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- 1 - Important Information Important Information (Please complete this information for your records and for reference during any warranty claims.) Motion Concepts Serial Number: MC# (Serial Number is located on the underside of the TRx seat frame) Dealer: _______________________________ Address: _____________________________ Phone #: _____________________________ Purchase Date: _______________________ Power Base (Model): ___________________ TRD0000, TRx Owner’s Manual- Rev. 5.0, January 20,
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- 2 - Congratulations on your decision to purchase a Motion Concepts TRx system. Our goal at Motion Concepts is to provide you with the best possible power positioning system. Our close work with many health care professionals has given us an understanding of the challenges that you may con- front, and has enabled us to design systems that will help to meet your individual positioning needs. We are confident that you will be delighted with your new positioning system and as you grow or your ne
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- 3 - Table of Contents --- Safety Symbols ..................................................................................... 2 1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................... 4 2.0 Important Information about your TRx System .................................. 5 Stability ............................................................................................................................. 5 Batteries .....................
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- 4 - 1.0 Introduction About Concepts Motion Concepts is a Toronto based company that designs and manufactures the TRx line of Power Positioning Systems. These systems were developed to provide effective positioning and pressure reduc- tion for a wide range of disabilities. The modular design incorporates Center of Gravity Tilt, Power Recline, Extended Shear Reduction, Power Elevating Seats, Power Legrests, Auxiliary Vent and Power Systems. These systems have been designed to easily ins
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- 5 - 2 2. .0 0 I Im mp po or rt ta an nt t I In nf fo or rm ma at ti io on n a ab bo ou ut t y yo ou ur r T TR Rx x S Sy ys st te em m Important: Do not ignore unanswered questions. You have the right to understand i the product and all aspects of its operation. If necessary, please contact Motion Concepts for information regarding any questions or concerns expressed. The most important link in the delivery chain is you, the end user. You must be satisfied with the product in terms
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- 6 - 2 2. .0 0 I Im mp po or rt ta an nt t I In nf fo or rm ma at ti io on n a ab bo ou ut t y yo ou ur r T TR Rx x S Sy ys st te em m B BA ATTERIES TTERIES WARNING! For detailed information on the charging, handling and care of your powerbase batter- ies, please be certain to read and carefully follow the instructions provided by the powerbase manufac- turer and the battery charger manufacturer. i Important Information on Battery Charging: DO NOT use the CHARGE LEVEL INDICATOR on
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- 7 - 2 2. .0 0 I Im mp po or rt ta an nt t I In nf fo or rm ma at ti io on n a ab bo ou ut t y yo ou ur r T TR Rx x S Sy ys st te em m iii) Weight Capacity Calculator WHEELCHAIR PPS POWERBASE Calculating Wheelchair Weight Capacity: Weight capacity of base manufacturer’s wheelchair (see Powerbase Owners Manual) ________ Weight of the original wheelchair seat that is being replaced + ________ (if the original wheelchair seat is being re-installed, enter zero) Weight of the TRx Power Posi
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- 8 - 3.0 Safety Precautions Important!- Motion Concepts disclaims all responsibility for any personal injury or damage i to property that occurs as a result of improper or unsafe use of the TRx system or the wheel- chair on which the system is installed. WARNING!: The following guidelines should be adhered to while operating your TRx ! power positioning system to ensure safe operation: Never transfer in or out of your wheelchair with the power on. Always check your surroundings before o
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- 9 - 5.0 Power Positioning Functions Tilt The tilt function causes the whole seat, including the back and armrests, to rotate back around a fixed pivot. CG (Centre of Gravity) Tilt The CG tilt function compensates for weight shift by sliding the pivot axis and entire seat assembly forward as the seat tilts back. Recline The recline function causes the position of your back to change by changing the angle of the backrest with respect to the seat pan. Precline The precline function is simil
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- 10 - 6.0 TRx Switches Normal Mode vs. Auto-Reversing Mode Normal Mode vs. Auto-Reversing Mode TRx Push Buttons and Toggles can be set up to operate in “Normal” or “Auto-Reversing” mode. i) Normal Mode: two switches are required for each function, one for each direction. ii) Auto-Reversing Mode: only one switch is required for each function. In this mode, pressing the switch once will activate the function; releasing the switch, waiting for two seconds and then pressing it again, will cau
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- 11 - 6.0 TRx Switches TRx Switc TRx Switch h T Types ypes Push Button Switches The push button switches come in singles, and Single Button Dual Button sets of two and four. To activate the function S-21 S-22 simply hold the button down. The motion will stop when the button is released. Two buttons are required for each function in “Normal” mode, and one button is required for each function in Four Button “Auto-Reversing” mode. S-24 Single Toggle This type of switch is capable of operati
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- 12 - 7.0 Using the Power Base Joysticks 7.1 Using the Quickie Q-TRONIX Remote Joystick The remote joystick connects to the Q-Tronix Controller, which in turn controls the performance of the power base. By pressing down and releasing the on/off mode select toggle switch, the controller is placed in the standard drive selection mode. To place the controller in the power positioning mode, the on/off mode select toggle switch must be pulled up twice. The power positioning options are selec
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- 13 - 7.0 Using the Power Base Joysticks 7.2 Using the (Pride) PG Remote Plus Joystick The Remote Plus system operates via a joystick that is connected to a controller box on the power base. The controller contains the primary electronics that operate the power base. By pressing once on the on/off key, the controller is placed in the standard drive selection mode. To place the con- troller in power positioning mode, the mode key must be pressed down twice. The power position- ing mode
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- 14 - 7.0 Using the Power Base Joysticks 7.3 Using the Invacare MKIV A Joystick By pulling up and releasing the toggle switch, the controller will be placed in the standard drive selection mode. The mode indicator light will remain on in drive selection mode. To place the con- troller in the power positioning mode (ECU/Recline), the controller must sit inactive until the mode indicator light begins to flash, then the joystick must be tapped to the left. (For complete instructions on th
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- 15 - 7.0 Using the Power Base Joysticks 7.4 Using the Invacare MKV- DPJ Joystick The MK5-DPJ joystick has two programmable drive selection modes: Drive 1 and Drive 2. To select Drive 1 mode, the toggle switch must be placed in the UP position. To select Drive 2 mode, the tog- gle switch is placed in the MIDDLE position. The mode switch LED indicator light will be OFF when the wheelchair is placed in either drive mode. To put the controller in the power positioning mode* (ECU/Recline
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- 16 - 7.0 Using the Power Base Joysticks 7.5 Using the Invacare MKV- MPJ Joystick The MK5-MPJ joystick has four independent programmable drive selection modes: Drive 1, Drive 2, Drive 3, & Drive 4. The individual Drive modes can be selected by lifting and releasing the toggle switch. The selected Drive mode appears in the LCD display on the joystick. Each time the toggle switch is lifted and released it will cycle through to the next Drive mode. (i.e.; To select Drive 1 mode, the tog
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- 17 - 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 i instructions on setting
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- 18 - 9.0 General Maintenance & Safety MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE To ensure the optimal safety and reliability of your power positioning system, please adhere to the mainte- nance schedule/table below. In addition to the maintenance schedule, please note the following mainte- nance tasks that should be incorporated into your daily routine. Daily Check that the buttons or toggles that operate your TRx system function freely Charge batteries (refer to the information prov
