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SECTION 11—BATTERIES

Part No. 1123839

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3. Feed the existing battery box retaining strap through the adjustable end of the battery

box retaining strap buckle.

4. Feed the existing battery box retaining strap through the slots in the battery box tray.
5. Install the new battery box retaining strap by reversing STEPS 3 and 4.
6. Reinstall the battery tray from the wheelchair. Refer to Installing/Removing Battery

Tray on page 50.

7. Reinstall the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing the

Battery Boxes on page 49.

FIGURE 11.8

Replacing Battery Box Retaining Strap

Adjustable End

Retaining

Strap

Buckle

Retaining

Strap

Battery Tray

Retaining

Strap

Slots

Slots

Retaining

Strap

Battery

Tray

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Summary of Contents for PROBASICS XP6500

Page 1: ...anual DEALER This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair USER BEFORE using this wheelchair read this manual and save for future reference XP6500 XP6520 All manuals and user guides at all g...

Page 2: ...IED TECHNICIAN PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN DEALERS AND QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST...

Page 3: ...WHEELCHAIRS 18 Stability and Balance 18 Coping With Everyday Obstacles 18 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants 19 Tipping 19 Tipping Curbs 19 Lifting Stairways 20 Transferring to and From Other Seats 21 Pe...

Page 4: ...Removing Using the Footrest Legrest 33 Installing 33 Removing 34 Using 34 Adjusting the Footrest Height 34 Replacing the Heel Loop 35 Raising Lowering the Legrest Assembly 35 SECTION 7 ARMS 37 Adjust...

Page 5: ...g Batteries Into From Battery Boxes 51 Connecting Battery Cables 52 Replacing Battery Box Retaining Strap 54 SECTION 12 CLUTCH MOTOR LOCK 56 Engaging Disengaging the Clutches 56 SECTION 13 WHEEL LOCKS...

Page 6: ...user while in a wheelchair in a moving vehicle of any type It is ProBasics position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be...

Page 7: ...s of corrosion water exposure incontinence etc Electrical components damaged by corrosion should be replaced IMMEDIATELY Wheelchairs tat are used by incontinent users and or are frequently exposed to...

Page 8: ...ator NOTE Includes seating system and accessories XP6500 XP6520 SEAT WIDTH 18 inches 20 inches SEAT DEPTH 16 or 18 inches by extension 18 inches BACK HEIGHT 17 18 or 19 inches SEAT TO FLOOR 19 inches...

Page 9: ...needs follow instructions below CAUTION Any wheel lock adjustments should embed wheel lock shoe at least 1 8 into tire when locked 3 16 on pneumatic tires INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENTS 1 Lo...

Page 10: ...Control Unit is to be performed only by a qualified technician The final adjustments of the controller may affect other activities of the wheelchair Damage to the equipment could occur if improperly s...

Page 11: ...attempt to lift the wheelchair by lifting on any removable detachable parts Lifting by means of any removable detachable parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelch...

Page 12: ...ay result in injury to the user or bystanders If wheelchair is exposed to extreme temperature above 100 F or Below 32 F high humidity and or becomes wet prior to use ensure handgrips do not twist on w...

Page 13: ...charger AND an independent battery charger plugged into the joystick charger port Doing so will reduce the life of the batteries READ and carefully follow the manufacturer s instructions for each char...

Page 14: ...having the same or higher electrical rating as the device being connected In addition ProBasics has placed RED ORANGE warning tags on some equipment DO NOT remove these tags Rain Test ProBasics has t...

Page 15: ...Weight Limitation The wheelchair has a weight limitation including seating system and accessories of 250 lbs Refer to Percentage of Weight Distribution on page 22 ProBasics recommends that only heavy...

Page 16: ...iated EMI There are a number of 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 exposur...

Page 17: ...ansmitters receivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn ON personal communication devices such as cellular phones while the powered wheelchair is turned ON 2 Be aware of nearby transmitters such...

Page 18: ...tion for all Stability and Balance WARNING ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high...

Page 19: ...ING DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance When tipping the wheelchair an assistant should grasp the back of the wheelchair on a non removable non detachable part Inform the wheelchair occupant...

Page 20: ...cs recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations Use ONLY secure nondetachable parts for hand hold supports It is strongly recommended to lift the wheelchair only by the rear frame...

Page 21: ...e object you are transferring onto CAUTION When transferring position yourself as far back as possible in the seat This will prevent broken screws damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelch...

Page 22: ...ts practice bending reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair Reaching Leaning...

Page 23: ...center of gravity and may cause you to tip over NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 3 3 1 Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object 2 Point the front and rear casters rearward...

Page 24: ...g or pull to one side Ensure that all fasteners on the clothing guards are secure Ensure that the arms are secure but easy to release and adjustment levers engage properly Ensure that adjustable heigh...

Page 25: ...nspect caster assembly has proper tension when caster is spun Caster should come to a gradual stop Loosen tighten caster locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop Ensure that the wheel lo...

Page 26: ...X X Check that both casters contact ground at the same time SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS Batteries draw excessive current when charging Battery failure Electrical malfunction Have batteries check...

Page 27: ...ON T DO Don t perform any installation or maintenance with out first reading this manual Don t make it a habit to discharge batteries to the lowest level Don t use randomly chosen batteries chargers D...

Page 28: ...tteries This port also serves as the Remote Programmer Communication connection On Off Toggle Switch This toggle switch is located at the back of the joystick housing Speed Control switch The speed co...

Page 29: ...eries are moderately charged Recharge batteries before taking a long trip C Only RED LED is lit indicating batteries are running out of charge Recharge batteries as soon as possible 3 Program inhibit...

Page 30: ...in program ming inhibit and or charg ing mode The steady LEDs indicate the current state of the battery charge Right GREEN LED is flash ing Joystick is in Speed Limit mode The current state of bat ter...

Page 31: ...tion It is equipped with 360 degrees of mobility for ease of operation The joystick is spring loaded and automatically returns to the upright neutral position when released Pushing the joystick in a g...

Page 32: ...the Joystick to Drive the Chair MOVEMENT ACTION FORWARD Push forward on the joystick REVERSE Pull back on the joystick Turn RIGHT Move the joystick RIGHT Turn LEFT Move the joystick LEFT STOP Release...

Page 33: ...ingaway footrest and elevating legrest Installing 1 Turn the swingaway footrest assembly to the side open footplate is perpendicular to wheelchair 2 Install the hinge plates on the swingaway footrest...

Page 34: ...footrest assembly Refer to Installing Removing Using the Footrest Legrest on page 33 NOTE Lay the assembly on a flat surface to simplify this procedure 2 Remove impact guards and or calf strap if inst...

Page 35: ...IGURE 6 3 Replacing the Heel Loop 7 Insert the lower footrest assembly into the upper footrest assembly to desired height 8 Ensure that the release buttons fully protrude from holes on both sides of t...

Page 36: ...legrests until the desired height is obtained 2 To lower the elevating legrest perform the following A Support user leg with one hand B Push release lever downward with other hand C Gently lower user...

Page 37: ...heelchair NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 7 1 1 Unlock the armrest by flipping the height adjustment lever on the top front of the armrest to the up horizontal position 2 Adjust armrest to one...

Page 38: ...wheelchair and then downward into the arm socket NOTE Armrest release lever MUST be in the unlocked position when placing armrest into the arm sockets 4 Lock the swing back arms by rotating the armres...

Page 39: ...lstery NOTE For the following procedure refer to FIGURE 8 1 1 Remove the mounting screws that secure the existing seat upholstery to the wheelchair frame NOTE Refer to the following table to determine...

Page 40: ...back upholstery to the wheelchair frame 4 Securely tighten the new back upholstery to the back canes with the six mounting screws and washers starting with the top hole of the back cane 5 Install two...

Page 41: ...canes to the desired height adjustment position 3 Reinstall the mounting screws and locknuts that secure the back canes to the wheelchair frame and securely tighten FIGURE 8 3 Adjusting the Back Heigh...

Page 42: ...sitioning strap from the crossbraces 4 Position the two new seat positioning strap halves between the seat upholstery and the crossbraces 5 Reinstall the rear phillips screws and washers that secure t...

Page 43: ...ck is factory installed on the right side of the wheelchair To reposition the joystick onto the left side of the wheelchair refer to Repositioning the Joystick on page 44 The joystick should be reposi...

Page 44: ...e arm tube ensuring the threaded plate of the mounting bracket is on the inside of the arm tube 5 Using the three hex mounting screws and washers secure both halves of the mounting bracket to the arm...

Page 45: ...aster journal system and guard against flutter perform the following check A Remove battery boxes and battery tray from wheelchair Refer to Removing Installing the Battery Boxes on page 49 and Install...

Page 46: ...ies frequently Do not wait until the battery charge is low to recharge A battery s life is extended if the charge level is maintained well above a low condition The information gauge is the primary so...

Page 47: ...rgers The charger automatically reduces the charge from an initially high rate to a zero reading at a fully charged condition If left unattended the charger should automatically shut off when full cha...

Page 48: ...injury or damage can occur The use of rubber gloves is recommended when working with batteries NOTE ProBasics recommends that both batteries be replaced if one battery is defective Recommended Battery...

Page 49: ...e caps of the battery cells are removed NEVER look directly into them while charging batteries 1 Examine battery clamps and terminals for corrosion 2 Verify that the plastic caps are in place over the...

Page 50: ...Removing Battery Tray NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 11 4 NOTE To remove the battery tray from the wheelchair reverse the following procedure 1 Attach the key slot bracket located at the fron...

Page 51: ...t convenient method and assures that the battery acid will not spill It also helps to prolong the life of the battery DO NOT tip the batteries Keep the batteries in an upright position NOTE If there i...

Page 52: ...s recommended when working with batteries NEVER allow any of your tools and or battery cable s to contact BOTH battery terminal s post s at the same time An electrical short may occur and serious pers...

Page 53: ...terminal post 3 Secure the battery cable s ring terminal s to the battery terminal s post s BLACK to NEGATIVE and RED to POSITIVE with the provided 1 4 20 x 7 8 inch hex flange screw and hex flange lo...

Page 54: ...able end of the battery box retaining strap buckle as shown in FIGURE 11 8 NOTE Take note of the position and orientation of the battery box retaining strap as it passes through the slots of the batte...

Page 55: ...x retaining strap by reversing STEPS 3 and 4 6 Reinstall the battery tray from the wheelchair Refer to Installing Removing Battery Tray on page 50 7 Reinstall the battery boxes from the wheelchair Ref...

Page 56: ...es on motors WARNING If clutch handles are forced to engage in the wrong direction as shown in FIGURE 12 1 the motors will be damaged and will need to be replaced 2 Perform one of the following To Eng...

Page 57: ...oosely install the hex screw and locknut that secures the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame 3 Make sure wheel lock is disengaged from rear wheel 4 Measure the distance between the wheel lock shoe and...

Page 58: ...locks grip the handle and push forward to the lock position 2 To release reverse STEP 1 CAUTION DO NOT use the wheel locks when the wheelchair power is on and the clutches are engaged otherwise damag...

Page 59: ...tippers may not provide the same level of protection against tipover Extra caution must be observed when traversing such surfaces 1 Press the two release buttons in and insert the anti tippers with an...

Page 60: ...14 ANTI TIPPERS FIGURE 14 1 Installing Removing Adjusting Anti Tippers 1 to 2 inch Clearance Anti tipper Adjustment Holes Release Button Anti tipper Release Button Wheelchair Frame All manuals and use...

Page 61: ...ingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury DO NOT place hand or fingers on the underside of the seat rail when opening or closing the wheelchair DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it...

Page 62: ...to Removing Installing the Battery Boxes on page 49 and Installing Removing Battery Tray on page 50 Refer to Installing Removing Adjusting Anti Tippers on page 59 Refer to Installing Removing Using t...

Page 63: ...the product is serialized indicate the serial number Do not return products to ProBasics without our prior consent Limitations and Exclusions The foregoing warranty shall not apply to serial numbered...

Page 64: ...MI Inc PROBASICS 15SouthMainStreet Second Floor Marlboro NJ 07746 www pmiusa biz Phone 732 683 1900 Fax 732 683 1945 Distributed by ProBasics Part No XP6500 OM 1123839 Rev C 08 18 06 All manuals and u...

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