TGA POWERPACK Operating Instructions And Owner'S Handbook Download

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Introduction

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Components of your Powerpack

page 3

General instructions

page 4

Fitting instructions

page 5

Additional fitting hints

page 8

Controls

page 9

Using the Powerpack

page 10

Batteries

page 11

Battery charging

page 12

Transportation

page 13

Warranty

page 13

Warranty exclusions

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Contents

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Page 1: ...POWERPACK Operating Instructions and Owner s Handbook ...

Page 2: ...3 General instructions page 4 Fitting instructions page 5 Additional fitting hints page 8 Controls page 9 Using the Powerpack page 10 Batteries page 11 Battery charging page 12 Transportation page 13 Warranty page 13 Warranty exclusions page 14 Contents 2 ...

Page 3: ...range of fitting kits to ensure the Powerpack fits the majority of wheelchairs in seconds Once fitted the Powerpack provides powered motion significantly reducing the effort required to propel the wheelchair and its occupant Its customer friendly fitting and removal system means it can be easily removed for transit and refitted with ease Your TGA Powerpack is designed to be used indoors and outdoo...

Page 4: ...ays ensure the on off key is in the off position when connecting or disconnecting the battery 10 Never operate the Powerpack without the chair being occupied 11 The Powerpack is very simple to install and use However if you have any problems regarding fitting and use please seek advice from a competent engineer or TGA 12 Refer to section Using the Wheelchair Powerpack and the wheelchair manufactur...

Page 5: ...n overload occurs At this point the motor will shut down and you will have to switch the key off wait a few seconds and switch back on to clear However in order to carry on climbing the gradient a lot more effort will have to be put into pushing in order to assist the Powerpack and stop it shutting down again If the Powerpack does shut down more than once we would strongly recommend that you find ...

Page 6: ...t with the ground and the crossbar housing is pointing away from you Keeping the crossbar hand wheel to the left insert the crossbar into the crossbar housing tube at the front of the motor 8 Ensure wheelchair brakes are on and fit the Powerpack complete with crossbar on to the wheelchair by holding it in position and placing the right hand end of the crossbar over the mounting bracket Fig 3 Allow...

Page 7: ...and operation 13 To fit the extended handlebar grips both handlebar grips need to be removed from your wheelchair with care Taking each new handlebar grip in turn remove the rubber end caps and engage the long 4mm allen key T bar into the expander bolt located approximately half way down the inside of the new handlebar grip Looking in the other end of the handlebar grip you will see an expanding b...

Page 8: ...e inch of downward movement sufficient to cope with rough terrain or potholes To lift the Powerpack wheel clear of the ground simply raise the Powerpack by pulling up the strap below the buckle Now fasten the two parts of the buckle together and this will hold the Powerpack securely off the ground To lower the Powerpack on to the ground support the unit by holding the lower part of the strap relea...

Page 9: ... 5B This will control the maximum speed of the Powerpack by turning in a clockwise direction to increase speed and anticlockwise to reduce speed particularly useful when going around shops or other confined spaces where a high level of control is needed 3 SPEED CONTROL LEVER Whilst the Preset Speed Control will limit the top speed of the Powerpack the speed control lever will progressively control...

Page 10: ...as damage may be caused 6 Care must always be taken when negotiating kerbs and if in doubt refer to Using the Powerpack the wheelchair manufacturer s instructions We recommend that dropped kerbs are used whenever possible If kerbs have to be negotiated when reversing up or down kerbs the Powerpack must be lifted clear of the ground with the strap When climbing kerbs in a forwards direction either ...

Page 11: ...ed regularly to ensure they are tight at all times WARNING Do not climb or descend curbs that exceed the Powerpack s capability Do not turn when negotiating curbs Always approach curbs at low speed and straight Always stop fully before changing direction forward or reverse Always proceed carefully while operating your Powerpack especially as you approach the gradient of a ramp or hill Always proce...

Page 12: ...leaving on indefinitely We recommend an overnight charge as this will provide adequate time for your battery to receive a complete charge The charge time may be as much as ten hours depending on the state of charge in the battery This time may increase as the battery gets older It is not advisable to put batteries on charge that are already fully charged 6 Always disconnect the mains supply before...

Page 13: ...ed and subjected to a pre delivery inspection to ensure the product reaches you in first class condition Warranty This is to certify that your TGA product is warranted by TGA for a minimum of twelve months from the date of purchase please refer to your invoice for confirmation of length of warranty subject to the following conditions This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser user of...

Page 14: ...er commercial or rental use of the Powerpack or any use other than normal Returns are only accepted when the product is shipped in the original carton with original protective packaging materials installed Returned goods to be sent to TGA carriage paid If a successful warranty claim is found TGA will pay return carriage There is no other express warranty Any and all other implied warranties are ex...

Page 15: ...Notes Date of purchase Place of purchase Serial number 15 ...

Page 16: ...ark Sudbury Suffolk CO10 1WH Tel 01787 882244 Fax 01787 882248 Web www tgamobility co uk Email info tgamobility co uk INS08 v6 TGA Mobility Ltd reserves the right to change specification and or prices without prior notification or warning ...

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