Shoprider UL8W36 manual

Trooper USER MANUAL Model # UL8W36[...]

3/13/2008 2 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ................................................................................ 3 EMI WARNING................................................................................... 4 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE FROM RADIO WAVES ................... 4 POWERED CHAIR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) ..........[...]

3/13/2008 3 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on insisting the best. The Shoprider Trooper Powerchair is the ultimate combination of style, comfort and user friendly. The compact features sup port easy transportation of your Shoprider Powerchair for today’s ac tive lifestyle. We know that your Powerchair will provide many years of mobility for you. En[...]

3/13/2008 4 Figure 1 EMI WARNING Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) from Radio Wave Sources Powered electric chairs may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference, which is a kind of interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios and cellular pho[...]

3/13/2008 5 The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types: 1. Hand-held portable transceivers (transmitters-receivers) with the antenna mounted directly on the transmitting unit. Examples include: citizens band (CB) radios, “walkie talkies”, security, fire and police transceivers, cellular telephones and other personal [...]

3/13/2008 6 Powered Chair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense the closer one moves to the transmitting antenna (s ource), the EM fields from hand- held radio sources (transce ivers) are of special concern. It is possible to unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very close to the Powerchair’s [...]

3/13/2008 7 Safety Instructions Please use your Powerchair to en hance your active lifestyle. With increased mobility, please observe a few rules to ensure safe operation of your Powerchair. So please… 1. Do not drive the Powerchair without reading this manual. 2. Do not exceed the safe climbing maximum angle (Table 2). 3. Do not use the joystick[...]

3/13/2008 8 19. Alway s make sure the batteries are fully charged before setting out on a journey. 20. Alway s charge the Powerchair in a well ventilated area to prevent any possible risk. 21. Alway s check that the drive wheels are engaged. Someone may have left the Powerchair in freewheel mode. 22. Alway s reduce your speed w hen turning sharply.[...]

3/13/2008 9 Feature Guide Figure 2 (1) Removable Armrests with Width, Height & Angle Adjustment (Flips Up for Easy Sideways Transfer) (2) Programmable VSI Joystick Controller with Adjustable speed & Battery Life Indicator. (3) Charging Port located at joys tick controller and battery pack (Warning: When charging at the battery pack do not t[...]

3/13/2008 10 Getting to Know Your Shoprider Powerchair The Joystick Controller (VSI) 1. On-Off Button : This button turns the joystick controller (hereinafter refe rred to as VSI) on and off. Do not use th is button to stop the power chair, except in an emergency. 2. Battery Gauge : This is a 10- segment display, which indicates if the VSI is switc[...]

3/13/2008 11 Locking/Unlocking the VSI Joystick LOCK MODE: The VSI controller can be locked to prevent unauthorized use. The locking method is achieved through a sequence of key presses and joysti ck movements, as detailed below. To lock Powerchair controller:  While the controller is switc hed on, depress and hold the on/off button.  After 1[...]

3/13/2008 12 code and beep steadily if turned on. Re fer to Table 1 for more details. Both left and right sides must be in drive mode for power chair to operate. Otherwise the Powerchair will flash fault code of 9 lights and will not operate. Drive/Freewheel Mechanism The drive/freewheel levers are found toward the rear of the Powerchair, both on t[...]

3/13/2008 14 User Transferring You can transfer either forward, left or right from your Trooper Powerchair. (Figure 5a) The armrests are hinged and can be pulled up and out of the way for sideways transfer. For support, only use the armrest. (Figure 5b) Do Not use the seat back as support. Reclining Seat The Trooper comes with a reclining s eat. Th[...]

3/13/2008 15 Disassembling/Transporting the Shoprider Trooper Powerchair Figure 7 Follow these simple guidelines for disassembly: 1. Park the Powerchair on a level 2. Ensure the wheels are locke d in drive mode (Fig 4) 3. Fold up footplate 4. Unplug joystick control ler from rear of unit 5. Remove seat by pulling the swivel seat lever up and off 6.[...]

3/13/2008 16 Driving Your Shoprider Powerchair Ramps, Slopes and Cambers The Shoprider Trooper Powerchair has t he ability to negotiate ramps, slopes and cambers of a low to medi um gradient. It is of the utmost importance that the following points are observed: 1. Never attempt to go up or down an incline which has a rough, wet or slippery surface[...]

3/13/2008 17 Caring for Your Shoprider Trooper Powerchair First Time Use Prior to using your Trooper Powerchai r for the first time, you must charge the batteries fully (refer to Battery Charging Procedures). Charging may take up to 12 hours. C harging the batteries completely prior to first time use will benef it battery efficiency and life. Tires[...]

3/13/2008 18 Batteries & Battery Charging Batteries The Shoprider Trooper Powerchair is designed to operate on two 12 volt/36Ah sealed lead acid (AGM or gel-cell type) aka SLA maintenance free batteries. For easy handling, the SLA batteries are contained within a battery-pack. The life of the batteries may be affected by temperature, terrain, w[...]

3/13/2008 19 Battery Charging Procedure There are two ways to c harge the Trooper Powerchair Battery on chair charging method 1) Plug the A/C power cord into the wall. Plug the male three-pin charger plug into the female 3-pin receiver located on the bottom of the VSI (Refer to Figure 3, #8). Battery off chair charging method 2) Remove the battery-[...]

3/13/2008 20 Troubleshooting The Self-Help Guide (Table 1) is intended to assist in the location of a fault that may occur in a cert ain part of the Powerchair. If after checking the fault from the table below and the fault is still showing, do not use the Powerchair. T urn off the power and consult your provider immediately. Table 1 BATTERY GAUGE [...]

3/13/2008 21 Specifications Table 2 UNIT SPECIFICATIONS Trooper UL8W36 Overall Dimensions: L x W x H 37” x 24” x 44” Number, Size of Front Tires 2, 6 Inches Number, Size of Rear Tires 2, 9 Inches Total Weight of Unit With Se at and Batteries 160lbs Maximum User Weight 300 Lbs. Battery Capacity 12v – 36Ah x 2 Charger Off Board, 4 amp Maximum[...]

3/13/2008 22 QUARTERLY INSPECTION For your own safety, quarterly inspec tion and service on the product with signature by an authorized dealer is strongly recommended. There may be a nominal dealer inspection fee for this service not covered by warranty. Maintenance records (below) should be kept at all times. The manufacturer / distributor / vendo[...]

3/13/2008 23 Disclaimer Congratulations on your purchase of the Shoprider Trooper powerchair. This Powerchair is not intended to be used by individuals with physical limitations that could prevent the user from operating the Powerchair safely. Shoprider disc laims all responsibility for any personal injury or property damage, which may occur as a r[...]

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3/13/2008 25 Model Name- Trooper Provider Stamp Serial No.:________________________ Shoprider Mobility Products, Inc. www.shoprider.com 800-743-0772 P/N SMP022008[...]