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Page 2: ...isconnecting the battery from the U Drive or the charger make sure both the power to the charger and U Drive joystick are switched off Ensure the U Drive is secured in transit It is also recommended that the battery is disconnected Ensure that the battery is charged only with the battery charger supplied with the U Drive Using another battery charger may cause damage or injury Whilst the U Drive h...

Page 3: ...n forward when climbing a steep gradient Do not travel on gradients exceeding those stated in the specification Most access ramps are 5º which is a suitable incline for the U Drive When climbing an incline try to keep your U Drive moving If you must stop start up again slowly and then accelerate cautiously When driving down an incline do so slowly and in the forward direction only If your U Drive ...

Page 4: ...sing a hex key undo the sections of the clamp Attach the two silver sections around the armrest tubing ensuring the section with the tapped holes is inwards Photo 1 Position the black joystick receiver against the outside silver clamp Turn until the tubing of the receiver is horizontal Reattach the screws using the hex key Photo 2 Loosen the knob on the side of the tubing and slide the tubing atta...

Page 5: ...s are clear of the brackets c Ensure that the brackets are positioned exactly opposite each other so the U Drive mounting bar is straight and easy to push in to the bracket If required use the measuring bar to check the brackets are correctly positioned before securing on the tubing 3 U Drive Unit Installation Position the U Drive unit behind the wheelchair and ensure that the motors are in the DR...

Page 6: ...Battery Pack Installation To install slot the battery pack in to the receiver on the U Drive and the pack will automatically lock in to place Disassembly and Transportation The disassembly procedure is essentially the assembly procedure in reverse 1 Remove the battery pack by lifting the pack up by the handle whilst pressing the grey button marked PRESS 2 Unloop the strap from the push handle 3 Pu...

Page 7: ...ry pack 5 Switch on the plug socket 6 The charger s LED will illuminate orange to indicate the batteries are charging The charging duration is about 8 hours To ensure optimum performance a 12 hour charge is recommended 7 The orange LED will turn green when charging is complete 8 Turn off the charger disconnect the power cord and the round plug from the battery pack Suggestion 1 Do not disconnect t...

Page 8: ...ied has an LED which changes colour depending on its status If the LED is lit ORANGE then the charger is switched on and charging If the LED is lit GREEN then the charger is switched on and has finished the bulk of its charging and the batteries can be used However we recommend that you leave the charger charging for a couple of hours after the green LED has lit This will maintain and probably inc...

Page 9: ...eelchair 3 Increase Speed Profile Press this button to increase the maximum speed of the wheelchair 4 Decrease Speed Profile Press this button to decrease the maximum speed of the wheelchair 5 Speed Profile Indicator This shows the maximum speed of the wheelchair The more LEDs are lit the faster the maximum speed The wheelchair can be configured to use drive profiles However this is not included b...

Page 10: ... circuit to a battery connection Contact your service agent 4 Bar The right hand motor has a bad connection Check the connections to the right hand motor 5 Bar The right hand motor has a short circuit to a battery connection Contact your service agent 6 Bar The wheelchair is being prevented from driving by an external signal The exact cause will depend on the type of wheelchair you have one possib...

Page 11: ... can be a strange sensation which is why we recommend an initial practice session with the U Drive as described in the Safety Notice WARNING Putting the motors in to freewheel mode also disengages the brakes When on a gradient never switch the U Drive in to freewheel mode as the electromagnetic brakes will not be applied This may result in injury The motors can be put in to freewheel mode to allow...

Page 12: ...teries and Tyres For information on the batteries please read Battery Charging section Tyre condition will be affected by how you drive the U Drive and what terrain it is driven on d Cleaning The U Drive should be cleaned periodically especially if you tend to drive on sand gravel or other adverse environments Use a soft wrung dry cloth to keep your U Drive clean and dust free Use a damp cloth and...

Page 13: ...start U Drive Problem Only one wheel turns Causes Only one freewheel lever engaged Remedy Ensure both freewheel levers are in DRIVE position Problem Excessive motor noise Causes Freewheel levers not fully engaged Remedy Ensure both freewheel levers are in DRIVE position Problem Battery gauge flashes Symptoms The U Drive has diagnosed a fault Remedy Ensure the joystick is released and switch the U ...

Page 14: ...t clearly as a direct result of a manufacturing or material defect Such items include among others upholstery and tyres 7 The above warranty conditions apply to a brand new U Drives Ex demonstration U Drives supplied directly by Drive Medical carry a six month warranty period If you are unsure whether your U Drive is covered contact your dealer 8 The expected service life of the U Drive is 6 years...

Page 15: ... Locking Mechanism On off switch Functions correctly Joystick Electrics Braking Connections condition Recharge point Test run Batteries Forwards Levels Reverse Connections stop Discharge test Left turn Wheels Tyres Right turn Wear Slope test Pressure Over obstacles Motors List Items repaired Wiring Noise Connections Brake Brushes ...

Page 16: ...r understanding of your powered product by completing the following information My dealer has instructed me on how to operate my U Drive I have read and fully understand Owner s Handbook especially the sections on operating instructions safety guidelines maintenance and battery charging instructions U Drive Warranty Battery Instructions only sealed lead acid or gel cell type batteries should be us...

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