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3. In place of a motor vehicle seat belt In an accident or sudden stop you may be thrown from the chair A positioning belt will not prevent this and further injury may result from the belt e As restraint A restraint requires doctor s order user who is comatose or agitated WARNING J PUSH HANDLES 1 Push handles provide secure points for an attendant to propel and control the chair This helps to prevent a fall or tip over 2 Check to make sure push handle grips will not rotate or slip off WARNING K SEATING SYSTEMS 1 Use of a seating system not approved by Amypower may alter the center of balance of this chair This may cause a fall or tip over 2 Never change the seating system of your chair unless you consult your supplier first 3 Never raise your seating system to a height of more than 22 measuring from the front of the seat pan to the floor WARNING L UPHOLSTERY FABRIC 1 Replace worn or torn fabric of seat sling and seat back as soon as you can If you fail to do so the seat may fail and cause you to fall Worn fabrics may increase the potential for a fire hazard 2 Sling fabric will deteriorate with age and use Look for fraying thin spots or stretching of fabric at rivet holes Replace fabric as required 3 Be aware that washing may reduce flame retardation of the fabric WARNING M POWER SEATING 1 Operation e While driving this wheelchair in the reclin
4. 29 Fo MOr 11 E Pheumatic TINGS siia G ONO SWIC isse aa 11 F Repair or Replace a H Pneumate TeS 11 GOrdernng l Postonng BONS 12 H Maintenance 20 4044 0 0 0 0 02000 29 J he er 12 Il AMYPOWER LIMITED WARRANTY K Seating Systems ceeeeesessesssssessseseseseeeseseessaeeeeeeesseeneeseeeeans 12 1 Limited Warranty L Upholstery 12 2 Replacement Parts Power 400 12 What We Will 0 440 0 0 N CG Tilt Power Accessory 0 4 4 481000 00 00 134 What you 11 Seat Lift Power 13 5 Notice to CONSUME AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 YOUR AMYPOWER ALLTRACK HD3 amp HD POWER
5. Lift the battery from the compartment using the battery carrying straps f Repeat operation in reversed steps to put the batteries back in A WARNING Batteries may weigh up to 55 Ibs 25 kg Care must be taken to avoid injury when lifting B SWING AWAY FOOTRESTS 1 Installation a Place swing away pivot pin d into the locating hole on top of the hanger mount with the footrest facing outward from frame Rotate the footrest inward until latch plate locks e into place on locking bolt 2 Removal a To remove footrest press quick release lever e b Rotate footrest outward and lift 3 Height Adjustment a Remove both bolts f in the hanger frame tube b Reposition the footrest c Re tighten all bolts f AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev ELEVATING LEGREST OPTIONAL 1 Installation To install or remove Elevating legrests ELR see instructions for Swing away Footrest installation D CENTER MOUNT HANGER ADJUSTMENT 1 Height Adjustment a Remove the two securing bolts j b Move footplate to desired height c Re install bolts j through desired holes 2 Calf Pad Adjustment a Remove the one securing bolt j b Move calf pad to desired height c Re install bolts j through desired hole E JOYSTICK Please refer to the PG Drives user s manual provided with the information package F TO ADJUST THE DEPTH OF THE JOYSTICK 1 Loosen the wing
6. achieved To reverse the center mount angle direction Release the four way toggle switch to the neutral position for a minimum of 1 second and move the four way toggle switch towards the left side of the wheelchair until the desired center mount angle is achieved Increasing amp Decreasing the Power Center Mount With the Push Button Switches Push the 2 button furthest from the wire until the desired center mount angle is achieved and release To reverse the center mount angle direction Release the 2 button furthest from the wire to the neutral position for a minimum of 1 second and push the same button until the desired center mount angle is achieved and release AMYPOWER ALLTRACK HD3 amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev 23 Manual Recline Std Operating Instructions Attendant Locking Manual Recline Attendant must pull and hold the recline lever upward in order to release the recline locking mechanism Attendant Locking Manual Recline Attendants can adjust the recline angle by either pushing down or pulling up the rear back while pulling and holding the recline lever activated Once desired recline angle is attained release the recline lever User Locking Manual Lecline User must pull and hold the release lever upward in order to release the recline locking mechanism The handle can be installed on the left or right armrest depending on user preference User Locking Manual Recline User can adjust
7. make sure to repair or adjust the chair Your supplier can help you find and correct the problem 2 Make sure batteries are charged Green lights on charge indicator will light up when charge is full Yellow lights indicate battery charge level is getting low Red lights indicate batteries are in immediate need of charging 3 When not in use keep your chair in a clean dry place AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev A 9 PROHIBITED CHANGES amp ADJUSTMENTS Never use non Amypower parts to replace Amypower provided parts or make ch anges to your chair unless authorized b Am ypower Doin 0 60 will void the warranty and may create a safety hazard WARNING Accessories designed by manufacturers other than Amypower is not available through Amypower the order process have not been tested or approved for use by Amypower 1 If you modify or adjust this chair it may increase the risk of a fall or tip over 2 Modifications unauthorized by Amypower constitute remanufacturing of the wheelchair This voids the warranty The user then assumes all future liability for the wheelchair A WARNING G WHEN SEATED IN A PARKED WHEELCHAIR 1 Always turn off all power to your chair when you are parked even for a moment This will prevent e Accidental movement from contact with the joystick by you or others e Unintended brake release or movement from EMI sources See Section V 2 Make sure that per
8. then release To change direction release the toggle switch to the neutral position for a minimum of 1 second and pull back the toggle switch in the same direction toward the back of the chair until you achieve the desired height then release DUAL ACTUATOR TOGGLE SWITCH Increasing Decreasing Tilt Angle Push the toggle switch located next to the wheelchair joystick forward toward the front of the wheelchair until the desired tilt angle is achieved then release To change direction release the toggle switch to the neutral position for a minimum of 1 second and push forward the toggle switch in the same direction toward the front of the chair until you achieve the desired tilt angle then release Driving in Reduced Speed ls a feature designed to allow the user to drive the wheelchair at a reduced speed while lifted to 11 When lifted the drive speed is then reduced to 30 of its original setting Full drive speed is achieved when the seat lift is down to its lowest position Drive lock Out 5 a safety feature designed to prevent the wheelchair from being driven while in a tilt angle over 15 degrees relative to the vertical position DANGER Never operate the wheelchair while in tilt mode over 15 degrees relative to the vertical position Never operate the seat lift when the wheelchair is in any slope In reduced speed the wheelchair must be driven on a level surface relative to the vertical position If the drive
9. WHEELCHAIR AND ITS PARTS Base Chair User Weight Limits Up to 550 Ibs Weight capacity may vary due to options chosen refer to appropriate order form Battery Charger 8 amp off board Optional Lester 8 amp off board Drive Wheels 14 x Caster Fork Standard Fixed Casters 8 pneumatic or 8 Pneumatic with solid inserts Tire Type Standard pneumatic Optional with solid insert Seat Lift Option 11 elevation 4001 max user weight capacity Tilt Option 50 CG Tilt 550 Ib capacity Power Recline Option 550 Ib capacity 89 to 160 Range Battery Sizes Two deep cycle batteries are required to operate this power wheelchair Group 24 Seat to Floor Height From 16 to 20 The height may vary due to options chosen refer to appropriate order form Joystick Mount Standard fixed Joystick right or left hand mount Optional swing away mount Height Adjustability Seat Width Range Adjustable from 20 to 24 Adjustable from 24 to 28 Custom width available Seat Depth Range Adjustable from 17 to 24 Custom depth available Back Cane Height 12 22 Contour Backrest From 20 to 28 Wide 12 to 22 High Even numbers only Back Angle 84 to 120 in 8 increments AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev A 1 Armrest 2 Joy stick 3 Seat Pan F ront Hanger C aster Tire F oot Plates B ush Handle Free w
10. co ntrol devices These two devices are susceptible to malfunction when wet A WARNING I TERRAIN 1 This chair will perform at optimum on firm even surfaces such as concrete asphalt and indoor flooring 2 Although equipped with suspension the performance can be substantially reduced on uneven surfaces and rough terrain Do n ot op erate the hair on sand lo ose grave lors oil Doing soma y damage wheels bear ings axl es motor s or loosen fasteners A WARNING J STREET USE In most provinces power chairs are not legal for use on public roads Be alert to the d anger of motor vehicles on roads or in parking lots 1 Do not operate this wheelchair on any roadways that do not allow non motor vehicle traffic 2 When visibility is limited by either darkness or weather conditions do not operate the chair on any roadways 3 It may be hard for drivers to see you Make eye contact with drivers before you proceed When in doubt yield until you are sure it is safe A WARNING K MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY Your chair has been manufactured with built in Transport Brackets only These transport brackets have not been crash tested in accordance with WC 1 9 Use these transport brackets only to secure an unoccupied wheelchair during transport 1 NEVER let anyone sit in this chair while in a moving vehicle 2 NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle It may shift and interfere with the driver 3 ALWAYS s
11. nut k 2 Slide the mounting bracket tube 1 in or out until in desired position 3 Retighten the wing nut k G TO USE THE SWING AWAY FUNCTION 1 Push down to release the lever m 2 Continue pushing down until the joystick bracket is fully retracted 3 To bring back pull the joystick firmly towards you until it gets back in its locked position AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev 15 DUAL POST HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE ARM RESTS The dual post flip back armrest can be used as either a flip back armrest a removable armrest 1 Installing Armrest a Insert front and rear posts into armrest receivers b Engage lever A and insert the rear safety pin B 2 Set up for Flip back Operation a Disengage lever A so front post is able to come free b Armrest now has the ability to be flipped back without removal 3 Set up for Removal a Disengage levers A and pull out the rear safety pin B so both front and rear posts are able to come free b Armrest can now be easily removed for transferring gt 4 Height Adjustment a Release the upper securing lever b Set at desired height Return securing lever to locked position d Move armrest up or down to allow armrest to snap into place SEAT DEPTH The seat depth can be adjusted in one inch increments on standard rehab seating 1 Seat Frame Depth Adjustment a To adjust loosen t
12. or around the motors NOTE You do not need to grease or oil the chair 3 Upholstery e Hand wash only as needed Machine washing may damage fabric See label instructions for information e Drip dry only Heat from a dryer may damage fabric NOTE Washing the fabric may decrease fire retardant proper ties C STORAGE TIPS 1 Store your chair in a clean dry area If you fail to do so parts may rust or corrode 2 Before using your chair make sure it is in proper working order Inspect and service all items on the Maintenance Chart If you store this chair for more than three months have it inspected by a supplier before use AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev 28 WARNING D BATTERY MAINTENANCE 1 To prevent an acid spill always keep batteries upright wet cell batteries 2 Never smoke or hold an open flame near batteries 3 Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you handle batteries 1 Maintenance Schedule This varies for different types of batteries Always follow the instructions supplied with your batteries NOTE Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you handle or service batteries 2 Adding Water Wet Cells Only e Wet type lead acid batteries need periodic replacement of water due to evaporation NOTE Use distilled water only Check the battery fluid level about once a week When you remove the stoppers on top of the b att
13. release Mercury Limit Switch When equipped with a Tilt and power or manual recline combination your wheelchair will include a mercury switch located inside the shroud on the right side of the chair The purpose of the mercury switch is to control the combination of the total tilt recline angle This mercury switch can be manually turned to change the total tilt recline angle to a desired or comfortable level for the end user The total tilt and recline angle should never exceed the horizontal plain 180 degrees Technicians must watch for a possible tilt actuator behind the seat that would reduce the total tilt recline limit The total tilt and recline angle should be limited prior to contact between the shroud and the tilt actuator AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev 22 L Power Elevating Front Riggings Std Operating Instructions Make sure the wheelchair is on a level surface Increasing amp Decreasing the Left Legrest Angle With the 4 Way Toggle Switch Move the four way toggle switch towards the left side of the wheelchair until the desired legrest angle is achieved To reverse the legrest angle direction Release the four way toggle switch to the neutral position for a minimum of 1 second and move the four way toggle switch towards the left side of the wheelchair until the desired legrest angle is achieved Increasing amp Decreasing the Left Legrest Angle With the Push Button
14. safety have the setting of your chair verified every six months WARNING Have your control settings re adjusted immediately if you notice any change in your ability to e Control the joystick e Avoid running into objects 4 Control Settings can be adjusted by your dealer THERMAL ROLL BACK PULL TOGGLE TO ACTIVATE OPTION PUSH TOGGLE TO RETURN OPTION A For tilt or seat lift operation through this joystick you must press the mode switch to access seating options Your chair has a thermal roll back circuit This protects the controller from damage due to overheating In extreme conditions Such as repetitive hill climbing the circuit will decrease the power to your motors This allows the chair to operate at a reduced speed When the controller cools the chair will return to normal speed pie ONCE YOU NAVE oe eee MOCE OF your joystick you must toggle left or right until the light showing the power option you want to activate turns on G POWER SEATING OPERATION THROUGH THE JOYSTICK C Once you have accessed the seating mode in your joystick you must pull the toggle to activate the power option and push the toggle in the opposite direction to return to the static mode The power tilt recline seat lift elevating legrests or center mount features on your chair can be operated using the joystick on your chair 1 6 Key VR2 Joystick Activates power tilt or seat lift only i A PONG COUC
15. service or repair tires 1 6 Caster Wheels a Remove caster wheel from fork using a 1 2 wrench b Make sure there is no residual air in tire before you remove bolts that hold the two rim halves together Remove four bolts from rim using phillips screwdriver Separate two halves of rim d Repair or replace inner tube Reassemble the caster wheel make s ure the bearing spacer is in place and all four bolts tighte ned to a torque of 60 in lbs 6 8 N m f Mount caster wheel onto fork Install washers correctly tighten bolt to 240 in lbs 27 F 2 14 Drive Wheels a Elevate and securely support chair so that wheel is off the ground Release all air from tire b Remove four 4 lug nuts A from rim using a socket wrench Make sure all air has been removed from tire Remove the eight bolts inside the rim Separate two halves of rim B d Repair or replace inner tube Reassemble the wheel Use a torque setting of 120 in lbs 13 5 N m to re tighten bolts Inflate tire to proper pressure level listed on tire sidewall G ORDERING PARTS When you order parts provide the following 1 Model of chair 2 Serial number of chair 3 Left hand or right hand control 4 Partnumber descripti on q uantity of parts you need 5 State reason for replacement H MAINTENANCE CHART You should check the items on this chart at the indicated inter vals If any of
16. sources such as radio transmitters and transceivers A transceiver is a device that both sends and receives radio wave signals AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev A IV NOTICE READ BEFORE USE VI GENERAL WARNINGS Here you will find a safety checklist and a summary of risks you need to be aware of before you ride this chair VII WARNINGS COMPONENTS amp OPTIONS you will learn about your chair Consult your supplier and your health care professional to help you choose the best set up and options for your safety BATTERIES Here you will learn about battery and charger safety and how to avoid injury NOTE Where they apply you will also find Warnings in other sections of this Manual Throughout this owner s manual and the wheelchair you will see the icons listed below to identify warnings and potential hazards It is important to read all of them and understand them WARNING These warnings must be followed failure to do so may cause personal injury or may dam age the wheelchair PROHIBITED Prohibited actions must never be performed Performing an action that is prohibited can Cause personal injury or may damage the wheelchair NOTE Notes are informative statements to help further explain actions warnings or product detail ESD Electrostatic Discharge has a potential to damage printed circuit boards unless handled correctly When the ESD sy
17. the items are loose worn bent or distorted im mediately have them checked and or repaired by your authorized Amypower supplier Frequent maintenance and servicing will improve performance extend wheelchair life and help prevent injuries fst TS _ _ Charge Batteries Batteries Check tires for proper inflation e a level hel ane Check plugs and connectors for Ta proper connections restates gt gt J en for looseness or wear Inspect Inspect upholstery for wear Inspect upholstery for wear wear Seventy attend FETE AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Manual Rev 29 1 LIMITED WARRANTY Amypower warrants comp onents of th is wheelchair against defects in materia 15 and workmanship from th original date of purchase from Amypower as follows Warranty Five 5 years Base Frame Seat Frame Interface Brackets and Structural Components One 1 year All Electronic Components amp Actuators Tilt Recline Lift Power Legs or center mount One 1 year Motors Gearbox Ninety 90 days Wheels Upholstery Plastic or Rubber Parts amp Painted Surfaces Thirty 30 days All other Original Components AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev AMYPOWER LIMITED WARRANTY 2 REPLACEMENT PARTS WARRANTY If an item is aced under warranty that item s new warranty od sha Il be th
18. 4 Always keep your hands and body parts clear of moving parts to help prevent injuries A WARNING Attendants Make sure you heed all warnings and follow all instructions in each section of this manual Be aware that warnings that apply to the user also apply to you 1 Do not stand or sit on any portion of this wheelchair 2 You need to work with the user the user s doctor nurse or therapist to develop safe methods best suited to your abilities and those of the user 3 To manually push the chair you must release the motor locks Do not engage or disengage motor locks unless power to the chair is off In addition make sure both free wheel levers are completely pushed in before turning the power on to ensure the wheelchair can be driven in a straight forward motion e Make sure you have full control over the chair when you release the motor locks When you do so the chair will not have brakes Make sure the chair is on level ground before you release the motor locks NOTE To release the wheel locks the wheel chair may need to be rocked back and forth slightly several times before the lock will release 4 Propel this chair by the push handles only They provide secure points for you to hold onto the rear of the chair to prevent a fall or tip over Check to make sure push handle grips will not rotate or slip off WARNING B WEIGHT LIMIT 1 The user plus items carried should never exceed the total weight
19. ATFORM ACCESSORY Pinch Point Avoid putting hands or fingers near the power elevating legrests or center mount mechanism while in operation The po wer el evating foot platform access ory for the All track HD3 amp HD has a maximum u ser weight capacity of 550 Never exceed this capacity while operating the powered actuator A WARNING R TRANSIT USE Your chair has been manufactured with built in Transport Brackets on These transport brackets have not been crash tested in accordance with WC 19 Use these transport brackets only to secure an unoccupied wheelchair during transport 1 NEVER let anyone sit in this chair while in a moving vehicle 2 NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle It may shift and interfere with the driver 3 ALWAYS secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift 4 Do not use any chair that has been involved in a motor vehicle accident VIII SET UP ADJUSTMENT AND USE NOTES 1 Work Surface for Set Up Use a flat surface such as a table to assemble adjust and check your chair This makes the steps easier and helps ensure a correct set up 2 Fasteners Many of the screws and bolts on this chair are special high strength fasteners and may have special coatings Many nuts are of the Nylock type They have a plastic insert to help prevent loosening Only use screws bolts and nuts provided by Amypower WARNING 1 Use of improper fasteners may cause the chai
20. ECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS VERIFY MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY THOROUGHLY CALL AMYPOWERTECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS VERIFY PROPER MECHANICAL OPERATION OF LIMIT SWITCHES VERIFY ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY AND PROGRAMMING THOROUGHLY IF IT STILL DOES NOT WORK CALL AMYPOWER TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING THE BATTERY CHARGER PROVIDED WITH YOUR WHEELCHAIR 26 INTRODUCTION 1 Notes Batteries supply the power for your chair They contain a finite amount of energy and have limits on how long they can store and supply energy You charge batteries only certain number of times before they will fail and no longer hold a charge For answers to questions about batteries consult your supplier 2 Use Proper Batteries Your chair operates on two 12 volt batteries e They should be Group 24 size with a minimum of 50 ampere hour rating Only deep cycle sealed case construction batteries should be used in this device e Connecting configuration They should have a post and clamp style connection When you buy replacement insist on deep cycle sealed case type Do not use a car starter battery Group 24 batteries a minimum requirement for power seating 3 Breaking In e A battery requires breaking in for the first 6 to 12 charges It will not accept a full charge for this period e It is best to limit the length of your tr
21. H TOGGLE PULL TOGGLE TO ACTIVATE OPTION PUSH TOGGLE TO RETURN OPTION PULL TOGGLE TO ACTIVATE OPTION PUSH TOGGLE TO RETURN OPTION A For tilt or seat lift operation through this joystick you must press the mode switch to access seating options A For tilt or seat lift operation through this joystick you must press the mode switch to access seating options B Once you have accessed the seating mode of your joystick you must toggle left or right until the light showing B Once you have accessed the seating mode in your joystick you the power option you want to activate turns on must pull the toggle to activate the power option and push the toggle in the opposite direction to return to the static mode C Once you have accessed the seating mode in your joystick you must pull the toggle to activate the power option and push the toggle in the opposite direction to return to the static mode AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev A 18 Power Tilt Standard Operating Instructions WARNING Make sure the wheelchair is on a level surface before proceeding with tilt mode SINGLE ACTUATOR TOGGLE SWITCH Increasing Tilt Angle Pull the toggle switch located next to the wheelchair joystick backward toward the rear of the wheelchair until the desired tilt angle is achieved then release SINGLE ACTUATOR TOGGLE SWITCH Decreasing Tilt Angle To reverse the tilt
22. Part Number G 0014 AMY POWER OWNER S MANUAL ALLTRACK HD3 amp HD Series Power Wheelchair Supplier This manual must be given to this wheelchair user User Before using this wheelchair please read this entire manual and save it for future reference FOR ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS Your authorized supplier knows your wheelchair best and can answer most of your que stions about chair safety use and maintenance For future reference fill in the following Supplier Sales Person Address Telephone Fax Serial Date Purchased AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev I INTRODUCTION USER WARNING A WARNING Attention wheelchair users do not operate this wheelchair without first reading the owner s manual If you do not understand the instructions and warnings of this owner s manual please contact your dealer or qualified technician before operating this Amypower wheelchair Failure to do SO may result in damage and or injury DEALER TECHNICIAN WARNING A WARNING Attention dealers and qualified technicians do not operate or service this wheelchair without first reading this owner s manual If you do not understand the instructions and warnings of this owner s manual please contact the Amypower Technical Service Department before operating and or servicing this Amypower wheelchair Failure to do SO may result in damage and or injury WARNING In addition p
23. Switches Push the 27 button furthest from the wire until the desired legrests angle is achieved and release To reverse the legrest angle direction Release the 2 button furthest from the wire to the neutral position for a minimum of 1 second and push the same button until the desired legrest angle is achieved and release Make sure the wheelchair is on a level surface Increasing amp Decreasing the Right Legrest Angle With the 4 Way Toggle Switch Move the four way toggle switch towards the right side of the wheelchair until the desired legrest angle is achieved To reverse the legrest angle direction Release the four way toggle switch to the neutral position for a minimum of 1 second and move the four way toggle switch towards the right side of the wheelchair until the desired legrest angle is achieved Increasing amp Decreasing the Right Legrest Angle With the Push Button Switches Push the 1 button closest to the wire until the desired legrests angle is achieved and release To reverse the legrest angle direction Release the 15 button closest to the wire to the neutral position for a minimum of 1 second and push the same button until the desired legrest angle is achieved and release Make sure the wheelchair is on a level surface Increasing amp Decreasing the Power Center Mount With the 4 Way Toggle Switch Move the four way toggle switch towards the left side of the wheelchair until the desired center mount angle is
24. WITH DAC CONTROLLER RELAYS CAN BE HEARD BUT ACTUATOR DOES NOT OPERATE FUSE BURNS REPEATEDLY DRIVE DEFEAT SWITCH MERCURY SWITCH OR REDUCED SPEED DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY CHARGER FUSE BURNS EVERY TIME I TRY CHARGE THE BATTERIES NO BATTERIES IN BOXES 24V POWER CABLE DISCONNECTED FUSE IS BURNED SWITCHBOX IS DEFECTIVE DEFECTIVE ACTUATOR MECHANICAL RESTRAINT WRONG PROGRAMMING WRONG CABLE PLUGGING ACTUATOR NOT CONNECTED TO CONTROLLER DEFECTIVE ACTUATOR DEFECTIVE CONTROLLER MECHANICAL RESTRAINT SHORT CIRCUIT IN ONE OF THE CABLES DEFECTIVE CONTROLLER WRONG PROGRAMMING WRONG CABLE PLUGGING DRIVE DEFEAT SWITCH IS UNPLUGGED OR DEFECTIVE REDUCED SPEED SWITCH IS UNPLUGGED OR DEFECTIVE MERCURY SWITCH IS UNPLUGGED OR DEFECTIVE WRONG CHARGER IS USED TROUBLE WITH THE POWER INTERFACING CABLE AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev CHECK BATTERIES VERIFY ALL CONNECTIONS VERIFY AND REPLACE FUSE MAKE SURE THE SEAT IS ALIGNED WELL AND DOESN T INTERFERE WITH THE REAR OF THE TILT ACTUATOR WHEN TILTING CHECK FOR AND REMOVE MECHANICAL RESTRAINTS ELIMINATE ALL CONTACTS OF THE ACTUATOR WITH THE POWER BASE FRAME VERIFY ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY AND PROGRAMMING THOROUGHLY IF IT STILL DOES NOT WORK CALL AMYPOWER TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS VERIFY ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY AND PROGRAMMING THOROUGHLY IF IT STILL DOES NOT WORK CALL AMYPOWER T
25. You need to work with your doctor nurse or therapist and your supplier to fit this chair and adjust the controller settings for your level of function and ability C Review this Manual Often Before using this chair you and each person who may assist you should read this entire Manual and make sure to follow all instructions Review the warnings often until they are second nature to you Warnings word WARNING refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that may cause severe injury or death to you or to other persons The Warnings are four main sections as follows 9 Caution Federal law restricts this device to sale by or the order of a practitioner licensed by the law of the State in which he she practices 14 v EMI Here you will learn about electromagnetic interference and how it can affect your chair WARNING Read all warnings to reduce the risk of unintended brake release or chair movement 1 Beware of the danger from hand held transceivers Never turn on or use a hand held transceiver while power to your chair is on Use extra care if you believe that such a device may be in use near your chair 2 Be aware of nearby radio or TV stations and avoid coming close to them 3 If unintended movement occurs turn your chair off as soon as it is safe to do so A WARNING A WHAT IS EMI 1 EMI means electromagnetic EM interference 1 EMI comes from radio wave
26. angle direction Release the toggle switch to the neutral position for a minimum of 1 second and push the toggle switch located next to the wheelchair joystick forward toward the front of the wheelchair until the desired tilt angle is achieved then release Drive lock Out ls a safety feature designed to prevent the wheelchair from being driven while in a tilt angle over 15 degrees relative to the vertical position DANGER Never operate the wheelchair while in tilt mode over 15 degrees relative to the vertical position If the drive lock out does not stop the wheelchair from operating when in a tilt angle over 15 degrees have the wheelchair or power tilt system serviced by an authorized dealer or qualified technician AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev Power Seat Lift Standard Operating Instructions WARNING Make sure the wheelchair is on a level surface before proceeding with Lift mode and driving in reduced speed while lifted SINGLE ACTUATOR TOGGLE SWITCH Increasing Lift Height Pull the toggle switch located next to the wheelchair joystick backward toward the rear of the wheelchair until the desired Lift Height is achieved then release SINGLE ACTUATOR TOGGLE SWITCH Decreasing Lift Height To decrease the Lift Height Release the toggle switch to the neutral position for a minimum of 1 second and push the toggle switch located next to the wheelchair joystick forwar
27. capacity identified on your chair 2 Never use this chair for weight training if the total weight user plus additional weights exceeds weight capacity 3 Exceeding the weight limit is likely to damage the seat frame or fasteners and may cause severe injury to you or others from chair failure 4 Exceeding the weight limit will void the warranty WARNING CONTROLLER SETTINGS Be aware that you may need to adjust the controller settings of your chair 1 Check and adjust the settings every six to twelve months 2 Consult your supplier to adjust the control settings immediately if you notice any change in your ability to e Control the joystick e Hold your torso erect e Avoid running into objects WARNING Read Section V to learn about To reduce the risk of unintended brake release or chair movement 1 Never turn or use a hand held transceiver while power to your chair is on Use extra care if you believe that such a device may be in use near your chair 2 Be aware of nearby radio or TV stations and avoid coming close to them 3 If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn your chair off as soon as it is safe WARNING SAFETY CHECK LIST Before each use of this chair 1 Make sure the chair operates smoothly Check for noise vibration or a change in ease of use These may indicate low tire pressure loose fasteners or damage to your chair If you detect a problem
28. d eyes with cold running water for at least 15 minutes Seek medical attention immediately A WARNING D CONNECTING THE BATTERIES IN THE COMPARTMENT 1 Batteries weigh up to 55 Ibs 25 kg Take care to avoid injury when lifting 2 Keep batteries upright Take care not to spill acid wet cell batteries 3 Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you handle batteries 4 Before working aro und batt eries rem ove all met al personal effects such as necklaces rings watches pins and other metal jewelry that might contact battery terminal and cause a short WARNING Lift batteries into battery compartment Batteries weigh up to 55 pounds 25 g Lif ting b c ause back strain If you fail to hee d these warnings severe injury may occur to you 1 Connect and disconnect battery cables with caution Con nect the red lead to the positive terminal and the black lead to the negative terminal Do this for each battery 2 Tighten all terminal fasteners using two 1 2 box end wrenches to 60 in lbs 6 8 AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev 21 9 PROHIBITED 4 Place the battery compartment lid on power base Never make direct contact across both battery terminals as an explosion may occur A spark may result in an explosion and or fire resulting in severe injury or death WARNING E CHARGING BATTERIES To avoid the risk of severe injury or death
29. d toward the front of the wheelchair until the desired Lift Height is achieved then release Driving in Reduced Speed Is a feature designed to allow the user to drive the wheelchair at a reduced speed while lifted up to 11 When lifted the drive speed is then reduced to 30 of its original setting Full drive speed is achieved when the seat lift is down to its lowest position DANGER Never operate the seat lift when the wheelchair is in any slope In reduced speed the wheelchair must be driven on a level surface relative to the vertical position If the reduced speed does not slow the wheelchair s drive speed to 30 of its original settings have the wheelchair or power seat lift system serviced by an authorized dealer or qualified technician AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev J Power Tilt Seat Lift Combo Standard Operating Instructions WARNING Make sure the wheelchair is on a level surface before proceeding with either Tilt or Lift mode and driving in reduced speed while lifted Tilt and Seat Lift options are programmed to operate separately The ability to tilt while the seat lift is elevated is not possible Bypassing this programming may cause severe injury DUAL ACTUATOR TOGGLE SWITCH Increasing Decreasing Seat Lift Height Pull the toggle switch located next to the wheelchair joystick backward toward the rear of the wheelchair until the desired Lift Height is achieved
30. de scan the area well ahead of your chair 3 Make sure the floor areas where you use this chair are level and free of obstacles WARNING Q DRIVING IN REVERSE Use extra care w hen you drive yo ur chair in reverse You may lose control or fall if one of the rear wheels hits an object 1 Operate your chair slowly and at an even speed 2 Stop often and check to make sure your path is clear of obstacles WARNING R RAMPS SLOPES amp SIDEHILLS The center of balance of your chair changes when you are on a slope NOTE Slope includes a ramp or side hill Your chair is less stable when it is at an angle Never use this chair on a slope unless you are sure it is safe When in doubt have someone help you Beware Of 1 Steep slopes Do not use this chair on a slope steeper than 10 A 10 slope means One foot in elevation for every ten feet of slope length 2 Wet or slippery surfaces Such as when ice snow water or oil film is present A loss of traction may cause a fall or tip over change in grade on a slope or a lip bump or depression These may cause a fall or tip over 4 A drop off at the bottom of a slope A drop off of as small as 3 4 inch 19 mm can stop a front caster and cause the chair to tip forward A WARNING S TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FALL TIP OVER OR LOSS OF CONTROL 1 Never use your chair on a slope unless you are sure you can do so without losing traction 2 Always g
31. e step or other obstacle greater than 4 high 4 lf you must climb or descend a curb or step alone do so at your own risk using extreme care and follow the following procedure e Proceed slowly at a steady speed Go as stra ight up or down as you can over the obstacle Never turn when trying to climb or descend and obstacle doing so may result in a fall or tip over 5 Failure to follow the above procedures may cause e A Fall or Tip Over e Damage to the frame wheels axles or other parts or loose fasteners S PROHIBITED W STAIRS Never use this chair to go up or down stairs even with an attendant Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip over 9 PROHIBITED ESCALATORS Never take this chair an escalator even with an attendant Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip over AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Manual Rev 10 VII WARNINGS COMPONENTS amp OPTIONS WARNING Note If you use parts or make changes not authorized by Amypower it may create a safety hazard and will void the Warranty WARNING A ARMRESTS Armrests will not bear the weight of this chair S PROHIBITED Never lift this chair by its armrests They may come loose or break WARNING B BATTERIES Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you handle batteries D PROHIBITED Never smoke or hold an open flame near batteries They are a known explosion hazard WARNING 1 O
32. e gr eater of th remaining original item s warranty One 1 year Base Frame Seat Frame Interface Brackets and Structural Components Six 6 months All Electronic Components amp Actuators Tilt Recline Lift Power Legs or center mount Six 6 months Motors Gearbox Thirty 30 days Wheels Upholstery Plastic or Rubber Parts amp Painted Surfaces Thirty 30 days All other Original Components 3 WHAT WE WILL DO Our sole liability is to repair or replace covered parts This is your only remedy for consequential damages 5 NOTICE TO CONSUMER There are no other e xpress warranties To the e xtent permitted implied warranty including a warranty of merchantability or fitness for ap articular purpose is limited to a One 1 year from the first consumer purchase and b Repair or replacement of the defective part only This warranty gives you certain legal rights You may also have other rights that vary from state to state 30
33. e use 4 Atleast once a year have a complete safety check and service of your chair performed by a supplier B CLEANING 1 Paint Finish e Clean the paint finish with mild soapy water monthly e Protect the paint with a coat of non abrasive auto wax every 6 months 3 Never look directly into cells when charging battery wet cell batteries ALWAYS 1 Use the charger that comes with your wheelchair Read and follow all instructions and warnings 2 Make sure room is well ventilated 3 Turn off all power to your chair 4 Connect and disconnect battery cables with caution Q NOTE Always remove and reattach the negative cable black cable first 5 sure to allow enough time to fully charge batteries NOTE Batteries should never be left for long period in the discharged state Unused or stored batteries should be given a charge once per month 6 To charge batteries use the off board charger by plugging off board charger plug into the off board charger socket A WARNING F DISPOSING OF BATTERIES 1 All batteries once they have reached the end of their useful life are deemed to be hazardous waste 2 For further information on handling and recycling contact your local recycling authority 3 Always dispose of product through a recognized agent MAINTENANCE 2 Motors e Clean around motor area weekly with a slightly damp not wet cloth e Wipe off or blow away any fluff dust or dirt on
34. ecure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift 4 Do not use any chair that has been involved in a motor vehicle accident AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev A WARNING L CENTER OF BALANCE The point where this chair will tip forward back or to the side depends on its center of balance and stability The Center Of Balance Is Affected By 1 The seat height and seat angle 2 Achange in your body position posture or weight distribution 3 Using this chair on a ramp or slope 4 The use of a back pack or other options and the amount of added weight 5 Drive wheel positioning To Reduce The Risk Of A Fall Or Tip Over Whenever a condition exists that may change the center of balance reduce speed proceed cautiously and when in doubt always have someone help you WARNING TRANSFERS It is danger ous to transfer your own It requ ires good balance and agility Be aware that there is a point during every transfer when the wheelchair seat is not below you To prevent a fall 1 Always turn off power before you transfer to or from your chair If you fail to do so you may touch the joystick and cause your chair to move when you do not expect it 2 Make sure motor locks are engaged This keeps the chair from moving when you transfer 3 Work with your health care professional to learn safe methods e Learn how to position your body and how to support yourself during a transf
35. ed elevated or tilted position use caution e Do Not attempt to operate any power seating option while positioned on an incline e Do Not attempt to operate any power seating option while this wheelchair is in motion e Do not attempt to operate the lift or tilt power seating options around children e Through programming it is possible to reverse the direction of all powered seating functions ensure you know which direction your seat is going to move before operating Reduced Speed Driving Creep This po wer hair is des igned to automa tically reduce the maximum driving spe ed toa creep mode when it is equipped with a s eat lift Creep mode is acti vated when ithasreach eda maximum limit of 3 of seat elevation Pinch points Pinch points may occur when operating the powered seating options on this chair Ensure all hands and body parts are clear of all power seating components that may result in pinch points before operating them Tilting Power Base with Push Handles Do not attempt to tilt power wheelchairs by pulling down on the push handles Power wheelchairs have heavy bases As such attempting to tilt a power wheelchair to traverse obstacles can damage components in the seating system and or modular actuators Remain Clear During Power Accessory Operation Please stay clear of any powered actuator while the component is in motion Amypower power mechanisms move over large ranges of travel Users should be aware
36. en your knees 5 Never put pressure on the footrests while reaching 6 Never reach or lean over the top of the seat back This may damage the backrest and cause you to fall IF YOU MUST REACH OR LEAN DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK Remember to 1 Move your chair as close as you can to the object you wish to reach 2 Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible This makes the chair more stable NOTE To do this Move your chair past the object you want to reach then back up alongside it Backing up will rotate the casters forward 3 Turn off all power to your chair If you fail to do so you may touch the joystick and cause your chair to move when you do not expect it WARNING DRESSING OR CHANGING CLOTHES Be aware that your weight wills hift if you dress or change clothes while seated in this chair To make the chair more stable rotate the front casters until they are forward WARNING OBSTACLES Obstacles you have to overcome daily use include door thresholds lifts ramps and hazards such as poth oles and broke n pavem ent hese can damage your chair and may cause a fall tip over or loss of control 1 Be aware that thresholds are very dangerous Even a small change in height may stop a caster wheel and cause your chair to tip You may need to eRemove or cover threshold strips between rooms elnstall a ramp at entry or exit doors 2 Keep your eyes moving when you ri
37. er Have someone help you until you are sure you can do a safe transfer on your own 4 Move your chair as close as you can to the seat you are transferring to If possible use a transfer board 5 Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible 6 Be careful of the footrests If you can remove or swing them out of the way Never stand on footrests when you transfer Doing so may damage them or cause your chair to tip Make sure your feet do not hang up or get caught in the space between the footrests 7 Make sure armrests do not interfere 8 Transfer as far back onto the seat surface as you can This will reduce the risk that you will miss the seat or fall WARNING REACHING OR LEANING Reaching or leaning affects the center of balance of your chair If done i mproperly a fall or tip ov er is likely When ind oubt ask forhelpor usea device to extend your reach To Reduce the Risk of injury and or Damage to the Chair 1 Never reach or lean if you must shift your weight sideways or rise up off the seat 2 Never reach or lean if you must move forward in your seat to do so Always keep your buttocks in contact with the backrest AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev A 3 Never reach with both hands you may not be able to catch yourself to prevent a fall if you lose your balance 4 Never try to pick up an object from the floor by reaching down betwe
38. ery there should be one eighth to one q uarter of aninch of fluidab ovet he internal plates Do not overfill 3 Corrosion Check battery terminals often for corrosion a lf corrosion is present use a wire brush to clean the terminals NOTE Always wear safety glasses and rubber gloves b Use baking soda to neutralize acid c Use petroleum jelly to re grease the terminals after con necting cable to battery Completely cover the termin al nut and bolt cable clip and any exposed cable with jelly 4 For Answers to Questions Contact your supplier A WARNING E PNEUMATIC TIRES 1 Do not use this chair if any of the tires are under or over inflated 2 Low pressure a tire may cause the chair to veer to one side and result in loss of control 3 An over inflated tire may burst 4 Never use a gas station p ump to inflate a tire Such pumps provide air at high volume and may cause tire to burst 1 Check for signs of wear and correct air pressure in pneu matic tires weekly 2 For best performance inflate tires to the same pressure level as shown on the tire sidewall 14 pneumatic drive wheels 35 to 45 psi 240 to 310 kpa 3 CAUTION To prevent tire damage Use a hand pump or a low volume air pump to inflate tires Use a tire gauge to check pressure A WARNING F TO REPAIR OR REPLACE A TIRE Residual air pressure in tires can cause severe injury Make sure you release all air in tire before attempting to
39. esaneess 9N PAGUSUMOIUS sasia R Ramps Slopes amp Sidehills 2 2 2 222 4442 90 Troubleshooting Guide for Power Seating S To Reduce the Risk of Falls Tip over or Loss of Control 10 X EBA VEE PRIES a extant T Ramps at Home amp Work cccccccccscssescsssscscsesssseseeseseseeseeseeaees 10 PG IIUOGUCHON U Wheelchair Lifts 10 Battery V Curbs amp Single 10 CAG BUMS 10 D Connecting Batteries in Battery Compartment A E SCANS E 10 E Charging Batteries 0004 442 VII WARNINGS COMPONENTS amp 1 11 F Disposing ese 11 Xl MAINTENANCE aea B E dae 11 Cushion amp Sling Seats 0222 21 11B 22 10 san 28 D wi 11 gt Storage E OOM CSS 11 D Battery Maintenance
40. from electrical shock fire or explosion while charging S PROHIBITED Never connect charger to a 240 volt source The main input voltage is 110 volts WARNING Never touch the charger after it is connected to an electrical outlet This may cause electrical shock e Never connect or disconnect charger from battery while there is power to the charger WARNING 1 Never use an extension cord Use of an improper cord could damage the charger or cause a fire or electrical shock 2 A battery emits explosive hydrogen gas during charging To reduce the risk of fire or explosion e sure area is well vented Never charge battery closed in area e Never smoke or allow a spark flame or high heat near battery during charging e Never allow metal tools or chair parts to make direct contact across both battery terminals A NOTES 1 Proper maintenance will improve performance and extend the useful life of your chair 2 Clean your chair regularly This will help you find loose or worn parts and will make your chair easier to use 3 To protect your investment have all major service and re pair work done by your supplier WARNING 1 Your chair needs regular maintenance for peak perform ance and to avoid injury from chair failure damage or premature wear 2 Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per the Maintenance Chart If you detect a problem make sure to service or repair the chair befor
41. he back angle by loosening the screw from each side plates and adjust them equally to the desired seat depth WARNING At all times the screws on each side holding the back canes must be screwed in tight and secured in order to avoid severe injury and or damage to the seating system Adjusting the Center of Gravity Due to the variety of seat measurements and modular power options available on various power wheelchairs Amypower offers many adjustments that allows the ability to adjust to individual client needs and properly adjusting the center of gravity is critical for patient safety and wheelchair performance To adjust the center of gravity unscrew the bolts on each side of the main adaptors and adjust the system for optimal performance WARNING At all times the screws on each side holding the main system must be screwed in tight and secured in order to avoid severe injury and or damage to the seating system WARNING Before delivering an Amypower product the dealer must verify while the user is sitting in the seating system that the center of gravity and overall stability of the wheelchair is maintained and optimal in all combinations of tilt recline or elevation AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev Troubleshooting Guide for Power Seating Symptom Possible Causes How to fix this NOTHING WORKS ACTUATOR IS NOISY WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN ACTUATOR IS GOING ONLY IN ONE DIRECTION
42. he two bolts A amp B of the backrest pivot plate on each side of the seat b Reposition the backrest to the desired position Retighten bolts on each side of the backrest pivot plate 2 Back Angle Adjustment on Seat Frame a Remove the front securing bolt C on the side of the backrest pivot plate b Loosen the lower rear bolt D Set at desired angle There are ten holes 4 incre ments to choose from WARNING d Reinstall the front bolts and tighten both bolts securely Make sure back canes and pivot plate cannot slide out of the side rails when in tilt position for example AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev A 16 OPERATING GUIDE A CIRCUIT BREAKERS Your Amypower Alltrack has a single circuit breaker e Inthe unlikely event of a short circuit or heavy overload all power to your chair will be shut off e To reset your chair depress the circuit breaker button A few minutes wait is required before the circuit breaker will reset To access the circuit breaker Push the battery box panel when pulling the handle e Drop the panel down and the circuit breaker becomes visible a Reset the circuit breaker Lock the panel back in its upright position Repeated Shutdown If the chair continues to shut down after resetting have it serviced by a supplier B JOYSTICK ASSEMBLY The joystick connects to a controller which controls the chair s
43. heel Release Lever 10 Seat Frame 11 Drive Wheels 12 B ase Frame 13 C aster Fork 14 H eadrest 15 Latera 1 Supports 16 D isplay Screen Armrests Standard Dual Post Optional Reclining Flip Back height adjustable Footrest Heavy Duty Footrests Angle Adjustable from 60 70 Angle adjustable footplates Heel loops Calf Pads Adjustable leg length Center Mounts Solid one piece Foot Platform Angle adjustable Split Footplates Power Elevating amp Articulating Footboard Calf Pads Adjustable Leg Length NOTE All features may not be available with some chair setups or in conjunction with another chair feature Please consult your supplier for more information Your authorized supplier can also provide you with more information on accessories Choose the Right Chair amp Safety Options Amypower provides a choice of many power wheelchair styles sizes and adjustments to meet the needs of the user However final selection of a wheelchair rests solely with you and your health care professional Choosing the best chair for you depends on such things as 1 Your size disability strength balance coordination 2 Your intended use and your level of activity 3 The types of hazards you must overcome in daily use in areas where you are likely to use your chair 4 The need for options for your safety and comfort such as positioning belts or specialty seating systems B Adjust Chair to Your Ability
44. ips until you break the batteries in and you know the range of your chair 4 Discharged Batteries e Never allow attery to completely disc harge If you operate your wheelchair until it has almost stopped you will greatly reduce the life of your batteries Never let a battery sit discharged condition Give unused or stored batteries a full charge once per month e Always fully charge the batteries Avoid topping off with frequent charges WARNING Never connect a life support or auxiliary device to a wheelchair battery The electrical system may fail and result in severe injury to or death of user B BATTERY CHARGER A batter y ch arger pr oduces a dir ect curre nt DC W hen applied to a discharged battery this reverses the ch emical reaction that led to its discharge 1 Charge Rate How fast a battery will charge depends on e Its electrical capacity state of charge electrolyte temperature and internal condition e The DC output of the charger The charge rate will vary if the alternating current AC sup ply is higher or lower than 110 volts 2 Caution To Avoid Damage to the Charger Never place the charger top of a battery during charging Gases from the battery can damage the charger and may lead to an explosion or fire Never place a battery on top of the charger Never expose charger to rain or snow Never unplug charger by pulling on the electrical cord Th
45. is will damage the cord Never open a charger or attempt to repair it yourself Return a defective charger back to your supplier X BATTERIES Keep cord out of the way where it will not be stepped on tripped over or damaged 3 Caution To Avoid Damage to the Battery e Make sure you use the correct setting for sealed gel bat teries located on the off board charger e Never charge a frozen battery A fully charged battery will rarely freeze but the fluid in a discharged battery can freeze at 16 degrees Fahrenheit minus 9 degrees Centigrade If you suspect a battery is frozen thaw it before charging A WARNING Lead acid batteries generate explosive gas while charging Completely read and follow all warnings about the batteries in this user instruction manual and any labels applied to the product Failure to do so could result in fire explosion injury and or death WARNING C ACID BURNS unsealed wet cell batteries Acid in batteries is corrosive can cause serious burns to the eyes and skin and can damage floors furniture clothing and your wheelchair 1 Use extreme care not to spill acid when you handle batteries Keep batteries upright 2 Avoid contact of acid with bare skin or clothing 3 Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you handle batteries If acid contacts your skin clothing wash immediately with soap and water 5 If acid contacts your eyes immediately floo
46. lock out does not stop the wheelchair from operating when in a tilt angle over 15 degrees or if it allows the seat lift to elevate while tilted or if the reduced speed does not slow the wheelchair s drive speed to 25 of its original settings have the wheelchair or power seat lift system serviced by an authorized dealer or qualified technician AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev A 21 Power Recline Std Operating Instructions WARNING Make sure the wheelchair is on a level surface before proceeding with recline mode Increasing Recline Angle with 4 way Toggle Pull the four way toggle switch back towards the rear of the wheelchair until the desired recline angle is achieved and release Increasing Recline Angle with Push Button Switches Push the 37 button furthest from the wire until the desired recline angle is achieved and release Decreasing Recline Angle with 4 way Toggle To reverse the recline angle direction Release the four way toggle switch to the neutral position for a minimum of 1 second and pull the four way toggle switch back towards the rear of the wheelchair until the desired recline angle is achieved and release Decreasing Recline Angle with Push Button Switches To reverse the recline angle direction Release the 3 button furthest from the wire to the neutral position for a minimum of 1 second and push the same button until the desired recline angle is achieved and
47. mbol is shown throughout the owner s manual use the Proper Handling Techniques insert supplied with the chair to properly handle this situation V EMI ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE 2 There are a number of sources of intense EMI in your daily environment Some of these are obvious and easy to avoid Others are not and you may not be able to avoid them 3 Powered wheelchairs may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI emitted from sources such as radio stations TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radios and cellular phones 624 can also be produced by conducted sources or electrostatic discharge ESD Ay WARNING B WHAT EFFECT CAN EMI HAVE 1 EMI can cause your chair without warning to e Release its brakes e Move by itself e Move in unintended directions If any of these occurs it could result in severe injury to you or others 2 EMI can damage the control system of your chair This could create a safety hazard and lead to costly repairs A WARNING C SOURCES OF EMI The sources of EMI fall into three broad types 1 Hand Held Transceivers The antenna is usually mounted directly on the unit These include e Citizens band CB radios e W alkie talkies Security fire and police radios e Cell ular phones e Lap top computers with phone or fax e Other personal communication devices 2 Medium Range Mobile Transceivers NOTE These devices can t
48. nly deep cycle sealed case construction batteries should be used in this device 2 To prevent an acid spill always keep batteries upright wet cell batteries 3 Read all of section X Batteries before attempting to change or charge batteries WARNING C CUSHIONS amp SLING SEATS 1 Standard foam cushions and other body supports are not designed for the relief of pressure 2 If you suffer from pressure sores or if you are at risk that they will occur you may need a special seat system or a device to control your posture 3 Consult your doctor nurse or therapist to find out if you need such a device for your well being A WARNING D FASTENERS Many of the screws bolts and nuts on this chair are special high strength fasteners Use of improp er fasteners cause your chair to fail 1 Only use fasteners provided by Amypower 2 If fasteners become loose tighten them immediately 3 Over or under tightened fasteners may fail or cause damage to chair parts 4 See Section VIII Set Up Adjustment amp Use for proper torque settings WARNING FOOTRESTS 1 At the lowest point footrests should be at least 2 1 2 inches 65 mm off the ground If set too LOW they may hang up on obstacles you can expect to find in normal use This may cause the chair to stop suddenly and tip forward 2 To avoid a trip or fall when you transfer sure your feet do not hang up or get caugh
49. o as straight up and as straight down as you can Do not cut the corner on a slope or ramp e Do not turn or change direction on a slope 3 Always stay in the ce nter of the ramp Mak e sure ramp is wide enough that you not at risk thata wheel may roll off the side 4 Keep your chair moving at a slow steady speed Keep control over the chair at all times e On a descent do not let your chair accelerate beyond its normal speed f the chair picks up speed center the joystick to slow down or stop NOTE The solid state controller of your chair has a logic system that will help control your speed when driving on a slope or uphill f you stop re start slowly A WARNING T RAMPS AT HOME amp WORK Before driving on a ramp survey the condition of the ramp On slippery ramps traction may be reduced causing your wheelchair to slide A WARNING Make sure ramps meet all Building Codes for your area 1 For your safety have a licensed contractor build or remodel ramp to meet all standards NOTE The proper design will vary depending on such things as the length and height of the ramp the need for an intermediate platform landing size doors and the direction of swing and whether the ramp includes a turn or angle At A Minimum 1 Open sides of ramp must have side rails to prevent your chair from going over the edge 2 Slope must not be steeper than one inch in height for every one foot
50. o use 1 Do not use this chair if any of the tires are under or over Inflated Check weekly for proper inflation level as listed on the tire sidewall 2 Low pressure in a tire may cause the chair to veer to one side and result in a loss of control 3 An over inflated tire may burst 4 Never use a gas station air pump to inflate a tire Such pumps provide air at high volume and could cause the tire to burst To prevent tire damage Use a hand pump or low volume air pump to inflate tires Use a tire gauge to check pressure 5 Driving over sharp objects may cause damage to pneumatic tires and tubes AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev A 11 WARNING POSITIONING BELTS Use a positioning belt only to help support your posture Im proper use of such belts may cause severe injury or death 1 Make sure you are not at risk to slide down in the wheelchair seat If this occurs you may suffer chest compression or suffocate due to pressure from the belt 2 A pelvic wedge or a similar device can help keep you from sliding down in the seat Consult your health care professional to find out if you need such a device 3 The belt must be snug but must not be so tight that it interferes with breathing You should be able to slide your open hand flat between the belt and your stomach 4 Make sure you can easily remove the belt in an emergency O PROHIBITED Never use a positioning belt
51. of slope length approximately 10 3 Ramp surface must be even and have a non skid surface 4 You may need to add a section at the top or bottom to avoid a lip or drop off 5 Ramp must be sturdy Add bracing if needed so ramp does not bow when you ride on it WARNING U WHEELCHAIR LIFTS Wheelchair lifts are used in vans buses and buildings to help you move from one level to another 1 Always turn off all power to your chair when you are on a lift If you fail to do so you may touch the joystick by accident and cause your chair to drive off the platform Be aware that a roll stop at the end of the platform may not prevent this 2 Make sure there is not a lip or drop off at the top or bottom of the platform These may cause a fall or tip over When in doubt have someone help you 3 Always position the user securely in the chair to help prevent falls while on a lift 4 Avoid moving forward if a wheel is hung up on the lip of the ramp Backup reposition the caster for a more direct approach And slowly try again A WARNING V CURBS amp SINGLE STEPS 1 It is recommended to climb and or descend a curb single step or other obstacle that a ramp or curb cut out is always used 2 If you must climb or descend a curb single step or other obstacle that is greater than 2 5 it is recommended to have a person assist you in doing so case should you try to climb a curb singl
52. of their surroundings while components are in motion Maximum User Weight Do not exceed the weight capacity for your specific chair seating system configuration Doing so could result in premature failure or injury Latch Mode While op erating an ower seating fun ctioni n latched mode use cauti on In latch mod e powered seating will n ot stop until a revers ec ommand is performed or the end of travel is met AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev 12 WARNING N CG TILT POWER ACCESSORY Pinch Point Avoid putting hands or fingers near the power tilt mechanism while in operation The po wered CG T ilt accessor fort his c hair has maximum us er weight acity of 55 0 Ibs Nev er exceed th e sp ecified ca pacity while ope rating th powered actuator A WARNING 11 SEAT LIFT POWER ACCESSORY Pinch Point Avoid putting hands or fingers near the power seat lift mechanism while in operation The powered lift modular accessory for this chair has maximum user weight capacity of 400 Ibs Never exceed this c apacity while operating the powered actuator A WARNING P POWER RECLINE Pinch Point Avoid putting hands or fingers near the power recline mechanism while in operation The maximum user weight capacity for the power recline is 550 Ibs Exceeding this weight capacity could lead to injury and or permanent damage to the equipment WARNING Q POWER ELEVATING FOOT PL
53. ower wheelchairs may contain printed circuit boards Careful attention should be given to the Printed Circuit Board Handling Techniques insert supplied with the chair Related Documents Listed below are additional documents which are re ferenced in this owners manual ePG Drives R Net module user information sheet R Net power module user information sheet R Net intelligent lighting seating module R Net input output module R Net on board programming manual R Net Omni technical manual VR2 wheelchair control system VR2 attendant module PPIA programming and diagnostics TABLE OF CONTENT VIN TRODUC TION ssc 2 a Il TABLE OF CONTENTS a 3 Q Power Elevating Legrest Accessory 1 YOUR CHAIR AND ITS 4R Transit Use IV NOTICE READ BEFORE 5 VIII SET UP ADJUSTMENT amp V EMI ELECTROMAGNETIC 5 itis ost tuted PAS NILES 5 Tools YOU Will 0 0 444410000000000 What Effect Can 0 4 000000 6 A Battery Removal
54. performance The joystick varies based on the option selected for you 1 VR2 Joystick 2 R Net Option Please refer to the user s manual provided with information package C ENHANCED DISPLAY Please refer to the PG Drives Enhanced Display owner s manual D MOTOR LOCKS Disconnect the motor locks when you need to manually push the chair for example when in an emergency or if batteries fail A WARNING 1 Do not disengage motor locks unless power to the chair is off 2 Be aware that the chair will not have brakes in the free wheel position 3 Make sure that the person pushing the chair has full control when motor locks are disengaged 1 To Disengage Motor Locks Pull the lever A towards you from the back to disengage the motor lock 2 To Engage Motor Locks Push the lever A in to return to the drive position NOTE If the lever is difficult to disengage rock the wheelchair slightly from front to rear and or push against the chair while moving the lever AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Manual Rev A F R Net 17 PERFORMANCE CONTROL SETTINGS 2 R net EL Joystick Activates multiple power options NOTE Seek advice regarding checking and adjusting settings It is vital to match control settings to your level of function and ability Consult your health care professional and your supplier to select the best control setting for you For your
55. r to fail 2 Over or under tightened fasteners may fail or cause damage to chair parts If bolts or screws become loose tighten them as soon as you can Loose bolts or screws can cause damage to other chair parts causing them to fail 3 Washers amp Spacers e Note the position of washers and spacers before disassembly To avoid damage to the frame replace all washers and spacers when you reassemble parts TOOLS YOU WILL NEED 1 Basic Tool Kit To set up adjust and maintain your chair you may need the following tools Combined Phillips flat screw driver e Standard metric wrenches from 10mm e Metric Allen wrenches from 5mm e Imperial wrenches from 1 4 to 9 16 e Imperial Allen wrenches from 5 64 to 1 4 These tools can be found in standard hardware stores 2 Torque Wrench If you plan to adjust and maintain this chair yourself Amypower recommends that you use a torque wrench NOTE The wrench must measure inch pounds N m You can buy a torque wrench and proper sockets from a hardware store AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev 13 A BATTERY REMOVAL To remove the batteries for transporting or servicing Remove Batteries a Push panel when pulling the handle a b Drop panel and pull out tray extension b c Carefully pull battery pack until cable connection is accessible d Disconnect and pull tray to full deployment to remove the batteries e
56. ransmit signals while they are on even if they are not in use These include two way radios used in police cars fire trucks ambulances and taxi cabs The antenna is usually mounted on the outside of the vehicle 3 Long Range Transceivers These include commercial radio and TV broadcast antenna towers and amateur HAM radios NOTE The following are not likely to cause EMI problems Laptop computers without phone or fax Cordless phones TV sets or AM FM radios CD or tape players WARNING D DISTANCE FROM THE SOURCE energ y rapidly becomes more intens you get closer to the s ource For this reason EMI from han d held devices is of speci al concern See C 1 above person using one of these devices can bring high levels of EM energ y ver y clos eto your cha ir w ithout you knowing it WARNING E IMMUNITY LEVEL 1 The level of EM is measured in volts per meter V m Every power wheelchair can resist EMI up to a certain level This is called its immunity level 2 The higher the immunity level the less the risk of EMI It is believed that a 20 V m immunity level will protect the power wheelchair user from the more common sources of radio waves 3 The configuration tested was found to be immune to at least 20 V m is Amypower Alltrack power wheelchair with a right hand mounted P amp G remote joystick system 18 seat width 18 seat depth dual post height adjustable armrests fixed tape
57. red legrests with one piece solid footplate and Group 24 gel cell batteries 4 he follo wings pecialty i nput devices havea unknown effect on the immunity level because they have not been tested with the Am ypower Alltrack and PG Drives control system Breath Control e Star Board Proportional Head e Proximity Head Array Control e Wafer Board Tri Switch Head Array e Zero Touch Switch Proportional Mini e Penta Switch Joystick Chin Control 4 Zero Touch Switch Heavy Duty Switched e Plate Switch Joystick e 5 Zero Touch Switch Buddy Button e Soft Switch Treadle Switch Disc Switch Micro Light e Grasp Switch Ribbon Switch Wobble Switch A WARNING Individuals with physical limitations requiring the use of a specialty control input device known not to be immune to 20V m or not known should exercise extra care around known sources of EMI A WARNING There is no way to know the effect on EMI if you add accessories or modify this chair Any change to your chair may increase the risk of EMI Parts not specifically tested or parts from other suppliers have unknown EMI properties A WARNING G EMI FROM CHAIR The chair itself can disturb the performance of electro magnetic fields such as emitted by alarm systems of shops AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev GENERAL WARNINGS WARNING Heed all warnings in this section If you fail to do so a fall tip over or loss of con
58. sons who help you for example store clerks are aware of the joystick and do not touch it If they do your chair may move suddenly when you do not expect WARNING H ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Your chair is not designed for use in a heavy rain storm or in snowy or icy conditions 1 Contact with water or excessive moisture can cause an electrical malfunction The frame motors and other chair parts are not water tight and may rust or corrode from the inside To avoid a chair failure e Minimize exposure of your chair to rain or very wet conditions e Never take your chair into a shower tub pool or sauna Do not use your chair in fresh or salt water Such as at the edge of a stream lake or ocean Make sure battery cover is secure e Replace joystick boot if it becomes torn or cracked e Make sure all electrical connections are secure e Dry the chair as soon as you can if it gets wet or if you use water to clean it 2 Proceed slowly and use extra care if you must operate your chair on a wet or slick surface e When in doubt have someone help you Do so only if you are sure it is safe e Stop if one or both main wheels lose traction If this occurs you may lose control of your chair or fall e Never operate your chair on a slope or ramp if there is snow ice water or an oil film present WARNING Extra caution should be used when employing the disc switch or the proximity head array as
59. t in the space between the footrests eAvoid putting weight on the footrests as the chair may tip forward eRemove or swing the footrests out of the way if possible 3 The footrest should always be in the down position when operating the chair PROHIBITED Never lift this chair by the footrests Footrests detach and will not bear the weight of this chair Lift this chair only by non detachable parts of the main frame WARNING F MOTOR LOCKS 1 Do not engage or disengage motor locks unless power to the chair is off In addition make sure both free wheel levers are completely pushed in before turning the power on to ensure the wheelchair can be driven in a straight forward motion 2 Be aware that the chair will not have brakes when motor locks are in the free wheel position 3 Make sure that the person pushing the chair has full control when motor locks are disengaged 4 Make sure that the chair is on level ground when motor locks are disengaged NOTE To release the wheel locks the wheel chair may need to be rocked back and forth slightly several times before the lock will release WARNING G ON OFF SWITCH 1 Never use the ON OFF switch to stop the chair except in an emergency This will result in an abrupt stop and may cause you to fall 2 To slow your chair to a stop return the joystick to neutral WARNING H PNEUMATIC TIRES Proper inflation extends the life of your tires and makes your chair easier t
60. the recline angle by pulling and holding the recline lever upward in order to release the recline locking mechanism then increasing or decreasing pressure on the back to obtain desired recline angle Once desired recline angle is attained release the recline lever AMYPOWER ALLTRACK amp HD SERIES Owner s Manual Rev 24 Adjustments SEAT Width Adjustment Unscrew and remove the 6 to 8 screws located on top of the seat pan and than equally adjust the seat width to the desired width and put screws back in place Note The width adjustment must also be made on the rear cross tubes that hold the back canes and seat laterally WARNING At all times the screws holding the seat plates and back cross tube must be screwed in tight and secured in order to avoid severe injury and or damage to the seating system SEAT Depth Adjustment There is two side lateral frames which will allow for depth adjustment The short frame is from 14 to 19 deep and the long frame is from 18 to 22 deep To adjust the seat depth you must loosen the 3 screws from each side plates and slide them to the desired seat depth WARNING At all times the three screws on each side holding the side plates must be screwed in tight and secured in order to avoid severe injury and or damage to the seating system BACK Adjustable Back Angle Using the series of slotted holes provided on each side plates increase or decrease t
61. trol may occur and cause severe injury to you or others A NOTICE TO USER AND ATTENDANTS A WARNING User 1 Before using this chair you should be trained in its safe use by your health care professional 2 Every wheelchair is different Take the time to learn the feel of this chair before you begin riding 3 Be aware that you must develop your own methods for the safe use of this chair which are best suited to your level of function and ability 4 Have someone help you practice bending reaching and transfers until you learn how to do them safely 5 Never try new maneuver on your own unless you sure it is safe 6 Get to know the areas where you plan to use your chair Look for hazards and learn how to avoid them 7 Always wear a positioning strap 8 Do not use a wheelchair if the joystick does not spring back to the neutral position 9 Do not use your wheelchair if the joystick boot is ripped or damaged 10 Do not try to tip this wheelchair without an attendant present User and Attendants 1 When transferring the user in or out of the wheelchair never use the footplate as a platform 2 Do no t iftth is wheelchair by any parts th ata removable oing soma sult in dam age to the wheelchair or injury to the user 3 Never try to stop or slow this wheelchair with the wheel locks if applicable Wheel locks are designed to prevent the chair from moving when stopped They are not brakes
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