Mobility TEK TEK88M User manual

Mobility TEK
Model: TEK88M
Mobility Chair

TABLE OF CONTENT OF M
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1.0 PROLOGUE ............................................................................................................. 4
3.0 SAFETY SIGNS ......................................................................................................... 5
4.0 SPECIFICATION ....................................................................................................... 6
5.0 SCHEMATIC ............................................................................................................ 7
6.0 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE....................................................................... 8
7.0 GUIDELINES ..........................................................................................................13
7.1 User ......................................................................................................................13
7.2 Caregiver ..............................................................................................................13
7.3 Mounting and Dis-mounting................................................................................14
7.4 Body Position - Balance........................................................................................15
7.5 Body position - Leaning........................................................................................16
7.6 Dressing................................................................................................................ 17
7.7 Stairs.....................................................................................................................18
7.8 Weight Capacity ...................................................................................................18
8.1 Operational Safety ...............................................................................................19
8.2 Joystick Stationary State ......................................................................................19
8.5 Road Operations ..................................................................................................21
8.6 Obstacles..............................................................................................................22
8.7 Reversing..............................................................................................................23
8.8 Gradients.............................................................................................................. 23
9.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................23
9.1 Joystick Installation ..............................................................................................24
9.2 Joystick Control ....................................................................................................25
9.3 Joystick Horn ........................................................................................................27
10.0 BRAKE................................................................................................................... 27
10.1 Brake Open / Close............................................................................................... 28
11.0 BATTERIES ............................................................................................................28
11.1 Usage....................................................................................................................29
11.2 Charging ...............................................................................................................30
11.3 Installation and Removal...................................................................................... 30
11.4 Charging Port........................................................................................................31

11.5 Over Discharge Protection ...................................................................................32
11.6 Over Current Protection.......................................................................................32
11.7 Period Cleaning .................................................................................................... 32
12.0 FOLDING AND UN-FOLDING.................................................................................33
12.1 Folding Steps ........................................................................................................ 33
12.2 Un-Folding Steps .................................................................................................. 34
13.0 MAINTENANCE.....................................................................................................35
13.1 Routine Cleaning .................................................................................................. 35
13.2 Regular Checks ..................................................................................................... 36
13.3 Storage .................................................................................................................36
14.0 TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................36
14.1 System Diagnostics...............................................................................................36
14.2 Diagnostic Table...................................................................................................37
15.0 WARRANTY...........................................................................................................37
15.1 Exclusions............................................................................................................. 38

1.0 PROLOGUE
Thank you for purchasing the Mobility TEK, this portable electric mobility chair is
designed with the intention of providing you comfort and mobility throughout your daily
activities.
Before operating your Mobility TEK mobility chair for the first time, please read this
manual carefully. This instruction manual will help you to understand how to set up,
operate and maintain this mobility chair properly. If you have any trouble understanding
the instructions in this manual, or requires further assistance on setting up, operating
and the maintenance of your mobility chair, please contact your local dealer, service
representative or professional technical assistance.
2.0 INTRODUCTION
Powered by two DC motors, the Mobility TEK is suitable for both indoor and outdoor
use. Its raison d'être, definition would be an individual transport for the mobility
impaired, disabled or elderly that experience walking difficulties. The Mobility TEK is
foldable thus can collapse and fit into most car boots. It is also reasonably lightweight
making it very portable. The Mobility TEK comes pre-assembled, is designed to be
lightweight, easily maneuvered, portable, and most importantly, safe and comfortable.
Please do not use or operate the Mobility TEK until you have fully read and
understood this instruction manual. If you have any trouble understanding the
warnings and instructions, please contact your local dealer for professional technical
assistance. Operating the Mobility TEK without clear understanding of all instructions
in this manual may cause personal injury and/or damage to the mobility chair.
For any further assistance, please contact your local dealer, service representative or
professional technical assistant.

User
Please do not use or operate the mobility chair until you have fully read and
understood this instruction manual. If you have any trouble understanding the
warnings and instructions, please contact your local dealer, service
representative or professional technical assistant.
Operating the mobility chair without clear understanding of all instructions in this
manual may cause personal injury and/or damage to the mobility chair.
3.0 SAFETY SIGNS
The signs below will help you to identify warnings, mandatory operations and
prohibitive operations of your Mobility TEK. These signs are extremely important,
please go through them carefully.
Read and follow the instructions of this manual.
The safety warning sign; - A dangerous operation that may hurt you
or others.
Electromagnetic/RF Resistance Sign;
When using this mobility chair, avoid using mobile phones, laptops or
other radio transmitters.
Easy extrusion/grinding points
Avoid using in rain, snow, ice, salt and water, this mobility chair
should be maintained in a clean and dry environment.
The product has passed the test of the electromagnetic/RF resistance
to 20 V/M.

The battery contains corrosive chemicals.
Explosive
Do not use batteries with different capacity and models at the same
time; when replacing the batteries, do not mix up old and new ones.
Keep tools and other metal objects far away from the positive and
negative ends of the battery. Exposing metal objects to both ends of
the battery may cause a short circuit or generate an electric shock.
Flammable material, do not expose to flame, spark or any heat
source.
Disposal and recycling--
Only authorized recycling companies can recycle parts of this mobility
chair.
4.0 SPECIFICATION
Item
Description
Model
TEK88M
Colour
Silver
Folded Size
580*325*780 mm (L*W*H)
Unfold Size
960*580*930 mm (L*W*H)
Max. weight Capacity
120 kg
Product weight - without batteries
23.5 kg
Travel Range
18 - 22 km (fully charged)
Item
Description
Motor

5.0 SCHEMATIC
Type
Brushless DC Motor
Rated Power
250 Watt * 2 pcs
Input Power
DC 24V
Brake System
Intelligent Electromagnetic Brake
Battery
Type
Lithium Battery (Li-Ion)
Capacity
12 Ah (6Ah per unit)
Output Voltage
DC 24V
No of Battery Packs
Two (2)
Charging Time
6-8 Hours
Controller System
Joystick
Assist Type / European Standard
Power Module
Brushless IM-30A-B2
Output Voltage/Current
DC 24V, 30A
Front Castor Wheels
Outer Diameter / Tyre Width
7" × 1.75" (180 mm x 45 mm)
Type / Material
Solid Tyre - PU
Rear Wheels
Outer Diameter / Tyre Width
12.5" × 2.25" (320 mm x 57 mm)
Type / Material
Solid Tyre - PU
Weight
Without Batteries
23.5 kg
With Two (2) Batteries
26.5 kg
Measurables
Maximum Grade
10°
Travel Range
18 - 22 km (fully charged)
Max Speed
6 km/h (3.75 mph)
Turning Radius
835 mm
Highest Obstacle Capability
40 mm (1.57")

6.0 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE

Caution
Electromagnetic interference may affect the operation of your Mobility TEK. Please
read through this section carefully, it is extremely important that you have a clear
understanding of how electromagnetic interference works.
This section explains the problems electromagnetic interference may cause while
operating an electric mobility chair, it is designed to help the user to understand
and take corresponding protective measures to avoid or minimize the risk.
6.1 Interference from radio waves
Electric mobility chairs are susceptible to electromagnetic interference, the
electromagnetic energy is usually emitted from radio, television, radio transmitters,
two-way radios, and mobile devices. Electromagnetic interference may trigger the
brakes of the electric mobility chair to lose control, causing the mobility chair to move
by itself. This could bring serious injury to the mobility chair user and considerable
damage to the mobility chair. It is crucial for an electric mobility chair to have
resistance against electromagnetic interference. Our Mobility TEK has passed the
resistance strength of 20 V/m electromagnetic interference test, it is equipped with
high anti-interference ability, and can resist most common radiation electromagnetic
interference in daily life.
Caution
Although this electric mobility chair is equipped with an anti-interference ability, the user
should still abide by the following instructions while operating the mobility chair and
when the mobility chair is powered on, avoid using mobiles phones, walkie-talkie,
laptops, citizen band radios and other radio transmitters. Also avoid getting close to
radio sources, such as radio and television stations.
If any uncontrolled movement occurs while operating, the user should turn off the power
of the mobility chair immediately, contact their local dealer, service representative or
professional technical assistant for further assistance.

Please avoid modifying parts or adding accessories to the mobility chair as this may
affect the electromagnetic resistance.
6.2 EMC Guidelines
Below the cable information is provided for EMC reference.
Cable
Max. cable length - unshielded
Number
Cable classification
DC Power Line
100 cm
unshielded
1 Set
DC Power
AC Power Line
174 cm
unshielded
1 Set
AC Power
Important information regarding Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)
FOLDING ELECTRICALLY POWERED MOBILITY CHAIRS needs special
precautions regarding EMC and put into service according to the EMC information
provided in the user manual; FOLDING ELECTRICALLY POWERED MOBILITY
CHAIRS conform to the IEC 60601-1-2:2014 standard for both immunity and
emissions. Nevertheless, special precautions need to be observed.
FOLDING ELECTRICALLY POWERED MOBILITY CHAIRS are intended for use in
Professional health-care facility environment and Home health-care environment. It’s
ESSENTIAL for the brake function correctly.
WARNING: Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as
antenna cables and external antennas) should be used no closer than 30 cm (12
inches) to any part of the FOLDING ELECTRICALLY POWERED MOBILITY CHAIR,
including cables specified by the manufacturer. Otherwise, degradation of the
performance of this equipment could result.
The use of accessories, transmitters and cables other than those specified by the
manufacturer, with the exception of accessories and cables or replacement
components or parts sold by the manufacturer, may result in increased EMISSIONS
or decreased IMMUNITY of the FOLDING ELECTRICALLY POWERED MOBILITY
CHAIR to EM interference.
WARNING: Use of this FOLDING ELECTRICALLY POWERED MOBILITY CHAIR

adjacent to or stacked with other equipment should be avoided because it could result
in “improper operation”.
6.3 EMI & EMS Compliance Table
Table 1 - Emission
Phenomenon
Compliance
Electromagnetic environment
RF emissions
CISPR 11
Group 1, Class B
Professional healthcare facility
environment and Home healthcare
environment
Harmonic distortion
IEC 61000-3-2
Class A
Professional healthcare facility
environment and Home healthcare
environment
Voltage fluctuations
and flicker
IEC 61000-3-3
Compliance
Professional healthcare facility
environment and Home healthcare
environment
Table 2 - Enclosure Port
Phenomenon
Basic EMC
standard
Immunity test levels
Professional healthcare facility
environment and Home healthcare
environment
Electrostatic
Discharge
IEC 61000-4-2
±8 kV contact
±2kV, ±4kV, ±8kV, ±15kV air
Radiated RF EM field
IEC 61000-4-3
10V/m for battery charger
80MHz-2.7GHz
80% AM at 1kHz
20V/m for mobility chair main body
26MHz-2.7GHz
80% AM at 1kHz
Proximity fields from RF
wireless
communications
equipment
IEC 61000-4-3
Refer to table 4
Rated power frequency
magnetic fields
IEC 61000-4-8
30A/m
50Hz or 60Hz

Table 3 –Proximity fields from RF wireless communications equipment
Test
frequency
(MHz)
Band
(MHz)
Immunity test levels
Professional healthcare facility environment and Home
healthcare environment
385
380-390
Pulse modulation 18Hz, 27V/m
450
430-470
FM, ±5kHz deviation, 1kHz sine, 28V/m
710
704-787
Pulse modulation 217Hz, 9V/m
745
780
810
800-960
Pulse modulation 18Hz, 28V/m
870
930
1720
1700-1990
Pulse modulation 217Hz, 28V/m
1845
1970
2450
2400-2570
Pulse modulation 217Hz, 28V/m
5240
5100-5800
Pulse modulation 217Hz, 9V/m
5500
5785
Table 4 –Input A.C. power Port
Phenomenon
Basic EMC standard
Immunity test levels
Professional healthcare facility
environment and Home healthcare
environment
Electrical fast
transients/burst
IEC 61000-4-4
±2 kV
100kHz repetition frequency
Surges
Line-to-line
IEC 61000-4-5
±0.5 kV, ±1 kV
Conducted
disturbances induced
by RF fields
IEC 61000-4-6
3V, 0.15MHz-80MHz
6V in ISM bands and amateur radio
bands between 0.15MHz and 80MHz
80%AM at 1kHz
Voltage dips
IEC 61000-4-11
0% UT; 0.5 cycle
At 0º, 45º, 90º, 135º, 180º, 225º, 270º
and 315º
0% UT; 1 cycle and 70% UT; 25/30

cycles
Single phase: at 0º
Voltage interruptions
IEC 61000-4-11
0% UT; 250/300 cycles
7.0 GUIDELINES
Caution
7.1 User
Before using your Mobility TEK for the first time, make sure you read through this
instruction manual carefully, and understand how to operate the mobility chair properly.
When operating the mobility chair for the first time, have someone help you to perform
operations such as turning, surmounting obstacles and braking until you feel
comfortable performing them on your own.
Do not attempt new maneuvers unless you are sure it is safe to do so. Be aware of
your surroundings and stay out of hazardous places.
7.2 Caregiver
Health care assistants should have been trained and obtained professional
guidance before using the mobility chair
Before assisting for the first time, make sure you read through this instruction manual
carefully, and understand how to operate the mobility chair properly.
Cooperate with the user, listen to the opinions of the user’s doctors, nurses, or
physical therapists, and make a plan which is most suitable for the user’s ability to
operate the mobility chair.
When pushing the electric mobility chair with hands, you must make sure the
electromagnetic brake switch is disengaged, this will ensure the mobility chair is in

its free-wheel or manual state.
When pushing the mobility chair, you must use the push handle in the back. This
will prevent the mobility chair from overturning backwards when pushing.
Check the push handle, make sure the push handle does not rotate or slide while
pushing the user through obstacles.
To prevent injuring the pusher’s back, when you lift, or push the mobility chair
through obstacles, you can bend your knees a little, and keep your back vertical.
Before each movement, make sure the user is aware of your intentions, and explain
to the user what you would like him/her to do at the same time. This will allow the
user to prepare for your actions and reduce the risk of injuries to both.
Never transport up ordown the stairway or steps while the user is sitting in the mobility
chair.
If you have to tilt the mobility chair while the user is sitting in it, remind the user to grab
both armrests and lean back against the backrest.
7.3 Mounting and Dis-mounting
Getting on and off the electric mobility chair effects the centre of balance of both you
and the mobility chair. With improper techniques, falling or tipping over can occur,
resulting in injuries and/or damage to the mobility chair.
Avoid falling:
When you are ready to sit in the electric mobility chair, you must turn off the power
supply. Otherwise, if you touch the joystick, it may lead to unexpected movement of
the mobility chair.
Ensure the motor is locked, and the mobility chair does not move on its own.
Learn the safest way of moving your body from your professional healthcare assistant,

position your body correctly while sitting in the mobility chair, and know how to support
yourself in the process of getting on and off the mobility chair.
Let others help you until you are sure that you can do it on your own.
Move your electric mobility chair as close as possible prior to sitting.
Rotate the front wheels forward.
Be careful of the pedal. Fold it up as far as possible (as shown in figure B2).
Never stand on the pedal, this will damage the mobility chair.
Fold up the armrests if you need more space getting on and off the mobility chair (B1)
When getting on the mobility chair, sit down as quickly as possible.
7.4 Body Position - Balance
When driving, the electric mobility chair should be kept in balance and with a
stable centre of gravityto prevent tipping over.
Factors that influence the balance and centre of gravity:
The height and angle of the seat.
B1
B2

Changing user’s body position and posture.
The ramp or slope gradient.
Changing weight distribution of the mobility chair by adding or removing carriage.
If you need to modify or adjust the electric mobility chair, please consult your supplier
in advance, and the manufacturer must authorize its modification.
The modified mobility chair may need to be adjusted prior to use. After modifying the
mobility chair, be cautious while operating until you are familiar with the mobility chair’s
new balance and centre of gravity
7.5 Body position - Leaning
Stretching or tilting your body will affect the centre of gravity a n d balance of
the electric mobilitychair. With improper techniques, falling or tipping over can occur,
resulting in injuries and/or damage to the mobility chair. The following tips can reduce
the risk of falling or tipping over.
Never move out of the seat of your mobility chair while stretching or tilting your body,
keep your back and rear end in contact with the backrest and seat as much as
possible.
If you are leaning forward, keep your rear end in contact with the seat as much
as possible (as shown in figure C1),
Never attempt to reach for an item that is far, move your mobility chair as close as
possible to the item that you are trying to reach.
Never attempt to pick up an item on the floor. (as shown in figure C2)
When you are extending your body, do not exert pressure on a single point of the
mobility chair, doing so may cause the mobility chair to tip over.

Never lean on the top of the backrest, doing so may cause the mobility chair to tip
over.
If you do extend or tilt your body, you are doing so at your own risk. Remember：
Move your electric mobility chair as close as possible to the object you want to reach.
Rotate the front wheels as forward as possible, this will make the electric mobility chair
more stable.
Turn off the power supply to the mobility chair when it’s not in use.
7.6 Dressing
Dressing while sitting in the mobility chair affects the centre of balance of both you and
the mobility chair.
To make the electric mobility chair more stable, rotate the front wheels as forward as
possible.
Attention:
Caution
Never move out of the seat of your mobility chair while dressing, keep your back and
rear end in contact with the backrest and seat as much as possible
C1
C2

Never sit or tilt your body sideways during the dressing process.
Never put pressure on the pedal while dressing.
7.7 Stairs
This electric mobility chair is not suitable for traveling up and down stairs, or on the
escalator. Pay attention to the following precautions when using the elevator.
Do not use the mobility chair on any stairs or the escalator.
The elevator can be used when you are sitting on the mobility chair.
Make sure the elevator stops and the dooris completelyopened before
driving inside.
When the elevator is not available, the mobility chair needs to be folded before
carrying.
If the user wants to move the electric mobility chair between floors by stairs, the
assistant should note the following:
the user must get off the electric mobility chair.
Fold the electric mobility chair. Before folding, the joystick controller
must be taken off.
Avoid collision when moving the electric mobility chair up and down
stairs.
7.8 Weight Capacity
Caution
The maximum load capacity of this electric mobility chair is 120 kg. The total weight
of the user and all carriage should never exceed this limit.
The backrest’s load capacity is less than 75 kg, do not press against the backrest.
Never perform any weight training on this mobility chair, even if the total weight of the

user and all weights does not exceed the weight limit.
If the load exceeds the maximum load capacity, it could damage the seat, frame,
fasteners, motors etc., and may cause injuries to its user.
Damage to the mobility chair caused by exceeding this weight limits voids all warranty.
8.0 OPERATIONS
Caution
8.1 Operational Safety
Do not attemptto operate the electric mobility chair when you are on transport vehicles,
such as buses, subways, trains, planes and ships.
Make sure you fasten your seat belt while sitting on a moving transport vehicle.
Secure your electric mobility chair so it does not shift or roll on the motor vehicle.
Never place the electric mobility chair in the front of transport vehicles, doing so will
interfere with the driver.
When getting on or off the transport vehicle, if an assistant need to lift the mobility
chair, grip the edge of the seat frame, never hold the handrail or back of the mobility
chair to lift.
Do not lift the mobility chair while the user is sitting on it.
8.2 Joystick Stationary State
When you stop using your Mobility TEK,
even for a short duration, make sure you
turn off its power.

This can prevent:
•You or others touching the joystick accidentally, causing
ounexpected movement.
oThe possibility of an unexpected source of electromagnetic interference
triggering the mobility chair to move accidentally.
Please ensure that others, especially your assistant know how to use the joystick
controller properly. Never play around with the joystick controller.
8.3 Unfavourable Condition
This mobility chair is not suitable for use in heavy rain, snow or icy conditions.
Contact with water or excessive
moisture can cause electrical failure.
Frame, motor and other electric mobility
chair parts are not waterproof, exposing
them to water may cause rust or corrosion
from the inside.
To prevent the malfunction of the electric mobility chair, the following operations
are strictly prohibited.
Avoid usingthis electric mobilitychair during heavy rainfall.
Avoid using this electric mobility chair in the bath, sauna and swimming
pool.
Avoid using this electric mobility chair near water sources (such as rivers,
lakes or ocean).
Make sure the battery cover is closed
If the joystick is broken, replace it as soon as you can.
Make sure all the electric connections are safely secured.
Never rinse this electric mobility chair. If electric mobility chair gets wet,
take out the batteries as soon as possible, dry the mobility chair and