Drive Medical TITAN18CS User Manual

TITAN

OWNER’S MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. PREFACE 3
II. SAFETY NOTICES 4
III. SAFETY GUIDELINES 6
IV. EMI INFORMATION 13
V. PARTS 14
VI. ASSEMBLY 16
VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 20
VIII. OPERATION 24
IX. BATTERIES & CHARGING 26
X. INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE 28
XI. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING 32
XII. SPECIFICATIONS 33
XIII. LIMITED WARRANTY 34
XIV. ACCESSORIES 36

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WARNING – Improper use could lead to death, serious injury, hazardous
conditions, or product malfunction.

ATTENTION – Improper use could lead to injury and/or damage to your
power wheelchair.

SUGGESTION – Follow these instructions for best practices, and to keep
your power wheelchair in prime operating order.

I. PREFACE

Please read this Owner’s Manual before operating your power wheelchair for the first
time. Improper use or unfamiliarity of the power wheelchair may result in harm,
injury, or traffic accidents.

This Owner’s Manual includes operation instructions, assembly instructions, and best
practices to ensure maximum use from your power wheelchair.

The symbols used throughout this Owner’s Manual are explained below. Read
carefully, and fully understand the sections marked with these symbols:

This Owner’s Manual includes a repair maintenance record chart and warranty. Please

keep it in a safe place, or with the power wheelchair.

If someone else uses the power wheelchair, please provide a copy of the Owner’s
Manual for their consideration.

This Owner’s Manual is composed from the product design and specifications at the

time of publication. As designs change, some illustrations and pictures in the manual
may not correspond to the power wheelchair that you purchased. We reserve the
right to make design modifications.

This product has been designed to provide a comfortable and secure solution for
individuals limited to a seated position who are capable of operating a power
wheelchair.

The manufacturer disclaims all responsibilities for any personal injury or property
damage which may occur as a result of improper or unsafe use of this product.

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II. SAFETY NOTICES

 Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual.
 Fully charge the battery after every trip and prior to using the power wheelchair. If

you do not frequently use the power wheelchair fully charge the batteries every
two weeks to prevent battery failure.

 If the battery gauge drops to red, charge the power wheelchair as soon as possible.

Completely discharging the batteries may damage the batteries, or shorten the
expected life of the batteries.

 Batteries contain lead and lead compounds. Wear proper safety attire when

handling batteries.

 Only use sealed lead acid AGM or gel-cell batteries in this product.
 Keep metal objects away from the battery terminals, electric shock may occur.
 Always replace both batteries at the same time for optimum performance.
 Always make sure the power is turned off when getting in and out of the power

wheelchair.

 Always make sure freewheel levers are in the drive position before getting in or out

of the power wheelchair.

 Do not put the power wheelchair in freewheel when on an incline or decline.
 To ensure the user’s familiarity with the power wheelchair’s operation, practice

driving at low speeds in a spacious hazard-free area travelling forward, backward,
left, right, decelerating, maneuvering up inclines, and down inclines.

 Avoid unnecessary movement of the power wheelchair.
 Always wear the seat belt included with this product when operating.
 Never reach, lean or bend when driving your power wheelchair.

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 Avoid exposure to moisture, standing water, rain, snow, ice or salt when possible.
 Store in a clean and dry condition.
 Do not drive your power wheelchair at night without proper lighting.
 Do not remove the anti-tip wheels.
 Keep your feet on the footplate at all times during operation.
 Do not stand on the footplate.
 Keep your hands and feet away from moving parts while driving.
 Be aware of loose fitting clothes that can become caught in the drive wheels.
 Do not connect an extension cord to the battery charger.
 Disassembling the controller, motor, or charger by anyone other than an

authorized Drive Medical service agent is prohibited, and voids any applicable
warranty.

 Do not take your power wheelchair on roads or highways.
 Do not operate your power wheelchair when you are tired, or after consuming

alcohol.

 Be cautious when driving your power wheelchair in busy areas or shopping malls.
 Under no circumstances should the power wheelchair be used as a seat in a motor

vehicle.

 Do not attempt to lift your power wheelchair by any parts other than the frame.
 If you will be seated in your power wheelchair for an extended period of time,

power off the power wheelchair. This will prevent inadvertent movement from
unexpected joystick contact.

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III. SAFETY GUIDELINES

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Before operating your power wheelchair fully read and understand this Owner’s
Manual.

Be sure to follow the setup instructions prior to using your power wheelchair for the
first time.

Users may encounter difficult maneuvering situations such as narrow doorways,
travelling up and down ramps, cornering, and travelling on uneven terrain. Be sure to
lower the speed, take your time, and carefully maneuver the power wheelchair.

MODIFICATIONS

Do not modify, remove, disable, or add any parts, features, or functions on your
power wheelchair. Drive Medical offers a wide variety of accessories for your power
wheelchair to help accommodate your needs.

WARNING – Do not modify your power wheelchair in any way; doing so
will void the warranty.

SAFETY CHECK

ATTENTION – Inspect the following components before each use:

 Electrical connections – secure and free from corrosion
 Joystick connections – secure and routed properly to the base of the power

wheelchair

 Freewheel Levers – engaged in drive position
 Batteries – fully charged and free from corrosion

If you notice a problem please contact your authorized Drive Medical Provider for
assistance.

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WEIGHT CAPACITY

This power wheelchair has a maximum weight capacity that should never be
exceeded. Please refer to Section XII SPECIFICATIONS for this information. The
maximum weight capacity includes the user and any accessories.

WARNING – Exceeding the maximum weight capacity will void your
warranty. Drive Medical will not be held responsible for injuries and/or
damages resulting from failure to observe weight capacities.

WARNING – Do not carry passengers on your power wheelchair. Your
power wheelchair is designed and tested for one user to operate while
seated with the safety belt fastened.

INCLINE GUIDELINES

Use caution when approaching inclines or declines; if necessary lower the speed
before travelling on a slope.

When travelling up an incline try to keep the power wheelchair moving forward. If you
must come to a stop, use caution and slowly accelerate the power wheelchair
forward.

When travelling down an incline lower the speed on your power wheelchair to the
slowest setting, and proceed cautiously. If the power wheelchair is travelling down the
incline faster than you expected, release the joystick to come to a stop, then slightly
push the joystick forward to continue safely down the incline.

WARNING – Never put the power wheelchair in freewheel mode while on
an incline.

WARNING – Drive your power wheelchair straight up or down an incline,
never backwards. Erratic movements, or back and forth patterns may
increase the chance of tipping.

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WARNING – Do not travel up an incline with the seat completely reclined
without an attendant. Inclines vary, and doing so may decrease stability.

WARNING – Do not, under any circumstances, travel on a slope greater
than the maximum climbing angle for this power wheelchair. Please refer
to Section XII SPECIFICATIONS for this information. Exceeding the climbing
angle may cause unstable conditions.

FREEWHEEL GUIDELINES

Your power wheelchair is equipped with manual freewheel levers to maneuver the
unit without power. The manual freewheel levers can be engaged or disengaged.

Disengaged, or “freewheel” mode, releases the locking mechanism on the gearbox
allowing the power wheelchair to roll freely with or without power.

Engaged, or “drive” mode, secures the locking mechanism on the gearbox preventing
the power wheelchair from rolling freely.

WARNING – Never attempt to personally put your power wheelchair in
freewheel mode while seated in the unit.

WARNING – Never put the power wheelchair in freewheel mode while on
an incline. This may cause uncontrollable movements.

ATTENTION – When your power wheelchair is in freewheel mode you may
feel resistance when maneuvering; this is normal, and prevents damage
to the gearbox.

ATTENTION – Please refer to Section V PARTS to locate the freewheel
levers on your power wheelchair.

SUGGESTION – If you hear a “clicking” noise when moving the joystick,
but the power wheelchair will not move – turn off the power, engage the
freewheel levers, and power back on to continue.

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BRAKES & STOPPING

Coming to a stop in your power wheelchair can simply be done by releasing the
joystick. The joystick will automatically return to the center position, and the power
wheelchair will come to a stop.

ATTENTION – Quickly moving the joystick in the opposite direction of
travel will cause the power wheelchair to come to an abrupt stop, and if
held continuously in the opposite direction may cause erratic movements
if you are unfamiliar with the controls.

Your power wheelchair is equipped with two types of brake systems:

 Regenerative brakes – when the joystick is returned to the center position, or

stop neutral position, regenerative brakes use electricity to quickly decelerate
the vehicle.

 Park brakes – once the power wheelchair comes to a complete stop the park

brake activates automatically locking the drive wheels.

OUTDOOR OPERATION & INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS

While your power wheelchair is purposed for in-home use to assist you in daily living
activities; Drive Medical understands there are times you need to operate the power
wheelchair outdoors, and has designed it to perform superbly on level outdoor
surfaces.

ATTENTION – When operating outdoors avoid uneven terrain, soft
surfaces, tall grass, loose gravel, loose sand, fresh water, salt water, edges
of streams, lakes or oceans. If you are unsure about a surface, avoid it.

Exposure to inclement weather should always be avoided. If you find yourself caught
in inclement weather while operating your power wheelchair, proceed to the closest
shelter immediately. Completely dry your power wheelchair before operating,
charging, or storing.

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STEPS, CURBS & FIXED OBSTACLES

Use extreme caution when operating your power wheelchair near curbs, porches,
stairs, escalators, drop-offs, unprotected ledges, and raised areas.

WARNING – Never attempt to navigate your power wheelchair over a
fixed obstacle taller than the maximum ground clearance. Please refer to
Section XII SPECIFICATIONS for this information.

WARNING – Never attempt to navigate your power wheelchair backwards
over an obstacle.

WARNING – Never attempt to operate your power wheelchair on steps or
escalators.

ATTENTION – Refer to the following guidelines and diagrams when
travelling over a fixed obstacle lower than the maximum ground
clearance of your power wheelchair:

To maneuver up a fixed obstacle – Approach slowly, and make sure the front of the
power wheelchair is perpendicular to the obstacle. Increase the forward speed until
the power wheelchair has cleared the obstacle, and then you may reduce the speed or
return the joystick to neutral.

To maneuver down a fixed obstacle – Approach slowly, and make sure the front of the
power wheelchair is perpendicular to the obstacle. Reduce the forward speed just
before the front wheels come in contact with the obstacle, and remain at the reduced
speed until power wheelchair has cleared the obstacle, and then you may increase the
forward speed.

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TRANSPORTING YOUR POWER WHEELCHAIR

When transporting your power wheelchair by vehicle it should be securely stowed in
the back of a van, truck, or trunk of a car. Adjustable parts should be removed or
properly secured during transport.

WARNING – Do not sit in your power wheelchair while in a moving
vehicle.

SAFETY BELT

A safety belt is included with your power wheelchair. Your authorized Drive Medical
Provider, assistive technology therapist, or healthcare professional are responsible for
determining your requirement for a safety belt to operate your power wheelchair
safely. Once determined, securely fasten the safety belt.

WARNING – The safety belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a
motor vehicle, or any other transportation device.

TRANSFERS

Always have an attendant present while transferring in and out of your power
wheelchair.

ATTENTION – To reduce the possibility of an injury; perform transfers
after the following steps are followed:

Safely reduce the distance between your power wheelchair and the object you are
transferring onto, ensure your power wheelchair is not in freewheel mode, turn the
power off, flip up or remove the armrests, and flip up the foot platform or swing aside
the leg rests.

WARNING – Position yourself as far back possible before transferring, and
never place your weight or downward force on the joystick.

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