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- Page 1 Invacare® LiNX Chin Control Remote User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, this manual MUST be read and saved for ...
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- Page 3 1 General For more information about the component, for example safety 1 General notices and recalls, contact your Invacare representative. See addresses at the end of this document. 1.1 About This Manual In case of a serious incident with the component, you should inform the manufacturer and the competent authority in your country. This document is a supplement to the product’s user documentation. This component itself does not bear a CE and a UKCA mark but is part 1.2 Warranty of a product that complies with the Medical Device Regulation 2017/745, Class I and Part II UK MDR 2002 (as amended) Class I The terms and conditions of the warranty are part of the general terms concerning medical devices. It is therefore covered by the product’s CE and conditions particular to the individual countries in which this and UKCA marking. See the product’s user documentation for more product is sold. information. 1.3 Service Life Only use this component if you have read and understood this manual. Seek additional advise from a healthcare professional who is familiar We estimate a service life of five years for this product, provided it is with your medical condition and clarify any questions regarding the used in strict accordance with the intended use as set out in this correct use and necessary adjustment with the healthcare document and all maintenance and service requirements are met. The professional. estimated service life can be exceeded if the product is carefully used and properly maintained, and provided technical and scientific Note that there may be sections in this document, which are not advances do not result in technical limitations. The service life can also relevant to your component, since this document applies to all be considerably reduced by extreme or incorrect usage. The fact that available models (on the date of printing). If not otherwise stated, we estimate a service life for this product does not constitute an each section in this document refers to all models of the component. additional warranty. Invacare reserves the right to alter component specifications without ...
- Page 4 Invacare® LiNX Triman 1.5 Symbols in This Manual Indicates recycling and sorting rules (only relevant for France). Symbols and signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property 1.6 General Safety Notes damage. See the information below for definitions of the signal words. WARNING! WARNING! Risk of Injury or Damage to the Power Wheelchair Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in serious Do not install, maintain or operate this equipment before injury or death if it is not avoided. you have read and understood all the instructions and all the manuals for this product and all other products that you CAUTION! use or install together with this product. Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in minor or — Follow the instructions in the user manuals. slight injury if it is not avoided. WARNING! NOTICE! Risk of Serious Injury or Damage to the Power Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to property if it is not avoided. Wheelchair or Surrounding Property Wrong settings can make the power wheelchair Tips and Recommendations uncontrollable or unstable. An uncontrolled or unstable Gives useful tips, recommendations, and information for power wheelchair can cause an unsafe situation such as a efficient, trouble-free use. crash. ...
- Page 5 t he Gyro function is impaired and drive Risk of Injury or Damage to the Power Wheelchair demands can result in unintended m ovement. Risk of unintended movement of the power wheelchair or — When driving on a moving vehicle choose a drive seating system when loose personal belongings (e.g. function w ith disabled Gyro. jewellery, scarfs) become entangled around the joystick. — If the power wheelchair does not have a drive function — Make sure that any loose items are clear of the joystick with disabled Gyro, contact your Invacare provider. when your power wheelchair is powered up. — Power off your power wheelchair immediately to stop CAUTION! any movement. Risk of Injury from Hot Surfaces Remote module can get hot when exposed to strong WARNING! sunlight for long periods. Risk of Injury or Damage due to Electrical Shorts —...
- Page 6 Invacare® LiNX Once a month, check all vehicle components for loose, damaged 1.7 Main Parts or corroded components, such as connectors, terminals or cables. Ensure that all connectors are fully mated. Restrain all Manual Chin Control cables to protect them from damage. Replace damaged components. Check for and remove any foreign objects or A Joystick material. Every 6 months, test all functions on the controls system to ensure they function correctly. B Egg switch NOTICE! Powered Chin Control There are no user-serviceable parts in any electronic component. A B C — Do not attempt to open any case or undertake any A Joystick repairs, else warranty will be voided and the safety of the system may be compromised. B Piko buttons If any component is damaged in any way, or if internal damage ...
- Page 7 2 Setup 2 Setup NOTICE! Cables and remote modules can get damaged if not 2.1 General Information on Setup positioned properly. — Route and position cables and remote modules so that The tasks described in this chapter are intended to be performed by they are free from physical strain, abuse or damage, trained and authorised service technicians for initial setup. They are such as snagging, crushing, impacts from external not intended to be performed by the user. objects, pinching or abrasion. 2.2 Wiring Adequate strain relief must be provided for all cables, and the For safe and reliable operation, the installation of looms and cables mechanical limits of the cables and looms must not be exceeded. must follow the basic principles of power wiring. Ensure that connectors and connector sockets are shielded from water Cables must be secured between their connectors and any point of splashes and water ingress. Cables with female connectors should face flexing so that flexing forces are not transferred to the connectors. horizontally or downwards. Ensure all connectors are fully mated. CAUTION! CAUTION! Risk of Injury and Damage to the Remote Risk of Injury and Damage to the Remote Connector pins on cables connected to the power module Damage to cables increases wiring impedance. A can still be live even when the system is off.
- Page 8 Invacare® LiNX WARNING! power down when losing power. This forces an unintended Risk of Injury or Damage due to Electrical Shorts stop. Continuous contact between user and cable can result in — Always check the plug of the remote for damage. frayed cable jacket. This increases risk of electric shorts. Contact your provider immediately in case of a damaged — Avoid routing the cable where it will come into plug. continuous contact with the end user. NOTICE! When installing the bus cable, avoid undue straining of the cable and The remote plug and connector socket fit together in one connection points. Flexing of the cable should be minimised wherever way only. possible, to extend service life and minimize the risk of accidental — Do not force them together. damage. 1. Lightly push to connect the plug of the remote cable and the NOTICE! connector socket. The plug must lock in place with an audible ...
- Page 9 2 Setup Adjusting Position on Holder CAUTION! Risk of Injury and Damage 5/32 inch (4 mm) Allen key Remaining burrs and missing end caps after m odifications on rods, such as shortened rod, can l ead to injury or damage. — Deburr cut after cutting excessive length. — Re-install end cap after deburring. — Check end cap for tight fitting. 1. Loosen screws A. 2. Position joystick on holder. 2.4.1 Adjusting Extremity Control Joystick 3. ...
- Page 10 Invacare® LiNX 2.4.3 Adjusting Swing-Away Mechanism 2.5 Adjusting Powered Chin Control The swing-away mechanism can be used for different options such as: WARNING! PROTON wings of head array Risk of Injury or Death Extremity control joystick for chin control Small parts can lead to choking hazard that may r esult in Egg switch injury or death. — Do not remove any small parts. 5/32 inch (4 mm) Allen key — Closely supervise children, pets or people with p hysical / mental disabilities. CAUTION! Risk of Injury and Damage Remaining burrs and missing end caps after m odifications ...
- Page 11 2 Setup 2.5.2 Adjusting Joysticks and Switches on Linkage 4 mm Allen key 7/16 inch (11mm) wrench Positioning Joysticks / Switches NOTICE! 1. Loosen screw A. If you tighten screws to an improper torque, they might 2. Move holder to desired either come loose or get damaged. position. —...
- Page 12 Invacare® LiNX Adjusting Linkage Orientation 2.5.3 Adjusting Height of Linkage Switch This section only applies to variants with ball joints. NOTICE! You can additionally adjust the position of joysticks and remote via ball If you tighten clamping lever to an improper torque, it might joints in the linkage. The ball joints are freely movable and offer you either come loose or get damaged. infinite adjustment possibilities. — Tighten clamping lever only hand-tight. NOTICE! If you tighten ball joints to an improper torque, they might either come loose or get damaged. — Tighten the ball joints to a torque of 35 Nm. 1. Loosen clamping lever A. 2. Adjust height of linkage switch. ...
- Page 13 3 Usage 3 Usage 3.1 Using Manual Swing-Away Chin Control Driving WARNING! Risk of Injury or Death This proportional joystick needs less force to be deflected than a Small parts can lead to choking hazard that may r esult in standard joystick. injury or death. — Do not remove any small parts. — Closely supervise children, pets or people with p hysical / mental disabilities. 1. Deflect joystick A from neutral position in desired direction. CAUTION! You can use wing bolt B to adjust the ...
- Page 14 Invacare® LiNX Moving Controls Inwards / Outwards By default, two Piko buttons are mounted to the chin beam. 1. Press locking device A (behind headrest) and swivel joystick or egg switch inwards or outwards until it clicks in place. Powering Remote Up / Down Changing Function Cards 1. Press red Piko button A to 1. Short press black Piko power remote up or down. button B to change function 3.2 Using Powered Swing-Away Chin Control card. ...
- Page 15 3 Usage Moving Chin Control Inwards and Outwards Electrically The linkage joystick controls the movement of the Chin Control. See table for possible movements: Joystick Position Movement up (A) Chin Control moves upwards and outwards down (B) Chin Control moves downwards and inwards 1. Move linkage joystick in desired direction until Chin Control is in desired position. 1662641-C...
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