5900A Powerchair Owner’s Manual DCR1236
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I M P O RTA N T WA R R A N T Y I N FO R M AT I O N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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P OW E R C H A I R F E AT U R E S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0
2.1
Serial number locations
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2.2 Features
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2.3
Intended use
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2.4
Standards testing
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2.5
Common positioning options
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2.6
Important definitions
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2.7
Other available documentation
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3 SA F E T Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3
3.1 General
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3.2 Transfers
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3.3
Reaching and leaning
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3.4 Dressing
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3.5
Weight limit
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3.6
Bags and backpacks
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3.7
Non-Magic Mobility parts and third party customisation
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3.8
Trapping hazards
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3.9
Inadvertent movement
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3.10 Safety checklist
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3.11 Driving
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3.12 Cornering
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3.13 Slopes and ramps
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3.14 Driving in reverse
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3.15 Street use
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3.16 Driving at night
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3.17 Driving while elevated
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3.18 Thermal roll-back
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3.19 Terrain
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3.20 Obstacles, steps and kerbs
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3.21 Stairs and escalators
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3.22 Environmental conditions
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3.23 Powerchair lifts
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3.24 Motor vehicle safety
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3.25 Drugs and alcohol
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3.26 Alcohol, drugs and smoking
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O P E R AT I N G I N ST R U CT I O N S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 8
4.1 Adjustments
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4.2 Armrests
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4.3
Assignable button controls
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4.4 Batteries
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4.5 Cushions
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4.6 Fasteners
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4.7 Footrests
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4.8
Freewheel mode – pushing the powerchair
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4.9
On/off switch
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4.10 Push handles
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4.11 Positioning belts
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4.12 Power positioning functions
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4.13 Seating
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4.14 Shock absorber springs (Magic 360 only)
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4.15 Slope sensor (inclinometer) – if fitted
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4.16 Steering lock option – if fitted (Extreme X8 only)
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4.17 Transfer tilt - if fitted
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4.18 Tyres
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4.19 Upholstery
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4.20 Wiring and connectors
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