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Metro Power

III

Owner’s Manual

02002183 Revision A, January 2006

Ramps and inclines 1

Reaching / bending 9
Red LED, battery charger 1

Regular battery maintenance 2

Replacement parts, non-Everest & Jennings 6

Safety precautions 4
Standard weight capacity 6

Tires, check 32
Tools, adjustment, list 1

Tools and cleaning supplies, maintenance, list

Transporting the Metro Power III 39

Troubleshooting, battery charger 3

Troubleshooting, integral controller 3

Upholstery, clean & check 32

Warranty, Limited 4

Wheel locks, adjust 22

Summary of Contents for METRO POWER III

Page 1: ...02002183 Revision A GF Health Products Inc January 2006 METRO POWER III POWER WHEELCHAIR owner s manual IMPORTANT Read this manual before operating your Metro Power III Power Wheelchair...

Page 2: ...ing Started 12 V Operating Instructions 17 VI Adjustments 18 VII Batteries 23 VIII Maintenance 29 IX Troubleshooting 34 X Transporting the Metro Power III 39 XI Limited Warranty 40 XII INDEX 42 Graham...

Page 3: ...wheelchair best All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing However because it is Everest Jennings policy to continually improve the quality and reliability o...

Page 4: ...r rough terrain sand wet or icy surfaces or surfaces with impaired traction Warning Do not attempt inclines without anti tippers installed Do not attempt any incline or decline greater than six degree...

Page 5: ...integral controller programs should be adjusted only by a qualified therapist or technician This person must evaluate the user s ability weight and physical condition the environment in which the whee...

Page 6: ...condition which could result in serious injury Warning The use of non Everest Jennings replacement parts could create a haz ardous condition which could result in serious injury Warning Standard weig...

Page 7: ...aware that using different components adding accessories or modifying the powered wheelchair may change the immunity level There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in...

Page 8: ...injury Warning Do not operate hand held transceivers transmitters receivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn on personal communication devices such as cel lular telephones while the powered whe...

Page 9: ...air pressure Failure to maintain proper air pressure could result in the malfunction of the wheel locks if so equipped which could result in personal injury Warning Do not step on the footplates this...

Page 10: ...ully forward 3 Reach only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position If in doubt reposition the wheelchair or ask for assistance RamPs and Inclines Warning During descent th...

Page 11: ...f possible lean slightly backward to increase stability It is critical to keep the wheelchair under control at all times Descent should be made slowly and steadily allowing the wheelchair s control sy...

Page 12: ...according to your weight the amount of start stop driving ambient temperature and the terrain on which you travel with your wheelchair As you become more acquainted with your wheelchair its range and...

Page 13: ...kes will engage to prevent the wheelchair from rolling Moving the joystick forward away from the user causes the wheelchair to move forward Moving the joystick back toward the user causes the wheelcha...

Page 14: ...riving the wheelchair The battery gauge also provides a diagnostics display when wheelchair electrical system problems occur See TROUBLESHOOTING for a description of the battery gauge diagnostics Maxi...

Page 15: ...d indefinitely after charging without harming the batteries Compatible with 50 60 cycles 115 or 220 VAC operation is adjustable by switch to either 115 volts AC range 90 130 VAC or 230 volts AC range...

Page 16: ...AC connector plugs into the power outlet to charge the batteres Battery charger front panel FUSE output connector red LED charge indicator yellow green LED output fuse front panel Output connector Th...

Page 17: ...er a second 4 Select a low speed Move the joystick gently in the direction in which you wish to travel 6 To stop the wheelchair release the joystick to the neutral center position The control system w...

Page 18: ...emoved from the front socket and rotated around the back socket To flip the arm back 1 Press arm release at front socket and pull arm up until locking button is free see picture at right 2 Rotate arm...

Page 19: ...otrest hinge plates engage wheelchair hinge pins 2 Swing footrest inward 3 Ensure that footrest is locked in place and that swingaway release lever is locked in a rearward position toward back of whee...

Page 20: ...ingaway release lever forward toward front of wheelchair Legrest will swing outward 3 To detach lift legrest straight up Attach elevating legrest 1 Set legrest on wheelchair so that legrest hinge plat...

Page 21: ...ate 5 Ensure that both clamps are securely fastened and that minimum ground clear ance is 2 1 2 Adjust elevating legrest pad position up or down The legrest pad has three possible posi tions adjustabl...

Page 22: ...e clamp but not pull it off the side frame 3 Place the wheel lock in the ON locked position 4 Slide the lever assembly back until the lock is touching the tire surface 5 Place the wheel lock in the OF...

Page 23: ...es Warning Batteries generate sulfuric acid which can burn eyes skin clothes etc Use caution Always wear safety glasses when working with batteries If contact oc curs flush immediately with water and...

Page 24: ...defective connnector could result in fire or electric shock Warning Ensure that area around battery charger and batteries is well ventilated while batteries are being charged Do not allow clothing bl...

Page 25: ...r location 4 Place the battery charger power switch in ON position The battery charger s power indicator LED will illuminate red the charge indicator LED will illuminate yellow and the fan will begin...

Page 26: ...ewdriver 3 8 wrench 1 Switch wheelchair power OFF 2 Remove strap that secures battery boxes to battery tray loosen battery strap at back of rear bat tery box pull up and forward 3 Disconnect black con...

Page 27: ...rd corrosion 5 Secure battery box lids on battery boxes 6 Secure battery box straps 7 Position battery boxes on wheelchair as shown at right From rear lift up and over battery support rails 8 Secure t...

Page 28: ...oesn t leak Clean batteries 1 You will first need to remove the batteries see Remove Batteries in previous REMOVE AND INSTALL BATTERIES section follow steps 1 9 2 Clean outside of batteries and inside...

Page 29: ...cause more serious problems Do it yourself Maintenance You can do many of the scheduled maintenance tasks yourself if you have mechanical ability and a few basic tools Refer to the maintenance schedul...

Page 30: ...s life keep exposure to extreme conditions to a minimum Do not expose the Controller to damp condi tions for prolonged periods Always clean your Controller if it becomes contaminated with food or dri...

Page 31: ...handle the boot If there is a problem contact your dealer Mounting Ensure that all parts of the control system are securely fastened Do not overtighten any securing screws or con nectors Warning If th...

Page 32: ...hrome or painted parts at least every three months Clean the metal parts with a wax that contains a cleaner auto wax Do not use abrasive cleaners such as chrome cleaner or scouring cleaners these will...

Page 33: ...Caution After replacing the brushes run the wheelchair gently for the first few miles to allow the brushes to seat properly Check bearings The Metro Power III has bearings only in the caster wheels n...

Page 34: ...s manual Keep battery posts and terminals clean and tight Circuit breaker Your wheelchair is equipped with circuit breakers to protect the electrical circuits from overload in each of the battery box...

Page 35: ...uickly enough and battery condition is good check speed control movement is setting If adjusting the speed control does not remedy the problem sluggish there may be a nonhazardous fault Call your deal...

Page 36: ...connect charger fast flash from wheelchair Bars 1 7 Possible A joystick fault is indicated Ensure that joystick is in neutral before turning ON OFF switch on fast flash joystick fault Bars 1 8 Possibl...

Page 37: ...charger green Note The charge indicator LED may be green or flash green when the batteries first begin LED flashes but to charge but should change to yellow when the batteries are charging batteries...

Page 38: ...type 5 Replace cover Warning Do NOT replace the AC fuse with the output fuse They have different fuse ratings and interchanging them could result in fire Contact your Everest Jennings dealer Note If...

Page 39: ...ont rigging from wheelchair 8 Fold the wheelchair tip the wheelchair toward you taking weight off the opposite wheel so that the tire won t drag Lift the opposite side up and toward you Reassembly 1 T...

Page 40: ...owing 1 repair or replacement of any defective or nonconforming part or product or 2 a credit and or refund of the original selling price made to Graham Field s initial customer on a prorated or depre...

Page 41: ...ANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN AND THE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SH...

Page 42: ...s and connections check 31 Caster stems check 32 Caution significance 3 23 Charging the batteries 25 Circuit breakers troubleshooting 34 Clean wheelchair 32 Controller battery gauge 14 Controller diag...

Page 43: ...28 Replacement parts non Everest Jennings 6 S Safety precautions 4 Standard weight capacity 6 T Tires check 32 Tools adjustment list 18 Tools and cleaning supplies maintenance list 30 Transporting the...

Page 44: ...U S A Corporate Headquarters Graham Field Health Products 2935 Northeast Parkway Atlanta Georgia 30360 telephone 800 347 5678 770 447 1609 fax 800 726 0601 678 291 3232 www grahamfield com...

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