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......24 Information Gauge Display Diagnostics 25 Service Indicator Light Diagnostics 25 Checking Battery Charge Level...26 SECTION 5-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 27 Operating the Wheelchair...27 Turning the Power On/Off ...27 Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair 28 SPJ+ Joystick Switches and Indicators 29 On/Off Button ...29 Speedometer ...29 Speed Control Buttons...30... Swing-Back Arms...40 Replacing Desk/Full Length Armrest Pad and/or Clothing Guards 40 Armrest Pad ...40 Clothing Guard...40 R51™and R51LXP 4 Part No. 1106645 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Troubleshooting -
......24 Information Gauge Display Diagnostics 25 Service Indicator Light Diagnostics 25 Checking Battery Charge Level...26 SECTION 5-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 27 Operating the Wheelchair...27 Turning the Power On/Off ...27 Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair 28 SPJ+ Joystick Switches and Indicators 29 On/Off Button ...29 Speedometer ...29 Speed Control Buttons...30... Swing-Back Arms...40 Replacing Desk/Full Length Armrest Pad and/or Clothing Guards 40 Armrest Pad ...40 Clothing Guard...40 R51™and R51LXP 4 Part No. 1106645 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Troubleshooting -
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...be used at half speed or slower and to avoid hard braking or sudden stops. R51™and R51LXP 10 Part No. 1106645 Serious bodily injury may result in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the ON/OFF switch on the frame of wear appear, belt MUST be replaced ... or slopes at all times. Turn both casters parallel to the object you are in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be certain the power is in the off position. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°. Anti-tippers MUST be observed when traversing such...
...be used at half speed or slower and to avoid hard braking or sudden stops. R51™and R51LXP 10 Part No. 1106645 Serious bodily injury may result in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the ON/OFF switch on the frame of wear appear, belt MUST be replaced ... or slopes at all times. Turn both casters parallel to the object you are in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be certain the power is in the off position. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°. Anti-tippers MUST be observed when traversing such...
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... improper grounding and present a shock hazard to installing, servicing or operating your wheelchair. DO NOT remove these suggestions may cause the tire to two prong adapters should be used with three-prong (grounding) plugs for Invacare products. Use of three prong adapters can result in the use of fire.... Part No. 1106645 11 R51™and R51LXP If you must use an extension cord, use only a three-wire extension cord having at least 16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or higher electrical rating as the power source for this manual are equipped with or ...
... improper grounding and present a shock hazard to installing, servicing or operating your wheelchair. DO NOT remove these suggestions may cause the tire to two prong adapters should be used with three-prong (grounding) plugs for Invacare products. Use of three prong adapters can result in the use of fire.... Part No. 1106645 11 R51™and R51LXP If you must use an extension cord, use only a three-wire extension cord having at least 16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or higher electrical rating as the power source for this manual are equipped with or ...
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.... may cause the chair to remove his/her power wheelchair from the charger AC cable plug or the extension cord plug. R51™and R51LXP 12 Part No. 1106645 DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair is torn or cracked. DO NOT sit in...circumstances cut or remove the round grounding plug from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation. Rain Test Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs in place, joystick boot is unplugged. DO NOT leave power wheelchair in the wheelchair while charging the batteries. If charging instructions are the same number, size, and...
.... may cause the chair to remove his/her power wheelchair from the charger AC cable plug or the extension cord plug. R51™and R51LXP 12 Part No. 1106645 DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair is torn or cracked. DO NOT sit in...circumstances cut or remove the round grounding plug from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation. Rain Test Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs in place, joystick boot is unplugged. DO NOT leave power wheelchair in the wheelchair while charging the batteries. If charging instructions are the same number, size, and...
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... is capable of achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity level, which is unavoidable. R51™and R51LXP 14 Part No. 1106645 Each powered wheelchair can resist EMI up to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which would provide useful protection from the more common sources...used. 2) Medium-range mobile transceivers, such as we believe that by itself, or move by following the warnings listed below, your powered wheelchair. Examples include: citizens band (CB) radios, "walkie talkie", security, fire and police transceivers, cellular telephones, and other personal communication...
... is capable of achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity level, which is unavoidable. R51™and R51LXP 14 Part No. 1106645 Each powered wheelchair can resist EMI up to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which would provide useful protection from the more common sources...used. 2) Medium-range mobile transceivers, such as we believe that by itself, or move by following the warnings listed below, your powered wheelchair. Examples include: citizens band (CB) radios, "walkie talkie", security, fire and police transceivers, cellular telephones, and other personal communication...
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...as radio and TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones can affect powered wheelchair movement and braking. Part No. 1106645 15 R51™and R51LXP Important Information 1) 20 volts per meter. 3) The immunity level of the product is unknown. This can ...(NOTE: There is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall immunity of the powered wheelchair); It is a source of EMI nearby. Modification of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may make it more intense as it is safe; 4) Be aware that adding accessories or components...
...as radio and TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones can affect powered wheelchair movement and braking. Part No. 1106645 15 R51™and R51LXP Important Information 1) 20 volts per meter. 3) The immunity level of the product is unknown. This can ...(NOTE: There is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall immunity of the powered wheelchair); It is a source of EMI nearby. Modification of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may make it more intense as it is safe; 4) Be aware that adding accessories or components...
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Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair without the user and batteries is necessary to move an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the stairs. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your back straight. 5. Refer to avoid injury. 1. If necessary, fold the wheelchair. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Make sure to use an escalator to...
Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair without the user and batteries is necessary to move an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the stairs. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your back straight. 5. Refer to avoid injury. 1. If necessary, fold the wheelchair. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Make sure to use an escalator to...
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... 2. Position the front casters as far forward as possible along side the seat to which you . Position the wheelchair as close as possible. 2. R51™and R51LXP 20 Part No. 1106645 NOTE: This activity may be beneath you are transferring onto. Forward NOTE: For this ...strength. 1. Refer to Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches on page 21. 1. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Transferring To and From Other Seats ƽ WARNING ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power OFF and engage the clutches to prevent the wheels from moving BEFORE attempting to transfer in the seat...
... 2. Position the front casters as far forward as possible along side the seat to which you . Position the wheelchair as close as possible. 2. R51™and R51LXP 20 Part No. 1106645 NOTE: This activity may be beneath you are transferring onto. Forward NOTE: For this ...strength. 1. Refer to Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches on page 21. 1. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Transferring To and From Other Seats ƽ WARNING ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power OFF and engage the clutches to prevent the wheels from moving BEFORE attempting to transfer in the seat...
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... latches. Inspect/Adjust Periodically ❑ Ensure wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding when drive wheels are free of debris. ❑ Inspect electrical componenets for damage. Part No. 1106645 23 R51™and R51LXP Caster should come to release and adjustment levers...10065; Ensure that casters are present and legible. Replace if necessary. ❑ Clean upholstery and armrests. ❑ Inspect charger AC power cord for signs of corrosion. CAUTION As with any vehicle, wheels and tires should be checked periodically for rips or sagging. ...
... latches. Inspect/Adjust Periodically ❑ Ensure wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding when drive wheels are free of debris. ❑ Inspect electrical componenets for damage. Part No. 1106645 23 R51™and R51LXP Caster should come to release and adjustment levers...10065; Ensure that casters are present and legible. Replace if necessary. ❑ Clean upholstery and armrests. ❑ Inspect charger AC power cord for signs of corrosion. CAUTION As with any vehicle, wheels and tires should be checked periodically for rips or sagging. ...
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... not respond to electronics owner's manual supplied with each wheelchair SPJ+ Joysticks The joystick information gauge and the service indicator give indications of the type of fault or error detected by the control module will flash. Power indicator off - Contact dealer/Invacare for service. When a fault is low immediately after recharge. SOLUTIONS Have... the information gauge may stop and not drive. If multiple errors are found, only the first error encountered by the control module. R51™and R51LXP 24 Part No. 1106645
... not respond to electronics owner's manual supplied with each wheelchair SPJ+ Joysticks The joystick information gauge and the service indicator give indications of the type of fault or error detected by the control module will flash. Power indicator off - Contact dealer/Invacare for service. When a fault is low immediately after recharge. SOLUTIONS Have... the information gauge may stop and not drive. If multiple errors are found, only the first error encountered by the control module. R51™and R51LXP 24 Part No. 1106645
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... by pressing the On/Off button. Damage to FIGURE 5.1. 1. Set-up or adjusted. On/Off Button FIGURE 5.1 Turning the Power On/Off Part No. 1106645 27 R51™and R51LXP Operating the Wheelchair Turning the Power On/Off NOTE: For this procedure, refer to the equipment could occur if imporoperly set-up of the...
... by pressing the On/Off button. Damage to FIGURE 5.1. 1. Set-up or adjusted. On/Off Button FIGURE 5.1 Turning the Power On/Off Part No. 1106645 27 R51™and R51LXP Operating the Wheelchair Turning the Power On/Off NOTE: For this procedure, refer to the equipment could occur if imporoperly set-up of the...
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... slow to a stop , simply release the joystick. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to minimize corrections. Refer to Drive the Wheelchair R51™and R51LXP 28 Part No. 1106645 Maneuver the joystick in an elevated position. Turn LEFT Move joystick toward the right side of operation. To...spring-loaded, and automatically returns to Turning the Power On/Off on page 27. 3. Turn the power On. The joystick is pushed from the upright (neutral) position, the faster the wheelchair moves. Pushing the joystick in a given direction causes the wheelchair to move in that the further it is...
... slow to a stop , simply release the joystick. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to minimize corrections. Refer to Drive the Wheelchair R51™and R51LXP 28 Part No. 1106645 Maneuver the joystick in an elevated position. Turn LEFT Move joystick toward the right side of operation. To...spring-loaded, and automatically returns to Turning the Power On/Off on page 27. 3. Turn the power On. The joystick is pushed from the upright (neutral) position, the faster the wheelchair moves. Pushing the joystick in a given direction causes the wheelchair to move in that the further it is...
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... 25 for the diagnostic indications of when the battery requires charging: A. RED LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are running out of the wheelchair - 1. Recharge batteries before taking a long trip. Refer to the user on the status of charge. GREEN LEDs are moderately charged....also serves as possible. Part No. 1106645 31 R51™and R51LXP AMBER LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are lit, indicating well charged batteries. True state-of-battery-charge, including notification of the wheelchair status. Power is detected by the control module. A specific number of flashes...
... 25 for the diagnostic indications of when the battery requires charging: A. RED LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are running out of the wheelchair - 1. Recharge batteries before taking a long trip. Refer to the user on the status of charge. GREEN LEDs are moderately charged....also serves as possible. Part No. 1106645 31 R51™and R51LXP AMBER LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are lit, indicating well charged batteries. True state-of-battery-charge, including notification of the wheelchair status. Power is detected by the control module. A specific number of flashes...
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Make sure power to the electrical... being sure to neutralize the battery acid. Part No. 1106645 51 R51™and R51LXP otherwise injury or damage may occur. The POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable must connect to ...same time. Position the battery so that the battery acid will occur to the wheelchair is battery acid in an upright position. An electrical short may occur and ..., repair or service and BEFORE use a battery lifting strap when lifting a battery. Invacare strongly recommends that all attaching hardware is recommended when working with skin and eyes. NEVER...
Make sure power to the electrical... being sure to neutralize the battery acid. Part No. 1106645 51 R51™and R51LXP otherwise injury or damage may occur. The POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable must connect to ...same time. Position the battery so that the battery acid will occur to the wheelchair is battery acid in an upright position. An electrical short may occur and ..., repair or service and BEFORE use a battery lifting strap when lifting a battery. Invacare strongly recommends that all attaching hardware is recommended when working with skin and eyes. NEVER...
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... are based on page 53 of deep cycle gel cell batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use of the manual. Refer to Installing/Removing the Battery Boxes on the use as the power source for this unit. R51™and R51LXP 52 Part No. 1106645 CHAIRSEATWIDTH 14 inches 16, 18, 20... inches QTY 2 2 VOLTS 12 12 BATTERY SIZE U1 22NF or U1 REMARKS Deep Cycle Deep Cycle 1. Batteries that have a cross hole in them as shown below. CAUTION Failure to your wheelchair...
... are based on page 53 of deep cycle gel cell batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use of the manual. Refer to Installing/Removing the Battery Boxes on the use as the power source for this unit. R51™and R51LXP 52 Part No. 1106645 CHAIRSEATWIDTH 14 inches 16, 18, 20... inches QTY 2 2 VOLTS 12 12 BATTERY SIZE U1 22NF or U1 REMARKS Deep Cycle Deep Cycle 1. Batteries that have a cross hole in them as shown below. CAUTION Failure to your wheelchair...
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Invacare strongly recommends that the battery acid will not ...the Battery Tray Installing/Removing the Batteries Into/From the Battery Boxes ƽ WARNING Make sure power to the wheelchair is the most convenient method and assures that battery installation and battery replacement ALWAYS be done ...by a qualified technician. DO NOT tip the batteries. It is OFF before performing this procedure, refer to FIGURE 12.4 on page 53. Part No. 1106645 55 R51™and R51LXP...
Invacare strongly recommends that the battery acid will not ...the Battery Tray Installing/Removing the Batteries Into/From the Battery Boxes ƽ WARNING Make sure power to the wheelchair is the most convenient method and assures that battery installation and battery replacement ALWAYS be done ...by a qualified technician. DO NOT tip the batteries. It is OFF before performing this procedure, refer to FIGURE 12.4 on page 53. Part No. 1106645 55 R51™and R51LXP...
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...this procedure, refer to recharge the batteries and operate the power wheelchair at the same time. B. Recharge batteries before initial use on the status of moisture. Use the recharging plug located on either the rear of the wheelchair frame or on the front of the joystick housing, it... to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair is explosive in the wheelchair while recharging the batteries. CAUTION New batteries MUST be fully charged prior to 9 hours of time. The range per charge mileage. Part No. 1106645 65 R51™and R51LXP GREEN LEDs are moderately charged. Batteries...
...this procedure, refer to recharge the batteries and operate the power wheelchair at the same time. B. Recharge batteries before initial use on the status of moisture. Use the recharging plug located on either the rear of the wheelchair frame or on the front of the joystick housing, it... to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair is explosive in the wheelchair while recharging the batteries. CAUTION New batteries MUST be fully charged prior to 9 hours of time. The range per charge mileage. Part No. 1106645 65 R51™and R51LXP GREEN LEDs are moderately charged. Batteries...
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otherwise injury or damage may result. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to maneuver the wheelchair without power. Free-wheeling allows an attendant to FIGURE 13.1. Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches ƽ WARNING DO NOT engage or disengage the clutches until ...motors as shown in FIGURE 13.1. Part No. 1106645 67 R51™and R51LXP The clutch engagement/disengagement allows free-wheeling or joystick controlled operation. CAUTION If clutch handles are pointing toward the front of the wheelchair. SECTION 13-CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK SECTION 13-CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK ƽ WARNING After...
otherwise injury or damage may result. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to maneuver the wheelchair without power. Free-wheeling allows an attendant to FIGURE 13.1. Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches ƽ WARNING DO NOT engage or disengage the clutches until ...motors as shown in FIGURE 13.1. Part No. 1106645 67 R51™and R51LXP The clutch engagement/disengagement allows free-wheeling or joystick controlled operation. CAUTION If clutch handles are pointing toward the front of the wheelchair. SECTION 13-CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK SECTION 13-CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK ƽ WARNING After...
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... to turn the clutch handles until the power is in the off position. R51LXP Only R51™and R51LXP 68 Part No. 1106645 NEVER try to FIGURE 13.2. R51LXP Only ƽ WARNING DO NOT engage or disengage motor locks until they are pointing toward the inside of the wheelchair. NOTE: Motor lock disengagement/engagement allows...
... to turn the clutch handles until the power is in the off position. R51LXP Only R51™and R51LXP 68 Part No. 1106645 NEVER try to FIGURE 13.2. R51LXP Only ƽ WARNING DO NOT engage or disengage motor locks until they are pointing toward the inside of the wheelchair. NOTE: Motor lock disengagement/engagement allows...
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...secure, non-detachable parts for hand-hold supports. otherwise injury or damage may result. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. DO NOT place hand or fingers on... the Wheelchair ƽ WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of the wheelchair. Assemble the wheelchair by following the instructions in the seat guides. 2. Remove the footrests/legrests from the wheelchair. R51™and R51LXP 72 ...the anti-tippers. Refer to move an unoccupied power wheelchair. Refer to Installing/Removing the Battery Tray on the seat rails of moving parts to avoid ...
...secure, non-detachable parts for hand-hold supports. otherwise injury or damage may result. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. DO NOT place hand or fingers on... the Wheelchair ƽ WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of the wheelchair. Assemble the wheelchair by following the instructions in the seat guides. 2. Remove the footrests/legrests from the wheelchair. R51™and R51LXP 72 ...the anti-tippers. Refer to move an unoccupied power wheelchair. Refer to Installing/Removing the Battery Tray on the seat rails of moving parts to avoid ...