Power Stand P-Access User manual

Instructions for use
for
P-Access
standing wheelchairs

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Summary
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
CHAPTER I - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICAL .........................................................4
1 –Warning and safety instructions.........................................................................................4
1.1 Move in and out of the wheelchair:.................................................................................4
1.2 Overcoming steps or stairways: .....................................................................................4
1.3 Going up or down a slope: .............................................................................................4
2 - Transport............................................................................................................................4
3 –Cleaning and maintenance................................................................................................4
3.1 Cleaning:........................................................................................................................4
3.2 Maintenance: .................................................................................................................4
Chapiter II –First contact instructions : put in service....................................................................5
2.1 –Unpacking ......................................................................................................................5
2.2 –Backrest assembly .........................................................................................................5
2.3 –Disengage and engage the motors.................................................................................6
2.3.1 - Disengage and engage the drive wheels ..................................................................6
Disengage: hand free mode.................................................................................................6
2.3.2 - Engage: powered mode............................................................................................6
Chapiter III –ADJUSTMENTS.......................................................................................................7
3.1 In seated position. .............................................................................................................7
3.1.1 –Seat depth................................................................................................................7
3.1.2 –Armrest....................................................................................................................8
3.1.3 –Footrest....................................................................................................................9
3.1.4 –Knee support..........................................................................................................10
3.1.5 –Side Guards:..........................................................................................................11
3.1.6 –Suspension adjustment..........................................................................................12
3.2 –In standing position.......................................................................................................13
a –Put the knee support....................................................................................................13
b –Put the armrest in horizontal position...........................................................................13
c –Put the safety belt ........................................................................................................14
Chapiter IV –DRIVING ...............................................................................................................15
4.1 –remote control................................................................................................................15
4.2 –Driving..........................................................................................................................16
4.3 –Braking of the wheelchair. ............................................................................................16
4.4 –Standing position and adjusting the seat back..............................................................16
Chapiter V –MAINTENANCE .....................................................................................................17
5.1 –Batteries.......................................................................................................................17
5.1.1 - Batteries .................................................................................................................17
5.1.2 - Use and Charge of the Batteries.............................................................................17
5.1.3: Complete charge:.....................................................................................................18
5.1.4: Specificities of lithium batteries : ..............................................................................18
5.1.5: Range of the wheelchair:..........................................................................................18
5.2 –charger.........................................................................................................................19
5.3 –Tyre pressure ...............................................................................................................19
5.4 –Cleaning and maintenance...........................................................................................19
5.4.1 Cleaning :..................................................................................................................19
5.4.2 Maintenance : ...........................................................................................................19
Chapiter VI –Technical specifications.........................................................................................20
6.1 –Electric wiring ...............................................................................................................21
6.2 –Errors ...........................................................................................................................22
Chapiter VII : Standards and Certification....................................................................................23
7.1 - « CE » standard tested..................................................................................................23
7.2 –Electromagnetic compatibility .......................................................................................23
7.3 –Waste management......................................................................................................23
Chapiter VIII –GUARANTEE CERTIFICAT ................................................................................24

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You have just acquired a “P-Access” standing wheelchair.
Congratulations, and thank you for choosing PowerStand!
Before initial use, it is essential to read these Instructions carefully. It contains several advices about
using and maintenance instructions.
Reminder of safety and maintenance instructions you must comply with:
1) Safety
The stand-up function operates exclusively on a flat surface, away from any stairs, access ramp or slope.
2) Adjustments
Your dealer will IMPERATIVELY adjust this chair for your use by making the adequate adjustments. In
no case must you try to adjust the chair yourself.
3) Annual maintenance
For a long satisfaction, we advise you an annual service by an approved dealer in order to check the
safety devices.
4) Physiological benefits of multiple daily standing.
Use of this chair is by medical prescription.
Progressive re-education for the standing position with your physiotherapist is strongly recommended
before daily use of the “Stand Mobility”.
Benefit from the standing position will ensue in the main from frequent alternation of seated-standing-
seated positions. It reduces the risk of sores. Frequent repeated elevation in the course of the day so as
to carry out daily activities will progressively regulate intestinal andurinary function as well as contributing
to better joint, bone and blood functions.
5) Guarantee
Please returnthe warranty card (locatedat the end of the logbook) as soonas possible so we can provide
support service if needs be.
We are always pleased to have your remarks or suggestions.
We are at your disposal for any enquiries or help you may require.
Label:
Compliance of this device with annex I of the EU directive 93/42/EEC is attested by the CE label.
INTRODUCTION

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1 –WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Move in and out of the wheelchair:
Your doctor or therapist will advise you how to transfer according to your health and everyday life.
1.2 Overcoming steps or stairways:
Whatever the obstacle, always approach slowly preferably assisted by a third person. Never try to
overcome an obstacle superior to 25 cm.
1.3 Going up or down a slope:
Going up, always lean the trunk forward and avoid changing direction abruptly.
Going down, always lean backwards. It is also important to keep speed and direction under control.
In order to limit the risk of fall, do not use steep (maximum 8 degrees), long (control loss) or uneven
slopes (tip over).
2 - TRANSPORT
CAUTION: Your wheelchair has neither been designed nor tested to be used as a seat in a vehicle. Do
not seat in the chair during transportation, only in a seat correctly fitted and adapted to this purpose.
When transporting the chair in a vehicle, bulk can be reduced:
- Fold back backrest (see “Common instructions” paragraph III.2-Folding and unfolding the backrest).
- And only on the semi-electric by removing the rear wheels.
CAUTION: After each reassembly of the wheelchair, before use, it is imperative to check if every part is
locked in position properly.
3 –CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
3.1 Cleaning:
Not only for hygienic reasons but also for a good mechanical functioning, we advise a cleaning of your
wheelchair on a regular basis.
Especially after use under the rain, dry it carefully.
- For painted parts: clean with water slightly soapy.
- For upholstery: use a mild and moisturized cloth.
After use under rain, carefully rub your wheelchair to dry.
CAUTION: Sand and seawater can damage the bearings and some joints on the wheelchair.
3.2 Maintenance:
For the service, we advise you to have the main components of your wheelchair serviced by your dealer,
in order to maintain a good level of performance.
CHAPTER I - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICAL

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2.1 –UNPACKING
Open the box by the top and
remove the chair and its
components.
It is recommended to open the
box from lateral side rather
than from the top to avoid to
lift a heavy load to carry.
2.2 –BACKREST ASSEMBLY
In order to ease and reduce volume of transportation, the wheelchair is delivered with its backrest and
kneepad unassembled.
Backrest assembly: straighten up the backrest until the fitting holes of the backrest tube match with the
actuator.
Chapiter II – First contact instructions : put in service

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2.3 –DISENGAGE AND ENGAGE THE MOTORS
The wheels of your wheelchair can be used in electrically powered mode or they can be switched into
manual mode in order to enable a third person to move the wheelchair without using the motor.
Both levers are located on each side of the wheelchair, at rear of the motor.
2.3.1 - Disengage and engage the drive wheels
Disengage: hand free mode
Swing both levers outwards.
The wheels are disengaged,
the wheelchair can be pushed
manually.
2.3.2 - Engage: powered mode
Swing both levers inwards.
The wheels are connected to
the propulsion engines controlled
by the Joystick

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Adjustments to be fulfilled by the dealer according to the end-user’s morphology in order to obtain the
best standing position as possible.
3.1 IN SEATED POSITION.
3.1.1 –Seat depth
Possibilities of adjustment from 36 to 54 cm.
In order to obtain a good stretched standing position, it is compulsory to get first a good and comfortable
seated position. Therefore the seat depth must be adjusted to end-user’s thigh length.
A sticker on the left side of the chair indicates the seat depth.
WARNING! Always double-check that the setting of the pivot points on the upper and lower seat tube
correspond.
TIPS! By exception, doing the opposite by making a different connection between upper and lower seat
tubes, you will get a different range of backrest adjustment going to a complete flat position if wished.
Chapiter III – ADJUSTMENTS
To proceed with the adjustment, remove the two bolts fitting the upper seat depth tube and the bolt
fitting the lower seat depth tube to the backrest. Adjust and replace the bolts in the holes
corresponding to the desired seat depth, then connect the plates together.
As a reminder, a well-adjusted seat depth means 4 to 5cm distance between the popliteal and the
seat strap.
Caution! Once the seat depth is adjusted, double check that the hole adjustment in the upper seat
depth tube corresponds to the one in the lower seat depth tube.

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3.1.2 –Armrest
a –Height adjustments (5 different height possibilities)
Remove the screws from the armrest
fitting tube, adjust to the desired height
and put back the screws in place.
b –Width adjustments (3 different possibilities +/- 60 mm).
c –Swing backwards
To make side transfers easy, the chair is
equipped with swing away armrests.
Lift and swing backwards to escape.

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3.1.3 –Footrest
a –Height adjustment: 3 different positions for a range of 60 mm / 2”.
The aluminum footrest are height
adjustable.
Adjust the height of the footrest
according to the length of the end-
user’s leg.
Remove the screws holding the
footrest bracket, put at the desired
height and put back the screws.
Tighten securely.
Remember that adjusting the footrest
at the right height means a better
pressure relief along the thigh in a
seated position.
b –Angle adjustment of the footplate
The 2 screws inside the footplate tube are designed to adjust the footplate angle.
c –Flip up
To make transfer easier, the footrests
can be lift up backwards by pulling the
cable handle.
d –Safety lock and unlock
To lift up the footplate, just pull the cable
to the up and lift the footplate.

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3.1.4 –Knee support
The knee support is made of a central square-profiled tube held by a sleeve.
Before standing, it is important to adjust the knee support in height and depth and to adjust the U-formed
knee-supports in the width.
a –Adjustment in the depth
Choose the appropriate hole to reach
the desired depth.
Keep 3 to 4cm between the knee of the
end-user and the knee-support.
b –Adjustment in height (3 different heights possible)
To adjust, remove bolt, slide knee support
to desired height and put the bolt back.
Tighten securely.
The upper edge of the knee support has to
be below the patella.
c –Angle adjustment
Loosen the fitting screws from the knee-
supports and proceed with angle
adjustment according to the morphology
of the user.
Once adjusted, tighten up the screws
securely.