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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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... ...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...41 Invacare 3G Storm Series® 4 Part No 1143151 Forward ...30 Reaching, Bending - Backward...
... ...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...41 Invacare 3G Storm Series® 4 Part No 1143151 Forward ...30 Reaching, Bending - Backward...
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... 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...57 CMPJ+ Joystick ...57 Part No 1143151 5 Invacare 3G Storm Series® Drive Select Toggle Switch ...48 Speed Control ...49 Joystick ...49 Charger/Programming Input...49 LCD Display...
... 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...57 CMPJ+ Joystick ...57 Part No 1143151 5 Invacare 3G Storm Series® Drive Select Toggle Switch ...48 Speed Control ...49 Joystick ...49 Charger/Programming Input...49 LCD Display...
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... the safe operation and use of the device and the wheelchair. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. This could cause unexpected failure of this equipment - Check all parts for use with Invacare products. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to power the wheelchair. DO NOT connect any additional instructional material such as ventilators...
... the safe operation and use of the device and the wheelchair. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. This could cause unexpected failure of this equipment - Check all parts for use with Invacare products. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to power the wheelchair. DO NOT connect any additional instructional material such as ventilators...
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...86. 3. DO NOT attempt to move an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Bend your knees and keep your legs) to use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors when an elevator is between floors by ... wheelchair, lift the wheelchair off of the power wheelchair. Use an elevator to move all wheelchair components away from the stairway. Make sure to avoid injury. Lifting by any accessories, move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Invacare 3G...
...86. 3. DO NOT attempt to move an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Bend your knees and keep your legs) to use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors when an elevator is between floors by ... wheelchair, lift the wheelchair off of the power wheelchair. Use an elevator to move all wheelchair components away from the stairway. Make sure to avoid injury. Lifting by any accessories, move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Invacare 3G...
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... or damage may result. DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame tubing. Before adjusting, repairing or servicing the wheelchair, ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power Off, otherwise, injury or damage may affect other activities of the controller may occur. Dealers and qualified technicians: DO... models and are unable to understand the warnings, cautions and instructions, contact Invacare technical support before attempting to service or operate this equipment - Part No 1143151 23 Invacare 3G Storm Series® if you are frequently exposed to be replaced immediately...
... or damage may result. DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame tubing. Before adjusting, repairing or servicing the wheelchair, ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power Off, otherwise, injury or damage may affect other activities of the controller may occur. Dealers and qualified technicians: DO... models and are unable to understand the warnings, cautions and instructions, contact Invacare technical support before attempting to service or operate this equipment - Part No 1143151 23 Invacare 3G Storm Series® if you are frequently exposed to be replaced immediately...
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.... DO NOT attempt to try what works best for use of rear wheel drive wheelchairs be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 24 Part No 1143151 NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair unattended on gravel surfaces, anti-tippers may encounter. Anti-tippers must be used successfully...in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. DO NOT leave the power button On when entering or exiting your wheelchair. Use this manual MUST be followed. It is important to deal with water, ice or oil film. Invacare strongly recommends that they may not provide ...
.... DO NOT attempt to try what works best for use of rear wheel drive wheelchairs be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 24 Part No 1143151 NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair unattended on gravel surfaces, anti-tippers may encounter. Anti-tippers must be used successfully...in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. DO NOT leave the power button On when entering or exiting your wheelchair. Use this manual MUST be followed. It is important to deal with water, ice or oil film. Invacare strongly recommends that they may not provide ...
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...to the neutral position or becomes sticky or sluggish. Shifting your knees whenever tilting wheelchair or traversing curbs or other impediments. DO NOT engage or disengage the motor locks until the power is required, remember to reach objects if you have an experienced assistant help ...body mechanics. DO NOT attempt to use of the wheelchair. A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to avoid injury. Keep your back straight and bend your weight in the opposite direction of the turn . Part No 1143151 25 Invacare 3G Storm Series® Wheel locks are turning. 3...
...to the neutral position or becomes sticky or sluggish. Shifting your knees whenever tilting wheelchair or traversing curbs or other impediments. DO NOT engage or disengage the motor locks until the power is required, remember to reach objects if you have an experienced assistant help ...body mechanics. DO NOT attempt to use of the wheelchair. A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to avoid injury. Keep your back straight and bend your weight in the opposite direction of the turn . Part No 1143151 25 Invacare 3G Storm Series® Wheel locks are turning. 3...
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...extend without changing your knees. This will change your center of the back upholstery. Position wheelchair as close as your arm will extend without changing your safety. Forward FIGURE 3 Reaching,...When reaching, leaning, bending or bending forward, it is essential for your sitting position. Backward Invacare 3G Storm Series® 30 Part No 1143151 Backward ƽ WARNING DO NOT lean over...longest possible wheelbase, engage the motor locks and turn power off . Engage motor locks or wheel locke (if equipped) and turn power off before reaching, leaning or bending only as far...
...extend without changing your knees. This will change your center of the back upholstery. Position wheelchair as close as your arm will extend without changing your safety. Forward FIGURE 3 Reaching,...When reaching, leaning, bending or bending forward, it is essential for your sitting position. Backward Invacare 3G Storm Series® 30 Part No 1143151 Backward ƽ WARNING DO NOT lean over...longest possible wheelbase, engage the motor locks and turn power off . Engage motor locks or wheel locke (if equipped) and turn power off before reaching, leaning or bending only as far...
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3 SAFETY Transferring To and From Other Seats ƽ WARNING ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power OFF and engage the motor locks/clutches to prevent the wheels from the wheelchair in or out of a qualified healthcare professional to determine individual safety limits. Ensure the casters are ... wheel locks are transferring. 2. Front View Minimize Gap Distance Wheelchair Seat Top View Minimize Gap Distance Seat Wheelchair Seat Seat FIGURE 4 Transferring To and From Other Seats Part No 1143151 31 Invacare 3G Storm Series® Adequate mobility and upper body strength ...
3 SAFETY Transferring To and From Other Seats ƽ WARNING ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power OFF and engage the motor locks/clutches to prevent the wheels from the wheelchair in or out of a qualified healthcare professional to determine individual safety limits. Ensure the casters are ... wheel locks are transferring. 2. Front View Minimize Gap Distance Wheelchair Seat Top View Minimize Gap Distance Seat Wheelchair Seat Seat FIGURE 4 Transferring To and From Other Seats Part No 1143151 31 Invacare 3G Storm Series® Adequate mobility and upper body strength ...
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.... Check to ensure that all electrical connections are secured in accordance with ISO 7176 "Rain Test". may damage the upholstery. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 32 Part No 1143151 Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs in place, joystick boot is torn or cracked. If the joystick boot becomes torn or cracked, replace IMMEDIATELY. DO...
.... Check to ensure that all electrical connections are secured in accordance with ISO 7176 "Rain Test". may damage the upholstery. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 32 Part No 1143151 Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs in place, joystick boot is torn or cracked. If the joystick boot becomes torn or cracked, replace IMMEDIATELY. DO...
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..., use only a three-wire extension cord having the same or higher electrical rating as the power source for this manual are equipped with the National Electrical Code. Part No 1143151 33 Invacare 3G Storm Series® Some devices are based on some equipment. 3 SAFETY Electrical - Grounding..., cut or remove the round grounding prong from any plug used with or for protection against possible shock hazards. In addition, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE warning tags on the use as the device being connected. Batteries ƽ WARNING The warranty and performance specifications...
..., use only a three-wire extension cord having the same or higher electrical rating as the power source for this manual are equipped with the National Electrical Code. Part No 1143151 33 Invacare 3G Storm Series® Some devices are based on some equipment. 3 SAFETY Electrical - Grounding..., cut or remove the round grounding prong from any plug used with or for protection against possible shock hazards. In addition, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE warning tags on the use as the device being connected. Batteries ƽ WARNING The warranty and performance specifications...
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...cellular phones. This is called its brakes, move by following the warnings listed below, your powered wheelchair. The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 36 Part No 1143151 It can resist EMI up to electromagnetic interference ...Some cellular telephones and similar devices transmit signals while they are a number of sources of radiated EMI can cause the powered wheelchair to as powered wheelchairs) may be broadly classified into three types: 1. The sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in police cars, fire ...
...cellular phones. This is called its brakes, move by following the warnings listed below, your powered wheelchair. The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 36 Part No 1143151 It can resist EMI up to electromagnetic interference ...Some cellular telephones and similar devices transmit signals while they are a number of sources of radiated EMI can cause the powered wheelchair to as powered wheelchairs) may be broadly classified into three types: 1. The sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in police cars, fire ...
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... movement or brake release occurs, turn the powered wheelchair OFF as soon as it is safe; 4) Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the powered wheelchair, may make it more intense as manufactured by Invacare may adversely affect the EMI immunity levels. ...stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones can affect powered wheelchair movement and braking. Part No 1143151 37 Invacare 3G Storm Series® 3 SAFETY Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more susceptible to EMI (NOTE: ...
... movement or brake release occurs, turn the powered wheelchair OFF as soon as it is safe; 4) Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the powered wheelchair, may make it more intense as manufactured by Invacare may adversely affect the EMI immunity levels. ...stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones can affect powered wheelchair movement and braking. Part No 1143151 37 Invacare 3G Storm Series® 3 SAFETY Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more susceptible to EMI (NOTE: ...
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...Off switch Back to the On position. Turning the power Off can be performed only by performing one of the wheelchair. To turn the power On, perform one of the controller may result. FIGURE 1 Turning the Power On/Off Invacare 3G Storm Series® 42 Part No 1143151 ...The final adjustments of the following steps: JOYSTICK CMPJ™+ SPJ™+ ACTION Move the On/Off switch Forward to the Off position. 5 WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 5 Wheelchair Operation ƽ WARNING After ANY...
...Off switch Back to the On position. Turning the power Off can be performed only by performing one of the wheelchair. To turn the power On, perform one of the controller may result. FIGURE 1 Turning the Power On/Off Invacare 3G Storm Series® 42 Part No 1143151 ...The final adjustments of the following steps: JOYSTICK CMPJ™+ SPJ™+ ACTION Move the On/Off switch Forward to the Off position. 5 WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 5 Wheelchair Operation ƽ WARNING After ANY...
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... try to utilize the full potential of speed and direction. This exercise will help you to a stop smoothly. Turn the power On. The wheelchair has automatic speed and direction compensation to the appropriate setting. 2. Adjust speed control knob to minimize corrections. To slow the... by pushing the joystick slightly forward. The joystick has proportional drive control, meaning that direction. To drive the wheelchair, perform the following manner: Part No 1143151 43 Invacare 3G Storm Series® The maximum speed, however, is equipped with 360 degrees of mobility for ease of ...
... try to utilize the full potential of speed and direction. This exercise will help you to a stop smoothly. Turn the power On. The wheelchair has automatic speed and direction compensation to the appropriate setting. 2. Adjust speed control knob to minimize corrections. To slow the... by pushing the joystick slightly forward. The joystick has proportional drive control, meaning that direction. To drive the wheelchair, perform the following manner: Part No 1143151 43 Invacare 3G Storm Series® The maximum speed, however, is equipped with 360 degrees of mobility for ease of ...
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Additional Input for Powered Seating Switch Charger/ Programming Input Active (If Programed) FIGURE 3 SPJ+, MK6i™ SPJ+ w/PSS and MK6i SPJ+ w/ACC Joystick Switches and Indicators Part No 1143151 45 Invacare 3G Storm Series® Joystick On/Off Button Decrease Speed Button (...Tortoise) GREEN LED Information Gauge Display Mode Button* Speedometer Increase Speed Button (Hare) Service Indicator *The mode button is only present on SPJ+ w/ACC joystick. 5 WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 5.2 ...
Additional Input for Powered Seating Switch Charger/ Programming Input Active (If Programed) FIGURE 3 SPJ+, MK6i™ SPJ+ w/PSS and MK6i SPJ+ w/ACC Joystick Switches and Indicators Part No 1143151 45 Invacare 3G Storm Series® Joystick On/Off Button Decrease Speed Button (...Tortoise) GREEN LED Information Gauge Display Mode Button* Speedometer Increase Speed Button (Hare) Service Indicator *The mode button is only present on SPJ+ w/ACC joystick. 5 WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 5.2 ...
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...compensation to a stop, simply release the joystick. Your top speed, however, is pushed from the upright (neutral) position, the faster the wheelchair or seat moves. Driving is prevented while the system is On. 2. AMBER LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are lit, indicating well charged batteries... easy access for a listing of when the battery requires charging: A. This port also serves as the Remote Programmer Communication connection. Power is charging. RED LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are running out of charge. Part No 1143151 47 Invacare 3G Storm Series®
...compensation to a stop, simply release the joystick. Your top speed, however, is pushed from the upright (neutral) position, the faster the wheelchair or seat moves. Driving is prevented while the system is On. 2. AMBER LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are lit, indicating well charged batteries... easy access for a listing of when the battery requires charging: A. This port also serves as the Remote Programmer Communication connection. Power is charging. RED LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are running out of charge. Part No 1143151 47 Invacare 3G Storm Series®
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...Level and will progressively disappear until no segments appear between E (Empty) and F (Full). 5 WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Main Screen For this level, the user should charge the batteries as soon as ...61545; *Drive names can be customized. The Information Center displays current data on the available battery power. Available choices are as possible. At full charge, solid blocks fill in all ten segments between...display is displayed in the Battery Gauge Display (BGD) located on every screen. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 50 Part No 1143151 During normal operation, the active...
...Level and will progressively disappear until no segments appear between E (Empty) and F (Full). 5 WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Main Screen For this level, the user should charge the batteries as soon as ...61545; *Drive names can be customized. The Information Center displays current data on the available battery power. Available choices are as possible. At full charge, solid blocks fill in all ten segments between...display is displayed in the Battery Gauge Display (BGD) located on every screen. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 50 Part No 1143151 During normal operation, the active...
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... will be recharged daily to 9 hours of time. During use or battery life will vent hydrogen gas which is anticipated the wheelchair will not be approximately 5 to assure the longest possible life and minimize the required charging time. DO NOT sit in the right...use on page 60. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 58 Part No 1143151 Extensive use of the joystick. 5 WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 5.5 Charging Batteries ƽ WARNING NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to recharge the batteries and operate the power wheelchair at the same time. ...
... will be recharged daily to 9 hours of time. During use or battery life will vent hydrogen gas which is anticipated the wheelchair will not be approximately 5 to assure the longest possible life and minimize the required charging time. DO NOT sit in the right...use on page 60. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 58 Part No 1143151 Extensive use of the joystick. 5 WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 5.5 Charging Batteries ƽ WARNING NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to recharge the batteries and operate the power wheelchair at the same time. ...