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Table of Contents 

Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................... X 
Introduction.................................................................................................................... 1 
Operation ........................................................................................................................ 2 
General Care ................................................................................................................... 4 
Tires ................................................................................................................................. 8 
Batteries ........................................................................................................................... 9 
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 13 

Mechanical .............................................................................................................. 14 

Body Positioning ................................................................................................... 15 

Joystick Wiring ....................................................................................................... 15 

Power Module .............................................................................................................. 16 
Motors ........................................................................................................................... 17 
Adjustments .................................................................................................................. 18 

Arm Rest Height ................................................................................................... 18 

Arm Rest Angle ..................................................................................................... 19 

Footplate Height ................................................................................................... 19 

Warnings and Precautions .......................................................................................... 20 
R-Net © General Information .................................................................................. 22 
R-Net © Control System ............................................................................................ 24 
R-Net © Safety Checks ............................................................................................... 43 
R-Net © Battery Information ................................................................................... 44 
R-Net © Programming & Servicing ......................................................................... 46 

 

 

Summary of Contents for CHIEF 107 SERIES

Page 1: ...SERIES 107 POWERED WHEELCHAIR STANDARD EQUIPMENT ____________________________________________________________________________________________ CHIEF 107 SERIES Owner Operator Maintenance Manual Volume 1 ...

Page 2: ...UTED BY MEDI CHAIR LLC Manufactured by Chief Power Chair LLC Medi Chair LLC 1601 S Pantano Rd 107 Tucson AZ 85710 6791 www redmanpowerchair com Customer Service Toll Free 800 727 6684 ext 2 Customer Service Fax 520 546 5530 ...

Page 3: ...echanical 14 Body Positioning 15 Joystick Wiring 15 Power Module 16 Motors 17 Adjustments 18 Arm Rest Height 18 Arm Rest Angle 19 Footplate Height 19 Warnings and Precautions 20 R Net General Information 22 R Net Control System 24 R Net Safety Checks 43 R Net Battery Information 44 R Net Programming Servicing 46 ...

Page 4: ... encounter Always charge your chair fully before use A full charge is an overnight charge During the training and delivery period discuss any fit function comfort or speed and control concerns with your representative Gradually build confidence in your chair and familiarize yourself with your surroundings and the parameters of the wheelchair To ensure your safety stretch and transfer while being s...

Page 5: ...r Customer Service personnel before attempting to use the Series 107 power wheelchair If these directions are not followed your warranty may be voided Disclaimer Redman Power Chair provides custom power wheelchairs If there is information you need that is not covered in this manual please call f The U S Department of Transportation has not approved any tie down systems for the transportation in a ...

Page 6: ...ossible Redman Power Chair takes pride in the quality of our product We are the innovator of standing power wheelchairs for over 30 years This is not just a standing chair but a life changing body positioning system This complete body positioning system goes where you go The design is based on the needs and wants of the user We intend to empower and facilitate your every move from daily tasks to s...

Page 7: ...amage any cables Additionally be cautioned that extreme conditions such as sun damage or extreme cold can compromise the reliability of your system Joystick Buttons In Figure 1 the buttons are labeled as they appear on your joystick This includes Power Button Hazard Button Horn Button Lighting Button Blinker Indicators Increase Decrease Speed Mode Button Profile Button Additional options must be p...

Page 8: ...e Speed button as shown in Figure 1 and the screen available when doing so is shown in the bottom left of Figure 2 Safety Switches There are two safety switches added to the chair to help assure your security They are the recline safety switch and the docking safety switch These switches are programed into the chair If reclined too far back or the legs too far forward the stand will not work The s...

Page 9: ...ty packages may be revoked due to misuse of the product Joystick Care To prolong the life of the joystick and other components of the electronic control system please perform the following preventative maintenance objectives o Avoid extreme weather conditions o Be sure to avoid knocking your joystick controller against hard objects o Do not use joystick as a point of support o Remove and protect t...

Page 10: ...ly Checks Some other inspections recommended for your chair are necessary less often than daily however these inspections are still encouraged o Ensure that all cables and connectors are secure properly connected and free from damage o Once a week turn on the joystick and after a few seconds check that the battery level gauge remains on or flashes slowly o To ensure brakes on motors are functionin...

Page 11: ...intenance there are some recommended service procedures that may be performed based on your discretion and usage as the owner of a Redman Power Chair Lubrication Points The arrows in Figure 3 indicate the lubrication points Keep your chair clean and free of dirt and debris paying special attention to moving parts and pivot points Clean all tubes that slide and pivot points using a damp rag and lub...

Page 12: ...e 5 and clean away the excess We recommend the use of a grease gun for this procedure Bearings on Front Wheel Fork The bearing assembly needs periodic lubrication with a moly or lithium grease and in time may need an adjustment if you experience wheel chatter flutter Periodic adjustment of tipper fork bearings is recommended but not pictured as a part of this maintenance manual Please contact Redm...

Page 13: ...roper pressure Keep the following points in mind o 12 x 3 drive tires not to exceed 35 psi o 12 x 4 drive tires inflate to 40 psi not to exceed 50 psi o Both tires should have equal pressure to ensure that the power wheelchair will drive and turn correctly Tires with uneven pressures will affect drive quality Figure 7 Section 4 ...

Page 14: ...on the MK website http www mkbattery com and at http www mkbattery com documents 5646MK_HME_BCG_v7r3 pdf for the Battery Care Maintenance Guide o The following are steps encouraged recommended by MK Battery to safely use maintain charge and care for your batteries Section 5 Battery Care and Maintenance Guide www mkbattery com sales mkbattery com Accessed 2018 ...

Page 15: ...10 Battery Care and Maintenance Guide www mkbattery com sales mkbattery com Accessed 2018 ...

Page 16: ...Power Wheelchair The image to the left Figure 9 references the battery box screw locations Both the right and left sides of the box have two screws on the bottom of the box The front center bottom of the box under the breaker has a screw Do not remove this center screw only loosen Use the appropriate screw driver needed for removal of the four side screws Figure 8 Figure 9 ...

Page 17: ...to each of the batteries When adjusting or exposing the batteries within the battery box it is paramount that the circuit breaker be switched to a disengaged state View Figure 11 which shows the normal engaged state of the circuit breaker Next observe Figure 12 which shows a pulled or disengaged state It is highly recommended tolabel and or take a before picture before adjusting terminals to help ...

Page 18: ...will show o Wait approximately five minutes o Press the popped out button back to the IN position When the master circuit breaker is in the IN position the batteries are connected to the rest of the electronic control system When the master circuit breaker is in the OUT position the batteries are disconnected from the rest of the electronic control system In the image to the left the 90 amp circui...

Page 19: ...ong What to Check Power wheelchair veers left or right Check for correct and equal tire pressure Power wheelchair has sluggish turn performance Adjust turn acceleration Get into on board programming Check for correct and equal tire pressure Requires a technician Front fork casters back tipper wheels flutter Check for loose front back stem nut s One side of your chair is active and the other is not...

Page 20: ... Troubleshooting Hard Reset If the component is not functioning and the chair will not move to a standing position to access the ISM the seat pan may be removed for easier access Use Figure 15 to the right to reference the positioning of the cables to your control system Joystick Wiring The following pictures are intended to show the locations of a loose fitting cable that could lead to error mess...

Page 21: ...nding on the size of each individual chair The ISM motors batteries and stand actuator safety switch are all plugged into this device Figure 18 As numbered left to right 1 ISM 2 Left motor 3 Batteries 4 Right motor 5 Stand actuator safety switch Section 7 ...

Page 22: ... are vertical the motors are engaged Figure 19 o If the levers are horizontal motors are disengaged and the chair can now be free wheeled Figure 20 Disengaging the motors can be helpful in situations with troubleshooting Always feel free to call the customer service line for information on the correct way to solve the issue Section 8 Figure 20 Disengaged Motors Figure 19 Engaged Motors ...

Page 23: ...ies power wheelchair is custom built to fit each individual and to accommodate their specific clinical and lifestyle needs Changing any of the adjustable features on the chair may cause harm to the user and or damage to the power wheelchair Arm Rest Height Adjustments For adjustments to the chair s arm hoop please reference Figure 21 to the right Use the predrilled holes to adjust the arm hoop hig...

Page 24: ...an be pulled to the desired angle and the bolts retightened Footplate Height Adjustment To adjust the footplate height reference Figure 23 Use the appropriate hex key to unscrew the button head bolts and insert them at the desired height Must be done for both sides using the predrilled holes The adjustment height must be the same at both bolts Tighten bolts securely when the adjustment is complete...

Page 25: ...ght strap and then repeat using the left side straps on the left side of the chair See Figure 24 Alternatively the straps can be crossed behind the neck Please refer to Figure 25 for an example Please make note to never cross the straps across the front of the chest Please refer to the bottom most picture in Figure 24 Section 10 Figure 24 Correct and incorrect methods of securing straps Figure 25 ...

Page 26: ...sitioning when using your chair If the chair is reclined to a horizontal position it will not go directly into a stand It is necessary to first dock the chair in a seated position then stand If the legs are articulated the chair will not go directly into a stand Again you will need to dock the chair into a seated position before standing Knee Bolster Warning To avoid serious injury the knee bolste...

Page 27: ...ct handling and operation of the unit will ensure maximum reliability Please read this chapter carefully it will help you to keep your wheelchair reliable and safe 2 General AnR netcontrolsystemcomprisesaminimumoftwomodules JoystickModuleandPower Module Becauseofthemodular design the depth of the control system can be greatly increased The following diagram shows the basic set up 2 1 Handling Avoi...

Page 28: ... Holding the connector housing firmly push the connector into its mate until you can no longer see the yellow plastic The connectors are secured using a friction system To disconnect the Communication Cables 3 Holding the connector housing firmly pull the connectors apart Do not hold or pull on the cable Always grip the connector when connecting and disconnecting When the control system is first s...

Page 29: ...olsystemhastwoversionsofJoystickModule withandwithoutlightingcontrol Mostofthe controlsarecommon tobothhowever thelightingbuttonsareonlyincludedonJoystickModulewithlighting control Eachofthecontrolsisexplained within this section ...

Page 30: ... Button The On Off button applies power to the control system electronics which in turn supply power to the wheelchair smotors Donot use the On Offbuttontostopthe wheelchairunlessthere isanemergency Ifyoudo youmayshortenthelifeofthewheelchair drive components 4 2 2Horn Button The Horn will sound while this button is depressed 4 2 3Speed Decrease Button This button decreases the maximum speed setti...

Page 31: ...rd Warning Button and LED This button activates and de activates the wheelchair s hazard lights Depress the button to turn the hazards on and depress the button again to turn them off When activated the hazard LED and the indicator LEDs will flash in sync with the wheelchair s indicators 4 2 8 Lights Button and LED This button activates and de activates the wheelchair s lights Depress the button t...

Page 32: ...eenis backlit Refer to section 5 for details on screen symbols 4 4 Charger Socket Thissocketshouldonlybeusedforchargingorlockingthewheelchair Donotconnectanytypeofprogrammingcable intothis socket Refer to section 12 for more details on charging Thissocketshouldnotbeusedasapowersupplyforanyotherelectricaldevice Connectionofotherelectricaldevices may damage the control system or affect the E M C per...

Page 33: ...nt speed setting The speed setting is adjusted using the Speed Buttons 5 1 3 Current Profile The Profile Number describes which Profile the control system is currently operating in TheProfileTextisthenameordescriptionoftheProfilethecontrolsystemiscurrentlyoperatingin 5 1 4 In Focus When the control system contains more than one method of direct control such as a secondary JoystickModuleoraDualAtte...

Page 34: ... System Temperature Thissymbolisdisplayedwhenthecontrolsystemhasintentionallyreducedits ownpower inorder to protect itself against heat damage 5 1 11 Timer This symbol is displayed when the control system is changing between different states An example would be entering into Programming Mode The symbol is animatedtoshowthesands falling 5 1 12 E Stop Ifthe control systemisprogrammed forlatcheddrive...

Page 35: ... electrical system Iftheerrorisinanon activemodule forexampleintheISMbutwithadriveProfileisselected thendrivewill stillbepossible however the diagnostic screen will appear intermittently 3 1 Identified Module Thisidentifieswhichmoduleofthecontrolsystemhasregisteredtheproblem such PM Power Module JSM Joystick Module ISM Intelligent Seating lighting Module 3 2 Trip Text The Trip Text gives a brief d...

Page 36: ...l System The Control System can be locked in one of two ways Either using a button sequence on the keypad or with a physicalKey How the Control System is locked depends on how the wheelchair manufacturer has programmed the system 3 1 Keypad Locking To lock the wheelchair using the keypad While the control system is switched on depress and hold the On Off button After 1 second the control system wi...

Page 37: ...wheelchair is now locked The following screen will be displayed the next time the Control System is switched on To unlock the wheelchair If the control system has switched off press the On Off button Insert and remove a PGDT supplied key into the Charger Socket on the Joystick Module A short beep will be heard The wheelchair is now unlocked 5 5 Actuator Selection Screen To adjust the seat position...

Page 38: ...p Bar the Base Bar and the Main Screen Area Each area is covered separately within this section 6 1 Top Bar 6 1 1 Battery Indicator This displays the charge available in the battery and can be used to alert the usertothestatusof the battery Steady This indicates that all is well FlashingSlowly Thecontrolsystemisfunctioningcorrectly butyoushould chargethebatteryas soon as possible Stepping Up The w...

Page 39: ...t heatdamage 6 2 3 Control System Temperature Thissymbolisdisplayedwhenthecontrolsystemhasintentionallyreducedits ownpower inorder to protect itself against heat damage 6 3 Main Screen Area Drive Screen 6 3 1 Profile Name ThisisatextstringthatdisplaysthenameofthecurrentlyselectedProfile The nameis programmable Refer to the programming section for details 6 3 2 Clock Thisdisplaysthecurrenttimeinanu...

Page 40: ...ay canbeset to mph or km h These adjustments can be made in the OBP Menu 6 3 6 Latched When the control system is operating in a latched condition this symbol will be displayed 6 3 7 Inhibit If the speed of the wheelchair is being limited for example by a raised seat then this orange symbol will be displayed If the wheelchair is being inhibited from driving then this red symbol will be flashing Mo...

Page 41: ...tart When the control system requires a reboot for example after a module re configuration this symbol will be flashed 6 4 2 Timer This symbol is displayed when the control system is changing between different states An examplewouldbeenteringintoProgrammingMode The symbolisanimatedtoshowthesands falling 6 4 3 Sleep This symbol will be displayed for a short time before the R net enters into a sleep...

Page 42: ...e the Joystick and operate it again The screen will display a diagnostic screenatthis time Youcan reset this condition by switching the control system off and on again 6 4 7Control System Locked The Control System can be locked in one of two ways Either using a sequence of deflections andpresseswithaJoystickorwithaphysicalKey HowtheControlSystem is locked depends on how the wheelchair manufacturer...

Page 43: ...d Setting is at a level that suits you 9 Push the joystick to control the speed and direction of the wheelchair If you push the joystick before or just after you switch the control system on the screen will flash the joystick displaced screen You must release and center the joystick to resume normal operation If you do not release the joystick within five seconds the wheelchair will not be able to...

Page 44: ...r to adjust the CJSM display in terms of clock adjustment and display format the brightnessof thebacklight thebackgroundcolorandthebehavioroftheodometer Themenu isaccessedbydepressingtheSpeedDown and Speed Up buttons simultaneously A typical Settings Menu display would be as below Each of the menu items are described in the following sections 8 1 Set Time Arightjoystickdeflectionwillenteraclockadj...

Page 45: ...light This sets the intensity of the LCD backlight The adjustable range is 0 to 100 in steps of 10 Adjustments are made with left and right joystick deflections 8 5 Background This sets the color of the screen background Blue is the standard but in very bright sunlight then a white backgroundwillmake the display more visible The optionsareBlue WhiteandAuto Leftandrightjoystickdeflectionsareused to...

Page 46: ... andthebatterycondition isgood checkthe maximumspeedsetting Ifadjustingthespeedsettingdoesnotremedytheproblemthen theremaybeanon hazardousfault Contact your service agent 10 Precautionsfor Use In the event of the wheelchair moving in an unexpected way RELEASE THE JOYSTICK This action will stop the wheelchair under any circumstances 10 1 Hazard Do not drive the wheelchair Beyond restrictions indica...

Page 47: ... cellular phones If the chair exhibits erratic behavior due to EMI turn the control system off immediately and consult your service agent PGDT accepts no liability for losses of any kind arising from failure to comply with this condition It is the responsibility of the chair manufacturer to ensure that the wheelchair complies with appropriate National and International EMC legislation PGDT accepts...

Page 48: ...fter initialization and that the battery gauge is displaying a reasonable amount of charge Push the joystick slowly forwards until you hear the parking brakes operate The chair move Immediately release the joystick You must be able to hear each parking brake operate within a few seconds Repeat the test a further three times pushing the joystick slowly backwards left and Connectors Make sure that a...

Page 49: ...se their capacity as they age The most important factor that reduces the life of your batteries is the amount of charge you take from the batteries before you recharge them Battery life is also reduced by the number of times you charge and discharge the batteries To make your batteries last longer do not allow them to become completely flat Always recharge your batteries promptly after they are di...

Page 50: ...mply with this condition Ensure that the charger plug pins are of the correct polarity to be compatible with the pin polarity shown on the control system s specific data sheet Failure to observe this condition could result in a burn hazard or fire hazard PGDT accepts no liability for losses of any kind arising from failure to comply with this condition Do not disconnect batteries or open circuit t...

Page 51: ...l systems Incorrect programming could result in an unsafe set up of a wheelchair for a user PGDT accepts no liability for losses of any kind if the programming of the control system is altered from factory preset values 15 Joystick Knobs Theknobfittedtoyourjoystickissuitableformostapplications Ifyouwouldpreferanothertype thereisa rangeofalternatives available Pleasecontactyourwheelchairdistributor...

Page 52: ...cked by qualified personnel before operating PGDT accepts no liability for losses of any kind arising from failure to comply with this condition 17 Warranty The R net control system is covered by a warranty period defined by the wheelchair manufacturer For details of the warranty period please contact your service agent The warranty will be void if the R net control system has a Not been used in a...

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