Owner’s, Operator’s and
Maintenance Manual
for the Series 107
Powered Wheelchair
2 March 2010
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General care
Avoid knocking your joystick controller against hard objects.
Remove and protect the joystick controller when transporting
your power chair
To prolong life of the joystick and other components of the
electronic control system, avoid extreme conditions.
Use a damp cloth to clean the joystick and other components of
the electronic control system. Use a small amount of Acetone
on a rag to clean off paint and abrasion from side panels. (Do
not use abrasive or spirit based cleaning system.)
Daily checks
Charge batteries each night. Complete charge of the batteries
takes 8 to 9 hours.
Check that the joystick handle is not bent or damaged and
returns to the center when released.
Weekly checks
Electrical brakes
o
Turn on the system and check that after 1 second the
battery level gauge remains on or flashes slowly.
o
Push the joystick forward until you hear the electrical
brakes operate (the chair may move forward).
o
Immediately release the joystick. You must be able to
hear the electric brakes operate within a few seconds.
Repeat the test three times, pushing the joystick
backwards, left and right respectively.
o
If your 107-ZRX has the Safety Lighting Package, check
the operation of the lights.