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Electric wheelchair Model TA IQ RWD Model TA IQ FWD Model TA IQ MWD Operating manual...
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Users with visual impairments can find the PDF-files together with further in- formation on our website: < www.ta-service.dk >. Contact your specialist dealer when required. Alternatively users with visual impair- ments can have the documentation read out by a helper.
Acceptance Intended purpose Adjustment Combination with manufacturer foreign products Reinstallment Life span Base position Overview Model TA IQ RWD Model TA IQ FWD Model TA IQ MWD Handling the electric wheelchair Securing the electric wheelchair Functional checks Driving Brakes Service brake...
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Selecting the operation Pre-operation checks Battery charging procedure Position of the operating module Function description Swivelling the operating module Position of the arm support Checking the locking function Leg supports Central leg support Electric height adjustment Electric upfolding of the footplate Height adjustment of the footplate Calf belt Removing the calf belt...
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Arm supports Arm support with stabiliser Swivelling up the arm support Swivelling down the arm support Locking the arm support in place Check the locked condition of the arm support Arm support without stabiliser Swivelling up the arm support Swivelling down the arm support Swivelling arm support Swivelling the arm support inward Swivelling down the armrest...
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Loading and transportation Loading Ramps and lifting platforms Transport of people inside a motor vehicle Transport security Dahl-Docking-System Tyres Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance schedule Main fuse Battery fuse Replacing the fuses Fuse plug Interrupting the electric power current Re-establish electric power current Lighting Headlights Fault correction...
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Maximum range Hill climbing ability Applied norms Data according to ISO 7176-15 for model TA IQ RWD Further technical data for model TA IQ RWD Data according to ISO 7176-15 for model TA IQ FWD Further technical data for model TA IQ FWD...
This operating manual applies to the follow- ing models: This symbol indicates tips and recom- mendations. Model TA IQ RWD [ ] Reference to a picture number. Model TA IQ FWD Model TA IQ MWD ( ) Reference to a function element within a picture.
Working table Every provision, case by case should be checked, tested and aligned to the indi- In case of unexpected symptoms that vidual ability limitations caused by the de- might be associated with the use of the fined disability through an educated person working table, contact a doctor immedi- (medical device consultant, rehabilitation ately.
tion described in chapter Technical data on page 60. Never use the electric wheelchair without the leg supports and arm support units ADJUSTMENT mounted! Always have adaptation, adjustment or re- Only use the electric wheelchair in an un- pair work carried out by a specialist dealer. damaged condition.
COMBINATION WITH MAN- LIFE SPAN UFACTURER FOREIGN We expect an average life span of about 5 years for this product, as far as the product PRODUCTS is applied for its designated purpose and all Any combination of your electric wheelchair maintenance and service guidelines. The life with components not supplied by us gener- span of your product depends upon the fre- ally results in an amendment to your electric...
OVERVIEW Model TA IQ RWD The overview shows the most important components and operating devices of the electric wheelchair. Pos. Description (1) Head support (2) Back support (3) Arm support (4) Seat cushion (5) Footplate (6) Steering wheel (7) Selection lever drive-/push mode (8) Locking lever –...
Model TA IQ FWD The overview shows the most important components and operating devices of the electric wheelchair. Pos. Description (1) Head support (2) Back support (3) Arm support (4) Seat cushion (5) Calf plate (6) Footplate (7) Driving wheel (8) Front lighting (9) Locking lever –...
Model TA IQ MWD The overview shows the most important components and operating devices of the electric wheelchair. Pos. Description (1) Head support (2) Back support (3) Arm support (4) Seat cushion (5) Calf plate (6) Footplate (7) Front steering wheel (8) Selection lever drive-/push mode (9) Locking lever –...
HANDLING THE ELECTRIC BRAKES WHEELCHAIR Brake the electric wheelchair down care- fully and in time. This is especially the case Securing the electric wheelchair when driving in front of people and while driving downhill! The electric wheelchair is to be secured as follows to prevent it from rolling off unin- Service brake tentionally:...
Locking the brakes It should not be possible to push the elec- tric wheelchair forward when the brakes are engaged. To lock the brakes, turn the selection lever drive-/push mode on both sides as far as possible by 45° inward (vertical position) into drive mode [1].
Drive-/push mode Only switch the electric wheelchair to push mode when it is standing still for positioning or in case of emergencies, but not on slopes/hills. The electric magnetic brakes are switched off in the push mode. – A braking of the electric wheelchair is then only possible by switching to the drive mode.
SELECTING THE OPERATION In order to obtain operational readiness of the electric wheelchair the following direc- tions are to be carried out in the indicated order. Charge the drive batteries via the oper- ating module before the first journey. The charging procedure only runs with an intact mains/battery fuse (1)! Selecting the motor mode.
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3. Check the position of the operating module. Do not grab into the area of the cross brace. – Danger of squashing! For regular drive mode the operating module can be swivelled toward the front until it noticeably engages [4]. 4.
Pre-operation checks Before starting to drive, the following should be checked: the battery charging condition. The setting of the preselected final speed. – For this observe the operating man- ual < Operating module >. Battery charging procedure Do not insert any objects other than the battery charger plug into the battery charging socket.
Position of the operating module Swivel the operating module inward toward the front for regular drive mode [1]. For transport or storage the operating module can be swilled outward toward the back. Function description You will find a detailed description of the keys and symbols in the operating manual for < Operating module >.
LEG SUPPORTS Before any actions on the leg support the electric wheelchair is to be secured against unintentional rolling motions. Therefore observe chapter Securing the electric wheelchair on page 15. Central leg support In order to easy entry and exiting for the user, as well as to reduce the wheelchair length for transport, the footboard [1] or the footplates [2] can be folded upward [3]+[4].
Electric height adjustment Never put the free hand into the adjust- ment mechanism while adjusting the height adjustable leg support. – Danger of jamming! Place the foot onto the footplate before lowering. – Danger of squashing! Watch for sufficient ground clearance of the leg supports! Damage to the surface possible through grounding of the leg sup-...
Height adjustment of the footplate Never grab into the adjustment mecha- nism or underneath the footplate with the spare hand during the height adjustment. – Danger of jamming! Watch for sufficient ground clearance of the leg support and footplate! Damages to the surface possible through grounding of the leg sup- port or footplate! For height adjustment, raise or lower the...
Lower leg support Observe danger of jamming between the footplate resp. footboard and leg support. The footplates are to be folded up for enter- ing or exiting the wheelchair [1]. Remove both feet from the footplates. 2. Remove the calf belt (2), if present. Therefore observe chapter Calf belt on page 24.
Leg support upper part The upper leg support with an inserted lower leg support is termed leg support. Turning the leg supports to the side Leg supports turned to the side are re- leased automatically and can easily come off. Note this when handling (e.g. trans- port).
Swivelling in the leg supports For inward swivelling, let the leg supports swivel forward until the lock audibly engag- es [1]. After audibly swivelling the leg sup- ports inward check the respective lock- ing device. Afterwards observe chapter Lower leg support on page 25.
Removing the leg supports For easy transfer into and out of the elec- tric wheelchair as well as a reduced electric wheelchair length (important for transport) the leg supports can be removed [1]. Remove the calf belt before swivelling away the leg supports.
Mechanically height-adjustable leg supports Never put the free hand into the adjust- ment mechanism while adjusting the height adjustable leg support. – Danger of jamming! If necessary have an accompanying person help during the adjustment procedure. Lifting/lowering the leg support The leg support can be adjusted as long as the release lever is depressed.
Electrically height-adjustable leg support Never put the free hand into the adjust- ment mechanism while adjusting the height adjustable leg support. – Danger of jamming! Electric contact is automatically established when attaching the electrically height ad- justable leg support [1]. Height adjustment –For height adjustment, raise or lower the leg support to the desired height via the...
ARM SUPPORTS Do not use the arm supports [1] to lift or carry the electric wheelchair. Danger of accidents with the arm support swivelled toward the back [4]! Swivel the arm support upward above dead center [3]. Danger of accidents through unin- tentional forward lowering of the arm support! Arm support with stabiliser...
Swivelling down the arm support Observe danger of jamming when insert- ing the arm support to the retaining bolt! For lowering, first place the guide of the arm support onto the retaining bolt and slide it forward with light pressure [1]. Afterwards press the locking lever down- ward (2).
Arm support without stabiliser Swivelling up the arm support For upswivelling fold the arm support to- ward the back [2]. When the arm support is folded to the back [2], there is an increased danger of accidents, especially during steering manoeuvres! Swivelling down the arm support For lowering, fold the arm support as far as...
Swivelling arm support Do not grab into the area of the crossbrace when swivelling the arm support into the basic position. – Danger of jamming! Swivelling the arm support inward Loosen the clamping lever (1) of the arm support to swivel it inward [2]. 2.
BACK SUPPORT Any change to the seat inclination will lead to different safe back support adjust- ments! Only adjust the back support when the electric wheelchair is standing on a level surface. A danger of tipping over exists on gradients! Electrically adjustable back sup- port The back support [1] is electrically adjusta-...
Mechanically adjustable back support Angle adjustment with pneumatic spring The back support [1] is angle adjustable [2]+[3]. To adjust the angle of the back support the locking lever (4) of the pneumatic spring must be pressed downward. 2. Press/pull the back support, with the locking lever pressed (4), to the desired angle.
Angle adjustment with telescopic tube The back support [] is angle adjustable [1]+[2]. Pull the button of the locking pin (3) to adjust the angle of the bak support. 2. Press/pull the back support, with the pulled locking pin (3), to the desired angle.
SEAT Seat pad The seat pad is attached to the seat plate with velcro straps and can be removed for cleaning and maintenance [1]. Replace and attach the seat pad again after cleaning or maintenance. – Velcro fastener.
Seat inclination Only adjust the seat angle [1] when the electric wheelchair is standing on a hori- zontal, level surface. A danger of tipping over exists on gradients. Before adjustment of the seat inclination, bring the leg support(s) into the basic po- sition.
Seat height adjustment Before seat height adjustment, check whether the adjustment area is free of ob- stacles. – Danger of injury! Do not grab underneath the seat unit be- fore and during active seat height adjust- ments. – Danger of squashing! Use of the seat height adjustment is only permitted on straight surfaces and during stillstand of the vehicle.
HEAD SUPPORT The head support serves to support the head posture. The head support may not be positioned in the height of the neck. The upper edge of the head support should always be close to the back of the head and at about eye level.
RETAINING STRAP Make sure that no objects are trapped between belt and the body! – Thus you avoid painful pressure points. The retrospective assembly of a retaining strap is only to be carried out by a special- ist workshop! The retaining strap is not part of the re- taining system for the electric wheelchair and/or the user during transport in motor vehicles.
LIGHTING For driving outdoors and on public roads the electric wheelchair is equipped with LED-lighting (1)+(2) equipment. The lighting is activated over the operating module for the driver. Therefore observe operation manual < Operating module >. Always switch on the lighting system in poor visibility conditions and especially during darkness in order to see better and be better seen by others.
LOADING AND TRANSPORTATION Do not use the back support, leg sup- ports, arm supports or revetments to lift the electric wheelchair! Guide the seat height and seat inclination into the initial position for transport! The electric wheelchair must be switched off before lifting! The parts detached for loading must be The load capacity of the ramp or lifting...
Transport security The electric wheelchair is only to be secured through the securing points. The four anchor positions are marked with a symbol [1]+[2]. The procedure for securing the wheel- chair can be read in the document < Safety and general handling instruc- tions electric vehicles >...
TYRES Tyres are made of a rubber mixture and can leave permanent or difficult-to-remove marks on some surfaces (e.g. plastic, wood- en or parquet flooring, carpets, mats). We cannot accept liability for damages on sur- faces caused by wear or chemical processes of the tyres.
Maintenance schedule WHEN WHAT REMARK Before starting out General Carry out test yourself or with a helper. Test for faultless operation. Checking the magnet- Carry out test yourself or with ic brake a helper. Move the selection lever If the electric wheelchair can for the drive/push mode be pushed, have the brakes into the drive mode posi-...
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WHEN WHAT REMARK Every 2 months Check tyre profile Carry out a visual check your- (depending dis- self or with a helper. Minimum tread = 1 mm tance covered) If the tyre profile is worn down or if the tyre is damaged, con- sult a specialist workshop for repairs.
Main fuse The safety fuse of the circuit breaker must be depressed! The mains fuse is a circuit breaker with safe- ty fuse (1), that pops out in case of overload. After it has popped out, press the safety fuse (1) back in. If the safety fuse blows again, have a specialist dealer repair the reason for the blowing fuse.
Fuse plug Keep the safety plug safe after pulling it off, e.g. as antitheft protection or for trans- port in airplanes! Interrupting the electric power current Pull the safety plug for interrupting all elec- tric functions out toward the bottom [2]. Re-establish electric power current Insert the safety plug to establish all electric functions from the bottom as far as possible...
Lighting The lighting (1)+(2) is equipped with longlife LED-technology. Immediately have a defective LED-lamp repaired by a specialist workshop. Headlights The housing of the light (1) must be adjust- ed so that the light cone is visible on the driving surface.
Fault correction Fault Cause Remedy Battery indicator on the Battery fuse is defective or Replace defective fuse or operating module does not correctly inserted. clean contacts and insert not light up after the correctly. switch-on. Plug connection of the Check the plug connec- power supply without...
BASIC SAFETY Exposure to direct sunlight can cause seat INFORMATION covers/upholstery, arm support pads, leg supports and handles to heat up to over This safety information is an extract of the 41 °C. – Contact with exposed skin can Safety and general handling instructions, result in injury! Prevent such heating by that can be found on our website: < www.
Transfer out of the electric wheel- Extreme inclinations or slopes are to be driv- en on with adequate final speed. chair Never switch to push mode on gradients. Drive with the electric wheelchair as closely The automatic brakes are inoperative in the as possible to the spot where you want to push mode.
Crossing obstacles Electrical system The obstacle crossing capability depends An incorrect and/or inappropriate modifi- on the driving surface gradients, the ad- cation of the driving behaviour can impair justment of the leg supports and other the safety of the electric wheelchair and factors.
CLEANING wheelchair cannot slide away in case of an accident or sudden braking ma- Switch the electric wheelchair off before noeuvre. and while cleaning. – Ensure that the drives are set to drive The plastic panelling is attacked through mode and the parking brakes are en- non-ionic tensides as well as solvents and gaged.
Disinfection Keep water and moisture away from electrical components and cabling! If the product is used by more than one per- – Danger of damage to the elec- son (for example in a care centre), the use of tric and the operating keyboard a commercial disinfectant is mandatory.
DISPOSAL Spare parts Spare parts can only be ordered from spe- cialist dealers. In case of repair work, only original spare parts are to be used! Spare parts from other manufacturers can cause malfunctions. The spare parts list with the respective part numbers and drawings is available at the specialist dealer.
Information for the specialist Programming the driving behaviour dealer The driving behaviour of the electric wheel- chair can be adjusted through the program- A maintenance and service manual, that ming device. contains for example the following infor- mation is available on our website < www. Therefore observe respective...
TECHNICAL DATA Maximum range The nominal values indicated by are reason- All data given in the < Technical data > refers able in compliance with ISO 7176-4. to the standard version. The maximum range depends to a large ex- tent on the following factors: Dimensional tolerance ±15 mm, ± 2°.
Applied norms The electric wheelchair complies with the norms: – EN 12184 – ISO 7176-8 – ISO 7176-19 Assessment of the Crashtest, in which the electric wheelchair is at- tached to the retaining system of the vehicle, has been carried out according to the testing methods of annex D.
Data according to ISO 7176-15 for model TA IQ RWD min. max. Overall length (measured at 0° seat inclination) 940 mm 1060 mm 630 mm 720 mm Overall width 300 kg Overall dimensions, max. permitted 140 kg User weight (incl. additional load) User weight 136 kg Incl. additional load, when the product is used a seat inside a motor vehicle (Dahl-Docking-System, crash-tested acc.
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min. max. Minimal turning radius 650 mm (measured at 0° seat inclination) Weight of the dummy (ISO 7176-8) 140 kg Max. forward top speed 6 km/h 12 km/h (depending on features) Minimum breaking distance at top speed 2810 mm Maximum range with 6 km/h 40 km (depending on battery capacity) Maximum range with 10km/h and 12 km/h...
Further technical data for model TA IQ RWD min. max. Sound level 70 dB(A) Protection class IP X4 Min. turning area 1150 mm 24 V / 120 A Performance drive control Engine output 2x 350 W Main fuse 80 A Lighting (option) LED-technology 24 V Additional load ...
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min. max. Steering wheel pneumatic tyres, max. 2.0 bar ø 200 x 50 mm (8“) (29 psi) puncture safe Driving wheel pneumatic tyres, max. 2.5 bar ø 364 x 75 mm (14 x 3.5“) (36 psi) puncture safe Drive batteries 2 x 12 V 63 Ah (5 h) / 80 Ah (20 h) sealed, maintenance free Max.
Data according to ISO 7176-15 for model TA IQ FWD min. max. Overall length (measured at 0° seat inclination) 985 mm 1100 mm 630 mm 720 mm Overall width 300 kg Overall dimensions, max. permitted 140 kg User weight (incl. additional load) User weight 136 kg Incl. additional load, when the product is used a seat inside a motor vehicle (Dahl-Docking-System, crash-tested acc.
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min. max. Minimal turning radius 650 mm (measured at 0° seat inclination) Weight of the dummy (ISO 7176-8) 140 kg Max. forward top speed 6 km/h 12 km/h (depending on features) Minimum breaking distance at top speed 2620 mm Maximum range with 6 km/h 40 km (depending on battery capacity) Maximum range with 10km/h and 12 km/h...
Further technical data for model TA IQ FWD min. max. Sound level 70 dB(A) Protection class IP X4 Min. turning area 1170 mm 24 V / 120 A Performance drive control Engine output 2x 350 W Main fuse 80 A Lighting (option) LED-technology 24 V Additional load 5 kg 200 kg Front axle load (max.
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min. max. Steering wheel pneumatic tyres, max. 2.0 bar ø 200 x 50 mm (8“) (29 psi) puncture safe Driving wheel pneumatic tyres, max. 2.5 bar ø 364 x 75 mm (14 x 3.5“) (36 psi) puncture safe Drive batteries 2 x 12 V 63 Ah (5 h) / 80 Ah (20 h) sealed, maintenance free Max.
Data according to ISO 7176-15 for model TA IQ MWD min. max. Overall length (measured at 0° seat inclination) 985 mm 1100 mm 630 mm 720 mm Overall width 305 kg Overall dimensions, max. permitted 140 kg User weight (incl. additional load) User weight 136 kg Incl. additional load, when the product is used a seat inside a motor vehicle (Dahl-Docking-System, crash-tested acc.
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min. max. Minimal turning radius 650 mm (measured at 0° seat inclination) Weight of the dummy (ISO 7176-8) 140 kg 6 km/h 12 km/h Max. forward top speed 15 km/h (depending on features) Minimum breaking distance at top speed 2800 mm Maximum range with 6 km/h 40 km (depending on battery capacity) Maximum range with 10km/h and 12 km/h...
Further technical data for model TA IQ MWD min. max. Sound level 70 dB(A) Protection class IP X4 Min. turning area 1150 mm 24 V / 120 A Performance drive control 2x 350 W Engine output 2x 600 W Main fuse 80 A Battery fuse 100 A Lighting (option) LED-technology 24 V Additional load ...
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min. max. Steering wheel pneumatic tyres, max. 2.0 bar ø 200 x 50 mm (8“) (29 psi) puncture safe Driving wheel pneumatic tyres, max. 2.5 bar ø 364 x 75 mm (14 x 3“) (36 psi) puncture safe pneumatic tyres, max. 2.5 bar ø 360 x 110 mm (14 x 4.5“) (36 psi) Drive batteries 2 x 12 V 63 Ah (5 h) / 80 Ah (20 h)
Meaning of the labels on the electric wheelchair Attention! Read the operating manuals and other provided documen- tation. Do not lift the electric wheelchair at the arm supports or leg supports. Removable parts are not suitable for carrying. Drive mode Push mode Push only on level surfaces.
Meaning of the labels on the electric wheelchair Attention! Do not conduct maintenance jobs. Gas pressure container of the pneumatic spring is under pres- sure. – Increased danger of accident! Meaning of the symbols on the washing instruction (the symbols correspond to European standard) Wash as delicates with the indicated maximum temperature in °C.
Meaning of the symbols on the type plate Manufacturer Order number Serial number Production date Permitted user weight max. permissible total weight Permitted axle weights Max. permissible rising gradient Max. permissible falling gradient Permitted maximum speed The product is approved as a seat within a motor vehicle. Max.
INSPECTION CERTIFICATE Recommended safety inspection 1st year (at least every 12 months) Vehicle data: Stamp of specialist dealer: Model: Signature: Delivery note no.: Place, date: Serial-no.(SN): Next safety inspection in 12 months Date: Recommended safety inspection 3rd year Recommended safety inspection 2nd year (at least every 12 months) (at least every 12 months) Stamp of specialist dealer:...
WARRANTY / GUARANTEE Guaranty is not granted for surface dam- ages, tyres of the wheels, damages due to Failure to observe the instructions in the loosened screws or nuts as well as worn out operating manual, improperly carried out attachment holes due to frequent assembly maintenance work and, especially, tech- work.
Warrantee / Guarantee section Please fill out! Copy if necessary and send the copy to the specialist dealer. Warranty / Guarantee Model designation: Delivery note no.: SN (view type plate): Date of delivery: Stamp of the specialist dealer: Inspection certificate for transfer Vehicle data: Serial-no.(SN): Stamp of specialist dealer:...
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Your specialist dealer TA Service A/S Centervej Syd 2 4733 Tappernøje DENMARK +45 56 72 57 77 ta-service@ta-service.dk www.ta-service.dk 205 583 801 (Status: 2023-09) All technical modifications reserved. Original operating manual.
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