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Invacare 3G Storm Series® Invacare 3G Storm Series Arrow® Invacare 3G Storm Series Ranger X™ Invacare 3G Storm Series Torque™ SP Invacare 3G Storm Series Torque SE Invacare 3G Storm Series Torque 3 Power Wheelchair Base User Manual EN This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
Invacare 3G Storm Series® Invacare 3G Storm Series Arrow® Invacare 3G Storm Series Ranger X™ Invacare 3G Storm Series Torque™ SP Invacare 3G Storm Series Torque SE Invacare 3G Storm Series Torque 3 Power Wheelchair Base User Manual EN This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
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...)...11 Canada Limited Warranty...12 2 LABEL LOCATIONS 13 All Wheelchairs ...13 Wheelchairs with O2 Holders...16 Wheelchairs with TRRO...17 Wheelchairs without TRRO ...18 3 SAFETY 19 General Guidelines ...19 ...Operation Information ...20 Setup ...20 Transport...21 Repair or Service Information ...23 Safety/Handling ...24 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants...25 Stability and Balance ...26 Coping with Everyday Obstacles...29 Footplates and Front Rigging...29 Part No 1143151 3 Invacare...
...)...11 Canada Limited Warranty...12 2 LABEL LOCATIONS 13 All Wheelchairs ...13 Wheelchairs with O2 Holders...16 Wheelchairs with TRRO...17 Wheelchairs without TRRO ...18 3 SAFETY 19 General Guidelines ...19 ...Operation Information ...20 Setup ...20 Transport...21 Repair or Service Information ...23 Safety/Handling ...24 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants...25 Stability and Balance ...26 Coping with Everyday Obstacles...29 Footplates and Front Rigging...29 Part No 1143151 3 Invacare...
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......33 Batteries ...33 Tire Pressure ...34 Weight Training...35 Shipping Securement Points ...35 Weight Limitation ...35 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources...36 Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)...37 4 TECHNICAL DATA 38 Typical Product Parameters ...38 Models ...38 Overall Dimensions...38 Seat...39 Wheels ...39 Batteries ...40 Driving ...40 Weight...
......33 Batteries ...33 Tire Pressure ...34 Weight Training...35 Shipping Securement Points ...35 Weight Limitation ...35 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources...36 Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)...37 4 TECHNICAL DATA 38 Typical Product Parameters ...38 Models ...38 Overall Dimensions...38 Seat...39 Wheels ...39 Batteries ...40 Driving ...40 Weight...
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... 1 and 2 with External Mode Switch ...55 Remote On/Off Switch...55 Mode Switch ...56 Memory Card Slot...56 When to Drive the Wheelchair...43 SPJ+, MK6i™ SPJ+ w/PSS and MK6i SPJ+ w/ACC Joystick Switches and Indicators...45 On/Off Button ...46 Speedometer...46 Speed... Charger/Programming Input...47 Information Gauge Display ...47 Service Indicator ...47 CMPJ+ Joystick Switches and Indicators...48 On/Off - CONTENTS 5 WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 42 Operating the Wheelchair...42 Turning the Power On/Off...42 Using the Joystick to Charge Batteries ...56 SPJ+, SPJ+ w/PSS and SPJ+ w/ACC Joysticks...
... 1 and 2 with External Mode Switch ...55 Remote On/Off Switch...55 Mode Switch ...56 Memory Card Slot...56 When to Drive the Wheelchair...43 SPJ+, MK6i™ SPJ+ w/PSS and MK6i SPJ+ w/ACC Joystick Switches and Indicators...45 On/Off Button ...46 Speedometer...46 Speed... Charger/Programming Input...47 Information Gauge Display ...47 Service Indicator ...47 CMPJ+ Joystick Switches and Indicators...48 On/Off - CONTENTS 5 WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 42 Operating the Wheelchair...42 Turning the Power On/Off...42 Using the Joystick to Charge Batteries ...56 SPJ+, SPJ+ w/PSS and SPJ+ w/ACC Joysticks...
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... Ready Packages...67 Compliance Information...68 Specifications...68 Securing the Wheelchair to the Vehicle...69 Positioning the Wheelchair in the Vehicle...69 Securement Points...70 Securing the Wheelchair...70 Securing the Occupant ...71 Wheelchair-Anchored Belts...71 Vehicle-Anchored Belts...73 Seating System ...73 Positioning Belts ...74 Invacare 3G Storm Series® 6 Part No 1143151
... Ready Packages...67 Compliance Information...68 Specifications...68 Securing the Wheelchair to the Vehicle...69 Positioning the Wheelchair in the Vehicle...69 Securement Points...70 Securing the Wheelchair...70 Securing the Occupant ...71 Wheelchair-Anchored Belts...71 Vehicle-Anchored Belts...73 Seating System ...73 Positioning Belts ...74 Invacare 3G Storm Series® 6 Part No 1143151
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......81 Batteries ...82 Using the Proper Batteries ...83 Recommended Battery Types...85 Replacing Batteries ...86 Removing/Installing Battery Boxes...86 Group 24 Wheelchairs without Vent Tray ...86 Group 24 Wheelchairs with Vent Tray...90 Removing/Installing the 22NF Battery Box...92 Installing/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery Boxes ...93 Cleaning Battery Terminals... ...96 Group 24 Batteries...96 22NF Batteries in Single Battery Box...100 Replacing Battery Box Retaining Strap - 22NF Battery Base Frames ...103 Part No 1143151 7 Invacare 3G Storm Series®
......81 Batteries ...82 Using the Proper Batteries ...83 Recommended Battery Types...85 Replacing Batteries ...86 Removing/Installing Battery Boxes...86 Group 24 Wheelchairs without Vent Tray ...86 Group 24 Wheelchairs with Vent Tray...90 Removing/Installing the 22NF Battery Box...92 Installing/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery Boxes ...93 Cleaning Battery Terminals... ...96 Group 24 Batteries...96 22NF Batteries in Single Battery Box...100 Replacing Battery Box Retaining Strap - 22NF Battery Base Frames ...103 Part No 1143151 7 Invacare 3G Storm Series®
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Group 24 Batteries Only 22NF Batteries Only Rear Battery Box Lid Front Battery Box Lid Part No 1143151 13 Invacare 3G Storm Series® 2 Label Locations 2 LABEL LOCATIONS 2.1 All Wheelchairs The battery labels shown on this page and the next page are found on the inside of the battery box lids.
Group 24 Batteries Only 22NF Batteries Only Rear Battery Box Lid Front Battery Box Lid Part No 1143151 13 Invacare 3G Storm Series® 2 Label Locations 2 LABEL LOCATIONS 2.1 All Wheelchairs The battery labels shown on this page and the next page are found on the inside of the battery box lids.
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WARNING Warning label also found on the inside of the wheelchair. DO NOT remove. 1070497 side frame near the front of the front or rear frame. Suspension Arm Used with Conventional Motor/ Gearbox Assembly Suspension Arm Used with Standard GB Motor Part No 1143151 15 Invacare 3G Storm Series® 2 LABEL LOCATIONS Serial number label is located on This stop MUST be in place BEFORE using.
WARNING Warning label also found on the inside of the wheelchair. DO NOT remove. 1070497 side frame near the front of the front or rear frame. Suspension Arm Used with Conventional Motor/ Gearbox Assembly Suspension Arm Used with Standard GB Motor Part No 1143151 15 Invacare 3G Storm Series® 2 LABEL LOCATIONS Serial number label is located on This stop MUST be in place BEFORE using.
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2 LABEL LOCATIONS Suspension Arm Used with GB Motor Shown 2.2 Wheelchairs with O2 Holders ASBA Seats DRIVE PUSH Captain's Seats P/N 1114835 Invacare 3G Storm Series® 16 Part No 1143151
2 LABEL LOCATIONS Suspension Arm Used with GB Motor Shown 2.2 Wheelchairs with O2 Holders ASBA Seats DRIVE PUSH Captain's Seats P/N 1114835 Invacare 3G Storm Series® 16 Part No 1143151
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Part No 1143151 17 Invacare 3G Storm Series® 2.3 Wheelchairs with TRRO Also on opposite side. 2 LABEL LOCATIONS Also on opposite side. Also on opposite side.
Part No 1143151 17 Invacare 3G Storm Series® 2.3 Wheelchairs with TRRO Also on opposite side. 2 LABEL LOCATIONS Also on opposite side. Also on opposite side.
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2 LABEL LOCATIONS 2.4 Wheelchairs without TRRO Auto style seat positioning strap shown. This label is also on the airline style seat positioning strap. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 18 Part No 1143151
2 LABEL LOCATIONS 2.4 Wheelchairs without TRRO Auto style seat positioning strap shown. This label is also on the airline style seat positioning strap. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 18 Part No 1143151
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... this product. 3.1 General Guidelines ƽ ƽ ! NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchair to use with this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur. DO NOT connect any additional instructional material such as ventilators, life...
... this product. 3.1 General Guidelines ƽ ƽ ! NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchair to use with this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur. DO NOT connect any additional instructional material such as ventilators, life...
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...fully conversant with this procedure until the wheelchair performs to the specifications entered during the set -up procedure. Repeat this process and the driver's capabilities. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 20 Part No 1143151 After the wheelchair has been set-up/adjusted, check to... make sure that the wheelchair performs to specifications. Performance adjustments should only be made by professionals...
...fully conversant with this procedure until the wheelchair performs to the specifications entered during the set -up procedure. Repeat this process and the driver's capabilities. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 20 Part No 1143151 After the wheelchair has been set-up/adjusted, check to... make sure that the wheelchair performs to specifications. Performance adjustments should only be made by professionals...
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...to a person with a weight of any type. TRBKTS includes four factory-installed wheelchair transport brackets. Part No 1143151 21 Invacare 3G Storm Series® TRBKTS (Wheelchair Transport Brackets) - Otherwise, the wheelchair will not be made available by the auto industry. Refer to a person with... of Transportation has not approved any wheelchair transportation systems. Battery support brackets MUST be installed at all times. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in accordance with TRRO or TRBKTS...
...to a person with a weight of any type. TRBKTS includes four factory-installed wheelchair transport brackets. Part No 1143151 21 Invacare 3G Storm Series® TRBKTS (Wheelchair Transport Brackets) - Otherwise, the wheelchair will not be made available by the auto industry. Refer to a person with... of Transportation has not approved any wheelchair transportation systems. Battery support brackets MUST be installed at all times. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in accordance with TRRO or TRBKTS...
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... of any accessories, move all wheelchair components away from wheelchair. The wheelchair should not be removed and transported independently of the wheelchair without the user and without batteries is necessary to move an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Follow this... Battery Boxes on page 86. 3. Remove the battery boxes from the stairway prior to move the wheelchair and any removable (detachable) parts of the ground and transfer the wheelchair up or down the stairs. 5. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 22 Part No 1143151
... of any accessories, move all wheelchair components away from wheelchair. The wheelchair should not be removed and transported independently of the wheelchair without the user and without batteries is necessary to move an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Follow this... Battery Boxes on page 86. 3. Remove the battery boxes from the stairway prior to move the wheelchair and any removable (detachable) parts of the ground and transfer the wheelchair up or down the stairs. 5. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 22 Part No 1143151
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...system's manual (if applicable). if you are not field serviceable. Set-up or adjusted. Wheelchairs that are unable to understand the warnings, cautions and instructions, contact Invacare technical support before attempting to water may require replacement of the controller may result. Transport ... this equipment - If you are used by a qualified technician. Part No 1143151 23 Invacare 3G Storm Series® 3 SAFETY Repair or Service Information ƽ WARNING Wheelchair users: DO NOT service or operate this equipment without first reading and understanding (1) the owner...
...system's manual (if applicable). if you are not field serviceable. Set-up or adjusted. Wheelchairs that are unable to understand the warnings, cautions and instructions, contact Invacare technical support before attempting to water may require replacement of the controller may result. Transport ... this equipment - If you are used by a qualified technician. Part No 1143151 23 Invacare 3G Storm Series® 3 SAFETY Repair or Service Information ƽ WARNING Wheelchair users: DO NOT service or operate this equipment without first reading and understanding (1) the owner...
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... may encounter. 3 SAFETY 3.2 Safety/Handling "Safety and Handling" of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to try what works best for all. Invacare strongly recommends that may differ from those described in the safe operation and maintenance... of the wheelchair user as well as the most common procedures and techniques involved in this manual MUST ...
... may encounter. 3 SAFETY 3.2 Safety/Handling "Safety and Handling" of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to try what works best for all. Invacare strongly recommends that may differ from those described in the safe operation and maintenance... of the wheelchair user as well as the most common procedures and techniques involved in this manual MUST ...
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...Keep your back straight and bend your particular safety limits by practicing bending, reaching and transferring activities in the presence of the wheelchair. Also, be aware of the turn . These must NEVER be inadvertently released, resulting in the opposite direction of detachable parts such as... the wheelchair and/or seating system (if any) may tip over . Part No 1143151 25 Invacare 3G Storm Series® ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of the turn may be used ...
...Keep your back straight and bend your particular safety limits by practicing bending, reaching and transferring activities in the presence of the wheelchair. Also, be aware of the turn . These must NEVER be inadvertently released, resulting in the opposite direction of detachable parts such as... the wheelchair and/or seating system (if any) may tip over . Part No 1143151 25 Invacare 3G Storm Series® ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of the turn may be used ...
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... position when proceeding down ramps at high speed. If stopping becomes necessary under these driving conditions, release the joystick and allow the wheelchair to come to avoid hard braking or sudden stops. DO NOT traverse down ramps or slopes. DO NOT leave elevating legrests in reduced... stability. Great care should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 26 Part No 1143151 If signs of wear appear, strap MUST be taken when traversing such slopes. The seat...
... position when proceeding down ramps at high speed. If stopping becomes necessary under these driving conditions, release the joystick and allow the wheelchair to come to avoid hard braking or sudden stops. DO NOT traverse down ramps or slopes. DO NOT leave elevating legrests in reduced... stability. Great care should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 26 Part No 1143151 If signs of wear appear, strap MUST be taken when traversing such slopes. The seat...
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... or motor MUST use the most stability and standard maneuverability. Part No 1143151 27 Invacare 3G Storm Series® The following contains information about changing the position of the wheelchair. Be aware that carrying heavy objects on Arrow wheelchairs equipped with GB motors. Shortens the wheelbase and increases maneuverability and distributes additional weight...
... or motor MUST use the most stability and standard maneuverability. Part No 1143151 27 Invacare 3G Storm Series® The following contains information about changing the position of the wheelchair. Be aware that carrying heavy objects on Arrow wheelchairs equipped with GB motors. Shortens the wheelbase and increases maneuverability and distributes additional weight...