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: