Invacare Spectra Blitz Operating instructions

Edition: 12.04.12
Invacare® Spectra Blitz
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

SERVICE MANUAL
Invacare®- Spectra Blitz
2
These instructions contain information about:
Testing work
Repair Instructions
This manual is part of the instructions for use.
Service addresses
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 Aquatec GmbH
Alemannenstraße 10
88316 Isny
Deutschland
([phone]
Fax [phone]
@: [email protected]
WWW: www.invacare-aquatec.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
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 5HZ
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]
@: isla[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®- Dragon Vertic
SERVICE MANUAL
3
Invacare Lda
Rua Estrada Velha, 949
P-4465-784 Leça do Balio
Portugal
(: [phone]
(: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [email protected]
WWW: www.invacare.pt
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

SERVICE MANUAL
Invacare®- Spectra Blitz
4
Contents
Chapter Page
1Introduction 7
2Policy 7
3Notes on Transport 8
4Information Symbols 8
5Safety and Assembly Instructions 8
5.1 Before any inspection or repair work......................................................................................8
5.2 During dismantling / reassembly.............................................................................................8
5.3 Before operation / after completion of work...........................................................................9
6Tools Required 10
7Layout of Modules, Components and Controls 11
8Seat and Back Boards 13
8.1 Inspection.................................................................................................................................13
8.2 Disassembly.............................................................................................................................14
8.3 Assembly..................................................................................................................................14
9Installing the Postural Belt 14
9.1 How to Install the Postural Belt with Loop Endings............................................................14
9.2 How to Install the Postural Belt with Mounting Eyelets......................................................18
10 Armrests 20
10.1 Inspection.................................................................................................................................20
10.2 Disassembly / Assembly.........................................................................................................20
10.2.1 Armrest Top Assembly .................................................................................................21
10.2.2 Armrest Lower Assembly..............................................................................................21
11 Legrests 21
11.1 Inspection.................................................................................................................................22
11.2 Disassembly / Assembly.........................................................................................................22
11.2.1 Footplates.....................................................................................................................22
11.2.2 Legrest Assemblies ......................................................................................................22
12 Upholstery / Tension Adjustable Back 23
12.1 Inspection.................................................................................................................................23
12.2 Disassembly / Assembly.........................................................................................................23
13 Actuator Assembly / Manual Seat Tilt 24
13.1 Inspection.................................................................................................................................24
13.2 Disassembly.............................................................................................................................25
13.3 Assembly..................................................................................................................................25
13.4 Testing......................................................................................................................................25
14 Frame and Chassis 26
15 Castor Wheels and Forks 27
15.1 Inspection.................................................................................................................................28
15.2 Disassembly.............................................................................................................................28
15.3 Assembly..................................................................................................................................28

Invacare®- Dragon Vertic
SERVICE MANUAL
5
16 Rear Wheel 29
16.1 Inspection.................................................................................................................................30
16.2 Disassembly.............................................................................................................................30
16.3 Assembly..................................................................................................................................30
17 Swing Arm Assembly 32
17.1 Inspection.................................................................................................................................33
17.2 Disassembly.............................................................................................................................33
17.3 Assembly..................................................................................................................................33
18 Mechanical Brakes 34
18.1 Inspection.................................................................................................................................34
18.2 Disassembly.............................................................................................................................34
18.3 Assembly..................................................................................................................................34
19 Batteries and Charger 35
19.1 Inspection – Battery................................................................................................................35
19.2 Disassembly.............................................................................................................................36
19.3 Assembly..................................................................................................................................36
19.4 Inspection – Battery Charger .................................................................................................36
19.5 Battery Wiring Diagram...........................................................................................................38
20 Motor Assembly 39
20.1 Inspection.................................................................................................................................39
20.2 Disassembly.............................................................................................................................39
20.3 Assembly..................................................................................................................................40
21 Gearbox Assembly 40
21.1 Inspection.................................................................................................................................40
21.2 Disassembly.............................................................................................................................41
21.3 Assembly..................................................................................................................................41
22 Control Systems (All Systems) 41
22.1 Shark Control System.............................................................................................................41
22.1.1 Inspection .....................................................................................................................42
22.1.2 Disassembly .................................................................................................................42
22.1.2.1 Remote....................................................................................................................42
22.1.2.2 Power Module..........................................................................................................42
22.1.3 Assembly......................................................................................................................42
22.1.4 Shark Power Module Connector Orientation................................................................43
22.1.5 Schematic Diagram - Shark Drive Only Control System..............................................44
22.1.6 Schematic Diagram - Shark Drive & Actuator Control System ....................................45
22.2 ACS Control System ...............................................................................................................46
22.2.1 Inspection .....................................................................................................................46
22.2.2 Disassembly .................................................................................................................46
22.2.2.1 Remote....................................................................................................................46
22.2.2.2 Power Module and Clam.........................................................................................47
22.2.3 Assembly......................................................................................................................47
22.2.4 Schematic Diagram - DX ACS Control System (Including dual and attendant
options).........................................................................................................................48
22.3 ACS2 Control System .............................................................................................................49
22.3.1 Inspection .....................................................................................................................49
22.3.2 Disassembly .................................................................................................................50
22.3.2.1 Remote....................................................................................................................50
22.3.2.2 Power Module and Actuator Module.......................................................................50
22.3.3 Assembly......................................................................................................................50
22.3.4 Overview of the Electronic Modules.............................................................................51

SERVICE MANUAL
Invacare®- Spectra Blitz
6
22.4 Pilot Plus Control System.......................................................................................................52
22.4.1 Inspection .....................................................................................................................52
22.4.2 Disassembly .................................................................................................................52
22.4.2.1 Remote....................................................................................................................52
22.4.2.2 Power Module and ALM..........................................................................................53
22.4.3 Assembly......................................................................................................................53
22.4.4 Pilot Plus Power Module Connector Orientation..........................................................53
22.4.5 Schematic Diagram - Pilot Plus Control System (Including dual and attendant
options).........................................................................................................................54
22.5 VSI Control System .................................................................................................................55
22.5.1 Inspection .....................................................................................................................55
22.5.2 Disassembly .................................................................................................................55
22.5.2.1 Remote....................................................................................................................55
22.5.3 Assembly......................................................................................................................55
22.5.4 Schematic Diagram - VSI Drive only and Actuator Control System.............................56
22.6 Attendant / Dual Control Units...............................................................................................56
22.6.1 Inspection .....................................................................................................................57
22.6.2 Disassembly .................................................................................................................57
22.6.2.1 Remote....................................................................................................................57
22.6.3 Assembly......................................................................................................................58
23 Fault Diagnostics 59
23.1 General and Electrical Related Drive Faults.........................................................................59
23.2 General Trouble Shooting ......................................................................................................60
23.3 Shark Remote Battery Gauge Diagnostics...........................................................................62
23.4 Shark Diagnostics Display .....................................................................................................62
23.5 Hand Held Programmer (HPP) Diagnostics..........................................................................63
23.6 ACS Error / Diagnostic Codes................................................................................................64
23.7 Pilot Plus Remote Battery Gauge Diagnostics.....................................................................65
23.8 Pilot Plus Diagnostics Display...............................................................................................65
23.9 Pilot Plus Hand Held Programmer Diagnostic Codes.........................................................66
23.10 VSI Remote Battery Gauge Diagnostics ...............................................................................67
23.11 VSI Diagnostics Display..........................................................................................................68
23.12 VSI Hand Held Programmer Diagnostic Codes....................................................................69
24 Servicing Requirements 70
24.1 Motors
ü
......................................................................................................................70
24.2 Controller and Remote
ü
..............................................................................................70
24.3 Frame and Chassis
ü
...................................................................................................70
24.4 Seating
ü
.....................................................................................................................70
24.5 Legrests and Armrests
ü
.............................................................................................70
24.6 Actuator / Seat Tilt
ü
....................................................................................................71
24.7 Batteries
ü
..................................................................................................................71
24.8 Battery Charger
ü
.....................................................................................................71

Invacare®- Dragon Vertic
SERVICE MANUAL
7
1 Introduction
This manual provides basic details to enable the Invacare® Spectra BlitzTM Wheelchair to be
maintained. It is not intended to be a comprehensive maintenance guide/policy, but is intended for
use by competent personnel to enable the chair to be adequately maintained.
The wheelchair is manufactured by:
INVACARE Ltd
South Road
Bridgend Industrial Estate
Bridgend
Mid Glamorgan
CF31 3PY
Sales Telephone: [phone]
Sales Fax: [phone]
Technical Services Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.invacare.co.uk
For TECHNICAL ADVICE, repairs, servicing, contact Technical Services.
For SPARE PARTS orders contact Sales.
Quote the following details at all times:
•Part Number (see Spare Parts Catalogue)
•Description
•Quantity required
•Serial Number
•Chair Type
2 Policy
INVACARE Ltd Policy is as follows:
•Repairs to any component other than those detailed in this manual are not covered. Repairs to
any tube metal work are not generally permitted without express permission of INVACARE Ltd.
All fasteners i.e. bolts, nyloc nuts, and any fastener showing damage must be renewed.
•Under no circumstances attempt to repair a crash damaged chair. Contact Technical Services
for further Information.
•Alterations to the wheelchair which occur as a result of incorrectly or improperly executed
maintenance or overhaul work lead to the exclusion of all liability on the side of INVACARE.
•We reserve the right to make any alterations on the grounds of technical improvements.
•Information about operation or about general maintenance and care work should be taken from
the wheelchair Operating Manual.
Failure to comply with the above absolves INVACARE Ltd of liability.
Note: Certain components will require removal to carry out maintenance. With the exception of
fasteners, those components should be refitted.

SERVICE MANUAL
Invacare®- Spectra Blitz
8
3 Notes on Transport
If the wheelchair has to be shipped back to the manufacturer for major repairs, you should always
use the original packaging for transport.
You should also include as accurate a fault description as possible.
4 Information Symbols
WARNING!
This symbol warns you of danger!
•Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product!
NOTE:
This symbol identifies general information which is intended to simplify working with your product
and which refers to special functions.
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.
5 Safety and Assembly Instructions
These safety instructions are intended to prevent accidents at work and it is imperative that they
are observed.
5.1 Before any inspection or repair work
Read and observe this repair manual and the associated operating manual.
Caution
•Please note the heavy weight of some components. This applies especially to the removal of
drive units and batteries.
•The wheelchair must be switched off before removal of voltage-carrying components.
•To do this, disconnect the batteries or remove them.
•When making measurements on voltage-carrying components, avoid short-circuiting the
contacts.
•Danger of fire and combustion!
5.2 During dismantling / reassembly
Mark all current settings for the wheelchair (seat, armrests, backrest etc.), and the cable
connecting plugs associated, before any removals. This makes reassembly easier.
Caution
•Prop up the wheelchair with appropriate supports before starting any assembly or
disassembly.
•Never use standard nuts where self-locking nuts have been used.

Invacare®- Dragon Vertic
SERVICE MANUAL
9
NOTE:
All plugs are fitted with mechanical latches which prevent release of the connecting plugs during
operation.
To release the connecting plugs the latches must be pressed in.
When reassembling, ensure that the latches are correctly engaged.
5.3 Before operation / after completion of work
Caution
•Check all fixings for tight fit.
•Only operate wheelchair with correct tyre pressure.
•Check electrical components for correct functioning - incorrect polarity of cables can result in
damage to the electronics.
•As a last check, always carry out a trial run.

SERVICE MANUAL
Invacare®- Spectra Blitz
10
6 Tools Required
The following list gives the basic tools required to perform the maintenance procedures as
illustrated in this manual.
Requirements:
•1 - Open ended spanner (7 mm)
•1 - Open ended spanner (8 mm)
•1 - Open ended spanner (10 mm)
•1 - Open ended spanner (11 mm)
•2 - Open ended spanner (13 mm)
•2 - Open ended spanner (17 mm)
•1 - Combination spanner (19 mm)
•1 - Socket / Wrench (Shallow) (19 mm)
•1 - Socket / Wrench (17 mm)
•1 - Cross point screwdriver (No 2)
•1 - Cross point screwdriver (No 1)
•1 - Flat bladed screwdriver (No 1)
•1 - Nylon mallet
•1 - Torque wrench
•1 - Hex wrench - (3mm)
•2 - Hex wrench - (4mm)
•1 - Hex wrench - (5mm)
•1 - Knife
•1 - Pressure gauge
•1 - Pump
•1 - Drift
•1 - Vice
•1 - Valve remover
•1 - Multimeter
•1 - Soldering iron
•1 - Pin hammer
•1 - Punch
•1 - Pair pliers
•1 - Battery discharge tester
•1 - HHP – Programmer
•1 – Shark programming adapter
•1 – Dynamics Wizard Programming Kit
•1- Penny & Giles programming adapter
•1- Penny & Giles hand held programmer
•1 – Safety goggles

Invacare®- Dragon Vertic
SERVICE MANUAL
11
7 Layout of Modules, Components and Controls
Descriptions:
1 Motor Gearbox 5 Seat 9 Shark Remote
2 Front Castor Wheel 6 Backrest 10 Headrest
3 Rear Drive Wheel 7 Armrest 11 Lateral supports

SERVICE MANUAL
Invacare®- Spectra Blitz
12
4 Legrest 8 Footplate

Invacare®- Dragon Vertic
SERVICE MANUAL
13
Descriptions:
12 Push handle 14 Anti tipper assembly 16 Suspension
13 Back support bracket 15 Mechanical break 17 Battery covers
8 Seat and Back Boards
Descriptions:
1 Screws
2 Washers
Requirements:
•1 – cross point screwdriver (No 1)
8.1 Inspection
•Check all screws (1) and washers (2) are present and screws fitted tightly.

SERVICE MANUAL
Invacare®- Spectra Blitz
14
8.2 Disassembly
•Remove screws (1) and remove seat/back board.
8.3 Assembly
•Place seat/back board in correct position and replace screws. Tighten until finger tight.
•Check the position of the seat/back board and then tighten screws securely.
NOTE:
The screws should not be tightened excessively. Excessive tightening could result in damaging
the cross head screw.
9 Installing the Postural Belt
Depending on the type of postural belt, you can install it in two different ways:
•A postural belt with loop endings is installed by putting the loops over the bars of the rear seat
mounting. Refer to How to Install the Postural Belt with Loop Endings on page 14.
•A postural belt with mounting eyelets is installed by screwing it to the bars of the rear seat
mounting. Refer to How to Install the Postural Belt with Mounting Eyelets on page 18.
9.1 How to Install the Postural Belt with Loop Endings
Requirements:
•17 mm open ended spanner
•17 mm socket spanner
•Flat bladed screwdriver

Invacare®- Dragon Vertic
SERVICE MANUAL
15
•Remove the plastic caps.
•Loosen the screws and the associated
nuts with a 17 mm open end spanner
and a 17 mm socket spanner.
•Lift the seat upwards.

SERVICE MANUAL
Invacare®- Spectra Blitz
16
•Pull the loops of the postural belt over
the bars of the rear seat mounting.
•Tighten the screws and the associated
nuts.
•Refit the plastic caps.

Invacare®- Dragon Vertic
SERVICE MANUAL
17
•Make sure to put the postural belt
between the seat and the perforated
plates.

SERVICE MANUAL
Invacare®- Spectra Blitz
18
9.2 How to Install the Postural Belt with Mounting Eyelets
Requirements:
•Crosspoint screwdriver (No. 2)
•2x M5x16 screws
•Screw the eyelets of the postural belt to
the bars of the rear seat mounting.

Invacare®- Dragon Vertic
SERVICE MANUAL
19
•Make sure to put the postural belt
between the seat and the perforated
plates

SERVICE MANUAL
Invacare®- Spectra Blitz
20
10 Armrests
Descriptions:
1 Armpad assembly
2 Armrest support
3 Handwheel
4 Armrest bolts
5 Height adjust support
6 Handwheel assembly
7 Width adjust assembly
Requirements:
•4mm hex wrench
10.1 Inspection
•Check for armpad (1) wear or damage. Replace if necessary.
•Check for corrosion or paint damage to the brackets and replace affected parts where
necessary.
10.2 Disassembly / Assembly
•Release the hand wheels (6) by rotating anti-clockwise.
•Remove the top and lower armrest assemblies.