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PaceSaver Scout "M"-series 

 OWNERS MANUAL

Introduction

     

 

Congratulations on your choice of power wheelchair!  It is a de-

pendable vehicle built for power and performance.  Its easy to operate controls 

give you more of what you are looking for in a wheelchair.

But it is important that you understand what your power wheelchair 

is, and what it is not.  Our power wheelchairs (like all wheelchairs) are designed 

to provide safe, reliable transportation  to older or moderately physically disabled 

individuals who have difficulty in getting around. It will safely take you everywhere 

the specifications indicate as long as you follow the simple safety guidelines shown 

on the next few pages.

The power wheelchair is not an all terrain vehicle that you can use out 

in the fields to drag brush around or climb steep hills.  They were not meant to go 

hunting in, or transport you through hazardous environments.  They also are not 

designed 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 a wheelchair!

         

 

Important

 

       Please  read the entire manual carefully before  attempting  to drive 

your new  power wheelchair.

          

 

 

Remember  to read all service recommendations outlined in this manual  

to  achieve  trouble  free,  safe and enjoyable operation  of your  power wheelchair

.

 

Failure to follow the recommended service procedures will damage your wheel-

chair and such damage is not covered under warranty.  Contact your dealer if you 

have questions after reading this manual.

   

 

Leisure-Lift specifically disclaims responsibility for any  bodily  injuries or 

property damage which  may  occur during  or because of improper use or any  

use  which does not  comply  with  applicable Federal, State, or Local  laws and 

ordinances or  methods recommended in this manual.  If in doubt about your 

ability to operate your  power wheelchair

 

, consult your doctor.  

Summary of Contents for Scout M Series

Page 1: ... ScoutM1OMPN82045 indd This product is covered by patent 6 290 011 B1 READ this entire Owner s Manual BEFORE you operate your new power wheelchair Set Your Own Pace Owner s Manual Must Be Given to User PaceSaver Scout M Series ...

Page 2: ...48 SPECIAL OPTION WARNINGS ...

Page 3: ...Safety Information 3 Specifications 13 Getting On and Off the Power Wheelchair 14 Operating the Power Wheelchair 15 Drive System Instructions 19 Your First Ride 20 The Power Wheelchair Braking Systems 21 Brake Disengage Mechanism 21 Disassembly Assembly 25 Charging Your Batteries 26 General Care Diagnostic Maintenance Section 35 Commonly Asked Questions and Possible Answers 38 Converting your Powe...

Page 4: ...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 a wheelchair Important Please read the entire manual carefully before attempting to drive your new power wh...

Page 5: ...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 per sons 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 heat ing s...

Page 6: ...mps the same way straight on not at an angle NEVER attempt to go up or down a regular height curb or tipping and personal injury will result Warning Driving 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 fo...

Page 7: ...t anytime DONOT drive the power wheelchair diagonally across inclines turn sharp on an incline or make turns at or near full throttle at any time Doing this will result in the power wheelchair losing traction and control which can result in tipping and possibly serious injuries DO NOT drivethepowerwheelchairwiththeseatassemblyhigherthannecessaryas tipping and serious injury may result The lower th...

Page 8: ...tive seat and restraint system The following 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 accident CONVENIENT TIE DOWN POINTS The following is a list of convenient locations that t...

Page 9: ...ere it is exposed to high temperatures a car trunk etc or to poor weather conditions such as rain or snow or freezing conditions 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 s...

Page 10: ...water ice or oil film or loss of con trol braking will result DO NOT attempt to drive over curbs or obstacles greater than maximum climbing capabil ity shown in specifications Doing so may cause your power wheelchair to turn over and cause bodily harm or damage to the power wheelchair DO NOT use unauthorized parts accessories or adapters other than those authorized by Leisure Lift DO NOT attempt t...

Page 11: ...cted Carefully read battery battery char ger 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 wheel chair prior to a rain storm or inclement weather to retain wheelchair operation DO NOT leave your power whee...

Page 12: ...chitectural barriers Use this information only as a basic guide The techniques that are discussed on the fol lowing pages have been used successfully my many Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with daily living activities that may differ from those described in this manual Leisure Lift recognized and encourages each individual to try what works best for him her in overcoming ...

Page 13: ...F and 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 healthcare professional present while learning to properly transfer yourself CAUTION When transferring position yourself as far back as possible in the seat This will prevent...

Page 14: ...d serious injury If you are unable to follow this instruction consult your dealer for alternatives Persons having disabilities 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 another advisor that they are capable of...

Page 15: ... 30 lbs 30 lbs TOTAL 112 5 lbs 132 lbs Batteries 2 25 lbs ea 25 lbs ea Complete W Batteries AGM Type 162 5 lbs 182 lbs Battery Size Not Supplied U 1 U 1 Speed Adjustable 4 7 mph Max 4 7 mph Max Range 15 20 miles 15 20 miles Turning Radius 20 5 FWD 20 5 FWD 28 8 RWD 28 8 RWD Ground Clearance 2 2 Max Curb Climbing 2 2 Max Incline Stability Hard Surface 250 lbs 8o 8o 300 lbs 6o 6o 350 lbs 6o Soft Sur...

Page 16: ...hts should activate 7 When seated comfortably you can drive the power wheelchair The method for getting off is the reverse procedure 1 Turn the power switch OFF when stopped no visible lights 2 Unfasten your safety belt and raise or have someone raise the footrest bracket 3 Make sure your feet are planted firmly on the ground and stand up WARNING Keep the power button in the OFF position at all ti...

Page 17: ...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 18: ... 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 powered up The control unit will beep when the mode has been changed 2 1 USING THE SPEEDOMETER The Speedometer is used to gauge the relative speed of the chair in comparison to the maximum speed possible The right most LED indicates current maximum speed which...

Page 19: ...late 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 joystick Completely releasing the joystick will stop power to the motor activate the brakes and you will come t...

Page 20: ...ARK is locked press the Power button to turn the SHARK on All LED s will flash briefly The LED s will then per form 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 21: ... 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 22: ...justing the Driving Speed Instructions 8 Release the joystick to come to a stop Take note of how the braking feels The clicking you might hear upon starting and shortly after releasing the joystick is the Electric Brake disengaging and engaging 9 Push the joystick backwards to thumb to go backward There is a significant reductionin speed in the reverse direction without any change in the Max SPEED...

Page 23: ... Caution DO NOT ride the power wheelchair with either Motor Brake Disengage Mechanisms activated since there is a strong possibility an accident with injuries will occur Should you experience any type of brake system malfunction DO NOT ride or sit on the wheelchair Have the system repaired immediately SHOULD THE BRAKE DISENGAGE ON A WHEELCHAIR EVER APPEAR TO WORK POORLY OR INCORRECTLY STOP RIDING ...

Page 24: ...r the seat Pulling back on the joystick will raise the seat The speed is proportional and can be adjusted by how far you have moved the joystick Once you have finished adjusting the powered accessories you may leave the accessory power mode and return to drive mode by pressing and releasing the mode switch until both of the small mode switch lights are off If the power switch is on both mode switc...

Page 25: ... tighten Should you wish to remove the armrests simply pull them out when the knobs are loose Remember to tighten the knobs to avoid their loss The power wheelchair seat rotates 180 degrees in either direction But take care not to pull on the electrical connections when turning the seat The seatlock allows you to lock the seat in any position Seatlock operation is as follows 1 Rotate the seat to t...

Page 26: ...ed at the lowest comfortable seat height PaceSaver Scout M series s stability will be improved with a lower height Some models have a height adjustment see your dealer for details Footplate Adjustment Length To move the footplate in or out remove the clevis pin which holds it in place and reinsert at another hole Angle Loosen the lock nuts on the two bolt on the underside of the footplate tube You...

Page 27: ...frame Pull the footplate section up out of the way REASSEMBLING THE WHEELCHAIR To reassemble the wheelchair simply repeat the same steps in reverse order Retract the pull pin and insert the footrest section on to the front end replace the pull pin Connect the battery cables Align the red dots on each connector so that they line up Push the plug straight in until the connectors click together Place...

Page 28: ...as been damaged Contact your dealer for repair 5 Make sure the charging plug is seated fully in the wheelchair battery charger outlet 6 You must not use the charger in the rain or where the charger can become wet Do not stand on wet surface while connecting charger You have the new improved MicroLight charger Like camcorders MicroLight s new technol ogy offers more features in a smaller lighter ca...

Page 29: ...he current battery state of charge Driving is prevented inhibited while the system is being charged Once the Information Gauge displays a full battery charge all LED s are lit the battery charger plug may be removed first from the wall outlet then from the joystick console NOTE If SHARK is turned off or goes into sleep while charging charging will continue The light on the front of the charger ind...

Page 30: ...d into the receptacle of the charger and the plug end into a wall outlet Observe the operation LED of the charger located adjacent to the AC receptacle on the power base All operation of the charger is the same as that of the off board Micro Lite charger outlined in your owners manual Should you need additional information or assistance with this option please direct your inquiry to your PaceSaver...

Page 31: ...ng the output voltage rating of the charger e Do not operate the charger in closed area or restrict ventilation around the charger in any way f Do not disconnect the DC portion of the charger circuit while the AC cord is still connected to the electrical outlet Basic Safety Instructions 1 Do not expose the charger to rain snow or other moisture sources i e sprinkler car wash etc When storing wheel...

Page 32: ... a two pole receptacle if a properly grounded receptacle is not available The temporary adapter should only be used until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a quali fied electrician The green colored tab on the adapter MUST be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box THEUSEOFTEMPORARYADAPTERSISILLEGALINCANADAANDSHOULDNOT BE USED HAVE A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIA...

Page 33: ... 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 34: ...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 35: ...ply 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 bat teries 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 cha...

Page 36: ... 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 maximize battery life is ...

Page 37: ...are stored We also recom mend 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 38: ...ity it is not safe Troubleshooting 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 module is not locked Refer to unlocking instructions 3 There is a visible circuit breaker It is located on the frame of the wheelchair and is accessible through a hole in the top of the cover Also check to see that all of the wir...

Page 39: ...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 co...

Page 40: ...on 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 The...

Page 41: ... will damage many components of your power wheelchair The charger which came with the power wheelchair is designed specifically 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 tes...

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Page 43: ...he PaceSaver M series Scout comes pre programmed so it may be reversed and still have optimum programming When the direc tion control switch is activated to front or rear wheel drive modes the drive system automatically selects a program to optimize the chair s performance in that direction For users of the Scout M1 programming changes may be made to better customize the unit to the type of drivin...

Page 44: ...ain frame 4 Insert footplate assembly into square tube of main frame at opposite end of wheelchair Push assembly inward until holes through frame align with desired holes in footplate assembly Replace pin completely through square tubes until seated fully downward 5 Flip the switch located on the cover to the inside See the label on the cover see below for directions 6 Rotate the seat 180 degrees ...

Page 45: ...rated from main frame 4 Insert footplate assembly into square tube of main frame at opposite end of wheelchair Push assembly inward until holes through frame align with desired holes in footplate assembly Replace pin completely through square tubes until seated fully downward 5 Flip the switch located on the cover to the outside See the label on the cover see previous sec tion for directions 6 Rot...

Page 46: ...sources 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...

Page 47: ...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 wheelchair OFF as soon as it is safe 4 Be aware th...

Page 48: ... it is necessary to return the Scout to the factory for repair Leisure Lift Inc will provide parts and labor at our factory free of charge for problems considered to be covered under our war ranty 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 abu...

Page 49: ...ons 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 current retail parts prices ...

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