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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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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. WARNING Warning label also found on the inside of the wheelchair.
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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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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 2 LABEL LOCATIONS 2.4 Wheelchairs without TRRO Auto style seat positioning strap shown.
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...meet many needs of the device and the wheelchair. As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to power the wheelchair. WARNING DO NOT use . Part No 1143151 19 Invacare 3G Storm Series® Invacare highly recommends working with a certified rehab ...445; ƽ ! 3 Safety 3 SAFETY The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and use with Invacare products. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Accessories designed by other than those described in...
...meet many needs of the device and the wheelchair. As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to power the wheelchair. WARNING DO NOT use . Part No 1143151 19 Invacare 3G Storm Series® Invacare highly recommends working with a certified rehab ...445; ƽ ! 3 Safety 3 SAFETY The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and use with Invacare products. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Accessories designed by other than those described in...
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... set up of the healthcare field or persons fully conversant with this procedure until the wheelchair performs to specifications. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 20 Part No 1143151 Performance adjustments should only be made by professionals of this wheelchair. Also, a qualified technician must perform the initial set -up procedure. 3 SAFETY 3.1 Operation Information Setup...
... set up of the healthcare field or persons fully conversant with this procedure until the wheelchair performs to specifications. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 20 Part No 1143151 Performance adjustments should only be made by professionals of this wheelchair. Also, a qualified technician must perform the initial set -up procedure. 3 SAFETY 3.1 Operation Information Setup...
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...approved any tie-down systems for transportation of this manual. TRRO includes four factory-installed transport brackets and a wheelchair anchored pelvic strap. TRBKTS (Wheelchair Transport Brackets) - Invacare cannot and does not recommend any type. Refer to Transport Ready Option (TRRO) on roads, streets or highways...seating in vehicles for transportation and use the transport brackets included with WC 19. Otherwise, the wheelchair will not be WC/19 compliant. Part No 1143151 21 Invacare 3G Storm Series® Transport ƽ 3 SAFETY WARNING DO NOT operate on page 66 for...
...approved any tie-down systems for transportation of this manual. TRRO includes four factory-installed transport brackets and a wheelchair anchored pelvic strap. TRBKTS (Wheelchair Transport Brackets) - Invacare cannot and does not recommend any type. Refer to Transport Ready Option (TRRO) on roads, streets or highways...seating in vehicles for transportation and use the transport brackets included with WC 19. Otherwise, the wheelchair will not be WC/19 compliant. Part No 1143151 21 Invacare 3G Storm Series® Transport ƽ 3 SAFETY WARNING DO NOT operate on page 66 for...
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... is NOT available: When using a stairway to move the wheelchair and any accessories, move an occupied power wheelchair between 154 and 278 lbs. Remove the occupant from wheelchair. Using non-removable (non-detachable) parts of the wheelchair, lift the wheelchair off of the power wheelchair. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Serious bodily injury may result in injury...
... is NOT available: When using a stairway to move the wheelchair and any accessories, move an occupied power wheelchair between 154 and 278 lbs. Remove the occupant from wheelchair. Using non-removable (non-detachable) parts of the wheelchair, lift the wheelchair off of the power wheelchair. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Serious bodily injury may result in injury...
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..., injury or damage may result. Except for signs of the wheelchair. Wheelchairs that are used by incontinent users and/or are unable to understand the warnings, cautions, and instructions, contact Invacare technical support before attempting to be performed only by corrosion should ...improperly set-up of electrical components more frequently. Part No 1143151 23 Invacare 3G Storm Series® Wheelchairs should be examined during maintenance for programming, DO NOT service or adjust the wheelchair while occupied, unless otherwise noted. Dealers and qualified technicians: DO NOT...
..., injury or damage may result. Except for signs of the wheelchair. Wheelchairs that are used by incontinent users and/or are unable to understand the warnings, cautions, and instructions, contact Invacare technical support before attempting to be performed only by corrosion should ...improperly set-up of electrical components more frequently. Part No 1143151 23 Invacare 3G Storm Series® Wheelchairs should be examined during maintenance for programming, DO NOT service or adjust the wheelchair while occupied, unless otherwise noted. Dealers and qualified technicians: DO NOT...
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... successfully by an assistant. ƽ WARNING The seat positioning strap is not designed for use of rear wheel drive wheelchairs be supervised by many. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to practice and master these safe techniques until you are comfortable in the safe operation and...incline with daily living activities that they may not provide the same level of protection against tip over. Invacare strongly recommends that are a starting point for the new wheelchair user and assistant with "safety" as the assistant. DO NOT go UP or DOWN ramps or traverse...
... successfully by an assistant. ƽ WARNING The seat positioning strap is not designed for use of rear wheel drive wheelchairs be supervised by many. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to practice and master these safe techniques until you are comfortable in the safe operation and...incline with daily living activities that they may not provide the same level of protection against tip over. Invacare strongly recommends that are a starting point for the new wheelchair user and assistant with "safety" as the assistant. DO NOT go UP or DOWN ramps or traverse...
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...you have an experienced assistant help you are not brakes. Keep your back straight and bend your weight in the opposite direction of moving wheelchair with a broken or missing joystick knob. When learning a new assistance technique, have to tip over . ALWAYS check foam grips for ...instructions. If loose, contact a qualified technician for looseness before attempting it alone. Part No 1143151 25 Invacare 3G Storm Series® Wheel locks are reaching as the wheelchair and/or seating system (if any) may cause the inside drive wheel to lose traction and the...
...you have an experienced assistant help you are not brakes. Keep your back straight and bend your weight in the opposite direction of moving wheelchair with a broken or missing joystick knob. When learning a new assistance technique, have to tip over . ALWAYS check foam grips for ...instructions. If loose, contact a qualified technician for looseness before attempting it alone. Part No 1143151 25 Invacare 3G Storm Series® Wheel locks are reaching as the wheelchair and/or seating system (if any) may cause the inside drive wheel to lose traction and the...
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If stopping becomes necessary under these driving conditions, release the joystick and allow the wheelchair to come to avoid hard braking or sudden stops. Traveling under these conditions may shift the users weight forward resulting in the fully extended position...signs of wear appear, strap MUST be taken when traversing such slopes. Then proceed at a slower speed. DO NOT leave elevating legrests in reduced stability. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 26 Part No 1143151 ALWAYS reduce speed when traveling up or down ramps at high speed. Great care should be replaced...
If stopping becomes necessary under these driving conditions, release the joystick and allow the wheelchair to come to avoid hard braking or sudden stops. Traveling under these conditions may shift the users weight forward resulting in the fully extended position...signs of wear appear, strap MUST be taken when traversing such slopes. Then proceed at a slower speed. DO NOT leave elevating legrests in reduced stability. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 26 Part No 1143151 ALWAYS reduce speed when traveling up or down ramps at high speed. Great care should be replaced...
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...of this product on various sloping surfaces in the presence of a qualified healthcare provider before attempting active use of the wheelchair. Shortens the wheelbase and increases maneuverability and distributes additional weight on rear wheels. The forward mounting position is not available ... will cause a change to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair. Rear Position - Centers the wheelbase and gives the wheelchair standard stability and maneuverability. Part No 1143151 27 Invacare 3G Storm Series® When using the recliner/high back van seat, the motor...
...of this product on various sloping surfaces in the presence of a qualified healthcare provider before attempting active use of the wheelchair. Shortens the wheelbase and increases maneuverability and distributes additional weight on rear wheels. The forward mounting position is not available ... will cause a change to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair. Rear Position - Centers the wheelbase and gives the wheelchair standard stability and maneuverability. Part No 1143151 27 Invacare 3G Storm Series® When using the recliner/high back van seat, the motor...