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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. 

Summary of Contents for Alltrack R

Page 1: ...L ALLTRACK R3 R Series Power Wheelchair Supplier This manual must be given to this wheelchair user User Before using this wheelchair please read this entire manual and save it for future reference Part Number G 0017 ...

Page 2: ...and the instructions and warnings of this owner s manual please contact your dealer or qualified technician before operating this Amypower wheelchair Failure to do so may result in damage and or injury DEALER TECHNICIAN WARNING WARNING Attention dealers and qualified technicians do not operate or service this wheelchair without first reading this owner s manual If you do not understand the instruc...

Page 3: ...Vehicle Safety 8 H Power Tilt Operation 19 L Center of Balance 9 I Power seat Lift Operation 20 M Transfers 9 J Power Tilt Seat Lift Combo Operation 21 N Reaching or Leaning 9 K Power Recline Operation 22 O Dressing or changing clothes 9 L Power Elevating Front Riggings Operation 23 P Obstacles 9 M Manual Recline Operation 24 Q Driving in Reverse 9 N Adjustments 25 R Ramps Slopes Sidehills 9 O Tro...

Page 4: ...vary due to options chosen refer to appropriate order form Joystick Mount Standard fixed Joystick right or left hand mount Optional swing away mount Height Adjustability Seat Width Range Adjustable from 15 to 20 Adjustable from 19 to 24 Custom width available Seat Depth Range Adjustable from 15 to 22 Custom depth available Back Cane Height 12 22 Contour Backrest From 15 to 24 Wide 12 to 22 High Ev...

Page 5: ...attery and charger safety and how to avoid injury NOTE Where they apply you will also find Warnings in other sections of this Manual Throughout this owner s manual and on the wheelchair you will see the icons listed below to identify warnings and potential hazards It is important to read all of them and understand them WARNING These warnings must be followed failure to do so may cause personal inj...

Page 6: ...d its immunity level 2 The higher the immunity level the less the risk of EMI It is believed that a 20 V m immunity level will protect the power wheelchair user from the more common sources of radio waves 3 The configuration tested was found to be immune to at least 20 V m is Amypower Alltrack power wheelchair with a right hand mounted P G remote joystick system 18 seat width 18 seat depth dual po...

Page 7: ... to ensure the wheelchair can be driven in a straight forward motion Make sure you have full control over the chair when you release the motor locks When you do so the chair will not have brakes Make sure the chair is on level ground before you release the motor locks NOTE To release the wheel locks the wheel chair may need to be rocked back and forth slightly several times before the lock will re...

Page 8: ... as soon as you can if it gets wet or if you use water to clean it 2 Proceed slowly and use extra care if you must operate your chair on a wet or slick surface When in doubt have someone help you Do so only if you are sure it is safe Stop if one or both main wheels lose traction If this occurs you may lose control of your chair or fall Never operate your chair on a slope or ramp if there is snow i...

Page 9: ... shift your weight sideways or rise up off the seat 2 Never reach or lean if you must move forward in your seat to do so Always keep your buttocks in contact with the backrest 3 Never reach with both hands you may not be able to catch yourself to prevent a fall if you lose your balance 4 Never try to pick up an object from the floor by reaching down between your knees 5 Never put pressure on the f...

Page 10: ...over the edge 2 Slope must not be steeper than one inch in height for every one foot of slope length approximately 10º 3 Ramp surface must be even and have a non skid surface 4 You may need to add a section at the top or bottom to avoid a lip or drop off 5 Ramp must be sturdy Add bracing if needed so ramp does not bow when you ride on it WARNING U WHEELCHAIR LIFTS Wheelchair lifts are used in vans...

Page 11: ...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 c...

Page 12: ...orate with age and use Look for fraying thin spots or stretching of fabric at rivet holes Replace fabric as required 3 Be aware that washing may reduce flame retardation of the fabric WARNING M POWER SEATING 1 Operation While driving this wheelchair in the reclined elevated or tilted position use caution Do Not attempt to operate any power seating option while positioned on an incline Do Not attem...

Page 13: ...brackets only to secure an unoccupied wheelchair during transport 1 NEVER let anyone sit in this chair while in a moving vehicle 2 NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle It may shift and interfere with the driver 3 ALWAYS secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift 4 Do not use any chair that has been involved in a motor vehicle accident VIII SET UP ADJUSTMENT AND USE NOTE...

Page 14: ...raps f Repeat operation in reversed steps to put the batteries back in WARNING Batteries may weigh up to 55 lbs 25 kg Care must be taken to avoid injury when lifting B SWING AWAY FOOTRESTS 1 Installation a Place swing away pivot pin d into the locating hole on top of the hanger mount with the footrest facing outward from frame Rotate the footrest inward until latch plate locks e into place on lock...

Page 15: ...the one securing bolt j b Move calf pad to desired height c Re install bolts j through desired hole E JOYSTICK Please refer to the PG Drives user s manual provided with the information package F TO ADJUST THE DEPTH OF THE JOYSTICK 1 Loosen the wing nut k 2 Slide the mounting bracket tube l in or out until in desired position 3 Retighten the wing nut k G TO USE THE SWING AWAY FUNCTION 1 Push down t...

Page 16: ...e upper securing lever C b Set at desired height c Return securing lever to locked position d Move armrest up or down to allow armrest to snap into place I SEAT DEPTH The seat depth can be adjusted in one inch increments on standard rehab seating 1 Seat Frame Depth Adjustment a To adjust loosen the two bolts A B of the backrest pivot plate on each side of the seat b Reposition the backrest to the ...

Page 17: ... The joystick varies based on the option selected for you 1 VR2 Joystick 2 R Net Option Please refer to the user s manual provided with information package C ENHANCED DISPLAY Please refer to the PG Drives Enhanced Display owner s manual D MOTOR LOCKS Disconnect the motor locks when you need to manually push the chair for example when in an emergency or if batteries fail WARNING 1 Do not disengage ...

Page 18: ...de switch to access seating options B Once you have accessed the seating mode in your joystick you must pull the toggle to activate the power option and push the toggle in the opposite direction to return to the static mode 2 R net EL Joystick Activates multiple power options A For tilt or seat lift operation through this joystick you must press the mode switch to access seating options B Once you...

Page 19: ...se the toggle switch to the neutral position for a minimum of 1 second and push the toggle switch located next to the wheelchair joystick forward toward the front of the wheelchair until the desired tilt angle is achieved then release Drive lock Out Is a safety feature designed to prevent the wheelchair from being driven while in a tilt angle over 15 degrees relative to the vertical position DANGE...

Page 20: ...ush the toggle switch located next to the wheelchair joystick forward toward the front of the wheelchair until the desired Lift Height is achieved then release Driving in Reduced Speed Is a feature designed to allow the user to drive the wheelchair at a reduced speed while lifted up to 11 When lifted the drive speed is then reduced to 30 of its original setting Full drive speed is achieved when th...

Page 21: ...release To change direction release the toggle switch to the neutral position for a minimum of 1 second and push forward the toggle switch in the same direction toward the front of the chair until you achieve the desired tilt angle then release Driving in Reduced Speed Is a feature designed to allow the user to drive the wheelchair at a reduced speed while lifted up to 11 When lifted the drive spe...

Page 22: ...elease Decreasing Recline Angle with Push Button Switches To reverse the recline angle direction Release the 3rd button furthest from the wire to the neutral position for a minimum of 1 second and push the same button until the desired recline angle is achieved and release Mercury Limit Switch When equipped with a Tilt and power or manual recline combination your wheelchair will include a mercury ...

Page 23: ...our way toggle switch to the neutral position for a minimum of 1 second and move the four way toggle switch towards the right side of the wheelchair until the desired legrest angle is achieved Increasing Decreasing the Right Legrest Angle With the Push Button Switches Push the 1st button closest to the wire until the desired legrests angle is achieved and release To reverse the legrest angle direc...

Page 24: ...ever activated Once desired recline angle is attained release the recline lever User Locking Manual Lecline User must pull and hold the release lever upward in order to release the recline locking mechanism The handle can be installed on the left or right armrest depending on user preference User Locking Manual Recline User can adjust the recline angle by pulling and holding the recline lever upwa...

Page 25: ...ies of slotted holes provided on each side plates increase or decrease the back angle by loosening the screw from each side plates and adjust them equally to the desired seat depth WARNING At all times the screws on each side holding the back canes must be screwed in tight and secured in order to avoid severe injury and or damage to the seating system Adjusting the Center of Gravity Due to the var...

Page 26: ...ATOR DOES NOT OPERATE ACTUATOR NOT CONNECTED TO CONTROLLER DEFECTIVE ACTUATOR DEFECTIVE CONTROLLER VERIFY ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY AND PROGRAMMING THOROUGHLY IF IT STILL DOES NOT WORK CALL AMYPOWER TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS FUSE BURNS REPEATEDLY MECHANICAL RESTRAINT SHORT CIRCUIT IN ONE OF THE CABLES DEFECTIVE CONTROLLER VERIFY MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY THOROUGHLY CALL AMYPOWERTECHNICAL SUPP...

Page 27: ...top of the charger Never expose charger to rain or snow Never unplug charger by pulling on the electrical cord This will damage the cord Never open a charger or attempt to repair it yourself Return a defective charger back to your supplier Keep cord out of the way where it will not be stepped on tripped over or damaged 3 Caution To Avoid Damage to the Battery Make sure you use the correct setting ...

Page 28: ...se the off board charger by plugging off board charger plug into the off board charger socket WARNING F DISPOSING OF BATTERIES 1 All batteries once they have reached the end of their useful life are deemed to be hazardous waste 2 For further information on handling and recycling contact your local recycling authority 3 Always dispose of product through a recognized agent XI MAINTENANCE A NOTES 1 P...

Page 29: ...pump to inflate tires Use a tire gauge to check pressure WARNING F TO REPAIR OR REPLACE A TIRE Residual air pressure in tires can cause severe injury Make sure you release all air in tire before attempting to service or repair tires 1 6 Caster Wheels a Remove caster wheel from fork using a 1 2 wrench b Make sure there is no residual air in tire before you remove bolts that hold the two rim halves ...

Page 30: ...he wheelchair or part s freight pre paid C O Amypower 178 West Service Rd Champlain NY 12919 d Pay the cost of labor to install or repair parts 5 NOTICE TO CONSUMER There are no other express warranties To the extent permitted by law any implied warranty including a warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited to a One 1 year from the first consumer purchase and b Rep...

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