Invacare FDX User manual

Invacare®FDX
Power wheelchai
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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 13
1.1 Important symbols in this manual .........................................................................................14
1.2 Important symbols found on the vehicle ..............................................................................16
1.3 Type classification and permissible use...............................................................................18
1.4 Indications................................................................................................................................19
1.5 Usability....................................................................................................................................19
1.6 Warranty ...................................................................................................................................20
1.7 Life expectancy........................................................................................................................21
2Safety notes 22
2.1 General safety notes ...............................................................................................................22
2.2 Safety information with regard to care and maintenance ...................................................25
2.3 Safety information on electromagnetic interference ...........................................................26
2.4 Safety information on driving and freewheel mode.............................................................27
2.5 Safety information regarding changes and modifications to the mobility device............29
2.6 Safety information on wheelchairs with a lifter....................................................................31
2.7 Safety Information on Wheelchairs with Recaro Seats and AJ Optimist Seats................33
3Key features 34
4The position of the labels on the product 35
5Getting in and out of the wheelchair 36
5.1 Removing the armrests to get in ...........................................................................................36
5.2 Information about getting in and out.....................................................................................37
5.3 Using the cane holder.............................................................................................................38

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6Driving 39
6.1 Before driving for the first time..............................................................................................39
6.2 Parking and stationary............................................................................................................40
6.3 Taking Obstacles.....................................................................................................................40
6.3.1 Maximum obstacle height.............................................................................................40
6.3.2 Safety information when ascending obstacles .............................................................40
6.3.3 The correct way to overcome obstacles .......................................................................41
6.4 Driving up and down gradients..............................................................................................42
6.5 Use on public roads ................................................................................................................43
7Pushing the wheelchair in freewheel mode 44
7.1 Disengaging motors................................................................................................................44
8Remotes 45
9Adjusting the wheelchair to the user's seating posture 46
9.1 Adjustment possibility for control panel ..............................................................................47
9.1.1 Adjust the control panel for the length of the user's arm (all seat systems).................47
9.1.2 Adjusting the height of the remote (only for foldable remote holders)..........................48
9.1.3 Swivelling the remote to the side..................................................................................49
9.2 Adjustment facilities for standard armrests.........................................................................50
9.2.1 Changing the arm support position...............................................................................50
9.2.2 Setting the height of the armrests.................................................................................51
9.2.3 Adjusting the width of the armrests ..............................................................................52
9.3 Adjustment facilities for travelling armrests ........................................................................53
9.3.1 Setting the height of the parallel sliding armrests.........................................................53
9.3.2 Adjusting the angle of the armpad on the parallel sliding armrests..............................54
9.3.3 Adjusting the width of the travelling armrests...............................................................55
9.3.4 Adjusting the mobility of the travelling armrests ...........................................................57
9.3.5 Adjusting the arm support positions for the travelling armrests....................................58

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9.4 Adjustment options for the Modulite seat unit.....................................................................60
9.4.1 Setting the height of the armrests.................................................................................60
9.4.2 Adjusting the width of the armrests ..............................................................................60
9.4.3 Adjusting the position of the armrest in depth (Modulite seat unit) ..............................62
9.4.4 Adjusting the seat width (Modulite seat unit)................................................................62
9.4.5 Adjusting the seat depth (Modulite seat unit) ...............................................................63
9.5 Adjusting the seat angle.........................................................................................................65
9.5.1 Electric ..........................................................................................................................65
9.5.2 Manual ..........................................................................................................................65
9.6 Adjusting the backrest............................................................................................................67
9.6.1 Adjusting the backrest (standard seat) .........................................................................67
9.6.2 Adjusting the back seat angle on the Easy-Adapt seating system...............................68
9.6.2.1 Electric .....................................................................................................................68
9.6.2.2 Manual.....................................................................................................................68
9.6.3 Adjusting the height of the backrest (Modulite seat unit)..............................................69
9.6.4 Adjusting the width of the backrest (Modulite seat unit) ...............................................70
9.6.5 Adjusting the backrest angle (Modulite seat unit).........................................................71
9.6.5.1 Electric .....................................................................................................................71
9.6.5.2 Manual.....................................................................................................................72
9.6.6 Adjusting the adaptable backrest padding....................................................................74
9.7 Adjusting the headrest............................................................................................................76
9.7.1 Adjusting the position of the headrest or neckrest .......................................................77
9.7.2 Adjusting the height of the headrest or neckrest ..........................................................78
9.7.3 Adjusting the cheek supports .......................................................................................79
9.8 Postural belts...........................................................................................................................79
9.8.1 Types of postural belts..................................................................................................80
9.8.2 Adjusting the postural belt correctly..............................................................................80
9.9 The Lifter ..................................................................................................................................81
9.9.1 Explanation of symbols on lifter warning sticker...........................................................82
9.10 Adjusting the trunk support (Easy-Adapt seating system).................................................83
9.10.1 Adjusting the width........................................................................................................83

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9.10.2 Adjusting the height ......................................................................................................84
9.10.3 Adjusting the depth.......................................................................................................85
9.11 Adjusting and removing the tray ...........................................................................................86
9.11.1 Laterally adjusting the tray............................................................................................86
9.11.2 Adjusting the depth of the tray / removing the tray.......................................................87
9.11.3 Swinging the tray away to the side ...............................................................................87
9.12 Seat support.............................................................................................................................88
9.12.1 Adjusting seat width......................................................................................................88
9.12.1.1 Exploded drawing of seat support ...........................................................................89
9.12.2 Adjusting the seat depth ...............................................................................................91
9.12.2.1 Exploded drawing of seat support ...........................................................................93
9.12.2.2 Adjusting the seat depth without replacing the seat support plate..........................94
9.12.2.3 Adjusting the seat depth with replacing the seat support plate ...............................95
9.13 Backrest unit with ergonomic length compensation (Easy-Adapt) ...................................97
9.13.1 Adjusting the width........................................................................................................97
9.14 Using the KLICKfix adapter....................................................................................................98
10 Adjusting footrests and legrests 100
10.1 Centre-mounted legrests......................................................................................................100
10.1.1 Electric legrest ............................................................................................................100
10.1.2 Manually adjustable leg rest .......................................................................................100
10.1.2.1 Removing the leg rest............................................................................................100
10.1.2.2 Setting the angle of the leg rest.............................................................................102
10.1.2.3 Setting the length of the leg rest............................................................................103
10.1.2.4 Setting the angle of the footplate...........................................................................104
10.1.2.5 Setting the angle and height of the calf pad..........................................................105
10.2 Legrests or footrests attached to the side..........................................................................106
10.2.1 Vari-F footrest .............................................................................................................106
10.2.1.1 Swivelling the footrest outward and/or removing...................................................106
10.2.1.2 Setting the angle....................................................................................................107
10.2.1.3 Setting the end stop of the footrest .......................................................................109

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10.2.1.4 Adjusting the length of the footrest........................................................................112
10.2.2 Vari-A legrests ............................................................................................................113
10.2.2.1 Swivelling the legrest outward and/or removing....................................................113
10.2.2.2 Setting the angle....................................................................................................114
10.2.2.3 Setting the end stop of the legrest.........................................................................117
10.2.2.4 Adjusting the length of the legrest .........................................................................121
10.2.2.5 Adjusting the depth of the calf plate ......................................................................122
10.2.2.6 Adjusting the height of the calf pad .......................................................................123
10.2.2.7 Unlocking and swivelling the calf plate backward when alighting .........................124
10.2.2.8 Adjusting the angle adjustable foot plate...............................................................125
10.2.2.9 Adjusting the angle and depth adjustable foot plate .............................................126
10.2.3 ADM legrests ..............................................................................................................127
10.2.3.1 Swivelling the legrest outward and/or removing....................................................127
10.2.3.2 Setting the angle....................................................................................................128
10.2.3.3 Adjusting the length of the legrest .........................................................................130
10.2.3.4 Adjusting the depth of the calf plate ......................................................................131
10.2.3.5 Adjusting the height of the calf pad .......................................................................132
10.2.3.6 Unlocking and swivelling the calf plate backward when alighting .........................133
10.2.3.7 Adjusting the angle adjustable foot plate...............................................................134
10.2.3.8 Adjusting the angle and depth adjustable foot plate .............................................135
10.2.4 ADE legrests...............................................................................................................136
10.2.4.1 Swivelling the legrest outward and/or removing....................................................136
10.2.4.2 Setting the angle....................................................................................................137
10.2.4.3 Adjusting the length of the legrest .........................................................................138
10.2.4.4 Adjusting the depth of the calf plate ......................................................................139
10.2.4.5 Adjusting the height of the calf pad .......................................................................140
10.2.4.6 Unlocking and swivelling the calf plate backward when alighting .........................141
10.2.4.7 Adjusting the angle adjustable foot plate...............................................................142
10.2.4.8 Adjusting the angle and depth adjustable foot plate .............................................143
10.2.5 Adjusting the width of side-mounted legrests.............................................................144

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11 Electrical system 145
11.1 Electronics protection system .............................................................................................145
11.2 Batteries .................................................................................................................................146
11.2.1 Charging the batteries ................................................................................................146
11.2.1.1 General information on charging ...........................................................................146
11.2.1.2 General instructions on charging...........................................................................146
11.2.1.3 How to charge the batteries...................................................................................147
11.2.1.4 How to disconnect the batteries after charging .....................................................148
11.2.2 Storage and Maintenance...........................................................................................149
11.2.3 Instructions on using the batteries..............................................................................149
11.2.4 Transporting batteries.................................................................................................151
11.2.5 Handling batteries.......................................................................................................151
11.2.5.1 General instructions on handling the batteries ......................................................151
11.2.5.2 How to handle damaged batteries correctly..........................................................151
11.2.6 Use the correct batteries.............................................................................................153
12 Care and maintenance 155
12.1 Cleaning the mobility device ................................................................................................155
12.2 Inspection checks .................................................................................................................155
12.2.1 Before each use of the mobility device.......................................................................156
12.2.2 Weekly ........................................................................................................................157
12.2.3 Monthly .......................................................................................................................158
12.3 Repair Instructions................................................................................................................159
12.3.1 Reparing a flat tyre .....................................................................................................159
12.3.1.1 Repairing tire punctures (wheel rim type 3.00-8") .................................................160
12.3.1.2 Repairing tyre punctures (wheel rim type 12½" x 2¼") .........................................164
13 Transport 167
13.1 Transferring the wheelchair to a vehicle.............................................................................167
13.2 Use of the wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle.......................................................................168

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13.2.1 How the wheelchair is anchored in a vehicle for use as a vehicle seat .....................171
13.2.2 How the user is secured within the wheelchair...........................................................172
13.3 Securing the wheelchair for transport without passengers .............................................176
13.3.1 Opening the front cover ..............................................................................................176
13.3.2 Opening the rear cover...............................................................................................178
13.3.3 Removing/Installing the batteries ...............................................................................179
14 Refurbishment 183
15 Disposal 184
16 Technical specifications 185
17 Inspections Performed 191

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1 Introduction
Dear user,
First we would like to thank you for purchasing our product! We hope that you will have a great deal
of pleasure with your new power wheelchair.
This operating manual contains important information and notes about:
• Safety
• Operation
• Care and maintenance
Please take care to read the operating manual thoroughly before starting out on your first
journey.
If you find that the font size in the print version of the user manual is difficult to read, you can
download it as a pdf from the Invacare website. This can then be scaled on screen to a font size
that is more comfortable for you.
This wheelchair has been constructed for a large circle of users with different requirements.
The decision whether the model is suitable for the user may only be taken by medical specialists
with appropriate expertise.
Invacare® or their statutory representatives can accept no liability in cases in which the wheelchair
has not been adapted to suit the users’ handicaps.

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Some maintenance and settings can be performed by the user or his/hers attendants. 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 user manual or as a result
of incorrect maintenance are excluded from all guarantees.
This manual contains copyrighted information. This manual may not be reproduced or reprinted
either partly or completely without previous written consent from Invacare® or its statutory
representatives. We reserve the right to make any necessary alterations on the grounds of
technical improvements.
1.1 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, 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.
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.

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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 with heavy
components.
• Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product.
Wear eye protection
This symbol refers to the requirement for wearing eye protection, for example when
working with 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 when
working with 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.

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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.
1.2 Important symbols found on the vehicle
This product has been supplied from an environmentally 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.
This symbol indicates the “Drive” position of the coupling lever. In this position the
motor is engaged and the motor brakes are operational. You can drive the
wheelchair.
• Please note that for driving purposes both motors must always be engaged.

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This symbol indicates the “Push” position of the coupling lever. In this position the
motor is disengaged and the motor brakes are not operational. The wheelchair can
be pushed by an attendant and the wheels turn freely.
• Please note that the control panel must be switched off.
• Please also note the information provided in section "Pushing the wheelchair in
freewheel mode" on page 44.
This symbol indicates the position of an anchor point when using a lashing system
during transport.
If the symbol appears on a bright yellow sticker, the anchoring point is suitable for
fixation of the wheelchair in a vehicle for use as a vehicle seat.
This wheelchair may not be used as a vehicle seat!
• This wheelchair does not satisfy the requirements of ISO 7176-19:2001 and may not
under any circumstances be used as a vehicle seat or to transport the user in a vehicle.
• Using a wheelchair that does not fulfill these criteria as a vehicle seat can lead to the
most severe injuries and even death in the event of a traffic accident.

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This wheelchair may be used as a vehicle seat, but only if it is
equipped with a headrest that has been approved by Invacare
for this purpose!
• Please always make sure that the wheelchair is equipped with a
headrest approved by Invacare before using it as a vehicle seat!
This symbol indicates the maximum width to which an armrest may be
adjusted. Pulling the armrest out further can cause it to fall out of it's
fixation. For further information, see chapter "Adjusting the width of the
armrests" on page 52.
If the power wheelchair is fitted with a table, it is
imperative that it is removed and safely stowed
when transporting the wheelchair in a vehicle!
1.3 Type classification and permissible use
This vehicle was designed for persons whose ability to walk is impaired, but who are still in terms of
their eyesight and physically and mentally able to operate an electric vehicle. It has been classified
according to EN 12184 as a class B mobility product (for indoor and outdoor areas). It is
therefore compact and agile enough for indoor areas, but also able to overcome many obstacles in
outdoor areas.
You can find precise information about speed, turning radius, driving range, maximum safe slope,
maximum obstacle height and permissible operating conditions in chapter "Technical
specifications"starting from page 185.

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Please also pay attention to all safety information in chapter "Safety notes"starting from page 22.
The vehicle was successfully tested according to German and international standards as to its
safety. It satisfies the requirements according to DIN EN 12184 including EN 1021-1/-2. It was also
tested successfully according to EN60529 IPX4 as to its resistance to spray water, and is therefore
well suited for typical middle European weather conditions. When equipped with an appropriate
lighting system, the vehicle is suitable for use on public roads.
1.4 Indications
The use of this mobility product is recommended for the following indications:
The inability or a greatly restricted ability to walk within the scope of the basic requirement to be
able to move within one’s own four walls. The need to leave the dwelling place in order to get some
fresh air during a short walk or to reach those places generally to be found at close distance to the
dwelling and where everyday business is carried out.
Provision of power wheelchairs for interior and exterior areas is advisable if the use of hand-
operated wheelchairs is no longer possible on account of the disability, yet proper operation of an
electromotive drive unit is still practicable.
1.5 Usability
Only use a power wheelchair when it is in perfect working order. Otherwise, you might put yourself
and others at risk.
The following list does not claim to be exhaustive. It is only intended to show some of the situations
that could affect the usability of your power wheelchair.
In certain situations, you should immediately stop using your wheelchair. Other situations allow you
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• You should immediately stop using your power wheelchair if its usability is restricted due to:
- brake failure
• You should immediately contact an authorised Invacare® dealer if the usability of your power
wheelchair is restricted due to:
- the lighting system failing or being defective
- reflectors falling off
- worn thread or insufficient tyre pressure
- damage to the armrests (e.g. torn armrest padding)
- damage to the legrest hangers (e.g. missing or torn heel loops)
- damage to the postural belt
- damage to the joystick (joystick cannot be moved into the neutral position)
- cables that are damaged, kinked, pinched or have come loose from the holder
- the wheelchair drifting when braking
- the wheelchair pulling to one side when moving
- unusual sounds developing or occurring
Or if you have the feeling that something is wrong with your wheelchair.
1.6 Warranty
The terms and conditions of the warranty are part of the general terms and conditions particular to
the individual countries in which this product is sold.