Invacare 220 Mobility Aid User Manual


 
SECTION 6—OPERATION OF THE POWERED SCOOTER
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Operating the Scooter
ƽ WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all
attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
DO NOT make sharp turns in the forward or reverse direction at excessive speed.
Failure to observe the warning can cause the scooter to tip over and may result in
injury to user and/ or damage to the product.
To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching
and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified
healthcare professional BEFORE attempting active use of the powered scooter.
Ensure seat is properly locked before attempting transfer into or out of the
powered scooter. Attempting unsafe transfers may cause a fall from the powered
scooter resulting in bodily injury.
For individuals with balance problems, practice transferring activities WITH AN
ASSISTANT in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional. DO NOT
attempt to transfer into or out of the powered scooter without assistance.
1. Before operating the powered scooter, review Control Panel on page 25.
2. Charge the batteries. Refer to Charging the Batteries on page 43.
3. Install the battery box on to the scooter. Refer to Removing/Installing the Battery Box
on page 41.
4. On Deluxe seat ONLY, transferring to and from the seat can be accomplished in one
(1) of two (2) ways:
Flipping up the armrest makes entering/exiting easier.
Rotating seat to the direction of transfer. Refer to Adjusting 90° Seat Swivel -
Deluxe Seat Only on page 32.
5. Once you have transferred into the seat, rotate seat to the forward position and flip
arms down (on Deluxe seat only).
6. Adjust the tiller to a comfortable angle. Refer to Adjusting the Tiller Angle
on page 35.
7. Adjust speed control knob to the appropriate setting.
NOTE: For driving indoors or on uneven terrain, a slower speed is recommended. For soft terrain
or steep inclines (no greater than 8°), a faster speed may be necessary.
8. Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the on position.