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Service Manual
®
STORM SERIES
WHEELCHAIRS
(RWD/MWD/FWD)
®
Arrow
Torque SP
Ranger X
DEALER: KEEP THIS MANUAL. THE PROCEDURES
IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN
AUTHORIZED DEALER ONLY
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WARNING WARNING THE PROCEDURES IN THIS MANUAL SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. W A DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST R N READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL AND THE OWNERS I MANUAL SUPPLIED WITH THE WHEELCHAIR. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO N UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, G CONTACT INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. SPECIAL NOTES S WARNING/CAUTION notices
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE: The information in this owner's manual applies to the STORM ARROW, ** STORM TORQUE, STORM X, JUNIOR MODELS and the RECLINER Wheelchairs except where specified. T A NOTE: Procedures 1- 14 apply to rear wheel drive, mid wheel drive and front wheel drive wheelchairs EXCEPT B where specified. L SPECIAL NOTES ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) PROCEDURE 9 - BATTERIES ................................................................................................................................. 41 T INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERIES INTO/FROM BATTERY BOX(ES) ............................................................... 41 A CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES ................................................................................................................... 42 B WHEN TO CHARGE BATTER
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) PROCEDURE 16 - RWD WHEELCHAIRS ............................................................................................................... 79 T REMOVING/INSTALLING GROUP 24 BATTERY BOX SUB-FRAME ........................................................................ 79 A REMOVING/INSTALLING GROUP 22 BATTERY BOX TRAY ................................................................................... 79 B EQUIPMENT OPTION CONVERTING GROUP 22 BA
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS S vARROW ** TORQUE **TORQUE SP X JUNIOR P Seat Width Range: E 250 lbs Rating ✪ 16 to 20-in. *12 to 16-in. C MWD/RWD 300 lbs. Rating *16 to 22-in. 16 and 18-in. ● 16 to 20-in *16 to 22-in. I MWD/RWD FWD F 400 lbs. Rating *19 to 24-in. *16 to 24-in. I Seat Depth Range: *16 to 22-in. 16 and 18-in. *16 to 18-in. *16 to 22-in. *12 to 15-in. w/CJ Back C Expandable to - *16 to 17-in. A Back Height Range: *16 to 24-in. 16, 18, 20,22-in. *16 to 22-in. *16
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS (Continued) PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS vARROW ** TORQUE **TORQUE SP X JUNIOR S Casters w/Precision Sealed Bearings P Semi-Pneumatic ▲▲▲▲▲ 300 lbs. Rating E Standard: 8 X 1-3/4-in. 8 X 1-3/4-in. 8 X 1-3/4-in. 8 X 1-3/4-in. 8 X 1-3/4-in. C Option: 6 X 2-in. 6 X 2-in. 6 X 2-in. 6 X 2-in. 6 X 2-in. I Pneumatic or Foam Filled F Standard: 8 X 2-in. 8 X 2-in. 8 X 2-in. 8 X 2-in. 8 X 2-in. Option: 9 X 2-3/4-in. 9 X 2-3/4-in. 9 X 2-3/4-in. I Pneumatic or Foam Filled 400 lbs. Rating
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PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES This Procedure Includes the Following: Repair or Service Information G Operating Information E N E REPAIR OR SERVICE INFORMATION R Set-up of the Electronic Control Unit is to be performed ONLY by individuals certified by A Invacare. The final tuning adjustments of the controller may affect other activities of L the wheelchair. Damage to the equipment could occur under these circumstances. If G non-certified individuals perform any work on these units, the warranty
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GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION - RWD MODELS G NOTE: These caution labels are only found on bat- SUSPENSION ARM E tery boxes used with the gearless/brushless motor USED N WITH CONVENTIONAL E GROUP 24 BATTERIES GROUP 22 BATTERIES R MOTOR/GEARBOX A ASSEMBLY L G U I D E L I N E S SUSPENSION ARM USED ONE (1) CONNECTOR BATTERY WITH GEARLESS/BRUSHLESS BOX WIRING HARNESS MOTOR NOTE: This wiring harness is found on wheel- chair models built BEFORE 11/15/99. NOTE: This caut
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PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION G MWD MODELS E N NOTE: Stablilizer springs E are found on models built R BEFORE 7/11/99 ONLY. A L G U NOTE: CAUTION LABEL also I found on side frame near the front D E of the chair. L I N E Suspension Arm S (located on inside of drive wheel) FWD MODELS BATTERY BOX WIRING HARNESS 10
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 2 4. Place the voltmeter leads into the charger plug on the This Procedure Includes the Following: wheelchair. Most digital voltmeters are not affected by Field Load Test polarity, however, analog meters (meters with swing- T Using Hydrometer To Check Battery Cells (Lead ing needles) can be and should be used carefully. A R Acid) good meter reading should be 25.5 to 26 VDC. O Motor Testing U 5. Have two (2) individuals (one [1] on each arm) apply B as much downward pre
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PROCEDURE 2 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING When reading a hydrometer, DO NOT al- T low any liquid to come in contact with R your eyes or skin. It is a form of acid and Number of Floating O can cause serious burns, and in some Balls Will Vary U TROUBLESHOOTING cases, blindness. If you do get battery acid According to Charge B on you, flush the exposed areas with cool L water IMMEDIATELY. If the acid comes into E contact with eyes or causes serious burns, S H get medical help IMMEDIATELY. O FIGURE 2 - US
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 2 Cap Motor T R O U B L 4 Pin Motor Connector E S FIGURE 4 - MOTOR BRUSH INSPECTION H O ELECTRO-MECHANICAL PARKING O Ohmmeter Ohmmeter T BRAKE TESTING (FIGURE 5) I N NOTE: This procedure should only be performed on Motor Connector G Motor Connector wheelchairs with conventional motor/gearbox assembly. 1. On the four-pin motor connector, locate the side by FIGURE 3 - MOTOR TESTING side connectors in the black housings. 2. Set the digital multimeter to read ohms (Ω). MOTO
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PROCEDURE 3 HARDWARE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS HARDWARE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS T O R Q U STANDARD SEAT FRAME E S P E C I F I C *Torque to A T 60 in/lbs I O N S *Loctite and ® Torque to *Loctite and 75 in/lbs Torque to 75 in/lbs Torque to 156 in/lbs **Torque to 156 in/lbs **Torque to 156 in/lbs **Torque to 156 in/lbs **Torque to 156 in/lbs NOTE: * These torque specifications also apply to the adjustable seat frame assembly. ** These torque specifications also apply to the captains van seat and adjus
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HARDWARE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS PROCEDURE 3 HARDWARE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS T O R Q U *CAPTAINS VAN SEAT *ADJUSTABLE SEAT FRAME E S Torque to P Torque to E 156-in/lbs C 156-in/lbs I F I C A T I Torque to O N 75-in/lbs S Loctite and Torque to 75 in/lbs Torque to 156-in/lbs Torque to 156 in/lbs Torque to 156-in/lbs Torque to 156 in/lbs * NOTE: For additional torque specifications, refer to the torque specifications drawing for the standard seat frame assembly. 15
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PROCEDURE 3 HARDWARE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS REAR WHEEL DRIVE BASE FRAME HARDWARE T TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS O R Q Torque to U E 160 in/lbs Loctite and torque to S 160 in/lbs P Torque to E C 1020 in/lbs I REAR OF F WHEELCHAIR I C Loctite and A T Torque to I 75 in/lbs O N S Torque to 160 in/lbs Tighten until snug Loctite and FRONT OF torque to WHEELCHAIR 75 in/lbs 8 - inch Wheels - Torque to 120 in/lbs Pneumatic with Flat-Free Wheel Halves - 9 - inch Wheels - Wheel Halves - Torque to Torque to 75 in/
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HARDWARE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS PROCEDURE 3 MID-WHEEL DRIVE BASE FRAME HARDWARE T TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS O R Q Loctite and torque to U Torque to FRONT OF 160 in/lbs E 160 in/lbs WHEELCHAIR S P E Torque to C 40 in/lbs I F Torque to I C 1020 in/lbs A T I Tighten O until snug N S Loctite and torque to 75 in/lbs Torque to 160 in/lbs REAR OF WHEELCHAIR Loctite and Torque to 75 in/lbs 8 - inch Wheels - Torque to 120 in/lbs Pneumatic with Flat-Free Wheel Halves - 9 - inch Wheels - Wheel Halves - Torque
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PROCEDURE 3 HARDWARE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE BASE FRAME HARDWARE T TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS O R Q U REAR OF E Torque to WHEELCHAIR 156 in/lbs Torque to S P 160 in/lbs Torque to E 156 in/lbs C I Torque to F 15 in/lbs I C A T I O N S Torque to Torque to 360 in/lbs 1020 in/lbs 8 - inch Wheels - Torque to 120 in/lbs 9 - inch Wheels - Torque to 160 in/lbs Torque to 156 in/lbs Pneumatic with Flat-Free Wheel Halves - Torque to 160 in/lbs Pneumatic Wheel Halves - 8 - inch - Torque to 18 i
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ARMS PROCEDURE 4 REPLACING CAPTAINS VAN SEAT This Procedure Includes the Following: ARMREST PLATE (FIGURE 2) Replacing Armrest Pads - Captains Van Seats Replacing Captains Van Seat Armrest Plate 1. If necessary, remove the three (3) mounting screws, spacers and locknuts that secure the joystick mount- WARNING ing bracket to the armrest plate. A After ANY adjustments, repair or service 2. Remove armrest pad. Refer to REPLACING ARM- and BEFORE use, make sure that all attach- REST PADS - CAPTAINS V
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PROCEDURE 5 UPHOLSTERY/POSITIONING STRAP REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY This Procedure Includes the Following: (FIGURE 2) Replacing Seat Positioning Strap - Captains Van Seats 1. Remove one (1) armrest from the wheelchair. Refer to Replacing Back Upholstery U INST ALLING/REMOVING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS in PROCEDURE 4 of the owner’s manual, 1081227. P WARNING H 2. If applicable, remove the two (2) mounting screws O After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- and locknuts that secure the spreader bar
