Invacare PT2000 User manual

Invacare PT2000 Powered Wheelchair
OWNERS MANUAL
INDEX
PAGE
• Introduction 2
• Commissioning Your Power Chair 3
• Unfolding Your Power Chair 4
• Fitting Your Controller – Control System 5
• Fitting Anti Tippers, Fitting Batteries 6
• Setting Armrest Height, Fitting and Leg rest Adjustment 7
• Gear Selection, Brakes 8
• Folding and Transportation – Care & Maintenance 9
• Service & Repair 9
• Battery Wiring Diagram 10
• Battery Charging, Battery Tips 11
• Electrical Troubleshooting guide & Controller Diagnostics 12 – 13
• Controller Lock Feature 14
• Driving Tips 15
• Accessories Available 16
• Warranty 17
• General Guidelines – Safety 18 – 25
• Electromagnetic Interference 26 – 27
• Safety Inspection/Troubleshooting 28 – 29
1

Thank You for Choosing to Purchase a PT2000 Powered Wheelchair
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL
♦ Your wheelchair chair has been measured, designed & manufactured especially for YOU.
♦ With reasonable care & regular minimal maintenance we are sure your new PT2000
powered wheelchair will serve you reliably for many years.
♦ To ensure the quality of Invacare NZ product, and for your safety, all Invacare products
are built to strict standards.
♦ The PT2000 has been tested to, and passed Australian/New Zealand Standards AS
3696-1:1990, AS3696-8:1998.
♦ Not all PT2000 chairs manufactured by Invacare NZ are individually tested for
compliance with AS 3696,parts 1,2&8 and, due to customising, may be outside the
scope of some parts of that Standard. Invacare takes every care in setting up chairs to
maximise safety. Invacare cannot be responsible for the effect that non-Invacare
modifications may have upon chairs.
♦ Most Invacare products include many adjustable features. Use CAUTION when
adjustments are at extremes as stability and function may be affected. (see Driving Tips)
♦ The maximum user weight for your particular wheelchair is marked on the frame.
Exceeding this weight may alter the wheelchair’s performance and may affect your
safety.
PT2000 wheelchairs are available with a wide range of options making them suitable for
indoor and outdoor use, with user or attendant control. Some of the features described in
this manual may not apply to your particular wheelchair.
2

COMMISSIONING YOUR POWERCHAIR
Following is the recommended procedure for commissioning your power chair.
It covers the details for unfolding the Power chair, fitting the control system, the batteries,
and the leg rests, and finally placing the Power chair in gear.
Should it become necessary to fold your Power chair for transportation or storage? (See
page 8)
On receipt of your Power chair unpack the box and lay out, the following items will be
required Wheelchair frame complete with motors, gearboxes, armrests fitted and
upholstery.
One pair of leg rests
One battery tray
Two battery boxes complete with batteries or one battery box complete with batteries.
(Usually packed in a separate box)
One pair of anti tippers
One controller (Attached to chair)
Owner’s manual
Two battery boxes
3
Battery Charger
One pair of leg rests
Anti
tippers
Battery Tray
Shark Controller
Horn
Speed
Controller
J
oystick
If you require assistance in commissioning your Powerchair, ring Invacare New
Zealand on Free phone [phone]

UNFOLDING YOUR POWERCHAIR
1. Move to one side of the Powerchair
2. Take hold of the push handle grip nearest you
3. Lean the chair slightly towards you and push down on the seat edge nearest to you.
4. As the set descends the chair will open, push down on both seat rails until they sit in
the U shaped saddles.
Please note that for folding the chair, the simplest method is to take hold of the front and
the back of the seat upholstery in the middle and lift. (Practise this now while you have the
opportunity)
This will cause the cross arms to rise and the chair to fold.
Unfolding the chair
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Folding the chair

CONTROL SYSTEM
Fitting The Shark Control System
The Shark Controller should be mounted on the Powerchair using the bracketry supplied
and connected to the Powerchair electrical system.
The Shark Controller on your Powerchair determines which side you would like the
Controller located. (This should have been specified at the time your Powerchair was
ordered, but the machine is designed in such a way that it can be changed should this
prove necessary)
The sliding mounting arm should be secured to the underside of the controller, then the
arm should be located in its mounting bracket under the armrest pad, and secured in the
appropriate position with the screw fitting provided.
The Shark Controller is supplied with a battery charger indicator, all six lights indicate fully
charged batteries.
(See diagnostics section of this manual for further information).
Note 1: Changing the Controller from one side of the chair to the other involves the
relocation of the sliding mounting arm and relocation of the controller cable.
Note 2: The Shark Controller has a sleep mode, the controller will turn itself off after 10
minutes if not in use (this is to conserve battery power). To regain power simply depress
the power button or deflect the joystick.
5
Speed Controller Joystick
Controller Arm
Adjustment