Shoprider UL7WR-12 manual

XtraLite Jiffy Portable Powerchair USER MANUAL Models: UL7WR-10 / UL7WR-12[...]

8/18/2004 2 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ................................................................................ 3 EMI WARNING................................................................................... 4 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE FROM RADIO WAVES ................... 4 POWERED CHAIR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) ..........[...]

8/18/2004 3 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on insisting the best. The Shoprider Jiffy portable Powerchair is the ultimate combination of style, comfort and portability. The compact features support easy trans portation of your Shoprider Powerchai r for today’s active lifestyle. We know that it will provide many ye ars of mobility for you. This manu[...]

8/18/2004 4 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 phones. The [...]

8/18/2004 5 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 [...]

8/18/2004 6 Safety Instructions Please do use the Jiffy Powerchair to enhance your active lifestyle. With increased mobility, please observe a few rules to ensure safe operation of your Jiffy 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[...]

8/18/2004 7 16. Always approach curbs and gradients at 90 degrees. 17. Always use the safety belt. 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 Powerchair in a well ventil ated area to prevent any possible risk. 21. Always check th[...]

8/18/2004 8 Feature Guide (1) Removable Armrests with Width Adjustment (Flips Down for Transport and Easy Seat Access) (2) VSI Joystick Controller (3) Charging Port (4) Reclining Pillow-Top Leatherette Seat (5) Standard Foot Plate (6) Front Castor Assy (6” flat free tire) (7) Frame Serial Number (13 alphanumeric characters) (8) Rear Drive Wheel ([...]

8/18/2004 9 Getting to Know Your Shoprider Jiffy Powerchair The Joystick Controller (VSI 50) 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 folding power chair, ex cept in an emergency. 2. Battery Gauge : This is a 10- segment display, which indicates if[...]

8/18/2004 10 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[...]

8/18/2004 11 Drive/Freewheel Mechanism The drive/freewheel levers are found toward the front of the Powerchair, one on each side, loca ted at the end of each motor. These levers will allow you to disengage the drive mechanism and push the Powerchair while in freewheel mode. Always leave the chair in drive mode. The freewheel option is there only to[...]

8/18/2004 12 User Transferring You can transfer either forward, left or right from the chair. The armrests are hinged at the bottom and can be pushed down and out of the way for sidew ays transfer. Pull armrest up, then push armrest forward and down for side transfer. Reclining Seat The Jiffy Powerchair comes with a reclining seat. The reclining se[...]

8/18/2004 13 Disassembling/Transporting the Shoprider Jiffy Powerchair Follow these simple guidelines for disassembly: 1. Park the Powerchair on a level surface 2. Ensure the wheels are locked in drive mode (Fig 3) 3. Fold up footplate 4. Unplug VSI from rear of unit 5. Remove battery pack from rear of unit 6. Remove seat by unscrewing the tighteni[...]

8/18/2004 14 Driving Your Shoprider Jiffy Powerchair Ramps, Slopes and Cambers The Jiffy indoor/outdoor Powerchair 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 [...]

8/18/2004 15 Caring for Your Shoprider Jiffy Powerchair First Time Use Prior to using your Jiffy portable Powerchair for the first time, you must charge the batteries fully (refer to Battery Charging Procedures). Charging may take up to 8 hours. Charging the batteries completely prior to fi rst time use will benefit battery efficiency. Tires Since [...]

8/18/2004 16 Batteries & Battery Charging Batteries The Shoprider Jiffy Powerchair is designed to operate on two 12 volt/12Ah sealed lead acid or gel ty pe maintenance free batteri es. For easy handling, the batteries are cont ained within a battery-pack. The life of the batteries may be affected by temperature, terrain, weight of user, and car[...]

8/18/2004 17 Battery Charging Procedure There are two ways to charge t he Jiffy portable Powerchair: 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 2, #8). 2) Remove the battery-pack from the unit. Plug the A/C power cord into the wall. [...]

8/18/2004 18 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 [...]

8/18/2004 19 Specifications Table 2 Overall Dimensions: L 1 x W x H 30” x 18” x 32-35” Number, Size of Front Tires 2, 6 inches Number, Size of Rear Tires 2, 8 inches Total Weight of Unit 97 lbs Maximum User Weight 225 lbs Battery Capacity 12v - 12Ah x 2 Charger Off Board, 2 amp Maximum Speed 3 mph Safe Climbing angle (based on user weight of [...]

8/18/2004 20 QUARTERLY INSPECTION For your own safety, quarterly inspec tion and service on the product has to be performed and signed by an authorized provider. Maintenanc e 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 r[...]

8/18/2004 21 Service Record: Date of Purchase: / / Purchaser:___________________________ ______________________________ Model #: ______________ Serial #: ___________________ _________________ Dealer Unit Was Purchased Fr om: __________________ __________________ M / D / Y M / D / Y M / D / Y M / D / Y M / D / Y M / D / Y M / D / Y M / D / Y M / D /[...]

8/18/2004 22 Disclaimer Congratulations on your purchase of the Shoprider Jiffy Portable 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[...]