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Enigma Energi Owners Handbook 

Page 7 of 24 

Part Code: Z20949 (Rev G) 

 

PARTS DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED) 

 

 

CONTROL FUNCTIONS OPERATION 

 

 

On / Off Button

Horn

Battery Gauge

Speed / Profile Indicator

Increase Speed / Profile

Decrease Speed / Profile

 

 

Summary of Contents for ENERGI

Page 1: ...Enigma Energi Owners Handbook Page 1 of 24 Part Code Z20949 Rev G ENIGMA ENERGI POWERCHAIR OWNER S HANDBOOK ...

Page 2: ...t is suitable for use on outdoor pavements patios paths gravel and similar environments It is not suitable for fields ditches or similar If the powerchair is used in heavy rain or in the wet for prolonged periods the user and powerchair should be protected with a rain cape All Enigma powerchairs are manufactured to the highest standards and are CE compliant Medicare Technology is an ISO 9001 and I...

Page 3: ...alidate warranty or result in injury or damage x There is a risk of trapping with power chairs Ensure all clothing is kept away from moving parts e g wheels and motors x Drive on the pavement and pedestrian areas only The powerchair can be used to cross the road on a single carriageway where there is no pavement x Do not take the powerchair on escalators x Do not use a mobile phone or other wirele...

Page 4: ...e to do so may result in injury OBSTACLES AND KERBS x Be careful when driving to avoid obstacles which could come in to contact with the powerchair in particular the front castors If you cannot avoid an obstacle then negotiate it slowly with care x Repeated heavy impacts could reduce the performance of the powerchair and may result in damage or injury x If you have a kerb climber installed please ...

Page 5: ...eld portable transceivers transmitter receivers with the antenna mounted directly on the transmitting unit Examples include citizens band CB radios walkie talkies security fire and police transceivers mobile phones and other personal communication devices 2 Medium range mobile transceivers such as those used in police cars fire engines ambulances and taxis These usually have the antenna mounted on...

Page 6: ...io or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them 3 If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn the Powerchair OFF as soon as it is safe to do so 4 Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying the Powerchair may make it more susceptible to EMI there is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall immunity of the Powerchair 5 Report all incidents of unintended mo...

Page 7: ...gi Owners Handbook Page 7 of 24 Part Code Z20949 Rev G PARTS DESCRIPTION CONTINUED CONTROL FUNCTIONS OPERATION On Off Button Horn Battery Gauge Speed Profile Indicator Increase Speed Profile Decrease Speed Profile ...

Page 8: ... are automatically applied 2 On Off button The on off button applies power to the control system electronics which in turn supply power to the wheelchair s motors Do not use the on off button to stop the wheelchair unless there is an emergency If you do you may shorten the life of the wheelchair drive components The battery gauge shows you that the wheelchair is switched on It also indicates the o...

Page 9: ...ong bleep and the wheelchair will be unlocked locked 6 Horn Press this button to sound the horn The horn will stop when you release the button 7 Battery Gauge This shows the battery power level of the wheelchair x The more LEDs that are lit the more power is left in the battery The LEDs will be lit constantly when the wheelchair is operating normally x If the LEDs on the battery gauge are stepping...

Page 10: ...heelchair is being prevented from driving by an external signal The exact cause will depend on the type of wheelchair you have one possibility is the battery charger is connected 7 Bar A joystick fault is indicated Make sure that the joystick is in the centre position before switching on the control system 8 Bar A control system fault is indicated Make sure that all connections are secure 9 Bar Th...

Page 11: ...r bracket using a 5mm Allen key Adjust the controller to suit you and replace the bolts using the Allen key Adjusting the seat sling canvas tautness x Loosen the screws on the sides of the seat with an Allen key Retighten or slacken the seat sling canvas to suit you and retighten the screws with the Allen key Adjusting the height of the seat back x To adjust the height of the seat back unscrew the...

Page 12: ...ocked in place x Pull up both push handles and ensure that the half fold back mechanism locks securely if half fold back mechanism is fitted x Make sure that the motors are placed in gear x Make sure that there is sufficient power in the batteries DISASSEMBLING THE POWERCHAIR TO TRANSPORT x Switch off the powerchair x Fold and remove the footrests by turning them backwards whilst pushing the lever...

Page 13: ...ints for the front of the powerchair b Koller Karabiner rear restraints for the rear of the powerchair c Koller 3 point harness for the occupant restraint The lap belt should be worn across the front of the pelvis with the webbing fed between the backposts and armrest The upper torso belt should be worn over the shoulder The belt should be worn as firm as possible without being uncomfortable Ensur...

Page 14: ...chair until the lap belt is around the neck area To reduce the risk of this ensure that the lap belt is used under supervision and is used as instructed A lap belt may not be suitable for all users of wheelchair Seek professional medical advice before using the lap belt The above instructions only provide a guideline for lap belt installation Please refer to the documentation supplied with the lap...

Page 15: ...rge the batteries x Turn off the powerchair x Insert the round plug from the charger into the joystick and switch the charger on The charging socket is located at the front of the joystick unit x Charge the batteries for at least 12 hours for maximum capacity BATTERY CHARGING CONTINUED CHARGER OPERATION x Both the charger s LEDs will illuminate when charging x The red LED is lit whenever the charg...

Page 16: ...The batteries carry a one year manufacturer s warranty This warranty only covers issues relating to manufacturing faults and not faults relating to failure to recharge the batteries as instructed above 8 Charge in a well ventilated space where it is not directly exposed to sunlight Do not charge in surroundings where it is humid or damp Do not cover whilst charging 9 Do not charge in temperatures ...

Page 17: ...o do this could lead to a bad posture and eventual discomfort Check the charger If the fan on the charger is not working whilst the amber light is lit do not use the charger as this may lead to overheating There is a red LED present on the charger to show operation If this LED does not illuminate the charger is faulty BATTERY CARE The batteries are maintenance free and there is no need to inspect ...

Page 18: ...tic Braking Seat Batteries Back Type SLA AGM Gel Armpads Container Electrics Connections Condition of Loom Wiring Audible Warnings Battery Test Charger Wheels Charger Connections Tyre Pressure Test Run Tyre Wear Test Run complete Wheel Bearings List Items Repaired Wheel Fasteners Lubricated Greased Chassis Frame General Condition Castor Assemblies Manual Brakes Locking Mechs Service Year 1 Year 2 ...

Page 19: ...lacement 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 brand new powerchairs Second hand powerchairs supplied directly by Medicare Technology carry a six month warranty period If you are unsure whether your powerchair is covered contact your dealer 8 Under normal circumstances no respon...

Page 20: ...does not move when pushed Check the manual brakes are not applied Check the motors are set to freewheel Chair moves in opposite direction to that intended Check the leads from the controller to the motors are connected correctly Try swapping the leads over Wheels squeak Check the tyre pressure Controller does not light up when turned on Check the powerchair is turned on Check the batteries are cha...

Page 21: ...lowered kerbs to climb the pavement rather than the kerb climber x Try to avoid obstacles large stone chips etc which could cause impact with the kerb climber Such collisions could cause the kerb climber to move when not required and reduce the life of the kerb climber SPECIFICATION Model PC16 PC18 Operating Dimen sions L x H x W 118 x 94 x 56cm 46 x 37 x 22 118 x 94 x 61cm 46 x 37 x 24 Folded Dim...

Page 22: ...AH Sealed Lead Acid VRLA batteries Cruising Range 15 miles 24km based on 75kg driver fully charged batteries at 20ºC Max User Mass 135kg 21 stone 180kg 28 stone Remark The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the specification if necessary The final specification is subject to the individual powerchair you purchase from your dealer Your Energi powerchair is a Enigma branded product Enigma is ...

Page 23: ... to control the wheelchair under certain conditions 1 Integral Joystick Deflect the joystick in the direction of required travel The further the joystick is deflected the greater the speed 2 Controller Switch Press to switch control from the occupant to attendant and vice versa 3 Speed button Press then move the joystick sideways to determine the max speed 4 Actuator button Not used 5 Status LED S...

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