Invacare® Meteor Scooter User Manual
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 1.2 2 5 6 4 21 Disengaging Motors ................................................................................................................21 The Control Panel 6.1 16 17 Before driving for the first time..............................................................................................17 Taking Obstacles.....................................................................................................................
6.2 6.3 6.4 7 Adjustment features 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 8 6.1.2 Status display ...............................................................................................................23 6.1.3 Battery charge display ..................................................................................................24 Driving the Scooter .................................................................................................................25 Diagnostics and Trouble Shooting...........
10.1.1.1 10.1.1.2 10.1.1.3 10.1.1.4 Removing the rear wheel.........................................................................................50 Removing the front wheel (4-wheeler version)........................................................51 Removing the front wheel (3-wheeler version)........................................................52 Repairing punctured tyres .......................................................................................
1 Introduction Dear User, Thank you for purchasing an Invacare® product! We hope you will enjoy your new Scooter. This manual contains important hints and information on: • Safety • Operation • Care and maintenance. Please familiarise yourself thoroughly before making your first trip. Some of the necessary maintenance and adjustments can be carried out by the user. Some adjustments, however, require technical training and are only allowed to be performed by your Invacare® specialised dealer.
1.1 Important symbols in this manual WARNING: This symbol warns you of danger! • Follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product! NOTE: This symbol indicates hints and suggestions which should help make operating the product easier and point out special functions. REQUIREMENTS: • This symbol indicates a list of the different tools and other requirements you will need to do certain maintenance work. 1.
2 Safety Notes • 2.
Danger of injury if the On/Off Button is pressed while the vehicle is in motion, due to it coming to an abrupt, sharp stop! • If you have to brake in an emergency, simply release the drive lever, which will bring you to a halt! Only switch the vehicle off while in motion as a last resort! Danger of injury if the scooter is transported in another vehicle with the occupant seated in it! • Never transport the scooter with the occupant seated in it! Danger of injury if maximum permissible load is exceeded! • Do
Danger of injury by moving parts! • Make sure that no injury is incurred by moving parts of the scooter, like wheels or a Seat Lifter, especially when children are around! Danger of fire or breaking down due to electric devices being connected! • Do not connect any electric devices to your vehicle that are not expressly certified by Invacare® for this purpose! Have all electrical installations done by your authorised Invacare® Dealer! Danger of technical failure and injury if unauthorized spare parts and co
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2.3 Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference This electric vehicle was successfully tested in accordance with International standards as to its compliance with Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Regulations. However, electromagnetic fields, such as those generated by radio and television transmitters, and cellular phones, can influence the functions of electric vehicles.
2.4 Safety Information on Driving and Freewheel Mode Danger of injury if the vehicle tips over! • Only ever negotiate gradients of up to the maximum defined in the Technical Specifications and only with the backrest in an upright position, and the seat lifter in the lowest position (if installed)! • Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2/3rds of the top speed! Avoid abrupt braking or accelerating on gradients! • If at all possible, avoid driving on slippery surfaces (such as snow, gravel, ice etc.
Danger of injury if the vehicle tips over! (Continued) • Never use the vehicle to transport more than one person! • Do not exceed the maximum permissible load! • When loading the vehicle, always distribute the weight evenly! Always try to keep the centre of gravity of the vehicle in the middle, and as close to the ground as possible! • Note that the vehicle will brake or accelerate if you change the Driving Speed while it is in motion! Danger of injury if you collide with an obstacle when driving through na
3 Key features 1) Driving lever 2) Lever for adjusting steering column inclination 3) Control panel 4) Handbrake / wheel lock 5) Keyswitch (ON/OFF) 6) Release lever for sliding seat rails (front right below seat) 7) Release lever for swivelling and removing seat (right below seat) 8) Disengaging lever 16
4 Driving 4.1 Before driving for the first time... Before you take your first trip, you should familiarise yourself well with the operation of the vehicle and with all operating elements. Take your time to test all functions and driving modes. NOTE: If installed, use the restraining systems (seat belts) each time you use the vehicle. Sitting Comfortably = Driving Safely Before each trip, make sure that: • You are within easy reach of all operating controls.
4.2 Taking Obstacles Your Invacare® Meteor can climb obstacles and kerbstones up to 11 cm in height. CAUTION: Danger of Tipping Over! • Never approach obstacles at an angle! • Put your backrest into an upright position before climbing an obstacle! Driving up over an obstacle • Correct Approach the kerb or obstacle slowly head-on. Shortly before the front wheels touch the obstacle, increase the speed and reduce only after the rear wheels have also climbed the obstacle.
4.3 Driving up and down gradients The Invacare® Meteor can safely climb the following inclines: 10 km/h versions: • 3-wheeler (up to 175 kg load): 15° (26%) • 4-wheeler (up to 200 kg load): 15° (26%) 12.
4.4 Parking and stationary When parking your vehicle or if your vehicle is stationary for a prolonged period: 4.4.1 • Switch the vehicle's power system off (key switch). • Activate the parking brake (if available). Activating and de-activating the parking brake (option) Activating the brake • Pull brake lever (1) and hold it. • While holding the brake lever, press the latching pin (2) down. The brake lever is latched in place. Releasing the brake • 20 Pull the brake lever briefly and let it go.
5 Pushing the scooter by hand The motors of the scooter are equipped with automatic brakes, preventing the scooter from rolling away out of control when the power supply is switched off. When pushing the scooter, the magnetic brakes must be disengaged. 5.
6 The Control Panel 6.
6.1.1 Seat Lifter Button • Press the button to activate the Seat Lifter (if installed). The LED above the button lights up. • Raise or lower the seat using the throttle lever. • Press the button once again to de-activate the Seat Lifter. The throttle lever reverts back to driving mode. NOTE If the Seat Lifter is not lowered entirely, then the speed of the scooter is automatically reduced to lower the risk of tipping over.
6.1.3 Battery charge display • • • All diodes lit: full driving range Only red and yellow diodes lit: decreased drive range. Charge batteries at end of journey. Only red diodes lit / flashing: battery reserve = very low drive range! Charge batteries immediately! NOTE Total discharge protection: After a certain drive time on reserve battery power the electronics switches off the drive automatically and the scooter will be immobile.
6.2 Driving the Scooter • Switch on the power supply (key switch). The displays on the Control Panel light up. The scooter is ready to drive. NOTE If the scooter does not respond after switching on, check the status display (see chapter "Status display" on page 23 and chapter "Diagnostics and Trouble Shooting" on page 26). • Set the driving speed with the speed adjustment knob. • Gently pull the right driving lever towards you to drive forwards.
6.3 Diagnostics and Trouble Shooting The electronics system provides diagnostics information to assist technicians to diagnose and correct faults within the scooter system. The existence of a fault will cause the status light to flash in bursts, separated by a pause. The nature of the fault is indicated by the number of flashes in each burst, also referred to as the Flash Code. Depending on the severity of the fault and impact on user safety, the electronic system will react differently.
6.3.1 Diagnosing Faults Use the following troubleshooting guide if the scooter fails to operate. NOTE Turn the key switch on before beginning any diagnostics. If the Status Light is OFF Check that the key switch is turned ON. Check that all cables are connected correctly.
6.4 Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes Number of flashes 1 2 Fault Impact on Scooter Will drive Battery needs charging Battery voltage Drive inhibited too low Notes • • • Lifter raised 3 Driving speed reduced Battery voltage Drive inhibited too high • • • 28 Battery charge is running low. Recharge the batteries as soon as possible. Battery charge is empty. Recharge the batteries.
Number of flashes 4 Fault Current Limit Time Out Impact on Scooter Drive inhibited Notes • • 5 Brake Fault Drive inhibited • • 6 Out Of Neutral Drive inhibited At Power Up • • 7 Speed Pot Error Drive inhibited • 8 Motor Volts Error Drive inhibited • The scooter has drawn too much current for too long, possibly because the motor has been over-worked, jammed or stalled. Turn the scooter power off, leave it off for a few minutes, and then turn the power back on again.
Number of flashes 9 30 Fault Other Internal Errors Impact on Scooter Drive inhibited Notes • Contact your authorised Invacare® Dealer.
7 Adjustment features 7.1 Adjusting the backrest angle The backrest is held firm by a metal plate on both sides. Both plates have four holes which allow the backrest to be adjusted for various angles. You can do this by selecting various combinations for the holes. Requirements • Allen key 4 mm • Engineer's spanner 10 mm • Loosen the bolts (1) which hold the backrest on both sides using the engineer's spanner and the Allen key. • Move the backrest into the required position.
7.2 Moving the seat position forwards or backwards The disengaging lever for adjusting the seat is located front right below the seat 32 • Pull the lever (1) to disengage the seat. • Slide the seat forwards or backwards into the required position. • Let go the lever again to lock the seat into its required position.
7.3 Disengaging the seat to rotate it or remove it The seat can be turned to one side to make getting in and out of the scooter easier. The seat is also easier to remove from this position. The lever for disengaging the seat is located under the seat (1) on the right. • Pull the lever forwards to disengage the seat. • Turn the seat to one side. • If you want to remove the seat, hold it firmly by the backrest or front edge and remove it upwards.
7.4 Adjusting the armrest width The hand wheels for adjusting the armrests are located under the seat (1). 34 • Turn the hand wheels to loosen the fixing for the armrest. • Adjust the armrests to the required width.
7.5 Adjusting the armrest height The hand wheels for adjusting the armrest height are located on the armrests (1). • Turn the hand wheels to loosen the fixing for the armrest (1). • Adjust the armrests to the required height.
7.6 Adjusting the seat height The seat height can be adjusted to the following heights (measured from chassis / floor): • • • • 46 / 64 cm 48 / 66 cm 49 / 68 cm 51 / 71 cm Requirements: • 2x open-ended spanners 17 mm 36 • Removing the seat • Remove the battery and motor compartment cover. • Remove the seat pillar locking bolt (1) using both open-ended spanners.
7.7 • Adjust the seat height. • Reinsert the bolt and tighten. Adjusting the suspension The Meteor suspension can be individually adjusted. These adjustments should only be carried out by trained specialists. Please contact your authorised Invacare specialist dealer.
8 Electrical System 8.1 Electronics Protection System The vehicle's electronics are equipped with an overload-protection system. If the motors are put under considerable strain for a longer period of time (for example, when driving up a steep hill) and especially when the ambient temperature is high, then the electronic system could overheat. In this case the vehicle's power is reduced gradually until it finally comes to a halt. The Status Display shows a corresponding error code.
8.1.1 The main fuse The entire electric system is protected against overload by two master fuses. The master fuses are mounted on the positive battery cables. NOTE A defective main fuse may be replaced only after checking the entire electric system. An Invacare® specialised dealer must perform the replacement. 8.2 Batteries 8.2.1 What you need to know about batteries Power is supplied by two 12V gel batteries. The batteries are maintenance-free and only need regular charging.
NOTE Gel batteries are not hazardous goods. This classification is based on the German GGVS Hazardous Goods Road Transport Ordinances, and the IATA/DGR Hazardous Goods Rail Transport / Air Transport Ordinances. Gel batteries may be transported without restrictions, whether by road, rail or by air. Individual transport companies have, however, guidelines which can possibly restrict or forbid certain transport procedures. Please ask the transport company regarding each individual case.
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The Meteor has two sockets for charging the batteries. One is located on the rear edge of the operating console (1) (maximum charge current 8A). The other is located on the front side of the battery and motor compartment (2) (maximum charge current 15A). Connecting the battery charger • First connect the battery charger to the scooter. • Then connect the battery charger to the mains. Disconnecting the battery charger from the scooter 42 • First disconnect the battery charger from the mains.
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8.2.3.1 Removing the batteries Requirements: • 2x open-ended spanners 11 mm 44 • Remove seat (see chapter "Releasing seat for turning or removal" on page "33". • Remove the battery and motor compartment covers by pulling on the rear edge. • Disconnect the two battery cable plug connections (1).
• Release the battery holder strap. • Removing the batteries. • Loosen the black cable battery clamp on the negative battery terminal with the open-ended spanner, and remove the cable. • Loosen the red cable battery clamp on the positive battery terminal with the open-ended spanner, and remove the cable. • Repeat the procedure for the other battery NOTE: Replacing new batteries takes place in reverse order.
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9 Care and maintenance NOTE: Have your vehicle checked once a year by an authorised Invacare® dealer in order to maintain it's driving safety and roadworthiness. Cleaning the vehicle When cleaning the vehicle, pay attention to the following points: • Only use a damp cloth and gentle detergent. • Do not use any abrasive or scouring liquids. • Do not subject the electronic components to any direct contact with water. • Do not use high-pressure cleaning devices.
Seat and backrest padding: • Check for perfect condition. Tyres: • Have tyres checked for specified air pressure (2,5 bar). Front wheels • Front wheels must spin smoothly. • If wheels wobble or do not spin easily, adjust steering pivot pin or front wheel bearing. Rear wheels: • Test wheel for firm seat on the axle drive shaft. • Rear wheels must spin without wobbling Electronics / Electrical System: • Check all plug connections for condition and firm connection.
10 Repair Instructions The following are instructions on repairs that can be performed by the user. For the specifications of spare parts please see "Technical specifications" on page 55, or consult the Service Manual, available from Invacare®. In case you require assistance, please contact your Invacare® Dealer. 10.
10.1.1 Repairing punctures (pneumatic tyres of type 4.00 - 5) 10.1.1.1 Removing the rear wheel Requirements: • Open spanner, 19 mm. • Rubber hammer • Jack the scooter up and place a wooden block or similar under it to support it. • Remove the wheel locknut (1) with a 19 mm open-ended spanner. • Remove the wheel.
10.1.1.2 Removing the front wheel (4-wheeler version) Requirements: • Open spanner, 17 mm. • Rubber hammer • Jack the scooter up and place a wooden block or similar under it to support it. • Remove the wheel locknut (1) with a 17 mm open-ended spanner. • Remove wheel. It may be necessary to carefully free the wheel off the axle by tapping lightly with the rubber hammer on the rear face of the wheel Reassembly Reassembly takes place in reverse order.
10.1.1.3 Removing the front wheel (3-wheeler version) Requirements: • 2x open-ended spanners 17 mm • Carefully tip the scooter onto one side. • Remove the wheel locknuts (1) using both open-ended spanners, then remove the wheel from the fork. Reassembly Reassembly takes place in reverse order. Make sure that the wheels are reassembled to give the same direction of travel as previously.
10.1.1.4 Repairing punctured tyres Requirements (general) • inner tube repair set or a new inner tube • talcum powder • open-ended spanner, 13 mm • Remove valve cap. • De-inflate the tyre by pressing in the centre valve pin. • Remove the four nuts (1) on the rear of the wheel using the 13 mm open-ended spanner. • Remove both wheel rim halves out of the tyre and remove the inner tube. • Repair the inner tube and refit in the wheel, or replace it with a new inner tube.
Did the old inner tube get wet during the repair? If you repaired the old inner tube and reused it, and it became wet during repair, it is much easier to refit it into the wheel if you lightly powder it with talcum powder. 54 • Refit the wheel rim parts from outside into the tyre. • Pump up the tyre lightly. • Reinsert the nuts and bolts which hold the wheel rim together and tighten fully. • Make sure that the tyre is properly located on the wheel rim.
11 Technical specifications Electrical system Motor (10 km/h) Motor (12.8 km/h, 8 MPH, UK) Motor (15 km/h) Batteries 3-wheeler version 4-wheeler version • 400 W • 400 W • 400 W • 400 W • • • • Main fuses (10 km/h) • Main fuses (12.
Dimensions Height Width Length (with bumper and anti-tip device) Seat height (measured from chassis / from floor, manually adjustable) Backrest height (without headrest) Backrest height (with headrest) Backrest angle (manually adjustable) Seat width Seat depth Armrest height Tyres Tyre pressure 56 3-wheeler version 4-wheeler version • 123 cm* • 65.5 cm* • 141 cm* • 123 cm* • 65.
Travelling performance Speed Safe climbing of inclines 10 km/h version 3-wheeler version 4-wheeler version • 10 km/h • 12.8 km/h (8 MPH, UK) • 15 km/h • 10 km/h • 12.8 km/h (8 MPH, UK) • 15 km/h • up to 175 kg operating load: 15° (26%) 12.
** Note: The scooter drive range is heavily dependent on various factors such as the battery charger status, the environmental temperature, the flatness of the route chosen, the state of the roads, the tyre pressure, the driver's weight, driving style and use of batteries for lighting, actuators etc.
12 Inspections Performed It is confirmed by stamp and signature that all jobs listed in the inspection schedule of the Service and Repair Instructions have been properly performed. The list of the inspection jobs to be performed can be found in the Service Manual which is available through Invacare®.
English Order No. of this Manual: 1423448.DOC Release Date: 10.02.
