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Do not try and dismantle the wheelchair yourself, beyond the guidelines in the above sections. The method of 
assembly  is  not  necessarily  obvious,  and  breakage  or  failure  may  occur  with  incorrect  disassembly  or 
reassembly. Many of the screws also have small hexagonal sockets that can be easily rounded off. 

Nameplate 

 

Details of your specific GTE including chassis number, etc. are located on the underside of the seat and behind 
the 

user’s

 right side and removable cushion. 

The nameplate indicates the exact model designation and other specifications. Please provide the following 
whenever you have to arrange service, order replacement parts or discuss your wheelchair. 

 

Model - GTE 

Chassis Number -  

GMDN number -  

Year of manufacture 

–

  

 

Torque Settings 

 

When tightening screws please be sure to use the below torque settings. If you are unsure how to do this, please 
consult your local Trekinetic dealer or Service Centre.  

 

M4 screws     2.6 Nm 

M5 screws     5.1 Nm 

M6 screws     8.3Nm 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for GTE MK II

Page 1: ...l Terrain Ltd Unit 29 Chancery Gate Business Centre Whiteleaf Road Hemel Hempstead HP3 9HD TREKINETIC USER MANUAL 11T H EDITION GTE MK II Phone 03 9568 8383 39 Cambro Road Clayton VIC 3168 www mobilit...

Page 2: ...8 NMH Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Charging 39 Li Ion Lithium ion Battery Charging 40 6 Helpful Tips 40 Kerbs 40 Side Plates 41 Seat Liner Pressure Cushions 41 Rear Wheel Punctures 41 Front Wheel Punc...

Page 3: ...could have your chassis number which you can find under the seat to hand when contacting us that will help us identify your specific wheelchair E mail info trekinetic com Telephone 44 0 1442 252700 W...

Page 4: ...ess use the controls with the utmost sensitivity and precision Take time to learn these skills and you will be rewarded with improved ability in many conditions over many different terrains When getti...

Page 5: ...rences in how we ship them I e International shipments will likely contain a solid wood frame whereas domestic shipments normally don t Hopefully this should become obvious when reading the below inst...

Page 6: ...in certain situations the wheels may be left on If that is the case please just skip the relevant wheel assembly section s 2 To assemble the rear castor ensure that the armrests are folded back and ca...

Page 7: ...e will be a key taped to the base of the container 4 Looking at the chair as in the above picture slide the Allen key through the threaded hole on the left hand side Please note that rear castor assem...

Page 8: ...iddly but it will fit and you ll only need to do this again when changing the rear wheel 6 Now this is in place take the large silver bolt and push it through the rear castor from the other right hand...

Page 9: ...k when inserted correctly 9 Fully extend the footplate making sure to unhook the elastic over the footplate lever first if you have the upgraded footplate This will take two hands and may need support...

Page 10: ...he nearside clasp locked into position and the far clasp hooked over the catch and ready to be pulled back into the locked position 11 Next activate theshockabsorber by pressing thesilver switch upwar...

Page 11: ...side of the chair and the left hand wheel connects to the left hand side of the chair This is the side as you would see it when sitting in the chair The wheels are labelled on the inside of the wheel...

Page 12: ...Page 12 of 54 16 Press the black button in the centre of the outside of the wheel and slide the pins into the respective holes...

Page 13: ...connector at a time by lining up the LH or RH sticker so it is at the 12 o clock position With the LH connector you can see that the two holes in the connector plug need to be lined up with the two h...

Page 14: ...he silver switch upwards and push the handlebars downwards to recline the seat and lift the footplate up 21 Fold back the plastic jacks on the footplate and If required push the footplate back in for...

Page 15: ...and the error should clear If the problem persists please power the joystick off and on again or speak to your local dealer if you need further support To get started we re going to enter POWER mode s...

Page 16: ...ave the correct wheel as they are marked LH and RH for Left Hand and Right Hand respectively With the correct wheels attached line up the connector by ensuring the LH or RH label on theconnector isfac...

Page 17: ...pulling the connector off If you poweron the joystickbeforesecurely attaching theconnectors you will seean E1 18 error on thedisplay If this happens simply turn off the joystick and attach the connect...

Page 18: ...ing theshockabsorber will cause the chair to right itself and arrive at the most upright position Similarly activating the shock absorber whilst pushing down on the top of the seat will cause the seat...

Page 19: ...air even more stable over rougher terrain To change the camber simply turn the camber bar clockwise for LEAN or anti clockwise for MEAN following the arrows on the centre of the bar Please note that t...

Page 20: ...ring into the GTE is simpler than it may look just ensure that you get as close as possible to the seat by positioning yourself at an angle of about 45 degrees Certain users may need support with this...

Page 21: ...than enough for indoor use but if you re outdoors your GTE will provide maximum power and subsequently speed in gear 5 Caution Always operate the joystick as gently and as smoothly as possible Lettin...

Page 22: ...t down with the front wheels still on 1 First off set the lever beside the front wheels to POWER This will stop the chair rolling away 2 Set the camber to the LEAN position by turning thecamber bar cl...

Page 23: ...activating the shock absorber and pressing down until the shock absorber is fully compressed 5 Unclasp thelockson thefoldinghandlebars notapplicabletostandardnon foldinghandlebars andfold handlebars...

Page 24: ...ly it can twist slightly so ensure it is straight and fully engaged into the clasp You should hear a satisfying click when inserted correctly 8 Once this is separated fold down the strut behind the se...

Page 25: ...ady for transport Your GTE can now be lifted into a vehicle or you can attach our hoist kit if using a mechanical hoist system If the chair is being lifted by hand and is still too heavy you can also...

Page 26: ...eels removed 1 First off set the lever beside the front wheels to POWER This will stop the chair rolling away and also means the lever won t spin when the wheels are removed 2 Set the camber to the LE...

Page 27: ...e to lift the front wheels off the ground so it sniceand easy to removethem With theseatreclined thereis spaceto fold down theblack triangular pieces either side of the footplate as below Once these a...

Page 28: ...Remove the connectors on both wheels by twisting the collar anti clockwise until it is free then remove the connector Caution Pulling out the connector before the collar is undone can cause damage to...

Page 29: ...s are removed push the black pin in the centre of the wheel and gently pull each wheel off The chair will balance on the jack stand without either of the front wheels on 8 Your chair should now look l...

Page 30: ...rs and fold handlebars downwards 12 Recline seat using shock absorber until the shock absorber is fully depressed 13 Disassemble rear wheel assembly To release the rear strut squeeze the two plastic b...

Page 31: ...the top of the shock absorber against the top of the seat There is another piece of elastic at the base of the rear strut which will hook over the clasp on the back of the seat This will stop the rea...

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Page 33: ...ndlebars as in part 5 2 Ensuring the jacks are unfolded fully extend the footplate making sure to unhook the elastic over the footplate lever first if this option has been selected This will take two...

Page 34: ...of the handlebar which fit together then hook the clasp over the hook and pull the clasp back to lock it This may be a bit stiff but has been designed to be extremely strong to avoid damage In the bel...

Page 35: ...u would see it when sitting in the chair so the below images show the right hand wheel facing us The wheels are labelled on the inside of the wheel RH Right hand LH Left Hand 8 Once you have selected...

Page 36: ...l 10 Align one connector at a time by lining up the LH or RH sticker so it is at the 12 o clock position With the LH connector you can see that the two holes in the connector plug need to be lined up...

Page 37: ...ou can line the pins up by looking at the pins within the connector to see where they fit 11 Gently press the connector into position and then turn the plastic collar clockwise into it secures into po...

Page 38: ...set it at the preferred position for use 15 If required fold the footplate back in for transferring and you re ready to go 5 Battery and Charging Your Trekinetic GTE will have been supplied with eith...

Page 39: ...ging will be required shortly For convenience the power remaining gauge also appears on the joystick control unit shown as a percentage Do not confuse this with the speed selected display on the left...

Page 40: ...rges the lamps flash and illuminated in succession and when fully charged the unit switches itself off In this case you can remove the charger connector To checkcharging you can depress the button and...

Page 41: ...d or extra padding Seat Liner Pressure Cushions The suede seat lining is attached by Velcro for easy removal Clean only with a damp cloth and do not immerse in water Whilst the GTE can be used without...

Page 42: ...box and joystick contain expensive electrical circuits that though showerproof for short periods will fail if exposed to water under pressure If you need to wash the wheelchair ensure as best you can...

Page 43: ...the holes around the periphery If you use cable ties use the reusable type so you can undo them without need for a sharp object Ensure that the ends of the connectors face downwards so they cannot fil...

Page 44: ...up the joystick for 3 seconds then shut down to prevent electric shock 5 Release brakes clutch levers up both sides 6 Secure with rope or similar and bungee cord to secure floor mounts as sheet 2 7 En...

Page 45: ...s excluding extensions Dimensions folded Body 19 model with wheels removed Approximately 840 x 430 X 520 mm Wheels Approximately 640 diameter X 160mm thick each Weights Approximately 34 40 kg dependan...

Page 46: ...15kg 250lbs 18 stone All attachment screws are metric Use utmost care not to round the sockets if tightening is deemed necessary Immobiliser activation and deactivation By setting the anti tampering f...

Page 47: ...ressures seat reclining operation at weekly intervals Check all nuts and bolts for tightness every 2 weeks and use only metric hexagonal keys in good condition Ensure that keys are inserted fully and...

Page 48: ...n the rear castor This typically doesn t need adjustment but it may warrant tightening or loosening slightly if the user is particularly heavy or light respectively To re grease undo the grub screw co...

Page 49: ...er etc are located on the underside of the seat and behind the user s right side and removable cushion The nameplate indicates the exact model designation and other specifications Please provide the f...

Page 50: ...ly release the joystick to bring the chair to a smooth stop If on smooth level ground reclining the seat to the maximum position will also reduce the effect 4 Wheelchair feels wobbly or pulling to one...

Page 51: ...aler In an emergency rotate the crossbar towards LEAN to bring the wheels back into an upright position Seek dealer advice as soon as possible 8 Footrest difficult to slide Lubrication required Apply...

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