5900A Powerchair Owner’s Manual DCR1236
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If the power is turned on before the brakes are re-
engaged the powerchair controls will not function and
a “brake error” message will appear when the chair is
in freewheel mode. This feature has been intentionally
incorporated to protect you safety. These levers are
intended for use by the attendant. Push the levers back in
again firmly after manually positioning the chair. Turn the
power off and on again to remove the error message.
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Don’t use your chair in freewheel mode or attempt
to place your chair into freewheel mode without an
attendant present. Never place your powerchair in
freewheel mode while on an incline. The chair could
roll uncontrollably on its own, leading to injury to
yourself and others
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Never attempt to transfer to or from the powerchair
while in freewheel mode. It could roll away from you
leading to a fall and injury.
4.9 On/off switch
Don’t use the on/off switch to stop the chair in
an emergency. To slow your chair to a stop, let go
of the joystick and allow it to return to neutral. Faster
braking can be achieved by reversing the direction of
the joystick.
4.10 Push handles
Don’t attempt to tilt your powerchair by
pulling down on the push handles. Powerchairs
have heavy bases. Attempting to tilt a powerchair to
traverse obstacles can damage components in the
seating system and/or modular actuators.
4.11 Positioning belts
Please refer to Section 5.
4.12 Power positioning functions
While driving your powerchair in the reclined, elevated or
tilted position use caution. Refer to Section 4 Operating
Instructions, 3.5 Weight Limit, 3.13 Slopes and Ramps
and 3.17 Driving While Elevated.
Your powerchair will be less stable when placed in
extreme positions. Read this section carefully and heed
the warnings to help reduce the risk of tipping over,
premature failure or injury to yourself.
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Don’t exceed the weight capacity of your
powerchair including luggage
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Don’t attempt to operate any power seating
options while positioned on an incline, bumpy,
soft or uneven surfaces
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Via programming it’s possible to reverse the direction
of most power seating functions. Ensure that you
know which direction your seat will move before
operating
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Don’t put the power powerchair into freewheel mode
with the seat elevated
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Maintain recommended tyre pressure for
optimum stability.
Please stay clear of any power actuator while
the component is in motion. Magic Mobility power
seating can move the seat through many positions. Users
should be aware of their surroundings and ensure there is
ample space available to perform the desired functions.
Ensure your body and clothes are clear of power seating
components as this may result in pinch points before
operating them. Serious personal injury will occur if you
or someone else becomes trapped in the mechanism.
Don’t attempt to operate the lift or tilt power seating
options around children.
Latched mode
While operating any power seating function in latched
mode use caution. In latched mode, power seating will
not stop until a reverse command is performed or driving
has stopped.
To operate a power function from the joystick:
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Whenever possible bring your powerchair to a
complete stop on a flat surface
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Push the ‘mode” button on the joystick. Select the
required function by moving the joystick left or right.
Once the function option is highlighted, move the
joystick forward or backwards to operate the function
(this operation may be customised)
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Once the seat reaches the end of its movement
release the joystick
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Before driving, return the seat to its lowest upright
position
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The power seat elevator is fitted with a system that
reduces the speed of the powerchair when the seat
has been elevated approximately 50mm.
4.13 Seating
Non-approved Magic Mobility seating systems
may affect or interfere with other parts of the
chair. Don’t change your chair’s seating system and
never raise your seating more than the 50mm of
adjustment that is built into the mounts without
consulting your Magic Mobility agent first. The
powerchair stability will be adversely affected and
could tip-over and cause serious injury.
