Invacare TDXSP2V User manual

Invacare®TDX®SP2Series
TDXSP2V,TDXSP2V-HD
enPowerWheelchairBase
UserManual
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Contents
1General.........................................5
1.1Introduction..................................5
1.2Symbols.....................................5
1.3PrescriptionStatement..........................6
1.4IntendedUse.................................6
1.5IndicationforUse..............................6
1.6Regulations...................................6
1.7ServiceLife...................................6
2Safety..........................................7
2.1GeneralGuidelines.............................7
2.1.1SetUp....................................10
2.1.2StairwaysandEscalators.......................12
2.1.3RepairandServiceInformation—Providersand/or
QualiedT echnicians........................13
2.2SafetyandHandling............................14
2.3ANotetoWheelchairAttendants..................17
2.4StabilityandBalance............................17
2.4.1DrivingSurfaces.............................19
2.4.2SafetyInformationWhenApproachingObstacles....19
2.4.3TheCorrectWaytoApproachObstacles...........20
2.4.4NegotiatingInclines..........................21
2.4.5Reaching,LeaningandBending-Forward..........22
2.4.6Reaching,LeaningandBending-Backward.........22
2.4.7TransferringToandFromOtherSeats.............23
2.5PinchPoints..................................23
2.6FootplatesandFrontRigging......................24
2.7Storage......................................24
2.8Electrical.....................................25
2.9RecyclingBatteries.............................25
2.10WeightTrainingandOtherActivities...............26
3ElectromagneticCompatibility(EMC)Information..........27
3.1ElectromagneticInterference(EMI)FromRadio
FrequencySources............................27
3.2PoweredWheelchairElectromagneticInterference
(EMI)......................................27
3.3PoweredWheelchairElectromagneticEmissions........29
4Components......................................30
4.1ComponentOverview...........................30
4.2Remotes.....................................30
4.3ThePoweredSeatingSystem......................30
4.4LabelsontheProduct...........................31
5Setup...........................................39
5.1Setup/DeliveryInspection........................39
6Usage..........................................40
6.1PushingtheMobilityDeviceinFreewheelMode.......40
6.1.1Disengaging/EngagingtheMotorLockLevers.......40
6.2Disengaging/EngagingtheWheellocks...............41
6.2.1Engaging..................................41
6.2.2Disengaging................................41
7ControlsSystem...................................42
7.1ControlsProtectionSystem.......................42
7.2Batteries.....................................42
7.2.1GeneralInformationonCharging................42
7.2.2GeneralInstructionsonCharging................42
7.2.3HowtoChargetheBatteries...................43
7.2.4HowtoDisconnecttheMobilityDeviceAfter
Charging..................................45
7.2.5StorageandMaintenance......................45
7.2.6UsingtheProperBatteries.....................45
7.2.7InstructionsonUsingtheBatteries...............47
7.2.8TransportingBatteries........................48
7.2.9GeneralInstructionsonHandlingtheBatteries......48
7.2.10HowtoHandleDamagedBatteriesCorrectly.......48
7.2.11GeneralInformationonBatteryInstallation........49

7.2.12RemovingtheBatteriesfromtheWheelchair......50
7.2.13InstallingBatteriesintotheWheelchair...........51
7.2.14ReplacingBatteriesand/orBatteryCables.........53
7.2.15CleaningBatteryTerminals....................55
8Transport........................................56
8.1AboutTransportReadyPackages..................56
8.2WheelchairTransportBrackets(TRBKTS).............57
8.3TransportReadyOption(TRRO)....................57
8.4ComplianceInformation.........................58
8.5PositioningtheWheelchairintheVehicle............59
8.6SecurementPoints.............................60
8.7SecuringtheWheelchair.........................60
8.8SecuringtheOccupant..........................61
8.8.1Wheelchair
-AnchoredBelts.....................61
8.8.2Vehicle-AnchoredBelts........................62
8.8.3SeatingSystem..............................62
8.8.4PositioningBelts............................62
9Maintenance.....................................65
9.1WearandT earInformation.......................65
9.2User/AttendantInspectionChecklists................65
9.2.1Inspect/AdjustWeekly........................66
9.2.2Inspect/AdjustMonthly.......................66
9.2.3Inspect/AdjustPeriodically.....................66
9.3ServiceInspection..............................66
9.3.1SixMonthInspection.........................67
9.3.2ReplaceEvery18Months......................68
9.3.3ReplaceEvery2Years........................68
9.4Cleaning.....................................68
9.5StabilityLock..................................69
9.6Removing/InstallingtheShrouds...................70
9.6.1Removing/InstallingtheRearShroud.............70
9.6.2Removing/InstallingtheFrontShroud.............70
9.7WheelsandTires..............................71
10AfterUse.......................................72
10.1Reuse......................................72
10.2Disposal....................................72
11Troubleshooting..................................73
11.1DrivingPerformance...........................73
11.2ControlSystem...............................73
11.2.1BatteryandChargerTips.....................74
12TechnicalData...................................76
12.1TechnicalSpecications.........................76
12.2RESNAWC-1,Section15AnnexA.................80
13Warranty.......................................84
13.1LimitedWarranty—US..........................84
13.2RepairorReplacement.........................84
13.3LimitationsandExclusions.......................84
13.4Disclaimers..................................85

General
1General
1.1Introduction
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1.2Symbols
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DANGER!
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