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6.5 

Hand control joystick operation 

 

 

 

6.5.1  The Screen 

 

The  status  bar  is  located  at  the  top  of  the 

screen.  The  status  bar  shows  the  battery 

gauge,  the  lighting  icons,  the  system  status 

and the real time clock.  

 

The area at the center of the screen shows 

the mode that is currently active. 

 

The  areas  at  the  sides  of  the  screen  show 

the  modes  that  will  become  active  if  the 

menu navigation buttons are pressed. 

 

 

6.5.2  The Status Bar 

 

 

 

The battery gauge indicates how much charge remains. 

 

Summary of Contents for V6

Page 1: ...Page 1 Owners Manual V6 all models ...

Page 2: ... you have purchased 1 1 Intended Use The intended use of Magic Mobility Power Wheelchair s is to provide mobility to persons with a maximum weight of 401 lbs limited to a sitting position that have the capability of operating a powered wheelchair If you experience any problems with your power chair that you are unable to solve or if you do not feel capable of safely following any of the instructio...

Page 3: ... Frontier 9 4 2 Features and Options 9 4 3 Performance Attributes 10 5 Operating Instructions 11 5 1 Performance adjustments 11 5 2 Comfort adjustments 11 5 3 Freewheel Mode pushing the power chair 11 5 4 Tilt in space seat option if applicable 12 5 5 Power elevating seat option if applicable 12 6 Joystick controls 20 6 1 Joystick power 20 6 2 Rain and Water 20 6 3 Joystick lead 20 6 4 Controller ...

Page 4: ...Transportation 30 8 8 Daily Checks 30 8 9 Weekly Checks 30 8 10 Annual Checks 31 9 Servicing 31 10 Fault finding 32 10 1 Limp Mode 32 10 2 Stuck Power Button 32 10 3 Joystick out of neutral at power up 32 10 4 Battery Warning Conditions 32 10 5 Fault Codes 32 10 6 Electromagnetic Interference EMI From Radio Wave Sources 33 10 7 Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference EMI 34 11 Warranty 35 ...

Page 5: ...Magic Mobility is not responsible for injuries and or damage resulting from any person s failure to follow the warnings cautions and instructions in this owner s manual WARNING If you are going to be stationary in your power chair for an extended period of time turn off the power This will conserve battery power and remove the chance of unexpected chair movement through inadvertent joystick contac...

Page 6: ...and to others STOP Trying to negotiate stairs or escalators may result in damage to your power chair 3 5 Public Streets and Roadways WARNING You should not operate your power chair on public streets and roadways Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your power chair Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules Wait until your path is clear of traffic and then p...

Page 7: ...he obstacle Apply power and the action of the chair will lift the castors over the obstacle Weight is transferred to the drive wheels providing traction and motor strength to power the chair over the obstacle Do not drive at an angle up or down the face of the incline Drive your power chair straight up or down the incline This greatly reduces the possibility of tipping the chair over Avoid potenti...

Page 8: ...turning Avoid abrupt directional changes WARNING When cornering lower your speed and follow the advice above to reduce the risk of personal injury 3 10 Electromagnetic Fields for more information see section 10 Your power chair s performance may be influenced by electromagnetic fields caused by mobile telephones or other radiating devices such as hand held radios radio and television stations wire...

Page 9: ...ian if you are taking prescribed or over the counter medication or if you have certain physical limitations WARNING Some medications and limitations may impair your ability to operate your power chair in a safe manner possibly resulting in personal injury to yourself and others 3 15 Alcohol WARNING Do not operate your power chair while you are under the influence of alcohol as this may impair your...

Page 10: ...e contact your Magic Mobility Dealer All results meet at least the minimum performance requirements of AS3695 Test Method Test Title AS 3691 1 Determination of static stability ISO7176 1 1999 Determination of static stability AS 3696 2 Determination of dynamic stability ISO7176 2 2001 Determination of dynamic stability Backrest Armrest Joystick Seat Footrest Rear Castors Drive Wheels Power Base Fr...

Page 11: ...und This is a normal part of the chairs operation if at anytime you feel uncomfortable reduce your acceleration rate or speed 5 1 Performance adjustments Performance adjustments to your power chair should only be made by professionals of the healthcare field or by persons fully conversant with both this process and the driver s capabilities WARNING Changing the performance settings could adversely...

Page 12: ...ng belt when operating the Tilt In Space seat Push the Accessory Mode Selection button on the DX2 joystick Select Tilt In Space by moving the joystick left or right Once the Tilt In Space option is highlighted moving the joystick forward or backwards will operate the function Once the seat reaches its highest tilt angle the tilt action stops release the joystick at this point Before driving return...

Page 13: ...positioning belt when using the seat elevator WARNING Never elevate the seat from its lowest position on an inclined surface WARNING Never raise the seat when crossing bumpy or uneven surfaces WARNING Do not put the power wheelchair into freewheel mode with the seat elevated WARNING Maintain recommended tire pressures for good stability STOP Do not put your fingers toes or anything into the scisso...

Page 14: ... the restraint end fitting must fit through this hole The wheelchair has been dynamically tested with a wheelchair anchored pelvic belt as per the requirements in Annex A of WC19 and ISO7176 19 The belt anchor points are shown in figure 3 The seatbelt is anchored over a 14mm spigot by an M8x20 Grade 12 9 button head socket screw Do not replace the pelvic belt with a different style of pelvic belt ...

Page 15: ...including section 4 9 2 through 4 9 5 and 5 2 and it has been used in the dynamic test of Annex A for compliance with 5 3 The pelvic belt should be worn low across the pelvis so that the angle of the pelvic belt is within the preferred zone of 45 to 75 to the horizontal Belt restraints should not be held away from the body by the wheelchair components or parts such as the wheelchair armrests or wh...

Page 16: ...e belt with the occupant Figure 6 gives an overall view of an occupant restrained in a vehicle using wheelchair anchored tie downs and vehicle anchored tie downs if used Figure 6 overall view of occupant restrained in vehicle This wheelchair has an overall rating of 17 with regard to accomodating the use and fit of vehicle ancored belts This rating is scored as follows Rating Description A Excelle...

Page 17: ...oulder belts Both of these belts should be used in order to reduce the possibility of head and chest impacts with other vehicle components The wheelchair must only be used for forward facing seating during travel in a motor vehicle Magic Mobility wheelchairs do not provide a location for anchoring of a pelvic belt unless requested The anchorage forms part of the tie down rings which are available ...

Page 18: ...t restraint that complies with WC19 and ISO7176 19 or if the wheelchair user chooses not to use such a device then a vehicle anchored belt restraint system should be used in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Auxiliary wheelchair equipment should be effectively secured to the wheelchair or removed from the wheelchair and secured in the vehicle during transit whenever possible so that ...

Page 19: ...ge from around 1040mm for a small adult female to 1550mm for a tall adult male The FCZ 660mm with pelvic and shoulder belts and 940mm with only a pelvic belt The frontal clear zone may not be achievable for wheelchair seated drivers It is recommended that spill proof batteries such as gel cell are installed on wheelchairs when used in a motor vehicle Backrests of wheelchairs with adjustable reclin...

Page 20: ...ck module is splash proof but may be permanently damaged if water transgresses the rubber seals this damage is not covered under warranty We recommend carrying a plastic bag large enough to cover the joystick module and the user s hand in case of rain 6 3 Joystick lead If for any reason the joystick lead is disconnected take care when reconnecting do not force the plug into the socket The lead is ...

Page 21: ...ttery gauge the lighting icons the system status and the real time clock The area at the center of the screen shows the mode that is currently active The areas at the sides of the screen show the modes that will become active if the menu navigation buttons are pressed 6 5 2 The Status Bar The battery gauge indicates how much charge remains ...

Page 22: ...ock the system press the on off button and then press the horn button twice within 10 seconds 6 5 4 On Off Button Press the on off button once to turn the joystick on and once to turn it off 6 5 5 Sleep Mode The DX2 system will go to sleep after a period of inactivity this is to reduce energy consumption To wake up the system press any key 6 5 6 Attendant Mode Attendant mode is selected when the a...

Page 23: ...ion will take you to the next available accessory mode e g lighting To return to Driving simply press the drive profile selection button Only actuators that have been enabled are detected and shown The next actuator can be selected by moving the joystick to the left or to the right or by using the function button 6 5 9 On Board Programming The On Board Programming OBP can be used to make the follo...

Page 24: ...nd Automatic The background is set automatically depending on the ambient light Use either the function buttons or joystick left right to select the environment Joystick forward accepts the new settings and returns to the main OBP menu Joystick reverse or the accessory buttons cancel the new settings and returns to the main OBP menu Adjust the time of the clock Use either the function buttons or j...

Page 25: ...e activated with the indicator buttons on the controller Alternatively press the accessory mode selection button until the screen shows that you are in lighting mode Moving the joystick forward turns on the head lights and tail lights Moving the joystick rearward turns on the hazard lights A left or right movement of the joystick turns on the corresponding indicator 6 5 11 Charging Plug the batter...

Page 26: ...nd the house and grounds do not travel too far until you are accustomed to the controls After this first use fully charge the batteries After 4 or 5 cycles the batteries will perform to their fullest potential The charger will not operate after the batteries have been discharged to an extremely low voltage If this happens call your Magic Mobility Dealer for assistance 7 3 Charging Procedure Batter...

Page 27: ...r will also have all the necessary information on battery recycling which is our recommended course of action 8 Care Maintenance Like any motorized vehicle your power chair requires routine maintenance checks You can perform some of these checks but it is recommended that every 12 months the chair is inspected by a factory authorized service facility Repairs or replacements should only be carried ...

Page 28: ...actors including their chemical composition the level of charge and their usage At elevated temperatures the power wheelchair may operate at a reduced speed This a safety feature built into the controller to protect the motors and other electrical components 8 2 Batteries The batteries used in your power chair are sealed no maintenance gel cells and require only correct charging procedures see 7 2...

Page 29: ...e tire 8 3 2 Tire Wear Tire wear varies greatly depending on usage from months to years but no matter what sort of time your tires last this is mostly governed by your typical daily requirements To achieve the most from your tires it is important to have them correctly inflated Always use manufacturer recommended parts Replace tires when the tread pattern wears to less than 2mm in depth as tires w...

Page 30: ... in the batteries Use only AGM or gel cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions 8 7 Transportation Always be sure your power chair and its components are properly secured when it is being transported Please contact your Magic Mobility Dealer for advice regarding packing and shipping your particular chair 8 8 Daily Checks Turn off the controller and check the joystick The...

Page 31: ...Head Office can help you find your nearest Dealer see section 12 Set Up of the Electronic Control Unit is to be performed ONLY by individuals authorized by Magic Mobility The final tuning adjustments of the controller may affect other activities of the wheelchair STOP If non certified individuals perform any work on these units the warranty is void and damage to the equipment could occur Do not mo...

Page 32: ...he charge icon is red put the chair on charge immediately Note if the batteries are allowed to discharge completely they may not recharge see section 7 in the event of this happening please contact your Magic Mobility Dealer for assistance 10 5 Fault Codes In the case of a fault the DX2 controller may display a flash code like the one pictured The number indicates where the problem is in the syste...

Page 33: ...a steep incline seek an alternate route If the above do not clear the fault please contact your Magic Mobility dealer 12 Please contact your Magic Mobility dealer 10 6 Electromagnetic Interference EMI From Radio Wave Sources Powered Wheelchairs may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI which is interfering electromagnetic energy EM emitted from sources such as radio stations TV statio...

Page 34: ...the warnings listed below are recommended to prevent possible interference with the control system of the powered wheelchair WARNINGS Electromagnetic interference EMI from sources such as radio and TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radios and cellular phones can affect powered wheelchairs Following the warnings listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or p...

Page 35: ... either the motors gearboxes or axle shafts caused by misuse of the wheelchair Warranty does not cover faults failures or excessive wear caused by lack of appropriate maintenance and regular servicing by authorized repairers as outlined within this owners manual We will at our discretion repair replace items that we consider were faulty at time of manufacture The availability of replacement units ...

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