Invacare Taurus User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ………..……………………………..……………….………1
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ………………………..………………………2
SAFETY INFORMATION ON ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
(EMI) ……..………………………………………………………………………3
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS ………………..………………………………4
OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER ………………………………………..……7
DISASSEMBLING YOUR SCOOTER ……………………………..………10
ASSEMBLING YOUR SCOOTER ………………………………………….12
CHARGING THE BATTERIES ……………………………………………...13
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ………………………………………………..16
TROUBLESHOOTING …………………………………………….…………17
DISCLOSURE FORM ………………..………………………………………19
WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS …………………………………20

Thank you and congratulations on purchasing your new Invacare Mobility
Scooter. It is designed to provide you with transportation indoors and
outdoors.
We pride ourselves on providing safe and comfortable products. Our goal is to
ensure your complete satisfaction with our product. We are certain that you will
enjoy your Invacare mobility scooter.
Please read and observe all warnings and instructions given in the owner’s
manual before operating this scooter. Also, retain this booklet for future
reference.
If you have any questions, you can contact:
Invacare Ltd
South Road, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF31 3PY, UK
Tel +44 - (0) 1656 647327
Fax +44 - (0) 1656 649016
or your local dealer:
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z Only one person at a time can ride an Invacare Mobility Scooter.
z Maximum load is 127 kgs / 280 lbs.
z Turn key off before getting on or off your scooter.
z Always drive carefully with your feet on the floorboard and be aware of others in your area.
z Always use pedestrian crossings where possible. Take extreme care crossing roads.
z Do not drive on slopes exceeding 8 degrees, and take extreme care when turning on slopes.
z Do not use full power when turning sharp corners.
z Do not drive the scooter unless the seat and the tiller are locked and secured in the driving position.
z Do not use the scooter if the rear anti-tip wheels are damaged or removed.
z Take great care and use low speeds for backing up, riding downhill, uneven surfaces and kerb
climbing.
z Scooter may not operate well in high humidity.
z Never put your scooter in neutral on slopes.
z Follow all traffic laws when you ride in the vicinity of public roads.
z Our recommendations may occasionally differ from those of your Therapeutic Adviser or physician,
as they have a better understanding of your abilities. Where this is the case, you must follow their
advice, they are better placed to tell you what is suitable for you and what is not.
z Do not use your scooter when your driving ability is impaired by medication.
z Under no circumstances should the scooters top speed be increased, to do so will infringe Road
Traffic Act Regulations.
z Please make sure that the seat and all moving parts are secure before mounting the scooter.
z Do not carry heavy objects on the scooter.
z Do not hang bags off the back of the backrest.
z Do not use the scooter on stairs or escalators.
z Extreme care must be taken when fitting rear mounted accessories. Any weight put on the
rear of the scooter will compromise stability, resulting in the potential of the scooter tipping
backwards.
z Care should be exercised when using oxygen in close proximity to electrical circuits. Can
tact your oxygen supplier for instructions in the safe use of oxygen.
z Care must be taken when prescribing a scooter to an amputee client. It is imperative that a
full stability evaluation is carried out to ensure that the user is safe, and the risk of the
scooter from tipping is minimalized.
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This electric vehicle was successfully tested in accordance with international
standards as to its compliance with EMI regulations. However, Electromagnetic
Fields, such as those generated by radio and television transmitters, and cellular
phones, can influence the function of the electric vehicle. Also, the electrics used
in our vehicles can generate a low level of EMI, which however remain within the
tolerances permitted by law. For these reasons we ask you to please observe the
following precautions:
DANGER OF MALFUNCTION DUE TO EMI
zDo not switch on or operate portable transceivers or communication devices
when the vehicle is switched on.
zAvoid getting near strong radio and television transmitters
zIn case the vehicle should be set in motion unintentionally or the brakes are
released, switch it off immediately.
zAdding electrical accessories and other components or modifying the vehicle
in any way can make it susceptible to EMI. Keep in mind that there is no sure
way to determine the effect such modifications will have on the overall
immunity of the electric system.
zReport all occurrences of unintentional movement of the vehicle, or release
of the electronic brakes to the manufacturer.
HEAT AND FIRE WARNING
The scooter is made of metal and plastic materials and, as with all products, it
can absorb heat from the sun when exposed to sunlight. This can result in the
surfaces of the scooter becoming hot, so take care in using it and touching the
surfaces if it is left or used in such circumstances.
The seat and backrest material have been tested to ensure compliance with ISO
requirements for cigarette and match flame equivalent and are non-flammable,
but care must be exercised if using cigarettes or other smoking products, or
sources of heat, not to drop them on the seat or back where they can become
trapped between contact points on the scooter.
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Before attempting to drive this scooter on your own, it is important that you
familiarize yourself with the controls, and how to operate.
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zSpeed Dial
The Rabbit means fast and the turtle means slow. By turning this knob, you
can control the total speed transferred to the thumb controls.
zSelf Diagnostic Warning Lights
Flashing of lights indicates there is a problem with the scooter. See page 17
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zBattery Gauge
There are five yellow LED lights. When all LED are on, the batteries are fully
charged. When only two lights are on, the batteries need to be recharged.
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zThumb Lever
Pushing the right thumb lever moves the scooter forward. Pushing the left
thumb lever moves the scooter backward. (This can be reversed if required
by local dealer.) Releasing both engages the automatic brake. This lever is
also your accelerator. The further you depress the thumb lever, the faster
you will go. (NOTE: subject to the position of the rabbit/turtle control).
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Pushing downward on the lever to loosen. Move the tiller to adjust. The lever
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zSeat Lock Knob
Turn the seat lock knob counterclockwise to loose. Turn it clockwise to lock
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zSeat Rotation Lever
Pull the lever up to rotate the seat. Please be careful when getting on or off
the scooter with the seat in a swiveled position. The stability of the scooter
may be compromised.
zSeat Slide Lever
Pull the lever up to move the seat forward or reverse.
zSeat Height Adjuster
There are four holes on the seat tube to adjust the seat height. Be sure the
bolt is tightened at its new height.
zArmrest width Adjustment Thumbscrews
Loosen the two thumbscrews to adjust the arm width; tighten again to lock in
the desired position. Please ensure armrests are securely tightened in a
locked position before use.
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Open the compartment cover to access the on board charger.
zAnti-tip wheels
Helps keep the scooter from tipping over.
zFree-Wheeling Lever
To push the scooter for short distances, put it in freewheel mode by pulling up
on the free-wheeling lever to disable the drive system and the brake system.
Push the free-wheeling lever down to re-engage the drive and the brake
system; this takes the scooter out of freewheel mode.

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Before beginning your journey with your new scooter, make sure that the
scooter is on a level surface and clear of any obstacles. Although your
scooter is able to climb slopes, it is safer to practice on a level surface.
You can make the following adjustments to increase your comfort when
driving:
zadjust seat height and location.
zadjust the armrest width.
zadjust the tiller angle.
1. Before operating your scooter, check the following:
xfree-wheeling device is in drive position.
xspeed dial is at the picture of the turtle.
2. Sit on scooter and turn on the key. All battery gauge LED Lights should be lit.
The self-diagnostic warning lights should not be blinking.
3. When your hands rest comfortably on the handlebars, the thumb control levers
should be within reach. The right lever moves the scooter forward, the left one
moves it backward. When you release the thumb lever, the scooter will stop.
NOTE: This scooter has an automatic braking systems. Release the thumb
control and the brakes will stop the scooter.
4. Steer the scooter by turning the whole tiller in the direction your want to go.
5. Practice driving where there are no obstacles. Start at the slowest speed and
drive forward and backward; make some turns. As you get more comfortable
you can increase the speed by turning the speed dial toward the picture of the
rabbit.
6. If only two-battery gauge LED lights are lit, you should plan to recharge the
batteries very soon.
7. If the scooter stops and does not function, locate the circuit breaker on the top
of the battery pack. Push it and try the scooter again.
8. When you are finished riding, turn off the key before getting off.
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9. If you are finished riding for the day, immediately recharge the batteries. See
CHARGING THE BATTERIES, page 13, 14 and 15.
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xWhen turning a corner, swing the front wheels wide, because the back
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xUse low speeds for reverse, downhills, ramps, kerbs, or uneven surfaces.
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Hill climbing: You may need to use a higher speed. For a higher speed, set the
speed control in the proximity of the rabbit.
Down slopes: To proceed down steep slopes slowly, set speed control in
proximity of the turtle. This enables driver control, as the closer the speed
control is set toward the turtle, the slower the scooter will travel. However, this
scooter will not self accelerate down hills due to the automatic braking taking
effect should you attempt to drive too fast.
Kerb climbing:Approach slowly at right angles to the kerb. A direct approach is
needed. Do not attempt greater than a 100 mm kerb.
If Self-Diagnostic Warning Lights start to blink, identify the problem from the chart
on page 17 and take action.
If the scooter breaks down and must be moved, get off the scooter, pull the Free-
Wheeling Lever up to disable the drive system and brake system, move the
scooter slowly to a safe location, and push the free-wheeling lever down to
take the scooter out of freewheel mode.

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NOTE: As a safety feature, an automatic speed reducer engages if the
scooter is pushed quickly when the free-Wheeling lever is in
freewheel mode.
Do not attempt a gradient of over 8degrees.
We do not recommend turning the scooter on slopes, but if this is necessary turn
the scooter speed down to its minimum (the turtle position) before proceeding.
When turning the scooter it is advisable to turn the speed down.
Do not attempt to climb kerbs or slopes if the surface is rough, wet or slippery.
If you are in the situation where the scooter fails to climb a kerb or slope and just
stops, then turn the scooter off and then on again. Set the speed to turtle and
drive the scooter back down.
Do not transverse the obstacle or try to turn the machine around.
Rain test: Invacare has tested it’s scooters in accordance with ISO 7176 part 9.
This provides the end user sufficient time to remove the scooter from a rain storm
and retain operation.
Do not leave scooters in Rain storms of any kind with out additional protection.
Do not leave the scooter in a damp area for any length of time. Direct exposure
to rain or dampness may cause the scooter to malfunction electronically and may
cause it to prematurely rust.

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Extreme care must be taken when assembling or disassembling the
scooter. Please take care near any moving parts and finger traps, between
opening and closing parts.
Taking apart your scooter enables you to save space when keeping it in
storage or to carry it along in your vehicle when going away from home.
Having the scooter disassembled is easier than ever since no tools are
required. Please follow these steps:
Figure 1. Figure 2.
Figure 3. Figure 4.
Hold the Seat Receiving Post (D) and Push back on the seat post to pivot
the Handle (E) on the floorboard. rearward until the rear section
Squeeze the Release Lever (F) to standing vertically on it’s bumper. unlock
the device.
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Seat Rotation Lever (A) and lift
off.
Press the Battery Locking Button the(B)
and use the Battery Case Handle(C) to
pull the batteries and off the scooter.
Batteries are heavy. When lifting please
adopt the correct lifting posture to avoid
injury. Ask for assistance if necessary.

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Figure 5. Figure 6.
Unplug the front-to-rear harness (G). Hold the handle on the floorboard and
lift up front section. Front and rear
sections can be separated.
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Remove the Front Basket (H) by Push the Tiller Angle Adjustment by
lifting. Lever (I) downward to adjust the
tiller down. Push the lever back up to
lock the tiller.
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There are 6 main parts after
disassembling the scooter. It consists
of the front, rear sections, seat, basket,
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Before assembly, please inspect all connector, wiring and looms for any
evidence of damage. If there is then do not use the scooter and contact
your local dealer.
To assemble the scooter, you can repeat the disassembly directions in
reverse. Abbreviated directions are given below. Refer to the Figures on
pages 10 – 11 to locate the parts.
1. Push the tiller angle adjustment lever downward to adjust the tiller and pull up
the lever to lock the tiller into its upright position.
2. Hold the handle on the floorboard to align the curved locking brackets of the
front section with the corresponding bar on the rear section.
3. Plug the front-to-rear harness.
4. Hold the seat post slowly pivot the rear section forward until the release lever
is rebounded.
Note: Please ensure all connectors and wiring are not trapped between the
body parts and have no damage.
5. Reinstall the battery cases in the battery compartment.
6. Replace the front basket.
7. Replace the seat.
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Your Invacare scooter is equipped with two sealed, service free 12V. 36Ah.
rechargeable batteries and one 24V/5A charger. Batteries must be charged
before using the scooter for the first time and should be recharged after
each day’s use. Be sure the power switch is in the OFF position and the
free-wheeling lever is not in freewheel mode.
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NOTE: Be sure the scooter key is in the OFF position. See B above.
1. Ensure the voltage switch on the battery charger is correctly on 115V or 230V.
2. Ensure the main switch on the battery charger is OFF (position O).
3. Insert battery charger output terminal (A) into the scooter charging port (B).
4. Plug the other end of the battery charger cable into a standard electrical outlet.
NOTE: Do not place battery charger on batteries or close to other objects,
so that heat can dissipate.
5. Turn main switch on the battery charger to ON (position I).
6. Insert battery charger cord into the charger connector on the charger output.
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7. The battery charger lights will normally be red and yellow at this point. Check
whether you can hear the fan running. If the lights are not on or the fan is not
running, turn OFF. Disconnect the battery charger and check the fuse for
burnout. Replace fuse if necessary. Reconnect and try again. If it still does
not work, contact your authorized dealer.
8. Allow to charge until the right battery charger light turns green.
9. After the light turns green, turn OFF battery charger, then unplug the battery
charger from the scooter.
10.If at any time the right battery charger light flashes green over 40 minutes, this
indicates abnormal charging occurred. You should check that:
xcharger plugs are correctly positioned
xfuse is not burned out
xthe scooter is turned off
xif none of these is a problem, contact your authorized dealer.
NOTE: The time needed to recharge will vary depending on the depletion of
the batteries. Charging for longer than necessary will not harm the
batteries. They can not be overcharged.
You can also charge your batteries off the scooter.
1. Switch your scooter off at the tiller main switch.
2. Remove the battery boxes from the scooter.
3. Use battery charging harness (C) to connect the two battery cases.
4. Insert battery charger output terminal into the battery charging port (D).
5. Please refer to the above charging procedure for the following actions.
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regularly. Charge after each trip exceeding 3 kilometers / 1.86 miles.
zIf storing your scooter for some time (one month or more) make sure that the
batteries are fully charged, and on returning, charge them again before using
scooter.
zBatteries will only give maximum performance after the scooter has been
used, and the batteries have been recharged up to 10 times.
For Safety, please follow the guidelines below.
1. DO NOT use the charger if the power cord is damage.
2. DO NOT use an extension cord when charging your batteries. A risk of fire
and/or electric shock could be encountered.
3. DO NOT take apart the charger, as this will void the warranty.
4. Never attempt to open the battery pack if it becomes necessary to replace
the batteries. Have a certified technician to handle all repairs, by contacting
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Taking care of your scooter will keep it in top-notch condition. It is
recommended that you get your dealer to provide preventative
maintenance service on your scooter on a regularly basis. Here are a few
maintenance guidelines:
BODY COVER: if your scooter is dirty, use a damp or lightly soapy cloth to wipe
it down. Do not use running water to wash or rinse the scooter in order to protect
the electrical parts. Polish with an automotive liquid polish.
SEAT AND ARMREST: Using a damp cloth helps clean the upholstery. Please
note that using the scooter outdoor can deteriorate the upholstery’s material from
the sun’s rays. As a normal wear and tear condition, this is not covered under
the warranty.
SERVICING: An authorized dealer should do all maintenance and repair of your
scooter that relates to electronics, batteries, motor parts, and tyres, and use
Authorised Invacare Parts ONLY.
We recommend that you have your scooter inspected and serviced at least once
a year.
Also between uses, your scooter is best stored in a dry location under room
temperature.
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Here are some suggestions about solving problems you may have with
your scooter. There are five LED lights and one Self-Diagnostic Warning
Light on the Control Panel. To check the Self-Diagnostic Warning Lights,
turn on the key and count the number of blinks on the Warning Lights.
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Flashes Problem Solution
1Battery needs
recharging Recharge the batteries soon.
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Battery voltage too low
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operate scooter
Must recharge before using. Check
battery condition and connections.
3Battery voltage too high
Check battery condition and
connections. Contact your
authorized dealer to check your
battery charger.
4Short in motor Contact your authorized dealer.
5Brake malfunction Contact your authorized dealer.
6Transmission lever not in
neutral Contact your authorized dealer.
7Transmission lever
malfunction Contact your authorized dealer.
8Motor problems Contact your authorized dealer.
9Other internal errors Contact your authorized dealer.
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zThe scooter will not move when the key is turned on:
1. Check battery gauge on the control panel. All the LED Lights should be
on.
2. Check the Self-Diagnostic Warning Light. It should be steady. If it is
flashing, see chart on page 17 for problem identification.
3. Check all electrical connections to be sure they are tight. Check the front
to rear plug is correctly in place.
4. Verify the shipping stickers are removed at the bottom of the battery
pack.
5. If none of these correct the problem, contact your authorized dealer.
zIf charging your scooter over 8 hours and the light on the charger does not
change to green, then contact your authorized dealer.