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AC Mobility 
User Manual for the Atigra Mid Wheel Drive electric wheelchair 

 

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The Atigra Mid Wheel Drive 

  

Electric Wheelchair  

 

User Manual 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC Mobility  

 

Summary of Contents for Atigra Mid Wheel Drive

Page 1: ...AC Mobility User Manual for the Atigra Mid Wheel Drive electric wheelchair Page 1 of 23 January 2009 The Atigra Mid Wheel Drive Electric Wheelchair User Manual AC Mobility ...

Page 2: ...Key Components of the Atigra Mid Wheel Drive 6 Specifications 7 General description of the Atigra Mid Wheel Drive 8 General Warnings 12 Chair checklist and maintenance 17 Operating Instructions for your Atigra Mid Wheel Drive 18 Batteries 18 Fault finding 21 Repairs and service 21 How to prepare the Atigra for storage shipment or travel 22 Packing and shipping instructions 22 Limited product warra...

Page 3: ...sure that you and your carers assistants are thoroughly informed about your chair Please read the Safety and Warning notices carefully and consult your dealer if you have any queries The safety warnings used in this manual are intended to be used only as guidelines and you may find it necessary to develop your own methods to solve problems you may encounter in your daily driving Seek assistance fr...

Page 4: ...ncounter when using your chair Any seating needs Other options you may require for your comfort and safety Adjustment of your chair and its performance characteristics It is important that the chair and its driving characteristics are adjusted to meet your particular needs and abilities Please consult your therapist or medical adviser in conjunction with your wheelchair supplier before adjustments...

Page 5: ...cles or hazards such as objects on the ground ramps or slopes which you cross that may cause the chair to change its lateral or longitudinal stability Do not go up or down inclines that have water ice oil or other slippery substances on the surface loose slippery or rough surfaces Such obstacles or hazards may make the chair unstable and tip over which may cause injury to yourself or others Plan a...

Page 6: ...on chair and off chair accessories 3 Legrest hanger and footplate 4 Legrest hanger release catch allows the hanger to swing back and to be removed 5 Manual park brakes to be used when the wheelchair is in freewheeling mode and is to be parked or stored 6 Drive wheel plus front and rear casters 1 Seat frame showing seat cushion backrest armrests and side panels 2 Controller 6 Drive wheel casters 3 ...

Page 7: ... long 350 cms long Legrests Heavy duty height adjustable swing away removable Length adjustment 10 cms Footplates Aluminium adjustable in Dorsiflexion plantarflexion angle Forwards backwards position Sideways position Inversion angle Floor to seat height without tilt 46 cms as measured to top of seat pan when in 0 degree setting Floor to seat height with power tilt 46 cms as measured to top of sea...

Page 8: ...bstacle that will prevent the backrest from being widened Adjust the seat width to the desired setting Please note when you change seat width you will need to change the upholstery and the backrest bracing bar Adjustable seat depth The seat depth is infinitely adjustable from 16 41cms through to 20 51cms This adjustment is built into the frame A17MM SPANNER AND A 5MM ALLEN KEY ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE...

Page 9: ...tal seat pan can be provided for other commercially available seat cushions Backrest support surfaces The backrest upholstery is constructed from a high density high hardness base foam EN50 250 with a soft viscoelastic overlay 52 60 to provide comfort and immersion Low profile backrests are available for those clients who do not need a lot of lateral trunk support Deep contour backrests are availa...

Page 10: ...OR AN ADJUSTABLE SPANNER IS REQUIRED TO MAKE THIS ADJUSTMENT To adjust the pad position Loosen the two attachment bolts Slide the armrest pad to the desired position Retighten the attachment bolts Note there are two mounting points at the front and the rear of the armrest giving a 10cms adjustment range Please note that customized armrests or armrest pads can be provided if this range is not suita...

Page 11: ... Push the legrest release lever to release the legrest catch Swing the legrest away Lift the legrest off the mounting points if required Adjustable footplates The footplates can be adjusted in the following ways Height approx 10 cms The nominal range is from 33 cms to 49 cms from the top of the seat side rail This can be customized if required A 14 MM SPANNER IS REQUIRED TO MAKE THIS ADJUSTMENT LO...

Page 12: ...EMOVE THE FOOTPLATE FASTENER BOLTS ON EACH PLATE ADJUST THE PLATE POSITION ON THE FOOTPLATE SUPPORT TUBE BELOW AS DESIRED AND RE ATTACH THE FOOTPLATE FASTENER BOLTS Lateral plate angle to allow for foot inversion and eversion A 3 MM AND A 5 MM ALLEN KEY IS REQUIRED TO MAKE THIS ADJUSTMENT Note the footplates can also be flipped up for easy access to the front of the wheelchair Abiltity to free whe...

Page 13: ...nt which may lead to injury to you or to others Warning 1 Electromagnetic interference What is electromagnetic interference EMI Electromagnetic interference is the interference that may occur as a result of electromagnetic energy emitted from radio wave sources Such radio waves can adversely affect the operation of electronic devices such as the controller on your wheelchair Sources of electromagn...

Page 14: ...u can help to avoid possible problems by being aware of sources of electromagnetic interference and their location such as radio or TV stations and avoiding coming close to them being aware of hand held devices that may be brought close to the chair You should switch off the power to the chair should you be aware that any source of possible electromagnetic interference has been brought close to th...

Page 15: ...manage the hazards that you may encounter when driving the chair You receive full training in the use of all aspects of the chair in a safe manner Any other people who may assist you are also fully knowledgeable in the operation of the chair and the daily requirements for maintenance such as charging the batteries and checking the tyre pressures Please see the wheelchair maintenance checklist belo...

Page 16: ...ning the wheelchair when on a slope The chair is not driven in an unsafe or reckless manner You do not stand on the frame of the wheelchair You do not use the footplates as a platform You never operate the chair without the anti tip bars Warning 10 Footplate clearance height The lowest point of the footplates should clear the ground by 65mm 2 to ensure adequate clearance Warning 11 Reaching leanin...

Page 17: ...acid which can burn your skin eyes or clothing Always wear protective clothing and gloves when checking or changing batteries in your chair When changing batteries seek help from your dealer or other qualified service personnel Batteries are heavy and must be handled carefully to avoid personal injury Batteries must be installed correctly ensuring that the cables are connected to the correct batte...

Page 18: ...and rear casters for damage Check casters for free rotation Check that caster forks swivel freely Controller system Check for damage to controller cables and connections Check for damage to the rubber boot around the joystick Drive wheels and clutch release system Check that the wheel hub clutch release system or motor brake release system operates easily and smoothly Fasteners Check for any loose...

Page 19: ...o ensure that all components are securely in place and the wheelchair is ready for use 2 Ensure the battery charger is disconnected from the wheelchair 3 Hub release system for freewheeling Check that the wheel hubs are fully engaged Should the wheel hubs be disengaged rotate the hub until it is fully locked into the motor drive shaft Make sure the power to the chair is turned OFF before attemptin...

Page 20: ...ntenance type batteries with a minimum rating of 28 ampere hour Batteries of 38 amp hour or greater are preferred Installing batteries in the battery boxes 1 remove the Battery Box Release Bolts in the support tube see illustration above 2 lower the battery box 3 release the two Battery Box Cover Knobs and remove the battery box lid 4 insert batteries according to the battery connection guide unde...

Page 21: ...ll help to extend the life of the batteries DO NOT fully discharge the batteries as this will reduce battery life Make sure the batteries are fully recharged before re using Use the correct battery charger as supplied by your wheelchair dealer How to get the maximum driving distance from your batteries You can help to get the maximum driving distance from your batteries by fully charging the batte...

Page 22: ...utor If you notice any other irregular aspect of your chair or if the chair fails to respond after making some of the above inspections phone your nearest Authorized Service Agent or dealer for assistance They will advise if the wheelchair should be returned for repairs If the chair is to be returned they will also advise on the availability of replacement units and the required method of packing ...

Page 23: ...by outside objects The lid should be secured to the pallet Limited Product Warranty This is to certify that the Atigra Mid Wheel Drive is guaranteed to be free of fault wear and tear excluded as follows Electric motors and battery charger Micro processor controller Upholstery for a period of twelve months from the date of purchase Batteries tyres and tubes are specifically excluded from warranty T...

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