Page 2 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING; NOTICE; WHEELCHAIR USER
2 W ARN I N G WARNING 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 ATT...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; wheelchair
3 TABLE OF CONTENTS T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................................................................................ 2SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................
Page 4 - SPECIFICATIONS; EXCEL; INTEGRATED SLING SEAT AND CAPTAIN'S SEAT; NOTE: Refer to PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION in PROCEDURE; PERFORMANCE
4 SPE C I F I CA T I O N S SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: All specifications areapproximate. EXCEL Seat Width Range: Seat Depth Range: Back Height RangeStd.:Opt. Headrest:Opt. Backrest Ext.: Back Angle Range: Seat-to-Floor: Overall Width (No joystick): Overall Height: ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ Weight W/O Batte...
Page 5 - Back Height Range Standard:
5 *NOTE: Range will vary with battery conditions, surface, terrain and operators weight.**NOTE: Includes seating systems and accessories. SPECIFICATIONS Speed (M.P.H.):Turning Radius:* Range (variable): ** Weight Limitation: 0 to 435-inches12-14 miles with U1 batteries18-22 miles with 22NF batteries...
Page 6 - This Procedure Includes the Following:; GENERAL WARNINGS
6 GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 G E N E R A L GU I D E L I N ES 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 individuals certif...
Page 8 - Stability and Balance; ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap.; Tilting - RWD Wheelchairs Only; DO NOT tilt the wheelchair without assistance.
8 GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 G E N E R A L GU I D E L I N ES SAFETY/HANDLING OFWHEELCHAIRS “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the closeattention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. Thismanual points out the most common procedures and tech-niques involved in the safe op...
Page 9 - Stairways; Percentage of Weight Distribution; Transferring to and From Other Seats
9 Stairways WARNING DO NOT attempt to move an occupied powerwheelchair between floors using a stairway. Use anelevator to move an occupied power wheelchairbetween floors. If moving a power wheelchair be-tween floors by means of a stairway, the occupantMUST be removed and transported independentlyof ...
Page 10 - FIGURE 1 shows the motor mounting positions.; EXCEL FACTORY SETTINGS
10 GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 G E N E R A L GU I D E L I N ES FIGURE 1 shows the motor mounting positions. NOTE: The front motor mounting holes are reservedfor future applications. Functional Reach From a Wheelchair The approximate reach-limit values shown in the accom-panying graphs were derive...
Page 11 - Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave sources
11 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 12 - Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI); GENERAL GUIDELINES
12 WARNING The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types: 1) Hand-held Portable transceivers (transmitters-receivers with the antenna mounted directly on thetransmitting unit. Examples include: citizens band (CB) radios, "walkie talkie", security, fire and policetran...
Page 13 - SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST; Checking Battery Charge Level; TROUBLESHOOTING - MECHANICAL
13 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 SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST This Procedure Includes the Following: Safety Inspection ChecklistTroubleshooting - MechanicalTroubleshooting - Electrical Initial adjustments should be made to suit per...
Page 14 - TROUBLESHOOTING - ELECTRICAL; SYMPTOM; DON’T; CHECKING BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
14 S A F ETY I N SPE C T I O N SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 2 T R O UB L ES H OO T I N G TROUBLESHOOTING - ELECTRICAL NOTE: For additional troubleshooting information and explanation of error codes, refer to the individual CONTROLLERMANUAL supplied with each wheelchair . SYMPTOM Batte...
Page 15 - FIGURE 1 - USING A HYDROMETER TO CHECK; SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
15 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 into the same cell after reading the float. Repeat this step until all cells have beenproperly read. A shorted or dead cell can be detec...
Page 16 - FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT - 93M; ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT
16 F R O N T R I GG I N G S FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 3 93M Model Footrests (FIGURE 3) 1. Loosen, but do not remove the lug bolt and locknut that secure the lower footrest to the footrest support. 2. Reposition the lower footrest to the desired height. 3. Securely tighten the lug bolt and locknut tha...
Page 17 - FRONT RIGGINGS
17 FIGURE 5- INSTALLING/REMOVING ELEVATING LEGRESTS INSTALLING/REMOVING ELEVATINGLEGRESTS (FIGURE 5) Installing 1. Turn legrest to side (open footplate is perpendicular to wheelchair) and position mounting holes in the legresthinge plates with hinge pins on the wheelchair frame. 2. Install the legre...
Page 18 - ARMS; Adjusting Armrest Height; ANGLE
18 This Procedure Includes the Following: Adjusting Armrest Height, Removing or ReplacingArmrests Adjusting Captain's Seat Armrests AR M S ARMS PROCEDURE 4 ADJUSTING ARMREST HEIGHT,REMOVING OR REPLACINGARMRESTS (FIGURE 1) WARNING Make sure the height adjustment lever and arm-rest release lever are s...
Page 19 - FIGURE 2 - REPLACING SEAT POSITIONING STRAP; PROCEDURE 5; FIGURE 1 - REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY
19 Seat Upholstery Washer Crossbrace FIGURE 2 - REPLACING SEAT POSITIONING STRAP Rear Phillips Screw Seat Positioning Strap REPLACING SEAT POSITIONINGSTRAP (FIGURE 2) 1. If necessary, remove the seat cushion from the seat upholstery. 2. Remove the two (2) rear phillips screws and washers that secure...
Page 21 - PROCEDURE 7; FIGURE 1 - REPLACING BATTERY BOX RETAINING; FIGURE 2 - REPLACING BATTERY BOX RETAINING
21 This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing Battery Box Retaining Strap R E T A I N I N G S T RA P PROCEDURE 7 RETAINING STRAP WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFOREuse, make sure all attaching hardware is tightenedsecurely - otherwise injury or damage may result. NOTE: ...
Page 22 - FIGURE 1 - ADJUSTING FORKS
22 CA S T E R S PROCEDURE 8 CASTERS This Procedure Includes the Following: Adjusting Forks WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE-FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware istightened securely - otherwise injury or damagemay result. CAUTION As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires...
Page 23 - This Procedure includes the following:; FROM BATTERY BOXES; CAUTION
23 PROCEDURE 9 BATTERIES BA TTE 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-ommended...
Page 24 - CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES; Dual U1 or Dual Group 22 Battery Boxes; INSTALLING BATTERY TERMINAL CAPS
24 PROCEDURE 9 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 26 - BATTERY TERMINAL/POST BATTERY CLAMP; PROCEDURE 9
26 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 27 - RED Battery Clamp Cover
27 9. Install the battery box(es) into the wheelchair. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOX(ES) inthe PROCEDURE 10 - FWD MODELS or PROCE-DURE 11 - RWD 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 28 - FIGURE 1 - TRANSPORTING EXCEL; FWD WHEELCHAIRS; TRANSPORTING EXCEL
28 WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE-FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware istightened securely - otherwise injury or damagemay result. This Procedure Includes the Following: Transporting Excel Adjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front RiggingSupport Adjusting Flip-up Removabl...
Page 29 - ING SHROUDS in this procedure of the manual.
29 PROCEDURE 10 FWD WHEELCHAIRS F W D W H EE L CHA I R S Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERYBOXES in this procedureof the manual. FIGURE 2 - TRANSPORTING EXCEL - CAPTAIN'S SEATS Refer to INSTALLING/RE-MOVING FOOTRESTS orINSTALLING/REMOVINGELEVATING LEGRESTSin PROCEDURE 3 of thismanual. CAUTION HIGH...
Page 30 - Angle; RELATIVE TO THE SEAT FRAME. If the limit; FOOTBOARD
30 NOTE: The two (2) support assemblies may be posi-tioned at different depths depending on the need of theuser. 2. Insert front socket bolt into wheelchair frame and mounting hole in the telescoping front rigging sup-port determined in STEP 1 and securely tighten withthe locknut. 3. Insert the rear...
Page 31 - DISCONNECTING - While holding body of limit
31 1. Lift up on the release handle and move the back to the desired position. 2. Check the angle of the back RELATIVE TO THE SEAT FRAME. 3. If necessary, have the limit switch adjusted. Contact an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified technician. LUMBAR. 1. Rotate the knob on the side of the high...
Page 33 - Installing Side Shrouds and Fillers; CEL in this procedure of the manual.
33 Installing Side Shrouds and Fillers 1. Position the side shroud and filler on the wheelchair frame. 2. Line up the mounting holes in the side shroud and filler with the mounting holes in the wheelchair frame. CAUTION DO NOT overtighten the phillips screws and phil-lips bolt that secure the side s...
Page 34 - FIGURE 10- WHEN TO CHARGE BATTERIES; Description and Use of Battery Chargers
34 FIGURE 10- WHEN TO CHARGE BATTERIES CHARGING BATTERIES (FIGURE 11) WARNING Never attempt to recharge the batteries byattaching cables directly to the battery termi-nals or clamps. Use the recharging plug lo-cated on either the side of the wheelchairframe or on the front of the joystick. DO NOT at...
Page 35 - FIGURE 11- CHARGING BATTERIES; REPLACING BATTERIES; Recommended Battery Types; Cleaning Battery Terminals
35 FIGURE 11- CHARGING BATTERIES From Battery Charger Battery Charger Connector (on side of Wheelchair) NOTE: Position of Battery ChargerConnector may vary depending onwheelchair options. REPLACING BATTERIES WARNING Most batteries are not sold with instructions. How-ever, warnings are frequently not...
Page 36 - BATTERY TRAY; Folding Battery Tray for Transport (FIGURE 13); FIGURE 13 - FOLDING BATTERY TRAY FOR TRANSPORT; FIGURE 12 - INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES
36 BATTERY TRAY Folding Battery Tray for Transport (FIGURE 13) 1. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES in thisprocedure of the manual. 2. Lift up on the pin side of the battery tray and rotate UP towards the battery tray pivot. 3. Fold the wheelcha...
Page 37 - Outside of Wheelchair
37 ENGAGING/DISENGAGINGCLUTCHES (FIGURES 15 AND 16) WARNING DO NOT engage or disengage the clutches untilthe power is in the OFF position. CAUTION Ensure both clutches are fully engaged BEFOREdriving the wheelchair. 1. Locate the clutch handles on motors. 2. Perform one (1) of the following: A. ENGA...
Page 38 - FIGURE 1 - TRANSPORTING POWER 9000; Unfolding/Folding the Wheelchair; Push down on the seat rails until the seat rails are
38 This Procedure Includes the Following: Transporting Power 9000 When to Charge Batteries Charging Batteries Replacing Batteries Installing/Removing Battery Boxes Battery Tray Engaging/Disengaging Clutches Using/Installing/Adjusting Wheel Locks Installing/Removing Anti-Tippers Installing Optional C...
Page 39 - FIGURE 2 - WHEN TO CHARGE BATTERIES; RWD WHEELCHAIRS
39 Wheelchairs Equipped With MCC-Mark IVJoystick (Detail "A" of FIGURE 3) 1. Attach the battery charger connector to the charger cable/battery harness. 2. Plug the charger’s AC power cord, or extension, into the grounded 120 VAC wall outlet. 3. Wait until charging is complete. NOTE: Allow ei...
Page 40 - FIGURE 3 - CHARGING BATTERIES
40 REPLACING BATTERIES WARNING Most batteries are not sold with instructions. However,warnings are frequently noted on the cell caps. Readthem carefully, otherwise injury or damage can occur. NOTE: Invacare recommends that both batteries be re-placed if one (1) battery is defective. Recommended Batt...
Page 41 - INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES
41 1. Examine battery clamps and terminals for corrosion. 2. Verify that the plastic caps are in place over the bat- tery cell holes. 3. Clean the terminals and inside the battery clamps by using a battery cleaning tool, wire brush, or mediumgrade sand paper. NOTE: When done, these areas should be s...
Page 42 - ENGAGED; WIDE WHEELCHAIRS
42 FIGURE 8 - USING WHEEL LOCKS Wheel Lock Handle Clutch Handle FIGURE 7 - ENGAGING/DISENGAGING CLUTCHES NEVER Force clutch handles in these directions ENGAGED (Towards rear of wheelchair) Clutch Handle DISENGAGED (Towards rear wheels) TOP VIEW OF WHEELCHAIR USING/INSTALLING/ADJUSTINGWHEEL LOCKS* WA...
Page 43 - Installing; Removing
43 Installing/Adjusting Wheel Locks (FIGURE 9) NOTE: Before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock as-semblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to the recom-mended psi on the side wall of tire. 1. Position the wheel lock on the wheelchair frame. 2. Loosely install the hex screw that secures the wh...
Page 45 - NOTES
Page 47 - LIMITED WARRANTY; WARRANTY
47 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 ot...
