Invacare Arrow RWD Manual

Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual
DEALER: This manual MUST be given to
the user of the wheelchair.
USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read
this manual and save for future reference.
For more information regarding
Invacare products, parts, and services,
please visit www.invacare.com
3G Storm Series®
Wheelchairs
Arrow®RWD
Torque™SP RWD
Ranger X™RWD
including
Power Tilt Only
Elevating Seat Only
Power Tilt and Elevating Seat
2G Tarsys®
(2GT™- Tilt, 2GR™- Recline,
2GTR™- Tilt/Recline)

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
3G Storm Series® Wheelchairs 2Part No 1134791
 WARNING
A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP
OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. ALSO, A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST
PERFORM ALL PROCEDURES IN THE SERVICE MANUAL.
WHEELCHAIR USERS: DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS
EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING
(1) THE OWNER’S OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
AND (2) THE SEATING SYSTEM’S MANUAL (IF APPLICABLE). IF
YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT INVACARE
TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR
OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE
MAY RESULT.
DEALERS AND QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS: DO NOT SERVICE OR
OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND
UNDERSTANDING (1) THE OWNER’S OPERATOR AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL, (2) THE SERVICE MANUAL (IF
APPLICABLE) AND (3) THE SEATING SYSTEM’S MANUAL (IF
APPLICABLE). IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT
INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT OTHERWISE, INJURY
OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Refer to the table below for part numbers of additional documents which are referenced
in this manual.
MANUAL PART NUMBER
MKIV™Electronics Manual 1043576
MKIV RII Electronics Manual 1095272
3G Storm ase Service Manual 1104849
2G Tarsys Service Manual 1090208
NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are available on www.invacare.com.

SPECIAL NOTES
Part No 1134791 33G Storm Series® Wheelchairs
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.
NOTICE
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO
CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
WHEELCHAIR USER
As a manufacturer f wheelchairs, Invacare endeav rs t supply a wide variety f
wheelchairs t meet many needs f the end user. H wever, final selecti n f the
type f wheelchair t be used by an individual rests s lely with the user and his/her
healthcare pr fessi nal capable f making such a selecti n. Invacare highly
rec mmends w rking with a certified rehab techn l gy supplier and/ r a member
f NRRTS r RESNA.
WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT RESTRAINTS (TRRO OR
TRBKTS)
TRRO includes f ur fact ry-installed transp rt brackets and a wheelchair anch red
pelvic belt. TRRO has been crash-tested in acc rdance with ANSI/RESNA WC V l 1
Secti n 19 Fr ntal Impact Test requirements f r wheelchairs with a 168 lb crash
dummy, which c rresp nds t a pers n with a weight f 114 t 209 lbs.
TRBKTS includes f ur fact ry-installed wheelchair transp rt brackets. TRBKTS has
n t been crash-tested in acc rdance with WC 19. Use these transp rt brackets nly
t secure an un ccupied wheelchair during transp rt.
As f this date, the Department f Transp rtati n has n t appr ved any tie-d wn
systems f r transp rtati n f a user while in a wheelchair, in a m ving vehicle f any
type. It is Invacare’s p siti n that users f wheelchairs sh uld be transferred int
appr priate seating in vehicles f r transp rtati n and use be made f the restraints
made available by the aut industry. Invacare cann t and d es n t rec mmend any
wheelchair transp rtati n systems.
Refer t Transp rt Ready Package n page 123 f r m re inf rmati n ab ut trans-
p rting the wheelchair.
SIGNAL WORD MEANING
DANGER
Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in property damage.

SPECIAL NOTES
3G Storm Series® Wheelchairs 4Part No 1134791
 TRRO AND TRBKTS WARNINGS
Only use the transp rt brackets included with TRRO and TRBKTS f r the purp ses
described in this manual.
Battery supp rt brackets MUST be installed at all times. Otherwise, the wheelchair
will n t be WC/19 c mpliant. Refer t Installing/Rem ving Batteries Int /Fr m
Battery B xes n page 91.
 WARNING
Invacare pr ducts are specifically designed and manufactured f r use in c njuncti n
with Invacare access ries. Access ries designed by ther manufacturers have n t
been tested by Invacare and are n t rec mmended f r use with Invacare pr ducts.
The seat p siti ning strap is a p siti ning belt ONLY. It is n t designed f r use as a
safety device withstanding high stress l ads such as aut r aircraft safety belts. If
signs f wear appear, belt MUST be replaced immediately.
Wheelchairs sh uld be examined during maintenance f r signs f c rr si n (water
exp sure, inc ntinence, etc.). Electrical c mp nents damaged by c rr si n sh uld
be replaced IMMEDIATELY.
Wheelchairs that are used by inc ntinent users and/ r are frequently exp sed t
water may require replacement f electrical c mp nents m re frequently.
 POWERED SEATING SYSTEM WARNING
This seating system has been cust m designed and will be assembled t the
wheelchair base bef re delivery t the user. The inf rmati n c ntained in this
manual is f r maintaining and adjusting the seating system. There are very few
adjustments that can safely be made by the user. If there is a pr cedure r
adjustment that needs t be perf rmed n the seating system that is n t in this
manual, DO NOT perf rm that pr cedure. Have the seating system serviced by a
qualified technician.
 RECLINER WARNINGS
TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS:
Make sure the ccupant f the wheelchair is pr perly p siti ned.
When returning the ccupant f the wheelchair t the full upright p siti n, m re
b dy strength will be required f r appr ximately the last twenty degrees f incline
(reverse recline). Make sure t use pr per b dy mechanics (use y ur legs) r seek
assistance if necessary t av id injury.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part No 1134791 53G Storm Series® Wheelchairs
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ................................................................. 2
SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 3
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT.............................................................. 10
LABEL LOCATIONS ......................................................................... 13
All Wheelchairs.........................................................................................................................................13
Wheelchairs wi h O2 Holders...............................................................................................................15
Wheelchairs wi h TRRO ........................................................................................................................15
Wheelchairs wi hou TRRO ..................................................................................................................15
Wheelchairs wi h 2G Tarsys .................................................................................................................16
Wheelchairs wi h Eleva ing Sea s .........................................................................................................17
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................. 18
Arrow..........................................................................................................................................................18
Torque SP...................................................................................................................................................19
Ranger X.....................................................................................................................................................21
2G Tarsys ...................................................................................................................................................23
Eleva ing Sea /Power Til Only..............................................................................................................24
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................. 26
Repair or Service Informa ion ...............................................................................................................26
Opera ion Informa ion ............................................................................................................................27
Wheelchairs wi h TRRO or TRBKTS Only...................................................................................28
Wheelchairs wi h Powered Sea ing Sys ems Only.......................................................................28
Wheelchairs wi h Manual Recliners Only ......................................................................................29
To Heal hcare Professionals/Assis an s .....................................................................................29
Tire Pressure .............................................................................................................................................30
Elec rical .....................................................................................................................................................30
Grounding Ins ruc ions:......................................................................................................................30
Ba eries......................................................................................................................................................30
Charging Ba eries ...............................................................................................................................30
Rain Tes .....................................................................................................................................................31
Weigh Training ........................................................................................................................................31
Shipping Securemen Poin s...................................................................................................................31
Weigh Limi a ion.....................................................................................................................................32
3G S orm Wheelchairs wi hou Powered Sea ing Sys ems.......................................................32
3G S orm Wheelchairs wi h Powered Sea ing Sys ems .............................................................32
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ......................... 33
S abili y and Balance.................................................................................................................................33
Coping wi h Everyday Obs acles ..........................................................................................................34
A No e o Wheelchair Assis an s ........................................................................................................34
Percen age of Weigh Dis ribu ion ......................................................................................................34
Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward ..........................................................................................36
Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Backward........................................................................................36
Pinch Poin s................................................................................................................................................37