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Rehabilitation  Manufacturing  Services  Limited  would  like  to  thank  you  for  your 
confidence  in  choosing  an  Invicta  Powered  Wheelchair.  We  hope  you  will  enjoy 
driving  your  new  wheelchair  and  that  it  gives  you  many  years  of  pleasurable 
service. 
The  details  contained  in  this  manual,  are  intended  to  offer  the  User  and  Carer/ 
Attendants,  sufficient  information  and  instruction  to  enable  the  Invicta  IPC-S  and 
IPC-T model wheelchairs to be used in a practical, supportive and safe way.     
Following  these  instructions  carefully,  is  an  essential  part  of  ensuring  that  this  
electrically powered device is used correctly and safely. 
Time  should  be  taken  to  thoroughly  read  all  sections  of  the  manual  and  the  User 
should  be  given  the  necessary  assistance  and  training  to  ensure  that  they  are 
totally familiar with the operational capabilities of the Invicta P17 wheelchair. 
To assist the reader, pictorial examples accompany the text wherever possible.  
In  most  cases,  the  name  Rehabilitation  Manufacturing  Services  Limited,  will  be 
referred to in this manual as RMS Ltd. 
 
 
 

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Invicta  IPC-S  and  IPC-T  wheelchairs  are  intended  for  indoor  use,  with  limited 
outdoor use and is therefore classified as (Class B according to BS EN 12184). 

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They are intended for use by children and young adults who are unable to walk, 
or  have  a  walking  impediment  cased  by  paralysis,  loss  of  limbs,  limb  defect/
deformity or joint contractures/joint damage.  

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 Appropriate  training  of  Users  and  Carers  by  suitably  qualified  personnel,  is 
essential to ensure correct and safe operation of the wheelchair. 

    Invicta IPC-S and IPC-T models must only be used in conjunction with approved    
    accessories, manufactured or supplied by RMS Ltd.  

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RMS Ltd. will accept no liability for personal injury, or damage to property,    

    where non-approved products have been used in association with any Invicta   
    wheelchair. 
 

FORWARD 

INTENDED USE 

APPLICATION 

The versatile Invicta IPC-S and IPC-T wheelchairs, have been designed specifically 
for younger users with a range of disabilities. However, consideration must always 
be given to certain aspects of powered wheelchair use, to ensure correct and safe 
operation. 

The  user’s  age,  their  physical  and  psychological  capabilities  and  their  physical 

weight,  i.e.  Max.100Kg  where  no  vehicular  transportation  is  required,  or  50Kg 
where  the occupant  is  to be transported  in  their  wheelchair,  in  a  suitably  adapted 
motor vehicle. 

The  use  of  a  powered  wheelchair  is  not  recommended  for  persons  with 
strong balance disorders, severe limitations in cognitive abilities or reduced 
or inadequate eyesight 

The environment where the wheelchair is to be used also plays a large part in the 
safe use of the wheelchair, serious consideration must be given to aspects such as  
transferring  to  and  from  the  wheelchair,  general  wheelchair  access  and  facilities 
within the home and school.   
A  suitably  trained  Carer  may  also  take  over  driving  control  of  the  wheelchair,  by 
means of an optional attendant controller which can be mounted at the rear of the 
wheelchair. (Part number IPC-4-01 price on application). 

Summary of Contents for IPC-S

Page 1: ...Powered Wheelchairs Instructions for Use Models IPC S and IPC T Edition Two Feb 2013...

Page 2: ...2...

Page 3: ...sponsibility 7 Warranty Terms and Conditions 7 Service Information 8 CE Declaration 8 Safety General Safety Instructions 9 Electromagnetic Compatibility 10 Environmental Conditions 10 Transferring to...

Page 4: ...r Suspension Fig 2 12 Width Adjustable Seat Frame Fig 2 12 Footrest Hangers and Footrests Fig 3a 13 Lock Mechanism for Seat Base Fig 3a 13 Retaining Lap Belt Fig 3a 13 Seat Board and Cushion Fig 3a 13...

Page 5: ...y to Drive 29 Driving Technique 30 Maintenance Intervals 31 32 Parking Brake Adjustment 33 Inspection and Security of Drive Wheels 33 Inspection and Security of Front Castors 34 Inspection of Drive Mo...

Page 6: ...ning of Users and Carers by suitably qualified personnel is essential to ensure correct and safe operation of the wheelchair Invicta IPC S and IPC T models must only be used in conjunction with approv...

Page 7: ...e classed as consumable items and will only be considered for repair or replacement under warranty where a failure is clearly identified as being a direct result of a manufacturing or material defect...

Page 8: ...C T marketed in the UK solely by Rehabilitation Manufacturing Services Limited conform to Class 1 requirements of Council Directive 93 42 EEC of 14th June 1993 concerning medical devices Are in confor...

Page 9: ...obstacle climbing height is 50mm 2 inches To exceed either of these limits could severly affect the overall stability of the wheelchair causing it to tip and lead to possible injury to the User Do NOT...

Page 10: ...hair including uncontrollable directional control or unexpected release of the electromagnetic brakes should be reported to your wheelchair supplier as soon as possible Environmental Conditions Enviro...

Page 11: ...s or outwards for any object which would require lifting their body weight off the wheelchair seat as this would change the centre of gravity and could therefore affect the wheelchair stability Leanin...

Page 12: ...Tie down Brackets Angle Adjustable Backrest 90 to 135 Front Transportation Tie down Brackets Puncture Proof Tyres Front Rear Two 31Amp hr Gel Batteries Rear Suspension Adjustable Seat Depth Width Adj...

Page 13: ...tify your specific model 13 MAIN COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Fig 3a Tension Adjustable Backrest Retaining Lap Belt Seat Board with Velcro attached Contoured Cushion Lock Mechanism for Removable Seat Swin...

Page 14: ...ir Lap or Pelvic Belt be used as the sole method of occupant restraint The safe occupant weight limit for transportation in the Invicta is 50Kg Although the Invicta Wheelchair Crash Tests were carried...

Page 15: ...Figs 12 15 For ease of working remove both Sidearms and both Footrest Hangers Fig 1 Remove Seat Base Panel retaining screws x 6 Fig 6 and lift Panel off Frame Remove screws and nuts a x 2 and slacken...

Page 16: ...set to the Drive position Fig 16 Tools Required 13mm Spanner 4 and 6mm Hexagon Keys For ease of working remove both Sidearms Fig 1 Remove Velcro attached Seat Cushion Remove Seat Base Panel retaining...

Page 17: ...135 Fig 10 Adjustment is made by slackening screws a Fig 18 and removing screws b to allow the Backrest to pivot around screw a until one of the two holes in the lower Backrest Frame aligns with the a...

Page 18: ...ded panel with motive Fig 14 upwards at the rear of the Backrest towards the top Finally folding the last panel over the top of the Backrest and securing to the front of the via the Velcro panels Wher...

Page 19: ...is refitted to the same angle as before With the Frame disconnected lift clear and slide lower Adjustment Panel off the Frame Re install Backrest Frame to the Connecting Plates using the original scr...

Page 20: ...rom the wheelchair leaving just the Hanger Mounts attached to the Seat Frame Fig 17a Remove screws and nuts a and slacken grub screws b Slide Hanger Mount in or out of the Seat Frame to the nearest re...

Page 21: ...e Hanger to the required position Re tighten grub screw sufficiently to prevent movement NOTE Ensure there is at least 40mm of Footrest Stem inside the Hangers before tightening grub screws Footrest A...

Page 22: ...ector Fig 21 The Power Tilt Actuator Cable on the IPC T model must also be disconnected at the white black connector Fig 22 Both located just forward of the rear main Chassis Remove both Sidearms comp...

Page 23: ...26 Re installation of the Batteries is by the reverse step by step of the removal procedures On completion of reassembly and final connection of cables ensure the Drive Selector Lever Fig 2 is set in...

Page 24: ...also has built in status indication with the following signals Battery Gauge is Steady This indicates that all is well Battery Gauge Flashes Slowly The control system is functioning correctly but you...

Page 25: ...r cord with round plug to safely reach the socket on the underside of the Remote Controller Fig 28b Connect the Charger Power Cable to the Remote Controller Fig 28b and plug Mains cable into the Mains...

Page 26: ...ables Your Control System uses industrial grade components throughout ensuring reliable operation in a wide range of conditions However you will improve the reliability of the Control System if you ke...

Page 27: ...lly applied If the wheelchair is fitted with an actuator the Joystick may also be used to select the actuator direction The Horn Button will sound the horn when the button is depressed The Profile Ind...

Page 28: ...d Motor has a bad connection Check connections to the Right hand Motor 5 BAR The Right hand Motor has a short circuit to a Battery connection Contact your Service Agent 6 BAR The wheelchair is being p...

Page 29: ...earm to be repositioned upwards or downwards Retighten Thumb screw ensuring the screw thread engages into the required positioning hole To set the Remote Controller in the correct position slacken bot...

Page 30: ...as above this could affect the dynamic stability of the wheelchair NEVER attempt to negotiate steps or stairs Do not drive your wheelchair in places or on surfaces where a loss of wheel grip could occ...

Page 31: ...page 24 Component Security Confirm security of Sidearms Footrest Hangers and Footplates Also correct adjustment of the Lap Belt and any positioning Harness or Foot Control devices when fitted Cables I...

Page 32: ...cess movement and smooth turning Fig 34 page 34 Check that the wheels spin freely and without axial run out Drive Motor Brushes To avoid possible damage to the Drive Motors it is recommended by the Mo...

Page 33: ...d in this position and while ensuring the Brake Bar is at 90 to the tyre retighten both Brake Mounting Clamp screws sufficiently to prevent any movement Repeat this procedure for the opposite side App...

Page 34: ...gent and thereafter at 6 monthly intervals to maintain peak Motor performance Each Drive Motor is fitted with two Brushes however as access to the inner Brush Retaining Cap is limited by the Battery C...

Page 35: ...he RMS PB002 with single Pull tight plastic buckle Separate the Belt at the main buckle by depressing the locking tongue Fig 438 With the User seated route each end of the Lap Belt up and over the Use...

Page 36: ...disinfectant added DO NOT USE any scrubbing agents DO NOT USE high pressure cleaning devices DO NOT subject the electronic components to direct contact with water Wipe off all cleaned areas with a cl...

Page 37: ...een maintained according to the manufacturer s recommendations When the time comes to replace your wheelchair please remember to dispose of the device responsibly and recycle as many parts as possible...

Page 38: ...7cm Maximum Obstacle Climbing 5cm Dynamic Stability 10 Front Castor Wheels with puncture proof tyres unless otherwise requested 200 x 50mm Rear Drive Wheels with puncture proof tyres unless otherwise...

Page 39: ...ack Powder Coating Chassis Frame Aluminium finished in Silver Metallic Powder Coating INVICTA IPC T Tilt in Space Model Seat Width 30cm Std Seat Depth 29cm adjustable Seat Width 35 5cm Std Seat Depth...

Page 40: ...ional Brackets Padded Pelvic Belts Harnesses Butterfly Sternum Shoulder Dynamic Alternative Remote Controllers Attendant Controller Mid line Controller mounted to Clear Plastic tray Attendant Hand hel...

Page 41: ...41 USER NOTES...

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Page 44: ...Powered Wheelchairs MEDWAY HOUSE 277 Gillingham Road Gillingham Kent ME7 4QX Tel 01634 578881 Fax 01634 581456 Email address sales rms kent co uk...

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