Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Titan AXS User manual

Titan AXS Powerchair
Instructions for use

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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 3
2. CONTACT INFORMATION 3
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4
3.1 Environment 4
3.2 Intended User Group 4
3.3 Intended Use 4
3.4 Indications 4
3.5 Product Overview 4
4. SAFETY 5
4.1 Warnings & Cautions 5
4.2 Risk Assessment 5
4.3 Contraindications 5
4.4 Powerchair Loading 6
4.5 Training 6
4.6 General Warnings 7
5. SYMBOL DEFINITION 9
6. PARTS IDENTIFICATION 11
7. TRANSPORT & STORAGE INCLUDING ASSEMBLY 12
7.1 Assembling the Powerchair 13
8. ADJUSTMENTS FOR COMFORT 15
9. CHARGING & PREPARING FOR USE 18
9.1 Installation 18
9.2 Battery Charging 18
9.3 Checking Before Use 19
10. OPERATION OF THE TITAN AXS POWERCHAIR 20
10.1 Operational Limits 20
10.2 Control Features 20
10.3 Driving the Powerchair 23
10.4 Steps, Kerbs & Fixed Obstacles 24
10.5 Inclines 25
10.6 Outdoor Operation & Inclement Weather Precautions 26
10.7 Aer Use Instructions 26
11. CLEANING 27
12. MAINTENANCE & SERVICING 28
12.1 General Guidelines 28
12.2 Fault Detection 30
12.3 Repair 30
13. DISPOSAL OF PARTS 31
14. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY EMC 32
15. SPECIFICATION 33
16. WARRANTY 34
17. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 35

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1. INTRODUCTION
ank you for purchasing this product. ese instructions for use should be
read carefully and understood before operating the powerchair. Improper use or
unfamiliarity with the powerchair may result in harm, injury or trac accidents.
A maintenance schedule has also included at the back. Keep this manual with the
powerchair, or in a safe place.
Contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. or check our website for the latest version of
this document. Users with visual, reading or cognitive disabilities should seek advice
from a professional care provider for an appropriate format. If this is not viable, users
should contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. If you have any questions concerning
the operation or maintenance of the powerchair, contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
Ltd.
If the use of the powerchair results in a serious incident, reports should be forwarded
to the manufacturer and the MHRA or local competent authority of your Member
State. Please quote the product serial code on all correspondence, which can be found
at the bottom of the frame.
For Service & Support outside the United Kingdom, please contact the local
distribution company from where this equipment was purchased. Failure to do so
may result in the product warranty becoming void.
2. CONTACT INFORMATION
For assistance in setting up, using, maintaining your powerchair, to report unexpected
operation or for any service, warranty, sales or customer service information
regarding this product, please contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd.
Wu´s Tech (Vietnam) Co., Ltd.
No. 31, VSIP II, Road 6, Thu Dau Mot City,
Binh Duong Province, Vietnam
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd.
Sidhil Business Park, Holmfield, Halifax, West Yorkshire,
HX2 9TN, Great Britain
Y. Sung Handelsvertretung
Toulouser Allee 9, 40211 Duesseldorf, Germany
Drive DeVilbiss Sidhil Ltd.
4 Trench Road, Mallusk, Newtownabbey
BT36 4TY, Northern Ireland
UK Aplan Corporation Ltd.
47 Wandle Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1DF, England, Great Britain

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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Environment
e Titan Powerchair can be used in both indoor and outdoor environments where
appropriate. e Titan Powerchair can be used on at, even path surfaces, however
the user should avoid grass, gravel, gradients greater than 6° and motorised roads.
Additional care should be taken to avoid inclement weather and wet surfaces.
3.2 Intended User Group
e Titan Powerchair is intended for a single user of weight up to 136kg (21.4st). e
intended user group for this device is any mobility restricted individual that requires
assistance with transport. e patient / occupant is the only intended operator. Users
must be both mentally and physically capable of operating the device with minimal
risk of injury to themselves and others.
3.3 Intended Use
e intended use of the powerchair is to transport an end user with restricted
mobility, as dened in section 3.2.
e powerchair is intended to support a single occupant. A risk assessment must
always be performed on the suitability of the user to the powerchair.
3.4 Indications
To provide transport mobility to an end user with restricted mobility.
3.5 Product Overview
e Titan Powerchair has been designed to provide a comfortable and secure solution
for users who have mobility restrictions. e product is a class A powerchair (under
EN 12184:2014), class I medical device and class 2 invalid carriage (under e Use of
Invalid Carriages on Highways Regulations 1988).
e Titan Powerchair is designed to be suitable for extended indoor use, but with
outdoor use capabilities. For specic guidance with outdoor use, see section 10.6.
is manual is composed from the product design and specications at the time of
publication. As designs change, some illustrations and pictures in the manual may
not correspond to the powerchair that you purchased. We reserve the right to make
design modications.

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4. SAFETY
4.1 Warnings & Cautions
Warnings in this user manual highlight potential hazards that if
disregarded could lead to injury or death.
Cautions in this user manual highlight potential hazards that if
disregarded could lead to equipment damage or failure.
4.2 Risk Assessment
Before using the powerchair, a risk assessment must be performed by a competent
individual to ensure the safe use of the powerchair on a user-by-user basis. It is
the responsibility of users and carers to determine that they are both mentally
and physically capable of operating the powerchair with minimal risk of injury to
themselves or others.
e risk assessment should include, but not be limited to:
• Entrapment
• Falling out of the powerchair
• Small adults (and children)
• Individuals who lack capacity
• Users with visual, reading or cognitive disabilities
• Very active occupants
• Unauthorised people with access to the powerchair
Caution
Warning
4.3 Contraindications
• e end user exceeds maximum weight capacity indicated in section 4.4,
• e end user has postural support needs that are not addressed by the Titan
Powerchair,
• Inability to safely operate a power mobility device.
Other contraindications may be relevant which are specic to an individual and / or
care environment.

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4.4 Powerchair Loading
e maximum occupant mass of the Titan Powerchair is: 136kg (21.4st)
Exceeding the maximum weight capacity will void your warranty. Drive DeVilbiss
Healthcare Ltd. will not be held responsible for injury and / or damages resulting
from failure to observe weight capacities.
• e maximum load is for the powerchair to be occupied by one
person only. Additional weight could damage components or
destabilise the powerchair, potentially causing injury.
• e powerchair may only be used to transport one person at
a time. It should not be used for climbing. e backrest is not
designed to support an entire person's body weight, and the
armrests are not designed to support other individuals sitting /
leaning — risk of collapse, entrapment.
• e powerchair is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to
play near or operate the powerchair, as they are at risk of harm.
• If any ancillary attachments or accessories are being transported
in addition to the occupant the rated load of the Titan powerchair
is not to be exceeded.
Warning
4.5 Training
All individuals operating the Titan Powerchair are to be suitably familiar with the
functionality and limitations prior to use. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure they
are suitably trained to use the powerchair and any associated parts safely and correctly.
Every eort should be made to resolve deciencies and should include consideration of
retraining, falls prevention and equipment alterations and modications.
If these instructions for use are not deemed sucient and the need for training
is required, please contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. (see section 2) who can
discuss training options with you.

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• Do not use a damaged or badly worn powerchair — risk of harm.
• Check the functionality of the powerchair before every use.
Ensure the joystick and control system is responsive and free from
unintended movement. Check the current fastest speed setting is
appropriate. (It is recommended to use a slower speed setting at
the beginning of every use, gradually increasing the speed setting
as appropriate.) Ensure your lap belt is secured before operating
the powerchair.
• Do not use the powerchair in rain or snow conditions — risk of
electric shock.
• Improper storage of your powerchair may result in permanent
damage to the frame and / or electronics.
• Do not drive on grass, motorised roads or in muddy or icy
conditions.
• Reduced speed and care should be taken when navigating
obstacles.
• Do not attempt to navigate on slopes greater than 6°.
• If unintended movement of the powerchair occurs, release the
joystick to automatically stop the powerchair. If this fails, cut o
power to the powerchair.
• Under no circumstances should the powerchair be used as a seat
in a motor vehicle
• e powerchair is designed for occupants who weigh less
than 136kg; overloading may put the user at risk of falling or
entrapment.
• Do not touch any exposed contacts or connectors while using the
product or while in contact with other individuals.
• Misused electrical equipment can be hazardous.
• Do not operate the powerchair while under the inuence of
alcohol or when excessively tired.
• Do not operate the powerchair at night near roads or in situations
without a clear line of sight.
• Only approved parts, specied for the Titan Powerchair, should
be used. Accessories that have not been approved or designed
for use with the powerchair are not to be used — a hazard could
be introduced due to product combination incompatibility. If in
doubt, contact your local distributor.
4.6 General Warnings
Warning

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• Modication of the Titan Powerchair, its parts or features is not
allowed without the permission of Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
Ltd. — a hazard could be introduced.
• e powerchair is electrically operated, so should not be used
in the presence of ammable gases, sources of heat or naked
ames — risk of explosion / re. Damaged or worn upholstery
may reduce its resistance to ignition and should be replaced
immediately.
• Individuals unable to drive the powerchair without assistance
or supervision must not use the powerchair without such
supervision. Unsupervised use of the powerchair must be avoided
if there is any doubt about the ability of an individual to operate
it safely.
• Do not step on the footrest while loading or unloading from the
powerchair. Risk of instability.
• Do not hang items from any part of the powerchair. Risk of
instability.
• If children, adults with learning diculties or pets pose a
potential risk of tampering with the powerchair, its suitability
for use is to be considered during the initial user / product risk
assessment.
• Do not use or leave the Titan Powerchair unattended while in
manual mode. Always seek assistance if manual mode is used. Do
not use the powerchair in manual mode when on any slope.
Warning

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Medical Device
Maximum user mass
Do not create a stack of more than two boxes.
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5. SYMBOL DEFINITION
Symbol Description
Refer to instructions for use - Recommended
Failure to read the instructions for use could introduce a hazard
Refer to instructions for use - Mandatory
Failure to read the instructions for use could introduce a hazard
Warning
Beware of potential hazard
Caution
Beware of potential product damage
e following symbols are found on the Titan Powerchair:
!
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Fragile, handle with care
Use no hooks
No heavy load

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Beware of trapping points
This way up
W.E.E.E Label - Found on individual parts of electrical system
(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Refer to section 13
Manufacturer
Importer
Date of manufacture
Serial number
Symbol Description
REF
Product code
Importer code
Quantity
Authorised EU Representative
#
Keep away from rain
QTY
UK Responsible person
This device must not be used as a seat in a motor vehicle.