Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto Nutron Series del fabbricante Invacare
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Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair. USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.
Nutron® Series 2 Part No.1106644 WARNING A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. ALSO, A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM ALL PROCEDURES IN THE SERVICE MANUAL.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No.1106644 3 Nutron® Series TABLE OF CONTENTS REGISTER YOUR PR ODUCT ............................................................... 6 SPECIAL NOTES ..............................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Nutron® Series 4 Part No.1106644 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION ........................................... 27 Operating the Wheelchair ................................................................... ........
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No.1106644 5 Nutron® Series TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 9—UPHOLSTERY/SEAT POSITIONING STRAP ..................... 41 Replacing Seat Upholste ry ...................... ............................................. ..............
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT Nutron® Series 6 Part No.1106644 Unfolding/Folding the Wheelchair ............ .................................................................... ............... ....69 Unfolding 69 Folding 69 LIMITED WARRANTY ................
Part No.1106644 7 Nutron® Series Name _______________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City ___________________ State/Province __________ Zip/Postal Code ________ Email ___________________________________ Phone No.
Nutron® Series 8 Part No.1106644 Fold here Fold here Cut Along Line Invacare Product Registration Form Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing.
SPECIAL NOTES Part No.1106644 9 Nutron® Series SPECIAL NOTES WA R N I N G / C A U T I O N notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage.
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Nutron® Series 10 Part No.1106644 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS *NOTE: Range will vary with battery conditions, surface, terrain and operating weight. **NOTE: Includes seating system and accessories.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No.1106644 11 Nutron® Series SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Repair or Service Information Set ‐ up of the Electronic Control Unit is to be performed ONL Y by individuals certified by Inv acare.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Nutron® Series 12 Part No.1106644 DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by lifting on any remov able (detachable) parts.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No.1106644 13 Nutron® Series Grounding Instructions DO NOT , under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from any plug used with or for Inv acare products.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Nutron® Series 14 Part No.1106644 Ensure the pins of the extension cord plug are the same number , size, and shape as those on the charger .
SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION Part No.1106644 15 Nutron® Series SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION WARNING CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INF ORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE E FFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR.
SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION Nutron® Series 16 Part No.1106644 WARNING Powered Wheelchair Electrom agnetic Interference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fi elds from hand-hel d radio wave sources (transceivers) are of special concern.
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No.1106644 17 Nutron® Series SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close atte ntion of the wheelchair user as wel l as the assistant.
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Nutron® Series 18 Part No.1106644 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to use good body mechanics.
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No.1106644 19 Nutron® Series WARNING DO NOT let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground.
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Nutron® Series 20 Part No.1106644 6. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has be en negotiated and the wheelchair has been carried aw ay from the stairway .
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No.1106644 21 Nutron® Series Percentage of Weight Distribution WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach object s if you have to move fo rward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reac hing down between your knees.
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Nutron® Series 22 Part No.1106644 Reaching and Bending - Backward WARNING DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. This w ill change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over. NOTE: For this proced ure, re f er to FIGURE 3.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No.1106644 23 Nutron® Series SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Every six (6) months or as necessary take your wheelchair to a qualified technician for a thorough ins pection and servicing.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Nutron® Series 24 Part No.1106644 Inspect/Adjust Monthly ❑ Ensure arm pivot points are fre e of we ar and looseness. ❑ Ensure wheel mounting bolts are secure on drive wheels.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No.1106644 25 Nutron® Series Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS Batteries draw excessive current when charging. Battery failure. Electrical malfunct ion. Have batteries checked for shorted cell.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Nutron® Series 26 Part No.1106644 Checking Battery Charge Level The following “Do’ s” and “Don’ts” are provided for your convenience and safet y . DON’T DO Don’t perform any installation or maintenance without first reading this manual.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No.1106644 27 Nutron® Series SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION WARNING After ANY adjustments, repa ir or service and BEF ORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightene d securely - otherwise inju ry or damage may result.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Nutron® Series 28 Part No.1106644 Using the Joystick to Drive the Chair NOTE: For this proced ure, re f er to FIGURE 5.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No.1106644 29 Nutron® Series SPJ™ Joystick Switches and Indicators NOTE: For the following information, ref e r to FIGURE 5.3. Multi-Function Charger Port Located at the front of the joystick housing.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Nutron® Series 30 Part No.1106644 The Information Gauge display also serv es as a system di agnostic device when a fault is detected by the control module.
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No.1106644 31 Nutron® Series SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS WARNING After ANY adjustments, repa ir or service and BEF ORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightene d securely - otherwise inju ry or damage may result.
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Nutron® Series 32 Part No.1106644 Adjusting the Footrest Height Model PW93, PW93E, and PW93ST Footrests NOTE: For this proced ure, re f er to FIGURE 6.2. 1. Remove any accessory from the footrest(s).
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No.1106644 33 Nutron® Series Model 93M, 904A, PAL4A, and PAS4A Footrests NOTE: For this proced ure, re f er to FIGURE 6.
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Nutron® Series 34 Part No.1106644 Installing/Removing Elevating Legrests NOTE: For this proced ure, re f er to FIGURE 6.
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No.1106644 35 Nutron® Series Adjusting Calfpads 1. T urn calfpad tow ards the outside of the wheelchair . 2. Slide calfpad up or down until desired position is obtained.
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Nutron® Series 36 Part No.1106644 4. P erform one (1) of the following: •A d j u s t i n g : NOTE: T elescoping front rigging supports may be extended up to 2 ‐ inches from the wheelchair frame in 1 ‐ inch incre ments.
SECTION 7—ARMS Part No.1106644 37 Nutron® Series SECTION 7—ARMS WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may result. Adjusting Armrest Height NOTE: For this proced ure, re f er to FIGURE 7.
SECTION 7—ARMS Nutron® Series 38 Part No.1106644 Using Swing-Back Arms WARNING Make sure the armrest release lever is in the locked posi tion before us ing the wheel- chair. NOTE: For this proced ure, re f er to FIGURE 7.
SECTION 7—ARMS Part No.1106644 39 Nutron® Series FIGURE 7.3 Replacing Desk/Full Length Armrest Pad and/or Clothi ng Guards (Fixed Height Arms Only) Removing/Installing Armrest WARNING Make sure the armrest release lever is in the locked posi tion before us ing the wheel- chair.
SECTION 8—BACK Nutron® Series 40 Part No.1106644 SECTION 8—BACK WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may result. Adjusting the Back Height NOTE: For this proced ure, re f er to FIGURE 8.
SECTION 9—UPHOLSTERY/SEAT POSITIONING STRAP Part No.1106644 41 Nutron® Series SECTION 9—UPHOLSTERY/SEAT POSITIONING STRAP WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may result.
SECTION 9—UPHOLSTERY/SEAT POSITIONING STRAP Nutron® Series 42 Part No.1106644 4. Pull the loose back canes ou t of the existing back upholstery . 5. Slide the loose back canes into the new back upholstery .
SECTION 9—UPHOLSTERY/SEAT POSITIONING STRAP Part No.1106644 43 Nutron® Series FIGURE 9.3 Replacing Seat Positioning Strap Washer Rear Phillips Screw Seat Upholstery Crossbrace Seat Positioning Stra.
SECTION 10—JOYSTICK Nutron® Series 44 Part No.1106644 SECTION 10—JOYSTICK WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may result. Preparing the Joystick For Use NOTE: For this proced ure, re f er to FIGURE 10.
SECTION 10—JOYSTICK Part No.1106644 45 Nutron® Series Repositioning the Joystick NOTE: For this proced ure, re f er to FIGURE 10.2. 1. T urn the adjustment lock lever to release the joystick mounting tube from the mounting bracket.
SECTION 11—CASTERS Nutron® Series 46 Part No.1106644 SECTION 11—CASTERS WARNING After ANY adjustments, repa ir or service and BEF ORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightene d securely - otherwise inju ry or damage may result.
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Part No.1106644 47 Nutron® Series SECTION 12—BATTERIES Warnings for Handling and Replacing Batteries WARNINGS After ANY adjustments, repa ir or service and BEF ORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightene d securely - otherwise inju ry or damage may result.
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Nutron® Series 48 Part No.1106644 FIGURE 12.1 Using the Proper Batteries Recommended Battery Types WARNING The warranty and performance specifications contained in this ma nual are based on the use of deep cycle gel ce ll batteries.
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Part No.1106644 49 Nutron® Series 2. Remove the existing batteries from the battery boxes. Refer to Installing/Removing the Batteries Into/From the Battery Boxes on page 51.
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Nutron® Series 50 Part No.1106644 FIGURE 12.2 Installing/Removing the Battery Boxes Installing/Removing the Battery Tray NOTE: For these procedur es, re f er to FIGURE 12.
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Part No.1106644 51 Nutron® Series FIGURE 12.3 Installing/Removing the Battery Tray Installing/Removing the Batteries Into/From the Battery Boxes WARNING Make sure power to the wheelchair is OFF before performi ng this procedure.
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Nutron® Series 52 Part No.1106644 NOTE: Have the following tools available: NOTE: The battery lifting strap supplied is for Gr oup 22 batteries ONL Y .
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Part No.1106644 53 Nutron® Series Connecting Battery Cables WARNING The use of rubber gloves and chemical goggles or fa ce shields is recommended when working with batteries. NEVER allow any of your tools and/or b attery cable(s) to contact BOTH battery terminal(s)/post(s) at the same time.
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Nutron® Series 54 Part No.1106644 CAUTION When connecting the battery cables to the battery(ies), the battery cable(s) MUST be connected to the battery terminal(s)/post(s) as sh own in Detail “A” or Detail “B” of FIGURE 12.
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Part No.1106644 55 Nutron® Series FIGURE 12.6 Connecting Battery Cables - Direct Mount Method 1/4-20 Hex Flange Locknut POSITIVE (+) Battery Terminal/Post 1/4-20 x 7/8-inch Hex.
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Nutron® Series 56 Part No.1106644 Battery Clamp Method WARNING The battery clamp of the PO SITIVE (+) battery terminal /post MUST be mounted in the position shown in FI GURE 12.7, otherwise the b attery box top cannot be installed properly.
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Part No.1106644 57 Nutron® Series 2. Install battery clamp covers onto battery cables (FIGURE 12.8) ‐ A. RED battery clamp cover on to RED battery cable. B. BLACK battery clamp cover onto BLACK battery cable.
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Nutron® Series 58 Part No.1106644 FIGURE 12.9 Connecting Battery Cables -Battery Clamp Method NEGATIVE (-) Terminal/Post RED Clamp Cover POSITIVE (+) Terminal/Post Tie-Wraps Gr.
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Part No.1106644 59 Nutron® Series Replacing the Battery Box Retaining Strap NOTE: For this proced ure, re f er to FIGURE 12.10. WARNING The battery box retaining st rap MUST be fastened secur ely and adjusted properly to hold battery boxes in plac e before using the wheelchair.
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Nutron® Series 60 Part No.1106644 FIGURE 12.10 Replacing the Battery Box Retaining Strap Cleaning Battery Terminals WARNING Most batteries are not sold with instructions. Howeve r, warnings are frequently displayed on the cell ca ps.
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Part No.1106644 61 Nutron® Series Charging Batteries When To Charge Batteries NOTE: For this proced ure, re f er to FIGURE 12.1 1. Recharge the batteries frequently . Do not wai t until the battery charge is low to recharge.
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Nutron® Series 62 Part No.1106644 The range per battery charge using recommended batteries should be approximately 5 to 9 hours of typical operation.
SECTION 13—CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK Part No.1106644 63 Nutron® Series SECTION 13—CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may result.
SECTION 13—CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK Nutron® Series 64 Part No.1106644 2. P erform one (1) of the following: •T o Engage: turn the clutch handles until they are pointing toward the rear of the wheelchair .
SECTION 14—WHEEL LOCKS Part No.1106644 65 Nutron® Series SECTION 14—WHEEL LOCKS WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. Otherw ise, injury or da mage may result.
SECTION 14—WHEEL LOCKS Nutron® Series 66 Part No.1106644 FIGURE 14.1 Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel Locks Using The wheelchair is equipped with a pair of independently operated wheel locks located just in front of the rear wheels.
SECTION 15—ANTI-TIPPERS Part No.1106644 67 Nutron® Series SECTION 15—ANTI-TIPPERS WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may result.
SECTION 15—ANTI-TIPPERS Nutron® Series 68 Part No.1106644 FIGURE 15.1 Installing/Removing the Anti-Tippers Wheelchair Frame 1-1/2 to 2-inch Clearance Release Button Anti-tipper Rear Wheel Anti-tipp.
SECTION 16—TRANSPORTING Part No.1106644 69 Nutron® Series SECTION 16—TRANSPORTING WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may result.
SECTION 16—TRANSPORTING Nutron® Series 70 Part No.1106644 FIGURE 16.1 Transporting the Nutron Refer to Installing/Rem oving the Battery Boxes on page 49 and Installing/Removing the Battery Tray on page 50. Refer to Installing/Remo ving the Anti-Tippers on page 67.
LIMITED WARRANTY Part No.1106644 71 Nutron® Series LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABL E TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products.
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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Invacare Nutron Series è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Invacare Nutron Series - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Invacare Nutron Series imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Invacare Nutron Series ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Invacare Nutron Series, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Invacare Nutron Series.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Invacare Nutron Series. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Invacare Nutron Series insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
