EZee Life EZee PC User manual

Model: CH1044
EZee Life™ Products
220 Wildcat Road, Toronto, ON M3J 2N5
Specifications:
EZee PC Power Chair
User Manual
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Safety Words
Safety words are used throughout this manual to indicate
hazards and/or unsafe actions. Please refer to the table below
for definitions of the safety words.
Safety Word Definition
Caution
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
product damage or malfunction
Danger
Danger indicates a probably hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
personal injury, product da age, or
alfunction.
Prohibited
Prohibited indicates that such actions should
not be perfor ed at any ti e. Perfor ing a
prohibited action can cause personal injury,
product da age, or alfunction.
Required
Required indicates that these actions should
be perfor ed as specified. Failure to perfor
required actions can cause personal injury,
product da age, or alfunction.
Warning
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
personal injury, product da age, or
alfunction.
Important Notes
Please note that the information contained in this document is
subject to change without notice.
Failure to follow the instructions, warnings, and notes in this manual
and those located on your EZee PC can result in ersonal injury,
roduct damage, or malfunction and void EZee PC roduct
warranty.
It is assumed that an authorized EZee PC dealer has ro erly fit
the roduct to the user and has instructed the user on ro er
use/o eration. If you urchased this roduct over the internet or
from a revious owner and you have questions about the safe use
and/or ro er maintenance the lease contact your dealer.
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able of Contents
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS…………..…………………....... 4
SAFETY………………………………………………………....... 5
EMI/RFI WARNING..……......………………………….…........ 10
YOUR EZee PC…………………………………………………. 11
ASSEMBLY……………………………………………………….12
BATTERIES AND CHARGING …………………………….......16
EZee PC OPERATIONS ………………………………………. 19
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE………………………………….23
PRODUCT CARE & MAINTENANCE………………………….24
Your Dealer: __________________________________
Dealer Tele hone #:____________________________
EZee PC Serial Number: ________________________
Limited Warranty:
EZee Life™ roducts carry a one year warranty against
manufacturing defects, faulty materials and workmanshi only.
Any alterations, misuse, abuse, or accidental damage voids this
warranty. EZee Life™ reserves the right to re lace or re air any art
that has become defective.
The warranty does not extend to consequential costs resulting from
the fault or defect of the roduct: freight and travel costs, loss of
earnings, or other ex enses that one may incur.
Warranty is valid for the original urchaser only and the original
recei t must be resented before any warranty o tions are
considered. Please also be re ared to rovide the date of urchase
and serial number.
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Specifications
Weight ca acity 300 lbs.
Maximum s eed* 4 m h
Per-charge range* U to 15 miles
Turning radius 20”
Ground clearance 3" (mid-frame)
1" (at anti-ti wheels)
Overall length 40”
Overall width 24”
Overall height 36” to 38”
Weight w/ batteries 160 lbs
Weight: Base 77.7 lbs
Weight: Seat 37.3 lbs
Weight: Batteries 45 lbs
Heaviest iece 77.7 lbs. (the base)
Battery 2 U1 (12 V x 35 Ah)
Charger Off-board, 5A
Drive Front-wheel
Motor s ecifications 320 W (.43 h ), 24 V
Controller PGDT VSI, 50A
Brakes Electromagnetic, regenerative
Seat ty e Foldable, mid-back
Seat width 19 1/2”
Seat de th 19”
Seat back height 18.5”
Seat-to-floor height 18” - 20”
Drive wheel 10" x 3.5" flat-free
Rear caster wheel 7.5" x 2" flat-free
Anti-ti wheel 6" x 1.3" flat-free
Max. climbing incline 8°
*S ecification may vary due to user weight, s eed,
battery condition and terrain.
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Important Safety Dos
· Always turn the ower off when the unit is not in use.
· Always make sure your seat is locked before o erating the PC.
· Always remain seated while driving your PC.
· Always kee legs and arms within the confines of the PC.
· Always drive straight u and down inclines.
· Always be extra cautious when o erating the PC on wet surfaces
and stee inclines or ram s.
· Always drive slowly while turning.
· Always come to a com lete sto before attem ting to reverse.
· Always use a grounded ower rece tacle when charging.
· Always remember chair ca acity is limited to one erson only.
Important Safety Do Nots
· Never modify the PC in any way or use it for unintended ur oses.
· Never attem t to drive over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may
cause your PC to turn over.
· Never leave the ower button on when entering or exiting the PC.
· Never go u or down or traverse slo es greater than 8 degrees.
· Never stand on footboard. You may cause the PC to ti over.
· Never o erate this roduct if your health or medications you are
taking cause you to feel dizzy, affect your vision, or in anyway effect
your ability to safely o erate the scooter.
· Never reverse down a stee hill or incline.
· Never ark on inclines or declines.
· Never sto on an incline. If you must sto on an incline, then
always lean forward to shift the center of gravity and revent the PC
from ti ing over backwards.
· Never attem t to turn on an incline or decline.
· Never turn off the ower while the PC is moving. Doing so will
cause the PC to come to an abru t sto .
· Never o erate your PC on streets, you are a edestrian.
· Never hose off your PC or leave it uncovered in heavy rain. ·
Never charge batteries that may be frozen.
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Required
The EZee PC Chair is an electro mechanical device designed to
enhance individual mobility. Please note that the selection and
urchasing decision related to the acquisition of the EZee PC is the
res onsibility of the EZee PC user, who is ca able of making such a
decision.
The EZee PC user should thoroughly read these safety and
o eration instructions rior to use. Some users will need to ractice
o erating the EZee PC in the resence of a trained attendant. A
trained attendant can be defined as a family member or care
rofessional trained in assisting an EZee PC user in daily living
activities. It is im ortant to ractice and master safe EZee PC
o erations until the user is comfortable in maneuvering around
frequently encountered obstacles.
Individual PC users may develo skills to deal with daily living
activities that differ from those described in this manual but
warnings and cautions given in this manual MUST be followed.
O erations techniques used in this manual are a starting oint for
the new wheelchair/PC user and should be used only as a “basic”
guide.
Stability Warnings
ALWAYS maintain ro er ositioning in the EZee PC seat. When
reaching, leaning, or transferring it is im ortant to use the casters
as a tool to maintain stability and balance. Practice reaching,
leaning, and transferring in the resence of a qualified healthcare
rofessional before actively using the EZee PC.
NEVER carry heavy objects on your la while occu ying the EZee
PC seat. This roduct has been designed to accommodate one
individual only. Your EZee PC is rated for one individual at a
maximum weight of 300 lbs. This roduct has not been tested as a
weight lifting device or su ort and should
not be used as such.
ALWAYS roceed with extreme caution as you a roach an incline
or decline. In com liance with the Canadian Building Code, all
handica ublic access ram s are required to have a maximum
slo e of 5 degrees (8.7%). Even though your EZee PC is ca able of
climbing slo es greater than those described in this manual, do not,
under any circumstance exceed those guidelines.
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Warning
NEVER drive u an incline or down an incline at an angle and never drive
down an incline backwards.
ALWAYS avoid sudden sto s on inclines and declines.
NEVER drive down a decline at full s eed. Adjust the EZee PC to the
slowest s eed available rior to attem ting the decline.
ALWAYS reduce your s eed when cornering. NEVER corner shar ly while
maneuvering an incline or decline.
Obstacles and hresholds
NEVER attem t to climb or descend an obstacle that is higher than 1 inch
and never climb or descend an obstacle at an angle other than square
(straight).
ALWAYS a roach obstacles slowly and ensure that such obstacles can be
safely maneuvered u on. Proceed over such an obstacle straight
and at a slow and steady s eed to ensure that all wheels and
casters clear the obstacle.
NEVER attem t to climb or descend an obstacle that is wet or
unstable and never climb or descend an obstacle in reverse.
ALWAYS use an elevator when traveling between floors.
Prohibited
NEVER attem t to move or drive a EZee PC or any owered
mobility roduct between floors using a stairway or an escalator.
Warning
ALWAYS reduce your s eed when driving on even terrain and/or
soft surfaces.
ALWAYS avoid driving in tall grass and loosely acked gravel/sand.
ALWAYS be extra attentive when driving on icy surfaces. Your
EZee PC brakes will not hold and the tires will tend to slide if the
surface is sli ery enough.
ALWAYS use caution when driving on snow. The EZee PC can
become stuck if the snow is too dee .
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ransfers
1. Position the EZee PC as close as ossible along side the seat to
which you are transferring with rear casters ointing away from it.
2. Position body as far back as ossible in the EZee PC seat in
order to revent the EZee PC chair from ti ing forward.
3. Turn off the ower to the EZee PC and ensure that the EZee PC
is not in freewheel mode.
4. Fli u or remove the armrest on the side of the EZee PC from
which you are transferring. 5. Fli u the foot latform to kee your
feet from getting caught.
ALWAYS avoid using armrests for weight bearing ur oses. Such
use may cause the EZee PC chair to ti .
Weather
ALWAYS avoid inclement weather conditions whenever ossible.
Thoroughly dry your EZee PC chair before storing, charging, or
o erating.
ransporting Your EZee PC
ALWAYS use care when lifting ortions of your EZee PC. Individual
com onents are heavy and should be moved with caution.
ALWAYS use care when trans orting your EZee PC as there are no
standards a roved for tie-down systems in a moving vehicle of any
ty e to trans ort a erson while seated in a EZee PC.
Drugs / Alcohol
NEVER o erate your EZee PC while under the influence of alcohol.
ALWAYS consult your hysician rior to o erating a EZee PC while
taking rescribed or over-the-counter medication.
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Safety Inspections - Warning
Initial Inspection
· Ensure seat release latch is functional.
· Ensure seat is secured to the Ezee PC frame.
· Ensure all wheel and caster mounting nuts are secure.
· Ensure that the EZee PC chair rolls straight (no excessive ull
to one side).
· Ensure that adjustable arms o erate and lock securely.
· Ensure casters have ro er tension when s un. Casters should
come to a gradual sto .
· Ensure casters are free of debris.
· Ensure that all electrical com onents are free of corrosion.
Re lace if corroded or damaged.
· Ensure all labels are resent and legible. Re lace if necessary.
· Ensure all tires are free of cracks and wear. Re lace if necessary.
Weekly Inspection
· Ensure seat is secured to chair frame.
· Ensure that casters are free of debris.
· Ensure all tires are free of cracks and wear. Re lace if necessary.
Monthly Inspection
· Ensure all wheel and caster mounting nuts are secure.
· Ensure casters have ro er tension when s un. Casters should
come to a gradual sto . · Ensure that any loose hardware on the
chair is fastened
a ro riately.
· Ensure that all electrical com onents are free of corrosion.
Re lace if corroded or damaged. · Ensure all labels are resent
and legible. Re lace if necessary.
· Clean u holstery and armrests.
· Clean tires and casters.
Periodic Inspection
· Ensure that the EZee PC chair rolls straight (no excessive ull to
one side).
· Ensure that arm ivot oints are not worn and/or loose.
Re lace if necessary.
· Ensure armrest ads sit flush against arm frame.
· Ensure that seat u holstery has not ri ed and does not sag.
Re lace if necessary.
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EMI/RFI WARNING
RADIO WAVE SOURCES MAY AFFEC POWERED MOBILE
VEHICLE CON ROL.
Electromagnetic (EMI) or Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) refers
to the effects that outside sources of such energy might have on the
control systems of your mobility vehicle. The interference from these
sources could cause the vehicle to release its brakes, move by
itself, and/or cause damage to the mobility vehicle controller.
Sources of EMI and RFI include cellular hones, mobile two-way
radios, radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio transmitters,
wireless com uter links, microwave signals, aging transmitters,
and medium-range mobile transceivers used by emergency
vehicles. This roduct has been tested and has an immunity
(resistance) to EMI rated at 20V/m and the higher the immunity level
the greater the rotection against EMI.
Safety Precautions
The following are some recautions you can take to reduce the risk
of a mobility vehicle being affected by EMI/RFI.
1. Do not turn on or use hand held ersonal communication
devices, such as citizens band radios (CB) and cellular hones
while your vehicle is turned on.
2. Be aware of nearby transmitters, such as TV or radio stations and
try to avoid coming close to them.
3. Be aware that adding accessories and/or com onents, or
modifying your mobility vehicle in any way, may change its EMI/RFI
resistance level, thus making it more susce tible to interference
from radio wave sources.
4. Turn off your mobility vehicle by removing the key from the key
switch when you are getting onto or off of your mobility vehicle and
never leave the key in the key switch of an unattended mobility
vehicle.
5. Re ort all incidents of unintended movement or unex ected
brake releases to your dealer or EZee Life.
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Your EZee PC Power Chair
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EZee PC Assembly - Required
The EZee PC ower chair
consists of two main
sections, the o erating base
and the vinyl seat.
Figure 1
Adjust your seat height by
removing the seat ost in,
adjusting the ost o the
desired height and
re-inserting the in.
Figure 2
Twist the two motor release
levers such that they are
ointing outwards. This
osition engages the motor
for o eration. (Twist the
levers forward to release the
motor into freewheel osition
as needed).
Figure 3
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EZee PC Assembly (cont'd) - Required
Lift the seat onto the chrome seat ost
su ort by inserting the metal seat
ost (attached under the seat) into the
chrome seat ost su ort. Test seat
by attem ting to rotate – seat should
not be able to rotate if installed
correctly
Figure 4
Install arm rests by loosening
arm rest set knob located on
the back of the seat frame and
then inserting the arm rest into the
seat frame. Tighten the
arm rest set knob and ensure
that the set knob is screwed
fully through an arm rest
osition hole.
Figure 5
After installing the arm
rests ensure that each
arm rest is securely in
lace. After the arm rests
are securely installed you
can then locate and install
the joystick controller –
see figures 7, 8, and 9.
Figure 6
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EZee PC Assembly (cont'd) – Required
Loosen the set knob located
underneath the arm rest and
then insert the joystick frame
into the front of the arm rest
frame. Ensure that the
joystick frame is fully inserted
and then tighten the set knob
such that the joystick can not
be removed.
Figure 7
Align the joystick cable
underneath the arm rest and
feed the cable through the
eye twist located on the arm
rest.
Figure 8
After the cable is inserted,
inch and twist the eye twist
together such that the cable
remains attached to the arm
rest frame. Excess cable can
be ushed back into the hole
on the PC lastic shroud.
Figure 9
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EZee PC Assembly (cont'd) – Required
In order to adjust the foot
rest, loosen and remove
the adjustment bolt and relocate the
foot rest to
the a ro riate osition. Reinsert the
adjustment
bolt and fully tighten.
Rotate the foot rest u
and down to ensure that
it is securely installed.
Figure 10
Your EZee PC is now fully
assembled and ready for
o eration. Please fully read
the o erations section of
this manual rior to o erating
the EZee PC.
Figure 11
Warning
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EZee PC WITHOUT FIRST FULLY
READING AND UNDERSTANDING THE OPERATIONS AND
SAFETY SECTIONS OF THIS OWNER MANUAL.
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Batteries and Charging
Warning
ALWAYS ensure that the joystick On/Off switch is in the Off osition
rior to erforming any maintenance, adjustment, or service.
ALWAYS have a qualified technician erform battery
installations/removal – this is highly recommended by EZee Life
Products.
ALWAYS wash hands after handling batteries. Battery osts,
terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
com ounds.
NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cables to contact both
battery terminal(s)/ ost(s) at the same time. An electrical short may
occur and serious ersonal injury or damage may occur.
Always wear rubber gloves when installing/removing batteries.
Removing and Installing Batteries
Required
Ste 1:
Remove the joy stick controller from
the seat arm and then remove vinyl
seat and the chrome seat ost from
the EZee PC.
Ste 2:
Twist the two chrome release levers
so that they are ointing forward.
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Removing and Installing Batteries (cont'd)
Ste 3:
Remove the coloured lastic shroud
from the EZee PC frame (shroud is
held in lace with Velcro ta e). After
removing the shroud the EZee PC
batteries and wiring will then be
visible.
Ste 4:
Stand at the rear of the wheelchair and
label each battery connection as follows
with a iece of ta e: rear (-) negative
(black), rear (+) ositive (red), front (+)
ositive (red), front (-) negative (black).
This will assist in ensuring that
the battery cables will be
installed correctly when
reinstalling the batteries.
Ste 5:
Loosen and remove
each battery cable from the
battery terminals (ensure that
the labeled ta e remains on
the red and black battery
terminal covers).
Ste 6:
Using the battery handles,
remove each battery from
the EZee PC.
Reinstall/re lace batteries
in the reverse order of
these directions.
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BATTERY INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
· Use only sealed U1 ty e batteries in your EZee PC.
· Ensure that the ositive (+) red cable and the negative (-) black
cable for the rear battery are installed only on the re lacement rear
battery. Ensure that the ositive (+) red cable and the negative (-)
black cable for the front battery are installed only on the
re lacement front battery.
· Always re lace both front and rear batteries (never just re lace
one battery).
Warning
CHARGING BA ERIES
NEVER attem t to recharge the batteries by attaching charging
cables directly to the battery terminals.
NEVER attem t to recharge the batteries and o erate the
wheelchair at the same time.
NEVER attem t to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair has
been ex osed to any ty e of moisture.
NEVER attem t to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair is
outside.
NEVER sit on the wheelchair while recharging the batteries.
ALWAYS charge new batteries before initial use or battery life will
be reduced.
NEVER use a charger not a roved or su lied by EZee Life.
1. Attach the battery charger connector to the charger ort on the front of
the joystick.
2. Plug the chargers’s AC ower cord or extension into the grounded 110-
volt wall outlet.
3. When charging is com lete, turn the charger off.
4. Disconnect the out ut cable from the charger ort.
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EZee PC Operations
VSI Controller
The electronic controller is what you use to o erate your PC and monitor
the battery charge level, electronic functions, and the PC electrical system.
The electronic controller is mounted to one of the armrests and is
connected to the motors and batteries inside the PC shroud.
The VSI Controller consists of the following com onents:
1. battery condition meter
2. maximum s eed indicator
3. on/off button
4. horn button
5. s eed decrease button
6. s eed increase button
7. joystick
8. off-board charger socket
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EZee PC Operations (cont'd)
Battery Condition Meter
This meter is a 10 line segment dis lay that indicates that the controller
is turned on and also gives the battery charge status, and the electrical
system status. See the following coloured line segment indicators:
· RED, YELLOW, GREEN LIGHTS LIT: Batteries charged; VSI and
electrical system OK.
· RED AND YELLOW LIGHTS LIT: Charge batteries if ossible; VSI
and electrical system OK.
· RED LIGHTS ONLY LIT OR SLOW FLASH: Charge batteries as
soon as ossible; VSI and electrical system OK.
· RAPID FLASH OF LIGHTS: Indicates a fault in the VSI or the
electrical system. Refer to the VSI Error Codes in the trouble
shooting guide.
· RIPPLE SIDE TO SIDE OF LIGHTS: The joystick was not in the
neutral osition when the controller was turned on. If you get this
signal, turn off the controller, allow the joystick to return to the
neutral osition, then turn on the controller.
Maximum Speed Indicator
This meter indicates the maximum s eed that the controller is
currently set.
Warning
Unless faced with an emergency situation, do not use the on/off button
to sto the chair. This will cause the EZee PC to sto abru tly. Always
turn the ower off when you are stationary to revent unex ected
movement.
ON/Off Button
The on/off button turns the VSI Controller on or off when ressed.
Horn Button
The horn button activates the horn when ressed.
Speed Decrease & Speed Increase Buttons
The s eed buttons control the s eed of the EZee PC. Press the s eed
increase button to increase the s eed. Press the s eed decrease
button to decrease the s eed. The s eed setting is dis layed on the
maximum s eed indicator.
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