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HP -1 HP -1L HP -1S Marvel Series USER’S MANUAL[...]
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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 1 2 3 6 7 11 12 16 18 21 22[...]
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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 w[...]
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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 1[...]
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page 3 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[...]
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page 4 B Position chair so that the distance between your power chair and the object to which you are transferring is close enough for a safe transfer. B Turn the power off . B Ensure that your power chair is not in freewheel mode. B Flip up or remove armrests. B Flip up footplate or remove footrest or legrest. B Turn both caste[...]
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Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) from Radio Wave Sources The rapid development of electronics, especially in the area of communications, has saturated our environment with electromagnetic (EM) radio waves that are emitted by television, radio and communication signals. These EM waves are invisible and their strength increases as one approaches th[...]
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TURN OFF YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WHEN EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING: ! Unintentional motions. ! Unintended or uncontrollable direction. ! Unexpected brake release. The FDA has written to the manufacturers of power wheelchairs asking them to test new products to be sure they provide a reasonable degree of immunity against EMI. The F[...]
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ASSEMBLY & DISASSEMBL Y ASSEMBLY A. Opening the wheelchair Standing at one side of the wheelchair, tilt it to one side , and push down firmly on the seat rails. The seat should be locked into the receivers on the wheelchair side frame when the chair is fully opened. B. Installing the batteries (not provided) Note: We recommend using a battery w[...]
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ASSEMBLY & DISASSEMBL Y C. Installing the controller Your power wheelchair comes standard with a swing-away joystick controller. T o install the controller, simply fasten it to the controller supporting bar with the two (2) black screws provided (Fig. 6). D. Connecting the main cables Plug the three main cables (connected to left, right motor a[...]
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ASSEMBLY & DISASSEMBL Y DISASSEMBLY A. Battery removal For transportation B Unplug the battery connector from the controller connector underneath the seat near the crossbar. R efer to Assembly , Section D, Connecting the main cables on Page 8. B Unscrew the knobs and remove the battery bar at the rear batter y box. B Unplug the battery connecto[...]
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ASSEMBLY & DISASSEMBL Y B. Folding the wheelchair To fold the wheelchair , it is necessary to remove certain components. Follow the simple guidelines below: B Turn the wheelchair off . B Park the chair on a level surface. B Ensure the wheels are in drive (engaged) mode, with controller lever on the vertical position (Fig. 9). B Fold up the foot[...]
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ADJUSTMENTS FOR SEATING COMFORT To maximize seating comfort , your power wheelchair lets you adjust: B Armrest height. B Controller position. B Flip-back and detachable armrest. B Footrest height. A. Armrest height (Adjustable up to 4” in 1” increments) To adjust the armrest height , pull and hold the button on the arm sub-assembly , lift the a[...]
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OPERATION The power wheelchair is simple to operate. However , we recommend that you read carefully the following instructions to become familiarized with your new vehicle. A Word of Caution: Before you turn the power on, always be aware of the environment that surrounds you to select your desired speed. For indoor environments we recommend that yo[...]
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OPERATION B. Controller Display: The controller display is a multifunction visual display. It can provide three types of information: i) ON/OFF status, ii) battery condition meter and iii) fault diagnostics. 1. ON/OFF Status When the power is on, the controller's LED will be lit up. If the LED is not lit , the controller is OFF . 2. Battery Co[...]
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OPERATION Note: B You must turn the controller OFF and then ON again to reset the controller , even if the source of the fault is removed/corrected. B If more than one fault exists, then the fault having the highest priority is indicated. C. Free- Wheeling: Because the motors are designed to engage the electromagnetic brakes when the vehicle is not[...]
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OPERATION E. Thermal Protec Your power wheelchair controller is equipped with a safety system called thermal rollback. A built-in circuit monitors the temperature of the controller and motors. In case of excessive heating of the controller and motors, the controller reduces the motor voltage and speed of the power wheelchair. The reduction of the s[...]
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BATTERY We recommend that you use deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free for your power wheelchair. Both sealed lead-acid (SLA) and gel cell are deep-cycle batteries and are similar in performance. Deep-cycle batteries are specifically designed to provide power, drain down , and then accept a relatively quick recharge. Lead-acid [...]
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CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS To recharge the batteries, follow the steps belo w: B Place your power wheelchair close to a standard electrical wall outlet. B Turn the controller power OFF . B Connect the charger connector to the control box charging socket (Fig. 17). B Plug the charger power cord into a standard wall outlet. B Turn the charger switch ON. A[...]
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MAINTENANCE & REP AIR Your power wheelchair is designed for minimal maintenance . However, lik e any motorized vehicle it requires routine maintenance. To k eep your HP-1 for years of trouble- free operation, we recommend you follow the following maintenance checks as scheduled. DAILY CHECKS 1. With the controller turned OFF , perform a joystic[...]
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MAINTENANCE & REP AIR SEMI-ANNUAL CHECKS 1. Check the motor brushes. We recommend that your authorized dealer inspect the brushes every six months, or sooner if your power wheelchair is not operating smoothly . If inspection determines excessive wear on the brushes, they must be replaced or motor damage will result. Warning! Failure to maintain[...]
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MAINTENANCE & REP AIR Note: If you experience any technical problems, it is recommended that you check with your local dealer before attempting to troubleshoot on your own. The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your power wheelchair . Contact your local dealer if any of the following arises: 1. Motor noise 2. Frayed harne[...]
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SPECIFICATIONS HP1 HP1L HP1S HP1 HP1L HP1S Length: 43.5 43.5 43.5 MAXIMUM SPEED 5.0 mph DIMENSION Width close: 17.5 20.0 14.5 RANGE Up to 20.0 miles (INCHES) Width open: 25.5 27.5 23.5 TURNING RADIUS 33.0” Height: 38.0 38.0 38.0 GRADIENT 10 - 12 degrees Width: 18.0 20.0 16.0 GROUND CLEARANCE SEAT Depth: 16.0 16.0 16.0 DRIVE 2-Motor (INCHES) Heigh[...]
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Five-Y ear Limited Warranty: Power chair frame We will repair the frame with new or refurbished parts, free of charge , in the USA, in the event of defective materials or workmanship. One-Y ear Limited Warranty: Electronic controller, drive train components We will repair these products with new or refurbished parts, free of charge , in the USA, fo[...]
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authorized SUMMIT DME dealer[...]