Summit HP-1 User manual

HP-1
HP-1L
HP-1S
Marvel Series
USER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Components
Safety Instructions
Environmental Conditions
Assembly & Disassembly
Adjustments for Seating Comfort
Operation
Batteries and Charger
Maintenance and Repair
Specifications
Limited Warranty
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2
3
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7
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12
16
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Thank you for choosing a Summit Power mobility product. We hope that it will provide many
years of mobility for you.
This is a general manual for our power wheelchairs, HP-1, HP-1L, and HP-1S. The information in
this manual applies to all these models. HP-1 is a power wheelchair with seat width of 18”, HP-1L
with 20” seat width and HP-1S with 16” seat width. We use “HP-1” or “power wheelchair ” to refer
to all these models in this manual. Your Summit power mobility product HP-1, HP1L and HP-1S
were designed with three basic objectives in mind: value, durability, and reliability.
We have prepared this manual to guide you in the proper use of your power wheelchair while
performing daily activities. For your safety, you should become familiar with proper operating
techniques before use. This owner’s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and
product information available at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes
as they become necessary.
Summit 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. Summit is also not responsible
for injuries and/or damage resulting from any person’s failure to exercise good judgement
and/or common sense when operating the HP-1.
Our distribution center has inspected your power wheelchair thoroughly. However, damage
may have occurred during shipment. Please inspect your power wheelchair and if you notice
any damage, notify your dealer immediately.
Routine inspection and maintenance are essential for safety and long-term use. Keep your
power wheelchair in good working condition by correcting problems promptly. Please keep this
manual for future reference.
Please complete the following information now for ready reference in the event service
becomes necessary whether under or outside of warranty.
Dealer Name : ___________________________________________________
Dealer Phone : ___________________________________________________
Purchase Date : ___________________________________________________
Model Name & Number : _____________________________________________
Serial Number : ___________________________________________________
(Located on the
Crossbar)
Keep sales receipt for warranty service.
INTRODUCTION
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COMPONENTS
Your power wheelchair is shipped partially disassembled to protect it during shipping.
After unpacking, please check whether you have received the following main
components as our standard specification (Fig. 1).
1. Main frame with motor and gearbox 8. Battery supporting bar
2. Flip-back arm sub-assembly 9. Battery knobs
3. Controller 10. Anti-tippers
4. Controller supporting bar 11. Footrest strap
5. Charger 12. Footrest
6. Cushion 13. Elevating legrest (Optional)
7. Battery boxes
Fig. 1
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2345 6
78910
11
12 13
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Operation of Chair
1. Always ensure that the power is switched off when getting in or out of the wheelchair.
This will eliminate the possibility of accidentally activating the joystick and causing
injury to yourself or others.
2. Always check that the drive wheels are engaged (drive mode) before driving.
3. Set the speed control knob according to your driving ability and the environment in
which you are going to operate. We recommend that you keep the speed at the
slowest position (fully counter-clockwise) until you are familiar with the driving
characteristics of this vehicle. We also recommend that you use the slowest speed
when using your power wheelchair indoors.
4. Always reduce your speed when making sharp turns.
5. Do not switch off the power when the wheelchair is still moving forward. This will bring
the chair to an extremely abrupt stop.
6. Avoid jerky stop/start motions as this will result in excessive current draw from the
batteries, increased tire wear and the rapid wearing of the gearboxes and motors.
7. To brake in an emergency, simply release the joystick.
Ramps and Curbs
8. When driving up or down ramps, be sure to check that the angle of the slope is less
than 12 degrees (slopes about 1/5). Also check that ramp surface is roughened to
prevent slipping, and that ramp surface is correctly in line with the tires and is wide
enough to allow the tires to pass freely along the ramp.
9. Always climb or descend gradients perpendicular to the slope. Never drive across
the slope or turn sharply on a slope. Check that the slope surface is roughened to
prevent slipping. Do not attempt to climb or descend slope greater than 12
degrees (slopes about 1/5).
10. When driving up curbs, always check the height of the curb to ensure that it does
not exceed 1-1/2” in height. Traverse up or down curbs perpendicular to the curb.
Transfers, Reaching and Bending
11. Transferring on and off the HP-1 requires a good sense of balance. Have an
attendant present at all times until you learn to safely transfer yourself. To eliminate
the possibility of injury, Summit recommends performing the following tasks before
attempting a transfer: