SECTION 6—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION
Part No 1134839
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Power Tiger™
A Note About Drive Lock-Out
WARNING
NEVER operate the wheelchair while the back is in any tilted/back angle position
over 20° relative to the vertical position. If the drive lock-out does not stop the
wheelchair from operating in a tilt/back angle position over 20° relative to the
vertical position, DO NOT operate the wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to adjust the
drive lock-out. Have the wheelchair serviced by a qualified technician.
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 or tilt system, tilt
the seat back to the farthest driving position immediately 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.
Otherwise injury or damage may occur.
One of the following will occur 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. Refer to
Typical Product Parameters on page 11 for tilt angle ranges.
Folding/Unfolding the Back Canes
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 6.3.
1. To fold back canes, lift up on actuator
pins and fold back canes forward.
2. To unfold back canes, pull back canes
up until actuator pins are locked in
place.
NOTE: Actuator pins are locked in place when
an audible click is heard.
FIGURE 6.3
Folding/Unfolding the Back
Canes
Back Cane
Actuator Pin
