Invacare Comet User manual

Invacare®
Comet
& Comet
HD
Scooter
User manual
Yes, you can.®

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How can you get in touch with Invacare®?
If you have any questions or need support, please contact your authorised Invacare® Dealer, who has the
necessary know-how and equipment plus the special knowledge concerning your Invacare® product, and
can offer you all-round satisfactory service. Should you wish to contact Invacare® directly, you can reach us
in Europe at the following addresses and phone numbers.
Invacare Canad a L.P.
570 Matheson Bl vd Eas t
Mississauga Ontario
L4Z 4G4
Canada
: 1-800- 668- 5324
Fax: [phone]
WWW: www.invac are.ca

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Table of Contents
Chapter Page
1 Introduction 6
1.1 Guarantee........................................................................................................................ 7
1.2 Important symbols in this manual................................................................................... 8
1.3 Important symbols found on the vehicle....................................................................... 10
1.4 Type classification and permissible use........................................................................ 11
1.5 Life expectancy ............................................................................................................. 11
2 Safety notes 12
2.1 General safety notes...................................................................................................... 12
2.2 Safety information w ith regard to care and maintenance.............................................. 15
2.3 Safety information on electromagnetic interference...................................................... 16
2.4 Safety information on driving and freewheel mode....................................................... 17
3 Key features 20
4 Driving 21
4.1 Getting in and out.......................................................................................................... 21
4.2 Before driving for the first time...................................................................................... 22
4.3 Taking Obstacles........................................................................................................... 23
4.4 Driv ing up and dow n gradients ..................................................................................... 24
4.5 Parking and stationary .................................................................................................. 24
5 Pushing the scooter by hand 25
5.1 Disengaging Motors ...................................................................................................... 25
6 Operating Console 26

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6.1 Operating Console Arrangement................................................................................... 26
6.1.1 Status Display..................................................................................................... 27
6.1.2 Battery Charge Display........................................................................................ 27
6.2 Driv ing the Scooter........................................................................................................ 28
6.3 Activ ating and Deactivating Acoustic Signals............................................................... 29
6.4 Activ ating and Deactivating Speed Reduction During Bend Trav el............................... 33
6.5 Diagnosis and fault repair............................................................................................ 34
6.5.1 Error diagnosis.................................................................................................... 35
6.6 Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes............................................................................... 36
7 Adjustment facilities 39
7.1 Mov ing the seat position forwards or backwards.......................................................... 39
7.2 Adjusting the armrest width.......................................................................................... 40
7.3 Adjusting the armrest height......................................................................................... 41
7.4 Adjusting backrest angle............................................................................................... 42
7.5 Adj usting the lordosis supports (CometHD only)............................................................ 43
7.6 Disengaging the seat to rotate it or remove it................................................................ 44
7.7 Adjusting the seat height manually............................................................................... 45
7.8 Actuate the seat lifter (option) ....................................................................................... 46
7.9 Postural belts ................................................................................................................ 47
7.9.1 Types of postural belts......................................................................................... 47
7.9.2 Adjusting the postural belt correctly....................................................................... 48
7.9.3 Fixing the containment belt to the scooter.............................................................. 49
7.10 Adjusting the suspension.............................................................................................. 51
7.10.1 Comet................................................................................................................. 51
7.10.2 CometHD .............................................................................................................. 51
8 Electrical system 56
8.1 Electronics protection system....................................................................................... 56
8.1.1 The main fuse...................................................................................................... 57
8.2 Batteries........................................................................................................................ 57

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8.2.1 What you need to know about batteries................................................................. 57
8.2.2 Charging the batteries.......................................................................................... 59
8.2.3 Removing and fitting batteries............................................................................... 61
8.2.3.1 Removing the batteries.................................................................................... 62
8.2.3.2 How to handle damaged batteries correctly....................................................... 64
9 Care and maintenance 65
10 Repair Instructions 67
10.1 Repairing a flat tyre ....................................................................................................... 67
10.1.1 Mending punctures (pneumatic tyres of type 4.00 - 5) ............................................ 68
10.1.1.1 Repairing punctured tyres................................................................................ 69
11 Disposal 71
12 Technical specifications 72
13 Inspections Performed 75

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1 Introduction
Dear user,
First we would like to thank you for purchasing our product! We hope you will enjoy your new
Scooter.
This manual contains important hints and information on:
 Safety
 Operation
 Care and maintenance.
Please take care to read the operating manual thoroughly before starting out on your first
j ourney.
This product has been designed to fit the needs of different types of users with different
requirements.
The decision whether the model is suitable for the user may only be taken by medical specialists
with appropriate aptitude.
Invacare® or their statutory representatives can accept no liability in cases in which the mobility
product has not been adapted to suit the user's handicaps.
Some maintenance and settings can be carried out by the user. Certain adjustments do however
require technical training and may only be carried out by your Invacare® specialist dealer.
Damages and errors caused by nonobservance of the operating manual or as a result of incorrect
maintenance are excluded from all guarantees.

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This manual contains copyrighted information. It may not be reproduced or copied in whole or in
part without the prior written consent of Invacare® or its authorised representative. It may also
contain information that pertains to models sold only in certain countries. In this case the
information will be clearly marked as pertaining to a particular country-specific version. We reserve
the right to make any alterations on the grounds of technical improvements.
1.1 Guarantee
The terms and conditions of the guarantee are part of the general terms and conditions particular to
the individual countries in which this product is sold.

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1.2 Important symbols in this manual
General risks
This symbol warns you of general hazards!
 Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product.
EXPLOSION HAZARD!
This symbol warns you of an explosion hazard, w hich can be caused by excessive tyre
pressure in a pneumatic tyre.
 Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product.
BURN HAZARD!
This symbol warns you of the danger of chemical burns, for example due to the discharge
of battery acids!
 Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product.
BURN Risk!
This symbol warns of the risk of burns, for example, as a result of hot motor surfaces.
 Follow the instructions in order to avoid injury or damage to the product.
RISK OF CRUSHING!
This symbol warns of a risk of crushing caused by being careless w ith heav y
components.
 Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product.

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Wear eye protection
This symbol refers to the requirement for w earing eye protection, for example w hen
w orking w ith batteries.
 You must wear safety goggles when this symbol is displayed.
Wear protective gloves
This symbol indicates the requirement to wear protective gloves, for example w hen
w orking w ith batteries.
You must wear protective gloves when this symbol is displayed.
NOTE:
This symbol identifies general information which is intended to simplify working with your product
and which refers to special functions.
Requirements:
 This symbol identifies a list of various tools, components and items which you will need in
order to carry out certain work. Please do not attempt to carry out the work if you do not have
the listed tools available.
READ WELL BEFORE OPERATION!
This symbol advises you to read information carefully.

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1.3 Important symbols found on the vehicle
This product has been supplied from an env ironmentally aware manufacturer. This
product may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment if
disposed of in places (landfills) that are not appropriate according to legislation.
 The 'crossed out wheelie bin' symbol is placed on this product to encourage you to
recycle wherever possible.
 Please be environmentally responsible and recycle this product through your recycling
facility at its end of life.