PaceSaver Boss Owner'S Manual Download

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THIS MANUAL COVERS THE OPERATION OF YOUR NEW

PaceSaver Scout

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Boss, Boss 6NS & Boss 6.75

POWER WHEELCHAIRS. BE SURE AND FIND THE INFORMATION

THAT PERTAINS TO YOUR NEEDS BEFORE OPERATING.

Introduction

Important Safety Information

Specifi

cations

Getting On and Off The Power Wheelchair

Operating the Power Wheelchair

Controller

Instructions

Your

First

Ride

The

Power

Wheelchair

Braking

Systems

Brake

Disengage

Mechanism

Seat

Assembly

Operation

Disassembly

Assembly

Charging

Your

Batteries

General Care, Diagnostic & Maintenance Section

Diagnostics

Faults

Commonly Asked Questions and Possible Answers

PN 82253

Revised 0512

BOSS6OM_PN822530512.indd

Summary of Contents for Boss

Page 1: ...ecifications 13 Getting On and Off The Power Wheelchair 14 Operating the Power Wheelchair 15 Controller Instructions 19 Your First Ride 20 The Power Wheelchair Braking Systems 21 Brake Disengage Mechanism 21 Seat Assembly Operation 22 Disassembly Assembly 23 Charging Your Batteries 24 General Care Diagnostic Maintenance Section 32 Diagnostics Faults 34 Commonly Asked Questions and Possible Answers...

Page 2: ...ned for the severely handicapped individual who should not be in a power wheelchair You must have good stability motor control and above all else good common sense to use our wheelchair or any other brand If you feel that you cannot safely operate this vehicle at all times you should not use this power wheelchair Important Please read the entire manual carefully before attempting to drive your new...

Page 3: ...to the OFF position when stopped or when getting off or on the power wheelchair This keeps you from accidentally hitting the throttle and causing an accident For persons with limited lower body strength or persons who make slide transfers and may forget to turn the power switch off we recommend special caution DO NOT operate the unit if it behaves erratically or shows abnormal response heating smo...

Page 4: ...ing the power wheelchair in busy streets busy parking lots or in crowded shopping malls can be dangerous for you or other people as you may be struck by a vehicle or you might strike a pedestrian Use caution in congested areas at all times Lean forward a slight amount when traveling up an incline NEVER leave your power wheelchair exposed to the elements This includes storage out side or carrying t...

Page 5: ...pping and possibly serious injuries DO NOT drive the power wheelchair with the seat assembly higher than necessary as tip ping and serious injury may result The lower the seat the better your stability DONOT drive the power wheelchair with under inflated tires as this increases the possibil ity of tipping and injury Your stability and efficiency power and range are also greatly affected DO NOT rem...

Page 6: ...ive seat and restraint system The fol lowing attachment points are provided for the sole purpose of securing the mobility device without the rider The power wheelchair and batteries MUST be independently and properly restrained or stored in a separate compartment so as to prevent it from causing injury in an ac cident CONVENIENT TIE DOWN POINTS The following is a list of convenient locations that ...

Page 7: ... as damage to the unit will occur DO NOT disassemble any wheel at any time while still inflated The pressure may blow wheel rims apart while you are loosening them DO NOT ride the unit near platforms stairs ledges curbs or in any other potentially dangerous situation as serious injury can result DO NOT ride the power wheelchair over power cords oxygen lines hoses or any other material that could b...

Page 8: ...n the frame of the power wheelchair DO NOT use the footplate as a platform When getting in or out of the power wheelchair make sure that the footplate are in the upward position or swing footrests towards the outside of the power wheelchair See Getting On and Off the Power Wheelchair We realize that many bariatric persons can not do a side transfer or raise their legs to raise and lower the footpl...

Page 9: ...GE WARNING TAGS on some equipment DO NOT remove these tags Carefully read battery battery charger information prior to installing servicing or operating your wheelchair RAIN MOISTURE LEISURE LIFT has established the following rules for dealing with moisture End user or their attendant should allow sufficient time to remove his her power wheelchair prior to a rain storm or inclement weather to reta...

Page 10: ... this manual Leisure Lift recognized and encourages each indi vidual to try what works best for him her in overcoming architectural obstacles that they may encounter Techniques in this manual are a starting point for new wheelchair users and assis tants with safety as the most important consideration for all STABILITY AND BALANCE WARNING Always wear your lap belt To assure stability and proper ope...

Page 11: ...d engage the motor locks clutches to prevent the wheels from moving BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair Also make sure every precaution is taken to reduce the gap distance Always have an attendant or health care professional present while learning to properly transfer yourself CAUTION When transferring position yourself as far back as possible in the seat This will prevent da...

Page 12: ...isabilities which limit their ability to remain erect without assistance stroke patients severe muscular diseases etc should carefully evaluate whether they should operate a wheelchair at all If they decide with the advise of their physician or an other advisor that they are capable of safely operating a wheelchair they should consider the use of a bicycle helmet or pads when operating a wheelchai...

Page 13: ...ximum up hill angle is determined using applicable RESNA ISO criteria for determining static and dynamic stability ISO 7176 1 2 ANSI WC 01 02 Tests are conducted using the maximum rider weight specified in the owners manual and the seat in its least favorable position Range based on 600 lb rider on a hard level surface with Group 24 batteries Customer s range may vary according to customer s weigh...

Page 14: ... Warning As with any wheelchair part should the anti tip assem bly become damaged discontinue use immediately and contact your dealer for service Warning Always keep anti tip wheels at the same height from floor to prevent tipping to side 3 Position yourself squarely in front of the seat and lower yourself into the seat using the armrests if neces sary Never use the control housing or joystick as ...

Page 15: ...layed refer to the SHARK Display Information Chart Release the joystick back to neutral and the fault will disappear OONAPU Out Of Neutral At Power Up is a feature that prevents SHARK for driving if the joystick is out of neutral when SHARK is turned on or an inhibit condition removed This feature prevents sudden and unexpected powerchair movements 1 1 TURNING THE POWER OFF Press the Power button ...

Page 16: ... by using quick presses or finer control using long presses The VSP feature can be enabled or disabled Users can toggle between the VSP and 5 Speed Modes by holding down both the Increase Speed and Decrease Speed Buttons for approximately 2 seconds while the unit is pow ered up The control unit will beep when the mode has been changed 2 1 USING THE SPEEDOMETER The Speedometer is used to gauge the ...

Page 17: ...ate will make the wheelchair go forward or backward accordingly Pushing the joystick in slightly will makes the wheelchair begin to move The further you depress the joystick the faster the wheelchair moves The top speed set by the Tortoise Hare buttons is reached by fully depressing the joy stick Completely releasing the joystick will stop power to the motor activate the brakes and you will come t...

Page 18: ...HARK is locked press the Power button to turn the SHARK on All LED s will flash briefly The LED s will then perform a right to left chase Press the Horn button twice before the timer completes its pass approximately 10 seconds The current state of charge will then be displayed and SHARK may be operated normally Note If the user does not press the Horn button twice within the time limit the Horn wi...

Page 19: ... all of those moves in between the four main directions Shown here are different direc tions for turning the wheelchair as you operate the vehicle but remember these moves may be anywhere in between it depends on the direc tion of travel required at the time The impor tant thing to remember is that in the forward positions the joystick is like a pointer point and that is the direction you will go ...

Page 20: ... joystick backwards to thumb to go backward There is a significant reduction in speed in the reverse direction without any change in the Max SPEED setting Always make sure the area is clear behind you before backing up 10 Remember to turn the power button OFF no visible lights when not driving or getting on or off the wheelchair Speed controller characteristics are pre set for the average rider Th...

Page 21: ... motor by bringing the control knob back to the center position as when coming to a complete stop This braking works until the Posi Lock Electric brake is activated 3 Posi Lock Electric Braking Disk is activated with delay when all power is stopped to the motor This electric brake has a short delay and ultimately holds the power wheelchair at a complete stop The wheelchair cannot be moved when thi...

Page 22: ...he black knobs Rotate clockwise to tighten Should you wish to remove the armrests simply pull them out when the knobs are loose Re member to tighten the knobs to avoid their loss Seat Height Adjustment The seat assembly is height adjustable 1 Remove the seat assembly by unpinning the seat and lifting the seat assembly straight up Set aside 2 Locate the seat height adjustment bolts and nut located ...

Page 23: ...re when you last got off the wheelchair Disconnect the power cord located at the rear of the seat on the seat bracket unpin the seat at all four points lift the seat assembly up and remove Lift off the rear cover while passing the cable and connector through the hole in the cover Disconnect each batteryby depressing the tab on each battery plug to unplug the cable Remove both batteries See Page 31...

Page 24: ...s elsewhere in this manual and go for a ride CHARGING THE POWER WHEELCHAIR BATTERIES Charging the batteries is the most important part of operating and maintaining your new wheelchair Be sure you do it properly As per international standards it is recommended that only gel cell or sealed suspended lead acid type deep cycle batteries be used on the wheelchair These batteries should meet FAA Federal...

Page 25: ...s i e sprinkler car wash etc When storing wheelchair keep inside a building 2 Use of the charger in a manner not recommended by the manufacturer may result in the risk of fire electrical shock or personal injury 3 To reduce the possibility of damage to the AC cord or the connector disconnect the AC line cord by grasping the plug and not the cord when disconnecting from either the wheelchair or the...

Page 26: ...charging WARNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock CAUTION Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with this equipment If it does not fit the outlet have a properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician A TEMPORARYAC ADAPTER may be used to connect the plug provided with this charger to a two pole receptacle if a proper...

Page 27: ... inhibit is shorted to B external to the System Plug the battery charger into the charging socket located at the front of the SHARK Remote The SHARK Information Gauge will indicate the system is being charged by cycling between a left to right chase and displaying the current battery state of charge Driving is prevented inhibited while the system is being charged Once the system status gauge displ...

Page 28: ...FF Power is ON Battery charge is low SHARK is being brought out of Lock mode SHARK is in programming inhibit and or charging mode SHARK has detected an OUT OF Neutral At Power Up OONAPU con dition SHARK has de tected a fault Less LED s imply a reduced battery charge The batteries should be charged as soon as possible To unlock SHARK press the Horn button twice within 10 seconds The steady LED s in...

Page 29: ... deeply before recharge Likewise if batteries are stored or used for a long period of time without recharge this may result in permanent damage to the batteries resulting in unreliable operation and shortened battery life Maximum driving range of your wheelchair can be obtained if the batteries are fully charged prior to a lengthy trip Because the charger is a fully automatic charger it can be on ...

Page 30: ... the charger 3 Keep the batteries away from heat Areas with excessive sunshine or excessive heat will cause a faster loss of charge in the batteries Charging the batteries longer than necessary will also introduce heat into them Heat will cause the batteries to lose their charge and also shorten their life 4 Storage of batteries is very important to their life span The very best way to maxi mize b...

Page 31: ... supports rest on the top of the casters 5 Remove plastic shroud from unit Be sure not to damage the controller cable 6 Disconnect the battery connectors 7 Remove batteries BATTERY REMOVAL FROM UNIT CAUTION Failure to unplug cable from back of joystick before tilting seat back may result in damage to the joystick and cable Top of Caster Pull Pins Battery Connectors ...

Page 32: ... are stored We also recommend that you disconnect the battery leads or remove the batteries from the powerbase Every one to two months you should reconnect the battery leads and the charger to make sure that the batteries are still fully charged Maintaining the Power Wheelchair In general The power wheelchair is very easy to maintain Consult your dealer if any repairs adjustments or damaged part r...

Page 33: ...eshooting If the power wheelchair will not move check the following 1 Turn the power switch OFF and then back ON 2 Check to see that the joystick console is not locked Refer to unlocking instructions 3 There is a visible circuit breaker It is located on the front of unit under the seat You will not see any white on the button when it is set in the correct operating position Also check to see that ...

Page 34: ... the nature of an abnormal condition directly from the SHARK Information Gauge Without the use of any servicing tools the condition can be simply diagnosed 1 User Fault Possible stall timeout or user error Release the joystick to neutral and try again 2 Battery Fault Check the batteries and cabling Try charging the batteries Batteries may require replacing 3 Left Motor Fault Check the left motor c...

Page 35: ...n as possible Charging will bring deep cycle condition batteries up to full charge You will not receive maximum battery life if the batteries are routinely run to the deep cycle condition 2 Under inflated tires Check for proper inflation check the specifications for your particular wheelchair 3 Excessive weight on the wheelchair Refer to the specification chart for the maxi mum rider weight 4 Ther...

Page 36: ...nd will damage many components of your power wheelchair The charger which came with the power wheelchair is designed specifi cally to charge deep cycle batteries Why will my Power Wheelchair not climb an incline 1 Excessive weight on the wheelchair for the grade of the incline Refer to the Ramp Incline Chart in this Owner s Manual 2 Batteries not fully charged or are bad Charge them and have them ...

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Page 38: ...es of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid Others are not apparent and exposure is unavoidable However we believe that by following the warnings listed below your risk to EMI will be minimized The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types 1 Hand held portable transceivers transmitters rece...

Page 39: ...t in serious injury 1 Do not operate hand held transceivers transmitters receivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn ON personal communications devices such as cellular phones while the powered wheel chair is turned ON 2 Be aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them 3 If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn the powered wheelcha...

Page 40: ... for repair Leisure Lift Inc will provide parts and labor at our factory free of charge for problems considered to be covered under our warranty The customer is responsible for all freight charges if the power wheelchair is shipped to the factory Failure to properly service the power wheelchair at the intervals prescribed by the owners manual abuse or faulty service may void this limited warranty ...

Page 41: ...aceSaver dealer They can help explain any points that you do not understand In addition your dealer will be glad to help you with any of your other PaceSaver needs Situated close to you they are in the best position to provide you with assistance and service The enclosed warranty card must be filled out in order for Leisure Lift to 1 effectively warranty your product in case of a problem 2 to prop...

Page 42: ...LIMITED WARRANTY provisions to qualified owners of PaceSaver vehicles manufactured after January 1 1994 The EXTENDED LIMITED WARRANTY is defined as the following A LIFETIME Warranty on your frame components consult your dealer for specific components A TWO YEAR prorated Parts Warranty One year parts replacement at no charge 100 parts replacement Second year parts replacement at half off 50 of curr...

Page 43: ...12 BOSS6OM_PN822530512 indd READ this entire Owner s Manual BEFORE you operate your new power wheelchair Owner s Manual Must Be Given to User PaceSaver Scout BOSS BOSS 6NS BOSS 6 75 Set Your Own Pace with Shark controls ...

Page 44: ...UST FRONT ANTI TIP WHEEL HEIGHT Turn thumbscrews clockwise to maximum height position Then lower wheel arm by turning thumbscrews counterclockwise Count the number of turns as you lower each side to have equal wheel height on both side Remember the lower the anti tip wheel the better the front stability when stopping as you go down an incline ...

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