Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TDX 4 Invacare
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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.
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No 1143150 3 TDX™ Wheelchairs TABLE OF CONTENTS REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ................................................................. 2 REGISTER YOUR PRO DUCT ................................................................ 4 SPECIAL NOTES .
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 .................. ....................
Part No 1143150 5 TDX™ Wheelchairs Name _______________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City ___________________ State/Province __________ Zip/Postal Code ________ Email ___________________________________ Phone No.
TDX™ Wheelchairs 6 Part No 1143150 Fold here Fold here Cut Along Line Invacare Product Registration Form Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing.
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.
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.
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.
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 config.
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.
LABEL LOCATIONS TDX™ Wheelchairs 12 Part No 1143150 Wheelchairs with TRRO NOTE: Also on opposite side. NOTE: Also on opposite side..
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° 1.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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 e.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 po.
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.
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 .
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 DETA.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Invacare TDX 4. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Invacare TDX 4 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
