Page 2 - NOTICE; WARNING
2 W A RN I N G SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; PROCEDURE 2 - SAFETY INSPECTION
3 TABLE OF CONTENTS T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S TABLE OF CONTENTS PROCEDURE 8 - BATTERIES ............................ 32 INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERIES INTO/FROM BATTERY BOXES .................... 32 CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES ................. 32WHEN TO CHARGE BATTERIES ..................... 37CHA...
Page 4 - SPECIFICATIONS; RANGER II STORM SERIES; and R2; Performance
4 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPE C I F I CA T I O N S NOTE: All specifications areapproximate. RANGER II STORM SERIES Seat Width Range: Seat Depth Range: Back Height Range: Back Angle Range: Seat-to-Floor: Overall Width (No joystick): Overall Height: Overall Length (with 93front riggings): * Weig...
Page 5 - GENERAL WARNINGS
5 This Procedure Includes the Following: Repair or Service Information Operating Information Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs REPAIR OR SERVICE INFORMATION Set-up of the Electronic Control Unit is to be performed ONLY by qualified technicians. The final tuningadjustments of the controller may affect o...
Page 7 - Coping With Everyday Obstacles
7 Stability and Balance WARNING ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. To assure stability and proper operation of your wheel-chair, you must at all times maintain proper balance. Yourwheelchair has been designed to remain upright andstable during normal daily activities as long as you do notmove ...
Page 8 - Remove the occupant from the wheelchair.
8 GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 G E N E R A L GU I D E L I N ES Stairways WARNING DO NOT attempt to move an occupied powerwheelchair between floors using a stairway. Usean elevator to move an occupied power wheel-chair between floors. If moving a power wheel-chair between floors by means of a stair...
Page 9 - Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave sources; Tilting; DO NOT tilt the wheelchair without assistance.; Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side; GENERAL GUIDELINES
9 WARNING CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTSOF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave sources Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in this text, both will be referred ...
Page 10 - Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
10 WARNING There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environ-ment. Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid. Others are not apparent and exposure isunavoidable. However, we believe that by following the warnings listed below, your risk to E...
Page 11 - SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
11 T R O UB L ES H OO T I N G SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 2 SA F E T Y I N SPE C T I O N This Procedure Includes the Following: Safety Inspection Checklist Troubleshooting - Mechanical Troubleshooting - Electrical Checking Battery Charge Level Motor Testing Motor Brush Inspection Mot...
Page 12 - TROUBLESHOOTING - ELECTRICAL; SYMPTOM; TROUBLESHOOTING - MECHANICAL; DON’T
12 T R O UB L ES H OO T I N G SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 2 S A F ETY I N SPE C T I O N TROUBLESHOOTING - ELECTRICAL NOTE: For additional troubleshooting information and explanation of error codes, refer to the individual CONTROLLER MANUALsupplied with each wheelchair. SYMPTOM Batter...
Page 14 - NUMBER OF FLOATING BALLS
14 WARNING Most batteries are not sold with instructions. How-ever, warnings are frequently noted on the cellcaps. Read them carefully. 1. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Re- fer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXESin PROCEDURE 8 of this manual. 2. Remove the battery caps from the batt...
Page 15 - FIGURE 5 - MOTOR LOCK TESTING
15 MOTOR BRUSH INSPECTION(FIGURE 4) WARNING Invacare recommends that the following proce-dures be performed by a qualified service tech-nician. There are two (2) contact brushes on the motors locatedunder the brush caps on the motor housing. If these capsare hard to remove they are either overtighen...
Page 16 - Unfolding/Folding Wheelchair; Push down on the seat rails until the seat rails are
16 PROCEDURE 3 ASSEMBLY/TRANSPORTING A SSE M B L Y This Procedure Includes the Following: Assembling/Transporting FIGURE 1 - ASSEMBLING/TRANSPORTING Unfolding/Folding Wheelchair WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts toavoid injury. UNFOLDING. 1. Push down on the seat rails until the s...
Page 17 - Removing; ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT; FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT - ALL
17 F R O N T R I GG I N G S FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 4 Hinge Plate Footrest Release Lever Hinge Pins Removing 1. Push the footrest release lever inward and rotate the footrest outward. 2. Lift up on the footrest and remove from the wheel- chair. 3. Repeat STEPS 1-2 for the opposite side of the wheel...
Page 18 - LEGRESTS
18 F R O N T R I GG I N G S FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 4 Hinge Pins Legrest Hinge Plates Legrest Release Handle FIGURE 5- INSTALLING/REMOVING ELEVATING LEGRESTS REPLACING HEEL LOOPS (FIGURE 4) 1. Note the position the hex bolt, coved washers and lock- nut for reinstallation. 2. Remove the hex bolt, co...
Page 19 - Adjusting; LEGRESTS AND/OR ADJUSTING CALFPADS; PROCEDURE 4
19 Wheelchair Frame Socket Screws H-Block Phillips Screw Front Socket Screw Positions (in inches deep): 18 17 16 Telescoping Front Rigging Support DO NOT USE WITH FRONT SOCKET SCREW Locknuts RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATINGLEGRESTS AND/OR ADJUSTINGCALFPADS (FIGURE 6) Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests 1....
Page 20 - This Procedure Includes the Following:
20 PROCEDURE 5 ARMS AR M S This Procedure Includes the Following: Adjusting Armrest Height, Removing or ReplacingArmrests Installing/Removing Flip Back Armrests - Non-Recliner Wheelchairs Built After 10/2000 ONLY Adjusting Flip Back Armrests - Non-ReclinerWheelchairs Built After 10/2000 ONLY FIGURE ...
Page 21 - Positioning Flip Back Armrests for Use
21 FIGURE 3- ADJUSTING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS - NON- RECLINER WHEELCHAIRS BUILT AFTER 10/2000 ONLY LOCKED (DOWN - VERTICAL) Height Adjustment Lever Flip Back Armrest Release Lever Flip Back Armrest UNLOCKED (UP- HORIZONTAL) Top of the Flip Back Armrest Front Arm Socket FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING/REMOVING FLI...
Page 22 - REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY
22 PROCEDURE 6 UPHOLSTERY/POSITIONING STRAP This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing Seat Upholstery Replacing Seat Positioning Strap Replacing Back Upholstery P O S I T I O N I N G S T R AP U P H O L STE R Y FIGURE 1 - REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY Seat Upholstery Phillips Screws REPLACING SEAT...
Page 23 - SPREADER BAR HEIGHT; Loctite - Registered Trademark of Loctite Corporation.; UPHOLSTERY/POSITIONING STRAP
23 U P H O L STE R Y FIGURE 3- REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY - WHEELCHAIRS BEFORE 10/2000 NOTE: The insert in the back cane will slide out of theback cane. NOTE: Remove only ONE (1) back cane from the wheel-chair. 6. Slide the back cane out of the spreader bar and the existing back upholstery. NOTE: Mak...
Page 25 - FRAME; FIGURE 1 - ADJUSTING SEAT WIDTH
25 This Procedure Includes the Following: Adjusting Seat Width Adjusting Seat Depth Installing Back Assembly - Wheelchairs Before10/2000 ONLY Changing Back Height Changing Back Angle Replacing Back Canes - Wheelchairs Built After10/2000 ONLY FRAME PROCEDURE 7 F RA M E 2. Remove the existing back and...
Page 26 - FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING SEAT DEPTH
26 FRAME PROCEDURE 7 F RA M E INSTALLING BACK ASSEMBLY -WHEELCHAIRS BUILT BEFORE10/2000 ONLY (FIGURE 3) 1. Position the back assembly on the seat upholstery with the back canes and spreader bar facing UP. 2. Locate the two (2) back canes between the two (2) back cane mounting plates. NOTE: The back ...
Page 27 - CHANGING BACK HEIGHT; BACK UPHOLSTERY HEIGHT RANGES
27 CHANGING BACK HEIGHT Wheelchairs Built Before 10/2000(FIGURE 4) NOTE: If changing the back height, new back upholsterymay be needed as well. Refer to the following chart todetermine if new back upholstery is needed: BACK UPHOLSTERY HEIGHT RANGES 16-17-INCHES OR 18-20-INCHES If the back height req...
Page 28 - FIGURE 4 - CHANGING BACK HEIGHT - WHEELCHAIRS BUILT BEFORE 10/2000
28 FRAME PROCEDURE 7 F RA M E ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ Spreader Bar Locknut Locknut Insert Back Cane Hex Bolts Washer Hex Bolt Mounting Plate - Refer to CHANGING BACK ANGLE in this procedure of the manual. NOTE: Back upholstery not shownfor clarity. Refer to REPLACINGBACK UPHOLSTERY in PROCE-DURE 4 of this manual....
Page 29 - CHANGING BACK ANGLE
29 Locknuts Hex Bolts (Apply Loctite 242 and torque to 75-inch pounds) Bottom Half of Back Cane Top Half of Back Cane HOLE PAIR # 5 4 3 2 1 FIGURE 5 - CHANGING BACK HEIGHT - WHEELCHAIRS BUILT AFTER 10/2000 Wheelchairs Built After 10/2000 (FIGURE 5) 1. Remove the two (2) hex bolts, washers and locknu...
Page 30 - FIGURE 7 - CHANGING BACK ANGLE - WHEELCHAIRS BUILT BEFORE 10/2000; PROCEDURE 7; Holes numbered from bottom to top for reference only.
30 BACK CANE MOUNTING BACK MOUNTING PLATE ANGLE HOLES HOLES FIGURE 7 - CHANGING BACK ANGLE - WHEELCHAIRS BUILT BEFORE 10/2000 85 o Top 2nd from Top FRONT Bottom 2nd from Bottom 90 o Top Bottom Top FRONT Bottom 95 o Top 2nd from Bottom FRONT Bottom Bottom 100 o Top Top REAR Bottom Bottom 105 o Top Bo...
Page 31 - Bottom Half of Back Canes; HOLE
31 8. Use Loctite 242 on the hex bolts and torque into the back canes to 75-inch pounds. 9. While holding the hex bolt, reinstall the locknut and torque to 75-inch pounds. 10. Repeat STEP 9 for the other hex bolt and locknut. 11. Securely tighten back upholstery to the new top half of the back cane ...
Page 32 - FROM BATTERY BOXES; CAUTION
32 PROCEDURE 8 BATTERIES BA TTE R I ES This Procedure includes the following: Installing/Removing Batteries into/From BatteryBoxes Connecting Battery Cables When to Charge Batteries Charging Batteries Replacing Batteries Installing/Removing Battery Tray Removing/Installing Battery Boxes FIGURE 1 - I...
Page 33 - CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES; DIRECT MOUNT METHOD; INSTALLING BATTERY TERMINAL CAPS
33 PROCEDURE 8 BATTERIES BA TTE 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 safety...
Page 35 - BATTERY TERMINAL/POST BATTERY CLAMP; PROCEDURE 8
35 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 36 - RED Battery Clamp Cover
36 9. Install the battery box(es) into the wheelchair. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOX(ES) inthis procedure of the manual. NOTE: New Battery(ies) MUST be fully charged BEFOREusing, otherwise the life of the battery(ies) will be reduced. 10. If necessary, charge the battery(ies). Refer to CH...
Page 37 - FIGURE 5 - WHEN TO CHARGE BATTERIES; NOTE: Accurate readings are displayed when in neutral.; Description and Use of Battery Chargers; only - this is indicated by the green; Attach the battery charger connector to the charger
37 Battery Gauge Display FIGURE 5 - WHEN TO CHARGE BATTERIES CHARGING BATTERIES (FIGURE 6) WARNING Never attempt to recharge the batteries by at-taching cables directly to the battery terminalsor clamps. Use the recharging plug located oneither the side of the wheelchair frame or on thefront of the ...
Page 38 - REPLACING BATTERIES; SEAT WIDTH QTY VOLTS; FIGURE 6 - CHARGING BATTERIES; Cleaning Battery Terminals
38 PROCEDURE 8 BATTERIES BA TTE R I ES 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) b...
Page 39 - FIGURE 7 - INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY TRAY
39 BA TTE R I ES PROCEDURE 8 BATTERIES 1. Examine battery clamps and terminals for corrosion. 2. Verify plastic caps are in place over battery cell holes. 3. Clean the terminals and inside the battery clamps by using a battery cleaning tool, wire brush, or me-dium grade sand paper. NOTE: When done, ...
Page 40 - This Procedure includes the following:
40 E L E C T R O N I C S ELECTRONICS PROCEDURE 9 This Procedure includes the following: Preparing MKIV Joystick for Use Disconnecting/Connecting MKIV Controller Motorand Battery Leads Repositioning MKIV Joystick Removing/Installing MKIV Controller PREPARING MKIV JOYSTICK FORUSE (FIGURE 1) NOTE: The ...
Page 41 - PROCEDURE 9
41 7. Secure the joystick mounting bracket to the two (2) half clamps with the remaining two (2) hex screws. 8. Slide tube through bracket to the desired position. 9. Slide the adjustment lock over the end of the tube and secure the adjustment lock to the tube by turningthe lever on the adjustment l...
Page 42 - RETAINING STRAP
42 REPLACING BATTERY BOXRETAINING STRAP (FIGURE 1) 1. Remove the battery boxes. Refer to INSTALLING/ REMOVING BATTERY BOXES in PROCEDURE 8of this manual. WARNING The retaining strap MUST be fed through the ad-justable end of the battery box retaining strap clipas shown in FIGURE 1. 2. Feed the exist...
Page 43 - Reassembly; FIGURE 1 - REPLACING WIRING HARNESS; WIRING HARNESS
43 This Procedure includes the following: Replacing Wiring Harness 3. Remove the four (4) phillips screws that secure the battery connectors and battery connector spacers tothe wheelchair frame. 4. Remove the two (2) phillips screws, washers and lock- nuts that secure the charger cable to the charge...
Page 44 - WITH MOTOR LOCKS; Motor Locks DISENGAGED (Free Wheel Position); FIGURE 2 - BATTERY BOX CONNECTOR TABS; WHEELCHAIRS
44 W H EE L S / AN T I - T I PPE R PROCEDURE 12 WHEELS/ANTI-TIPPER FIGURE 1 - DISENGAGING/ENGAGING MOTORS WITH MOTOR LOCKS Towards Outside of Wheelchair Motor Locks DISENGAGED (Free Wheel Position) Motor Locks ENGAGED (Drive Position) This Procedure includes the following: Disengaging/Engaging Motor...
Page 45 - SHOE and the REAR WHEEL.; Using Wheel Locks; NEVER; ENGAGED
45 Wheel Lock Shoe FIGURE 5 - INSTALLING/ADJUSTING WHEEL LOCKS Rear Wheel Hex Screw Wheelchair Frame 5/32 to 5/16-inch FIGURE 3 - DISENGAGING/ENGAGING MOTORS WITH CLUTCHES Wheel Lock Handle FIGURE 4 - USING WHEEL LOCKS 1. Confirm that the tabs on the battery box connectors are assembled as shown in ...
Page 46 - FIGURE 6 - INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR WHEELS
46 FIGURE 6 - INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR WHEELS Motor Driveshaft Washer Locking Tab Washer Keyway Keystock Chamfered Side of Wheel Hub Hex Screw (Apply Loctite 242 and use a Torque Wrench only to Torque to 90-inch pounds) TIGHTEN Hex Screw if Locking Tab is not Parallel with Flat on Head (STEP 9) Fla...
Page 47 - FIGURE 8 - REPLACING FRONT FORK
47 FIGURE 9 - INSTALLING/REMOVING ANTI-TIPPERS 1-1/2 to 2-inch Clearance Release Buttons Release Buttons Support Tube Anti-tipper INSTALLING/REMOVINGANTI-TIPPERS (FIGURE 9) WARNING Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged and springbuttons fully protruding out of adjustment holes. 1. Press the release but...
Page 50 - RELATIVE TO THE SEAT; Replacing Back Upholstery
50 R E C L I NER PROCEDURE 14 RECLINER This Procedure Includes the Following: Recliner Operation Replacing Back or Headrest Upholstery Adjusting Back or Headrest Upholstery Replacing Limit Switch/Actuator Adjusting Limit Switch Replacing Recliner Cable Assemblies Replacing/Adjusting Gas Cylinders Ch...
Page 51 - Replacing Headrest Upholstery; FIGURE 2 - REPLACING BACK OR HEADREST; RECLINER; FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING BACK OR HEADREST
51 NOTE: If the back upholstery HEIGHT is being changed,the back canes must also be changed. Refer to CHANG-ING BACK HEIGHT in this procedure of the manual. NOTE: If the back upholstery HEIGHT is being changed,it may be necessary to replace the recliner cable assem-blies as well. Refer to REPLACING ...
Page 52 - CABLE LENGTH
52 R E C L I NER PROCEDURE 14 RECLINER CAUTION DO NOT over tighten the phillips screws that se-cure the actuator to the pivot block. Damage tothe actuator will occur. 8. Secure the NEW actuator to the pivot block with the two (2) phillips screws and washers. CAUTION DO NOT over tighten the phillips ...
Page 53 - FIGURE 6 - REPLACING RECLINER CABLE
53 RECLINER PROCEDURE 14 9. Position the operator of the recliner cable assembly on the inside of recliner seat frame. 10. Place cable operator into pivot block. 11. Thread cylinder rod into cable operator ONLY to the point where there is no slack in cable, no angular move-ment in cable operator, an...
Page 54 - FIGURE 7 - REPLACING/ADJUSTING GAS CYLINDERS; Adjusting Gas Cylinder
54 R E C L I NER RECLINER PROCEDURE 14 CAUTION DO NOT force the gas cylinder rod into theoperator of the recliner cable assembly. DO NOT cross thread the operator of therecliner cable assembly with the gas cylinder. If a space EQUAL to or LESS THAN 1/16-inch be-tween the operator of the cable assemb...
Page 56 - LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLETO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other...
