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Braking

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T o b ring  the Foldalite T rekker to a stop simply release the j oystick controller to the centre,  

with no pressure on it in any direction.

Electromag netic Brake S ystem: 

The chair has 2 braking modes which can be selected by pushing the brake levers to “ Lock”  or 
“ Unlock”  position. This is also refered to as the “ free-wheel lever” . 

•   In “ Lock”  position: The internal clutch of the electromagnetic brake is engaged and the 

electromagnetic brake is started. Before powering on and attempting to operate the control 
j oystick, the motor wheels will not move. Having brake in the “ Lock”  position will ensure the 
chair does not move, allowing the user to get on/off the chair safely and securely. 

•   In “ Unlock”  position: The internal clutch of the electromagnetic brake is disengaged. In “ Unlock”  

position, the motor wheels can move freely even when the chair is powered off. This will allow 
the chair to move manually.  

CA U T I O N : Before using  the chair,  it is important that the b rake lev er is in “L O CK ”  position 

and the electromag netic b rake is eng ag ed to stop the rotation of the motor wheels.  T his will 

prev ent any accidents from occurring  and causing  b odily inj ury.

Summary of Contents for Foldalite Trekker

Page 1: ...Instruction Booklet F ...

Page 2: ...Contents 01 Introduction Features Setup Guide Installation Operation Guide Braking Battery Safety Troubleshooting Safety Symbols Warranty T ab le of Contents 2 3 4 7 9 12 13 17 22 24 25 26 ...

Page 3: ... you choose and whenev er you choose Y our safety is our utmost priority P lease read and follow all instructions in this owner s manual carefully b efore operating your Foldalite T rekker for your first time For your own safety it is crucial that you completely understand the instructions g iv en in this owner s manual A s a result of improper use of this power wheelchair or failing to follow the...

Page 4: ...est Jo int Lithium Battery Footrest Storage Basket Safety Belt Armrest Jo ystick Leg Guard Folding Release Lever Control P anel Cable Clip K ick Stand Anti Tip Wheels Control P anel Connector Electromagnetic Brake Levers ...

Page 5: ...r by holding the position as shown Unfold the footrest Rotate the two armrests into position P ull the backrest to the rear edge of the seat cushion until the two folding levers reach the red line as shown When a click sound is heard the chair is unfolded ...

Page 6: ...rn the back rest in until a click sound is heard P ress the anti tip wheel extension button and pull out the anti tip wheels Mount the j oystick on the req uired side can be set up on left or right hand side and plug in the 4 pin control cable For further details please see page 8 Fully set up Foldalite Trekker ...

Page 7: ...el extension button and retract the anti tip wheels P ress the backrest adj usting button and turn the back rest Rotate the armrest as shown Then loosen the knob and turn the leg guard down Hold the folding lever and push the backrest forward Then press the chair tightly as shown until it is fully closed ...

Page 8: ... lease wear the safety belt at all times while seated CA U T I O N P lease b e aware that the waist b elt is not intended for use as an auto style seat b elt T he Foldalite T rekker is not desig ned for b eing used as a seat in any forms of transportation Y ou are at your own risk and are not recommended to use the chair as a seat when taking any forms of transportation such as cars buses trains p...

Page 9: ...ntrol panel onto the metal grab bar and lock the q uick release handle tightly and securely As shown route the control panel cable through the cable clip As shown plug the four pin control plug from the j oystick control panel into the socket at either side There is a connector for the control panel on the left and right side of the chair P lease keep the ...

Page 10: ... the battery level P ressing this button will power off the chair P ress horn to sound Increase the speed of the chair P ressing this button will power on the chair With 5 LED lights on the chair is at its max speed 1 LED light on the chair is at its lowest speed With 5 LED lights on the chair is at its max speed With 1 LED light on the chair is at its lowest speed As well direction control Speed ...

Page 11: ...vrability comfortably and effortlessly A spring is eq uipped inside the j oystick which automatically returns to its original position when let go P ush the j oystick towards the target direction The j oystick can control the drive proportionally the harder the push the faster it goes The max traveling speed is 6km hr Release the control j oystick slowly and gradually for the chair to slow down sa...

Page 12: ...ht Left Stop Control Lever Operation P ull the control lever backward P ush the control lever to the right P ush the control lever to the left Release the control lever gradually The chair will slow down to stop safely P ush the control lever forward ...

Page 13: ...attempting to operate the control j oystick the motor wheels will not move Having brake in the Lock position will ensure the chair does not move allowing the user to get on off the chair safely and securely In Unlock position The internal clutch of the electromagnetic brake is disengaged In Unlock position the motor wheels can move freely even when the chair is powered off This will allow the chai...

Page 14: ...e battery terminal directly using pliers or metal cables to charge the battery Do not use the chair when the battery is being charged An electronic drive locking device will be activated that prevents the chair from operating when the battery is being charged Do not use a non standard power supply eg generator or inverter Do not sq ueeze bend j erk or tie the power cord Do not smoke or ignite anyt...

Page 15: ...to charge fully until the red LED on the charger turns green Thus the recommended charging time for the battery is 8 12 hrs When not using the chair for a long duration charge the battery fully every month If the battery is left uncharged for a long period of time it will damage the battery permanently Mounting R emov ing Battery Ensure the chair is powered off before mounting or removing the batt...

Page 16: ...ed under the front part of the control panel Before charging ensure the chair is powered off P lug the charger 3 pin cable into the charging port under the front part of the j oystick controller as seen below P lug the charger into a power outlet When the red LED is on it is charging When the LED on the charger changes from red to green keep charging for an additional 30 minutes to allow the batte...

Page 17: ...o the motor is too high the over current protector will cut off the supply If ascending over a slope over 12º or the load is over 330lbs or the motor rotation is j ammed the over current protector will be activated and the chair s control will cut off the circuit to prevent overcurrent and overheating of the motor Battery S ocket Cleaning Check the battery pack and the positive and negative poles ...

Page 18: ...e The Foldalite Trekker is not waterproof K eep away from water sources Joystick Control P anel To ensure your safety while operating your powerchair the control panel must be securely mounted If any buttons on the control panel fail or are not responding you must stop using the chair immediately and contact your authorised dealer for repair or replacement S tationary P osition When the chair is i...

Page 19: ...or loose surfaces tall grass or rough road surfaces to prevent the wheels bearings axis motor and other parts from being damaged or loosened on public roads It is highly recommended that you wear hi vis clothing while driving at night V ehicle T ransport CA U T I O N P lease b e aware that it is at your own risk and is not adv isab le to sit in the Foldalite T rekker when taking any forms of trans...

Page 20: ... config uration yourself Whenever transferring to or from the Foldalite Trekker it is recommended to have a supporting point that is higher than the seat cushion To reduce the chance of falling please be aware of the following Ensure that you lift up the armrest and lower the leg guard Ensure that the power is off and the brake is in Lock position Check that there is no movement in the motor wheel...

Page 21: ...elines may result in serious inj ury I f you do any of these actions it is at your own risk N ev er reach b end or lean in the chair Doing so will chang e your centre of g rav ity and the weig ht distrib ution of the chair S tationary O b stacles Exercise extreme caution when negotiating ramps slopes and raised curbs etc to avoid tipping the chair over It is important to climb or descend an obstac...

Page 22: ...d down stairs and escalators CA U T I O N I t is prohib ited to mov e or use the Foldalite T rekker on stairs and escalators S erious b odily inj ury may result Electromag netic I nterference Warning The power wheelchair may be affected by electromagnetic interference EMI which may cause damage or interruption to the operation of the chair Sources of electromagnetic waves come from broadcasting st...

Page 23: ...s in Unlock position and the chair will not move Re plug the 4 pin plug into the battery connector at the side of the chair refer to instructions on page 15 If the power is off automatically the batteries must be recharged within 2 hours and charged for 10 12 hours refer to instructions on page 22 23 P ull out the battery and check the contact for any fault and re insert the battery Refer to instr...

Page 24: ...thorised dealer to replace the electromagnetic brake It is normal as this is the characteristics of lithium batteries Contact authorised dealer to replace the battery Contact authorised dealer to replace the battery Contact authorised dealer to replace the battery Contact the authorised dealer to replace the electromagnetic brake Contact the authorised dealer to replace the electromagnetic brake W...

Page 25: ...se any mobile phones walkie talkies electronic devices or any other radio transmitters while operating Finger crush pinch point Store in a clean and dry condition away from rain snow ice salt and water Test of EMI RFI at an immunity level of 30 V m has been passed Corrosive substance contained in the battery Danger of explosion Do not use batteries with different amp hour Ah capacities Do not mix ...

Page 26: ...kg without battery At max speed 0 5m Up to 12º depending on user weight safe climbing angle Intelligent Electromagnetic Brake 6km h 3 75mph 39 3 in 1000 mm 23km vary with user s weight terrain ground condition battery condition temperature and driving habit Dimensions Unfolded L x W x H Type Type Type Size Size Dimensions Folded L x W x H Rated power Norminal capacity Input power Type Type Maximum...

Page 27: ...ns extend to the following items 1 Upholstery and seating armrest leg guard footrest brake pads motor brushes and tyres req uire replacement due to normal wear and tear 2 Damaged components due to negligence accident misuse abuse overload commercial use improper operation maintenance or storage 3 Circumstances beyond the control of Motion Healthcare 4 the serial number on the warranty card is alte...

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