
Ranger II Storm Series®WheelchairsMWD/FWDRanger IIBASICRanger IISTANDARDRanger IIJRRanger II250 SERIESService ManualDEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVE
10WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION - FWD MODELS (R2JR)WARNINGReplacement con-troller MUST beSAME part number.Motor AssemblyController(Back View)CAUTIONR
11BATTERY WARNING LABEL LOCATIONWARNINGThis POSITIVE (+) RED Battery Cable MUSTconnect to the POSITIVE (+) BatteryTerminal(s)/Post(s), otherwise serio
12(+)(-)FIGURE 1 - FIELD LOAD TESTBattery ChargerConnectorDigital VoltmeterFIELD LOAD TEST (FIGURE 1)NOTE: The following test can also be performed th
13TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 2TROUBLESHOOTINGWARNINGONLY use distilled water when topping offthe battery cells.Most batteries are not sold with instruc
14ELECTRO-MECHANICAL PARKINGBRAKE TESTING (FIGURE 5)1. On the four-pin motor connector, locate the side byside connectors in the black housings.2. Set
15This Procedure Includes the Following:Adjusting Flip-Up Removable FootboardAdjusting the Removable FootboardWARNINGAfter ANY adjustments, repair or
16FootplateClampsRemovableFootboardADJUSTING DEPTHMountingPositionsFlat Head ScrewsBarrel NutBarrel NutDETAIL "A"ProperFootplateClampPositio
174. Remove the nut, flat washer and that secure the threadedarm on the height adjustment bracket to the footboardbracket. Refer to DETAIL “B”.5. Per
18ARMSARMSPROCEDURE 4REPLACING ARMREST PADS(FIGURE 1)1. Remove the mounting screws that secures the frontof the armrest pad to the armrest plate.2. Re
19PROCEDURE 5SEAT/BACKSEAT/BACKHex Bolts(Apply Loctite242 and torqueto 75-inchpounds)LocknutsBack UpholsteryWasherPhillipsScrewTie Wrap Mounting Holes
2WARNING/SPECIAL NOTESWARNINGSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWARNINGTHE PROCEDURES IN THIS MANUAL SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMEDBY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.DO NOT SERV
208. Slide the loose top half of the back cane through thenew back upholstery.9. Using the mounted back cane as a guide, reinstall thetwo (2) hex bolt
21PROCEDURE 6SEAT FRAMELocknutsHex Bolts (ApplyLoctite 242 and torqueto 75-inch pounds)Bottom Halfof Back CaneTop Half ofBack CaneHOLEPAIR #54321 FIGU
22FIGURE 3 - CHANGING BACK ANGLECHANGING BACK ANGLE(FIGURE 3)1. Flip the armrests up and out of the way. Refer to US-ING/ADJUSTING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS
23FIGURE 4 - REPLACING BACK CANES11. Securely tighten back upholstery to the new top half ofthe back cane with the phillips screw and washer.12. Repea
24ELECTRONICSFIGURE 1 - REPOSITIONING MKIV JOYSTICK- CAPTAIN’S SEATSAdjustment LockHex Bolts(STEPS 3, 16)Spacers(STEPS 3, 17)Locknuts(STEPS 3, 17)Phil
25MKIVControllerLocknuts FIGURE 2 - REMOVING/INSTALLING MKIVCONTROLLER - 16,18, 20-INCH WIDEMODELSMounting Stud onWheelchair FrameWasherWasher -MWDOnl
26 FIGURE 3 - REMOVING/INSTALLING MKIV CONTROLLER - 14-INCH WIDE MODELSLeft Hand Motor/ControllerConnectionBattery Wiring Harnessand Controller Conne
27PROCEDURE 8LIMIT SWITCHLIMITSWITCHDISCONNECTING/CONNECTINGLIMIT SWITCH (FIGURE 1)NOTE: The following procedure is for High Back Captain'sseat m
28FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING LIMIT SWITCH5o Seat Angle24o BackRecline Angle61oMagnetic Protractor - (Willread 61o when back reclineangle is at 114o relative
29WHEELSPROCEDURE 9WHEELSREPLACING PNEUMATIC TIRES/TUBES - DRIVE WHEELS/CASTERSWARNINGDO NOT use your wheelchair unless it hasthe proper tire pressure
3TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLEOFCONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSSPECIAL NOTES ... 2SPECIFICATIONS ...
306. Examine the head of the hex screw and the locking tabwasher. Make sure one (1) of the tabs on the lockingtab washer is parallel with one (1) of t
312. Apply a thin film of anti-seize compound one (1) inch inlength to the end of the drive shaft.3. Reinstall drive wheel hub onto the gearbox drive
32REPLACING CASTERS (FIGURE 4)1. Remove the hex screw, washers and locknut thatsecure the caster to the fork.2. Remove the caster from the fork.3. Ins
332. Remove rear shroud and rear storage compartment (ifequipped) from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR SHROUD AND REAR STORAGECOMPAR
348. Reinstall the front shroud onto the wheelchair. Referto REMOVING/INSTALLING FRONT SHROUD in thisprocedure of the manual.FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INSTA
35PROCEDURE 10SHROUDSSHROUDSFWD Wheelchairs (FIGURE 2)REMOVING FRONT SHROUD.1. Unclip the retaining strap securing the front shroudand battery box to
36SHROUDSSHROUDSPROCEDURE 10FIGURE 2 - REMOVING/INSTALLING SHROUDS - FWD WHEELCHAIRSFront ShroudPhillips ScrewsWashersRear Shroud16,18,20-inchwide cha
37ADJUSTING SEAT WIDTH -INTEGRATED SLING SEATS(FIGURE 1)1. If necessary remove the shrouds. Refer to REMOV-ING/INSTALLING SHROUDS in PROCEDURE 10 ofth
38CROSSBRACESMWD WHEELCHAIRS -A. Reinstall the battery tray onto the wheelchair. Re-fer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY TRAYin PROCEDURE 14 of this man
39PROCEDURE 11CROSSBRACESREPLACING CROSSBRACES -CAPTAIN'S SEATS (FIGURE 2)1. Remove the captain's seat from the wheelchair. Referto REMOVING
4SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONSPERFORMANCE R2BASICR2250 seriesR2STANDARDSpeed (M.P.H.): 0 to 3.8 0 to 3.6 0 to 5.8Turning Radius: > 23-
40PROCEDURE 11 CROSSBRACESCROSSBRACESFIGURE 2 - REPLACING CROSSBRACES - CAPTAIN'S SEATSFront ofWheelchairNote orientation of hex bolt, washers, c
41BATTERIESPROCEDURE 12BATTERIESThis Procedure includes the following:Installing/Removing Batteries into/From BatteryBoxesConnecting Battery CablesWAR
42PROCEDURE 12 BATTERIESBATTERIESCONNECTING BATTERY CABLESWARNINGNEVER allow any of your tools and/or batterycable(s) to contact BOTH battery terminal
43PROCEDURE 12BATTERIESBATTERIESFIGURE 3 - CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES - DIRECT MOUNT METHODOrange BatteryTerminal CapPOSITIVE(+) BatteryTerminal/PostU-
44Battery CableBattery ClampCover2. Install battery clamp covers onto battery cables asfollows (FIGURE 5):A. RED battery clamp cover onto RED battery
459. Install the battery box(es) into the wheelchair. Referto INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOX(ES) inthe PROCEDURE 13 - FWD MODELS or PROCE-DURE 14 - M
46Install the batteries. Refer to INSTALL-ING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXESin this procedure of the manual.Position the battery tray for use. Re-fer to BAT
47 FIGURE 2 - TRANSPORTING RANGER II FWD - CAPTAIN'S SEATSUnfolding/Folding - Captain's Seat (FIGURE 2)UNFOLDING.1. Push down on the push br
48WHEN TO CHARGE BATTERIES(FIGURE 5)NOTE: As a general rule, batteries should be rechargeddaily to assure longest possible life and minimize requiredc
49FIGURE 6 - CHARGING BATTERIESRequired Items:TOOL QUANTITY COMMENTSBattery Charger 1 Supplied✪✪✪✪✪ Extension Cord 1 Not Supplied✪ 3-prong plug, 1
5SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONSPERFORMANCE R2BASICR2250 SERIESR2STANDARDSpeed (M.P.H.): 0 to 3.8 0 to 3.6 0 to 4.0Turning Radius: > 25.8-inches
50INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERYBOXESWARNINGNEVER unplug the battery cables by pullling onthe wires. Unplug the battery cables by pullingon the connector
51Rear ShroudFrontBatteryBoxRearBatteryBoxRetainingStrapFrontShroudBatteryConnectionson Side ofWheelchairFrameSlotFIGURE 8 - INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTE
52MountingSlotsHanger BracketBattery TrayPinsBattery TrayPivotPinsR2BASIC AND R2STANDARDR2JRR2BASIC AND R2STANDARDR2JRBattery TrayNotchNotchBatteryTra
53INSTALLING (FIGURE 12).1. Line up mounting holes in the new/existing battery traywith the mounting holes in the battery tray hangerbracket.2. Positi
54B. WHEELCHAIR NOT EQUIPPED WITH FLIP-UPREMOVABLE FOOTBOARD - Remove the fronthex screw that secures the existing left batterytray bracket to the whe
55FOR MODEL R2JR (FIGURE 17).NOTE: Right and left is determined by sitting in wheel-chair.1. Remove the footrests. Refer to INSTALLING /RE-MOVING FOOT
56C. Connect the limit switch. Refer to DISCONNECT-ING/CONNECTING LIMIT SWITCH in this PRO-CEDURE 8 of this manual.17. Reinstall the battery boxes. Re
5714-inch Wide Models (FIGURE 19)1. Remove the shrouds. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALL-ING SHROUDS in PROCEDURE 10 of this manual.2. Remove the battery box
58FIGURE 19 - REPLACING WIRING HARNESS - 14-INCH WIDE MODELSLeft Hand Motor andController ConnectionBattery Wiring Harnessand Controller Connection(B
591. Remove the battery boxes. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES in this procedure ofthe manual.2. Perform one (1) of the following:A. WHEELC
6SPECIFICATIONSNOTE: All specificationsare approximate.RANGER II FWD - R2JRINTEGRATED SLING SEATSeat Width Range: 14-inchesSeat Depth Range: 16 to 18-
60REAR MOTORMOUNTING POSITIONMIDDLE MOTORMOUNTING POSITIONFRONT MOTORMOUNTING POSITIONFIGURE 20 - REPOSITIONING MOTORSWheelchairFrameLONG Socket Screw
61 FIGURE 21 - REPLACING CLUTCH HANDLES -RANGER II FWD BASICTip (STEPS 2, 6, 8)Outside ofWheelchairMotor/GearboxClutch Handle(STEPS 4, 7)Clutch Handle
6219. Perform one (1) of the following:A. WHEELCHAIR EQUIPPED WITH FLIP-UP RE-MOVABLE FOOTBOARD - Reinstall the hexscrews and spacers that secure the
63FIGURE 23 - REPLACING MOTOR/GEARBOX - RANGER II FWD - STANDARDWheelchairFrameLONG SocketScrews (Apply Loctite242 and torque to 60-inch pounds) (STEP
64This Procedure Includes the Following:Assembling Ranger II MWDWhen to Charge BatteriesCharging BatteriesReplacing BatteriesInstalling/Removing Batte
65MWD WHEELCHAIRSMWDWHEELCHAIRSPROCEDURE 14Install the battery tray and batteries.Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVINGBATTERY TRAY and INSTALLING/REMOVING BAT
66Battery GaugeDisplayMKIV X, A OR A+ JOYSTICKFIGURE 5 - WHEN TO CHARGE BATTERIESNOTE: MKIV X Shown.WHEN TO CHARGE BATTERIES(FIGURE 5)It is advantageo
67REPLACING BATTERIESWARNINGThe following procedure should be performedonly by aqualified technician.Most batteries are not sold with instructions. Ho
68INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERYBOXES (FIGURE 7)InstallingNOTE: To remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair,reverse the following procedure.WARNINGIf
69RetainingStrap ClipBattery Connections onSide of Wheelchair FrameRetainingStrapFIGURE 7 - INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXESFront Battery BoxFront of
7GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1GENERALGUIDELINESWARNINGCONTROLLER SETTINGS FOR R2JRSet-up of the Electronic Control Unit is to be performed ONLY by qu
70Battery TrayHangerBracketBattery Tray Pins"FRONT"Label FIGURE 8 - BATTERY TRAYBATTERY TRAY FOR WHEELCHAIRS NOTEQUIPPED WITH WEIGHT SHIFT B
71Changing Width of Battery Tray (FIGURE 9)NOTE: This procedure is only necessary when changingthe width of the wheelchair.1. Remove the battery tray
72FIGURE 10 - REPLACING WIRING HARNESSChargerCableMountingBracketWiringHarnessTo Controller(STEPS 3, 15)MKIV JoystickControllerPhillips Screws(STEPS 4
73 STABILIZERSFIGURE 12 - ADJUSTING STABILIZERS - SPRINGSMeasure This HeightStabilizerNOTE: If the user's approximate weight is not listed above,
74ADJUSTING STABILIZER FOR USERPREFERENCEAdjusting Type A Stabilizer Assembly for UserPreference (FIGURE 13)NOTE: Refer to STABILIZER INDENTIFICATION
75Adjusting Type C Stabilizer Assembly for UserPreference (FIGURE 15)NOTE: Refer to STABILIZER INDENTIFICATION inthe beginning of this section to dete
76Replacing Stabilizer Cylinders for Type CStabilizer Assemblies (FIGURE 17)NOTE: Refer to STABILIZER INDENTIFICATION in thebeginning of this section
77FIGURE 18 - REPLACING STABILIZER WHEEL FORTYPE A AND TYPE B STABILIZER ASSEMBLIESStabilizer WheelHex BoltLocknutSpacersMountStabilizerWheel inTOPMou
7815. Repeat STEPS 2-14 for the opposite side of the wheel-chair, if necessary.16. Tighten the jamnut on the stabilizer cylinder.WARNINGStabilizers MU
79FIGURE 22 - REPLACING MOTOR/GEARBOX -RANGER II MWD BASICWheelchair FrameLONG Socket Screws (ApplyLoctite 242 and torque to 60-inchpounds) (STEPS 11,
8GENERAL GUIDELINESPROCEDURE 1GENERALGUIDELINESWARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION - MWD MODELS(R2BASIC/R2STANDARD /R2250 SERIES)CAUTIONHIGH BACK CAPTAIN&a
80NOTE: Make sure the detent ball on the pin is fully visible.16. Repeat STEPS 3-15 for the opposite side of the wheel-chair, if necessary.17. Reinsta
81FIGURE 23 - REPLACING MOTOR/GEARBOX - RANGER II MWD STANDARDLONG Socket Screws(Apply Loctite 242 andtorque to 60-inch pounds)(STEPS 9, 11)Dust Cover
82NOTESNOTESNOTES
83LIMITED WARRANTYPLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TOPRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.Th
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9Push BracketCrossbraceWARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION - FWD MODELS(R2BASIC/R2STANDARD/R2250 SERIES)WARNINGReplacement con-troller MUST beSAME part num
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