AmySystems R3 HD Hybrid User manual

Rev. 01 - February 2017

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I. INTRODUCTION
AMYSYSTEMS LISTENS
Thank you for choosing an AmySystems wheelchair.
We want to hear your questions or comments about this
manual, the safety and reliability of your chair, and the
service you receive from your AmySystems supplier. Please
feel free to write or call us at the address and telephone
number below:
AMYSYSTEMS
Customer Service Department
Canada
3190 F.X. Tessier
Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC
J7V 5V5
USA
178 West Service Road
Champlain, NY, 12919
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
[email protected]
FOR ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS
Your authorized supplier knows your wheelchair best, and
can answer most of your questions about chair safety, use
and maintenance. For future reference, fill in the following:
Supplier:....................................................................
Sales Person:..............................................................
Address: ....................................................................
.................................................................................
.................................................................................
Phone:.......................................................................
Fax: ..........................................................................
Serial #: ....................................................................
Date/Purchased:.........................................................
USER WARNING
!WARNING
Attention wheelchair users do not operate this wheelchair
without first reading the owner’s manual. If you do not
understand the instructions and warnings of this owner’s
manual please contact your dealer or qualified technician
before operating this AmySystems wheelchair. Failure to do
so may result in damage and/or injury.
DEALER/TECHNICIAN WARNING
!WARNING
Attention dealers and qualified technicians do not operate
or service this wheelchair without first reading this
owner’s manual. If you do not understand the instructions
and warnings of this owner’s manual please contact
the AmySystems Technical Service Department before
operating and/or servicing this AmySystems wheelchair.
Failure to do so may result in damage and/or injury.
!WARNING
In addition, power wheelchairs may contain printed circuit
boards. Careful attention should be given to the Printed
Circuit Board Handling Techniques insert supplied with the
chair.
Related Documents
Listed below are additional documents which are
referenced in this owner’s manual.
PG Drives:
R-Net module user information sheet
R-Net power module user information sheet
R-Net intelligent lighting/seating module
R-Net input output module
R-Net on-board programming manual
R-Net Omni technical manual
VR2 wheelchair control system
VR2 attendant module
PP1A programming and diagnostics
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II. TABLE OF CONTENTS
II. TABLE OF CONTENTS u
VIII. SET UP, ADJUSTMENT & USE................................ 16 - 19
Notes......................................................................... 16
Tools You Will Need .................................................... 16
A. Battery Removal.......................................................... 17
B. Swing-Away Footrests ................................................ 17
C. Elevating Legrests (Optional) ....................................... 18
D. Center Mount Hanger Adjustment................................ 18
E. Joystick ...................................................................... 18
F. To Adjust the depth of the Joystick ............................... 18
G. To use the swing away function .................................... 18
H. Dual Post height adjustable armrest.............................. 19
I. Cantilever & reclining armrest adjustment ..................... 19
IX. OPERATING GUIDE.............................................. 20 - 31
A. Circuit breakers .......................................................... 20
B. Joystick Assembly........................................................ 20
C. Enhanced Display ....................................................... 20
D. Motors Locks............................................................... 20
E. Locking or unlocking the joystick .................................. 21
F. Display settings for R-NET color models ........................ 21
G. Performance Control Settings ....................................... 22
H. Thermal Roll-Back ....................................................... 22
I. Power Seating Operation through the Joystick............... 22
J. Power Tilt Operation ................................................... 23
K. Power seat Lift Operation............................................. 24
L. Power Tilt / Seat Lift Combo Operation......................... 25
M. Power Tilt Operation ................................................... 26
N. Power Recline Operation ............................................. 27
O. Power Elevating Front Riggings Operation .............. 28, 29
P. Adjustments.................................................... 29, 30, 31
Q. Troubleshooting Guide for Power Seating...................... 31
X. BATTERIES........................................................... 32 - 34
A. Introduction ................................................................ 32
B. Battery Charger .......................................................... 32
C. Acid Burns.................................................................. 33
D. Connecting Batteries in Battery Compartment ................ 33
E. Charging Batteries ...................................................... 33
F. Disposing of Batteries .................................................. 34
XI. MAINTENANCE................................................... 34 - 36
A. Notes......................................................................... 34
B. Cleaning .................................................................... 34
C. Storage Tips ............................................................... 34
D. Battery Maintenance .............................................. 34,35
E. Pneumatic Tires.......................................................... 35
F. To Repair or Replace a Tire.......................................... 35
G. How to change casters forks ........................................ 36
H. Maintenance Chart ..................................................... 36
I. Ordering Parts............................................................ 36
XII. AmySystems LIMITED WARRANTY............................... 37
1. Limited Warranty ........................................................ 37
2. Replacement Parts Warranty........................................ 37
3. Return Policy............................................................... 37
4. Restocking Fee Policy................................................... 37
XII. DISCLAMER AND WARRANTY..................................... 38
I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................... 2
II. TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................... 3
III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS........................................ 4
IV. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE ......................................... 5
V. EMI (ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE) ................ 5 - 7
A. What is EMI ................................................................. 6
B. What Effect Can EMI Have ............................................ 6
C. Sources of EMI.............................................................. 6
D. Distance From the Source .............................................. 6
E. Immunity Level .......................................................... 6, 7
F. Report All Suspected EMI Incidents ................................. 7
G. EMI From Chair ............................................................ 7
VI. GENERAL WARNINGS.......................................... 7 - 12
A. Notice to User and Attendants ...................................... 7
B. Weight Limit ................................................................. 8
C. Controller Settings......................................................... 8
D. EMI.............................................................................. 8
E. Safety Checklist............................................................ 8
F. Changes and Adjustments ............................................ 9
G. When Seated in a Parked Wheelchair ........................... 9
H. Environmental Conditions ............................................. 9
I. Terrain ......................................................................... 9
J. Street Use .................................................................... 9
K. Motor Vehicle Safety ................................................... 10
L. Center of Balance ...................................................... 10
M. Transfers .................................................................... 10
N. Reaching or Leaning ............................................. 10, 11
O. Dressing or changing clothes ....................................... 11
P. Obstacles ................................................................... 11
Q. Driving in Reverse ...................................................... 11
R. Ramps, Slopes & Sidehills ........................................... 11
S. To Reduce the Risk of Falls, Tip-over, or Loss of Control... 11
T. Ramps at Home & Work.............................................. 12
U. Wheelchair Lifts .......................................................... 12
V. Curbs & Single Steps................................................... 12
W. Stairs ......................................................................... 12
X. Escalators................................................................... 12
VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS ............. 12 - 16
A. Armrests..................................................................... 13
B. Batteries ..................................................................... 13
C. Cushion & Sling Seats ................................................. 13
D. Fasteners.................................................................... 13
E. Footrests..................................................................... 13
F. Motor Lock ................................................................. 13
G. On/Off Switch............................................................ 14
H. Pneumatic Tires........................................................... 14
I. Positioning Belts .......................................................... 14
J. Push Handles.............................................................. 14
K. Seating Systems .......................................................... 14
L. Upholstery Fabric........................................................ 14
M. Power Seating ............................................................ 15
N. CG Tilt Power Accessory.............................................. 15
O. 11” Seat Lift Power Accessory...................................... 15
P. Power Recline .............................................................15
Q. Power Elevating Legrest Accessory ............................... 15

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tIII. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS
Base Chair User
Weight Limits*
Up to 400 lbs (180 kg)
*Weight capacity may vary
due to options chosen, refer to
appropriate order form.
Battery Charger
8 amp off-board
Optional Lester 8 amp off-board
Drive Wheels
14” x 3” (355 mm x 75 mm)
Optional 12 1/2” x 2 ”
(320 mm x 75 mm)
Optional 14” x 4”
(355 mm x 100 mm)
Caster Fork
Standard - Fixed
Casters
Front: 8” (205 mm) Standard,
Optional 9” (230 mm)
Back: 6” (155 mm) Solid
Tire Type
Standard pneumatic
Optional with solid insert
Seat Lift (Option)
11” (280 mm) elevation
300 lb or 400lb
(135 kg or 180 kg)
max user weight capacity
Tilt (Option)
50° CG Tilt
400 lb (180 kg) capacity
Power Recline (Option)
400 lb (180 kg) capacity
89° to 160° Range
Battery Sizes
Two deep cycle batteries
are required to operate this
power wheelchair
Group 22NF / Group 24
Seat to Floor Height
From 15 1/4” to 20”
(390 mm to 510 mm)
The height may vary due
to options chosen, refer to
appropriate order form.
Joystick Mount
Standard fixed Joystick
(right or left hand mount)
Optional swing-away mount
with multi-axis adjustability
Seat Width Range
Adjustable from 15” to 20”
(380 mm to 510 mm)
Adjustable from 19” to 24”
(485 mm to 610 mm)
Adjustable from 24" to 26"
(610 mm and 660 mm)
Custom width available
1- Headrest
2- Push Handle
3- Armrest
4- Seat Frame
5- Free-wheel Release Lever
6- Base Frame
7- Drive Wheels
8- Caster Fork
9- Caster Tire
10- Foot Plates
11- Front Riggings
12- Seat Pan
13- Joystick
14- Lateral Trunk Supports
15- Backrest
III. YOUR AMYSYSTEMS ALLTRACK R-HYBRID SERIES POWER WHEELCHAIR AND ITS PARTS
Seat Depth Range
Adjustable from 15” to 22”
(380 mm to 560 mm)
Custom depth available
Back Cane Height
16” - 26” (405 mm - 660 mm)
Contour Backrest
From 15" to 26"
(405 mm to 660 mm) Wide
16” to 26” High
(405 mm to 660 mm)
(Even numbers only)
Back Angle
86° to 122° in 4° increments
Armrests
Standard Cantilever
Optional Dual Post
Optional Reclining
Flip-Back and height-adjustable
Footrest
Standard Swing-away Footrests
Heavy-Duty Footrests
Power Elevating &
Articulating Legrests
Angle Adjustable from
60° and 70°
Angle-adjustable footplates
Heel loops
Calf Pads
Adjustable leg length
Center Mounts
Solid one-piece Foot Platform
Angle adjustable Split Footplates
Power Elevating & Articulating
Footboard
Calf Pads
Adjustable Leg Length
NOTE - All features may not
be available with some chair
setups or in conjunction with
another chair feature. Please
consult your supplier for more
information. Your authorized
supplier can also provide you
with more information on
accessories.
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IV. NOTICE BEFORE USE
A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS
AmySystems provides a choice of many power wheelchair
styles, sizes and adjustments to meet the needs of the user.
However, final selection of a wheelchair rests solely with
you and your health care professional. Choosing the best
chair for you depends on such things as:
1. Your size, disability, strength, balance coordination.
2. Your intended use and your level of activity.
3. The types of hazards you must overcome in daily use
(in areas where you are likely to use your chair).
4. The need for options for your safety and comfort (such
as positioning belts or specialty seating systems).
B. ADJUST CHAIR TO YOUR ABILITY
You need to work with your doctor, nurse or therapist, and
your supplier, to fit this chair and adjust the controller set-
tings for your level of function and ability.
C. REVIEW THIS MANUAL OFTEN
Before using this chair, you and each person who may
assist you, should read this entire Manual and make sure
to follow all instructions. Review the warnings often, until
they are second nature to you.
D. WARNINGS
The word “WARNING” refers to a hazard or unsafe
practice that may cause severe injury or death to you or to
other persons. The “Warnings” are in four main sections,
as follows:
1. V - EMI Here you will learn about
electromagnetic interference and how it can
affect your chair.
VI - GENERAL WARNINGS Here you will find a safety
checklist and a summary of risks you need to be aware
of before you ride this chair.
VII - WARNINGS — COMPONENTS & OPTIONS Here
you will learn about your chair. Consult your supplier
and your health care professional to help you choose
the best set-up and options for your safety.
XI - BATTERIES Here you will learn about battery and
charger safety, and how to avoid injury.
NOTE - Where they apply, you will also find “Warnings” in
other sections of this Manual.
Throughout this owner’s manual and on the wheelchair
you will see the icons listed below to identify warnings and
potential hazards. It is important to read all of them and
understand them.
!WARNING
These warnings must be followed, failure to do
so may cause personal injury or may damage
the wheelchair.
1 PROHIBITED!
Prohibited actions must never be performed.
Performing an action that is prohibited can
cause personal injury or may damage the wheelchair.
NOTE - Notes are informative statements to help further explain
actions, warnings or product detail.
ESD
Electrostatic Discharge has a potential to
damage printed circuit boards unless handled
correctly. When the ESD symbol is shown throughout
the owner’s manual, use the Proper Handling
Techniques insert supplied with the chair to properly
handle this situation.
E. CAUTION
Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order
of a practitioner licensed by the law of the State in which
he/she practices.
V. EMI
(ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE)
!WARNING
Read all warnings to reduce the risk of unintended brake
release or chair movement:
1. Beware of the danger from hand-held transceivers.
Never turn on or use a hand-held transceiver while
power to your chair is on. Use extra care if you believe
that such a device may be in use near your chair.
2. Be aware of nearby radio or TV stations, and avoid
coming close to them.
3. If unintended movement occurs, turn your chair off as
soon as it is safe to do so.
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!WARNING
A. WHAT IS EMI?
1. EMI means: electromagnetic (EM) interference (I).
EMI comes from radio wave sources such as radio
transmitters and transceivers. (A “transceiver” is
a device that both sends and receives radio wave
signals).
2. There are a number of sources of intense EMI in your
daily environment. Some of these are obvious and
easy to avoid. Others are not, and you may not be
able to avoid them.
3. Powered wheelchairs may be susceptible to
electromagnetic interference (EMI) emitted from
sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur
radio (HAM) transmitters, two way radios, and cellular
phones.
4. EMI can also be produced by conducted sources or
electrostatic discharge (ESD).
!WARNING
B. WHAT EFFECT CAN EMI HAVE?
1. EMI can cause your chair, without warning, to:
• Release its brakes
• Move by itself
• Move in unintended directions
If any of these occurs, it could result in severe injury to
you or others.
2. EMI can damage the control system of your chair.
This could create a safety hazard, and lead to costly
repairs.
!WARNING
C. SOURCES OF EMI
The sources of EMI fall into three broad types:
1. Hand-Held Transceivers:
The antenna is usually mounted directly on the unit.
These include:
• Citizens band (CB) radios
• “Walkie-talkies”
• Security, fire and police radios
• Cellular phones
• Laptop computers with phone or fax
• Other personal communication devices
2. Medium-Range Mobile Transceivers:
NOTE: These devices can transmit signals while they
are on, even if they are not in use.
These include two-way radios used in police cars,
fire trucks, ambulances and taxi cabs. The antenna is
usually mounted on the outside of the vehicle.
3. Long-Range Transceivers:
These include commercial radio and TV broadcast
antenna towers and amateur (HAM) radios.
NOTE - The following are not likely to cause EMI problems:
Laptop computers (without phone or fax),
Cordless phones, TV sets or AM/FM radios, CD or
tape players.
!WARNING
D. DISTANCE FROM THE SOURCE
EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as you get closer
to the source. For this reason, EMI from hand-held devices
is of special concern. (See C.1 above) A person using one
of these devices can bring high levels of EM energy very
close to your chair without you knowing it.
!WARNING
E. IMMUNITY LEVEL
1. The level of EM is measured in volts per meter (V/m).
Every power wheelchair can resist EMI up to a certain
level. This is called its “immunity level”.
2. The higher the immunity level, the less the risk of EMI.
It is believed that a 20 V/m immunity level will protect
the power wheelchair user from the more common
sources of radio waves.
3. The configuration tested was found to be immune
to at least 20 V/m is: AmySystems Alltrack power
wheelchair with a right- hand mounted P & G remote
joystick system, 18” (460 mm) seat width, 18”
(460 mm) seat depth, dual post height adjustable
armrests, fixed tapered legrests with one piece solid
footplate, and Group 24 gel cell batteries.
4. The following specialty input devices have an unknown
effect on the immunity level because they have not
been tested with the AmySystems Alltrack and PG
Drives control system:
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Drives control system:
• Breath Control
• Proximity Head Array
• Proportional Head Control
• Tri-Switch Head Array
• Proportional Mini-Joystick
• Chin Control
• Heavy Duty Switched Joystick
• Buddy Button
• Soft Switch
• Micro Light Disc Switch
• Ribbon Switch
• Wobble Switch
!WARNING
Individuals with physical limitations requiring the use of a
specialty control input device known not to be immune to
20V/m, should exercise extra care around known sources
of EMI.
!WARNING
There is no way to know the effect on EMI if you add
accessories or modify this chair. Any change to your chair
may increase the risk of EMI. Parts not specifically tested or
parts from other suppliers have unknown EMI properties.
!WARNING
F. REPORT ALL SUSPECTED EMI INCIDENTS
You should promptly report any unintended movement or
brake release. Be sure to indicate whether there was a
radio wave source near your chair at the time.
Contact: AmySystems’s Customer Service Department at
[phone]
!WARNING
G. EMI FROM CHAIR
Electromagnetic field emitted by electronics component
included in this power wheelchair may interfere with other
electronic devices emitting similar field, such as shopping
mall alarm systems.
VI. GENERAL WARNINGS
!WARNING
Read all warnings in this section. If you fail to do so,
a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause
severe injury to you or others.
A. NOTICE TO USER AND ATTENDANTS
!WARNING
USER
1. Before using this chair, you should be trained in its safe
use by your health care professional.
2. Every wheelchair is different. Take the time to learn the
feel of this chair before you begin riding.
3. Be aware that you must develop your own methods for
the safe use of this chair, which are best suited to your
level of function and ability.
4. Have someone help you practice bending, reaching
and transfers until you learn how to do them safely.
5. Never try a new maneuver on your own unless you are
sure it is safe.
6. Get to know the areas where you plan to use your
chair. Look for hazards and learn how to avoid them.
7. Always wear a positioning strap.
8. Do not use a wheelchair if the joystick does not spring
back to the neutral position.
9. Do not use your wheelchair if the joystick boot is
ripped or damaged.
10. Do not try to tip a wheelchair without an attendant
present.
!WARNING
USER AND ATTENDANTS
1. When transferring the user in or out of the wheelchair,
never use the footplate as a platform.
2. Do not lift the wheelchair by any parts that are
removable: doing so may result in damage to the
wheelchair or injury to the user.
3. Never try to stop or slow this wheelchair with the
wheel locks (if applicable). Wheel locks are designed
to prevent the chair from moving when stopped. They
are not brakes.
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4. Always keep your hands and body parts clear of
moving parts to help prevent injuries.
!WARNING
- ATTENDANTS
Make sure you read all warnings and follow all instructions
in each section of this manual. Be aware that warnings that
apply to the user also apply to you.
1. Do not stand or sit on any portion of the wheelchair.
2. You need to work with the user, and the user’s doctor,
nurse or therapist, to develop safe methods best suited
to your abilities and those of the user.
3. To manually push the chair you must release the motor
locks.
• Do not engage or disengage motor locks unless
power to the chair is off. In addition, make sure both
free wheel levers are completely engaged before
turning the power on to ensure the wheelchair can
be driven in a straight forward motion.
• Make sure you have full control over the chair when
you release the motor locks. When you do so the
chair will not have brakes.
• Make sure the chair is on level ground before you
release the motor locks.
NOTE - To release the wheel locks the wheel chair may need to
be rocked back and forth slightly several times before the lock
will release.
4. Propel this chair by the push handles only. They
provide secure points for you to hold onto the rear of
the chair to prevent a fall or tip-over.
• Check to make sure push handle grips will not rotate
or slip off.
!WARNING
B. WEIGHT LIMIT
1. The user plus items carried should never exceed the
total weight capacity identified on your chair.
2. Never use this chair for weight training if the total
weight (user plus additional weights) exceeds weight
capacity.
3. Exceeding the weight limit is likely to damage the seat,
frame, or fasteners, and may cause severe injury to
you or others from chair failure.
4. Exceeding the weight limit will void the warranty.
!WARNING
C. CONTROLLER SETTINGS
Be aware that you may need to adjust the controller
settings of your chair.
1. Check and adjust the settings every six to twelve months.
2. Consult your supplier to adjust the control settings
immediately if you notice any change in your ability to:
• Control the joystick
• Hold your torso erect
• Avoid running into objects.
!WARNING
D. EMI
Read Section V to learn about EMI. To reduce the risk of
unintended brake release or chair movement:
1. Never turn on or use a hand-held transceiver while
power to your chair is on. Use extra care if you believe
that such a device may be in use near your chair.
2. Be aware of nearby radio or TV stations, and avoid
coming close to them.
3. If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn
your chair off as soon as it is safe.
!WARNING
E. SAFETY CHECK-LIST
Before each use of this chair:
1. Make sure the chair operates smoothly. Check for
noise, vibration, or a change in ease of use. (These
may indicate low tire pressure, loose fasteners, or
damage to your chair).
• If you detect a problem, make sure to repair or
adjust the chair. Your supplier can help you find and
correct the problem.
2. Make sure batteries are charged. Green lights on
charge indicator will light up when charge is full.
Yellow lights indicate battery charge level is getting
low. Red lights indicate batteries are in immediate
need of charging.
3. When not in use, keep your chair in a clean, dry
place.
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1 PROHIBITED
F. CHANGES & ADJUSTMENTS
Never use non-AmySystems parts to replace AmySystems
provided parts or make changes to your chair unless
authorized by AmySystems. (Doing so will void the
warranty and may create a safety hazard.)
!WARNING
Accessories designed by manufacturers other than
AmySystems are not available through AmySystems. The
order process has not been tested or approved for use by
AmySystems.
1. If you modify or adjust this chair it may increase the
risk of a fall or tip-over.
2. Modifications unauthorized by AmySystems constitute
remanufacturing of the wheelchair. This voids the
warranty. The user then assumes all future liability for
the wheelchair.
!WARNING
G. WHEN SEATED IN A PARKED WHEELCHAIR
1. Always turn off all power to your chair when you are
parked, even for a moment. This will prevent:
• Accidental movement from contact with the joystick
by you or others.
• Unintended brake release or movement from EMI
sources. (See Section V)
2. Make sure that persons who help you (for example,
store clerks) are aware of the joystick and do not touch
it. If they do, your chair may move suddenly when you
do not expect it.
!WARNING
H. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Your chair is not designed for use in a heavy rain storm, or
in snowy or icy conditions.
1. Contact with water or excessive moisture can cause
an electrical malfunction. The frame, motors and other
chair parts are not water-tight and may rust or corrode
from the inside.
To avoid a chair failure:
• Minimize exposure of your chair to rain or very wet
conditions.
• Never take your chair into a shower, tub, pool or
sauna.
• Do not use your chair in fresh or salt water (such as
at the edge of a stream, lake, or ocean).
• Make sure the battery post covers are secured.
• Replace joystick boot if it becomes torn or cracked.
• Make sure all electrical connections are secure.
• Dry the chair as soon as you can if it gets wet, or if
you use water to clean it.
2. Proceed slowly and use extra care if you must operate
your chair on a wet or slick surface.
• When in doubt, have someone help you.
• Do so only if you are sure it is safe.
• Stop if one or both main wheels lose traction. If this
occurs, you may lose control of your chair or fall.
• Never operate your chair on a slope or ramp if there
is snow, ice, water or an oil film present.
!WARNING
Extra caution should be used when employing the disc
switch or the proximity head array as control devices. These
two devices are susceptible to malfunction when wet.
!WARNING
I. TERRAIN
1. This chair will perform at optimum on firm, even
surfaces such as concrete, asphalt and indoor flooring.
2. Although equipped with suspension, the performance
can be substantially reduced on uneven surfaces and
rough terrain.
3. Do not operate the chair on sand, loose gravel or soil.
Doing so may damage wheels, bearings, axles, motors
or loosen fasteners.
!WARNING
J. STREET USE
In most states, power wheelchairs are not legal for use on
public roads. Be alert to the danger of motor vehicles on
roads or in parking lots.
1. Do not operate this wheelchair on any roads that do
not allow non-motor vehicle traffic.
2. When visibility is limited by either darkness or weather
conditions, do not operate the chair on any roadways.
3. It may be hard for drivers to see you. Make eye
contact with drivers before you proceed. When in
doubt, yield until you are sure it is safe.
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!WARNING
K. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY/TRANSIT USE
Your chair has been manufactured with built-in Transport
Brackets.
The standard transport brackets have not been crash-tested
in accordance with WC-19. Use these transport brackets
only to secure an unoccupied wheelchair during transport
1. NEVER let anyone sit in the wheelchair while in a
moving vehicle.
2. NEVER transport the wheelchair in the front seat of a
vehicle. It may shift and interfere with the driver
3. ALWAYS secure the wheelchair so that it cannot roll or shift.
4. Do not use any wheelchair that has been involved in a
motor vehicle accident
5. Information concerning approved WC-19 tie down
systems. Please consult available WC-19 manual
!WARNING
L. CENTER OF BALANCE
The point where this chair will tip forward, back, or to the
side depends on its center of balance and stability. The
Center of gravity is affected by:
1. The seat height and seat angle.
2. A change in your body position, posture or weight
distribution.
3. Using this chair on a ramp or slope.
4. The use of a back pack or other options, and the
amount of added weight.
5. Drive wheel positioning.
To Reduce The Risk Of A Fall Or Tip-Over:
Whenever a condition exists that may change the center of
balance, reduce speed, proceed cautiously, and when in
doubt, always have someone help you.
!WARNING
M. TRANSFERS
It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good
balance and agility. Be aware that there is a point during
every transfer when the wheelchair seat is not below you.
To prevent a fall:
1. Always turn off power before you transfer to or from your
chair. If you fail to do so you may touch the joystick and
cause your chair to move when you do not expect it.
2. Make sure motor locks are engaged. This keeps the
chair from moving when you transfer.
3. Work with your health care professional to learn safe
methods.
• Learn how to position your body and how to support
yourself during a transfer.
• Have someone help you until you are sure you can
do a safe transfer on your own.
4. Move your chair as close as you can to the seat you
are transferring to. If possible, use a transfer board.
5. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as
possible.
6. Be careful of the footrests. If you can, remove or swing
them out of the way.
• Never stand on footrests when you transfer. Doing so
may damage them or cause your chair to tip.
• Make sure your feet do not “hang up” or get caught
in the space between the footrests.
7. Make sure armrests do not interfere.
8. Transfer as far back onto the seat surface as you can.
This will reduce the risk that you will miss the seat or
fall.
!WARNING
N. REACHING OR LEANING
Reaching or leaning affects the center of balance of your
chair. If done improperly, a fall or tip-over is likely. When
in doubt, ask for help or use a device to extend you reach.
To Reduce the Risk of injury and/or Damage to the Chair:
1. Never reach or lean if you must shift your weight
sideways or rise up off the seat.
2. Never reach or lean if you must move forward in your
seat to do so. Always keep your buttocks in contact
with the backrest.
3. Never reach with both hands (you may not be able
to catch yourself to prevent a fall if you lose your
balance).
4. Never try to pick up an object from the floor by
reaching down between your knees.
5. Never put pressure on the footrests while reaching.
6. Never reach or lean over the top of the seat back. This
may damage the backrest and cause you to fall.
tVI. GENERAL WARNINGS