Tilt/Recline Seating Systems®
22
Part No. 1114822
This Section Includes the Following:
Operating Tilt /Recline Systems
OPERATING TILT/RECLINE SYSTEMS (FIGURE 1)
WARNING
NEVER operate the wheelchair while in any tilt/recline/back angle combi-
nation over 20
o
RELATIVE TO THE VERTICAL POSITION. If the drive
lock-out does not stop the wheelchair from operating in a tilt/recline/back
angle combination 20
o
RELATIVE TO THE VERTICAL POSITION, DO
NOT operate the wheelchair. Have the wheelchair serviced by a dealer or
qualified technician.
Reduced Tilt and Recline limits apply with optional vent tray. Refer to
MK5 EX and MK5 TT-EX ELECTRONICS OWNERS/SERVICE
MANUAL, part number 1114808.
Use only TAC, SAC, TRSS and TRCM actuator controls to activate the tilt/
recline functions. DO NOT USE any other actuator controls. Such devices
may result in excess heating and cause damage to the actuator and associ-
ated wiring and could cause a fire, death, physical injury or property dam-
age. If such devices are used, Invacare shall not be liable and the limited
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 tilt/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 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-to-floor angle.
1. Make sure the wheelchair is on a level surface.
2. Push four-way toggle switch forward towards the front of the wheelchair until the
desired tilt angle is achieved.
NOTE: If the wheelchair is equipped with switch options, scan to the correct ECU or Auxiliary
Mode and activate the control device in the corresponding forward direction to operate the tilt
function. Refer to MK5 EX and MK5 TT-EX ELECTRONICS OWNERS/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 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 OWNERS/SERVICE MANUAL, part
number 1114808, for complete four-way toggle switch operating instructions.
TILT/RECLINE
SECTION 5
TILT/RECLINE