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1. Consult your dealer for the specified weight limits for your particular model 14 Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its removable parts Personal injury and damage to the power chair may result 15 Do not stand on the footplate directly 16 Never try to use your wheelchair beyond its limitations as described in this manual 17 Do not operate your vehicle if it is not functioning properly 18 Do not connect any electrical or mechanical device to the vehicle Failure to obey this instruction may result in injury and will void the warranty 19 Never use electronic radio transmitters such as CB walkie talkies portable computers or cellular phones while using the vehicle without first turning the vehicle off Use While Under The Influence Of Medication Or Alcohol 20 Check with your physician if you are taking any medication that may affect your ability to operate your power wheelchair safely 21 Do not operate your vehicle while you are under the influence of alcohol as this may impair your ability to operate your power wheelchair in a safe manner Electromagnetic interference EMI from Radio Wave Sources The rapid development of electronics especially in the area of communications has saturated our environment with electromagnetic EM radio waves that are emitted by television radio and communication signals These EM wave are invisible and their strength increases as one approaches the source All elect2. almost zero This is how the charger maintains a charge but does not over charge the battery Note The batteries cannot be charged after they are discharged to nearly zero voltage CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS To recharge the batteries follow the steps below gt Place your power wheelchair close to a standard electrical wall outlet gt Turn the controller power OFF gt Plug the charger power cord Round head into the controller gt Plug the charger power cord into a standard wall outlet A red and a yellow if battery charge is low LEDs will illuminate When charging is completed the yellow LED will turn green gt Disconnect the charger power cord from the wall outlet when the batteries are fully charged See Fig 24 Important Do not use for voltage input unless specified Make sure your present voltage input 110V or 220V and adjust manually See Fig 25 a controller p Fig 24 g in wall outlet Fig 25 Note gt Always charge your batteries in well ventilated areas The charger is intended for indoor use only Protect from moisture gt For maximum performance it is recommended that you replace both batteries at the same time if the batteries are weak gt If the chair will not be used for a long period of time arrange to have the batteries fully charged for at least once every month According to the battery type and condition of the batteries they usually can be fully charged in 4 10 hours This wi
3. motor has a bad connection Check the left motor connection 3 The left motor has a short circuit to a battery connection Contact your local dealer 4 The right motor has a bad connection Check the right motor connection 5 The right motor has a short circuit to a battery connection Contact your local dealer 6 The power chair is being inhibited by the battery charger Unplug the battery charger 7 A joystick fault is indicated Make sure that the joystick is in the neutral center position before turning on the controller 8 A controller system fault is indicated Make sure that all connections are secure 9 The parking brakes have a bad connection Check the parking brake and motor connections Make sure the controller connections are secure 10 An excessive voltage has been applied to the controller This is Usually caused by a poor battery connection Check the battery connections The following symptoms could indicate serious problems with your power wheel chair Contact your local dealer if any of the following arises 1 Motor noise Jerky motion e e a E a Frayed harnesses Cracked or broken connectors Uneven wear on any of tires Pulling to one side Bent or broken wheel assemblies Does not power up Powers up but does not move 20
4. the battery terminals every six months Make sure that they are not corroded and the connections are tight Periodically apply a thin film of petroleum jelly on the surface of terminals to guard against corrosion PERIODICAL CHECKS 1 Make sure to keep the controller clean while protecting it from rain or water Never hose off your power wheelchair or place it in direct contact with water 2 Keep wheels free from lint hair sand and carpet fibers 3 Visually inspect the tire tread If less than 1 32 please have your tires replaced by your local dealer All upholstery can be washed with warm water and mild soap Occasionally check the seat and back for sagging cuts tears and replace if necessary Do not store your chair in damp condition as this will lead to mildew and rapid deterioration of the upholstery parts All moving mechanism will benefit from simple lubrication and inspection Lubricate using petroleum jelly or light oil Do not use too much oil otherwise small drips could stain and damage carpets and furnishings etc Always perform a general inspection of the tightness of all nuts and bolts If you get one of these error codes contact your local dealer FLASHING LIGHTS DIAGNOSIS AND SOLUTION 1 The battery needs charging or there is a bad connection to the battery Check the connections to the battery If the connect ions are good try charging the battery 2 The left
5. USERS MANUAL COMPONENTS Your power wheelchair is shipped partially disassembled for protection during shipping After unpacking please check whether you have received the following main components as our standard specification See Fig 1 1 Main frame with motor 5 Swing away footrest left 2 Charger 6 Swing away footrest right 3 Controller 7 Battery box fixing plate 4 Controller fixed bar 7 5 6 2 Fig 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTION Operation of Chair 1 Always ensure that the power is switched off when getting in or out of the power wheelchair This will eliminate the possibility of accidentally activating the joystick and causing injury to yourself or others 2 Always check that the drive wheels are engaged drive mode before driving 3 Set the speed control knob according to your driving ability and the environment in which you are going to operate We recommend that you keep your speed at the slowest position fully press the deceleration button until you are familiar with the driving characteristics of the vehicle We also recommend that you use the slowest speed when using your power wheelchair indoors 4 Always reduce your speed when making sharp turns 5 Do not switch off the power when the wheelchair is still moving forward This will bring the chair to an extremely abrupt stop 6 Avoid jerky stop start motions as it will result in excessive current draw from the batteries increased tire wear and the rapid w
6. e refer this diagram before you assemble the battery ADJUSTMENTS FOR SEATING CONFORT To maximize seating comfort your power wheelchair lets you adjust gt Armrest height gt Armrest detachable and flip up gt Controller position gt Anti tipper height A Armrest Height Adjustment Fig 15 Fig 16 Pull out the knob See Fig 15 slide the armrest frame to your desired height See Fig 16 gt letit lock into your preferred position B Armrest Detachable and Flip up Fig 17 Push the pin then flip up the armrest See Fig 15 16 Push the rear pin to detach the armrest set See Fig 19 See Fig 19 C Controller position Adjustment gt Loss tension knob gt slide the controller fixed bar to your desired position gt tighten the tension knob See Fig 2 amp 3 D Anti Tipper Height Adjustment lift the plastic cap slide the anti tipper tube to your desired height let the button lock into the corresponding notch See Fig 20 Note There are 3 height adjustment locations J hy k to adjust for every 20 mm of the anti i tipper tube Fig 20 11 OPERATION The power wheelchair is simple to operate However we recommend that you read carefully the following instructions to become familiarized with your new vehicle A Word of Caution Before you turn the power on always be aware of the environment that surrounds you to select your desir
7. earing of the gearboxes and motors 7 To brake in an emergency simply release the joystick Ramps and Curbs 8 When driving up or down ramps be sure to check that the angle of the slope is less than 10 degrees slopes about 1 6 Also check that ramp surface is roughened to prevent slipping Never drive across a slope or turn sharply on a slope 9 When driving up curbs always check the height of the curb to ensure that it does not exceed 1 1 2 40mm height Transfers Reaching and Bending 10 Transferring on and off the HP8 requires a good sense of balance To eliminate the possibility of injury we recommend performing the following tasks before attempting a transfer gt Position chair so that the distance between your power chair and the object to which you are transferring is close enough for a safe transfer gt Turn the power off gt Ensure that your power chair not in freewheel mode gt Flip up or remove armrests gt Flip up footplate or remove footrests Turn both caster wheels towards the transfer direction to improve power chair stability during transfer 11 When reaching bending or leaning while seated on your power chair make sure that you maintain a stable center of gravity to keep the power chair from tipping Gened 12 Always use a seat belt and keep feet on the footplate at all times 13 For safety reason make sure that your weight does not exceed the recommended weight limit of the wheelchair
8. ed speed For indoor environments we recommend that you select the slowest speed setting For outdoor operation of this vehicle we recommend that you select a speed that is comfortable for you to control it safely The following steps are required to operate your vehicle safely with the controller can use for HP8 See Fig 21 Battery Condition LED ON OFF g20 A Driving 1 Controller ON OFF Switch Press the ON OFF button I O switch located in front of the joystick to activate your power wheelchair The battery condition meter will light up to indicate the current charge of your battery Pressing the ON OFF button again will deactivate the controller 2 Speed Control The speed control buttons allow you to set the forward speed to your desired setting Pressing the speed increasing button will set the speed at the faster settings while the speed will slow down if you press the speed decreasing button The controller sets the reverse speed acceleration and deceleration proportion ally and automatically for your safety 3 Joystick The joystick controls the direction and speed of your vehicle pointing the joystick away from the neutral position center will move the vehicle in the direction where the joystick is pointing The farther away forward backward the joystick is from the neutral position the faster the vehicle will go The farther away to the right left the joystick is pointing the sharper the turn of the vehicle w
9. hair has an immunity level of 20 V m which should protect against common sources of EMI ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Environmental conditions may affect the safety and performance of your power wheelchair Water and extreme temperatures are the main elements that can cause damage and affect performance A Rain Sleet and Snow If exposed to water your power wheelchair is susceptible to damage to electronic or mechanical components Water can cause electronic malfunction or promote premature corrosion of electrical components and frame B Temperature Some of the parts of the power wheelchair are susceptible to change in tempera ture The controller can only operate in temperature that ranges between 18 F 8 C and 122 F 50 C At extreme low temperatures the batteries may freeze and your power wheelchair may not be able to operate In extreme high temperatures it may operate at slower speeds due to a safety feature of the controller that prevents damage to the motors and other electrical components ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION 1 Installing controller and connect cables Slide the controller fixed bar 4 into the frame tube to adequately position Fig 2 and then tighten the tension knob Fig 3 ee Tension Controller fixed bar ha Fig 2 Fig 3 Assemble the controller 3 on right armrest bracket with 2 screws See Fig 4 After that please connect the right male motor plug in the controller cable t
10. hen turn on the controller power and continue normal opera tion If the main circuit breaker continues to trip repeatedly contact your authorized dealer BATTERIES amp CHARGER BATTERY We recommend that you use deep cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free for your power wheelchair Both sealed lead acid SLA and gel cell are deep cycle batteries and are similar in performance Deep cycle batteries are specifically designed to provide power drain down and then accept a relatively quick recharge Lead acid batteries should be charged as often as possible Specification of the battery that we recommend Type Deep cycle sealed lead acid or gel cell Size 34AH U1 Voltage 12V each Amp Hours 34 amp hours Depending on the use terrain and driving conditions the batteries will provide a range of 20 miles of travel However even if the power chair is not in use we recommend that the batteries be charged periodically Note gt Do not use any automotive batteries They are not designed to handle a long deep discharge and also are unsafe for use in power chairs gt The useful life of a battery is quite often a reflection of the care it receives CHARGER The battery charger takes the standard wall outlet voltage alternating current and converts it into VDC direct current The batteries use direct current to run your power chair When the batteries are fully charged the amperage from the charger is
11. ill be To operate the vehicle by gently pushing the joystick in the direction you want to go Returning the joystick to its neutral position center will reduce the speed and stop the vehicle by automatically applying the electromagnetic brakes Notes gt After pressing the controller ON OFF switch allows two seconds to elapse before engaging the joystick This is a safety feature to prevent sudden start gt Gentle operation of the joystick will result in smoother transitions in speed and direction while sharp operation of the joystick will result in drastic transitions in direction and velocity When the wheelchair is in operation the surface of the charger will become slightly hot gt In case of emergency let go of the joystick and the chair will come to a stop B Controller Display The controller display is a multifunction visual display It can provide four types of information 1 ON OFF status 2 battery condition meter 3 Horn 4 acceleration and 5 deceleration buttons 1 ON OFF Status When the power is on the controller s LED will be lit up If the LED is not lit the controller is OFF 2 Battery Condition Meter The battery condition meter is composed of 10 segments three of red four of yellow and three of green It enables you to monitor battery charge The battery condition meter indicates the approximate amount of battery charge left gt Red yellow and green LEDs indicate that the batteries are full
12. lchair comes with optional air tires make sure to maintain the pressure of the tires between 30 35 psi 4 Check the brakes This test should be carried out on a level surface with at least three feet of clearance around your power wheelchair To check the brakes Your power wheelchair may move slightly when performing this test gt Turn on the controller and turn down the speed and response adjustment knob gt After one second check that the battery condition meter remains on condition gt Slowly push the joystick forward until you hear the parking brakes click Immediately release the joystick You must be able to hear each parking brake operates within a few seconds of joystick release Repeat this test of the brake for the back left and right joystick positions SEMI ANNUAL CHECKS 1 Check the motor brushes We recommend that your authorized dealer inspects the bushes every six months or sooner if your power wheelchair is not operating smoothly If inspection determines excessive wear on the brushes they must be replaced or motor damage will result Warning Failure to maintain the brushes could void the power wheelchair warranty To inspect or replace the motor brushes 1 Unscrew the motor brush caps See Fig 26 2 Remove the brushes 3 Inspect the brushes for wear See Fig 27 4 Replace the brushes if necessary New Motor Brush Worn Motor Brush Motor Brush caps Fig 26 Fig 27 2 Inspect the state of
13. ll be indicated when the status light in the battery charger side panel turns green Charging the battery longer than necessary will not harm the battery We recommend that you charge the batteries for 8 to 10 hours after daily use Do not charge the batteries for more than 24 hours MAINTENANCE amp REPAIR Your power wheelchair is designed for minimal maintenance However like any motorized vehicle it requires routine maintenance To keep your HP8 for years of trouble free operation we recommend you the following maintenance checks as scheduled DAILY CHECKS 1 With the controller turned OFF perform a joystick check Make sure it is not bent or damaged and that it returns to center when you release it Visually inspect the rubber boot around the base of the joystick for damage Do not handle or try to repair it 2 Visually inspect the controller harnesses Make sure that they are not frayed cut or have any exposed wires 3 Inspect the battery condition meter on the controller to determine if batteries need to be charged WEEKLY CHECKS 1 Inspect the connections by disconnecting the controller and charger harnesses from the electronics connector housing Look for signs of corrosion 2 Ensure that all parts of the controller system are securely fastened to your power wheelchair Do not over tighten any screws 3 Check for proper tire inflation Your power wheelchair comes with standard flat free solid tires If your power whee
14. o female motor plug From motor and make sure they are tightly connected See Fig 5 7 A ne i r Right motor plug Fig 4 Please do the same way to connect the left motor plug as the right one See Fig 6 Fig 6 2 Installing the Footrest Insert the footrest with left 5 and Right 6 each into footrest frame with side direction See Fig 7 then turn around 90 degree to correct direction See Fig 8 Fig 7 3 Installing the Batteries and connect the plugs you can omit this step if your scooter already assembled the batteries Slide the grooves on the battery box into the support bar with both sides See Fig 9 Connect red color battery plug in the controller cable into the red plug On the battery box See Fig 10 and make sure they are tightly connected Fig 9 Fig 10 Please do the same way for the second battery box with black plug as the first one See Fig 11 Take the battery box fixing plate 7 to attached the outside of the battery box and tighten the tension knob See Fig 12 s h battery box fixing plate Fig 11 Fig 12 5 Installing the Rear supporting tube Lift the rear supporting tube located the rear backrest See Fig 13 Slide the end of the rear supporting tube into the socket and let the pin go out of the hole See Fig 14 rear supporting tube Fig 13 Fig 14 Note There is a battery circuit diagram labeled on the battery box Pleas
15. rical conductors act as antennas to the EM signals and to varying degrees all power wheelchairs and scoot ers are susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI The interference could result in abnormal unintentional movement and or erratic control of the vehicle The United States Food and drug Administration FDA suggests that the following statement be incorporated to the user s manual for all power wheelchairs like the HP3 Power wheelchairs and motorized scooters in this section both will be referred to as powered wheelchairs may as susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMD which is interfering electromagnetic energy emitted from sources such as radio stations TV stations amateur radio HAN transmitter two way radios and cellular phones The interference from radio wave sources can cause the powered wheelchair to release its brakes move by itself or move in unintended directions It can also permanently damage the powered wheelchair s control system The intensity of the EM energy can be measured in volts per meter V m Each powered wheelchair can resist EMI up to a certain intensity This is called immunity level The higher the immunity level the greater the protection At this time current technology is capable of providing at least 20 V m of immunity level which would provide useful protection against common sources of radiated EMI Following the warnings listed below should reduce the chance of
16. tic Brakes will also be set when ever the power wheelchair is OFF but the motor levers are in the engaged vertical position Note Please refer to the section titled to check brakes in the Maintenance amp Repair section in page 18 to make sure brakes are in good condition E Thermal Protection Your power wheelchair controller is equipped with a safety system called thermal rollback A built in circuit monitors the temperature of the controller and motors the controller reduces the motor voltage and speed of the power wheelchair The reduction of the speed allows the electrical components to cool down Although your power wheelchair will resume its normal speed when the temperature returns to a safe level we recommend that you turn the power off and wait for 5 minutes before restarting to allow the components to cool down if you find that you have lost speed suddenly F Main Circuit Breaker The main circuit breaker reset button is located near the seat Fig 23 gt a yen Fig 23 The main circuit breaker monitors the electric current drawn from the battery It is a safety feature built in your power wheelchair for your extra safety When the batteries and motors are heavily strained e g from excessive loads the main circuit breaker will trip to prevent damage to the motors and the electronics If the circuit breaker trips wait for approximately one minute and then depress the button to reset it T
17. unintended brake release or powered wheelchair movement that could result in serious injury 1 Do not turn on hand held personal communication devices such as citizens band CB radios and cellular phones while the powered wheelchair is turned on 2 Be aware of nearby transmitters 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 wheel chair may make it more susceptible to interference from radio wave sources Note It is difficult to evaluate the effect on the overall immunity of the powered wheelchair 5 Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to the powered wheelchair manufacturer and note whether there is a radio wave source nearby TURN OFF YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WHEN EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING e Unintentional motions e Unintended or uncontrollable direction e Unexpected brake release The FDA has written to the manufacturers of power wheelchairs asking them to test new products to be sure they provide a reasonable degree of immunity against EMI The FDA requires that a powered wheelchair should have an immunity level at least 20 V m which provides a reasonable degree of protection against more common sources of EMI The higher the immunity level the greater the protection Your powered wheelc
18. y charged gt Red and yellow LEDs indicate that you should charge the batteries if possible gt Red LEDs indicate that you should charge the batteries as soon as possible because low battery voltage may cause your power wheelchair to become inoperative Note When the batteries begin to approach a discharged state the first red LED will begin to flash slowly reminding you that the batteries need to be charged immediately C Free Wheeling Because the motors are designed to engage the electromagnetic brakes when the vehicle is not in use or when the power is OFF They also have a manual feature that allows them to free wheel Free wheeling is accomplished by turning the free wheeling levers to the free wheeling position See Fig 22 Note 1 Please refer the decal shows the free wheeling direction Free wheeling Levers Fig 22 Warning Never free wheel your power wheelchair on a slope gt Never free wheel the motors while operating your vehicle gt Always remember to engage the motors before turning the power back ON D Electromagnetic Brakes Your power wheelchair comes with an Electromagnetic Brakes i e an automatic magnetic disc safety brake which is also known as Fail Safe brake The Electro magnetic Brakes are automatic and work when the power wheelchairs is ON but in a steady state i e Joystick is released to the neutral position even when the chair is on a slope The Electromagne
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