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Customer Manual

#8011

Uncontrolled Copy

Rev 7.0 Current 07/15/09

Overlander PEV

Power Wheelchair

Summary of Contents for Overlander PEV

Page 1: ...Customer Manual 8011 Uncontrolled Copy Rev 7 0 Current 07 15 09 Overlander PEV Power Wheelchair ...

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Page 3: ...OPERATION OF MECHANISM General 8 Center of Balance 8 Curbs and Single Steps 8 Doorways and Obstacles 9 Escalators 9 Motor Vehicle Safety 9 Reaching or Leaning 9 Slopes 10 Street and Roadways 11 Transfers 11 Transporting a Chair and Rider Up or Down Stairs 12 Anti Tip Device 13 Batteries 13 Control System 14 Drive Motors 17 Electric Wheel Lock Release 18 Electrical Components 18 Manual Wheel Locks ...

Page 4: ... EMI 25 Fasteners 26 Maintenance 27 Storage 28 WARRANTY INFORMATION Limitations and Exclusions 29 Governing Law 29 Warranty Services Procedures 30 MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER General Information 31 Trademarks and Patents 31 Copyright 31 TABLE OF CONTENTS ii ...

Page 5: ...BOLS 1 MADE IN USA MADE IN USA Indoor use only Operate on flat surface Indoor use only Operate on flat surface MODEL MODEL MANUFACTURE DATE MANUFACTURE DATE SERIAL NO SERIAL NO ELECTRICAL RATING ELECTRICAL RATING DUTY CYCLE DUTY CYCLE WEIGHT CAPACITY WEIGHT CAPACITY BATTERY BATTERY MEDICALELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MEDICALELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT QS Doc No L 133 Rev 1 ELLIS KANSAS USA ELLIS KANSAS USA 25061...

Page 6: ...t as you can DESCRIPTION The Overlander PEV from Wheelchairs of Kansas offers dynamic performances for the bariatric individual It meets the mobility needs of the individual with rugged tires a durable steel frame for strength and the power of two 4 pole motors The suspension is adjustable allowing for fine tuning of the individual rider The gear belt drive system and 4 ply tires virtually create ...

Page 7: ...3 INTRODUCTION Battery Box Right Motor Drive Power Module Main Frame Drive Belt Primary Drive Belt Sprocket Rear Shock Manual Wheel Lock ...

Page 8: ...pth 21 Seat Height from Floor 24 Back Height Back height 20 Including Headrest 24 5 Seat Thickness 5 Maximum Recline 40 BOTH UNITS Weight of Unit With Battery 385 lb Weight of Unit Without Battery 285 lb Battery Power 2 Group 27 Gel Battery Range Varies depending on weight in chair terrain Minimum Turning Radius 41 Maximum slope or incline 10 degrees Weight Capacity 750 lb Exceeding this limit wil...

Page 9: ...d 2 Check each connection to make sure all wires are secure after shipping 3 Be sure batteries are fully charged before you operate the wheelchair 4 Check that the anti tip devices are not damaged DO NOT OPERATE THIS WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT THEM PROPERLY INSTALLED 5 Install footrest elevating legrests and armrests including the joystick before operating BATTERY INSTALLATION REMOVAL WARNINGS If you fail...

Page 10: ...ill remain attached 4 Disconnect wiring harness from the control module PRE USE INSPECTION AND SETUP 1 At the rear of the chair there are two shocks Remove the top bolts on both shocks with a 5 8 wrench 2 Undo velcro that is holding the top of the battery box on ...

Page 11: ...zard Do not let wires cross 7 With a 7 16 wrench disconnect the red positive wire and the black negative wire from each of the batteries on the right side WARNING Electric Shock Hazard Do not let wires cross 8 Remove Batteries WARNING Each battery weighs approximately 60 lbs Place hardware in battery box and replace battery box lid for transport Reattach velcro that is holding the top of the batte...

Page 12: ...ability If you fail to heed these warnings a fall or tip over may occur and cause severe injury to you 1 To avoid a fall or tip over you should have someone help you until you know the balance points of your chair and how to avoid a tip over 2 The center of balance and stability of your chair are affected by A A shift in your body position posture or weight distribution B Riding your chair on a sl...

Page 13: ... not meet the federal standards for motor vehicle seating If you fail to heed these warnings the rider may suffer a severe injury 1 Never permit anyone to sit in this wheelchair while he or she is in a moving vehicle The rider may be thrown from the chair in an accident or sudden stop Wheelchair positioning belts will not prevent this 2 Always move the rider to an approved vehicle seat Secure the ...

Page 14: ...ip over is likely Always go as straight up and straight down as you can 3 The power drive mechanism WAS NOT designed to climb a slope and or incline greater than 10 degrees A 10 slope means One foot of elevation for every ten feet in length of the slope Ask for help if the slope is greater than 10 degrees 4 Controlling speed when going downhill A The power drive mechanism was designed to maintain ...

Page 15: ...uring each transfer when the chair seat is not below you 2 Always lock the rear wheels before you transfer 3 Locking the rear wheels will not keep your chair from sliding away from you or tipping To avoid a fall you should A Learn how to position your body and how to support yourself during a transfer B Work with your doctor nurse or therapist to learn safe transfer methods C Have someone help you...

Page 16: ...rs of Kansas does not endorse or recommend the lifting of the chair with a person in it Other means of transport must be used to carry a person over stairs or obstructions in the pathway if no ramp or other means is provided to properly roll the chair around or over the stairs or obstructions ...

Page 17: ... the acid If the batteries become damaged contact your authorized Wheelchairs of Kansas dealer immediately for replacement Always read and follow battery manufacturer s directions Your PEV Powerchair could have either Gel batteries sealed or Lead Acid You and your dealer once having assessed your intended use of the powerchair should make this choice The primary difference between the two types ar...

Page 18: ... first then from the powerchair CONTROL SYSTEM The information in this manual is a brief overview See the VR2 Control System Manual for more details WARNING The manufacturer of the VR2 and Wheelchairs of Kansas accepts no liability for losses of any kind arising from unexpected stopping of the powerchair or improper programming of the control system improper use of the powerchair improper use of t...

Page 19: ...ts in the wheelchair s electrical system are indicated by this display Refer to the wheelchair s documentation for more details On Off Button This button turns the VR2 on and off Do not use this button to stop the wheelchair except in an emergency Horn Button This button operates the wheelchair s horn Maximum Speed Profile Indicator This is a 5 segment display which indicates the maximum speed set...

Page 20: ...ystick Gaiter Check the thin rubber gaiter around the base of the joystick for damage or splitting Check visually only do not handle the gaiter Mounting Make sure the controller is securely fixed to your wheelchair Do not over tighten any screws Precautions For Use The VR2 control system has been designed with the user s safety as the prime consideration It incorporates many sophisticated self tes...

Page 21: ...a restraining device such as a seat belt be purchased and installed with the chair Restraining devices should be used at all times when the wheelchair is in motion DRIVE MOTORS Note The motors are equipped with an internal parking brake The PEV incorporates two 4 pole 24 VDC high torque motors with automatic braking and manual release The brakes engage within two seconds of the joystick being plac...

Page 22: ...oose or break If this occurs the wheelchair may fall and cause severe injury to you or others Lift the wheelchair only by parts that do not detach from the main frame If you fail to heed these warnings a fall or tip over may occur and cause severe injury to you The lowest point of the footrests should be at least 2 1 2 inches above the ground level on a flat surface If set too low they may hang up...

Page 23: ...fety Manual wheel locks are not designed to slow or stop a moving wheelchair Use them only to keep the rear wheels from turning when the chair is at a complete stop such as during transport If you fail to heed this warning you may suffer a severe injury from a tip over fall or loss of control For safety purpose disengage electric wheel lock when engaging manual wheel locks The manual wheel locks a...

Page 24: ...e snug but must not be so tight that they interfere with breathing You should be able to slide your open hand flat between the belt and the rider 3 A pelvic wedge or similar device can help the rider from sliding down in the seat Consult with the rider s doctor nurse or therapist to find out if the rider needs such a device 4 Use positioning belts only with a cooperative rider Make sure that the r...

Page 25: ...ING LEGRESTS The legrests are detachable They are not designed to bear the weight of this wheelchair WARNING Never try to lift the wheelchair by its elevating legrest They may come loose or break If this occurs the wheelchair may fall and cause severe injury to you or others Lift the wheelchair only by parts that do not detach from the main frame If you fail to heed these warnings a fall or tip ov...

Page 26: ...ted near the bottom of the footrest Slide the footrest up or down to the desired height then replace the two bolts in the correct aligning holes To Elevate Pull out the pin located on the underside of the legrest With your other hand move the legrest up or down to one of the five height settings Return the pin into the new aligning holes OPTIONS ...

Page 27: ... your wheelchair unless you consult your authorized Wheelchairs of Kansas dealer first HEADREST Adjustable Headrest Height Adjustment 1 Loosen bottom knob on back of headrest and slide the headrest to the desired position 2 Tighten the knob Depth Adjustment 1 Loosen top knob on back of headrest and slide the headrest to the desired position 2 Tighten the knob 10 Headrest Extension To Remove or Ins...

Page 28: ...mitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them 3 If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn the powered wheelchair OFF as soon as it is safe 4 Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying the powered wheelchair may make it more susceptible to interference from radio wave sources Note There is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall im...

Page 29: ...EMI This powered wheelchair model as shipped with no further modification The immunity level of this product is not known There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid Others are not apparent and exposure is unavoidable However we believe that by following the warnings listed below your ris...

Page 30: ...check the items on this chart at the indicated intervals If any or the items are loose worn bent or distorted immediately have them checked and or repaired by your authorized Wheelchairs of Kansas dealer Frequent maintenance and servicing will improve performance and extend wheelchair life Batteries may take additional maintenance such as visual inspection every three months When inspecting batter...

Page 31: ...they may explode TIRE PRESSURE Check weekly for proper inflation level as listed on the tire side wall STORAGE Your wheelchair should be stored in a dry location so that the components do not rust If your wheelchair is stored for any period of time remove the batteries and charge them once a week When bringing the wheelchair back into use after storage make sure it is adjusted properly and that al...

Page 32: ...not limited to the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and shall not extend beyond the duration of this warranty Wheelchairs of Kansas shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages whatsoever 5 This warranty applies to the purchaser only and is non transferable 6 For warranty information in Canada please contact Canadian Medical Healthcare at ...

Page 33: ...mer will be responsible for shipping and return shipping costs For all other products and parts customers will not be responsible for shipping or return shipping costs for products and parts under this warranty returned within thirty 30 days of receipt 31 60 days customer will be responsible for shipping costs to Wheelchairs of Kansas 61 days or more customer will be responsible for shipping and r...

Page 34: ...onsult with your dealer to ensure proper equipment sizes specifications and options Distributor is responsible for translation of this manual TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS BCW and Wheelchairs of Kansas are registered trademarks of Raye s Inc COPYRIGHT Copyright 2004 by Raye s Inc dba Wheelchairs of Kansas All rights reserved No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced stored in a retrieval sys...

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