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SECTION 9. PENNY & GILES PILOT + SERIES CONTROLLER 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Figure 3. Penny & Giles Controller 

Summary of Contents for 6 Series

Page 1: ...6 7 OWNER USER MANUAL For your safety and comfort read carefully and understand all of the features prior to using your new Glide Power Chair Misuse may result in electrical or mechanical damage Maximum Recommended User Weight 175kg ...

Page 2: ...NANCE SECTION 6 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SECTION 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING SECTION 8 PENNY GILES PILOT SERIES POWER CHAIR CONTROLLER SECTION 9 DYNAMIC CONTROLS CONTROLLER SECTION 10 PRECAUTIONS FOR CONTROLLER USE SECTION 11 TRANSFERRING TO FROM YOUR POWER CHAIR SECTION 12 ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS SECTION 13 RADIO FRENQUENCY INTERFERENCE SECTION 14 BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM SECTION 15 SPARE PARTS SECTION 16 WARRAN...

Page 3: ...r wheelchair will provide years of trouble free mobility Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the functions and features of your power chair by reading this owners manual If you have any queries about the functions of the chair you can call Glide Rehabilitation Products or your nearest Glide Rehabilitation Products dealer GLIDE REHABILITATION PRODUCTS 25 LEDGAR RD BALCATTA PERTH WA 60...

Page 4: ...low is a list of the Series 6 Series 7 standard features 1 Drop Down Arms 2 Battery Pack 3 Drive Clutch 4 Front Castor Wheels 5 Controller 6 CTA Suspension 7 Footrests 8 Fold Down Back 9 Attendant Brakes 10 Legrest release lever FIGURE 1 STANDARD FEATURES ...

Page 5: ... you have control over the chair before releasing the motor drive clutch 4 Only use the push handles to move chair They are specifically designed for this purpose 5 When helping the occupant overcome an obstacle you must Learn safe methods from your health professional Explain clearly to the occupant what you are about to do and what they are required to do Always go straight up or down when trave...

Page 6: ...hould be driven with these features in the down and upright position Driving in a Tilted or Reclined position can affect stability and your vision Maximum safe slope facing up slope 12 degrees Maximum safe slope facing down slope 15 degrees Ramps and Inclines WARNING When your chair is on a ramp or incline the centre of balance of your chair will change Your chair is less stable when on ramps or i...

Page 7: ... function and ability Drive the chair in the mode that best suits the environment so as not to cause injury to yourself or others Have an authorised Glide Rehabilitation Products agents make adjustments to the controller if the chair is not performing to your satisfaction There are no controller adjustments that can be made by the user or carer Safety Performance Check WARNING Make sure the chair ...

Page 8: ...abilitation Products parts on your power chair Doing so may cause a safety hazard and could void Warranty Unauthorised changes constitute remanufacturing of the power chair This voids any warranty The person or group who make the changes will have full liability of the power chair ...

Page 9: ...plete stop before turning your power chair off ARMRESTS The armrests are adjustable in height and position forward or aft of arm pad Height Adjustment Loosen Turn Wheel located at seat level on outside of armrest T Post When adjustment is complete retighten Turn Wheel ensuring that dimpled locking plate is located in corresponding dimples on T Post This helps prevent armrest from slipping down For...

Page 10: ...e clutch disengaged ADJUSTING THE BACKREST ANGLE There are 2 options available for backrest angle adjustment 1 Standard on all Series 6 7 chairs unless otherwise ordered is an incrementally adjustable support strut You will require a 13mm spanner to remove bolt to set desired angle 2 Electrically operated actuator These are operated in several ways Touch pad or button located on controller Remote ...

Page 11: ...e Static Pull test for the Vehicle Tie Down Location points to a load specified by the NATA test laboratory and in accordance with Standards requirements It is recommended that a 4 point tie down system is used for anchoring the chair to the vehicle in conjunction with the occupant restraint system that must comply with AS2942 1994 Where possible wheelchair occupants should be transferred into and...

Page 12: ...FIGURE 2 FOLD DOWN BACKREST ...

Page 13: ... to mains supply and turn on Switch charger on RED Power On light will come on When battery is fully charged GREEN charge complete float light will come on NOTE Chargers may vary slightly so please familiarise yourself with the manufacturers instructions CHARGING TIMES Charging times may vary depending on usage battery condition internal resistance and age of battery In most cases overnight chargi...

Page 14: ...t occurs MONTHLY 1 Give the chair a general inspection for loose nuts and bolts 2 Inspect and clean corrosion from battery terminals and cable connectors Coat with petroleum jelly ANNUALLY It is advisable to have an annual inspection of the Power Chair performed by an authorised Glide Products Agent Their knowledge and experience enables them to identify and correct problems that might otherwise g...

Page 15: ...at battery box connector is plugged in 6 Check circuit breaker located on the battery box lid The circuit breaker will trip when the wheelchair is stalled for a prolonged period or if a major fault has occurred If circuit breaker continually trips for no apparent reason cease use and contact nearest Glide Products service agent Important Allow 60 seconds before resetting circuit breaker 7 If you s...

Page 16: ...SECTION 9 PENNY GILES PILOT SERIES CONTROLLER Figure 3 Penny Giles Controller ...

Page 17: ...aced at Turn On Ensure joystick is in central position Turn off and On Joystick Controls the speed and direction of the wheelchair Push the joystick in the direction that you wish to go The further you push it the faster the speed Releasing the joystick stops the wheelchair automatically Maximum Speed Profile Indicator This is a gauge which shows the maximum speed setting for the wheelchair or if ...

Page 18: ...ection of the wheelchair symbol that is illuminated shows the actuator that is selected for adjustment To change the selected actuator move the joystick left or right To make adjustments to the selected actuator move the joystick forwards or backwards Horn Button Horn will sound for as long as button is pressed Charger Socket This 3 pin socket is used to connect your battery charger and also to pr...

Page 19: ...SECTION 10 DYNAMIC CONTROLS CONTROLLER Figure 5 Dynamic Controller ...

Page 20: ...hts or ECU To change to different actuators simply move the joystick left or right to take you to the next function e g tilt or recline Then move joystick forward or back to operate actuator e g up or down To return to driving simply press the Blue mode button Horn Button Pressing the Horn button will sound the horn for as long as the button is pressed Indicator Buttons These are a Green button lo...

Page 21: ...Figure 6 Dynamic Control Panel ...

Page 22: ...ic Shark Controller Models DK REMA No Seat Functions DK REMB Two Seat Functions Controls All user controls can be accessed from the simple ergonomically designed panel on the Shark Control Unit DK REMB shown ...

Page 23: ...ately requires charging 1 Any green LED s lit indicate well charged batteries 2 If only amber and red LED s are lit the batteries are moderately charged Recharge before undertaking a long trip 3 If only red LED s are lit the batteries are running out of charge Recharge as soon as possible SHARK Lock Mode Countdown Program inhibit or charge modes Fault indication Flash Codes The following table ind...

Page 24: ...nd OFF Turning the Power ON Press the Power Button All indicators will light briefly Either the current battery charge or Lock Mode will then be indicated Turning the Power OFF Press the Power button The LED s will turn off ...

Page 25: ...For safety reasons joystick movements are ignored when SHARK is first turned on Shark will slowly flash the information gauge to indicate this Simply release the joystick back to the neutral position and the error will disappear Adjusting the Speed A user may adjust the top speed of the powerchair to suit their preference or environment by turning the speed control dial Simply turn the dial fully ...

Page 26: ...utton for 2 seconds The display will turn off immediately After 2 seconds all LED s will flash briefly and the horn will sound a short beep The powerchair will then turn off To UNLOCK Shark While SHARK is locked press the power button to turn shark ON All LED s will flash briefly The LED s will then perform a slow right to left countdown Press the HORN button twice before the countdown is complete...

Page 27: ...wer cable into an appropriate power outlet The SHARK Information Gauge will indicate the system is being charged by cycling between a left to right chase and displaying the current battery state of charge Driving is prevented inhibited while the system is being charged Once the battery Charger displays a full battery charge the battery charger plug may be removed Note If SHARK is turned off or goe...

Page 28: ...l grip could be hazardous for example on wet grassy surfaces If the controller or other crucial components are known to require repair In the event of the wheelchair moving in an unexpected manner release the joystick This action will stop the wheelchair under any circumstances 2 Although the controllers are designed and manufactured to be extremely reliable and each unit rigorously tested possibi...

Page 29: ...s removing swing away footplates will allow better placement of feet when standing or conversely closer access to seat when transferring into chair Where possible have someone assist you during the transfer 3 You will need to learn safe transfer techniques from your health professional 4 Always have chair as close as possible to chair that you are transferring to 5 Ensure that the front castors ar...

Page 30: ...SECTION 13 BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM 2 x 36Amp Hour Sealed Deep Cycle Batteries Consult your Glide Products agent when replacement is required ...

Page 31: ...ap Part Number 62021 2 Top Bottom Bearings Part Number 20018 3 Pintle Axle Part Number 620046 4 Top 12mm Nyloc Nut Part Number 783846 5 Castor Fork 8 Part Number 20073 6 Castor Fork 9 Part Number 20079 7 Castor Fork 10 Part Number 20078 8 Castor Wheel 8 Part Number 20121 9 Castor Wheel 9 Part Number 20128 10 Castor Wheel 10 Part Number 20127 11 Castor Wheel Bearings 8 9 10 Wheels Part Number 20014...

Page 32: ...year warranty Frame will be replaced within the first twelve month period Thereafter Glide will extend the warrant for further two years and will either replace or repair frame Upholstery 6 month warranty This will cover against defects in materials or workmanship Warranty does not cover against normal wear or damage Tyres and Tubes No Warranty Spare Parts All spare parts sold will have a 6 months...

Page 33: ...erred upon the purchaser or other persons against Lendal Pty Ltd arising under or as a result of the Trade Practices Act 1974 any other legislation or the general law are excluded and limited to the maximum extent possible and in cases where Lendal Pty Ltd s liability cannot be completely excluded but may be limited the liability of Lendal Pty Ltd is limited to one of the following at the option o...

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