Invacare TDX 5 manual

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    Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair. USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com TDX ™ Wheelchairs TDX 5, TDX 4, TDX 3, TDX 3 SE Wheelcha[...]

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    REFERENCE DOCUMENTS TDX™ Wheelchairs 2 Part No 1143150  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 [...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No 1143150 3 TDX™ Wheelchairs TABLE OF CONTENTS REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ................................................................. 2 REGISTER YOUR PRO DUCT ................................................................ 4 SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 7 LA[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS TDX™ Wheelchairs 4 Part No 1143150 TABLE OF CONTENTS SPJ+, MK6i SPJ+ w/PSS and MK6i SPJ+ w/ACC Joys tick Switches and Indicators .............. ......39 MPJ+ Joystick Switches and Ind icators .................. ........................................................................ ......42 Preparing the Joystick for Use ......[...]

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    Part No 1143150 5 TDX™ Wheelchairs Name _______________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City ___________________ State/Province __________ Zip/Postal Code ________ Email ___________________________________ Phone No. _________________ Invacare Model No. _________[...]

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    TDX™ Wheelchairs 6 Part No 1143150 Fold here Fold here Cut Along Line Invacare Product Registration Form Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing[...]

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    SPECIAL NOTES Part No 1143150 7 TDX™ Wheelchairs 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 IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. [...]

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    SPECIAL NOTES TDX™ Wheelchairs 8 Part No 1143150  TRRO AND TRBKTS WARNINGS Only use the tr ansport brackets included with TRRO and TRBKTS for th e purposes described in this manual. Battery support brackets MUST be installe d at all times. Otherwise, t he wheelchair will not be WC/19 compliant. Refer t o Removing/Installing the Batteries From/[...]

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    LABEL LOCATIONS Part No 1143150 9 TDX™ Wheelchairs LABEL LOCATIONS All Wheelchairs Serial Number Label is located on a plate below the controller. One of these labels is on the inside of battery tray door, depending on battery type.[...]

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    LABEL LOCATIONS TDX™ Wheelchairs 10 Part No 1143150 P/N 1118367 Rev A - 3/03 DRIVE PUSH CA UTION Ensure both clutches are fully engaged before driving chair W ARNING USE this battery terminal configuration P ositive T erminal Negative T erminal P ositive T erminal Negative T erminal P/N 1114848 Rev A - 2/03 Cross Hole DO NO T use this battery ter[...]

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    LABEL LOCATIONS Part No 1143150 11 TDX™ Wheelchairs Wheelchairs without TRRO One of these labels will appear on the battery tray and the battery wiring connector bracket, depending on batt ery type. NOTE: Auto style seat positioning strap shown. This label is also on the airline style seat positioning strap.[...]

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    LABEL LOCATIONS TDX™ Wheelchairs 12 Part No 1143150 Wheelchairs with TRRO NOTE: Also on opposite side. NOTE: Also on opposite side.[...]

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    TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Part No 1143150 13 TDX™ Wheelchairs TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TDX 5 ADULT - ADJUSTABLE WIDTH JUNIOR - ADJUSTABLE WIDTH SEAT-TO- FLOOR LOW: MEDIUM: TALL: 17 inches @ 5° 19 inches @ 5° 21 inches @ 5° OVERALL WI DTH OF BAS E: 25 in ches without j oystick OVERALL HEI GHT LOW: MEDIUM: TALL: with ASBA seat , 0° seat angl[...]

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    TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TDX™ Wheelchairs 14 Part No 1143150 TDX 4 ADULT - ADJUSTABLE WIDTH SEAT-TO- FLOOR LOW: MEDIUM: TALL: 17 inches @ 5° 19 inches @ 5° 21 inches @ 5° OVERALL WI DTH OF BAS E: 25.5 inches without joystick OVERALL HEI GHT LOW: MEDIUM: TALL: with ASBA seat, 0° seat angle 33.25 inches 35.25 inches 37.25 inches OVERALL LE NG[...]

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    TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Part No 1143150 15 TDX™ Wheelchairs TDX 3 ADULT - ADJUSTABLE WIDTH JUNIOR - ADJUSTABLE WIDTH SEAT-TO- FLOOR LOW: MEDIUM: TALL: 17 inches @ 5° 19 inches @ 5° 21 inches @ 5° OVERALL WI DTH OF BAS E: 25 in ches without j oystick OVERALL HEI GHT LOW: MEDIUM: TALL: with ASBA seat , 0° seat angle 33.25 inches 35.25 inches[...]

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    TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TDX™ Wheelchairs 16 Part No 1143150 TDX 3 SE ADULT - ADJUSTABLE WIDTH JUNIOR - ADJUSTABLE WIDTH SEAT-TO- FLOOR LOW: MEDIUM: TALL: 17 inches @ 5° 19 inches @ 5° 21 inches @ 5° OVERALL WI DTH OF BAS E: 25 in ches without j oystick OVERALL HEI GHT LOW: MEDIUM: TALL: with ASBA seat , 0° seat angle 33.25 inches 35.25 inc[...]

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    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No 1143150 17 TDX™ Wheelchairs SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES  WARNING SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains impor tant information for the safe operation and use of this product. DO NOT use this pro du ct or any available optional equipment without first com pletely reading and understanding these instruc[...]

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    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES TDX™ Wheelchairs 18 Part No 1143150 Operation Information P erformance adjustments should only be made by professionals of the healthcare field or persons fully conversant with this process an d the driv er's capabilities. Incorrect settings could cause injury to the driver , bystanders, damage to the wheelchai[...]

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    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No 1143150 19 TDX™ Wheelchairs DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks. Wheel locks are not brakes. DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by an y removable (detachab le) parts. Lifting by means of any remov able (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in injury to the user or dam[...]

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    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES TDX™ Wheelchairs 20 Part No 1143150 Electrical Grounding Instructions DO NOT , under any circumstances, cut or re move the round grounding prong from any plug used with or for Inv acare products. Som e devices are equipped with three-prong (grounding) plugs for protection against possible shock hazards. Where a two-[...]

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    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No 1143150 21 TDX™ Wheelchairs DO NOT under any circumstances cut or remove the round grounding plug from the charger AC cable plug or the extension cord plug. Rain Test Inv acare has tested its powe r wheelchairs in accordance with ISO 7176 “Rain T est”. This provides the end user or his/her attendant suff[...]

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    SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS TDX™ Wheelchairs 22 Part No 1143150 SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. This manual point s out the most common procedures and techniques involv ed in the safe operation and ma[...]

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    SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No 1143150 23 TDX™ Wheelchairs T o assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair , you must at all times maintain proper balance. Y our wheelchair has been designed to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as you DO NOT m ove bey ond the center of gravity . DO N[...]

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    SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS TDX™ Wheelchairs 24 Part No 1143150 FIGU RE 2.1 Coping with Everyday Obsta cles A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remem ber to use good body mechanics. Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenev er tilting wheelchair or traversing curb s or other [...]

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    SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No 1143150 25 TDX™ Wheelchairs Reaching, Bending - Backward  WARNING DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. This will change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over. NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 2.3. P osition wheelchair as close as possible to the desired obj[...]

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    SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS TDX™ Wheelchairs 26 Part No 1143150 Stairways  WARNING DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair b etween floors using a stairway. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors. If moving a power wheelchair between floo r s by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be r[...]

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    SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No 1143150 27 TDX™ Wheelchairs Transferring To and From Other Seats  WARNING ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power Off and en gage the motor locks/clutches to prevent the wheels from moving before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair. Also make sure every precaution is taken to reduce th[...]

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    SECTION 3—EMI INFORMATION TDX™ Wheelchairs 28 Part No 1143150 SECTION 3—EMI INFORMATION  WARNING CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT T HAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE E FFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCH AIR. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources Powered wheelchairs and motor [...]

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    SECTION 3—EMI INFORMATION Part No 1143150 29 TDX™ Wheelchairs  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 uninte[...]

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    SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTIO N/TROUBLESHOOTING TDX™ Wheelchairs 30 Part No 1143150 SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/ TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Every six months take your wheelchair to a qualified technician for a thor ough inspection and s ervicing. Regular cleaning will r eveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair . T[...]

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    SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPEC TION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No 1143150 31 TDX™ Wheelchairs ❑ Check power center mount front riggings for worn/fray ed belts and/or loose fasteners. If found, replace these items. ❑ Check that all labels are present and legible. Replace if necessary . ❑ Ensure that casters are free of debris. Inspect/Adjust Weekly CAU[...]

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    SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTIO N/TROUBLESHOOTING TDX™ Wheelchairs 32 Part No 1143150 ❑ Make sure arms are secure but easy to relea se and adjustment levers engage properly . ❑ Make sure adjustable height arms operate and lock securely . ❑ Make sure upholstery has no rips. ❑ Make sure armrest pad sits flush against arm tube. ❑ Make sure ax[...]

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    SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPEC TION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No 1143150 33 TDX™ Wheelchairs Troubleshooting - Electrical NOTE: For additional troubleshoot ing information and explanatio n of error codes, r efer to the individual Electro nics Manual supplied with each wheelchair SPJ+, SPJ+ w/PSS or SPJ+ w/ACC Joysticks The joystick information gaug e and t[...]

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    SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTIO N/TROUBLESHOOTING TDX™ Wheelchairs 34 Part No 1143150 Service Indicator Light Diagnostics MPJ+, PSR+, PSF+ Joysticks or Displays NUMBER OF FLASHES ERROR CODE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1 User Fault Release joystick to neutral and try again. 2 Battery Fault Charge the batteries. Refer to Charging Batteries on page 6[...]

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    SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPEC TION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No 1143150 35 TDX™ Wheelchairs NEUTRAL TESTING displays. The joystick neutral t est has failed (Error code E18). Release the joystick and try to get the joystick back into th e center-most position.  BAD J OYSTICK CAL VALU ES displays and the wheelch air does not drive. The joystick calibrati[...]

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    SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTIO N/TROUBLESHOOTING TDX™ Wheelchairs 36 Part No 1143150 Checking Battery Charge Level The following “Do’ s” and “Don’ts” are provided for your convenience and safety . DON’T DO Don’t perform any install ation or maintenance without first reading this manual. Read and understand this manual and any servic[...]

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    SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No 1143150 37 TDX™ Wheelchairs SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION  WARNING After ANY adjustment s, repair or serv ice and before use, ma ke sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. Set-up of the Electronic Control Unit is to be performed only by a qualif[...]

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    SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION TDX™ Wheelchairs 38 Part No 1143150 Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 5.2. Th e jo y s t i ck i s l o c a t e d on th e joystick housing and provides smooth control of speed and direction. It is equipped with 360 degrees of mobility for ease of operation. The jo[...]

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    SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No 1143150 39 TDX™ Wheelchairs SPJ+, MK6i SPJ+ w/PSS and MK6i SPJ+ w/ACC Joystick Switches and Indicators NOTE: For the following inf ormation, r efer to FIGURE 5.3. FIGURE 5.3 SPJ+, MK6i SPJ+ w/PSS and MK6i SPJ+ w/ACC Joystic k Switches and Indicators On/Off Button This button is located at the f ront of the[...]

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    SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION TDX™ Wheelchairs 40 Part No 1143150 Speed Control Buttons The speed control buttons (tortoise button ( ) and hare button ( )) are used to set and adjust the maximum speed. 1. T o adjust the speed, perfo rm one of the following: • Adjust Speed in 20% Increments (5 Speed Mode) - Press the tortoise button ( ) or ha[...]

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    SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No 1143150 41 TDX™ Wheelchairs Information Gauge Display The information gauge display is located on the front of the joystick housing and provides the following information to the user on the status of the wheelchair: 1. P ower is On. 2. T rue state-of-battery-charge, including notification of when the batte[...]

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    SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION TDX™ Wheelchairs 42 Part No 1143150 MPJ+ Joystick Switches and Indicators NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 5.4. Drive Select Toggle Switch The drive select toggle switch is located on t he left side, below the LCD. The drive select position is momentary , meaning that i t will return to the neutral posi[...]

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    SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No 1143150 43 TDX™ Wheelchairs 2. Rotate the knob counterclockwise (backw ard) to decrease the speed of the wheelchair to the programmed max speed. Joystick The joystick has proportional drive contro l, meaning that the furt her the joystick is pushed from the upright (neutral) position, th e faster the wheel[...]

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    SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION TDX™ Wheelchairs 44 Part No 1143150 Refer to LCD Display table on page 44 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 follow s: Drive 1* Drive 2* Drive 3* Drive 4* “No Drive” selected via the [...]

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    SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No 1143150 45 TDX™ Wheelchairs FIGURE 5.6 LCD Display Scre ens - Main Screen Driving Screen NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 5.7. 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 message, stat[...]

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    SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION TDX™ Wheelchairs 46 Part No 1143150 FIGURE 5.8 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 choice of th[...]

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    SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No 1143150 47 TDX™ Wheelchairs Mode Switch NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 5.4. 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 v e r a n y o f t h e f o l [...]

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    SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION TDX™ Wheelchairs 48 Part No 1143150 Repositioning the Joystick NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 5.10. 1. T urn the adjustment lo ck lever to release the joystick mounting tube from the mounting bracket. 2. Remove the joystick from the wheelchair . 3. Remov e the three hex screws that secure both halves [...]

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    SECTION 6—SEAT Part No 1143150 49 TDX™ Wheelchairs SECTION 6—SEAT  WARNING After ANY adjustment s, repair or serv ice and before use, ma ke sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a safety device with[...]

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    SECTION 6—SEAT TDX™ Wheelchairs 50 Part No 1143150 7. Firmly grasp the front edge of the seat assembly and slowly tilt the seat assembly back into the up/open position. 8. Remov e prop rod from the clip located on the Formula PTO Plus frame and engage the prop rod end into the seat bracket. 9. Gently allow w eight of seat assembly to be support[...]

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    SECTION 7—BATTERIES Part No 1143150 51 TDX™ Wheelchairs SECTION 7—BATTERIES  WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may occur. Warnings for Handling and Replacing Batteries  WARNING Make sure power to the wheelchair is O ff bef[...]

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    SECTION 7—BATTERIES TDX™ Wheelchairs 52 Part No 1143150 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 Batteries with terminal configuration (POSITIVE on the left and NEGATIVE on the right) as shown below M UST be used[...]

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    SECTION 7—BATTERIES Part No 1143150 53 TDX™ Wheelchairs Removing/Installing the Batteries From/Into the Wheelchair Removing the Battery Door and Rear Shrouds CAUTION Place the wheelchair in a we ll ventilated area where work can be performed with- out risking damage to car pet ing or floor covering. NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 7.[...]

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    SECTION 7—BATTERIES TDX™ Wheelchairs 54 Part No 1143150 FIGURE 7.1 Removi ng the Battery Door and Rear Shrouds - Wheelchairs without TRRO or TRBKTS Thumb Screws (STEP 2) Disconnect Batteries from the controller here (STEP 9) Mounting Screw (STEP 6) GP24 Batteries with GP24 Battery Tray Battery Door (STEP 7) Mounting Screw (STEP 6) Rear Shroud ([...]

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    SECTION 7—BATTERIES Part No 1143150 55 TDX™ Wheelchairs FIGURE 7.2 Removing the Battery Door and Rear Shrouds/Install ing the Battery Door and Rear Shroud - Wheelchair s with TRRO and TRBKTS Removing the Batteries NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 7.3. 1. If wheelchair is equipped with v entil ator tray , perform the following steps: N[...]

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    SECTION 7—BATTERIES TDX™ Wheelchairs 56 Part No 1143150 2. Slide battery tray with batteries out. 3. Disconnect the battery straps. 4. Unplug front battery from rear battery . 5. Remov e the front battery . 6. Slide the rear battery forw ard and remove it from the tray . FIGURE 7.3 Removing the Batteries Disconnect front battery from rear batte[...]

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    SECTION 7—BATTERIES Part No 1143150 57 TDX™ Wheelchairs Installing Batteries NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGUR E 7.3 on page 56 and FIGURE 7.4 on page 57. NOTE: Positioning of the batteries into the bat tery tray is completed with batte ry tray positioned in wheelchair and partia lly pulled out. Refer to FIGURE 7.3 for full view of whee[...]

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    SECTION 7—BATTERIES TDX™ Wheelchairs 58 Part No 1143150 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 compliant. After installing battery door, ensure that the mounting screws on th e side of the [...]

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    SECTION 7—BATTERIES Part No 1143150 59 TDX™ Wheelchairs 2. Cut the tie-wraps that sec ure the battery terminal cov ers to the batt ery terminals. 3. Slide the RED battery terminal cov er back on the RED batte ry cable to expose the POSITIVE battery terminal. 4. Slide the BLACK battery terminal cov er back on the BLACK battery cable to expose ba[...]

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    SECTION 7—BATTERIES TDX™ Wheelchairs 60 Part No 1143150 N FIGURE 7.5 Replacing Batteries - TDX Wheel chairs w ithout Powered Seating System And Non-Elevate Formula TRE Systems Bracket of POSITIVE Battery Cable Battery Connector Bracket POSITIVE (+) Battery Terminal /Post Mounting Screw GP24 Battery NEGATIVE (-) Battery Cable NEGATIVE (-) Batter[...]

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    SECTION 7—BATTERIES Part No 1143150 61 TDX™ Wheelchairs Cleaning Battery Terminals  WARNING Most batteries are not sold with instructions. However, warnings are frequently noted on the 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 form of acid an d [...]

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    SECTION 8—CHARGI NG BATTERIES TDX™ Wheelchairs 62 Part No 1143150 SECTION 8—CHARGING BATTERIES  WARNING Read and understan d the information an d warn ings in Handlin g and Replacing Batteries in the wheelchair base owner’s manual. After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened secu[...]

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    SECTION 8—CHARGING BATTERIES Part No 1143150 63 TDX™ Wheelchairs Charging Batteries  WARNING NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to the battery terminals or clamps. ALWAYS use the rech arging plug located on the back of the joystick. DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries and operate the power wheelchair at[...]

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    SECTION 8—CHARGI NG BATTERIES TDX™ Wheelchairs 64 Part No 1143150 NOTE: If char ging instructions are not supplied, con sult a qualified service technician for pr oper procedur es. Required Items: 1. Attach the battery ch arger connector to the charger port on the joystick. 2. Plug the charger ’ s AC power cord, or e xtension, into the ground[...]

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    SECTION 9—MOTOR LOCKS/FORKS Part No 1143150 65 TDX™ Wheelchairs SECTION 9—MOTOR LOCKS/FORKS  WARNING After ANY adjustment s, repair or serv ice and before use, ma ke sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. CAUTION As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodicall[...]

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    SECTION 9—MOTOR LOCKS/FORKS TDX™ Wheelchairs 66 Part No 1143150 NOTE: Motor package is designed for an occupant weight up to 400 lbs. For ce to disengage motor lock may exceed ANSI/RESNA wc/vol2-1998 requi rements for section 14.7 paragraph 7.2d. The RESNA requir ements assume a max imum occupant weight of 220 lbs. FIGURE 9.2 Disengagin g/Engag[...]

  • Page 67

    SECTION 10—TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE (TRRO) Part No 1143150 67 TDX™ Wheelchairs SECTION 10—TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE (TRRO) NOTE: The information in this section is for wh eelchairs ordered with the transport ready package only .  WARNING Contact Invacare Corporation (800-333-6900) with any questions about using this wheelchair for seating in [...]

  • Page 68

    SECTION 10—TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE (TRRO) TDX™ Wheelchairs 68 Part No 1143150  WARNING Only use the tr ansport brackets included with TRRO and TRBKTS for th e purposes described in this manual. Battery support brackets MUST be installe d at all times. Otherwise, t he wheelchair will not be WC/19 compliant. Refer t o Removing/Installing the B[...]

  • Page 69

    SECTION 10—TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE (TRRO) Part No 1143150 69 TDX™ Wheelchairs Specifications Securing the Wheelchair to the Vehicle Positioning the Wheelchair in the Vehicle  WARNING This wheelchair must be in a forward facing position during travel in a motor vehicle. The recommended clear zones for wheelchair seated occupants restrained by[...]

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    SECTION 10—TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE (TRRO) TDX™ Wheelchairs 70 Part No 1143150 Securement Points FIGURE 10.1 Securement Points Securing the Wheelchair This wheelchair is to be used only with Wheelchair Tie-down and Occupant Restraint Systems (WTORS) that hav e been in stalled in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and SAE J2249.[...]

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    SECTION 10—TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE (TRRO) Part No 1143150 71 TDX™ Wheelchairs Securing the Occupant Wheelchair-Anchored Belts  WARNING The pelvic belt that is provided by Invac are has been tested fo r u se in a motor vehi- cle on this wheelch air only. DO NOT repl ace the pelvic b elt with a different style pelvic belt. NOTE: For this proce[...]

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    SECTION 10—TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE (TRRO) TDX™ Wheelchairs 72 Part No 1143150 FIGURE 10.2 Wheelchair-Anchored Belts Pin Pin Pin (Used to secure the vehicle anchored upper-torso belt) Male End DETAIL “A” - PELVI C BELT Back Angle Bracket Large End of Slo t Belt Mounting Bracket Small End of Slot Pelvic Belt Large End of Slo t Belt Mounting B[...]

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    SECTION 10—TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE (TRRO) Part No 1143150 73 TDX™ Wheelchairs Vehicle-Anchored Belts NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 10.3. This wheelchair has an overall rating of “ A ” with regard to accommodating the use and fit of vehicle-anchored belts. T his rating is scored as follows: The test for Lateral Stability Displac[...]

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    SECTION 10—TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE (TRRO) TDX™ Wheelchairs 74 Part No 1143150 Positioning Belts  WARNING The angle of the pelvic belt should be within the preferred zone of 45 to 75 degrees to the hori zontal OR within the optional zone of 30 to 4 5 degrees to the horizontal. Steeper side-view pelvic belt angles are especially important if t[...]

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    GLOBAL LIMITED WARRANTY (EXCLUDING CANADA) Part No 1143150 75 TDX™ Wheelchairs GLOBAL LIMITED WARRANTY (EXCLUDING CANADA) PLEASE NOTE : THE WARRANTY BEL OW HAS BEEN DRAFTE D TO COMPLY WI TH FEDERAL LA W APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANU FACTURED AFTER JU LY 4, 1975. This warra nty is ext ended on ly to the original purc haser wh o purchas es this produ[...]

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    CANADA LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE : THE WARRANTY BEL OW HAS BEEN DRAFTE D TO COMPLY WI TH FEDERAL LA W APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANU FACTURED AFTER JU LY 4, 1975. This warra nty is ext ended on ly to the original purc haser wh o purchas es this product w ithin Cana da when new and unu sed from Inva car e or a dea ler . This war ran ty is not ext en[...]