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Summary of Contents for K-chair EW10BA

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Page 2: ...emble 19 6 3 ASSEMBLY 20 7 ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR 22 7 1 SWIVELING THE SEAT TO GET ON AND OFF 22 7 2 TURNING THE SEAT 23 OPERATING 24 8 OPERATING THE WHEELCHAIR 24 8 1 POWERING ON OFF 25 8 2 ADJUSTING THE SPEED 26 8 3 DRIVING FORWARDS AND BACKWARDS 27 8 4 OVERLOAD PROTECTION 28 8 5 SWITCHING ON THE HORN 28 9 BATTERY AND CHARGING 29 9 1 BATTERY STATUS DISPLAY 30 9 2 CHARGING THE BATTERIES 31 9 3 ...

Page 3: ...pondingly to them at any time Uses DO NOT operate this equipment without first reading and understanding the user manual If you are unable to understand the warnings cautions and instructions contact your retailer otherwise injury or damage may result Procedures other than those described in this manual MUST be performed by a qualified technician We reserve the right to make changes and update thi...

Page 4: ...e wheelchair This Operating Manual assumes that the suitability of the user for wheelchair usage has been discussed with a doctor therapist and or dealer before operation The operating manual will help you get to know the function of your wheelchair and in addition describes operation care and maintenance repair The manual has been drawn up using information available at the time of printing with ...

Page 5: ...d with extreme caution Use of safety equipment such as reflectors reflective clothing and safety flags may be useful for your safety WARNING Please consult your healthcare professionals routinely to ensure there are no health or physical conditions that may limit or impair your ability to safely operate your wheelchair WARNING Consult your physician if you are taking prescription or over the count...

Page 6: ...ndue stress on the wheelchair WARNING Your wheelchair is designed for one passenger only Do not carry passengers on your wheelchair WARNING Always use the seatbelt to safely operate your wheelchair make sure it is fastened securely This will reduce the possibility of a fall from the wheelchair and will ensure that the seatbelt cannot get caught in the tires while driving WARNING Inspect the seatbe...

Page 7: ... on your wheelchair such as a different seating system Only use the seating system that has been tested for safety and provided by the manufacturer WARNING Do not remove the seat cushion provided with the wheelchair Do not place any cushion padding or pillow on the seat This could create an unstable seat position resulting in a fall from the wheelchair WARNING Exercise extreme caution when using o...

Page 8: ...eelchair WARNING Keep yourself clothing and all other objects away from the wheels while driving Do not allow any objects to drag behind the wheelchair when driving Loose fitting clothing or other objects can get caught in the tires and or the running gear WARNING Possible strangulation hazard Be aware that clothing lanyards necklaces other jewelry purses and other accessories worn or carried by y...

Page 9: ...ed accessories contain lead and lead compounds and can be hazardous wheelchair batteries are heavy Anyone lifting wheelchair batteries should use proper lifting techniques and avoid lifting beyond his her capacity WARNING NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to the battery terminals or clamps WARNING DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries and operate the equipment...

Page 10: ...esholds etc drive your wheelchair straight on with the wheels perpendicular to the incline and or threshold both front wheels should contact at the same time To reduce the possibility of a fall do not drive at an angle do not get one wheel or side of the wheelchair on the incline threshold first Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline WARNING Do not travel up or down potentiall...

Page 11: ...if recline option fitted WARNING To avoid overloading the wheelchair and potential tipping never carry anything on your wheelchair footplate or seating area WARNING Avoid any change of position or movement that may change your center of gravity while sitting on the wheelchair This may cause your wheelchair to tip WARNING A drop off as small as 2 inches at the bottom of a slope can stop a front whe...

Page 12: ... any doubt that you can safely cross any curb or obstacle ALWAYS ASK FOR HELP Be aware of your riding skills and personal limitations You may need to remove or cover threshold strips between rooms and install a ramp at entry or exit doors WARNING Do not try to climb an obstacle when on an incline WARNING Do not drive over an obstacle with just one wheel WARNING Do not drive on uneven terrain and o...

Page 13: ...hreshold resulting in damage to critical components of the wheelchair WARNING Use extreme caution when it is necessary to move an unoccupied wheelchair up or down stairs Remove the seat batteries and any accessories before attempting the transfer Use proper lifting techniques and use only solid non removable frame components to lift the wheelchair with multiple physically capable attendants Do not...

Page 14: ... user manual to ensure best control Only inflate the tires using a regulated low pressure air source with an available pressure gauge Do not underinflate or overinflate your tires Low pressures may result in loss of control and high pressures may result in the rupturing of tires Check your tire pressure at least once a week WARNING Should the fittings on your seating system become loose please cal...

Page 15: ...e to them 3 If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn the motorised wheelchair OFF as soon as it is safe 4 Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying the motorised wheelchair may make it more susceptible to interference from radio wave sources Note There is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall immunity of the motorised wheelchair and 5 Report all incidents...

Page 16: ...TING TO KNOW YOUR WHEELCHAIR 14 Seat Removable flip up armrest Joystick controller Battery Box footplate Front Cover Wheel Battery gauge Joystick Horn button Power on off Speed control dial Charging socket ...

Page 17: ...GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WHEELCHAIR 15 850 940mm 90 100mm 915mm 676 6mm 534 630mm ...

Page 18: ...4VDC Output current 2A Front wheel 8 203mm PU foam tire Rear wheel 8 5 215mm PU foam tire Rear wheel drive system Transaxle Braking system Motor electromagnetic brake Maximum incline angle 6 degree Per charge Run distance Up to 12 5 miles 20km Under full charge case Maximum weight of 250lbs case Maximum speed Forward 4 mph 6 4 kmh Backward 1 25 mph 2 kmh Turning radius 18 7 475 mm Height of seat t...

Page 19: ...air attached to the motors WARNING When the levers are operated in freewheel mode The wheelchair must be on a flat surface Do not sit on the wheelchair To push the wheelchair Freewheel Mode Motor is disengaged 1 Switch the power off 2 Operate the 2 levers as far as the stop see diagram 3 Push the wheelchair to your desired location 4 Operate the 2 levers as far as the stop see diagram Driving Mode...

Page 20: ...an disassemble the wheelchair into five pieces the seat the front section the Front Cover the battery pack and the rear section 1 Place the wheelchair in an area where you have sufficient clearance to move the parts around You may need assistance to lift some of the wheelchair components 2 See Specifications for main component weight 3 No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your wheelcha...

Page 21: ...or space than the assembled wheelchair Lifting weight beyond your physical capability may result in personal injury Ask for assistance when necessary while disassembling or assembling your wheelchair 6 2 To Disassemble 1 POWER switch to OFF 2 Place the free wheel mode levers in the drive position 3 Pick up the battery pack and remove it from the wheelchair See the pic ...

Page 22: ...e upward and the front section will be part from the rear section See the pic 6 3 ASSEMBLY 1 Place the freewheel mode levers into the drive positions 2 Set the rear section in the up position and pick up the front section to the connecting bracket of rear section See pic ...

Page 23: ...battery pack on the wheelchair See pic 6 Plull up the seat lever and set down the seat on the seat post check that the seat is secure 7 POWER switch to ON make sure battery gauge has sufficient power Make sure you connect your pieces together properly Turn off all power to your wheelchair before any items are removed and before disassembly Ensure the front and rear sections are in the right positi...

Page 24: ...ET ON AND OFF 1 Lift the seat lever and rotate the seat to the side left or right to get on 2 Sit on the seat and turn the seat back to the direction of travel Lock the seat in place by releasing the seat lever Fasten your seat belt Ensure that the seat is properly engaged after adjustment by seeing that the seat doesn t move when you try rotating it to either side ...

Page 25: ...djusting the height to the desired seat position secure the fixing Accident hazard due to incorrect seat position Always turn the seat to face forward and lock it before driving If the seat has been turned the possibility of tipping is increased Before turning the seat always ensure that the wheelchair is on an even and solid surface ...

Page 26: ...will take time and practice WARNING Anti tippers substantially reduce your risk of tipping over backwards which can cause serious injury Please observe the following tips for a safe journey 1 Always match your speed to the driving situation in which you find yourself 2 Always reduce your speed when you are driving through Unclear areas narrow gaps Tight curves inclines Ramps 3 Take a trial run wit...

Page 27: ...e the seat left and right to ensure it is stationary Are the batteries charged Check the Joystick controller to verify the charging status of the batteries Are the brakes working Check by driving slowly and stopping again Are the wheels undamaged Visually check the condition of the wheels 8 1 POWERING ON OFF On the Joystick controller of the wheelchair there is a power symbol Power starts after pr...

Page 28: ...onditions There is one mechanism to control the speed of your wheelchair 1 Speed Control Dial a Located to the back of the Joystick controller see pic b It is designed to further adjust your speed from within the high and low preselected speeds Anticipated Speed levels c The speed levels are tested under controlled environments and your driving speed may vary depending on the driving conditions an...

Page 29: ...OPERATING THE WHEELCHAIR 27 8 3 Driving directions Use your thumb index finger and middle finger on the joystick to control the wheelchair s driving direction ...

Page 30: ... steep of an incline If the motor s overload the following happens The wheelchair stops and the overload trip pops out To rectify this Locate the overload protection trip in front of the rear lifting handle to the right and press it in firmly to reset Switch the wheelchair on and reverse away from the obstacle and then avoid the obstacle 8 5 SWITCHING ON THE HORN Press the horn button It will soun...

Page 31: ... not transport batteries with flammable or combustible items Disposal and recycling Contact your approved service provider New batteries MUST be fully charged approximately 24 hours prior to initial use of the equipment Always charge new batteries before initial use or battery life will be reduced As a general rule you should recharge your batteries as frequently as possible to assure the longest ...

Page 32: ...ry gauge will be varied by the actual driving time and how you drive Repeated starting stopping or climbing will consume the power more quickly If the vehicle is under a heavier load such as fast acceleration or driving up inclines the battery status display may move towards the red zone This may not indicate the actual status of the batteries After a journey the battery status display may move to...

Page 33: ...o the charging socket 4 The charger s LED light will be orange at the beginning of a charge The charging duration is at least 8 12 hours but this will vary based on the status of the battery and temperature 5 The orange LED will turn to green when the charging is complete 6 Disconnect the cord and remove the round plug from the charge socket Do not share the outlet with any other device To avoid t...

Page 34: ...EMI 32 Step 1 Position the wheelchair near an electric outlet Step 2 The wheelchair POWER switch to OFF Step 3 Ensure the levers for freewheel mode are pushed to the drive position ...

Page 35: ...g socket on the battery box see below Step 5 Connect the battery charger power plug into an electrical outlet AC100 240V 50 to 60 Hz and charge the battery Note There is no switch on the battery charger LED information at battery charger during Charging LED Color Meaning 1 Red charging in progress 2 Green charging is complete ...

Page 36: ...he sequence Flash code Error description Possible action 1 Remote joystick error Check cables and connectors Replace Remote 2 Network or configuration error Check cables and connectors Check Bluetooth pairing Reconfigure the system Recharge the battery Check charger Replace modules Contact supplier 3 Left motor error Check cables and connectors Replace Power Module Check and or replace left motor ...

Page 37: ... than Remote Check cables and connectors Check modules Replace LiNX Access Key Replace Power Module Recharge battery If the wheelchair has stalled reset the overload trip if it has popped out cycle the power off then on Reverse away or remove any obstacles The error indicator may continue to flash after an error has been rectified To clear the error indication cycle the system s power off and then...

Page 38: ...c energy EM emitted from sources such as radio stations TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radios and cellular phones The interference from radio wave sources can cause the powered wheelchair to release its brakes move by itself or move in unintended directions It can also permanently damage the powered wheelchair s control system The intensity of the interfering EM energy can be m...

Page 39: ... fire and police transceivers cellular telephones and other personal communication devices NOTE some cellular telephones transmit a signal while they are ON even though they are not being used 2 Medium range mobile transceivers such as those used in police cars fire trucks ambulances and taxis usually have the antenna mounted on the outside of the vehicle 3 Long range transmitters and transceivers...

Page 40: ...tations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radios and cellular phones can affect motorized wheelchairs Following the warnings listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or powered wheelchair movement which could result in serious injuries 1 Do not operate hand held transceivers receivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn ON personal communication devices such as ce...

Page 41: ...e sources of EMI nearby IMPORTANT INFORMATION 20 Volts per meter V m is generally a useful immunity level against EMI the higher the level the greater the protection This product has an immunity level of 20 V m without any accessories connected to it Date printed May 2016 ...

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