Shoprider UL7WR User's Manual
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1. SS Figure 4 folded Refer to Figure 7 for aik picture of folded seat 8 16 2005 Figure 5 Disassembling Transporting the Shoprider Jiffy Powerchair Follow these simple guidelines for disassembly 1 Park the Powerchair on a level surface 2 Ensure the wheels are locked in drive mode Fig 3 3 Fold up footplate Unplug VSI from rear of unit Remove battery pack from rear of unit 6 Remove seat by unscrewing the tightening knobs and lifting seat upward and off Figure 7 8 16 2005 13 Driving Your Shoprider Jiffy Powerchair Ramps Slopes and Cambers The Jiffy indoor outdoor Powerchair has the ability to negotiate ramps slopes and cambers of a low to medium gradient It is of the utmost importance that the following points are observed 1 Never attempt to go up or down an incline which has a rough wet or slippery surface loose gravel tree roots wet grass polished floor etc 2 Always approach an incline head on not at an angle 3 Always travel at a speed that you are comfortable with and that you feel in complete control 4 Avoid sudden or erratic action with the joystick 5 When riding along in a straight line you may experience veering to one side This is due to the natural camber in the construction of the pavement To correct this you simply have to steer slightly against it as you continue to move2. 17 TROUBLESHOOTING 5 55258586 5 5 18 BO GGA HONS 19 QUARTERLY 2 20 DSC LAIME R EEE EERE 22 8 16 2005 2 HN INTRODUCTION Congratulations on insisting the best The Shoprider Jiffy portable Powerchair is the ultimate combination of style comfort and portability The compact features support easy transportation of your Shoprider Powerchair for today s active lifestyle We know that it will provide many years of mobility for you This manual contains important information regarding the safe use of the Shoprider Jiffy Powerchair Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using your Powerchair and make sure you understand all the instructions 8 16 2005 3 EMI WARNING Electromagnetic Interference EMI from Radio Wave Sources Powered electric chairs may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference which is a kind of interfering electromagnetic energy EM emitted from sources such as radio stations TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radios cellular phones The interference from radio wave sources can cause the power chairs to release its brakes move by itself or move in unintended directions It can also permanent
3. XtraLite Jiffy Portable Powerchair USER MANUAL Models UL7WR ULWR11 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 3 EMI WARNING csse edene 4 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE FROM RADIO WAVES 4 POWERED CHAIR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE 9 SAFETY INS UIRUG TIONS 2 5528 6 55 48 4 46 3 8 GETTING KNOW YOUR JIFFY 9 THE VJOYSTICK CONTROLLER VS iscsssesenotenisaceatunssnmnneveassanssaeetwaccecenennts 9 DRIVE FREEWHEEL MECHANISM 11 USER TRANSFERRING O oinar eeror AR 12 RECLINING SEAT 8 4 48 8 4 48 4 4 12 DISASSEMBLING TRANSPORTING YOUR JIFFY 13 DRIVING YOUR JIFFY 14 CARING FOR YOUR JIFFY 15 BATTERIES AND BATTERY 16 BATTERIE aaa ae oE EEEa 16 BATTERY CHARGING PROCEDURES
4. Powerchairs control system while using these devices This can affect the Powerchairs movement and braking Therefore the warnings listed below are recommended to prevent possible interference with the control system of the WARNINGS The following warnings listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or Powerchair movement which could result in serious injury 1 Do not operate hand held transceivers transmitter receivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn ON personal communication devices such as cellular phones while the is turned ON 2 Be aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them 3 If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn the Powerchair OFF as soon as it is safe 4 Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying the Powerchair may make it more susceptible to EMI NOTE There is no easy way to evaluate the overall immunity of the powered chair Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake to your Powerchair provider and note whether there are sources of EMI nearby 8 16 2005 5 Safety Instructions Please do use the Jiffy Powerchair to enhance your active lifestyle With increased mobility please observe a few rules to ensure safe operation of your Jiffy Powerchair So please 1 2 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 Do not drive the Powe
5. 2005 24 Model Name Jiffy Provider Stamp Serial No Shoprider Mobility Products Inc www shoprider com P N 300904 18 A2 8 16 2005 24
6. ach use If the batteries are weak severely discharged or old a variety of problems may occur with the unit including charging problems reduced speed loss of range and others Please contact your provider for battery replacement 8 16 2005 15 Batteries amp Battery Charging Batteries The Shoprider Jiffy Powerchair is designed to operate on two 12 volt 12Ah sealed lead acid or gel type maintenance free batteries For easy handling the batteries are contained within a battery pack The life of the batteries may be affected by temperature terrain weight of user and care of batteries The battery gauge Refer to Figure 2 is guide on the remaining charge of the batteries The active user will need to charge the batteries after using approximately more than 30 of battery capacity As an inactive user only using from once a week to every other day the recharge point would be at 50 of discharge Refer to Figure 8 For extended battery life it is highly recommended that these guidelines be followed Keeping the batteries charged will extend the life of the batteries Batteries should be kept fully charged at all times They must not be left in a discharged state if the unit is not being used for some time or the charging space within the batteries will be lost and can never be regained The batteries should be checked once a month and kept charged as needed Red Bottom Amber Middle Green Top 3 4 Bars 3 Ba
7. characters 8 Rear Drive Wheel 8 flat free tire 9 Anti tip Wheel 10 Removable Battery Pack 8 16 2005 8 Getting to Know Your Shoprider Jiffy Powerchair The Joystick Controller VSI 50 OO Battery Gauge This is 10 segment Maximum Speed Indicator This is a 5 Horn Button This button operates the Speed Decrease Button This button On Off Button This button turns the joystick controller hereinafter referred to as VSI on and off Do not use this button to stop the folding power chair except in an emergency display which indicates if the VSI is switched on and gives the state of charge of the battery Additionally any faults the Powerchair electrical system are also indicated by this display Refer to Table 1 for more details segment display which indicates the maximum speed setting selected Powerchair s horn decreases the maximum speed Speed Increase Button This Button Increases the maximum speed Joystick This controls the speed and direction of the Powerchair Push the joystick in the direction you want to go The further you push it the faster the speed will be Releasing the joystick will automatically engage the brakes and stop the Powerchair Charging Port for Off Board Charger This is a secondary charging port in addition to the charging port located on the battery pack Only plug into this port with the qualified charger certifie
8. d by the original manufacturer of the Powerchair This port should not be used a power supply for any other electrical devices The behavior against the two states as above will void the warranty of the Powerchair Note The controller can be fitted to suit either right or left handed users 8 16 2005 9 Locking Unlocking the VSI Joystick LOCK MODE The VSI controller can be locked to prevent unauthorized use The locking method is achieved through a sequence of key presses and joystick movements as detailed below To lock Powerchair controller While the controller is switched on depress and hold the on off button After 1 second the controller will bleep Now release the on off button Push the joystick forward until the controller bleeps Push the joystick in reverse until the controller bleeps Release the joystick there will be a long bleep The Powerchair controller is now locked To unlock the Powerchair controller Use the on off button to switch the controller on The maximum speed profile indicator will be rippling up and down Push the joystick forward until the controller bleeps Push the joystick in reverse until the controller bleeps Release the joystick there will be a long bleep The Powerchair is now unlocked SLEEP MODE If the controller is left on and not used for more than ten minutes the controller will automatically go to sleep This 15 recognized by a slow intermittent flash of th
9. e battery indicator lights Simply turn the controller off and back on to reset 8 16 2005 10 Drive Freewheel Mechanism The drive freewheel levers are found toward the front of the Powerchair one on each side located at the end of each motor These levers will allow you to disengage the drive mechanism and push the Powerchair while in freewheel mode Always leave the chair in drive mode The freewheel option is there only to allow the chair to be pushed manually when the need arises 1 to store or push unit out of a tight space The Powerchair will not function while the drive mechanism is disengaged In addition the VSI 50 will flash a fault code and beep steadily if turned on Refer to Table 1 for more details J 2 104 Freewheel Lever SI Push POA _ Drive Figure 3 8 16 2005 11 User Transferring You can transfer gt either forward left or right from the chair The armrests are hinged at the bottom and can be pushed down and out of the way for sideways transfer Pull armrest up then push armrest forward and down for side transfer Reclining Seat The Jiffy Powerchair comes with a reclining seat The reclining seat lever is located on the left side below the armrest Simply pull the lever up to adjust This N feature also allows the seat to be 1 Pull Up NA 2 Push Forward 7 amp Down
10. forward 108 0 45 60 1 32 m __ 6 10 l 70 154 n m A _ 0 0 102 225 Single user Figure 8 8 16 2005 14 Caring for Your Shoprider Jiffy Powerchair First Time Use Prior to using your Jiffy portable Powerchair for the first time you must charge the batteries fully refer to Battery Charging Procedures Charging may take up to 8 hours Charging the batteries completely prior to first time use will benefit battery efficiency Tires since your tires are flat free tires there is no need to ever worry about tire air pressure General Maintenance and Lubrication Inspection for loose wheel bolts seat and arm tightening bolts castor nuts and other nuts and bolts is recommended on a regular basis Most lubricated components on Jiffy Powerchair are designed to be maintenance free and are sealed Therefore lubrication is not required for these components However the driving axles should always have a very light coat of multi purpose grease DO NOT USE TOO MUCH GREASE Drips may stain or damage carpets furnishings etc It is recommended that the driving axles inside the drive wheel assy and castor assemblies be checked and cleaned occasionally for hair and debris build up which will hinder the performance of the unit Check the batteries on a regular basis For extended battery life it is highly recommended that the batteries be fully charged after e
11. irement are not met NOTE Regular Monthly inspection is strongly recommended b the manufacturer to ensure ultimate performance of the vehicle 8 16 2005 20 Service Record Date of Purchase Purchaser Model Serial Dealer Unit Was Purchased From M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y 8 16 2005 21 Disclaimer Congratulations on your purchase of the Shoprider Jiffy Portable This Powerchair is not intended to be used by individuals with physical limitations that could prevent the user from operating the Powerchair safely Shoprider disclaims all responsibility for any personal injury or property damage which may occur as a result of improper or unsafe use of its products Warranty is only valid when genuine Shoprider parts are used All modifications on the Powerchair unless approved and authorized by Shoprider will automatically invalidate the warranties Standard warranty does not extend to consumable items and parties other than the original user The preceding guidance is intended to assist you in the safe operation of this Powerchair If you should have any questions about the correct operation of the Powerchair please contact your authorized Shoprider provider 8 16
12. ly damage the powered 5 control system The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types 1 Hand held portable transceivers transmitters receivers with the antenna mounted directly on the transmitting unit Examples include citizens band CB radios walkie talkies security fire and police transceivers cellular telephones and other personal communication devices NOTE Some cellular telephones and similar devices transmit signals while they are ON even when not being used 2 Medium Range mobile transceivers such as those used in police cars fire trucks ambulances and taxis These usually have the antenna mounted on the outside of the vehicle 3 Long Range transmitters and transceivers such as commercial broadcast transmitters radio and broadcast antenna towers and amateur HAM radios NOTE Other types of hand held devices such as cordless phones laptop computers AM FM radios TV sets CD players cassette players and small appliances such as electric shavers and hair dryers so far as we know are not likely to cause problems to your Powerchair 8 16 2005 4 Powered Chair Electromagnetic Interference EMI Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense the closer one moves to the transmitting antenna source the EM fields from hand held radio sources transceivers are of special concern It is possible to unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very close to the
13. not leave the charger plugged into the Charging Port if the charger is not charging 8 16 2005 17 Troubleshooting The Self Help Guide Table 1 is intended to assist in the location of a fault that may occur in a certain part of the Powerchair If after checking the fault from the table below and the fault is still showing do not use the Powerchair Turn off the power and consult your provider immediately Table 1 BATTERY GAUGE POSSIBLE VSI 50 FAULT Low battery voltage 8 16 2005 18 Specifications Table 2 Oo Jiffy UL7WR 11 UL7WR11 37 x 19 33 37 x 21 x 33 single User Weight Figure 8 Figure 8 As a part of our ongoing product improvement initiative Shoprider reserves the right to change specifications and design without prior notice All specifications and dimensions are approximate Includes the anti tip wheel The actual driving range varies with the factors shown below 1 The weight of the user Ground surface condition Battery condition Type of charger Ambient temperature Driving style Terrain NO 8 16 2005 19 QUARTERLY INSPECTION For your own safety quarterly inspection and service on the product has to be performed and signed by an authorized provider Maintenance records below should be kept at all times The manufacturer distributor vendor will be indemnified from any product liability claim if the above maintenance service requ
14. rchair without reading this manual Do not exceed the safe climbing maximum angle Table 2 Do not use the joystick in an erratic manner when going up or down an incline Do not carry passengers or exceed the maximum weight limit Table 2 Do not turn off the joystick controller by switching the On Off Button when moving at any speed This will bring the electromagnetic brakes on immediately and could cause damage to the joystick controller Do not drive over deep and soft terrain soft dirt loose gravel deep grass Do not attempt to mount a curb height above 2 inches Do not mount or dismount the Powerchair unless the electromagnetic brakes are engaged and joystick controller is off Do not operate the Powerchair if the unit is in freewheel mode Do not use on the road except when crossing between sidewalks Do not sit on the Powerchair when in a vehicle but transfer to a vehicle seat Do not exceed any grade over 8 degrees 14 Always stop fully before changing forward or reverse direction Always engage a slow speed when going down gradients move the joystick slowly towards center position to reduce the speed Always approach and climb over curbs at slow speed 8 16 2005 6 16 Always approach curbs and gradients at 90 degrees 17 Always use the safety belt 18 Always keep the feet on the leg rest while driving 19 Always make sure the batteries are fully charged before setting out on a journey 20 Al
15. rs Flashing Danger you From 30 50 Full battery charge must stop and discharge recharge the batteries Batteries will Failure to need charging result in damage of Figure 9 8 16 2005 16 Battery Charging Procedure There are two ways to charge the Jiffy portable Powerchair 1 Plug the A C power cord into the wall Plug the male three pin charger plug into the female 3 pin receiver located on the bottom of the VSI Refer to Figure 2 8 2 Remove the battery pack from the unit Plug the A C power cord into the wall Located on the battery pack is a charger port Slide the charger port cover over to expose the charger female 3 pin receiver Plug the male three pin charger plug into the female 3 pin receiver It is not necessary for the battery pack to be attached to the Powerchair to charge The battery 5 light indicator is as follows Red Charging Green Charging complete Depending on the amount of battery discharge the charge time can take up to 12 hours The battery charger has an electronic switch that will terminate the charge when the batteries are fully charged Do not remove the battery charger until the charging cycle is complete Be sure to unplug charger from the wall first before unplugging charger from the Powerchair WARNING Only use the original manufacturer approved charger This charger is for indoor use only Do not expose it to rain or water spray Do
16. ways charge the Powerchair in a well ventilated area to prevent any possible risk 21 Always check that the drive wheels are engaged Someone may have left the Powerchair in freewheel mode 22 Always reduce your speed when turning sharply 23 Avoid turning sharply on a slope or gradient 24 brake in an emergency simply release the joystick 25 Always try to find a dropped curb or curb cutout whenever possible 26 Always keep your Powerchair properly maintained 2 Never try to use your Powerchair beyond it s limitations as described in this manual Important Notes The Jiffy Powerchair is designed to assist in your individual mobility needs Any usage outside of the guidelines in this manual may result in damage to the chair or injury to the user or third party Please do not lift the wheelchair by the armrests First Time Use Prior to using your Jiffy portable Powerchair for the first time you must charge the batteries fully refer to Battery Charging Procedures Charging may take up to 8 hours Charging the batteries completely prior to first time use will benefit battery efficiency 8 16 2005 7 Figure 1 1 Removable Armrests with Width Adjustment Flips Down for Transport and Easy Seat Access 2 VSI Joystick Controller 3 Charging Port 4 Reclining Pillow Top Leatherette Seat 5 Standard Foot Plate 6 Front Castor Assy 6 flat free tire 7 Frame Serial Number 13 alphanumeric
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