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1  Power Wheelchair Owner’s Manual 

 
Thank  you  for  choosing  a  Magic  Mobility  Product. We  are  proud  of  the  quality  construction  of 
every chair we build. This owner’s manual explains the operation of your new chair. Please read 
it carefully as it contains important safety, care and maintenance information. 
 
Magic  Mobility’s  Power  Wheelchair  series  may  be  custom  made  to  measure  and  may  vary  in 
detail from chair to chair however they should all comply to the enclosed basic specifications. 
 
As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Magic Mobility endeavors to supply a wide variety of features 
and  options  to  meet  the  needs  of  the  user.  However,  final  selection  and  specifications  of  the 
type of wheelchair to be used by any individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare 
professional capable of making such a selection. 
 
All  of  the  information  and  specifications  in  this  document  are  current  at  the  time  of  printing. 
However  due  to  our  policy  of  continual  product  improvements  we  reserve  the  right  to  make 
changes at any  time without notice. This may lead to slight variations between the illustrations 
and explanations in this manual and the model you have purchased. 
 
1.1 

Intended Use 

 

The intended use of a Magic Mobility Power Wheelchair is to provide mobility to persons with a 
maximum  weight  of  400  lbs  (see  table  below)  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  instructions  and/or  recommendations  as 
contained  in  this  manual,  please  contact  your  Magic  Mobility  dealer.  You  will  find  the  model 
designation and serial number of the wheelchair on the base of the frame. 
 
Magic Mobility is not liable for damage to property or personal injury arising out of unsafe use of 
a  power  chair.  Magic  Mobility  is  also  not  liable  for  any  property  damage  or  personal  injury 
arising  out  of  the  failure  of  any  person  and/or  user  to  following  the  instructions  and 
recommendations set forth in this manual. 
 

SEATING ARRANGEMENT 

MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT 

No seat elevator fitted 

400 lbs 

Seat elevator fitted 

342 lbs 

 

2  Safety and Damage Warnings 

 
Throughout this manual, you will find the following safety and damage warnings. 
 

 

 
WARNING! This is a warning which, if ignored, may cause injury to yourself and 
other people 

 

 

 
STOP! This is an instruction that, if not followed, may result in damage to your 
Power chair. It means ‘do not do this’ or ‘do not let this happen’. 

 

Summary of Contents for Extreme X8

Page 1: ...Page 1 Owners Manual...

Page 2: ...purchased 1 1 Intended Use The intended use of a Magic Mobility Power Wheelchair is to provide mobility to persons with a maximum weight of 400 lbs see table below limited to a sitting position that h...

Page 3: ...9 4 1 The Extreme X8 9 4 2 Features and Options 10 4 3 Performance Attributes 10 5 Operating Instructions 10 5 1 Performance adjustments 11 5 2 Comfort adjustments 11 5 3 Freewheel Mode pushing the p...

Page 4: ...23 8 5 Cleaning 23 8 6 Storage 23 8 7 Transportation 23 8 8 Daily Checks 23 8 9 Weekly Checks 24 8 10 Annual Checks 24 9 Servicing 24 10 Fault finding 25 10 1 Limp Mode 25 10 2 Stuck Power Button 25 1...

Page 5: ...t of your provider caregiver and or health professional Magic Mobility is not responsible for injuries and or damage resulting from any person s failure to follow the warnings cautions and instruction...

Page 6: ...ity voids your warranty and may result in personal injury STOP Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty and may result in damage to your power chair 3 4 Stairs and Escalators WARNING Never us...

Page 7: ...desired allow it to come to a complete stop by releasing the joystick Once the chair has stopped push the joystick forward slightly to ensure a safely controlled descent The following advice is recom...

Page 8: ...ved area to a gravel area at high speed while turning Avoid abrupt directional changes WARNING When cornering lower your speed and follow the advice above to reduce the risk of personal injury 3 11 El...

Page 9: ...d lean or reach for objects if you have to pick them up from the floor we suggest you use a specially designed Pick Up Stick Movements such as these may cause your power chair to tip possibly resultin...

Page 10: ...features 4 3 Performance Attributes Information regarding the performance attributes and controlled testing results of the power chair may be obtained from the power chair manufacturer If you would li...

Page 11: ...wheelchair controls will not function and the status light on the joystick will flash when the chair is in free wheel mode This feature has been intentionally incorporated to protect the user from uns...

Page 12: ...o match a surface to which you are transferring When the seat is fully elevated the user is closer to eye level of standing persons enabling more enjoyable interactions Seat elevators are sometimes re...

Page 13: ...power off and on again will reset the system WARNING Always turn the power off when you are stationary to prevent unexpected movement 6 2 Rain and Water The joystick hand control unit IS NOT WATERPROO...

Page 14: ...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 sc...

Page 15: ...can be locked by pressing the on off button for more than 4 seconds To unlock 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 o...

Page 16: ...the last used accessory function e g actuator control If you are already in Accessory Mode a press of the accessory mode selection will take you to the next available accessory mode e g lighting To re...

Page 17: ...OBP menu Screen Environment Setting Inside Outside There are 3 options Inside The screen has a black background Outside The screen has a white background Automatic The screen background is set automat...

Page 18: ...n buttons or the joystick left right to toggle the on off status Joystick forward accepts the new settings and returns to the main OBP menu Joystick reverse or the accessory buttons cancel the new set...

Page 19: ...nly AGM or gel cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions WARNING When fitting alternate batteries ensure their terminal posts cannot touch any part of the wheelchair frame S...

Page 20: ...not put the charger on the seat of the wheelchair when charging as the charger can become quite warm Always put the charger on the floor near the chair when in use To get the maximum range from your...

Page 21: ...se electrical and mechanical malfunctions and may cause the chair to prematurely rust Avoid knocking or bumping the controller especially the joystick Keep the controller clean Avoid exposure to extre...

Page 22: ...neumatic tires are fitted with automotive type valves and can be inflated using most typical automotive hand and foot type pumps as well as service station air outlets STOP Under inflated tires may be...

Page 23: ...wer chair regularly it is recommended that the batteries be charged at least once per week If you are storing your power chair for an extended period of time please contact your Magic Mobility Dealer...

Page 24: ...oted that many of our power chairs are highly customized and a loan rental chair may not be appropriate If you notice symptoms such as motor noise frayed harnesses damaged connectors uneven tire wear...

Page 25: ...center within 4 seconds the DX2 system must be switched off and then on again 10 4 Battery Warning Conditions Check the batteries are charges If the charge icon is red put the chair on charge immediat...

Page 26: ...t for too long Turn the DX2 system off and let the motors cool down If you are attempting a steep incline seek an alternate route If the above do not clear the fault please contact your Magic Mobility...

Page 27: ...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 st...

Page 28: ...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 faul...

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