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Seren Powerchair

User Manual

Summary of Contents for Seren

Page 1: ...www drivemedical co uk Seren Powerchair User Manual ...

Page 2: ...CTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE AND WARNINGS IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS OPERATING YOUR POWER CHAIR DISASSEMBLING RE ASSEMBLING YOUR POWER CHAIR CHARGING THE BATTERIES CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1 2 3 5 8 12 14 16 18 20 Instruction Booklet ...

Page 3: ...t is designed to provide you with transportation ability indoors and outdoors We pride ourselves on providing safe and comfortable products Our goal is to ensure your complete satisfaction with our product We are certain that you will enjoy your Drive Medical power chair Please read and observe all warning and instruction provided in owner s manual before operating with this power chair Also retai...

Page 4: ...ng roads Do not drive on slopes exceeding 6 degrees and take extreme care when turning on slopes Do not use full power when turning to sharp corners Take great care and drive in low speeds when backing up riding downhill or on uneven surfaces and climbing curb The power chair may not operate well in high humidity Never put your power chair in neutral when staying on slopes Follow all traffic laws ...

Page 5: ...gy is capable of achieving at least a 20 V m immunity level which would provide useful protection from the more common sources of radiated EMI The immunity level of this motorized scooter model is 20 V m There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid Others are not apparent and exposure is u...

Page 6: ...s such as radio and TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radios and cellular phones can affect the power chair Following the warnings listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or power chair movement which could result in serious injury 1 Do not operate hand held transceivers transmitters receivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn ON personal communicat...

Page 7: ...Seren Power Chair Front View Figure 2 Seren Joystick Figure 3 Seren Power Chair Rear View IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS 5 Before attempting to drive this power chair on your own it is important that you familiarize yourself with the controls and how they operate 19 Mid Back Seat w Adj Headrest Seat Belt Width Height Adjustable Armrests Extended Footplate with 3 Angle Adjustment 10 Drive Wheels Instructi...

Page 8: ...mber and red LEDs are lit the batteries are moderately charged Recharge before undertaking a long trip If only red LEDs are lit the batteries are running out of charge Recharge as soon as possible Extendable Bracket By releasing Knob B the joystick bracket C is able to extend and retract With joystick retracted this enables you to pull up to any table and tighten knob B when adjusted to a comforta...

Page 9: ... footplate loosen screw and arrange height to desired position then tightened screw to secure plate in place D E Figure 7 Figure 7 POWER BASE Free Wheeling Lever When lever is in N Neutral position power chair can be moved manually When lever is in D Drive position power chair can be driven Normal position is D Figure 8 Figure 8 D E Instruction Booklet ...

Page 10: ...ge LED lights should be lit lighting The self diagnostic warning lights should not be blinking 4 While resting your arm on armrests joystick should be within reach By pushing joystick slightly forward power chair will move forward slowly and pushing joystick fully forward chair will move at normal speed And adjusting speed dial will also decrease or increase speed Also with joystick you are able t...

Page 11: ...t wires twist While standing up avoid stepping on footplate as it may cause injury The batteries should be charged as soon as possible after each ride See CHARGING THE BATTERIES on page 14 J L Figure 13 Front View Right Armrest Bracket Knob Left Armrest Bracket Optional Seat A D A Armrests Width Adjustment By releasing both sides knobs and adjust armrests to a comfortable position then tighten wit...

Page 12: ...nt By pulling the fixation vel cro backwards to disengage the pins from the holes and adjust angle to a comfortable position then release fixation vel cro to engage to it s position Figure 17 Figure 17 Backrest Pad Backrest Pad Figure 16 Figure 16 Front View Front View Fixation Screw Fixation Screw Fixation Screw Fixation Screw Rear View Rear View D Seat s Width Adjustment 1 By taking front rear a...

Page 13: ... Warning Lights start to flash identify problem from chart on page 18 and take action If power chair breaks down and must be moved please follow below directions 1 Get off power chair 2 Push free wheeling lever to N 3 Move power chair slowly to a safe location 4 Push free wheeling lever back to D 11 Keep in mind these rules Use your power chair only where it is safe for walking Drive in low speed ...

Page 14: ...the seat lock lever N 3 Lift up on seat assembly O to ensure the seat is secure See Fig 14 Body Shroud Removal By using a screw driver to pressing down at the center of the push rivet to release the shroud 1 Remove 3 push rivets P1 from both front shroud P and rear shroud P2 2 Follow the arrow s direction to lift up shrouds See Fig 22 Taking apart your power chair enables you to save space when ke...

Page 15: ...ls Battery Removal 1 Disconnect two battery plugs Q See Fig 23 2 Unfasten velcro strap that hold batteries in place See Fig 24 3 Remove two batteries S See Fig 25 13 Figure 23 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 25 Q R S Re assemble To re assemble your power chair you can repeat disassembly directions in reverse Instruction Booklet ...

Page 16: ...nto a standard electrical wall outlet 4 Switch the charger power On If charging your power chair for over 8 14 hours and it does not function please check fuse is not burned out power chair is turned off circuit breaker is pushed in if none of above is the problem contact your authorized dealer Charging the batteries While the batteries are being recharged a orange light appear on the battery char...

Page 17: ... power chair for some time one month or more make sure batteries are fully charged and on returning charge them again before using power chair Batteries will only give maximum performance after power chair has been used and batteries have been recharged up to 10 times For safety please follow guidelines below 1 DO NOT use charger if power cord is damaged 2 DO NOT use an extension cord when chargin...

Page 18: ...power chair in order to protect electrical parts Polish with an automotive liquid polish SEAT AND ARMRESTS The seat material used by Drive is of high quality and will remain in good condition for many years if treated responsibly Using a damp cloth helps clean the upholstery greatly Please note that using power chair outdoors could lead to sun damage to upholstery material and normal wearing and t...

Page 19: ...s frequently for any signs of damage such as unusual wearing or insufficient tread depth Tread depth should not be allowed to drop below 1 mm ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Make sure battery terminals and all plug connectors are secured and firmly attached If battery terminals are corroded please contact your dealer for replacement HARDWARE Check that all hardwares and are securely fastened Replace any mi...

Page 20: ...g Check the left park brake connections and cabling Check the right park brake connections and cabling Check the SHARK Communications Bus connections and wiring Replace the Remote Check SHARK connections and wiring Replace the Power Module Check Battery voltage is greater than 17V Check SHARK Bus Cable Replace the SHARK Power Module Replace the SHARK Remote Check all connections and wiring Consult...

Page 21: ... it is flashing see the chart on page 18 for problem identification 3 Check all electrical connections to be sure they are tight 4 Make sure batteries are connected correctly 5 If none of above correct problem contact your authorized dealer If charging your scooter for over 14 hours and light on charger does not change to green then contact your authorized dealer SEREN Instruction Booklet ...

Page 22: ...rall Length 995 mm 39 995 mm 39 Overall Width 610 mm 24 610 mm 24 Overall Height 1080 mm 42 5 930 mm 37 Wheels Front 155 mm 6 155mm 6 Wheels Middle 260 mm 10 260 mm 10 Wheels Rear 155 mm 6 155mm 6 Weight w Batteries 82 kg 180 8 lbs 80 kg 176 lbs Max Speed 6 7 kmph 4 2 mph 6 7 kmph 4 2 mph Weight Capacity 136 kg 300 lbs 136 kg 300 lbs Ground Clearance 60 mm 2 4 60mm 2 4 Grade Climbable 6 degree 6 d...

Page 23: ... undue wear and tear and misuse Unauthorised changes or modifications will forfeit your warranty If a defect or fault is discovered the Drive Medical supplier dealer from whom the Wheelchair was purchased should be notified immediately Limitation of Liability The warranty does not extend to the consequential costs resulting from fault clearance in particular freight and travel costs loss of earnin...

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