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Part No. 1114822

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Tilt/Recline Seating Systems®

SECTION 9

ARMRESTS

ARMRESTS

ADJUSTING ARMREST HEIGHT (FIGURE 2)

1. Make sure the seating system is in the full upright position. Refer to OPERATING

RECLINE ONLY SYSTEMS in SECTION 4

 

of this manual or OPERATING TILT/

RECLINE SYSTEMS

 

in SECTION 5

 

of this manual.

2. Remove the socket bolt and locknut that secure the front of the upper armrest to

the lower armrest.

3. Loosen, but do not remove, the two (2) socket screws and T-nuts that secure the

rear of the recliner armrest to the back cane.

4. Refer to the chart below and adjust the armrest to the desired height for the user.

HOLE #:

1

2

3

4

5

6

ARMREST HEIGHT (IN INCHES)

11

12

13

14

15

16

NOTE: Front armrest mounting holes are numbered from bottom to top for reference only.

(There are no numbers on the armrests.)
NOTE: The armrests can be at different heights to accommodate the user.

5. Reinstall the socket bolt through the mounting hole determined in STEP 4.
6. Reinstall the locknut and tighten securely.
7. While holding the armrest level, tighten the two (2) socket screws and T-nuts

securely.

8. Repeat STEPS 2-7 for the opposite side if necessary.

FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING ARMREST

HEIGHT

Armrest

Locknut

Socket Bolt

Socket

Screws/T-

Nuts

Height

Adjustment

Holes

Back

Cane

Summary of Contents for MK5 EX

Page 1: ...ER THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR USER BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 2nd Generation Tarsys Tilt Recline Tilt Recline on Storm TDX Wheelchairs Owner s Operator And Maintenance Manual ...

Page 2: ...NTACT INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT BE FORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT DEALERS AND QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UN DERSTANDING 1 THE OWNER S OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 2 THE SERVICE MANUAL IF APPLICABLE AND 3 THE SEATING SYSTEMS MANUAL IF APPLICABLE IF YOU ARE UN ABLE TO UNDERST...

Page 3: ...MS ONLY 20 SECTION 5 SECTION 5 SECTION 5 SECTION 5 SECTION 5 TILT RECLINE TILT RECLINE TILT RECLINE TILT RECLINE TILT RECLINE 22 22 22 22 22 OPERATING TILT RECLINE SYSTEMS 22 SECTION 6 SECTION 6 SECTION 6 SECTION 6 SECTION 6 VENTILATOR TRAY VENTILATOR TRAY VENTILATOR TRAY VENTILATOR TRAY VENTILATOR TRAY 24 24 24 24 24 USING THE OPTIONAL VENTILATOR TRAY 24 SECTION 7 SECTION 7 SECTION 7 SECTION 7 SE...

Page 4: ...ie down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair in a moving vehicle of any type It is Invacare s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems SPECIFICATIONS NOTE All ...

Page 5: ...y Flip Back Adjustable Height 9 to 13 inches Desk or Full Length Recline Only and Tilt Recline Systems Adjustable Height 11 to 16 inches Desk or Full Legrests Mechanical Elevating Genius Legrests Power Legrests Headrests Curved Contoured Small or Large Weight Limitation Standard Tilt only Recline only and Tilt Recline systems have a weight limitation of 250 lbs Tilt only Recline only and Tilt Recl...

Page 6: ...hair performs to specifications DO NOT leave the power button ON when entering or exiting your wheelchair DO NOT attempt to drive over curbs or obstacles greater than 3 inches for TDX 5 and TDX 4 or greater than 2 inches for TDX 3 Doing so may cause your wheelchair to turn over and cause bodily harm or damage to the chair Always stop before climbing an obstacle Approach slowly until casters contac...

Page 7: ...erring activities in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional BEFORE attempt active use of the wheelchair DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in your seat DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have pick them up from the floor by reaching between your knees DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects from behind as this may cause the wheelcha...

Page 8: ...el chair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame This could cause damage to the frame tubing ALWAYS DO keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury ALWAYS DO wear your seat positioning strap If the seat positioning strap is an option for the wheelchair Invacare strongly recommends ordering such a strap as an ad...

Page 9: ...STEMS NEVER operate the wheelchair while in any recline back angle combination over 20o relative to the VERTICAL posi tion If the drive lock out does not stop the wheelchair from operating in a tilt recline back angle combination 20o relative to the VERTICAL posi tion DO NOT operate the wheelchair Have the wheelchair serviced by a dealer or qualified technician TILT RECLINE ONLY SYSTEMS NEVER oper...

Page 10: ...n from the more 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 not apparent and exposure is unavoidable However we believe that by following the warnings listed your risk to EMI will be minimized The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified ...

Page 11: ... 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 phones while the powered wheelchair is turned ON 2 Be aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them 3 If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn the powere...

Page 12: ...t impor tant consideration for all STABILITY AND BALANCE WARNING Always wear your seat positioning strap To assure stability and proper operation of your seating system wheelchair you must at all times maintain proper balance Your seating system wheelchair has been designed to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as you do not move beyond the center of gravity DO NOT le...

Page 13: ...hair Proper positioning is essential for your safety When reaching leaning bending or bending forward it is important to use the front casters as a tool to maintain stability and balance GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 SAFETY AND HANDLING REACHING BENDING BACKWARDS WARNING DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery This will change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over Position wh...

Page 14: ... escalator to move a wheelchair between floors Serious bodily injury may occur STAIRWAYS POWER CHAIRS WARNING DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using a stairway Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors If moving a power wheelchair between floors by means of a stairway the occupant MUST be removed and transported indepen dently of the powe...

Page 15: ...ery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward NOTE Adequate mobility and upper body strength is required to perform this activity independently Use of an assistant is strongly recommended 1 Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring with the cast ers aligned parallel with the object 2 Engage motor locks Refer to the TDX Owner s Manual...

Page 16: ...eight arms operate and lock securely o o o o CLOTHING GUARDS l Ensure all fasteners are secure o o o o ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS l Make sure all electrical connections are secure o o o o l Check Limit Switch Position o o o o NOTE Every six 6 months or as necessary take your wheelchair to a qualified dealer for a thorough inspection and servicing Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and en...

Page 17: ...to neutral but does not drive drive lock out angle upright position Contact Dealer Invacare for service Seating system Low batteries Charge batteries not functioning Faulty electrical Check all connections connection Contact Dealer Invacare for service Blown fuse Replace fuse Contact Dealer Invacare for service SAFETY INSPECTION SECTION 2 SAFETY INSPECTION ARMRESTS l Inspect for rips in upholstery...

Page 18: ... warranty is void A NOTE ABOUT DRIVE LOCK OUT Drive lock out is a safety feature designed to prevent the wheelchair from being driven while in any recline back angle combination over 20 o RELATIVE TO THE VERTICAL POSITION When the drive lock out feature has been activated the LED on the single function toggle switch will light NOTE The tilt angle range is from 0 o to 45 o with a 0 o seat to floor ...

Page 19: ...14808 for complete switch option operating instructions 3 Release four way toggle switch to neutral position NOTE The four way toggle switch will alternate functions increase tilt angle decrease tilt angle after it has been released to the neutral position for a minimum of one 1 second NOTE Refer to MK5 EX and MK5 TT EX ELECTRONICS OWNER S SERVICE MANUAL part number 1114808 for complete four way t...

Page 20: ...rom being driven while in any recline back angle combination over 20o RELATIVE TO THE VERTICAL POSITION When the drive lock out feature has been activated the LED on the four way toggle switch will light INCREASING DECREASING RECLINE ANGLE NOTE The recline angle range is from 95 o to 175 o with a 5 o seat to floor angle The recline angle range is from 90 o to 175 o with a 0 o seat to floor angle 1...

Page 21: ...t No 1114822 21 Tilt Recline Seating Systems FIGURE 1 OPERATING RECLINE ONLY SYSTEMS RECLINE ONLY SECTION 4 LED Optional Four Way Toggle Switch Shown in Neutral Position FULL RECLINE POSITION RECLINE ONLY ...

Page 22: ...prevent the wheelchair from being driven while in any tilt recline back angle combination over 20o RELATIVE TO THE VERTICAL POSITION When the drive lock out feature has been activated the LED on the four way toggle switch will light INCREASING DECREASING TILT ANGLE NOTE The tilt angle range is from 5 o to 50 o with a 5 o seat to floor angle The tilt angle range is from 0 o to 45 o with a 0 o seat ...

Page 23: ...t ECU or Auxiliary Mode then activate the control device in the corresponding reverse direction to operate the recline function Refer to MK5 EX and MK5 TT EX ELECTRONICS OWNER S SERVICE MANUAL part number 1114808 for complete switch option operating instructions 3 Release four way toggle switch to neutral position NOTE The four way toggle switch will alternate functions increase recline angle decr...

Page 24: ...or that is approxi mately 13 inches long 14 1 2 inches wide and 14 inches high Use of ventilators larger than the above specifications may result in damage to the ventilator 1 Position straps to the outside of the ventilator tray 2 Position the ventilator not shown on the ventilator tray 3 Secure strap around the ventilator and clip together 4 Securely tighten the straps around the ventilator by p...

Page 25: ...ically activates VSR VSR function can also be used independently from the recline function to allow for a change in seating position or access to additional seating system options Refer to USING VERNIER SHEAR REDUCTION VSR INDEPENDENTLY OF RECLINE FUNC TION in this section of the manual USING VERNIER SHEAR REDUCTION VSR INDEPENDENTLY OF RECLINE FUNCTION FIGURE 1 WARNING The back of the seating sys...

Page 26: ... is equipped with switch options scan to the correct ECU or Auxiliary Mode and activate the control device in the corresponding left direction to operate the VSR function Refer to the MK5 owner s manual part number 1114808 for complete switch option operating instructions 4 Return the back to the position noted in STEP 2 BEFORE changing the degree of recline SHEAR REDUCTION SECTION 7 SHEAR REDUCTI...

Page 27: ...the owner s manual supplied for the base of the wheelchair MECHANICAL ELEVATING GENIUS LEGRESTS CAUTION DO NOT operate the recline function of the seating system if one 1 or both of the mechanical elevating legrest push rods is bent Damage to the seating system may occur NOTE Mechanical elevating legrests are linked to the recline function of the seating system Operating the recline function autom...

Page 28: ...e click 6 Repeat STEPS 1 5 for the opposite elevating legrest 7 If necessary adjust elevating legrests Refer to one of the following A ADJUSTING MECHANICAL ELEVATING LEGRESTS in this section of the manual B ADJUSTING GENIUS LEGRESTS in this section of the manual Removing 1 Lift UP on the mechanical elevating legrest push rod and remove from the pin on the legrest as shown in FIGURE 1 2 Push elevat...

Page 29: ...est as shown in FIGURE 4 2 Loosen but do not remove the three 3 hex bolts and locknuts that secure the footplate to the legrest 3 Adjust the footplate to the desired height 4 Line up the footplate to the angle noted in STEP 1 5 While holding the footplate tighten the three 3 hex bolts and locknuts securely Footplate Angle FIGURE 4 1 Note the angle of the footplate in relation to the legrest as sho...

Page 30: ...t sits flush adjustment bracket channel 4 Reinstall locknut onto the hex bolt and tighten securely Legrest Height FIGURE 6 1 Remove the button screw that secures the adjustment link and two 2 washers to the legrest support 2 Move adjustment link to one 1 of three 3 positions 3 Line up the two 2 washers and adjustment link with the mounting hole in the legrest support 4 Install the button screw and...

Page 31: ... both power legrests are clear of any obstruc tions before raising and lowering otherwise damage to the power legrests may occur INSTALLING THE POWER LEGRESTS 1 Turn power legrest to side open footplate is perpendicular to wheel chair and position the mounting pin on the legrest with mounting holes on the seat frame DETAIL A 2 Insert the mounting pin of power legrest into the mounting hole of the ...

Page 32: ...ld be performed with the user in the wheelchair NOTE T nuts ride in the channels of the exterior interior rails of the power legrests Refer to FIGURE 8 1 Loosen but do not remove the two 2 interior button screws that secure the footplate assembly to the T nuts 2 Loosen but do not remove the two 2 exterior button screws that secure the footplate assembly to the T nuts 3 Loosen but do not remove the...

Page 33: ...e two 2 barrel nuts that secure the footplate to the footplate clamp Refer to DETAIL A in FIGURE 10 2 Rotate the footplate clamp on the pivot hinge until the desired angle is achieved Refer to DETAIL B in FIGURE 10 3 Securely tighten footplate to footplate clamp and hinge pivot with the two 2 flat head screws and barrel nuts 4 Repeat STEPS 1 3 for opposite side if necessary 5 For additional angle ...

Page 34: ...ting screws and slide calf pad assembly up and out of the mounting channel 2 Remove the flat head socket screw and locking hex nut that secure the calf bracket to the depth adjustment bracket 3 Reposition the calf bracket on the depth adjustment bracket to desired position 4 Install the flat head socket screw through the calf bracket depth adjust ment bracket and locking hex nut 5 Tighten locking ...

Page 35: ... if necessary SECTION 8 RIGGINGS ADJUSTING THE LENGTH FOR POWER LEGREST FIGURE 14 1 Loosen but do not remove the length adjustment button screw screw also secures lower end of shroud 2 Slide footplate with outer cover up or down to desired position 3 Securely tighten length adjustment button screw 4 Repeat STEPS 1 3 for remaining legrest Depth Adjustment Bracket Hex Head Screws T Nuts are not show...

Page 36: ...the front of the wheelchair to the unlocked hori zontal position 2 Lift UP on the armrest and remove from the front arm socket 3 Press the release button at the rear of the armrest IN 4 While holding the release button IN remove the armrest from the seat frame INSTALLING ARMRESTS FIGURE 1 1 Position the armrest on the seat frame as shown in FIGURE 1 2 Press the release button at the rear of the ar...

Page 37: ...ck cane 4 Refer to the chart below and adjust the armrest to the desired height for the user HOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 ARMREST HEIGHT IN INCHES 11 12 13 14 15 16 NOTE Front armrest mounting holes are numbered from bottom to top for reference only There are no numbers on the armrests NOTE The armrests can be at different heights to accommodate the user 5 Reinstall the socket bolt through the mounting hole d...

Page 38: ...t depth or direction of the headrest Refer to ADJUSTING HEADREST HEIGHT or ADJUSTING HEADREST DEPTH DIRECTION in this section of the manual ADJUSTING HEADREST HEIGHT 1 Loosen the set screw on the headrest stop 2 Loosen but do not remove the thumb screw that secures the headrest to the headrest mounting bracket 3 Position the headrest to the desired height 4 Tighten the thumb screw that secures the...

Page 39: ... the three 3 socket screws 5 If necessary adjust the height of the headrest Refer to ADJUSTING HEADREST HEIGHT in this section of the manual REPLACING HEADREST FIGURE 2 1 Remove the three 3 socket screws that secure the headrest to the headrest mounting bracket 2 Position the new headrest on the headrest mounting bracket and secure with the existing three 3 socket screws 3 If necessary adjust the ...

Page 40: ... event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service please write directly to Invacare at the address on the bottom of the back cover Provide dealer s name ad dress date of purchase indicate 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 SHALL NOT A...

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