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14 WARRANTY

In the unlikely event of your needing it, The Manufacturers warranty is:

1

Defective parts and items of faulty workmanship will be replaced or repaired free of
charge for the first 12 months following delivery (24 months in the case of the
crossbrace and frame).

2

This warranty does not apply to fair wear and tear, or where deterioration results from
neglect, carelessness, accident, misuse, unauthorised modification or the fitting of
parts not supplied by The Original Manufacturer.

Please contact the supplier of your wheelchair to arrange warranty repairs.
This does not affect your statutory rights.

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Содержание THE METEOR INDEPENDENT

Страница 1: ...HE METEOR INDEPENDENT Wheelchair Before using your wheelchair please read this manual as it contains important information for the assembly transportation and use of your wheelchair THE TRULY VERSATIL...

Страница 2: ...peration and maintenance please contact your supplier who will provide you with expert professional advice The wheelchair has been manufactured in a factory registered to ISO9002 This product is manuf...

Страница 3: ...LIST 4 HOW TO USE THE POWERCHAIR 5 USING YOUR POWERCHAIR DO s DONT s 6 USING YOUR POWERCHAIR ADJUSTMENTS 7 GETTING IN 8 TRANSFERRING SIDEWAYS 9 DRIVING 10 BATTERIES CHARGING 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 MAI...

Страница 4: ...o allow for different clothing Individual battery boxes to reduce lifting weight The latest programmable controller The smallest self contained controller with the latest technology Legrests that lock...

Страница 5: ...es accept that risk is involved in travel but this is compounded by wheelchair use The wheelchair brakes are not designed to withstand forces such as cornering acceleration and braking within a motor...

Страница 6: ...BATTERY TRAY 1 6 BATTERY CHARGER 1 7 BATTERY BOXES 2 8 JOYSTICK CONTROLLER AND BRACKET 1 9 GEL BATTERIES 2 10 DETACHABLE MOTORS OPTIONAL 2 11 TYRE INFLATOR 1 12 USER MANUAL 1 13 KERB CLIMBER 1 14 SEA...

Страница 7: ...to the sliding bracket using the screws provided 4 1 3 Battery Box Remove the two screws securing the lid Put batteries in the boxes and connect batteries to cables inside the battery box lids using...

Страница 8: ...omatically latch 4 2 3 Fit motors to each side Slide each motor onto the tongue at the rear of the chair until it locks automatically into position DO NOT USE YOUR CHAIR UNLESS BOTH MOTORS ARE SECURED...

Страница 9: ...ray The first battery to be fitted has one connection in the right side WARNING THEY CAN WEIGH UP TO 15KG EACH DEPENDING ON BATTERIES FITTED 4 2 7 Connect battery cables between boxes and to the contr...

Страница 10: ...ocket adjust for required position and tighten the knob 4 2 11 Connect the control cable from the battery tray to the joystick controller Firmly press the connector onto the plug 4 2 12 Locate the leg...

Страница 11: ...SOCKET AND THE KERB CLIMBER IS FIRMLY LOCATED BEFORE USING THE CHAIR 4 3 FOLDING YOUR POWERCHAIR 4 3 1 The way to fold the Independent is generally the reverse sequence of previous Section A brief des...

Страница 12: ...owards you Guide the cable through the frame 4 3 12 Slacken the locking links and remove the backrest by releasing the thumb knobs 4 3 13 Remove each motor by pulling each locking lever in turn backwa...

Страница 13: ...DO leave sufficient distance to brake DO remember sudden braking can throw the user forward DO use the parking brakes when leaving the powerchair unattended DO use the parking brakes when the free wh...

Страница 14: ...ic tyres are fitted and are not inflated to the correct pressure as this may render the brakes ineffective DO NOT stand on footplates under any circumstances DO NOT attempt to turn at full speed DO NO...

Страница 15: ...bs ft 6 2 2 The footplate angle to stem can be adjusted by slackening the locknut on the adjusting screw and rotating the screw until the required footplate angle is obtained Re tighten the locknut on...

Страница 16: ...pports forward 5 Lower footplates and put feet on plates against heel loops 8 TRANSFERRING SIDEWAYS ALLWAYS MAKE SURE THAT PARKING BRAKES ARE ON WHERE POSSIBLE AND MOTOR CLUTCHES ARE ENGAGED BY TURNIN...

Страница 17: ...tch off and try again If the display flashes again refer to the Troubleshooting Section 8 9 1 5 Driving and steering the Independent is straightforward Always bear in mind the general safety hints tha...

Страница 18: ...imb ALWAYS take care when driving on roads because powerchairs are small compared to most traffic DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLIMB KERBS HIGHER THAN 11CM 41 4 INCHES 9 2 1 Point the Independent directly at the...

Страница 19: ...pply both parking brakes Before leaving the Independent 9 4 1 Apply both parking brakes 9 4 2 Engage both the motor clutches 9 4 3 Switch off the joystick controller 9 4 4 If legrest supports are rota...

Страница 20: ...of the battery This is dangerous and can damage the battery DO NOT allow the battery to be left in a discharged condition DO KEEP the battery top clean and dry DO LEAVE the battery in a fully charged...

Страница 21: ...d on the charger SWITCH OFF THE CHARGER 10 5 FIRST remove the mains plug from supply 10 6 THEN disconnect the charger from the joystick controller 10 7 General notes on battery performance When new ba...

Страница 22: ...ts have operated and prevented the Independent from moving The following list indicates problem areas Generally switch off check that electrical connections are pushed together properly and switch on...

Страница 23: ...ually caused by a poor battery connection Check the battery and controller connections e Bars of the battery gauge are alight and not flashing but the powerchair does not move when the joystick is ope...

Страница 24: ...fuel level Power braking is effective Parking brake operation Steering is effective WEEKLY CHECK Set and backrest upholstery cushions for tears or damage Push handles for security Wheel and castor sec...

Страница 25: ...ck are not damaged UPHOLSTERY AND ARMRESTS 1 Examine the seat and backrest fabric for wear or damage Examine retaining screws for tightness Any that are protruding or loose should be tightened with a...

Страница 26: ...that this manual accompanies your wheelchair whenever a service is required recommended every 6 months or any work is carried out Service Interval Details of work carried out Repairer s stamp 6 Month...

Страница 27: ...work carried out Repairer s stamp 6 Months Date Initial Service Interval Details of work carried out Repairer s stamp 6 Months Date Initial Service Interval Details of work carried out Repairer s sta...

Страница 28: ...lowing delivery 24 months in the case of the crossbrace and frame 2 This warranty does not apply to fair wear and tear or where deterioration results from neglect carelessness accident misuse unauthor...

Страница 29: ...justable foot rest Fully programmable controls Front charging facility Tyre inflator Anti tip rollers Detachable Kerb Climber Detachable drive system for ease of carrying Folding frame Individual batt...

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