Invacare REM 41 User manual

Invacare®REM 41
Tray/centre joystic
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Remote
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 Austria GmbH
Herzog Odilostrasse 101
A-5310 Mondsee
Austria
: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [email protected]
WWW: www.invacare.at
Invacare n.v.
Autobaan 22
B-8210 Loppem (Brugge)
Belgium
: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [email protected]
WWW: www.invacare.be
Invacare AG
Benkenstraße 260
CH-4108 Witterswil
Switzerland
: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [email protected]
WWW: www.invacare.ch
Invacare GmbH
Alemannenstraße 10
88316 Isny
Deutschland
[phone]
Fax [phone]
@: [email protected]
WWW: www.invacare.de
Invacare A/S
Sdr. Ringvej 37
DK-2605 Brøndby
Danmark
(Kundeservice): [phone]
Fax (Kundeservice): [phone]
@: [email protected]
WWW: www.invacare.dk
Invacare® SA
c/ Areny s/n
Polígon Industrial de Celrà
E-17460 Celrà (Girona)
ESPAÑA
: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [email protected]
WWW: www.invacare.es

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Invacare® Poirier SAS
Route de St Roch
F-37230 Fondettes
France
: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [email protected]
WWW: www.invacare.fr
Invacare® Ltd
Pencoed Technology Park
Pencoed
Bridgend CF35 5AQ
United Kingdom
(Customer services): [phone]
Fax (Customer services): [phone]
@: [email protected]
WWW: www.invacare.co.uk
Invacare Mecc San s.r.l.
Via dei Pini, 62
I - 36016 Thiene (VI)
ITALIA
: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [email protected]
WWW: www.invacare.it
Invacare Ireland Ltd.
Unit 5 Seatown Business Campus
Seatown Rd, Swords
County Dublin
Ireland
: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [email protected]
WWW: www.invacare.ie
Invacare® AS
Grensesvingen 9
Postboks 6230
Etterstad
N-0603 Oslo
Norge
(Kundeservice): [phone]
Fax (Kundeservice): [phone]
@: [email protected]
@: [email protected]
WWW: www.invacare.no
Invacare® B.V.
Celsiusstraat 46
NL-6716 BZ Ede
Nederland
: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [email protected]
@: [email protected]
WWW: www.invacare.nl
Invacare Lda
Rua Estrada Velha, 949
P-4465-784 Leça do Balio
Portugal
: [phone]
: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [email protected]
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]
@: [email protected]
WWW: www.invacare.se
MÖLNDAL
: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [email protected]
LANDSKRONA
: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [email protected]
OSKARSHAMN
: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [email protected]
Eastern
european
countries
European Distributor
Organisation (EDO)
Kleiststraße 49
D-32457 Porta Westfalica
Deutschland
[phone]
Fax [phone]
@: [email protected]
WWW: www.invacare.de

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Table of Contents
Chapter Page
1Introduction .....................................................................................7
1.1 Important symbols in this manual .........................................................................................7
2Fittings .............................................................................................9
2.1 The remote............................................................................................................................9
2.2 Operating and control panel ...............................................................................................11
2.2.1 Vehicle functions..............................................................................................................11
2.2.2 Electronic adjustment ......................................................................................................12
3Quick reference .............................................................................12
4Displays on the operating and control panel..............................15
4.1 Battery charging display .....................................................................................................15
4.2 Drive mode and drive mode display ...................................................................................16
4.3 Displaying status information..............................................................................................17
5Switches on the operating and control panel.............................18
5.1 ON/OFF button ...................................................................................................................18
5.2 Activating / deactivating the immobilizer.............................................................................19
5.3 Drive mode switching..........................................................................................................20
5.4 Indicators ............................................................................................................................21
5.5 Hazard lamps......................................................................................................................22
5.6 Lighting ...............................................................................................................................23
5.7 Horn 24
6Joystick ..........................................................................................25
6.1 General info ........................................................................................................................25
6.2 Driving safety ......................................................................................................................25
6.3 Steering and driving commands .........................................................................................26

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7Connection sockets ......................................................................28
7.1 Charging socket..................................................................................................................28
7.2 Programming socket...........................................................................................................29
7.3 Connection socket for BUS cable (supply cable) ...............................................................29
8Operation of electrically adjustable options...............................30
9Electrical seat, backrest and legrest adjustment with the remote
control ............................................................................................34
10 Battery, charging and maintenance.............................................35
10.1 Notes on charging batteries..............................................................................................35
10.2 Charging the batteries ......................................................................................................36
10.3 Battery maintenance.........................................................................................................37
11 Cleaning the remote......................................................................37
12 Troubleshooting ............................................................................38
13 Error code list ................................................................................41

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1 Introduction
This supplementary operating manual is intended to acquaint you with the functions of the "Action
Control System" remote for the table or centre joystick.
The operating manual contains a description of:
• control elements
• display elements
• control functions
and information about caring for the remote.
CAUTION!
This operating manual is only valid in connection with the operating manual supplied with
your mobility aid.
• You should read the operating manual supplied with your mobility aid thoroughly.
• Damaged and errors caused by the nonobservance of the operating manual are excluded
from the guarantee.
• Please contact your INVACARE specialist dealer if you have questions or if anything is
unclear.
1.1 Important symbols in this manual
CAUTION!
This symbol warns you of danger!
• Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product!

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NOTE:
This symbol identifies general information which is intended to simplify working with your product
and which refers to special functions.

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2 Fittings
2.1 The remote
The remote is used for checking and controlling the mobility aid functions.
It is divided into the following sections (Figures 1 & 2):
• Operating and control panel (1)
• Drive lever (2)
• Charging socket (3)
• Socket for BUS cable(4)
• Socket for programming device (5)
Fig. 1: Remote area

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Fig. 2:
In addition to checking and control, the ACS remote
(ACS = Action Control System) carries out the following
monitoring functions:
• monitoring of drive system
• monitoring of power supply
If there is a fault or an electrical equipment component
breaks down, the fault will be shown by the status
display (1) blinking.
Operating and control panel

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2.2 Operating and control panel
2.2.1 Vehicle functions
1) ON/OFF
2) Left-hand indicator
3) Switching drive mode
4) Hazard lamps
5) Light
6) Signal horn
7) Drive mode display
8) Right-hand indicator
9) Battery charge display

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2.2.2 Electronic adjustment
1) Lifter
2) Legrest, left
3) Backrest adjustment
4) Seat inclination adjustment
5) Legrest, right
3 Quick reference
• Unlock the remote lock.

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• Switch the remote on with the ON/OFF (1) button.
• Use the drive mode switching (2) to select the required drive
level.
Operating panel
• Use the drive lever to make all steering and driving commands:
1) forward
2) right
3) backward
4) left
Steering and driving
CAUTION!
Tipping hazard
• Avoid sudden or jerky drive lever movements.

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4 Displays on the operating and control panel
4.1 Battery charging display
The battery charging display shows you the current battery charging
condition.
It is divided into 10 colour-coded diodes (3 x red, 4 x yellow, 3x
green).
If an individual diode goes out, this shows the reduced battery
charging condition and therefore the reducing driving range of the
mobility device.
Display meanings:
All diodes illuminate
full driving range = batteries completely charged
three red diodes illuminate
reduced driving range = recharge batteries at end of journey
three red diodes blinking
extremely low driving range = recharge batteries as soon as possible

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two red diodes blinking
battery reserve = charge batteries immediately!
The driving range including battery reserve is extremely low. After a certain drive time the electronics
system switches the drive off automatically and brings the mobility device to a standstill =
overdischarge protection.
NOTE:
The possible driving range of your mobility device is dependent on the condition of the route (flat
or hilly) and your driving style.
4.2 Drive mode and drive mode display
The programmable drive mode summarises the most important
drive characteristics such as the mobility device forward,
backward and bend speed.
The drive mode has 5 stages as set at the works:
Stage 1 = very slow drive behaviour
reduced maximum driving speed
to
Stage 5 = dynamic drive behaviour
highest possible maximum driving speed
The drive mode display (1) shows which stage you are currently
in.

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NOTE:
The ACS controller electronics is programmed with standard values in our works.
Your INVACARE® dealer can carry out programming tailored to fit your requirements.
4.3 Displaying status information
The ON/OFF LED is designed as an error message display =
status display (1)
If this display blinks, it means there is a fault in the electric
equipment.
The cause of the fault is displayed through the use of a blink
code. (Refer to "Error code list"for error codes).

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5 Switches on the operating and control panel
5.1 ON/OFF button
You can use this button to switch the entire electronics and therefore
the mobility device ON or OFF.
Switching on:
• Press the ON/OFF button (1) once briefly.
The following displays will illuminate:
- green LED above switch character
- the battery charging display shows the current charging status
- the drive mode display shows the drive level you have set
Switching off:
• Press the ON/OFF button (1) again.
- The LED, battery charging display and drive mode display go out.
NOTE:
If the mobility device cannot be switched on, or if it is not ready to drive after switching on, please
check:
- whether the lock has been locked (see "Activating / deactivating the immobilizer")
- whether the status display is blinking (see "Error code list"for error codes).

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5.2 Activating / deactivating the immobilizer
Activating the immobilizer
• Switch on the remote.
• Use the end of the magnetic key (Invacare® Logo) to move over the
sensor area (1) on the remote (key symbol). The horn will sound
briefly once. The remote shuts down automatically. The immobilizer
is activated.
Deactivating the immobilizer
• Switch on the remote. The status display will flash red slowly.
• Use the end of the magnetic key (Invacare® Logo) to move over the
sensor area (1) on the remote (key symbol).
Immobilizer
Magnetic key

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5.3 Drive mode switching
The selection of drive modes takes place using the keypad (2) located to the left of the drive mode
display (1).
Switching between drive modes 1 and 5:
• Press the keypad (2) as often as required to select the required
drive mode.
NOTE:
The drive mode can be scrolled - the display continues from drive mode 5 to drive mode 1.