TITAN OWNER’S MANUAL
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 Titan Owner’s Manual www.drivemedical.
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.
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.
II. SAFETY NOTICES 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.
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.
III. SAFETY GUIDELINES 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.
III. SAFETY GUIDELINES 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.
III. SAFETY GUIDELINES 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.
III. SAFETY GUIDELINES 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.
III. SAFETY GUIDELINES 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.
III. SAFETY GUIDELINES PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS, Rx DRUGS, ALCOHOL & SMOKING You must exercise awareness, caution, care, and common sense when operating your power wheelchair. Always keep in mind your own limitations, and substance use when operating your power wheelchair. WARNING – Never use your power wheelchair while under the influence of alcohol or mind altering substances. WARNING – Never smoke while seated in your power wheelchair.
IV. EMI INFORMATION Electromagnetic interference (EMI) tests have shown to produce adverse effects on the performance and control of electrically powered mobility devices. EMI can be produced from different sources such as cellular phones, two-way radios, radio stations, television stations, amateur radio transmitters (HAM), wireless computer links, microwave signals, paging transmitters, and transceivers used by emergency vehicles.
V. PARTS Please refer to the diagram below to identify your power wheelchair parts. Familiarize yourself with the terminology to better understand part references throughout the Owner’s Manual. 1. Headrest 2. Seat Back 3. Armrests 4. Controller 5. Adjustment Knobs 6. Controller Harness 7. Seat Base 8. Seat Swivel & Release Lever 9. Seat Post 10. Freewheel Levers 11. Shroud 12. Drive Wheels 13. Anti-Tip Wheels 14. Foot Platform 15. Caster Forks 16. Caster Wheels Titan Owner’s Manual www.drivemedical.
V. PARTS Please refer to the diagram below to identify your power wheelchair electrical components. Familiarize yourself with the terminology to better understand references throughout the Owner’s Manual. 1. Controller 2. Keypad Overlay 3. Charger Input 4. Controller Harness 5. Power Module 6. Left Motor 7. Left Motor Harness 8. Right Motor 9. Right Motor Harness 10. Battery 1 11. Battery 2 12. Circuit Breaker Titan Owner’s Manual www.drivemedical.
VI. ASSEMBLY Your power wheelchair requires assembly prior to initial use. Please be sure to follow these steps to properly set up your power wheelchair. Step 1: Loosen and remove the two shroud knobs by hand that secures the shroud to the base of the power wheelchair. Lift up on the shroud to remove. Step 2: Connect both battery connectors to the main cable. The battery connectors are red and black, and should connect to the matching color harness from the main cable.
VI. ASSEMBLY Step 4: Attach the seat by lifting up on the handle on the left side of the seat, and placing the seat down on the seat post. Release the handle and rotate the seat side-to-side to ensure the seat is locked and facing forward. Step 5: Insert the armrests into the attachment points in the seat frame so that the armrests face forward. Step 6: Insert and tighten the included star knobs to lock the armrests into place at the desired width. Titan Owner’s Manual www.drivemedical.
VI. ASSEMBLY Step 7: Affix the headrest to the top of the seat by inserting the headrest posts into the holes in the top of the seat. Step 8: Insert the controller’s square mount into the housing under the armrest. Tighten the star knob on the underside of the controller arm mount to hold it in place at the desired extension. Step 9: Connect the cable from the power wheelchair’s controller to the connection point on the shroud. Titan Owner’s Manual www.drivemedical.
VI. ASSEMBLY Step 10: Fully charge the power wheelchair by inserting the round charger connector into the battery charging terminal on the front of the controller, and then insert the 3-pronged plug into a standard electrical outlet. Optional: Your power wheelchair comes with interchangeable shrouds, allowing you to customize your power wheelchair to your liking. All models come with the red shrouds installed, and a spare set of blue shrouds included in the box.
VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Prior to using your power wheelchair, you may want to make adjustments for optimum comfort. Make all adjustments with the power wheelchair off, and unoccupied. You may need the tool-kit included with your power wheelchair to make these adjustments. WARNING – Some components of your power wheelchair are heavy, and you may need assistance to lift or carry. Please refer to Section XII SPECIFICATIONS for component weights.
VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Armrest Height: The armrest height can be adjusted by loosening the star knob on the top side of the armrest, and sliding the armrests up or down to the desired height. Armrest Width: The armrest width can be adjusted by loosening the star knob on the underside of the armrests, and sliding the armrests inward or outward to the desired width. Armrest Angle: The armrest angle can be adjusted by lifting up on the armrest, and tightening or loosening the bolt underneath the armrest.
VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Footplate Height: The footplate height can be adjusted by loosening the nut and bolt attaching the footplate to the height adjustment point on the frame of the power wheelchair. Reposition the footplate to the desired height, and securely fasten the nut and bolt back in place. Footplate Depth: The footplate depth can be adjusted by loosening the nut and bolt attaching the footplate to the frame of the power wheelchair.
VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Joystick Position: The position of the joystick can be adjusted by loosening the star knob on the underside of the controller arm and sliding the arm forward or backward to the desired position. Seat Recline: The recline angle of the seat can be adjusted by pulling up on the lever on the side of the seat. Titan Owner’s Manual www.drivemedical.
VIII. OPERATION After your power wheelchair is assembled, and adjustments have been made you are now ready to operate your power wheelchair. Refer to the controller diagram on the following page for key functions. The power button applies power to the control system electronics, which in turn supplies power to the motors. Press the power button to turn on your power wheelchair. ATTENTION – Do not use the power button to stop, or as a brake. Doing so may shorten the life of the drive components.
VIII. OPERATION Controller Functions: 1. Battery Gauge 2. Power On/Off 3. Speed Gauge 4. Speed Down 5. Horn 6. Speed Up 7. Joystick Titan Owner’s Manual www.drivemedical.
XI. BATTERIES & CHARGING CHARGING YOUR POWER WHEELCHAIR To charge your power wheelchair, position the front of the unit next to a standard electrical outlet. Be certain the freewheel levers are engaged, and the power is turned off. Plug the charger into the electrical outlet, and then into the power wheelchair. When the batteries are fully charged remove the charger from the power wheelchair, and then from the electrical outlet. SUGGESTION – The lights on your charger indicate different charge statuses.
XI. BATTERIES & CHARGING BATTERY RANGE There are many factors that affect the range of your batteries, including the surfaces, inclines, curves, or wind you encounter when operating your power wheelchair. If not ideal conditions, all of these factors will reduce the travel time or distance between charges. Follow these suggestions for maximum range: SUGGESTION – Fully charge the batteries prior to any trip, and plan your trip in advance to avoid inclines.
X. INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE GENERAL GUIDELINES Your power wheelchair is an advanced mobility device, and with the correct routine maintenance you can ensure years of maximum use. While some of the maintenance can be done by yourself, you may need assistance from an authorized Drive Medical provider. If you have any doubts, contact your authorized Drive Medical provider. Preventative maintenance is key to keeping your power wheelchair in prime operating condition.
X. INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE STORAGE If you need to store your power wheelchair, be sure it is stored in a dry place free from extreme temperatures. Always fully charge, and then disconnect the batteries prior to storage. ATTENTION – Infrequently charged batteries, or batteries stored without a full charge are susceptible to permanent damage, causing unreliable performance from your power wheelchair. If your power wheelchair is stored for a prolonged period flat spots may develop in the wheels.
X. INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE DISPOSAL OF YOUR POWER WHEELCHAIR & PARTS You must follow applicable local and national regulations when disposing of your power wheelchair, or defective power wheelchair parts. Contact your local waste agency, recycling center, or authorized Drive Medical provider for information on proper disposal. CONTACTING YOUR AUTHORIZED DRIVE MEDICAL PROVIDER The following conditions may indicate a serious problem with your power wheelchair.
X. INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Inspect your power wheelchair routinely for service issue or wearable items.
XI. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING The diagnostic flash codes for your power wheelchair are designed to help you perform basic troubleshooting quickly and easily. A diagnostic flash code can be displayed in one of two ways: A small wrench will flash under the horn button a certain number of times indicating the diagnostic code OR The number of battery gauge lights flashing indicates the diagnostic code Please refer to the diagram below for flash codes, description of problem, and recommended actions.
XII. SPECIFICATIONS WEIGHT CAPACITY TOP SPEED* ESTIMATED RANGE* MAX. CLIMBING ANGLE TURNING RADIUS GROUND CLEARANCE 300 lbs. 4 mph 15 miles 6° 25” 2.5” OVERALL DIMENSIONS LENGTH 40” WIDTH 24.75” HEIGHT 44” SEAT DIMENSIONS WIDTH 18 – 20” DEPTH 18” BACK HEIGHT 18.5” POWER MOTOR 200W x 3900RPM CONTROLLER Dynamic Shark 40A BATTERIES 12V x 35AH BATTERY CHARGER 3A BRAKES Electromagnetic FREEWHEEL MODE YES TIRES Flat Free CASTER WHEELS 6” x 2” DRIVE WHEELS 10” x 3” WEIGHTS BASE WEIGHT 68 lbs.
XIII. LIMITED WARRANTY For the warranty periods listed below, beginning at the date of original purchase, Drive Medical will repair or replace, at its option to the original purchaser, free of charge, any of the following parts found upon examination by an authorized representative of Drive Medical to be defective in materials and/or workmanship. The warranties contained herein extend and apply only to the original purchaser.
XIII. LIMITED WARRANTY RECONDITIONED UNITS WARRANTY implied warranties are excluded. This is the exclusive remedy. Liabilities for incidental, punitive, special and consequential damages under any and all warranties are excluded. All reconditioned units are covered by a 90-day warranty from Drive Medical effective from the date of purchase.
XIV. ACCESSORIES Add functionality and convenience to your Drive power wheelchair with these options and accessories. Contact your authorized Drive Medical provider or visit www.drivemedical.com for more information.
