Miracle Mobility Freedom Silver 6000 Plus User manual

Freedom Silver 6000 Plus Power Wheelchair
Owner’s Manual
Model #
MM-FS6000P-W1
MM-FS6000P-W22 E6012

Welcome 2
Chair Specifications 3-5
Unpacking, Setting Up & Electrical Connection 6-7
How to Fold, Unfold & Stroll Wheelchair 8-10
Anti-tipping Wheel, Armrests & Transferring to/from Wheelchair 11-13
Electric Mode & Manual Mode 13-15
Battery & Charger 16-20
Joystick & Basic Driving 21-22
Additional Features 23-25
Safety Precautions 27-29
Maintenance & Electromagnetic Interference 30
Warranty 31
Customer Service 32
Table of Contents
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Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Miracle Mobility Freedom Silver 6000 Plus Folding Electric Wheelchair. Miracle
Mobility is an industry leader in medical mobility. Your wheelchair is designed to provide years of use.
Please read this owner’s manual before attempting to operate your Wheelchair. The safety and operating
instructions will help you to understand the performance and limitations of your new mobility aid.
If you need assistance, we have provided in-depth videos on the Miracle Mobility
website at www.miraclemobility com. Or contact technical support at 1-888-375-7128
This is an instruction manual. The actual product may have some slight differences
due to random modifications or running change improvements from the factory.
Thank you for your purchase!
Miracle Mobility Development Team
1-888-375-7128
[e-mail]
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Chair Specifications
Easily navigate through standard
doors and narrow hallways.
Folds in less than 3 seconds and fits
in the trunk of most small cars.
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Color Options
Silver or Rose Gold
Model #
MM-FSSPL6000-W1 - Silver
MM-FSSPL6000-W22 - Rose Gold
UPC Code
8-50012-19854-3 - Silver
8-50012-19849-9 - Rose Gold
Motor Type Magnetic Brushless DC Motor
Motor Power Rating
200 Watts x 2 (400 Watts Total)
Weight Capacity 265 lbs
Chair Weight w/o Battery 41 lbs
Chair Weight w/Battery 44 lbs
Maximum Speed 2.75 mph
Speed Settings 5 speeds
Driving Distance 15 miles
Incline Grade Capacity 13 degrees
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Battery Capacity 24V/12ah
Batteries Per Unit 1 Battery
Charge Time 4-6 hours
Joystick Controller DC24V/2A
Charger 24V/2A
Brakes Intelligent Electromagnetic
Seat Size 16"W x 16 D"
Unfolded Dimensions 26" L x 35" H x 22" W
Folded Dimensions 14" L x 27" H x 22" W
Tire Material Solid Polyurethane & Rubber
Front Tire Size 8"
Rear Tire Size 10"
Frame Construction Aluminum
Net Weight 44 lbs
Gross Shipping Weight 56 lbs
Carton Dimensions 24" x 16" x 29"
Carton Cube 6.4
Warranty
2 yrs (frame), 2 yrs (motor)
1 yr (battery & electronics)

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5 Speed Settings

Unpacking and Setting UP
1. Begin by unpacking the wheelchair and spare parts from
the shipping carton
2. Remove packing wrap and stand the chair upright
(see Image 1)
3. Install the joystick controller on the armrest (see Image 2)
4. The joystick can be installed on the left or right hand.
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Image 2
Image 1

Image 3
Make Electrical Connections with Joystick
5. Make the electrical connections for the joystick and
carefully alien prongs. (see Image 3 & 4)
Be careful not to bend the connector prongs as
this will cause the chair to malfunction)
6. After you unfold the chair carefully install the battery under
the seat and make the electrical connections
(see Image 5 & 6)
Image 4
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Image 5
Image 6

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How To Unfold
7. Grasp one hand on the back push
handle and the other hand on the
seat frame and separate to unfold
the frame (see Images 7 & 8)
You will hear the safety clip lock in
place when the chair is fully
expanded in place correctly.
Image 8
Push down the seat bar
Grasp push bar
Image 7

How To Fold
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Note: Ensure the safety clamp is locked in place when unfolded. You will hear a clip when it is
engaged. Failure to do this could result in the chair collapsing on you causing serious injury.
Note: Be careful while folding and unfolding as this is a potential pinch point for fingers
5. Lift the safety clamp found on the back of the chair to unlock your chair (see Image 9)
6. Once the chair is unlocked release the safety clip and push the chair handle forward and
down to the ground (see Image 10)
7. Now lift the chair (vertically) upright and it will stand by itself (see Image 11)
Image 9 Image 11
Image 10

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How to Stroll the Wheelchair
8. Make sure the chair is powered off then switch the (2) back break levers to manual mode
(back toward you) (See Image 12).
9. Once the chair is folded, you can pull the wheelchair using the seat cross bar (see Image 13)
10. You will know the wheelchair is in electric mode if the wheels do not spin while trying to push
the chair. Place chair in manual mode with the power off and the wheels will turn.
Brake Levers
Image 12 Image 13

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11. The chair is equipped with anti-tipping wheels. During shipping the wheels are secured to the
tightest setting (see Image 14)
12. Push the release button and slide the anti-tipping wheel to the fully engaged button (see Image 15)
13. When engaged the wheels help prevent tipping backwards while navigating inclines (see image 16)
Anti-Tipping Wheels
Image 14 Image 15 Image 16

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14. Notice the armrest release button on the outside of each armrest (see Image 17)
15. This button is in the locked position when the armrests are down
16. You will not be able to lift the armrest when the armrest lever is in the locked position
17. Press the armrest release lever and then lift the armrest up vertically (see image 18)
Lifting The Armrest
Image 17 Image 18

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Transferring Onto the Wheelchair
18. Before sitting, make sure the Power is OFF and chair is in electric mode locking the wheels.
19. If you accidently touch the joystick with the power on the wheelchair could move.
20. Transfer onto the wheelchair sideways, then swing around facing forward. (see Image 19)
Transferring from the Wheelchair
21. Make sure to bring the wheelchair to a complete stop.
22. Turn off the power to avoid touching the joystick and
accidently moving the wheelchair unintentionally.
23. Raise armrest to conveniently transfer from the side of
the wheelchair (see Image 19)
24. Carefully slide forward and stand
25. Do not transfer off the wheelchair from the front
26. Only transfer from the side of the wheelchair (see Image 19)
Image 19

Electric Mode vs Manual Mode
27. A caregiver can push the power wheelchair in manual mode when the chair is powered off
and break levers are in manual mode (see Image 20 & 21)
28. If the power is on and in manual mode, the chair will beep to alert you to turn off the power
29. If the power is on you will not be able to push the wheelchair as the wheels will be locked.
30. Switching from electric mode to manual mode can be done by flipping the brake levers on
the back of the wheelchair. (see image 20)
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Brake Levers
Image 20 Image 21

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Electric Mode vs Manual Mode
(Troubleshooting)
31. If the power is turned off and the brake levers are in electric mode, the wheels will not turn manually
32. Both wheels need to be in the same position (electric or manual) for the chair to function correctly.
33. Pull the brake levers back towards you to engage the manual mode with the joystick turned off and
the wheels will turn freely allowing you to push the wheelchair. (See Images 22 & 23)
Image 22 Image 23

Charging the Battery
34. Your chair is equipped with a powerful 24V 12ah lithium-ion battery
(see Image 24)
35. This battery meets FAA standards for airline travel
36. You can charge your battery from the joystick by connecting the 3-prong charger to the
joystick as shown. (see Image 25) Charging time is typically 4-5 hours.
Image 25
Controller Charge
port
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Image 24

37. The chair is equipped with over current protection. This added safety system is included on the
wheelchair and will shut off the electrical current from the batteries if triggered, thus shutting the
motor down. This will ensure that the motor and battery do not experience damage
38. The life cycle of a lithium battery is measured in charging cycles with an average of 300 charge cycles
39. Check the battery indicator light before each use to ensure you have the power you need
40. Do not use a battery charger that have not been certified by Miracle Mobility
41. If the battery is damaged, do not handle the battery without protective gloves and eyewear
42. If the battery needs to be disposed of, locate the nearest hazardous materials disposal facility, and
call for instructions
43. If storing your wheelchair for an extended period, take these steps to maintain the battery:
a) Fully charge the battery before storing.
b) Remove the battery from the wheelchair.
c) Store the battery at a room temperature with a dry environment.
d) Avoid temperature extremes and do not allow the battery to freeze.
Do not attempt to charge your battery if it is frozen from extreme weather conditions,
instead first allow it to thaw for several hours.
More Battery Information
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44. The wheelchair uses a 24V12ah lithium-ion battery. Your wheelchair will arrive with a partially charged battery
45. The battery should allow you to drive for a distance up to 12 miles under normal operation conditions
46. The battery can also be removed from the chair and charged using the battery charging port (see Image 26)
47. Allow your wheelchair to charge for 4-5 hours or until the light on the charger turns green (see Image 27)
48. Continue to charge the wheelchair 1 hour after the light turns green to fully charge the battery. Once fully
charged, unplug from the power socket and disconnect from joystick
49. If the wheelchair is unused for two months, you should charge the battery to keep it full before use.
Charging The Batteries
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Image 26 Image 27

LED Joystick Controller
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50. The joystick is designed to provide all the information
you need to safely operate your wheelchair.
(see Image 28) also reference page 5 in your manual
51. The joystick is designed to operate the chair with a
zero-turn radius (within its own footprint) and will
detect micromovement of the joystick
Driving
To stop the chair simply let go of the joystick
and the chair will come to a controlled stop.
Practice using the joystick to move forward, in
reverse, and making left and right turns
Always use slow smooth movements and avoid
jerky movements with the joystick
It takes about a week to get a feel for to the
joystick’s responsiveness to become proficient.
Image 28