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GF0600055RevA06

©GF Health Products, Inc.

October 2006

IMPORTANT: READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE

OPERATING YOUR WHEELCHAIR

Everest

™

Lite

POWER WHEELCHAIR

OWNER'S MANUAL

Summary of Contents for Everest Lite

Page 1: ...GF0600055RevA06 GF Health Products Inc October 2006 IMPORTANT READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR WHEELCHAIR Everest Lite POWER WHEELCHAIR OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...Introduction 3 II Important safety precautions 5 III Handling tips 10 IV Getting started 12 V Operating instructions 15 VI Adjustments 17 VII Batteries 23 VIII Maintenance 29 IX Troubleshooting 34 X...

Page 3: ...ealthcare advisors for their recommendations about safety methods and never hesitate to ask for their assistance Your new wheelchair should receive frequent regularly scheduled maintenance includ ing...

Page 4: ...ite Owner s Manual Please note the following special statements used throughout this manual and their significance Note Special information set off from the text s Caution Damage to equipment is possi...

Page 5: ...orn parts will provide many years of superb performance Everest Lite labels Read all labels on your Everest Lite before driving it Do not remove any of the labels s Caution Never lift your Everest Lit...

Page 6: ...er which the wheelchair will travel The controller s range of adjustment and versatility is provided so that the requirements of many different abilities may be met and the person setting the driving...

Page 7: ...WARNING Unauthorized modification or the use of non Everest Jennings re placement parts could change the structure of the wheelchair void the warranty and create a hazardous condition resulting in ser...

Page 8: ...s adding accessories or modifying the powered wheelchair may change the immunity level There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the every day environment Some of t...

Page 9: ...ury WARNING Do not operate hand held transceivers transmitters receivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn on personal communication devices such as cellular telephones while the powered wheelch...

Page 10: ...criti cal moment when there is little or no seat platform beneath you Take every precaution to reduce this unsupported distance before you at tempt transfer Transferring to or from a wheelchair is a v...

Page 11: ...rbs or ramps Always inspect the ramp for hazards such as holes slippery or uneven surfaces etc before starting up or down If you can not see the entire ramp ask someone to inspect it for you Ascent Le...

Page 12: ...wer wheelchair its range and performance capabilities will become apparent The Everest Lite is illustrated below Main features are identified Front Cowl Joystick Adjustment Knob Seat Battery Pack Hand...

Page 13: ...travel The further you move the joystick from the rest position the faster your wheelchair will move When the joystick is returned to the neutral center position or released the control system will b...

Page 14: ...ir The battery indicator also provides a diagnostics display when wheelchair control system problems occur See TROUBLESHOOTING for a description of the battery indicator diagnostics Maximum speed prof...

Page 15: ...heelchair to a smooth stop Upon stopping elec tromechanical park brakes will engage to prevent the wheelchair from rolling 7 Attempting to overcome a stall condition could trip the circuit breaker loc...

Page 16: ...heelchair power on The maximum speed profile indicator will ripple up and down 2 Deflect the joystick forward until the control system beeps 3 Deflect the joystick in reverse until the control system...

Page 17: ...valuate the user s ability weight physical condition the environment in which the wheelchair will be used and the terrain over which the wheelchair will travel Specific tools needed to perform each ad...

Page 18: ...r arm turn bracket around so that knob faces outward see picture at lower right 8 Install screws that secure extension mount bracket to underside of arm Use M5 hex key to tighten 9 Slide extension int...

Page 19: ...move inside seat tube see picture at right 2 Slide lower arm tube to desired position inside seat tube 3 Turn knob to secure lower arm tube inside seat tube Ensure that knob is tightened enough to ho...

Page 20: ...base frame Ensure that seat is securely installed before continuing 2 Connect the hand control connector to the cowl connector WARNING Ensure that seat is securely installed before occupying or opera...

Page 21: ...drive wheels with the drive engagement levers and turn wheelchair power off 2 Pull the seat rotate lever located below seat front while rotating the seat to desired position 3 To rotate the seat back...

Page 22: ...w clockwise Angle front of footboard downward To angle the front of the footboard downward use the M5 hex key to turn the socket head cap screw counter clockwise Adjust footboard height Tools needed M...

Page 23: ...c Use caution Always wear safety glasses when working with batteries If contact occurs flush immediately with water and get medical attention Guidelines to extending battery life Give the batteries a...

Page 24: ...LED illuminates orange while batteries are charging then illumi nates green when they are fully charged Safety charging the batteries WARNING Do not use a household extension cord if the charger plug...

Page 25: ...the cord DO NOT twist rock or pull the connector sideways Charging the batteries Note Before charging the batteries read the rest of this manual especially the Battery Charger section Note As a safet...

Page 26: ...re that wheelchair power is off before removing batteries 1 Engage the drive wheels with the drive engagement levers and turn wheelchair power off 2 Disconnect the hand control connector from the cowl...

Page 27: ...onnections are made 6 Use a Phillips screwdriver to close the battery pack as shown at right turn it right side up with handle strap on top 7 Replace the battery pack in the wheelchair as shown at rig...

Page 28: ...tall batteries section follow steps 1 7 2 Clean outside of batteries and inside and outside of battery box with a solution of one tablespoon baking soda to ten ounces water 3 Rinse with clear water Al...

Page 29: ...mmends that you have a qualified dealer perform a six month maintenance check as the dealer may find and correct a problem which might otherwise go undetected and eventually cause more serious problem...

Page 30: ...wheelchair Regular maintenance is important for your safety and continued operation of your wheelchair Charge batteries Charge the batteries daily See Section VII BATTERIES Charging the batteries Chec...

Page 31: ...for orientation 1 B1 W 3 2 front of wheelchair control system cable connections circuit breaker 20A fuse 40A thermal overload battery pack battery fuse 10A contact in base contact in base left motor l...

Page 32: ...d water solution The frame does not need to be waxed Do not use sol vents abrasive waxes caustic chemicals or spray silicone Never use abrasive cleansers they could scratch the finish Never use steam...

Page 33: ...needed This should be performed by a Graham Field Health Products dealer s Caution Badly worn brushes can result in damage to the motors or controller s Caution After replacing the brushes run the whe...

Page 34: ...erial number labels Base frame The base frame serial number label is located on the right frame at the front top of the drive wheel as shown Hand control The hand control serial number label is lo cat...

Page 35: ...test battery state of charge if necessary Keep the posts and terminals clean and tight Circuit Breaker Your Everest Lite is equipped with a circuit breaker to protect the electrical circuits from ove...

Page 36: ...erely Recharge replace batteries discharged Rapid flash Control system fault The Controller safety circuits have operated and the Controller has even with been prevented from moving the wheelchair Thi...

Page 37: ...operable when the following faults occur SYSTEM FAULT CHECK ACTION None Batteries charged control system OK None Charge batteries if possible control system OK None Low batteries control system OK Cha...

Page 38: ...controller connectors are secure If problem persists see dealer Right motor The right motor has a short circuit to a battery connection See dealer wiring fault Inhibit active The battery charger is p...

Page 39: ...ur pieces for transport seat battery pack rear base and front base 1 Engage the drive wheels with the drive engagement levers and turn wheelchair power off 2 Disconnect the hand control connector from...

Page 40: ...to rear base 3 Install the battery pack as shown at right 4 Pull the seat rotation lever while installing the seat on the base to lock it in place as shown at right Ensure that seat is securely insta...

Page 41: ...period for the consumer commences on the first date a product is deliv ered to consumer by seller dealer If the product is rented or leased the warranty pe riod commences on the invoice date from GF H...

Page 42: ...E REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR REPLACEMENT CREDIT AND OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR PART PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN GF HEALTH PRODUC...

Page 43: ...ight 22 Footboard adjustments 22 Footboard check 32 Footboard flip up 22 Frame clean 32 G General care maintenance 30 Getting started 12 H Hand control 13 Hand control extension adjust change sides 18...

Page 44: ...ducts 2935 Northeast Parkway Atlanta Georgia 30360 telephone 800 347 5678 770 447 1609 fax 800 726 0601 678 291 3232 www grahamfield com Everest Jennings GF and Graham Field are registered trademarks...

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