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Medalist 450 Owners Manual
Safety Notices
1.
Always fully charge your power chair before operating.
2.
Always make sure the power is off when getting in and out of the power chair.
3.
Always make sure the clutch levers are engaged (parallel to the wheels) before getting in or out
the wheelchair.
4.
To prolong the life of the battery, it is suggested you charge the battery after every trip. If you do
not drive it for long periods of time, charge it at least once per month.
5.
If the battery gauge goes to RED, charge the battery as soon as possible. If the battery is totally
discharged, it could be damaged, and/or its life could be shortened.
6.
As the battery ages and deteriorates, the battery power will decrease faster.
7.
In cold weather, the battery capacity will be less.
8.
When you are charging the battery, please make sure that the input-voltage (115V/230V) switch
on your charger matches your power source.
9.
Avoid unnecessarily moving of the power chair.
10. Please fasten the seat belt, if included, while driving and check the proper position of the anti-tip
wheel.
11. Our products function best at temperatures between 32-122
o
Fahrenheit.
12. Disassembling of controller, motor or charger by end user is prohibited; the dealer will not take
any responsibility on these kinds of situations.
13. Prevent the controller, charger and battery from getting wet; this can cause a malfunction.
14. To ensure the user’s familiarity with the power chair’s operation, the new driver should practice
driving in a spacious area, traveling forward, backward, left, right, using the brakes, and going
both up and down slopes.
15. Please turn off the power chair when the chair is not is use and before charging the battery.
16. The following areas and conditions can be dangerous and should be avoided; darkness, dim
lighting, steep slopes, rain, snow, shoulder of the road, slippery areas, etc.
17. Please do not drive your power chair at night without proper lighting.
18. Please do not lower the footplate to less than 2” above the ground, because accidents may occur
due to insufficient ground clearance.
19. Keep your feet on the footplate at all times during operation and do not stand on the footplate. If
your feet are in the improper position, you can be seriously injured.
20. When the power does not come on, recheck all connections and recharge if necessary.
21.
Please check the screws under the joystick periodically and make sure they are not loose, and
tighten them if needed.
