Page 3 - Warranty terms & conditions; Standard INVACARE Terms; This is to certify that your Spectra Blitz; Powerchair is warranted by INVACARE Ltd., for a period of
3 Warranty terms & conditions Standard INVACARE Terms This is to certify that your Spectra Blitz TM Powerchair is warranted by INVACARE Ltd., for a period of 2 years. 1. Only INVACARE chairs purchased at full price are warranted against defective workmanship and materials. 2. If a defect or faul...
Page 4 - Limitation of liability; natural wear and tear
4 Limitation of liability This Warranty does not extend to the consequential costs resulting from fault clearance, in particularfreight and travel costs, loss of earnings, expenses etc. • natural wear and tear • inappropriate or incorrect use • defective assembly or setting-up by the purchaser or th...
Page 5 - Contacting Invacare; United Kingdom
5 Contacting Invacare For questions or support, please contact your authorised INVACARE Dealer. He has the necessaryknow-how and equipment, plus the special knowledge concerning your wheelchair which enables him tooffer you an all-round satisfactory service. Should you wish to contact us directly, w...
Page 7 - Contents
7 Contents ISO 7176-15: 1996 Requirements for Information Disclosure,Documentation and Labelling ......................................................................... 2Warranty terms & conditions ........................................................................... 3 Standard INVACARE ...
Page 11 - Introduction; This manual contains important hints and information on:
11 1 Introduction Dear User, First of all we wish to thank you for your confidence in our products. We hope you will enjoy your newPowerchair. This manual contains important hints and information on: • Safety, • Operation, • Care and maintenance. Please familiarise yourself thoroughly before making ...
Page 12 - Procedures other than those described in this manual; must; be performed by a qualified technician.; Intended Use; The Spectra Blitz; 5kg who may have impaired personal mobility.
12 The initial set up of this wheelchair must be performed by a qualified technician. Procedures other than those described in this manual must be performed by a qualified technician. NOTE: Not all of the components within this manual will necessarily be available with your Spectra Blitz TM power wh...
Page 13 - Important symbols in this manual; WARNING: THIS SYMBOL WARNS YOU OF DANGER!; certain maintenance work.
13 1.1 Important symbols in this manual WARNING: THIS SYMBOL WARNS YOU OF DANGER! • Follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product! NOTE: This symbol indicates hints and suggestions which should help make operating the product easierand point out special functions. Requ...
Page 14 - Type Classification and Area of Use; is available with only one maximum speed option.; do so will infringe Road Traffic Act Regulations.
14 1.2 Type Classification and Area of Use The Spectra Blitz TM is available with only one maximum speed option. • The 6kmph (4mph) model is a Class 2 / B vehicle. WARNING: • Under no circumstances must the top speed of the Class 2 / B Spectra Blitz TM be increased, to do so will infringe Road Traff...
Page 15 - Repair or Service Information; Refer to the Spectra Blitz; maintenance manual for detailed service and repair information; General Safety Notes; GENERAL WARNINGS; DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 6
15 2.1 Repair or Service Information Setup of the Electronic Control Unit is to be performed ONLY by individuals certified by Invacare.The final tuning adjustments of the controller may affect other activities of the wheelchair. Damage tothe equipment could occur under these circumstances. If non-ce...
Page 16 - TYRE PRESSURE
16 • Always stop before climbing an obstacle. Approach slowly until castors contact the obstacle. Apply power and drive over the obstacle in a controlled manner. • DO NOT use parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorized by Invacare. • DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair. • Tak...
Page 17 - RAIN TEST; DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a rain storm of any kind.; WEIGHT TRAINING
17 RAIN TEST • INVACARE has tested it’s power wheelchairs in accordance with ISO 7176 Part 9 “Rain Test”. This provides the end user or his/her attendant sufficient time to remove his/her power wheel-chair from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation. • DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a rain s...
Page 18 - Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference; Avoid getting near strong radio and television transmitters!
18 2.3 Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference This electric vehicle was successfully tested in accordance with international standards as to itscompliance with Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) regulations. However, electromagnetic fields,such as those generated by radio and television ...
Page 19 - Safety Precautions/Safe Operation; IMPORTANT WARNING
19 2.4 Safety Precautions/Safe Operation IMPORTANT WARNING • The day-to-day activities and the more advanced Powerchair techniques depend, on your physical capabilities and your own specific circumstances. Our recommendations may occa-sionally differ from those of your Therapeutic Adviser or Physici...
Page 21 - SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS; pages have been used successfully by many.; AMPUTEE STATEMENT FOR PRESCRIBERS; the following seat and back angles are maintained:
21 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS • Use this information only as a “basic” guide. The techniques that are discussed on the following pages have been used successfully by many. • Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with daily living activities that may differ from those described...
Page 22 - SURFACES AFFECTED BY HEAT
22 SURFACES AFFECTED BY HEAT • The wheelchair is made from metal and plastic materials and, as with all products made with such materials, it can absorb heat from the sun when used outdoors or exposed to sunlightthrough windows etc... This can result in the surfaces of the wheelchair becoming hot, s...
Page 23 - Some Useful Tips; Stability and Balance
23 3 Some Useful Tips Before you venture off on your first journey, ensure that everything is adjusted to your specificneeds, read this manual to familiarise yourself with the product and its functions. DO NOT attemptto drive without an attendant on hand until you are fully proficient in using and m...
Page 25 - TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS
25 TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS • ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power OFF and engage the motor locks/clutches to prevent the wheels from moving BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair. Also, makesure every precaution is taken to reduce the gap distance by turning both rear cas...
Page 26 - NEGOTIATING GRADIENTS/SLOPES; Never attempt to climb or descend an incline where the surface is; NEGOTIATING KERBS; When approaching kerbs wherever possible mount; Direction of Travel
26 NEGOTIATING GRADIENTS/SLOPES • Never attempt to climb or descend an incline where the surface is rough, wet or slippery (gravel, loose chippings, grass, rain, blackice, snow etc.). • If you are in a situation where by the Powerchair fails to climb a ramp and stalls midway through the manoeuvre, D...
Page 27 - YOU, YOUR POWERCHAIR AND OTHERS; ways with fast moving traffic.; SAFEGUARDING OTHERS
27 YOU, YOUR POWERCHAIR AND OTHERS • Powerchairs are strictly forbidden on motorways and their use is strongly discouraged on high- ways with fast moving traffic. • On the Pavement, in Pedestrian Zones or in Supermarkets it is obvious that you must show as much consideration and common sense to othe...
Page 28 - Safety Inspection Checklist; General; Ensure all fasteners are secure.; Arms; Inspect for rips in upholstery.
28 4 Safety Inspection Checklist Initial adjustments should be made to suit personal body structure/user capability and preference.Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: inspect/ inspect/ inspect/ Item Initially adjust adjust adjust weekly monthly periodically General Wheelchair rolls strai...
Page 29 - Seat and back upholstery; Inspect for rips or sagging.; Drive wheels; Axle nut and wheel mounting nuts are secure.; Castors
29 inspect/ inspect/ inspect/ Item Initially adjust adjust adjust weekly monthly periodically Seat and back upholstery Inspect for rips or sagging. X X Drive wheels Axle nut and wheel mounting nuts are secure. X X X No excessive side movement or binding whenlifted and spun when disengaged(free-wheel...
Page 30 - Tyres; Inspect for flat spots and wear.; CLEANING; Clean upholstery and armrests.
30 inspect/ inspect/ inspect/ Item Initially adjust adjust adjust weekly monthly periodically Tyres Inspect for flat spots and wear. X X If pneumatic tyres check for proper inflation. X X CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tyres should be checked periodically forcracks and wear, and should...
Page 31 - Troubleshooting - Mechanical
31 4.1 Troubleshooting - Mechanical Chair Veers Sluggish Turn/ Castors Squeaks Solutions Left/Right Performance flutter and Rattles X X X If pneumatic, check tyres for correctand equal pressure. X X X X Check for loose stem nuts/bolts. X X Check that both castors contactground at the same time. Loos...
Page 32 - Troubleshooting - Electrical; Electrical malfunction.; Have charger checked.
32 4.2 Troubleshooting - Electrical Symptom Batteries draw excessivecurrent when charging. Battery indicator flashes thecharge level is low -immediately after recharge. Battery indicator flashes thecharge level is low, too soonafter being recharged. Motor “chatters” or runsirregular. Probable Cause ...
Page 34 - Checking Battery Charge Level; Fully charge a new battery before its first use.
34 4.3 Checking Battery Charge Level The following “Do’s” and “Don’ts” are provided for your convenience and safety. Don’ts Don’t perform any installation ormaintenance without first reading thismanual. Don’t make it a habit to dischargebatteries to the lowest level. Don’t use randomly chosen batter...
Page 35 - Product End of Life; Cleaning the vehicle; When cleaning the vehicle, pay attention to the following points:; Care and maintenance
35 4.5 Product End of Life Even though your Powerchair has been designed to provide a long and trouble free life it is inevitablethat wear, tear and usage will eventually render the product unusable. • INVACARE recommends that the average usable life of this product is five years, providingthe produ...
Page 36 - Legrest Maintenance; Installing / Removing Legrests; Turn the Legrest to the side (open footplate is
36 5 Legrest Maintenance WARNING: • After ANY adjustments, repair, or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all screws, nuts and bolts are tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. • It is impor tant for regular inspection to be carried out on the Armrests for signs of visible dam...
Page 37 - Legrest height adjustment; section of the manual.; Removing
37 5.2 Legrest height adjustment 1. Remove any accessory from the legrest(s). 2. Remove the legrest from the wheelchair. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING LEGRESTS in this section of the manual. NOTE: Lay the footrest on a flat surface to simplify this proce-dure. 3. Loosen the legrest height adjustment ...
Page 38 - Adjusting Angle Adjustable Flip-up Footplates; Locate the angle adjusting screw at the bottom of the legrest.
38 5.3 Adjusting Angle Adjustable Flip-up Footplates 1. Locate the angle adjusting screw at the bottom of the legrest. 2. Loosen the screw with a hex wrench and adjust the foot plate to the desired angle and position. 3. Tighten the angle adjusting screw. 4. To adjust foot plate height, refer to LEG...
Page 39 - Adjusting; Undo the hook and loop fastening strip and separate; Replacing; Lift heel strap over footplate pegs and remove.
39 5.4 Adjusting / Replacing Foot Plate Heel Strap (if fitted) Adjusting 1. Undo the hook and loop fastening strip and separate the two sides. 2. Adjust to the desired position and fasten hook and loop strips back together. NOTE: When adjusting the heel strap be sure to check thatyour heel does not ...
Page 40 - Armrests; Installing/Removing Armrests; WARNING; before using the wheelchair.; Installing
40 6. Armrests WARNING • After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hard-ware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. • It is impor tant for regular inspection to be carried out on the Armrests for signs of visible damage. If any repa...
Page 41 - Turn armrest removal handwheel until loose.
41 Removing WARNING • Ensure joystick unit is switched off and unplugged from wheelchair before removing armrest. • Alternatively, remove joystick mounting arm from the armrest following instructions in section 12.3 JOYSTICK MOUNTING HARDWARE before attempting to remove armrest. 1. Turn armrest remo...
Page 42 - Adjusting the Armrests; Adjustment
42 6.2 Adjusting the Armrests WARNING • Make sure the armrest release and height adjustment handwheels are in the locked position before using the wheelchair. Height Adjustment 1. Release the armrest height adjustment handwheel. NOTE: If the handwheel is released a small amount, an audible click can...
Page 43 - Using a hex wrench, loosen the armrest width adjustment screws.
43 3. Tighten the armpad fixing screws. 4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for opposite armrest, if necessary. Armrest Width Adjustment WARNING • This adjustment should only be performed when the wheelchair is unoccupied. 1. Using a hex wrench, loosen the armrest width adjustment screws. 2. Adjust the armrest posi...
Page 44 - Backrest; Adjusting Backrest Angle; Take care not to damage any accessories fitted to the backrest.
44 7 Backrest 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. • It is important for regular inspection to be carried out on the Backrest for signs of visible damage. If any repairs...
Page 45 - Adjusting Backboard Position
45 7.2 Adjusting Backboard Position WARNING • This adjustment should only be performed when the wheelchair is unoccupied. • Take care not to damage any accessories fitted to the backrest. The backboard can be adjusted both in height and width (see section 8 Seating). This can be useful ifanother typ...
Page 46 - Adjusting Backpost Support Bracket; Release the set screws using a hex wrench.
46 7.3 Adjusting Backpost Support Bracket CAUTION: • This adjustment should only be made by an attendant when the the chair is occupied. The backpost support bracket can be adjusted in width. This should be used when adjusting seat andbackrest width (see section 8 Seating). 1. Release the set screws...
Page 48 - Slide the headrest assembly to the desired position.
48 The lateral position of the headrest may also be adjusted as follows 1. Loosen the lateral adjustment screws using a hex wrench and spanner. 2. Slide the headrest assembly to the desired position. 3. Re-tighten the lateral adjustment screws. NOTE: Ensure all headrest assembly adjustment screws, n...
Page 49 - Installing / Removing or Adjusting Trunk Supports (if fitted); Clamping
49 7.5 Installing / Removing or Adjusting Trunk Supports (if fitted) CAUTION: • 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 1. Ensure the trunk support fixing screws are loos...
Page 50 - Loosen the clamping screws using a hex wrench.; Swing away function; The trunk supports fitted to your Spectra Blitz; have a swing away function to enable easier access
50 3. Loosen the clamping screws using a hex wrench. 4. Adjust to the desired position. 5. Tighten the clamp screws using a hex wrench and replace upholstered pad. Swing away function The trunk supports fitted to your Spectra Blitz TM have a swing away function to enable easier access or transfer to...
Page 51 - Adjusting Tension Adjustable Back Upholstery (if fitted); Be sure that each belt is secured before fitting
51 7.6 Adjusting Tension Adjustable Back Upholstery (if fitted) CAUTION: • This adjustment should only be made when the the chair is unoccupied and the joystick unit switched off. 1. Remove backrest cushion by releasing the hook and loop fastening strips. 2. Adjust the tension of each belt by releas...
Page 52 - Installing / Removing Back Cushion; Installing / Removing
52 7.7 Installing / Removing Back Cushion CAUTION: • This adjustment should only be made when the the chair is unoccupied and the joystick unit switched off. Installing / Removing NOTE: The cushion inner may be removed from the fabric cover by sliding it out from the cover flap on theunderside of th...
Page 53 - Adjusting Push Handles; Push
53 7.8 Adjusting Push Handles CAUTION: • After ANY adjustments make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. The push handles on your Spectra Blitz TM may be adjusted to a more convenient height to allow an attendant to push or maneuver your Pow...
Page 54 - Seating; Installing / Removing Seat Cushion
54 8 Seating 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. • It is impor tant for regular inspection to be carried out on the Armrests for signs of visible damage. If any repairs...
Page 55 - Lapbelt; Adjusting Seat Width; Take care not to damage any accessories fitted to the seat.
55 8.2 Lapbelt WARNING • The standard lapbelt is NOT intended to be used as a vehicle seat belt. A lapbelt is provided for use while seated in the power chair. INVACARE recommends that you keepthe lapbelt fastened at all times while seated in the chair. Buckles are fitted to each side of the beltto ...
Page 56 - Adjusting Seat Depth; Seat Frame Adjustment; Set Screw
56 2. Using a hex wrench loosen the adjustment screws . 3. Gently pull/push the side of the seat, until it reaches the desired position. 4. Re-tighten the adjustment screws using a hex wrench 5. Repeat for opposite side of chair. 6. Replace the seat cushion 8.4 Adjusting Seat Depth WARNING • This ad...
Page 57 - Seat Board Adjustment; Using a cross point screwdriver loosen the
57 Seat Board Adjustment 1. Remove the seat cushion (see section 8.1). 2. Using a cross point screwdriver loosen the fixing screws. 3. Slide the seatboard until it reaches the desired position. 4. Re-tighten the fixing screws using a cross point screwdriver. 5. Replace the seat cushion. 2. Using a h...
Page 58 - Installing / Removing Seat board; Take care not to damage any accessories fitted to the seat board.; Adjusting Seat Angle
58 8.5 Installing / Removing Seat board WARNING • This adjustment should only be performed when the wheelchair is unoccupied. • Take care not to damage any accessories fitted to the seat board. The seat board can be removed from the wheelchair seat frame. 1. Remove the seat cushion (see section 8.1)...
Page 59 - Electrical Adjustment of Seat Angle; If your Spectra Blitz; Seat angle adjustment is made by operating the control system.; Manual Adjustment of Seat Angle; Remove the M10 nut and bolt at the base of the assembly; Collar
59 Electrical Adjustment of Seat Angle If your Spectra Blitz TM power chair is fitted with an electrical seat angle adjustment refer to section 12 Controls and Operating your Powerchair or see the seperate control system user guide 1. Seat angle adjustment is made by operating the control system. Ma...
Page 60 - Anti Tipping Castors; NOTE; tipping casters contact the ground.
60 9 Anti Tipping Castors 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. • The Anti Tipping Castors are an impor tant saftey feature of the Spectra Blitz TM wheelchair. DO NOT att...
Page 61 - Batteries; by a qualified technician.; Removing/Installing Batteries; and give you unsatisfactory performance.; are NOT designed to be removed frequently and
61 10 Batteries WARNING • Make sure power to the wheelchair is OFF before performing this procedure. • The use of rubber gloves and chemical goggles is recommended when working with batteries. • Invacare strongly recommends that battery installation and battery replacement always be done by a qualif...
Page 62 - Remove screws from front battery cover.
62 Removing WARNING • NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cable(s) to contact BOTH battery terminal(s)/ post(s) at the same time. An electrical shor t may occur and serious personal injury or damagemay occur. • The use of rubber gloves and chemical goggles is recommended when working with b...
Page 63 - Remove all connectors from the controller.
63 Front Battery Rear Battery Positive (+) Negative (-) 6. Remove the front battery cover. 7. Remove all connectors from the controller. 8. Remove the screw that secures the NEGATIVE (-) black battery cable to the negative battery terminal. 9. Remove the screw that secures the POSITIVE (+) red batte...
Page 64 - Connect the battery cables to the battery terminals as follows:
64 Installing WARNING • NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cable(s) to contact BOTH battery terminal(s)/ post(s) at the same time. An electrical shor t may occur and serious personal injury or damagemay occur. • The use of rubber gloves and chemical goggles is recommended when working with...
Page 66 - Batteries and battery charging; IMPORTANT WARNINGS; from moisture and external heat sources.
66 10.2 Batteries and battery charging IMPORTANT WARNINGS • The battery charger supplied with your powerchair is for indoor use only, it must be protected from moisture and external heat sources. • Handle the battery charger with care, if it has been dropped or damaged, do not use it. • Do not use a...
Page 67 - WHEN TO CHARGE
67 To ensure long battery life DO NOT allow your batteries to become totally discharged. If your Power-chair is not used for any length of time the batteries must receive a full charge once a month andremain fully charged during storage. For replacement batteries contact your local INVACARE supplier...
Page 68 - with the Battery Charger.
68 CHARGING PROCEDURES IMPORTANT • Before you attempt charging, ensure you read and understand the instruction manual supplied with the Battery Charger. To Charge Batteries: • Check that the ventilation slots on the charger are clean and unobstructed. • Plug the charger output lead into the socket o...
Page 69 - Disposing and Recycling of Used Batteries
69 NOTE An "Overvoltage" condition may occur temporarily while you are descending a steep gradient withfully charged batteries, when the motors vir tually have the effect of a dynamo, adding to thebatteries. NOTE For fur ther information on the location of your nearest battery recycling faci...
Page 70 - Motor locks, Wheels and Brakes; and should be replaced.; DO NOT engage or disengage motor locks until the
70 11 Motor locks, Wheels and Brakes 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. CAUTION • As with any vehicle, the wheels and tyres should be checked periodically for cracks a...
Page 71 - Adjusting Front Castors
71 11.2 Adjusting Front Castors 1. Remove the headtube cover from the castor headtube. 2. To properly tighten castor journal system and guard against flutter, perform the following check: • Tip back the wheelchair to floor. • Pivot both forks and castors to top of their arc simultane-ously. • Let ca...
Page 72 - Drive Wheels; Do not over inflate tyres. As with any vehicle, the; CAUTION; If the wheel rim is to be spilt to change a tyre, it is
72 11.3 Drive Wheels Inflation. 1. Locate air valve and remove air cap. 2. Check the pressure rating marked on the side of the tyre and inflate as necessary. CAUTION • Do not over inflate tyres. As with any vehicle, the wheels and tyres should be checked periodically forwear. Removal. 1. Release and...
Page 73 - Manual Parking Brakes; Pull the brake handle towards the front of; Tyres must be correctly inflated for
73 11.4 Manual Parking Brakes To Activate Brake. 1. Locate the brake grip handle. 2. Push the brake handle towards the rear of the chair until it engages 3. Repeat for opposite side of chair. To De-Activate Brake. 1. Locate the brake grip handle. 2. Pull the brake handle towards the front of the cha...
Page 74 - Controls and operating your powerchair; Freewheel is engaged in drive Position.; Types of User Controller; Your Spectra Blitz
74 12 Controls and operating your powerchair NOTE Before you star t using your Powerchair you must boost the battery charge by carrying out charg-ing procedures as described in "Battery Charging" and always check the following: 1. Freewheel is engaged in drive Position. 2. Adjustments have b...
Page 75 - Shark Operation; Freewheel operation is only intended for short-term use
75 12.2 Shark Operation Seated in your Powerchair. Press the ON/OFF Switch. All battery gauge indicators will light briefly,then either the current battery charge or lock mode will be indicated. The user can adjust the chair’stop speed to suit their preferences and environment. The currently selecte...
Page 76 - UNLOCK Function; Shark Controller Functions; Horn Button
76 1 . Whilst power is on, press and hold the power button for four (4) seconds. 2. The dispaly will turn off immediately 3. After four (4) seconds all LED’s will flash briefly and the horn will sound a short beep. The power chair will then turn off. UNLOCK Function 1. Press the On button to turn th...
Page 78 - REM24SD Operation; See seperate user guide for detailed REM24SD operation.
78 This means..... Power is off Power is on Battery charge is low Charging or programmingmode Out of neutral at power updetected. Fault mode, abnormal condi-tion on the chair Notes Less LEDs imply a reducedbattery charge T h e b a t t e r i e s s h o u l d b echarged as soon as possible The steady L...
Page 80 - Pilot + Controller Functions; The Pilot + controller fitted to your Spectra Blitz; power chair has several features and functions.; Press the button once to sound the intergrated horn.; Mode Button
80 12.6 Pilot + Controller Functions The Pilot + controller fitted to your Spectra Blitz TM power chair has several features and functions. The following procedure shows how to use these. Horn Button Press the button once to sound the intergrated horn. Mode Button Use the mode button to make speed a...
Page 82 - VSI Operation
82 12.7 VSI Operation Seated in your Powerchair. Press the ON/OFF Switch. The battery gauge will blink then turn on aftersecond. Check the maximum speed control is set to a level which suits you. Push the joystick tocontrol the speed and direction of the wheelchair. Please note that if you push the ...
Page 83 - VSI Controller Functions; The VSI controller fitted to your Spectra Blitz; power chair has several features and functions. The; LOCK Function
83 CAUTION • Freewheel operation is only intended for short-term use in SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, NOT as a regular or permanent mode of Powerchair movement. In freewheel mode the Powerchair isNOT secured by the electromagnetic brakes, as both brake systems are out of action duringthis time. 12.8 VSI Co...
Page 84 - control system beeps.; Adjusting Driving Speed
84 UNLOCK Function 1. Use the power button to switch the control system on. The speed indicator will be rippling up and down. 2. Move the joystick forward until the joystick beeps, then move the joystick backward until the control system beeps. 3. Release the joystick, the control system will beep. ...
Page 86 - Driving practice; Types of Attendant Controller
86 12.9 Driving practice With the joystick you now control speed and direction of the Powerchair. The more you move itforward, the faster you travel. To reverse, pull the joystick backward. By moving the joystick left orright (while the Powerchair is moving forward or backward) you steer the Powerch...
Page 87 - ACS Dual Control Operation; Actuator can only adjusted from the user control.; Freewheel operation is only intended for short-term use in
87 12.11 ACS Dual Control Operation The Powerchair may be controlled by the user or by an attendant. Press the ON/OFF Switch on theuser control. All battery gauge indicators will light briefly, then either the current battery charge. ThePowerchair can then be switched between attendant or user contr...
Page 88 - Freewheel operation is only intended for shor t-term use in
88 12.12 Pilot + Dual Control Operation The Powerchair may be controlled by the user or by an attendant. Press the ON/OFF Switch on theuser control. Battery gauge indicators will light briefly, then either the current battery charge. ThePowerchair can then be switched between attendant or user contr...
Page 90 - Pilot + Attendant Controller Functions
90 12.14 Pilot + Attendant Controller Functions The Pilot + controller fitted to your Spectra Blitz TM power chair has several features and functions. The following procedure shows how to use these. Mode Button Use the mode button to make speed adjustments or actuator movements as follows: • Speed a...
Page 92 - Adjusting the Armrest.
92 12.15 User Joystick Mounting Hardware. 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. Fixed Joystick Mounting Arm. This type of mounting can move the joystick position either a...
Page 94 - Transportation; to transport a passenger seated in a Powerchair.
94 13 Transportation CAUTION INVACARE always advises that a Powerchair secured in a vehicle will not provide the equivalentsafety level and security as bespoke seating systems and recommends transfer to the vehicleseating, but also recognises that it is not always practical for the user to be transf...
Page 95 - Your Spectra Blitz; Powerchair; MUST; be fitted with a headrest and metal buckle lapbelt to be; ESSENTIAL; that you are secured by three point lap and diagonal
95 5. When attaching the tie-downs to the Powerchair, it is imperative they are fixed onto the Tie-Down points only of the Powerchair and not onto any attachments or accessories, as shown below(wheels, castors, footrests, armrests, anti-tipping levers etc.). 6. Your Spectra Blitz TM Powerchair MUST ...
Page 97 - Technical Specifications; Overall Width of Base:
97 14 Technical Specifications Seat Width Range: 250mm to 390mm Seat Depth Range: 250mm to 380mm Back Height Range: 370mm to 440mm Back Angle Range: 85 o to 120 o Seatboard-to-Floor (approx.): 450mm @ 0 o Overall Width of Base: 560mm Overall Height: 910mm Overall Length: 940mm Weight Complete with B...
Page 98 - Operating Temperature:
98 Legrests: Swing-Away (Std), Angle Adjustment(Opt.), adjustable footplates (Opt) Armrests: Adjustable Height, Removable. A.S.B.A.* Seat Angle Adjustment: 3 o Fixed A.S.B.A.* Back Angle Adjustment: 9 o Fixed (90 o to 125 o ) Optional A.S.B.A.* Seat Cushion: Cushion (Optional) A.S.B.A.*Chair Upholst...
Page 99 - Label locations; Battery Wiring Label
99 15 Label locations Battery Wiring Label (inside battery boxes) Serial Label Flammability Label (upholstery) Emergency free wheel device label (motors)