Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 300 Invacare
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Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the scooter. USER: BEFORE using this scooter, read this manual and save for future reference. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.
Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 2 Part N o. 1118395 WARNING POWERED SCOOTER USERS: DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THE OWNER’S OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 3 Part N o. 1118395 TABLE OF CONTENTS REGISTER YOUR PR ODUCT................................................................ 6 SPECIAL NOTES ..............................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No. 1118395 4 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 TABLE OF CONTENTS Operating the Scooter ...... ................................................................... .................. ............... ..................30 Brake Release Lever.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 5 Part N o. 1118395 TABLE OF CONTENTS Removing/Installing the Caster Assemblies . ..................................................................................... ..48 Removing ................ ....
Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 6 Part N o. 1118395 Installing/Removing the Rear Mounted Basket ................................................................... ...............68 Installing ............................................................
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SPECIAL NOTES Part No. 1118395 9 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 SPECIAL NOTES W ARNING/CAUTION notices as used in th is manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in pers onal injury or property damage. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 10 Part N o. 1118395 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS *NOTE: Zoom 300 parameters are ba sed on an 18-inch wide seat.
LABEL LOCATIONS Part No. 1118395 11 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 LABEL LOCATIONS ON ZOOM 300 ! W ARNING Pinch P oint. 1079203 DO NOT oper ate the scooter unless the tiller is in the locked position. DO NOT lean against or pull f orward on the tiller while mounting or dismounting the scooter .
LABEL LOCATIONS Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 12 Part N o. 1118395 ON ZOOM 400 DO NOT oper ate the scooter unless the tiller is in the locked position. DO NOT lean against or pull f orward on the tiller while mounting or dismounting the scooter . Otherwise, injury may occur .
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1118395 13 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES WARNING SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELIN ES contai ns important inform ation for the safe operation and use of this product.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 14 Part N o. 1118395 DO NOT climb and/or go UP or DOWN ramps or trav erse slopes greater than 8°. When negotiating ramps, if the throttle control lever is re leased while in the FORW ARD motion, the powered scooter w ill roll back approximately on e (1) foot before the brake engages.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1118395 15 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 Ensure that the seat is locked in the FORW ARD position before and during the operation of the scooter . Otherwise, in jury to the user and/or damage to the scooter may result.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 16 Part N o. 1118395 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT , under any circumstances, cut or remo ve the round grounding prong from any plug used with or for Inv acare products. Some devices are equi pped with three-prong (grounding) plugs for protection against possible shock hazards.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1118395 17 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 WEIGHT LIMITATION The weight limitation for the Zoom 300 is 300 lbs. The weight limitation for the Zoom 400 is 400 lbs. If so equipped, the front basket is rated for a maximum loading capacity of 10 lbs.
SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 18 Part N o. 1118395 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 Part No. 1118395 19 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 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.
SAFETY/HANDLING OF POWERED SCOOTERS Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 20 Part N o. 1118395 SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF POWERED SCOOTERS “Safety and Handling” of the powered scooter requires the close attention of the user . This manual points out the mo st common procedures and tech niques involv ed in the safe operation and maintenance.
SAFETY/HANDLING OF POWERED SCOOTERS Part No. 1118395 21 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 Proper positioning is essential for y our safety . STAIRWAYS WARNING 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.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 22 Part N o. 1118395 SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION NOTE: Every six (6) months take your powered sc ooter to a qualified technician for a thor ough inspection and servicing. Regular cl eaning will reveal lo ose or wo rn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your powered scooter .
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION Part No. 1118395 23 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 ❑ Tighten locknut if the front wheel wobbles no ticeably or loosen locknut if the wheel binds to a stop. ❑ Ensure that the fork st em bearing set is tight. ❑ Ensure that wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 24 Part N o. 1118395 INSPECT/ADJUST PERIODICALLY ❑ Ensure that the powered scooter driv es strai ght (no excessive drag or pull to one side). ❑ Check frame for dama ge and corrosion. ❑ Ensure that the brake is easy to engage/disengage.
SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1118395 25 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING After ANY adjustments, repa ir or service and BEF ORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightene d securely - otherwise, in jury or damage may occur.
SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 26 Part N o. 1118395 FIGURE 5.1 - LUBRICATION POINTS TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION LIMITED DRIVI NG DISTANCE. Battery not charged long enough. Batteries weak, won’t hold charge.
SECTION 6—OPERATION OF THE POWERED SCOOTER Part No. 1118395 27 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 SECTION 6—OPERATION OF THE POWERED SCOOTER CONTROL PANEL NOTE: For the following information, r efer to FIGURE 6.1 and FIGURE 6.2. 1. SPEED CONTROL KNOB - Located on the TOP face of the control panel.
SECTION 6—OPERATION OF THE POWERED SCOOTER Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 28 Part N o. 1118395 FIGURE 6.1 - CONTROL PANEL 3. CHARGING INDICATOR - Locate d on the TOP face of the control panel as shown in FIGURE 6.1. Solid RED indicates the charger is on (plugged into w all receptacle).
SECTION 6—OPERATION OF THE POWERED SCOOTER Part No. 1118395 29 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 5. HEADLIGHT SWITCH - Located on the TOP face of the control panel of Zoom 400 only . Refer to Detail “B” of FIGURE 6.1. 6. ON/OFF KEY SWITCH - Located on RIGHT side of the control panel (FIGURE 6.
SECTION 6—OPERATION OF THE POWERED SCOOTER Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 30 Part N o. 1118395 OPERATING THE SCOOTER 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—OPERATION OF THE POWERED SCOOTER Part No. 1118395 31 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 NOTE: Throttle contr ol levers operate such that moving one (1) will also move the opposite side thr ottle contr ol lever . 7. T o operate the scooter, depress the thrott le control lev er in the following manner: A.
SECTION 6—OPERATION OF THE POWERED SCOOTER Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 32 Part N o. 1118395 FIGURE 6.3 - BRAKE RELEASE LEVER RESETTING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER WARNING NEVER defeat or bypass the circuit breaker. ONLY replace with a circuit breaker of the same rating.
SECTION 6—OPERATION OF THE POWERED SCOOTER Part No. 1118395 33 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 REPLACING THE FUSE WARNING NEVER defeat or bypass any fuse. ONLY repl ace with a fuse of the same rating. NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 6.5.
SECTION 7—SEAT Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 34 Part N o. 1118395 SECTION 7—SEAT 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 7—SEAT Part No. 1118395 35 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SEAT POST WARNING Ensure that the seat post mounting screw is properly engaged and locked. Other- wise, injury and/or damage may result. NOTE: T ake note of position and orientation of the seat post and seat post mounting screw befor e removing.
SECTION 7—SEAT Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 36 Part N o. 1118395 ADJUSTING SEAT HEIGHT NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 7.2. 1. Remov e the seat. Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat on page 34. 2. Remov e the mounting screw , two (2) w ashers and locknut securing th e seat post to the frame post.
SECTION 7—SEAT Part No. 1118395 37 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 FIGURE 7.3 - ADJUSTING SEAT DEPTH 4. Adjust back assembly to one (1) of three (3) mounting positions (FIGURE 7.3). 5. Reinstall the six (6) mounting screws securing the back assembly to the seat base.
SECTION 7—SEAT Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 38 Part N o. 1118395 NOTE: The seat locks in position at 90° intervals. The seat is lock ed when an audible “click” is heard. 3. Rotate the seat to the desired position. 4. Release seat lev er to lock seat in desired position.
SECTION 7—SEAT Part No. 1118395 39 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 FIGURE 7.5 - REMOVI NG/INSTALLING SEAT POSITIONING STRAP Seat Positioning Stra p Washer Mounting Screw Seat Positioning Strap Washer .
SECTION 8—ARMS Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 40 Part N o. 1118395 SECTION 8—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.
SECTION 8—ARMS Part No. 1118395 41 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 CAUTION The arm can be adjusted to a maximum dis tance of 4½ inch es from the inside of the arm to the top of the mounti ng shaft. If the arm is ad justed beyond the maximum 4½ inches, the arm will fall out.
SECTION 8—ARMS Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 42 Part N o. 1118395 3. Reinstall the lock knob th at secures the arm to the arm mounting tube and tighten securely . 4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for opposite arm, if necessary . FIGURE 8.3 - ADJUSTING ARM HEIGHT REPLACING ARMREST PADS NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 8.
SECTION 9—TILLER ADJUSTMENT Part No. 1118395 43 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 SECTION 9—TILLER ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTING THE TILLER ANGLE WARNING Before performing any maintenance, adju stment or service, turn power OFF and remove key from ignition.
SECTION 10—REAR SHROUD Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 44 Part N o. 1118395 SECTION 10—REAR SHROUD 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 11—WHEELS AND CASTERS Part No. 1118395 45 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 SECTION 11—WHEELS AND 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 11—WHEELS AND CASTERS Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 46 Part N o. 1118395 FIGURE 11.1 - REMOVING/I NSTALLING THE DRIVE WHEELS WARNING: PINCH POINT Cutout Drive Shaft Keystock Washer Hex Nut D.
SECTION 11—WHEELS AND CASTERS Part No. 1118395 47 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 REMOVING/INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL NOTE: T ake note of position and orientation of wheel and mounting hard wa re b ef ore rem ov in g. NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 1 1.
SECTION 11—WHEELS AND CASTERS Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 48 Part N o. 1118395 REMOVING/INSTALLING THE CASTER ASSEMBLIES NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 1 1.3. REMOVING 1. Apply a wrench to the hex nut on the caster assembly . 2. T u rn the hex nut COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to loosen and remove the caster wheel.
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Part No. 1118395 49 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 SECTION 12—BATTERIES WARNING Before performing any main tenance adjustment or ser vice, turn power OFF and remove key from ignition. 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 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 50 Part N o. 1118395 NOTE: If there is battery acid on the r ear frame or on the sides of the batteries, apply baking soda to these areas to neutralize the ba ttery acid. Befor e reinstalling th e new or existing batteries, clean the baking soda from the battery tray or batteries.
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Part No. 1118395 51 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 REMOVING NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 12.2. 1. Place the pow e red scooter in a w ell vent ilated area where w ork can be performed without risking damage to carpeting or floor covering.
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 52 Part N o. 1118395 7. Connect the RED and BLACK battery connector to the wiring harness assembly . Tighten securely . 8. Secure batteries in the batt ery tray using the battery strap (Detail “ A” of FIGURE 12.
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Part No. 1118395 53 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 REMOVING/INSTALLING THE BATTERIES ON ZOOM 400 NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 12.2. REMOVING 1. Place the pow e red scooter in a w ell vent ilated area where w ork can be performed without risking damage to carpeting or floor covering.
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 54 Part N o. 1118395 FIGURE 12.3 - REMOVING/INSTALLI NG THE BATTERIES ON ZOOM 400 Battery Tray NOTE: Seat and Rear Shr oud not shown for clarity .
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Part No. 1118395 55 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE ZOOM 400 WARNING On Zoom 400 only - Batter y terminal config uration shown below MUST be used. Batteries that have the reve rsed terminal configurati on MUST NOT be used - otherwise serious injury or damage may occur.
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 56 Part N o. 1118395 WARNING When connecting the batter y cables to the batteries, th e battery cables MUST be connected to the battery te rminals/posts as shown in FIGURE 12.5, otherwise dam- age to the battery cable may result when installin g battery terminal caps.
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Part No. 1118395 57 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 4. Cut the tie-wrap that secure each the battery terminal cap in place. 5. Slide terminal cap(s) UP on the battery cable(s). 6. Disconnect battery cable(s) from battery(ies) terminal(s)/post(s ): A.
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 58 Part N o. 1118395 CHARGING THE BATTERIES WARNING NEVER attempt to recharge th e batteries by attaching cables directly to the battery terminal s or clamps. DO NOT attempt to recharge the batter ies and operate the powered scooter at the same time.
SECTION 12—BATTERIES Part No. 1118395 59 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 FIGURE 12.6 - CHARGING THE BATTERIES BATTERY CHARGER OPERATIO N - CHARGER INDICATOR LIGHT ON TILLER NOTE: If the scooter is turned on while chargi ng, the battery charge indicator will show the batteries at FULL char ge.
SECTION 13—TRANSPORTING Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 60 Part N o. 1118395 SECTION 13—TRANSPORTING 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 13—TRANSPORTING Part No. 1118395 61 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 FIGURE 13.1 - TRANSPORTING THE SCOOTER - ZOOM 300 ZOOM 400 NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 13.2 . DISASSEMBLING 1. If installed on scooter , remove the front basket.
SECTION 13—TRANSPORTING Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 62 Part N o. 1118395 6. P erform the following to separate the FRONT frame assembly from the REAR frame assembly: A.
SECTION 13—TRANSPORTING Part No. 1118395 63 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 8. If desired, install the front basket. Re fer to Removing/Installing the Front Basket on page 64.
SECTION 14—SCOOTER ACCESSORIES Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 64 Part N o. 1118395 SECTION 14—SCOOTER ACCESSORIES 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 14—SCOOTER ACCESSORIES Part No. 1118395 65 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 INSTALLING/REMOVING THE CRUTCH/CANE HOLDER NOTE: The Crutch/Cane Holder , Safety Flag and Oxygen Holder all install into the accessory tube; ONL Y one (1) of these may be installed at a time.
SECTION 14—SCOOTER ACCESSORIES Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 66 Part N o. 1118395 INSTALLING/REMOVING THE SAFETY FLAG NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 14.3. WARNING The installation of the safe ty flag onto the back of the scooter seat significantly increases the length of the scooter.
SECTION 14—SCOOTER ACCESSORIES Part No. 1118395 67 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 INSTALLING/REMOVING THE WALKER HOLDER NOTE: Reverse this procedur e to remove the walker holder . NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 14.4. 1. If necessary , loosen but do not remove the mounting knob.
SECTION 14—SCOOTER ACCESSORIES Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 68 Part N o. 1118395 INSTALLING/REMOVING THE REAR MOUNTED BASKET NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 14.6. WARNING The rear mounted basket is rated for a maximum capa city of ten (10) lbs.
Part No. 1118395 69 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 NOTES.
Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 70 Part N o. 1118395 NOTES.
LIMITED WARRANTY Part No. 1118395 71 Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 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.
Invacare Corporation www.invacare.com USA One Invacare Way Elyria, Ohio USA 44036-2125 800-333-6900 Canada 570 Matheson Blvd E Unit 8 Mississaugua Ontario L4Z 4G4 Canada 800-668-5324 Invacare is a registered trademark of Invacare Corporation. Teflon is a registered trademark of E.
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