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1. TRAC ABOUT INC IRV2000 OWNERS MANUAL Trac About Inc Newton Kansas 316 283 5660 An open letter to the owner of THE TRAC ABOUT MODEL IRV2000 PLEASE READ THE OPERATOR 5 PART OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE IRV2000 Thank you for choosing the Trac About JIRV2000 We sincerely hope it will allow you much more freedom to go where you would like to go The IRV2000 was made for safety and ease of going where you would like to go It operates quite well inside a home school shopping mall church or any building that will accept motorized chairs It s construction and low center of gravity make the machine extremely safe Outdoors the JRV2000 is unsurpassed for its ability to take you over rough terrain through mud snow and seaside sand It can cross curbs and other obstructions up to 4 5 inches if you cross them at a slight angle THE IRV2000 WILL NOT GO UP A STAIRWAY To get the most enjoyment and use of your IRV2000 you really should read the manual before operating We have tried to make it brief and to the point We hope you enjoy If for any reason you have a problem with the IRV2000 please call Trac About Inc at 1 800 458 8616 or e mail from the web site www tracabout com Sincerely at your service The gang at Trac About Inc TRAC ABOUT INC 1801 SE 9th ST PO BOX 502 NEWTON KS 67114 0502 316 283 5660 800 458 8616 FA X316 283 0693 www tracabout com A PERSONAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE OWNER AND TRAC2. OPERATION PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY ll Battery Gauge The battery gauge is included to let you know how much charge is left in your batteries The best way for you to use the gauge is to learn how it behaves as you drive the wheelchair Like the fuel gauge in a car it is not completely accurate but it will help you avoid running out of fuel The battery gauge works in the following way When you switch on the control system the battery gauge shows an estimate of the remaining battery charge The battery gauge gives you a more accurate reading about a minute after you start driving the wheelchair When you replace worn out batteries fit the type recommended by the wheelchair manufacturer If you use another type the battery gauge may be inaccurate The amount of charge in your batteries depends on a number of factors including the way you use your wheelchair the temperature of the batteries their age and the way they are made These factors will affect the distance you can travel in your wheelchair All wneelchair batteries will gradually lose their capacity as they age The most important factor that reduces the life of your batteries is the amount of charge you take from the batteries before you recharge them Battery life is also reduced by the number of times you charge and discharge the batteries To make your batteries last longer do not allow them to become completely flat Always recharge your batteries promptly after they a
3. Refer to Chapter 3 Programming for details 4 2 4 Mode Button The Mode button allows the user to navigate through the available operating Modes for the control system The available modes are dependant on programming and the range of auxiliary output devices connected to the control system Refer to Chapter 3 Programming for details 4 2 5 Profile Button The Profile button allows the user to navigate through the available Profiles for the control system The number of available Profiles is dependant on how the control system is programmed Depending on the way the control system has been programmed a momentary screen may be displayed when the button is pressed Refer to section 5 for details of the momentary screen Refer to Chapter 3 Programming for details 4 2 6 Hazard Warning Button and LED This button activates and de activates the wheelchairs hazard lights Depress the button to tum the hazards on and depress the button again to turn them off When activated the hazard LED and the indicator LED s will flash in sync with the wheelchairs indicators 4 2 7 Lights Button and LED This button activates and de activates the wheelchairs lights Depress the button to turn the lights on and depress the button again to turn them off When activated the lights LED will illuminate 4 2 8 Left Indicator Button and LED This button activates and de activates the wheelchair s left indicator Depress the button to turn the indicator on an
4. The light in the seat back is for the tail wheel Move the lever sideways to change the location Now if you push forward or pull back on the Joystick the wheels will go down or up Try to cross obstacles at an angle You can cross a 5 curb safely if you cross at an angle Cross small logs and ditches the same way NOTE If you run the center wheels all the way down and the tail wheel all the way down you now have a three point setup that allows tight turns on hard surfaces as well as on carpet and throw rugs BATTERY LIGHTS The Joystick controller has ten Battery Lights They will show how much charge is left in the batteries When the batteries are fully charged all ten lights will light As the batteries loose their charge the green lights will be the first to quit If all of the green and yellow lights go out you have approximately 15 minutes before the machine quits You can run the batteries down to the point that the last red light will begin to flash When that happens you do not have much time left The battery charge life dle fo COS SOAS 4 SA VL o will depend on the load and the terrain You should never leave the battery with a low charge It will damage the batteries over time If the IRV2000 has a problem normally the Battery Lights begin to flash Turn to the section titled TROUBLE SHOOTING and follow the in
5. 6 Cleaning and Washing Page 13 Drive pin replacement Page 9 flashing uo neben Page 10 INSTRUCTIONS OF OPERATION Page 2 4 Introduction to the IRV2000 Page 1 Jack operatiODa s erc od ates Page 7 7a Joystick panel explanation Page 2 4 Lights flashing what do they mean Page 10 Locking the Joystick 80 amp Controller Page 2 Dadlety Page 1 SDeed SelectOfi riot oer io Reds Page 2 4 Stalling or Power out problem Page 1l Track adjustment eeeesesssss Page 7 7a Track and Wheel positions Page 3 5 8 Track Page 7 7a Trouble shooting section Page 10 11 Unlocking the drive pins Page 9 Unlocking the Joystick 80 amp Controller Page 2 Appendices Radio and Interference Appendices Parts list and parts location Appendices Circuit Breaker if equipped Appendices Table of Contents Trac About IRV2000 BY PAGE NUMBER Page Introduction to the IRV 2000 Page Speed selectus ree rre tetti ns Page Unlocking the Joystick 80 amp Controller Locking the Joystick 80 amp Controller Page Joystick panel explanation
6. Page INSTRUCTIONS OF OPERATION Page Battery charge Indicator lights Page Track and Wheel positions Page Battery carb Hg Page Charging the battery Page Changing the Page Battery replacement Page JACK opetattOn uiii tense Page Track adjustment eeeesssssss Page Unlocking the drive pins Page Stalling or Power out problem Page lights Has DIE Page Trouble shooting section Page Lights flashing what do they mean Page Track replacement ooo oder raten denos Page Bearing 1 Page Drive pin replacement Page Cleaning and Washing Page Inserted pages for Penny Giles 120 Amp Controller No page numbers Battery Replacement for Elevating Seating System Appendices 03 29 02 revised 9 13 06 10 19 09 OWNERS MANUAL THE TRAC ABOUT MODEL IRV2000 YOU MUST READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE FIRST OPERATING THE IRV2000 Thank you for purchasing the TRAC ABOUT IRV2000 Please read at least the first 3 pages before operating the machine We would like to hear from you with any comments or suggestions about the IRV2000 Please call 1 800 45
7. Reduce load by reversing direction or check for blockage of the wheels or track Motors could be faulty Check motors by raising machine with jack instructions on earlier pages and blocking the machine up Run motors They should turn freely NOTE It is important you count the flashes before you call the Service Center Or call 1 800 458 8616 FOR THE 100 AMP CONTROLLER If the Battery Lights location shown in Joystick drawing flash you will notice a certain number of bars flashing The number of bars flashing indicate what and possibly where the problem is Please note the number of flashing bars before calling for help The following is a list of self help actions 1 bar The batteries need charging or there is a bad connection to the battery Check the connections to the battery and the controller power connector If the connections are good try charging the batteries 2 bars The left motor has a bad connection Make sure that the motor is connected properly and the controller connectors are secure 3 bars The left motor has a short circuit to a battery connection Contact your service agent 4 bars The right motor has a bad connection Make sure that the motor 1s connected properly and the controller connectors are secure Page 10 03 29 02 5 bars The right motor has a short circuit to a battery connection Contact your service agent 6 bars The battery charger 15 preventing the controller from driving the unit Disconnect the c
8. activate If you want to re lock the Joystick have power on and touch the magnetic key on the Key Location red light E You will also see the Battery Lights come on If the battery 1s fully charged you will see two red lights two yellow lights and two green lights You will see in the Speed Indicator window the speed number or actuator letter A or b lt Power Plug in SELECTING SPEEDS Sneed Press the Speed Selector until you see a 1 appear in the Speed Selector Indicator window If you press the Speed Selector again you will see a 2 appear in the window The Joystick has a total of five speeds The higher the number the faster the IRV 2000 will go To change to a lower speed you must continue to press the button through the speeds and letters to obtain the desired speed You will see a letter appear after speed 5 Refer to the section WHEEL POSITIONS for an explanation NOTE beginning operation in speed is advisable 1 or 2 until you are familiar with the operation of the Joystick Speeds are the result of power levels If you need more power you need to select a higher speed setting and then adjust the ground speed by moving the lever slightly Page 2 03 29 02 DRIVING THE IRV 2000 WITH THE JOYSTICK Moving the Joystick forward will drive the IRV 2000 forward If you push the stick just a little you will go slow If you push it a lot you will go as fast as the Speed Indic
9. be displayed 5 1 9 Motor Temperature This symbol is displayed when the control system has intentionally reduced the power to the motors in order to protect them against heat damage 5 1 10 Control System Temperature This symbol is displayed when the control system has intentionally reduced its own power in order to protect itself against heat damage 5111 Timer This symbol is disolayed when the control system is changing between different states example would be entering into Programming Mode The symbol is animated to show the sands falling 511 Stop If the control system is programmed for latched drive or actuator operation then it is normal for an Emergenoy Stop Switch to be connected into the External Profile Switch Jack If the Emergency Stop Switch is operated or disconnected this symbol will flash 5 113 Environmental When Environmental Mode is entered the screen will display the following icon 5 114 Bluetooth When Bluetooth Mode is entered the screen will display the following icon PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY R NeT TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERATION 5 2 Momentary Screens If the momentary screens are programmed to be displayed then pressing the Speed or Profile Buttons will display screens such as below Profile 2 Outdoor Drive Speed Momentary Screen Profile Momentary Screen 53 Diagnostic Screen When the control system safety circuits have operated and the control system has
10. been prevented from moving the wheelchair a diagnostics screen will be displayed This indicates a system trip i e the R net has detected a problem somewhere in the wheelchairs electrical system Identified Module rip Te PM Module Error Trip Code If the error is in a non active module for example in the ISM but with a drive Profile is selected then drive will still be possible however the diagnostic screen will appear intermittently 5 3 1 Identified Module This identifies which module of the control system has registered the problem PM Power Module JSM Joystick Module SM Intelligent Seating lighting Module 5 3 2 Trip Text The Trip Text gives a brief description of the trip type 5 3 3 Trip Code The 4 digit code displayed gives the exact trip that has been recorded 53 4 Diagnostic Procedure Please follow this procedure e Read and note the Trip Text displayed the identified Module and the Trip Code e Switch off the control system 2ORXZGBKA R NET TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERATION PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY e Make sure that all connectors on the listed Module and the wheelchair are mated securely e Check the condition of the battery e Find the definition of the Trip Code in the Service Guide and take the required action e SWitch on the control system again and try to drive the wheelchair If the safety circuits operate again switch off and do not try to use the wheelch
11. installing new batteries make sure each one 15 fully charged When reinstalling the batteries make sure the red wires are on the positive posts Make sure all connection are tight Do not drop any battery Reconnect the Joystick Insert the 24 volt charger in the Joystick and let the batteries charge until the green light on the charger comes on Page 6 03 29 02 THE TRAC SECTION TRACK ADJUSTMENT The track belts are adjusted at the factory The adjuster bolt 1s torqued to 10 ft Ibs The track belt may stretch EE and need further adjustment after a period of use To adjust the track remove the battery cover loosen the _ two clamp bolts on top of the frame at each side using Q 8 the 3 4 size wrench provided Lift the foot rest and turn Adusterbolis 2 the adjuster bolt in front of the frame on each side evenly Tighten the adjuster bolts on each side to 10 ft Ibs After proper tension or torque is obtained re tighten the clamp bolts Clamp bolts 4 E TRACK REPLACEMENT NOTICE Track replacement should be done only on a flat hard surface TURN OFF THE JOYSTICK AND UNPLUG THE CABLE Remove the jack and wrench pouch from under the battery cover PLACE AGAINST THE CENTER AXLE TOWARDS THE SIDE YOU ARE REPLACING TEES Slide the jack under the front of the machine at an angle toward the side you want to work on to the center ax
12. push the Joystick forward until the pin engages the wheel Page 9 03 29 02 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND SUGGESTIONS for the JOYSTICK FOR THE 80 AMP CONTROLLER System N If the System Status LED location shown in Joystick drawing light flashes you will notice flashes of the little red light on the I O bar Mr The light will flash then it will be off about a second then begin to flash again Count the number of flashes before calling for help 1 flash connection between joystick and power module could be bad 2 flashes a fault in an actuator Check connections at power module 3 flashes left motor fault Check connections at power module and or at left motor 4 flashes right motor fault Check connections at power module and or at right motor 5 flashes left park brake fault Check plug connection Faulty brake Faulty power module 6 flashes right park brake fault Check plug connection Faulty brake Faulty power module 7 flashes low battery fault Battery is too low for safe operation Check amp charge battery 8 flashes battery voltage too high Could be defective battery charger 11 flashes stall timeout fault It will seem the lights flash all the time Turn Joystick off wait a couple of seconds then turn it back on Motor current has exceeded the limit due to overload
13. switched off check that the joystick is not bent or damaged and that it returns to the center when you push and release it If there is a problem do not continue with the safety checks and contact your service agent This test should be carried out on a level floor with at least one meter clear space around the wheelchair Switch on the control system Check that the screen remains on after initialization and that the battery gauge is displaying a reasonable amount of charge Push the joystick slowly forwards until you hear the parking brakes operate The chair may start to move Immediately release the joystick You must be able to hear each parking brake operate within a few seconds Repeat the test a further three times pushing the joystick slowly backwards left and right Make sure that all connectors are securely mated Check the condition of all cables and connectors for damage Check the thin rubber gaiter or boot around the base of the joystick shaft for damage or splitting check visually only do not handle the gaiter Make sure that all the components of the control system are securely mounted Do not overtighten any securing screws To ensure continued satisfactory service we suggest you have your wheelchair and control system inspected by your service agent after a period of 1 year from commencement of service Contact your service agent for details when the inspection is due XXGCOOKRR R NeT TECHNICAL MANUAL
14. the wheelchair under any circumstances 911 Hazards Do not drive the wheelchair e Beyond restrictions indicated in your wheelchair user manual for example maximum inclines curb height etc e n places or on surfaces where loss of wheel grip could be hazardous for example on wet grassy slopes e f you know that the control system or other crucial components require repair tested during manufacture the possibility of a system malfunction always exists however small the probability Under some conditions of system malfunction the control system must for safety reasons stop the chair instantaneously If there is any possibility of the user falling out of the chair as a result of a sudden braking action it is imperative that a restraining device such as a seat belt is supplied with the wheelchair and that it is in use at all times when the wheelchair is in motion PGDT accept no liability for losses of any kind arising from the unexpected stopping of the wheelchair or arising from the improper use of the wheelchair or control system e Although the R net control system is designed to be extremely reliable and each unit is rigorously Do not operate the control system if the chair behaves erratically or shows abnormal signs of heating sparks or smoke Turn the control system off at once and consult your service agent PGDT accepts no liability for losses of any kind arising from failure to comply with this condition Electr
15. 70 20e JOKXZOBWX THE BATTERY SECTION CHARGING THE BATTERIES Simply plug the charger into the Joystick controller than plug the charger into any 120 volt electrical receptacle It may take an hour or so to charge for another short run The IRV2000 has an inhibit feature that will not allow you to operate the machine with the charger attached If you run the batteries quite low it may a take six to twelve hours to fully recharge You may leave the paa charger on for many days if you so want It will not hurt the batteries DO NOT CHARGE BATTERIES IF THE CHARGER OR THE JOYSTICK IS WET REPLACING THE BATTERIES NOTICE THE WIRING DIAGRAM The batteries are a deep cycle gel cell group 24 or group 27 Do not use acid filled batteries like the ones in your BATTERY automobile They are not safe to use in the IRV 2000 in the case of roll over Acid fill batteries are not safe to charge in a house Gel cell deep cycle batteries will give _ you the best performance You may buy your batteries from Trac About Inc or from good battery dealer BLACK Unplug the cord from the Joystick Remove the battery BATTERY cover Remove the wing nuts on the terminal posts from the front battery Make sure you remember which wires go Remove the battery Remove the wing nuts from the rear battery and slide it forward and remove it Make sure no wires touch the metal of the IRV 2000 Before
16. 8 8616 Any changes or new information can be found on our web site at www tracabout com OPERATION SAFETY The IRV2000 has been built and tested to allow you more freedom and safety then most other vehicles on the market The safety suggestions listed below are to help you enjoy as much pleasure as possible gt VVVVV WV Always wear your seat belt The IRV2000 is designed for your safety and pleasure out of doors Sometimes the going could get a little rough If the battery lights show two red and one amber you need to return and charge the batteries Do not charge the batteries if the battery charger is wet Do not drive the IRV2000 in vehicle areas It is not a legal street vehicle It is not recommended to drive parallel on an incline greater than 15 degrees Do not drive up a slop of more than 20 degrees BACK THE MACHINE UP A STEEP GRADE going forward may cause it to go over backwards Do not ride the IRV2000 on a ramp that is not rated for at least 1000 pounds Do not unlatch the drive pins and let it coast down hill You will not have control Do not drive in water deeper than the top of the track If you drive the IRV2000 on an ocean beach wash off all salt each day Do not high pressure wash under the seat mount This 1s where all the electronics for the IRV2000 resides After washing let the machine set until all water is gone Do not operate the IRV2000 if the controls are wet Lock the Joystick control
17. ABOUT INC ___ been demonstrated to the best of my understanding I will ask an authorized representative of TRAC ABOUT INC if I should have any questions in the future about operation or maintenance I will first go the Web page of www tracabout com to find my answer by directly reading or by E mail I will call 1 800 458 8616 if I don t have access to the INTERNET or if I need more help I understand this IRV2000 has been setup for me and only me Any other person that operates it will do so at their own risk TRAC ABOUT INC nor any person associated will not be held accountable for any damage or injury done by the operation of this machine check one or both Owner Operator I agree to allow TRAC ABOUT INC to use my name comments and or photos for promotional uses in demonstrating the abilities of the IRV 2000 I understand that there will be no monetary gain now or in the future from TRAC ABOUT S use of my name comments and or photos I give permission I do not give my permission Initial Initial Word tracbout manual ownagre doc Table of Contents Trac About IRV2000 BY TOPIC Battery charge Indicator lights Page 3 5 Battery Page 6 Battery replacement Page 6 Bearing replacement Page 12 Changing the Batteries Page 6 Charging the battery Page
18. AT IRAC MODE Center wheel up and tail wheel up Page 8 03 29 02 THE DRIVE PIN SECTION RELEASING THE DRIVE PINS FOR FREE WHEELING NOTICE THE DRAWING OF REAR WHEEL There may be an occasion when you need to manually move the IRV 2000 Release the drive pin on each rear wheel by rocking the machine Drive PI and pulling the pin and rotating it 1 4 of a turn Now you can push ESS machine with a little effort If for some reason you cannot pull the pin simply remove the pin from the drive arm To re engage the pins simply rotate until the pin drops into the slot Press the speed control button until number 1 appears Push the Joystick forward until the machine begins to move The pins should now be in place REPLACING THE DRIVE PINS Upon occasion a drive pin may fail It is important that the new drive pin 1s reinstalled properly Remove the old pin by loosening the lock nut turn it counter p clockwise Turn the drive pin out Turn the lock nut onto the new drive pin until most of the threads show Pull the plunger out and turn 1 4 turn Screw the drive pin into the drive arm until the shell of the drive pin GO touches the wheel DO NOT FORCE THE SHELL INTO THE WHEEL Turn gt drive pin out about one quarter to one half turn Turn the lock nut while holding the drive pin housing until the lock nut is tight You will need a 3 4 open end wrench to tighten the locknut Release the drive pin Place the Joystick speed at 1 and
19. Do not use the joystick as the sole support for your hand or limb wheelchair movements and bumps could upset your control 8 e Driving Technique The control system interprets your joystick movements and produces appropriate movements of your wheelchair You will need very little concentration to control the wheelchair which is especially useful if you are inexperienced One popular technique is to simply point the joystick in the direction you want go The wheelchair will home in on the direction you push the joystick The further you push the joystick away from the rest position the faster the wheelchair will go Releasing the joystick will stop the wheelchair The intelligent speed control system minimizes the effects of slopes and different types of terrain The wheelchair user must be capable of driving a wheelchair safely PGDT accepts no liability for losses of any kind arising from failure to comply with this condition 83 Slow or sluggish movement If the wheelchair does not travel at full speed or does not respond quickly enough and the battery condition is good check the maximum speed setting If adjusting the speed setting does not remedy the problem then there may be a non hazardous fault Contact your service agent JOXXZORMKX XK R NeT TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERATION PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY 9 Precautions for Use In the event of the wheelchair moving in an unexpected way RELEASE THE JOYSTICK This action Will stop
20. ECTING SPEEDS Press the Speed Mode Selector button You should see the m TA Speed Indicator Lights flash Move the Joystick Lever tothe right to increase speed and to the left to decrease speed To operate in that speed simply move the Lever forward or back You can also change speed while moving by pressing the Speed Mode Selector button The Joystick has a total of five speeds NOTE beginning operation in speed 1 or 2 lights is advisable until you are familiar with the operation of the Joystick DRIVING THE IRV 2000 WITH THE JOYSTICK Moving the Joystick forward will drive the IRV 2000 forward If you push the stick just a little you will go slow If you push it a lot you will go as fast as the Speed Indicator is set If you move the stick a little to the left or right you will turn in that direction in a large circle If you move it a lot you will turn very short If you pull back on the stick you will go backwards If you release the Joystick you will stop abruptly Try to move the Joystick very smoothly to avoid sudden jerks Page 032902 WHEEL POSITIONS SEE PAGE 8 FOR DIAGRAM If you press the Speed Mode Selector twice you will see one of the 557 two red Wheel Location Lights come on in the wheelchair picture This 7 mode is used to raise and lower either the tail wheel or the large center J wheels depending on which red light is lit The light in the seat bottom 1 for the center wheels
21. ENTITY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CONNECTIONS AND OR FAILURES DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION IN OTHER WORDS IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING FIND SOMEONE WHO DOES Finished view To begin remove the battery cover and raise the seat vertically all the way Disconnect the front battery leads release the retaining strap and remove the front battery Carefully slide the entire seating apparatus forward making sure no wires are pulled too tight
22. Joystick Module Power Module j i PROFILE OC Communication Cable Handling Avoid knocking your control system and especially the joystick Be careful not to strike obstacles with the control system or joystick when you drive Never drop the control system When transporting your wheelchair make sure that the control system is well protected Avoid damage to cables Operating Conditions Your control system uses industrial grade components throughout ensuring reliable operation in a wide range of conditions However you will improve the reliability of the control systern if you keep exposure to extreme conditions to a minimum Sa Ae 5X R NET TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERATION PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY Do not expose your control system or its components to damp for prolonged periods If the control system becomes contaminated with food or drink clean it off as soon as possible 2 3 Cleaning Clean the control system and the joystick with a cloth dampened with diluted detergent Be careful when cleaning the joystick and screen Never use abrasive or spirit based cleaners 3 Mating Connectors To connect the Communication Cables e Holding the connector housing firmly push the connector into its mate until you can no longer see the yellow plastic The connectors are secured using a friction system Disconnected B O Correctly Connected 0 Incorrectly Connected To disconnect the Com
23. TION PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY Programming The control system can be programmed to meet your needs programming can be performed using the OBP On board Programming feature or the specialist R net software and Dongle If you re program your control system make sure that you observe any restrictions given in your wheelchair user manual Note any changes you make for future reference PGDT electronic control systems Incorrect programming could result in an unsafe set up of a wheelchair for a user PGDT accepts no liability for losses of any kind if the programming of the control system is altered from factory pre set values e Programming should only be conducted by healthcare professionals with in depth knowledge of 14 Joystick Knobs The knob fitted to your joystick is suitable for most applications If you would prefer another type there is a range of alternatives available Please contact your wheelchair distributor or manufacturer for advice Do not replace the joystick knob with any unauthorized item it may cause hazardous operation PGDT accepts no liability for losses of any kind arising from failure to comply with this condition e Do not replace the joystick knob with any unauthorized item It may cause hazardous operation STICK STANDARD CHIN MUSHROOM BALL 580 530 C38 M48 B38 go4 22 g38 1 485 c8 NOTE KNOBS MARKED ARE BE MOUNTED T BAR SOFT BALL IH A VERTICAL ORIENTATION ONLY T80
24. air Contact your service agent Example PM Low Battery Identified Module Power Module Trip Trip Text Low Battery Trip Code 2C00 This means the battery needs charging or there is bad connection to the battery e Check the connections to the battery If the connections are good try charging the battery 5 4 Locking the Control System The Control system can be locked in one of two ways Either using a button sequence on the keypad or with a physical Key How the Control System is locked depends on how the wheelchair manufacturer has programmed the system 541 Keypad Locking To lock the wheelchair using the keypad e While the control system is switched on depress and hold the On off button e After 1 second the control system will beep Now release the On off button e Deflect the joystick forwards until the control system beeps e Deflect the joystick in reverse until the control system beeps e Release the joystick there will be a long beep e The wheelchair is now locked The following screen will be displayed If an LED Joystick Module is fitted the Speed Indicator LED s will ripple from left to right Refer to Chapter 4 XE PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY R NeT TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERATION To unlock the wheelchair e fthe control system has switched off press the On off button e Deflect the joystick forwards until the control system beeps e Deflect the joystick in reverse until the control system beeps e R
25. arranty null and void Trac About Inc will not be liable for any consequential damages nor for commercial consequential damages resulting from any breach of this warranty or any other warranty all of which are expressly disclaimed for any delays in performance of this warranty due to causes beyond the direct control of the manufacturer Trac About Inc neither assumes nor authorizes any person to create nor assume for Trac About Inc any obligation s or liabilities in connection with Trac About Inc products nor to undertake any responsibilities beyond those set forth in this instrument This warranty disclaims any liability whatsoever due to loss of time use of the product anticipated profits increased expenses inconveniences or any other matter s not specifically included in this warranty This warranty is in lieu of any other warranties expressed or implied including the extent that any such limitation will be limited by any state or federal law then such portions of the limitation will be deemed null and void Any dispute concerning this warranty will be governed by the laws of the State of Kansas and venue will reside in the State of Kansas Revised 8 26 03 WPDOCS TRACBOUT warrant2 doc FDA Requirement WARNING Radio wave sources may affect power wheel chair or scooter control Radio wave sources such as radio stations TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radios and cellular phones can affe
26. ator is set If you move the stick a little to the left or right you will turn in that direction in a large circle If you move it a lot you will turn very short If you pull back on the stick you will go backwards If you release the Joystick you will stop abruptly Try to move the Joystick very smoothly to avoid sudden jerks WHEEL POSITIONS SEE PAGE 8 FOR DIAGRAM If you continue to press the Speed Selector again and again you will see an A or a b in the Speed Indicator window These letters are used to raise and lower the tail wheel A or the large center wheels b Move the lever sideways to change the letter Now if you push forward or pull back on the Joystick the wheel will go down or up Try to cross obstacles at an angle You can cross a 5 curb safely if you cross at an angle Cross small logs and ditches the same way NOTE If you run the center wheels all the way down and the caster all the way down you now have a three point setup that allows tight turns on hard surfaces as well as on carpet and throw rugs BATTERY LIGHTS The Joystick controller has six battery lights They will show how much charge is left in the batteries When the batteries are fully charged all six lights will light As the batteries loose their charge the green light will be the first to quit If both of the green and yellow lights go out you have approximately 15 minutes before the machine quits You can run the batteries down to the po
27. ct powered wheelchairs Following the warnings listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or powered wheelchair movement which could result in serious injury o Do not turn ON hand held personal communication devices such as citizens band CB radios and cellular phones while a powered wheelchair is turned on o aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them o If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn the powered wheelchair OFF as soon as it 1s safe o Beaware that adding accessories or components or modifying the powered wheelchair may make it more susceptible to interference from radio wave sources Note there 1s no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall immunity of the powered wheelchair and o Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to the powered wheelchair manufacturer and note whether there is a radio wave source nearby o 20 volts per meter V m is generally achievable and useful immunity level against interference for radio wave sources as of May 1994 the higher the level the greater the protection o Theimmunity level of this product is not known PARTS LOCATION FOR THE TRAC ABOUT INC R V2000 TRACABOUT MANUAL TA7000 PARTS LIST FOR THE IRV2000 REV 6 29 05 QPWCOREL TRACABOT PARTSBK Location RACABOUT Quantity Description on char
28. d depress the button again to turn it off When activated the left indicator LED will flash in sync with the wheelchairs indicator 4 2 9 Right Indicator Button and LED This button activates and de activates the wheelchairs right indicator Depress the button to turn the indicator on and depress the button again to turn it off When activated the right indicator LED will flash in sync with the wheelchairs indicator 4 2 10 External On off Switch Jack This allows the user to turn the control system on and off using an external device such as a buddy button KABA XX R NeT TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERATION PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY External Profile Switch Jack This allows the user to select Profiles using an external device such as a buddy button To change the Profile whilst driving simply press the button If the control system is set to latched drive or actuator control operation then the polarity of the jack input is reversed to effect a fail safe system meaning this input will provide an External Profile Switch function and an Emergency Stop Switch function The Joystick Module is supplied with rubber bungs that must be inserted into the Jack Socket when no external device is connected 4 3 LCD Screen The status of the control system can be understood by observing the LCD screen The control system is on when the screen is backlit Refer to section 5 for details on screen symbols 45 Charger Socket This socket should only b
29. e used for charging or locking the wheelchair Do not connect any type of programming cable into this socket Refer to section 10 for more details on charging This socket should not be used as a power supply for any other electrical device Connection of other electrical devices may damage the control system or affect the E M C performance of the wheelchair The control system s warranty will be voided if any device other than a battery charger supplied with the wheelchair or the lock key is connected into this socket 5 LCD Screen Monochrome The status of the control system can be understood by observing the LCD screen 5 l Screen Symbols The Drive screen for the R net has common components which will always appear and components that will only appear under certain conditions Below is a view of a typical Drive screen in Profile 1 Curen Battery Indicator Profile Name 1 aai Speed Indicator Indoor Drive XX MASK PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY R NeT TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERATION 511 Battery Indicator This displays the charge available in the battery and can be used to alert the user to the status of the battery steady WII This indicates that all is well Flashing Slowly The control system is functioning correctly but you should charge the battery as soon as possible stepping Up The wheelchair batteries are being charged You will not be able to drive the wheelchair until the c
30. elease the joystick there will be a long beep e The wheelchair is now unlocked 5 4 2 Key Locking To lock the wheelchair with a key e Insert and remove a PGDT supplied key into the Charger Socket on the Joystick Module e he wheelchair is now locked The following screen will be displayed To unlock the wheelchair e lf the control system has switched off press the On off button e Insert and remove a PGDT supplied key into the Charger Socket e he wheelchair is now unlocked 55 Actuator Selection Screen To adjust the seat position the actuator screen must be visible Depress the Mode Button to scroll through the Mode screens until you reach the actuator screen displayed below Actuator adjustment is achieved as follows e Move the Joystick sideways to select the desired axis This is indicated by the section of the wheelchair that is highlighted e Move the joystick forwards and backwards to move the actuator XX R NeT TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERATION PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY e Repeat these steps for each actuator that requires adjustment To drive again depress the Mode button until the Drive screen is reached or in the case of tan LED joystick module until the Speed Indicator returns to its normal state R NET TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERATION PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY 7 Getting Ready to Drive e Operate the on off switch The screen will go through an initializing process then show the base screen as fo
31. h battery charge level lights and horn 24 Volt Battery Charger 2 12 Volt AGM Group 24 Batteries not included 2 4 Wide Track Belts instead of wheels Rear wheel drive with disengaging latch pins Track positioning for flat track three point and half track Tools for track adjustment 20 wide seat with fold up arm rests as standard equipment WPDOCS TRACBOUT pmvspec doc 081803 revised 9 13 06 THE CIRCUIT BREAKER SECTION Located on the right side of the machine you will find the circuit breaker as shown The purpose of this circuit breaker is for direct power shorts The breaker should not trip unless a wire comes in contact with the frame The controller is internally protected against adverse conditions The circuit breaker can be manually disconnected by pressing in on the red button as shown Even though there is power at the batteries there is no power going through the system This picture shows the circuit breaker disconnected Notice the small black lever on an angle By rotating the lever up and away the circuit breaker is now reconnected and power is going through the system This picture shows the normal operation position of the circuit breaker 9 13 06 THE FOLLOWING IMAGES AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR REPLACING BATTERIES ON AN IRV2000 WITH THE ELEVATING SEAT SYSTEM THE IMAGES DEPECT A REHAB SEAT WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT BE THE SAME AS WHAT YOU HAVE THE CUSTOMER OR SERVICING
32. harger from the unit 7 bars A joystick fault 1s indicated Make sure that the joystick is in the rest position before switching on the controller 8 bars A controller fault is indicated Make sure the controller connections are secure 9 bars The parking brakes have a bad connection Check the parking brake and motor connections Make sure the controller connections are secure 10 bars An excessive voltage has been applied to the controller This is usually caused by a poor battery connection Check the battery and controller connections NOTE It is important you count the flashes before you call the Service Center Or call 1 800 458 8616 STALLING OUT OR POWER OUT If the IRV2000 should stall while driving off road the reason could possibly be that sand snow mud or some other obstruction is between the wheels and the track Stalling could also result from trying to make the IRV2000 pull more than the power setting will allow The 5 speed is the most powerful If stalling occurs from the above mentioned reasons most of the time all you have to do is reverse the direction you are going and allow the tracks to clean out Another remedy could be to allow the IRV2000 to sit a few minutes to allow the controller to cool If this problem persists call Trac About Inc for more help Page 1 03 29 02 SUGGESTION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR VARIOUS MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS 1 About once a month release the drive pin on each rea
33. harger is disconnected and you have switched the control system off and on again Refer to section 11 for a description of how to read the Battery Gauge 5 1 2 Speed Indicator This displays the current speed setting The speed setting is adjusted using the Speed Buttons 513 Current Profile The Profile Number describes which Profile the control system is currently operating in 1 The Profile Text is the name or description of the Profile the control system is currently operating in Indoor Drive 514 In Focus When the control system contains more than one method of direct control such as a secondary Joystick Module or a Dual Attendant Module then the Module that has control of the wheelchair will display the In Focus symbol 515 Speed Limit If the soeed of the wheelchair is being limited for example by a raised seat then this symbol will be displayed If the wheelchair is being inhibited from driving then the symbol will flash 516 Latched When the control system is operating in a latched condition this symbol will be displayed XK R NeT TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERATION PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY 517 Restart When the control system requires a reboot for example after a module re configuration this symbol will be flashed The control system can detect a wide variety of errors When the system has detected an error 228 that is severe enough cause the system trip then this symbol will
34. he edge of the bearing DO NOT STRIKE THE BEARING IN THE CENTER YOU WILL DAMAGE YOUR NEW BEARING After the new bearings are installed replace the trac Page 12 03 29 02 REPLACE MOTOR AND OR GEARBOX If the a motor should go bad for some reason all you have to do 1s to unplug the curly cord from the back of the joystick unplug the wiring harness from the motor and brake at the back of the control module Remove the four bolts at the gear box and lift the motor out Remove the drive part from the motor shaft taking note how it 1s installed If the wiring is removed from the motor it is a good idea to mark the motor wires before disconnecting This will help connecting the motor to turn the right way on installation To remove the gearbox block the machine up off the tracks remove the track remove the rear drive wheel remove the four bolts that hold the gearbox to the gearbox mount on the frame This information is for a service center only CLEANING AND WASHING When washing the IRV2000 be very careful not to spray high pressure water into the back of the machine Under the cover that the seat sets on 1s all of the electronics If you have been operating near salt water remove the battery cover and flush the deck completely Wash all sand and salt water from the wheels and lubricate the drive pin with a light household oil The material cover of the seat can often be cleaned by using warm water and a mild soap Be sure you rinse the ma
35. int that the left red light will begin to flash When that happens you do not have much time left The battery charge life will depend on the load and the terrain You should never leave the battery with a low charge It will damage the batteries over time 74 2 P 337 UR Battery Lights If the IRV2000 has a problem normally the little red light on the INO begins to flash Turn to the section titled TROUBLE SHOOTING and follow the instructions NOTE IF THE IRV2000 IS LEFT OUTDOORS OR IF YOU WANT HIGH SECURITY UNPLUG THE JOYSTICK AND REMOVE IT FROM THE ARMREST Page 3 03 29 02 GETTING STARTED USING THE 100 AMP CONTROLLER If you have the 80 amp controller please see pages 2 3 The following is an explanation of the Joystick eee wx control Press the round OFF ON Button If po the Joystick will not work you will see the VAN Baton Battery Lights flashing Refer to the flash code Speed Mode ji ye X Lights section Ee Otherwise you should see the Battery Lights and the Speed Indicator Lights come E Location J T ides Indicator without flashing If the battery 1s fully charged y yes you will see three red lights four yellow lights p and three green lights Also notice the Speed JoyStick N Indicator Lights 1 5 indicating what speed S E range the unit 1s in one light being the slowest speed available SEL
36. le Place the center of the jack under the axle Turn the jack handle clock wise until the side of the machine rises about 1 inch off the ground Lift the foot rest Using the supplied multi wrench find the end marked 7 8 Turn the adjuster bolt on each side of the front frame counter clockwise until the adjuster bolts are loosened about 2 Using the end marked 3 4 loosen the two clamp bolts on each side of the frame top Push both front wheels back near the end of their slots Pull out the drive pin in the rear wheel on the side you are working on and turn it 1 4 turn so that the wheel turns by hand Slip the track on the wheels making sure the track center rib is in the grooves of all the wheels Tighten the adjuster bolts on each side to 10 ft Ibs Measure each side front to rear axle and adjust until equal Re tighten the clamp bolts on both sides Release the drive pin and turn the track wheel to engage the drive pin Lower the jack remove it and put it and tools away plug the cable into the Joystick and you are ready to go Check track tension after approximately 20 hours of runtime Adjust accordingly 10 ft lbs 15 a handle 6 inches long with 20 pounds applied at the end of the handle If you are using the wrench supplied with the machine the handle 1s about 6 inches long Page 7a 9 13 06 THE TRAC SECTION TRACK ADJUSTMENT The track belts are adjusted at the factory The adjuster g bolt is torqued to 10 ft lbs The track belt ma
37. ler when leaving the IRV2000 unattended WARNING Allow only one person at a time on the IRV2000 Violation of the machine could result in personal injury or property damage Page 1 12 05 00 INSTRUCTIONS TO OPERATE THE IRV2000 The Instructions of Operation are intended for you to have the most fun and the least amount of frustrations while you operate the IRV2000 Please read the first 3 pages AND page 11 of this manual before attempting to operate your new machine Keep in mind that the IRV2000 weights about 400 pounds without an operator It can cause damage to persons and property if not operated properly You can mount the IRV2000 from either side of the seat simply by raising the arm of the seat Sit down spin in the seat and lower the arm rest FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT YOU ARE READY TO GO WHERE YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO The following topics will explain the operation of each element of the Joystick controller GETTING STARTED USING THE 80 AMP Battery Charger CONTROLLER Pgh If you ne the100 amp please see pages 4 5 4 p Battery Lights The following is an explanation of the Joystick System control LED Ng cote Press the long button If the Joystick will not 2595 B Cosatu P ug Horn Work you will see a little red light flashing on the Key Location Touch the magnetic key on the Key Location red light This will allow the Joystick to Speed Indicator
38. llows In the case on an LED Joystick Module the battery gauge will illuminate o I Battery Indicator Profile Name i 1 _ L speed Indicator Profile 1 e Check that the Speed Setting is at a level that suits you e Push the joystick to control the speed and direction of the wheelchair If you push the joystick before or just after you switch the control system on the screen will flash the joystick displaced screen You must release and center the joystick to resume normal operation If you do not release the joystick within five seconds the wheelchair will not be able to move even if you release the joystick and push it again The screen will display the diagnostic screen at this time You can reset this condition by switching the control system off and on again Refer to Chapter 4 If you do not push the joystick as you switch the wheelchair on and the diagnostic screen is displayed as in the following diagram then the R net has detected a problem somewhere in the wheelchairs electrical system 2K XRXAISKX PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY R NeT TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERATION Identified Module Trip Text PM Trip Code Module Error Tips for Using Your Control System 8 l Driving General Make sure that the control system is mounted securely and that the joystick position is correct The hand or limb you use to operate the joystick should be supported for example by the wheelchair arm pad
39. munication Cables e Holding the connector housing firmly pull the connectors apart When the control system is first switched on after a connection or system component change the Timer will be displayed whilst the system checks itself and then the Re start icon will be Do not hold or pull on the cable Always grip the connector when connecting and disconnecting displayed Switch the control system off and on again to operate PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY R NeT TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERATION 4 Controls The R net control system has two versions of Joystick Module with and without lighting control Most of the controls are common to both however the lighting buttons are only included on Joystick Module with lighting control Each of the controls is explained within this section JOYSTICK MODULE Joystick icati ble Communication Cable Charger Socket CONTROL PANEL VARIANTS Without Lighting With Lighting LCD Screen MODE PROFILE PROFILE f i ht r JACK SOCKETS External On Off Switch Jack External Profile Switch Jack BKIS AX R NET TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERATION PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY 4 1 Joystick The primary function of the joystick is control the soeed and direction of the wheelchair The further you push the joystick from the center position the faster the wheelchair will move When
40. n the wheels making sure the track center rib 1s in the grooves of all _ m THECENTERAXLE TADWHEELPLATE the wheels Tighten the adjuster bolts on each side to 10 ft Ibs Measure each side go SE front to rear axle and adjust until equal Re R E tighten the clamp bolts on both sides ASSEMBLE JACK ive pi AS SHOWN Release the drive pin and turn the DD track wheel to engage the drive pin Plug the iii cable into the joystick turn it on and raise the tail wheel Remove the jack put it and the multi tool away and you are ready to go Check track tension after approximately 20 hours of runtime and adjust accordingly SLIDE JACK UNDER DECK FROM THE REAR 10 ft Ibs is a handle 6 inches long with 20 pounds applied at the end of the handle If you are using the wrench supplied with the machine the handle is about 6 inches long Page 7 10 13 00 revised 9 13 06 WHEEL POSITIONS Refer to the Controller pages 2 5 for which buttons indicators to use for adjusting the wheel positions As a beginning trial you might want to run with the large wheel slightly down This will pick the front wheels off the ground up to one half inch to allow for easier turning If you are operating on rough ground raise the center wheel all the way for a smoother ride However you will not be able to turn real tight You will need to make a large circle to turn around Try to cross obstacles at an angle You can c
41. nt of le A rms Always use an off board charger fitted with a Neutrik NC3MX plug Failure to observe these conditions could result in poor contact resistance in the charger connector resulting in overheating of the charger plugs This presents a potential burn hazard for the user PGDT accepts no liability for losses of any kind arising from failure to comply with this condition nsure that the charger plug pins are of the correct polarity to be compatible with the pin polarity shown on the control system s specific data sheet Failure to observe this condition could result in a burn hazard or fire hazard PGDT accepts no liability for losses of any kind arising from failure to comply with this condition Do not disconnect batteries or open circuit the circuit breaker while charging is in progress Failure to observe this condition could result in a burns hazard or fire hazard PGDT accepts no liability for losses of any kind arising from failure to comply with this condition Only use the battery charger that has been supplied with your wheelchair The use of incorrect chargers could damage the batteries wheelchair control system or charger itself or may result in parts overheating creating the potential for burns or even fire PGDT accepts no liability for losses of any kind if the charger is incompatible with the control system see Chapter e section 7 or any other part of the wheelchair system XKXORK XX R NeT TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERA
42. onic equipment can be affected by Electro Magnetic Interference EMI Such interference may be generated by radio stations TV stations other radio transmitters and cellular phones If the chair exhibits erratic behavior due to MI turn the control system off immediately and consult your service agent PGDT accepts no liability for losses of any kind arising from failure to comply with this condition It is the responsibility of the chair manufacturer to ensure that the wheelchair complies with appropriate National and International EMC legislation PGDT accepts no liability for losses of any kind arising from failure to comply with this condition The wheelchair user must comply with all wheelchair safety warnings PGDT accepts no liability for losses of any kind arising from failure to comply with this condition BR XXX PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY R NeT TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERATION IO Safety Checks The electronic circuits in your control system have been designed to be extremely safe and reliable The on board microcomputer carries out safety checks at up to 100 times per second To supplement this safety monitoring you should carry out the following periodic checks If the control system fails any of these checks do not use the wheelchair and contact your service agent 101 Daily Checks Joystick Weekly Checks Parking brake Connectors Cables Joystick gaiter Mounting 10 3 Servicing With the control system
43. r wheel turn the machine place the speed selector on the joystick in speed 1 push the joystick forward for about 5 10 seconds Release the joystick and turn the machine off Reinsert the drive pin turn the machine on push the joy stick forward until the drive pins lock into place This will insure that if the need arises that the Trac About is to be pushed or pulled that the rear hub will be free to turn 2 About once a month grease the front wheel bearings with a good grade of grease Do not over grease or the grease will run out onto the track belts Visually inspect the gearboxes for leaks 80W90 if necessary 4 Check track belts for tightness See the section for track adjustment REPLACING WHEEL BEARINGS First of all only people that know what they are doing should replace bearings Occasionally the wheel bearing will wear to the point they need replaced The bearings supplied in the wheels of the IRV 2000 are as good as we can find Nevertheless they will still wear out over a period of use Read the section TRACK REPLACEMENT Remove the track To install the bearings Use a 5 32 allen wrench to loosen the set screw in the collar on the axle Slide the collar and wheel off the axle Knock the bearing out of the wheel hub by driving something thru the hub from the opposite side Replace both bearings on the hub even though only one is worn To install a new set of bearings you may tap the bearing into the hub by tapping on t
44. re discharged If your battery gauge reading seems to fall more quickly than usual your batteries may be worn out 9 How to Read a Battery Gauge If the battery gauge shows red yellow and green the batteries are charged bars 1 10 If the battery gauges show just red and yellow then you should charge the batteries as soon as you can Bars 1 7 If the battery gauge shows just red either steady or flashing slowly then you should charge the batteries immediately Bars 1 3 Do not operate the control system if the battery is nearly discharged Failure to comply with this condition may leave the user stranded in an unsafe position such as in the middle of a road PGDT accepts no liability for losses of any kind arising from failure to comply with this condition XM PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY R NeT TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERATION le Battery Charging To charge the wheelchair batteries connect the charger plug into the battery charger socket on the R net JSM You will not be able to drive the wheelchair when the charger is connected To connect the charger plug ensure the single pin is at the bottom as shown in the following illustration then offer the charger plug to the R net in a horizontal orientation The molded guide on the R net will help you to locate the plug Ensure the plug is pushed fully in position Charger Plug Im Charger Socket Single Pin to botom Do not exceed the maximum charging curre
45. ross 5 curb safely if you cross at an angle Cross small logs and ditches the same way NOTE If your run the center wheels all the way down and the caster all the way down you now have a three point setup that allows tight turns on hard surfaces as well on carpet The top illustration shows the center wheel and the tail WREE down This mode works best on hard surface and it 1s imperative on carpet The middle illustration shows the center wheel down and the tail wheel up This mode works best in off road conditions such as grass sand snow etc The lower illustration shows the center wheel up and the tail wheel up This mode works best on ice snow and mud In this position you must be careful not to turn too tight If you turn too tight you may tear up grass or carpet P d ieee T DONC KPA AU N FONS T ONT lf X ONS N J ff C XE x e gt XX HR OIN T all wheel down BS m lies dA ES 5 e lt C ow Tj FRONI 2 i A UE UE heel down and tail wheel up ODE Center w NN oe 0 xe 427 4 L
46. structions NOTE IF THE IRV2000 IS LEFT OUTDOORS OR IF YOU WANT HIGH SECURITY UNPLUG THE JOYSTICK AND REMOVE IT FROM THE ARMREST Page 5 03 29 02 PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY R NeT TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERATION Introduction The relevant contents of this chapter should be included in the wheelchairs operating guide Further copies are available from PGDT in either written or disk Adobe PDF format Copies should not be made without the express permission of PG Drives Technology The operation of the R net varies dependent on programming This chapter covers all types of operation It is the responsibility of the wheelchair manufacturer to ensure that only the relevant sections of this chapter are included in the wheelchairs operating manual The operation of the R net wneelchair control system is simple and easy to understand The control system incorporates state of the art electronics the result of many years of research to provide you with ease of use and a very high level of safety In common with other electronic equipment correct handling and operation of the unit will ensure maximum reliability Please read this chapter carefully it will help you to keep your wheelchair reliable and safe e General An R net control system comprises a minimum of two modules Joystick Module and Power Module Because of the modular design the depth of the control system can be greatly increased The following diagram shows the basic set up
47. t part er unit 10 HUB FRONT without bearings HEEL BEARING sealed ball UB CENTER without bearings UB REAR 3 4 BORE cut to length TS 1050 TS4150 TS4140 TS4170 T7250 T7260 TS7271 T7220 T7280 DRIVE ARM DRIVE PIN KNOB HEAD 1 2 13 HEEL BOGIE with bearings 2ea are for Anti Tip Device HEEL CENTER RIM and HUB HEEL CENTER TIRE ONLY RACK EACH SMOOTH RACK EACH CLEATED GEARBOX LUNGER LATCH FOR JOYSTICK 3 8 16 oystick Holder includes lock pin tube and plunger latch pin only LATCH BATTERY COVER LEFT FRONT AXLE BRACKET IGHT FRONT AXLE BRACKET RACK ADJUSTER BOLT OYSTICK CONTROL T7330 TS3111 T7340 TS2230 TS2220 T2300 T7010 ACTUATOR MODULE MOTOR DRIVE ACTUATOR REAR ACTUATOR SIDE ATTERY GROUP 24 12 VOLT TS1030 TS1031 T7405 ENTER WHEEL TILT CAM RIGHT SIDE ENTER WHEEL TILT CAM LEFT SIDE RAKE COVER T7420 TA1080 T7430 MOTOR WIRING HARNESS TA4300 T7480 T7447 MOTOR GEARBOX COUPLER TRAC ABOUT INC PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE Specifications Length 49 with footrest down 38 with footrest up Width 21 Weight 460 Lbs Turning Radius Zero Load Capacity Up to 350 Lbs Speed 5 speeds speeds are programmable to a maximum of 3 5 Mph Standard Energy Source 24 Volt System two 12 volt batteries Maximum Incline 30 percent Range Approx 5 to 12 miles depending on terrain weight of driver and battery condition Standard Equipment Joystick Control wit
48. terial to remove any soap Page 13 03 29 02 Trac About Inc IRV2000 LIMITED WARRANTY Trac About Inc warrants to the original purchaser from the date of delivery through the duration of the warranty period During the warranty period Trac About Inc will repair or at it s option replace any component s that proves to be defective at no charge provided that the part 1s returned freight prepaid to Trac About Inc The warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse or exposed to corrosive materials or has been tampered with by anyone except an authorized Trac About IRV2000 service center The warranty period shall begin at the date of delivery and extend as follows Bearings and drive pins ARE NOT included in any warranty One Year Warranty ALL ELECTRICAL WIRING TRACK BELTS ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS WHEEL TREAD BATTERIES MOTORS BATTERY CHARGER GEARBOXES Five Year Warranty FRAME CORROSION CAUSED BY WATER SALT ACID OR ANY OTHER CORROSION CAUSING AGENT TO ANY PARTS FRAME OR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IS NOT COVERED warranty claims MUST be made directly to Trac About Inc and any warranty parts must be returned to Trac About Inc for credit Trac About Inc will not be held liable for any field modifications not expressly furnished and authorized in writing by the engineering department of Trac About Inc Any unauthorized modifications immediately render this w
49. y stretch MEE and need further adjustment after a period of use To adjust the track remove the battery cover loosen the Pius AT two clamp bolts on top of the frame at each side using Q the 3 4 size wrench provided Lift the foot rest and turn Adjuster bots the adjuster bolt in front of the frame on each side evenly Tighten the adjuster bolts on each side to 10 ft lbs After proper tension or torque is obtained re tighten the clamp bolts TRACK REPLACEMENT NOTICE Track replacement should be done only on a flat hard surface Raise the tail wheel all the way up Remove the jack and tool pouch from under the battery cover Assemble the jack Slide the jack under the machine at an angle toward the side you want to work on Place the stem part of the jack under the tail wheel Lower the tail wheel until the side of the machine rises TURN OFF THE JOYSTICK AND UNPLUG THE CABLE Remove the wrench from under the battery cover Lift the foot rest Using the supplied multi wrench find the end marked 7 8 Turn the adjuster bolt on each side of the front frame counter clockwise until the adjuster bolts are loosened about 2 Using the end marked 3 4 loosen the two clamp bolts on each side of the frame top Push both front wheels back near the end of their slots Pull out the drive pin in the rear wheel and turn it 1 4 turn so that the wheel turns by hand Slip the track o
50. you release the joystick the brakes are automatically applied If the wheelchair is fitted with actuators the joystick can also be used to move and select actuators refer section 3 8 for more details 42 Buttons BUTTONS CD m 5 On Off Button a Horn Button MODE Speed Buttons PROFILE Decrease Increase Mode Button Profile Button Hazard Button amp LED Lights Button amp LED dm mp Left Indicator Button amp LED Right Indicator Button amp LED 4 2 1 On off Button The on off button applies power to the control system electronics which in turn supply power to the wheelchairs motors Do not use the on off button to stop the wheelchair unless there is an emergency If you do you may shorten the life of the wheelchair drive components 4 2 1 Horn Button The Horn will sound while this button is depressed 4 2 2 Speed Decrease Button This button decreases the maximum speed setting Depending on the way the control system has been programmed a momentary screen may be displayed when the button is pressed Refer to section 5 for details of the momentary screen Refer to Chapter 3 Programming for details PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY R NeT TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERATION 4 2 3 Speed Increase Button This button increases the maximum speed setting Depending on the way the control system has been programmed a momentary screen may be displayed when the button is pressed Refer to section 5 for details of the momentary screen
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