Glide CentroGlide User manual

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CentroGlide
OWNER/USER MANUAL V 6.1 (2022)
IMPORTANT
For your safety and comfort please read carefully and understand all the
features prior to using your new CentroGlide. (Previously known as Centro)
Misuse may result in electrical or mechanical damage.

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Table of contents
Section 1. Introduction P 3
Section 2. Identifying Parts on your Wheelchair P 4
Section 3. Warnings for Carer and Occupant P 5
Section 4. Joystick and Controller Operation P 10
Section 5. User training and setup P 17
Section 6. Battery Maintenance and Charging P 19
Section 7. Care and maintenance P 23
Section 8. Trouble shooting P 26
Section 9. Precautions for Controller use P 27
Section 10. Transfer to and from your wheelchair P 29
Section 11. Vertical Lift or LAR Seat Option P 30
Section 12. Warranty P 31
Section 13. Spare Parts P 32
Section 14. Puncture Repair P 33
Section 15. Technician Service ONLY P 35
Section 16. Wheelchair Occupant Vehicle Transport P 40
Note: This manual covers the basic PG controller operation in this
manual.
A more comprehensive PG Manual can be downloaded from
www.glide.com.au

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Section 1.
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the CentroGlide Power Wheelchair.
The CentroGlide model range is a Class B type wheelchair and is designed for
Indoor/Outdoor use. This owners-manual covers all CentroGlide models.
Model Versions
CentroGlide TS, ER, XT and VL- Maximum User Weight 175 kg
CentroGlide Bariatric - Maximum User Weight 250 kg
CentroGlide LA and LAR - Maximum User Weight 150 kg
CentroGlide Complies to 3695
Complies to AS-3696:19 for both four-point tie down systems and Dahl
Docking Station for Wheeled mobility devices for use as
Seat in a Motor Vehicle. (See section 16 for more details).
With proper care and operation your wheelchair will provide years of trouble-
free mobility.
Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the functions and features of
your power chair by reading this owner’s manual. If you have any queries
about the functions of the chair you can call Glide Products or your nearest
Glide Products dealer.
⚠Warning. Means you must read.
If you have a Vertical Lift model, it is essential you read and fully
understand Section 11 before use.
Glide Products Pty Ltd
25 Ledgar Road
Balcatta
Perth. WA. 6021
Australia
PH: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected].au
Web: www.glide.com.au

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Section 2.
Identifying Parts on your Wheelchair
Fig 1
The illustration above lists common Parts on the CentroGlide Power Chair.
1. Attendant Joystick. (Optional)
2. Joystick
3. Seat Pan
4. Leg Rest Hanger
5. Leg rest latch
6. Front Suspension Arm
7. Foot Rest (Adjust Angle shown)
8. Front Vehicle Tie down point
9. Castor Wheel (front)
10. Motor Brake release.
11. Drive Wheel
12. Drive wheel clutch (optional)
13. Attendant Brake
14. Castor wheel (rear)
15. Rear Suspension Arm
16. Rear Vehicle tie down point
17. Circuit Breaker (Reset)
18. Armrest (flip-up)
19. Actuator (Recline)
20. Armrest
21. Back Cane
22. Hand Grip.

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Section 3.
⚠Warnings
Read and understand the warnings stated in this section.
To the User ⚠Warning
1. Before using this chair, obtain advice and training from your Health
Professional.
2. Each chair is custom designed to suit individual needs. Take time to become
familiar with each feature before you begin driving.
3. Depending on your level of function and ability, you will need to develop your
own methods for safe use.
4. Understanding the environment where the wheelchair will be used will help
identify potential hazards and how to avoid them.
5. Read this manual in full before operating chair.
6. When traversing curbs or steps always approach square on. Never attempt
angled approaches as this may damage castors.
7. Never drive wheelchair onto stairs or escalators.
To the Carer ⚠Warning
1. You must read this manual and follow all the instructions in each section as
they also apply to you.
2. Never use power operated options such as Vertical Lift, Power Elevators
unless occupant and bystanders have hands well clear of operation.
3. Drive Clutches or Motor Brakes should be engaged at all times while
occupant is seated. When drive clutches are disengaged there is no
braking when manoeuvring wheelchair
4. To manually push the chair, you must make sure that you have control over the
wheelchair before releasing the motor drive clutch. Only manually manoeuvre
wheelchair on level ground while occupant is seated in wheelchair. Never
manually manoeuvre wheelchair up and down ramps whilst occupant is
seated in wheelchair.
5. You must develop an understanding of the occupant’s ability to develop safe
methods best suited to your ability
6. Only use the push handles to move chair. They are specifically designed for
this purpose
7. When helping the occupant overcome an obstacle you must:

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•Learn safe methods from your health professional
•Explain clearly to the occupant what you are about to do and what
they are required to do
•When traversing curbs or steps always approach square on. Never
attempt angled approaches as this may damage castors.
8. Never take the wheelchair on to stairs or escalators.
⚠Warning
Environment Conditions
The Glide Rehabilitation Products Power Chair has been designed and tested with user
safety, as its prime consideration.
The “Active Posi Trak” (APT) Suspension System has been designed to automatically
adjust to uneven surfaces and changes in height, allowing all six wheels to stay in
contact with the ground under most conditions. This feature provides improved stability
and increased traction on drive wheels in demanding situations.
Even though the “Active Posi Trak” System improves manoeuvrability and stability,
this does not negate the effect, or take into account, circumstances which put the
wheelchair outside the specified operating conditions for which it was designed and
tested.
It is important that the user takes due care and understands the limitations within the
environment that the chair will be operated.
As a guide only, the following is a brief list of scenarios that could affect the stability of
the chair and need to be considered when driving chair: -
•Always turn the controller off when parked. Even if it is only for a short time
as this will prevent accidental movement of chair or release of park brakes.
•The Wheelchair must remain in the Engaged Drive Mode at all times, unless
manually manoeuvring the wheelchair.
•Traction could be lost on inclined or decline if wet, oily or grassy surfaces.
Take extra care and drive slowly on these surfaces.
•Extreme Tilting and reclining must be done on level ground ONLY.
•Chairs fitted with Tilt and Recline features should NOT be driven with these
features in a extreme Tilt or Reclined position. Driving in a Tilted or Reclined
position can affect stability and your vision.
•Never drive your chair on a wet, oily or icy covered ramp or slope
•Stop if one or both drive wheels lose traction
•Never traverse railway lines without someone in attendance
•Wheelchair should not be driven in heavy rain.

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•Never use your chair in a shower, swimming pool, sauna, ocean or lake.
•If your environment has many steep obstacles, always have someone in
attendance to assist you.
•Avoid driving your wheelchair in sand or over rough surfaces. Apart from
getting stuck you may also cause damage to wheels, bearings, gearboxes and
motors.
•Maximum safe slope –facing up slope 15 degrees
•Maximum safe slope –facing down slope 15 degrees
•Curb climbing should not exceed 80mm when level. Do not climb if already on
slope.
•Curb descending should not be more than 100mm when level. Do not descend
if already on slope.
•Always approach curbs square. Never on an angle. Castor will spin and lock if
approach angle is not 90 degrees.
•Whilst driving, the ON/OFF switch on the controller should only be switched
OFF in an emergency. The wheelchair will come to a fast controlled stop rather
than sudden stop.
Ramps and Inclines ⚠Warning
When your chair is on a ramp or incline the centre of balance of your chair will change.
Your chair is less stable when on ramps or inclines and should not be used unless you
feel it is safe to do so. If in doubt have someone with you.
Do not use the chair on a slope of greater than 15 degrees.
When ascending a ramp: (going up)
•Make sure power tilt seat is in the down or flat position and the backrest is in
the upright position.
•Never attempt climbing ramps with high degree of seat tilt.
•Approach the ramp or incline straight on. Do not approach on an angle (cut the
corner)
•Make sure that you are in the centre of the ramp and that the ramp is wide
enough for your wheelchair
•Do not use ramp if you feel that a wheel may drop off the side.
•Do not veer or turn while on ramp. This may cause chair to tip and a fall may
result.
•Drive wheelchair at a slow, steady speed. Keep chair moving.

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•Return tilt and recline to normal driving position when back on level ground.
When descending a ramp: (going down)
•You should raise the power seat tilt to a suitable angle to compensate for the
ramp angle. The seat angle should be in a near level position when on the ramp
or even better slightly raised. This will reduce the chance of your body falling
forward when travelling down a ramp.
•Re-adjust seat tilt angle to your normal drive position when back on level
ground.
•Always use the centre of the ramp.
•Do not veer or turn while on ramp.
•Drive wheelchair at a slow steady speed. Do not allow chair to accelerate over
normal speed. Centre the joystick to allow it to slow down or stop.
•Never use attendant brakes to slow or stop the chair. This may cause the chair
to veer or change direction erratically.
EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) ⚠Warning
EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) comes from Radio Waves like Cellular phones,
CB Radios and Two Way Radio. Other sources include Transmitters from TV and
Radio stations but are unlikely to interfere unless in close proximity to the transmitter.
EMI can cause your wheelchair to behave erratically or even more so, release brakes or
move by itself un-expectantly. If this happens, immediately turn your wheelchair Off.
Before continuing, the user must be confident that the system is performing normally. If
not, turn wheelchair Off and contact your carer or Glide Rehabilitation Products Agent.
Although Glide has not had any reported instances of EMI, there has been anecdotal
evidence over many years that EMI can have an impact on power chair controllers.
Controllers ⚠Warning
Your wheelchair has been supplied with a fully programmable controller, which has the
ability to fine-tune many driving parameters using special equipment and a PC.
At time of specification your chair would have been programmed to best suit your
individual function and ability.
Drive the chair in the mode and speed level that best suits the environment so as not to
cause injury to yourself or others.

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Have an authorised Glide Rehabilitation Products agents make adjustments to the
controller if the chair is not performing to your satisfaction. There are no controller
adjustments that can be made by the user or carer apart from speed level selection.
Safety/Performance Check ⚠Warning
Make sure the chair operates as it is designed to do.
If there is a change in the performance of the wheelchair or in your functional ability,
contact your nearest Glide Rehabilitation Products agent to reprogram the control
settings to match your needs. It is advisable to have these settings checked annually.
Check for any uncharacteristic noises, vibration or any difficulty in its use.
If a problem is found, notify your carer and Glide Product Agent for repair or advice on
how to repair. Do not drive it if your safety is at risk
Make sure that the batteries are fully charged before operating. Make sure all tyres are
inflated to recommended pressures and in good condition
Make sure all accessories are secure and in correct position
Check that the electronic brakes work correctly. (When chair is switched ON with drive
clutch engaged and hand off the joystick, the wheelchair should not be able to be
pushed.)
Wheelchair Modifications ⚠Warning
Never make any modifications or use non-approved Glide Products parts on your power
chair. Doing so may cause a safety hazard and could void Warranty.
Unauthorised changes could constitute as remanufacturing of the power chair. This
voids any warranty. The person or group who make the changes will have full liability
of the power chair.

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Section 4.
Operating your Powerchair.
PG Controller
Your new Power Chair will be supplied with a PG control system as standard unless
otherwise specified. In most cases the Joystick module will be a LCD screen type as per
image below. You will have been given instructions on how to operate your controller at
time of trial and on delivery. As most power wheelchairs are setup with Drive
parameters to suit individuals and needs, we will only cover the basics in this manual.
1. On/Off button (press once for On
again once for Off)
2. Horn
3. Mode Button (select Seating
Functions. Seat Tile or Recline)
4. Profile Button (select Profile - Indoor
or Outdoor drive settings)
5. Speed Button (Sets speed from Low
to High in 5 stages)
6. Joystick (Used to steer wheelchair).
Also used in
More information relating to PG Controller can be viewed at www.glide.com.au
Powered Wheelchairs –CentroGlide - Heading Related Documents - PG Manual.
⚠Warning
Never push the On/Off button on the Joystick module until you are seated correctly in
the chair. Never try to power-on the wheelchair while the joystick is displaced as you
will receive a joystick error. Joystick must be in the central or neutral position to power-
on. Never use the joystick to hang items,
IMPORTANT: Please familiarise yourself with the individual functions of your
controller in particular the On\Off button. Once for ON and pressing the same button or
pad again for OFF.

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1. Do not displace the joystick when pressing the ON button. An error will occur
and you will have to turn controller off and then back on again.
2. Always set Speed selection to suit environment. Indoor driving should be set to
a lower top speed.
3. Driving on highly polished floors can be slippery. Lower the Speed setting to
half or even less if required.
4. Unless in an emergency, never press the On/Off button while driving your
powerchair.
5. Never hang items on the joystick. (E.g. shopping bags)
6. To avoid damage to motor gearboxes always come to a complete “stop” before
turning your power chair off.
DRIVING
When driving the wheelchair for the first time you should always start with the slowest
speed setting and gradually increase as you get accustom to your wheelchair. The seat
should also be slightly tilted (approx. 8 degrees) for best driving performance. Avoid
driving your wheelchair when Seat Tilt is set flat or zero degrees as this may change
driving characteristic and may also interfere with ground clearance of foot plates or foot
plates interfering with castor wheel.

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Armrests
The Flip up armrests are adjustable in height, position forward or aft of arm pad.
These can be permanently set in the desired position and locked with bolts or user
adjustable using locking knobs or thumb knobs.
To adjust height, loosen Turn Knob located on outside of armrest Post. When
adjustment is complete retighten Turn knob firmly.
Forward and Back Adjustment of Arm Pad
Loosen small turn knob located on the outside and underneath arm pad. Retighten when
adjustment is complete. Do not undo more than one turn. This knob also allows
adjustment of joystick module.
Flip Up Armrest Lock
Located on the inside of the armrest mount bracket. Pull knob out and turn 90 degree.
This will allow armrest to move freely up and down. To lock, turn knob 90 degrees and
allow knob to drop in. Drop armrest down and arm should be in the locked position.

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Legrests and footrests
The footrests are swing away and detachable. They swing out by pulling the release
lever. When lever is released, the footplate will simply swing out and lift off the two
locating Pins.
When refitting footrest to wheelchair ensure that it is located on both locating pins.
Damage may result if only one pin is used. Once the legrest is on the locating pins and
with foot plates up, swing legrest towards centre of chair firmly so latch will click into
position.
Height Adjustment of Footplate
Your footplate will be fitted with one of two types of adjustment styles.
1. Clamp Type–to adjust height simply loosen clamp bolt, move to desired
position, retighten clamp bolt.
2. Incremental Hole Type–to adjust height simply un-do and remove bolt, move
footplate to nearest hole to suit desired height, replace and tighten bolt firmly.

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Drive Disengage/ Engage
Your wheelchair may be fitted with one of two types of Drive disengagement for
manually pushing the wheelchair.
A. Motor Brake disengagement
B. Clutch Drive Wheel disengagement.
⚠WARNING.
Before disengaging any Drive on your wheelchair please read the following. The
wheelchair will have no braking when Drive is disengaged. Never disengage Drive on a
slope as you will have no control of the wheelchair. Only disengage Drive on a
horizontal surface.
Type A -Motor Disengagement.
The motor Brake disengagement Turn Key is located on the front of the each motor as
show in image below. Rotate each Key on both motors clockwise (approx. 45 degree) to
disengage the Motor Brake. The key will snap into position when disengaging.
Once disengaged, the attendant will be able to manually push the wheelchair. Once
completed, re-engage Motor Brake by rotating the Key anti-clock wise until it snaps
into position. Never leave the wheelchair disengaged.
You will not be able to drive the wheelchair while either one or two motors Brakes are
disengaged. An error will show up on the joystick module as shown in image below.
You will need to turn the power OFF, re-engaged Motor Brake and then power up
wheelchair again before use.

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Type B –Drive Wheel Clutch Disengagement.
The Drive Clutch is located in the centre of each driving wheel. It is identified as a large
Black Knob with grip rings.
To ENGAGE, simply turn Black Knob (Drive clutch) in either direction until you here a
“click”. Turn chair on and SET AT SLOWEST SPEED and then SLOWLY move
joystick forward until drive clutch self engages. When clutch is engaged fully, the outer
face of the Drive clutch will be flush with the retainer washer.
To DISENGAGE simply pull out drive clutch and turn 1/8th of turn or 45 degrees to
locate clutch in the disengaged resting position. This will allow the chair to be free
wheeled. You may need to take some load off the Drive clutch by moving the Drive
wheel by hand slightly forwards or backwards at the same time as pulling out Drive
clutch.
Brakes
Your power chair has electronic brakes and they are activated in the flowing manner.
1. If chair suffers a power failure while driving
2. When joystick of controller is released
3. When chair is turned Off
⚠Warning
Electronic Brake will not work if either Motor Brake or Drive Clutches are disengaged.
The electronic brakes are static brakes only and the wheelchair controller will use the
motors for slowing the wheelchair before the electronic brakes are automatically
activated.

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In addition the power chair is fitted with Attendant static brakes for use when stationary.
These should be used by an attendant when transporting in vehicle or when securing the
wheelchair.
Adjusting the backrest angle
There are 2 options available for backrest angle adjustment
1. Standard on all CentroGlide’s wheelchairs, unless otherwise ordered, is an
incrementally adjustable Back Rest canes via Armrest/Back Canes bracket. It is
advisable to have a Glide agent or trained Technician to make this adjustment.
2. Electrically operated actuator. These are operated in several ways
•Button located on controller in conjunction with joystick.
•Remote switches located for best access by occupant.
•Please refer to respective Controller manufactures user guide for more info.
Please familiarize yourself with this function for trouble free operation.
Adjusting the seat angle
1. Electrically operated actuator. This is operated in several ways
•Button located on controller in conjunction with joystick.
•Remote switches located for best access by occupant
•Changing to actuator on MODE setting and using joystick to adjust.
•Please refer to respective Controller manufactures user guide for more
info.
Please familiarize yourself with this function for trouble free operation

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Section 5.
User Training and wheelchair setup
User Training.
Before using this wheelchair, you should be fully trained on all aspects and options
on this wheelchair by your Health Care Professional in conjunction with the
Manufacturers Sell Agent. You should always start in a slow Drive Mode selected
on the controller and gradually increased speed as you become more proficient in
your driving ability. Maximum speeds should be set to suit user’s capabilities.
Setup
It is important the wheelchair is Setup correctly by a Health Professional in
conjunction with the Manufactures Selling Agent. Your wheelchair may be fitted
with a third party seating systems and may differ from this manual.
Positioning Belts
The use of positioning belts is highly recommended as it will help support the
occupant and also prevent occupant from falling. The use of position belts must
ONLY be setup by Health Professional. Improper use of positioning belts may
cause serious injury.
⚠Warning
Positioning belts are not to be used as a seat belt when occupant/wheelchair is
transported in vehicle.
Please refer to Section 6 Transporting Your Power Chair
⚠Warning
Today, there are many seating systems on the market to fit a multitude of
wheelchair types and brands and also to suit individual needs and preference. The
CentroGlide has been designed to accommodate many of these systems including
Glide’s own. Because of the varying nature of these systems and possible changes
to the centre of gravity, it will be necessary for a Health Professional with the aid of
the Selling Agent representative to insure the wheelchair is set up safely.

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Power Seat Tilt
Your wheelchair will more than likely have a 50 degree power seat tilt which is a
common recommendation by Health Professionals today.
Whether you tilt your seat to the full extent is entirely your choice but you should
be trained in its use and learn to feel safe with this features. The wheelchair will not
drive once it has passed 22 degrees and will have to be returned back to a safe level
before being able to drive gain. The wheelchair must always be on a level surface
when tilting passed the 22 degree mark.
Power reclining Backrest
Your Health professional may have prescribed a power reclining backrest with this
wheelchair. The user should be trained for the use of this feature and should feel
comfortable with its operation.
Other Options
Your wheelchair may also have other powered operated options fitted to your
wheelchair. You must be trained by you Health Care Professional or Selling Agent
Representative before using any of these options.
These could included:
Power Elevating Legrests
Vertical Lift Raise Seat. (Refer Section 12)
Power Swing away Chin Control Unit
⚠Warning
Before using any power operated option, ensure everyone is clear of wheelchair as
pinch points may inflict serious injuries.

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Section 6.
Battery Maintenance and Charging
Your Powerchair Battery Charger is specific to your wheelchair and may not be suitable
for other Powerchairs.
Only use the charger supplied with your wheelchair.The use of third party chargers
may damage or shorten the life of your batteries.
When should I Charge the Batteries
You should charge after use each day. If the Fuel Gauge is in the RED range on the
controller you should not drive your wheelchair and must charge immediately. Driving
in the RED will damage the batteries. Flashing Fuel Gauge lights is a warning to charge
your batteries.
Charging your power chair
1. Ensure charger is switched off and controller is off.
2. Connect charger to wheelchair via the charging socket located on the front of
the Joystick module.
3. Turn power On at Charger
4. Ensure the charger is properly connected at both ends and checking status
lights on charger.
Charging Operation
Please refer to specific charging operating instructions supplied with your wheelchair.
Charging Duration
Charging times may vary depending on usage or battery state of charge, battery size,
battery condition and age of battery. In most cases overnight charging (8 –10 hours) is
sufficient. Avoid driving your wheelchair until batteries are fully charged.
Under charged batteries will reduce your driving range and shorten battery life.
Note: The Fuel Gauge on your controller may state fully charged but may not
necessarily be fully charged and could be as low as 75% charged. Only your charger
will state when fully charged.
No harm will be done to batteries by leaving them on charge after charging is complete,
however prolonged charging is not advisable. eg. 1 day or more days
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When is it time to replace Batteries?
On average, you should get 12 months life from your batteries before the need for
replacing. This is a guide only and depends on many factors including proper charging
each night. As the batteries deteriorate you will notice that the batteries are not lasting
as long between charges and eventually you will need to replace as a full charge may
only last a couple of hours or less.

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Batteries Care and Storage
Do not store near a heat source or in direct sunlight. Keep the terminals dry, clean and
coat lightly with petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
Batteries must be fully charged every 3 months if not in use.
Battery installation and removal
Battery installation should be carried out by qualified Technician.
1. Remove footrests and set Seat Tilt to approx. 20 degree. If no batteries installed,
discount seat actuator cable from Power module or ISM and using suitable connection
cable, connect seat actuator to battery (12v is ok) and operate actuator until seat tilts to
20 degrees.
2. Remove 4 securing blots holding down Seat Base module.
3. Apply Park Brake and using Back Cane push handles, tilt seat base forward. Remove
battery cover and attached security hook as illustrated below.
4. Unscrew and remove circuit breaker.
5. To avoid accidental shorting of batteries when installing, ensure terminal protection
caps are installed. If not, then use insulation tape and cover all terminals.
6. Orientate front battery and lift into back of Battery Box and slide forward. Orientate
rear battery and lift into battery box. Secure battery using tie down bolts and clamps
7. Connect all wires in accordance to wiring diagram page 23.
8. Once completed, detach security hook and swing hook to back of chair and locate in
holder. Insert plastic Battery Cover on top of batteries (ensure correct orientation) and
lower Seat Base back down to chassis. Insert 4 bolts into base plate and chassis and
tighten nuts.
Please adhere to Battery installation Warnings on page 23.
Note: Vertical Lift seat models (post 2013) will hinge from rear of wheelchair.