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  • Page 1 Tilt/Recline Tilt/Elevate Tilt/Recline/Elevate DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. USER: BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com...

  • Page 2: Reference Documents

    1141471 MK6i Electronics Service Manual 1143203 Formula TRE Service Manual 1123820 WARNING Refer to wheelchair base owner’s manual for additional safety and operation information. NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are available on www.invacare.com. Formula™ Powered Seating Part No 1122170...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    LABEL LOCATIONS ................7 All Wheelchairs............................7 Wheelchairs with Elevate .........................8 Wheelchairs with Ventilator Trays ......................8 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS ............ 9 Formula Powered Seating Systems......................9 SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ..........11 Repair or Service Information .......................11 Operation Information ..........................11 Weight Training ............................14 Weight Limitation.............................14...

  • Page 4: Register Your Product

    Register ONLINE at warranty.invacare.com Please have your model number and purchase date available to complete your registration. Any registration information you submit will only be used by Invacare Corporation and protected as required by applicable laws and regulations. Formula™ Powered Seating...

  • Page 5: Special Notes

    CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.
  • Page 6 Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products. The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts.

  • Page 7: Label Locations

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com LABEL LOCATIONS LABEL LOCATIONS NOTE: Refer to Owner’s Manual shipped with wheelchair base for additional labels located on wheelchair base. All Wheelchairs Weight Capacity Label located here WARNING Refer to Service Manual to reposition the seat - otherwise serious personal injury and damage will result.

  • Page 8: Wheelchairs With Elevate

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com LABEL LOCATIONS Wheelchairs with Elevate Wheelchairs with Ventilator Trays Formula™ Powered Seating Part No 1122170...

  • Page 9: Typical Product Parameters

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Formula Powered Seating Systems CONTOURA BACKS CONVENTIONAL BACKS SEAT WIDTH RANGE: 16 - 24 inches in 2-inch 16 - 24 inches in 1-inch increments increments SEAT DEPTH RANGE...
  • Page 10 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS CONTOURA BACKS CONVENTIONAL BACKS *OVERALL LENGTH WITH MANUAL CENTER MOUNT FOOTREST AT 90°: 41.5 inches WITHOUT FRONT RIGGINGS, FULL LENGTH ARM, MPJ™JOYSTICK: 37.38 inches ARMRESTS TILT ONLY, TILT/ELEVATE AND ELEVATE ONLY: Flip Back, Adjustable Height (9 - 13 inches) - Desk or Full Length...

  • Page 11: Section 1-General Guidelines

    Before adjusting, repairing or servicing the wheelchair, ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power Off, otherwise, injury or damage may occur. Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.
  • Page 12 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES 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. If the wheelchair does NOT perform to specifications, turn the wheelchair Off immediately and reenter set-up specifications.
  • Page 13 If such devices are used, Invacare shall not be liable and the limited warranty is void. *NOTE: Specific actuator controls are noted for each function or combination throughout this manual.

  • Page 14: Weight Training

    Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for bodily injury and the warranty is void.

  • Page 15: Section 2-Emi Information

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION WARNING CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in this text, both will be referred to as powered wheelchairs) may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as...
  • Page 16 2) This device has been tested to a radiated immunity level of 20 volts per meter. 3) The immunity level of the product is unknown. Modification of any kind to the electronics of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may adversely affect the EMI immunity levels. Formula™ Powered Seating Part No 1122170...

  • Page 17: Section 3-Safety/Handling Of Wheelchairs

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS NOTE: For more information about safety/handling of the wheelchair, refer to the owner’s manual that shipped with the wheelchair base. Pinch Points WARNING A pinch point exists between head tube cap and walking beam. A pinch point exists between walking beam/head tube cap and telescoping tube when the seat is in the lowest seat to floor height.

  • Page 18: Section 4-Safety Inspection/Troubleshooting

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/ TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Every six months take your wheelchair to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair.
  • Page 19 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING 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 the back of each seat rail.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    (20°). completely lowered). Refer to Operating Powered Seating Systems on page 24. Contact Invacare/Dealer for service if Motor lock levers are this does not solve the problem. disengaged. Engage motor lock levers. See wheelchair base owner’s manual.
  • Page 21 Battery failure. Have batteries checked for shorted cell. when charging. Replace if necessary. Electrical malfunction. Contact Dealer/Invacare for service. Battery indicator flashes the charge Battery failure. Check batteries for shorted cell. level is low - immediately after Replace if necessary.
  • Page 22 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS Joystick erratic or does not respond Damaged motor coupling. Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service. as desired. Electrical malfunction. Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service. Controller programmed Contact Dealer/Invacare to have improperly.

  • Page 23: Section 5-Wheelchair Operation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 technician.

  • Page 24: Operating Powered Seating Systems

    If such devices are used, Invacare shall not be liable and the limited warranty is void. SYSTEM TYPE...
  • Page 25 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Using the Powered Seating Switch NOTE: The powered seating switch will alternate functions (increase tilt angle, decrease tilt angle) after it has been released for a minimum of three seconds. 1.
  • Page 26 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Four Way Switch Left Rear Forward Right FIGURE 5.1 Using the Four Way Switch Using the MPJ+ joystick NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.2 on page 27. 1. Make sure the wheelchair is on a level surface. 2.
  • Page 27 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION DETAIL “A” - SELECTING THE ACTUATOR CONTROL SWITCH MODE Mode Icons Actuator Control Switch Mode Icon DETAIL “B” - Tilt Down Icon ACTUATOR CONTROL SWITCH (Move the joystick MODE EXAMPLE right to use this SCREEN function)

  • Page 28: Mpj+ Joystick Switches And Indicators

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION MPJ+ Joystick Switches and Indicators NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.3. Drive Select Toggle Switch The drive select toggle switch is located on the left side, below the LCD. The drive select position is momentary, meaning that it will return to the neutral position after a selection is made.
  • Page 29 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 2. Rotate the knob counterclockwise (backward) to decrease the speed of the wheelchair to the programmed max speed. Joystick The joystick has proportional drive control, meaning that the further the joystick is pushed from the upright (neutral) position, the faster the wheelchair or seat moves.
  • Page 30 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Refer to LCD Display table on page 30 for descriptions of information shown. LCD DISPLAY ITEM DESCRIPTION DRIVE NAME This field shows the currently selected Drive’s Name. Available choices are as follows: Drive 1* Drive 2* Drive 3*...
  • Page 31 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Drive Profile Name Available Modes in Battery Gauge Display Drive Indicator this Drive (Must be Programmed) Icon appears when a joystick command Status will drive the Status/Info Indicator wheelchair Message Area FIGURE 5.5 LCD Display Screens - Main Screen Driving Screen NOTE: For this procedure, refer to...
  • Page 32 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION ICON DESCRIPTION 4-Switch Attendant Control RIM Control ECU (1 to 4) Proportional Attendant Control Compact Joystick Sip and Puff Control ASL Digital Control ASL Analog Control Shark Power Module Actuator 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...

  • Page 33: Preparing The Joystick For Use

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Mode Switch The mode switch is used to select the operating mode for the wheelchair. The mode switch is located on the joystick. A mode switch is needed whenever any of the following operating modes are programmed: •...

  • Page 34: Repositioning The Joystick

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Repositioning the Joystick NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.9. 1. Turn the adjustment lock lever to Mounting Bracket release the joystick mounting tube from (Threaded Plate) the mounting bracket. Washers 2.

  • Page 35: Section 6-Front Riggings

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS 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. For the following procedures, make sure the On/Off switch on the joystick is in the OFF position.

  • Page 36: Footrest Height Adjustment

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS 70° Taper Footrest Mounting Pin NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.2 Footrest Release 1. Turn the footrest to the side (open Mounting Tube Lever footplate is perpendicular to wheelchair).
  • Page 37 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS 70° and PW93 NOTE: For this procedure, refer 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.

  • Page 38: Raising/Lowering Elevating Front Riggings

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS NOTE: Make sure spacers are positioned properly when reassembling to prevent damage to the frame mounting tubes. 6. Reinstall the footrest(s) onto the wheelchair. Refer to Installing/Removing Footrests on page 35. 7.
  • Page 39 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Side Rail Spacers Cap Screws Side Rail Threaded Blocks Telescoping Front Tube Cap Screws Spacers FIGURE 6.7 Adjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Support Part No 1122170 Formula™ Powered Seating...

  • Page 40: Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-Up Footplate Hinge

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Hinge NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Footplate Mounting Screw FIGURE 6.8. Hinge 1. Position footplate hinge on the footrest support tube at the desired height. Locknut 2.

  • Page 41: Adjusting Adjustable Angle Flip-Up Footplates

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Adjusting Adjustable Angle Flip-Up Footplates Depth Adjustment NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.9 on page 40. 1. Remove the two flat screws, washers and locknuts that secure footplate to the half clamp.

  • Page 42: Composite/Articulating Footplate Heel Loop Replacement

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Composite/Articulating Footplate Heel Loop Replacement NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.12. Disassembly Composite Composite Mounting Screw 1. Remove the mounting screw and coved washer that secures the lower half of Spacer the footrest to the swingaway footrest Cane of...

  • Page 43: Installing/Removing Elevating Legrests

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Installing/Removing Elevating Legrests NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.13. Installing 1. Turn legrest to side (open footplate is perpendicular to wheelchair). 2. Install the legrest hinge plates onto the hinge pins on the wheelchair frame. 3.

  • Page 44: Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests And/Or Adjusting Calfpads

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests and/or Adjusting Calfpads NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Legrest to Normal FIGURE 6.14. Position Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests 1. Perform one of the following: • Raising - Pull back on the release lever until the leg is at the desired Adjust Calfpad Secure Calfpad...

  • Page 45: Removing/Installing The Center Mount Footrest

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Removing/Installing the Center Mount Footrest NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.15 on page 46. Removing Power Center Mount Footrests 1. Remove the short quick-release pin that secures the center mount rigging to the link plate (Detail “A”).
  • Page 46 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS 2. Reinstall the rigging pivot pin to secure the center mount footrest to the mounting bracket of the seat frame. Power Center Mount Footrest DETAIL “A” DETAIL “B” Center Mount Top of Footrest Support...

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Height Of The Center Mount Footrest

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Adjusting the Height of the Center Mount Footrest WARNING 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.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Angle Of The Manual Center Mount Footrest

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Adjusting the Angle of the Manual Center Mount Footrest WARNING 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.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Tension Of The Flip Up Footplate

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Before 2/15/07 NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.19. 1. Loosen the footplate mounting screw Center Mount and move the footplate to the desired Footrest angle. NOTE: DO NOT remove the footplate Footplate mounting screw.

  • Page 50: Calf Pad Adjustment For Power Center Mount Footrests

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS Calf Pad Adjustment for Power Center Mount Footrests NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.21 on page 50. NOTE: Ensure footrest height has been adjusted before performing this procedure. Refer to Adjusting the Height of the Center Mount Footrest on page 47.

  • Page 51: Installing/Removing The Power Elevating Legrests

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS 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. 3.
  • Page 52 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 6—FRONT RIGGINGS 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. 2. Push legrest release handle and swing legrest to the outside of the wheelchair. 3.

  • Page 53: Section 7-Arms

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 7—ARMS SECTION 7—ARMS 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. Installing/Removing Flip Back Armrests WARNING Make sure the flip back armrest release and height adjustment levers are in the locked position before using the wheelchair.

  • Page 54: Adjusting Flip Back Armrests

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 7—ARMS Adjusting Flip Back Armrests WARNING Make sure the flip back armrest release and height adjustment levers are in the locked position before using the wheelchair. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.2. Positioning Flip Back Armrests for User Transfer 1.

  • Page 55: Removing/Installing Reclining Armrests

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 7—ARMS Removing/Installing Reclining Armrests NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.3. Removing Armrests 1. Lift the armrest release lever at the front of the wheelchair to the unlocked (horizontal) position. 2. Lift up on the armrest and remove from the front arm socket. 3.

  • Page 56: Adjusting Reclining Armrest Height

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 7—ARMS Adjusting Reclining Armrest Height NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.4 on page 57. 1. Make sure the seating system is in the full upright position. Refer to Operating Powered Seating Systems on page 58. 2.
  • Page 57 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 7—ARMS DETAIL “A” - FRONT OF ARMREST DETAIL “B” - FORMULA TRE SEATING SYSTEM WITH CONVENTIONAL BACK Armrest Back Cane Socket Screws Locknut Socket Bolt Adapter Plate Height Adjustment Holes DETAIL “C” - FORMULA TRE SEATING SYSTEM WITH CONTOURA BACK Back Cane Cap Screws...

  • Page 58: Section 8-Seat

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 8—SEAT SECTION 8—SEAT 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. ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only.

  • Page 59: Replacing Seat Positioning Strap

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 8—SEAT Replacing Seat Positioning Strap NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.2. 1. Remove the seat cushion from the seat pan. 2. Move the flip back armrests out of the way. Refer to Adjusting Flip Back Armrests on page 54.

  • Page 60: Section 9-Headrest

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 9—HEADREST SECTION 9—HEADREST WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. CAUTION If using a ventilator, verify headrest support does not interfere at ALL angles. Oth- erwise, injury or damage may occur.

  • Page 61: Replacing Headrest

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 9—HEADREST Adjusting Headrest Height 1. Loosen the set screw on the headrest stop. 2. Loosen, but DO NOT remove, the thumb screw that secures the headrest to the headrest mounting bracket. 3. Position the headrest to the desired height. 4.

  • Page 62: Section 10-Elevate Batteries

    Make sure power to the wheelchair is OFF before performing these procedures. The use of rubber gloves is recommended when working with batteries. Invacare strongly recommends that battery installation and battery replacement always be done by a qualified technician. After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

  • Page 63: Using The Proper Batteries

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Using the Proper Batteries 1. Position battery on ground/flat surface as shown below. 2. Visually inspect the battery to ensure proper polarity: WARNING 22NF Batteries with terminal configuration (POSITIVE on the left and NEGATIVE on the right) as shown below MUST be used.
  • Page 64 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES 6. Remove the locknut that secures the NEGATIVE battery cable to the NEGATIVE(-) battery post of the battery 7. Discard the existing battery. 8. Position battery connector bracket or wiring harness onto the new 22NF or GP24 battery as shown.
  • Page 65 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Seating System with Elevate 22NF Batteries BATTERY COVER AND TIE-WRAP DETAIL RED Battery Terminal Cover Tie-Wraps Rear Battery BLACK Battery Terminal Cover BLACK Battery Terminal Cover RED Battery Terminal Cover Front Battery Tie-Wraps Bracket of POSITIVE (+) Battery Cable...

  • Page 66: Cleaning Battery Terminals

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES 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, clothes or other possessions.
  • Page 67 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES 7. TRBKTS Options Only - Perform the following steps (Detail “B”): A. Remove the four screws and four locknuts (if applicable) that secure the battery support bracket to the battery box. B.
  • Page 68 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES Removing the Batteries NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.3. 1. Grasp and pull the YELLOW battery connector tab to unplug the front battery. 2. Slide the front battery FORWARD and remove it from the battery box. 3.
  • Page 69 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES REAR OF WHEELCHAIR Disconnect Batteries from Controller Here NOTE: Battery cables not shown for Rear Battery Rear Battery clarity. Battery Box Left Battery Right Battery Connector Connector YELLOW Battery BLACK Battery Connector Tab Connector Tab Front Battery...

  • Page 70: When To Charge Batteries

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES 4. Connect the controller to the batteries at the rear of the wheelchair. 5. Wheelchairs with TRBKTS Only - Reinstall the top controller shroud using the two thumb screws (Detail “B” of FIGURE 10.2 on page 67). 6.
  • Page 71 WARNING NEVER leave the charger unattended when the breaker has tripped. A fault condi- tion exists. Unplug and discontinue using immediately. Contact an Invacare dealer. NOTE: If performing the charging procedures independently, READ and CAREFULLY follow the individual instructions for each charger (supplied or purchased).
  • Page 72 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES MPJ+ Joystick Charger/Programming Port (On Front of Joystick) FIGURE 10.6 Charging Batteries Formula™ Powered Seating Part No 1122170...

  • Page 73: Section 11-Ventilator Tray

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 11—VENTILATOR TRAY SECTION 11—VENTILATOR TRAY WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur. Before adjusting, repairing or servicing the seating system, ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power OFF, otherwise, injury or damage may result.
  • Page 74 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION 11—VENTILATOR TRAY 7. Connect the ventilator battery harness connector to the ventilator battery harness extension (Detail “A”). 8. Wheelchairs with recline systems only - Perform the following steps: A. Test the recline function of the seating system to ensure that no part of the back assembly interferes with the ventilator tray.

  • Page 75: Global Limited Warranty (Excluding Canada)

    (1) year from the date of purchase from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the seller’s invoice required for coverage under this warranty. If within such warranty periods any such product component shall be proven to be defective, the product component shall be repaired or replaced, at Invacare's option.

  • Page 76: Canada Limited Warranty

    (1) year from the date of purchase from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the seller’s invoice required for coverage under this warranty. If within such warranty periods any such product component shall be proven to be defective, the product component shall be repaired or replaced, at Invacare's option.

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