Tel: 083 284 2973 Fax:086 232 5223 Email:ruan@cheapest-wheelchairs.co.za OR rosslyn@adpwheelchairs.co.za Web: www.cheapest-wheelchairs.co.za ORwww.adpwheelchairs.co.za Owner s Manual for the Travelite Electric Wheelchair
TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 3 II. STRUCTURE AND PERFORMANCE 4-5 III. ASSEMBLY 6 IV. FOLDING 7 V. OPERATION 8-11 VI. CARE AND MAINTAINANCE 12-13 II
I. INTRODUCTION Read and follow all instructions, warnings, and notes in this manual before attempting to operate your power wheelchair for the first time. If there is any information in this manual which you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for set up or operation, please contact us. Your safety when operating this product depends upon whether you completely follow the instructions, cautions and warnings in this manual. We are not liable for any damage and/or injuries resulting from individual unsafe operation or failure to follow the instructions, cautions and warnings in this manual. The following symbols are used to identify warnings, notices and operation instructions. All of them are important for your safety. It is strongly recommended that you read and understand them completely and carefully. WARNING! Failure to head the warnings in the manual may result personal injury. CAUTION Failure to heed the cautions in the manual may result in damage to the power chair. This product is completely made from high quality aluminum alloy material and its overall weight is only 21.5kg. Its structure, for quick disassembly and assembly, is especially convenient for transportation. We are certain that the design features, excellent performances and trouble-free operation of this product will ensure your daily life more convenient. This product is suitable for all disabled persons, the elderly and the infirm who have difficulty walking. The maximum user weight is 100kg. This product is of an indoor type and is suitable for indoor use as well as flat streets near buildings, but is not suitable to be used on grass, gravel, or a slope of more than 6 degrees nor motorized roads or on a rainy day. We would appreciate your questions, comments, and suggestions about this wheelchair and the service you received from us. 3
II. STRUCTURE AND PERFORMANCE Your power wheelchair mainly consists of the following parts: Chair-Frame: It consists of a foldable component, which can be folded from the middle of the seat base in order to store or transport conveniently Operating system: It consists of a controller, two battery boxes, two motors, a set of drive mechanisms and two drive wheels. The battery boxes are located separately on the left and right sides of the seat together with their overload protectors. There are two manual freewheel levers on the drive mechanism. Adjusting the levers allows you to operate the wheelchair manually or by motor. Joystick Push-handle Armrest Battery boxes Safety belt Motor with mechanisms Drive wheel footrest 4
Specifications Overall Dimensions Seat height Seat width Arm Height Seatback Height Folded dimensions Battery weight Wheelchair Weight (with batteries) Maximum speed Braking distance (on a level surface) Maximum turning radius Weight capacity Theoretical Travel Range Static stability Dynamic stability Motor type Lithium battery type Max. Output current of controller Max. Output current of charger Casters Rear wheels 890mmX590mmX860mm 500mm 470mm 690mm 860mm 580mmX310mmX755mm 1.35kg 21.5kg 4.5km/h <100mm 900mm 75kg 10km/h >6 degrees >6 degrees 24V/180AW 24V/6Ah 50A 2A Inflate-free tire, radius of 145mm Pneumatic tire, radius of 216mm 5
III. ASSEMBLY 1. Take the wheelchair out of the box and put it on the ground. Push the seatback and footrest back and forth respectively with both hands. When you hear a click, the locating pins are inserted into the positioning holes and, in this case, the chair frame has been completely opened. 2. Hold the right and left sides of the handle and press the buttons on both sides of the seatback, meanwhile turn the handle upward until at a suitable position. 3. Turn the armrests forward. 4. Put the controller onto the armrest and then pull the tightening spanner, on the controller, down to fasten the controller. 8. Your wheelchair has now been assembled and can be used. 5. Turn over the wheelchair, press the stopper pins down to release the legs and pull out the anti-tipper until a locating pin automatically locks the anti-tipper 6. Remove the foam pads from the battery boxes. Note that the batteries should be fully inserted. 7. Switch the motor lock levers on the mechanism boxes to drive mode so that the wheelchair can be driven by motors. CAUTION 1. Ensure that the locating pins have been inserted into the positioning holes when the wheelchair has been fully opened before it can be used 2. Batteries must be fully inserted in order to maintain good electrical contact. 6
IV. FOLDING The wheelchair is foldable in order to reduce its bulk for transportation and storage. 1. Turn the power off 2. Switch the motor lock levers to drive mode 3. Turn the footrest upward 4. Press the buttons on both sides of the seatback to collapse the seatback 5. Pinch the two thumb-levers, found at the back of the seatback, inward 6. Pull the footrest frame up so that the chair frame is fully folded 7
V. OPERATION 1. Controller The controller is a key component for your wheelchair. All electronics to operate the wheelchair are housed in this controller. The controller consists of the following parts: Speed Up Button Joystick On/Off Button Horn Button Speed Down Button Charger Socket The controller is usually housed on one of the armrests and connected to the batteries together with the motors. WARNING! If your wheelchair moves accidentally, please release the joystick immediately so that the wheelchair will stop moving automatically unless the joystick is out of order. 2. Buttons on Controller o On/Off Button The On/Off -Button controls the power to the controller electronics and motors through the latter. Don t use the On/Off-Button to stop the wheelchair unless some emergency occurs. o Joystick 8
The joystick is mainly used to control the speed and direction of the wheelchair. The further you push the joystick from its central position, the faster the wheelchair moves. Whenever you release the joystick, it will be automatically operative. WARNING! Make sure that the wheelchair is in drive mode before using it o o Horn Button The hooter will sound if you hit this button. Speed After powers on, the Speed Light will show the current maximum speed of your wheelchair. Each time the Speed Up Button (or Speed Down Button) is pressed, the number of cells will increase (or decrease) by one causing the unit to accelerate or decelerate. The user can adjust the maximum speed with these buttons. WARNING The wheelchair user must have the ability to drive or control the wheelchair safely. ADP Designs accepts no legal liability for losses of any kind arising from failure to comply Motor Lock Lever For your convenience, two motor lock levers are separately installed on the two mechanism boxes. When the levers are switched to manual mode, it allows the wheelchair to be manually maneuvered. When the levers are switched to drive mode, it will be driven by motors. Remember that the brake system is disengaged when the wheelchair is in manual mode. Do not use this wheelchair in manual mode unless you are receiving assistance. Do not set your wheelchair in manual mode by yourself while you are seated in it. This may result in personal injury Charger Socket This product has two charger socket: one on the rear of the controller and the other on the battery box. Either socket can be used to charge the batteries. These are only used to charge this wheelchair. Do not use the sockets to charge other electrical equipment, otherwise it may damage the wheelchair s control system and its E.M.C performance (Electromagnetic tolerance). 9
WARNING Only use the off-board charger supplied with your wheelchair to charge its batteries. Do not use other chargers to charge them, otherwise the damage, as a result, will invalidate your warranty 3. Batteries and their usage Battery The battery divided into two and each battery is on either side of the wheelchair and can be used individually. When one of the batteries is used up, you can replace it with another and continue to use the wheelchair. To receive maximum efficiency from your battery: o Fully charge your new battery prior to its initial use. This bring the battery up to 90% of its peak performance level. o Give the batteries another full charge of 6 to 8 hours before you operate your wheelchair again. The batteries will now perform over 90% of their potential. o After four or five consecutive charging cycles, the batteries will charge 100% and last for an extended period of time. 4. Charging Batteries The battery charger is an important part of the wheelchair. The off-board charger attached to this product can charge the batteries quickly and easily ton ensure you get the best out of your wheelchair. 1. Position your wheelchair near a wall socket 2. Be certain that the controller is powered off and that the wheelchair is in drive mode. 3. Connect the 3-pin output plug of the charger to the controller. 4. Connect the power plug of the charger to the wall socket. 5. The red LED on the charger lights up to indicate that charging is in progress. The green LED light indicates that the batteries are fully charged. 6. We recommend that you charge the batteries for 8 14 hours 10
7. Remove the charger s power plug from the electrical outlet, and the charger s output plug from the controller after the batteries have charged. Place the charger with its cables and plugs together into its bag under the seat. 8. Alternatively, the batteries can be charged separately from the wheelchair by removing the batteries from the wheelchair and charging them in the same way. 5. Overload protector The overload protector, which is located in the battery box, is set for the wheelchair s safety. Once motors or batteries overload, the overload protector will trip to cut off the power. After one or two minutes, it will automatically reset and then you can continue to drive the wheelchair. 7. Precautions for operation o Make sure that the control system has been reliably installed and the joystick is facing vertically upward. o Sit firmly, fasten your seatbelt, lean your upper body against the seatback. o After turning the wheelchair on, check whether the current maximum speed is suitable for you. If not, adjust the speed. It is recommended that you start at a slower speed and increase it gradually. o If the wheelchair moves in an unexpected direction, release the joystick immediately and the chair will stop. o Keep your feet on the footrest; don t extend them out when the wheelchair is in motion. o Don t extend your arms out from the armrests while driving o Ensure that the wheelchair is not in manual mode before you use it. A. Hazards Do not drive the wheelchair in the following cases: o Beyond restrictions indicated in this user manual. For example, the maximum user weight of 100kg, the maximum incline of 6 degrees, high obstacles etc. o On surfaces that could make the tires lose their grip, such as surfaces with ice, snow, oil, gravel, grass etc. o Malfunctions of the controller, brakes, electronics, mechanisms etc. 11
V. MAINTENANCE Like other motorized vehicles, your power wheelchair also requires routine maintenance. Some checks you can perform yourself, but others require our assistance. Preventative maintenance is very important. If you follow the maintenance and checks in this section, this wheelchair will give you years of trouble-free operation. If you have and doubt about the wheelchair s care or operation, please contact us. Humidity Your wheelchair, like most electrical and mechanical equipment, is susceptible to external conditions. The wheelchair should avoid damp environments. Direct or prolonged exposure to water or dampness could cause the wheelchair to malfunction electronically and mechanically. Water can cause electrical component and the frame of the chair to corrode. Temperature Some parts of your wheelchair are susceptible to temperature In extremely cold temperatures (30*C below zero) some electronics will be affected or malfunction. Temperatures above (50*C) may cause your wheelchair s speed to reduce. General Guidelines Avoid physical impact on the controller Avoid prolonged exposure of your wheelchair to extreme conditions, such as hot, cold, or moist environments Keep the controller clean Check all electronic connections, including the cable and connectors of the charger, and ensure that they are all tight and secure. The surface of the frame has been sprayed with a clear sealant coat. You can apply a light coat of car wax to maintain its glossy appearance. All wheels are already lubricated and sealed Maintenance after use Turn off the power (It is best to disconnect all the connectors) Inhibit children from tampering with the wheelchair Store the wheelchair in normal temperature to prevent reformation so that it keeps its performance for a long period of time. Clean the wheelchair with a clear and soft cloth. Never use any chemicals to clean it (to prevent reformation and discoloration) Remove the cloth cover of the seatback to be washed if it is dirty 12
Routine checks Inspection items At any time Weekly Monthly Six monthly All parts Turning, driving, preset and disassembly Brake system Connections Battery Condition Tire condition Motors Electronics Cleanliness Troubleshooting This wheelchair is equipped with a malfunction auto-alarm. If the wheelchair is out of order, the LED lights on the controller will turn and the buzzer will sound some alarms so that you can find out the faults according to: Number LED display Diagnosis of beeps 1 1 LED lamp lights Battery capacity is low 2 2 LED lamp lights Left motor failure 3 3 LED lamp lights Left brake failure 4 4 LED lamp lights Right motor failure 5 5 LED lamp lights Right brake failure 6 6 LED lamp lights Overload of the controller 7 7 LED lamp lights Failure of the joystick 8 8 LED lamp lights Failure of the controller itself 9 9 LED lamp lights Failure of the controller 13