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Invacare Powered Seating manual

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  • Page 1

    Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. USER: BEFORE using this p roduct, read this manual and save for future reference. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com Formula™ Powered Seating Tilt Recline Elevate Tilt/Recline Ti[...]

  • Page 2

    REFERENCE DOCUMENTS Formula™ Powered Seating 2 Part No 1122170  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 O[...]

  • Page 3

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No 1122170 3 Formula™ Powered Seating TABLE OF CONTENTS REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ................................................................. 2 REGISTER YOUR PRO DUCT ............................................................... 4 SPECIAL NOTES ..............................................................................[...]

  • Page 4

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Formula™ Powered Seating 4 Part No 1122170 TABLE OF CONTENTS Adjusting the Footplate Ang le ................................................................................... ............... .............48 Adjusting the Tension of the F lip Up Footplate .. ............................................................... .......[...]

  • Page 5

    SPECIAL NOTES Part No 1122170 5 Formula™ Powered Seating SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. Refer to the table below for definitions of the signal words. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED I N THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT[...]

  • Page 6

    SPECIAL NOTES Formula™ Powered Seating 6 Part No 1122170  WARNING Invacare products ar e specifically design ed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accessories design ed by other m anufacturers have not been tested by Invacare an d are not recom mended for use with In vacare products. The seat positioning strap i[...]

  • Page 7

    LABEL LOCATIONS Part No 1122170 7 Formula™ Powered Seating LABEL LOCATIONS NOTE: Refer to Owner’s Manual shipped with whe e lchair base for additional labels located on wheelchair base. All Wheelchairs Refer to Service Manual to reposition the seat - otherwise serious personal injury and damage will result. W ARNING P/N 1114823 Rev B - 5/10/06 [...]

  • Page 8

    LABEL LOCATIONS Formula™ Powered Seating 8 Part No 1122170 Wheelchairs with Elevate Wheelchairs with Ventilator Trays[...]

  • Page 9

    TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Part No 1122170 9 Formula™ Powered Seating TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Formula Powered Seating Systems CONTOURA BACKS CONVENTIONAL BACKS SEAT WID TH RANGE : 16 - 24 inches in 2-in ch increments 16 - 24 inches in 1-i nch increments SEAT DEP TH RANGE SMALL FRAME: LARGE FR AME: EXTRA LARGE FRAME: Adjustable in 1-inch increm[...]

  • Page 10

    TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Formula™ Powered Seating 10 Part No 1122170  WARNING If the seating system is mounted onto a power wheelchair that has a weight limitation greater than that of the seating system, the weight limitation is maintained at th e seating system’s limitation. Example: If a seating system with a weight limitation of 300 lb[...]

  • Page 11

    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No 1122170 11 Formula™ Powered Seating SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES  WARNING SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains importan t information for th e safe operation and use of this product. DO NOT use this pro duct or any available optional equipment without first com pletely reading and understanding these[...]

  • Page 12

    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Formula™ Powered Seating 12 Part No 1122170 After the wheelchair has been set-up/adjusted, check to make sure that the wheelchair performs to the specifications entered during the set-up procedure. If the wheelchair does NOT perform to specifications, turn the whe elchair Off immediately and reenter set-up specifica[...]

  • Page 13

    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No 1122170 13 Formula™ Powered Seating AL W A YS turn the w heelchair power Off and engage the motor locks/clutches to prev ent the wheels from moving before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair . Also make sure every precaution is taken to reduc e the gap distance. Align both casters parallel wit[...]

  • Page 14

    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Formula™ Powered Seating 14 Part No 1122170 Weight Training Inv acare DOES NOT recommend the use o f its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been d esigned or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training. If occupant uses s aid wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Inv [...]

  • Page 15

    SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION Part No 1122170 15 Formula™ Powered Seating SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION  WARNING CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT T HAT 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 [...]

  • Page 16

    SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION Formula™ Powered Seating 16 Part No 1122170  WARNING Powered Wheelchair Electromagn etic Interference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fields from hand-held radio wave sources (transceivers) are of special concern. It is possible to[...]

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    SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No 1122170 17 Formula™ Powered Seating SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS NOTE: For more information about safety/handling of the w heelchair , refer to the owner’s manual that shipped with the wheelchair base. Pinch Poi nts  WARNING A pinch point exists between head tube cap and walkin[...]

  • Page 18

    SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTIO N/TROUBLESHOOTING Formula™ Powered Seating 18 Part No 1122170 SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/ TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Every six months take your wheelchair to a qualified technician for a thorough inspec tion and s ervicing. Regular cleaning will r eveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelc[...]

  • Page 19

    SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPEC TION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No 1122170 19 Formula™ Powered Seating ❑ Make sure seating systems with the recline function have the retaining pin in place at the top of each back cane. ❑ Make sure all systems, except Elevate Only , have the retaining pin in place at t he back of each seat rail. ❑ Make sure elev ate sys[...]

  • Page 20

    SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTIO N/TROUBLESHOOTING Formula™ Powered Seating 20 Part No 1122170 ❑ Upholstery has no rips. ❑ Armrest pad sits flush against arm tube. ❑ Inspect foam handgrips for damage. If dama ged, hav e them replaced by a qualified technician. ❑ Check that all labels are present and legible. Replace if necessary . ❑ Inspect[...]

  • Page 21

    SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPEC TION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No 1122170 21 Formula™ Powered Seating  SPM Battery Fault displays and the wheelchair does not drive. Batteries need to be charged (Error code E14). Charge batteries. If batteri es fail to charge properly, check battery charger or replace batteries. Refer to Replacing Batteries on page 63 . ?[...]

  • Page 22

    SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTIO N/TROUBLESHOOTING Formula™ Powered Seating 22 Part No 1122170 Joystick erratic or does not respond as desired. Damaged motor coupling. Electrical malfunction . Controller programmed improperly. Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service. Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service. Contact Dealer/Invacare to have controller reprogra[...]

  • Page 23

    SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No 1122170 23 Formula™ Powered Seating SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION  WARNING After ANY adjustm ents, repair or se rvice an d BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may r esult. Set-up of the Electronic Contro l Unit is to be performed only b[...]

  • Page 24

    SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Formula™ Powered Seating 24 Part No 1122170 Operating Powered Seating Systems  GENERAL WARNINGS Refer to A Note About Drive Lock-Out on page 23 BEFORE performing this procedure. Pinch points may occur when return ing the seat from any tilted position to the full upright position or when lowerin g the elevating [...]

  • Page 25

    SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No 1122170 25 Formula™ Powered Seating Using the Powered Seating Switch NOTE: The powered seating switch will alternate func tions (increase tilt angle, decrease tilt angle) after it has been r eleased for a minimum of thr ee seconds. 1. Make sure the wheelchair is on a level surface. 2. Press the powered sea[...]

  • Page 26

    SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Formula™ Powered Seating 26 Part No 1122170 FIGURE 5.1 Using the Four Way Switch Using the MPJ+ joystick NOTE: For this procedur e, r e fer to FIGURE 5.2 on page 27. 1. Make sure the wheelchair is on a level surface. 2. Select a drive that has the Actuator Control Switch Mode icon displayed. 3. Select the Actuator[...]

  • Page 27

    SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No 1122170 27 Formula™ Powered Seating FIGURE 5.2 Using the MPJ+ joystick Operation Icons Tilt Down Icon (Move the joystick right to use this function) DETAIL “B” - ACTUATOR CONTROL SWITCH MODE EXAMP LE SCREEN DETAIL “C” - EXAMPLE SC REEN DURING POWERED SEATING OPERATION Text Icon Mode Icons Actuator [...]

  • Page 28

    SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Formula™ Powered Seating 28 Part No 1122170 MPJ+ Joystick Switches and Indicators NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 5.3. Drive Select Toggle Switch The drive select toggle switch is located on t he left side, below the LCD. The driv e select position is m omentary , meaning that it will return to the neu[...]

  • Page 29

    SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No 1122170 29 Formula™ Powered Seating 2. Rotate the knob counterclockwise (backward) to decrease the speed of the wheelchair to the programmed max speed. Joystick The joystick has proportional drive control, m eaning that the furthe r the joystick is pushed from the upright (neutral) position, th e faster th[...]

  • Page 30

    SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Formula™ Powered Seating 30 Part No 1122170 Refer to LCD Display table on page 30 for descriptions of information shown. LCD DISPLA Y ITEM DESCRIPTION DRIVE NAME This field shows t he currently selected Drive’s Nam e. Available choices are as foll ows: Drive 1* Drive 2* Drive 3* Drive 4* “No Drive” selected [...]

  • Page 31

    SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No 1122170 31 Formula™ Powered Seating FIGURE 5.5 LCD Display Scre ens - Main Screen Driving Screen NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 5.6. This screen is shown when the operator issues a drive command and the Drive Icon on the main screen w as highlighted . NOTE: The Drive’s name, warning/info mes[...]

  • Page 32

    SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Formula™ Powered Seating 32 Part No 1122170 FIGURE 5.7 LCD Display Screens - Connected Devices Screen Programmable Mono Port 1/2 or External Mode Switch The programmable mono port or external mode switch input is located at the rear of the joystick on the left side. The programmable mono port input offers the choi[...]

  • Page 33

    SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No 1122170 33 Formula™ Powered Seating Mode Switch The mode switch is used to select the op erating mode for the wheelchair . The mode s w i t c h i s l o c a t e d o n t h e j o y s t i c k . A m o d e s w i t c h i s n e e d e d w h e n e ve r a n y o f t h e f o l l o w i n g operating modes are programmed[...]

  • Page 34

    SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Formula™ Powered Seating 34 Part No 1122170 Repositioning the Joystick NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 5.9. 1. T urn the adjustment lock lever to release the joystick mounting tube from the mounting bracket. 2. Remove the joystick from the wheelchair . 3. Remove the three hex screws that secure both ha[...]

  • Page 35

    SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1122170 35 Formula™ Powered Seating SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS  WARNING After ANY adjustm ents, repair or se rvice an d BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may r esult. For the following pr ocedures, make sure th e On/Off switch on the joystick [...]

  • Page 36

    SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Formula™ Powered Seating 36 Part No 1122170 70° Taper NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 6.2 1. T urn the footrest to the side (open footplate is perpendicular to wheelchair). 2. Insert footrest mounting pin into mounting tube. 3. Push the footrest tow ards the insid e of the wheelchair until it locks into pla[...]

  • Page 37

    SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1122170 37 Formula™ Powered Seating 70° and PW93 NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 6.4. 1. Remove any accessory from the footrest(s). 2. Remove the footrest from the wheelchair . Refer to Installing/Removing Footrests on page 35. NOTE: Lay the footres t on a flat sur face to simplify this pr ocedur e.[...]

  • Page 38

    SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Formula™ Powered Seating 38 Part No 1122170 NOTE: Make sure spacers ar e positioned properly when r eassembling to prevent damage to the frame mounting tubes. 6. Reinstall the footrest(s) onto the wheelchair . Refer to Installing/Removing Footrests o n page 35. 7. Reinstall any accessory onto the footrest(s). Raising/Lo[...]

  • Page 39

    SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1122170 39 Formula™ Powered Seating FIGURE 6.7 Adjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Support Telescoping Front Tube Cap Screws Spacers Threaded Blocks Cap Screws Spacers Side Rail Side Rail[...]

  • Page 40

    SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Formula™ Powered Seating 40 Part No 1122170 Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Hinge NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 6.8. 1. P osition footplate hinge on the footrest support tube at the desired height. 2. P osition mounting screw , w ashers, spacer , and locknut on the footrest support as shown. [...]

  • Page 41

    SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1122170 41 Formula™ Powered Seating Adjusting Adjustable An gle Flip-Up Footplates Depth Adjustment NOTE: For this procedur e, r e fer to FIGURE 6.9 on page 40. 1. Remove the tw o flat screws , washers and locknuts that secure footplate to the half clamp. NOTE: Observe the angle of the footplate for r einstallat[...]

  • Page 42

    SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Formula™ Powered Seating 42 Part No 1122170 Composite/Articulating Footplate Heel Loop Replacement NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 6.12. Disassembly Composite 1. Remove the mounting screw and coved w asher that secures the lower half of the footrest to the swingaw ay footrest assembly . 2. Remove the low er [...]

  • Page 43

    SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1122170 43 Formula™ Powered Seating Installing/Removing Elevating Legrests NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 6.13. Installing 1. T urn legrest to side (open footplat e is perpendicular to wheelchair). 2. Install the legrest hinge plates ont o the hinge pins on the wheelchair frame. 3. Rotate legrest to[...]

  • Page 44

    SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Formula™ Powered Seating 44 Part No 1122170 Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests and/or Adjusting Calfpads NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 6.14. Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests 1. P erform one of the following: • Raising - Pull back on the release lever until the leg is at the desired height. • Low er[...]

  • Page 45

    SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1122170 45 Formula™ Powered Seating Removing/Installing the Center Mount Footrest NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 6.15 on page 46. Removing Power Center Mount Footr ests 1. Remove the short quick-release pin that se cures the center mount rigging to the link plate (Detail “ A”). 2. Remove the rig[...]

  • Page 46

    SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Formula™ Powered Seating 46 Part No 1122170 2. Reinstall the rigging pivot pin to secure the center mount footrest to the mounting bracket of the seat frame. FIGURE 6.15 Removing/Installing the Center Mount Footrest Release Lever Rigging Pivot Pin Center Mount Footrest Seat Frame Mounting Bracket Manual Center Mount Foo[...]

  • Page 47

    SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1122170 47 Formula™ Powered Seating Adjusting the Height of the Center Mount Footrest  WARNING While the wheelchair is moving, minimum groun d clearance for the front rigging is three inches. If the wheelchai r is not moving, the front rigging MUST maintain a minimum of one inch gr ound clearance - otherwise [...]

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    SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Formula™ Powered Seating 48 Part No 1122170 Adjusting the Angle of the Manual Center Mount Footrest  WARNING While the wheelchair is moving, minimum groun d clearance for the front rigging is three inches. If the wheelchai r is not moving, the front rigging MUST maintain a minimum of one inch gr ound clearance - othe[...]

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    SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1122170 49 Formula™ Powered Seating Before 2/1 5/07 NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 6.19. 1. Loosen the footplate mounting screw and move the footplate to the desired angle. NOTE: DO NOT remove the footplate mounting screw . 2. Tighten the footplate mounting screw to secure the footplate in the desir[...]

  • Page 50

    SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Formula™ Powered Seating 50 Part No 1122170 Calf Pad Adjustment for Power Center Mount Footrests NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 6.21 on page 50. NOTE: Ensure footr est height has been adjuste d before performing this pr ocedure. Refer to Adjusting the Height of the Center Mount Footr est on page 47. Depth A[...]

  • Page 51

    SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1122170 51 Formula™ Powered Seating Height and Width Adjustment 1. Remove the two height/width adjustment screws securing the calf pad to the calf pad mounting bracket. 2. Move the calf pad to the desired position. 3. Install the two height/width adjustment scr ews to secure the calf pad to the calf pad mounting[...]

  • Page 52

    SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Formula™ Powered Seating 52 Part No 1122170 5. Connect power legrest connector to jumper cable (Detail “B” of FIGURE 6.22). Removing the Power Elevating Legrests 1. Disconnect power legrest connector from jumper cable. 2. Push legrest release handle and swing legres t to the outside of the wheelchair . 3. Lift up on[...]

  • Page 53

    SECTION 7—ARMS Part No 1122170 53 Formula™ Powered Seating SECTION 7—ARMS  WARNING After ANY adjustm ents, repair or serv ice and before use, m ake sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may r esult. Installing/Removing Flip Back Armrests  WARNING Make sure the flip b ack armrest release an d[...]

  • Page 54

    SECTION 7—ARMS Formula™ Powered Seating 54 Part No 1122170 Adjusting Flip Back Armrests  WARNING Make sure the flip b ack armrest release an d height adjustmen t levers are in the locked position before using the wheelchair. NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 7.2. Positioning Flip Back Ar mrests for User Transfer 1. Unlock the flip [...]

  • Page 55

    SECTION 7—ARMS Part No 1122170 55 Formula™ Powered Seating Removing/Installing Reclining Armrests NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 7.3. Removing Armrests 1. Lift the armrest release lever at the front of the wheelchair to the unlocked (horizontal) position. 2. Lift up on the armrest and re move from the front arm socket. 3. Press the[...]

  • Page 56

    SECTION 7—ARMS Formula™ Powered Seating 56 Part No 1122170 Adjusting Reclining Armrest Height NOTE: For this procedur e, r e fer to FIGURE 7.4 on page 57. 1. Make sure the seating system is in th e full upright position. Refer to Operating P owered Seating Systems on page 58. 2. Remove the socket b olt and locknut that secure the front of the u[...]

  • Page 57

    SECTION 7—ARMS Part No 1122170 57 Formula™ Powered Seating FIGURE 7.4 Adj usting Reclining Armrest Height Armrest Socket Bolt Height Adjustment Holes Locknut DETAIL “B” - FORM ULA TRE SE ATING SYSTEM WI TH CONVE NTIONAL BACK DETAIL “ C” - FOR MULA TRE S EATING SYSTEM WIT H CONTOURA BACK DETAIL “A” - FRO NT OF ARMR EST Locknut Cap Sc[...]

  • Page 58

    SECTION 8—SEAT Formula™ Powered Seating 58 Part No 1122170 SECTION 8—SEAT  WARNING After ANY adjustm ents, repair or serv ice and before use, m ake sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may r esult. ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only. [...]

  • Page 59

    SECTION 8—SEAT Part No 1122170 59 Formula™ Powered Seating Replacing Seat Positioni ng Strap NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 8.2. 1. Remove the seat cushion from the seat pan. 2. Move the flip back armrests out of the w ay . Refer to Adjusting Flip Back Armrests o n page 54. 3. Remove the tw o mounting screws, locknu ts, washers and[...]

  • Page 60

    SECTION 9—HEADREST Formula™ Powered Seating 60 Part No 1122170 SECTION 9—HEADREST  WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may result. CAUTION If using a ventilator, verify headr est suppor t d oes not interfere a t ALL angles. Oth[...]

  • Page 61

    SECTION 9—HEADREST Part No 1122170 61 Formula™ Powered Seating Adjusting Headrest Height 1. Loosen the set screw on the headrest stop. 2. Loosen, but DO NOT remov e, the thumb screw that secures the headrest to the headrest mounting bracket. 3. P osition the headrest to the desired height. 4. Tighten the thumb screw that secures the headrest to[...]

  • Page 62

    SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Formula™ Powered Seating 62 Part No 1122170 SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES NOTE: This section contains information about batt eries in seating systems with elevate. Refer t o the owner’s manual supplie d with the wheelchair base for other battery information. Warnings for Handling and Replacing Batteries  WARNI[...]

  • Page 63

    SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Part No 1122170 63 Formula™ Powered Seating Using the Proper Batteries 1. P osition battery on ground/flat surface as shown below . 2. V isually inspect the battery to ensure proper polarity:  WARNING 22NF Batteries with terminal configuration (POSI TIVE on the left and NEGATI VE on the right) as shown belo w MUS[...]

  • Page 64

    SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Formula™ Powered Seating 64 Part No 1122170 6. Remove the locknut that s ecures the NEGA TIVE battery cable to the NEGA TIVE(-) battery post of the battery 7. Discard the existing battery . 8. P osition battery connector bracket or wiring harness onto the new 22NF or GP24 battery as shown. 9. Secure the NEGA TIVE ba[...]

  • Page 65

    SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Part No 1122170 65 Formula™ Powered Seating FIGURE 10.1 Replacing Batteries 22NF Batteries BATTERY COV ER AND TIE-WRAP D ETAIL Seating System with Elevate BLACK Battery Terminal Cover BLACK Battery Terminal Cover RED Battery Terminal Cover RED Battery Terminal Cover Tie-Wraps Tie-Wraps Bracket of POSITIVE (+) Batter[...]

  • Page 66

    SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Formula™ Powered Seating 66 Part No 1122170 Cleaning Battery Terminals  WARNING Most batteries are not sold with instructions. However, warnings are frequently noted on th e cell caps. Read them carefully. DO NOT allow the liquid in the battery to come in contact with skin, cloth es or other possessions. It is a [...]

  • Page 67

    SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Part No 1122170 67 Formula™ Powered Seating 7. TRBKTS Options Only - P erform the following step s (Detail “B”): A. Remove the four screws and four locknuts (if applicable) that se cure the battery support bracket to the battery box. B. Remove the battery support bracket. 8. Disconnect the controller from the ba[...]

  • Page 68

    SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Formula™ Powered Seating 68 Part No 1122170 Removing the Batteries NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 10.3. 1. Grasp and pull the YELLOW battery connector tab to unplug the front battery . 2. Slide the front battery FORW ARD and remove it from the battery box. 3. Grasp and pull the BLACK battery connector t[...]

  • Page 69

    SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Part No 1122170 69 Formula™ Powered Seating FIGURE 10.4 Installing Batteries Installing the Battery Door and Rear Shroud  WARNING Wheelchairs with TRRO or TRBKTS Only - Battery support brackets MUST be installed at all times. Otherwise, the wheelchair will not be WC/19 com pliant. After installing battery door, e[...]

  • Page 70

    SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Formula™ Powered Seating 70 Part No 1122170 4. Connect the controller to the batteries at the rear of the wheelchair . 5. Wheelchairs with TRBKTS Only - Reinstall t he top controller shroud using the two thumb screws (Detail “B” of FIGURE 10.2 on page 67). 6. Reinstall the rear shroud and secure in place with th[...]

  • Page 71

    SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Part No 1122170 71 Formula™ Powered Seating The range per battery charge using recommended batteries should be approximately 5 to 9 hours of typical operation. Extensive us e on inclines m ay substantially reduce per charge mileage. Description and Use of Battery Chargers The charger automatically reduces the charge[...]

  • Page 72

    SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Formula™ Powered Seating 72 Part No 1122170 FIGURE 10.6 Charging Batteries MPJ+ Joystick Charger/Programming Port (On Front of Joystick)[...]

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