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Contents
1.1
Intended Use ............................................................................................................ 5
2
Safety and Damage Warnings ........................................................................................ 5
3
Safety ............................................................................................................................. 6
3.1
Transfers .................................................................................................................. 6
3.2
Motor Vehicle Transport ........................................................................................... 6
3.3
Weight Limitations .................................................................................................... 7
3.4
Stairs and Escalators ................................................................................................ 7
3.5
Public Streets and Roadways ................................................................................... 7
3.6
Transportation Products for your wheelchair ............................................................. 7
3.7
Stationary Obstacles: (Steps, Kerbs, Etc.) ................................................................ 7
3.8
Climbing or Descending an Incline ........................................................................... 8
3.8.1
Maximum Recommended Incline ....................................................................... 9
3.9
Removable Parts ...................................................................................................... 9
3.10
Cornering Information ............................................................................................ 9
3.11
Electromagnetic Fields (for more information see Appendix B
– Electromagnetic
Interference (EMI)) ............................................................................................................10
3.12
Positioning Belts ...................................................................................................10
3.13
Weather Precautions ............................................................................................10
3.14
Reaching and Bending .........................................................................................10
3.15
Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations ................................................................10
3.16
Alcohol/Smoking ..................................................................................................11
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Specifications .................................................................................................................12
4.1
The Frontier V4 .......................................................................................................12
4.2
Features and Options ..............................................................................................12
4.3
Performance Attributes ............................................................................................12
5
Operating Instructions ....................................................................................................12
5.1
Performance adjustments ........................................................................................12
5.2
Positioning ...............................................................................................................13
5.3
Freewheel Mode
– pushing the power chair ............................................................13
5.4
Tilt in space seat option
– if fitted .............................................................................13
5.5
Power elevating seat option
– if fitted ......................................................................14
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Joystick controls.............................................................................................................15
6.1
Joystick power .........................................................................................................15
6.2
Rain and Water .......................................................................................................15
6.3
Joystick lead ............................................................................................................15
6.4
Controller program ...................................................................................................15
6.5
Hand control joystick operation ................................................................................15
6.5.1
The Screen .......................................................................................................16
6.5.2
The Status Bar ..................................................................................................16
6.5.3
System Lock (if Activated) .................................................................................17
6.5.4
On/Off Button ....................................................................................................17
6.5.5
Sleep Mode .......................................................................................................17
6.5.6
Attendant Mode .................................................................................................17
6.5.7
Drive Mode........................................................................................................17
6.5.8
Accessory Mode ...............................................................................................18
6.5.9
On Board Programming ....................................................................................18
6.5.10
Lighting Mode (if lights fitted) .........................................................................20
6.5.11
Charging ........................................................................................................20
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Batteries & Charging ......................................................................................................21
7.1
Batteries ..................................................................................................................21
7.2
Battery Charging......................................................................................................21
7.3
Charging Procedure ................................................................................................21
To get the maximum range from your batteries: ................................................................22
7.4
Public Transportation ...............................................................................................22