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1. 200 x 50 Performance Range ann p ote 18 22 miles Max speed forwards 4 mph Max speed backwards approx 2 mph Turning circle 180 degrees 43 inches Ability to negotiate obstacles 2 5 inches Hill climbing ability downward slope 6 degrees Hill climbing ability upward slope 10 degrees Dynamic stability according to ISO 7176 2 Electrical system Electronics PM80 Pilot Control panel JSM L 7key Pilot Batteries Recommended battery type Gel Battery capacity 2 x 73Ah Charging time ssssssss 8 hours Fuses and circuit breakers Charging fuse ssssssssss 15A Main circuit breaker 70A 38 Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Notes 39 Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Important Information CAUTION It is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of electromagnetic interference on your powered wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference EMI From Radio Wave Sources Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters in this text both will be referred to as powered wheelchairs may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI which is interfering electromagnetic energy EM emitted from sources such as radio stations TV stations amateur radio HAM2. Dynamic stability according to ISO 7176 2 26 Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Upward slopes When driving on slopes with an angle greater than 10 there is a risk that you won t be able to control the wheel chair safely WARNING Do not drive up slopes steeper than 10 degrees Driving on sideways slopes WARNING Do not drive the wheelchair on side ways slopes greater than 10 degrees There is risk of tipping 207 Handling Max 10 Fig 28 Driving on sideways slopes Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Handling Charging the batteries A WARNING Charging should take place in a well ventilated area not in a wardrobe or closet Charging should not be carried out in a bathroom or wet area A WARNING Take care when using metal objects while working on the battery A short circuit could easily cause an explosion Always use protective gloves and glasses A WARNING Use only chargers with a maximum 10 A charging current mean value The effective value of the charging current must not exceed 12 A 28 Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Handling When should the batteries be charged As a general rule you should recharge your batteries as frequently as possible to assure the longest possible life and to minimize the required charging time Plan to recharge them when you do not anticipate using the chair for a long period of time A batt
3. transmitters twoway 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 interfering 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 its immunity level The higher the immunity level the greater the protection At this time requested immunity level as per EN 60601 1 2 is 3 V m The immu nity level of this powered wheelchair model as shipped with no further modifi cation is gt 20V m in the range of 26 MHz to 950 MHz There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid Others are not apparent and exposure is unavoidable However we believe that by following the warnings listed below your risk to EMI will be minimized The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types 1 Hand held portable transceivers transmitters receivers with the antenna mounted directly on the transmitting unit Examples includes citizens band CB radios walkie talkie security fire and police transceivers cellular telephones and other personal communication devices NOTE Some cellular telephones and similar devices transmit si
4. before being placed in the wheelchair Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Design and Functions Drive The wheelchair has a drive unit for each drive wheel The motors control the speed turning and braking A control stick on the control panel sends signals to the electronic unit under the cover at the rear of the chassis The electronic unit is placed between the wheelchair s batteries See fig 3 on page 11 Drive gear Electric motor Fig 5 Electric motor with drive gear Fuses circuit breaker The wheelchair has a main circuit breaker and a charge fuse These are located below the chassis cover near the front left wheel 1 Main circuit breaker 70A 2 Charge fuse 15A Fig 6 Fuses circuit breaker Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Design and Functions Entra Joystick The control panel is fixed to the right hand armrest and can be adjusted for opti mum comfort during operation The control panel can also be fitted to the left armrest The fig below shows the various functions of the control panel Your wheelchair can also be equipped with a seat control panel In that case you can choose whether you want to control the seat functions from the seat control panel or the control panel Fig 7 Control panel Control panel adjustment A Sideways adjustment 1 Selector switch 6 Lights E 5 Tum signal 7 Turn signal Loosen the screws and adjust the 3 Warning light 8 Horn control panel
5. to the desired position 4 Main switch on off 9 Joystick B Friction joint 5 Battery voltage indicator 10 Seat control panel Adjusting screw for how light or stiff you want the sideways movement of the panel to be C Length adjustment Loosen the screw and adjust the length as required Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Design and Functions Security key The security key can be used to lock the wheelchair to prevent unauthori zed use To lock the wheelchair it must be switched on the key should then be inserted into and withdrawn from the panel outlet the wheelchair will now be locked To unlock the wheelchair switch it on The maximum speed indicator will ripple up and down but driving will not be possible The key should now be inserted into and withdrawn from the Panel outlet with security key panel outlet the wheelchair can now be driven Start button You use this button to start and stop the wheelchair The start button must have been pressed for the chair to operate MODE selector You use this switch to activate the speed selector and Leverman see page 17 Fig 9 Mode selector Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Design and Functions Battery voltage indicator The window display on the control panel fig 10 shows the following indi cator lights from bottom to top Red Yellow Green Fully charged Red Yellow Half charged Red Charge the batteries Warning symbol When
6. Chairman Entra Owner manual How to contact Permobil Permobil Inc USA 6961 Eastgate Blvd Lebanon TN 37090 USA Phone 800 736 0925 Fax 800 231 3256 Head Office of the Permobil group Permobil AB Box 120 861 23 Timr Sweden Tel 46 60 59 59 00 Fax 46 60 57 52 50 E mail info permobil se Chairman Entra Owner manual Produced and published by Permobil AB Sweden Edition no 3 2002 01 Order no 201192 US 0 PABnr 1192 3 Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Contents Safety instructions 6 General introduction 8 Specially modified wheelchairs 8 Design and Functions 9 General fesses o aur a 9 TEE si ru Rr ends eo So ied secre 10 A AA RE fca eI os fede oct us 10 Wheels xs emite Pedes Gas el BS eee es 10 Reflectors iia oho hota iene Ree ea ede e ate dy 10 Electrical system 11 Control panel 13 Leverman joystick manager 17 Seat control panel 18 Accessories 1222 22 02 52993 Ie RETIA TRE 21 Tool bag ore Ie ELE pa aie aa ESI aes 21 scu M is a a Beet 22 General 0 nn 22 DIVING Lente da EE em neben 22 Releasing the brakes 25 Driving rules i m dee ges 26 Charging the batteries 28
7. Manual Chairman Entra Leverman Joystick manager With the help of the Leverman you can use the joystick to control the speed of the chair 5 positions seat lift backrest angle seat angle and leg support In lieu of operating the seat control panel Operating the Leverman 1 Press the on off button on the control panel to activate 2 Press the MODE button The battery indi cator lights and the speed selector lights flash Step the speed range up or down by moving the joystick right or left 3 Press MODE to move through the pro gram The right foot plate lights Now you can move the leg support out or in by moving the joystick forwards or backwards 4 Move the joystick to the left twice and the seat lamp will come on Moving the joy stick forwards or backwards will raise or lower the height of the seat 5 Move the joystick to the right and both the seat and backrest lamps light This means that seat tilt is active and can be controlled by moving the joystick for wards or backwards 6 Move the joystick to the right and the backrest lamp comes on The backrest angle is stepless and is adjusted by moving the joystick forwards or back wards 7 Press the MODE button again The pro gram ends and the chair is ready to drive Design and Functions Backrest angle Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Seat control panel Design and Functions The seat control panel is attached between the control panel and
8. Transportation 30 Transporting by air 31 Maintenance and Repairs 32 General LS eus idu reed oem Dados mis mer 33 Short term and long term storage 33 Cleaning eects sabe eae a ER done c eae 34 Wheels spem p nn pant a neat eat e 34 Batteries fourrures ican elo dae dls 34 Repas nei oo ofa eet Ls bee ee oo ee 35 Changing fuses 35 Changing batteries 36 Changing inner tube 37 Filing with air 37 Data heec EIL a a m E Rcx 38 Important information only for the US market 40 LES Contents Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Safety instructions Safety instructions General A wheelchair is a motor driven vehicle so be very careful when using it Incorrect use can cause a risk of injury or damage to the chair To reduce these risks you should read the operating instructions carefully especially the safety instructions and warnings Any improper modification of the wheelchair and its systems can increase the risk of accidents Follow the recommendations in the section on Handling in order to avoid risks when driving All modifications to and interference with the key systems of the wheelchair should be done by a qualified service engineer Always contact a qualif
9. a fixed seat tube Make power adjustments of the seat elevator through the seat con trol panel and vary the seat height to match your environment If the seat elevator is raised from its lowest position the maximum speed of the wheelchair is reduced to 2 2 mph A WARNING Because the center of gravity is higher when the seat is raised and there is an increased the risk of tipping use the seat lift only on level surfaces Wheels The front wheels of the wheelchair the drive wheels have pneumatic tires The double rear wheels the castor wheels have solid inserts Lighting and reflectors In the standard design the wheelchair has no lights but is equipped with reflectors Fig 2 Reflectors Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Design and Functions Electrical system The wheelchair batteries are situated under the chassis cover behind the electric motors Permobil recommends that you use maintenance free gel batteries If you use acid batteries it is important to check the electrolyte level regularly A battery with an electrolyte level that is too low can boil dry resulting in increased temperature and damage to the battery emm Electronic unit EE 1 Batteries Fig 3 Batteries and electronic unit A WARNING When using acid batteries use the acid proof battery bag to avoid damage to the chair and adjacent surfaces Fig 4 Acid batteries should be placed in the battery bag
10. able speed range by first pressing the MODE button and then use the joystick to select the speed until the desired indicator lamp comes on for your type of driving Increase speed Step to the right Reduce speed Step to the left 1 2 lamps Low speed 3 4 lamps Medium speed 5 lamps Maximum speed Fig 21 Speed selector 3 Move the joystick carefully forwards to drive forwards or backwards to reverse Fig 22 Driving forward backwards 23 Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Handling 4 The speed of the wheelchair is regulated proportionally by moving the joystick forwards or backwards to different extents The wheelchair s electronics make it possible to move slowly over curbs and other obstacles You can drive up to the curb or obstacle and then carefully drive over it When you drive down an obstacle or a steep slope you must drive slowly and brake gently The maximum speed should be set to low speed You can brake gently by pulling the joystick back to a position just before the neutral position When the speed has been reduced you can let the joystick go NB The wheelchair moves at reduced speed if the seat is raised You can only drive at full speed if the seat is in its lowest position Haising the seat lift raises the center of gravity and increases the risk of tipping Therefore you should only use the seat lift when driving on level ground and not on hilly or bumby ground Steering The wheelch
11. air can be turned in the required direction by moving the joystick to one side or the other while driving forwards or backwards Fig 23 Steering 24 Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Handlin Releasing the brakes A WARNING In order to avoid the wheelchair rolling away ensure that the wheelchair is on a level and dry base before releasing the brakes The brakes can be released to make it possible to move the wheelchair manually 1 Press the start button to switch off the wheelchair 2 Move the lever Fig 24 forward The chair can now be moved manually NB Reset the brakes after moving the chair by pulling the lever back When the brake release has been activated the wheelchair cannot be driven Check of brake release Check regularly approx once per month the brake release function by enga ging and disengaging the brake release a number of times Check to see if chair actually goes in and out of freewheel by pushing the chair Fig 24 Releasing the brakes 25 Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Handling Driving rules High edges N WARNING Do not drive the wheelchair over edges higher than 2 5 CH LULA Fig 25 High edges Downward slopes When driving downhill you should drive slowly and with great care Take extra care when driving downhill on uneven surfaces e g grass gravel sand ice and snow WARNING Do not drive down slopes steeper than 6 degrees
12. braking The wheelchair is turned by moving the joystick to the left or right The wheelchair is braked by moving the joystick back to the neutral position or letting it go Fig 18 Regulating turning 20 Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Accessories Accessories We are continually developing accessories for Permobil electric wheelchairs Contact your nearest Permobil retailer for more information about which acces sories are available for your wheelchair Tool bag A toolbar is supplied with the wheelchair with the following tools Fig 19 Tool bag Tool Area of use 1 Protective goggles Work on the batteries 2 Hexagon keys General maintenance adjustment of the seat 3 13 mm open ended spanner Changing batteries 4 Screwdriver General maintenance 5 Seat lift crank Raising the seat 21 Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Handling Handling General This wheelchair is designed for use both inside and outside When driving insi de take normal care Outside you must remember to drive very slowly on steep downhill slopes and not to drive over curbs and other obstacles higher than 2 5 inches Do not make the first test run on your own The test run is to find out how you and the wheelchair work together and you may need some assistance Driving 1 Switch on the wheelchair by pressing the start button on the control panel Fig 20 Start button 22 Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Handling 2 Set a suit
13. eplace the chassis cover and adjust the seat to its correct height Tighten the seat tube clamp 11 Charge the batteries See Charging on pages 28 and 29 36 Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Repairs Changing inner tubes 1 Block up the wheelchair and let out the air 2 Pull the tyre off the wheel rim 3 Change the punctured inner tube 4 Replace the tyre on the wheel rim and fill with air Fig 37 Filling valve Filling with air A WARNING The recommended air pressure is 29 psi Overfilling entails the risk of explosion Low air pressure in the tyres produces abnormal wear and reduces the range Therefore check regularly that the front tyres have a pressure of 29 psi 1 Unscrew and remove the plastic caps on the air valves on the drive wheels 2 Connect the compressed air nozzle to the air valve and adjust the tyre pressure to the prescribed level 37 Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Technical specifications Data General NAME ut ven mn edet eter da Chairman Entra Size and weight MPS B seat Corpus II seat Length eiecit men 40 inches 40 inches Villen ET 25 inches 25 inches Seat heigth sssssssss 21 inches 21 inches Weight incl batteries 220 lbs 318 lbs Maximum weight of user 224 lbs 224 lbs Wheels Wheel size front 2 50 x 8 Air pressure in front wheels 29 psi Wheel size rear
14. ery voltage indicator on the control panel indicates when the battery voltage is low The batteries must then be charged as soon as possible If the batteries should become completely discharged it is important that you recharge them as soon as possible If you delay before recharging them the batteries can be damaged Charging 1 Connect the main cable to the power outlet Turn off charger first then after connecting turn on charger 2 Connect the connection cable from the charger to the charging socket on the wheelchair which is on the right side of the wheelchair cover NB When the charger is connected the chair must not and cannot be driven Description and Use of Battery Charger see supplied Instruction Manual i ns Fig 29 Charging socket 29 Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Transportation Transportation The wheelchair can be secured with straps via the fastening loops at the front and rear If the chair has to be transported in a van station vagon or other vehicle it is extremely important that the chair is secured properly and that the fastening points used are well anchored in the vehicle A WARNING If the chair is not properly secured and comes loose it can cause serious injury to persons in the vehicle and serious damage to the vehicle and the wheelchair Fig 30 Front fastening loops Fig 31 Rear fastening loops 30 Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Transportation Air transport W
15. gnals while they are ON even when not being used 2 Medium range mobile transceivers such as those used in police cars fire trucks ambulances and taxis These usually have the antenna mounted on the outside of the vehicle 40 Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Important Information 3 Long range transmitters and transceivers such as commercial broadcast transmitter radio and TV broadcast antenna tower and amateur HAM radios NOTE Other types of hand held devices such as cordless phones laptop com puters AM FM radios TV sets CD players and casette players and small appli ances such as electric shavers and hair dryers so far we know are not likely to cause EMI problems to your powered wheelchair Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna source the EM fields from hand held radio wave sources transceivers are of special concern It is possible to unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very close to the powered wheelchair s control system while using these devices This can affect powered wheelchair movement and bra king Therefore the warnings listed below are recommended to prevent possib le interference with the control system of the powered wheelchair WARNINGS Electromagnetic interference EMI from sources such as radio and TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radios and cellular phones can affect powered wheelchairs and mot
16. hen transporting your chair by air you should be aware of three things above all the batteries the dimensions and weight of the wheelchair and that the seat can be damaged when handled as it is placed together with luggage and other goods in a narrow space Batteries If the wheelchair is equipped with maintenance free gel batteries in some airli nes it is not necessary to remove the batteries from the wheelchair during the flight However the electrical connections to the battery must be disconnected and insulated Check with your airline which rules apply If a wheelchair is equipped with acid batteries most airlines require that the bat teries shall be removed from the wheelchair and transported in special boxes provided by the airline Some airlines refuse to take acid batteries aboard at all so always check with the airline in question which rules apply See page 36 for how to remove the batteries The dimensions and weight of the wheelchair The weight and dimensions of the wheelchair are significant in relation to the type of airplanes in which the wheelchair is to be transported Always check with the airline in question which rules apply Preventing damage Cover the control panel with soft shock absorbing material foamed plastic or similar and fold it in towards the back rest Protect other salient objects in simi lar fashion Tape any loose cables to the seat or covers NB To ensure that the chair is transported
17. ied ser vice engineer if you are in doubt Warning A WARNING Please show great caution where this warning symbol appears There is a risk of personal injury Maximum weight of user See user manual for accompanying seat Passengers The wheelchair is not intended for carrying passengers whatever their age Driving Do not drive the wheelchair over edges higher than 2 1 2 Observe caution when driving downhill and always drive slowly Do not drive down slopes with a gradient greater than 6 There is a risk that the wheelchair will not maneuver safely Do not drive up slopes with a gradient greater than 10 There is a risk that the wheelchair will not maneuver safely Do not drive the wheelchair where the sideways gradient is more than 10 There is a risk of tipping over Dynamic stability according to ISO 7176 2 Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Safety instructions Operating the seat lift Make sure nothing gets jammed between the chassis and the seat when you are operating the seat lift The center of gravity is higher when the seat is raised increasing the risk of tipping So use the seat lift only on flat ground and not on uneven surfaces Driving on loose or soft surfaces When the chair is set to the lowest speed and the batteries are not fully char ged driving on certain surfaces such as gravel sand and thick carpets may result in restricted movement Releasing the brakes Make sure the wheelcha
18. ir is on a level surface before you release the brakes so it does not roll away Charging the batteries The batteries must be charged in a well ventilated room not in a closet Do not charge the batteries in a bathroom or wet room Use only chargers with a maximum 10 A charging current mean value When the charger is connected the chair must not and cannot be driven When using acid batteries use the acid proof battery bag to avoid damage to the chair and adjacent surfaces Transportation Ensure that the chair is properly secured A chair that is not properly secured can cause serious injuries to those in the vehicle as well as damage to the vehicle itself if the chair comes loose Service Only attempt the servicing and maintenance that the operating instructions say may be done by the user All other servicing and maintenance should be done by someone with sufficient knowledge to do it correctly Always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before working on the electrical system of the wheelchair Take care when using metal objects while working on the battery A short circuit could easily cause an explosion Always use protective gloves and glasses The recommended air pressure is 29 psi The tire could explode if you over inflate it The seat is heavy and must be handled carefully to avoid personal injuries Owner s Manual Chairman Entra General introduction General introduction In order to get the bes
19. iting can easily cause an explosion Always use protective gloves and goggles General e Batteries discharge themselves and must be kept charged to prevent them from being damaged The wheelchair must not be stored in rooms in which condensation occurs mist or moisture on surfaces e g laundry or similar rooms The wheelchair may be stored in an unheated room From the point of view of corrosion it is best for the chair if the room is a few degrees warmer than the surroundings which keeps the room drier Short term storage In order for the charging process to produce a battery with good capacity the temperature in the storage room should not be less than 41 F Storage at less than 41 F increases the risk that the battery is not fully charged when it is used and also increases the risk of corrosion Long term storage The chair may be stored in an unheated room but the battery should be mainte nance charged at least once per month See also Short term storage above 33 Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Maintenance Cleaning Clean the wheelchair often It is especially important to clean it after it has been used outside Use a damp rag with a mild soap solution to wipe off dirt and dust NB Do not use a hose to wash the wheelchair with water The electronics can be damaged Wheels Check regularly that the air pressure in the tires is correct Fill with air if necessary Check of brake release Check regularl
20. orized scooters Following the warnings lis ted below should reduced the chance of unintended brake release or powered wheelchair movement which could result in serious injury 1 Do not operate hand held transceivers transmitters receivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn ON personal communications devices such as cellu lar 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 wheelchair may make it more susceptible to EMI Note There is no easy way to evaluate their 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 41
21. safely and that no nasty surprises pop up at the last minute always contact the airline with which you are travelling beforehand A e Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Maintenance and Repairs Maintenance and Repairs To ensure that your wheelchair works well it is important that it is well looked after Every wheelchair is subject to wear partly between the moving parts and partly on account of strains and stresses Therefore you must know how the wheelchair works how you are to drive it and use it correctly and how you are to look after it Preventive maintenance is intended to prevent faults If you look after your wheelchair it will work well and the risk of faults is reduced A WARNING Any inappropriate modifications to the wheelchair and ts various systems may increase risk of accidents Carefully follow the recommendations in the Handling section to prevent the risk of accidents in connection with driving All modifications to and interventions in the vital systems of the wheelchair must be performed by a qualified service engineer Always contact a qualified service engineer in cases of doubt 322 Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Maintenance Maintenance A WARNING During all work on the electrical system of the wheelchair the connection to the negative pole of the battery must always be removed A WARNING Take care when using metal objects in connection with work on the batte ries Short circu
22. t possible use from your wheelchair it is important to use it in the intended way We therefore advise you to carefully read the operating instructions especially the safety instructions Keep the operating instructions with the rest of the things belonging to the chair The first thing to do is to charge the batteries Read the chapter Charging the Batteries if you are uncertain about how to do this Charging takes approximately 8 hours Specially adapted wheelchair If your wheelchair is marked with a Specially modified product sticker it has been modified to your specific needs and wishes This means that the design and functions could be different from the text in these operating instructions or the design and functions of other wheelchairs of the same type Specifications All information and specifications given in these operating instructions were applicable when this wheelchair was delivered As Permobil carries out con tinual development and improvement we reserve the right to make changes without prior notice Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Design and Functions Design and Functions General 1 Seat 2 3 4 5 6 Fig 1 Chairman Entra with Corpus II seat Control panel Chassis Rear wheels Drive wheels Wheel bars Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Design and Functions Seat See Owner s manual for accompanying seat Seat elevator The Chairman Entra has either an electrically operated seat elevator or
23. the right arm rest The control panel and seat control panel can also be fitted to the left arm rest The fig 16 below shows the various functions 1 Seat lift Fig 16 1 The seat is raised when you press the top part of the seat lift button and lowered when you press the bottom part of that button 2 Backrest angle Fig 16 2 The backrest is angled forwards when you press the top part of the backrest angle button and backwards when you press the bottom part 3 Seat angle Fig 16 3 The seat goes forwards when you press the top part of the seat angle button and backwards when you press the bottom part You can adjust the seat continuously backwards up to maximum angle of 30 4 Leg support Fig 16 4 The leg support moves forwards when you press the top part of the leg sup port button and backwards when you press the bottom part Fig 16 Seat control panel 1 Seat lift 2 Backrest angle 3 Seat angle 4 Leg support Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Design and Functions Joystick The joystick is used to regulate the speed of the wheelchair forwards or back wards to turn and to brake Speed The speed is regulated proportionally by moving the joystick forwards or back wards The speed is directly proportional to the movement of the joystick e Small movement low speed Large movement high speed Fig 17 Regulating speed Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Design and Functions Turning and
24. trips it usually means that there is a serious electrical fault Check the cause carefully before you reset the circuit breaker Check the sticker to determine the on and off positions Remove the rubber cover and move the circuit breaker in the direction shown on the sticker NB Replace the rubber cover Fig 33 Main circuit Fig 34 Loosen the Fig 35 Raise the seat breaker 70A seat tube clamp using the seat lift crank Charging fuse The charging fuse is next to the drive gear see fig 6 page 12 NB The wheelchair should be inoperative when you change the charging fuse 35 Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Repairs Changing the batteries 1 2 ong 9 Place the wheelchair on a level base If the chair has a fixed seat tube loosen the screw of the seat tube clamp and use the seat lift crank to raise the seat see fig 34 35 page 35 If your chair has an electric seat lift raise the seat to its highest position Switch off the main power switch Remove the chassis cover and rear cover Disconnect the battery connections Disconnect the positive poles first and then the negative poles Fig 36 Battery connections Lift out the batteries using the lifting straps included See page 35 If the wheelchair has acid battery check that the battery bag is intact Insert two new batteries The battery poles must be facing forward Connect the battery leads positive first and then negative 10 R
25. y approx once per month the brake release function by enga ging and disengaging the brake release a number of times Check to see if chair actually goes in and out of freewheel by pushing the chair Batteries Storage Please note that batteries discharge of their own accord and that a discharged battery may freeze and burst when it is cold If the wheelchair is to be stored and not used for a long period of time the batteries must always be charged once per month to avoid damaging them NB The temperature in the storage room should not be less than 41 F If your wheelchair is equipped with acid batteries the level of acid should be checked regularly If your wheelchair is equipped with gel batteries there is no need to check the liquid level The durability of the batteries depends entirely on regular charging Fig 32 Using battery strap 34 Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Repairs Repairs Resetting the main fuse battery cut out The main fuse also functions as a battery cut out but is still referred to as the main fuse in the user instruction NB First switch off the power on the maneuvering panel before switching the power off on the main fuse Main fuse You don t normally need to change the main fuse as you can reset it when it trips You reset it by switching it to the ON position The main circuit breaker is under the chassis cover next to the left front wheel see fig 33 NB lf the main fuse
26. you press the switch the indica tor lamps flash on the control panel for the warning symbol red lamp and for both indicator lights green lamp If your wheelchair has lights both indi cator lamps flash too to attract attention NB This function works even when the start button is switched off Speed selector The speed can be set in 5 stages and one or more of the indicator lamps light depending on which speed range has been selected Setting speed see page 17 1 2lamps Low speed 3 4lamps Medium speed 5 lamps Maximum speed Fig 12 Speed selector Owner s Manual Chairman Entra Design and Functions Lights Press the switch to turn on off the Turn lights of the wheelchair if so equipped signals Lights Indicators Pressing the right or left arrow activates the chair s turn signals if so equipped Warning horn Press the button to sound the horn and attract attention Joystick The joystick is used to regulate the speed of the wheelchair forwards or backwards to turn and to brake The speed is regulated proportionally by moving the joystick forwards or backwards The speed is directly proportional to the movement of the joystick small movement low speed large move ment high speed The wheelchair is turned by moving the joystick to the left or right The wheelchair is braked by moving the joystick back to the neutral position i or letting it go Fig 15 Joystick Owner s
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