USERS MANUAL - Mobility Scooters Direct
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1. 15 REAR UPPER SHROUD 33 TYRE PP 16 FENDER 34 CYLINDER S 17 SEAT PLATE UPPER TRANSAXLE LIFT ACTUATOR 362. Fig 26 slide the footrest frame in or out for desired depth tighten the bolts with Allen key B 2 To adjust the Width Fig 27 use Allen keys to loosen the 4 bolts under the seat frame Fig 27 slide the seat frame in or out for desired width tighten the bolts with Allen key 13 C Headrest Angle Adjustment gt loosen the headrest lever back of the headrest turn the headrest to your desired angle See Fig 28 tighten the headrest lever Fig 28 D Backrest Angle and Width Adjustment D 1 To adjust the Angle gt loosen the bolt with Allen key No 6 and wrench 13 gt move the backrest to your comfortable angle See Fig 29 insert the bolt and nut and tighten Note There are 7 different angles when you adjust the backrest to fit yours comfortable Seating from the 90 to 135 See Fig 30 Fig 29 Fig 30 D 2 1 To adjust the backrest plastic tear off the attachment and open the backrest cover loosen the bolts with Allen key No 4 14 slide in or out for backrest plastic parts left and right separately to your desired width See Fig 31 tighten the bolts and nuts D 2 2 To adjust the backrest tube loosen the bolts with Allen key No 5 slide in or out for the tube both left and right separately to your desired width See Fig 32 tighten the bolts and nuts Fig 31 E Controller Position Adjustment You can adjust
3. conditions as this will lead to mildew and rapid deterioration of the upholstery parts All moving mechanism will benefit from simple lubrication and inspection Lubricate using petroleum jelly or light oil Do not use too much oil otherwise small drips could stain and damage carpets and furnishings etc Always perform a general inspection of the tightness of all nuts and bolts Note If you experience any technical problems it is recommended that you check with your local dealer before attempting to troubleshoot on your own 23 If you get one of these error codes contract your local dealer DIAGNOSIS AND SOLUTION The battery needs charging or there is a bad connection to the battery Check the connections to the battery If the connect ions are good try charging the battery 2 The left motor has a bad connection Check the left motor En 3 The left motor has a short circuit to a battery connection kimpan 4 The right motor has a bad connection Check the right motor KARASSA 5 The right motor has a short circuit to a battery connection ia The power chair is being inhibited by the battery charger Unplug the battery charger 7 A joystick fault is indicated Make sure that the joystick is in m E neutral center position before turning on the controller A controller system fault is indicated Make sure that all MAS The parking brakes have a bad connection Check the parking brake and motor connections Make s
4. information 1 ON OFF status 2 battery condition meter 3 Horn 4 acceleration 5 deceleration buttons and 6 speed indication 7 Elevating control 1 ON OFF Status When the power is on the controller s LED will be lit up If the LED is not lit the controller 1s OFF 2 Battery Condition Meter The battery condition meter is composed of 10 segments three of red four of yellow and three of green It enables you to monitor battery charge The battery condition meter indicates the approximate amount of battery charge left gt Red yellow and green LEDs indicate that the batteries are fully charged Red and yellow LEDs indicate that you should charge the batteries if possible 17 Red LEDs indicate that you should charge the batteries as soon as possible because low battery voltage may cause your power wheelchair to become inoperative Note When the batteries begin to approach a discharged state the first red LED will begin to flash slowly reminding you that the batteries need to be charged immediately C Free Wheeling Because the motors are designed to engage the electromagnetic brakes when the vehicle is not in use or when the power is OFF they also have a manual feature that allows them to free wheel Free wheeling is accomplished by turning the free wheeling levers to the freewheeling position See Fig 35 Warning gt Never free wheel your power wheelchair on a slope gt Never free whe
5. plugs then make sure tightly connection See Fig 18 w 4 pins plug Fig 17 Fig 18 Note Installing the Batteries you can omit this step if your power wheelchair already assembled the batteries Unscrew the tension knob and take out the shroud from the base frame slightly See Fig 19 20 Put the batteries to the battery loops and connect the cable 2 ends with the battery positive and negative poles in 2 batteries See Fig 21 Attach the velcro and simple tighten Tension Knob Fig 19 Fig 20 Fig 21 ADJUSTMENTS FOR SEATING CONFORT To maximize seating comfort your power wheelchair lets you adjust gt Armrest height and angle gt Seat depth and width Headrest angle Backrest angle and width Controller position A Armrest Height and Width Adjustment A 1 To adjust the Height wrench Fig 22 Fig 23 take off the plastic end cap Fig 22 loose the bolt with Allen key No 6 and Wrench 13 Fig 23 gt move and locate the bolt into the desired height hole tighten the bolt and put the end cap back A 2 To adjust the Angle A E plastic clip Fig 24 Fig 25 Take off the E plastic clip See Fig 24 slide the armrest up tube in desired angle See Fig 25 insert the E plastic clip into the hole 12 B Seat Depth and Width Adjustment B 1 To adjust the Depth Fig 26 use Allen keys to loosen footrest frame 4 bolts
6. speed decreasing button The controller sets the reverse speed acceleration and deceleration proportion ally and automatically for your safety 3 Joystick The joystick controls the direction and speed of your vehicle pointing the joystick away from the neutral position center will move the vehicle in the direction where the joystick is pointing The farther away forward backward the joystick is from the neutral position the faster the vehicle will go The farther away to the right left the joystick is pointing the sharper the turn of the vehicle will be To operate the vehicle by gently pushing the joystick in the direction you want to go Returning the joystick to its neutral position center will reduce the speed and stop the vehicle by automatically applying the electromagnetic brakes Notes After pressing the controller ON OFF switch allows two seconds to elapse before engaging the joystick This is a safety feature to prevent sudden start gt Gentle operation of the joystick will result in smoother transitions in speed and direction while sharp operation of the joystick will result in drastic transitions in direction and velocity gt When the wheelchair is in operation the surface of the charger will become slightly hot gt In case of emergency let go of the joystick and the chair will come to a stop B Controller Display The controller display is a multifunction visual display It can provide four types of
7. the controller position easily by rotating the controller supporter See Fig 33 Controller Supporter Fig 33 15 OPERATION The power wheelchair is simple to operate However we recommend that you read carefully the following instructions to become familiarized with your new vehicle A Word of Caution Before you turn the power on always be aware of the environment that surrounds you to select your desired speed For indoor environments we recommend that you select the slowest speed setting For outdoor operation of this vehicle we recommend that you select a speed that is comfortable for you to control it safely The following steps are reguired to operate your vehicle sately with the controller can use for P13 See Fig 34 Battery ON OFF Speed Condition LED HORN Indication Speed control Elevating Speed control control A Driving 1 Controller ON OFF Switch Press the ON OFF button I O switch located in front of the joystick to activate your power wheelchair The battery condition meter will light up to indicate the Elevating control Fig 34 current charge of your battery Pressing the ON OFF button again will deactivate the controller 2 Speed Control The speed control buttons allow you to set the forward speed to your desired setting Pressing the speed increasing button will set the speed at the faster 16 settings while the speed will slow down if you press the
8. USERS MANUAL M 1 HEARTWAY HEARTWAY MEDICAL PRODUCTS CO LTD Part no 70030100 COMPONENTS Your power wheelchair is shipped partially dissembled to protect it during shipping After unpacking please check whether you have received the following main components as our standard specification See Fig 1 1 Main frame with motor 5 Footrest right 2 Backrest 6 Footrest left 3 Seat 7 Controller 4 Headrest set 8 Charger 3 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTION Operation of Chair 1 Always ensure that the power is switched off when getting in or out of the wheel chair This will eliminate the possibility of accidentally activating the joystick and causing injury to yourself or others 2 Always check that the drive wheels are engaged drive mode before driving 3 Set the speed control knob according to your driving ability and the environment in which you are going to operate We recommend that you keep your speed at the slowest position fully press the deceleration button until you are familiar with the driving characteristics of the vehicle We also recommend that you use the slowest speed when using your power wheelchair indoors 4 Always reduce your speed when making sharp turns 5 Do not switch off the power when the wheelchair is still moving forward This will bring the chair to an extremely abrupt stop 6 Avoid jerky stop start motions as the will result in excessive current draw from the batteries increased
9. ain circuit breakers reset button located near the seat of the back side on the main frame Fig 36 The main circuit breaker monitors the electric current drawn from the battery It is a safety feature built in your power wheelchair for your extra safety When the batteries and motors are heavily strained e g from excessive loads the main circuit breaker will trip to prevent damage to the motor and the electronics If the circuit breaker trips wait for approximately one minute and then depress the button to reset it Then turn on the controller power and continue normal operation If the main circuit breaker continues to trip repeatedly contact your authorized dealer 19 BATTERIES amp CHARGER BATTERY We recommend that you use deep cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free for your power wheelchair Both sealed lead acid SLA and gel cell are deep cycle batteries and are similar in performance Deep cycle batteries are specifically designed to provide power drain down and then accept a relatively guick recharge Lead acid batteries should be charge as often as possible Specification of the battery that we recommend Type Deep cycle sealed lead acid or gel cell Size SOAh Voltage 12V each Amp Hours 50 amp hours Depending on the use terrain and driving conditions the batteries will provide a range of 18 miles of travel However even if the power chair 1s not in use we recommend that the batteries be cha
10. ase of the joystick for damage Do not handle or try to repair it 2 Visually inspect the controller harnesses Make sure that they are not frayed cut or have any exposed wires 3 Inspect the battery condition meter on the controller to determine if batteries need to be charged WEEKLY CHECKS 1 Inspect the connections by disconnecting the controller and charger harnesses from the electronics connector housing Look for signs of corrosion 2 Ensure that all parts of the controller system are securely fastened to your power wheelchair Do not over tighten any screws 3 Check for proper tire inflation Your power wheelchair comes with standard flat free solid tires If your power wheelchair comes with optional air tires make sure to maintain the pressure of the tires between 30 35 psi 4 Check the brakes This test should be carried out on a level surface with at least three feet of clearance around your power wheelchair To check the brakes your power wheelchair may move slightly when performing this test gt Turn on the controller and turn down the speed and response adjustment knob gt After one second check that the battery condition meter remains on condition gt Slowly push the joystick forward until you hear the parking brakes click then immediately release the joystick You must be able to hear each parking brake operate within a few seconds of joystick release gt Repeat this test of the brake for the back le
11. ection Your powered wheelchair has an immunity level of 20 V m which should protect against common sources of EMI ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Environmental conditions may affect the safety and performance of your power wheelchair Water and extreme temperatures are the main elements that can cause damage and affect performance A Rain Sleet and Snow If exposed to water your power wheelchair is susceptible to damage to electronic or mechanical components Water can cause electronic malfunction or promote premature corrosion of electrical components and frame B Temperature Some of the parts of the power wheelchair are susceptible to change in tempera ture The controller can only operate in temperature that range between 18 F 8C and 122 F 50 C At extreme low temperatures the batteries may freeze and your power wheelchair may not be able to operate In extreme high temperatures it may operate at slower speeds due to a safety feature of the controller that prevents damage to the motors and other electrical components ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION 1 Installing the Seat 3 Fig 2 Slide the seat 3 into the Connection points both sides in the Main frame 1 See Fig 2 put down the saddle set and connect the front connection point See Fig 3 and make sure that tighten the tension knob in the front connection point See Fig 4 Front connection point Lift up the back frame See Fig 5 and adjust the comfortable angle t
12. el the motors while operating your vehicle gt Always remember to engage the motors before turning the power back ON o 0 ILE Fig 35 Fig 36 D Electromagnetic Brakes Your power wheelchair comes with an Electromagnetic Brakes 1 e an automatic magnetic disc safety brake which is also known as Fail Safe brake The Electromagnetic Brakes are automatic and work when the power wheelchairs is ON but in a steady state 1 e Joystick is released to the neutral position even when the chair is on a slope The Electromagnetic Brakes will also be set when ever the power wheelchair is OFF but the motor levers are in the engaged vertical position Note Please refer to the section titled to check brake in the Maintenance amp Repair section in page 22 to make sure brakes are in good condition 18 F Thermal Protection Your power wheelchair controller is eguipped with a safety system called thermal rollback A built in circuit monitors the temperature of the controller and motors the controller reduces the motor voltage and speed of the power wheelchair The reduction of the speed allows the electrical components to cool down Although your power wheelchair will resume its normal speed when the temperature returns to a safe level we recommend that you turn the power off and wait for 5 minutes before restarting to allow the components to cool down if you find that you have lost speed suddenly F Main Circuit Breaker The m
13. ft and right joystick positions SEMI ANNUAL CHECKS 1 Check the motor brushes We recommended that your authorized dealer inspect the bushes every six months or sooner if your power wheelchair is not operating smoothly If inspection determines excessive wear on the brushes they must be replaced or motor damage will result 22 Warning Failure to maintain the brushes could void the power wheelchair warranty To inspect or replace the motor brushes New Motor Brush Worn Motor Brush Motor Brush caps 1 Unscrew the motor brush caps See Fig 39 2 Remove the brushes 3 Inspect the brushes for wear See Fig 40 4 Replace the brushes if necessary Fig 39 Fig 40 1 Inspect the state of the battery terminals every six months Make sure that they are not corroded and the connections are tight Periodically apply a thin film of petroleum jelly on the surface of terminals to guard against corrosion PERIODICAL CHECKS 1 Make sure to keep the controller clean while protecting it from rain or water Never hose off your power wheelchair or place it in direct contact with water Keep wheels free from lint hair sand and carpet fibers 3 Visually inspect the tire tread If less than 1 32 please have your tires replaced by your local dealer All upholstery can be washed with warm water and mild soap Occasionally check the seat and back for sagging cuts and tears replace if necessary Do not store your chair in damp
14. he recommended weight limit of the wheelchair Consult your dealer for the specified weight limits for your particular model 13 Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its removable parts Personal injury and damage to the power chair may result 14 Do not stand on the footplate directly 15 Never try to use your wheelchair beyond its limitations as described in this manual 16 Do not operate your vehicle if it is not functioning properly 17 Do not connect any electrical or mechanical device to the vehicle Failure to obey this instruction may result in injury and will void the warranty 18 Never use electronic radio transmitters such as CB walkie talkies portable computers or cellular phones while using the vehicle without first turning the vehicle off Use While Under The Influence Of Medication Or Alcohol 19 Check with your physician if you are taking any medication that may affect your ability to operate your power wheelchair safely 20 Do not operate your vehicle while you are under the influence of alcohol as this may impair your ability to operate your power chair in a safe manner Electromagnetic interference EMI from Radio Wave Sources 1 The rapid development of electronics especially in the area of communications has saturated our environment with electromagnetic EM radio waves that are emitted by television radio and communication signals These EM wave are invisible and their strength increases as
15. hen insert the bolt into the desired location and tighten the bolt and knot with Allen Key No 6 and wrench No 13 See Fig6 Allen Key Wrench Fig 5 Fig 6 2 Installing the Armrest Lift up the armrest bottom tube take off the E plastic clip See Fig 7 and slide the armrest up tube into the bottom tube See Fig 8 Then insert the E plastic clip into the correct location See Fig 9 E plastic clip Fig 9 3 Installing the Backrest Put the backrest 2 into the saddle set Make sure the round tube fit into the U bracket and the pin locate in correct position See Fig 10 Fig 10 Insert the spring pin into the hole in U bracket and let the spring to attach the other end See Fig 11 12 Fig 11 Fig 12 4 Installing the Headrest Loosen the lever of saddle set put the headset 4 into the clamp then fasten the lever See Fig13 Saddle set lever Fig 13 5 Installing the Footrest Insert the footrest with Right 5 and left 6 each into footrest frame with side direction See Fig 14 then turn around 90 degree to correct direction See Fig 15 and make sure the pin jumping into the correct position See Fig 16 Fig 14 kil Fig 16 10 6 Installing Controller and Connect Cables Assemble the controller 7 on right armrest bracket with 2 screws See Fig 17 There is 1 main plug 4 pins in the other end on the controller Please plug in the main frame ff1
16. lug in wall outlet Fig 37 Fig 38 Note gt Always charge your batteries in well ventilated areas The charger is intended for indoor use only Protect from moisture gt For maximum performance it is recommended that you replace both batteries at the same time if the batteries are weak If the chair will not be used for a long period of time arrange to have the batteries fully charge for at least once every month According to the battery type and condition of the batteries batteries usually can be fully charged in 4 10 hours This will be indicated when the status light in the battery charger side panel turns green Charging the battery longer than necess ary will not harm the battery We recommended that you charge the batteries for 8 to 10 hours after daily use Do not charge the batteries for more than 24 hours Note There is a battery circuit diagram labeled on the frame Please refer this diagram before you assemble the battery 21 MAINTENANCE amp REPAIR Your power wheelchair is designed for minimal maintenance However like any motorized vehicle it requires routine maintenance To keep your HP7R for years of trouble free operation we recommend you follow the following maintenance checks as scheduled DAILY CHECKS 1 With the controller turned OFF perform a joystick check Make sure it is not bent or damaged and that it returns to center when you release it Visually inspect the rubber boot around the b
17. one approaches the source All electrical conductors act as antennas to the EM signals and to varying degrees all power wheelchairs and scoot ers are susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI The interference could result in abnormal unintentional movement and or erratic control of the vehicle The United States Food and drug Administration FDA suggests that the following statement be incorporated to the user s manual for all power wheelchairs like the HP 7RT 2 Be aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them 3 If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn the powered wheelchair off as soon as it is safe 4 Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying the powered wheel chair may make it more susceptible to interference from radio wave sources Note It is difficult to evaluate the effect on the overall immunity of the powered wheel chair 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 Power wheelchairs and motorized scooters in this section both will be referred to as powered wheelchairs may as susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI which is interfering electromagnetic energy emitted from sources such as radio stations TV stations amateur radio HAN transmitter two way radios and cellular phones The interference from radio wave sou
18. rces 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 inten sity of the EM energy can be measured in volts per meter V m Each powered wheelchair can resist EMI up to a certain intensity This is called immunity level The higher the immunity level the greater the protection At this time current technology is capable of providing at least 20 V m of immunity level which would provide useful protection against common sources of radiated EMI Following the warnings listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or powered wheelchair movement that could result in serious injury 1 Do not turn on hand held personal communication devices such as citizens band CB radios and cellular phones while the powered wheelchair is turned on TURN OFF YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WHEN EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING e Unintentional motions e Unintended or uncontrollable direction e Unexpected brake release The FDA has written to the manufacturers of power wheelchairs asking them to test new products to be sure they provide a reasonable degree of immunity against EMI The FDA requires that a powered wheelchair should have an immunity level at least 20 V m which provides a reason able degree of protection against more common sources of EMI The higher the immunity level the greater the prot
19. rged periodically Note gt Do not use any automotive batteries They are not designed to handle a long deep discharge and also are unsafe for use in power chairs The useful life of a battery is quite often a reflection of the care it receives CHARGER The battery charger takes the standard wall outlet voltage alternating current and converts it into VDC direct current The batteries use direct current to run your power chair When the batteries are fully charged the amperage from the charger is almost at zero This is how the charger maintains a charge but does not over charge the battery Note The batteries will not be able to be charged after they are discharged to nearly zero voltage CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS To recharge the batteries follow the steps below gt Place your power wheelchair close to a standard electrical wall outlet gt Turn the controller power OFF gt Plug the charger power cord Round head into the controller gt Plug the charger power cord into a standard wall outlet A red and a yellow if battery charge is low LED will illuminate gt When charging is completed the yellow LED will turn green Disconnect the charger power cord from the wall outlet when the batteries are 20 fully charged See Fig 37 Important Do not use for voltage input except the specified Make sure your present voltage input 110V or 220V and adjust manually See Fig 38 FT a plug in controller p
20. tire wear and the rapid wearing of the gear boxes and motors 7 To brake in an emergency simply release the joystick Ramps and Curbs 8 When driving up or down ramps be sure to check that the angle of the slope is less than 10 degrees slopes about 1 6 Also check that ramp surface is roughened to prevent slipping Never drive across the slope or turn sharply on a slope 9 When driving up curbs always check the height of the curb to ensure that it does not exceed 1 1 2 40mm height Transfers Reaching and Bending 10 Transferring on and off the P13 requires a good sense of balance To elimi nate the possibility of injury Werecommends performing the following tasks before attempting a transfer Position chair so that the distance between your power chair and the object to which you are transferring is close enough for a safe transfer Turn the power oif Ensure that your power chair not in freewheel mode gt Flip up or remove armrests gt Flip up footplate or remove footrests Turn both caster wheels towards the transfer direction to improve power chair stability during transfer 11 When reaching bending or leaning while seated on your power chair make sure that you maintain a stable center of gravity to keep the power chair from tipping General Always use a seat belt and keep feet on the footplate at all the time 12 For safety reasons make sure that your weight does not exceed t
21. ure the controller Connections are SECUTE An excessive voltage has been applied to the controller This is Usually caused by a poor battery connection Check the battery connections The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your power wheelchair Contact your local dealer if any of the following arises 1 Motor noise Frayed harnesses Cracked or broken connectors Uneven wear on any of tires Jerky motion Pulling to one side Bent or broken wheel assemblies Does not power up O sora v D Powers up but dose not move 24 1 FOOTPLATE FOR SEAT 19 MOTOR BRACKET CUSHION 37 BACK SUPPORT OF REHAB SEAT 2 HEEL LOOP STUD 20 FENDER LOCK PLATE 38 ANTI TIPPER WHEEL 3 HEEL LOOP FOR SEAT 21 FRONT UPPER SHROUD 39 ALUMINUM OUTER RIM 4 EXTENSION TUBE 22 CHASSIS 40 BACKREST CUSHION 5 FOOTREST HANGER 23 LIFT SEAT FRAME 41 FOOTREST ADJUST TUBE 6 RELEASING HANDLE 24 LIFT FRAME 42 200 50 PU FOAM FILLED TIRE 7 FIXING PLUG 25 REHAB UPHOLSTERY 43 TENSION OUTER TUBE BATTERY 26 JOYSTICK FOR VR2 CONTROL 44 FU ACROSS SHROUD 9 ANTI TIPPING TUBE 27 CONTROLLER BRACKET 45 FB ACROSS SHROUD SIDE PANEL 28 SWING AWAY ASM 46 CONTROLLER 11 SIDE PANEL HOLDER PU ARMREST 12 BATTERY BOX STRAP 30 PADDED HEADREST 13 FRONT LOWER SHROUD 31 SHOCK REAR LOWER SHROUD 82 ADJUST PLATE 47 FRONT WHEEL HUB p 48 PLASTIC HUB 14 49 REAR SEAT TUBE
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