Invacare TDX SP Operator And Maintenance Manual

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Operator And Maintenance Manual
Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual
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TDX
SP
Power Wheelchair Base
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
TDX™ SP 2 Part No 1143190
WARNING
A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP
OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. ALSO, A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST
PERFORM ALL PROCEDURES IN THE SERVICE MANUAL.
WHEELCHAIR USERS: DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS
EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING
(1) THE OWNER’S OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
AND (2) THE SEATING SYSTEM’S MANUAL (IF APPLICABLE). IF
YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT INVACARE
TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR
OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE
MAY RESULT.
DEALERS AND QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS: DO NOT SERVICE OR
OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND
UNDERSTANDING (1) THE OWNER’S OPERATOR AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL, (2) THE SERVICE MANUAL (IF
APPLICABLE) AND (3) THE SEATING SYSTEM’S MANUAL (IF
APPLICABLE). IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT
INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE, INJURY
OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Refertothetablebelowforpartnumbersofadditionaldocumentswhicharereferenced
inthismanual.
MANUAL PART NUMBER
MK6i™ Electronics Programming Guide 1141471
MK6i™ Electronics Service Manual 1143203
Adjustable ASBA Owner’s Manual 1143196
Van Seat Owner’s Manual 1143195
Formula™ CG Seating System 1143155
TDX SP Service Manual 1143209
Adjustable ASBA Service Manual 1143238
NOTE:Updatedversionsofthismanualareavailableonwww.invacare.com.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part No 1143190 3 TDX™ SP
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ................................................................. 2
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT................................................................ 6
SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 9
LABEL LOCATIONS ......................................................................... 11
All Wheelchairs.........................................................................................................................................11
Wheelchairs with TRRO ........................................................................................................................13
Wheelchairs without TRRO..................................................................................................................13
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................. 14
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................. 15
Repair or Service Information ...............................................................................................................15
Operation Information............................................................................................................................16
Wheelchairs with TRRO or TRBKTS Only...................................................................................17
Tire Pressure.............................................................................................................................................17
Electrical .....................................................................................................................................................18
Grounding Instructions.......................................................................................................................18
Batteries......................................................................................................................................................18
Charging Batteries ...............................................................................................................................18
Rain Test.....................................................................................................................................................19
Weight Training ........................................................................................................................................19
Weight Limitation.....................................................................................................................................19
SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION ..................................................... 20
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ......................... 22
Stability and Balance.................................................................................................................................22
Coping with Everyday Obstacles ..........................................................................................................23
A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ........................................................................................................24
Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward..........................................................................................24
Reaching, Bending - Backward...............................................................................................................25
Pinch Points................................................................................................................................................25
Stairways.....................................................................................................................................................26
Transferring To and From Other Seats ..............................................................................................27
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING .................... 28
Safety Inspection Checklists...................................................................................................................28
Inspect/Adjust Initially .........................................................................................................................28
Inspect/Adjust Weekly........................................................................................................................29
Inspect/Adjust Monthly.......................................................................................................................29
Inspect/Adjust Periodically.................................................................................................................30
Inspect/Adjust Every 18 Months.......................................................................................................30
Inspect/Adjust Every 2 Years ............................................................................................................30
Troubleshooting - Mechanical ..............................................................................................................30
Troubleshooting - Electrical...................................................................................................................31
SPJ™+, SPJ+ w/PSS or SPJ+ w/ACC Joysticks ..............................................................................31
MPJ™+, PSR+, PSF+ Joysticks or Displays.....................................................................................32
Checking Battery Charge Level.............................................................................................................34
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION ........................................... 35
Operating the Wheelchair......................................................................................................................35
Turning the Power On/Off................................................................................................................35
Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair..................................................................................35
SPJ+, MK6i™ SPJ+ w/PSS and MK6i SPJ+ w/ACC Joystick Switches and Indicators ...............37
On/Off Button ......................................................................................................................................37
Speedometer.........................................................................................................................................37
Speed Control Buttons.......................................................................................................................38
Joystick....................................................................................................................................................38
Charger/Programming Input..............................................................................................................38
Service Indicator...................................................................................................................................38
Information Gauge Display ................................................................................................................39
MPJ+ Joystick Switches and Indicators ................................................................................................39
Drive Select Toggle Switch................................................................................................................39
Speed Control ......................................................................................................................................40
Joystick....................................................................................................................................................40
Charger/Programming Input..............................................................................................................40
LCD Display Screens...........................................................................................................................40
Programmable Mono Port 1/2 or External Mode Switch...........................................................43
Remote On/Off Switch.......................................................................................................................44
Mode Switch..........................................................................................................................................44
Memory Card Slot...............................................................................................................................44
Repositioning Joystick..............................................................................................................................45
Van Seats................................................................................................................................................45
Adjustable ASBA Seats........................................................................................................................46
Disconnecting/Connecting the Joysticks.............................................................................................46
SPJ+ Joysticks ........................................................................................................................................46
MPJ+ Joysticks.......................................................................................................................................47
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 6—MOTOR LOCKS ............................................................ 48
Disengaging/Engaging Motor Lock Levers...........................................................................................48
SECTION 7—WHEEL LOCKS ............................................................. 49
Disengaging/Engaging the Wheel locks................................................................................................49
Engaging..................................................................................................................................................49
Disengaging............................................................................................................................................49
SECTION 8—FOOTBOARD ASSEMBLY .............................................. 50
Removing/Installing the Footboard.......................................................................................................50
Removing ...............................................................................................................................................50
Installing..................................................................................................................................................50
Adjusting the Footboard Angle .............................................................................................................51
SECTION 9—FORKS ........................................................................ 52
Adjusting Forks .........................................................................................................................................52
SECTION 10—BATTERIES ................................................................ 53
Using the Proper Batteries.....................................................................................................................54
Replacing Batteries...................................................................................................................................55
Cleaning Battery Terminals....................................................................................................................57
Removing/Installing the Batteries From/Into the Wheelchair........................................................57
Removing the Front Shroud/Battery Retention Bracket and Rear Shroud............................57
Removing the Batteries from Wheelchair .....................................................................................59
Installing Batteries into Wheelchair.................................................................................................59
Installing the Front Shroud/Battery Retention Bracket and Rear Shroud ..............................60
When to Charge Batteries.....................................................................................................................61
SPJ+, SPJ+ w/PSS and SPJ+ w/ACC Joysticks.................................................................................61
MPJ+ Joystick.........................................................................................................................................61
Charging Batteries....................................................................................................................................62
Description and Use of Battery Chargers......................................................................................62
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SECTION 11—TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE (TRRO) ...................... 64
About Transport Ready Packages.........................................................................................................65
Compliance Information .........................................................................................................................65
Specifications.........................................................................................................................................66
Securing the Wheelchair to the Vehicle .............................................................................................66
Positioning the Wheelchair in the Vehicle.....................................................................................66
Securement Points...............................................................................................................................67
Securing the Wheelchair ....................................................................................................................67
Securing the Occupant............................................................................................................................68
Wheelchair-Anchored Belts..............................................................................................................68
Vehicle-Anchored Belts......................................................................................................................70
Seating System ......................................................................................................................................70
Positioning Belts ...................................................................................................................................71
LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................... 72
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SPECIAL NOTES
Part No 1143190 9 TDX™ SP
SPECIAL NOTES
Signalwordsareusedinthismanualandapplytohazardsorunsafepracticeswhich
couldresultinpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.Refertothetablebelowfor
definitionsofthesignalwords.
NOTICE
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO
CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
WHEELCHAIR USER
As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of
wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the
type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her
healthcare professional capable of making such a selection. Invacare highly
recommends working with a certified rehab technology supplier and/or a member
of NRRTS or RESNA.
WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT RESTRAINTS (TRRO OR
TRBKTS)
TRRO includes four factory-installed transport brackets and a wheelchair anchored
pelvic belt. TRRO has been crash-tested in accordance with ANSI/RESNA WC Vol 1
Section 19 Frontal Impact Test requirements for wheelchairs with a 168 lb crash
dummy, which corresponds to a person with a weight of 114 to 209 lbs.
TRBKTS includes four factory-installed wheelchair transport brackets. TRBKTS has
not been crash-tested in accordance with WC 19. Use these transport brackets only
to secure an unoccupied wheelchair during transport.
As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down
systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any
type. It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into
appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints
made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any
wheelchair transportation systems.
Refer to Transport Ready Package (TRRO) on page 64 for more information about
transporting the wheelchair.
SIGNAL WORD MEANING
DANGER
Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in property damage.
SPECIAL NOTES
TDX™ SP 10 Part No 1143190
TRRO AND TRBKTS WARNINGS
Only use the transport brackets included with TRRO and TRBKTS for the purposes
described in this manual.
Battery support brackets MUST be installed at all times. Otherwise, the wheelchair
will not be WC/19 compliant. Refer to Removing/Installing the Batteries From/Into
the Wheelchair on page 57.
WARNING
Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction
with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not
been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.
The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt ONLY. It is not designed for use as a
safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If
signs of wear appear, belt MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY.
The drive behavior initially experienced by the user may be different from other
wheelchairs previously used. This power wheelchair has Invacare’s SureStep®
technology, a feature that provides the wheelchair with optimum traction and
stability when driving forward over transitions and thresholds of up to 3-inches. The
following warnings apply specifically to the SureStep feature:
DO NOT use on inclines greater than 9°.
DO NOT use on inclines with wet, slippery, icy or oily surfaces. This may include
certain painted or otherwise treated wood surfaces.
DO NOT traverse down ramps at high speed. Doing so will reduce traction and
increase stopping distance.
The end user’s weight can materially affect traction on sloped surfaces. Great
care should be taken when traversing such slopes.
To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice use of this product
on various sloping surfaces in the presence of a qualified healthcare provider before
attempting active use of this wheelchair. Other general warnings listed within this
document also apply.
Wheelchairs should be examined during maintenance for signs of corrosion (water
exposure, incontinence, etc.). Electrical components damaged by corrosion should
be replaced IMMEDIATELY.
Wheelchairs that are used by incontinent users and/or are frequently exposed to
water may require replacement of electrical components more frequently.
LABEL LOCATIONS
Part No 1143190 11 TDX™ SP
LABEL LOCATIONS
All Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs with 22NF Batteries
Serial Number Label is
located on the right
side rear swingarm.
Weight Capacity
Label located
here
P/N 1118367
Rev A - 3/03
DRIVE
PUSH
CAUTION
Ensure both clutches
are fully engaged
before driving chair
Located on each
4-pole motor
P/N 1118356
P/N 1118356
Use 22NF
Batteries Only.
See Owner's
Manual.
REV B - 8/04
Utiliser les
batteries 22NF
seulement. Se
référer au manuel
de l'utilisateur.
WARNING
USE this
battery
terminal
configuration
Positive
Terminal
Negative
Terminal
Positive
Terminal
Negative
Terminal
P/N 1114847 Rev B - 2/04
Cross Hole
DO NOT use
this battery
terminal
configuration
22NF batteries with terminal configuration
(positive on the left and negative on the right)
as shown MUST be used. 22NF batteries that
have the reverse terminal configuration MUST
not be used. Terminals MUST have a cross
hole located as shown for proper battery
connection. See Owner's Manual. These
recommendations MUST be followed
otherwise injury and/or damage may occur.
LABEL LOCATIONS
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Wheelchairs with GP24 Batteries
WARNING
USE this
battery
terminal
configuration
Positive
Terminal
Negative
Terminal
Positive
Terminal
Negative
Terminal
P/N 1114848 Rev A - 2/03
Cross Hole
DO NOT use
this battery
terminal
configuration
GP24 batteries with terminal configuration
(negative on the left and positive on the right)
as shown MUST be used. GP24 batteries that
have the reverse terminal configuration MUST
not be used. Terminals MUST have a cross
hole located as shown for proper battery
connection. See Owner's Manual, part number
1114809. These recommendations MUST be
followed otherwise injury and damage may
occur.
LABEL LOCATIONS
Part No 1143190 13 TDX™ SP
Wheelchairs with TRRO
Wheelchairs without TRRO
NOTE:Alsoonoppositeside.
NOTE:Autostyleseat
positioningstrapshown.This
labelisalsoontheairlinestyle
seatpositioningstrap.
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
TDX™ SP 14 Part No 1143190
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
BASE LENGTH: 35.25 inches
OVERALL WIDTH OF BASE:
TDS SP WITH TWO 22NF BATTERIES:
TDX SP WITH TWO GP24 BATTERIES OR
WITH THREE 22NF BATTERIES:
24 inches without joystick
25.5 inches without joystick
OVERALL HEIGHT
WITH ASBA SEAT:
WITH VAN SEAT:
WITH FORMULA CG TILT ONLY:
WITH ELEVATING ASBA SEAT:
35.5 to 39.5 inches
38 inches (with head rest), 45 inches (with head rest)
36.5 to 40.5 inches
35.5 to 41.5 inches
OVERALL LENGTH
WITH CENTER MOUNT FRONT RIGGING:
WITHOUT FRONT RIGGINGS:
42.9 inches @ 0°
35.25 inches
WEIGHT (BASE ONLY)
WITHOUT 22NF BATTERIES:
WITH TWO 22NF BATTERIES:
WITHOUT GP24 BATTERIES:
WITH TWO GP24 BATTERIES:
WITH TRANSPORT READY OPTION:
123 lbs
221 lbs
158 lbs
260 lbs
Add 10 lbs
MOTOR: 4 Pole, HD 4 Pole
DRIVE AXLE: Non-adjustable
DRIVE WHEELS/TIRES: 14 x 3-inch Foam Filled or Pneumatic (Standard)
CASTERS: 6 x 2-inch, Semi-pneumatic with Precision Sealed Bearings
CASTER FORKS: Two side fork (Standard), One sided fork (Optional)
BATTERY REQUIREMENTS: Use MK p/n M24SLDG or p/n M22NFSLDG batteries only.
FOOTRESTS: Telescoping Front Rigging Supports,
2-inch and 4-inch long Pivot Slide Tube
SEAT TILT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT: Adjustable (0° to 10°)
*WEIGHT LIMITATION
WITH ASBA SEAT:
WITH ASBA JR. SEAT
WITH VAN SEAT:
WITH FORMULA™ CG POWERED SEATING:
WITH ELEVATING ASBA SEAT:
4 POLE
Up to 300 lbs
Up to 150 lbs
Up to 300 lbs
Up to 300 lbs
Up to 300 lbs
HD 4 POLE
Up to 400 lbs
N/A
Up to 400 lbs
Up to 400 lbs
N/A
NOTE:Alldimensionsare±.50inchesunlessotherwiseindicated.
*NOTE:Weightlimitationistotalweight(userweightplusanyadditionalitemsthattheuser
mayrequire[backpack,etc.]).Example:Ifweightlimitationofthewheelchairis300lbsand
additionalitemsequal25lbs,subtract25lbsfrom300lbs.
Thismeansthemaximumweight
limitationoftheuseris275lbs.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No 1143190 15 TDX™ SP
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
WARNING
SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe
operation and use of this product. DO NOT use this product or any available
optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these
instructions and any additional instructional material such as Owner’s Manuals,
Service Manuals or Instruction Sheets supplied with this product or optional
equipment. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions,
contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting
to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
Repair or Service Information
SetupoftheElectronicsControlUnitistobeperformedonlybyaqualifiedtechnician.
Thefinaladjustmentsofthecontrollermayaffectotheractivitiesofthewheelchair.
Damagetotheequipmentcouldoccurifimproperlysetuporadjusted.
Exceptforprogramming,DONOTserviceoradjustthewheelchair
whileoccupied,
unlessotherwisenoted.
Apinchpointexistsbetweenheadtubecapandwalkingbeam.
Apinchpointexistsbetweenwalkingbeam/headtubecapandtelescopingtubewhen
TDXisatthelowestseattofloorheight.
Beforeadjusting,repairingorservicingthewheelchair,ALWAYSturnthewheelchair
powerOff,otherwise,injuryordamagemayoccur.
Invacareproductsarespecificallydesignedandmanufacturedforuseinconjunctionwith
Invacareaccessories.Accessoriesdesignedbyothermanufacturershavenotbeentested
byInvacareandarenotrecommendedforusewithInvacareproducts.
Transportreadypackagesarenotretrofittabletoexistingmodelsandarenot
field
serviceable.
BatteryretentionbracketsMUSTbeinstalledatalltimes.Otherwise,thewheelchairwill
notbeWC/19compliant.RefertoRemoving/InstallingtheBatteriesFrom/Intothe
Wheelchaironpage 57.
Wheelchairsshouldbeexaminedduringmaintenanceforsignsofcorrosion(water
exposure,incontinence,etc.).Electricalcomponentsdamagedbycorrosionshouldbe
replacedIMMEDIATELY.
Wheelchairsthatareusedbyincontinentusersand/orarefrequentlyexposedtowater
mayrequirereplacementofelectricalcomponentsmorefrequently.
Foroptimumperformance,replacegaslocking
cylindersevery2years.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
TDX™ SP 16 Part No 1143190
Operation Information
Performanceadjustmentsshouldonlybemadebyprofessionalsofthehealthcarefieldor
personsfullyconversantwiththisprocessandthedriverʹscapabilities.Incorrectsettings
couldcauseinjurytothedriver,bystanders,damagetothewheelchairandto
surroundingproperty.
Afterthewheelchairhasbeensetup/adjusted,checktomakesurethatthewheelchair
performstothespecificationsenteredduringthesetupprocedure.Ifthewheelchairdoes
NOTperformtospecifications,turnthewheelchairOffimmediatelyandreentersetup
specifications.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthewheelchairperformstospecifications.
DONOTleavethepowerbuttonOnwhenenteringorexitingyourwheelchair.
DONOTattempttodriveovercurbsorobstaclesgreaterthan3inches.Doingsomay
causeyourwheelchairtoturnoverandcausebodilyharmordamagetothewheelchair.
ALWAYSstopbeforeclimbinganobstacle.Approachslowlyuntilcasterscontactthe
obstacle.ApplypowerandtheactionoftheSureStepfeaturewillliftthecastersoverthe
obstacle.Weightistransferredtothedrivewheelsprovidingtractionandmotorstrength
topowerthewheelchairovertheobstacle.
DONOToperateonroads,streetsorhighways.
DONOTclimb,goupordownrampsortraverseslopesgreaterthan9°.
DONOTattempttomoveupordownaninclinewithwater,iceoroilfilm.
DONOTstandontheframeofthewheelchair.
DOdetermineandestablishyourparticularsafetylimitsbypracticingbending,reaching
andtransferringactivitiesinthepresenceofaqualifiedhealthcareprofessionalbefore
attemptingactiveuseofthewheelchair.
DONOTattempttoreachobjectsifyouhavetomoveforwardinyourseat.
DONOTattempttoreachobjectsifyouhavetopickthemupfromthefloorbyreaching
betweenyourknees.
DONOTleanoverthe topofthebackupholsteryto
reachobjectsbehindyou,asthismay
causethewheelchairtotipover.
ALWAYSshiftyourweightinthedirectionyouareturning.DONOTshiftyourweight
intheoppositedirectionoftheturn.Shifting yourweightintheoppositedirectionofthe
turnmaycausetheinsidedrivewheeltolosetractionandthewheelchairtotipover.
DONOTshiftyourweightorsittingpositiontowardthedirectionyouare reachingasthe
wheelchairand/orseatingsystem(ifany)maytipover.
DONOTuseanescalatortomoveawheelchairbetweenfloors.Seriousbodilyinjurymay
occur.
DONOTusethefootplatesasaplatform.Whengettinginoroutofthewheelchair,make
surethatthefootplatesareintheupwardpositionorswingfootreststowardstheoutside
ofthewheelchair.
NEVERleaveanunoccupiedwheelchairunattendedonanincline.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No 1143190 17 TDX™ SP
DONOTattempttostopamovingwheelchairwiththewheellocks.Wheellocksarenot
brakes.
DONOTattempttoliftthewheelchairbyanyremovable(detachable)parts.Liftingby
meansofanyremovable(detachable)partsofthewheelchairmayresultininjurytothe
userordamagetothewheelchair.
DONOTovertightenhardwareattachingtotheframe.Thiscouldcausedamagetothe
frametubing.
ALWAYSkeephandsandfingersclearofmovingpartstoavoidinjury.
ALWAYSwearyourseatpositioningstrap.Theseatpositioningstrapisapositioningbelt
ONLY.Itisnotdesignedforuseasasafetydevicewithstandinghighstressloadssuchas
autooraircraftsafetybelts.Ifsignsofwearappear,beltMUSTbereplacedimmediately.
ALWAYSturnthewheelchairpoweroffandengagethemotorlocks/clutchestoprevent
thewheelsfrommovingbeforeattemptingtotransferinoroutofthewheelchair.Also
makesureeveryprecautionistakentoreducethegapdistance.Alignbothcastersparallel
withtheobjectyouaretransferringonto.
DONOTusewithabrokenormissingjoystickknob.
DONOTuseifjoystickdoesnotspringbacktotheneutralpositionorbecomesstickyor
sluggish.
DONOTuseifjoystickbootistornordamaged.
ALWAYScheckfoamgripsforloosenessbeforeusingthewheelchair.Ifloose,contacta
qualifiedtechnicianforinstructions.
ALWAYSengagebothwheellocksandreducethegapdistancebeforetransferringtoand
fromthewheelchair.Turnallcastersparalleltotheobjectyouaretransferringonto.
Avoidstoringorusingthewheelchairnearopenflameorcombustibleproducts.Serious
injuryordamagetopropertymayresult.
DONOTengageordisengagethemotorlocksuntilthepowerisintheoffposition.
Wheelchairs with TRRO or TRBKTS Only
OnlyusethetransportbracketsincludedwithTRROandTRBKTSforthepurposes
describedinthismanual.
Tire Pressure
DONOTuseyourwheelchairunlessithasthepropertirepressure(P.S.I.).DONOT
overinflatethetires.Failuretofollowtheserecommendationsmaycausethetireto
explodeandcausebodilyharm.Therecommendedtirepressureislistedonthesidewall
ofthetire.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
TDX™ SP 18 Part No 1143190
Electrical
Grounding Instructions
DONOT,underanycircumstances,cutorremovetheroundgroundingprongfromany
plugusedwithorforInvacareproducts.Somedevicesareequippedwiththreeprong
(grounding)plugsforprotectionagainstpossibleshockhazards.Whereatwoprongwall
receptacleisencountered,itisthepersonalresponsibilityandobligationofthecustomer
tocontactaqualifiedelectricianandhavethetwoprongreceptaclereplacedwitha
properlygroundedthreeprongwallreceptacleinaccordancewiththeNationalElectrical
Code.Ifyoumustuseanextensioncord,useonlyathreewireextensioncordhavingthe
sameorhigherelectricalratingasthedevicebeingconnected.Inaddition,Invacarehas
placedRED/ORANGEwarningtagsonsomeequipment.DONOTremovethesetags.
Batteries
Thewarrantyandperformancespecificationscontainedinthismanualarebasedonthe
useofdeepcyclegelcellbatteries.Invacarestronglyrecommendstheiruseasthepower
sourceforthisunit.
Carefullyreadbattery/batterychargerinformationpriortoinstalling,servicingor
operatingyourwheelchair.
Charging Batteries
DANGER
When using an extension cord, use only a three wire extension cord having at least
16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or higher electrical rating as
the device being connected. Use of improper extension cord could result in risk of
fire and electric shock. Three prong to two prong adapters should not be used. Use
of three prong adapters can result in improper grounding and present a shock haz-
ard to the user.
NEVERattempttorechargethebatteriesbyattachingcablesdirectlytothebattery
terminals.
DONOTattempttorechargethebatteriesandoperatethewheelchairatthesametime.
DONOToperatewheelchairwithextensioncordattachedtotheACcable.
DONOTattempttorechargethebatterieswhenthewheelchairhas
beenexposedtoany
typeofmoisture.
DONOTattempttorechargethebatterieswhenthewheelchairisoutside.
DONOTsitinthewheelchairwhilechargingthebatteries.
READandCAREFULLYfollowthemanufacturersinstructionsforeachcharger
(suppliedorpurchased).Ifcharginginstructionsarenotsupplied,consultaqualified
technicianforproperprocedures.
Ensurethepinsoftheextensioncordplugarethesamenumber,size,andshape asthose
onthecharger.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No 1143190 19 TDX™ SP
DONOTunderanycircumstancescutorremovetheroundgroundingplugfromthe
chargerACcableplugortheextensioncordplug.
Rain Test
InvacarehastesteditspowerwheelchairsinaccordancewithISO7176“RainTest.This
providestheenduserorhis/herattendantsufficienttimetoremovehis/herpower
wheelchairfromarainstormandretainwheelchairoperation.
DONOTleavepowerwheelchairinarainstormofanykind.
DONOTusepowerwheelchairinashower.
DONOTleavepowerwheelchairinadampareaforanylengthoftime.
Directexposuretorainordampnesswillcausethewheelchairtomalfunctionelectrically
andmechanically;maycausethewheelchairtoprematurelyrustormaydamagethe
upholstery.
Checktoensurethatthebatterycoversaresecuredinplace,joystickbootisNOTtornor
crackedwherewatercanenterandthatallelectricalconnectionsaresecureatalltimes.
DONOTuseifthejoystickbootistornorcracked.Ifthejoystickbootbecomestornor
cracked,replaceIMMEDIATELY.
Weight Training
InvacareDOESNOTrecommendtheuseofitswheelchairsasaweighttraining
apparatus.InvacarewheelchairshaveNOTbeendesignedortestedasaseatforanykind
ofweighttraining.Ifoccupantusessaidwheelchairasaweighttrainingapparatus,
INVACARESHALLNOTBELIABLEFORBODILYINJURYANDTHEWARRANTYIS
VOID.
Weight Limitation
RefertoTypicalProductParametersforTypicalProductParametersonpage 14to
determinetheweightlimit(totalcombinedweightofuserandanyattachments)ofyour
wheelchairmodel.DONOTexceedthelimit‐otherwise,injuryordamagemayresult.
SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION
TDX™ SP 20 Part No 1143190
SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION
WARNING
CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION
REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC
INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR.
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources
Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in this text, both will be referred to
as powered wheelchairs) may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI),
which is interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as
radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two way radios, and
cellular phones. The interference (from radio wave sources) can cause the powered
wheelchair to release its brakes, move by itself, or move in unintended directions. It
can also permanently damage the powered wheelchair's control system. The
intensity of the interfering EM energy can be measured in volts per metre (V/m).
Each powered wheelchair can resist EMI up to a certain intensity. This is called its
"immunity level." The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. At this
time, current technology is capable of achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity level,
which would provide useful protection from the more common sources of radiated
EMI.
There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the
everyday environment. Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid.
Others are not apparent and exposure is unavoidable. However, we believe that by
following the warnings listed below, your risk to EMI will be minimized.
The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types:
1) Hand-held Portable transceivers (transmitters-receivers with the antenna
mounted directly on the transmitting unit. Examples include: citizens band (CB)
radios, "walkie talkie", security, fire and police transceivers, cellular telephones,
and other personal communication devices).
NOTE: Some cellular telephones and similar devices transmit signals while they are ON,
even when not being used.
2) Medium-range mobile transceivers, such as those used in police cars, fire trucks,
ambulances and taxis. These usually have the antenna mounted on the outside of
the vehicle; and
3) Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as commercial broadcast
transmitters (radio and TV broadcast antenna towers) and amateur (HAM)
radios.
NOTE: Other types of hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop computers,
AM/FM radios, TV sets, CD players, cassette players, and small appliances, such as elec-
tric shavers and hair dryers, so far as we know, are not likely to cause EMI problems to
your powered wheelchair.
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