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SECTION 3. WARNINGS 

 
Read and understand the warnings stated in this section. 
 
To the Occupant  

WARNING!

 

1.

 

 Before using this chair, obtain advice and training from your health 
professional.

 

2.

 

Each chair is custom designed to suit individual needs. Take time to become 
familiar with each feature before you begin driving.

 

3.

 

Depending on your level of function and ability, you will need to develop your 
own methods for its safe use.

 

4.

 

Understanding the environment where the chair will be used will help identify 
potential hazards and how to avoid them.

 

5.

 

Read this manual before operating chair.

 

6.

 

Never take chair onto stairs or escalators.

 

 
To the Carer 

 

WARNING! 

1.

 

You must read this manual and follow all the instructions in each section as 
they also apply to you.

 

2.

 

You must develop an understanding of the occupants ability to develop safe 
methods best suited to your ability

 

3.

 

To manually push the chair you must make sure that 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 traversing curbs or steps. Never 
attempt angled approaches or descents as it effects stability of the 
chair. 

 

Never let the chair drop back to the ground when going over edges of 
steps and obstacles. Doing so may cause damage to chair or injury to 
the occupant 

6.  Never take chair on to stairs or escalators. 

 

Environment Conditions  

WARNING! 

The Glide Rehabilitation Products Power Chair has been designed and tested with user 
safety, as it’s prime consideration. 
The “Posi Trak Suspension System” has been designed to automatically adjust to 
uneven surfaces and changes in height, allowing all six wheels to stay in contact with 
the ground under most conditions. This feature provides improved stability and traction 
in demanding situations. 

Summary of Contents for SERIES 8

Page 1: ...NER USER MANUAL IMPORTANT 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 150kg ...

Page 2: ...WER CHAIR SECTION 6 BATTERY CHARGING AND MAINTENANCE SECTION 7 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SECTION 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING SECTION 9 PENNY GILES PILOT CONTROLLER SECTION 10 DYNAMIC CONTROLS CONTROLLER SECTION 11 PRECAUTIONS FOR CONTROLLER USE SECTION 12 TRANSFERRING TO FROM YOUR POWER CHAIR SECTION 13 BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM SECTION 14 SPARE PARTS SECTION 15 WARRANTY ...

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: ...stable Armrests 2 Battery Pack 3 Drive Clutch 4 10 Front Castor Wheels 5 Controller 6 Sprung Ride Leveling Suspension POSI TRAK 7 Footrests 8 Attendant Brakes 9 Adjustable Seat width depth 10 Height Adjustable Backrest 11 Adjustable Height Anti Tip Wheels 12 4 10 3 50 X 6 Drive Wheels 13 8 Rear Castors FIGURE 1 STANDARD FEATURES ...

Page 5: ...u 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 traversi...

Page 6: ...ould 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 15 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 in...

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: ...ce for ON and pressing the same button or pad again for OFF 1 Do Not displace the joystick when pressing the on button or pad 2 Never press the On Off button or pad while driving your power chair 3 To avoid damage to motor gearboxes always come to a complete stop before turning your power chair off ARMRESTS The armrests are adjustable in height position forward or aft of arm pad and flip up behind...

Page 9: ... fitted with attendant brakes for use when in free wheel drive clutch disengaged ADJUSTING THE BACKREST ANGLE There are 2 options available for backrest angle adjustment 1 Standard on all Series 8 chairs unless otherwise ordered is an incrementally adjustable support strut under the seat It is advisable to have a Glide Rehabilitation Products agent make this adjustment 2 Electrically operated actu...

Page 10: ...Figure 2 How to Operate your Chair ...

Page 11: ...t 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 use the proper vehicle seat and restraints CAUTION Do not use leg rests or footplates as attachment points for your tie down system Do not use armrests as attachment points for your ti...

Page 12: ... 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 13: ...Chair performed by an authorised Glide Rehabilitation Products Agent Their knowledge and experience enables them to identify and correct problems that might otherwise go undetected For any questions concerning procedures or service contact your nearest Glide Rehabilitation Products Agent or Glide Rehabilitation Products direct USER MANUFACTURER SERVICEABLE PARTS The only user serviceable parts are...

Page 14: ...ry 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 Rehabilitation Products service agent Important Allow 60 seconds before resetting circuit breaker 7 I...

Page 15: ...SECTION 9 PENNY GILES PILOT CONTROLLER Figure 3 Penny Giles Controller ...

Page 16: ...ck 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 the control system is programmed for a drive profile the selected drive profi...

Page 17: ...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 programme re programme controller using the PP1 programmer should this be nece...

Page 18: ...SECTION 10 DYNAMIC CONTROLS CONTROLLER Figure 5 Dynamic Controller ...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...Figure 6 Dynamic Control Panel ...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...moving 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 4 You will need to learn safe transfer techniques from your health professional 5 Always have chair as close as possible to chair that you are transferring to 6 Ensure that the front castors are fa...

Page 29: ...SECTION 13 BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM 2 x 36Amp Hour Sealed Deep Cycle Batteries Consult your Glide Rehabilitation Products agent when replacement is required Figure 7 Battery Wiring Diagram ...

Page 30: ...MBLY 1 Dust Cap 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...

Page 31: ...ards unit must be returned for evaluation and possible repair before replacement Frame 3 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...

Page 32: ...mplied in favour of and all rights and remedies that but for this provision would be conferred 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 l...

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