ConvaQuip 600 LJ, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...38 HOSS Jr Owner s Manual PN 600LJ Revised 0404 Hossvm p65 READ this entire Owner s Manual BEFORE you operate your new power wheelchair Model 600 LJ HOSS Jr Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...mation 3 HOSS Jr Specifications 12 Getting On and Off The HOSS Jr 13 Operating the HOSS Jr 14 Controller Instructions 16 Your First Ride 17 The HOSS Jr Braking Systems 18 Brake Disengage Mechanism 18...

Page 3: ...for the severely handicapped individual who should not be in a power wheelchair Y ou must have good stability motor control and above all else good common sense to use our wheelchair or any other bra...

Page 4: ...turn the power switch to the OFF position when stopped or when getting off or on the Hoss Jr This keeps you from accidentally hitting the throttle and causing an accident For persons with limited low...

Page 5: ...n not at an angle NEVER attempt to go up or down a regular height curb or tipping and personal injury will result Warning Driving the Hoss Jr in busy streets busy parking lots or in crowded shopping m...

Page 6: ...he Hoss Jr diagonally across inclines turn sharp on an incline or make turns at or near full throttle at any time Doing this will result in the wheelchair losing traction and control which can result...

Page 7: ...ols to become wet Never wash off the wheelchair using a hose or a stream of water drive through standing water or ride in the rain Possible loss of control and or electronic damage will occur Do not a...

Page 8: ...r highways DO NOT climb go up or down hard surface ramps greater than 7 degrees or soft surfaces of greater than 5 degrees DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water ice or oil film or...

Page 9: ...aced RED ORANGE W ARNING TAGS on some equipment DO NOT remove these tags Carefully read battery battery charger information prior to installing servicing or operating your wheelchair RAIN MOISTURE LEI...

Page 10: ...scribed in this manual ConvaQuip Ind Inc recognized and encour ages each individual to try what works best for him her in overcoming architectural ob stacles that they may encounter Techniques in this...

Page 11: ...may occur TRANSFERRING TO FROM OTHER SEA TS W ARNING ALW AYS turn the wheelchair power OFF and engage the motor locks clutches to prevent the wheels from moving BEFORE attempting to transfer in or ou...

Page 12: ...sons having disabilities which limit their ability to remain erect without assistance stroke patients severe muscular diseases etc should carefully evaluate whether they should operate a wheelchair at...

Page 13: ...41 49 PnuematicTires FilledTires 106 5 lbs 136 lbs 23 lbs 23 lbs 58 5 lbs 58 5 lbs 188 lbs 217 5 lbs 58 5 lbs each 58 5 lbs 305 lbs 344 5 lbs Group 24 4 6 mph Max at 500 lbs 18 20 miles varies with we...

Page 14: ...utton on the speed control the LED lights should activate 7 When seated comfortably you can drive the Hoss Jr The method for getting off is the reverse procedure 1 Turn the power switch OFF when stopp...

Page 15: ...y be preferable to turning the power off if leaving the powerchair at a place where unauthorized persons may attempt to use the powerchair 2 SPEED SETTING KNOB The speed knob is used to adjust the top...

Page 16: ...the power switchoff will engage all brakes and stop the unit abruptly This backup system should only be used in the unlikely event that the primary brake control is dis abled as the quick stop could C...

Page 17: ...hair is all of those moves in between the four main directions Shown here are different direc tions for turning the wheelchair as you operate the vehicle but remember these moves may be anywhere in be...

Page 18: ...is a forty five percent 60 reduction in speed in the reverse direction Without any change in the SPEED setting knob Always make sure the area is clear behind you before backing up 10 Remember to turn...

Page 19: ...the handle completely backwards The motor brake combi nation is now disengaged and the wheelchair will not operate but will roll freely Caution DO NOT ride the Hoss Jr with Motor Brake Disengage Mech...

Page 20: ...counter clockwise to loosen 2 Slide the armrests in or out as needed 3 Tighten the black knobs Rotate clockwise to tighten Should you wish to remove the armrests simply pull them out when the knobs ar...

Page 21: ...n you last got off the wheelchair Disconnect the power cord located at the rear of the seat on the seat bracket unpin the seat at all four points lift the seat assembly up and remove Lift off the cove...

Page 22: ...nect the battery cables Align the red dots on each connector so that they line up Push the plug straight in until the connectors click together Place the connectors between the batteries Replace the r...

Page 23: ...t of time Conventional chargers have a declining output proportionate to the charge rate of the batteries The RANGEMASTER III is recommended for use with deep cycle gel or sealed lead acid batteries a...

Page 24: ...s for charging as well as the recommened rate of charge d The user is instructed to NOT use the charger with a battery configuration not matching the output voltage rating of the charger e Do not oper...

Page 25: ...installed by a qualified electrician A TEMPORARY AC ADAPTER may be used to connect the plug provided with this charger to a two pole receptacle if a properly grounded receptacle is not available The t...

Page 26: ...t Note The inhibit is shorted to B external to the System Plug the battery charger into the charging socket located at the front of the SHARK Remote The SHARK Information Gauge will indicate the syste...

Page 27: ...26 HOSS Jr Owner s Manual SHARK Lock Mode countdown Program inhibit or charge modes Fault indication Flash Codes The following table indicates what the gauge will display for any given state...

Page 28: ...y before recharge Likewise if batteries are stored or used for a long period of time without recharge this may result in permanent damage to the batter ies resulting in unreliable operation and shorte...

Page 29: ...the charger 3 Keep the batteries away from heat Areas with excessive sunshine or excessive heat will cause a faster loss of charge in the batteries Charging the batteries longer than necessary will a...

Page 30: ...top of the casters 5 Remove plastic shroud from unit Be sure not to damage the controller cable 6 Disconnect the battery connectors 7 Remove batteries BATTERY REMOV AL FROM UNIT CAUTION Failure to un...

Page 31: ...you disconnect the battery leads or remove the batteries from the powerbase Every one to two months you should reconnect the battery leads and the charger to make sure that the batteries are still ful...

Page 32: ...irs Do not use your wheelchair if there is a possibility it is not safe Troubleshooting If the Hoss Jr will not move check the following 1 Turn the power switch OFF and then back ON 2 There is a visib...

Page 33: ...imp mode DIAGNOSTICS F AULTS Flash codes indicate the nature of an abnormal condition directly from the SHARK Information Gauge Without the use of any servicing tools the condition can be simply diagn...

Page 34: ...e batteries as soon as possible Charging will bring deep cycle condition batteries up to full charge Y ou will not receive maximum battery life if the batteries are routinely run to the deep cycle con...

Page 35: ...ere burns and will damage many components of your Hoss Jr The charger which came with the Hoss Jr is designed specifically to charge our type of batteries Why will my Hoss Jr not climb an incline 1 Ex...

Page 36: ...er of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid Others are not apparent and exposure is unavoidable However w...

Page 37: ...ich could result in serious injury 1 Do not operate hand held transceivers transmitters receivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn ON personal communications devices such as cellular phones whi...

Page 38: ...essary to return Hoss Jr to the factory for repair ConvaQuip Ind Inc Inc will provide parts and labor at our factory free of charge for problems considered to be covered under our warranty The custome...

Page 39: ...ConvaQuip always values the options of our customers and you may write us at any time to relate to us your HOSS Jr Experience good or not so good For Service Call Dealer City St Y our Serial Number is...

Page 40: ...orward TO ADJUST FRONT ANTI TIP WHEEL HEIGHT Turn thumbscrews clockwise to maximum height position Then lower wheel arm by turning thumbscrews counterclockwise Count the number of turns as you lower e...

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