Wheelchair Operation, Operating the Wheelchair | Invacare SP

SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION

SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR

OPERATION

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

Set-up of the Electronic Control Unit is to be performed only by a qualified techni- cian. The final adjustments of the controller may affect other activities of the wheel- chair. Damage to the equipment could occur under these circumstances.

Operating the Wheelchair

Turning the Power On/Off

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1.

1. To turn the power On, perform one of the following steps:

JOYSTICK	ACTION

MPJ+	Move the On/Off switch Forward to the On position.

SPJ+	Press the On/Off button.

2. Turning the power Off can be achieved by performing one of the following steps:

JOYSTICK	ACTION

MPJ+	Move the On/Off switch Back to the Off position.

SPJ+	Press the On/Off button.

SPJ+ Joysticks

On/Off Button

MPJ+ Joystick

On/Off

Switch

FIGURE 5.1 Turning the Power On/Off

Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.2 on page 36.

The joystick is located on the joystick housing and provides smooth control of speed and direction. It is equipped with 360 degrees of mobility for ease of operation. The joystick is spring‐loaded, and automatically returns to the upright (neutral) position when released. Pushing the joystick in a given direction causes the wheelchair to move in that direction.

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Invacare SP manual Wheelchair Operation, Operating the Wheelchair, Turning the Power On/Off

Contents

TDX SP Manual Reference DocumentsReference Documents Table of Contents Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Motor Locks Complete and mail the form on the next Register Your Product City State/Province Product Registration Form Fold here Cut Along Line Meaning Special NotesSpecial Notes Trro and Trbkts Warnings Label Locations Label LocationsAll Wheelchairs Wheelchairs with 22NF Batteries Wheelchairs with GP24 Batteries Wheelchairs with Trro Wheelchairs without Trro Typical Product Parameters Typical Product Parameters General Guidelines Repair or Service InformationGeneral Guidelines Operation Information Wheelchairs with Trro or Trbkts Only Tire Pressure Charging Batteries ElectricalBatteries Grounding Instructions Rain Test Weight TrainingWeight Limitation EMI Information EMI Information EMI Information Stability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsSAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Coping with Everyday Obstacles Coping with Everyday Obstacles Reaching, Leaning and Bending Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Pinch Points Reaching, Bending Backward Stairways Transferring To and From Other Seats Transferring To and From Other Seats Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Safety INSPECTION/ TroubleshootingSafety Inspection Checklists Inspect/Adjust Initially Inspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust Every 2 Years Troubleshooting MechanicalInspect/Adjust Periodically Inspect/Adjust Every 18 Months Display Description Definition Troubleshooting ElectricalInformation Gauge Display Diagnostics SPJ+, SPJ+ w/PSS or SPJ+ w/ACC Joysticks MPJ+, PSR+, PSF+ Joysticks or Displays Service Indicator Light DiagnosticsPossible Solution Symptom Probable Cause Solutions BAD Joystick CAL Values DON’T Checking Battery Charge Level Operating the Wheelchair Turning the Power On/OffUsing the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair Wheelchair Operation Wheelchair Movement Action Speedometer On/Off Button Charger/Programming Input Service IndicatorSpeed Control Buttons Joystick Information Gauge Display MPJ+ Joystick Switches and IndicatorsDrive Select Toggle Switch Selecting the Drive Mode LCD Display Screens Speed Control Main Screen Splash Screen Wheelchair Operation Description Status Indicator Connected Devices Screen Programmable Mono Port 1/2 or External Mode SwitchRemote Stop Switch Remote Mode Reset Switch Memory Card Slot Remote On/Off SwitchMode Switch Van Seats Repositioning Joystick Connecting Disconnecting/Connecting the JoysticksAdjustable Asba Seats Disconnecting MPJ+ Joysticks 11 Disconnecting/Connecting Joysticks SPJ+ Joysticks Motor Locks Motor LocksDisengaging/Engaging Motor Lock Levers Disengaging Wheel LocksDisengaging/Engaging the Wheel locks Engaging Pinch point may occur when rotating the footboard assembly Footboard AssemblyRemoving/Installing the Footboard Installing Removing/Installing the Footboard Adjusting the Footboard Angle Forks Adjusting ForksForks Batteries Batteries For TDX SP Wheelchairs Using 22NF Batteries Using the Proper Batteries Replacing Batteries Wire Cutter Replacing Batteries Removing/Installing the Batteries From/Into the Wheelchair Cleaning Battery Terminals Battery Retention Bracket Removing the Batteries from Wheelchair Installing Batteries into Wheelchair Installing Batteries into Wheelchair MPJ+ Joystick When to Charge BatteriesSPJ+, SPJ+ w/PSS and SPJ+ w/ACC Joysticks Charging Batteries Description and Use of Battery Chargers Tool Quantity Required Items Transport Ready Package Trro Transport Ready Package Trro Compliance Information About Transport Ready Packages Positioning the Wheelchair in the Vehicle SpecificationsMotor Wheelchair Weight Limit Adult Securing the Wheelchair to the Vehicle Securing the Wheelchair Securement Points Wheelchair-Anchored Belts Securing the Occupant Wheelchair-Anchored Belts Seating System Vehicle-Anchored Belts Positioning Belts Positioning Belts USA Limited Warranty