Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto Powered Seating del fabbricante Invacare
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Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. USER: BEFORE using this p roduct, read this manual and save for future reference. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS Formula™ Powered Seating 2 Part No 1122170 WARNING A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No 1122170 3 Formula™ Powered Seating TABLE OF CONTENTS REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ................................................................. 2 REGISTER YOUR PRO DUCT ...........................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Formula™ Powered Seating 4 Part No 1122170 TABLE OF CONTENTS Adjusting the Footplate Ang le ................................................................................... ............... .............48 Adjusting the Tension of the F lip Up Footplate .
SPECIAL NOTES Part No 1122170 5 Formula™ Powered Seating 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 Formula™ Powered Seating 6 Part No 1122170 WARNING Invacare products ar e specifically design ed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accessories design ed by other m anufacturers have not been tested by Invacare an d are not recom mended for use with In vacare products.
LABEL LOCATIONS Part No 1122170 7 Formula™ Powered Seating LABEL LOCATIONS NOTE: Refer to Owner’s Manual shipped with whe e lchair base for additional labels located on wheelchair base. All Wheelchairs Refer to Service Manual to reposition the seat - otherwise serious personal injury and damage will result.
LABEL LOCATIONS Formula™ Powered Seating 8 Part No 1122170 Wheelchairs with Elevate Wheelchairs with Ventilator Trays.
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Part No 1122170 9 Formula™ Powered Seating TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Formula Powered Seating Systems CONTOURA BACKS CONVENTIONAL BACKS SEAT WID TH RANGE : 16 - 24 inches .
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Formula™ Powered Seating 10 Part No 1122170 WARNING If the seating system is mounted onto a power wheelchair that has a weight limitation greater than that of the seating system, the weight limitation is maintained at th e seating system’s limitation.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No 1122170 11 Formula™ Powered Seating SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES WARNING SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains importan t information for th e safe operation and use of this product.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Formula™ Powered Seating 12 Part No 1122170 After the wheelchair has been set-up/adjusted, check to make sure that the wheelchair performs to the specifications entered during the set-up procedure.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No 1122170 13 Formula™ Powered Seating AL W A YS turn the w heelchair power Off and engage the motor locks/clutches to prev ent the wheels from moving before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair . Also make sure every precaution is taken to reduc e the gap distance.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Formula™ Powered Seating 14 Part No 1122170 Weight Training Inv acare DOES NOT recommend the use o f its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been d esigned or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training.
SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION Part No 1122170 15 Formula™ Powered Seating SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION WARNING CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT T HAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR.
SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION Formula™ Powered Seating 16 Part No 1122170 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 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No 1122170 17 Formula™ Powered Seating SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS NOTE: For more information about safety/handling of the w heelchair , refer to the owner’s manual that shipped with the wheelchair base.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTIO N/TROUBLESHOOTING Formula™ Powered Seating 18 Part No 1122170 SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/ TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Every six months take your wheelchair to a qualified technician for a thorough inspec tion and s ervicing.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPEC TION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No 1122170 19 Formula™ Powered Seating ❑ Make sure seating systems with the recline function have the retaining pin in place at the top of each back cane. ❑ Make sure all systems, except Elevate Only , have the retaining pin in place at t he back of each seat rail.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTIO N/TROUBLESHOOTING Formula™ Powered Seating 20 Part No 1122170 ❑ Upholstery has no rips. ❑ Armrest pad sits flush against arm tube. ❑ Inspect foam handgrips for damage. If dama ged, hav e them replaced by a qualified technician.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPEC TION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No 1122170 21 Formula™ Powered Seating SPM Battery Fault displays and the wheelchair does not drive. Batteries need to be charged (Error code E14). Charge batteries. If batteri es fail to charge properly, check battery charger or replace batteries.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTIO N/TROUBLESHOOTING Formula™ Powered Seating 22 Part No 1122170 Joystick erratic or does not respond as desired. Damaged motor coupling. Electrical malfunction . Controller programmed improperly. Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No 1122170 23 Formula™ Powered Seating SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION WARNING After ANY adjustm ents, repair or se rvice an d BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may r esult.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Formula™ Powered Seating 24 Part No 1122170 Operating Powered Seating Systems GENERAL WARNINGS Refer to A Note About Drive Lock-Out on page 23 BEFORE performing this procedure.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No 1122170 25 Formula™ Powered Seating Using the Powered Seating Switch NOTE: The powered seating switch will alternate func tions (increase tilt angle, decrease tilt angle) after it has been r eleased for a minimum of thr ee seconds.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Formula™ Powered Seating 26 Part No 1122170 FIGURE 5.1 Using the Four Way Switch Using the MPJ+ joystick NOTE: For this procedur e, r e fer to FIGURE 5.2 on page 27. 1. Make sure the wheelchair is on a level surface.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No 1122170 27 Formula™ Powered Seating FIGURE 5.2 Using the MPJ+ joystick Operation Icons Tilt Down Icon (Move the joystick right to use this function) DETAIL .
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Formula™ Powered Seating 28 Part No 1122170 MPJ+ Joystick Switches and Indicators NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 5.3. 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 1122170 29 Formula™ Powered Seating 2. Rotate the knob counterclockwise (backward) to decrease the speed of the wheelchair to the programmed max speed.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Formula™ Powered Seating 30 Part No 1122170 Refer to LCD Display table on page 30 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 1122170 31 Formula™ Powered Seating FIGURE 5.5 LCD Display Scre ens - Main Screen Driving Screen NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 5.6. 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 Formula™ Powered Seating 32 Part No 1122170 FIGURE 5.7 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 1122170 33 Formula™ Powered Seating Mode Switch The mode switch is used to select the op erating mode for the wheelchair .
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Formula™ Powered Seating 34 Part No 1122170 Repositioning the Joystick NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 5.9. 1. T urn the adjustment lock lever to release the joystick mounting tube from the mounting bracket.
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1122170 35 Formula™ Powered Seating SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS WARNING After ANY adjustm ents, repair or se rvice an d BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may r esult.
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Formula™ Powered Seating 36 Part No 1122170 70° Taper NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 6.2 1. T urn the footrest to the side (open footplate is perpendicular to wheelchair). 2. Insert footrest mounting pin into mounting tube.
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1122170 37 Formula™ Powered Seating 70° and PW93 NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 6.4. 1. Remove any accessory from the footrest(s). 2. Remove the footrest from the wheelchair . Refer to Installing/Removing Footrests on page 35.
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Formula™ Powered Seating 38 Part No 1122170 NOTE: Make sure spacers ar e positioned properly when r eassembling to prevent damage to the frame mounting tubes. 6. Reinstall the footrest(s) onto the wheelchair . Refer to Installing/Removing Footrests o n page 35.
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1122170 39 Formula™ Powered Seating FIGURE 6.7 Adjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Support Telescoping Front Tube Cap Screws Spacers Threaded Blocks Cap .
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Formula™ Powered Seating 40 Part No 1122170 Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Hinge NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 6.8. 1. P osition footplate hinge on the footrest support tube at the desired height.
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1122170 41 Formula™ Powered Seating Adjusting Adjustable An gle Flip-Up Footplates Depth Adjustment NOTE: For this procedur e, r e fer to FIGURE 6.9 on page 40. 1. Remove the tw o flat screws , washers and locknuts that secure footplate to the half clamp.
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Formula™ Powered Seating 42 Part No 1122170 Composite/Articulating Footplate Heel Loop Replacement NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 6.12. Disassembly Composite 1. Remove the mounting screw and coved w asher that secures the lower half of the footrest to the swingaw ay footrest assembly .
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1122170 43 Formula™ Powered Seating Installing/Removing Elevating Legrests NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 6.13. Installing 1. T urn legrest to side (open footplat e is perpendicular to wheelchair). 2. Install the legrest hinge plates ont o the hinge pins on the wheelchair frame.
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Formula™ Powered Seating 44 Part No 1122170 Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests and/or Adjusting Calfpads NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 6.14. Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests 1. P erform one of the following: • Raising - Pull back on the release lever until the leg is at the desired height.
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1122170 45 Formula™ Powered Seating Removing/Installing the Center Mount Footrest NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 6.15 on page 46. Removing Power Center Mount Footr ests 1. Remove the short quick-release pin that se cures the center mount rigging to the link plate (Detail “ A”).
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Formula™ Powered Seating 46 Part No 1122170 2. Reinstall the rigging pivot pin to secure the center mount footrest to the mounting bracket of the seat frame.
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1122170 47 Formula™ Powered Seating Adjusting the Height of the Center Mount Footrest WARNING While the wheelchair is moving, minimum groun d clearance for the front rigging is three inches.
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Formula™ Powered Seating 48 Part No 1122170 Adjusting the Angle of the Manual Center Mount Footrest WARNING While the wheelchair is moving, minimum groun d clearance for the front rigging is three inches.
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1122170 49 Formula™ Powered Seating Before 2/1 5/07 NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 6.19. 1. Loosen the footplate mounting screw and move the footplate to the desired angle. NOTE: DO NOT remove the footplate mounting screw .
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Formula™ Powered Seating 50 Part No 1122170 Calf Pad Adjustment for Power Center Mount Footrests NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 6.21 on page 50. NOTE: Ensure footr est height has been adjuste d before performing this pr ocedure.
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1122170 51 Formula™ Powered Seating Height and Width Adjustment 1. Remove the two height/width adjustment screws securing the calf pad to the calf pad mounting bracket. 2. Move the calf pad to the desired position.
SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Formula™ Powered Seating 52 Part No 1122170 5. Connect power legrest connector to jumper cable (Detail “B” of FIGURE 6.22). Removing the Power Elevating Legrests 1. Disconnect power legrest connector from jumper cable.
SECTION 7—ARMS Part No 1122170 53 Formula™ Powered Seating SECTION 7—ARMS WARNING After ANY adjustm ents, repair or serv ice and before use, m ake sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may r esult.
SECTION 7—ARMS Formula™ Powered Seating 54 Part No 1122170 Adjusting Flip Back Armrests WARNING Make sure the flip b ack armrest release an d height adjustmen t levers are in the locked position before using the wheelchair. NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 7.
SECTION 7—ARMS Part No 1122170 55 Formula™ Powered Seating Removing/Installing Reclining Armrests NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 7.3. Removing Armrests 1. Lift the armrest release lever at the front of the wheelchair to the unlocked (horizontal) position.
SECTION 7—ARMS Formula™ Powered Seating 56 Part No 1122170 Adjusting Reclining Armrest Height NOTE: For this procedur e, r e fer to FIGURE 7.4 on page 57. 1. Make sure the seating system is in th e full upright position. Refer to Operating P owered Seating Systems on page 58.
SECTION 7—ARMS Part No 1122170 57 Formula™ Powered Seating FIGURE 7.4 Adj usting Reclining Armrest Height Armrest Socket Bolt Height Adjustment Holes Locknut DETAIL “B” - FORM ULA TRE SE ATING.
SECTION 8—SEAT Formula™ Powered Seating 58 Part No 1122170 SECTION 8—SEAT WARNING After ANY adjustm ents, repair or serv ice and before use, m ake sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may r esult.
SECTION 8—SEAT Part No 1122170 59 Formula™ Powered Seating Replacing Seat Positioni ng Strap NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 8.2. 1. Remove the seat cushion from the seat pan. 2. Move the flip back armrests out of the w ay . Refer to Adjusting Flip Back Armrests o n page 54.
SECTION 9—HEADREST Formula™ Powered Seating 60 Part No 1122170 SECTION 9—HEADREST WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may result.
SECTION 9—HEADREST Part No 1122170 61 Formula™ Powered Seating Adjusting Headrest Height 1. Loosen the set screw on the headrest stop. 2. Loosen, but DO NOT remov e, the thumb screw that secures the headrest to the headrest mounting bracket. 3. P osition the headrest to the desired height.
SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Formula™ Powered Seating 62 Part No 1122170 SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES NOTE: This section contains information about batt eries in seating systems with elevate. Refer t o the owner’s manual supplie d with the wheelchair base for other battery information.
SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Part No 1122170 63 Formula™ Powered Seating Using the Proper Batteries 1. P osition battery on ground/flat surface as shown below .
SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Formula™ Powered Seating 64 Part No 1122170 6. Remove the locknut that s ecures the NEGA TIVE battery cable to the NEGA TIVE(-) battery post of the battery 7. Discard the existing battery . 8. P osition battery connector bracket or wiring harness onto the new 22NF or GP24 battery as shown.
SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Part No 1122170 65 Formula™ Powered Seating FIGURE 10.1 Replacing Batteries 22NF Batteries BATTERY COV ER AND TIE-WRAP D ETAIL Seating System with Elevate BLACK Batter.
SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Formula™ Powered Seating 66 Part No 1122170 Cleaning Battery Terminals WARNING Most batteries are not sold with instructions. However, warnings are frequently noted on th e 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 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Part No 1122170 67 Formula™ Powered Seating 7. TRBKTS Options Only - P erform the following step s (Detail “B”): A. Remove the four screws and four locknuts (if applicable) that se cure the battery support bracket to the battery box.
SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Formula™ Powered Seating 68 Part No 1122170 Removing the Batteries NOTE: For this procedur e, re fer to FIGURE 10.3. 1. Grasp and pull the YELLOW battery connector tab to unplug the front battery . 2. Slide the front battery FORW ARD and remove it from the battery box.
SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Part No 1122170 69 Formula™ Powered Seating FIGURE 10.4 Installing Batteries Installing the Battery Door and Rear Shroud WARNING Wheelchairs with TRRO or TRBKTS Only - Battery support brackets MUST be installed at all times.
SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Formula™ Powered Seating 70 Part No 1122170 4. Connect the controller to the batteries at the rear of the wheelchair . 5. Wheelchairs with TRBKTS Only - Reinstall t he top controller shroud using the two thumb screws (Detail “B” of FIGURE 10.
SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Part No 1122170 71 Formula™ Powered Seating The range per battery charge using recommended batteries should be approximately 5 to 9 hours of typical operation. Extensive us e on inclines m ay substantially reduce per charge mileage.
SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Formula™ Powered Seating 72 Part No 1122170 FIGURE 10.6 Charging Batteries MPJ+ Joystick Charger/Programming Port (On Front of Joystick).
SECTION 11—VENTILATOR TRAY Part No 1122170 73 Formula™ Powered Seating SECTION 11—VENTILATOR TRAY WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make su re all attaching hardware is tightened securely - ot he rwise injury or damage may occur.
SECTION 11—VENTILATOR TRAY Formula™ Powered Seating 74 Part No 1122170 7. Connect the ventilator battery harness c onnector to the v entilator battery harness extension (Detail “ A”). 8. Wheelchairs with recline systems o nly - P erform the following steps: A.
GLOBAL LIMITED WARRANTY (EXCLUDING CANADA) Part No 1122170 75 Formula™ Powered Seating GLOBAL LIMITED WARRANTY (EXCLUDING CANADA) PLEASE NOTE : THE WARRANTY BEL OW HAS BEEN DRA FTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL L AW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANU FACTURED AFTE R JULY 4, 1975.
CANADA LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE : THE WARRANTY BEL OW HAS BEEN DRA FTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL L AW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANU FACTURED AFTE R JULY 4, 1975. This warra nty is ext ended on ly to the original pu rchaser w ho purcha ses this product within Ca nada when new and unu sed from Inv aca re or a de aler .
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Invacare Powered Seating è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Invacare Powered Seating - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Invacare Powered Seating imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Invacare Powered Seating ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Invacare Powered Seating, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Invacare Powered Seating.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Invacare Powered Seating. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Invacare Powered Seating insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
