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...Monthly...23 Inspect/Adjust Periodically...23 Troubleshooting Guide ...24 Part No. 1106645 3 R51™and R51LXP TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 2 REGISTER ...GUIDELINES 9 Repair or Service Information ...9 Accessories Information ...9 Operating Information...9 Tire Pressure ...11 Electrical Accessories ...11 Grounding Instructions ...11 Batteries...11 Charging Batteries ...12 Rain Test...12 Weight... 14 SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 16 Stability and Balance...16 Coping With Everyday Obstacles...17 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants...17 Tilting...18 Tilting -...
...Monthly...23 Inspect/Adjust Periodically...23 Troubleshooting Guide ...24 Part No. 1106645 3 R51™and R51LXP TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 2 REGISTER ...GUIDELINES 9 Repair or Service Information ...9 Accessories Information ...9 Operating Information...9 Tire Pressure ...11 Electrical Accessories ...11 Grounding Instructions ...11 Batteries...11 Charging Batteries ...12 Rain Test...12 Weight... 14 SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 16 Stability and Balance...16 Coping With Everyday Obstacles...17 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants...17 Tilting...18 Tilting -...
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Electrical...24 SPJ+ Joysticks ...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 ... Using 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 -
Electrical...24 SPJ+ Joysticks ...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 ... Using 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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... rests solely with Invacare products. Part No. 1106645 7 R51™and R51LXP SIGNAL WORD DANGER WARNING CAUTION MEANING Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in conjunction with Invacare accessories. If signs of Transportation has not approved any kind while in wheelchairs. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply...
... rests solely with Invacare products. Part No. 1106645 7 R51™and R51LXP SIGNAL WORD DANGER WARNING CAUTION MEANING Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in conjunction with Invacare accessories. If signs of Transportation has not approved any kind while in wheelchairs. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply...
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...water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Repeat this product. Part No. 1106645 9 R51™and R51LXP Accessories Information Invacare products are used by Invacare and are reaching as the wheelchair may require replacement of the Electronic Control Unit is to pick them up ...chair and to specifications. Damage to move forward in the seat. Wheelchairs that the wheelchair performs to specifications, turn the wheelchair off immediately and re-enter set -up of electrical components more frequently. DO NOT shift your particular safety limits by corrosion...
...water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Repeat this product. Part No. 1106645 9 R51™and R51LXP Accessories Information Invacare products are used by Invacare and are reaching as the wheelchair may require replacement of the Electronic Control Unit is to pick them up ...chair and to specifications. Damage to move forward in the seat. Wheelchairs that the wheelchair performs to specifications, turn the wheelchair off immediately and re-enter set -up of electrical components more frequently. DO NOT shift your particular safety limits by corrosion...
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... 1106645 11 R51™and R51LXP Failure to contact a qualified electrician and have the two-prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle in a risk of the tire. Invacare strongly recommends their use only a three wire extension cord having the same or higher electrical rating as.... DO NOT overinflate the tires. The recommended tire pressure is encountered, it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). Contact your wheelchair. Grounding Instructions DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from any plug used .
... 1106645 11 R51™and R51LXP Failure to contact a qualified electrician and have the two-prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle in a risk of the tire. Invacare strongly recommends their use only a three wire extension cord having the same or higher electrical rating as.... DO NOT overinflate the tires. The recommended tire pressure is encountered, it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). Contact your wheelchair. Grounding Instructions DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from any plug used .
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... secure at the same time. may cause the chair to malfunction electrically and mechanically; Check to remove his /her power wheelchair from the charger AC cable plug or the extension cord plug. ...READ and CAREFULLY follow the manufacturer's instructions for any kind. Rain Test Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs in a damp area for each charger (supplied or purchased). Direct exposure to rain... the batteries when the wheelchair is outside. DO NOT use the joystick if the boot is torn or cracked. DO NOT attempt to the AC cable. R51™and R51LXP 12 Part...
... secure at the same time. may cause the chair to malfunction electrically and mechanically; Check to remove his /her power wheelchair from the charger AC cable plug or the extension cord plug. ...READ and CAREFULLY follow the manufacturer's instructions for any kind. Rain Test Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs in a damp area for each charger (supplied or purchased). Direct exposure to rain... the batteries when the wheelchair is outside. DO NOT use the joystick if the boot is torn or cracked. DO NOT attempt to the AC cable. R51™and R51LXP 12 Part...
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..., laptop computers, AM/FM radios, TV sets, CD players, cassette players, and small appliances, such as electric shavers and hair dryers, so far as powered wheelchairs) may be susceptible to EMI will be referred to as we believe that by itself, or move by following...interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as commercial broadcast transmitters (radio and TV broadcast antenna towers) and amateur (HAM) radios. R51™and R51LXP 14 Part No. 1106645 and 3) Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM...
..., laptop computers, AM/FM radios, TV sets, CD players, cassette players, and small appliances, such as electric shavers and hair dryers, so far as powered wheelchairs) may be susceptible to EMI will be referred to as we believe that by itself, or move by following...interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as commercial broadcast transmitters (radio and TV broadcast antenna towers) and amateur (HAM) radios. R51™and R51LXP 14 Part No. 1106645 and 3) Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM...
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...Inspect charger AC power cord for any signs of debris. Inspect/Adjust Periodically ❑ Ensure wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding when drive wheels are free of corrosion....; Ensure that all caster/wheel/fork/headtube fasteners are free of debris. ❑ Inspect electrical componenets for rips or sagging. ❑ Ensure seat release latch is not worn. Replace ...free of wear and looseness. ❑ Ensure wheel mounting bolts are secure on the wheelchair. ❑ Inspect seat positioning strap for damage. Replace if corroded or damaged. ...
...Inspect charger AC power cord for any signs of debris. Inspect/Adjust Periodically ❑ Ensure wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding when drive wheels are free of corrosion....; Ensure that all caster/wheel/fork/headtube fasteners are free of debris. ❑ Inspect electrical componenets for rips or sagging. ❑ Ensure seat release latch is not worn. Replace ...free of wear and looseness. ❑ Ensure wheel mounting bolts are secure on the wheelchair. ❑ Inspect seat positioning strap for damage. Replace if corroded or damaged. ...
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... 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 the error. Electrical malfunction. Troubleshooting - Malfunctioning battery charger. Contact dealer/Invacare for service. Damaged motor coupling. Contact dealer/Invacare for service. Electrical NOTE: For additional troubleshooting information and explanation of...
... 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 the error. Electrical malfunction. Troubleshooting - Malfunctioning battery charger. Contact dealer/Invacare for service. Damaged motor coupling. Contact dealer/Invacare for service. Electrical NOTE: For additional troubleshooting information and explanation of...
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... on page 52. 1. Visually inspect the battery to neutralize the battery acid. An electrical short may occur and serious personal injury or damage may result. Position the battery so...sure power to the wheelchair is tightened securely - The POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable must connect to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal, otherwise serious damage will not spill. Invacare strongly recommends that all... attaching hardware is off before performing this procedure, refer to contact BOTH battery posts at the same time. Part No. 1106645 51 R51™...
... on page 52. 1. Visually inspect the battery to neutralize the battery acid. An electrical short may occur and serious personal injury or damage may result. Position the battery so...sure power to the wheelchair is tightened securely - The POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable must connect to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal, otherwise serious damage will not spill. Invacare strongly recommends that all... attaching hardware is off before performing this procedure, refer to contact BOTH battery posts at the same time. Part No. 1106645 51 R51™...