Invacare Formula CG Tilt User manual

Invacare®Formula™CG
Seating
enPowerWheelchairSeat:Tilt,Recline,
Elevate,Tilt/Recline
UserManual
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Contents
1General........................................6
1.1Symbols.....................................6
1.2ReferenceDocuments...........................6
1.3RestrictionofSale..............................6
1.4IntendedUse..................................6
1.5IndicationsForUse.............................6
1.6GeneralGuidelines.............................6
1.6.1SetUp....................................10
1.6.2TransportinVehicles.........................11
1.6.3PoweredSeating.............................14
1.6.4RepairorServiceInformation(Dealersand/or
QualifiedTechnicians)........................15
2SafetyHandling..................................17
2.1SafetyandHandling.............................17
2.1.1StabilityandBalance..........................19
2.1.2FootplatesandFrontRigging....................20
2.1.3Reaching,LeaningandBending-Forward...........20
2.1.4Reaching,Bending-Backward...................20
2.1.5TransferringToandFromOtherSeats............21
2.1.6PinchPoints................................21
2.1.7Storage...................................23
2.1.8WeightTraining.............................23
3ElectromagneticCompatibility(EMC)Information....24
3.1ElectromagneticInterference(EMI)FromRadioWave
Sources....................................24
3.2PoweredWheelchairElectromagneticInterference
(EMI)......................................24
3.3PoweredWheelchairElectromagneticEmissions........25
4LabelLocations..................................26
4.1AllWheelchairs................................26
5TechnicalData..................................27
5.1Specifications..................................27
5.1.1Models....................................27
5.1.2Seat......................................27
5.1.3Weight...................................28
5.1.4WeightCapacity.............................28
6Usage..........................................29
6.1OperationWarnings............................29
6.2PreparingtheJoystickforUse......................29
6.3ANoteAboutDriveLock-Out.....................30
6.4OperatingPoweredSeatingSystems.................31
6.4.1UsingtheSingleFunctionSwitch.................33
6.4.2UsingtheMK6i™SPJ™+w/ACCJoystick...........33
6.4.3UsingtheFourWayToggle.....................33
6.4.4UsingtheCMPJ™+Joystick.....................35
6.5TurningthePowerOn/Off........................36
6.6UsingtheJoysticktoDrivetheWheelchair............37
6.7SPJ+™,MK6i™SPJ+w/PSSandMK6iSPJ+w/ACC
JoystickSwitchesandIndicators...................38
6.7.1On/OffButton..............................38
6.7.2Speedometer...............................38
6.7.3SpeedControlButtons.......................38
6.7.4Joystick...................................38
6.7.5Charger/ProgrammingInput....................39
6.7.6InformationGaugeDisplay.....................39
6.7.7ServiceIndicator.............................39
6.7.8ModeButton...............................39
6.8CMPJ+Joystick,SwitchesandIndicators..............39
6.8.1On/Off-DriveSelectToggleSwitch(CMPJ+
Joystick)..................................39

6.8.2SpeedControl..............................40
6.8.3Joystick...................................40
6.8.4Charger/ProgrammingInput....................40
6.8.5LCDDisplayScreens.........................40
6.8.6UserSettings...............................42
6.8.7CMPJ+Joystick-ProgrammableMonoPorts1and2
withExternalModeSwitch....................44
6.8.8RemoteOn/OffSwitch........................45
6.8.9ModeSwitch(CMPJ+Joystick)...................45
6.8.10MemoryCardSlot..........................45
6.9WhentoChargeBatteries........................45
6.9.1SPJ+,SPJ+w/PSSandSPJ+w/ACCJoysticks.........45
6.9.2CMPJ+Joystick..............................46
6.10AboutFrontRiggings...........................46
6.11Raising/LoweringElevatingFrontRiggings.............47
6.12AdjustingCalfpads.............................47
6.13PositioningFlipBackArmrests....................48
6.13.1PositioningFlipBackArmrestsforUserTransfer....48
6.13.2PositioningFlipBackArmrestsforUse............48
6.14ReclinerOperation............................49
7Setup/Maintenance...............................50
7.1Setup/DeliveryInspection.........................50
7.2WearandTearInformation.......................50
7.3ServiceLife...................................51
7.4User/AttendantInspectionChecklists................51
7.4.1Inspect/AdjustWeekly........................51
7.4.2Inspect/AdjustMonthly........................51
7.4.3Inspect/AdjustPeriodically......................51
7.5ServiceInspection..............................52
7.5.1SixMonthInspection.........................52
7.6Installing/Removing70°TaperFootrest...............53
7.7Installing/RemovingElevatingLegrests................53
7.7.1Installing...................................53
7.7.2Removing..................................54
7.8ReplacingHeelLoops............................54
7.9Removing/InstallingtheManualCenterMount
Footrest....................................54
7.9.1Installing...................................54
7.9.2Removing..................................54
7.10Adjusting/ReplacingTelescopingFrontRigging
Support....................................55
7.10.1AdjustingTelescopingFrontRiggingSupport........56
7.10.2ReplacingTelescopingFrontRiggingSupport........56
7.11InstallingAdjustableAngleFlip-upFootplateHinge......56
7.12InstallingAdjustableAngleFlip-upFootplates..........57
7.13Removing/InstallingHeelLooponComposite
Footplate...................................57
7.14Removing/InstallingHeelLooponArticulating
Footplate...................................58
7.15Removing/Installing/AdjustingtheAdjustableHeel
Loop......................................58
7.15.1RemovingtheAdjustableHeelLoop..............58
7.15.2InstallingtheAdjustableHeelLoop...............59
7.15.3AdjustingtheAdjustableHeelLoop..............59
7.16Installing/RemovingFlipBackArmrests..............59
7.16.1Installing..................................60
7.16.2Removing.................................60
7.17FootrestHeightAdjustment......................60
7.17.1PH904AandPHAL4AFrontRiggings.............60
7.17.270°andPW93.............................61
7.17.370°Taper.................................61
7.18AdjustingAdjustableAngleFlip-UpFootplates.........62
7.18.1DepthAdjustment..........................62
7.18.2AngleAdjustment...........................63
7.18.3Perpendicularand/orInversion/Eversion
Adjustment................................63

7.19AdjustingtheHeightoftheManualCenterMount
Footrest....................................63
7.20AdjustingtheAngleoftheManualCenterMount
Footrest....................................64
7.21AdjustingtheFootplateWidthoftheCenterMount
Footrest....................................65
7.22AdjustingtheFootplateAngle.....................66
7.23AdjustingtheTensionoftheFlipUpFootplate.........67
7.24AdjustingtheBackAngle........................67
7.25RepositioningJoystick...........................68
7.26Disconnecting/ConnectingtheSPJ+Joysticks..........68
7.26.1DisconnectingtheSPJ+Joysticks................68
7.26.2ConnectingtheSPJ+Joysticks..................68
7.27Disconnecting/ConnectingtheCMPJ+Joysticks........69
7.27.1ConnectingtheCMPJ+Joysticks................69
7.27.2DisconnectingtheCMPJ+Joysticks..............69
7.28ReplacingSeatPositioningStrap...................69
7.28.1WheelchairswithoutTRROOption..............70
7.28.2WheelchairswithTRROOption................70
7.29Removing/Installing/AdjustingHeadrest..............70
7.29.1RemovingtheHeadrest.......................70
7.29.2InstallingtheHeadrest........................71
7.29.3AdjustingHeadrestHeight.....................71
7.29.4AdjustingHeadrestDepth/Direction.............71
7.30ReplacingHeadrest............................71
7.31AboutBatteries...............................71
7.32Installing/RemovingtheBatteries-TDXSPwith
ElevatingSeat................................75
7.32.1RemovingtheBatteries.......................75
7.32.2InstallingtheBatteries........................76
7.32.3ActuatorConnectionBypassInstructions..........76
7.33Removing/InstallingtheSeatAssembly(TDXSPwith
ElevatingSeat)................................77
7.33.1Removing.................................77
7.33.2Installing.................................77
7.34Removing/InstallingtheWheelchairShroudsTDXSP....78
7.34.1Removing/InstallingtheRearShroud.............79
7.34.2Removing/InstallingtheFrontShroudandBattery
RetentionBracket...........................79
7.34.3Removing/InstallingtheTopShroud..............79
7.35Connecting/DisconnectingBatteryWiringHarness-
TDXSPwithElevatingSeatOnly..................79
7.36CheckingSeatingSystemMountingPosition...........82
7.37AdjustingtheSeatingSystemMountingPosition........83
8Troubleshooting.................................84
8.1Electrical.....................................84
8.1.1AllJoysticks................................84
8.1.2SPJ+,SPJ+w/PSSorSPJ+w/ACCJoysticks..........84
8.1.3AllJoysticks................................85
8.1.4SPJ+,SPJ+w/PSSorSPJ+w/ACCJoysticks..........85
8.1.5CMPJ™+,PSR+,PSF+JoysticksorDisplays.........89
9Warranty.......................................92
9.1GlobalLimitedWarranty(ExcludingCanada)...........92
9.2CanadaLimitedWarranty........................93

Invacare®Formula™CGSeating
1General
1.1Symbols
Signalsymbolsand/orwordsareusedinthismanualandapplyto
hazardsorunsafepracticeswhichcouldresultinpersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.Seetheinformationbelowfordefinitionsofthe
signalwords.
DANGER!
–Dangerindicatesaimminentlyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,couldresultindeathorserious
injury.
WARNING!
–Warningindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,couldresultindeathorserious
injury.
CAUTION!
–Cautionindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,mayresultinpropertydamage
orminorinjuryorboth.
IMPORTANT
–Indicatesahazardoussituationthatcouldresultin
damagetopropertyifitisnotavoided.
Givesusefultips,recommendationsandinformationfor
efficient,trouble-freeuse.
1.2ReferenceDocuments
Refertothewheelchairbaseusermanualforadditional
safetyandoperationinformation.
Refertothetablebelowforpartnumbersofadditional
documentswhicharereferencedinthismanual.
MANUALPARTNUMBER
MK6i™Electronics
ProgrammingGuide
1141471
1.3RestrictionofSale
Federallawrestrictsthisdevicetosaleby/ontheorderofaphysician
licensedbythelawofthestateinwhichhe/shepractices.
1.4IntendedUse
Theintendeduseofthedeviceistoprovidemobilitytopersons
limitedtoasittingposition.
1.5IndicationsForUse
TheindicationforuseoftheFormulaCGPowerWheelchairSeatis
toprovidemobilitytopersonslimitedtoasittingposition.
1.6GeneralGuidelines
Thesafetysectioncontainsimportantinformationforthesafe
operationanduseofthisproduct.
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General
WARNING!
RiskofDeath,InjuryorDamage
Improperuseofthisproductmaycauseinjuryordamage
–Ifyouareunabletounderstandthewarnings,cautions
orinstructions,contactahealthcareprofessionalor
dealerbeforeattemptingtousethisequipment.
–DONOTusethisproductoranyavailableoptional
equipmentwithoutfirstcompletelyreadingand
understandingtheseinstructionsandanyadditional
instructionalmaterialsuchasusermanual,service
manualsorinstructionsheetssuppliedwiththis
productoroptionalequipment.
Continueduseofthewheelchairwithdamagedparts
couldleadtothewheelchairmalfunctioning,causing
injurytotheuserand/orcaregiver.
–Checkallwheelchaircomponentsandcartonfor
damageandtestcomponentsbeforeuse.Incaseof
damageorifthewheelchairisnotworkingproperly,
contactaqualifiedtechnicianorInvacareforrepair.
WARNING!
RiskofSeriousInjuryorDamage
Useofnon-Invacareaccessoriesmayresultinserious
injuryordamage.
–Invacareproductsarespecificallydesignedand
manufacturedforuseinconjunctionwithInvacare
accessories.Accessoriesdesignedbyother
manufacturershavenotbeentestedbyInvacareand
arenotrecommendedforusewithInvacareproducts.
–DONOTusenon-Invacareaccessories.
–ToobtainInvacareaccessories,contactInvacareby
phoneoratwww.invacare.com
DANGER!
RiskofDeath,SeriousInjury,orDamage
Useofincorrectorimproperreplacement(service)
partsmaycausedeath,seriousinjury,ordamage.
–ReplacementpartsMUSTmatchoriginalInvacare
parts.
–ALWAYSprovidethewheelchairserialnumberto
assistinorderingthecorrectreplacementparts.
WARNING!
RiskofSeriousInjuryorDamage
Attachinghardwarethatislooselysecuredcouldcause
lossofstabilityresultinginseriousinjuryordamage.
–AfterANYadjustments,repairorserviceandbefore
use,makesurethatallattachinghardwareistightened
securely.
WARNING!
RiskofSeriousInjuryorDamage
Lossofpowerduetolooseelectricalconnections
couldcausethewheelchairtosuddenlystopresultingin
seriousinjuryordamage.
–ALWAYSensurethatallelectricalconnectionsare
tightlyconnectedsotheydon’tvibrateloose.
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DANGER!
RiskofDeath,SeriousInjury,orDamage
Lightedcigarettesdroppedontoanupholsteredseating
systemcancauseafireresultingindeath,seriousinjury,
ordamage.
Wheelchairoccupantsareatparticularriskofdeath
orseriousinjuryfromthesefiresandresultingfumes
becausetheymaynothavetheabilitytomoveaway
fromthewheelchair.
–DONOTsmokewhileusingthiswheelchair.
WARNING!
RiskofInjury,DamageorDeath
Impropermonitoringormaintenancemaycauseinjury,
damageordeathduetoingestionorchokingonparts
ormaterials.
–Closelysupervisechildren,pets,orpeoplewith
physical/mentaldisabilities.
WARNING!
RiskofInjuryorDamage
ImpropermountingormaintenanceoftheSipn’Puff
controlincludingthemouthpieceandbreathtubemay
causeinjuryordamage.
WaterinsidetheSipn’Puffinterfacemodulemaycause
damagetotheunit.
Excessivesalivaresidueinthemouthpiece/strawcan
reduceperformance.
Blockages,acloggedsalivatraporairleaksinthesystem
maycauseSipN’Puffnottofunctionproperly.
–Ensuremovingpartsofthewheelchair,includingthe
operationofpoweredseating,DONOTpinchor
damagetheSipn’Pufftubing.
–SalivatrapMUSTbeinstalledtoreduceriskofwater
orsalivaenteringtheSipn’Puffinterfacemodule.
–Occasionallyflushthemouthpiecetoremovesaliva
residue.
–Themouthpiece/strawMUSTbecompletelydry
beforeinstallation.
–IfSipn’Puffdoesnotfunctionproperly,inspect
systemforblockages,cloggedsalivatraporairleaks.
Asnecessary,replacemouthpiece,breathtubeand
salivatrap.
ContactyourInvacaredealer/providerformoreinformation
aboutmaintainingandtroubleshootingtheSipn’Puffsystem.
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General
WARNING!
RiskofInjury,DamageorDeath
Exposuretoliquidsmaycauseinjury,damageordeath.
–DONOTexposeelectricalconnectionstosourcesof
liquidordampness.Thisincludes,butisnotlimited
to,water,bodyfluidsorcleaningagents.
–DONOTexposebatterychargerorotheraccessories
tosourcesofliquidordampness.
–Wheelchairsthatareusedbyincontinentusersand/or
arefrequentlyexposedtowater/liquidsmayrequire
replacementandinspectionofelectricalcomponents
morefrequentlythannormalscheduledictates.
–ElectricalcomponentsdamagedbycorrosionMUST
bereplacedimmediately.
CAUTION!
RiskofDamage
Operatingthewheelchairinrainordampnessmay
causethewheelchairtomalfunctionelectricallyand
mechanically;maycausethewheelchairtoprematurely
rustormaydamagetheupholstery.
–DONOTleavewheelchairinarainstormofanykind.
–DONOTusewheelchairinashower.
–DONOTleavewheelchairinadampareaforany
lengthoftime.
–Checktoensurethatthebatterycoversaresecured
inplace,joystickbootisNOTtornorcrackedwhere
watercanenterandthatallelectricalconnectionsare
secureatalltimes.DONOTuseifthejoystickboot
istornorcracked.Ifthejoystickbootbecomestorn
orcracked,replaceIMMEDIATELY.
LeakagecurrenthasbeentestedinaccordancetoISO
7176–14:2008.
Invacarehastesteditspowerwheelchairsinaccordance
withRESNASection9“RainTest”.
THEINFORMATIONCONTAINEDINTHISDOCUMENT
ISSUBJECTTOCHANGEWITHOUTNOTICE.
Asamanufacturerofwheelchairs,Invacareendeavorsto
supplyawidevarietyofwheelchairstomeetmanyneeds
oftheenduser.However,finalselectionofthetypeof
wheelchairtobeusedbyanindividualrestssolelywith
theuserandhis/herhealthcareprofessionalcapableof
makingsuchaselection.Invacarerecommendsworking
withaqualifiedrehabtechnologyprovider,suchasanATP,
(AssisstiveTechnologyProfessional).
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1.6.1SetUp
DANGER!
RiskofDeath,SeriousInjury,orDamage
Continueduseofthewheelchairthatisnotsettothe
correctspecificationsmaycauseerraticbehaviorofthe
wheelchairresultingindeath,seriousinjury,ordamage.
–Performanceadjustmentsshouldonlybemadeby
professionalsofthehealthcarefieldorpersons
fullyconversantwiththisprocessandthedriver's
capabilities.
–Afterthewheelchairhasbeensetup/adjusted,check
tomakesurethatthewheelchairperformstothe
specificationsenteredduringthesetupprocedure.If
thewheelchairdoesnotperformtospecifications,
turnthewheelchairOffimmediatelyandreenterset
upspecifications.ContactInvacare,ifwheelchairstill
doesnotperformtocorrectspecifications.
WARNING!
RiskofSeriousInjuryorDamage
Movingtheseatingsystemfromthefactorysettingmay
reducedrivercontrol,wheelchairstability,traction
andincreasecasterwearresultinginseriousinjuryor
damage.
–MovetheseatingsystemONLYwhennecessarytofit
thewheelchairtotheuser.
–Iftheseatingsystemmustbemoved,ALWAYSinspect
thewheelchairtoensurethefrontriggingDOESNOT
interferewiththefrontcasters.
–Iftheseatingsystemmustbemoved,ALWAYS
inspecttoensurethewheelchairDOESNOTeasily
tipforwardorbackward.
WARNING!
–DONOTconnectanymedicaldevicessuchas
ventilators,lifesupportmachines,etc.directlyto
thebatteriesusedtopowerthewheelchair.This
couldcauseunexpectedfailureofthedeviceandthe
wheelchair.
DANGER!
RiskofDeath,SeriousInjury,orDamage
Missingattachinghardwarecouldcauseinstability
resultingindeath,seriousinjuryordamage.
–Ensureallattachinghardwareispresentandtightened
securely.
WARNING!
RiskofSeriousInjury
Sharpedgescancauseseriousinjury.
–Bemindfulthatsomepartsmayhavesharpedges.Use
cautionwhenencounteringthesesharpedges.
WARNING!
RiskofSeriousInjury
Hotsurfacescancausesevereburns.
–Bemindfulofpotentialhotsurfacesandavoidtouching.
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WARNING!
RiskofInjury,DamageorDeath
Improperroutingofcord(s)maycauseatripping,
entanglementorstrangulationhazardthatmayresult
ininjury,damageordeath.
–Ensureallcord(s)areroutedandsecuredproperly.
–Ensuretherearenoloopsofexcesscableextending
awayfromthechair.
–Closesupervisionandattentionisneededwhen
operatingthewheelchairnearchildren,petsorpeople
withphysical/mentaldisabilities.
WARNING!
RiskofInjury,DamageorDeath
Pinchedorseveredcord(s)maybeashockorfirehazard
andmaycauseinjury,damageordeath.
–Ensureallcord(s)areroutedandsecuredproperly.
–Inspectcord(s)periodicallyforproperrouting,
pinching,chafingorothersimilarwear.
–Replaceanydamagedcordsimmediately.
1.6.2TransportinVehicles
Refertowheelchairbaseusermanualforadditionalsafety
andoperationinformation.
WARNING!
RiskofInjury,DamageorDeath
Failuretoobserveandfollowtransportwarningsand
instructionsmayresultininjury,damageordeath.
–Wheelchairoccupantsshouldtransferintothe
vehicleseatandusetheOEM(OriginalEquipment
Manufacturer)vehicle-installedrestraintsystem.
–Ensurewheelchairissecuredusingproperrestraint
systems.UseONLYWheelchairTie-downand
OccupantRestraintSystems(WTORS)whichmeet
therequirementsoftheSAE(SocietyofAutomotive
Engineers)J2249RecommendedPracticeduringtravel
inamotorvehicle.
–Wheelchair-mountedaccessories,includingbutnot
limitedtoIVpoles,trays,respiratoryequipment,
backpacks,andotherpersonalitemsshouldbe
removedandsecuredseparately.
–Spillproofbatteries,suchas“gelcells”,shouldbe
installedonwheelchairtobeusedduringtravelina
motorvehicle.
–ContactInvacareCorporationwithanyquestions
aboutusingthiswheelchairforseatinginamotor
vehicle.
WARNING!
RiskofInjury,DamageorDeath
Improperinstallationorservicemayresultininjury,
damageordeath.
–Transportreadypackagesarenotretrofittableto
existingmodelsandarenotfieldserviceable.
–DONOTovertightenhardware.
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WARNING!
RiskofInjury,DamageorDeath
Alterationorsubstitutionmayresultininjury,damage
ordeath.
–DONOTalterorsubstituteproductparts,
componentsorsystems.
WARNING!
RiskofInjury,DamageorDeath
Damagedpartsduetocollisionorimpactmayresult
ininjury,damageordeath.
–Seekimmediateattentionandserviceifwheelchairis
involvedinacollisionorimpactevent.Thisincludes,
butisnotlimitedto,vehicleaccidents,mishandlingand
impacteventswherethewheelchairstrikessomething
orisstruckbysomethingthatmaycausedamage.
–Ensureyourwheelchairisworkingproperlyandis
inspectedbyaqualifiedInvacaretechnicianifthe
wheelchairisinvolvedinacollisionorimpactevent.
ANSI=AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute,RESNA=
RehabilitationEngineeringandAssistiveTechnologySociety
ofNorthAmerica.
WheelchairTransportBrackets(TRBKTS)
TRBKTSincludesfourfactory-installedwheelchairtransportbrackets.
Asofthisdate,theDepartmentofTransportationhas
notapprovedanytie-downsystemsfortransportationof
auserwhileinawheelchair,inamovingvehicleofany
type.ItisInvacare’spositionthatusersofwheelchairs
shouldbetransferredintoappropriateseatinginvehicles
fortransportationandusebemadeoftherestraintsmade
availablebytheautoindustry.Invacarecannotanddoesnot
recommendanywheelchairtransportationsystem.
WARNING!
RiskofInjury,DamageorDeath
Improperuseofwheelchairtransportbrackets
(TRBKTS)mayresultininjury,damageordeath.
–Usethesetransportbracketsonlytosecurean
unoccupiedwheelchairduringtransport.
–Ensurewheelchairissecuredusingproperrestraint
systems.Wheelchairtransportbracketshavenotbeen
crash-testedinaccordancewithANSI/RESNAWC
VolISection19FrontalImpactTestrequirementsfor
wheelchairs.
–Onlyusethetransportbracketsforthepurposes
describedinthismanual.
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TransportReadyOption(TRRO)
AsofJanuary1,2017,TransportReadyOption
(TRRO)hasbeendiscontinuedonthisproduct.
PleasecontactyourdealerorInvacareforlegacy
informationortoanswerquestionsregardingTRRO.
Asofthisdate,theDepartmentofTransportationhas
notapprovedanytie-downsystemsfortransportationof
auserwhileinawheelchair,inamovingvehicleofany
type.ItisInvacare’spositionthatusersofwheelchairs
shouldbetransferredintoappropriateseatinginvehicles
fortransportationandusebemadeoftherestraintsmade
availablebytheautoindustry.Invacarecannotanddoesnot
recommendanywheelchairtransportationsystem.
WARNING!
RiskofInjury,DamageorDeath
Failuretoobserveandfollowtransportwarningsand
instructionsmayresultininjury,damageordeath.
–UseONLYWheelchairTie-downandOccupant
RestraintSystems(WTORS)whichmeetthe
requirementsoftheSAE(SocietyofAutomotive
Engineers)J2249RecommendedPracticeduringtravel
inamotorvehicle.
–ThewheelchairMUSTbeinaforwardfacingposition
duringtravelinamotorvehicle.
–OnlyusethetransportbracketsincludedwithTRRO
forthepurposesdescribedinthismanual.
–Thiswheelchairisequipped,andhasbeendynamically
testedtorelyonWHEELCHAIR-ANCHOREDpelvic
belts.Ifdesired,VEHICLE-ANCHOREDpelvicbelts
maybeused.
–Usebothpelvicandupper-torsobelts.
WARNING!
RiskofInjury,DamageorDeath
Lackorimproperuseofwheelchairtransportsystems
mayresultininjury,damageordeath.
–Usebothpelvicanduppertorsobelts.
–ThepelvicbeltthatisprovidedbyInvacarehasbeen
testedforuseinamotorvehicleonthiswheelchair
only.Donotreplacethepelvicbeltwithadifferent
stylepelvicbelt.
TRROincludesfourfactory-installedtransportbracketsanda
wheelchairanchoredpelvicbelt.
•Thewheelchairhasbeentestedforseatinginamotorvehicle
withthefactoryinstalledseatingsystemonly.
•Thiswheelchairhasbeendynamicallytestedinaforward-facing
modewiththespecifiedcrashtestdummyrestrainedbyBOTH
pelvicandupper-torsobelt(s)(shoulderbelts),andthatBOTH
pelvicanduppertorsobelt(s)shouldbeusedtoreducethe
possibilityofheadanchestimpactswithvehiclecomponents.
•TRROhasbeencrash-testedinaccordancewithANSI/RESNA
WCVol1Section19FrontalImpactTestrequirementsfor
wheelchairswitha130lb(59kg)crashtestdummy,which
correspondstoapersonwithaweightof125lb(57kg)to165
lb(75kg)forJuniorseatsizesora168lb(76kg)crashdummy,
whichcorrespondstoapersonwithaweightof165lb(75kg)
to300lbs(136kg)forAdultseatsizes.
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1.6.3PoweredSeating
WARNING!
–Thisseatingsystemhasbeencustomdesignedand
willbeassembledtothewheelchairbasebefore
deliverytotheuser.Theinformationcontainedin
thismanualisformaintainingandadjustingtheseating
system.Thereareveryfewadjustmentsthatcan
safelybemadebytheuser.Ifthereisaprocedureor
adjustmentthatneedstobeperformedontheseating
systemthatisnotinthismanual,DONOTperform
thatprocedure.Havetheseatingsystemservicedbya
qualifiedtechnician.
–Usecautionwhendrivinginatiltedposition.
–DONOToperatetheseatingsystemwhileonan
incline.
–DONOToperatetheseatingsystemwhilethe
wheelchairismoving.
WARNING!
RiskofDeathorSeriousInjury
Operatingthewheelchairwiththeseat
tilted/reclined/backanglepositionbeyond20°
cancauseinstabilityresultingindeathorseriousinjury
fromthewheelchairtippingover.
–NEVERoperatethewheelchairorelevate/lowerthe
seatwhileinanytilted/reclined/backangleposition
over20°relativetotheverticalposition.Ifthe
drivelock-outdoesnotstopthewheelchairfrom
operatingortheseatfromelevating/loweringin
atilt/recline/backanglepositionover20°relative
tovertical,DONOToperatethewheelchairor
elevate/lowertheseat.DONOTattempttoadjust
thedrivelock-out.Havethewheelchairservicedbya
qualifiedtechnician.
–ThewheelchairuserMUSThaveaclearlineofsight
todrivesafely.Oninitialchairdeliveryandafter
adjustingthebackangle,drivelock-outswitchtilt
systemorreclinesystem,tiltandreclinetheseatback
tothefarthestdrivingpositionIMMEDIATELYbefore
drivelock-outengagesandensurethereisaclearline
ofsightpresentinwhichtodrivethewheelchair.Ifa
clearlineofsightisnotpresent,havethebackangle
repositionedorreadjustthelockoutanglesuchthat
safedrivingwithaclearlineofsightisachieved.
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WARNING!
–Useonlythecontrolslistedinthismanualtoactivate
thetiltfunctions.Specificactuatorcontrolsarenoted
foreachfunctionorcombinationthroughoutthis
manual.DONOTUSEanyotheractuatorcontrols.
Suchdevicesmayresultinexcessheatingandcause
damagetotheactuatorandassociatedwiringand
couldcauseafire,death,physicalinjuryorproperty
damage.Ifsuchdevicesareused,Invacareshallnotbe
liableandthelimitedwarrantyisvoid.
–Specificactuatorcontrolsarenotedforeachfunction
orcombinationthroughoutthismanual.
–DONOToperatetiltseataroundchildren.
–ALWAYSkeephandsandfeetoutfromunderneath
tiltseat-otherwiseseriousinjurymayresult.
–DONOTtiptheseatingsystem/wheelchairwithout
assistance.
–DONOTstoreitemsunderseat.
–Cablesmustberoutedandsecuredproperlyto
ensurethatcablesDONOTbecomeentangledand
damagedduringnormaloperationofseatingsystem.
WARNING!
–Systemsequippedwithpowerlegrestsonly-Never
allowitemstobecometrappedbetweenthelegrest
assemblies.Otherwise,damagetothepowerlegrest
couldoccur.
1.6.4RepairorServiceInformation(Dealersand/or
QualifiedTechnicians)
WARNING!
RiskofInjury,DamageorDeath
Impropersetup,service,adjustmentorprogramming
maycauseinjury,damageordeath.
–QualifiedtechnicianMUSTsetup,serviceandprogram
thewheelchair.
–DONOTallownon-qualifiedindividualstoperform
anyworkoradjustmentsonthewheelchair.
–DONOTsetuporservicethewheelchairwhile
occupiedexceptforprogrammingorunlessotherwise
noted.
–TurnoffpowerBEFOREadjustingorservicingthe
wheelchair.Notethatsomesafetyfeatureswillbe
disabled.
–Ensureallhardwareissecurelytightenedaftersetup,
serviceoradjustments.
–Warrantyisvoidifnon-qualifiedindividualsperform
anyworkonthisproduct.
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DANGER!
RiskofDeath,SeriousInjury,orDamage
Corrodedelectricalcomponentsduetowaterand/or
liquidexposure,orincontinentuserscanresultindeath,
seriousinjury,ordamage.
–Minimizeexposureofelectricalcomponentstowater
and/orliquids.Electricalcomponentsdamagedby
corrosionMUSTbereplacedimmediately.
–Wheelchairsthatareusedbyincontinentusers
and/orarefrequentlyexposedtowater/liquidsmay
requirereplacementofelectricalcomponentsmore
frequently.
WARNING!
RiskofInjury,DamageorDeath
Improperinstallationorservicemayresultininjury,
damageordeath.
–Transportreadypackagesarenotretrofittableto
existingmodelsandarenotfieldserviceable.
–DONOTovertightenhardware.
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2SafetyHandling
2.1SafetyandHandling
Refertowheelchairbaseusermanualforadditionalsafety
andoperationinformation.
DANGER!
RiskofDeath,SeriousInjury,orDamage
Misuseofthewheelchairmaycausecomponentfailure
and/orthewheelchairtostartsmoking,sparking,or
burning.Death,seriousinjury,ordamagemayoccur
duetofire.
–DONOTusethewheelchairotherthanitsintended
purpose.Ifthewheelchairstartssmoking,sparking,or
burning,discontinueusingthewheelchairandseek
serviceIMMEDIATELY.
DANGER!
RiskofDeathorSeriousInjury
Notwearingyourseatpositioningstrapcouldresultin
deathorseriousinjury.
–ALWAYSwearyourseatpositioningstrap.Your
seatpositioningstraphelpsreducethepossibility
ofafallfromthewheelchair.Theseatpositioning
strapisapositioningbeltonly.Itisnotdesignedfor
useasasafetydevicewithstandinghighstressloads
suchasautooraircraftsafetybelts.Ifsignsofwear
appear,seatpositioningstrapMUSTbereplaced
IMMEDIATELY.
WARNING!
RiskofInjury,DamageorDeath
Useofthewheelchairwhilejudgementorabilityis
impairedmayresultininjury,damageordeath.
–DONOToperatethewheelchairundertheinfluence
ofalcohol,medicationsorothersubstancesthat
impairjudgementorfunction.
–Changingmedicationsmayaffectyourabilityto
operatethewheelchair.Discusstheimpactonyour
abilitytooperatethewheelchairwithahealthcare
professionalwhenchangingmedications.
–DONOToperatethewheelchairunderconditions
wherejudgementorfunctionmaybeimpaired.This
mayincludebutisnotlimitedtolackofsleeporpoor
sight.
–Alwaysbeawareofyoursurroundings.
WARNING!
RiskofInjury,DamageorDeath
Misuseofwheelchairmayresultininjury,damageor
death.
–DONOToperatewheelchaironroads,streetsor
otherroadways.
–DONOToperatewheelchairwhenvisionisimpaired
bypoorlightingsuchasunlitrooms,duringthenight
orsimilarsituations.
–ALWAYSbeawareofmotorvehiclesandyour
surroundings.
–DONOToperatethewheelchairundertheinfluence
ofalcohol,medicationsorothersubstancesthat
impairjudgementorfunction.
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WARNING!
RiskofInjury,DamageorDeath
Conditionssuchasrestlessness,mentaldeterioration,
dementia,seizuredisorders(uncontrolledbody
movement)orsleepingproblemsmaycauseinjury,
damageordeath.
–Monitorpatientswiththeseconditionsfrequently.
–Closesupervisionandattentionisneededwhen
operatingthewheelchairnearchildren,petsorpeople
withphysical/mentaldisabilities.
WARNING!
RiskofInjuryorDamage
Toavoidinjuryordamagefrommovingparts:
–ALWAYSkeephandsandfingersclearofmovingparts.
–Closelysupervisechildren,pets,orpeoplewith
physical/mentaldisabilities.
WARNING!
RiskofInjuryorDamage
Improperoperationmaychangethenormalbalance,
centerofgravityorweightdistributionofthewheelchair
causinginjuryordamage.
–Determineandestablishyourparticularsafetylimits.
Practicebending,reachingandtransferringactivities
inseveralcombinationsinthepresenceofaqualified
healthcareprofessionalbeforeattemptingactiveuse
ofthewheelchair.
–ALWAYSshiftyourweightinthedirectionyouare
turning.Shiftingyourweightintheoppositedirection
oftheturnmaycausetheinsidedrivewheeltolose
traction.
WARNING!
RiskofSeriousInjury
Impactingobjectsinthesurroundingenvironmentcan
causeseriousinjury.
–Whenmaneuveringthewheelchairaround,ALWAYS
haveassuredcleareddistancewithallobjectsin
environment.
WARNING!
–Alwayscheckgripsforloosenessbeforeusingthe
wheelchair.Ifloose,contactaqualifiedtechnicianfor
instructions.
WARNING!
RiskofInjuryorDamage
Unintendedmovementoroperationofwheelchairmay
causeinjuryordamage.
–TurnpowerOFFBEFOREenteringorexitingthe
wheelchair.
–Closesupervisionandattentionisneededwhen
operatingthewheelchairnearchildrenpetsorpeople
withphysical/mentaldisabilities.Turnpoweroff.
–Turnpoweroffwhennearchildren,petsorpeople
withphysical/mentaldisabilities.
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WARNING!
RiskofInjury,DamageorDeath
Damagedpartsduetocollisionorimpactmayresult
ininjury,damageordeath.
–Seekimmediateattentionandserviceifwheelchairis
involvedinacollisionorimpactevent.Thisincludes,
butisnotlimitedto,vehicleaccidents,mishandlingand
impacteventswherethewheelchairstrikessomething
orisstruckbysomethingthatmaycausedamage.
–Ensureyourwheelchairisworkingproperlyandis
inspectedbyaqualifiedInvacaretechnicianifthe
wheelchairisinvolvedinacollisionorimpactevent.
2.1.1StabilityandBalance
WARNING!
RiskofInjury,DamageorDeath
Improperuseofwheelchairmaycauseinstabilityand
mayresultininjury,damageordeath.Thestabilityof
thewheelchairisadverselyaffectedbyadditionalweight
thatshiftsthecenterofgravity.
–Thiswheelchairhasbeendesignedtoaccommodate
oneindividual.DONOToperatewithadditional
person(s).
–DONOTcarryheavyobjectsonyourlapwhile
operatingthewheelchair.
WARNING!
RiskofInjuryorDamage
Improperpositionandactivity,suchasreaching,bending
ortransferringmaychangethenormalbalance,centerof
gravityorweightdistributionofthewheelchaircausing
injuryordamage.
–Observeandfollowallinstructionsandwarnings
regardingreach,weight,balanceandpositioning.
–Determineandestablishyourparticularsafetylimits.
Practicebending,reachingandtransferringactivities
inseveralcombinationsinthepresenceofaqualified
healthcareprofessionalbeforeattemptingactiveuse
ofthewheelchair.
–DONOTmovebeyondthecenterofgravity.
–DONOTleanforwardoutofthewheelchairany
furtherthanthelengthofthearmrests.
–DONOTattempttoreachobjectsifyouhaveto
moveforwardintheseatorpickthemupfromthe
floorbyreachingdownbetweenyourknees.
–DONOTshiftyourweightorsittingpositiontoward
thedirectionyouarereaching.
–DONOTstandontheframeofthewheelchair.
–DONOTleanoverthetopofthebackofthe
wheelchair.
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2.1.2FootplatesandFrontRigging
WARNING!
RiskofSeriousInjuryorDamage
Operatingthewheelchairwithagroundclearanceof
lessthan75mm(3inches)betweenthefootplatesand
theground/floormaycauseseriousinjuryorproperty
damage.
–ALWAYSmaintainaminimumof75mm(3
inches)betweenthebottomofthefootplatesand
ground/floortoensurepropergroundclearancewhile
thewheelchairisinmotion.Ifnecessary,adjustthe
footplatesheighttoachievepropergroundclearance.
Afterfootplatesheightadjustment,ifthewheelchair
dipsforwardandthefootplatestouchtheground
whileinmotion,pleasecontactyourdealerforan
inspectionandavoiduseofthewheelchairifpossible.
CAUTION!
RiskofDamage
Interferencebetweenfootrestsandfrontcastersmay
causedamage.
–Whendeterminingthedepthofthetelescopingfront
frametubes,makesuretherearofthefootrestsdo
notinterferewiththemovementofthefrontcasters.
Otherwisedamagetothewheelchairmayresultor
mayimpedeproperoperation.
2.1.3Reaching,LeaningandBending-Forward
Manyactivitiesrequirethewheelchairusertoreach,bendand
transferinandoutofthewheelchair.Thesemovementswillcause
achangetothenormalbalance,centerofgravity,andweight
distributionofthewheelchair.Todetermineandestablishyour
particularsafetylimits,practicebending,reachingandtransferring
activitiesinseveralcombinationsinthepresenceofaqualified
healthcareprofessionalbeforeattemptingactiveuseofthewheelchair
Engagemotorlocksandturnpoweroffbeforereaching,leaningor
bendingonlyasfarasyourarmwillextendwithoutchangingyour
sittingposition.Positionthecasterssothattheyareextendedaway
fromthedrivewheelsandengagewheellocks/motorlocks/clutches.
2.1.4Reaching,Bending-Backward
Positionwheelchairascloseaspossibletothedesiredobject.
Positionthecasterssothattheyareextendedawayfromthedrive
wheelstocreatethelongestpossiblewheelbase,engagethemotor
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