Amigo HD, Operational Manual

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Transport
Amigos are NOT designed or tested for use as seats for users in private or public transporting vehicles. AMI advises against
transporting POVs in vehicles unless either the unit is dismantled and placed in the trunk of your car, or the assembled unit is placed
in the vehicle and strapped down. Any straps should be secured to non-removable parts of the unit, i.e. platform. Even when
strapped down, Amigos should not be used as seats in private or public transporting vehicles.
To Disassemble and Transport Your Amigo:
1. Turn your Amigo off.
2. Unlock the seat and remove it completely.
3. Unlock the seat and remove it completely.
4. Fold handle down to platform by loosening the handle adjustment knob.
5. Lift the rear into the trunk of the vehicle and slide the rest of the Amigo into the trunk.
6. To prevent wheels from rotating when batteries are removed, the brake release lever must be in the "normal" position.
7. Place seat and batteries into the trunk.
8. If your Amigo has a power seat lift, we suggest placing a cut-out tennis ball or something similar over the seat post to protect it.
Transport Your Amigo With a Lift-All®
For greater convenience, obtain a Lift-All
®
to assist you when loading and unloading. For more information
on the Lift-All
®
, contact your authorized dealer. We recommend using vans with ramps, not elevating van lifts.
Airline Travel
"Special Handling" tags are suggested when transporting your Amigo by air. Visit the "Service"
section of www.myamigo.com for a pre-designed tag (Figure 12). Non-spill, gel cell batteries are
approved for commercial airline travel by the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB). When you make your
reservation, notify the airline and request escort assistance. This will assure that your Amigo will be
picked up and delivered at the boarding desk. For additional helpful hints for airline travel, visit our
website at www.myamigo.com.
Public Transportation
Some public transportation systems have accommodations for your Amigo. If you must utilize
public transportation (without the proper accommodations), do not sit on the Amigo while the
vehicle is in motion.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR EVERYDAY USE
WHEN TRANSFERRING OR NOT USING THE AMIGO, WE RECOMMEND TURNING THE AMIGO TO THE OFF POSITION.
Bathroom
In the bathroom, maneuvering room is usually limited. Back into bathroom, then position close to the toilet, swivel the seat,
lock it in position and transfer. When using the bathtub, back up parallel to the tub. Swivel the seat and place
your feet in the tub. Engage seat lock and carefully transfer.
DO NOT USE YOUR AMIGO WHILE TAKING A SHOWER. WATER MAY GET INTO THE MICROPROCESSING CONTROLLER
(MPC) AND CAUSE ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTIONS.
Bedroom
To transfer to the bed, back up parallel to it. Swivel, lock seat into position and ease onto the bed. If charging the batteries overnight,
it may be easiest to plug in the battery charger before transferring. For added ease, when using a power seat lift, raise your seat
slightly higher than the surface to which you are transferring.
Kitchen
For access to a refrigerator, make a parallel approach or back up to the outside of the refrigerator. Swivel the seat. Approach a table,
sink or stove by maneuvering parallel to it. Swivel the seat to the desired position. The handle will be out of the way.
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Figure 12