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Invacare® Lynx™ L-3
Invacare® Lynx™ L-4
Scooters
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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CONTENTS 1 GENERAL 4 Symbols ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4 Limited Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................
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CONTENTS 9 WHEELS AND CASTERS 34 Removing/Installing the Drive Wheels..............................................................................................................................................................................................34 Removing/Installing the Front Wheel................................................................................................................................................................................................35 10 BATTE
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1 GENERAL 1 General 1.1 Symbols Warnings Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. See the information below for definitions of the signal words. DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION
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1 GENERAL 1.2 Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state. Invacare warrants all electronics and electrical components (excluding batteries), transaxle and frame to be free from defects in mate
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2 SAFETY 2 Safety The Safety section contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product. 2.1 General Guidelines WARNING DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner’s manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or inst
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2 SAFETY 2.2 Operation Information Setup WARNING Before using the scooter, verify that the motor is plugged into the harness. Transport WARNING DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT RESTRAINTS Powered scooter users should NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in the powered scooter. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a powered scooter, in a moving veh
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2 SAFETY WARNING STAIRWAYS AND ESCALATORS DO NOT attempt to move an occupied powered scooter between floors using a stairway. Use an elevator to move an occupied powered scooter between floors. If moving a powered scooter between floors by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be removed and transported independently of the powered scooter. Extreme caution is advised when moving an unoccupied powered scooter up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends disassembling the scooter and transpo
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2 SAFETY Repair or Service Information WARNING Scooters should be examined during maintenance for signs of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Electrical components damaged by corrosion should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Set-up of the Electronics Control Unit is to be performed only by a qualified technician. The final adjustments of the controller may affect other activities of the scooter. Damage to the equipment could occur if improperly set-up or adjusted. DO NOT service or a
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2 SAFETY To assure stability and proper operation of your powered scooter, you MUST, at all times, maintain proper balance. Your powered scooter has been designed to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities. Many activities require the scooter owner to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the powered scooter. These movements cause a change to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the powered scooter. To determine and establish your partic
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2 SAFETY WARNING When negotiating ramps, if the throttle control lever is released while in the forward motion, the powered scooter will roll back approximately one foot before the brake engages. If the throttle control lever is released while in the reverse motion, the powered scooter will roll back approximately three feet before the brake engages. DO NOT attempt to drive over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your powered scooter to turn over and cause bodily harm and/or damage to
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2 SAFETY Storage WARNING Scooters that are used by incontinent users and/or are frequently exposed to water may require replacement of electrical components more frequently. RAIN TEST Invacare has tested its powered scooters in accordance with ISO 7176 “Rain Test”. This provides the end user or his/her attendant sufficient time to remove his/her powered scooter from a rain storm and retain powered scooter operation. DO NOT leave the powered scooter in a rain storm of any kind. DO NOT use t
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2 SAFETY Electrical and Grounding WARNING Check to ensure that all electrical connections are secure at all times. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from any plug used with or for Invacare products. Some devices are equipped with three-prong (grounding) plugs for protection against possible shock hazards. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contac
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2 SAFETY Weight Limitation WARNING The weight limitation is 300 lbs. Disposal WARNING This product has been supplied from an environmentally aware manufacturer that complies with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/CE. This product may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment if disposed of in places (landfills) that are not appropriate according to legislation. Please be environmentally responsible and recycle this product through yo
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2 SAFETY The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types: 1. Hand-held Portable transceivers (transmitters-receivers with the antenna mounted directly on the transmitting unit. Examples include: citizens band (CB) radios, “walkie talkie”, security, fire and police transceivers, cellular telephones, and other personal communication devices). Some cellular telephones and similar devices transmit signals while they are ON, even when not being used. 2. Medium-range mobil
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2 SAFETY WARNING 1) DO NOT operate hand-held transceivers (transmitters receivers), such as citizens band (CB) radios, or turn ON personal communication devices, such as cellular phones, while the powered wheelchair is turned ON; 2) Be aware of nearby transmitters, such as radio or TV stations, and try to avoid coming close to them; 3) If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn the powered wheelchair OFF as soon as it is safe; 4) Be aware that adding accessories or components, or
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3 PRODUCT LABELING 3 Product Labeling Lynx L-3 shown. The labels are in the same locations for the Lynx L-4. ! WARNING Pinch Point. 1079203 Serial Number Label DO NOT operate the scooter unless the tiller is in the locked position. DO NOT lean against or pull forward on the tiller while mounting or dismounting the scooter. Otherwise, injury may occur. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DO NOT lift scooter up by the front or rear
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3 PRODUCT LABELING The battery wiring label is on the underside of the battery box door. Invacare® Lynx™ L-3 & Invacare® Lynx™ L-4 Scooters 18 Part No. 1143205
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4 TECHNICAL DATA 4 Technical Data 4.1 Typical Product Parameters Overall Dimensions LYNX L-3 LYNX L-4 Base Length: 39.8 in Base Width: 26 in Step Height (Floor Pan to Ground): 4 in Seat Height (Floor Pan to Seat Cushion): 14 - 16 in Overall Height: 36 in Seat Dimensions LYNX L-3 LYNX L-4 Width: 18 in Depth: 16 in Back Height: 15 in Arm Dimensions LYNX L-3 LYNX L-4 Length: 11.6 in Height between Seat and Arms: 9 in Minimum Width Between Arms: 15.0 in Part No. 1143205 19 Invacare® Lynx™ L-3 & I
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4 TECHNICAL DATA Wheels LYNX L-3 LYNX L-4 Front Wheel: 8 in x 2 in Drive Wheel: 8 in x 2 in Driving LYNX L-3 LYNX L-4 Speed Range: 0 - 5 mph Maximum Incline Capability: 8° Grade Turning Radius: 39.4 in 51.2 in Weight LYNX L-3 LYNX L-4 Front Base Section: 30 lbs 39 lbs Rear Base Section: 25 lbs 25 lbs Batteries: 23 lbs 23 lbs Seat: 19 lbs 19 lbs Basket: 1 lb 1 lb Total Weight of Product: 98 lbs 107 lbs Maximum Weight Limitation: 300 lbs 300 lbs Invacare® Lynx™ L-3 & Invacare® Lynx™ L-4 Scooters
