Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product L-3X 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.
Lynx™L-3X 2 Part No. 114 5807 WARNING Procedures other than those d escribed in this manual must be performed by a Qualified technician. DO NOT use this product or any availa ble option al equip.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No. 1145807 3 Lynx™L-3X TABLE OF CONTENTS REGISTER YOUR PR ODUCT ............................................................... 4 SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 5 LABEL LOCATIONS .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Lynx™L-3X 4 Part No. 114 5807 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 8—TILLER AD JUSTMENT ................................................... 31 Adjusting the Tiller Angl e .................................................................... .
SPECIAL NOTES Part No. 1145807 5 Lynx™L-3X SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are use d in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage.
SPECIAL NOTES Lynx™L-3X 6 Part No. 114 5807 WARNING Invacare products are specif ically designed and manufactured for use in conjunctio n with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare an d are not recommended for us e with Invaca re products.
LABEL LOCATIONS Part No. 1145807 7 Lynx™L-3X LABEL LOCATIONS DO NOT operate the scooter unless the tiller is in the loc ked position. DO NOT lean against or pull f orward on the tiller while mounting or dismounting the scooter. Otherwise, injury may occur .
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Lynx™L-3X 8 Part No. 114 5807 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS LYNX L-3X OVERALL DIMENSI ONS BASE LENGTH: BASE WIDTH: STEP HEIGHT (Floor Pan to Ground): SEAT HEIGHT (Floor Pan to Seat Cushion): OVERALL HEIGHT 44 inches 21.5 inches 5 inches 16 inches 36 inches SEAT DIMENSIONS WIDTH: DEPTH: BACK HEIGHT: 18 inches 16 inches 13.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1145807 9 Lynx™L-3X 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 Lynx™L-3X 10 Part No. 114 5807 DO NOT make sharp turns in the forw ard or reverse direction at excessiv e speed.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1145807 11 Lynx™L-3X Determine and establish yo u r par ticular safety limits by practicing bending, reaching and .
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Lynx™L-3X 12 Part No. 114 5807 Grounding Instructions DO NOT , under any circumstances, cut or remov e the round grounding prong from any plug used with or for Inv acare products.
SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION Part No. 1145807 13 Lynx™L-3X 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 Lynx™L-3X 14 Part No. 114 5807 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 POWERED SCOOTERS Part No. 1145807 15 Lynx™L-3X SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF POWERED SCOOTERS “Safety and Handling” of the powered scooter requires the close attention of the user .
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF POWERED SCOOTERS Lynx™L-3X 16 Part No. 114 5807 Many activities require the scooter owner to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the powered scooter .
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION Part No. 1145807 17 Lynx™L-3X SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION NOTE: Every six months take your powered scooter to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicing.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION Lynx™L-3X 18 Part No. 114 5807 ❑ Tighten locknut if the front wheel wo bb le s noticeably or loosen locknut if the wheel binds to a stop. ❑ Ensure that wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION Part No. 1145807 19 Lynx™L-3X Inspect/Adjust Periodically ❑ Ensure that the powered scooter drives straight (no excessiv e drag or pull to one side). ❑ Check frame for damage and corrosion.
SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Lynx™L-3X 20 Part No. 114 5807 SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before us e, make sure th at all attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise, injury or damage may occur.
SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1145807 21 Lynx™L-3X Troubleshooting SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION Limited Driving Distance. Batte ry not charged long enough. Batteries weak, won’t hold charge. Charge batteries overnight or ensure eight hours of charge between use.
SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Lynx™L-3X 22 Part No. 114 5807 Service Indicator Error Codes NUMBER OF FLASHES PROBLEM SOLUTION 1 Batteries need charging. Recharge the batteries. Refer to Removing/Installing the Batteries on page 35. 2 Low battery voltage.
SECTION 6—OPERATION OF THE POWERED SCOOTER Part No. 1145807 23 Lynx™L-3X SECTION 6—OPERATION OF THE POWERED SCOOTER Control Panel NOTE: For the following information, ref e r to FIGURE 6.
SECTION 6—OPERATION OF THE POWERED SCOOTER Lynx™L-3X 24 Part No. 114 5807 FIGURE 6.1 Control Panel Operating the Scooter WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before us e, make sure th at all attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may result.
SECTION 6—OPERATION OF THE POWERED SCOOTER Part No. 1145807 25 Lynx™L-3X NOTE: For driving indoors or on uneven terrain, a slower speed is r ecommended.
SECTION 6—OPERATION OF THE POWERED SCOOTER Lynx™L-3X 26 Part No. 114 5807 Engaging/Disengaging th e Brake Release Lever WARNING Ensure that the brake-release lever is in the engaged posi tion before dr iving. There should be an audible "click" when stopping and star ting the scooter.
SECTION 7—SEAT AND ARMS Part No. 1145807 27 Lynx™L-3X SECTION 7—SEAT AND ARMS WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before us e, make sure th at all attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may result.
SECTION 7—SEAT AND ARMS Lynx™L-3X 28 Part No. 114 5807 Adjusting Seat Height NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 7.2. 1. Remove the seat. Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat on page 27.
SECTION 7—SEAT AND ARMS Part No. 1145807 29 Lynx™L-3X Adjusting 90° Seat Swivel WARNING Ensure that seat is locked in to the forward position befo re and during operation of the scooter. Otherwise, injury to the user and/or damage to the scooter may result.
SECTION 7—SEAT AND ARMS Lynx™L-3X 30 Part No. 114 5807 Adjusting the Arm Width NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 7.
SECTION 8—TILLER ADJUSTMENT Part No. 1145807 31 Lynx™L-3X SECTION 8—TILLER ADJUSTMENT Adjusting the Tiller Angle WARNING Before performing any maintenance, adju stment or service, turn power Off and remove key from ignition. Ensure that tiller is properly ad justed before driving the scooter.
SECTION 9—WHEELS AND CASTERS Lynx™L-3X 32 Part No. 114 5807 SECTION 9—WHEELS AND CASTERS WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before us e, make sure th at all attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may result.
SECTION 9—WHEELS AND CASTERS Part No. 1145807 33 Lynx™L-3X FIGURE 9.1 Removing/Installing the Drive Wheels Removing/Installing the Front Wheel NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 9.
SECTION 10—BATTERIES Lynx™L-3X 34 Part No. 114 5807 SECTION 10—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 cables to co ntact both battery terminals at the same time .
SECTION 10—BATTERIES Part No. 1145807 35 Lynx™L-3X NOTE: Charge batteries daily . DO NOT allow batteries to complet ely dischar ge. NOTE: Invacar e rec om me nd s that both batteries be rep l ac e d if one battery is defective.
SECTION 10—BATTERIES Lynx™L-3X 36 Part No. 114 5807 3. If necessary , connect the battery cable. Refer to Connecting/Disc onnecting the B attery Cables on page 37. 4. Remove the seat. Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat on page 27.
SECTION 10—BATTERIES Part No. 1145807 37 Lynx™L-3X Connecting/Disconnectin g the Battery Cables WARNING Battery terminal configurati on shown below MUST be us ed. Batteries that have the reversed termin al co nfiguration MUST NOT be used - otherwise serious injury or damage may occur.
SECTION 10—BATTERIES Lynx™L-3X 38 Part No. 114 5807 Connecting 1. Install battery terminal cap(s) onto battery cable(s) as follows: A. RED battery terminal cap onto RED battery cable. B. GREY battery terminal cap onto BLACK battery cable.
SECTION 10—BATTERIES Part No. 1145807 39 Lynx™L-3X Disconnecting WARNING The use of rubber gloves and chemical goggles and fa ce shield 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 10—BATTERIES Lynx™L-3X 40 Part No. 114 5807 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 10—BATTERIES Part No. 1145807 41 Lynx™L-3X 8. P erform one of the following: • Battery charger light turns GREEN ‐ Unplug the charger cable from the scooter and the wa l l outlet.
SECTION 11—TRANSPORTING Lynx™L-3X 42 Part No. 114 5807 SECTION 11—TRANSPORTING WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before us e, make sure th at all attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may result.
SECTION 11—TRANSPORTING Part No. 1145807 43 Lynx™L-3X 6. Install the batteries. Refer to Refer to Removing/Installing the Batteries on page 35. 7. Install the seat. Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat on page 27.
SECTION 12—ACCESSORIES Lynx™L-3X 44 Part No. 114 5807 SECTION 12—ACCESSORIES WARNING After ANY adjustments, repa ir or service and before use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightene d securely - otherwise inju ry or damage may result.
SECTION 12—ACCESSORIES Part No. 1145807 45 Lynx™L-3X Installing/Removing the Safety Flag WARNING The installation of the safe ty flag onto the back of the scooter seat significantly increases the length of the scooter.
SECTION 12—ACCESSORIES Lynx™L-3X 46 Part No. 114 5807 Installing/Removing the Walker Holder NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 12.3. NOTE: Reverse this procedur e to rem o v e the walker holder .
SECTION 12—ACCESSORIES Part No. 1145807 47 Lynx™L-3X Installing/Removing the Rear Mounted Basket WARNING The rear mounted basket is rated fo r a maximum capacity of ten lbs. After ANY adjustments, repa ir or service and before use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely.
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