Shoprider PHFW-1118 manual

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    Folding Power Chair PHFW-1118 PHFW-1120 PHFW-1018 PHFW-1020 OWNER’S MANUAL[...]

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    6/25/2004 2 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ................................................................................ 3 EMI WARNING................................................................................... 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................. 6 IMPORTANT NOTES .......................[...]

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    6/25/2004 3 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on insisting the best. The Shoprider folding power chair is the ultimate combinat ion of style and comfort. The compact folding feature support s easy transportation of your Shoprider power chair for today’s acti ve lifestyle. We hope that it will provide many years of mobility for you. This manual contain[...]

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    6/25/2004 4 EMI WARNING Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) from Radio Wave Sources Powered electric chairs may be su sceptible to electromagnetic interference, which is a kind of interfering electromagnetic energy (EMI) emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios and cellular phones. Th[...]

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    6/25/2004 5 Powered Chair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Because EMI energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (s ource), the EMI fields from hand- held radio sources (transceivers) are of special concern. It is possible to unintentionally bring high levels of EMI energy very close to the power chair’[...]

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    6/25/2004 6 Safety Instructions Please do use the folding power chair to enhance your active lifestyle. With increased mobility, please observe a few rules to ensure safe operation of your folding power chair. So please… 1. Do not drive the folding power chair without reading this manual. 2. Do not exceed the safe climbing maximum angle (Table 2)[...]

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    6/25/2004 7 18. Always keep the feet on the leg rest while driving. 19. Always make sure the batteries are fully charged before setting out on a journey. 20. Always charge the folding power chair in a well ventilated area to prevent any possible risk. 21. Always check that the drive w heels are engaged. Someone may have left the folding pow er chai[...]

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    6/25/2004 8 Feature Guide Figure 1 1. Armrest (height adjustable an d flips up for transferring) 2. Joystick Controller 3. Charging Port 4. Seat 5. Standard Swing Away Leg rest (Elevati ng Leg Rest Optional) 6. Front Castor (8” flat free tire) 7. Frame Serial Number (13 alphanumeric characters) 8. Rear Drive Wheel (12” flat free tire) 9. Anti-t[...]

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    6/25/2004 9 Using the Shoprider Folding Power Chair Figure 2 Getting To Know The Joystick Controller (VSI 50) 1. On-Off Button : This button turns the joystick control ler (hereinafter referred to as VSI) on and off. Do not use this button to stop the folding po wer chair, except in an emergency. 2. Battery Gauge : This is a 10-segment display, whi[...]

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    6/25/2004 10 4. Horn Button : This button operates the power chair’s horn. 5. Speed Decrease Button : This button decreases the maximum speed. 6. Speed Increase Button : This Button Increases the maximum speed. 7. Joy stick : This controls the speed and direction of the folding power chair. Push the joystick in the direction you want to go. The f[...]

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    6/25/2004 11 Transferring You can transfer either forward, left or right from the chair. The armrests are hinged in the back a nd can swing up out of the way for transfers. Press “buttons” at front of armrest bar (on either side) to release armrest (see figures 5 and 6). Assisted transfer; for a wheelc hair user who cannot bear any weight on th[...]

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    6/25/2004 12 Folding the Wheelchair To fold the wheelchair, it is necessary to remove certain components. Follow these simple guidelines: 1. Park the chair on a level surface. 2. Ensure the wheels are in drive mode. 3. Fold up footplates and/or remo ve the entire leg rest assemblies (see Figures 8, 10 and 11). 4. Disconnect the black and re d conne[...]

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    6/25/2004 13 Armrests The armrests are height adjustable a nd can flip up out of the way for side transfers. To adjust the hei ght, simply pull the knob outward and lift armrest up or down to your comfor t. The adjustments are in 1 ½” increments. Figure 9 Swing-Away, Detachable Leg Rests The swing away leg rests are detac hable. To remove the le[...]

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    6/25/2004 14 Negotiating Obstacles Ramps, Slopes and Cambers The FPC-11 indoor/outdo or power chair has the ability to negotiate ramps, slopes and cambers of a low to medium 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 (loose [...]

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    6/25/2004 15 Looking After Your Power Chair Tires Since your tires are flat frees, th ere is no need to ever worry about tire pressure. Upholstery All upholstery can be washed with w arm water and mild soap. Some car upholstery cleaners produce e xcellent results as well. Occasionally check the seat and back for sagging, cuts and tears. Replace if [...]

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    6/25/2004 16 Batteries & Battery Charging The Shoprider folding power chair is designed to operate on two U1 (2 x 33/34/36 Ah) gel, or seal ed lead acid, maintenance free batteries. For easy handling, Ve lcro or plastic carrying straps are provided to assist in fitting or remov al. The duration of the batteries can be affected by te mperature, [...]

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    6/25/2004 17 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 power chair. If after checking out the fault from the table below and the fault is still showing, do not use the power chai r. Turn off the power and consult your provider immediately. Table 1 LOCK MOD[...]

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    6/25/2004 18  Push the joystick forward until the controller bleeps.  Push the joystick in reverse until the control ler bleeps.  Release the joystick, there will be a long bleep.  The Powerchair is now unlocked. SLEEP MODE: If the controller is left on and not used for more than ten minutes, the controller will automat ically “go to [...]

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    6/25/2004 19 Specification Table 2 Overall Dimensions: L 1 x W x H 43.3 x 24.4 x 37 In Number, Size of Front Tires 2, 8 inches Number, Size of Rear Tires 2, 12 inches Total Weight (w/o batteries) 95 Lb Battery Capacity 12V 28-3 6Ah x 2 _V_Ah x _pcs Charger Off Board, 4 amp Maximum Speed 3.75 Mph Safe Climbing angle (based on user weight of 200 lbs/[...]

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    6/25/2004 20 QUARTERLY INSPECTION For your own safety, quarterly inspec tion and service on the product has to be performed and si gned by an authorized d ealer. Maintenance records (below) should be kept at all times. The manufacturer / distributor / vendor will be indemnified from any product liability claim if the above maintenance / serv ice re[...]

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    6/25/2004 21 F F F P P P C C C - - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 B B B A A A T T T T T T E E E R R R Y Y Y I I I N N N S S S T T T A A A L L L L L L A A A T T T I I I O O O N N N ( ( ( P P P H H H F F F W W W - - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 8 8 / / / P P P H H H F F F W W W - - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 0 0 0 ) ) ) 1) Be sure the Powerchair is fully open. From the front of th[...]

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    6/25/2004 22 Notes[...]

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    6/25/2004 23 Notes[...]

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    6/25/2004 24 Disclaimer Congratulations on your purchase of the Shoprider Folding Power Chair. This power chair is not intended to be used by individuals with physical limitations that could prevent the user from operating the power chair safely. Shoprider disc laims all responsibility for any personal injury or property damage, which may occur as [...]