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fully charged in 4-10 hours. This will be indicated when the status light in the 

battery charger side panel turns green. Charging the battery longer than n

will not harm the battery. We recommend that you charge the batteries for 8 to 10 

hours after daily use. Do not charge the batteries for more than 24 hours. 

 

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motorized vehicle it requires routine maintenance. 

To keep your power chair for years of trouble-free o

the following maintenance checks as scheduled. 

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With the controller turned OFF, perform a joystick check. Make sure it is not 

2.

 

oller harnesses. Make sure that they are not frayed, 

3.

 

ter on the controller to determine if batteries 

 

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bent or damaged and that it returns to center when you release it. Visually 

inspect the rubber boot around the base of the joystick for damage. Do not 

handle or try to repair it. 

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cut or have any exposed wires. 

Inspect the battery condition me

need to be charged. 

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Inspect the connectio

from the electronics connector housing. Look for signs of corrosion. 

Ensure that all parts of the controller system are securely fastened to yo

wheelchair. Do not over tighten any screws. 

Check for proper tire inflation. Your power wheelch

flat-free solid tires. If your power wheelchair comes with optional air tires, 

make sure to maintain the pressure of the tires between 30-35 psi. 

Check the brakes. This test should be carried out on a level surface 

three feet of clearance around your power wheelchair.

   

check the brakes (Your power wheelchair may move slightly w

this test): 

 

Summary of Contents for Sunfire Gladiator

Page 1: ...Sunfire Gladiator SG 3CRD 853 Drive Medical Design Manufacturing 99 Seaview Boulevard Port Washington NY 1105 Phone 877 224 0946 Fax 516 9984601 www drivemedical com ...

Page 2: ...bled for protection during shipping After unpacking please check whether you have r the following main components as our standard specification See Fig 1 eceived Mainframe with motor 4 Armrest right 1 2 1 2 Seat 5 Armrest left 3 Controller 6 Charger 4 5 3 6 Fig 1 ...

Page 3: ... extremely abrupt stop 6 Avoid jerky stop start motions as it will result in excessive current draw from the batteries increased tire wear and the rapid wearing of the gearboxes and motors 7 To brake in an emergency simply release the joystick Ramps and Curbs 8 When driving up or down ramps be sure to check that the angle of the slope is l than 10 degrees slopes about 1 6 Also check that ramp surf...

Page 4: ...ot connect any electrical or mechanical device to the veh this instruction may result in injury and will void the warranty Never use electronic radio transmitters such as CB walkie talki computers or cellular phones while using the vehicle without first turning the vehicle off U affect your 21 the influence of alcohol as this lectromagnetic interference EMI from Radio Wave Sources ns has oot 20 Ch...

Page 5: ...e powered wheelchair off as 4 accessories or components or modifying the powered wheel red 5 Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to the powered y URN OFF YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WHEN llable direction The FD ers of power wheelchairs asking them to test 0 Following the warnings listed below should reduce th release or powered wheelchair movement that coul...

Page 6: ...ions may affect the safety and perfo wheelchair Water and extreme temperatures are the main elements that can cause damage and effect performance A Rain Sleet and Snow If exposed to water your po mechanical components Water can cause electronic malfunction or promote premature corrosion of electrical components and frame Temperature Some of the part ture The controller can only operate in temperat...

Page 7: ...connection point and make sure that Installing the Armrest Frame Front Connection Point nto the Connection points both sides in the Main fr F tighten the tension knob in the front connection point See Fig3 2 rest frame with left 5 and Right 4 each into the seat frame See Fig 4 armrest See Fig 5 Insert the arm then use the tension knob to lock the ...

Page 8: ...Tension knob Armrest Frame Fig 4 Fig 5 ...

Page 9: ... Fig 7 ins 4 pins Fig 6 Fig 7 Note Installing the Batteries you can omit this step if your scooter already assembled the batteries Take out the cover from the base frame slightly Put the batteries to the battery loops and connect the cable 2 ends with the battery positive and negative poles in batteries See Fig 8 Note There is a battery circuit diagram labeled on the backside of the shroud Please ...

Page 10: ...t A Armrest Width Adjustment Loosen the tension knob slide the armrest frame to your desired width tighten the tension knob See Fig 9 Note The armrests on the unit are total folding by manual operation Tension Knob Armrest Frame Fig 9 B Controller Position Adjustment Loosen the T knob slide the armrest frame to your desired length tighten the T knob See Fig 10 ...

Page 11: ...r Fig 11 Note There are 5 different angles range when you slightly adjust the backrest to fit yours comfortable seating from the 105 to 135 D Headrest Height Adjustment press the button and lift up or down the headrest to your desired position let the button lock into the corresponding notch See Fig 12 Note There are 4 different positions to adjust your headrest height ...

Page 12: ...ore you turn the power on always be aware of the environment that surrounds you to select your desired speed For indoor environments we recommend that you select the slowest speed setting For outdoor operation of this vehicle we recommend that y select a speed that is comfortable for you to control it safely ou See The following steps are required to operate your vehicle safely with the controller...

Page 13: ... automatically for your safety 3 Joystick The joystick controls the direction and speed of your vehicle pointing the jo away from the neutral position center will move the vehicle in the direction where the joystick is pointing The farther away forward backward the joystick is from the neutral position the faster the vehicle will go The farther away to the right left the joystick is pointing the s...

Page 14: ...he controller s LED will be lit up If the LED is not li the controller is OFF 2 Battery Condition Meter The battery condition meter is composed of 10 segments three of red four of yellow and three of green It enables you to monitor battery charge The battery condition meter indicates the approximate amount of battery charge left Red yellow and green LEDs indicate that the batteries are fully charg...

Page 15: ... cap and rotate the lever when disengage See Fig 14 Fig 14 Warning Never free wheel your power wheelchair on a slope Never free wheel the motors while operating your vehicle Always remember to engage the motors before turning the power back ON Free wheel Lever Press D Electromagnetic Brakes Your power wheelchair comes with an Electromagnetic Brakes i e an automatic magnetic disc safety brake which...

Page 16: ... power off and wait for 5 minutes before restarting to allow the components to cool down if you find that you have lost speed suddenly F Main Circuit Breaker Please see Fig 15 to check the circuit breaker location in P16 Breaker Fig 15 The main circuit breaker monitors the electric current drawn from the battery It is a safety feature built in your power wheelchair for your extra safety When the b...

Page 17: ...r chair is not in use we recommend that the batteries are charged periodically Note Do not use any automotive batteries They are not designed to handle a long deep discharge and also are unsafe for use in power chairs The useful life of a battery is quite often a reflection of the care it receives CHARGER The battery charger takes the standard wall outlet voltage alternating current and converts i...

Page 18: ...cified Make sure your present voltage input 110V or 220V and adjust manually See Fig 17 plug in controller plug in wall outlet Fig 17 Fig 16 Note Always charge your batteries in well ventilated areas The charger is intended for indoor use only Protect from moisture For maximum performance it is recommended that you replace both batteries at the same time if the batteries are weak If the chair will...

Page 19: ... and that it returns to center when you release it Visually inspect the rubber boot around the base of the joystick for damage Do not handle or try to repair it Visually inspect the contr cut or have any exposed wires Inspect the battery condition me need to be charged EEKLY CHECKS 1 ns by disconnecting the controller and charger harnesses 2 ur power 3 air comes with standard 4 with at least To he...

Page 20: ...ry six months or sooner if your power wheelchair is not operating smoothly If inspection determines excessive wear on the brushes they must be replaced or motor damage will result rning Failure to maintain the brush warranty pect or repla 1 Unscrew the motor brush caps See 2 Remove the brushes 3 Inspect the brushes fo 4 Replace the brushes if necessary New Motor Brush Worn M rush otor ke sure that...

Page 21: ...e tread If less than 1 32 please h your local dealer All upholstery can be the seat and back for sagging cuts tears and replace if necessary Do not store your chair in damp condition as this will lead to mildew and rapid deterioration of th upholstery parts All moving mechanis Lubricate using petroleum jelly or light oil Do not use too much oil otherwi small drips could stain and damage carpets an...

Page 22: ...or has a short circuit to a battery connection Contact your local dealer 6 The power chair is being inhibited by the battery charger Unplug the battery charger 7 A joystick fault is indicated Make sure that the joystick is in th neutral center position before turning on the controller e 8 A controller system fault is indicated Make sure that all connections are secure 9 The parking brakes have a b...

Page 23: ... chair Contact your local dealer if any of the following arises 1 Motor noise 2 Frayed harnesses 3 Cracked or broken connectors 4 Uneven wear on any of tires 5 Jerky motion 6 Pulling to one side 7 Bent or broken wheel assemblies 8 Does not power up 9 Powers up but does not move ...

Page 24: ...orized Drive dealer service agent 2 Should your power chair require attention under this warranty please contact an authorized Drive dealer 3 Any repaired or replaced parts will be covered by this warranty for the balance of the warranty period on the power chair 4 The above warranty conditions apply to an new power chair purchased at the full retail price If you are unsure whether your power chai...

Page 25: ...approximate and do not constitute specifications DRIVE AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENT NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE FAX EMAIL ...

Page 26: ...Batteries must also be sealed deep cycle and maintenance free or battery will hinder vehicle performance and void the warranty _______ My dealer has instructed me on how to operate my scooter Signature ______________________________Dealer Name ___________________________ Telephone ____ ________________________Dealer Phone ____ _____________________ Email Address____________________________________...

Page 27: ...or Serial No Key Date of Purchase Year Month Day Purchaser Signature 10 1 VIN VEHICLE INDIFICATION NUMBER To ensure the correct after sales service and warranty service support please write down the vehicle identification number that is stuck on the back left hand side of the frame Model SUNFIRE GLADIATOR VIN Motor serial Key ...

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