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Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series Power Wheelchair Service Manual PROVIDER: Keep this manual. The procedures in this manual MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole 8.7 Replacing Rear Suspension or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. 8.7.1 Replacing Rear Springs Trademarks are identified by ™ and ®. All trademarks are owned by or 8.7.2 Replacing Individual Parts of Rear Suspension...
Alterations to the power wheelchair which occur as a result of 1 General incorrectly or improperly executed maintenance or overhaul work lead to the exclusion of all liability on the side of Invacare. 1.1 Introduction If you have any problems or questions contact your provider.
Risk of Death, Serious Injury, or Damage service technician. Lighted cigarettes dropped onto an upholstered — Invacare expects that the qualified technician is seating system can cause a fire resulting in death, familiar with the product, with good technical serious injury, or damage. Power wheelchair...
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— Changes to the drive program may only be carried out by trained Invacare providers. — Invacare supplies all power wheelchairs with a standard drive program ex-works. Invacare can only give a warranty for safe power wheelchair driving behavior - especially tipping stability - for this standard drive program.
Cleaning and reconditioning disinfectant wipes and disinfection clean* the device surface. *Invacare uses detergent "Nücosept special" 1.5% in water ml/ml Disinfection Tools Disposable wipes (fleece) Brushes to clean areas difficult to access Further Information For more information contact your Invacare service department.
In order to adapt power wheelchair optimally to requirements of user, we recommend that you ask your authorised Invacare provider to adjust seat depth individually. Adapting seat to user's seating position depends on which seat has been fitted, and should be carried out in the following sequence.
4 Setup 4.2.3 Adjusting Centre of Gravity of Seat The centre of gravity of the seat can be adjusted by mounting the seat frame farther towards the front or the rear of the seat. CAUTION! The seating system of the power wheelchair is delivered ex works with an optimally adjusted centre of gravity (CoG). Any change in this adjustment setting can negatively influence the stability of the power wheelchair.
Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series 4.3 Modulite Seat The Modulite seat is available in two versions: Telescopic seat frame (plate and strap): Adjustment of center of gravity via the lateral profiles, as described in 4.3.1 Telescopic Seat Frame, page 9. One piece seat plate: Adjustment of center of gravity via the oblong holes of the seat adapter as described in 4.3.2 One-Piece Seat Plate, page 9.
3. Connect the digital multimeter to the adjacent central motor plug contacts A and measure the resistance between the contacts. 4. If there is a defect, replace the motor and send it to Invacare Service for inspection or repair. A resistance of between 40 ohms and 80 ohms indicates an intact brake. A resistance of 0 ohms or a very high resistance (mega-ohms or infinity) indicates a short-circuit, a bad connection or a defective brake.
Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series 5.4 Field Load Test Old batteries loose their ability to store and release power due to increased internal resistance. In this procedure, batteries are tested under load using a digital voltmeter to check battery charge level at the charger connector. The charger connector is located on the remote.
5 Testing 5.5 Checking Actuator Digital multimeter with resistance measurement 1. Turn OFF controls on remote. 2. If necessary, remove shroud. 3. Take note of the positions of all cables and sockets that they are connected to. Mark connectors and sockets or take a photograph with a digital camera. 4.
Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series 6 Service 6.1 General Warning Information on Installation Work CAUTION! Risk of Injury and Damage to Property, if the Maximum Speed Reduction on a Power Wheelchair with a Lifter does not Function Correctly The power wheelchair’s control unit must reduce the maximum possible speed as soon as the lifter is raised. — Test the maximum speed reduction for correct function after any maintenance work or modifications to the power wheelchair.
The power modules used are described in the corresponding controls manual. The tables for rectification of operational faults listed in the following chapters are only an excerpt from the original manufacturer's manuals. You can obtain the original manuals from Invacare. 1532486-R...
Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series 6.4.2 Drive Fault Diagnosis Problem Other symptoms Possible cause Solution Documentation The remote status display illuminates Drive motors See corresponding user Engage drive motors normally and shows disengaged manual an error code. See 12.6 Replacing Batteries (50 Ah), page Batteries defective Replace batteries 60 or 12.5 Replacing...
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6 Service Problem Other symptoms Possible cause Solution Documentation Check all connecting See 11.5 Checking Bad connections cables. Cables, page 56 See 5.2 Testing Motor Brake, page 10 and 7.1 Error message does Measure internal None Drive Components not clear resistance of brakes, Motor brake defective (before 03_2023), page replace motor if 23 or 7.2 Drive...
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Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series Problem Other symptoms Possible cause Solution Documentation Check carbon brushes See 7.1.4 Checking and / Carbon brushes worn and replace if or Replacing Carbon necessary Brushes, page 27 See 7.1.4 Checking and / Motor judders or Bearing defective Replacing motor or Replacing Carbon runs irregularly, or ...
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6 Service Problem Other symptoms Possible cause Solution Documentation See 7.1.1 Replacing Bearing defective Replacing motor Motor-Gearbox Unit, page 23 Scraping noise or None motor blocked See 7.1.1 Replacing Gearbox defective Replace gearbox Motor-Gearbox Unit, page 23 See 7.1.1 Replacing Gearbox defective Replace gearbox Motor-Gearbox Unit, page 23 See9.5 Replacing Drive Gearbox makes ...
Use a battery charger which you know is working properly to charge the defective. batteries. Send the defective battery charger to Invacare Service for repair. Battery voltage is too low Replace the batteries, see 12.6 Replacing Batteries (50 Ah), page 60 or to operate power 12.5 Replacing Batteries (60 Ah / 73 Ah), page 59.
6 Service 6.5 Service Plan (Once A Year) CAUTION! Risk of Injury and Damage to Property, if the Maximum Speed Reduction on a Power Wheelchair with a Lifter does not Function Correctly! The wheelchair’s control unit must reduce the maximum possible speed as soon as the lifter is raised. — Test the maximum speed reduction for correct function after any maintenance work or modifications to the wheelchair.
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Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series Component Check Remedy Notes Check drive See 9.8 Replacing Drive Wheel Hub (before 10_2022), Adjust, replace wheels for tight page 47 or 9.9 Replacing Drive Wheel Hub (after 10_ wheel hubs fit and side play 2022), page 47...
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6 Service Component Check Remedy Notes See 12.6 Replacing Batteries (50 Ah), page 60,12.5 Check batteries Replace batteries Replacing Batteries (60 Ah / 73 Ah), page 59 and 12.8 for damage if necessary Disposing of Dead or Damaged Batteries Correctly, page Batteries Check battery Charge batteries...
Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series 7 Drive Components 7.1 Drive Components (before 03_2023) Fig. 7-2 Motors and base serve as examples. Fig. 7-1 Motors and base serve as examples. Always combine motors of the same type. Do not combine motors of different types. CAUTION! Risk of Injury or Damage if Different Motor Types are Combined or if Motors are not Configured Correctly! If different motor types are combined, the wheelchair turns on the spot and the user may fall out of the wheelchair. If the motors are not configured correctly, the wheelchair may not react correctly to control inputs.
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7 Drive Components 5/8" (16 mm) Allen key 1/2" (13 mm) wrench 7/8" (22 mm) Allen key 1/4" (6 mm) wrench 5/16" (8 mm) Allen key 5/16" (8 mm) wrench 6 mm Allen key Torque wrench 5 - 25 Nm (or similar) Phillips screwdriver size 2 Torque wrench 10 - 80 Nm (or similar) 13 mm wrench...
Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series 7.1.2 Replacing or Rotating Motor-Gearbox Unit Sealing Ring CAUTION! Risk of Crushing The motor-gearbox unit is very heavy. Risk of injury to hands. — Pay attention to heavy weight. 6 mm Allen key 1/2" (13 mm) socket wrench 5/8" (16 mm) Allen key 1/4" (6 mm) socket wrench 7/8"...
7 Drive Components 7.1.3 Replacing Motor-Gearbox Clutch CAUTION! Risk of Crushing Motor / gearbox unit is very heavy. Risk of injury to hands. — Pay attention to heavy weight. 5/8" (16 mm) Allen key 1/4" (6 mm) wrench 7/8" (22 mm) Allen key 5/16" (8 mm) wrench 5/16"...
Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series 7.1.4 Checking and / or Replacing Carbon Brushes If carbon brushes are checked but not replaced, you must know their exact fitting position. Used carbon brushes need to be refitted exactly in the same position from which they were taken to guarantee optimum contact to collector.
7 Drive Components Installing Carbon Brushes 1. Depending on condition of brushes and spring: either re-insert brushes in exactly same position from which they were taken or fit new brushes Always replace all carbon brushes on both motors. 2. Replace plastic caps and tighten them. 3.
Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series 7.2.1 Replacing Motor-Gearbox Unit CAUTION! Risk of Injury due to Uncontrolled Movement o f the Power Wheelchair — Turn off power wheelchair (power button on the remote). — Engage drive motors. — Secure power wheelchair against rolling away by placing wedges under wheels. CAUTION! Risk of Crushing Motor / gearbox unit is very heavy.
7 Drive Components 7.2.2 Checking and / or Replacing Carbon Brushes CAUTION! Risk of Crushing Power wheelchair is very heavy. Risk of Injury to hands and feet. — Use proper lifting techniques. Screwdriver Jacking device (2x) Removing Carbon Brushes 1. Turn off power wheelchair. 2. Remove drive wheel, see 9.5 Replacing Drive Wheel (5–Screw Installation), page 43 or 9.6 Replacing Drive Wheel (1–Bolt Installation), page 44.
Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series 8 Chassis 8.1 Overview of Components Top Walking Beam Steering Head Front Front Castor Bottom Walking Beam Rubber Stopper Fender Rear Light Bracket Rear Castor Rear Spring Setting Screw Rear Light Gas Locking Cylinder Overview of the following described components and their location on the power wheelchair. For better view Battery Box the propulsion unit and seat are not shown.
8 Chassis 8.2 Replacing Front Steering Head 5/16" (8 mm) Allen key Torque wrench 5 - 25 Nm (or similar) Removing Front Steering Head 1. Remove two Allen screws A. 2. Remove two washers B. 3. Remove steering head C from top walking beam D and bottom walking beam E. Installing Front Steering Head 1.
1. Install parts in reverse order. 2. Tighten nut A to 18 Nm. 8.5 Replacing Rubber Stopper Invacare recommends that you replace all rubber stoppers as soon as one needs replacing. 5/16" (8 mm) wrench Jacking device (2x) 7/8" (22 mm) Allen key Torque wrench 5 - 25 Nm (or similar) Removing Rubber Stopper...
Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series 8.6 Stability Lock 8.6.1 Replacing Locking Gas Cylinder CAUTION! Risk of Strain from Lifting Heavy Parts! — Use proper lifting techniques. CAUTION! Risk of Injury by Uncontrolled Movement of Power Wheelchair — Switch power supply off (power button). — Engage drive. — Before raising power wheelchair, secure wheels by blocking them with wedges. 3/16" (5 mm) Allen key Phillips screwdriver, size 2 5/16"...
— Switch the power supply off (power button). — Engage drive. — Before raising the power wheelchair, secure the wheels by blocking them with wedges. Invacare recommends always replacing both setting screws simultaneously to ensure that the power wheelchair works perfectly. Removing Setting Screw 1/4"...
Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series Adjusting Setting Screw 1. Remove lock nut A. 2. Rotate setting screw B until there is a space of 2.0 mm D between it and gas cylinder C. 3. Install lock nut A. Tighten to 8 Nm. 4. Test all functions.
8.6.2 Replacing and Adjusting Setting Screw, page 36. 8.7.1 Replacing Rear Springs Invacare recommends always replacing both springs simultaneously to ensure that the power wheelchair works perfectly. CAUTION! Risk of Crushing Mobility device is very heavy. Risk of injury to hands and feet.
8 Chassis 8.7.2 Replacing Individual Parts of Rear Suspension 5/8" (4 mm) Allen key Removing Individual Parts of Rear Suspension 1. Remove rear suspension, see 8.7 Replacing Rear Suspension, page 37. 2. Remove rear springs, see 8.7.1 Replacing Rear Springs , page 38. 3. Remove screws A on both rear swing arms B to remove cross strut C.
Risk of Damage to Rim and Tyre when Tyre Pressure is Exceeded — Observe recommended tyre pressure. For recommended tyre pressure see inscription on tyre, rim, or contact Invacare. Compare table below for conversion. 9.3 Overview of W heel Types and Specif Tightening Torques There are three different types of tyres or inner tubes, and specific points must be observed for the replacement of each type. The...
Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series 9.4 Replacing Rim Inserts in Drive Wheels Slotted screwdriver Removing Rim Insert 1. Insert tip of screwdriver between rim and rim insert. 2. Remove rim insert. Installing Rim Insert 1. Hold insert over rim. 2. Carefully push to fasten rim insert, until foot of rim insert A snaps and rim insert B clings to rim.
9 Wheels 9.6 Replacing Drive Wheel (1–Bolt Installation) This chapter deals with drive wheels that are installed with one central bolt. CAUTION! Risk of Crushing to Hands and Feet by Weight of P ower Wheelchair — Pay attention to hand and feet. — Use proper lifting techniques. CAUTION! Risk of Uncontrolled M ovement of P ower Wheelchair —...
Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series 9.7 Replacing Tyres Repairing Pneumatic and Puncture-Protected Tyres WARNING! Risk of Injury If tyre with one or more damaged rim threads is inflated, rim could burst and cause serious injury. — Do not inflate tyre if one or more rim threads are damaged. — Immediately replace rim with damaged threads.
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9 Wheels Repairing Solid Tyre 6 mm Allen key 3 joiner's clamps with plastic caps NOTICE! Risk of Damage to Rim Threads Incorrectly tightened screws can cause damage to rim threads. — Tighten rim screws with prescribed tightening torque. 1. Remove drive wheel, see 9.5 Replacing Drive Wheel (5–Screw Installation), page 43 or 9.6 Replacing Drive Wheel (1–Bolt Installation), page 44.
Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series 9.8 Replacing Drive Wheel Hub (before 10_2022) NOTICE! Risk of Damage Collisions can be caused if the adjusting washers are removed during fitting work to drive wheels. Adjusting washers are often fitted between drive shaft and wheel hub to even out tolerances. If these adjusting washers are removed and not replaced again, this can cause collisions.
9 Wheels 9.10 Replacing Castor Wheel on Double-Sided Fork 7/16" (11 mm) wrench (2x) Jacking device Removing Wheel 1. Remove bolt A, washers B and nut C. 2. Pull wheel D out of fork E. Installing Wheel CAUTION! Risk of Injury from Wheels Coming Loose If wheels are insufficiently secured during mounting, it can come loose when driving. —...
Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series 9.12 Replacing Castor Fork Size 2 Phillips screwdriver 5/8" (16 mm) socket wrench Jacking device The following procedure is the same for double-sided and single-sided forks. Removing Castor Fork 1. Jack up power wheelchair. 2. Remove cover cap from steering head.
10 Shrouds 10 Shrouds 10.1 Removing Front Shroud Removing Front Shroud 1. Remove legrests. 2. Remove hand screws A on front shroud B. 3. Pull front shroud upwards and remove it. Installing Front Shroud 1. Install parts in reverse order. 2. Tighten all screws finger-tight. 10.2 Replacing Rear Shroud (Without Operating Hour Counter) TDX SP2 Low-Rider is equipped with a water protection flap under the rear shroud. The graphic below does not show it. Removing Rear Shroud 1.
Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series 10.3 Replacing Rear Shroud (With Operating Hour Counter) TDX SP2 Low-Rider is equipped with a water protection flap under the rear shroud. The graphic below does not show it. Removing Rear Shroud 1. Remove hand screw A on rear shroud B. 2. Carefully loosen rear shroud. Pay attention to cable of operating hour counter.
Any Changes to Drive Program can Affect Driving Characteristics and Tipping Stability of Power Wheelchair. — Changes to drive program may only be carried out by trained Invacare specialist providers. — Invacare can only give warranty for safe power wheelchair driving behavior - especially tipping stability - for unaltered standard drive programs. All power modules are delivered with standard drive program. If you have made any customer-specific modifications to drive program, they must be adapted after installation of new power module.
11 Controls 11.2 Replacing G-Trac Sensor 10 mm socket wrench Removing Sensor 1. Turn OFF electronics. 2. Remove rear shroud, see 10.2 Replacing Rear Shroud (Without Operating Hour Counter), page 50 or 10.3 Replacing Rear Shroud (With Operating Hour Counter), page 51. 3. Take note of positions of all cables and the sockets that they are connected to.
Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series 11.3 Replacing Operating Hour Counter/ Connecting Cable The counter is located on rear shroud. Removing Counter 1. Switch controls system of wheelchair off. 2. Remove rear shroud, see 10.3 Replacing Rear Shroud (With Operating Hour Counter), page 51. 3. Loosen and remove nut D including locking washer E.
11 Controls 11.4 Replacing USB Charger 4 mm Allen wrench When charger overheats, it stops working. Rail under the seat serves to dissipate heat. Always mount USB charger in first third of the rail of telescopic seat frame. Removing USB Charger 1. Remove screw Aand washer B. 2.
Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series 12 Batteries 12.1 Safety Information CAUTION! Injury Hazard and Possible Material Damages if Batteries are Handled Improperly The installation of new batteries may only be carried out by authorised specialists. — Observe the warning information on the batteries. — Only use battery versions stated in the specifications. CAUTION! Fire and Burns Hazard if Battery Terminal is Bypassed —...
12 Batteries 12.4 Making Batteries Accessible Phillips screwdriver, size 2 13 mm wrench 5/32" (4 mm) Allen key Jacking device (2x) 1. Remove side-mounted legrests if fitted. A centre-mounted, manually adjustable legrest should be either put in its top position by turning the spindle A or removed. Elevate powered legrests to top position. 2.
Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series 12.5 Replacing Batteries (60 Ah / 73 Ah) Phillips screwdriver, size 2 11 mm wrench 5/32" ( 4 mm) Allen key Jacking device TDX SP2 Low-Rider does not have terminal caps. Take special care NOT to shorten battery terminals. Removing Batteries 1. Make batteries accessible, see 12.4 Making Batteries Accessible, page 58.
Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series 12.7 Checking and Replacing Main Fuse CAUTION! Risk of Fire An electric short can cause extremely high currents which can result in spark formation and fire — Always use an original strip fuse with the approved amperage. — If main fuse has blown, first rectify the cause before fitting a new one.
12 Batteries 12.8 Disposing of Dead or Damaged Batteries Correctly WARNING! Environmental Hazard — DO NOT dispose of batteries in normal household waste. — DO NOT throw batteries into a fire. — Batteries MUST be taken to a proper disposal site. The return is required by law and free of charge. —...
13 Lighting Unit 13.2.2 Replacing Headlight Bracket (LED Lighting System before 01_2025) Phillips screwdriver 13 mm socket wrench 4 mm Allen key 10 mm socket wrench 6 mm Allen key Removing Headlight Bracket 1. Remove headlight if necessary, see 13.2.1 Replacing Headlight , page 63. 2. Remove screw A and washer B. 3.
Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series 13.3 LED Headlight System after 01_2025 13.3.1 Replacing Headlight (LED Lighting System after 01_2025) 3 mm Allen key Oblique pliers 8 mm wrench Cable ties 1. Unplug cable and cut cable ties from headlight affected. 2. Pull cable out of guidance. 3. Remove nut E and washer D.
13 Lighting Unit 13.4 LED Rear Light System 13.4.1 Replacing Rear Light / Direction Indicator 3 mm Allen key Oblique pliers 8 mm wrench Tie wraps Removing Rear Light / Direction Indicator 1. Remove bezel shroud, see 10.4 Replacing Bezel Shroud, page 51. 2. Remove screw A to remove glass B from bezel shroud. 3. Open connector plug Cof direction indicator (1) and/or connector plug D of rear light (2) to remove depending component.
14 Seating 14 Seating For seat systems —Modulite and ULM, refer to the corresponding manual. Older specifications have been described in revision 11 of this service manual. 14.1 Replacing Tilt Actuator (Fixed Pivot Tilt) Flat screwdriver Jacking device Removing Actuator When removing, take care of small parts such as spaces. Put all small parts down so that they can be installed in the correct sequence.
Invacare® TDX® SP2 Series 14.2 Mounting Dahl Docking System For more information about spare parts, accessory part installation in vehicles and maintenance of the Dahl Docking system, contact Dahl Engineering www.dahlengineering.dk. To retrofit a power wheelchair with a Dahl Docking system, it is imperative, that the power wheelchair is equipped with the correct adapter plate.
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