5900A Powerchair Owner’s Manual DCR1236
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7.14 Storage
Store your Magic Mobility powerchair in a warm, dry
environment. If you don’t use your powerchair regularly,
it’s recommended that batteries are charged at least
once a month. Always store your batteries fully charged.
If you are storing your powerchair for an extended time,
please contact your Magic Mobility agent who can give
you advice on disconnecting the batteries and blocking
up the powerchair to avoid flat-spotting the tyres.
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Exposing the powerchair to excessive
temperatures will affect battery life. Avoid
storing the powerchair in extreme hot and cold
environments
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After long periods in storage it’s a good idea to have
the powerchair inspected by your authorised agent.
Please refer to Sections 7.15-7.18 for safety checks.
7.15 Daily checks
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Check the batteries are fully charged
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With the control system switched off, check that the
joystick is not bent or damaged and that it returns to
centre when released
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Ensure the joystick boot is not torn or cracked as
water can enter. Also ensure that and the electrical
connection is secure. If the joystick boot becomes
torn or cracked replace immediately.
7.16 Weekly checks
Test the electrical brakes on a level floor with at least one
metre clear space around the powerchair. Then:
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Switch on the control system
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Check to ensure that after one second the battery
gauge remains on or flashes slowly
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Push the joystick slowly forward until you hear the
electrical brakes operate. The chair may start to move
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Immediately release the joystick. You must be able
to hear each electrical brake operate within a few
seconds
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Repeat the test three times, pushing the joystick
backwards, left and right respectively
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Check tyre pressure is as per specification in
Section 7.1
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Check tyres for wear. Inspect the frame and power
positioning mechanisms for foreign bodies. Check
around the motor and castor axles.
Checks
D
aily
W
eekly
Quar
terly
Annually
Charge batteries
4
Check joystick boot
4
Check that joystick returns to
centre
4
Ensure brakes are operational
4
Check tyre inflation and inspect for
wear
4
Check frame and base for foreign
objects
4
Check that plugs and connections
are secure
4
Check cables for wear
4
Check moving parts for wear
4
Inspect fasteners for looseness
4
Inspect upholstery for wear
4
Service by authorised agent
4
7.17 Monthly checks
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If your powerchair is fitted with lights, indicators or
seat adjustment actuators, check their operation
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While driving the actuators pay attention to new
noise or vibrations which could indicate a problem
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Check that all electrical connectors are secure,
properly mated and free from damage
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Check condition of all cables for damage
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Check that fasteners are tight. Pay attention
to the joystick
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Inspect the upholstery as per Section 4.19.
