7 SETUP/MAINTENANCE
Part No 1143155
113
Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating
7.22 Preparing the Ventilator Tray for Use
1.
Position straps to the outside of the ventilator tray.
2.
Position the ventilator (not shown) on the ventilator tray.
3.
Connect the ventilator battery harness to the ventilator.
4.
Secure strap around the ventilator and clip together.
5.
Securely tighten the straps around the ventilator by pulling the ends of the strap through the rear portion of each buckle (Detail “B”).
6.
Perform one of the following:
WARNING
Maximum weight capacity for the vent tray is 40 lbs ± 20%. DO NOT exceed weight capacity for vent tray - otherwise,
injury or damage may occur.
The POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable MUST connect to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal(s)/post(s), otherwise serious
damage will occur to the electrical system.
Install protective caps on POSITIVE (+) and NEGATIVE (-) battery terminals.
DO NOT remove fuse or mounting hardware from POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable mounting screw.
CAUTION
ALWAYS disconnect the ventilator battery harness from the ventilator battery harness extension before connecting the
ventilator battery harness to the ventilator. Otherwise damage to the product may occur.
This ventilator tray was designed to hold a ventilator that is approximately 13 inches long, 14½ inches wide, and 14 inches
high. Use of ventilators larger than the above specifications may result in damage to the ventilator or stability issues.
Wheelchairs with Recline System Only - Any ventilator installation MUST provide adequate clearances to allow
unobstructed mechanical operation of the seating system. In addition, some ventilators may have additional clearance
requirements. ALWAYS refer to the ventilator’s instructions prior to installation for any additional requirements.
For this procedure, refer to FIGURE
22 on page 114.
Ensure the ventilator battery harness is NOT connected to the ventilator battery before performing STEP 3.
