Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit Lynx L-4 du fabricant Invacare
Aller à la page of 52
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-3 & Lynx L-4 2 Part No. 1143205 WARNING POWERED SCOOTER USERS: DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOU T FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THE OWNER’S OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No. 1143205 3 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS REGISTER YOUR PRO DUCT ............................................................... 4 SPECIAL NOTES ...................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No. 1143205 4 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 8—TILLER ADJUSTMENT ................................................... 34 Adjusting the Tiller Angl e .........................................................
Name _______________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City ___________________ State/Province __________ Zip/Postal Code ________ Email ___________________________________ Phone No.
Fold here Fold here Cut Along Line Invacare Product Registration Form Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing.
SPECIAL NOTES Part No. 1143205 7 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. Refer to the table below for definitions of the signal words.
SPECIAL NOTES Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 8 Part No. 1143205 WARNING Scooters should be examined during maintenance for signs of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Electrical components damaged by corrosion should be replaced IMMEDIATELY.
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Part No. 1143205 9 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS LYNX L-3 LYNX L-4 OVERALL DIM ENSIONS BASE LEN GTH: BASE WIDTH : STEP HEIGHT (Floor Pan to Ground): SEAT HEIGHT (Floor Pan to Seat Cushion): OVERALL HEIGH T 39.
LABEL LOCATIONS Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 10 Part No. 1143205 LABEL LOCATIONS NOTE: L ynx L-3 shown. The labels ar e in the same locations for the L ynx L-4. 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.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1143205 11 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES WARNING SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 12 Part No. 1143205 DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with water , ice or oil film. A void operating the scooter in dark or poorly lit areas.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1143205 13 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 Determine and establish your particular safe ty limits by practicing bending, reaching and transferring activities in the presenc e of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the pow ered scoo ter .
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 14 Part No. 1143205 Grounding Instructions DO NOT , under any circumstances, cut or re move the round grounding prong from any plug used with or for Inv acare products. Som e devices are equipped with three-prong (grounding) plugs for protection against p ossible shock hazards.
SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION Part No. 1143205 15 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION WARNING CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT T HAT YOU READ THIS INFOR MATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE E FFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCH AIR.
SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 16 Part No. 1143205 WARNING Powered Wheelchair Electromagn etic Interference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves close r to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fields from hand-held radio wave sources (transceivers) are of special concern.
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF POWERED SCOOTERS Part No. 1143205 17 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF POWERED SCOOTERS “Safety and Handling” of the powered scoot er requires the close attention of the user . This manual points out the most common pro ce dures and techniques involv ed in the safe operation and maintenance.
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF POWERED SCOOTERS Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 18 Part No. 1143205 Stairways WARNING DO NOT attempt to move an occupied powered scooter between floors using a stairway. Use an elevator to move an occup ied powered scooter between floors.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION Part No. 1143205 19 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION NOTE: Every six months take your power ed scooter to a qualified technician for a thor ough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your power ed scooter .
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 20 Part No. 1143205 ❑ Tighten locknut if the fro nt wheel wobbles noticeably or loosen locknut if the wheel binds to a stop. ❑ Ensure that wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture. ❑ Ensure that the bolts and fasten ers on the caster assemblies are tight.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION Part No. 1143205 21 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 Inspect/Adjust Periodically ❑ Ensure that the powered scooter drives straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side). ❑ Check frame for damage and corrosion. ❑ Ensure that the brake release lev er is easy to engage/disengage.
SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 22 Part No. 1143205 SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that a ll attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise, injury or damage may occur.
SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1143205 23 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION Limited Driving Dist ance. Battery not charged long enough. Batteries weak, w on’t hold charge. Charge batteries overnight or en sure eight hours of charge between use.
SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 24 Part No. 1143205 Service Indicator Error Codes NUMBER OF FLASHES PROBLEM SOLUTION 1 Batteries need charging. Recharge the batteries. R efer to Removing/Installing the Battery B ox on page 38.
SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1143205 25 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 Resetting the Circuit Breaker WARNING NEVER defeat or bypass the circuit breaker. ONLY replace with a circuit breaker of the same rating. NOTE: For this procedur e, r efer to FIGURE 5.
SECTION 6—OPERATION O F THE POWERED SCOOTER Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 26 Part No. 1143205 SECTION 6—OPERATION OF THE POWERED SCOOTER Control Panel NOTE: For the following informati on, r efer to FIGURE 6.1 on page 27. 1. Speed Control Knob - The speed control knob is located on the right side of the control panel.
SECTION 6—OPERATION OF THE POWERED SCOOTER Part No. 1143205 27 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 FIGU RE 6.1 Control Panel Operating the Scooter WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that a ll attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may result.
SECTION 6—OPERATION O F THE POWERED SCOOTER Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 28 Part No. 1143205 7. Adjust speed control knob to the appropriate setting. NOTE: For driving indoors or on uneven terrain, a slower speed is r e comme nded. For soft terrain or steep inclines (no gr eater than 8°), a faster speed may be necessary .
SECTION 6—OPERATION OF THE POWERED SCOOTER Part No. 1143205 29 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 Engaging/Disengaging t he Brake Release Lever WARNING Ensure that the brake-release lever is in th e engaged position before driving. There should be an audible "click" when stopping and starting the scooter.
SECTION 7—SEAT AND ARMS Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 30 Part No. 1143205 SECTION 7—SEAT AND ARMS WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that a ll attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may result.
SECTION 7—SEAT AND ARMS Part No. 1143205 31 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 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 30. 2. Loosen the knob on the fram e tube.
SECTION 7—SEAT AND ARMS Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 32 Part No. 1143205 Adjusting 90° Seat Swivel WARNING Ensure that seat is locked into the forward position before and during operation of the scooter. Otherwise, injury to the us er and/or damage to the scooter may result.
SECTION 7—SEAT AND ARMS Part No. 1143205 33 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 FIGURE 7.4 Adjusting the Arm Width Replacing Armrest Pads NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 7.5. 1. Remov e the two mounting screws that secure the armrest pad to arm. 2.
SECTION 8—TILLER ADJUSTMENT Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 34 Part No. 1143205 SECTION 8—TILLER ADJUSTMENT Adjusting the Tiller Angle WARNING Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service, tur n power Off and remove key from ignition. Ensure that tiller is properly ad justed before driving the scooter.
SECTION 9—WH EELS AND CASTERS Part No. 1143205 35 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 SECTION 9—WHEELS AND CASTERS WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that a ll attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may result.
SECTION 9—WHEELS AND CASTERS Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 36 Part No. 1143205 FIGURE 9.1 Removing/Installi ng the Drive Wheels Removing/Installing the Front Wheel NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 9.2. NOTE: This procedur e applies to the L ynx L-3 only .
SECTION 10—BATTERIES Part No. 1143205 37 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 SECTION 10—BATTERIES WARNING Before performing any maintenance adju stment or service, turn power off and remove key from ignition. NEVER allow any of your tools and/or batter y cables to contact both battery terminals at the same time.
SECTION 10—BATTERIES Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 38 Part No. 1143205 NOTE: Charge batteries daily . DO NOT allow batteries to compl etely dischar ge. NOTE: Invacare r ecommends that both batteries be replaced i f one batte ry is defective.
SECTION 10—BATTERIES Part No. 1143205 39 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 FIGURE 10.2 Removing/Installing the Battery Box Removing/Installing the Batteries NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 10.3. Removing 1. Remov e the seat. Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat on page 30.
SECTION 10—BATTERIES Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 40 Part No. 1143205 Installing 1. Install the tw o new batteries into the battery box. 2. Secure the thermal switch to the s ide of the left battery using tape*. *NOTE: The thermal switch needs to be well secur ed and in dire ct contact with the side of the battery .
SECTION 10—BATTERIES Part No. 1143205 41 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 Charging the Batteries WARNING NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to the battery terminals o r clamps. DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteri es and operate the powered scooter at the sam e time.
SECTION 10—BATTERIES Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 42 Part No. 1143205 7. Plug the other end of the battery c harger cable into 110-v olt wall outlet. NOTE: The battery charger lig ht will be YELLOW or RED. 8. Allow the batteries to charge until the charger light turns GREEN.
SECTION 11—TRANSPORTING Part No. 1143205 43 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 SECTION 11—TRANSPORTING WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that a ll attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may result.
SECTION 11—TRANSPORTING Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 44 Part No. 1143205 FIGURE 11.1 Transporting the Scooter Seat Post Release Lever DETAIL “C” DETAIL “B” DETAIL “A” Seat Post Rear Frame A.
SECTION 12— ACCESSORIES Part No. 1143205 45 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 SECTION 12—ACCESSORIES WARNING After ANY adjustmen ts, repair or serv ice and before use, make su re that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
SECTION 12—ACCESSORIES Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 46 Part No. 1143205 Installing/Removing the Crutch/Cane Holder WARNING The installation of the crutch/cane h older onto the back of the scooter seat signifi- cantly increases the length of the scooter.
SECTION 12— ACCESSORIES Part No. 1143205 47 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 Installing/Removing the Safety Flag WARNING The installation of the safety flag on to the back of the scooter seat significantly increases the length of the scooter.
SECTION 12—ACCESSORIES Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 48 Part No. 1143205 Installing/Removing the Walker Holder NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 12.4. NOTE: Reverse this pr ocedure to r emove the walker holder . 1. If necessary , loosen but DO NOT remove the mounting knob.
SECTION 12— ACCESSORIES Part No. 1143205 49 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 Installing/Removing the Rear Mounted Basket WARNING The rear mounted basket is rated for a m aximum capacity of ten lbs. After ANY adjustmen ts, repair or serv ice and before use, make su re that all attaching hardware is tightened securely.
SECTION 12—ACCESSORIES Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 50 Part No. 1143205 NOTES.
LIMITED WARRANTY Part No. 1143205 51 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4 LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMP LY WI TH FEDERA L LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUC TS MANUFACT URED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the orig inal purchaser/user of our products.
Invacar e Corpora tion www.invacare.com USA One Invacare Way Elyria, Ohio USA 44036-2125 800-333-6900 Canada 570 Matheson Blvd E Uni t 8 Mississauga Ontario L4Z 4G4 Canada 800-668-5324 Invacare, Yes, yo u can. and the Medallion Design are registered trademarks of Invacare Corporation.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Invacare Lynx L-4 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Invacare Lynx L-4 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Invacare Lynx L-4, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Invacare Lynx L-4 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Invacare Lynx L-4, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Invacare Lynx L-4.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Invacare Lynx L-4. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Invacare Lynx L-4 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
