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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

 

 

Nature of fault 

Problem 

Action 

1. Powerchair does not 
drive, and lamp does not 
work 

a.

 

Main plug not inserted 

b.

 

ON / OFF push button 
in OFF position 

c.

 

Batteries discharged to 
low level 

d.

 

Loose plug connection 
at controller or battery 

a.

 

Connect plug properly 

b.

 

Push the ON / OFF 
button 

c.

 

Recharge the batteries 

 
d.

 

Press plugs firmly into 
their sockets 

2. Powerchair does not 
drive, but lamp does work 

a.

 

Drive motor is in 
freewheel 

b.

 

Fault in controller 
electronics 

a.

 

Reset uncoupling lever 
(s) 

b.

 

Consult dealer 

3. Lamp flashing quickly (2 
times per second) 

a.

 

Motor plug is loose 

b.

 

Battery status is very 
low 

c.

 

Fault in controller 

a.

 

Press plugs firmly 

b.

 

Recharge the batteries 

c.

 

Consult your dealer 

Important

 

In all cases of an electrical fault, check that the circuit breaker (located on the rear 
battery box) is pressed in. If it has been tripped it must be pressed. If the reset 
button comes out again, even after the suspected cause of the fault has been 
corrected, consult your dealer. 
 
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Summary of Contents for X-power 10

Page 1: ...Read instructions before use User Manual Excel X power 10...

Page 2: ...d indicators 7 Let s get moving 8 Driving steering and braking 8 Shutdown 9 Manual propel 10 Fixing for permanent use 11 Batteries 11 Charge batteries 12 Instructions to remove footrests 13 Instructio...

Page 3: ...when you have familiarized youself with your powerchair you would prefer certain features to be more adapted to your personal requirements e g acceleration deceleration maximum speed cornering speed r...

Page 4: ...nti tippers 8 Master socket 9 Drive motor 10 Adjustable foot rests SAFETY AND COMFORT Of course you want to get into your new powerchair and try it out You don t want to be bored with long winded lect...

Page 5: ...go along we will explain when and how to use it ASSEMBLY Picture 3 1 Ensure that you received the battery boxes basket footrest and anti tipper 2 Open the power chair by folding 3 Place the battery b...

Page 6: ...T HEIGHT CAUTION never stand onto the footrests when transferring in or out of the wheelchair Ensure that both parking brakes are applied Fold the footrests upward and enter the powerchair from the fr...

Page 7: ...ed 2 After adjustment tighten the bolt Note To enter or leave the powerchair sideways remove the side panel armrest Refer to Side panel armrest sub assembly ADJUSTMENT OF ARMREST HEIGHT Picture 8 To a...

Page 8: ...t the controller is in a convenient position so that you can reach it easily and safely To adjust the controller forward or rearward loosen star knob picture 9 and retighten after adjustment Picture 1...

Page 9: ...s of battery power The Powertraveller is ready to move after the parking brakes are released DRIVING STEERING AND BRAKING Release the parking brakes picture 11 Move the joystick gently forward The mor...

Page 10: ...ow it up or down directly not in a zig zag movement Caution Never attempt to climb or descend an incline which has a slippery or icy surface While going uphill or downhill there is no need for drastic...

Page 11: ...vers while the vehicle is operating with powered device 2 When the electric motors are disengaged the armature brakes and the elctromagnetic safety brakes are out of action ensure that the powerchair...

Page 12: ...ttery charge all 10 segments of the battery gauges are lit continuously With the progressive discharge of the batteries successive segments will extinguish When the battery charge has dropped to 4 sca...

Page 13: ...he charger input cable to an electrical outlet 2 Follow the instructions on the front panel of the charger for its operation and the meaning of its indicators 3 The minimum time required for charging...

Page 14: ...e footrest assembly clear of the main frame 3 Installation is in reversed order of removal procedure SIDEPLATE ARMREST REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Picture 16 1 Simply pull the side panel armrest upward and p...

Page 15: ...3 Unscrew the hexagon bolt and remove together with the washer 4 Withdraw the rear wheel from the drive axle Installation is in reversed order of removal procedure Check that the threads of the hexago...

Page 16: ...s upward 3 Loosen the star knob for adjustment of the controller position and slide the controller bak as far as it will go Tighten the star knob 4 Disconnect the battery cable connector from the cont...

Page 17: ...x 2 rear wheels PARKING BRAKES Wheel locks should be checked regularly to ensure grip The purpose of the wheel locks is to hold the powerchair in place when it is stopped not to slow it down when it...

Page 18: ...line without assistance Avoid uneven and hilly terrain as the powerchair may tip over Avoid grades steeper than 10 1 foot rise in a ten foot distance without assistance Control your speed carefully wh...

Page 19: ...d do not interfere with the controller in any way BATTERY BOXES On the top right side of the rear battery box you will see the reset button of a circuit breaker This button must always be pressed in o...

Page 20: ...onics a Reset uncoupling lever s b Consult dealer 3 Lamp flashing quickly 2 times per second a Motor plug is loose b Battery status is very low c Fault in controller a Press plugs firmly b Recharge th...

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