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E&J GF0600050REVE06 User's Manual

1. install batteries rear wheel drive shown Group 22 batteries two 1 2 wrenches U1 batteries two 7 16 wrenches Observe controller location front wheel drive controller is located at left rear rear wheel drive controller is located at right front Position the battery adjacent to the controller with its battery terminals away from the controller to reduce the possibility of arcing Position the other battery with its terminals on the opposite side from the first battery as shown below to allow maximum space for routing cables 1 Place batteries lengthwise in base frame as shown at right Group 22 batteries Install battery cable positive wire terminal on positive battery terminal of first battery as shown above Use two 1 2 wrenches to secure Install battery cable negative wire terminal to negative battery terminal of first battery as shown Use two 1 2 wrenches to secure U1 batteries Install battery cable positive wire terminal on positive battery ter minal of first battery as shown above Use two 7 16 wrenches to secure Install battery cable negative wire terminal to negative battery terminal of first bat tery as shown Use two 7 16 wrenches to secure battery terminal battery terminal connect batteries Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual GFO0600050RevEO6 August 2006 29 2 Install second battery cable as described in step 1 3
2. power cable 5 circuit breaker end cover control system cable connections front wheel drive SS d GE 34 GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual front of wheelchair hand control battery charger programmer connector underside end cover circuit breaker 1 pewercable 7 uc e controller PO EN E 4 left motor cable M J right motor cable O 1 left motor IAN i right motor battery 6 ___ front battery rear battery O control system cable connections rear wheel drive EE a A Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 35 Check tires Examine tires at least once a week for surface wear and cracks and replace them as needed Tires should be replaced when they become loose on the rims or cracks appear Check controller amp park brakes Perform the following at least once a week It should be carried out on a level floor in a quiet area with at least one meter 40 inches of clear space around the wheelchair Turn wheelchair power on Check that after one second the power indicator lights remain on Push the joystick slowly forward until you hear the brakes release The wheelchair may start to move Immediately release the joystick you must be able to hear the park brakes o
3. Remove seat Follow steps 1 4 in the earlier section Remove seat Remove the two locking pins that secure the rear seat mounts to the base frame at the rear of the wheelchair Remove the two rear seat mounts Ensure that drive engage ment levers are engaged so that levers will fit through slots in cowl when cowl is lifted over them Front wheel drive Drive engagement levers are pointing toward the rear of the wheelchair when en gaged Rear wheel drive Drive en gagement levers are point ing toward the front of the wheelchair when engaged rear seat engagement cowl installed front wheel drive shown Lift cowl up and off base frame There are Velcro strips at front and rear that secure cowl to base frame you must pull these loose to remove the cowl Velcro is a registered trademark of Velcro Industries B V Install cowl refer to the picture above Slide the cowl down onto the base frame Press on the areas at front and rear where the Velcro strips l fasten the cowl to the base frame Ensure that the cowl is securely fastened to the base frame at these points Install the two rear seat mounts Ensure that both rear seat mounts are installed at the same height Install the two locking pins that secure the rear seat mounts to the base frame 22 GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual FRONT RIGGING CENTER MOUNT FOOTREST N WARNING Ensure tha
4. Always wear safety glasses when working with batteries If contact occurs flush immediately with water and get medical attention GUIDELINES TO EXTENDING BATTERY LIFE e Give the batteries a full charge before using them for the first time Limit use of new batteries for the first ten charge discharge cycles avoid deeply discharging the bat teries New batteries are not capable of their rated output until they have been discharged a number of times e Recharge batteries after every discharge Discharging batteries deeply before recharging them will shorten battery life Do not leave partially discharged batteries idle for several days charge them as soon as possible after discharging e Charge batteries fully each time before using Allow the charger to finish its charge cycle once started This will help prevent deeply discharging the batteries Unlike some rechargeable batteries the batteries used on wheelchairs do not exhibit a significant memory effect they will recharge to their full capacity even if only partially discharged before each charge e Ifyou must store your wheelchair for a long period of time charge the batteries weekly e Perform regular maintenance on the batteries See maintenance schedule in Section VIII MAINTENANCE for recommended regularity pm SS BMM 24 GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual
5. 2 weeks Charge batteries Check joystick Check cables amp connections Check tire wear Check controller amp park brakes Check anti tippers Wipe off base and seat frame s Check arms Jv Check footrests Check amp clean upholstery Clean base and seat frame Clean batteries Check caster forks Clean battery terminals Inspect motor brushes Check bearings Check battery state of charge as needed 4 Caution Improper maintenance can cause operating problems and may affect your warranty N WARNING Unauthorized modification or the use of non Everest amp Jennings replace ment parts could change the structure of the wheelchair void the warranty and create a hazardous condition resulting in serious personal injury 32 GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual List of tools and supplies The tools and cleaning supplies listed will assist in the procedures outlined in Section VIII Soft cloth Mild soap and water solution General care Always evaluate the overall operation of your wheelchair It should function with ease and should travel straight without excessive drag or pull to one side Remember your qualified Graham Field Health Products dealer knows your wheelchair best when it comes to service and repairs Contact your dealer with any questions or concerns regarding the safe operation and maintenance of your wheelchair Regul
6. BATTERY CHARGER The Everest with Captain Seat 5 amp battery charger included with the wheelchair is pictured and described below This battery charger is capable of charging both gel and sealed lead acid batteries Please read this entire section including SAFETY CHARGING THE BATTERIES before charging your batteries battery capacity level indicator output connector switch Battery charger front panel Output cable and connector The output connector plugs into the battery charger receptacle on the underside of the hand control to charge the batteries Status indicator Green LED illuminates when battery charger power is switched on then flashes a different pattern for each charging mode fast charge deep charge float charge or maintain Battery capacity level indicator One red or yellow LED illuminates at a time to show state of battery charge lt 30 red 50 red 70 yellow 85 yellow or 100 yellow Output fuse See Check replace the output fuse in TROUBLESHOOTING for directions on changing the output fuse Battery charger back panel ON OFF switch The ON OFF switch turns battery charger power on and off AC voltage switch The AC voltage switch changes the voltage between 115 volts and 230 volts Set to 115 volts for use in the U S and Canada See Battery voltage switch on wrong setting in TROUBLESHOOTING for directions on switching voltage AC connector The AC connector plugs
7. Cowl and perform steps 1 5 The base frame and batteries will then be exposed Unfasten battery straps Disconnect black connectors at each battery that connect battery cables to power cable Lift batteries up and out of base frame quM X S Remove battery cables from both batteries Group 22 batteries Use two 2 wrenches to remove nuts and screws that secure wire terminals to battery terminals Set aside for reassembly U1 batteries Use two 7 16 wrenches to remove nuts and screws that secure wire terminals to battery terminals Set aside for reassembly p X UEBH E MEN ENS 28 GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual INSTALL BATTERIES Note Ifyou are changing battery size you will need to reposition the brackets that keep the batteries secure in the base frame The brackets should be snug enough to keep the batteries from moving Adjust battery brackets if necessary Tools needed M4 hex key 1 Use hex key to loosen screws enough so that bracket is free to move along slots Reposition bracket in desired location 2 Use M4 hex key to tighten screws so that bracket does not move 3 Repeat for other bracket Install batteries Note Tools needed controller location rear battery front battery bracket lt
8. Ensure that all wires are connected as specified Ensure that all connections are secure 4 To retard corrosion coat battery posts and terminals with petroleum jelly after all connections are made Connect black connectors that connect battery cables to power cable Fasten battery straps Replace the cowl Please see ADJUSTMENTS COWL Install cowl and perform steps 1 3 Replace the seat Please see ADJUSTMENTS SEAT Install seat and perform steps 1 3 pe IM NS MA Ensure that the circuit breaker located in the end cover is properly set by depressing its button back of wheelchair on front wheel drive front of wheelchair on rear wheel drive 10 Do not attempt to operate the wheelchair unless batteries are installed as instructed above 11 Do not attempt to operate wheelchair until batteries are fully charged N WARNING Ensure that batteries are installed as described before operating wheel chair N WARNING Ensure that cowl is securely fastened to base frame rear seat frame hooks are engaged with rear base frame hooks and that all four locking pins are locked in place before occupying or operating wheelchair N WARNING Ensure that all cables are away from the moving parts of the wheelchair 30 GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual REGULAR BATTERY MAINTENANCE N WARNING Batteries can supply a large amount of current Do not wear jewelry or watches when working on batterie
9. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service please contact GF Health Products Inc at the address on the back cover Do not return products to our factory without prior authorization This warranty contains the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior contrary or additional representations or understandings whether oral or written concerning our warranty policy 46 GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual A Adjustments 15 Anti tippers check 36 Arm controls 15 Arm height adjust 17 Arms check 36 Arm space from seat frame adjust 17 B Back 18 Back fold down 18 Back angle adjust 18 Balance 9 Batteries 24 Batteries charging 27 Batteries install 29 Batteries remove 28 Battery charger 25 Battery charger troubleshooting 43 Battery charger back panel 25 Battery charger front panel 25 Battery charger status display 41 Battery life extending guidelines 24 Battery maintenance regular 31 Battery terminals clean 37 Bearings check 37 Cable connections control system FWD 34 Cable connections control system RWD 35 Cables and connections check 33 Caster forks check 37 Caution significance 3 Circuit breaker location 14 Controller 12 Controller check 36 Controller diagnostic guide general 40 Cowl 22 Cowl install 22 Cowl remove 22 Curbs and steps 10 D Drive engagement levers 14 E Electromagnetic interference
10. button battery indicator maxi mum speed profile indicator horn button speed profile decrease button and speed pro file increase button Their descriptions follow Vii hand control Joystick The joystick controls the speed and direction of wheelchair travel The further you move the joystick from the rest position the faster your wheelchair will move When the joystick is returned to the neutral center position or released the control system will bring the wheelchair to a smooth stop Upon stop ping electromechanical park brakes will engage to prevent the wheelchair from rolling Moving the joystick forward away from the user causes the wheelchair to move forward Moving the joystick back toward the user causes the wheelchair to travel in reverse When the joystick is moved right to 3 o clock position the wheelchair will turn to the right when the joystick is moved left to 9 o clock position the wheelchair will turn to the left Battery charger receptacle and optional programmer receptacle The receptacle for the battery charger and optional programmer is located on the underside of the con troller as shown above Use only the battery charger supplied with the wheelchair Controller cable The controller cable plugs into the controller E 12 GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual Hand control panel features see picture below right ON OFF button The ON OFF button switches w
11. fields in the everyday environment Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid Others are not apparent and exposure is unavoid able However we believe that by following the warnings that follow your risk to EMI exposure will be minimized The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types 1 Hand held portable transceivers transmitters receivers with the antenna mounted directly on the transmitting unit Examples 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 and 3 Long range transmitters and transceivers such as commercial broadcast transmitters radio and TV broadcast antenna towers and amateur HAM radios Note Other types of hand held devices such as cordless telephones laptop computers AM FM radios TV sets CD players and cassette players and small appliances such as electric shavers and hair dryers so far as we know are not likely to cause EMI problems with your powered wheelchair POWERED WHEELCHAIR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE EMI Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as
12. if any and status appropriate action at the picture s right THE WHEELCHAIR WILL BE OPERABLE WHEN THE FOLLOWING FAULTS OCCUR battery level indicator SYSTEM status guide table FAULT CHECK ACTION 090000 red yellow amp None Batteries charged control system OK green lights illuminate oo e H n i red amp yellow None Charge batteries if possible control system OK lights illuminate e None Low batteries control system OK red lights only illuminate or Charge batteries flash slowly 09229006 Possible Joystick out of neutral leave joystick in neutral while turning red yellow amp joystick fault wheelchair power on Operate joystick to make sure it returns to green lights neutral Turn ON OFF button off and ON to reset step up amp down Bllm Rx a a NEC SEC CN cg Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual GF0600050RevEO06 August 2006 41 Battery indicator control system fault display The battery indicator also provides a diagnostic display When a control system fault occurs a set of lights will flash Use the picture at left below to identify the fault code the number of lights flashing then see the system fault and appropriate action at the picture s right THE FOLLOWING SYSTEM FAULTS WILL PREVENT THE WHEELCHAIR FROM DRIVING battery level indicator control system fault diagnostic guide table SYSTEM FAULT Low battery CHECK ACTION The batter
13. into the power outlet to charge the batteries cs s URNA CRT JP E ye ee RC i Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual GF0600050RevEO06 August 2006 25 N WARNING N WARNING N WARNING N WARNING N WARNING N WARNING N WARNING N WARNING N WARNING SAFETY CHARGING THE BATTERIES Do not use a household extension cord if the charger plug does not reach the 115 volt outlet Use of an improper extension cord could result in fire and electric shock If an extension cord must be used use a three conduc tor No 16 AWG or heavier cord with ground properly wired in good electri cal condition and keep it as short as possible Do not use cords that are damaged or defective Use of a damaged or de fective cord could result in fire or electric shock Locate all battery charger cords so that they will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress To prevent electrical shock do not touch uninsulated parts of the battery charger output connector battery connectors or battery terminals Ensure that all electrical connectors are in good working condition Do not use con nectors that are cracked corroded or do not make adequate electrical con tact Use of a damaged or defective connector could result in fire or electric shock Ensure that the area around battery charger and batteries is well ventilated while batteri
14. right 2 Use a small screwdriver to open AC fuse compartment cover as shown in lower picture at right 3 Slide AC fuse compartment out from battery charger There is a spare fuse in the compartment 4 Replace AC fuse with spare If spare fuse has been used replace with same size and type 5 Replace cover N WARNING Do NOT replace the AC fuse with the output fuse They have different fuse ratings and interchanging them could result in fire Battery charger is damaged Contact your dealer Green status LED always Note The charge indicator LED will be nonflashing green when the battery charger power is on nonflashing switched on but should change to flashing battery status pattern when the batteries are charging Battery capacity level indicator LEDs all OFF Batteries not connected connect batteries batteries won t charge Battery terminals not connected connect battery terminals Batteries not connected properly or polarity reversed correct connections Batteries severely discharged below 1 2 volt replace batteries Batteries defective replace batteries Output fuse blown check replace the output fuse N WARNING Before checking the output fuse disconnect battery charger from both power outlet and wheelchair battery charger receptacle To check the output fuse 1 Unscrew fuse shown in picture at right in direction of arrow 2 Replace with same size and type front output
15. which the wheelchair will be used and the terrain over which the wheelchair will travel Please note the following special statements used throughout this manual and their significance Note Special information set off from the text A Caution Damage to equipment is possible N WARNING Personal injury could occur Ne mU Ne eee m s UR eae T ee ON TN Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual GF0600050RevEO06 August 2006 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important safety precautions Always follow these safety precautions when using your wheelchair Failure to do so could result in personal injury to you or others or damage to your wheelchair Safety requires the constant attention of the wheelchair user and the attendant It is extremely important to learn and always use safe methods of performing basic daily activities Always consult healthcare pro fessionals to determine those methods most suitable for your individual abilities Protect yourself and your wheelchair by having your Everest with Captain Seat serviced regularly When ever any part of your Everest with Captain Seat is not functioning properly contact your Graham Field Health Products dealer immediately as a hazardous situation could result causing personal injury or damage to your wheelchair ONLY EXCELLENT CONDITION IS ACCEPTABLE WHERE SAFE TY IS CONCERNED Periodic inspection adjustment and replacement of worn parts will provide many y
16. 06 31 Vill MAINTENANCE Protect your Everest amp Jennings Everest with Captain Seat by having it serviced regularly Proper care and maintenance are essential to keep your wheelchair in safe working condition Periodic inspection adjustment and replacement of worn parts will provide many years of superb performance When you believe that a component or part of your Everest with Captain Seat is not functioning properly imme diately contact your Graham Field Health Products dealer as a potentially hazardous condition could result Only excellent condition is acceptable where safety is concerned Service manual There is no service manual for the Everest with Captain Seat Please contact your Graham Field Health Products dealer with service questions not answered by this manual Note Graham Field Health Products recommends that you have a qualified dealer perform a six month maintenance check as the dealer may find and correct a problem which might otherwise go unde tected and eventually cause more serious problems and or personal injury Do it yourself maintenance You can do many of the scheduled maintenance tasks yourself if you have mechanical ability and a few basic tools Refer to the maintenance schedule below for the recommended regularity of each procedure If any maintenance procedure is not clear to you ask your Graham Field Health Products dealer for as sistance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Procedure Perform at least every
17. 7 EMI warnings 8 F Footplate extension length adjust 23 Footplates flip up 23 Footrests check 36 Frame clean 36 G Getting started 11 XI INDEX H Hand control 12 Hand control extension adjust 15 Handling tips 9 Headrest 19 Headrest height adjust 19 1 Introduction 3 J Joystick check 33 L Limited warranty 45 M Maintenance 32 Maximum weight capacity 3 Motor brushes inspect 37 N Note significance 3 0 Operating instructions 14 P Park brakes check 36 Power drive system 11 R Ramps and Inclines 10 Range with U1 batteries 11 Reaching bending 9 S Safety charging the batteries 26 Safety precautions 4 Seat 20 Seat install 20 Seat remove 20 Seat height adjust 21 Serial number location 38 T Tires check 36 Tools adjustment list 15 Tools maintenance list 33 Transfer activities 9 Troubleshooting 38 Ww Warning significance 3 Warnings 4 Warranty limited 45 Width between arms adjust 17 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 47 Everest amp Jennings A Graham Field Brand U S A Corporate Headquarters Graham Field Health Products 2935 Northeast Parkway Atlanta Georgia 30360 telephone 800 347 5678 770 447 1609 fax 800 726 0601 678 291 3232 www grahamfield com Everest amp Jennings GE and Graham Field are registered trademarks and Everest is a trademark of GF Health Products Inc
18. ECTIVE ACTION Turn ON OFF button switch ON Connect batteries Correct Connections Reset circuit breaker Recharge replace batteries The Controller safety circuits have operated and the Controller has been prevented from moving the wheelchair This indicates that there is a fault Please follow this procedure 1 Switch off the control system Ensure that all Controller and wheelchair connectors are securely mated 3 Check battery condition 4 f you can t find the problem try using the following Battery indicator diagnostic guide 5 Turn the Controller on again and try to drive the wheelchair If the fault lights flash again do not try to use the wheelchair see your dealer N None Controller is functioning correctly but you should charge the batteries as soon as possible If the wheelchair does not travel at full speed or does not respond quickly enough and battery condition is good check speed control setting If adjusting the speed control does not remedy the problem there may be a nonhazardous fault Call your dealer Reprogram to desired performance SS 40 GFO0600050RevE06 August 2006 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual BATTERY INDICATOR DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE Battery indicator control system status display The battery indicator also provides a control system status display Use the picture at left below to iden tify the display the number of lights illuminated then see the fault
19. Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE EMI FROM RADIO WAVE SOURCES It is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of electromagnetic inter ference on your Everest amp Jennings Everest with Captain Seat power wheelchair Powered wheelchairs may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference which is interfering electromagnetic EM energy emitted from sources such as radio stations TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radios and cellular telephones interference from radio wave sources can cause the powered wheelchair to release its brakes move by itself or move in unintended directions It can also permanently damage the powered wheelchair s control system The intensity of the interfering EM energy can be measured in volts per meter V m Each powered wheelchair can resist EMI up to a certain intensity This is called its immunity level The higher the immunity level the greater the pro tection At this time current technology is capable of achieving at least a 20 V m immunity level which would provide useful protection from the more common sources of radiated EMI This powered wheelchair model has an immunity level of 20 V m Be aware that using different components adding accessories or modifying the powered wheelchair may change the immunity level There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic
20. N WARNING N WARNING N WARNING Ensure that the lowest point on the footplates clears the ground safely dur ing ascent or descent Do not enter or exit the wheelchair without first turning wheelchair power off and ensuring that the drive engagement levers are engaged to prevent wheelchair movement Disengaging the drive engagement levers will also disengage the electro mechanical park brakes and allow the wheelchair to roll Ensure that no water moisture or other liquid enters the controller or hand control The controller should be adjusted only by a qualified therapist or techni cian This person must evaluate the user s ability weight physical condi tion the environment in which the wheelchair will be used and the terrain over which the wheelchair will travel The controller s range of adjustment and versatility is provided so that the requirements of many different abili ties may be met and the person setting the driving characteristics has the responsibility of making certain that the user can safely operate the wheel chair at the speed and rates selected When adjusting with the programmer start with a slow low number drive profile Increase only if the user has the ability to control the wheelchair safely When adjusting with the programmer use caution when changing the param eters to a setting different than that provided by the standard drive profiles When adjusting with the programmer do not set r
21. NG Never attempt to negotiate steps stairs or escalators in your Everest with Captain Seat p GME HP A 10 GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual IV GETTING STARTED The Everest with Captain Seat is designed to provide the highest degree of independence and mobility It offers superior maneuverability and exceptionally tight turning capability The theoretical range of the Everest with Captain Seat is approximately 10 miles 16 km with a 220 pound 100 kg user on hard level surface with fully charged U1 sealed batteries tested per ANSI RESNA Specification WC04 Energy Consumption Actual range will vary according to your weight the amount of start stop driving ambient temperature and the terrain on which you travel with your wheelchair As you become acquainted with your wheelchair its range and performance capabilities will become apparent The Ever est with Captain Seat Rear Wheel Drive model is illustrated below Main features are identified Headrest ET Joystick T Hand Control N Adjustment Knob for lt Width Between Arms Adjustment Knob Footplate Extension Length a 2 9 Drive Wheels j Anti Tippers at Front of Front Wheel Drive Drive Wheel Beneath Cowl End Cover with Circuit Breaker Vara ion at Rear of Front Wheel Drive SEO eae POWE
22. R DRIVE SYSTEM The Everest with Captain Seat power drive system consists of two independent drive wheels a hand control the controller independent direct drive right and left motors and two twelve volt batteries that provide power The motors operate in both the forward and reverse direction Motor speed and direction are controlled by the joystick The joystick commands are interpreted and applied to the motors by the controller lle ccc EU CI CN KG SP aye ee ae es Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual GF0600050RevEO06 August 2006 11 CONTROLLER See picture at right The controller is mounted be low the seat The controller contains the connec tors to the rest of the wheelchair control system The connectors used by Everest are labelled in the picture above connectors not labelled in this connector l joystick connector picture are not used by this wheelchair s control motor 2 connector system power connector to batteries VR2 controller VR2 is a trademark of PG Drives Technology Inc HAND CONTROL See picture at right The hand control is control panel mounted at the front of either arm The hand control contains the joystick battery charger receptacle also used for the optional programmer mounting holes for the exten joystick sion bracket and those features found on the battery charger control panel shown on the next page the and programmer receptacle ON OFF
23. Slide extension within arm extension tube to preferred position 3 Use hex key to tighten set screw arm extension tube set screw N WARNING Ensure that hand control extension is locked in place extension before occupying or operat ing wheelchair hand control adjust hand control extension backward forward Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual GF0600050RevEO06 August 2006 15 Adjust hand control extension change sides Tools needed M13 wrench M5 hex key cable ties The hand control can be mounted on either the left or right side Only the side with the hand control has an arm extension tube as shown in picture at right To change sides you will remove both upper arms and switch them in picture at right hand control is shown mounted on the right arm 1 Engage the drive wheels with the drive en gagement levers and turn wheelchair power off mounting hardware 2 Find the end of the hand control cable and disconnect the hand control connector from the extension cable connector where it emerges from a hole in the cowl cable tie right upper arm hand control 3 Use M13 wrench and M5 hex key to remove hardware that secures upper arm to lower arm 4 Slide upper arm free of lower arm Take care that hand control does not fall hand control extension 5 Repeat stems 3 and 4 for other arm hand control cable 6 Install arms in opposite positions han
24. ance and the degree of incline Know your own capabilities and limitations in terms of strength and endurance before attempting to negotiate an incline or decline Practice with an attendant or healthcare professional first before attempting any inclines declines curbs or ramps Always inspect the ramp for hazards such as holes slippery or uneven surfaces etc before starting up or down If you can not see the entire ramp ask someone to inspect it for you Ascent Lean the upper part of your body slightly forward as you ascend the incline If it becomes necessary to stop on the incline avoid any abrupt or sudden forward movement as you resume climbing this could cause tipping Descent Always face forward when going down but do not lean forward this could cause tipping Lean slightly backward to increase stability It is critical to keep the wheelchair under control at all times Descent should be made slowly and steadi ly allowing the wheelchair s control system to maintain a safe speed Upon stopping electromechanical park brakes will engage to prevent the wheelchair from rolling CURBS AND STEPS Curbs steps and stairways are dangerous obstacles that confront the wheelchair user When you encoun ter curbs find a way around or use the ramps now available in most locations If you encounter steps and there is no ramp available avoid the steps by utilizing the disabled designated elevators now required in most locations N WARNI
25. ar maintenance is important for your safety and continued operation of your wheelchair Charge batteries Charge the batteries daily See Section VII BATTERIES Charging the batteries Check joystick Check the hand control joystick daily Turn wheelchair power off Check that the joystick is not bent or damaged and that it returns to center when you release it If there is a problem do not operate the wheelchair Contact your dealer Check the rubber boot around the base of the joystick for damage or splitting A visual check is sufh cient do not handle the boot If there is a problem contact your dealer There are no serviceable parts in the controller or hand control If you have problems with these compo nents see Section IX TROUBLESHOOTING if you are unable to resolve them contact your Gra ham Field Health Products dealer Check cables and connections Inspect all control system plug connectors visually at least once a week to be sure that they are securely fastened Cable connections for both front wheel drive and rear wheel drive wheelchairs are shown on the following pages cs WR 4E o CI C EXC ACA eS SP Pe aye ee ae 52 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 33 front of wheelchair hand control battery charger programmer connector underside front battery rear battery mu aN left right motor C motor left motor cable controller
26. arging the batteries Note Before charging the batteries read the rest of this manual especially the Battery Charger section Note As a safety feature the wheelchair is inoperable during charging 1 Ensure that power to both wheelchair and battery charger is OFF 2 Connect battery charger output connector to receptacle on bottom of hand control 3 North America Plug the battery charger AC connector into a properly grounded 115 volt 60 cycle single phase power outlet Note Ensure that the battery charger AC voltage switch is set on the appropriate voltage for your loca tion 4 Place battery charger power switch in the ON position The green status indicator LED will illu minate when battery charger power is switched on then flash a different pattern for each charging mode automatically selected by the battery charger Always off No AC power Always on nonflashing Batteries not connected Flash 1 2 second on 1 2 second off Fast charge normal indicator charge Flash 2 seconds on 2 seconds off Float charge almost fin ished Q Flash 4 times 1 second on 1 second off Maintain charge 7096 charge complete O 50 Flash 2 times 1 second off Deep charge batteries severely O lt 30 discharged battery capacity The battery capacity level indicator LEDs will illuminate one level indicator at a time to show the state of battery charge lt 30 red 50 red 70 yellow 85 yellow or 100 yello
27. ching bending and trans ferring to or from a wheelchair will change the weight distribution and center of gravity of you and your wheelchair When performing such activities do so as instructed in the following paragraphs to avoid tipping the wheelchair TRANSFER ACTIVITIES Z WARNING Always ensure that wheelchair is on a stable level surface engage the drive engagement levers and turn wheelchair power off before transfer N WARNING Do not step on the footplates during transfer this could cause the wheel chair to tip Fold the footplates up during transfer There is a critical mo ment when there is little or no seat platform beneath you Take every pre caution to reduce this unsupported distance before you attempt transfer Transferring to or from a wheelchair is a very difficult maneuver Exercise extreme care when transferring without the aid of either an attendant or a patient lift Consult healthcare professionals for assistance in developing your individual technique Make sure that the wheelchair is stabilized and will not move or slide during the transfer Take extra precaution to prevent tipping Use good body mechanics to prevent personal injury REACHING BENDING Although it is not recommended you may find it occasionally necessary to lean or reach from your wheelchair Consult with healthcare professionals for assistance in developing your personal safe reaching or moving techniques suited to your ability and restr
28. cts a lower drive profile if drive profiles have been programmed Speed profile increase button This button increases the maximum speed setting or selects a higher drive profile if drive profiles have been programmed BATTERIES Please see Section VII BATTERIES which also describes the battery charger included with your Ever est with Captain Seat Charge the batteries fully before operating your wheelchair For installation and charging information refer to Section VII BATTERIES CIRCUIT BREAKER Your Everest with Captain Seat is equipped with a circuit breaker to protect the electrical circuits from overload It is located in the base end cover back of wheelchair for front wheel drive front of wheelchair for rear wheel drive In the event of an overload the circuit breaker button will pop out To reset the circuit breaker push the button in eas ee A MUN Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 13 V OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all safety precautions before operating your wheelchair Charge the batteries fully before use For battery installation and charging information refer to Sec tion VII BATTERIES Engage the drive wheels by turning the drive engagement levers to the outside See the labels that specify ON and OFF on the cowl next to the drive engagement levers ON for engaged and OFF for disengaged The drive engagement leve
29. d control 7 Install mounting hardware that secures connector upper arm to lower arm Use M13 wrench and M5 hex key to tighten hardware Re peat for other arm seat frame right lower arm 8 Connect the hand control connector to the extension cable where it emerges from a hole in the cowl 9 Ensure that the hand control cable won t catch on anything in its new position As shown in picture cable ties secure the cable to the arm extension tube and the upper adjust hand control extension arm to prevent its catching on anything seat ard beck not hewn If cable is loose and could possibly catch on anything use a cable tie to secure it to a part of the frame where it will not contact any moving parts N WARNING Ensure that arms are securely mounted extension is securely mounted cables are secured and that cables are away from all moving parts before occupying or operating wheelchair 16 GF0600050RevEO06 August 2006 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual Adjust arm space from seat frame width between arms Arm space from wheelchair is adjustable by changing the position of the lower arm tube in the seat tube Both arms are independently adjustable 1 Turn adjustment knob to free lower arm tube to move SS inside seat tube see picture at right K 2 Slide lower arm tube to de sired position inside seat tube seat frame tube 3 Turn knob to secure lower left arm lower tube arm tube in
30. ears of superb performance WARNINGS N WARNING The Everest with Captain Seat maximum weight capacity is 300 pounds 136 kg N WARNING The wheelchair user must be capable of driving a power wheelchair safely N WARNING Do not operate this wheelchair on streets or roadways N WARNING Use the positioning strap at all times to prevent injury N WARNING Do not operate this wheelchair on hilly or rough terrain sand wet or icy surfaces or surfaces with impaired traction N WARNING Do not attempt any incline or decline greater than six degrees 10 grade or one foot of rise or fall per ten feet of ramp length N WARNING Exercise caution if turning wheelchair while going downhill N WARNING This wheelchair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equivalent to the seat provided in a motor vehicle To increase your safety while traveling in a motor vehicle always transfer to the vehicle seat and use the restraint provided by the vehicle manufacturer N WARNING Do not tie down or attach anything to the wheels This could cause tipping and could result in personal injury or damage to the wheelchair p U m Ia 4 GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual N WARNING N WARNING N WARNING N WARNING N WARNING N WARNING N WARNING N WARNING
31. em Everest with Captain Seat POWER WHEELCHAIR OWNER S MANUAL GF0600050RevE06 OGF Health Products Inc August 2006 IMPORTANT READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR WHEELCHAIR CONTENTS I INTRODUCTION wsictasnsscssscrsansstnstsenssescanecrennetssennaenasnnniiansansnnatsiananaousnanaiesnaseasunttannanaaannsansen 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS e eeeeeeeeeeeeeene nnne nennen anser annes 4 HANDLING TIPS m 9 IV GETTING STAR CED sais visscsisdssnscnswistdedanuesastonerastesiesnstancassnsnanied canncecnnareasessinradenadiancnaas 11 V OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 14 VI ADJUSTMENTS 2 GE EE b CX HE MECEPLN un EVPY UE EYRE IE AS Ub EROS EHE V KG 15 BATTERIES m 24 MAINTENANCE 32 TROUBLESHOOTING ieiiscicitssnsicnspanescccceteeienacatxnapcaetnatennsnnrsnctnsnasuanscenaeeiecpanutedesnesnaeniananene 38 X LIMITED DIC IR 45 ML INDEX 47 2 GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR WHEELCHAIR INTRODUCTION Importan
32. es are being charged Do not allow clothing blankets or other material to cover battery charger Do not place battery charger under a bed Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries No smok ing Battery chargers can ignite flammable materials and vapors Do not use near fuels grain dust solvents thinners or other flammables Batteries generate gases which can be explosive To prevent arcing or burn ing near batteries do not disconnect battery charger output connector from wheelchair battery charger receptacle when battery charger is operating If the charge cycle must be interrupted move the battery charger ON OFF switch to OFF and disconnect the battery charger AC connector from the power outlet then disconnect the battery charger output connector from the wheelchair battery charger receptacle To avoid damage to any of the battery charger connectors and their cords disconnect by grasping the plug body and pulling it straight out of the outlet or receptacle DO NOT pull on the cord DO NOT twist rock or pull the con nector sideways 26 GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual N WARNING Do not use battery chargers not supplied by Graham Field Health Products Battery chargers not supplied by Graham Field Health Products could dam age the controller and the battery charger Electrical arcing could result which could cause severe personal injury explosion and fire Ch
33. everse speed faster than forward speed Ensure that wheelchair power is off before connecting or disconnecting the programmer Do not disconnect the wheelchair batteries while the programmer is con nected to the controller Do not connect accessories to the batteries it will decrease driving range and shorten battery life Do not connect ANYTHING to only one battery this will cause premature battery failure I um NNI a a V UN NIC T C Pl PCI TR RU TUN ON Nm Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual GF0600050RevEO06 August 2006 5 N WARNING Z WARNING N WARNING N WARNING N WARNING N WARNING N WARNING N WARNING N WARNING N WARNING Never connect a respirator or other life support device to the wheelchair batteries since it will shorten the battery operating time This could cause an unanticipated failure of both the wheelchair and the life support equip ment Do not stand or step on the footplates while transferring to or from your wheelchair This could cause the wheelchair to tip or may cause personal injury or damage to your wheelchair Always ensure that the wheelchair is on a stable level surface engage the drive engagement levers and turn wheelchair power off before transferring using a wheelchair lift or using an elevator Do not attempt to reach objects if you are required to move forward in the seat Do not attempt to retrieve objects from the floo
34. fuse Z WARNING Do NOT replace the output fuse with the AC fuse They have different fuse ratings and interchanging them could result in fire Contact your Graham Field Health Products dealer aa ee ea ee A Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 43 SYMPTOM Green status indicator LED flashes 1 2 second on 1 2 second off Green status indicator LED flashes 2 times then 2 seconds off Green status indicator LED flashes 2 seconds on 2 seconds off Green status indicator LED flashes 4 times then 1 second on 1 second off Battery capacity level indicator 3596 red LED illuminates Battery capacity level indicator 5096 red LED illuminates Battery capacity level indicator 7096 yellow LED illuminates Battery capacity level indicator 8596 yellow LED illuminates Battery capacity level indicator 10096 yellow LED illuminates CHECK ACTION FAST CHARGE mode automatically selected by battery charger Continue to charge batteries until battery capacity level indicator yellow 100 LED illuminates DEEP CHARGE mode automatically selected by battery charger This indicates that the batteries have been severely discharged Continue to charge batteries until battery capacity level indicator yellow 100 LED illuminates FLOAT CHARGE mode automatically selected by battery charger Batteries are nearly charged Continue to charge batteries until yellow 100 LED illumi
35. heck footrests Check footrests at least once a month Inspect the mounting hardware to confirm secure fasteners Check for cracks burrs or sharp edges Ensure that the footplate extension knobs are secure and foot plates will not accidentally slip I O E 36 GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual Check caster forks Check the caster stems forks for proper rotation at least every three months The caster fork must swivel freely to facilitate steering and handling Adjusting the stem nut varies the amount of force required to turn the caster If the nut is too loose the caster will flutter or shimmy if the nut is too tight the wheelchair will be difficult to steer If the caster requires adjustment or the caster stem bearing requires replacement visit a qualified Graham Field Health Products dealer Ensure that stems are firmly attached to forks and that forks and stems are not bent Evaluate all threads locking nuts and bearings Clean Batteries Perform this at least every three months See Section VII BATTERIES REGULAR BATTERY MAIN TENANCE Clean batteries for this procedure Clean battery terminals Clean battery terminals at least every six months See Section VII BATTERIES REGULAR BATTERY MAINTENANCE Clean battery terminals for this procedure Inspect motor brushes The motor brushes should be inspected for wear eve
36. heelchair power ON OFF button 7 battery indicator on and off When wheelchair power is on the bat maximum speed horn button tery indicator illuminates profile indicator N55 Battery indicator speed profile decrease button increase button The three color green yellow and red battery indicator illuminates when wheelchair power is VR2 hand control on The battery indicator shows the charge level of control panel the batteries As the batteries discharge the lights go off from green to red similarly to an automo bile s gas gauge all lights on full When the batteries are nearly discharged only the red lights will illuminate When one red light flashes slowly charge batteries immediately When you switch wheelchair power on the battery indicator shows an estimate of the remaining battery charge the reading will be more accurate about a minute after you start driving the wheelchair The battery indicator also provides a diagnostics display when wheelchair control system problems occur See TROUBLESHOOTING for a description of the battery indicator diagnostics Maximum speed profile indicator This 5 segment display indicates the maximum speed setting or which drive profile is selected if drive profiles have been programmed Horn button This button operates the wheelchair s horn Speed profile decrease button This button decreases the maximum speed setting or sele
37. ical problem exists check the following BATTERIES Make sure the batteries are fully charged Test battery state of charge as described in Section VII BAT TERIES REGULAR BATTERY MAINTENANCE Keep the posts and terminals clean and tight CIRCUIT BREAKER Your Everest with Captain Seat is equipped with a circuit breaker to protect the electrical circuits from overload It is located in the base end cover front of wheelchair for rear wheel drive back of wheelchair for front wheel drive In the event of an overload the circuit breaker button will pop out To reset the circuit breaker push the button in Note If you experience a problem with your wheelchair and are unable to service it yourself contact the dealer from whom you purchased the wheelchair If the dealer is unable to help you contact Graham Field Health Products Customer Service Department Note Use only Everest amp Jennings replacement parts An Everest with Captain Seat parts catalog is available through Graham Field Health Products dealers and on the internet at www grabam field com to assist in the ordering of parts A Caution A complete inspection of your wheelchair including maintenance servicing and safety checks should be handled by a qualified Graham Field Health Products dealer at least once a year N WARNING Unauthorized modification or the use of non Everest amp Jennings replace ment parts could change the structure of the wheelchair void
38. ictions Forward or sideward N WARNING Do not attempt to reach objects if you are required to move forward in the seat Do not attempt to retrieve objects from the floor if you must reach down between your knees Do not shift your weight in the direction that you are reaching and or bending this could cause the wheelchair to tip 1 Maneuver the wheelchair as close as possible to the object you wish to reach 2 Reach only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position If in doubt reposi tion the wheelchair or ask for assistance dlle ccu 4E CI C EGG AUC REEF a UCET CR NM 21 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual GF0600050RevEO06 August 2006 9 Backward 1 Maneuver the wheelchair as close as possible to the object the casters will limit how close you can get 2 Reach only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position If in doubt reposi tion the wheelchair or ask for assistance RAMPS AND INCLINES N WARNING During descent ensure that the lowest point on the footplates clears the ground safely N WARNING Do not attempt any incline or decline of more than 6 degrees 10 grade or one foot of rise or fall per ten feet of ramp length N WARNING Avoid changing direction while descending a ramp or incline as this could cause instability Most people are capable of negotiating short inclines without assistance depending upon upper body strength endur
39. if parts PX a a TESCO M GC CC C CC ECC a E S CN Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual GF0600050RevEO06 August 2006 45 not manufactured by GF Health Products Inc or if parts not complying with original equipment specifications are added to GF Health Products Inc products or if the product or part is serviced by an entity not authorized by GF Health Products Inc THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN AND THE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR REPLACEMENT CREDIT AND OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR PART PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN GF HEALTH PRODUCTS INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state province to province Some states provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to you For warranty service please contact the authorized dealer from whom you acquired your GF Health Products Inc product
40. ifying the powered wheelchair may make it more susceptible to EMI Note There is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall immunity of the powered wheel chair N WARNING Report all incidence of unintended movement or brake release to Graham Field Health Products and note whether there is a source of EMI nearby IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1 20 volts per meter V m is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against EMI as of May 1994 the higher the level the greater the protection 2 This powered wheelchair model has an immunity level of 20 V m Be aware that using different components adding accessories or modifying the powered wheelchair may change the immunity level UE M 8 GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual HANDLING TIPS The Everest amp Jennings Everest with Captain Seat has been designed and engineered to perform as a sta ble and well balanced unit when used as intended but it is possible to tip the Everest with Captain Seat over if used improperly We urge you to learn the characteristics of your wheelchair It is most important to learn safe methods to perform the daily activities basic to your lifestyle Consult healthcare profession als for assistance in developing the skills and proper techniques to perform all activities safely BALANCE Proper balance is the key to maintaining the stability of your wheelchair Rea
41. le connector where it emerges from a hole in the cowl N WARNING Ensure that rear seat frame hooks are engaged with rear base frame hooks and that all four locking pins are locked in place before occupying or oper ating wheelchair OE EE ES t X nms n 20 GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual Adjust seat height refer to the pictures on previous page Seat height has approximately one inch of adjustment A small degree of extra tilt can also be gained by placing the front of the seat in a higher position than the back of the seat 1 Remove seat Follow steps 1 4 in Remove seat on preceding page 2 Remove the two locking pins that secure the rear seat mounts to the base frame at the rear of the wheelchair 3 Remove the two rear seat mounts and reinstall them in the desired position Ensure that both rear seat mounts are installed in identical positions 4 Install the two locking pins that secure the rear seat mounts to the base frame 5 Install seat Follow steps 1 3 in the earlier section Install seat N WARNING Do not adjust seat height so that back is higher than front this is an unsafe position mc ae a a I pcc OP2 ee 82 E NE Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual GF0600050RevEO06 August 2006 21 COWL Remove cowl refer to the picture at right l du
42. n at right Seat frame The seat frame serial number label is located at the back of the seat frame as shown at right Hand control The hand control serial number label is located on the underside of the hand control as shown at right You must remove the hand control from its mounting bracket to see this serial number label Please note that the hand control has an additional serial number label on the side which is not intended to be permanent you may remove it 38 GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continual use of your Everest with Captain Seat necessitates maintenance especially if the factory set adjustments have been altered If you are unsure of the solution or unable to diagnose the problem do not hesitate to ask your Graham Field Health Products dealer for assistance Most power drive problems are battery related As batteries age their ability to hold a charge decreases Older batteries discharge much more quickly than new batteries under the same driving conditions This results in a decrease in the distance the wheelchair can travel before batteries need to be charged This decrease is often misinter preted as a problem with the wheelchair system when in fact the batteries have simply reached the end of their useful lives and should be replaced Sometimes expensive components are unnecessarily replaced when the batteries are the real problem If an electr
43. nates MAINTAIN CHARGE mode automatically selected by battery charger Batteries are charged Batteries are 35 or less charged Continue to charge batteries until battery capacity level indicator yellow 100 LED illuminates Batteries are 50 or less charged Continue to charge batteries until battery capacity level indicator yellow 100 LED illuminates Batteries are 70 or less charged Continue to charge batteries until battery capacity level indicator yellow 100 LED illuminates Batteries are 85 or less charged Continue to charge batteries until battery capacity level indicator yellow 100 LED illuminates Batteries are 100 or charged Battery charging is complete Turn battery charger power off and remove battery charger output connector from hand control receptacle Note If you experience a problem with your battery charger and are unable to service it yourself contact the dealer from whom you purchased the wheelchair If the dealer is unable to help you contact our Customer Service Department for a list of qualified Graham Field Health Products dealers in your area 44 GFO0600050RevEO6 August 2006 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual X LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty has been drafted to comply with the U S Federal Law applicable to products manufac tured after July 4 1975 This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser consumer or dealer non consumer and to no other purchaser or transferee GF Heal
44. o perform certain seat height adjustments Note Removing the seat is best performed with a partner so that you are able to use both hands to re move the seat Remove seat refer to the pictures at right 1 Engage the drive wheels with the drive engagement levers and turn wheelchair power off 2 Find the end of the hand control cable and disconnect the hand control connector from the exten sion cable connector where it emerges from a hole in the cowl 3 Two locking pins secure the seat frame to the base frame at the front of the wheelchair Remove these two locking pins 4 Lift the seat up and off the base moving the seat slightly forward to disengage the seat frame from the hooks at the back of the base that secure seat frame to base frame Install seat refer to the pictures at right 1 Slide the seat down and onto the base frame Engage the rear seat frame hooks with the rear base rear seat frame hook frame hooks engage the front seat frame mount tubes with the base rear base frame hook base frame rear mount tube frame front mount tubes Ensure that rear seat frame hooks are en gaged with rear base frame hooks seat frame before continuing front mount tube base frame 2 Install the two locking pins that front mount tube secure the seat frame to the base frame at the front of the wheelchair seat removed 3 Connect the hand control connec tor to the extension cab
45. one moves closer to the transmitting antenna source the EM fields from hand held radio wave sources transceivers are of special concern It is pos sible to unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very close to the powered wheelchair s control system while using these devices This can affect powered wheelchair movement and braking Therefore the warnings that follow are recommended to prevent possible interference with the control system of the powered wheelchair SSS a TR NET ON C RR 01 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual GF0600050RevEO06 August 2006 7 EMI WARNINGS Electromagnetic interference EMI from sources such as radio and TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radios and cellular telephones can affect powered wheelchairs Following the warnings listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or powered wheelchair movement which could result in serious injury Z WARNING Do not operate hand held transceivers transmitters receivers such as citi zens band CB radios or turn on personal communication devices such as cellular telephones while the powered wheelchair is turned on Z WARNING Be aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them WARNING If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn the powered wheel chair off as soon as it is safe Z WARNING Be aware that adding accessories or components or mod
46. perate within a few seconds Repeat the test three times pushing the joystick in reverse left and right respectively If there is a problem do not operate the wheelchair Contact your dealer Repairs of the electromechanical park brakes which keep your Everest with Captain Seat from rolling when stopped should only be performed by an Graham Field Health Products dealer Check anti tippers Check the anti tippers at least once a week Ensure that all parts of the anti tippers are securely fastened Clean frame Needed soft cloth mild soap and water solution Wipe off base and seat frame frequently at least once a week using a soft cloth Dry the wheelchair im mediately if exposed to moisture Clean frame every three months with a mild soap and water solution The frame does not need to be waxed Do not use solvents abrasive waxes caustic chemicals or spray silicone Never use abrasive cleansers they could scratch the finish Never use steam or high pressure cleaners Check amp clean upholstery Needed soft cloth mild soap and water solution Check back and seat upholstery material at least once a month Inspect for rips tears and worn spots Clean back and seat upholstery material at least once a month with a soft cloth and a mild soap and water solution Check arms Check arms at least once a month Inspect for sharp edges or cracks which could weaken the armrest Ensure that all attaching hardware is present and tight C
47. plate extension assembly is securely mounted on seat frame before occupying or operating wheelchair Ne CUNG RS IR c X n UR IC RE PARCI T N CON NN Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual GF0600050RevEO06 August 2006 23 Vil BATTERIES Batteries are of critical importance require attention and maintenance and will require periodic re placement As batteries age their ability to hold a charge decreases Old batteries discharge much more quickly than new batteries under the same driving conditions This results in a decrease in the distance the wheelchair can travel before batteries need to be charged This decrease is often misinterpreted as a problem with the wheelchair system when in fact the batteries have simply reached the end of their use ful lives and should be replaced Properly maintained batteries can be expected to last approximately 9 to 18 months The purpose of proper maintenance is to extend that life as much as possible and to mini mize the incidence of unsatisfactory wheelchair performance The Everest with Captain Seat uses two 12 volt deep cycle batteries group size U1 or 22 For best perfor mance batteries with the highest possible amp hour rating should be used A Caution Only deep cycle sealed case construction batteries should be used in this device N WARNING Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn eyes skin clothes etc Use caution
48. problem persists see dealer 8 lights flashing rapidly fault 099900 e e Possible The park brakes have a bad connection Check the park brake amp park brake motor connections Ensure that controller connections are secure 9 lights flashing rapidly fault If problem persists call dealer 099900 a This is usually caused by a poor battery connection Check the voltage controller and battery connections 10 lights flashing rapidly Communication fault A communication fault is indicated Ensure that hand control cable is securely connected and not damaged 7 lights S flashing rapidly E 42 GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING BATTERY CHARGER SYMPTOM CHECK ACTION Green status LED OFF Check that the battery charger is connected and switched ON Battery capacity level indicator LED ON Check that the battery charger is plugged into a working power outlet Battery voltage switch on wrong setting check and ensure that for U S and Canada switch is set to 115V If not use a small screwdriver to change to correct setting as shown in picture at right Check replace the AC fuse as shown below N WARNING Before checking the AC fuse disconnect the battery charger from both power outlet and wheelchair battery charger receptacle 1 Hold line connector by its body and pull straight out from battery charger as shown in picture at
49. r if you must reach down between your knees Do not shift your weight in the direction that you are reaching and or bending this could cause the wheelchair to tip Unauthorized modification or the use of non Everest amp Jennings replace ment parts could change the structure of the wheelchair void the warranty and create a hazardous condition resulting in serious personal injury Do not lean on this wheelchair use it to support yourself except while sit ting in it or use it as a walker these are practices which could result in loss of balance and personal injury Do not tow any loads or piggyback passengers or heavy packages Keep all cables away from the moving parts of the wheelchair Do not use your wheelchair on escalators As a safety feature this wheelchair is equipped with fail safe electrome chanical park brakes Any interruption in the power supply will cause these brakes to immediately engage and stop the wheelchair If the user is not properly positioned an unanticipated stop could pitch the user forward and out of the wheelchair Use the positioning strap at all times to prevent injury N GF Health Products Inc specifically disclaims responsibility for any personal injury or property damage which may occur during any use which does not comply with federal state or local laws or ordinances MG 6 GF0600050RevE06 August 2006
50. rs are located Front wheel drive Toward the front of the wheelchair Drive engagement levers are pointing toward the rear of the wheelchair when engaged and inward when disengaged Rear wheel drive Toward the rear of the wheelchair Drive engagement levers are pointing to ward the front of the wheelchair when engaged and inward when disengaged With the joystick in neutral turn the hand control ON OFF button ON Adjust to a low speed or drive profile if drive profiles have been programmed Move the joystick gently in the direction in which you wish to travel If you desire a higher speed adjust the speed profile increase button To stop the wheelchair release the joystick to the neutral center position The control system will bring the wheelchair to a smooth stop Upon stopping electromechanical park brakes will engage to prevent the wheelchair from rolling Attempting to overcome a stall condition may trip the circuit breaker located in the base end cover In the event of an overload the circuit breaker button will pop out To reset the circuit breaker push the button in Front wheel drive The base end cover circuit breaker is located at the rear of the wheelchair Rear wheel drive The base end cover circuit breaker is located at the front of the wheelchair 14 GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual VI ADJUSTMENTS The Everest with Captain Seat offers several adjustments to make i
51. ry six months and replaced as needed This should be performed by a Graham Field Health Products dealer 4 Caution Badly worn brushes can result in damage to the motors or controller 4 Caution After replacing the brushes run the wheelchair gently for the first few miles to allow the brushes to seat properly Check bearings The Everest with Captain Seat has bearings only in the caster wheels not in the drive wheels Always be alert for unusual noises in the bearings or excessive caster wobble These signs indicate that the bear ings are becoming worn and may require replacement The caster bearings should be inspected every six months and replaced as needed This should be performed by a Graham Field Health Products dealer wR wn I pc 3 aa Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual GF0600050RevEO06 August 2006 37 IX TROUBLESHOOTING SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS Several components of your power wheelchair have been assigned serial numbers at the factory There may be times when you will need to provide a serial number for example if you order replacement parts The following diagrams are provided to help you find the serial number labels Base frame The base frame serial number label is located at the caster end of the base frame as shown at right front of the base frame for rear wheel drive back of the base frame for front wheel drive Cowl The cowl serial number label is located on the under side of the cowl as show
52. s Take care not to connect the terminals accidentally with anything metal severe burns could result Z WARNING Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn eyes skin clothes etc Use caution Always wear safety glasses when working with batteries If contact occurs flush immediately with water and get medical attention Clean batteries Needed baking soda 1 You will first need to remove the batteries see Remove batteries in previous REMOVE AND IN STALL BATTERIES section follow steps 1 7 2 Clean outside of batteries and inside and outside of battery box with a solution of one tablespoon baking soda to ten ounces water 3 Rinse with clear water Allow to dry 4 Ensure that batteries and connectors are clean and dry Reinstall batteries see Install batteries in previous REMOVE AND INSTALL BATTERIES section follow steps 1 11 Clean battery terminals Tools needed wire brush or battery terminal cleaning tool 1 You will first need to remove the batteries see Remove batteries in previous REMOVE AND INSTALL BATTERIES section follow steps 1 7 2 Clean all battery terminals and clamps with a wire brush or battery terminal cleaning tool this can be purchased at most auto parts stores 3 Reinstall batteries see Install batteries in previous REMOVE AND INSTALL BATTERIES sec tion follow steps 1 11 eee cs eS C ERG SS PS ye ea NC eee Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual GF0600050RevE06 August 20
53. s invoice date to the dealer purchaser If within the warranty period the product or component part is proven to GF Health Prod ucts Inc s satisfaction to be defective GF Health Products Inc shall provide at its option one of the following 1 repair or replacement of any defective or nonconforming part or product or 2 a credit and or refund of the original selling price made to GF Health Products Inc s initial custom er on a prorated or depreciated basis GF HEALTH PRODUCTS INC S SOLE OBLIGATION AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO SUCH REPAIR REPLACEMENT CREDIT AND OR REFUND This warranty does not include any labor charges incurred in replacement part s installation or any associated freight or shipping charges to the manufacturer LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS foregoing warranty shall not apply to serial numbered products if the serial number has been removed or defaced Products subjected to negligence abuse misuse improper operation improper maintenance improper cleaning improper storage or damages beyond GF Health Products Inc s control are not covered by this warranty and that evaluation shall be solely determined by GF Health Products Inc This warranty shall not apply to problems arising from normal wear and tear or failure to follow instructions The warranty shall also not apply to prod ucts modified without GF Health Products Inc s express written consent nor shall it apply
54. seat Hold back by top and push it down toward front of wheelchair To restore the back to upright position pull it back up until latch locks into place Ensure that latch is locked in place upright position before oc cupying or operating wheel chair Engage the drive wheels with the drive engage ment levers and turn wheelchair power off Pull up on latch at left side of seat Move back to desired angle adjust back angle Let go of back when latch locks into place Ensure that latch is locked in place Z WARNING Ensure that back is locked in upright position before occupying or operating wheelchair 18 GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual HEADREST The headrest is adjustable to four positions by de pressing the button latch on the left headrest post see headrest picture at right button latch Adjust headrest height 1 Depress the button latch with one hand With the other hand move the headrest up or down to back desired position 2 Release when button latch has locked into place Ensure that button latch is locked in place N WARNING Ensure that headrest is locked in place before occupying or operating wheelchair adjust headrest height a re ee ON Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 19 SEAT You must remove the Everest with Captain Seat seat in order t
55. side seat tube Ensure that knob is tightened enough to hold lower arm tube firmly in place 4 Perform steps 1 3 for other arm right arm 5 Ensure that both arms are lower tube mounted at the same distance adiustarmispace tom seat tame from seat frame iwidih between armis N WARNING Ensure that lower arm tubes are locked in place before occupying or operat ing wheelchair Adjust arm height Tools needed M5 hex key Arm height is adjustable by removing the screw that secures the upper arm inside the lower arm tube and moving the upper arm to a new position There are three positions approximately 8 inch apart upper arm 1 Use M5 hex to remove the screw that secures the upper arm in screw the lower arm tube see picture at right Slide upper arm to desired position inside lower arm tube Reinstall screw Use M5 hex key to tighten 2 3 4 Perform steps 1 3 for other arm 5 Ensure that both upper arms are mounted at the same height lower arm tube N WARNING Ensure that arms are secure before occupy ing or operating wheelchair adjust arm height Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual GF0600050RevEO06 August 2006 17 Fold back down l Z WARNING Ensure that back is locked in Adjust back angle The back angle is adjustable to five positions l BACK Engage the drive wheels with the drive engage ment levers and turn wheelchair power off Pull up on latch at left side of
56. t easier and more comfortable to drive Adjustments are divided by component Arm Back Headrest Seat Cowl Front Rigging Section VIII MAINTENANCE offers preventive maintenance suggestions for keeping your wheelchair in excellent condition ensure that all components are in excellent condition before adjusting The fol lowing are recommended methods after a few adjustments you may develop your own Always consult your qualified Graham Field Health Products dealer for assistance The person performing adjustments on the Everest with Captain Seat has the responsibility of making certain that the user can safely operate the wheelchair with the adjustments selected This person must evaluate the user s ability weight physical condition the environment in which the wheelchair will be used and the terrain over which the wheelchair will travel Specific tools needed to perform each adjustment are identified in adjustment sections A complete list of tools needed to perform all adjustments in Section VI follows Cable ties M13 wrench M10 wrench wrench M5 hex key M4 hex key N WARNING Ensure that the wheelchair power switch is in the OFF position before per forming adjustments ARM CONTROLS Adjust hand control extension backward amp forward Tools needed M4 hex key The hand control can be moved forward and backward along arm 1 Use hex key to loosen not remove set arm screw shown in picture at right 2
57. t safety operating and maintenance instructions that warrant your attention are included in this owner s manual Read the entire manual carefully before operating your new wheelchair and refer to it as often as necessary to help maintain good performance standards If you do not understand the warnings and instructions provided herein contact your healthcare professional Graham Field Health Products dealer or technical representative before proceeding with the use of this product otherwise personal injury or damage to your wheelchair could result Consult your healthcare professional and qualified Graham Field Health Products dealer for assistance in developing and learning safe and effective techniques for performing your daily activities according to your individual physical abilities and needs and to make certain that your wheelchair is properly pre scribed and adjusted for your use All procedures involved should be practiced with an attendant until you are thoroughly familiar with them The safety precautions in this manual are general warnings intended to be used only as basic guidelines You may find it necessary to develop your own methods for safely solving frequently encountered chal lenges Again consult your professional healthcare advisors for their recommendations about safety methods and never hesitate to ask for their assistance Your new wheelchair should receive frequent regularly scheduled maintenance including an inspec
58. t the lowest point on the footplates clears the ground safely dur ing ascent or descent Flip footplates up see picture at right Hold the footplates by the front and fold them up against the center tube Adjust footplate extension length see picture at right Footplate extension length is ad justable in two ways You can either adjust footplate extension length individually by loosening the knob and moving it to a different adjust ment hole or adjust the position of the footplate extension assembly on seat frame bracket 7 extra angle mounting position mounting nut center tube adjustment holes the seat frame bracket adjustment knob Adjust individual footplate extension length 1 Unscrew and remove adjust ment knob 2 Move footplate up or down in center tube to adjust footplate to desired position 3 Install and tighten knob 4 Repeat for other footplate Ensure that knobs are secure before occupying or operating wheelchair Adjust position of footplate extension assembly on seat frame bracket Tools needed M10 wrench M4 hex key 1 Use MIO wrench and M4 hex key to remove mounting nuts and bolts and remove footplate exten sion from seat frame bracket 2 Reposition center tube in desired position on seat frame bracket 3 Reinstall mounting nuts and bolts Use M10 wrench and M hex key to tighten N WARNING Ensure that all parts of footrests are secure and that foot
59. th Products Inc warrants the Everest with Captain Seat against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship as listed below WARRANTY PERIODS EVEREST CAPTAIN SEAT MODEL POWER WHEELCHAIR 6 mo lyr a Base frame and seat frame b Motors controller hand control cables c Upholstered components plastic parts painted surfaces rubber parts bearings front rigging forks and any other parts not specifically identified above all models BATTERY CHARGERS REPLACEMENT PARTS a Sideframe mainframe crossbraces cross struts b New motors actuators control module hand control Remanufactured motors actuators control module hand control d Allother components The average life expectancy of a wheelchair under normal everyday use is approximately five 5 years The warranty period is as designated above If a part is replaced under warranty the original warranty period will not be affected All other replacement parts will be subjected to the warranty period specified The Warranty period for the consumer commences on the first date a product is delivered to consumer by seller dealer If the product is rented or leased the warranty period commences on the invoice date from GF Health Products Inc A copy of the invoice showing date of purchase must be provided when submitting warranty claims When proof of purchase date is not provided warranty coverage shall com mence upon GF Health Products Inc
60. the warranty and create a hazardous condition which could result in serious personal injury as Re See Se IR C aye ee ae RN ON T ee Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual GF0600050RevEO06 August 2006 39 TROUBLESHOOTING CONTROLLER A general diagnostic guide is first followed by the battery indicator control system status display and the battery indicator diagnostic guide Use the general diagnostic guide first if you are unable to solve your problem use the battery indicator diagnostic guide If problems or fault indicators persist do not attempt to operate the wheel chair Operation of the wheelchair could be unsafe Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the wheelchair If the dealer is unable to help you contact Everest amp Jennings Customer Service Department for a list of qualified Graham Field Health Products dealers in your area Z WARNING SYMPTOM BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHTS Wheelchair Off won t drive Rapid flash even with joystick released Wheelchair On steady drives Slow flash Wheelchair On drives but movement is sluggish GENERAL DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE POSSIBLE CAUSE System off Batteries not connected Batteries not connected properly or polarity reversed Circuit breaker open Batteries severely discharged Control system fault All is well Low batteries Speed control or nonhazardous fault Speed and response have been programmed slow CORR
61. tion of the mechanical parts to ensure proper operation Some suggested inspection procedures trouble shooting procedures and adjustment procedures are included in this manual When it comes to service and repair remember that your Graham Field Health Products dealer knows your wheelchair best All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing However because it is Graham Field Health Products policy to continually improve the quality and reliability of all our products we must reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice Thank you for choosing an Everest amp Jennings product We at Graham Field Health Products wish to assure you of our continuing commitment to provide innovation and quality in our products The Ever est with Captain Seat is available with either front wheel drive or rear wheel drive It is a highly maneu verable power wheelchair suitable for frequent users who require a power wheelchair with tight turning capability The Everest with Captain Seat is intended for indoor and or outdoor use and is ideal for tight spaces and over firm surfaces Its maximum weight capacity is 300 pounds 136 kg The person performing adjustments the Everest with Captain Seat has the responsibility of making certain that the user can safely operate the wheelchair with the adjustments selected This person must evaluate the user s ability weight physical condition the environment in
62. w When the batteries are fully charged the battery capacity level indicator s 100 LED will illuminate and the status indicator will show maintain mode 5 Allow adequate time to bring the batteries up to a full charge the actual time required to recharge the batteries will depend on discharge condition The charger supplied with the wheelchair is auto matic and will not damage the batteries if left connected after batteries are fully charged 6 When batteries are fully charged place battery charger power switch in the OFF position 7 Remove battery charger output connector from hand control receptacle Note Ifyou experience a problem with your battery charger please see Troubleshooting battery charger in the TROUBLESHOOTING section EE a Everest with Captain Seat Owner s Manual GF0600050RevE06 August 2006 27 REMOVE AND INSTALL BATTERIES N WARNING Batteries can supply a large amount of current Do not wear jewelry or watches when working on batteries Take care not to connect the terminals accidentally with anything metal severe burns could result REMOVE BATTERIES Tools needed Group 22 batteries two 1 2 wrenches U1 batteries two 7 16 wrenches Z WARNING Ensure that wheelchair power is off before removing batteries To access the batteries you will first remove the seat and cowl 1 Please see Section VI ADJUSTMENTS SEAT Remove Seat and perform steps 1 4 Please see Section VI ADJUSTMENTS COWL Remove
63. y needs charging or there is a bad connection to the voltage batteries Check the connections to the batteries and the controller 1 light flashing rapidly power connector If the connections are good try charging the battery KJ Left motor The left motor has a bad connection Ensure that the motor is 2 lights flashing rapidly disconnected connected properly and the controller connectors are secure If problem persists see dealer Check motor brushes e Left motor The left motor has a short circuit to a battery connection See dealer wiring fault Check motor brushes 3 lights flashing rapidly AA Right motor The right motor has a bad connection Ensure that the motor is 4 lights flashing rapidly disconnected connected properly and the controller connectors are secure If problem persists see dealer e Pu Right motor The right motor has a short circuit to a battery connection See dealer wiring fault 5 lights flashing rapidly ee e Inhibit active The battery charger is preventing the controller from driving the p wheelchair Disconnect charger from wheelchair 6 lights flashing rapidly eo 9e PES m e Possible A joystick fault is indicated Ensure that joystick is in neutral before joystick fault turning ON OFF switch on 7 lights flashing rapidly P h NA Possible A controller fault is indicated Ensure that all Controller connections controller are secure If

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