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Care and Maintenance
Care and Maintenance
Your Powerchair is a sophisticated power chair. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance
checks. You can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from an authorized provider.
Preventive maintenance is very important. If you follow the maintenance checks in this section as scheduled,
you can help ensure that your power chair gives you years of trouble-free operation. If you have any doubt as to
your power ch
air’s care or operation, contact an authorized provider.
WARNING! Do not service the power chair when the seat is occupied.
Your power chair, like most electrical equipment, is susceptible to damage from the elements. Avoid
damp areas of anykind.
WARNING! Direct or prolonged exposure to water or dampness could cause the power chair
to malfunction electronically and mechanically. Water can cause electrical components to
corrode and the chair’s frame to corrode. Power chairs should be examined periodically for
signs of corrosion caused by water exposure, bodily fluid exposure, or incontinence.
Damaged components should be replaced or treated immediately.
Should your power chair come in contact with water:
1. Dry your power chair as thoroughly as possible with a towel.
2. Allow your power chair to sit in a warm, dry place for 12 hours to allow unseen water to evaporate.
3. Check the controller operation and the brakes before using your power chair again.
4. If any inconsistencies are found, take your power chair to an authorized provider. Power chairs that
are frequently exposed to sources of water, such as incontinence, should be inspected often for
corrosion and electronic components may need to be replaced frequently.
Temperature
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Some of the parts of your power chair are susceptible to extreme changes in temperature. Always
keep your power chair between the temperatures of 18°F (-8°C) and 122°F (50°C).
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In extremely cold temperatures the battery may freeze. The specific temperature at which it freezes
depends on a number of factors, such as battery charge, usage, and composition of the battery
(e.g., Lithium-Ion).
General Guidelines
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Avoid knocking or bumping the controller.
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Avoid prolonged exposure of your power chair to extreme conditions, such as heat, cold, or
moisture.
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Keep the controller clean.
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Check all connectors to ensure that they are all tight and secured properly.
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If your power chair is equipp
ed, make sure pneumatic tires are inflated to the psi/bar/kPa air
pressure rating indicated on each tire.
WARNING! Make sure pneumatic tires are inflated to the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating
