Invacare TDX SC User manual

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Model: TDX SC

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Invacare® TDX® SC,

Invacare TDX Spree

Power Wheelchair Base

Invacare® TDX® SC, Invacare TDX Spree

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Invacare. Trademarks are identified by ™ and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted.

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SECTION 1—GENERAL ............................................................................................................... 9

Symbols............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Warnings.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Reference Documents ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Global Limited Warranty (Excluding Canada)...................................................................................................................................................... 11

Canada Limitd Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

SECTION 2—SAFETY ................................................................................................................ 13

General Guidelines ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Operation Information............................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Setup ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Transport................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Repair or Service Information ............................................................................................................................................................................ 17

Safety/Handling............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18

A Note to Wheelchair Assistants...................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Stability and Balance ..............................................................................................................................................................................................21

Stability Lock........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Coping with Everyday Obstacles........................................................................................................................................................................ 23

Pinch Points............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24

Footplates and Front Rigging............................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward ....................................................................................................................................................... 25

Reaching, Bending - Backward ............................................................................................................................................................................ 26

Transferring To and From Other Seats ........................................................................................................................................................... 27

Storage ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Electrical - Grounding Instructions.................................................................................................................................................................... 29

Electrical - Batteries ..............................................................................................................................................................................................29

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Electrical - Charging Batteries .............................................................................................................................................................................30

Weight Training ......................................................................................................................................................................................................31

Weight Limitation...................................................................................................................................................................................................31

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources .....................................................................................................................31

Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) ..........................................................................................................................32

SECTION 3—LABEL LOCATIONS ................................................................................................34

All Wheelchairs............................................................................................................................................................................................................34

All Wheelchairs without TRRO ...............................................................................................................................................................................35

All Wheelchairs with Elevate ....................................................................................................................................................................................35

All Wheelchairs with TRRO .....................................................................................................................................................................................35

TDX SC with TRRO...................................................................................................................................................................................................36

TDX Spree with TRRO..............................................................................................................................................................................................36

SECTION 4—TECHNICAL DATA ................................................................................................37

Typical Product Parameters ......................................................................................................................................................................................37

Models.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................37

Overall Dimensions ...............................................................................................................................................................................................37

Seat ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................38

Wheels......................................................................................................................................................................................................................38

Battery ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................38

Axle............................................................................................................................................................................................................................38

Footrests ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................39

Weight ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................39

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SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION .................................................................................... 40

Preparing the Joystick for Use ................................................................................................................................................................................. 40

Operating the Wheelchair ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 41

Turning the Power On/Off.................................................................................................................................................................................. 41

Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair.................................................................................................................................................... 42

SPJ+, MK6i™ SPJ+ w/PSS and MK6i SPJ+ w/ACC Joystick Switches and Indicators .................................................................................. 44

On/Off Button ........................................................................................................................................................................................................45

Speedometer........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45

Speed Control Buttons ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 45

Joystick ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46

Charger/Programming Input................................................................................................................................................................................ 46

Information Gauge Display .................................................................................................................................................................................. 46

Service Indicator ....................................................................................................................................................................................................46

CMPJ+ Joystick Switches and Indicators................................................................................................................................................................ 47

On/Off - Drive Select Toggle Switch ................................................................................................................................................................ 47

Speed Control ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 48

LCD Display Screens ............................................................................................................................................................................................48

User Settings........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52

Programmable Mono Ports 1 and 2 with External Mode Switch ............................................................................................................... 54

Remote On/Off Switch......................................................................................................................................................................................... 54

Mode Switch ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55

Memory Card Slot................................................................................................................................................................................................. 55

When to Charge Batteries........................................................................................................................................................................................ 55

SPJ+, SPJ+ w/PSS and SPJ+ w/ACC Joysticks................................................................................................................................................... 56

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CMPJ+ Joystick........................................................................................................................................................................................................56

Charging Batteries .......................................................................................................................................................................................................57

Description and Use of Battery Chargers........................................................................................................................................................58

Disengaging/Engaging Motor Lock Levers..............................................................................................................................................................60

Disengaging/Engaging the Wheel locks ...................................................................................................................................................................61

Engaging ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................61

Disengaging ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................61

Removing/Installing or Tilting the Seat Assembly.................................................................................................................................................62

Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly - Wheelchairs with Latch Bars Only ..........................................................................................62

When seat is lowered, engage seat brackets into seat clevis pins..............................................................................................................63

Tilting the Seat Assembly - Wheelchairs without Latch Bar Only .............................................................................................................63

Removing/Installing the Footboard..........................................................................................................................................................................65

Removing..................................................................................................................................................................................................................66

Installing ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................66

SECTION 6—TRANSPORT READY OPTION (TRRO) ....................................................................67

About Transport Ready Packages............................................................................................................................................................................68

Compliance Information.............................................................................................................................................................................................69

Specifications.................................................................................................................................................................................................................69

Positioning the Wheelchair in the Vehicle .......................................................................................................................................................70

Securement Points .................................................................................................................................................................................................71

Securing the Wheelchair ......................................................................................................................................................................................71

Securing the Occupant ...............................................................................................................................................................................................72

Wheelchair-Anchored Belts ................................................................................................................................................................................72

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Vehicle-Anchored Belts........................................................................................................................................................................................ 74

Seating System ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 75

Positioning Belts ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 75

SECTION 7—SETUP/MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 77

Setup/Delivery Inspection ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 77

User/Attendant Inspection Checklists.................................................................................................................................................................... 78

Inspect/Adjust Weekly ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 78

Inspect/Adjust Monthly......................................................................................................................................................................................... 79

Inspect/Adjust Periodically................................................................................................................................................................................... 79

Service Inspection ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 80

Six Month Inspection ............................................................................................................................................................................................80

Inspect/Adjust Every 18 Months ........................................................................................................................................................................ 82

Inspect/Adjust Every 2 Years .............................................................................................................................................................................. 82

Batteries ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 83

Using the Proper Batteries ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 84

Removing/Installing the Batteries From/Into the Wheelchair........................................................................................................................... 85

Removing/Installing the Batteries on TDX SC without Elevating Seat...................................................................................................... 85

Installing/Removing the Batteries on TDX SC with Elevating Seat or TDX Spree................................................................................ 88

Installing/Removing the Batteries on TDX Spree with TRRO.................................................................................................................... 91

Removing/Installing the Elevating Seat Assembly............................................................................................................................................94

Replacing the Batteries .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 95

Disconnecting/Connecting Battery Cables ...................................................................................................................................................... 95

Cleaning Battery Terminals ................................................................................................................................................................................. 99

Adjusting Forks ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................100

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Adjusting the Footboard Angle........................................................................................................................................................................ 101

Repositioning Joystick .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 102

Adjustable ASBA Seats....................................................................................................................................................................................... 102

Van Seats ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 103

Disconnecting/Connecting the Joysticks ............................................................................................................................................................. 104

SPJ+ Joysticks........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 104

CMPJ+ Joysticks ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 105

Replacing the Flat Free Tires on the Wheel Rim......................................................................................................................................... 106

Removing/Installing the Top Shroud .................................................................................................................................................................... 106

Wheelchairs without Elevating Seat................................................................................................................................................................ 106

Wheelchairs with Elevating Seat...................................................................................................................................................................... 107

SECTION 8—TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................108

Driving Performance ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 108

Electrical...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 108

SPJ+, SPJ+ w/PSS or SPJ+ w/ACC Joysticks .................................................................................................................................................. 108

CMPJ+, PSR+, PSF+ Joysticks or Displays ..................................................................................................................................................... 111

Checking Battery Charge Level ............................................................................................................................................................................. 114

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1.1 Symbols

Warnings

Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage.

See the information below for definitions of the signal words.



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.

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CAUTION

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage or minor injury or

both.

IMPORTANT

Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to property if it is not avoided.



Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for efficient, trouble-free use.

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1.2 Reference Documents

Refer to the table below for part numbers of additional documents which are referenced in this manual.

MANUAL PART NUMBER

MK6i™ Electronics Programming Guide 1141471

Adjustable ASBA Owner’s Manual 1143192

Van Seat Owner’s Manual 1143195

Formula™ CG Seating System 1143155

Adjustable ASBA Service Manual 1143238

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1.3 Global Limited Warranty (Excluding Canada)

PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser who purchases this product within any country excluding CANADA when new and unused

from Invacare or a dealer. This warranty is not extended to any other person or entity and is not transferable or assignable to any subsequent purchaser

or owner. Coverage under this warranty will end upon any such subsequent sale or other transfer of title to any other person. For product purchased in

Canada, please refer to the Canada Limited Warranty.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.

Invacare warrants the base frame to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase from

Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the seller’s invoice required for coverage under this warranty. Invacare warrants all electronics and electrical

components (excluding batteries), motors, powered seating actuators and gearboxes to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period

of one (1) year from the date of purchase from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the seller’s invoice required for coverage under this warranty.

Invacare warrants all batteries to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of six (6) months from the date of purchase from

Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the seller’s invoice required for coverage under this warranty. Invacare warrants all remaining components

(excluding all upholstered materials, padded materials, tires and wheels) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1)

year from the date of purchase from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the seller’s invoice required for coverage under this warranty. If within such

warranty periods any such product component shall be proven to be defective, the product component shall be repaired or replaced, at Invacare's

option. This warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any such product. Invacare's

sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to such repair and/or replacement.

For warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare product. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty

service, please write directly to Invacare at the address on the bottom of the back cover. Provide dealer's name address, date of purchase, indicate

nature of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number. Do not return products to our factory without our prior consent.

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL

NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED, PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION,

MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE, COMMERCIAL OR INSTITUTIONAL USE, PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE'S EXPRESS

WRITTEN CONSENT (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR

ATTACHMENTS); PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF

INVACARE, OR TO A PRODUCT DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND INVACARE'S CONTROL, AND SUCH EVALUATION WILL BE

SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE. THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR

OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS. A CHANGE IN OPERATING NOISE, PARTICULARLY RELATIVE TO MOTORS

AND GEARBOXES DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FAILURE OR DEFECT AND WILL NOT BE REPAIRED; ALL DEVICES WILL EXHIBIT

CHANGES IN OPERATING NOISE DUE TO AGING.

THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS

OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND THE

SOLE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE

DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. THE APPLICATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY

WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF

THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN AND INVACARE

SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER; SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE

EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, OR LIMITATION OF HOW LONG AN IMPLIED

WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION AND LIMITATION MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE.

THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS.

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1.4 Canada Limitd Warranty

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser who purchases this product within Canada when new and unused from Invacare or a dealer.

This warranty is not extended to any other person or entity and is not transferable or assignable to any subsequent purchaser or owner. Coverage under

this warranty will end upon any such subsequent sale or other transfer of title to any other person.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.

Invacare warrants the base frame to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase from

Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the seller’s invoice required for coverage under this warranty. Invacare warrants all electronics and electrical

components (excluding batteries), powered seating actuators, 2-pole motors and gearboxes to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a

period of two (2) years from the date of purchase from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the seller’s invoice required for coverage under this warranty.