SECTION 16—TILT
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SECTION 16—TILT
WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
Before performing any maintenance, adjustments or service, always turn the wheel-
chair power off, otherwise injury or damage may result.
A Note About Drive Lock-Out
WARNING
Risk of Death or Serious Injury
NEVER operate the wheelchair or elevate/lower the seat while in any tilted/
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/recline/back angle position over 20° relative to vertical, DO NOT
operate the wheelchair or elevate/lower the seat. The drive lock-out settings MUST
be adjusted. Refer to Adjusting/Replacing the Drive Lockout Sensor on page 134.
The wheelchair user MUST have a clear line of sight to drive safely. On initial 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 IMME-
DIATELY before drive lock-out engages and ensure there is a clear line of sight
present in which to drive the wheelchair. If a clear line of sight is not present, have
the back angle repositioned or readjust the lockout angle such that safe driving with
a clear line of sight is achieved.
One of the following will occur when the drive lock-out feature has been activated:
• MK
5
Systems - The LED on the single function toggle switch will light when the drive
lock-out feature has been activated.
• MPJ+ Joysticks Only -
TILT WARNING or
SPM Inhibited displays on the
joystick or display unit.
• SPJ+ Joysticks Only - Left to right chase alternating with a steady display.
Drive lock-out is a feature designed to prevent the wheelchair from being driven after the
seating system has been tilted beyond 20°* relative to the vertical position. The back can
be positioned at a 10° relative offset to the seat base, thereby resulting in a back angle
potential of 30° before which the drive lock-out is activated. This may affect the
wheelchair user’s line of sight while driving. Make sure the wheelchair user can see
properly to ensure safe driving.
*NOTE: 20° back angle can be any combination of tilt, back angle and/or surface angle.
NOTE: Refer to specifications on page 12 for tilt angle ranges.
