ProLite ALLUVIUM PC02010004 User manual

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USER MANUAL
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PRODUCT CODE: PC02010004

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CareCo (UK) Limited, 1 Turing Court, Tel: [phone]
Great Notley, Braintree, CM77 7AT www.CareCo.co.uk
Thank you for choosing CareCo.
This manual can be viewed in PDF format at the
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INTRODUCING YOUR NEW PROLITE ALLUVIUM POWERCHAIR
The ProLite Alluvium has been designed to provide a comfortable and safe solution for users who
have diculty in walking for extended periods of time.
Due to CareCo’s commitment to continuous product improvement, product information and
designs are subject to change without notice. No claims can be made based on the data or
illustrations in this user manual.
The ProLite Alluvium is a Class II Medical Device, limited to a maximum speed of 4MPH.
It is the responsibility of the user and/or attendant to determine if they are mentally and
physically capable of using the powerchair safely. A risk assessment should be completed by a
competent individual before operating the powerchair.

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FIRST USE
Take the time to understand the powerchair’s stopping duration, turning radius, joystick
sensitivity and manoeuvrability.
We recommend practicing using the powerchair in an open area until condent enough to
operate in smaller and/or public areas.
If any additional assembly, disassembly and/or operation assistance is required, please contact
CareCo.
Unauthorized modications and/or installation of unapproved 3rd party components and
accessories are not permitted.
The maximum weight limit for this product includes both the user and any other accessories
tted to the powerchair.
Keep this user manual is in a safe place for future reference.
KEY DEFINITIONS
This user manual contains warnings and suggestions marked with the following symbols:
WARNING! Highlights a potentially hazardous condition/situation for the user and/or
product.
SUGGESTION General suggestions and advice for operating the product.
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GETTING STARTED 6
CARTON CONTENTS
PRODUCT COMPONENTS
SETTING UP YOUR POWERCHAIR
HOW TO USE YOUR POWERCHAIR 11
USER INSTRUCTIONS
JOYSTICK CONTROLS
ARMRESTS
SAFETY BELT
FOOTPLATE
ANTI-TIP WHEELS
POWERCHAIR MODES
BATTERY INFORMATION 18
INSTALLATION & REMOVAL
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
HOW TO CHARGE YOUR POWERCHAIR 19
CHARGING VIA JOYSTICK
CHARGING VIA BATTERY
CHARGING REGIME
CHARGER INFORMATION
FOLDING YOUR POWERCHAIR, TRANSPORTATION & STORAGE 21
FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS
TRANSPORTATION
STORAGE
CONTENTS

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LOOKING AFTER YOUR POWERCHAIR 23
PRELIMINARY CHECKS
CLEANING
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
REPAIRS
TROUBLESHOOTING 25
POWERCHAIR SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI)
PRODUCT RE-ISSUING
RECYCLING & DISPOSAL
INTENDED USE
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
GENERAL WARNINGS
EXPECTED LIFETIME 32
WARRANTY 33
NOTES 34

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GETTING STARTED
CARTON CONTENTS
ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
1 ProLite Alluvium Powerchair 1
2 Joystick 1
3 Battery 1
4Charger 1
Contact CareCo immediately if any of the listed contents are missing.
We strongly recommend that you keep the box and internal packaging for the
duration of your warranty period.

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PRODUCT COMPONENTS
1. Backrest
2. Armrest Button
3. Joystick
4. Seat Cushion
5. Battery
6. Rear Wheel
7. Front Wheel
8. Footplate
9. Suspension Spring
10. Anti-Tip Wheel
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1. Remove all powerchair components from
the outer packaging and place them onto
a level surface.
2. Hold the under seat handle and tilt the
powerchair onto its roller wheels.
SETTING UP YOUR POWERCHAIR
3. Whilst in the tilted position, pull the
folding lever upwards.
The powerchair will begin to open.
4. Lower the powerchair into the half-fold
position, then release the folding lever.

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5. Lift the backrest upwards to unfold the
powerchair.
6. Pull the rear thumbscrew upwards to
unlock the anti-tip wheel.
Repeat on the other side.
7. Place the joystick bracket onto the
armrest holder and secure using the
clamp.
8. Connect the joystick plugs together and
secure using the thumbscrew.

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9. Insert the battery into the under seat
frame holder.
An audible “click” will conrm the battery
is secure.
10.Charge the battery for 4-6 hours before
rst use.

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HOW TO USE YOUR POWERCHAIR
USER INSTRUCTIONS
TRANSFERRING TO & FROM
Always ensure the powerchair is switched [OFF] and in [DRIVE] mode before getting in/out of the
powerchair.
TRANSFER TO
Position your body as close to the powerchair
as possible.
Support your body using the armrest, before
lowering into the seat.
TRANSFER FROM
Support your body using the armrest and place
your feet on the ground.
Push upwards to ll out the seat.
METHOD 1
TRANSFER TO
Position your body as close to the powerchair
as possible.
Raise the armrests.
Side your body onto the seat then rotate.
Lower the armrests.
TRANSFER FROM
Raise the armrests.
Rotate your body and lift out the seat.
Lower the armrests.
METHOD 2

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GRADIENTS
Ascending Gradients
Tilt your upper body forward when travelling up gradients
for increased stability.
Descending Gradients
Tilt your upper body back when travelling down gradients for
increased stability.
The maximum safe slope of incline is 6°.
THRESHOLDS & FIXED OBSTACLES
Approach thresholds vertically to avoid powerchair misbalance.
Correct Approach Incorrect Approach
SUGGESTION Use caution when operating the powerchair near kerbs, ledges, and
doorway thresholds.

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STAIRS, ESCALATORS AND LIFTS
The powerchair is not designed to travel up/down stairs and escalators. Use a lift whenever
possible.
DOORS & GATES
Determine whenever the door/gate opens towards or away from the user.
Reach for the handle and carefully accelerate forwards or backwards depending on the door/gate
orientation.
CORNERING
Approach corners at a speed that the user feels comfortable and in control of. If at any point the
user feels like the powerchair may tip, reduce the powerchair speed.
BRAKING TYPES
REGENERATIVE BRAKING
Slows the powerchair when the joystick returns to the centre position / when the speed limiter is
exceeded.
PARKING BRAKE
Activates after the powerchair has come to a stop / when the powerchair is in [DRIVE] mode and
is powered [OFF].
BRAKING DISTANCE
On at surfaces, braking distance is approximately equal to the length of the powerchair.
Braking distance may increase when travelling uphill and downhill.

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JOYSTICK CONTROLS
Speed Settings
0-6km/h
0-5.5km/h
0-5km/h
0-4.5km/h
0-4km/h
SPEED INDICATOR
Displays the powerchair’s
speed setting.
ON/OFF BUTTON
Push to activate or deactivate
the powerchair.
SPEED INCREASE BUTTON
Push to increase the
powerchair’s speed setting.
BATTERY GAUGE
Displays the battery level
status.
HORN
Push to sound the horn.
SPEED DECREASE BUTTON
Push to decrease the
powerchair’s speed setting.
JOYSTICK
The joystick is used to control the powerchair’s movement
including its speed and direction (forwards, backwards, left, and
right). The further the user pushes the joystick from the central
position, the faster the powerchair moves.
When the user releases the joystick, it will return to the centre
and the brake will automatically engage.
Wait 5 seconds after switching [ON] the powerchair for the
joystick to initialise.

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JOYSTICK CHARGING SOCKET
Insert the charger to charge the powerchair’s
battery.
ARMRESTS
1. Press the armrest button to unlock the
armrest.
2. Lift or lower the armrest.
3. Release the armrest button to secure the
position.
Repeat on the other side.
SAFETY BELT
FASTENING
Insert the male buckle into the female buckle.
RELEASING
Press the exposed side of the male
buckle and push towards the centre while
separating.

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FOOTPLATE
LIFTING
Fold the footplate upwards to assist the user
when leaving the powerchair and when folding
the powerchair.
LOWERING
Fold the footplate downwards to aid the user
when using in the powerchair.
WARNING! Do not stand on the footrest at any time.
ANTI-TIP WHEELS
1. Pull the rear thumbscrew upwards to
unlock the anti-tip wheel.
2. Fold the anti-tip wheel upwards or
downwards.
3. Release the rear thumbscrew to secure the
position.
Repeat on the other side.

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POWERCHAIR MODES
DRIVE MODE
(ELECTRONIC ASSISTED BRAKING)
Push the red lever(s) backwards to engage
Drive Mode.
(The powerchair will not be able to be pushed
manually).
FREEWHEEL MODE
Pull the red lever(s) forwards to engage the
Freewheel Mode.
(The powerchair will be able to be pushed
manually).
WARNING! Do not change the powerchair’s mode whilst on an incline.
SUGGESTION Switching [ON] the powerchair whilst in freewheel mode will activate the
powerchair’s automatic warning function.
WARNING! Repeat use of the [ON/OFF] switch to stop the powerchair may shorten the
life of the powerchairs components. This method is recommended for the emergency
situations only.
EMERGENCY BRAKING
Switch [OFF] the power while moving to immediately stop the powerchair.

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BATTERY INFORMATION
ATTACHING
Insert the battery into the under seat frame
holder.
An audible “click” will conrm the battery is
secure.
REMOVING
Lift the locking clip whilst pulling the battery
upwards.
The battery will release from the under seat
frame holder.
Battery Type Lithium Battery
Spillable/Non-Spillable Non-Spillable
Voltage DC 24V
Ampage 12AH
Quantity 1
Watt Hours 288 Wh
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
WARNING! Ensure the powerchair is [OFF] before attaching or removing the battery.

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HOW TO CHARGE YOUR POWERCHAIR
CHARGING VIA JOYSTICK
1. Connect the charger’s 3-pin output to the
socket on the underside of the joystick.
2. Connect the outlet plug to a wall socket.
3. Switch [ON] the wall socket.
4. Charge for 4-6 hours.
When charging is completed, remove the
charger from the joystick socket and remove
the plug from the wall outlet.
SUGGESTION Ensure the powerchair is switched [OFF] before charging.
CHARGING VIA BATTERY
Remove the battery from the under seat
frame holder following the instructions
within this user manual.
1. Connect the charger’s 3-pin output to the
socket on the battery.
2. Connect the outlet plug to a wall socket.
3. Switch [ON] the wall socket.
4. Charge for 4-6 hours.
When charging is completed, remove the
charger from the joystick socket and remove
the plug from the wall outlet.

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CHARGING REGIME
Maintaining good charging habits for your powerchair will maximize battery life and range per
charge.
Battery charging times range from 4-6 hours. This is dependent on powerchair usage, ambient
temperature, and operating habits etc.
Daily Use If the powerchair is used daily, charge the battery at the end of each
day for 4-6 hours.
Weekly Use If the powerchair is used once or twice a week, charge the battery for
at least 4-6 hours once a week.
Monthly Use If the powerchair is stored for long periods of time, charge the battery
for 4-6 hours, once every two weeks to preserve the life of the battery.
CHARGER INFORMATION
The battery charger is tted with a smart LED indicator that indicates when the battery is charging
and when charging is complete.
LED Indicator Charging Status
RED Charging
GREEN Charged
WARNING! Do not use the supplied charger with any other electrical device.
Only charge the powerchair with the supplied charger or an ocial replacement.
Do not leave the product on charge for over 24 hours.
SUGGESTION Charge the battery in a cool, dry place with plenty of ventilation.