Magic Mobility Frontier User manual

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FRONTIER AT
MID WHEEL DRIVE
POWER WHEELCHAIR
Owners Manual
Magic Mobility
Revolutionary All Terrain Technology

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1 Power Wheelchair Owner’s Manual
Thank you for choosing a Magic Mobility Product. We are proud of the quality
construction of every chair we build. This owner’s manual explains the operation of
your new chair. Please read it carefully as it contains important safety, care and
maintenance information.
Magic Mobility’s Power Wheelchair series may be custom made to measure and may
vary in detail from chair to chair however they should all comply to the enclosed basic
specifications.
As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Magic Mobility endeavours to supply a wide
variety of features and options to meet the needs of the user. However, final
selection and specifications of the type of wheelchair to be used by any individual
rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such
a selection.
All of the information and specifications in this document are current at the time of
printing. However due to our policy of continual product improvements we reserve
the right to make changes at any time without notice. This may lead to slight
variations between the illustrations and explanations in this manual and the model
you have purchased.
1.1 Intended Use
The intended use of Magic Mobility Power Wheelchair’s is to provide mobility to
persons with a maximum weight of 150kgs limited to a sitting position, that have the
capability of operating a powered wheelchair.
If you experience any problems with your power chair that you are unable to solve, or
if you do not feel capable of safely following any of the instructions and/or
recommendations as contained in this manual, please contact your Magic Mobility
dealer. You will find the model designation and serial number of the wheelchair on
the base of the frame.
Magic Mobility is not liable for damage to property or personal injury arising out of
unsafe use of a power chair. Magic Mobility is also not liable for any property damage
or personal injury arising out of the failure of any person and/or user to following the
instructions and recommendations set forth in this manual.

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2 Safety and Damage Warnings
Throughout this manual, you will find the following safety and damage warnings.
WARNING! This is a warning which, if ignored, may cause injury to
yourself and other people
STOP! This is an instruction that, if not followed, may result in damage
to your Power chair. It means ‘do not do this’ or ‘do not let this happen’.

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Contents
1Power Wheelchair Owner’s Manual .................................................................... 2
1.1 Intended Use................................................................................................ 2
2Safety and Damage Warnings............................................................................ 3
3Safety................................................................................................................. 6
3.1 Transfers...................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Motor Vehicle Transport............................................................................... 7
3.3 Weight Limitations........................................................................................ 7
3.4 Stairs and Escalators.................................................................................... 7
3.5 Public Streets and Roadways....................................................................... 7
3.6 Stationary Obstacles: (Steps, Kerbs, Etc.).................................................... 7
3.7 Climbing or Descending an Incline ............................................................... 8
3.7.1 Maximum Recommended Incline........................................................... 8
3.8 Removable Parts.......................................................................................... 9
3.9 Cornering Information................................................................................... 9
3.10 Electromagnetic Fields.............................................................................. 9
3.11 Positioning Belts...................................................................................... 10
3.12 Weather Precautions............................................................................... 10
3.13 Reaching and Bending............................................................................ 10
3.14 Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations................................................... 10
3.15 Alcohol.................................................................................................... 11
4Specifications ................................................................................................... 12
4.1 The FrontierAT............................................................................................. 12
4.2 Features and Options................................................................................. 12
4.3 Performance Attributes............................................................................... 13
5Operating Instructions....................................................................................... 14
5.1 Performance adjustments........................................................................... 14
5.2 Comfort adjustments .................................................................................. 14
5.3 Freewheel Mode –pushing the power chair............................................... 14
5.4 Tilt in space seat option –if fitted ............................................................... 15
6Joystick controls ............................................................................................... 16
6.1 Joystick power............................................................................................ 16
6.2 Rain and Water .......................................................................................... 16
6.3 Joystick lead............................................................................................... 16
6.4 Controller program ..................................................................................... 16
6.5 Hand control joystick operation –figure 3................................................... 17
6.5.1 On/Off Button....................................................................................... 17
6.5.2 Right Indicator (If Lights Are Fitted)..................................................... 17
6.5.3 Horn..................................................................................................... 17
6.5.4 Left Indicator (If Lights Are Fitted)....................................................... 18
6.5.5 Mode.................................................................................................... 18
6.5.6 ASK (Accessory Shortcut Key)............................................................. 18
6.5.7 Lighting Menu Mode –If Fitted (Not Standard)..................................... 19
6.5.8 Lock Mode –If Fitted (Not Standard) ................................................... 19
6.5.9 The Joystick......................................................................................... 19
6.5.10 Charging........................................................................................... 20
7Batteries & Charging......................................................................................... 21
7.1 Batteries..................................................................................................... 21
7.2 Battery Charging ........................................................................................ 21
7.3 Charging Procedure ................................................................................... 21
7.4 Battery Disposal and Recycling.................................................................. 22
8Care & Maintenance......................................................................................... 23

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8.1 General Guidelines..................................................................................... 23
8.2 Batteries..................................................................................................... 23
8.3 Tyres and Castors...................................................................................... 23
8.3.1 Tyre Inflation........................................................................................ 24
8.3.2 Tyre Wear............................................................................................ 24
8.4 Upholstery.................................................................................................. 24
8.5 Cleaning..................................................................................................... 24
8.6 Storage....................................................................................................... 24
8.7 Transportation............................................................................................ 25
8.8 Daily Checks .............................................................................................. 25
8.9 Weekly Checks........................................................................................... 25
8.10 Six Monthly Checks................................................................................. 25
9Servicing........................................................................................................... 25
10 Fault finding................................................................................................... 27
10.1 The chair will not drive............................................................................. 27
10.2 Joystick out of neutral at power up.......................................................... 27
10.3 The batteries will not charge.................................................................... 27
11 Warranty........................................................................................................ 27
12 Head Office and Operations .......................................................................... 28

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3 Safety
Please read and follow all instructions in this owner’s manual before attempting to
operate your power chair for the first time. If there is anything in this manual you do
not understand, or if you require additional assistance for setup, contact your Magic
Mobility Dealer before operating the wheelchair.
There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the power
chair user will need to practice operating the power chair in the presence of a trained
attendant. A trained attendant can be defined as a family member or care
professional specially trained in assisting a power chair user in various daily living
activities.
The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a qualified healthcare
professional has properly fitted the power chair to the user and the prescribing
healthcare professional has trained the user in the operation of the wheelchair, the
dangers that can be encountered and assured themselves that the user is capable of
this.
Using your Magic Mobility product safely also depends upon your own good
judgement and/or common sense, as well as that of your provider, caregiver, and/or
health professional. Magic Mobility is not responsible for injuries and/or damage
resulting from any person’s failure to follow the warnings, cautions and instructions in
this owner’s manual.
WARNING! If you are going to be stationary in your power chair for an
extended period of time, turn off the power. This will conserve battery
power and remove the chance of unexpected chair movement through
inadvertent joystick contact or from electromagnetic sources
3.1 Transfers
It is recommended that you have a trained attendant present while you learn to
transfer yourself. To reduce the chance of injury, we recommend:
Be sure the power is turned off (See section 6.5.1)
Be sure the Power chair is not in freewheel mode (See section 5.3)
Ensure armrests and footrests are swung away or removed
Position yourself as far back as possible in the power chair seat to prevent the
power chair from tipping forward.
WARNING! Avoid putting all your weight on either armrests or
footrests. This may cause the power chair to tip and cause injury
STOP! Avoid putting all your weight on either armrests or footrests.
This may damage their supports.

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3.2 Motor Vehicle Transport
Wheelchair positioning belts were not designed with the intent of providing proper
restraint during motor vehicle transportation.
The Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems with
specific wheelchairs for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving
vehicle of any type. It is Magic Mobility’s position that wheelchair users are NEVER
transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs.
WARNING! Wheelchair users should be transferred into appropriate
seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints
made available by the auto industry.
3.3 Weight Limitations
Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity of 150 kg. Do not carry
passengers or heavy weights on any part of the wheelchair.
WARNING! Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty and
may result in personal injury.
STOP! Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty and may
result in damage to your power chair.
3.4 Stairs and Escalators
WARNING! Never use your power chair to negotiate stairs or
escalators. Always use an elevator or lift. You may cause injury to
yourself and to others.
STOP! Trying to negotiate stairs or escalators may result in damage to
your power chair.
3.5 Public Streets and Roadways
WARNING! You should not operate your power chair on public streets
and roadways. Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you
when you are seated on your power chair. Obey all local pedestrian
traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed
with extreme caution
3.6 Stationary Obstacles: (Steps, Kerbs, Etc.)
Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges,
and/or drop-offs (kerbs, porches, stairs, escalators, lifts etc).

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WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair climb or descend
an obstacle that is higher than 5cm unless you have the assistance of
an attendant. Never try to travel rearwards down any step, kerb, or
other obstacle. This may cause the power chair to tip and cause
personal injury.
3.7 Climbing or Descending an Incline
When climbing an incline, try to keep your power chair moving; however do not use
excessive speed. If you must stop, start up again slowly and then accelerate
cautiously. Your mid wheel drive power chair has 4 castor wheels and two drive
wheels for enhanced performance. At times, particularly during high acceleration on
inclines, not all of the 4 castor wheels will contact the ground. This is a normal part of
the chairs operation; if at anytime you feel uncomfortable, reduce your acceleration
rate.
When driving down an incline, set your power chair to the slowest speed setting and
drive in the forward direction only. If your power chair starts to move down the incline
faster than you anticipated or desired, allow it to come to a complete stop by
releasing the joystick. Once the chair has stopped push the joystick forward slightly
to ensure a safely controlled descent.
The following advice is recommended for your safety:
Stop before climbing an obstacle. Approach slowly until castors contact the
obstacle. Apply power and the action of the chair will lift the castors over the
obstacle. Weight is transferred to the drive wheels providing traction and motor
strength to power the chair over the obstacle.
Do not zigzag or drive at an angle up or down the face of the incline. Drive your
power chair straight up or down the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility of
a tip or fall.
Avoid potentially hazardous inclines e.g. areas covered with snow, ice, mud, cut
grass, or wet leaves.
When on any sort of an incline or decline, never place the power chair in
freewheel mode while seated on it or standing next to it.
Never attempt to travel rearwards down an incline.
WARNING! Always exercise extreme caution on inclines and follow the
advice above to reduce the risk of personal injury
3.7.1 Maximum Recommended Incline
Most public access ramps have a maximum gradient 1 in 14 (AS1428.1). Therefore,
Magic Mobility recommends that the maximum slope of an incline you attempt to
safely ascend or descend on your power chair does not exceed a 1 in 14 gradient.
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than 1 in
14 gradient may put your power chair in an unstable position and
cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury.

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3.8 Removable Parts
WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its
removable parts. This may result in personal injury.
STOP! Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its
removable parts. This may cause damage to the chair.
3.9 Cornering Information
Despite front and rear castor wheels, excessively high cornering speeds can still
create the possibility of tipping. If you feel that you may tip over in a corner,
immediately reduce your speed and steering angle (i.e. lessen the sharpness of the
turn)
The following advice is recommended for your safety:
Reduce cornering speed
Reduce steering angle
Beware of uneven surfaces
Avoid turning on inclined surfaces
Be aware of changing surfaces - such as passing from a grassy area to a paved
area at high speed while turning
Avoid abrupt directional changes.
WARNING! When cornering, lower your speed and follow the advice
above to reduce the risk of personal injury
3.10 Electromagnetic Fields
Your power chair’s performance may be influenced by electromagnetic fields caused
by cellular telephones or other radiating devices, such as hand-held radios, radio and
television stations, wireless computer links, microwave sources, and pagers.

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Your power chair may also be a source of electromagnetic and radio frequency
interference. Be aware that your power chair may affect the performance of alarm
systems and other radiating devices.
WARNING! Turn off your power chair when using products, which emit
electromagnetic fields. This will eliminate the possibility of unintended
movement caused by electromagnetic sources. Failure to take this
precaution may result in personal injury
3.11 Positioning Belts
Do not sit on your power chair while it is in a moving vehicle refer to section 3.2
Motor Vehicle Transport.
It is the obligation of the purchasers, therapists and other healthcare professionals to
determine if a positioning belt is required to ensure the safe operation of this
equipment by the user.
WARNING! Ensure your positioning belt is fastened securely. Serious
personal injury may result if you fall from the power chair.
3.12 Weather Precautions
WARNING! Do not operate your power chair in icy or slippery
conditions or on salted surfaces (i.e.; footpaths and roads). Such use
may adversely affect the performance and safety of your power chair,
resulting in an accident and personal injury.
3.13 Reaching and Bending
WARNING! Do not bend, lean, or reach for objects, if you have to pick
them up from the floor we suggest you use a specially designed “Pick
Up Stick”. Movements such as these may cause your power chair to
tip, possibly resulting in personal injury.
3.14 Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations
Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter medication or
if you have certain physical limitations.
WARNING! Some medications and limitations may impair your ability
to operate your power chair in a safe manner, possibly resulting in
personal injury to yourself and others.