Operation Manual

POWER SEATING OWNERS MANUAL
TILT SYSTEM ONLY
Specifications:
• Tilt range – adjustable between 0° to 55°
• Occupant weight limit – 250 to 350 lbs. (Depending on the base)
o
250lbs for 312 Base
o
300lbs for 301 Base
o 350lbs for 710 Base
• Operating speed – 2°/s (5.8mm/s)
• Output Distance – 146mm
• Stops automatically at end of travel in both directions
Setting Up:
The EMC Power Tilt System will arrive ready for use and the Rascal Mobility Consultant
will make any final adjustments needed to ensure all the appropriate dimensions,
functions and devices are in place and the product is ready for your use.
Operating the Tilt System:
The standard method for operation of the powered tilt seating system is through the
joystick but it may also be controlled through a toggle switch. Figure 1 below details
operation using a toggle switch.
FIGURE 1 – Four Way Toggle Switch
Illuminating
LED light
• To tilt back, move the toggle switch forward.
• To tilt forward, release the toggle switch to neutral position, then move the
toggle switch forward.
NOTE: The four-way toggle switch will alternate functions (tilt seat back,
tilt seat forward) after it has been released to the neutral position for a
minimum of one (1) second. Tilt system only: back, left and right
switch functions will not work.
About Drive Lockout:
Drive lock-out is a feature designed to prevent the wheelchair from being driven while in any
recline/back angle combination over 20º
RELATIVE TO THE VERTICAL POSITION.
When the drive lock-out feature has been activated, the LED on the four-way toggle switch will
light (Figure 1). To deactivate the drive lockout feature return the chair to the lowered position.
EMC Part: 19254300 ● Rev. 03 ● 07/28/06
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