FreedomChair A06 User manual

Operating Manual
Please read these Operating Instructions before using your FreedomChair
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Issue 20200529

PRECAUTIONS
Please read the instructions before using the chair in
order to operate and maintain it properly.
PLEASE PAYATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING
CONTENT WITH THESE WARNING SYMBOLS.
FAILURE TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURIES.
IT CAN ALSO DAMAGE OR DECREASE THE LIFE
EXPECTANCY OF THE CHAIR.
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Contents
1 Introduction....................................................................................................................4
2 Contents of Packaging...............................................................................................5
4Opening/Folding the Chair.......................................................................................7
6Installing the Joystick Controller............................................................................9
7Lifting the Armrest......................................................................................................10
8Manual Operation........................................................................................................10
9Joystick Operation.....................................................................................................11
10 Charging Instructions...........................................................................................12-13
11 Transport & Storage..................................................................................................13
12 Safety Guide...........................................................................................................14-20
13 Appendix......................................................................................................................21
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3 Routine Checks by the User ....................................................................................6
5Fitting Anti-Tip Wheels..............................................................................................8

1 . Introduction
Thank you for choosing FreedomChair which will provide you with years of dependable
service with proper use and care.
It is important to read through this manual before operating your FreedomChair to become
familiar with its features as well as its limitations and safety information. You will find the
operation and care of your FreedomChair very simple and easy, but should you have any
questions, please contact the reseller from where you purchased the chair.
Getting to know your FreedomChair
Seat Back/ Push Handle
Rear Powered Wheels
Backrest with Cushion Armrest
Armrest Lock
Joystick Controller
Safety Belt
Joystick Controller Knob
Storage Bag
Anti-tip Wheels
Battery Box
Serial Number Label
on Left or Right Side
Seat with Cushion
Foot Rest
Front Wheels
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2.Contents of Packaging
Your FreedomChair will arrive carefully packaged in a cardboard box. We suggest that
two people are available to remove the packaging and set up the FreedomChair for the
first time.
1. Carefully open the top of the box then turn the box on its side for easier removal of
the contents.
2. Once all packaging has been removed, you will find the following components:
Main Chair Assembly Travel Bag
Tools
Joystick
Controller
Rear Reflectors
Battery or Batteries
(depending on order)
Cup holder (option if ordered)
Battery Charger and
off-board charging cable
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3. Routine Checks by the User
IMPORTANT
Your FreedomChair is a mode of transport designed to safely enhance your independence.
It contains items that should be regularly checked by the user to ensure that the chair
remains safe to use.
Please make a general inspection of the chair before each use, but in particular:
•All bolts, screws and fixings on the frame of the chair should be checked for tightness.
The Toolkit provided with the chair can be used for this.
•Fastenings securing all wheels are tight.
•Electrical connections are secure. These include:
oconnections to the Control Module located above the battery compartment
othe lead connecting the battery
othe connection in the cable behind the joystick
(see 5. Installing the Joystick Controller)
•Any straps securing seat or backrest covers are secure and in good condition without
any tears or cuts in the fabric.
•If your FreedomChair is fitted with pneumatic rear tyres, keep them inflated to a
recommended pressure of 40 psi or 2.75 Bar.
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4. Opening the Chair
A) Unfolding - Step 1
Hold the top of the backrest
and pull up while holding
down on the seat to expand
the chair and complete the
opening.
B) Unfolding - Step 2
Lock the safety clasp.
This locks the frame of the
chair and prevents it folding
when being used.
Hold backrest bar
Hold down seat to expand
Safety clasp
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5.Folding the Chair
A) Folding - Step 1
Open the safety clasp.
B) Folding - Step 2
While one hand holds
the seat and the other
holds the backrest,
push the backrest
forwards and
downwards, folding
the chair.
Hold backrest bar
Hold the seat to fold

5. Fitting Anti-Tip Wheels
NOTE: Applies to Models A08 & A08L only
Supplied with the FreedomChair model A08 & A08L are a pair of Anti-Tip Wheels. These are
used with the chair to minimise it tipping backwards.
* They should be fitted to the chair at all times when it is being used.
With the locking screw backed-off, insert an anti-tip wheel into each receiving tube located
under the motors.
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With the the wheel positioned upright as shown in the photo below, tighten the locking
screw to secure the anti-tip wheel assembly inside the tube.
Ensure there is an anti-tip wheel fitted to each side of the chair.
Note: if the anti-tip
wheels are removed
from the chair, it is
recommended to rotate
in the locking screw
until it is tight to
minimise accidentally
loosing the screw.

6.Installing the Joystick Controller
Step 1
Insert the controller joystick into the armrest tube and tighten the knob to fix it in position.
Step 2
Connect the wire from the Joystick to the connector which is secured under the armrest,
taking care to line up the pins properly so that they do not get bent, broken or damaged.
The connectors are designed to only fit together in one position. Gently rotate both parts
until they can be pushed together. Rotate the locking ring to secure both parts.
NOTE: DO NOT force the connections together or you may bend or break the pins.
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7.Lifting the Armrest
Under each armrest is a rotary knob which can be turned to release or secure the armrest
lock. This allows the armrest to be raised for easy side transfers or to clear the joystick
when pulling up to a table.
8.Manual Mode Operation
The chair can be pushed by an Attendant in freewheel mode. Push forward on both of the
red motor levers to disengage the electromagnetic brakes.
In normal powered mode, without an Attendant pushing the chair, both red motor levers
should be pulled back to engage the electromagnetic brakes. Both wheels will now lock,
holding the chair on the brakes.
Pull back both red
motor levers for normal
powered mode.
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