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Do not place the controller cable so it may be pinched in any of the seat or power base
frames
STOP!
DO NOT leave the power wheelchair in rain or a storm of any kind.
DO NOT use the power wheelchair in a shower or leave it in a damp
bathroom whilst taking a shower.
DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a damp area or outdoors for any length of
time.
Direct exposure to rain or damp will cause electrical and mechanical
malfunctions and may cause the chair to prematurely rust.
Some parts of the power wheelchair are susceptible to extremes of temperature. It is
possible for the batteries to freeze. The temperature at which the batteries freeze depends
on a number of factors including their chemical composition, the level of charge and their
usage. At elevated temperatures; the power wheelchair may operate at a reduced speed.
This a safety feature built into the controller to protect the motors and other electrical
components.
8.2 Batteries
The batteries used in your power chair are sealed, no maintenance gell cells and require only
correct charging procedures - see 7.2 Battery Charger. Typically these batteries would last 1
to 2 years; depending upon type of usage.
8.3 Tyres and Castors
8.3.1 Tyre Inflation
Tyre Description
Recommended Optimum
Operating Pressure
Tyre Pressure
FRONTIER
Mid Drive Tyres
12 ½ x 2 ¼
pneumatic
35 psi
(241kPa)
30 – 40 psi
(207 – 275 kPa)
Castors
200mm MCP
solid
NA
NA
FRONTIER ALL TERRAIN
Mid Drive Tyres
Black, Low
Pressure,
Knobby
3.6 psi
(25 kPa)
Also, see chart below
3.6 - 24 psi
(25 – 165 kPa)
Castors
250mm
Pneumatic (All
Terrain Model)
36 psi
(248kPa)
36 psi
248 kPa
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