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SECTION 7—ARMS

Part No 1122170

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Formula™ Powered Seating

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.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1.
NOTE: Flip back armrest release lever must be in the unlocked (up-horizontal) position when 

placing the armrest into the arm sockets.

Installing

1. Visually inspect to ensure flip back 

armrest release lever is in the unlocked 

(up-horizontal) position.

2. Slide the flip back armrest into the arm 

sockets on the seat frame.

3. Install the quick-release pin through 

the rear arm socket and flip back 

armrest.

4. Lock the flip back armrest by pressing 

the flip back armrest release lever into 

the down (vertical) position.

5. Repeat STEPS 1-4

 

for the opposite flip 

back armrest.

Removing

1. Unlock the flip back armrest by 

positioning the flip back armrest 

release lever into the up (horizontal) 

position.

FIGURE 7.1   

Installing/Removing Flip Back 

Armrests

2. Remove the quick-release pin that secures the flip back armrest to the rear arm socket.
3. Pull UP on the flip back armrest and remove the armrest from the arm sockets.
4. Repeat STEPS 1-3

 

for the opposite flip back armrest, if necessary.

Locked 

(Down - 

Vertical)

Unlocked 

(Up - 

Horizontal)

Flip Back 

Armrest 

Release 

Lever

Flip Back Armrest

Rear 

Arm 

Socket

Quick-

Release Pin

Seat 

Frame

Front Arm Socket

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Summary of Contents for Formula Powered Seating

Page 1: ...his product read this manual and save for future reference For more information regarding Invacare products parts and services please visit www invacare com Formula Powered Seating Tilt Recline Elevat...

Page 2: ...ALERS AND QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING 1 THE OWNER S OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 2 THE SERVICE MANUAL IF APPLICABLE AND 3...

Page 3: ...Lock Out 23 Operating Powered Seating Systems 24 MPJ Joystick Switches and Indicators 28 Preparing the Joystick for Use 33 Repositioning the Joystick 34 SECTION 6 FRONT RIGGINGS 35 Installing Removing...

Page 4: ...2 Using the Proper Batteries 63 Replacing Batteries 63 Cleaning Battery Terminals 66 Removing Installing the Batteries From Into the Wheelchair 66 When to Charge Batteries 70 Charging Batteries 70 SEC...

Page 5: ...TS has not been crash tested in accordance with WC 19 Use these transport brackets only to secure an unoccupied wheelchair during transport As of this date the Department of Transportation has not app...

Page 6: ...ly Wheelchairs should be examined during maintenance for signs of corrosion water exposure incontinence etc Electrical components damaged by corrosion should be replaced IMMEDIATELY Wheelchairs that a...

Page 7: ...base All Wheelchairs Refer to Service Manual to reposition the seat otherwise serious personal injury and damage will result WARNING P N 1114823 Rev B 5 10 06 Weight Capacity Label located here Seria...

Page 8: ...LABEL LOCATIONS Formula Powered Seating 8 Part No 1122170 Wheelchairs with Elevate Wheelchairs with Ventilator Trays All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 9: ...EVATE 0 Seat Angle 5 Seat Angle 0 55 3 5 60 3 RECLINE RANGE MEASURED RELATIVE TO THE GROUND RECLINE ONLY TILT RECLINE AND TILT RECLINE ELEVATE 0 Seat Angle 5 Seat Angle 90 170 3 95 170 3 SEAT TO FLOOR...

Page 10: ...11 16 inches Desk or Full Length LEGRESTS Swingaway Footrests Power or Manual Center Mount Footrests Manual or Power Elevating Legrests HEADRESTS Curved Contoured Small or Large WEIGHT LIMITATION ALL...

Page 11: ...nt attendants and bystanders are clear of all pinch points before returning the tilted seat to the full upright position or lowering the elevating seat Before adjusting repairing or servicing the whee...

Page 12: ...r ALWAYS shift your weight in the direction you are turning DO NOT shift your weight in the opposite direction of the turn Shifting your weight in the opposite direction of the turn may cause the insi...

Page 13: ...reclined back angle position over 20 relative to the vertical position If the drive lock out does not stop the wheelchair from operating or the seat from elevating lowering in a tilt position over 20...

Page 14: ...id wheelchair as a weight training apparatus Invacare shall not be liable for bodily injury and the warranty is void Weight Limitation Refer to Typical Product Parameters in this manual and the Typica...

Page 15: ...re common sources of radiated EMI There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid Others are...

Page 16: ...EMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY 1 Do not operate hand held transceivers transmitters receivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn ON personal communication devices such as cellular pho...

Page 17: ...g tube when the seat is in the lowest seat to floor height Pinch point may occur when returning the tilted seat to the full upright position or lowering the elevated seat Make sure the hands and body...

Page 18: ...heelchair base Safety Inspection Checklists Inspect Adjust Initially CAUTION As with any vehicle the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced Inspect...

Page 19: ...ting system Inspect Adjust Monthly Clean upholstery and armrests Clean dirt and lint from axles Clean dirt and lint from bearings Inspect seat positioning strap for any signs of wear Ensure buckle lat...

Page 20: ...elchair base owner s manual and the individual Electronics Manual supplied with each wheelchair SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS Wheelchair Power On but does not drive System tilted or reclined beyond...

Page 21: ...odule is not communicating with the control module Error code E200 Check the connections between the joystick or display and the controller Turn the power off and then back on Replace the controller i...

Page 22: ...e system is tilted or reclined beyond drive lock out angle of 20 Error code W01 Return the system to upright position MAX BACK ANGLE displays The wheelchair back has reached the maximum programmed bac...

Page 23: ...chair delivery and after adjusting the back angle drive lock out switch tilt system or recline system tilt and recline the seat back to the farthest driving position immediately before drive lock out...

Page 24: ...ing system while the wheelchair is moving DO NOT operate the tilt or elevate function near or under a fixed object such as a table or desk The elevating seat option is equipped with a speed reduction...

Page 25: ...the tilt function Refer to the electronics manual for complete switch option operating instructions 3 Release four way switch to neutral position SEATING SYSTEM FOUR WAY SWITCH FORWARD REAR LEFT RIGHT...

Page 26: ...joystick direction or quadrant Detail B for activation of that operation 4 Select the desired operation using the joystick or an equivalent switch NOTE While operating the powered seating system the i...

Page 27: ...Tilt Down Icon Move the joystick right to use this function DETAIL B ACTUATOR CONTROL SWITCH MODE EXAMPLE SCREEN DETAIL C EXAMPLE SCREEN DURING POWERED SEATING OPERATION Text Icon Mode Icons Actuator...

Page 28: ...2 can be programmed for slower speeds and less responsiveness or vise versa The other two drive programs could be indoor and outdoor versions of DRIVE 1 and DRIVE 2 Selecting the Drive Mode 1 Move th...

Page 29: ...rmation on the status of the wheelchair through a backlit display The LCD display is readable in both bright sunlight and complete darkness Splash Screen NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 5 4 Th...

Page 30: ...g exclamation point inside a triangle indicator when the chair has a condition that requires attention The status indicator will show a STOP sign when a serious condition exists The chair will not be...

Page 31: ...screen FIGURE 5 6 LCD Display Screens Driving Screen Connected Devices Screen NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 5 7 This screen is displayed if the Mode Select switch is held active for about 10...

Page 32: ...tch is used to stop the wheelchair Remote Mode Reset Switch The remote mode reset switch functions the same way as the mode switch Refer to Mode Switch on page 33 Remote On Off Switch The remote On Of...

Page 33: ...e LCD will display PRESS RESET NOTE In these modes Standby Select allows the reset switch to be bypassed for users unable to activate the switch Memory Card Slot The memory card slot is used with the...

Page 34: ...ing the threaded plate of the mounting bracket is on the inside of the arm tube as shown in FIGURE 5 9 FIGURE 5 9 Repositioning the Joystick 5 Using the three hex mounting screws and washers secure bo...

Page 35: ...injury 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 clear...

Page 36: ...stment on page 36 Footrest Height Adjustment WARNING Minimum ground clearance for the footrest is 3 inches otherwise personal injury or damage may result PHAL4A Front Riggings NOTE For this procedure...

Page 37: ...to the wheelchair Refer to Installing Removing Footrests on page 35 8 Reinstall any accessory onto the footrest s FIGURE 6 4 Footrest Height Adjustment 70 and PW93 70 Taper NOTE For this procedure ref...

Page 38: ...ting Front Riggings Adjusting Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Support WARNING If the telescoping tubes need to be extended greater than two inches then the seat must be repositioned rearward to en...

Page 39: ...70 39 Formula Powered Seating FIGURE 6 7 Adjusting Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Support Telescoping Front Tube Cap Screws Spacers Threaded Blocks Cap Screws Spacers Side Rail Side Rail All manu...

Page 40: ...ily NOTE If footplate s motion is too tight loosen the mounting screw and locknut approximately turn counterclockwise NOTE If the footplate s motion is too loose tighten mounting screw and locknut app...

Page 41: ...her and locknuts that secure the footplate to the footplate hinge FIGURE 6 9 2 Position the footplate to the necessary angle to accommodate the user FIGURE 6 10 3 Retighten the two flat screws washers...

Page 42: ...oop to the footrest 4 Slide heel strap over cane of footrest assembly Articulating 1 Remove the two mounting screws that secure the heel loop to the articulating footplate Assembly 1 Replace heel stra...

Page 43: ...4 Repeat STEPS 1 3 for the opposite legrest 5 After the user is seated in wheelchair adjust footplate to correct height by loosening nut and sliding the lower footrest assembly UP or down until desir...

Page 44: ...Turn the calfpad towards the outside of the wheelchair 2 Slide the calfpad UP or down until the desired position is obtained FIGURE 6 14 Raising Lowering Elevating Legrests and or Adjusting Calfpads...

Page 45: ...ith the other while simultaneously pulling the center mount footrest out of the mounting bracket of the seat frame Installing Power Center Mount Footrests 1 Position the link drive tube between the mo...

Page 46: ...se Lever Rigging Pivot Pin Center Mount Footrest Seat Frame Mounting Bracket Manual Center Mount Footrest Power Center Mount Footrest DETAIL A DETAIL B DETAIL C Short Quick Release Pin Link Plate Cent...

Page 47: ...ounting screws that secure the footrest extension tube to the extension tube housing 2 Adjust the footrest extension tube to the desired height and align the corresponding holes to the mounting holes...

Page 48: ...6 16 for the location of the release lever 2 Disengage the release lever not shown to lock the center mount footrest in the new position FIGURE 6 17 Adjusting the Angle of the Manual Center Mount Foot...

Page 49: ...e refer to FIGURE 6 20 NOTE This procedure applies to both power and manual center mount footrests NOTE The tension can be adjusted to increase or decrease the rotation effort of the flip up footplate...

Page 50: ...to the carriage assembly 2 Move the calf pad mounting bracket to the desired position 3 Install the two depth adjustment screws to secure the calf pad mounting bracket to the carriage assembly 4 Check...

Page 51: ...ry may occur CAUTION Never allow items to become trapped between the legrest assemblies otherwise damage to the power legrests may occur Ensure that all parts of both power legrests are clear of any o...

Page 52: ...mper cable 2 Push legrest release handle and swing legrest to the outside of the wheelchair 3 Lift up on powered legrest and remove from wheelchair 4 Repeat STEPS 1 3 for opposite power legrest FIGURE...

Page 53: ...p back armrest into the arm sockets on the seat frame 3 Install the quick release pin through the rear arm socket and flip back armrest 4 Lock the flip back armrest by pressing the flip back armrest r...

Page 54: ...te flip back armrest if necessary FIGURE 7 2 Adjusting Flip Back Armrests Positioning Flip Back Armrests for Use 1 Make sure the flip back armrest release lever is in the up horizontal position 2 Inst...

Page 55: ...e the armrest from the seat frame Installing Armrests 1 Position the armrest on the seat frame as shown in FIGURE 7 3 2 Press the release button at the rear of the armrest in 3 While holding the relea...

Page 56: ...locknut securing the arm adapter plate to the back cane Detail C 4 Adjust the armrest to the desired height for the user NOTE The armrests can be at different heights to accommodate the user NOTE The...

Page 57: ...ket Bolt Height Adjustment Holes Locknut DETAIL B FORMULA TRE SEATING SYSTEM WITH CONVENTIONAL BACK DETAIL C FORMULA TRE SEATING SYSTEM WITH CONTOURA BACK DETAIL A FRONT OF ARMREST Locknut Cap Screws...

Page 58: ...the Back Angle NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 8 1 1 Loosen but DO NOT remove the two lower hex screws securing the cane brackets to the back canes 2 Remove the two upper hex screws washers an...

Page 59: ...ame 4 Remove the two halves of the seat positioning strap from the rear seat frame 5 Reposition the two new seat positioning strap inside of the seat frame as shown 6 Reinstall the two mounting screws...

Page 60: ...NOT remove the thumb screw that secures the headrest to the headrest mounting bracket 2 Remove the headrest from the headrest mounting bracket Installing 1 Make sure thumb screw is loose 2 Install th...

Page 61: ...or towards the rear of the wheelchair 3 If necessary reposition the headrest to the desired position headrest will move in any direction 4 While holding the headrest in the desired position securely...

Page 62: ...most convenient method and assures that the battery acid will not spill It also helps to prolong the life of the battery DO NOT tip the batteries Keep the batteries in an upright position NEVER allow...

Page 63: ...emoving Installing the Batteries From Into the Wheelchair on page 66 2 Cut the tie wraps that secure the battery terminal covers to the battery terminals 3 Slide the RED battery terminal cover back on...

Page 64: ...the NEGATIVE battery cable to the NEGATIVE battery post with existing mounting screw and locknut 10 Secure the bracket of the POSITIVE battery cable to the POSITIVE battery post with existing mounting...

Page 65: ...over Tie Wraps Tie Wraps Bracket of POSITIVE Battery Cable NEGATIVE Battery Cable Bracket of POSITIVE Battery Cable Mounting Screw Mounting Screw Locknut Locknut Locknut Locknut POSITIVE Battery Termi...

Page 66: ...NOTE Upon completion areas should be shiny not dull 4 Carefully dust off all metal particles Removing Installing the Batteries From Into the Wheelchair Removing the Battery Door and Rear Shrouds CAUT...

Page 67: ...Battery Door and Rear Shrouds Thumb Screws STEP 2 Disconnect Batteries from the controller here STEP 8 Mounting Screw STEP 5 Batteries with Battery Tray Battery Door STEP 6 Mounting Screw STEP 5 Rear...

Page 68: ...on page 69 1 Position the battery with the BLACK battery connector tab into the REAR of the battery box as shown 2 Plug the BLACK battery connector tab into the RIGHT battery connector 3 Position the...

Page 69: ...RE 10 2 on page 67 using the four hex screws and four locknuts if applicable Torque to 75 in lbs 2 Reinstall battery door onto front of wheelchair 3 Install both mounting screws on the side of the bat...

Page 70: ...nts appear between E and F At this level the user should charge the batteries as soon as possible FIGURE 10 5 When to Charge Batteries Charging Batteries WARNING NEVER attempt to recharge the batterie...

Page 71: ...G 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 procedur...

Page 72: ...ION 10 ELEVATE BATTERIES Formula Powered Seating 72 Part No 1122170 FIGURE 10 6 Charging Batteries MPJ Joystick Charger Programming Port On Front of Joystick All manuals and user guides at all guides...

Page 73: ...tely 13 inches long 14 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...

Page 74: ...part of the back assembly interferes with the ventilator tray B If necessary contact a qualified technician to adjust the recline down limit to avoid interference with the ventilator tray FIGURE 1 Pre...

Page 75: ...or replacement For warranty service please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare product In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service please write directly to Inva...

Page 76: ...te nature of the defect and if the product is serialized indicate the serial number Do not return products to our factory without our prior consent LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SH...

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