TRD0000, TRx Owner’s Manual- Rev. 5.0, January 20, 2005
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Drive Lockout (DLO) Limit Switch
All TRx systems with
tilt and/or recline functions
are equipped with a drive lockout limit switch. This switch
prevents the drive motors from operating if the back is positioned beyond a pre-determined angle. The
rec-
ommended drive lockout angle is 15° to 20° from the vertical
. The limit switch should be set to the
angle that best meets the overall stability and individual needs of the user, but should not exceed the max-
imum 20° angle.
All TRx systems with
power elevating seats
are also equipped with a drive lockout limit switch. These sys-
tems typically use a microswitch to prevent the drive motors from operating once the seat begins to ele-
vate. The microswitch should engage the Drive Lockout when the seat actuator has been elevated beyond
a
recommended 1/2” limit
[measured from the seat’s home (lowest) position].
Tilt Limit Switch
All TRx systems, except those using our basic single motor function relay box, can be equipped with a tilt
limit switch. The function of this switch is to prevent the back angle from extending beyond a pre-set angle.
Ultimately the angle should be set to meet the individual needs of the user. However, the recline angle
should
never extend beyond a recommended 5° from the horizontal.
The limit must also be checked
to ensure that with any combination of tilt and recline, there is absolutely no possibility of interference
between the back of the TRx system (or any accessories located on the back), and the wheelchair base.
CAUTION!
When setting tilt limits remember to consider the size and location of any personal gear that
will be carried on the wheelchair, as it could cause interference with tilt or recline motor functions.
Elevating Seat Lockout Switch
All TRx power elevating seat systems, when combined with tilt and/or recline functions, are equipped with
an elevating seat lockout switch. This limit switch prevents the PES actuator from elevating or descending
when the system is in a tilted or reclined position. The recommended lockout limit should not exceed a
maximum of 8° from the seating system’s original pre-tilt (“home”) position, and it is
recommended to be
set between 3° and 8°.
Anti-Tipper Latch Limit Switch
Certain powerbases come equipped with anti-tip devices that latch in order to ensure stability during tilt,
recline or elevating functions. For these powerbases, our TRx systems are engineered to control and
engage the anti-tipper latch through the use of a limit switch. The recommended limit switch settings are
determined by the type of power positioning system:
i)
Tilt-Only:
set switch to engage the anti-tippers
when seat angle is at 10°
(regardless of pre-tilt angle).
ii)
Tilt/Recline & Recline-Only:
set switch to engage the anti-tippers
when the back reclines 10°
(from upright)
iii)
Power Elevating Seats (PES):
set switch to engage the anti-tippers when seat actuator has
elevated
beyond a recommended 1/2” limit.
In some instances, an anti-tipper latching system is added to the power base as part of the installation in
order to ensure the stability of the power positioning system is maintained.
8.0 Safety Lockout and Limit Switches
WARNING!
The angle at which the limit switches are set is
critical
to the safe operation of
the power positioning system. Motion Concepts will not be liable for any injuries or damage
sustained when adjustments are made beyond the factory recommended range. These switch-
es should only be adjusted and set by a trained Technician.
!
Important:
Please refer to the Motion Concepts
General TRx Set-up Manual
for detailed
instructions on setting and adjusting Limit Switches
i
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