Invacare TDX SI manual Stability Assist, Coping with Everyday Obstacles

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SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

Stability Assist

WARNING

If the wheelchair dips forward and the footplates touch the ground while the wheelchair is in motion, please contact your dealer for an inspection and avoid use of the wheelchair if possible. Otherwise the user could be injured.

While the wheelchair is moving, minimum ground clearance for the front rigging is three inches. If the wheelchair is not moving, the front rigging MUST maintain a minimum of one inch ground clearance - otherwise personal injury and damage may result.

The Stability Assist feature is designed to provide a smooth ride over obstacles and to resist leaning forward when descending an incline. Stability Assist DOES NOT lock out the front swing arms and prevent the power wheelchair from leaning forward when descending an incline, but it does slow the leaning process and also safely returns the power wheelchair to its resting position with six wheels on the ground when the chair comes to a complete stop. While Stability Assist will allow the power wheelchair to lean forward, it does prevent the power wheelchair from tipping forward.

Coping with Everyday Obstacles

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.1 on page 21.

Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be somewhat alleviated by learning how to manage your wheelchair. Keep in mind your center of gravity to maintain stability and balance.

While the walking beam allows you to traverse up to a 3‐inch bump or threshold, stopping after the wheels cross the bump poses a problem. The wheelchair cannot reverse over the bump at this point. Continue forward and then turn around.

While the wheelchair is designed for use primarily in and around the home, the provider should determine whether this wheelchair is suitable for the actual environment in which the wheelchair will be used.

NOTE: DO NOT go down a ramp at full speed. Some seat/back positions will cause the wheelchair to feel unstable.

CAUTION

Be aware of the condition of the ramp. Traction will be diminished/nonexistent on a slippery surface. Proceed with caution.

Bump/Threshold

FIGURE 3.1 Coping with Everyday

Obstacles

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Contents TDX SI TDX SI-HD Reference Documents Reference DocumentsManual Table of Contents Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Wheel Locks Transport Ready Package Trro Register Your ProductSpecial Notes Special NotesMeaning Trro and Trbkts Warnings All Wheelchairs Label LocationsWheelchairs with 22NF Batteries Label LocationsWheelchairs with Trro Wheelchairs without Trro Typical Product Parameters Typical Product ParametersTDX SI HD General Guidelines Repair or Service InformationOperation Information General GuidelinesGeneral Guidelines Electrical Wheelchairs with Trro or Trbkts OnlyGrounding Instructions Charging Batteries BatteriesWeight Training Weight LimitationRain Test EMI Information EMI InformationEMI Information SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsStability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Coping with Everyday Obstacles Stability AssistReaching, Leaning and Bending Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardPinch Points Reaching, Bending BackwardStairways Transferring To and From Other Seats Transferring To and From Other SeatsSafety Inspection Checklists Safety INSPECTION/ TroubleshootingInspect/Adjust Initially Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGInspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Periodically Troubleshooting MechanicalInspect/Adjust Every 18 Months Inspect/Adjust Every 2 YearsInformation Gauge Display Diagnostics Troubleshooting ElectricalSPJ+, SPJ+ w/PSS or SPJ+ w/ACC Joysticks Display Description DefinitionPossible Solution Service Indicator Light DiagnosticsSymptom Probable Cause Solutions MPJ+, PSR+, PSF+ Joysticks or DisplaysBAD Joystick CAL Values DON’T Checking Battery Charge LevelUsing the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair Turning the Power On/OffWheelchair Operation Operating the WheelchairWheelchair Movement ActionSpeedometer On/Off ButtonSpeed Control Buttons Service IndicatorJoystick Charger/Programming InputDrive Select Toggle Switch MPJ+ Joystick Switches and IndicatorsSelecting the Drive Mode Information Gauge DisplayLCD Display Screens Speed ControlMain Screen Splash ScreenDriving Screen Wheelchair Operation DescriptionRemote Stop Switch Programmable Mono Port 1/2 or External Mode SwitchRemote Mode Reset Switch Connected Devices ScreenRemote On/Off Switch Mode SwitchMemory Card Slot Van Seats Repositioning JoystickAdjustable Asba Seats Disconnecting/Connecting the JoysticksDisconnecting SPJ+ JoysticksMPJ+ Joysticks ConnectingMotor Locks Disengaging/Engaging Motor Lock LeversMotor Locks Disengaging/Engaging the Wheel locks Wheel LocksEngaging DisengagingRemoving/Installing the Footboard Footboard AssemblyInstalling Pinch point may occur when rotating the footboard assemblyRemoving/Installing the Footboard Adjusting the Footboard AngleAdjusting Forks ForksForks Batteries BatteriesFor Wheelchairs Using 22NF Batteries Using the Proper BatteriesReplacing Batteries Wire CutterReplacing Batteries Removing/Installing the Batteries From/Into the Wheelchair Cleaning Battery TerminalsBattery Retention Bracket Removing the Batteries from Wheelchair Installing Batteries into WheelchairInstalling Batteries into Wheelchair When to Charge Batteries SPJ+, SPJ+ w/PSS and SPJ+ w/ACC JoysticksMPJ+ Joystick Charging Batteries Description and Use of Battery ChargersTool Quantity Required ItemsTransport Ready Package Trro Transport Ready Package TrroCompliance Information About Transport Ready PackagesMotor Wheelchair Weight Limit SpecificationsSecuring the Wheelchair to the Vehicle Positioning the Wheelchair in the VehicleSecurement Points Securing the WheelchairWheelchair-Anchored Belts Securing the OccupantWheelchair-Anchored Belts Rating Description Vehicle-Anchored BeltsPositioning Belts Seating SystemTDX SI, TDX SI-HD Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Global Limited Warranty Excluding CanadaUSA Canada Limited Warranty