill) and especially when the ambient temperature is h...

40 8.1.1 The main fuse The entire electric system is protected against overload by two master fuses. The master fuses are mounted on the positive battery cables. NOTE A defective main fuse may be replaced only after checking the entire electric system. An Invacare® specialised dealer must perform th...

42 8.2.2 Charging the batteries • Make sure you read and understand the battery charger's User's Manual, if supplied, as well as the safety notes on the front and rear panels of the charger! WARNING: Danger of explosion and destruction of batteries if the wrong battery charger is used! • Only ever u...

44 The Invacare® Auriga/Auriga 10 can also be charged using an external charger. The charging socket is on rear edge of the Control Panel (1). Connecting the charger • Switch off the Scooter. • Connect the battery charger to the Scooter. • Connect the battery charger to the mains. Disconnecting the ...

45 8.2.3 Removing and fitting batteries WARNING: Danger of injury if the batteries are not handled correctly during assembly and maintenance work! • New batteries should be installed by authorised technicians! • Observe the warnings on the batteries! • Take into account the heavy weight of the batte...

47 8.2.3.2 How to handle damaged batteries correctly WARNING: Corrosion and burns from acid leakage if batteries are damaged! • Remove clothes that have been soiled by acid immediately! After contact with skin: • Immediately wash affected area with lots of water! After contact with eyes: • Immediate...

48 9 Care and maintenance NOTE: Have your vehicle checked once a year by an authorised Invacare® dealer in order to maintain it's driving safety and roadworthiness. Cleaning the vehicle When cleaning the vehicle, pay attention to the following points: • Only use a damp cloth and gentle detergent. • ...

49 Maintenance Jobs When Delivered Weekly Monthly Seat and backrest padding: • Check for perfect condition. Tyres: • Have tyres checked for specified air pressure (2,5 bar). Front wheels • Front wheels must spin smoothly. • If wheels wobble or do not spin easily, adjust steering pivot pin or front w...

50 10 Repair Instructions The following are instructions on repairs that can be performed by the user. For the specifications of spare parts please see " Technical Specifications " on page 59 , or consult the Service Manual, available from Invacare®. In case you require assistance, please co...

51 10.1.1 Repairing a flat tyre (pneumatic tyres type 260 x 85) 10.1.1.1 Removing a rear wheel Requirements: • Spanner 19 mm • Rubber hammer • Jack the vehicle up and place a block of wood underneath it to prop it up. • Remove the nut that secures the wheel (1) using the 19 mm spanner. • Remove the ...

54 10.1.1.4 Repairing the flat tyre Requirements (General) • Repair kit for inner tubes or an new inner tube. • Talcum powder • Socket spanner, 13 mm Requirements (3-Wheel Version - front wheel): • Allen key, 6 mm • Remove the valve cap. • Let the air out of the tyre by pressing the pin in the centr...

55 Did the old inner tube get wet during repair? In case the old inner tube is to be repaired and used again, and it gets wet during repair, then it is easier to re-fit it if you powder it lightly with talcum powder. • Place the rim halves in the tyre from the outside. • Pump up the tyre a little. •...

56 11 Dismantling the scooter for transport To dismantle the scooter for transport, proceed as follows: • Remove the seat • Remove the batteries • Remove the drive unit The scooter is re-assembled in reverse order. 11.1 Removing the seat The lever for releasing the seat so that it can be rotated and...

57 11.2 Removing the batteries and the Drive Unit • After removing the seat, proceed to remove the cover from the battery and motor compartment Cover. It is held in place with Velcro strips, so you only need to pull it upwards to remove it. 11.2.1 Removing the batteries For instructions on how to re...

58 11.2.2 Removing the Drive Unit WARNING: Danger of injury by moving parts! • The release lever for the drive unit is under tension! When releasing the drive unit be very careful not to get your hands or feet caught underneath the chassis of the scooter, or in between any moving parts! To release t...

59 12 Technical Specifications 3-Wheel Version 4-Wheel Version Electrical System Motor (6 km/h) • 230 W • 230 W Motor (10 km/h) • 295 W • 295 W Batteries • Standard: 2 x 30 AH • Option: 2 x 40 AH • Standard: 2 x 30 AH • Option: 2 x 40 AH Main battery fuse (6 km/h) • 30A • 30A Main battery fuse (10 k...

63 Order No. of this Manual: 1418468.DOC Release Date: 08.07.03 English