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GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 

Metro Power 

III

 Owner’s Manual

36

Battery gauge diagnostic guide table

tHe FOllOwING systeM Faults wIll PReVeNt tHe wHeelCHaIR FROM dRIVING.

  BATTERY

  GAUGE 

SYSTEM 

  LIGHTS 

FAULT 

CHECK / ACTION

 
 

Bar 1 

Low battery 

The batteries need charging or there is a bad connection to the batteries. Check the connections

  fast flash 

voltage 

to the batteries and the controller power connector. If the connections are good, try charging the

 

 

 

 

batteries.

 
  Bars 1-2 

Left motor 

The left motor has a bad connection. Ensure that the motor is connected properly and the 

  fast flash 

disconnected 

controller connectors are secure. If problem persists, contact your dealer.

 
  Bars 1-3 

Left motor 

The left motor has a short circuit to a battery connection. Contact your dealer.

  fast flash 

wiring fault.

 
  Bars 1-4 

Right motor 

The right motor has a bad connection. Ensure that the motor is connected properly and the  

  fast flash 

disconnected 

controller connectors are secure. If problem persists, contact your dealer.

 
  Bars 1-5 

Right motor 

The right motor has a short circuit to a battery connection. Contact your dealer.

  fast flash 

wiring fault.

 
  Bars 1-6 

Inhibit active 

The battery charger is preventing the controller from  driving the wheelchair. Disconnect charger

  fast flash 

 

from wheelchair.

 
  Bars 1-7 

Possible 

A joystick fault is indicated. Ensure that joystick is in neutral before turning ON/OFF switch on.

  fast flash 

joystick fault

 
  Bars 1-8 

Possible  

A controller fault is indicated. Ensure that all controller connections are secure. If problem 

  fast flash 

controller 

persists, contact your dealer.

 

 

 

fault.

 
  Bars 1-9 

Possible 

The park brakes have a bad connection. Check the park brake & motor connections. Ensure that 

  fast flash 

park brake 

controller connections are secure. If problem persists, contact your dealer.

 

 

 

fault.

 
  Bars 1-10 

Excessive 

This is usually caused by a poor battery connection. Check the controller and battery

  fast flash 

voltage 

connections.

 

Note:  If you experience a problem with your wheelchair and are unable to service it yourself, contact 

the dealer from whom you purchased the wheelchair. If the dealer is unable to help you, contact 

Graham-Field Customer Service at the number on the back cover for a list of qualified Gra-

ham-Field dealers in your area.

Summary of Contents for GF0600059REVB06

Page 1: ...59RevB06 GF Health Products Inc November 2006 METRO POWER III POWER WHEELCHAIR Owner s manual IMPORTANT Read this manual before operating your Metro Power III Power Wheelchair Save this manual for lat...

Page 2: ...Started 12 V Operating Instructions 15 VI Adjustments 16 VII Batteries 21 VIII Maintenance 29 IX Troubleshooting 34 X Transporting the Metro Power III 39 XI Limited Warranty 40 XII Index 42 GF Health...

Page 3: ...ur wheelchair best All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing However be cause it is Graham Field policy to continually improve the quality and reliability o...

Page 4: ...rain sand wet or icy surfaces or surfaces with impaired traction Warning Do not attempt inclines without anti tippers installed Do not attempt any incline or decline greater than six degrees 10 grade...

Page 5: ...ntegral controller programs should be adjusted only by a qualified therapist or technician This person must evaluate the user s ability weight and physical condition the environment in which the wheel...

Page 6: ...ous condition which could result in serious injury Warning The use of non Graham Field replacement parts could create a hazardous condition which could result in serious injury Warning Standard weight...

Page 7: ...ware that using different components adding accessories or modifying the powered wheelchair may change the immunity level There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in...

Page 8: ...injury Warning Do not operate hand held transceivers transmitters receivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn on personal communication devices such as cel lular telephones while the powered wh...

Page 9: ...chair power switch OFF before transfer Warning Do not step on the footplates this could cause the wheelchair to tip Fold them up and either detach them or swing them aside There is a critical moment w...

Page 10: ...casters fully forward 3 Reach only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position If in doubt reposition the wheelchair or ask for assistance Ramps and Inclines Warning During...

Page 11: ...possible lean slightly backward to increase stability It is critical to keep the wheelchair under control at all times Descent should be made slowly and steadily allowing the wheelchair s control syst...

Page 12: ...ording to your weight the amount of start stop driving ambient temperature and the terrain on which you travel with your wheelchair As you become more acquainted with your wheelchair its range and per...

Page 13: ...wheelchair from rolling Moving the joystick forward away from the user causes the wheelchair to move forward Moving the joystick back toward the user causes the wheelchair to travel in reverse When th...

Page 14: ...ving the wheelchair The battery gauge also provides a diagnostics display when wheelchair electrical system problems occur See TROUBLESHOOTING for a description of the battery gauge diagnostics Maximu...

Page 15: ...r a second 4 Select a low speed Move the joystick gently in the direction in which you wish to travel 6 To stop the wheelchair release the joystick to the neutral center position The control system wi...

Page 16: ...ved from the front socket and rotated around the back socket To flip the arm back 1 Press arm release at front socket and pull arm up until locking button is free see picture at right 2 Rotate arm bac...

Page 17: ...otrest hinge plates engage wheelchair hinge pins 2 Swing footrest inward 3 Ensure that footrest is locked in place and that swingaway release lever is locked in a rearward position toward back of whee...

Page 18: ...l swingaway release lever forward toward front of wheelchair Legrest will swing outward 3 To detach lift legrest straight up Attach elevating legrest 1 Set legrest on wheelchair so that legrest hinge...

Page 19: ...sure that both clamps are securely fastened and that minimum ground clear ance is 2 1 2 inches Adjust elevating legrest pad position up or down The legrest pad has three possible posi tions adjustable...

Page 20: ...clamp but not pull it off the side frame 3 Place the wheel lock in the ON locked position 4 Slide the lever assembly back until the lock is touching the tire surface 5 Place the wheel lock in the OFF...

Page 21: ...s Warning Batteries generate sulfuric acid which can burn eyes skin clothes etc Use caution Always wear safety glasses when working with batteries If contact oc curs flush immediately with water and g...

Page 22: ...indefinitely after charging without harming the batteries Compatible with 50 60 cycles 115 or 220 VAC operation is adjustable by switch to either 115 volts AC range 90 130 VAC or 230 volts AC range 1...

Page 23: ...C connector plugs into the power outlet to charge the batteries Battery charger front panel FUSE output connector red LED charge indicator yellow green LED output fuse front panel Output connector The...

Page 24: ...defective connector could result in fire or electric shock Warning Ensure that area around battery charger and batteries is well ventilated while batteries are being charged Do not allow clothing blan...

Page 25: ...ace the battery charger power switch in ON position The battery charger s power indicator LED will illuminate red the charge indicator LED will illuminate yellow and the fan will begin to run 5 The ch...

Page 26: ...nch 1 Switch wheelchair power OFF 2 Remove strap that secures battery boxes to battery tray loosen battery strap at back of rear bat tery box pull up and forward 3 Disconnect black connectors connecti...

Page 27: ...d corrosion 5 Secure battery box lids on battery boxes 6 Secure battery box straps 7 Position battery boxes on wheelchair as shown at right From rear lift up and over battery support rails 8 Secure th...

Page 28: ...sn t leak Clean batteries 1 You will first need to remove the batteries see Remove Batteries in previous REMOVE AND INSTALL BATTERIES section follow steps 1 9 2 Clean outside of batteries and inside a...

Page 29: ...ly cause more serious problems Do it yourself Maintenance You can do many of the scheduled maintenance tasks yourself if you have mechanical ability and a few basic tools Refer to the maintenance sche...

Page 30: ...troller s life keep exposure to extreme conditions to a minimum Do not expose the controller to damp conditions for prolonged periods Always clean your controller if it becomes contaminated with food...

Page 31: ...ndle the boot If there is a problem contact your dealer Mounting Ensure that all parts of the control system are securely fastened Do not overtighten any securing screws or con nectors Warning If ther...

Page 32: ...chrome or painted parts at least every three months Clean the metal parts with a wax that contains a cleaner auto wax Do not use abrasive cleaners such as chrome cleaner or scouring cleaners these wi...

Page 33: ...aution After replacing the brushes run the wheelchair gently for the first few miles to allow the brushes to seat properly Check bearings The Metro Power III has bearings only in the caster wheels not...

Page 34: ...s manual Keep battery posts and terminals clean and tight Circuit breaker Your wheelchair is equipped with circuit breakers to protect the electrical circuits from overload in each of the battery box...

Page 35: ...ickly enough and battery condition is good check speed control movement is setting If adjusting the speed control does not remedy the problem sluggish there may be a nonhazardous fault Contact your de...

Page 36: ...right motor has a short circuit to a battery connection Contact your dealer fast flash wiring fault Bars 1 6 Inhibit active The battery charger is preventing the controller from driving the wheelchai...

Page 37: ...tery charger green Note The charge indicator LED may be green or flash green when the batteries first begin LED flashes but to charge but should change to yellow when the batteries are charging batter...

Page 38: ...e with same size and type 5 Replace cover Warning Do NOT replace the AC fuse with the output fuse They have different fuse ratings and interchanging them could result in fire Contact your Graham Field...

Page 39: ...t rigging from wheelchair 8 Fold the wheelchair tip the wheelchair toward you taking weight off the opposite wheel so that the tire won t drag Lift the opposite side up and toward you Reassembly 1 Tip...

Page 40: ...warranty period commences on the invoice date from Graham Field A copy of the invoice showing date of purchase must be provided when submitting a warranty claim Without proof of purchase date warranty...

Page 41: ...FUND OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR PART PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN GRAHAM FIELD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER This warranty gives you specific le...

Page 42: ...ean 28 Bearings check 33 C Cables and connections check 31 Caster stems check 32 Caution significance 3 Charging the batteries 25 Circuit breaker troubleshooting 34 Clean wheelchair 32 Controller batt...

Page 43: ...S Safety precautions 4 Sideward reaching bending 10 T Tires check 32 Tools adjustment list 16 Tools and cleaning supplies maintenance list 30 Transporting the Metro Power III 39 Troubleshooting 34 Tr...

Page 44: ...U S A Corporate Headquarters Graham Field Health Products 2935 Northeast Parkway Atlanta Georgia 30360 telephone 800 347 5678 770 447 1609 fax 800 726 0601 678 291 3232 www grahamfield com...

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