ConvaQuip 1026 User manual

WheelchairAssist
OWNERS MANUAL
CONGRATULATIONS
You have just purchased the best electricWheelchair-Assist on the market today. These units
incorporate the verylatest in technological advances. To assure you of the best and safest
performance as well as longest life, please read the enclosed information. After reading this
manual, if you should require further information, please call our sales department at
1-800-637-8436. For service problems or to order parts call 1-800-637-8436. Be sure to give
the serial number to the service department personnel.
For Information and Sales Call ConvaQuip Ind., Inc. at 1-800-637-8436
For Service and Parts Call 1-800-637-8436
(Please have the serial number available)
IMPORTANT DOCUMENT—DO NOT DISCARD
Date Manufactured:
WheelchairAssist
Date Shipped:
Serial Number:
Patents Pending
Wheelchair
Assist
17”Wx18”Lx35”H
Model 1026

IMPORTANT DOCUMENT—DO NOT DISCARD
ConvaQuip Ind., Inc.
WheelchairAssist
ConvaQuip Ind., Inc.
P.O. Box 3417
Abilene, TX 79604
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Web site: www.convaquip.com
Manufactured for ConvaQuip Ind., Inc.
OEM-FLP-100107-X SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE PRINTED IN THE USA
Patents Pending
Wheelchair
Assist
(Made in the USA)

Limited Warranty
•Warranty—One-year from date of shipment.
•Battery—Six full months from date of shipment. Replacement batteries carry a six-month
warranty. Must provide serial number of cart. Charging the battery for 24 hours is required
to determine that actual replacement is needed.
•Parts-Limited Warranty—All parts, except circuit breakers needing resetting, and broken
keys in switches, are warranted by the manufacturer to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of six-months from date of shipment. This warranty does not
include wear and tear caused by above normal usage, abuse, negligence, freight damage, or
damage caused by improper use or care, or by outside sources such as fire, floods, etc. If
component has failed due to defect in material or workmanship, it will be replaced or
repaired at the manufacturer’s discretion at no charge to the owner.
•Labor—The manufacturer will cover labor charges for work performed in the field for one
year from the date of shipment as a result of defect in materials and workmanship. Charges
incurred for resetting the circuit breaker and broken keys in switches are exempt. Double
service calls due to improper first call service or lack of repair parts are exempt.
The above warranties exclude shipping, handling, or travel expenses incurred for the repair of
said unit or parts as well as items worn out through normal use whose malfunction is not
attributable to defect.
All warranty claims should be called in to [phone] or [phone]. Ask for service.
Please provide serial number for warranty verification when requesting service.
For Information and Sales Call 1-800-637-8436
For Service Call 1-800-637-8436 (Please have the serial number available)

Please read before operating.
Warnings
•Never attempt to charge the battery in this cart without using an electrical outlet that is
protected by a GFCI, (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter).
•Replace charging cord if plug is damaged or if the cord is worn or frayed.
•Never use the charging cord without proper grounding. Do not use if plug does not have
three terminals.
•Always disconnect power before servicing.
•See “Daily Maintenance Checklist,” and follow instructions.
Freight Damage
CHECK
•The shipping carton for any visible damage. Report the damage to the freight carrier
immediately. File a claim with the carrier if actual damage to your cart has occurred.
•Contents of the carton. The contents should agree with the information listed on the packing
list. Report any discrepancy to the carrier and the factory immediately.
Recommended Operating Procedures
•New units may need charging! Charge batteries for 24 hours prior to first use.
•DO NOT STAND ON UNIT.
•DO NOT allow children to operate or play on unit. Keep cart secured with key.
•After batteries are charged, disconnect power supply cord and return power cord to the cord
reel before operating unit.
•Insert key into key switch on control box and turn counter clockwise and press control but-
ton to “ON”, Green light will appear (POWER ON).
•Check speed dial knob on left hand side of control box. (Optional)
•Place both hands on handlebars.
•Move top YELLOW lever forward to go forward.
•Move bottom YELLOW lever back to go backwards.
•Depress control “ON’button down for horn.
•To stop: Release YELLOW lever.
•To turn off: Turn key clockwise.
•Always charge unit when not in use.
•Remove key.
Attention
It is the responsibility of the owner of this unit to maintain the unit in a safe and reliable
operating condition at all times.
—Important Safety Instructions —

WheelchairAssistAssembly Instructions
•Measure and mark each rear wheelchair down tube at 9 1/4”
from the floor. (see figure #1)
•Measure the distance between the wheelchair rear down
tubes. Use support tubes 601-0183 for 20” to 28” or support
tubes 601-0204 for 28” to 36”. (see figure #2)
•Align support tubes with receiver tubes in rear of Wheelchair Assist unit. DO
NOT TIGHTEN RECEIVER BOLTS. (see figure #3)
•Position Wheelchair Assist unit between wheelchair rear wheels with support
tubes facing forward. (see figure #4)
•One side at a time, place the clam
wheelchair down tube as seen in figure #4. Assemble clamp, bolts,
washers and nuts as seen in figure #5. DO NOT TIGHTEN.
•Position each clamp so that the top of the clamp is aligned with 9 1/4” ma
all clamp bolts. (see figure #7)
•Center Wheelchair Assist
Unit between wheelchair rear
wheels. Tighten receiver bolts
and lock nuts. (see figure #8)
•Check Wheelchair Assist
Unit for operation.
p into the support tube and around
rk on wheelchair down tube. Tighten

the following items should be checked daily:
—Replace cord if cord is worn or frayed, 3-pronged plug is broken or
t provides protection through an operating “Ground
—Test for smooth “start, acceleration, deceleration and stop.” Repair if
necessary. Charge or replace battery if needed.
—Replace if broken. (Multi-Tug, EMT)
—Repair or replace any component that would cause a potential safety hazard.
—Wipe off and clean as needed.
upter (GFCI) in the electrical circuit wherever the unit is
to be charged. This is to protect against any possible shock hazard.
AC voltage required is 115/230 @ 60/50Hz VAC. Charge batteries every night, all night,
and at every opportunity. When the batteries are fully charged, the charger will maintain a
not damage the batteries.
Fully discharged batteries will take 12 hours to fully charge, so it is best not to let the
Do not store the unit with discharged batteries for more than 30 days, as this can cause
premature battery failure. Fully charge the batteries at least every 30 days, if in a low usage
No maintenance of batteries is required. The batteries are maintenance free and water
Be Responsible: Recycle old batteries or dispose of according to local or national codes.
ons on battery - avoid any sparks)
Turn off key switch and remove key. Disconnect charger cord from wall outlet, if plugged
Disconnect the negative and positive wire bundles from the battery posts and remove the
CAUTION: Do not cross battery posts with metal object!
Connect the red leads to the positive post (+) first. Connect the black leads to the negative
post (-). Reposition protective cover over positive post. WARNING: Reversing battery
connections may damage motor controller!
: Your unit has been equipped with AGM batteries during the manufacturing
process as original equipment. The manufacturer recommends that you replace the original
batteries only with the same type and rating to prevent damage to your unit’s internal
components, charging system, or personal injury to you. Manufacturer is not responsible for any
adverse effects caused by replacement with any other type of batteries.
Daily Maintenance Check List
For optimum unit availability and performance,
•ELECTRIC CORD
reel will not retract. Be sure power outle
Fault Circuit Interrupter” (GFCI).
•THROTTLE
•CASTERS
•GENERAL
•APPEARANCE
Battery Charging
•Install a Ground Fault Circuit Interr
•
“float voltage” which will
•batteries become completely discharged.
•
location.
•cannot be added.
Battery Replacement
•To Replace Batteries: (Read precauti
•in.
•Remove tie-down strap from batteries.
•batteries.
•
•Secure batteries with strap.
IMPORTANT

WheelchairAssist
Wiring Diagram

WheelchairAssist
Control Box
Exploded View

WheelchairAssist
Exploded View

WheelchairAssist
Wiring Schematic