Page 2 - WARNING/SPECIAL NOTES; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING; N O T I C E
2 WARNING/SPECIAL NOTES W A RN I NG SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING THE PROCEDURES IN THIS MANUAL SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL AND THE OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLIED WITH THE WHEELCHAIR. IF Y...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 TABLE OF CONTENTS T AB LE O F C O N TE N T S TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ................................................ 2SPECIFICATIONS ............................................... 4 PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES .......... 7 REPAIR OR SERVICE INFORMATION ................. 7OPERATING I...
Page 4 - SPECIFICATIONS; PERFORMANCE; R 2; INTEGRATED SLING SEAT AND CAPTAIN'S SEAT
4 SPECIFICATIONS SPE C I F I C A T I ON S SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE R 2 B A S I C R 2 2 5 0 s e r i e s R 2 S T A N D A R D Speed (M.P.H.): 0 to 3.8 0 to 3.6 0 to 5.8 Turning Radius: > 23-inches > 23-inches > 23-inches Range (variable) 4 : 18-22 miles 12-14 miles 18-22 miles L Weight Limit...
Page 5 - R A N G E R I I F W D - R 2; Low Backs with Solid Seat have no adjustment.; AND; has
5 SPE C I F I C A T I ON S SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE R2 BASIC R2 250 SERIES R 2 S T A N D A R D Speed (M.P.H.): 0 to 3.8 0 to 3.6 0 to 4.0 Turning Radius: > 25.8-inches > 25.8-inches > 25.8-inches Range (variable) 3 : 17-22 miles 12-14 miles 12-16 miles L Weight Limitation 4 : 250 lbs. 250...
Page 6 - INTEGRATED SLING SEAT; Weight Limitation
6 SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: All specificationsare approximate. RANGER II FWD - R2 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...
Page 7 - CONTROLLER SETTINGS FOR R2; OPERATING INFORMATION; GENERAL WARNINGS; TIRE PRESSURE
7 GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 G E N E RA L G U I D EL I N E S WA R N I N G CONTROLLER SETTINGS FOR R2 JR Set-up of the Electronic Control Unit is to be performed ONLY by qualified technicians.Factory setting of the controller MUST be used for daily activities. Reprogramming thecontroller to refle...
Page 8 - WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION - MWD MODELS; C A U T I O N
8 GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 G E N E RA L G U I D EL I N E S WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION - MWD MODELS (R2 BASIC /R2 STANDARD /R2 250 SERIES ) C A U T I O N HIGH BACK CAPTAIN'SSEATS ONLY - Disconnectlimit switch BEFORE re-moving seat - damage toseat can occur. Push Bracket Crossbrace Wiring Ha...
Page 9 - WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION - FWD MODELS; WA R N I N G; GENERAL GUIDELINES
9 Push Bracket Crossbrace WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION - FWD MODELS (R2 BASIC /R2 STANDARD /R2 250 SERIES ) WA R N I N G Replacement con-troller MUST beSAME part number. Motor Assembly Controller (Back View) C A U T I O N HIGH BACK CAPTAIN'S SEATSONLY - Disconnect limit switchBEFORE removing seat ...
Page 10 - W A R N I N G; Pinch Point
10 WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION - FWD MODELS (R2 JR ) WA R N I N G Replacement con-troller MUST beSAME part number. Motor Assembly Controller (Back View) C A U T I O N Repositioning the motors WILL af-fect the stability and/or perfor-mance of the wheelchair. Refer toPERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBU-T...
Page 11 - BATTERY WARNING LABEL LOCATION
11 BATTERY WARNING LABEL LOCATION WA R N I N G This POSITIVE (+) RED Battery Cable MUSTconnect to the POSITIVE (+) BatteryTerminal(s)/Post(s), otherwise seriousdamage will occur to the electrical sys-tem. Refer to the Owner’s Manual. DONOT remove this label. 1095558 WA R N I N G This NEGATIVE (+) BL...
Page 12 - FIGURE 1 - FIELD LOAD TEST; This Procedure Includes the Following:
12 (+) (-) FIGURE 1 - FIELD LOAD TEST Battery Charger Connector Digital Voltmeter FIELD LOAD TEST (FIGURE 1) NOTE: The following test can also be performed throughthe controller of the wheelchair along with a remote pro-grammer. Refer to the individual CONTROLLERMANUAL supplied with each wheelchair....
Page 13 - Number of Floating Balls
13 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 2 T R O UB LE SH OO T I N G WA R N I N G ONLY use distilled water when topping offthe battery cells. Most batteries are not sold with instructions.However, warnings are frequently notedon the cell caps. Read them carefully. 1. Remove the battery box(es). Refer to one (1)...
Page 14 - PARKING BRAKE TESTING; TROUBLESHOOTING
14 ELECTRO-MECHANICAL PARKINGBRAKE TESTING (FIGURE 5) 1. On the four-pin motor connector, locate the side by side connectors in the black housings. 2. Set the digital multimeter to read ohms ( Ω ). 3. Measure the resistance between the two (2) brake contacts. A normal reading is 100 ohms ( Ω ). A re...
Page 15 - HEIGHT - MWD WHEELCHAIRS
15 This Procedure Includes the Following: Adjusting Flip-Up Removable Footboard Adjusting the Removable Footboard WA R N I N G After ANY adjustments, repair or service andBEFORE use, make sure that all attachinghardware is tightened securely - otherwiseinjury or damage may result. PROCEDURE 3 F RON ...
Page 16 - PROCEDURE 3
16 Footplate Clamps Removable Footboard A D J U S T I N G D E P T H MountingPositions Flat Head Screws Barrel Nut Barrel Nut DETAIL "A" Proper Footplate Clamp Position for M W D Wheelchairs Proper Footplate Clamp Position for F W D Wheelchairs ADJUSTING THE REMOVABLEFOOTBOARD NOTE:This footb...
Page 18 - FIGURE 1 - REPLACING ARMREST PADS
18 AR M S ARMS PROCEDURE 4 REPLACING ARMREST PADS(FIGURE 1) 1. Remove the mounting screws that secures the front of the armrest pad to the armrest plate. 2. Remove the mounting screw that secures the rear of the armrest pad and armrest insert to the armrestplate. 3. Remove the existing armrest pad a...
Page 19 - PROCEDURE 5; FIGURE 2 - REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY; FIGURE 1 - REPLACING SEAT POSITIONING
19 PROCEDURE 5 SEAT/BACK SEA T / B A CK Hex Bolts (Apply Loctite 242 and torque to 75-inch pounds) Locknuts Back Upholstery Washer Phillips Screw Tie Wrap Mounting Holes 7. Reinstall the Captain's seat onto the wheelchair. Re- fer to REMOVING/INSTALLING CAPTAIN'S SEAT inPROCEDURE 5 of the owner's ma...
Page 21 - H O L E
21 PROCEDURE 6 SEAT FRAME Locknuts Hex Bolts (Apply Loctite 242 and torque to 75-inch pounds) Bottom Half of Back Cane Top Half of Back Cane H O L E PA I R # 5 4 3 2 1 FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING BACK HEIGHT FIGURE 1 - ADJUSTING SEAT DEPTH Phillips Screws Washer Plug Button Crossbrace Seat Extension Tube A...
Page 22 - FIGURE 3 - CHANGING BACK ANGLE; Top Half of Back Canes
22 FIGURE 3 - CHANGING BACK ANGLE CHANGING BACK ANGLE(FIGURE 3) 1. Flip the armrests up and out of the way. Refer to US- ING/ADJUSTING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS in PRO-CEDURE 4 of the owner's manual, part number1080722. 2. Remove the TOP hex bolt, two (2) washers and lock- nut that secure the back cane to ...
Page 23 - PROCEDURE 6
23 FIGURE 4 - REPLACING BACK CANES 11. Securely tighten back upholstery to the new top half of the back cane with the phillips screw and washer. 12. Repeat STEPS 2-11 for the opposite side of the wheel- chair, if necessary. Bottom Half of Back Canes 1. Flip the armrests up and out of the way. Refer ...
Page 24 - ELECTRONICS; FIGURE 1 - REPOSITIONING MKIV JOYSTICK; REPOSITIONING MKIV JOYSTICK
24 ELECTRONICS FIGURE 1 - REPOSITIONING MKIV JOYSTICK - CAPTAIN’S SEATS Adjustment Lock Hex Bolts (STEPS 3, 16) Spacers (STEPS 3, 17) Locknuts (STEPS 3, 17) Phillips Screw (STEPS 4, 14) Armrest Insert Phillips Screw (STEPS 5, 13) Armrest Pad Armrest Plate Lug Bolt (STEPS 7, 9) Washers (STEPS 7, 9) L...
Page 25 - M O D E L S; PROCEDURE 7
25 MKIV Controller Locknuts FIGURE 2 - REMOVING/INSTALLING MKIV CONTROLLER - 16,18, 20-INCH WIDE M O D E L S Mounting Stud on Wheelchair Frame Washer Washer - MWD Only 14-inch Wide Models (FIGURE 3) REMOVING. 1. Remove the front and rear shrouds. Refer to RE- MOVING/INSTALLING SHROUDS in PROCEDURE10...
Page 27 - RELATIVE; LIMIT SWITCH; M W D
27 PROCEDURE 8 LIMIT SWITCH L I M I T S W I T CH DISCONNECTING/CONNECTINGLIMIT SWITCH (FIGURE 1) NOTE: The following procedure is for High Back Captain'sseat model wheelchairs only. C A U T I O N Disconnect limit switch BEFORE removingseat or damage to switch may occur. 1. Perform one (1) of the fol...
Page 28 - F I G U R E 2 - A D J U S T I N G L I M I T S W I T C H; PROCEDURE 8
28 F I G U R E 2 - A D J U S T I N G L I M I T S W I T C H 5 o Seat Angle 24 o Back Recline Angle 61 o Magnetic Protractor - (Will read 61 o when back recline angle is at 114 o relative to the seat frame) Upper Limit Switch Bracket Phillips Screws, Washers and Lock- nuts Actuator 114 o 5-3/4 inches ...
Page 29 - INCH DRIVE WHEELS
29 W HEE L S PROCEDURE 9 WHEELS REPLACING PNEUMATIC TIRES/TUBES - DRIVE WHEELS/CASTERS WA R N I N G DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it hasthe proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT over-inflate the tires. Failure to follow these sug-gestions may cause the tire to explode andcause bodily harm. If ti...
Page 30 - Removing
30 6. Examine the head of the hex screw and the locking tab washer. Make sure one (1) of the tabs on the lockingtab washer is parallel with one (1) of the flats on thehead of the hex screw. 7. If one (1) of the tabs on the locking tab washer is NOT parallel with one (1) of the flats on the head of t...
Page 31 - WHEEL HUB; PROCEDURE 9
31 2. Apply a thin film of anti-seize compound one (1) inch in length to the end of the drive shaft. 3. Reinstall drive wheel hub onto the gearbox drive shaft. NOTE: While installing the drive wheel hub onto the driveshaft, spin the drive wheel hub to evenly distribute the anti-seize compound over t...
Page 33 - INSTALLING SIDE SHROUDS.
33 2. Remove rear shroud and rear storage compartment (if equipped) from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR SHROUD AND REAR STORAGECOMPARTMENT in this procedure of the manual. 3. Perform one (1) of the following: A. INTEGRATED SLING SEAT MODELS - Fold the wheelchair. Refer to TRANSPOR...
Page 34 - SHROUDS
34 8. Reinstall the front shroud onto the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING FRONT SHROUD in thisprocedure of the manual. FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INSTALLING SHROUDS - MWD WHEELCHAIRS Front Shroud 1/4-Turn Bolts Phillips Screws Washers Rear Storage Compartment Rear Shroud Side Shroud Side Shroud Ph...
Page 37 - of; CROSSBRACES
37 ADJUSTING SEAT WIDTH -INTEGRATED SLING SEATS(FIGURE 1) 1. If necessary remove the shrouds. Refer to REMOV- ING/INSTALLING SHROUDS in PROCEDURE 10 of this manual. 2. Perform one (1) of the following: FWD WHEELCHAIRS -A. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXE...
Page 40 - MWD WHEELCHAIRS
40 PROCEDURE 11 CROSSBRACES CRO SS BR A C ES FIGURE 2 - REPLACING CROSSBRACES - CAPTAIN'S SEATS Front of Wheelchair Note orientation of hex bolt, washers, coved washers and locknut for installation of new crossbraces. Front of Wheelchair DETAIL "A" - (STEPS 9, 12) MWD WHEELCHAIRS FWD WHEELCH...
Page 41 - BATTERIES; This Procedure includes the following:; FROM BATTERY BOXES; CAUTION
41 BA TTE R I ES PROCEDURE 12 BATTERIES 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-ommende...
Page 42 - CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES; Dual U1 or Dual Group 22 Battery Boxes; INSTALLING BATTERY TERMINAL CAPS
42 PROCEDURE 12 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 safet...
Page 44 - BATTERY TERMINAL/POST BATTERY CLAMP
44 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 45 - RED Battery Clamp Cover
45 9. Install the battery box(es) into the wheelchair. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOX(ES) inthe PROCEDURE 13 - FWD MODELS or PROCE-DURE 14 - 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 46 - FIGURE 1 - ASSEMBLING RANGER II FWD- INTEGRATED SLING SEATS; ASSEMBLING RANGER II FWD-; UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR.; FWD WHEELCHAIRS
46 Install the batteries. Refer to INSTALL-ING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXESin this procedure of the manual. Position the battery tray for use. Re-fer to BATTERY TRAY in this pro-cedure of the manual. Install the electronics. Refer toPREPARING MKIV JOYSTICKFOR USE in PROCEDURE 7of this manual. Install the ...
Page 48 - MKIV RII Joystick; Battery Discharge; FIGURE 5 - WHEN TO CHARGE BATTERIES; Description and Use of Battery Chargers; Battery Gauge; JOYSTICK
48 WHEN TO CHARGE BATTERIES(FIGURE 5) NOTE: As a general rule, batteries should be rechargeddaily to assure longest possible life and minimize requiredcharging time. In fact, a battery’s life is extended if thecharge level is maintained well above a low condition.Plan to recharge batteries when it i...
Page 49 - Recommended Battery Types; REPLACING BATTERIES
49 FIGURE 6 - CHARGING BATTERIES Required Items: TOOL QUANTITY COMMENTS Battery Charger 1 Supplied ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ Extension Cord 1 Not Supplied ✪ 3-prong plug, 15 ampere current rating; industrial type 1. Attach the battery charger connector to the charger cable/battery harness. 2. Plug the charger’s AC ...
Page 50 - Installing; AND R2; FIGURE 7 - INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES
50 INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERYBOXES WARNING NEVER unplug the battery cables by pullling onthe wires. Unplug the battery cables by pullingon the connector ONLY. Otherwise, injury or dam-age may occur. NOTE: To remove the battery boxes, reverse the follow-ing procedure. NOTE: Motors should be in the e...
Page 51 - FIGURE 8 - INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES; BATTERY TRAY; Folding Battery Tray for Transport (FIGURE 9); - Rotate the notched side of the battery
51 Rear Shroud Front Battery Box Rear Battery Box Retaining Strap Front Shroud Battery Connections on Side of Wheelchair Frame Slot FIGURE 8 - INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES R2 JR Battery Tray DETAIL "A" Retaining Strap Joystick Cable Tie-Wrap Retaining Strap Rear Battery Box Pull this en...
Page 53 - FIGURE 12 - REMOVING/INSTALLING BATTERY TRAY; FIGURE 11 - BATTERY TRAY - CHANGING WIDTH OF; Removing/Installing Battery Tray for R2; Removing/Installing Battery Tray R2
53 INSTALLING (FIGURE 12). 1. Line up mounting holes in the new/existing battery tray with the mounting holes in the battery tray hangerbracket. 2. Position one (1) of the washers between the battery hanger bracket and the new/existing battery tray. 3. Reinstall one (1) of the hex bolts and washers ...
Page 54 - FOR MODEL R2; FIGURE 15 - REPLACING RIGHT BATTERY TRAY; FIGURE 16 - REPLACING LEFT BATTERY TRAY; Replacing Left Battery Tray Hanger Bracket
54 B. WHEELCHAIR NOT EQUIPPED WITH FLIP-UP REMOVABLE FOOTBOARD - Remove the fronthex screw that secures the existing left batterytray bracket to the wheelchair frame. 4. Remove the locknut that secures existing left battery tray hanger bracket and MKIV controller from thewheelchair. 5. Remove the ex...
Page 55 - FIGURE 17 - REPLACING LEFT BATTERY TRAY
55 FOR MODEL R2 JR (FIGURE 17). NOTE: Right and left is determined by sitting in wheel-chair. 1. Remove the footrests. Refer to INSTALLING /RE- MOVING FOOTRESTS in PROCEDURE 3 of theOwner's Manual, part number 1080722. 2. Remove the front and rear shrouds. Refer to RE- MOVING/INSTALLING SHROUDS in P...
Page 61 - RANGER II FWD BASIC
61 FIGURE 21 - REPLACING CLUTCH HANDLES - RANGER II FWD BASIC Tip (STEPS 2, 6, 8) Outside of Wheelchair Motor/ Gearbox Clutch Handle (STEPS 4, 7) Clutch Handle (STEP 9) Pin (STEPS 3, 10) Detent Ball Motor/Gearbox DETAIL "A" 5. Perform one (1) of the following: A. WHEELCHAIR EQUIPPED WITH FLI...
Page 64 - FIGURE 1 - ASSEMBLING RANGER II MWD - INTEGRATED SLING SEATS; ASSEMBLING RANGER II MWD; Push down on the seat rails until the seat rails are
64 This Procedure Includes the Following: Assembling Ranger II MWD When to Charge Batteries Charging Batteries Replacing Batteries Installing/Removing Battery Boxes Battery Tray Replacing Wiring Harness Stabilizer Identification Adjusting Stabilizer Springs Adjusting Stabilizer for User Preference R...
Page 67 - and R2; ONLY - If the charger
67 REPLACING BATTERIES WARNING The following procedure should be performedonly by aqualified technician. 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 bo...
Page 68 - Cleaning Battery Terminals
68 INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERYBOXES (FIGURE 7) Installing NOTE: To remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair,reverse the following procedure. WARNING If the wheelchair is equipped with the removablefootboard AND it is installed in the heighest posi-tion, it is necessary to remove the footboard pl...
Page 72 - FIGURE 10 - REPLACING WIRING HARNESS
72 FIGURE 10 - REPLACING WIRING HARNESS Charger Cable Mounting Bracket Wiring Harness To Controller (STEPS 3, 15) MKIV Joystick Controller Phillips Screws (STEPS 4, 11) Phillips Bolts (STEPS 6, 13) Locknuts (STEPS 6, 13) Spacers (STEPS 4, 11) Locknuts (STEPS 5, 12) DETAIL "A" Phillips Bolts ...
Page 73 - STABILIZERS; FIGURE 12 - ADJUSTING STABILIZERS - SPRINGS; HEIGHT; FIGURE 11 -STABILIZER IDENTIFICATION
73 STABILIZERS FIGURE 12 - ADJUSTING STABILIZERS - SPRINGS Measure This Height Stabilizer NOTE: If the user's approximate weight is not listed above,use the HIGHEST listed approximate weight closest to user'sweight as a starting point to adjust the stabilizer spring. Adjustment Nut Spring HEIGHT MEA...
Page 76 - REPLACING STABILIZER WHEEL
76 Replacing Stabilizer Cylinders for Type CStabilizer Assemblies (FIGURE 17) NOTE: Refer to STABILIZER INDENTIFICATION in thebeginning of this section to determine correct stabilizerassembly. 1. Place a 1/2-inch block underneath drive wheel. 2. Remove the top mounting screw and locknut that se- cur...
Page 78 - RANGER II MWD BASIC; REPOSITIONING MOTORS
78 15. Repeat STEPS 2-14 for the opposite side of the wheel- chair, if necessary. 16. Tighten the jamnut on the stabilizer cylinder. WARNING Stabilizers MUST be adjusted BEFORE use, oth-erwise they will NOT operate properly. 17. Adjust the front stabilizer(s). Refer to ADJUSTING STABILIZERS in this ...
Page 82 - NOTES
Page 83 - LIMITED WARRANTY; WARRANTY
83 LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TOPRODUCTS 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 ot...
