KYMCO K-ACTIV User manual

KYMCOHealthcareLimited
K‐ACTIV
PoweredWheelchair‐UserManual

Contents
1. INTRODUCTION......................................... 1
2. NOTICE FOR DRIVING SAFETY..................... 2
2.1 BEFORE DRIVING ....................................... 2
2.2 WHEN DRIVING......................................... 3
2.3 LOADING LIMITATION FOR SAFETY .................... 5
2.4 INFORMATION REGARDING ELECTROMAGNETIC SAFETY
............................................................. 6
2.5 DAILY EXAMINATION ................................... 8
3. INTRODUCTION OF COMPONENTS ............... 9
4. OPERATION............................................. 10
4.1 DASHBOARD .......................................... 10
4.2 HOW TO USE POWERCHAIR.......................... 10
4.3 ADUSTMENTS ......................................... 12
4.4 TURNING ON AND DRIVING .......................... 16
4.5 K-ACTIV TRANSPORTATION &SECURING POINTS 18
5. RECHARGING AND BATTERY...................... 19
5.1 RECHARGING BATTERY ............................... 19
5.2 CHARGER .............................................. 21
5.3 POWER GAUGE........................................ 21
5.4 BATTERY ............................................... 22
5.5 BATTERY EXCHANGE INSTRUCTION .................. 23
6. TIRES .................................................... 25

7. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) .. 26
8. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING .... 29
8.1 MAINTENANCE ........................................ 29
8.2 PARKING............................................... 30
8.3 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 31
9. SPECIFICATION TABLE ............................. 32

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1. Introduction
Dear User:
Thank you for purchasing your new KYMCO
Healthcare K-ACTIV Powered Wheelchair.
The K-ACTIV Powerchair is manufactured with
cutting edge technology. Please note that this
product requires routine maintenance to keep it
in top performance and safety. This manual
contains the key information regarding the
correct operation, maintenance, and adjustment
of your Powerchair, which are essential for safe
and comfortable use. It is recommended that you
read this manual carefully as inappropriate
handling may lead to injury or accidental damage.
※The descriptions regarding the appearance and
use are helpful for preventing possible
accidents.
※This manual is accompanied with a product
warranty, which should be kept in a safe place.

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2. Notice for Driving Safety
2.1 Before Driving
Before driving users should be familiar with correct usage
and operation, and respect safety during operation.
●The rules for this Powerchair are the same as
those that apply for pedestrians for pavement use.
Note:
For your safety, please respect the traffic rules fo
r
pedestrians.
This Powered wheelchair is to be used on pathways,
walkways, parks etc. and can be used on raods as it is
a class 3 vehicle, but the speed should be limited.
Follow the indicated direction of the road when the
powerchair proceeds to the end of paths.
The Powerchair should be carefully handled when
traveling through busy roads or business areas.
Do not use the Powerchair if you are under the
influence of alcohol or if you are tired.
We do not recommend the use of your Powerchair in
the evening or at night.
Please follow the traffic signs for pedestrians
●Practice Using Your New K-ACTIV Powerchair
Note:
While becoming familiar with your Powerchair, try
practicing in wide-open areas such as parks and
sports fields. Practice should be started with easy
tasks, for example, acceleration, deceleration,
braking, turning, going backward and going up and
downward slopes (observe safe inclines for driving).

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Note:
The speed switch should be turned to the ran
g
e
specified. At the beginning of practicing, the switch
should be adjusted to "minimum speed".
For your first drive, you should be accompanied by
someone to take care of your safety.
A higher speed can be selected when you feel
confident for safe use of your Powerchair.
●The K-ACTIV Powerchair is to be used by a single
user only.
Note:
Never carry another person (includin
g
children) with
you on your Powerchair.
●Do not carry or drag goods with your Powerchair
※The maximum load for your Powerchair is stated in the
specification section of this manual. Please check the
specification table.
2.2 When Driving
●Perform daily examinations (refer to 2.5 "daily
examinations" for details)
●Do not move any body part out of the Powerchair
Note:
Moving body parts outside of the Powerchair may
cause it to lose balance, which may lead to injury or
even falling.
Avoid getting clothes trapped in the wheels.

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●When proceeding to an intersection or railroad
crossing !
Note:
Before crossing an intersection, please ensure your own
safety, avoid getting the wheels trapped into the rail
gaps, and always respect traffic rules!
●Do not use Your K-ACTIV Powerchair under the
following environments
1. Ensure your own safety by staying away from busy,
muddy, rocky, narrow roads and paths beside canals or
fairways or those without fences or barriers.
2. Avoid use of the Powerchair at night or on rainy, foggy,
or excessively windy days.
3. Avoid making S-shape turns or sudden U-turns.
4. Do not take automatic escalators when using this
Powerchair.
●Mobile phones and other electric devices
1. Do not use mobile phones or other radio
communication equipment when using your Powerchair.
2. Do not charge mobile phones or other electrical
products with the battery system.
●Going up or down a slope
1. Do not climb precipitous slopes.
2. When driving on reasonable slopes, drive slowly and
turn down the speed switch to a "minimum".
3. Keep speed slow when going downwards on a slope.

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Note:
Never disengage the drive levers to freewheel while
going upward or downward on a slope
To ensure safety, the motor braking system will cause
the Powerchair to stop when it is used to go downward
on a slope.
To avoid damage of the controller and braking system,
never turn the power switch off when going downward
on a slope.
2.3 Loading Limitation for Safety
●Maximum loading
See specification table for maximum loading!
※A load exceeding the stated limitation may cause
damage or failure of your Powerchair which can be a
safety concern.

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2.4 Information regarding electromagnetic
safety
1. Do not use personal communication devices such as
mobile phones or stock devices. Turn off the Powerchair
when these electromagnetic sources transmit.
2. Keep away from electromagnetic waves from TV or
radio broadcasters.
3. To ensure safety, turn off the power when there are
problematic functions or any suspected failure.
4. Unpredictable failure of the Powerchair could occur if
non-original components are used.
5. Contact your approved KYMCO Healthcare Dealer in
the rare occasion of malfunction or any abnormal
operation.
Note:
The radio waves from radio / TV broadcasters and
personal mobile communication devices may affect the
normal operation of your Powerchair. Follow all safety
notices to reduce the risk of abnormal conditions and to
maintain the normal operation of Powerchair.
To avoid damage to you Powerchair, do not lean on or
pull up the joystick controls.

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Note:
The normal operation of the Powerchair could be affected
by radio waves from radio / TV broadcasters and personal
wireless communication devices. To reduce the risk of
abnormal operation and brake failure, the following should
be respected:
1. Do not use personal wireless communication devices
(e.g. mobile phones) after turning on the power.
2. Avoid using the Powerchair at the source of radio waves
such as radio/TV broadcasters and radio stations.
3. Turn off the power if it is safe to do so when there is
abnormal operation or brake failure.
4. Do not use non-original components because the radio
wave generated by such components could cause
unpredictable effects to the Powerchair (Note: it is not
possible to determine the effect of radio wave on
powered vehicles).
5. Vehicles experiencing abnormal conditions under
normal operation should be sent to your approved
KYMCO Healthcare Dealer for maintenance.

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2.5 Daily Examination
Examine the following before driving. Ask for further
examinations from your Approved KYMCO Healthcare
Dealer before use if you find any abnormal functioning:
Joystick
※Is there anything that is
loose?
※Can it be turned forward, backward, leftward
or rightward?
※Does the Powerchair move forward when the
joystick is pushed forward?
※Does the Powerchair move backward when the
joystick is pulled backward?
※Does the Powerchair stop safely when the
joystick is released?
Speed
switch
button
※Does it function well and allow adjustment
freely?
Motor ※Are there abnormal motor sounds?
※Does the motor drive smoothly?
Power
gauge
※Does the power gauge light up when the
power is turned on?
※Is there sufficient battery power for your
journey?
Horn ※Does the horn work correctly?
Seat ※Is the seat well locked and secure?
Tire
※Are there any breakages or other damage to
the tires?
※Check the depth of the tread patterns
Other ※Are there abnormal sounds?
Note:
Visit your KYMCO Healthcare approved Dealer for
examinations and maintenance if you spot any problems.
They are qualified to check your Powerchair.

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3. Introduction of Components
1. Controller
2. Arm rest
3. Back rest
4. Battery assembly
5. Rear anti-roll bar
6. Rear wheels
7. Motor
8. Frame
9. Front wheels
10. Leg rests

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4. Operation
4.1 Dashboard
4.2 How to Use Powerchair
●Power Switch
Press the button once and the
power gauge lights up (power
turned on).
Press the button again and the
power gauge goes out (power
turned off).
●Speed Switches
：Speed decrease button (the speed gauge is
reduced by one level when this button is pressed once.
：Speed increase button (the speed gauge is
increased by one level when this button is pressed once.
Jo
y
stick Dashboard
1. Power gauge
3. Horn button
5. Warning
lighting switch
7. Speed
decrease button
9. Left direction
li
g
htin
g
switch
2. Power switch
4. Front lighting switch
6. Speed indicato
r
8. Speed increase
button
10. Right direction
lighting switch

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●Operation
1. Forward: push the joystick
forward
2. Backward: pull the joystick
backward
3. Turning left: push the joystick
leftward
4. Turning right: push the
joystick rightward
5. The electromagnetic brake
takes effect and causes the
vehicle to stop when the
joystick is released from any
of four directions operated (i.e.
forward, backward, leftward,
rightward).
●Horn button
The horn makes sound when this button is pressed and the
horn is silenced when the button is released.
●Warning light switch
The front/rear direction light flash when turned on. When
this switch is pressed again the light will go off.
●Front light switch
The front light is turned on when this switch is pressed
and the lights go off when the switch is pressed again.
●Left/Right direction light switch
The left/right direction lights flash when turned on. When
the switch is pressed again, the corresponding light goes off.
●Brake
The electromagnetic brake takes effect and causes the
powerchair to slow down when the joystick is left to go to
the neutral position.

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4.3 Adustments
●Battery Overload Protector
1. A Powerchair uses two batteries connected in series.
2. If the Powerchair is overloaded, the overload protector
(100 A) pops out. Press the protector button back in, to
turn on the Powerchair again (see Figure 2).
3. Turn off the Powerchair before resetting Overload
switch.
Figure 1 Figure 2
●Leg rests
1. Fold up the leg rests and remove the leg straps (see
Figure 1).
2. Turn the leg rest shaft to 90° left and right (see
Figure 2)
3. Turn 90° left and lift the leg rest to remove it (see
Figure 3)
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

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Latch lock Battery holder
handle
●Arm Rest
The height of the armrest can be
adjusted when the flat knob
handle screw is unscrewed.
Note:
Unscrew the flat head knob screw to a degree that
allows the armrest to be taken out easily. Do not put too
force the screw or the plastic coat may be squeezed out.
●Controller Retractable Bar
The controller’s retractable bar can
be installed on either left or right
armrest - unscrews the flat head
knob screw and move it forward or
backward until comfortable.
●Remove battery
Lift the latch and slide out the
basket to remove the battery

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●Footrest Adjustment
The tube and adjustable aluminum stopper of the shaft
are used for positioning the footrest to the correct height.
Unscrew the bolt in the legrest shaft to adjust the height
of leg rests
●Backrests
1. Install the strap on the backrest with latch.
(See left figure).

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2. Install the plate on the sides of the vehicle structure.
3. The four holes on the plate are
to be inserted with backrest
latches after adjustments.
(See left figure).
Note:
The backrest can be adjusted between 90°-120°.
The backrest is adjusted with the four holes on the
adjustment plate. These holes are at 10° increments.
90°
120°

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4.4 Turning on and Driving
1.To maintain safety on your Powerchair, the control
joystick should be adjusted to suit your most
comfortable driving position.
2.If you are concerned with the remaining electricity
available in the battery, check the power gauge and see
if the power gauge is full.
3.Set a proper speed with the speed switch.
4.Move the vehicle forward, backward, leftward or
rightward with normal operation of the joystick.
5.Check if the electromagnetic brakes work as intended.
6.Before driving on the road, check the safety of the
surroundings and confirm that the safety belt is used
properly.
(Correctly insert the tongue into the buckle as shown)
Tongue
Buckle
Note:
Properly use
the safety
belt when
d
rivin
g

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Note:
Do not turn off the power during driving because it is
similar to the effect of operating an electromagnetic
brake while driving and may be dangerous.
Do not place electric communication devices at the
side of the joystick, as this may be dangerous.
Drive carefully in busy traffic and crowded areas.
Pay attention to any object or person around the
vehicle when movin
g
and reversin
g
.
Note:
To freewheel the
Powerchair, pull the lever
to this position shown.
The powerchair can now
be pushed manually.
When this action is taken
never attempt to drive.
Note:
When the lever is turned to
this position, the
powerchair is in drive
mode and can be operated
electrically but not
manually.