Page 2 - WARNING; NOTICE; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
2 W ARN I N G WARNING WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUI...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 TABLE OF CONTENTS T A B L E O F C O N T EN T S TABLE OF CONTENTS The following procedures refer to RANGER II MWD - RANGER II BASIC ,RANGER II STANDARD and RANGER II 250 SERIES RANGER II FWD - RANGER II BASIC and RANGER II STANDARD and RANGER II 250 Series . SPECIAL NOTES .............................
Page 4 - SPECIFICATIONS; PERFORMANCE; RANGER II; RANGER II MWD - RANGER II; INTEGRATED SLING SEAT; INTEGRATED SLING SEAT AND CAPTAIN'S SEAT
4 SPECIFICATIONS SPE C I F I CA 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 4.8 Turning Radius: > 23-inches > 23-inches > 23-inches Range (variable) 4 : 18-22 miles 12-14 miles 18-22 miles v Weight Limit...
Page 5 - Low Backs with Solid Seat have no adjustment.; has
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...
Page 6 - RANGER II FWD - RANGER II; Weight Limitation
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...
Page 7 - GENERAL WARNINGS
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...
Page 9 - Stability and Balance; ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap.; Remove the occupant from the wheelchair.; GENERAL GUIDELINES
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...
Page 10 - Percentage of Weight Distribution; RII MWD WHEELCHAIRS ONLY.; Transferring to and From Other Seats; Position the wheelchair as close as possible along; A. WHEELCHAIRS WITH MOTORS THAT HAVE; Shift body weight into seat with transfer.; MINIMIZE GAP
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...
Page 11 - Functional Reach From a Wheelchair
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...
Page 12 - Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave sources
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...
Page 13 - Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
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 ...
Page 14 - WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION - MWD MODELS; CAUTION; Push Bracket
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...
Page 15 - WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION - FWD MODELS
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 ...
Page 16 - Pinch Point
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...
Page 17 - BATTERY BOX SHIPPING INSERTS; SHIPPING INSERT INSTALLED
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...
Page 18 - SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING; TROUBLESHOOTING - ELECTRICAL; SYMPTOM; PROBABLE CAUSE; TROUBLESHOOTING - MECHANICAL; DON’T; CHECKING BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
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...
Page 19 - FIGURE 1 - USING HYDROMETER TO CHECK
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...
Page 20 - SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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...
Page 21 - Removing; ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT; FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT - ALL; Installing
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...
Page 22 - LEGRESTS; FRONT RIGGINGS
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...
Page 23 - Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests
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...
Page 24 - Replacing; REMOVABLE FOOTBOARD - DEPTH
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...
Page 25 - FWD WHEELCHAIRS ONLY
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...
Page 28 - ARMS
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 ...
Page 29 - RELATIVE TO THE SEAT FRAME. If the limit; FIGURE 1 - REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY; PROCEDURE 5
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...
Page 31 - REPOSITIONING MKIV JOYSTICK
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...
Page 32 - FIGURE 4 - REPOSITIONING BATTERY CHARGER
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...
Page 33 - FIGURE 5 - FUSE REPLACEMENT; FUSE REPLACEMENT; PROCEDURE 6
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/...
Page 34 - All MWD Models and FWD Model RANGER II; This Procedure Includes the Following:; FIGURE 1 - REPLACING BATTERY BOX RETAINING; PROCEDURE 7
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...
Page 35 - All FWD Models Except RANGER II
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 ...
Page 37 - PROCEDURE 8
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...
Page 38 - REMOVING/INSTALLING SHROUDS; REMOVING FRONT SHROUD.
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 ...
Page 40 - PROCEDURE 9
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...
Page 42 - BATTERIES; This Procedure includes the following:; FROM BATTERY BOXES
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...
Page 43 - CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES; Dual U1 or Dual Group 22 NF Battery Boxes; INSTALLING BATTERY TERMINAL CAPS
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...
Page 45 - BATTERY TERMINAL/POST BATTERY CLAMP
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...
Page 46 - RED Battery Clamp Cover
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...
Page 47 - TRANSPORTING RANGER II FWD; INTEGRATED SLING SEATS
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...
Page 48 - BATTERY TRAY in this procedure of the manual.
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...
Page 49 - FWD WHEELCHAIRS; FIGURE 4- CHARGING BATTERIES; Description and Use of Battery Chargers; REPLACING BATTERIES
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...
Page 52 - BATTERY TRAY; Folding Battery Tray for Transport (FIGURE 7); - Rotate the notched side of
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...
Page 54 - MWD WHEELCHAIRS; TRANSPORTING RANGER II - MWD
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 ...
Page 55 - MKIV RII Joystick
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...
Page 57 - Recommended Battery Types; CHAIR SEAT; Cleaning Battery Terminals
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...
Page 58 - FIGURE 5 - INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES
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 ...
Page 59 - Installing Battery Tray; FIGURE 6 - ADJUSTING THE STABILIZER
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...
Page 60 - LIMITED WARRANTY
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