Invacare Colibri User manual

Edition: 27.02.2014
Invacare
®
Colibri
SERVICE MANUAL

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These instructions contain information about:
Testing work
Repair Instructions
This manual is part of the instructions for use.
Service addresses
Invacare Austria GmbH
Herzog Odilostrasse 101
A-5310 Mondsee
Austria
(: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.invacare.at
Invacare n.v.
Autobaan 22
B-8210 Loppem (Brugge)
Belgium
(: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.invacare.be
Invacare AG
Benkenstraße 260
CH-4108 Witterswil
Switzerland
(: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.invacare.ch
Invacare Aquatec GmbH
Alemannenstraße 10
88316 Isny
Deutschland
([phone]
Fax [phone]
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.invacare-aquatec.de
Invacare A/S
Sdr. Ringvej 37
DK-2605 Brøndby
Danmark
((Kundeservice): [phone]
Fax (Kundeservice): [phone]
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.invacare.dk
Invacare® SA
c/ Areny s/n
Polígon Industrial de Celrà
E-17460 Celrà (Girona)
ESPAÑA
(: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.invacare.es
Invacare® Poirier SAS
Route de St Roch
F-37230 Fondettes
France
(: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.invacare.fr

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Invacare® Ltd
Pencoed Technology Park
Pencoed
Bridgend CF35 5HZ
United Kingdom
((Customer services): [phone]
Fax (Customer services): [phone]
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.invacare.co.uk
Invacare Mecc San s.r.l.
Via dei Pini, 62
I - 36016 Thiene (VI)
Italia
(: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.invacare.it
Invacare Ireland Ltd.
Unit 5 Seatown Business Campus
Seatown Rd, Swords
County Dublin
Ireland
(: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.invacare.ie
Invacare® AS
Grensesvingen 9
Postboks 6230
Etterstad
N-0603 Oslo
Norge
((Kundeservice): [phone]
Fax (Kundeservice): [phone]
@: [email protected]
@: isla[email protected]om
WWW: www.invacare.no
Invacare® B.V.
Celsiusstraat 46
NL-6716 BZ Ede
Nederland
(: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [e-mail]
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.invacare.nl
Invacare Lda
Rua Estrada Velha, 949
P-4465-784 Leça do Balio
Portugal
(: [phone]
(: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.invacare.pt

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Återförsäljare:
Invacare® AB
Fagerstagatan 9
S-163 91 Spånga
Sverige
Tillverkare:
Invacare® Deutschland GmbH
Kleiststraße 49
D-32457 Porta Westfalica
Deutschland
((Kundtjänst): [phone]
Fax (Kundtjänst): [phone]
@: [email protected]
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.invacare.se
MÖLNDAL
(: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [e-mail]
LANDSKRONA
(: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [e-mail]
OSKARSHAMN
(: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [e-mail]
Eastern
european
countries
European Distributor
Organisation (EDO)
Kleiststraße 49
D-32457 Porta Westfalica
Deutschland
([phone]
Fax [phone]
@: [email protected]om
WWW: www.invacare.de

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Table of Contents
Chapter Page
1INTRODUCTION 7
1.1 General information 7
1.2 Notes on transport 7
1.3 Definition and representation of information and safety information in this manual 8
1.4 Hazard symbols and symbols used 9
1.5 Images in this manual 10
2SAFETY AND FITTING INSTRUCTIONS 11
2.1 Before any inspection or repair work 11
2.2 Personal safety equipment 11
2.3 General safety information and information about fitting / removal 11
3TIGHTENING TORQUES 13
4SERVICE PLAN (1X ANNUALLY) 14
5OPERATIONAL FAULTS 15
5.1 Drive fault diagnosis 15
5.2 Error Codes and Diagnostic Codes 16
6REPAIR WORK 18
6.1 Electronics 18
6.1.1 Replacing the electronic module 18
6.1.2 Replacing operating console 21
6.1.3 Replacing the potentiometer 23
6.2 Updating software 25
6.3 Batteries 26
6.3.1 Removing the batteries 26
6.3.2 Installing/removing the battery boxes 29
6.3.3 Correct handling of damaged batteries 29
6.4 Checking the cables 30

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6.5 Wheels 31
6.5.1 Assembling and disassembling the front wheel/axle (3-wheel version) 31
6.5.2 Replacing the front axle (4-wheel version) 33
6.5.3 Assembling and disassembling the wheels (4-wheel version and rear wheels on the
3-wheel version) 35
6.5.4 Anti-tipper wheels 36
6.6 Drive unit 37
6.6.1 Replacing the drive motor 37
6.7 Seat system 40
6.7.1 Replacing the seat suspension / spring 40
7ACCESSORIES 42
7.1 Battery charger 42
7.2 Connection tube 42
7.3 Further accessories 42

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1 Introduction
1.1 General information
•Service and maintenance work must be carried out taking this service manual into account.
•It is imperative that you observe safety information.
•Information about operation or about general maintenance and care work on the mobility aid
should be taken from the operating manual.
•You can find information about ordering spare parts in the spare parts catalogue.
•Only use original Invacare® spare parts. The guarantee will become invalid if other spare parts
are used!
•We reserve the right to make any alterations on the grounds of technical improvements.
•The mobility aid may only be maintained and overhauled by qualified personnel.
•The minimum requirement for service technicians is suitable training, such as in the cycle or
orthopaedic mechanics fields, or sufficiently long-term job experience.
- Experience in the use of electrical measuring equipment (multimeters) is also a requirement.
- Special Invacare® training is recommended.
•Alterations to the mobility aid which occur as a result of incorrectly or improperly executed
maintenance or overhaul work lead to the exclusion of all liability on the side of INVACARE.
•If you have any problems or questions please contact Invacare® Service.
1.2 Notes on transport
•If the mobility aid has to be shipped back to the manufacturer for major repairs, you should
always use the original packaging for transport.
•Please attach a precise description of the fault.

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1.3 Definition and representation of information and safety
information in this manual
Different types of information and signal words are used throughout this manual.
HAZARD!
The signal word "HAZARD!" refers to immediate hazards.
•The following lines in italics refer to actions which serve to avoid such hazards.
WARNING!
The signal word "WARNING!" refers to possibly-occurring hazards which can lead to
death or serious injuries if they are not avoided.
•The following lines in italics refer to actions which serve to avoid such hazards.
ATTENTION!
The signal word "ATTENTION!" refers to possibly-occurring hazards which can lead to
minor injuries and/or material damage if they are not avoided.
•The following lines in italics refer to actions which serve to avoid such hazards.
CAUTION!
The signal word "CAUTION!" refers to hazards which could lead to material damage if they
are not avoided.
•The following lines in italics refer to actions which serve to avoid such hazards.
Note
The signal word "Note" is used to denote general information which simplifies the handling of
your product and refers to special functions.

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1.4 Hazard symbols and symbols used
Different types of hazard symbols and symbols are used throughout this manual.
General hazards
This symbol warns you of general hazards!
•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!
DANGER OF CRUSHING!
This symbol warns you of crushing hazards due to inattentive working with heavy
components.
•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, which 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!
Wear safety shoes
The symbol refers to the requirement for wearing safety shoes.
•Wear standardised safety shoes during all work.
Wear eye protection
This symbol refers to the requirement for wearing eye protection, for example when
working with batteries.
•Wear eye protection when this symbol is shown.
Wear safety gloves
This symbol refers to the requirement for wearing safety gloves, for example when
working with batteries.
•Wear safety gloves when this symbol is shown.
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.
Always dispose used or damaged batteries correctly
The symbol refers to information for the correct disposal of used or damaged batteries.

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1.5 Images in this manual
The detailed images in this manual are given digits to identify various components. Component
numbers in text and operational instructions always relate to the image directly above.