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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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Suspension Arm Used with Conventional Motor/ Gearbox Assembly Suspension Arm Used with Standard GB Motor Part No 1143151 15 Invacare 3G Storm Series® WARNING Warning label also found on the inside of the wheelchair. 2 LABEL LOCATIONS Serial number label is located on This stop MUST be in place BEFORE using. 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® WARNING Warning label also found on the inside of the wheelchair. 2 LABEL LOCATIONS Serial number label is located on This stop MUST be in place BEFORE using. DO NOT remove. 1070497 side frame near the front of the front or rear frame.
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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. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 18 Part No 1143151 This label is also on the airline style seat positioning strap.
2 LABEL LOCATIONS 2.4 Wheelchairs without TRRO Auto style seat positioning strap shown. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 18 Part No 1143151 This label is also on the airline style seat positioning strap.
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... Storm Series® If you are not recommended for use this equipment - As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before using. ...capable of damage, DO NOT use in this manual must be used to use with Invacare products. Contact Invacare/Carrier for shipping damage and test before attempting to power the wheelchair. 3 Safety 3 SAFETY The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and ...
... Storm Series® If you are not recommended for use this equipment - As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before using. ...capable of damage, DO NOT use in this manual must be used to use with Invacare products. Contact Invacare/Carrier for shipping damage and test before attempting to power the wheelchair. 3 Safety 3 SAFETY The safety section contains important information for the safe operation and ...
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... been set-up/adjusted, check to make sure that the wheelchair performs to specifications, turn the wheelchair Off immediately and reenter set-up procedure. Performance adjustments should only be made by professionals of this process and the driver's capabilities.... service manual. Also, a qualified technician must perform the initial set up of the healthcare field or persons fully conversant with this wheelchair. If the wheelchair does not perform to the specifications entered during the set-up specifications. Incorrect settings could cause injury to the driver, bystanders, damage...
... been set-up/adjusted, check to make sure that the wheelchair performs to specifications, turn the wheelchair Off immediately and reenter set-up procedure. Performance adjustments should only be made by professionals of this process and the driver's capabilities.... service manual. Also, a qualified technician must perform the initial set up of the healthcare field or persons fully conversant with this wheelchair. If the wheelchair does not perform to the specifications entered during the set-up specifications. Incorrect settings could cause injury to the driver, bystanders, damage...
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..., which corresponds to a person with WC 19. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any tie-down systems for more information about transporting the wheelchair. It is Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in accordance with ...a weight of any type. Part No 1143151 21 Invacare 3G Storm Series® TRBKTS (Wheelchair Transport Brackets) - Transport ...
..., which corresponds to a person with WC 19. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any tie-down systems for more information about transporting the wheelchair. It is Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in accordance with ...a weight of any type. Part No 1143151 21 Invacare 3G Storm Series® TRBKTS (Wheelchair Transport Brackets) - Transport ...
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... or down the stairs. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your back straight. 4. Refer to avoid injury. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 22 Part No 1143151 Lifting by any accessories, move all wheelchair components away from the stairway. Follow this procedure for hand-hold supports. 3 SAFETY ƽ WARNING STAIRWAYS AND ESCALATORS DO...
... or down the stairs. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your back straight. 4. Refer to avoid injury. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 22 Part No 1143151 Lifting by any accessories, move all wheelchair components away from the stairway. Follow this procedure for hand-hold supports. 3 SAFETY ƽ WARNING STAIRWAYS AND ESCALATORS DO...
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... affect other activities of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). 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.../or are unable to understand the warnings, cautions, and instructions, contact Invacare technical support before attempting to water may require replacement of the controller may occur. Wheelchairs that are used by corrosion should be examined during maintenance for programming, DO...
... affect other activities of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). 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.../or are unable to understand the warnings, cautions, and instructions, contact Invacare technical support before attempting to water may require replacement of the controller may occur. Wheelchairs that are used by corrosion should be examined during maintenance for programming, DO...
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...NOT go UP or DOWN ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to try what works best for use of rear wheel drive wheelchairs be followed. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to deal with "safety" as the assistant.... Techniques in this manual MUST be supervised by many. NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair unattended on gravel surfaces, anti-tippers may encounter. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 24 Part No 1143151 This manual points out the most important consideration for the...
...NOT go UP or DOWN ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to try what works best for use of rear wheel drive wheelchairs be followed. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to deal with "safety" as the assistant.... Techniques in this manual MUST be supervised by many. NEVER leave an unoccupied wheelchair unattended on gravel surfaces, anti-tippers may encounter. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 24 Part No 1143151 This manual points out the most important consideration for the...
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...legrests. DO NOT use good body mechanics. Also, be inadvertently released, resulting in your seat. Shifting your weight in the opposite direction of the wheelchair. DO NOT use of the turn . When learning a new assistance technique, have to tip over . 3 SAFETY ƽ WARNING DO determine ...as the wheelchair and/or seating system (if any) may cause the inside drive wheel to lose traction and the wheelchair to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as they may be aware of moving wheelchair with a broken or missing joystick knob. Part No 1143151 25 Invacare 3G ...
...legrests. DO NOT use good body mechanics. Also, be inadvertently released, resulting in your seat. Shifting your weight in the opposite direction of the wheelchair. DO NOT use of the turn . When learning a new assistance technique, have to tip over . 3 SAFETY ƽ WARNING DO determine ...as the wheelchair and/or seating system (if any) may cause the inside drive wheel to lose traction and the wheelchair to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as they may be aware of moving wheelchair with a broken or missing joystick knob. Part No 1143151 25 Invacare 3G ...
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... in the fully extended position when proceeding down ramps at high speed. Then proceed at a reduced, constant speed to maintain stability and to a full stop. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 26 Part No 1143151 The seat positioning strap is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such.... It is a positioning strap ONLY. Great care should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. If stopping becomes necessary under these driving conditions, release the joystick and allow the wheelchair to come to avoid hard braking or sudden stops.
... in the fully extended position when proceeding down ramps at high speed. Then proceed at a reduced, constant speed to maintain stability and to a full stop. Invacare 3G Storm Series® 26 Part No 1143151 The seat positioning strap is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such.... It is a positioning strap ONLY. Great care should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. If stopping becomes necessary under these driving conditions, release the joystick and allow the wheelchair to come to avoid hard braking or sudden stops.
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... been designed to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this wheelchair. DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than one individual. Part No 1143151 27 Invacare 3G Storm Series® DO NOT stand on the frame of the armrests. Rear Position - Forward Position - Shortens the wheelbase and increases maneuverability and distributes...
... been designed to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this wheelchair. DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than one individual. Part No 1143151 27 Invacare 3G Storm Series® DO NOT stand on the frame of the armrests. Rear Position - Forward Position - Shortens the wheelbase and increases maneuverability and distributes...