AC Mobility Traxx 2, User Manual

Page 1: ...The Traxx 2 Electric Wheelchair User Manual AC Mobility ...

Page 2: ...ents 2 Introduction 3 Safety Guidelines 4 Important Notices 4 Key Components of the Traxx 2 6 General description of the Traxx 2 7 General Warnings 8 Chair checklist and maintenance 13 Operating Instructions for your Traxx 2 15 Adjustment of your Traxx 2 wheelchair 16 Batteries 21 Fault finding 23 Limited product warranty 24 ...

Page 3: ...me to time to ensure that you and your carers assistants are thoroughly informed about your chair Please read the Safety and Warning notices carefully and consult your dealer if you have any queries The safety warnings used in this manual are intended to be used only as guidelines and you may find it necessary to develop your own methods to solve problems you may encounter in your daily driving Se...

Page 4: ...ing your chair Any seating needs Other options you may require for your comfort and safety Adjustment of your chair and its performance characteristics It is important that the chair and its driving characteristics are adjusted to meet your particular needs and abilities Please consult your therapist or medical adviser in conjunction with your wheelchair supplier before adjustments are made It is ...

Page 5: ...ch as objects on the ground ramps or slopes which you cross that may cause the chair to change its lateral or longitudinal stability Do not go up or down inclines that have water ice oil or other slippery substances on the surface loose slippery or rough surfaces Such obstacles or hazards may make the chair unstable and tip over which may cause injury to yourself or others Plan ahead do not drive ...

Page 6: ...tional 3 Backrest optional 4 Circuit breaker located on top of the battery box under the seat 5 Manual park brakes 6 Anti tip bars 7 Battery box 8 Drive wheels either of 317mm x 57mm 12 x 2 305mm x 75mm 12 x 3 9 Front caster either of 200mm x 50mm 8 x 2 solid caster 225mm x 60mm 9 x 2 pneumatic 10 Footplates 11 Legrests 12 Joystick controller 1 armrests 12 controller 11 legrests 10 footplates 9 ca...

Page 7: ... adjustable in leg length from approximately 26cms 10 to 44cms 17 Shorter or longer legrests are available on request The legrests are can be swung away and removed as required Footplates The footplates are aluminium lightweight ABS footplates are available as an option They can be flipped up for ease of entry to the chair Wheel options Two options available main rear drive wheels 317mm x 57mm 12 ...

Page 8: ...commercial radio and TV stations HAM radios microwave stations The closer the chair is to the source of the EMI the greater the potential impact of the EMI on the operation of the chair The effect of electromagnetic interference on your wheelchair It is important that you are aware of the potential dangers that may arise from EMI with the operation of your chair Such interference may appear as the...

Page 9: ...ce has been brought close to the chair being aware that adding accessories or components or modifying the wheelchair or its controller system may make the wheelchair more susceptible to EMI If the chair shows any signs of electromagnetic interference you should switch off your chair immediately Do not attempt to turn the power on and drive the chair until you are satisfied that the source of elect...

Page 10: ...g changes Do not drive the chair if the settings are not satisfactory Note it is important to make sure the settings are correct or you may risk severe injury to yourself or to others Warning 5 Training in the correct use of the wheelchair It is vital you receive training in the use of the chair by your health professional before using the chair It is important that In conjunction with your health...

Page 11: ...chair stability or your ability to control it in a safe manner Loss of wheelchair stability or control may cause injury to you or to others Warning 9 Stability of the chair The stability of the chair can be affected by The centre of gravity as determined by the wheelchair user other items and accessories added to the chair The way the chair is configured The surface the chair is being used on The ...

Page 12: ...ake any changes that may adversely affect the driving characteristics or stability of the chair Failure to do so may cause risk of injury to yourself or others Please note unauthorized modification of your chair will void the warranty of your chair Warning 13 Tyre pressure Do not use your wheelchair unless the tyres are inflated at the correct tyre pressure Do not over inflate the tyres Failure to...

Page 13: ...heck armrest pads for damage Backrest angle adjustment bolt Ensure that the backrest adjustment is secure Batteries charged Ensure batteries are fully charged Casters Check front casters for damage Check casters for free rotation Check that caster forks swivel freely Controller system Check for damage to controller cables and connections Check for damage to the rubber boot around the joystick Driv...

Page 14: ...h a soft cloth specially after driving through wet sandy or muddy conditions Do not use harsh abrasive materials when cleaning Do not apply liquid cleaners or solvents directly to the controller system battery charger or any electrical connections keep wheels free from lint hair sand and carpet fibres lightly oil wheel axles and bearings once every three months Important should you notice any faul...

Page 15: ...eel hubs DO NOT use the motors to engage the wheel hubs as this may damage the wheel hubs and put you or others at risk Motor brake release system for freewheeling Ensure that the lever is rotated into the LOCK position so that the motor park brake is engaged before driving the chair Test the chair to check that the brake is engaged and operating correctly 4 Ensure that the manual park brakes have...

Page 16: ...red Seat depth mm Seat depth inches Backrest cam angle Backrest cane type 400 85 degrees SSD 410 89 degrees SSD 420 92 degrees SSD 430 96 degrees SSD 440 100 degrees SSD 450 104 degrees STD or SSD 460 109 degrees STD 470 112 degrees STD 480 116 degrees STD 490 120 degrees STD 500 125 degrees STD 510 130 degrees STD 520 135 degrees STD Adjusting the seat depth 1 remove any backrest system and relat...

Page 17: ... determined by the seat depth selected The adjustment is done as follows 1 loosen the backrest recliner nut on each side of the chair see illustration 2 tap the nut to loosen the setting 3 adjust backrest to the desired angle 4 retighten the backrest recliner nut on each side of the chair Adjusting the armrests to the correct position and height Adjusting the armrest pad position relative to the f...

Page 18: ...post Adjusting the legrest length The legrests can be shortened or lengthened Adjusting the legrest length is done as follows 1 measure the desired leg length from the top of the seating system at the front to the top of the footplate 2 loosen the height adjustment bolt in the legrest clamp see illustration below 3 adjust the legrest to the desired height 4 retighten the bolt being careful to ensu...

Page 19: ...armrests removing any obstructions if necessary 2 remove clevis pin in the backrest recliner support rod on each side of the chair see illustration 3 fold the backrest forwards You may need to remove the armrests to fold completely flat Note if transporting the chair you may wish to protect the controller to prevent damage Fitting of other seating and backrest systems There are many different styl...

Page 20: ...should be inflated at 40psi 275 kpa It is recommended that dust caps be kept on the valves to keep them clean Freewheeling the chair Your Traxx 2 wheelchair may be fitted with either of the following systems a or b below a Hub release system for freewheeling To manually push the chair release the wheel hub see illustration below by pulling the hub out and rotating it b Motor brake release system f...

Page 21: ...cuit This could cause burns or a fire Battery type Your Traxx 2 uses two 12 volt deep cycle batteries to drive the wheelchair Use only gel or sealed case low maintenance type batteries with a minimum rating of 28 ampere hour Installing batteries in the battery boxes To install batteries in the battery boxes 1 remove the bolts in the anti tip bar see illustration below 2 lower the battery box 3 lif...

Page 22: ... use of your battery charger We recommend you ask your dealer for a demonstration of charging the batteries indications of when the battery charge level is low the correct method of connecting the battery charger indications when the battery charger is operating correctly how to determine when the batteries are fully charged How to get the maximum driving distance from your batteries You can help ...

Page 23: ...chair frame it is recommended that you contact the nearest Authorized Service Agent or your distributor If you notice any other irregular aspect of your chair or if the chair fails to respond after making some of the above inspections phone your nearest Authorized Service Agent or dealer for assistance They will advise if the wheelchair should be returned for repairs If the chair is to be returned...

Page 24: ...tructions in the Users Manual b The warranty will not apply to problems arising from normal wear and tear of wheelchair components c If a fault develops it is the responsibility of the owner to immediately notify the Company or the distributor from whom the chair was purchased d All costs associated with the freight of the chair or any faulty components are the responsibility of the owner e Any pa...