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2 .   S AF ET Y   NOT ICE  

NEVER  LIFT  POWER  CHAIR  BY  THE  FRONT  OR 

REAR SHROUD 

Summary of Contents for EASI GO

Page 1: ...EASI GO Owner s Manual CareCo UK Ltd Hubert Road Brentwood Essex CM14 4JE ...

Page 2: ...our CareCo Easi Go power chair We are delighted you have chosen CareCo UK Ltd for your mobility needs Standard Packing List 1 Owner s Manual 1 Battery Pack Battery Charger 2 Armrests 1 Joystick Controller 1 Seat 1 Power Chair Unit ...

Page 3: ...o assemble disassemble operate or maintain your Easi Go power chair please contact CareCo Customer Services on 0845 611 8022 CareCo UK Ltd cannot be held responsible for personal injury or property damage resulting from the unsafe or the improper use of any of our broad range of health and personal mobility products Also CareCo UK Ltd cannot be held responsible for personal injury or property dama...

Page 4: ...el How to operate your Easi Go power chair How to set to freewheel mode 12 5 BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE Charging the battery Battery Replacing the Easi Go battery charger 18 6 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Inspection Regular checking record Battery fuse and tyre Storage 21 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND SPECIFICATION 25 8 WARRANTY 28 29 CONTENTS ...

Page 5: ... Improper usage could lead to injury and or damage to your power chair Suggestion Follow these instructions to keep your power chair in a good operating order This manual includes a copy of the repair and maintenance record chart and warranty information Please keep it in a safe place If someone else uses the power chair please make sure that you provide them with the instruction manual for their ...

Page 6: ...he power chair familiarise yourself with its operation Adjust the speed dial on the joystick to a lower level for your initial practice Be sure someone accompanies you when operating your power chair for the first time Only use higher speed settings when you are confident that you can easily operate and control your power chair The Easi Go is only to be used by one person at a time Do not carry pa...

Page 7: ... down If the power chair is turned on it will automatically turn off after remaining undisturbed for a period of 30 minutes When this happens simply switch your power chair off and back on and it will be ready to use once again Ramps inclines and descents Do not drive onto ramps that are steeper than the specified gradient Refer to the section entitled CLIMBING ANGLES in 7 SPECIFICATION Always use...

Page 8: ...arranty does not cover this type of damage Attention 1 Avoid standing on the footrest This may cause the power chair to tip possibly resulting in injury 2 Do not turn the power switch to OFF while driving as this will lead to an emergency stop and the possible risk of accident and injury 3 Do not set to the higher speeds while driving indoors 4 Do not adjust the speed dial while driving a sudden c...

Page 9: ...up again slowly and then accelerate cautiously When driving down an incline do so slowly and in the forward direction only If your power chair starts to move faster than you wish allow the chair to come to a complete stop by releasing the joystick Push the joystick slightly forward and continue traveling slowly down the slope Maximum recommended incline The CareCo Easi Go power chair has undergone...

Page 10: ...10 Labelling Carefully read all the labelling on the power chair before driving it Do not remove these labels for future reference 2 SAFETY NOTICE NEVER LIFT POWER CHAIR BY THE FRONT OR REAR SHROUD ...

Page 11: ...11 1 3 2 4 5 3 PARTS INFORMATION PARTS DESCRIPTION 1 Controller 2 Armrest 3 Seatback 4 Seat 5 Drive Wheel 6 Caster Wheel 7 Battery Pack 8 Footrest 6 7 8 ...

Page 12: ...stop the power chair unless there is an emergency Attention If you use the ON OFF button to stop the power chair it may shorten the life of the drive components Battery Gauge The battery gauge shows you that the power chair is switched on It also indicates the battery charge Joystick The primary function of the joystick is to control the speed and direction of the power chair The further you push ...

Page 13: ... selects a lower drive profile Locking Unlocking the power chair To lock the power chair 1 While the control system is switched on depress and hold the on off button 2 After 1 second the control system will beep Now release the on off button 3 Move the joystick forwards until the control system beeps 4 Move the joystick backwards until the control system beeps 5 Release the joystick there will be ...

Page 14: ...is about 50 of the range when new it is time for them to be replaced Please contact CareCo about replacement batteries Old batteries can lead to a rapid decline in performance 6 The battery range will be reduced when driving frequently on a slope or on rough ground as this requires a greater consumption of power 7 The batteries have a six month warranty covering manufacturing defects This warranty...

Page 15: ... the height adjustment pin from each of the three posts 5 Raise or lower each post to the desired position 6 Reinstall the seat height adjustment pin through the seat post and armrest post Bend the end of the pin lock and position it over the end the pin 7 Reinstall the shroud 8 Reinstall the seat HOW TO ADJUST THE FOOTREST To adjust the footrest angle You can adjust the angle of the footrest with...

Page 16: ...hile the drive motors are disengaged unless you have someone with you Do not disengage the drive motor when on an incline as the power chair may move and cause injury Suggestion If a lever is difficult to move in either direction gently rock the power chair back and forth the lever should then move to the desired position CIRCUIT BREAKERS The Easi Go has a circuit breaker accessible through the sh...

Page 17: ...17 4 OPERATION HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT Above Seat shown in the four possible ENGAGED positions Below Seat shown in the four possible REMOVABLE positions ...

Page 18: ...g the power chair Temperatures outside of this range can cause the batteries to freeze or overheat causing damage and shortening their life Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling Use proper batteries Your power chair operates on two 12 amp batteries Only deep cycle sealed lead acid SLA batteries should be used in the power ...

Page 19: ...ou use a charger which is not correctly specified 2 Charge in a well ventilated area not directly exposed to sunlight Do not charge in areas that are humid or exposed to rain or damp conditions 3 Do not charge in temperatures 10 C or higher than 50 C as the charger may cause battery damage Suggestion How to maximise your batteries efficiency and service life 1 Fully charge any new batteries before...

Page 20: ...tery pack Warning 1 The wiring system and charger are placed correctly in the battery pack during assembly by the manufacturer Do not attempt to re locate the wiring system by yourself The improper layout of wiring system may result in the wires being pinched by the battery box which could result in an electronic system failure 2 Be sure the battery wires are connected to their correct battery ter...

Page 21: ... the power chair frame Inspect seat release latches 5 Drive wheel Mounting bolts are secure No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun when disengaged free wheeling 6 Caster assemblies Bolts are tight Inspect caster assembly for proper tension by spinning caster assembly caster assembly should come to a gradual stop Attention As with any power chair the wheels and tyres should be c...

Page 22: ...Discharge test Forwards Wheels and Tyres Reverse Wear Stop Pressure Left turn Bearings Right turn Wheel nuts Slope test Motors Over obstacles Wiring List Items repaired Noise Connections Brake Brushes Chassis Footrest Condition Footrest BATTERIES FUSE AND TYRE Battery Refer to the section titled BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE Suggestion Ask for help from CareCo to inspect or replace the fuse as the ste...

Page 23: ... Easi Go power chair out of direct sunlight rain or damp conditions If storing for an extended period charge the battery to full power and then disconnect the battery terminal For details contact CareCo Customer Services on 0845 611 8022 DISASSEMBLING THE POWER CHAIR The Easi Go can be disassembled into four pieces the seat weight 8 2 kg the front section weight 12 kg the rear section 16 1 kg and ...

Page 24: ...MBLING THE POWER CHAIR Suggestion The assembly process is essentially the disassembly process in reverse First study the text and photographs in the disassembly procedure before re assembling the power chair Warning After assembling the Easi Go power chair make absolutely certain the joystick controller is fully tightened Knob lock ...

Page 25: ...charge Electrical malfunction Charger not operating Replace battery Contact CareCo Replace charger Battery indicator flashes the charge level is low soon after charging Have charger checked Weak batteries Service or replace charger Contact CareCo Customer Service Replace batteries Power chair will not drive Motor release levers disengaged Batteries require charging Charger plugged in Circuit break...

Page 26: ...r 2A Front wheels 6 Rear wheels 8 Driving system Direct drive the rear wheel Brake system Electromagnetic brakes Top speed 5 6 kmh 3 5 mph Climbing angle 6 Cruising range 10 miles Turning radius 50 cm Armrests Adjustable Width Angle Footrest Adjustable Height Angle Max weight 113 kg 250 lbs Controller PG 60A Please note that the maximum range is based on an ambient temperature of 48ºF a 165 lb dri...

Page 27: ...ircuit to a battery connection Contact CareCo Customer Service 4 blinks The right hand motor has a bad connection Check the connections to the right hand module 5 blinks The right hand motor has a short circuit to a battery connection Contact CareCo Customer Service 6 blinks The power chair is being prevented from driving by an external cause The exact cause will depend on the type of power chair ...

Page 28: ...e covered during the normal warranty period unless such items require repair or replacement clearly as a direct result of a manufacturing or material defect Such items include upholstery tyres and batteries 7 The above warranty conditions apply to any new power chair purchased at the full retail price If you are unsure whether your power chair is covered check with an authorised dealer 8 Under nor...

Page 29: ...NUMBER To ensure the correct after sales service and warranty service support please write down the power chair identification number found on the rear right hand side of the frame Model CareCo Easi Go VIN Motor serial no Controller No ...

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