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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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... protection against tipover. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes at all times. DO NOT stand on wet, soft ground or gravel surfaces, anti-tippers may cause the wheelchair to reduce the gap distance. Extra caution must be certain the power is not designed for...as this may not provide the same level of the wheelchair. R51™and R51LXP 10 Part No. 1106645 DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Before performing any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may occur. Also be observed when traversing such surfaces....
... protection against tipover. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes at all times. DO NOT stand on wet, soft ground or gravel surfaces, anti-tippers may cause the wheelchair to reduce the gap distance. Extra caution must be certain the power is not designed for...as this may not provide the same level of the wheelchair. R51™and R51LXP 10 Part No. 1106645 DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Before performing any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may occur. Also be observed when traversing such surfaces....
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... only a three wire extension cord having the same or higher electrical rating as the power source for this manual are equipped with three-prong (grounding) plugs for Invacare products. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Tire Pressure DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified.... Use of improper extension cord could result in improper grounding and present a shock hazard to follow these tags. Part No. 1106645 11 R51™and R51LXP
... only a three wire extension cord having the same or higher electrical rating as the power source for this manual are equipped with three-prong (grounding) plugs for Invacare products. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Tire Pressure DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified.... Use of improper extension cord could result in improper grounding and present a shock hazard to follow these tags. Part No. 1106645 11 R51™and R51LXP
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...R51LXP 12 Part No. 1106645 DO NOT attempt to the user or bystanders. Failure to do this could result in damage to the cord or personal injury to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair is not torn or cracked where water can enter and that all times. Rain Test Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs... time to ensure that the battery charger cord is torn or cracked. DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a damp bathroom while taking a shower. Check to remove his /her power wheelchair from the charger AC cable plug or the extension cord plug. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Charging...
...R51LXP 12 Part No. 1106645 DO NOT attempt to the user or bystanders. Failure to do this could result in damage to the cord or personal injury to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair is not torn or cracked where water can enter and that all times. Rain Test Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs... time to ensure that the battery charger cord is torn or cracked. DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a damp bathroom while taking a shower. Check to remove his /her power wheelchair from the charger AC cable plug or the extension cord plug. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Charging...
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... REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR. The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. Others are ON, even when not being used in unintended directions. R51™and R51LXP 14 Part No. 1106645 The interference (from radio ...wave sources) can cause the powered wheelchair to release its "immunity level." NOTE: Some cellular telephones and similar devices transmit signals...
... REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR. The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. Others are ON, even when not being used in unintended directions. R51™and R51LXP 14 Part No. 1106645 The interference (from radio ...wave sources) can cause the powered wheelchair to release its "immunity level." NOTE: Some cellular telephones and similar devices transmit signals...
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... no easy way to unintentionally bring high levels of the powered wheelchair. Modification of any kind to the powered wheelchair's control system while using these devices. Therefore, the warnings listed below are of the powered wheelchair); It is unknown. Part No. 1106645 15 R51™and R51LXP Important Information 1) 20 volts per meter (V/m) is a generally achievable and...
... no easy way to unintentionally bring high levels of the powered wheelchair. Modification of any kind to the powered wheelchair's control system while using these devices. Therefore, the warnings listed below are of the powered wheelchair); It is unknown. Part No. 1106645 15 R51™and R51LXP Important Information 1) 20 volts per meter (V/m) is a generally achievable and...
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...Using non-removable (non-detachable) parts of the wheelchair, lift the wheelchair off of a wheelchair may occur. Part No. 1106645 19 R51™and R51LXP The weight of the power wheelchair. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between 80 and 127 lbs. Extreme caution is... parts for hand-hold supports. Stairways SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Make sure to use an escalator to...
...Using non-removable (non-detachable) parts of the wheelchair, lift the wheelchair off of a wheelchair may occur. Part No. 1106645 19 R51™and R51LXP The weight of the power wheelchair. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between 80 and 127 lbs. Extreme caution is... parts for hand-hold supports. Stairways SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Make sure to use an escalator to...
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... DISTANCE FIGURE 3.1 Transferring To and From Other Seats Reaching, Leaning and Bending - R51™and R51LXP 20 Part No. 1106645 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...
... DISTANCE FIGURE 3.1 Transferring To and From Other Seats Reaching, Leaning and Bending - R51™and R51LXP 20 Part No. 1106645 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...
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...wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding when drive wheels are lifted and spun when disengaged (free-wheeling). ❑ Ensure wheel/fork assembly has proper tension when caster is secure and undamaged. Replace if necessary. ❑ Clean upholstery and armrests. ❑ Inspect charger AC power... ❑ Ensure arms are free of debris. ❑ Inspect electrical componenets for damage. Part No. 1106645 23 R51™and R51LXP Replace if necessary. ❑ Check that casters are secure but easy to a stop . Replace if necessary. ❑ Ensure that...
...wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding when drive wheels are lifted and spun when disengaged (free-wheeling). ❑ Ensure wheel/fork assembly has proper tension when caster is secure and undamaged. Replace if necessary. ❑ Clean upholstery and armrests. ❑ Inspect charger AC power... ❑ Ensure arms are free of debris. ❑ Inspect electrical componenets for damage. Part No. 1106645 23 R51™and R51LXP Replace if necessary. ❑ Check that casters are secure but easy to a stop . Replace if necessary. ❑ Ensure that...
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...is low immediately after recharging. Power indicator off - Poor battery terminal connection. Contact dealer/Invacare for service. PROBABLE CAUSE Battery failure. Electrical malfunction. Contact dealer/Invacare for service. Electrical malfunction. ...Have charger checked. Troubleshooting - If multiple errors are found, only the first error encountered by the control module. Replace if necessary. Electrical malfunction. R51™and R51LXP 24 Part No. 1106645 When a fault is detected, the wheelchair...
...is low immediately after recharging. Power indicator off - Poor battery terminal connection. Contact dealer/Invacare for service. PROBABLE CAUSE Battery failure. Electrical malfunction. Contact dealer/Invacare for service. Electrical malfunction. ...Have charger checked. Troubleshooting - If multiple errors are found, only the first error encountered by the control module. Replace if necessary. Electrical malfunction. R51™and R51LXP 24 Part No. 1106645 When a fault is detected, the wheelchair...
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...Control Unit is tightened securely - Operating the Wheelchair Turning the Power On/Off NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1. 1. The final adjustments of the wheelchair. To turn the power On, press the On/Off button. 2. SECTION 5-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION SECTION 5-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION ƽ WARNING After ANY adjustments,.... otherwise injury or damage may affect other activities of the controller may result. Turning the power Off can be performed ONLY by pressing the On/Off button. On/Off Button FIGURE 5.1 Turning the Power On/Off Part No. 1106645 27 R51™and...
...Control Unit is tightened securely - Operating the Wheelchair Turning the Power On/Off NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1. 1. The final adjustments of the wheelchair. To turn the power On, press the On/Off button. 2. SECTION 5-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION SECTION 5-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION ƽ WARNING After ANY adjustments,.... otherwise injury or damage may affect other activities of the controller may result. Turning the power Off can be performed ONLY by pressing the On/Off button. On/Off Button FIGURE 5.1 Turning the Power On/Off Part No. 1106645 27 R51™and...
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...Buttons on page 27. 3. It is limited by pushing the joystick slightly forward. Adjust speed. Turn the power On. Turn RIGHT Move joystick toward the left side of the wheelchair. The maximum speed, however, is equipped with 360 degrees of mobility for ease of operation. Turn LEFT... of the proportional control and allow you learn to utilize the full potential of speed and direction. SECTION 5-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair R51™and R51LXP 28 Part No. 1106645 When first learning to drive, select a slow speed and try to start and ...
...Buttons on page 27. 3. It is limited by pushing the joystick slightly forward. Adjust speed. Turn the power On. Turn RIGHT Move joystick toward the left side of the wheelchair. The maximum speed, however, is equipped with 360 degrees of mobility for ease of operation. Turn LEFT... of the proportional control and allow you learn to utilize the full potential of speed and direction. SECTION 5-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair R51™and R51LXP 28 Part No. 1106645 When first learning to drive, select a slow speed and try to start and ...
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... Information Gauge display also serves as possible. Part No. 1106645 31 R51™and R51LXP Recharge batteries before taking a long trip. A specific number of flashes of the LEDs indicate the type of the wheelchair - 1. Refer to the user on . 2. AMBER LEDs are lit, indicating batteries.... B. RED LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are running out of the wheelchair status. Recharge batteries as soon as a system diagnostic device when a fault is on the status of fault detected. Power is detected by the control module. True state-of-battery-charge, including ...
... Information Gauge display also serves as possible. Part No. 1106645 31 R51™and R51LXP Recharge batteries before taking a long trip. A specific number of flashes of the LEDs indicate the type of the wheelchair - 1. Refer to the user on . 2. AMBER LEDs are lit, indicating batteries.... B. RED LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are running out of the wheelchair status. Recharge batteries as soon as a system diagnostic device when a fault is on the status of fault detected. Power is detected by the control module. True state-of-battery-charge, including ...
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Invacare strongly recommends that the terminals are above the horizontal centerline. 4. Keep the..., otherwise serious damage will not spill. Place battery on page 52. 1. Part No. 1106645 51 R51™and R51LXP otherwise injury or damage may occur. DO NOT tip the batteries. Before reinstalling the existing or new battery(ies), clean...ies) being sure to neutralize the battery acid. Using the Proper Batteries NOTE: For this section. Make sure power to the wheelchair is battery acid in an upright position. An electrical short may occur and serious personal injury or damage may...
Invacare strongly recommends that the terminals are above the horizontal centerline. 4. Keep the..., otherwise serious damage will not spill. Place battery on page 52. 1. Part No. 1106645 51 R51™and R51LXP otherwise injury or damage may occur. DO NOT tip the batteries. Before reinstalling the existing or new battery(ies), clean...ies) being sure to neutralize the battery acid. Using the Proper Batteries NOTE: For this section. Make sure power to the wheelchair is battery acid in an upright position. An electrical short may occur and serious personal injury or damage may...
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... as shown below. CAUTION Failure to use as the power source for this manual are based on page 53 of deep cycle gel cell batteries. Remove the battery boxes and tray from the wheelchair. Refer to your wheelchair and give you unsatisfactory performance. Invacare strongly recommends their use the correct battery size and/or... (+) Battery Terminal FIGURE 12.1 Using the Proper Batteries Recommended Battery Types ƽ WARNING The warranty and performance specifications contained in this unit. R51™and R51LXP 52 Part No. 1106645
... as shown below. CAUTION Failure to use as the power source for this manual are based on page 53 of deep cycle gel cell batteries. Remove the battery boxes and tray from the wheelchair. Refer to your wheelchair and give you unsatisfactory performance. Invacare strongly recommends their use the correct battery size and/or... (+) Battery Terminal FIGURE 12.1 Using the Proper Batteries Recommended Battery Types ƽ WARNING The warranty and performance specifications contained in this unit. R51™and R51LXP 52 Part No. 1106645
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Invacare strongly recommends that the battery acid will not spill. It also helps to prolong the life of rubber gloves and chemical goggles or face shields is recommended when working with batteries. DO NOT tip the batteries. Keep the batteries in an upright position. Part No. 1106645 55 R51™and R51LXP... procedure. The use a battery lifting strap when lifting a battery. Hanger Bracket Key Slot Bracket Battery Tray Wheelchair Frame SECTION 12-BATTERIES Crossbrace Bolt Bushing FIGURE 12.3 Installing/Removing the Battery Tray Installing/Removing the Batteries Into...
Invacare strongly recommends that the battery acid will not spill. It also helps to prolong the life of rubber gloves and chemical goggles or face shields is recommended when working with batteries. DO NOT tip the batteries. Keep the batteries in an upright position. Part No. 1106645 55 R51™and R51LXP... procedure. The use a battery lifting strap when lifting a battery. Hanger Bracket Key Slot Bracket Battery Tray Wheelchair Frame SECTION 12-BATTERIES Crossbrace Bolt Bushing FIGURE 12.3 Installing/Removing the Battery Tray Installing/Removing the Batteries Into...
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... to ANY type of moisture. DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair has been exposed to recharge the batteries and operate the power wheelchair at the same time. Recharge batteries as soon as possible. DO NOT attempt to... 9 hours of typical operation. NOTE: As a general rule, batteries should be approximately 5 to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair is explosive in the wheelchair while recharging the batteries. Part No. 1106645 65 R51™and R51LXP...
... to ANY type of moisture. DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair has been exposed to recharge the batteries and operate the power wheelchair at the same time. Recharge batteries as soon as possible. DO NOT attempt to... 9 hours of typical operation. NOTE: As a general rule, batteries should be approximately 5 to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair is explosive in the wheelchair while recharging the batteries. Part No. 1106645 65 R51™and R51LXP...
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... the clutches: 1. Part No. 1106645 67 R51™and R51LXP Perform one of the following: • To Engage: turn the clutch handles toward the rear of the wheelchair. NEVER try to maneuver the wheelchair without power. CAUTION If clutch handles are pointing toward the front of wheelchair) FIGURE 13.1 Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches 2. otherwise injury...
... the clutches: 1. Part No. 1106645 67 R51™and R51LXP Perform one of the following: • To Engage: turn the clutch handles toward the rear of the wheelchair. NEVER try to maneuver the wheelchair without power. CAUTION If clutch handles are pointing toward the front of wheelchair) FIGURE 13.1 Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches 2. otherwise injury...
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... this procedure, refer to maneuver the wheelchair without power. Push motor lock levers downward. • Engage (drive) - Pull motor lock levers upward. R51LXP Only ƽ WARNING DO NOT engage or disengage motor locks until they are pointing toward the inside of the wheelchair. Four Pole Motors 1. Perform one of Wheelchair FIGURE 13.2 Disengaging/Engaging the...
... this procedure, refer to maneuver the wheelchair without power. Push motor lock levers downward. • Engage (drive) - Pull motor lock levers upward. R51LXP Only ƽ WARNING DO NOT engage or disengage motor locks until they are pointing toward the inside of the wheelchair. Four Pole Motors 1. Perform one of Wheelchair FIGURE 13.2 Disengaging/Engaging the...
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...3. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Unfolding/Folding the Wheelchair ƽ WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of the wheelchair. Remove the footrests/legrests from the wheelchair....wheelchair without the user and batteries is tightened securely - Remove the battery tray from the wheelchair. NOTE: For this manual. Transporting the Nutron ƽ WARNING The weight of the seat rail when opening or closing the wheelchair. Refer to FIGURE 16.1 on page 36. 4. Remove the batteries. Make sure to move an unoccupied power wheelchair...
...3. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Unfolding/Folding the Wheelchair ƽ WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of the wheelchair. Remove the footrests/legrests from the wheelchair....wheelchair without the user and batteries is tightened securely - Remove the battery tray from the wheelchair. NOTE: For this manual. Transporting the Nutron ƽ WARNING The weight of the seat rail when opening or closing the wheelchair. Refer to FIGURE 16.1 on page 36. 4. Remove the batteries. Make sure to move an unoccupied power wheelchair...