Amypower Alltrack R, Owner'S Manual

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AMYPOWER ALLTRACK R3 & R SERIES - Owner’s Manual (Rev. A)
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VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS
WARNING
Note: If you use parts or make changes not
authorized by Amypower it may create a safety
hazard and will void the Warranty.
WARNING
A. ARMRESTS
Armrests will not bear the weight of this chair.
PROHIBITED!
Never lift this chair by its armrests. They may
come loose or break.
WARNING
B. BATTERIES
Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses
when you handle batteries.
PROHIBITED!
Never smoke or hold an open flame near
batteries. They are a known explosion hazard.
WARNING
1. Only deep cycle sealed case construction batteries
should be used in this device.
2. To prevent an acid spill, always keep batteries
upright (wet cell batteries).
3. Read all of section X. Batteries before attempting to
change, or charge batteries.
WARNING
C. CUSHIONS & SLING SEATS
1. Standard foam cushions and other body supports
are not designed for the relief of pressure.
2. If you suffer from pressure sores, or if you are at
risk that they will occur, you may need a special seat
system or a device to control your posture.
3. Consult your doctor, nurse or therapist to find out if
you need such a device for your well-being.
WARNING
D. FASTENERS
Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair are special
high- strength fasteners. Use of improper fasteners may
cause your chair to fail.
1. Only use fasteners provided by Amypower.
2. If fasteners become loose, tighten them immediately.
3. Over- or under-tightened fasteners may fail or cause
damage to chair parts.
4. See Section VIII, “Set-Up, Adjustment &
Use”, for proper torque settings.
WARNING
E. FOOTRESTS
1. At the lowest point, footrests should be at least 2 1/2
inches (65 mm) off the ground. If set too LOW, they may
“hang up” on obstacles you can expect to find in normal
use. This may cause the chair to stop suddenly and tip
forward.
2. To avoid a trip or fall when you transfer:

Make sure your feet do not “hang up” or get
caught in the space between the footrests.

Avoid putting weight on the footrests, as the chair
may tip forward.

Remove or swing the footrests out of the way, if possible.
3. The footrest should always be in the down position
when operating the chair.
PROHIBITED!
Never lift this chair by the footrests. Footrests detach and will
not bear the weight of this chair. Lift this chair only by non-
detachable parts of the main frame.
WARNING
F. MOTOR LOCKS
1. Do not engage or disengage motor locks unless
power to the chair is off. In addition, make sure both
free wheel levers are completely pushed in before
turning the power on to ensure the wheelchair can be
driven in a straight forward motion.
2. Be aware that the chair will not have brakes when
motor locks are in the free-wheel position.
3. Make sure that the person pushing the chair has full
control when motor locks are disengaged.
4. Make sure that the chair is on level ground when
motor locks are disengaged.
NOTE- To release the wheel locks the wheel chair may
need to be rocked back and forth slightly several times
before the lock will release.
WARNING
G. ON/OFF SWITCH
1. Never use the ON/OFF switch to stop the chair except in
an emergency. This will result in an abrupt stop,
and may cause you to fall.
2. To slow your chair to a stop, return the joystick to neutral.
WARNING
H. PNEUMATIC TIRES
Proper inflation extends the life of your tires and
makes your chair easier to use.
1. Do not use this chair if any of the tires are under- or
over- Inflated. Check weekly for proper inflation level,
as listed on the tire sidewall.
2. Low pressure in a tire may cause the chair to veer
to one side and result in a loss of control.
3. An over-inflated tire may burst.
4. Never use a gas station air pump to inflate a tire.
Such pumps provide air at high volume, and could
cause the tire to burst. To prevent tire damage:

Use a hand pump (or low volume air pump) to inflate
tires.

Use a tire gauge to check pressure.
5. Driving over sharp objects may cause damage to
pneumatic tires and tubes.