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 u
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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