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CONTENTS 

 
 
 
 

Page 

 

 

 

Subject 

 

1) 

Introduction 

2) 

Safety Notes 

3) 

Controller Functions 

4) 

Controller Function 

5) 

Fault Warnings 

6) 

Circuit Breaker 

– Charging 

7) 

Disengaging Motors 

8) 

Seat Functions 

9) 

Seating parts 

10) 

Seating parts 

11) 

Seating parts 

12) 

Occupied Transport 

13) 

Occupied Transport 

14) 

Safety features 

15) 

Care & Maintenance 

16) 

Technical Specification 

17) 

Service Record 

18) 

Guidance for refurbishment and re-use 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Mustang Powered Wheelchair

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE Issued 1 st September 2009 ...

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Page 3: ... Fault Warnings 6 Circuit Breaker Charging 7 Disengaging Motors 8 Seat Functions 9 Seating parts 10 Seating parts 11 Seating parts 12 Occupied Transport 13 Occupied Transport 14 Safety features 15 Care Maintenance 16 Technical Specification 17 Service Record 18 Guidance for refurbishment and re use ...

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Page 5: ...e seat position to be appropriate for the occupant with adjustment available in most seating components Postural supports are fitted and adjusted to suit the individual user The drive wheels have rubber tyres for grip and are foam filled to remove the risk of punctures Risks When you are planning to take the MUSTANG to a new venue make sure that you are aware of steps rivers ponds soft muddy groun...

Page 6: ...n transit or in an impact Do not let children play with hang onto or crowd around the MUSTANG Distractions can cause accidents Make sure that children are clear of moving parts before making adjustments Make sure that the power is switched off while loading and unloading from the chair Make sure that you are aware of emergency procedures that apply to the venue you are at and that you know where t...

Page 7: ...witch To enter the Seat Function press this button The number 1 on the left hand side will show when you are using the seat raise function and the number 2 will show that you are in Tilt Mode The Seat is raised using an Electric Linear actuator which can be stopped in any position The joystick is used to control the seat actuators To raise the seat in Mode 1 the joystick should be pulled backwards...

Page 8: ...te to the user s reactions and driving ability Operating the Lights Pressing this button will switch on the headlights and the rear tail lights All of the lighting uses LED technology to reduce the power requirement and to ensure that the lighting units do not over heat To indicate your intentions when turning the arrow keys are used to activate the relevant indicator light on the rear of the chai...

Page 9: ... charging The LED s are chasing from right to left this means that the lock mode has been activated To unlock the system press the horn twice within 10 seconds of switching on The LED s are chasing from left to right alternating with a steady display This means that the system is being charged or is in programme mode All LED s flashing slowly this means that the joystick has been touched while the...

Page 10: ...er the chair at the rear as shown Battery Charging You will have received a charger with the CORGI HI LO The XLR plug fits into the front of the controller to charge the battery Always charge the battery in a well ventilated area The charger comes with its own instructions Please read these carefully before using If you use your Mustang every day it is best to re charge overnight every day to keep...

Page 11: ...power chair drives away resulting in damaged tyres If you want to stop and the occupant will not co operate you should be able to remove the controller from its mounting and take charge of it yourself The Gearbox Motors are disengaged by rotating the lever through 90 degrees as shown in the picture below How do the brakes work The brakes require an electric current to release them Therefore when t...

Page 12: ...Removing the Seat of the Mustang The two release levers are pulled upwards together to release the front edge The Seat unit will then tilt backwards and can be lifted off the seat interface 8 ...

Page 13: ...of the armrest there is a small hand wheel which can be unwound to release the grip The armrest can then be pulled up or down and re positioned and the screw then tightened When adjusting the armrest ensure the occupant s hands are kept away from the armrest to prevent catching fingers when repositioning the armrest ADJUSTING THE HIP GUIDE The hip guide can be adjusted for height by releasing the ...

Page 14: ...the lever handle can be tightened To re position the handle the centre button can be pushed in and the handle moved to a different position TO LOWER THE FOOTREST If the footrest is too high or too low for the child this can be adjusted by loosening the bolt on the end of the bar which is attached inside the legrest tubes Then the bar can be lowered or raised to suit the child When re positioned th...

Page 15: ...t hanger which will allow the footrest piece to slide in and out to the desired position HEADREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The headrest can be lowered or raised by using the screw fitting on the silver block at the top of the chair back When loosened the main bar can be moved and the screw re tightened Ensure the screw is fully tightened before the child uses the headrest TRAY TABLE ACCESSORY The tray ta...

Page 16: ...ease study the next few pages carefully to make sure that you are operating in a safe manner The Front Restraints are fitted first attaching to the bracket above the front wheel at the front of the MUSTANG The Rear Restraints are fitted and tensioned to hold the MUSTANG securely as shown WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS It is important that wheelchair restraints should be attached at an angle of no more than...

Page 17: ...pelvis of the occupant at a steep angle of application to avoid abdominal intrusion 5 Check with the vehicle converter that the vehicle floor and sidewall structures have the appropriate strength required by the restraint manufacturers for the installation of the restraint systems 6 Check that the vehicle converter has fitted the restraint system in conjunction with the restraint manufacturer All ...

Page 18: ...t device which will cut off the power supply if the path is obstructed as the seat lowers If an obstruction appears at the front of the chair this safety cut out will operate If an obstruction appears under the seat this safety cut out device will operate 14 ...

Page 19: ...er We recommend that the Mustang is checked once a year by a qualified rehabilitation engineer Any damage or repairs should be assessed by a qualified rehabilitation engineer or should be returned to your dealer Only approved parts should be used when the Mustang is repaired The Motor Gearbox units are maintenance free No attempt must be made to remove the covers Wheels and the frame may be sponge...

Page 20: ... Ratio 32 88 1 Max Speed 7km h 4mph Drive Wheel 317 5mm pneumatic with Flexel fill Batteries 6 x 14A h size1 6 x 20A h size2 Rated Capacity 42Ah Size 1 60A h Size 2 Charger 8Ah Turning Circle 1130mm Static Stability 10 degrees Dynamic Stability 10 degrees Stability figures are based on the Mustang chair with the seat in the normal lowered position When the seat is raised the Mustang should not dri...

Page 21: ...Service Record Date Details 17 ...

Page 22: ...the Mustang Wheelchair is being refurbished for re use the base frame and bodywork should be cleaned with an Antibacterial cleaner of sufficient strength to guarantee the removal of MRSA and other known infections The frame should be dried with an absorbent cloth The cushion covers should be replaced these are made from engineered polyester spacer fabric which should only be washed at 40 degrees w...

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