Fuze T50 Power Tilt Manual
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1. Charger Feedback for more information e lf the battery is still empty after a minimum of 10 hours of charging 1 Check the Charger Fuse 14 Replace it when it is broken broken wire dark spots in the centre of the Fuse 2 contact your dealer e Check the Connectors 4 5 6 see Checking the Components Are they plugged in correctly and are they free of corrosion e Check the Input Switch es 8 Is it are they plugged in fully What to do when the seat stops tilting before reaching maximum tilt e Check if anything is obstruction the Seat or the Actuator Consult your dealer if the Seat interferes with parts of the wheelchair Do not move or remove any wheelchair parts e Check the position of the Tilt Limiter For reaching 50 tilt it must be set at or higher than a 50 angle see Setting up the Tilt Limiter e Check the mounting position of the Actuator Mounting Block 16 If the Actuator could be sitting lower then the Actuator Mounting Block is installed up side down Reinstall the Block What to do when the seat is stuck in a tilted position The seat should always be able to tilt back to a horizontal position The tilt limiter only effects the extension of the actuator not the retraction so it can be eliminated as 11 a possible reason for failure Check the battery life connectors and wire conditions to ensure everything is correct If none of the suggested solutions solve the problems please c2. For more information regarding PDG products parts and services please visit www PDGmobility com or call Toll Free in North America 1 888 858 4422 or 1 607 323 9220 Powertilt Documentation POWERUN LOC o AAA e Ei e 1 COMBO Vaasa sie eee ina cles esi a ci etre de Aree neo ene ene 2 Powerit Con Pone MS naar nee 2 A A A A 2 Connector amp Labelling LTA ANN asiste ccc cers ito er 5 Setting up the Powertilt coocccoccconiconoconoccnoncnconoconoconocanonnnonnnnanonanonanenanenones 6 MOCKING Ue GCOMDONENIS APPO O 0 U PP P PA 6 Mounting the FCA OV ccs cere cece ge gecteeeso cettce enter ate canetateeatetonegceerencuueenarsneeewaser st 6 Mounting the Battery Box coocccoccococccconconoconconconononoononanonnonnonannanonancanennenanens 8 COMME GCUIIG WING COMPONENIS eae sie se cerns rrpp scarico 8 Setting up the Tilt Limiter sagrsecrracrraicanreactasaiucatnndtenstoniursdendenatenetusansnieyasnoneaenonen 8 USING MO OW PPP oe 9 o AAPP 9 eo e A 9 Charging the AA 10 cie A 10 Reconnecting the Powertilt spot 11 eNO WS O AAA A 11 is AP ee 11 Please refer to components labels for specific electrical requirements Component Overview Powertilt Components 1 Controller 11 Charger 2 Battery 12 Charger Plugs 3 Tilt Limiter 13 Charger Connector 4 Actuator Connector 14 Charger Fuse 5 Tilt Limiter Connector 15 Charger Socket 6 Power Plug 16 Actuator Mounting Block 7 Stereo Plug for single or du
3. al Input 17 Seat Pan with pre drilled holes Switches not shown in pictures 8 Input Switch 18 120 Upper Strut Mount 9 Actuator see Figure 10 Battery Box Fasteners 4 x 10 32 x 1 2 L Button Head Screw 4 x 10 32 nuts 2 x 1 4 x 2L Shoulder Bolt 2x 1 4 nuts 1 x 3 8 x 1 1 2 L Button Head Screw 1 x 3 8 nut 1 x 5 16 x 3 4 x 5 16 Thick Spacer Black Nylon Connector amp Labelling Diagram DN 750 mA hr Charger HA B CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS 12V Battery a HEN e stereo miniplug Controller POWER PLUG Battery Box Attendant Input Switch T Occupant Input Tilt Limiter Switch Mono plugs are not compatible Use a converter Setting up the Powertilt Checking the Components Before mounting the Actuator 9 and the Battery Box 10 to the chair Check that every component and fastener is included in the package Check that the extra Seat Pan 17 has pre drilled holes for mounting the Battery Box Check that the Controller 1 and the Battery 2 are fixed in the Battery Box see upper picture and the Batteries exiting wires red and black are connected to the Charger Socket 15 Check that the Tilt Limiter Connector 5 is plugged into the matching connector that exits the Controller and that those wires are lined up inside the Battery Box Check that the Actuator Connector 4 and the Power Plug 6 are exiting the Battery Box and not plug
4. g red amp green lights flashing Plus or single light orange Junior This is abnormal and most likely indicates either that the battery is sulphated or that there is a poor electrical connection between the charger CD output and the battery posts For the BT Plus models is may indicate a reverse polarity connection on the CD output cables the battery is hooked up backwards 10 Reconnecting the Powertilt e The Battery is fully charged when the light on the Charger is a steady green When the light is green flashing the battery is 80 charged The Powertilt can be used when 80 charged but will be reduced To ensure maximum battery life it is advisable is to let the Battery charge fully e Disconnect the Charger 11 from the main power outlet e Unplug the Charger Connector 13 from the Battery Box 10 and store the Charger in a cool and dry place e Reconnect the Power Plug 6 to the Battery Box The Powertilt is ready to be used Parking the system IMPORTANT When not using the system for a day or more unplug the Power Plug The controller uses a small amount of power while connected to the battery If left for an extended period the controller will drain the battery completely possibly resulting in damage to the battery Unplugging the power cord will prevent the battery from being drained Trouble shooting What to do when the Powertilt is not working e Check the power level of the Battery with the Charger See
5. ged in according to upper picture Replace the Seat Pan with the new one pre drilled holes and replace the Upper Strut Mount with the new T20 style one 18 Remove and re install the rear lower crossbar between the lower frame pivot arms so that the large flat on the inner crossbar part faces forward Make sure to use the same mounting holes Place the Seat Pan so that the Battery Box will be mounted on the left side of the Actuator when the wheel chair is viewed from the front Mounting the Actuator Tilt the chair so the back of the seat is on the ground Place the Actuator 9 in between the Upper and Lower Frame and let it rest on the mounting spots A and B A Install the Actuator Mounting Block 16 to the rear Cross Bar of the Lower Frame so that the actuator mounting hole is below the center line of the cross bar The Mounting Block can be mounted up side down Use a 3 8 x 1 1 2 L Hex Head Screw see picture inserted so that the head of the fastener is closest to the actuator Ensure that the Actuator sits as low as possible and that the motor on the actuator is closer to the seat pan not the ground when the chair is resting on all four of its wheels Mount the Actuator to the Actuator Mounting Block using a 1 4 x 2L Shoulder Bolt Spacers are used to prevent end float B Mount the Actuator to the T20 Upper Strut Mount 18 using a 1 4 x 2L Shoulder Bolt see picture Mounting the Battery Box The Batter
6. n the Charger Plug The Powertilt will not work while the Battery is charging Plug in the Charger 11 to the main power outlet Status Indicator Lights The indicator light is located on the front side of the Charger Note that the BT Junior charger has a single light that will shine either red or green while the BT Plus has two separate light one red and one green Neither the red or green light turns on This is an abnormal condition and most likely indicates that the charger is not properly connected to the AC power Red light flashing The red light flashing indicates that the battery charger has AC power available and that the microprocessor is functioning properly If the red light continues to flash then either the battery voltage is too low less than 3 volts or the output alligator clips or accessory ring terminals are not connected correctly Red light on steady Whenever the red light is on steady a battery is connected properly and the charger is charging the battery The red light will remain on until the charger completes the charging stage Green light flashing When the green light is flashing the battery is greater than 80 charged For BT Plus models the red light will also be on steady note Does not apply to the 8V Plus or the 6V Junior Green light on steady When the green light stops flashing and burns steady the charge is complete and the battery can be returned to service if necessary Alternatin
7. ontact your dealer 12
8. the chair s pr RE Pes a gt En Using the Powertilt Use the Occupant and or Attendant Input Switch 8 to operate the tilt The Input Switch has two buttons one for up the other for down If the chair is outfitted with an Occupant and an Attendant Input Switch then the one operated first is active Tilting the seat Press the button furthest from the wire When the button is released tilting stops To return the seat to the upright position press the other button Note that the tilt limiter uses gravity as its frame of reference so if the chair is not on a horizontal surface less or more tilt may be possible When the tilt limiter trips or the actuator reaches its maximum extension tilting will stop The tilt button will not work when the seat is at the maximum tilt Charging The Battery and the Charger only work on 120 VAC The Battery can be charged any time As long as the Battery is charging the Powertilt will not work It takes approximately 10 hours to fully charge the Battery Do not unplug the Charger Plugs 12 when the Battery is charging or when the Charger is still left in the main power outlet Always first disconnect the Charger 11 from the main power outlet before unplugging the Charger Connector 13 from the Battery Box Consult the Charger documentation for further information Charging the battery Connect the Charger Plugs 12 Unplug the Power Plug 6 from the Battery Box 10 and plug i
9. y Box 10 is mounted onto the Seat Pan 17 in between the two crossbars Place the Battery box up against the Seat Pan with the Power Plug 6 facing forward Line up the holes in the Battery Box with the ones in the Seat Pan and fasten the Battery Box using the 10 32 x 1 2 L Button Head Screws Connecting the components Connect the Actuator Connector 4 to the matching exiting Controller Plug and tuck the connector and any excess cord into the Battery Box Connect the Input Switch es 8 in the matching stereo plug s on the back of the Battery Box 10 Connect the Power Plug 6 in the matching plug on the front of the Battery Box Setting up the Tilt Limiter The Tilt Limiter 3 defines how much the seat can be tilted It can be set by rotating it around the fastener with which it is attached to the Battery Box The angle at which the Tilt Limiter is set is 1 to 1 with the maximum amount of tilt When the tilt limiting switch is oriented so that the wire is exiting the switch downwards the connection is made and the chair will tilt Once the Tilt Limiter levels or the wire is exiting upwards then the connection is broken and the actuator will only retract To have 50 of tilt maximum on Fuze T50 set the Tilt Limiter at or beyond a 50 angle in reference to the upper edge of the Battery Box see picture At both ends of the tilt the mechical limits of the actuator will prevent tilting beyond the base specifications of
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