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Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual

DEALER:

This manual MUST be given to

the user of the wheelchair.

USER:

BEFORE using this wheelchair, read

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XP6500

XP6520

Summary of Contents for Wheelchair XP6500

Page 1: ...Owner s Operator and Maintenance Manual 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...

Page 2: ...E PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED 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...

Page 3: ...N 3 SAFETY HANDLING OF 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...

Page 4: ...RIGGINGS 33 Installing 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 S...

Page 5: ...y 50 Installing Removing 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...

Page 6: ...own systems for transportation of a 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 vehi...

Page 7: ...ng maintenance for signs 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...

Page 8: ...battery discharge indicator 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 S...

Page 9: ...locks do not meet your 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 WHEE...

Page 10: ...Set up of Electronics 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 coul...

Page 11: ...ard braking or sudden stops DO NOT 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 t...

Page 12: ...observe this warning may 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 hand...

Page 13: ...H the on board battery 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 ins...

Page 14: ...ree wire extension cord 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 Ra...

Page 15: ...d the warranty is void 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 reco...

Page 16: ...from the more common sources of radiated 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...

Page 17: ...nd held transceivers transmitters 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 ne...

Page 18: ...ost important consideration 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 d...

Page 19: ...g it alone Tipping WARNING 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 t...

Page 20: ...down the stairs ProBasics 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...

Page 21: ...turning both casters parallel to the 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...

Page 22: ...particular safety limits practice bending reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheel...

Page 23: ...This will change your 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 an...

Page 24: ...raight no excessive drag 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 Ensur...

Page 25: ...rs are free of debris Inspect 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 E...

Page 26: ...X X Check for loose stem nuts bolts X X Check that both casters contact ground at the same time SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS Batteries draw excessive current when charging Battery failure Electric...

Page 27: ...minals Contact dealer DON 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 chos...

Page 28: ...rging the wheelchair batteries 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 Cont...

Page 29: ...are lit indicating batteries 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 poss...

Page 30: ...dy display Joystick is 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 c...

Page 31: ...s smooth control of speed and direction 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 r...

Page 32: ...harge FIGURE 5 2 Using 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 joys...

Page 33: ...edure applies to the swingaway 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...

Page 34: ...1 Remove the swingaway 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 an...

Page 35: ...the spacer is secure FIGURE 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 h...

Page 36: ...e support tube and raise elevating 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 w...

Page 37: ...tion before using the wheelchair 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...

Page 38: ...wards the front of the 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...

Page 39: ...Replacing the Seat Upholstery 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 follo...

Page 40: ...hat secure the existing 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...

Page 41: ...lchair frame 2 Reposition the back 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...

Page 42: ...o halves of the seat positioning 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 an...

Page 43: ...URE 9 1 NOTE The joystick 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 jo...

Page 44: ...ting bracket on opposite 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 mount...

Page 45: ...2 To properly tighten caster 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...

Page 46: ...to FIGURE 11 1 Recharge the batteries 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...

Page 47: ...and Use of Battery Chargers 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...

Page 48: ...em carefully otherwise 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 defect...

Page 49: ...ch near batteries If the 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 cap...

Page 50: ...ttery Boxes Installing 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 brac...

Page 51: ...n lifting the battery It is the most 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...

Page 52: ...use of rubber gloves is 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...

Page 53: ...le to POSITIVE battery 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...

Page 54: ...fed through the adjustable 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...

Page 55: ...tall 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...

Page 56: ...clutches 1 Locate the clutch handles 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...

Page 57: ...he wheelchair frame 2 Loosely 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...

Page 58: ...s 1 To engage the wheel 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...

Page 59: ...r gravel surfaces anti 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 t...

Page 60: ...art No 1123839 SECTION 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 Fr...

Page 61: ...Wheelchair WARNING Keep hands and fingers 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 tran...

Page 62: ...ng the Wheelchair Refer 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 Inst...

Page 63: ...e of the defect and if 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 ap...

Page 64: ...ics is a trademark of PMI 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...

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